Radhekrishna Sath Sangam's " Science and Hinduism" . . ."VIGYAANA VEDHAA"

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to our Readers!

We started a new topic in the last post which deals with a series of questions related to the customs and traditions that form a part and parcel of Hinduism and which are followed by the Hindus in their day to day life.

The first question was that what is the reason behind lighting a lamp. Let us look at the hidden meaning behind this act.

A bulb or tube light too would remove darkness. But the traditional oil lamp has a further spiritual significance. The oil or ghee in the lamp symbolizes our vaasanas or negative tendencies and the wick, the ego. When lit by spiritual knowledge, the vaasanas get slowly exhausted and the ego too finally perishes. The flame of a lamp always burns upwards. Similarly we should acquire such knowledge as to take us towards higher ideals.

Whilst lighting the lamp we thus pray:

Deepajyothi parabrahma
Deepa sarva tamopahaha
Deepena saadhyate saram
Sandhyaa deepo namostute

I prostrate to the dawn/dusk lamp; whose light is the Knowledge Principle (the Supreme Lord), which removes the darkness of ignorance and by which all can be achieved in life.

Wow! Isn’t that amazing!! In a seemingly unmeaningful act lies such a deep meaning! But that’s the beauty of Hinduism. The customs are so simple yet so complicated and logical.

We will deal with the next question in the next post.

Section II: Information about Indian herbs

Let us look at the herb named Brahmi Booti (Herpestis Monniera) in this post.

1. It is a low spreading herb with small leaves
2. It resembles a horse’s hoof
3. It is generally found on the river banks
4. It is a specific medicine to deal with the problem of memory lapses
5. It tends to strengthen the faculties of the brain

We will describe another herb in our next post. Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!

Continuing the thread from the previous post, we continue the topic of Vulnerable Spots (marma) in this topic:

The word ‘marma’ in Sanskrit connoted the following:

· Vital
· Vulnerable
· Hidden

Wherever the word “vulnerable” has been used in our articles, the word should be understood as enveloping all the above attributes.

We have described the Vulnerable spots of the human body in the last few posts. Let us look at the current relevance of the topic in this post.

Current Relevance:

The text on this topic presents the vulnerable spots from three different windows:

· The system (sinew or skeleton) they form part of
· The part of the body they are present in and
· The extent of their vulnerability.

….to be continued

Section II: Information about Indian herbs:

Let us know about the herb “Panwar” in this post.

· It is also known as Mehndi (though it has little resemblance to Henna).
· It is a herb growing in waste lands during the rains
· It has seeds like kidney beans
· Ground seeds applied to skin cures ringworm, leucoderma and blemishes
· The powder of its seeds taken internally over some weeks cures these diseases permanently

Till the next posting, Radhekrishna!!!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!

We are discussing the topic of Vulnerable Spots (Marma) since the last two postings. In this post, let us see more on this topic.

Saptottaram marmasatam. taani marmaani
pannchaatmakaani bhavanti tadyathaa
maamsamarmaani siraamarmaani snaayumarmaani
ashthimarmaani sandhiarmaani ceti. Naa khalu
maamsasiraa-snaayvasthisandhivyatirekenaanyaani
marmaani bhavanti yasmaannopalabhyante.

Meaning:

Vulnerable spots (are) 107. These vulnerable spots are five-fold, they being:

· Muscle-related vulnerable spots
· Blood vessel-related vulnerable spots
· Sinew-related vulnerable spots
· Bone-related vulnerable spots and
· Joints-related vulnerable spots

Surely there are no vulnerable spots other than these: muscle, blood vessel, sinew*, bone and joint-related vulnerable spots: because none else is found.

*Sinew – That which joins a muscle to a bone

… to be continued

Section II: Information about Indian herbs:

Herb which we will tell about in this post is named Babchi (Psorales Corylifolia in Latin).

· It is a well known medicinal herb, used as a laxative and anthelmintic (anti-parasite)
· The seeds of the Babchi help cure leucoderma if used as a paste for forty days

We will discuss about a new herb in the next post. Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to all!

In the previous post we have seen the classification of diseases into three categories. In this post we bring you a shloka from the Sushruta Samahita that describes the Anatomy i.e. the various parts of the human body.

It goes as below:

Tvancah sapta kalaah sapta aasayaah sapta
dhaaavah sapta sapta siraasatani panca
pesisataani nava snayusataani trinyasthisataani
dve dasottare sandhisate saptottaram
marmasatarm chatur-vimshatirdhamanyah trayo
doshaah trayo malaah nava srotaamsi shodhasha
kandaraah shodasha jalani sat khurcaah catasro
rajjavah sapta sevanyah charudasha sanghaataah
chaturdasha simantaah dvaavimsatiryogavahaani
srotaamsi dvikaanyantraani ceti samaasah

Meaning:

The human body is a collection of 7 layers of skin, 7 tissues, 7 receptacles, 7 elements, 700 tubular vessels, 500 muscles, 900 sinews, 300 bones, 210 joints, 107 vital parts, 24 (blood) vessels, 3 humors, 3 impurities, 9 sense organs, 16 tendons*, 16 plexuses#, 6 bunches (of muscles), 4 (muscular) chords, 7 fibrous sutures, 14 bony complexes, 14 terminal formations, 22 capillaries and 2 intestines.

* Tendons: a band of fibrous tissues attaching a muscle to a bone or other structure
# Plexuses: a network.

Source: Sushruta Samahitaa, Sharira-Sthaanam, Adhyaayah 5, Paragraph 6 (6th Century BCE)

Section II: Information about Indian herbs:

In this post let us know about the herb called as Arhar in Hindi, (Pigeon pea) in English and Cajanus Indicus in Latin.

1. It is a lentil eaten in most parts of India

2. It has many medicinal properties

3. It relieves inflammation of internal organs

4. Leaves of the plant act as a specific medicine for all inflammatory conditions

5. Alopecia (bald patches) is relieved if a fine paste of the lentil is applied regularly

6. Orchitis (inflammation of the testicles) is also relieved by this paste

That concludes the post for the forthnight,

Radhekrishna

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

We concluded the discussion on the five types of prana in our previous posting. This topic on the five types of pranas has been explained to our readers in a very detailed and simplified manner over the last 17 weeks. Hope the readers have enjoyed this topic.

Before we began the topic on “the five pranas”, we were explaining the tests in Ayurveda by which a physician used to ascertain whether a person had been cured of his illness or not. The Ayurveda test is simply what every single patient looks for and understands as relief from illness. These tests are health-centric and match well with the patients understanding of well being. The nature of the tests warrants the attending physician eliciting the status from the patient, as he cannot declare the patient cured through measurable parameters like temperature or blood pressure. 2000 yrs ago, at least in this land; our Bharatha Bhoomi, the doctors understood cure the same way as the patients did. These tests for discharging a patient as cured are relevant for illness of any kind.

Let’s begin a fresh topic for this fortnight. But before that let’s take a look at the paragraph below.

[A passage from Astanga-hrdaya, a book written by Vagbhata]
Handling the root cause:

“Sages know man as having his root in his mind and the branches below (i.e. the body is controlled by the mind). Therefore, a physician who strikes at the very root i.e. the mind, the crucial factor, in any disease whatsoever; would conquer the diseases more quickly.”

Source: Bhela-samhita.

From the above paragraph, it can be concluded that the test to check whether a patient has been cured of his illness was very simple and logical; unlike the tests carried out today.
We will look at a western reference to the above paragraph in our next post and then begin with a fresh topic.

Section II: Information on Indian herbs

The herb we will tell you about in this post is called as Bhinaula (Hindi) also known as Cotton seed in English and Gossypium Indioum in Latin. Its uses are as follows:

1. It is used as a part of cattle feed
2. It enhances milk yield
3. It is very good in cases of general debility, cough and asthma
4. It is an antidote for opium and dhatura poisoning

Till the next forthnight, radhekrishna to all the readers.

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to one and all,

We concluded the detailed description of the five pranas in our previous post. In this article let us try to understand them in a simplified way.

The five Pranas are essentially energies and processes that occur on several levels. However we can localize them in a few key ways:

* Prana Vayu governs the movement of energy from the head down to the navel, which is the Pranic center in the physical body.

* Apana Vayu governs the movement of energy from the navel down to the root chakra.

* Samana Vayu governs the movement of energy from the entire body back to the navel.

* Vyana Vayu governs the movement of energy out from the navel throughout the entire body.

* Udana governs the movement of energy from the navel up to the head.

As a simple summary we could say that:
* Prana governs the intake of substances.
* Samana governs their digestion.
* Vyana governs the circulation of nutrients.
* Udana governs the release of positive energy.
* Apana governs the elimination of waste-materials.

In our next article we will relate the working of the 5 pranas by taking the example from our day to day life.

In our second section; for this posting, we will tell you about the herb named Dhania (hindi) more often called as Coriander in English and Coriandrum Sativum in Latin.

1.It is an ingredient used in recipes of Indian curries

2.It is carminative and cooling agent

3.Paste of coriander seeds ground in water and applied to the forehead relieves headache

4.It is useful in bloody flux

5.If it is steeped in water overnight and taken after straining, it helps reduce sexual desire

6.If taken with curdled milk, it checks diarrhea

That concludes this article. Radhekrishna to all the readers! Do lots of chanting of Radhekrishna namam and enjoy the supreme bliss.

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna Dear Readers!
Continuing the thread from our previous posting, let us see the meaning and functioning of the five pranas in our body.

The Five Pranas

Pranamaya kosha is composed of the five Pranas. The one primary Prana divides into five types according to its movement and direction. This is an important subject in Ayurvedic medicine as well as Yogic thought.

Prana

Prana, literally the "forward moving air," moves inward and governs reception of all types from the eating of food, drinking of water, and inhalation of air, to the reception of sensory impressions and mental experiences. It is propulsive in nature, setting things in motion and guiding them. It provides the basic energy that drives us in life.

Apana

Apana, literally the "air that moves away," moves downward and outward and governs all forms of elimination and reproduction (which also has a downward movement). It governs the elimination of the stool and the urine, the expelling of semen, menstrual fluid and the fetus, and the elimination of carbon dioxide through the breath. On a deeper level it rules the elimination of negative sensory, emotional and mental experiences. It is the basis of our immune function on all levels.

We will discuss about the remaining three pranas namely Udana, Samana and Vyana in our next article.

Moving to the second section, the herb that we will tell you about in this post is Kattha (Hindi) also called as Catechu in English and Acacia Catechu in Latin.

1. It is the dried juice of Kher tree

2. An essential ingredient of betel leaf more popularly known as Paan

3. It is a contipative agent which stops dysentery

4. It is a good remedy for dry cough when taken with turmeric and sugar candy

5. Equal weights of arecanut and catechu ground fine when rubbed on teeth tend to strengthen them.

6. It cures thrush also.

We will continue the same topic in the next article.
Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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We concluded our article of the previous forthnight by beginning the concept of ‘Prana’. In this article we will see this concept in detail.

Prana is the universal principle of energy. It is vital force. It is all pervading. It may be either in a static or dynamic state. It is found in all living things from the gigantic to the minutest. It exists in the form of a unicellular amoebae to man and from and ant to the elephant. "It is Prana that shines in your eyes, Prana that the ears hear, the skin feels, the nose smells, the brain and the intellect do their functions. Fire burns, river flows, wind blows, through Prana. The aircraft moves in the air, train and cars move through Prana. Radio wave travel through Prana. Prana is electron. Prana is force. Prana is magnetism and Prana is electricity." Even the sun, moon, the clouds and the very earth we live on is a blessing of Prana. Knowledge is Prana. The whole body works with Prana shakti. Human body derives this Prana through breath. As is common knowledge breath and life are practically synonymous. To breathe is to live and to live is to breathe. Breath is intimately connected with body and mind. It is the bridge permitting access to the nervous system, mind and vital energy (Prana shakti). Breath, body and mind are all energized by the vital life energy. However, this vital energy is itself activated by subtle body (Taijasya Sarira). At the ultimate end of this chain is soul or consciousness. Russian scientist Mr. Acnnyon and Mrs. Valentina Kirlian developed this technique of photographing this energy and it can be seen by anyone in photographs and by electron microscopes.

According to Patanjali founder of yoga science there are five types of Prana :

* Prana Vayu
* Apana Vayu
* Samana Vayu
* Udhana Vayu
* Vayana Vayu

1. Prana Vayu - Prana controls the breathing process taking place inside the chest. In the form of oxygen Prana takes its energy.

2. Apana Vayu controls the excretory organs and the reproductive organs.

3. Samana Vayu helps in the process of digestion and controls hunger.

4. Udhana Vayu controls the vocal chords, this helps in breathing air and eating food.

5. Vayana Vayu governs circulation at all levels.

We will go into more details as regards each type of prana in the subsequent articles.

In our second section the herb about which we are going to tell you is “Kukraunda”; known as Blumea Lacera in Latin.

Some of its features are as follows:

1. It is a herb with leaves resembling those of a tobacco plant and has yellow flowers
2. It is efficacious in bleeding piles
3. It is a killer of intestinal parasites
4. It is a very good remedy for resolving inflammations of all kinds

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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Till the next article, Radhekrishna to all our readers.

It’s a sincere request to all the readers that please provide your valuable feedback and suggestions on the articles posted on this blog.

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

In the last five months, we have discussed leach therapy, some basics on Ayurveda and about the herb called as Ashwagandha.

Today, let us discuss about the philosophy of Ayurveda:

Ayurveda is a system of medicine that is holistic. It is holistic in more ways than one.

· It looks at the body as a whole.

· It looks at prevention and care in addition to treatment.

· It looks at food as an essential ingredient of good health and treatment in addition to medication.

· It looks at the body and the mind.

· It considers genetic and environmental factors.

Ayurveda has a medico-social and medico-philosophical approach to health and treatment. It concerns itself as much with good health and disease-preventing lifestyle as with the treatment of illness.

Moving ahead, let us take a look at an extract from a Hindu scripture which speaks about ‘The factors responsible for promotion of strength’

Balavrddhikarastvime bhaavaa bhavanti. Tadyathaa

Balavatpurushe kale ca sukhasca kaalayogah

Sattvasampacca svabhavasamsiddhisca yauvanam

ca karma ca samharshasceti.

Meaning: These factors are strength promoters. They are: birth in a place of strong men in times of strong men and in a pleasant climate, healthy seed and uterus, nourishing food, good physique, good maintenance, healthy mind, natural disposition, youth, action and cheerfulness.

Source: Caraka-samhitaa, Sharira-sthaanam, Adhyaayah 6, Paragraph 13 (1^st Century BCE).

Notes:

The causative factors listed here include:

· Genetic and environmental

· Physiological and psychological

Besides, there is no preoccupation with disease and treatment. The science emphasizes the role of factors like food.

…. to be continued

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna! The topic of discussion in the last one month has been the herb named Ashwagandha. In Ayurveda, ashwaganda is considered a rasayana herb, a herb that works on a nonspecific basis to increase health and longevity. This herb is also considered an adaptogen which is a nontoxic herb that works on a nonspecific basis to normalize physiological function, working on the HPA axis and the neuroendocrine system. The roots and berries of the plant are used in herbal medicine. In Ayurveda, the fresh roots are sometimes boiled in milk, prior to drying, in order to leach out undesirable constituents. The berries are used as a substitute for rennet, to coagulate milk in cheese making.

Seven American and four Japanese firms have filed for grant of patents on formulations containing extracts of the herb Ashwagandha. Fruits, leaves and seeds of the Indian medicinal plant withania somnifera have been traditionally used for the Ayurvedic system as aphrodisiacs, diuretics and for treating memory loss. The Japanese patent applications are related to the use of the herb as a skin ointment and for promoting reproductive fertility. The U.S based company Natreon has also obtained a patent for an Ashwagandha extract.

Another US establishment, the New England Deaconess Hospital, has taken a patent on an Ashwagandha formulation claimed to alleviate symptoms associated with arthritis.

Its pretty clear from the above evidence that this herb is indeed a great blessing to mankind. But the irony is that such an important herb is known to a paltry few in our country! The foreigners are more interested in doing research on this herb and obtain patents related to it.

Let us look into some more current references on this herb.

Scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have developed a herbal stress buster. The drug 'Composite Indian Herbal Preparation' or CIHP–I, was prepared with 15 commonly available herbs, including Ashwagandha, Brahmi & Chyawanprash. The defence institute of Physiological & Allied Services (DIPAS), in association with the Army Medical Corps, has completed extensive drug trials involving over 3,000 soldiers. The 'CIHP–I' was found to be beneficial for soldiers serving at high altitudes , cold areas and also in low intensity conflict situations that expose them to intense stress and high altitude sickness. It was found to be effective in improving physical & mental efficiency.

That concludes our information dissemination on the herb Ashwagandha. We will take you through something new in the next one.

Till then do more and more chanting of the Radhekrishna namam and obtain true peace of mind.

Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to one & all,
We began the description of the herb called as 'Ashwagandha' in our previous article.

Ashwagandha in Sanskrit means "horse's smell", probably originating from the odor of its root which resembles that of sweaty horse. The species name somnifera means "sleep-bearing" in Latin, indicating it was considered a sedative, but it has been also used for sexual vitality and as an adaptogen. Some herbalists refer to ashwagandha as Indian ginseng, since it is used in ayurvedic medicine in a way similar to that ginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

For your information, below is the scientific classification of this herb:

Withania somnifera Scientific classification

Synonym: Physalis somnifera

Now let us see the usefulness of this herb.

The following shloka describes the same:

Medhamsmrtimkantimanamayatvam Aayuh
Prakarsambalamindriyanam

Strisu praharsamparamagnivrddhim
Varnaprasadampavananulomyam

Meaning: The Rasayana promotes intelligence, memory, luster, immunity and longevity, strengthens sense organs and sexual excitement, stimulates (digestive) fire, gives (good) colour (to skin) and maintains favourable (state of) vata (wind humour).

Rasayanasyasya narah prayogat
labheta jirnoapi kutipravesat

Jarakrtam rupamapasya Sarvam
bibharti rupamnavayauvanasya

Meaning: By taking this medicine, even an old man casts away all senility & bears the form of fresh youth.

Source:Bhavaprakasa–nighantu, Guduchyadiganah Slokah – 179 (Vedic period) Caraka–samhita, Siddhi–sthanam, Adhyayah 1, Slokah 74,75 (1^st Century BCE)

…. to be continued

Radhekrishna
Sarvam Guruvarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYA SHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna once again!

Continuing form where we left, let us learn more about the secrets in Ayurveda in this article.

“A weed is a plant whose value has not been discovered.” This sentence means that in Ayurveda, everything is considered to be useful as medicine. It sounds astounding but it is true. The statement that, ‘Truth is stranger than fiction is apt for Ayurveda or more broadly, to Hinduism!

Let us peek into an example from the glorious past of India which supports this view:

Once a well known student in Takshashila (in present Pakistan) university was Jivaka who as the royal physician of King Bimbisara of Magadha (in present Bihar) acquired great fame. A story from the life of Jivaka merits quoting. After the completion of studies, Jivaka’s master asked him to search for any substance within the radius of several miles, which could not be of medical use. Jivaka returned empty handed and passed the examination proving a central belief in Ayurveda that “nothing exists in the universe which cannot be used as medicine”.

Moving ahead, as we promised in the previous article, let us learn about a herb found in India and its usefulness. The name of that herb is ‘Ashwagandha’.

The botanical name for Ashwagandha is ‘Withania Somnifera’.

The description of this herb is explained by the below shloka:

Asvagandhanilaslemasvitrasothaksayapaha
Balya rasayani tikta kasayosnatisukrala

Meaning: The Ashwagandha is an astringent, bitter and hot (in potency) medicine which removes defects in Vata and Kapha (humours), white leprosy, swelling and general debility. It energises and enhances sperm.

If you watch advertisements on TV by any chance, then you must have heard tea making companies’ advertise, launching their latest type of tea. The ad would mention that unlike other types of tea, this one is different as it contains herbs; one of them being Ashwagandha. After reading the above shloka mentioning the diseases cured by this herb, its very clear why, isn’t it?

We shall continue with the information on this herb in the next posting.

Till then do lots of chanting.

Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to one & all,

In the two most recent articles we have been talking about Ayurveda, its importance and about its growing popularity. Let us continue the same and look into the reasons why it is better than other medicinal branches.

The Ayurveda pharmacology is based mostly on herbs. In Ayurveda thinking, the converse is also true. Ayurveda considers every single herb a potential medicine. In the days of yore these herbs grew naturally in the forest areas and were gathered by Ayurveda students and practitioners. Since our independence in 1947, in the last 60 yrs, the forest cover of the country has come down to 22% of total land area. The districts of the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka border presided over by the forest brigand Veerappan being the only honorable exception where the forest cover in fact has grown. Today Ayurveda should be released from the handicap of inadequate availability if herbs in nature.

In olden days, an Ayurvedic practitioner prepared drugs individually for each of his patients. Since independence, the population of the country has grown from 345 million to 1 billion. Today, the doctors do not have the time and patience to formulate the drugs individually. There is, therefore, a need for mass production of Ayurvedic drugs.

In the last 50 yrs, the western science has developed and fine tuned the technology for converting medical knowledge into prescription drugs. This methodology including clinical trials is intended to ensure a high degree of safety for the user–patient in addition to product efficacy.

Could the knowledge of Charaka, Sushruta and the other Ayurvedic seers be tapped and delivered to the populace using the production methodology currently available? In practice, today we do have a company which aims to deliver the same. Its business model is based on the above description and that company being Himalaya Drug Company of India.

After the initial revolution in medicine, the birth rate did slowly gradually increase and the death rate did go down. So also the life span of the people also increased. However, this was possible due to artificial medicines prepared using chemicals (which are based on disease curative approach), which cannot be a substitute for herbs as medicines which are available naturally (and are based on disease preventive approach). The artificial medicines have several side effects and provide only temporary relief. Hence it is seen that though people live longer nowadays, the quality of life has significantly deteriorated. The old people live only in the literal sense of it i.e. they continue to breathe and their heart continues to beat. But in majority of the cases, people after a certain age become bed ridden and hence a burden to the people whose duty is to take care of them. Neither do they enjoy their life, nor do the care takers enjoy their own life due to the requirement of constantly monitoring them.

And this situation is becoming worse day by day. Its not just old people but nowadays even youngsters have problems of low blood pressure, weak teeth, diabetes, asthma to name a few. Recently when a person visited his dentist for a check up, the dentist out of his own free will mentioned that with due passage of time, the resistance power of human beings to face diseases is decreasing. He said that soon, human beings would stop getting the so called 'wisdom tooth' or the third molar which are 4 in numbers. He said the total number of teeth would shrink from 32 to 28. Further in another case, a person's blood pressure suddenly became low due to the tension of writing an exam and the fear of failing and falling in the eyes of one's parents. Also, student suicides have become so common nowadays as you all are very well aware!

Very true, considering the urban lifestyle which is flooded with issues like pollution, working over time, mental and physical stress, targets at work, seasonal pressures at work, ignorance towards health, hankering for more and more degrees to get better jobs and be successful, hunger for money, hunger for fame and the list is just endless. People today seem to have forgotten the true purpose of human life! What a pity!

Let us see something interesting in our next issue on an Indian herb and its use.

Do more and more chanting of the Radhekrishna namam and realise the true bliss.

… to be continued,

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna!

We continue our introduction of Ayurveda. As mentioned in the previous article it’s a part of Atharva–veda, youngest of the four Vedas. Nowadays it is observed across India that corporates who are in the FMCG sector (Fast moving consumer goods) are continuously trying to shift their focus to bring in some or the other 'herbal' element in their products. They are using this technique to increase the sales of their products. This is because people nowadays are becoming conscious and aware that herbal products are good for health. The examples include herbal tea, herbal soaps, herbal tooth pastes, products like chavanaprash etc.

This thinking is absolutely correct; there is no doubt about this. India is a treasure house of herbs. Earlier people had good knowledge pf herbs. The doctors of the ancient times better know as 'Vaidyaji' (this term can be heard in old Hindi movies) had profound knowledge of herbs and they had the ability to cure all types if illnesses using proper blend of different herbs. Mother Nature or 'prakriti' has given us enough medicines in the form of herbs to cure any and every disease. This is very true; whether anyone believes it or not. However, the knowledge of these has got lost in generations. Hence we have to depend on western medicinal branches like allopathy for curing diseases which treat prevention and cure differently.

However, Ayurveda is holistic; it does not try to draw a line between food and medicine, prevention and cure. The world is waking up today to the wisdom of 3,000 years. Pharmaceutical companies all over the world are working overtime developing and bringing to the market herb–based products which blur the line between food and medicine. The health care and herbal segments of the traditional pharma manufacturers are merging to bring out health and nutrition oriented products for common aliments like cough, cold, dermatological and digestive problems.

In the absence of adverse side effects, the Food and Drug Administration authorities across the world approve these formulations for use without prescription from a qualified physician, which is called as OTC (over the counter) drugs in industry parlance. According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report, there are about 400 families of flowering medicinal plants of which 315 families of plants occur in India. Thus India, with both the knowledge system and the material base has the potential to assume leadership in the pharmaceutical industry in the coming years.

The plant properties in the Indian tradition were discovered through a method in the Indian tradition different from that of western science. This is described in the traditional textbooks as Dravya–guna–shastra (science of the property of the materials). The challenge for the Indian scientists is to develop intercultural bridges between Dravya–guna–shastra and modern Pharmaceology. Such bridges can only be built when there is mutual respect and scientists feel that they own the indigenous knowledge as much as they own modern science.

On this note, let us continue our discussion in the next article. Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to one and all! We concluded with the topic 'Leech therapy' in our previous article. Let us start with a new topic this time.

History:

Atharva–veda, the youngest of the four Vedas (placed as earlier than 5000 BC), contains hymns on diseases and their treatment. It also talks of the eight branches of Ayurveda. Shilajit (black bitumen), a material used as a drug even today in Ayurveda was found in the Mohenjo Daro excavations (3500 BC). These two are indicative of the scientific handling of diseases in India from a very early date.

In this country, learning and preservation of knowledge has been through an oral tradition which is built on a succession of teacher–mentors and disciple–followers. In the field of medical science, these teacher–disciple lineages are traced to three original teachers:

• Atreya (Internal medicine)
• Dhanvantari (Surgery) and
• Kashyapa (Gynecology and Paediatrics).

Some of these teacher–students had, defying the prevailing practice, chosen to document what they had heard, seen & learnt. The teachers to whom the survival of the ancient knowledge can be owed are:

• Charaka (1^st century BC) of the Atreya school, who codified the precepts and practices in internal medicine.
• Sushruta (6^th century BC) of the Dhanvantari school, who codified surgical practices.
• Vagbhata (6^th century AD) of the Kashyapa school, dealing with Gynecology and Paediatrics.

The names of the authors vouch for their being compilers:

Charaka – the one who had traveled (and learnt);
Sushruta– the one who had heard well (and learnt);
and Vagbhata – the one who is eloquent (in communicating what he has learnt).

The three epochal works (Charaka–samhita, Sushruta–samhita and Ashtanga–hridaya), of these illustrious authors, are referred to as the Brihat–trayi – the Big Three of Ayurvedic literature. Then there is the Laghu Trayi, the Small Three made of Saragadhara–samhita, Madhava–nidana and the Bhava– prakasha.

The periods of the authors only indicate the time of the knowledge being codified and reduced to writing, while the knowledge itself would have endured for several centuries preceeding the compilation.

…to be continued

Radhekrishna

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to all! Let us continue with our discussion on leech therapy.

We left you with a few unanswered questions isn't it? But as we have always done in the past, we are back with the answers for you.

When a leech bites a person, it does not actually cause pain. Yes, it's difficult to believe but true. In fact, even if a leech bites a person, it takes some time to pass before the person realises that something is biting him! In addition, the bite instantaneously anesthetizes the bitten spot giving the leech the time to take its fill.

This combination of action is precisely what provides the patient relief from arthritic pain.

Now as regards the second question; relating to a substitute to this leech therapy in science: To combine all the attributes involved in the leech therapy treatment i.e. painlessly effected flow of blood; in a chemical substance or a combination is a challenge enough. The delivery is in fact considered a bigger challenge. There are doctors

who believe that modern chemistry and gadgetry cannot improve upon what the leech can do. The leech, tiny as it is, absorbs blood at an extremely slow pace. The leech would also let go as soon as it has its fill. This combination virtually eliminates the risk of excessive extraction of blood. Achieving a similar result would call for delicate instruments and continuous attention from a nurse with attendants risk of human error.

So as you can see, there is little science can do to substitute something which Hinduism has got to offer! The scientists themselves say this thing! It's not that we are trying to create a false impression in the minds of our readers!

Let us know look at some more examples of modern day where this therapy has been rightly given the respect that it deserves!

Leech treatment is more main stream than what is commonly understood. In 1985, a BostonVietnam used the procedure on a five year old boy whose ear had been bitten off by a dog. There are atleast 2 companies in the United States of America– Leeches U.S.A Ltd., Long Island, New York and Biopharm of Charleston, South Carolina – whose business is supplying leeches for medical purposes, vouches for this practice gaining ground & acceptance in USA.

This is a classic example of how a study of history (of medicine, in this instance) helps. The 'why' behind the solutions of yore can be figured out and alternative more convenient vehicles for delivery of the solutions can be synthesized to suit the modern times.

On a concluding note, leeches are approved as 'medical equipment' by U.S.F.D.A

Do keep on chanting the Namam of Lord Radhekrishna and keep enjoying the bliss!

We will begin with a new article the next time.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 11:19 AM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna,

In the previous article, we saw the use of leech in Hinduism for curing arthritic pain. Doesn’t it sound astounding and marvelous? A creature which sucks blood helping a person in curing his pain?

But nevertheless its true dear readers! Therapeutic use of leech finds mention in Ayurveda.

Let us now look at some research and experiments conducted by the scientists.

To test whether leech therapy is really effective, the below empirical evidence is available:

In 2003, in a paper by Dr. Andreas Michalsen and colleagues from Essen, Germany, titled "Effectiveness of Leech Therapy in Osteoarthritis, of the knee", was published in a recent issue of Annuals of Internal Medicine. 24 patients with osteoarthritis, caused by wear and tear of the ageing knee, were given a one–shot leech therapy. Four to six leeches were allowed to attach themselves to each knee and drink blood for about an hour. 27 others with the same ailment were given twice daily doses of the painkiller Dicofenac for a month.

Conclusion:

Leech therapy was better than drug therapy! 'Prakriti' or nature will always win!
Why is it so? Why does leech therapy work?

While the ancient Hindus knew what to do, today's scientists have identified why the leech therapy works.

· Vasodilator, a histamine that increases the diameter of our blood vessel

· An enzyme called hyalurondase, which breaks down hyaluronic, the material that bonds connective tissues and

· Hirudin (named after the specie of leech that is commonly used for blood letting), which inhibits blood–clotting

The combined result of these chemicals is increased blood flow.

So there lies the secret, dear readers! That’s the reason why the leech proves effective.

But then a question comes to the mind: That wouldn’t it pain if the leech bit a person? Isn't Hinduism suggesting a rather bizarre solution? Further, can't there be an effective medicinal substitute for this? Does science have the answer? Wait till the next issue to find out the answers to these questions!

Till then do more and more chanting. Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 10:39 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna,

We mentioned in the year 2008 kick–off article that even foreigners admire the spiritual wealth of India. But today this wealth seems to have been lost in transit from generation to generation. In this article, we begin with a new series of topics. As promised we will take you through the marvelous science that is hidden in our evergreen Hinduism.

Many of us know what a 'leech' is. It is a small creature whose main food is blood. If it clings to a human body, it starts sucking the blood from that part of the body. From a layman's point of view, this creature is a menace.

However, in Hinduism, this creature is considered to be useful in curing arthritic pain.
Sounds astounding? Well read on to know more about it.

The below mentioned Shloka with its source as one of the scriptures in Hinduism, describes how the procedure should be carried out:

Sloka:

Atha jalaukovasekasadhyavyadhitamupavesya
samvesya va viruksya casya tamavakasam
mrdgomayacurnairyadyarujah syat
Grhitasca tah sarsaparajanikalkodakapradigdhagatrih
salilsarakamadhye muhurttasthita vigataklama
jnatva tabhi rogam grahayet
Slaknasuklardrapicuprotvacchannamkrtva
mukhamapavrnuyat
Argrhrnantyai ksirabindum sonitabndumva
dadyacchastrapadani va kurvita
Yadyecvamapi na grhniyattadanyamgrahayet

Translation:

Then making the patient treatable with leaches sit or lie down; if he does not have a wound, roughen an opening with the powder of mud & cow dung.

• Paste the leeches with the water of mustard, turmeric & incense
• Let them soak in a pot full of water for 48 minutes
• Confirm that they get rid of their tiredness
• then have the wound gripped by them

Covering the leech with smooth, wet, white cotton, leave the mouth alone uncovered. If she does not bite, give her a drop of milk or blood or cut the wound. Even then if she does not bite, then, pick another.

Source: Surusta–samahita, Sutra–sthanam, Adhyayah 13, Paragraph 19 (6^th Century BCE)

There are many questions unanswered at this point of time in your minds such as:

1. What makes the leeches so capable of being used for such treatment?
2. Isn't this treatment painful?
3. Can't there be a simpler & easier procedure for this disease in medical science?

To know the answers, wait till our next posting. Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

# posted by Krishna : 11:18 PM  1 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

We concluded the previous article by mentioning the term 'Affinity' related to electricity. Let us see what this concept is all about. It basically states that oppositely charged ions attract each other with force, if they are equally powerful. This means, the positive ions namely protons of high voltage strongly move towards equally strong negatively charged ions, namely electrons. They wish to mingle to attain equilibrium.

The two important things to be noted are:

1. The ions have opposite charge &

2. The magnitude of the opposite charges is almost the same

If this concept is seen in the context of Nammalvar Charitram, then it can be said that
The SADAM VAYU represents negative field whereas The RISHI – NAMMAZHVAR represents positive field. They are equally powerful.

The affinity – intention to get attracted towards each other will be more. This Vayu approaches each and every one, at the time of birth. Depending on the affinity value, which means, the power of positive and negative ions kept inside the body, they have their impact on the lives of the human beings. For a layman, who had minimum power means, the same will be the power of SADAM Vayu.

This is what mean, the variations and diversions prevailing in the universe in the form of animals, birds, plants, insects, human beings and their respective genies and species. Thus it leads to diversity in the eco system.

The SADAM VAYU approached NAMMAZHVAR. HE is like a rocking volcano, ready to explode like an atom bomb. This is because He had the tremendous energy that can be gained by penance as discussed in the earlier articles using the technique called Bandhanam. Now, out of 9 closed outlets, namely 9 openings in the body, NAMMAZHVAR releases one opening, namely the mouth and released the HUNGARAM sound. This means, the hidden enormous energy is expelled.

A plastic jar filled with water will release the water slowly, if it has many outlets. But, supposing the water is gushing out from a single opening, then it will flow out fast. In the same way, the HUNGARAM coming out from only one opening had a lot of force & it expelled the Sadam Vayu. So, NAMMAZHVAR remained in the state of equilibrium – MUKTHI (JEEVAN MUKTHA – ONE WHO REMAINS IN THE STATE OF MUKTHI, ALL ALONG HIS LIFE.). Thus through the power of chanting, he attained and remained in the MUKTHI BHAVAM all along his life.

That is why NAMMAZHVAR quoted in his THIRUVAIMOZHI, “VAIKUNTAM PUGUVATHU MANNAVAR VIDHIYE” – MEANS, The entry into the VAIKUNTAM – MUKTHI is the fate of the ruler (Mannavar). – Bhaktha’s.

We shall see a new topic on the next issue.

Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 9:26 PM  1 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

In this article we take you back to Nammazhvar Charitram which has been discussed on this blog in the past. We link that article with the concept of penance & energy discussed in the last forthnight. Following is a brief recap of that article.

Nammalvar, also known as 'Sadagopar' (meaning one who got angry on the 'Sadam Vayu') was an incarnation of the Lord Himself. The Lord took the form of a new born baby in Nammalwar. At the time of Nammalwar's birth, the Sadam Vayu approached this baby i.e. The Lord. The Lord, when he saw this 'Sadam Vayu' approaching got angry, gave out a loud cry. This cry was called as 'Hungaram'. This sound propelled the Sadam Vayu. And as a result, the Sadam Vayu could not affect Him.

The Sadam Vayu represents the Gravitaional Force 'g'. This Vayu binds the body to the earth. It is a force that attracts all the things towards itself. The Sadam Vayu is the parcel of the virtues and evils committed by us in our previous births. It is imposed upon us in our succeeding births & affects us.

But Nammazhvar being the Lord Himself, how could the Sadam Vayu affect Him?

To repel the Sadam Vayu, NAMMAZHVAR gave out a loud cry called as 'HUNGARAM'. This action is similar to the releasing of energy when the atom bomb is burst. When an atom bomb is burst, the stored atomic energy in it gets released in a second causing a huge explosion. In the same way, the Hungaram is tremendous amount of energy obtained through meditation & Bandhanam released in a second. Here, it is not for destruction. It is for the expelling of SADAM VAYU.

The positive and negative magnetic field created out of the actions of previous and present birth accumulates to the form of SADAM VAYU. The present day psychiatrists accept rebirth. They call it as REGRESSION. Here they talk about magnetic impressions in the form of thought kept inside the brain.

The term 'AFFINITY' has a specific significance to the concept of electricity.
What exactly is this concept?

Let us discuss more on this in the next article. Lets see the link between the above concept of 'Affinity' related to electricity & with the event of NAMMAZHVAR dispelling the SADAM VAYU – magnetic field by HUNGARAM

Till then do lots of chanting.
Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 7:28 AM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

In the previous article, we discussed about the concept of 'penance' & issues related to it. The asuras performed penance to obtain tremendous amount of energy to rule the three worlds whereas the rishis did the same to obtain energy to do good to mankind. The motives were different but the common consequence was obtaining of energy. We also mentioned that the body has 9 openings. In this article, we continue the discussion.

When the rishi's are about to begin the meditation, they close all these 9 openings by a special yogic closure called BANDHANAM. This means, their bodies became similar to the closed atomic reactors.

The human body is very special. It is very advanced as compared to trees, animals & other living things. Hence getting birth as a human being is considered very precious & it is the best chance to get salvation or mukthi. The Vedha’s proclaim that, whatever you see in the entire universe is kept inside a human body, in the form of an egg, paving way for the sprout in to the form of a progeny.

The atomic reactor can accommodate a limited amount of atoms. But the human body can accommodate millions and millions of atoms. Thus these atoms are simultaneously bombarded by the power of the motor nerve impulses sent in the form of RADHEKRISHNA chanting or OHM chanting.

For each and every chanting, an atom especially an electron is forced to travel in one direction, say towards the opening namely ears. But for the other Radhekrishna chanting, one more atom will be directed say towards the mouth. Thus this visualization, will lead to the moving of innumerable electrons, traveling in random directions, looking for an outlet, but of no avail. The electrons were forced and bombarded within the atomic reactor namely the human body by the rishis through meditation & chanting.

After years of such an exercise, the power attained by them was no less than the power possessed in an atom bomb. The body of the rishi became like an atom bomb, ready to explode.

This situation of a person possessing tremendous amount of energy has been discussed earlier in our articles in a different context under a different topic. That topic being of Nammazhvar's extraordinary power display to vanquish the Sadam Vayu.

We shall briefly describe that topic & then move ahead to link the same with the main theme of this article i.e. penance and energy

But that shall be in our next article.
Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 9:26 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

A very happy deepavali to all the readers of Science and Hinduism blog.

In this article, we begin by explaining some new concepts and then we will link the concepts to something which we have discussed in our earlier articles.

We will disclose the theme of this article as we move on.

The RISHI’s (sages) sit in meditation, for years together. This is termed as 'Tapas' (penance). As per Hinduism, a person gets a huge amount of energy by doing 'Tapas'. In the ancient times, the asuras (demons) used to do tapas for several years to please the demi–gods and obtain the boon sought by them from those demi–gods.

To put it in layman's terms, tapas is an action doing which there is a huge inflow of energy. In doing tapas, a person constantly chants either the name of the demi–god whom he wishes to please or a powerful word like 'OM' etc.

A person after completing the tapas, can be compared to a reservoir. Just as a dam is a reservoir of water, the person who has completed the tapas is a reservoir of energy.

He may even be well described as a transformer of very high voltage current kept in it, ready for use.

When a man receives a shock from a transformer, say a very high voltage shock, he will naturally be charred to death. What does it all mean? The sudden explosion of very huge energy kept dormant over a long period, brings in complete destruction.

The same logic goes with the atom bomb. When an atom is bombarded within a closed atomic reactor, it is kept dormant and suppressed for a long time. It becomes all powerful, over a period of time. It is capable of destruction when it gets transformed into an atom bomb.

There are 9 openings in the human body:
First and Second are the two eyes;
Third and Fourth are the two ears;
Fifth and Sixth are the two nostrils;
Seventh is the mouth
Eighth is the genital
Ninth and the last is the anus.

The nine openings mentioned above are significant to the context described earlier related to 'tapas' and also the working and making of the atom bomb.

How is that? Let us see in the next article.

Till then do lots of chanting of Radhekrishna namam this deepavali and experience the difference in your lives.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 10:33 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

We began a discussion on sounds in the previous article. Let us continue from where we left the discussion.

The ultrasonic wave has a destructive tendency. However, it can be modified. When the wave is modified, it can be used to cure diseases. But, then when not modified, the same ultrasonic wave turns out to be fatal to human life. The physical and mental shock produced by such sounds, directly impairs the ears.

There is a term for this science. It's called as Auriculotherapy – it is a new form of science, wherein the patient is given, pressure and puncture in specific points. The ear has acupressure points, which are connected to all the parts of the body. The entire body is symbolically represented as a child which is lying in the womb. The appearance of a baby in a womb represents a form of ear. Accordingly, the acupressure points are present in the ear.

This means, the entire body has specific connection points in the ear. Hence when the ear receives ultrasonic sounds of high frequency, this will impair it. Simultaneously, the acupressure point in the ear transforms this excess energy to other parts of the body which are connected to the ear. As a result, the connected body parts get severe physical and mental shock. The shocks can be fatal enough to cause a person's death immediately.

When a person is the victim of such an ultrasonic sound of high frequency, his ears get impaired and consequently the connected body parts are also adversely affected. The layman does not understand this phenomenon, and feels that the sound must have been made by a ghost and because of that sound the person's blood got frozen and the person died immediately.

The term used for this phenomenon by the layman is AMANUSHYAM – beyond human powers – namely OCCULT Science. Because the layman is ignorant of the scientific reason behind such a phenomenon, he feels that some ghost / occult power is the cause of such phenomenon.

We conclude our discussion on this topic here. We will begin with a new topic in the next article. We sincerely request our readers to post their feedbacks without fail. Your feedback is very important to us. Do send us your views.

Do lots of chanting. Radhekrishna

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 9:37 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

We discussed the significance of the traditions that form a part and parcel of the function of thread ceremony amongst Hindus in the previous article.

It's commonly observed nowadays that people are more fascinated and curious to learn about the latest and emerging topics. They always want something new to know, something new to read, something new to discuss, something new to eat etc etc.

People speak about the glory of acupressure and acupuncture nowadays!
The same intelligent souls, who criticize the wearing of the KANGHANAM, nose rings, ear rings etc, pierce their body and paint their body with westernized tattoos! It is such a pity!!

Such people please bear in mind. Nothing, in Hinduism is without reasoning. Also, there is nothing good that exists today but is outside the scope of Hinduism.

In this article, let's discuss a bit on sounds. We hear so many sounds in our day to day life. Right from the alarm sound that wakes us up in the morning / door bell that is rung by the 'doodhwallas' in metros, to the honking of the vehicles on the roads, to the chit chatting of the people in trains and buses and one can go on and on and the list is simply endless.

The above mentioned sounds have one thing in common. All of them are audible to the human ear. Further they are not an exhaustive list. There exist sounds which cannot be heard by the human beings. The human ear has a limited capacity to hear sounds which happen within a certain range of measurement. Some sounds are heard by certain animals like elephants, bats etc but not by us. One of the sound which is beyond the hearing capacity of human ears is the ultrasonic wave.

It's said that everything has twin sides. For example: A knife is used by a robber to commit theft and it's also used by a surgeon to perform a surgery.

The knife is a common factor in both the cases but its use is very different. The first is a constructive use and the second a destructive use. The first accrues good and the other, sin.

The above mentioned ultrasonic waves also have two sides.

• What are the two sides?
• What is this concept of ultrasonic waves scientifically called?
  

# posted by Krishna : 11:30 AM  1 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

We discussed about the thread ceremony function held among the Hindus in the pervious article. This function takes place when a child is 5 to 7 years old. The main part of this function is wearing of the sacred thread around the body.

As mentioned in the previous article, during this function, there is also a tradition of wearing a thread around the waist.

This would seem unreasonable to a layman who is ignorant of the deep hidden secrets behind the traditions of Hinduism. One would naturally argue about the reason behind such a tradition.

Let us find out the significance of this tradition in this article.

The thread that the child wears around the waist is made of either gold or silver.

Here it's noteworthy that, silver or gold are metals that have a medicinal value. Metals, as is known to most of us, are good conducting medium. They help in the conductivity of motor nerve impulses within the body.

For those who are reading this blog for knowing more about science,

The chemical symbol for Gold is Au. The chemical name for Gold is Aurum. The symbol for silver is Ag. The chemical name is Argentum.

These metals give resistance to the body like a shock absorber, and prevent the body from the shock of any motor nerve impulses.

Please make a note that, from the tender age of 5 onwards, the boy is nourished with the pressure of CHANG – TSIAO point. So, he grows with the positive power of this Chi Energy. This is very beneficial and necessary for the human body.

Nowadays we can see advertisements in the idiot box i.e. television relating to health foods which the companies claim that they contain 'sona aur chandi' meaning 'silver and gold'! They have awakened pretty soon to realise the fact that these metals are beneficial to the human body. But they don’t know that this is known to Hinduism since ages!! Isn't it such a pity!

The other two points are also given pressure by wearing a KANGHANAM – bracelet around those parts.

Ignorant people laugh on seeing such actions during the ceremony and wonder what the people in the ceremony are doing. They feel that they have become hysterical. They think that why would one pierce one's body and wear ornaments, just like dressing a goat kept for slaughter; and kill one's natural beauty?

However please please remember that nothing in Hinduism is without a reason!

The sad part is that because the reasons for the phenomena are not known, today Hinduism is not benefiting the lives of the 100 crore plus population of India which is inhibited by Hindus majorly!

…to be continued

# posted by Krishna : 9:53 PM  1 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers
Radhekrishna!

In the previous article we discussed about the hazards of resting under a tree during night due to emission of poisonous gases from the trees.

When such poisonous gases enter the human body it causes a concussion i.e. bleeding from the nostrils, ears and mouth. To recover from such a concussion, acupressure can be used.

If blood is oozing from ears and mouth, use CHANG – TSIAO and TEHAO – RAE left side. Further after 10 minutes the TSIENN – IU point has to be applied acupressure.

A brief on where the above acupressure points are located:

1) CHANG – TSIAO: The point lies on the backside lowermost bone.

2) TEHAO – RAE: The point lies on the left feet ankle joint.

3) TSIENN – IU: This point corresponds to energy, which has been discussed previously.

We now discuss these three points in detail:

CHANG – TSIAO –

Among Hindus, people wear a thread around their waist, usually tight giving pressure to this point. In the early years, at the age of 5 or 7 years, UPANAYANAM (Thread Ceremony) function is celebrated. (Sacred thread wearing ceremony). During this ceremony, a thread made of either Silver or Gold is given. The disciple (SHISHYA) is asked to wear this golden thread or silver thread, around his waist.

Further, in this ceremony, the SHISHYA is asked to stand on a hard stone. The PUROHIT (guru) recites a Slokha which has a meaning

“Let you be strong in mind and body like this hard rock”.

Now an obvious question will arise in the mind dear readers; that what is the necessity of the ceremony and the thread?

To know the answer to this question wait till our next issue.

Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 11:26 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers
Radhekrishna!

A very happy 60th Independence Day to all of you! Celebrate this independence by doing lots of namajapam and Guru Dhynanam.

In the previous article the photosynthesis process was explained. It is the process by which the trees prepare their food using sunlight, carbon–di–oxide and water. When the trees carry out this process, they take in carbon–di–oxide from the air and give out oxygen. However after sunset, the trees take in oxygen and give out carbon–di–oxide and other gases. Hence although one can rest under a tree during daytime, one must not do so during night time.

But sometimes it can so happen that one may need to rest under a tree during night time.

For eg: Some one roaming in a forest may have to rest under a tree. The gases emitted from the trees may be hazardous, during night. The gases such as Carbon mono – oxide (CO), Lead oxide (PbO2), Tin Oxide etc., are not good for health. We speak about air pollution, due to the emission of burnt fuels, from the vehicles. The same thing may happen in the forest also on account of the exhalation of harmful gases by the trees.

Since the forest is a closed environment, the sudden gush of air from the swinging of branches may produce large entry of poisonous gases into the body. These gases directly enter the circulatory system leading to bleeding from nostrils and ears.

If a person does not know the reasoning behind the happening of such phenomena, then it's pretty obvious that he will be terribly sacred. The layman used to describe that the swinging of branches indicates the arrival of ghost, and the attack of ghost results in bleeding from nostrils. (as if the ghost as slapped the victim!). The external context may be omitted. We need to know the reason behind it.

When a person faces such a situation, what can he/she do? If the person is ignorant about the reasons for such happenings, he is sure to be frightened like anything and that fright, more than anything else, can harm him the most; and it may even take the life of that person!

Such a condition in which there is bleeding from the nostrils and the mouth is termed as 'Concussion'.

However, there is a solution for such a situation. In the science of Acupressure, there are 3 different points for the cure of the traumatic condition.

We will discuss the same in our next article. Till then do more and more chanting.

Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 11:12 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna to all!

The last article focused on the concept of 'Reiki' which is word having it's roots in Japan.

We mentioned that the word Reiki is the translation of the original Indian word “Brahma Prana”. Brahma Prana is mentioned in Bhagavatham and Yoga Suthram. The life force is represented as “PRANA”.

Let's have a quick rewind of the concepts that we have explained in the recent articles on this blog. If you have been regularly reading our articles then you must be well conversant with these terms. But for those who have joined the blog recently, a quick recap for them. Then we move on with a new topic.

1) PADHA RAKSHA: Wooden slippers – to close the electric circuit at the feet, preventing the drain out of divine energy.

2) CHINMUDHRA: The yogic meditation symbol, using the fingers of our Right hand, which acts as a battery and circulates electromagnetic energy flow into the body.

3) The other MUDHRA, on the left hand side, which represents the out flow of energy – electronic motor nerve impulses from the body.

4) PADHMASANA: The seating position, which puts pressure on the right feet knee – cap below point, which in turn check the sexual cravings.

5) DHANDAM: The wooden stick, kept below the armpit of left hand side, which prevents the flow of negative energy through the left side NADI.

6) KANGHANAM: Open type copper bracelet – which relieves nervous debility and hysterical symptoms. It also creates a vacuum, which diverts the shock impulses (ghost affliction) to the cosmos. All these are scientific principles discussed on the basis of acupressure and electromagnetism.

Now, let us touch upon a new topic.

We breathe in oxygen and breathe out Carbon – di – Oxide. Students learn this in their early school days. Further we also know that the trees absorb this CO₂ (Carbon di oxide) and give out oxygen, which purifies the air. Hence it's always emphasized that we should plant more and more trees. They are an indispensable part of the ecological system. And nowadays rapid urbanization and industrialization has made it all the more important to grow more trees. Otherwise a day will come when even breathing will become impossible due to paucity of oxygen in the air.

Further, the trees which take in the Carbon–di–oxide, breathe out the same, after a certain period of time. This is because; the trees carry out the process of photosynthesis during the day time. Photosynthesis is the process by which the trees derive energy. They prepare food for themselves through this process. It is done using sunlight, carbon–di–oxide and water. As sunlight is one of the ingredients of this process, the trees are forced to carry out this process during day time. So as long as the trees receive sunshine, they keep on taking in carbon–di–oxide and preparing their food. After the sun sets, they consume the food energy prepared and stored by them during the day. Hence it's said that one should rest under a tree during daytime but not during the night time.

….. to be continued

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 8:55 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to our readers!

We have explained in detail about the scientific reason behind holding a wooden rod commonly known as 'Dhandam' in Hinduism under the left armpit by the rishis (sages).

This means that as per pure science, in the light of electricity concepts, the DHANDAM stops the negative energy flow from the cosmos in to our body.

In this article let's know about a few other concepts.

Reiki

'ReiKi' is commonly understood to be a holistic system of natural healing which utilizes the divine or universal energy to treat various ailments. It’s a combination of two words 'Rei' and 'Ki'.

The word “Rei” signifies the universal energy and the word “Ki” signifies the life force energy.

Reiki is the translation of the original Indian word “Brahmaprana” (BRAHMAPRANA).

“Brahma” refers to brahmaand (BRAHMAAND), the universe and “Prana” (PRANA) means 'Life Force Energy' which is the same as “Ki” in Japan (Life Force Energy) or ''Chi'' in China (Life Force Energy).

Acupressure works on the principles of regulating the energy flow of “Chi” fluid.

Throughout our body, the Chi fluid flows continuously. When a blockage is formed, the ailments arise. This happens because the 'chi' fluid i.e. the life force energy gets accumulated in certain parts of the body only. It does not flow to other parts of the body. For the body to function properly, this fluid should flow evenly to all parts.

So to rectify such a problem, what is to be done? Read on…

In our body, there are specific energy points called as Chi Points which we call it, as acupressure points.

By giving pressure on the respective points, we can distribute the excess energy accumulated in that area, to other parts of the body. This distribution brings in the equilibrium. The equilibrium state is health.

The word Brahmaprana (BRAHMAPRANA) is mentioned in BHAGAVATHAM and YOGA SUTHRAM. So this technique is known to Hinduism since ages!!

Whereas the names like 'Reiki' have come to light just recently. That’s the greatness of out Hinduism. So be proud that you are a part of Hinduism.

More to come in the next issues. Till then do lots of Chanting. Radhekrishna!!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 10:04 AM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna once again!

In this article let us know more about the wooden rod known as 'Dhandam' carried by the rishis of the ancient times.

As we have mentioned in our previous articles, the rishis used to carry the Dhandam under their left armpit. Let us know the intricacies as to how the Dhandam was of use to them.

As we all know, the energy flow requires the connectivity of positive and negative terminal. Without such connectivity, the energy cannot flow. The NADI (energy flow in the body), that is governing the left hand side, will be flowing from the head to foot. The head acts as the positive terminal. The feet act as the negative terminal. This entire structure is similar to that of a battery.

Now what does the Dhandam have to do with all this? Read on…

By carrying a wooden stick, the rishi actually prevents the negative energy flows from the universe to him. The wood, being a non – conductor, stops the passage of electricity when the negative energy flows from the universe try to affect the rishi. The negative energy flows are the evil forces called as demons or more popularly known as 'rakshasas' in Hinduism.

The armpit, is just below the SHOULDER BLADE POINT (TSIENN – IU POINT OF ACCUPRESSURE). This means the energy either positive or negative stored in the body will be focused in the Tsienn – Iu Point. The wooden stick, kept at the underneath of this point, actually prevents the flow of electric impulses.

We have already seen that, GHOST - means, the negative universal energy(Refer the previous articles of this blog for the same).

It flows from the earth in to our body through that acupressure point which has been our subject matter i.e. the Tsienn – Iu Point (shoulder blade.)

People who are affected by a ghost suffer from fits. When that happens it can be observed that the shoulders vibrate to and fro. Why do the shoulders have to vibrate?

The answer is that the shoulders represent the energy point. (Tsienn – Iu) through which the energy flows in and out of the body from and to the universe.

The innocent looking yet extremely effective and powerful wooden stick, known as Dhandam in Hinduism, prevents this energy flow.

So whenever the rishis became aware that there were negative energies around them, they made use of this Dhandam to prevent energy flows between their body and the environment in which the negative energies are present.

This is because the rishis were a reservoir of lots of positive energies attained through a lot of tough penance. So they did not want these energies to flow away from their bodies to the environment in which the negative energies were present. Conversely, they also didn't want the negative energies to flow into their body which would annul the positive energies already present in their bodies.

Moral of the story is dear friends that The DHANDAM CAN DRIVE AWAY THE GHOST.

Don’t you agree?

Keep thinking over this till we return with lots of more secrets from the enigma known as Hinduism.

# posted by Krishna : 12:41 AM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

In the previous article we talked about the Tsienn- Iu point in Acupressure which is related to flow of energy in the body. We present you, in this article the link between the action of the rishis (sages) of holding the wooden rod (DHANDAM) under their left armpit and the significance of the use of acupressure technique on the Tsienn- Iu point.

The Tsienn–Iu point can be made use of when a person feels exhausted. By applying acupressure on this point, it's possible to revitalize the body. The weak and tired body will then feel fresh and energetic if the above is done.

The feeling that a person gets can be compared to that feeling which a tired person gets when he is given glucose to eat or to drink.

So this Acupressure technique is a good substitute to consuming Glucon–D! isn't it?

This technique may be capable of revitalizing the body thereby making a person feel energetic. However it's equally important that the mind and soul should also be revitalized. Going one level higher, only the body feeling energetic with a tired mind is of no use. Going one more level higher, the revitalization of the soul is the most important. An energetic body and mind shall not suffice!

This Acupressure technique cannot achieve that. Once again as usual we can see that there are limitations to science.

But 'Guru Dhynanam' (Meditating on one's Guru) and Naamsankeertanam (Chanting of Lord's name) can easily do the job. Even if one chants for five minutes Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna, surely one can feel the freshness of the mind. So also thinking about one's Guru and doing everything as per his instructions also helps to revitalize the mind and the soul.
The above method is not bluff. It's a tested one. It is being prescribed after taking into consideration the experiences of several devotees of Radhekrishna Sathsangam.

The logic of the Acupressure Technique on the Tsienn–Iu point was known to Hinduism much earlier and that’s the reason why the rishis carried the Dhandam under their left armpit. However, the importance and method of revitalizing the mind and the soul is not known to science. It's known to the evergreen Hinduism though.

That is precisely the reason why even after ages today, things prescribed in Hinduism are followed by the people of India i.e. our beloved Bharath Bhoomi.

We will further elaborate on this topic with regard to the wooden rod known as 'Dhandam' in our next article. Till then do continuous chanting and be happy!

# posted by Krishna : 9:47 AM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

If you recollect, we began with a new topic in the previous article. It was related to the action of the holding of a wooden rod (DHANDAM) under the left armpit by the rishis (sages). Following is the continuation.

In acupressure, there is a specific point called Tsienn- Iu (TSIENN – IU). This point corresponds to energy flow, in the body.

It is just like fuse used in the households. When the quantum of current flowing exceeds the quantum of current needed by various accessories, then the fuse bears the brunt of the excess current and thereby it saves the accessories from getting damaged. However, as the result the flow of current to the accessories stops and they stop functioning. When the fuse is repaired, the accessories start working once again.

In the same way, our body has many rooms called as organs with various electronic gadgets running in the form cells and tissues.

The universal energy continuously flows from the cosmos to our body. This specific point acts as a receptor and receives the universal energy. When the energy flow stops from the cosmos, we face sudden shock. When the fuse wire is replaced, the electronic items in the house, starts functioning. In the same way, when a hard pressure is given in this point, then the universal energy (current) starts flowing in to the body, once again.

The point – Tsienn- Iu, has a significance towards shock, especially electric shock. People who have experienced the electric shock, can be given acupressure at this point as a first aid, to relive them from the effects of shock.

These are such beautiful scientific facts which are known to Hinduism since ages but it's possible that even the so–called doctors may not know this! Yes dear readers this is the real truth. Today the profession of a 'doctor' has degraded a lot. There are several doctors who do not respect their profession. There was a time when doctors were considered next to God. But nowadays people are slowly losing their faith in some doctors. However it remains a fact that not all doctors are such.

However, without losing track of the main purpose of this blog, we come back to the article.

When a person's skin is pale, cold and clammy, it’s a symptom of shock and it's advisable to use acupressure technique on the Tsienn- Iu point.

The effect of a severe electric shock can be annulled by this point. Actually, this point represents the tip of the SHOULDER BLADE (just above the armpit).

We will continue the topic in our next article in which we will link the following two things:

1. The action of the rishis (sages) of holding the wooden rod (DHANDAM) under their left armpit and

2. The significance of the use of acupressure technique on the Tsienn- Iu point.

Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 11:52 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

Our Gurujiamma's birth date falls in this month on May 20^th and Gurujiamma and Gurujiappa's wedding anniversary falls on 28^th May. Do not forget to call them and take their blessings! Call at 044 22237769.

Coming to our articles,

We bring you a fresh and new concept from the Acupressure technique in this article. Later on as we proceed we will also explain to you how the same technique is linked to Hinduism. Its something which will definitely make you exclaim in surprise as to
'WOW! I didn't know that there can be such deep logic hidden in this apparently ignorant matter!' yes dear readers, the article is like that! Without making you wait any longer here we go with the article.

In the body, as per YOGA SUTHRA, two types of energy flow in a rhythmic manner. The energy flow in the body is termed as NADI.

There are two types of NADI. They are 'IDAI' and 'PINGALAI'. One controls the left hand side of the human body, while the other controls the right hand side.

In olden times, The RISHI’S who used to stay in the forests and perform 'yagnas' (a ritual that generally involves lighting up a sacrificial fire and reciting manthras etc) used to carry a wooden stick under the armpit of the left hand side. This wooden stick was called as 'DHANDAM'. This scene can be actually seen in a few programmes on the television like 'Ramayanam' and 'Mahabharatham' in which the persons performing the role of the rishis actually carry this 'DHANDAM' under their left armpit(though in reality they may not be knowing the real reason behind doing so!). Now this may seem as a very irrelevant thing to the common man while watching these epics. But dear readers this seemingly unimportant thing has a very significant impact!

Logical questions like,

1. Why should they carry it on the 'left hand side' armpit region and not right hand side?
2. Why should they in the first place carry a 'DHANDAM' at all? arise in one's mind.

To which the answer goes thus:
In the human body, the left hand side corresponds to a NADI, which controls and improves the performance of mental creativity. It also controls the cravings and the sexual performances of human beings.

If one aggravates the power of this NADI, one actually induces and adds fuel to the fire of cravings. To check the progress of cravings, one has to control the body through a technique. The RISHI’S used to do this by carrying a wooden stick at the armpit of the left hand side. We know, that wood is a non – conductor of electricity and that it does not let electricity or energy pass through it. We have embarked upon this point in our previous articles related to the wearing of 'wooden slippers' by the rishis if you remember.

But what are the other aspects involved in this technique? What role does acupressure have in this technique? And how does Hinduism once again establish its omnipresent nexus in this science? Let us know the answer to all these questions in the net article.

Till then Radhekrishna! Keep on chanting continuously!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 8:36 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!

In the last article we touched upon an Acupressure technique with the help of which we could control the body and the nervous system in times when we have fear or are scared of something (ghostly fears etc) and consequently prevent a shock, heart attack, nervous breakdown, paralysis attack etc. We concluded by saying that there is a precaution to be observed while following the technique. Let's know about that in detail in this article.

Assume that in the technique mentioned, the ends of copper wrings were closed in shape, then let us the consequence of it.

In that case, the circuit will be open to electricity. This means the negative and positive terminal of the copper wrings were connected together. So, the electricity will be flowing just like the passage in a battery. Hence, the stored energy at the wrist point will pass on to the body. Then from the body, it will once again pass to the earth. This means, indirectly we are adding fuel to the fire. The ghostly energy will gain that power which has got passed on to the earth. This means the attack will be more. (The attack of ghost will be more). In order to avoid it, the ends of the copper wrings were kept open.

This is the scientific relevance of wearing the copper bracelet in the wrist, to drive away the ghosts in the forest.

Because when the wrings were open, the energy was not allowed to flow through the body to the earth. As a result the ghostly energy had no source of obtaining further energy.

Secondly, as a result of the same, the person wearing that copper bracelet could annul the ghostly energy with the help of the energy that he gained with the help of Acupressure technique that was enabled because of the bracelet.

GHOST represents the excess amount of negative energy (universal energy) in a particular place, which may pass on to our body. The acupressure point corresponds to annulling this excess energy. Ultimately thus the ghosts are nothing but reservoirs of negative energy.

So dear readers, doesn’t this sound astounding, fascinating? But then as it's rightly said, that 'Truth is stranger than fiction'. All these facts are not bed–time stories or bluff, but these are realities which seem like tales just because of the ignorance of the people. And it’s the light of Hinduism which can remove this darkness of ignorance. So come, join us and be a part of Radhekrishna Sathsangam and feel the positive change in your life and also the eternal bliss!

….concluded

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 1:05 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

In this article we will unfold the reasoning behind the words of the rishis which we mentioned in the previous article. They used to wear a bracelet around the wrist and used to claim that 'it would protect them from evil eyes'.

To explain the reason, firstly let's go back to Acupressure,

In Acupressure, there is a specific point to overcome fear, tension and anxiety.

Location: Along the most distal crease of wrist, on the ulna side, medial to tendon.

By giving pressure on this point for 3 minutes, one can be relieved of fear, tension and anxiety. This point actually strengthens the nervous system and balances the energy flow in the body and brings in the equilibrium.

The wrist band (bracelet) used by RISHI’S were made of copper (conductor of electricity) with projections in the form a ball on either side with an open end.

Note: The ends of the bracelet were kept open.

This specific point where the ends of bracelet touches the wrist, exactly coincide with the acupressure point corresponding to fear, tension and anxiety. Thus, by wearing the bracelet, they were actually giving hard pressure to relieve the fear from their mind.

The fear corresponds to excess energy flow (shi fluid) to a specific part of the body, at the expense of distribution to other parts of the body (As per acupressure).

This means, the excess energy flow in the body, passes to the wrist. The copper, which is a good conductor of electricity, absorbs this excess energy and passes it, to the specific acupressure point in the wrist. So, this energy balances the tension. In the, so called ghost affliction, people suffer from fits, strokes, sudden stoppage of speech, sudden paralytic attack of a particular part of a body without any pathological evidence. All these things correspond to sudden excess flow of universal energy from the earth to the human body.

Here the excess energy flow is compensated and properly circulated in to the body.
The circulation of energy flow brings in the equilibrium.

However there is a caution that one needs to observe in the above technique. Failing to observe that caution can be more fatalistic! To know about that caution, wait till the next article.

Till then Radhekrishna!
Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 10:26 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

In this article we will continue our discussion on 'Nexus between Acupressure and Hinduism'. We will describe an Asana from Hinduism that deals with Acupressure.

In yoga and during meditation, an ASANA CALLED PADHMASANA is formed by folding the legs and keeping the spine and neck erect. This resembles lotus – PADHMAM, IN SANSKRIT. Hence the name PADHMASANA. Here the left leg is kept above the right leg, putting a pressure on the right leg below the knee- cap.

This particular point has a significance towards acupressure.

Location: About 3 inches above the medial ankle, behind the tibia is the acupressure point.
When you seat in PADHMASANA CORRECTLY, the pressure will be at this point.

This acupressure point corresponds to:

Curing of diseases like – Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Indigestion, Dyspnoea, Sex organ related diseases, sleeplessness, uterus pints (Corresponding to Uterus complaints). The pressure kept at this point, keeps the mind clean. It inhibits and checks the sexual cravings, which may distract the devotion, thereby improving the power of devotion ultimately leading to a divine bliss.

Thus the ASANA HELPS IN SOLVING THE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM OF HUMAN BEINGS.

The ancient RISHI’s were good at gynecology. Don’t you agree?

So you see dear readers, there are so many unknown secrets in Hinduism! In todays world, majority of the so called 'Doctors' who have studied a lot of Science, even they, will not be able to answer the above issues. So if such knowledge is known to the people, then where would be the need to have doctors?

The RISHI’S used to wear a bracelet around the wrist in the hand. They used to say,
This will protect us from the evil eyes (So, called ghost affliction).

By listening to such words, people today will laugh! In this Y2K age, are you speaking about Black Magic! would be the reply.

The present day Psychiatrists proclaim that these are due to nervous deficiency. The nerve impulses need to be strengthened to relieve from the ailments.

But actually there was some hidden science in the words of the rishis. What was it exactly? Why did they claim that? If and how was it linked to the topic of Acupressure that we are discussing now? Let's know that in our next article.

…to be continued

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 8:17 PM  1 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

So you all must be eager to know that how can a human being store the electromagnetic energy gained by him through meditation?

This process is described as below. All of you must be knowing how a battery works through the negative and positive terminals. So in a similar manner, this process also works. Read on to know about the same.

In meditation, a MUDHRA (Symbolism) CALLED CHINMUDHRA IS MUCH PRONOUNCED. Here a circle is formed by folding the index finger and the thumb.

The index finger represents the negative terminal and the thumb represents the positive terminal.This means the battery (our body current) is charged through the positive and negative terminal.

In Acupressure, the tip of each finger represents the ENERGY POINT. (Applicable to index finger also). The thumb represents the MENTAL NERVES. The bottom side of the thumb represents the backbone and the spinal chord along with the neck.

In meditation, the spine should be erect. The CHINMUDHRA, representing a closed circuit of battery, passes the power of meditation, in the form of electric impulses in to the body. The spinal chord conducts the nerve impulses and controls the motor nerves, which are the carrier of electric signals in to the body. Now, the Acupressure points, namely the TIP OF INDEX FINGER and the TIP OF THUMB, automatically redirects the stored energy of meditation in to the body. (Note, the right hand is kept in CHIN MUDHRA.)

The CHINMUDHRA HAS A SPECIFIC SIGNIFICANCE TO ACCUPRESSURE.

In the left hand, one more MUDHRA IS CREATED by stretching the thumb, index finger, little finger. (Remaining 2 fingers are folded.). This MUDHRA almost resembles the FLEMING’S RULE.

Thus our body turns out to be an electromagnet.

The energy is stored in the body through the CHIN MUDHRA IN THE RIGHT HAND.

The body is made as an electro magnet without appropriate orientation (direction) through the above mentioned MUDHRA, in the LEFT HAND.

Thus the electricity starts flowing. In the feet, the toes represents the positive terminal and the finger next to it, represents the negative terminal. A closed circuit of battery (body current) is created in the body. Through this circuit, the body current will drain out to earth. To avoid it, a PADHARAKSHAI (Wooden Slipper) is kept in the feet. This wood will break the circuit. Hence the energy will not be drained out.

We will discuss about this in our next article. Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 12:04 AM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

We explained you a few things related to electromagnetism in the previous article. In this article let's see how its possible to establish a link of those things with Hinduism.

Till now we have been considering the electro magnetic powers possessed by non–living things or objects.
But dear readers, is it known to you all, that even living things possess the electromagnetic powers? How does one acquire the power? Read on to know it.

Yes its true! The human body is a great electromagnet! Also, the earth is a great electromagnet!

The energy released by the actions of people, which may be positive or negative, releases an electric impulse in to the cosmos. Energy is released by us through each and every action that we perform. When we talk to people, energy is released, when we quarrel with anyone energy is released, when we take out frustration on something or someone energy is released etc. This energy is termed as positive or negative on the basis of the action, in each case. These electric impulses collectively form an electric field and enter the earth.

When the electricity passes through the earth, the earth acquires a magnetic filed around it. (By Flemings Rule – Electricity will create a magnetic field around the conducting medium. Refer our previous article for Flemings Rule.)

This magnetic field acts, in the north south direction. Thus earth is a great electromagnet.

Also there are millions and millions of people. So, the electricity stored will be millions and millions of electron volts in their bodies.

Consider this example to understand how electromagnetic powers are there in human beings.
A RISHI (sage) in meditation:
An Iron rod kept near the magnet acquires magnetic power. But, at the loss of the magnet, the iron loses the magnetic power once again.
The same thing happens here. The earth acts as the magnet. The RISHI acts as an iron piece. The RISHI acquires the magnetic power from the earth through meditation. When he becomes thoroughly magnetized by the power of earth, he acquires the immense power of millions and millions of electron volts. This means, he is all powerful – like earth.

But then, as per electromagnet theory, when this electricity passage is stopped, then automatically, the magnetic power also gets lost. (If you can recollect the example of an electric bell mentioned in the previous article.) So, this means the electricity from the earth should pass through the body continuously. The energy gathered from the earth should not be drained out. Yes! That’s the main and most important point. The energy attained by a person should not get drained away.

There are techniques which the Rishi's or sages of ancient India knew to prevent such energy from draining out of their body. What are those techniques? Eager to know? Wait till our next posting to know about the same.

Till then Radhekrishna.
Wishing all our readers a belated Happy Holi!
Enjoy this Holi in a unique way by chanting the name of Radhekrishna and enjoy the eternal bliss.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 4:52 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

The agenda of this article is to explain a few concepts related to electromagnetism.
In the concept of electromagnetism, Flemings Left Hand Rule and Flemings Right Hand Rule play a significant role.

They explain the relationship between

1) The Conductor
2) Electricity
3) Magnetism.

The concept which lies here is, when electricity passes through the conducting medium (conductor), a magnetic filed is created around it.

For the purpose of understanding this rule, hold your left hand as follows:

The thumb pointing upwards and the index finger pointing in a direction parallel to the ground. The other fingers are closed in the palm. (These directions are for a person standing on the ground in an upright vertical position.)

Supposing the direction in which the electricity was conducted through the conducting medium was represented in the direction of index finger, and if the magnetic field is represented in the direction of say towards the little finger, then the direction in which the electricity will be flowing, can be represented as the direction of thumb pointing upwards.

Electromagnet – the concept behind this is – When a conducting body attains magnetic power, on passage of electric current through it, then that body is called as electromagnet. However, the body loses the magnetic power, when the passage of electric current is stopped.

Let us take a very practical and day to day example on this concept. All of us are very well aware of the door bell. The door bell in our house works on this principle. When we press the button, the electricity passes to the magnet. The magnet gets magnetic power through the electricity. It starts vibrating. It (the magnet) hits, the bell and creates the sound. When we release our fingers, the passage of electricity is stopped. The magnet loses the magnetic power. So, it does not vibrate. So, the magnet does not hit the bell and the bell remains in rest. As a result no sound is produced.

In short, when current is on, the magnetic power is on.
In short, when the current is off, the magnetic power is off.

Note: The term current refers to the passing of electricity through it.
This is what electromagnetism is.

Let us continue discussions on this concept in the next article. We will concentrate on linking this topic with Hinduism. This is what the main purpose of our blog is; proving that all the concepts that science has to offer are a part of the great parcel named 'Hinduism'.

Radhekrishna

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 8:57 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

We explained the link of concepts of Permutations and Combinations with the design or the manner in which the ancient hindu scriptures have been written. We will continue with a few more examples of such scriptures, scripted scientifically.

PURANAS:

There are 18 PURANA’S. Each of them has Slokhas equivalent to RAMAYANAM.
In our previous article we mentioned that there are 24000 shlokas in RAMAYANAM. So, the total number of shlokas comprising the 18 PURANAS would be 24,000 * 18 = 412,000 shlokas.

CHANDHA’S are called CHANDHAI in Tamil. NALAYIRA DHIVYA PRABHANDHAM has 4,000 Slokhas. Calculate the 2ⁿ value for this also in the same manner as was explained in our previous article.

There are types in metrical chanting (chanting in chandha's). The Scriptures are written and recited only in CHANDHA’S. The meters or types of Chandha's are GAYATHRI, ANUSHTUP, TRISHTUP, BRIHATHI, BHANGHTHI.

The words namely Logarithm (Log Book), e^x Series (Exponential Series), Gregories Series(Trignometric Series), PERMUTAION and COMBINATION are known to mathematics students. They are all accepted theorems and series. The values given in them are accepted throughout the world by renowned scientists.

In the same way, the above meters were in practice in olden days belonging to RISHI’S.
Can any maths student say, 2ⁿ is child play and foolish?
Can any knowledgeable man say CHANDHA’S of VEDHA’S, are outdated? NO WAY.

Let us go back a bit and refer to the articles which contained the description of the great alwar, 'Nammalwar'. We mentioned in the article as to how; when Nammalwar was born, and the Sadam Vayu (the illusion of Maya) approached NAMMALWAR, it was driven away by the loud sound called 'Hungaram' that came out from NAMMALWAR's mouth. NAMMALWAR represents the incarnation of BHAGAVAN. The positive powers acquired through the chanting of the MANTHRA’S in the Chandha's (metrical way of chanting) formed a magnetic field around him. This magnetic filed (SUKSHMA SAREERAM) PAVED WAY FOR THE NEW BIRTH IN THE FORM OF NAMMALWAR. The immense power acquired and passed from the previous birth to this birth, had made him (NAMMALWAR) all powerful. In his previous birth's Nammalwar had earned a lot of positive energy and virtues due to such metrical chanting. This power was passed on to him in his birth as Nammalwar. That’s the reason why he had the strength to out beat the negative magnetic field as imposed by the Sadam Vayu.

This is the meaning behind the words… NAMMALWAR EXPELLED THE SADAM VAYU AND REMAINED UNAFFECTED BY MAYA.

A request to all our readers to please take the extra effort in reading the article on The great Nammalwar posted a few weeks earlier in order to appreciate the link of that article with this current topic on Metrical Chanting.

… concluded

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 10:42 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna!

We took you over to an altogether new topic in the last article when we started with
'The link between Chanting (the Lord's name) and Science'. It's known to you all now that Chanting also has to be done in a very systematic and scientific manner. It has to be 'Metrical chanting of a syncronised wavelength'. We even went ahead to quote a few examples of the same. In this article we continue with other such examples.

RAMAYANAM: It has 24,000 Slokhas. For RAMAYANAM, supposing say each Slokha has 8 words, then n = 24,000*8 = 1, 92, 000.
Then 2ⁿ = 2^1,92,000 = 2*2*2*…multiply up to 1,92,000 times.

BHAGAVATHAM: It has 18,000 Slokhas. For BHAGAVATHAM, supposing say each Slokha has 15 words approximately, then n = 18,000*15 = 2,70,000 words.
Then 2ⁿ = 2^2,70,000 = 2*2*2* … multiply up to 2,70,000 times.

MAHABHARATHAM: It has 1,00,000 Slokhas each of approximately 10 words, then
n = 1,00,000 *10 = 10,00,000 words.
Then 2ⁿ = 2^10,00,000 = 2*2*2*…multiply up to 10,00,000 times.

Now take your scientific calculator and operate x^y function.

Put x= 2, y = 1,92,000 = 2^1,92,000, for RAMAYANAM.

Put x = 2, y = 2,70,000 = 2^2,70,000 for BHAGAVATHAM.

Put x = 2, y = 10,00,000 = 2^10,00,000 for MAHABHARATHAM.

Find the answers of 2ⁿ for yourself.

For all those who are unaware: A scientific calculator has many such functions which the normal commercial calculator does not have. In the scientific calculator it's quite easy to find out the exponential values (2ⁿ types).

The purpose of this topic is to let the readers know the richness and depth of the sacred hindu culture. People ignorantly say that this culture is outdated. But then such ignorance can only be removed if the light of knowledge is flashed on such ignorance. The knowledge of the science that is present in Hinduism. The Vedas as well as the above mentioned scriptures like Ramayanam, Mahabharatham and Bhagvatham which are one of the important components of the Hindu culture have all been written or one can say designed in a very scientific way. There also exists a prescribed way of reciting the same. But its our misfortune that very few people are there now at present who have the knowledge regarding the same. Because not many would, if asked, opt to learn this Science hidden behind the proper recitation of scriptures and the study of the way the scriptures have been designed etc.

We will continue our discussions in the next article. Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 10:11 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna. We shall explain you in this article the importance of chanting and the science that is present in the method of chanting. We will also explain as to why its said that chanting makes one powerful.

CHANTING OR NAMA JAPAM IS METRICAL CHANTING of SYNCHRONIZED WAVELENGTH.

There is something known as 'permutations and combinations' in mathematics.
For n= some value, there will be 2ⁿ combinations (2 multiplied by itself ….n times).
If n = 100, then there will be 2¹⁰⁰ combinations (2 multiplied by itself…. Up to 100 times.)

The VEDA’S are done and recited only in CHANDHA’S (METRICAL CHANTING)
i.e. the theory of PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS are used to design and recite the scriptures like Vedas.

In RIG VEDHAM, there are 1064 hymns. The hymns are composed in the GAYATHRI CHANDHA. (It is a meter of 24 letters in 3 parts) or ANUSHTUP CHANDHA (It is a meter of 16 letters in 2 parts).

Note that the word CHANDHA means metrical chanting which automatically means all permutation and combinations. (2ⁿ combinations).

Supposing, the hymns are in GAYATHRI CHANDA

THEN FOR THE 1064 HYMNS EACH HAVING 24 LETTERS IN THEM.
= 1064* 24 LETTERS = 25, 536 LETTERS.

If n = 25,536, then the permutation and combination will be 2²⁵⁵³⁶ = 2*2*2* …. Multiply Up to 25, 536 times.

Now, supposing the hymns are in ANUSHTUP meter,

THEN FOR THE 1064 HYMNS EACH HAVING 16 LETTERS IN THEM.
= 1064* 16 LETTERS = 17,724 LETTERS.

If n = 17,724, then 2ⁿ = 2¹⁷⁷²⁴ = 2*2* 2* …multiply up to 17,724 times.

Each of the above figures will be a huge value.
Any mathematics student will accept permutation and combination.
In the same way any devotee will accept CHANDHA’S.

If 2ⁿ is a superstition in mathematics, then CHNADHA’S is a mythology in Hinduism. Is it Superstition?

Think….
…to be continued

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 8:27 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna once again!

If you can recollect, then we explained the meaning of the terms such as 'Sukshma Shareeram', 'Pithru Yagnam', 'Sadam Vayu' etc in our precious article. We hope the meaning of these terms is clear now. Continuing from where we concluded the previous article,

When this SUKSHMA SAREERAM (SADAM VAYU) approached 'Nammalvar', HE drove away the VAYU by the POWER OF HUNGARAM (A form of Nama Japam i.e. chanting).

Now let us discuss as to what exactly is meant by liberation or self realization? How can one achieve this state of being?

To attain this state, the first and foremost prerequisite is remaining neutral. (Remember the feature of zero? Neither Positive nor Negative?).

It is not possible to achieve this state if one keeps accumulating the positive and negative energies by performing good and evil deeds respectively; i.e. one cannot attain liberation by adding PUNYAM (Positive Energy). One cannot attain liberation by subtracting PAPAM (Negative Energy).

One can attain liberation only through achieving equilibrium, between PUNYAM and PAPAM. The neutral state represents the MUKTHI. The state of equilibrium attained by annulling the positive and negative energy accumulated in the body, by virtue of actions, will bring in a NEUTRAL STATE. This neutral state is called as MUKTHI.

At this stage, a person begins to see one's own reflection in each and every living and non–living thing i.e. he begins to appreciate 'that which is common' in all the things, be it living or non–living; that common thing being the existence of Lord Krishna in it. An example from the glorious hindu tradition would be that of Bhakta Prahlad. When asked by his father the great demon Hiranyakashyap as to where is his Hero Lord Hari, Prahlad very aptly replies, he's everywhere! in me, in you, in the plants, in the pillar, everywhere. This state attained by the child 'Prahlad' is self–realization. When one's soul starts feeling the sanctity of Lord everywhere, there is no room left for miseries, sorrow, jealousy, materialistic pleasures, physical pain etc. All that is left is eternal bliss. In this stage, the mind remains detached from parts of the human life like money, social status, prestigious post in any job, pleasures of a family life, satisfaction of the sensory organs etc.

IT IS TO BE NOTED HERE THAT 'BEING DETACHED' DOES NOT MEAN ABSTAINING FROM ACHIEVING OR OBTAINING THE ABOVE THINGS. IT MEANS THAT 'NOT LETTING ONESELF GET AFFECTED', BY THE GAINS OR LOSSES OCCURING TO ONE IN THE PROCESS OF ACHIEVING THE ABOVE.

This also means that one has to treat success and defeat 'equally' which is a very difficult thing to adhere to. It's so natural to being happy in times of prosperity and grumbling in times of adversity. But that’s precisely the reason why not everyone attains this state! If it was so easy then everyone would have achieved it! But unfortunately its not so.

Going back to the Nammalvar Charitram,

The Alwar had driven out Sadam Vayu from affecting him in any manner.
He did so by the power of 'Hungaram'. Hungaram is a form of napajapam (chanting)
as said earlier.

So now let us discuss about the power of Namajapam (chanting)
Why do we keep telling time and again that do continuous chanting of Radhekrishna namam to get peace of mind? What power does it have? We will be discussing on this question in our forthcoming articles.

Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 2:42 PM  0 comments

Radhekrishna once again to all our readers.
We continue our discussion on the topic started in the previous article.
Following is a brief description of the soul.

The soul of living things is neutral. Just as the number zero is neither positive nor negative. The soul is devoid of punyam and paapam. It means that the good deeds and evil deeds performed by a person do not in any way affect the soul.

It is generally said in our Hindu culture that we reap in the same manner as we sow.
If a person uses his/her hands to steal something then depending upon facts and circumstances the person could reap the fruits in the following ways:

1. There might be a theft in the house of that person.
2. The stolen thing may get lost from the hands of that person.
3. The persons hand may get injured in an accident or the hands might get paralyzed etc

On the other hand, if a person uses the same hands to perform good deeds then he will reap equally good fruits for the same.

If a puppy (young one of a dog) has fallen in flowing water and is unable to swim its way out and if a person takes it out of that water then there will be a time when there would be someone else to lend a similar helping hand to the person who saved the puppy and that helping hand would bring the person out of trouble.

All this is like maths! 4 – 3 = 1, 5 – 8 = –3

Assume the first digit in each of the above two examples (4 and 5) to be the good deeds and the second digit (3 and 8) to be the evil deeds. The net effect of our good deeds (punyam) and our bad deeds (paapam) shall always decide our fate. More the number of good deeds and the lesser the number of bad deeds, the better it is and more the number of evil deeds and lesser the number of good deeds, the worse it is. So one must always try and be in the first category and not in the second category i.e. perform good deeds and avoid evil deeds.

So as one can observe that depending upon the magnitude of the deed the proportionate fruits will be reaped by the person.
The above examples can be applied to all the acts done by us. And the fruits of such acts if not reaped in the present birth gets carried forward to the next birth! So there is no escaping the rewards and punishments!
However there is an exception to all the above explanation. That exception is the soul.
The soul always remains unaffected by the good deeds and bad deeds performed by a person.
The punyam and paapam acquired by a person is the positive and negative energy respectively, accumulated by a person. This accumulation happens till the time the living thing gets salvation. Salvation is attained by a person when he undergoes self–realization i.e. becomes one with Lord Krishna. Till then at the end of each birth the accumulation of punyam and paapam form an envelope around the soul. When a living thing dies, the action of the soul of that living thing leaving the body happens. When the soul departs the body, this envelop also departs along with the soul. This envelope covering the departed soul is called as 'Sukshma Shareeram' (The invisible person).

For the sake of pleasing the 'Sukshma Shareeram' after the death of a person, we perform certain rituals. Its called as 'Pithru Yagnam'. It’s a divine ritual performed to please the departed soul. (For more explanation on this concept please go through the articles of our other blog Vedhapremamrutham at poojyashrishriamma.blogspot.com)
The 'Sukshma Shareeram' reaches another body. The energy disappearing from the dead
man reaches the newborn baby. When the soul enters the new body, the envelope of punyam and paapam also enters that body. The form in which this envelop enters the new body is called 'Sadam Vayu'.

Doesn’t this word sound familiar to the ear, dear readers? Yes of course it does. In our past articles we told you about 'Nammalwar Charitram' and its relation with scientific concepts. That’s where we mentioned about this word 'Sadam Vayu'.

Thus, dear readers, Sadam Vayu is the envelope of good and evil done by a person in all the previous births. This Sadam Vayu engulfs the life of each and every living thing in the Universe. Thus we are caught in the trap of Maya (illusion) of material life.

The living things do not remember what good deeds and evil deeds they have done in their previous births. Hence they can never predict whether something good is going to happen or something bad at any point in time in any birth of theirs. Hence all of us need to be extremely unattached to things and people dear to us because one never knows that how and when will one reap the fruits of one's good and evil actions performed in the previous births. Everything that happens to one in his lifetime needs to be taken as it comes by telling oneself that its a fruit of one's good and evil actions performed over the number of births and a conscious effort has to be made to perfrom more and more good deeds and avoid performing bad deeds. This cycle of addition of punyam and subtraction of paapam is called as 'Samasara Sagaram' (The endless ocean of birth and death) in Hinudism.

Do more and more chanting and realize the true bliss in life.
Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 2:29 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to all our readers!

Welcome once again to our blog on Science and Hinduism. If you have been regularly reading the articles then you must be remembering that in our previous article we mentioned about the great 'Alwar', Sadagopar and linked the incidents of his life with scientific concepts.

In this article let us see how the concept of an electromagnet can be linked with the soul of a living thing.

The soul represents the source of energy. When we say that 'Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; and that energy disappearing in one form appears in another form'; then here the term 'energy' is nothing but 'the soul' in spiritual terminology. The disappearing and reappearing of the energy is nothing but the cycle of birth and death. The soul enters the body at the time of his/her birth and leaves the body at the time of his/her death. This soul is unaffected by the punyam earned by a person by performing good deeds and also by the papam earned by a person by performing evil deeds.

Let us see how the soul behaves like an electromagnet.

As usual we first discuss the scientific phenomenon, which is normally known to people because of the knowledge of physical science and then proceed to show the correspondence of that phenomenon with Hinduism.

The concept is simple: When electricity passes through a conducting medium, it creates a magnetic field around it. But when the electricity goes out, the magnetic power also gets lost.

Our body corresponds to 'the thing that conducts electricity' and the soul corresponds to 'electricity'. When the soul enters a dead body, then that body gains life. When the soul enters the dead body, this action is nothing but the passing of electricity through a conducing medium. The body acquires 'magnetic power' in scientific terminology. This magnetic power creates vibration and the body starts moving.

Take an example: A magnet has magnetic power. When it is brought near an iron piece, then that iron piece becomes a 'temporary magnet'. By oscillating the magnet, through the power of magnetism, we can oscillate the iron piece. However one point needs to be remembered that if the magnet is taken away from the iron piece, then the iron piece would lose its power and would not move by itself.

Now let us begin our correspondence of this example with the terms of 'Hinduism'.

The magnet is nothing but the 'universal soul' or the 'super soul' i.e. Krishna; and the iron piece is nothing but the newborn baby that oscillates in the mother's womb. When the soul (magnetic power) is within the body (iron piece) then the iron piece can be moved by moving the magnet. In other words, a body to be able to move, perform actions, needs to have a soul in it. The soul gives the body, the power needed by it to live. Just as an iron piece stops moving when the magnet is taken away from it, so also a body is lifeless and can do nothing if there is no soul in it. When human beings self–proclaim themselves as 'God', its nothing but calling an iron piece as a 'temporary magnet'! Such people forget that as soon as the magnet is removed away, the iron piece will be useless; i.e. as soon as the soul leaves the human body, the body will be dead.They fail to realise the difference between a temporary magnet and a permanent magnet. Thus the lifespan of living things is nothing but the temporary period of time when the magnet is near the iron piece. The magnet can make the iron piece move as it wishes to. In the same way, our life is in the hands of Lord Krishna. He can make us dance to his tunes! He can decide our fate depending on our deeds. Do reflect upon all this till we come up with our next article.

Radhekrishna

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 4:26 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

After the discussion on the topic relating to the transfer of energy through the blessings of a Sathguru, we bring a new topic to our readers in this article.

In this article we will tell you about the devotee 'Nammalwar' who comes from the proud hierarchy of the 'Alwars'. The Alwars have been true devotees of Lord Krishna and are an important part of the Vaishnava group (devotees of Krishna).

The above mentioned person namely Nammalwar was called as 'Sadagopar'. This name Sadagopar was given to this devotee because of an incident that occurred at the time of his birth. The word Sadagopar is formed from two words 'Sadam' and 'Gopar'. Sadam is a form of air (Vayu). Gopar means 'one who got angry on something'. Thus the word 'Sadagopar' means one who got angry on the Sadam Vayu. Sadam Vayu is nothing but Maya or illusion. This Vayu binds the mind to materialism. It creates attachments in the minds of human beings towards other human beings, non–living things and towards attainment of fame, power etc. It makes a person ignorant of the fact that what is actually permanent is the soul and that the body is temporary. When a person is under the influence of 'Sadam Vayu' he starts feeling that fulfilling the sensory organs is the most important thing to be done. Fulfillments of the needs of the soul are just ignored.

Sadagopar was the incarnation of Lord Himself. The Lord took the form of a new born baby in Nammalwar. At the time of Nammalwar's birth, the Sadam Vayu approached this baby i.e. The Lord. The Lord, when he saw this 'Sadam Vayu' approaching got angry, gave out a loud cry. This cry was called as 'Hungaram'. This sound propelled the Sadam Vayu. And as a result, the Sadam Vayu could not affect Him. So he was called Sadagopar. He thus during his entire life remained unaffected by the Maya (illusion).

WHAT IS THE SCIENTIFIC RELEVANCE OF SADAM VAYU?

The Sadam Vayu represents the Gravitaional Force 'g'. This Vayu binds the body to the earth. It is a force that attracts all the things towards itself. The Sadam Vayu is the parcel of the virtues and evils committed by us in our previous births. It is imposed upon us in our succeeding births. They affect us in our every birth.

The negative energies accumulated in the body creates a negative magnetic field around us. This accumulated negative magnetic field represents the sack of papam i.e. the evils done by us in our previous births and our current birth. The positive energies on the other hand create a positive magnetic field around us. The accumulated positive magnetic field represents the sack of Punyam i.e. the virtues earned by us in all our previous births and our current birth.

In the above context, the 'positive magnetic field' and 'negative magnetic field' are nothing but, in a layman's terms, the positive environment and negative environment that surrounds a person. This includes the family of a person, his/her friend circle, the area in which the person resides, the mentalities, attitudes, behaviors of all the above mentioned people etc. All this has an important bearing on the state of mind of a person.

For example: Take the case of 2 persons, one who is born in a family where the family members are not educated, are financially poorly placed they are not spiritually inclined, the friend circle of the person is such which indulges in habits like smoking, drinking etc. There is a need to earn for the family at an early age. The other is born in a family wherein all the members of that family are educated, are financially well placed, are spiritually inclined, the persons friend circle is also good in terms of spiritual inclination. Then there is a strong likelihood that the person born in the latter family will have a better scope for self–realization than the former one. Depending upon whether one's past birth's virtues are more or evils are more, one will get the birth in a suitable family and thereby a chance of self–realization.

Thus today's so called Y2K world is nothing but the magnetic fields of positive and negative energies. So now it's up to us to decide that which magnetic field do we want us to be surrounded with? The positive one or the negative one?

Think about this till we continue with the article in our next posting.

Radhekrishna

# posted by Krishna : 12:20 AM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Enjoy this deepavali in a manner different from the usual one. Let us Chant the name of Radhekrishna and surrender to the lotus feet of Gurujiamma and Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasar and realize, the true meaning of the precious human life.

Let us, in this article see know that why is it propagated by Hinduism that the Shishyas (devotees) should surrender to the feet of a Sathguru and offer pranams at their feet.

The blessing of a Sathguru brings true wisdom in the mind of the Shishya. True wisdom is not something which can be obtained by reading hundreds and hundreds of books. The word 'wisdom' here is to be construed in a very different manner in the context. Here wisdom does not mean obtaining degrees like LLB, CA, MBA, MBBS etc. Nor does wisdom mean earning a lot of money.

The word wisdom is to be taken on an 'intellectual platform'. In today's world, we are dumping our mind with the dead facts as imposed by others. Wisdom here means striving towards the realization of the self which is different from the human body. The self realization of the immense positive energy that can be attained through chanting is to be attained.

The Sathguru shows the right path of salvation to the Shishya. He tells the Shishya about the do's and don'ts that a Shishya has to follow. Because Sathguru knows the mind of the Shishya. He knows how the Shishya thinks. So the Sathguru moulds the mind of the Shishya accordingly.

The true realization is that–we are provided with immense positive energy. But it is not seen in each and every human being because the quantum of negative energies as a proportion of positive energies is high. So one can realize the true effect of positive energy within us when the effect of negative energies is annulled. This can be done by constant chanting of Radhekrishna Namajapam. This is not an overstatement. It’s a fact.

Anyone can actually try this out. Even if one merely chants for even five minutes, one can easily feel the difference, the sanctity. If one by conscious effort tries to control the mind from not thinking about anything, then that gives tremendous relief and energy. By itself its very difficult to do but its certainly possible through chanting. When the positive energy emanates from the body of a person, then the radiance can be easily seen and identified.

The glow on the face of such a person is called as 'Tejas' (divinity). All these things are next to impossible without the help of a Sathguru. He is the one who has the capability to guide the Shishyas to attain such heights. The 'Tejas' found in the face of a Shishya is actually given by the Sathguru. The Shishya attains glory and fame with the power of that 'Tejas'. The Sathguru calmly observes it. The Shishya can achieve all this only with the blessings of the Sathguru.

We the members of Radhekrishna Sathsangam are fortunate to have our Sathguru Poojyashree Shree Amma and Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasar to guide us in this journey called 'life'. Let us wholeheartedly surrender onto their feet and get their blessings. With their blessings, there is nothing else to be attained.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 10:51 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNASATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!!!

In this following article of ours we present to our readers a very interesting article. Its something which the so-called modern generation of today is ignorant of. Let us not make you readers anxious anymore and begin with the article.

It is a commonly observed practice in Hinduism that the shishyas (devotees) touch the feet of the Sathguru and the sathguru’s give them ‘aashirwadam’ (blessings). Now a layman’s thought would be that why is it to be done? Actually there lies a very deep scientific reason behind that act. That point is related to the transfer of energy. So in this article of ours lets see how the act of shishyas touching the feet of a Sathguru is related to science and Hinduism.

THE BLESINGS OF SATHGURU.

When the Sathguru gives blessings to his shishyas, the positive energy of Sathguru is transferred to the body of the shishyas through His divine hands and feet. The Guru represents the reservoir of positive energy and the divine field of magnetism is created through the power of devotion. This magnetic field flows around them.

When a shishyas humbly surrenders at the lotus feet of sathguru, from the feet of Sathguru; the positive energy gets transferred to the head of the shishyas. This annuls the negative energies, which may be present in the mind of the shishyas. Negative energies can enter the mind of any person through various media like bad friend circle; wherein the friends are indulged in bad habits like smoking, drinking etc, indulging in acts like watching the indecent T.V. programs, by performing of certain acts like theft, murder etc

The positive energy is punyam (good virtues) and the negative energy is papam (bad virtues). The touching of the divine feet of a Sathguru cleanses the sin in the form of papam. It burns the papam i.e. it burns the negative energy accumulated in the minds of the shishyas to zero.

THE PURE FORM OF ENERGY TRANSFORMATION TAKES PLACE IN THE HUMBLE SURRENDERING TO SATHGURU BY THE SHISHYA.

It’s known that energy transformation is a scientific concept. From the above explanation, there is now no doubt that transfer of energy takes place when the shishyas touches the divine feet of the sathguru. So isn’t this act also a scientific concept? And extrapolating the same isn’t Hinduism very scientific? Isn’t there a logical reasoning behind each and every action prescribed in Hinduism? Most definitely yes!

SURRENDERING TO THE LOTUS FEET OF SATHGURU IS CERTAINLY A SCIENTIFIC CONCEPT!

THE POSITIVE ENERGY DISAPPEARING FROM SATHGURU IN THE FORM OF BLESSINGS REAPPEARS IN THE FORM OF WISDOM IN THE MINDS OF SHISHYA.

Now doesn’t this above sentence very related to something that we have already said in our previous articles? Yes of course!! This is very much similar to the concept of conservation of energy. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. Energy disappearing in one form reappears in another form.

So dear readers, after getting knowledge about the act of touching a Sathguru’s feet and surrendering to the feet of the Sathguru helps in transferring tremendous positive energy in our body and also in destroying the negative energies of our body; let us wholeheartedly surrender ourselves to the lotus feet of our Sathguru Poojyashree Shree Amma and Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasar and obtain the positive energies!

Radhekrishna!

….to be continued

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 1:08 AM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNASATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna to all of you!!

A small notice to all our readers that on our blog, the article dated 21^st August was published incomplete. The error has been rectified now and the inconvenience to our readers is regretted. Please do read the full article now published.

We continue our discussion on the relation of the act of meditating with the principle of Conservation of Energy in this article.

Now we very well know that mediation helps increase our potential energy tremendously. The energy, which is otherwise wasted, even if we are not doing any physical activity but ‘merely’ thinking, such wastage is avoided. Yes, it’s very true that a lot of energy is actually wasted when our mind thinks. Comparatively speaking, when our body and mind is preoccupied with doing a particular activity, say reading a book, the energy spent then is less than energy spent when one has got nothing to do and one is just sitting and daydreaming (i.e. the mind is working due to the thinking done). Hence its better that one indulges oneself in doing definite work rather than doing nothing (which means thinking). This is because the mind is such that it can never ever remain idle. So better make the mind work lesser by doing definite work than making it work more by ‘merely’ thinking.

Applying the rule of total energy remaining constant, we concluded that during meditation, the potential energy is total energy or the kinetic energy is nil.

T. E. = MGH + 0 (K.E)
Here Mass M is negligible, as the body becomes light. Other parameters are Gravitation G and height H. The gravitation G is overcome by the power of chanting. The body floats in the air.

HERE T. E. α MGH (T. E. IS DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO MGH)

T. E α H (T.E. IS DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO HEIGHT)

The term directly proportional means that as height increases, total energy increases and as height decreases, total energy decreases.

SO, FOR THE DEVOTEE WHO IS FLOATING IN THE AIR, THE T. E. IS DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO HEIGHT.

THE ONLY FACTOR, WHICH IS A CONSTRAINT, IS MASS.

WHEN M = MASS IS LESS, THEN H = HEIGHT WILL BE MORE.

WHEN M = MASS IS HIGH, THEN H = HEIGHT WILL BE LESS.

That’s what the SATHGURU’s mean when they SAY, “ Reduce your burden. You have dumped sacks and sacks of sorrow in your mind. Reduce it. Your mind will then be free, and your body light.

So when the mass is reduced, the body will be floating in the air. Here the mass does not mean body mass. The accumulated energy in the mind represents the mass. Every action whether it is positive or negative, will release energy in the body. Those energies, which are either positive or negative, will be accumulated in the body. This total energy is termed as mass in the above paragraphs.

When the T.E. is full of positive vibrations, which will enhance the universal energy flow, then that will create a positive magnetic field around us. In the same way, the negative energies will lead to enveloping a negative field around us.

This same logic can be explained from an example. In our life right from childhood we are told to keep a good friend circle. We are told to avoid having friends who indulge in smoking, drinking and other bad habits; and those who shirk studies and only loiter around the whole day doing nothing. Why is it so? It is so because all such people represent negative energies. Their presence around us makes us think and behave like them. But if the force of positive energies is more i.e. if one person from the negative category is amongst many of the positive category then there is a greater chance that that person with negative energies would improve in that environment of positive energies.

THROUGH CONSTANT CHANTING OF RADHEKRISHNA NAMA JAPAM, WE ARE REDUCING THE NEGATIVE ENERGY FROM OUR BODY.

We are avoiding evil thoughts and consequent wasting of the brain’s potential energy.

So let us all pledge to think positive and think only as much as needed. Let the positive energies of Radhekrishna Sathsangam flow in our body and mind.

Radhekrishna

…………to be continued.

# posted by Krishna : 8:08 PM  1 comments

Jay Shree Poojyashree Shree Amma
Jay Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasar
Jay Shree Radhekrishna Sathsangam

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!!

The previous article concluded with the description of 'CHIN MUDHRA' a type of meditation symbol. We thus now know that the various postures in which the rishis did meditation had definite scientific reasoning behind it. Meditating in those poses helped in stimulating the acupressure points of the body, which resulted in generation of tremendous energy in the body.
In this article let us know the relation of the act of doing meditation by the rishis, with the principle that we have already discussed in our previous articles about the Law of conservation of energy. We have seen in that law as to how the total energy (T.E.) is equal to the sum of K.E. and P.E. i.e. (T.E. = P.E. + K.E.) is a constant, and we have also known the proportions of K.E. and P.E. at the three different stages of Vaikuntham, Devalokam and Bhoolokam.

By sitting and doing constant Nama Japam, the rishis used to acquire immense potential energy.

P E = mgh, where m = mass, g = gravitation force h = height.

After vigorous meditation, a bhakta (devotee) achieves the state of flying in the air. This means he overcomes the power of gravitation. When the body becomes light, it floats in the air. It is just like a balloon filled with sufficient amount of air. Yes its true that this is achievable. The human mind has the power to do such things. But it requires a high level of concentration, which nobody in today’s world possesses.

When sufficient air is blown in a balloon, it starts floating in the air. At the same time, when the entire air is blown out, then the balloon will fall down to the earth. Our body resembles the balloon. Through breath control (pranayam), the air passage is mildly oscillated within the inner cavity of lungs. The body becomes light.

In the formula of potential energy, P. E. = mgh,
if the parameter, “m” becomes negligible, then automatically, the body acquires the ability to fly. Our light body then has a lot of potential energy stored in it.

Let us look at the increase in potential energy in an indirect manner now.

Let us know the impact of meditation on the variables that make up the formula for kinetic energy.

K.E.= 1/2 mv²

In this formula, the variables involved are mass and velocity.

When the human body floats in the air, the velocity of the body is uniform and the mass is negligible.

Now let is bring another familiar law into picture.

NEWTONS LAW OF MOTION:

Every inanimate body continues in its state of rest or of uniform motion along a straight line, unless it is acted upon by an external unbalanced force.

Applying this law in the above context,

The devotee resembles the body. The body remains in the state of rest when the devotee is sitting and doing meditation. However when the devotee is floating in the air, the motion remains uniform.The velocity then becomes zero.(Because there is no motion. Thus we can say that when the person meditates and does pranayam to such an extent that his body becomes light enough to start floating in the air, then that body’s kinetic energy becomes zero. That is, the potential energy of that body increases tremendously.

Because, the T. E. should remain constant (LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY). THIS MEANS THE VALUE OF P. E. HAS TO INCREASE.

Let us continue with the discussions in our next article. Let us then know the further interpretations of the discussions of this article.

Till then let us chant the Radhekrishna Nama and with the blessings of Gurujiamma and Guruji (Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasar) channelise our powerful human mind in doing the right things and not misuse its powers.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 6:19 PM  0 comments

Jay Shree Poojyashree Shree Amma
Jay Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasar
Jay Shree Radhekrishna Sathsangam

Dear Readers,

In our previous article, we started a new topic ACCUPRESSURE AND ENERGY CONSERVATION IN HINDUISM. Now you all must have understood the reason why the rishis used to wear footwear made of wood in ancient times. There are many such small things, which appear to be very insignificant to the human mind in this modern day world. However there are certain important reasons why those things are, that way. Their significance cannot be appreciated unless the information about such things is disseminated to the people at large.

Right from childhood so many questions arise in our mind like:
Why is a rangoli drawn in front of the house?
Why does one hold fasts (not eating anything)?
Why must a tulasi plant be planted in the house?
Why are colours sprayed on each other during holi?
Why do people meditate?
So on and so forth.

All such things seem redundant to a person if he does not know the significance of those things. The purpose of our blog is to spread knowledge about all such things, which are small parts of the huge parcel known as 'Hinduism'.

Continuing from where we left last time, here is a brief description of the wooden slippers:

The wooden slippers will be having a single hold. On one side of this hold would be the toe (first finger of our leg) and on the other side of this hold would be the remaining four fingers; index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger. One has to make a firm grip at the hold with the help of our toe and the index finger. This indirectly creates the effect of acupressure.

A specific acupressure point is located in the toes, which is connected to the brain and spinal chord.

When we obtain a firm grip on that hold of the PADHA RAKSHAI (wooden slippers) using our toe and our index finger, that specific acupressure point present in our toe, gets pressed. This activates the motor nerve impulses of brain and spinal chord making the power of meditation still more powerful. This is the reason why such slippers were worn in ancient times.

Moving further, there are various postures mentioned in yoga in which the rishis used to sit and do meditation. Now a question that arises is that why is it required to sit in certain specific postures only to meditate? The reason is that the yogic postures meant for meditation have specific significance towards acupressure points.

Following is an example:
The CHIN MUDHRA, is the basic type of meditation symbol. It is formed by folding the INDEX FINGER and THUMB. The tip of index finger represents the acupressure point for SINUS (ENERGY POINTS). SINUS FLUID is generated in the brain and it helps in the brain activity. The acupressure points connected to the thumb are

I) Pituitary gland
II) Pineal gland
III) Mental nerves
IV) head nerves and
V) spine.

Thus by folding the index finger and thumb, we are creating a circulation of electricity from one end to another.

The energy that is stored in the body flows to the thumb. That is passed on to the sinus points which are present in the index fingers. Thus a circuit of electricity is created, just like connecting the Negative and Positive Terminal of a battery. Here the circuit is a closed one. So, there is no loss of electricity. Thus the body current circulates within the body, without any loss. Thus the power of chanting (NAMA JAPAM) MULTIPLIES AND PRODUCES AN AVALANCHE EFFECT AS IN THE CASE OF ATOM BOMB.
Let us look at the scientific example of the atom bomb:
The energy released by small atoms is seemingly negligible. But, when the atoms are bombarded within the closed circuit, the energy released by these small atoms, combines
together. The cycle of bombardment is done, time after time. Thus it creates a massive energy. This massive energy bursts out, and there it attains the name of ATOM BOMB.

Let us know more about this in our next article. Till then Radhekrishna!!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 9:48 AM

Jay Shree Poojyashree Shree Amma
Jay Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasar
Jay Shree Radhekrishna Sathsangam

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!

On the 11^th of July was an important day according to the Hindu Calendar. It was Guru Pournima. In this regard, let us surrender ourselves to the feet of our Gurujiamma who is the Ultimate Liberator bestowed by Lord Shri Krishna and our Guruji Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasar and offer the humble prayers. It is only Their blessings because of which all the members of Radhekrishna Sathsangam have realized the true purpose of this precious human life.

Jay Shree Poojyashree Shree Ammavaku Jay!

Jay Mahan Brahmashree Gopalavallidasarka Jay!

Coming back to the articles, let us know see the interpretation of zero potential energy and 100% kinetic energy in the third stage.

Human beings often feel that they have a “very high position” in the society. They take a lot of pride in saying this to others. But this so-called ‘high position’ is just an illusion. The actual ‘high position’ can be earned when a human being elevates himself to the upper worlds of ‘Vaikuntham’.

Thus on the earth (third stage) PE = 0 means that all the positions held by us, by means of posts, popularity etc., are zero in the context of GOD.

Isn’t it so very true dear readers? We toil for years to earn a position in the so-called ‘Society’ but of what use is it? One incident like the blasts of July 11, 2006 and the entire effort of so many years can go down the drain within seconds!!

Now let us know the interpretation of kinetic energy being 100% in this stage.

KE= ½ mv² Here m=mass v=velocity (motion).

KE= represents the “KARMA YOGAM”. Karma yogam in a nutshell is about dedicating all ones actions to the highest authority i.e. Lord Krishna.

In the Bhagwath Gita Lord Krishna has clearly instructed that whatever we eat, whatever we do, whatever austerities we perform, we should dedicate all of them to Him. This is the only way to remain unaffected by the results of those actions. One will not get disappointed from the results of any actions performed by him if they are dedicated to Lord Krishna.

A man can elevate himself to higher ENERGY LEVELS.

Through KE = 1/2mv². (m = body mass index).

V = velocity represents the bodily actions.

On the earth, man has energy in the form of KE= ½ mv²

As has been said again and again, the total energy remains constant.

So, if KE = ½ mv² reaches the levels compared to DEVALOKAM, then at that time, that particular soul is elevated to DEVALOKAM. When the individual acquires the energy equivalent to a propelling rocket, which orbits in the sky, out beating the gravitation force, then that individual possesses immense KE. So he enters the second stage inhibited by the demi-gods (Devalokam). Once this divine energy of KE expires, he falls from heaven to ground (just as a rocket would fall back to the earth if the fuel in it gets exhausted). So also by our actions we can get directly elevated to the first stage i.e. Vaikuntham.

Now to summarise the three stages,

On Earth KE= ½ mv²= KARMA YOGAM works.

In the second stage, Devalokam (Intermediate) = A balance should be achieved. ‘g’ should be overcome by means of height.(Holding very high PE to overcome the effect of ‘g’). KE should be maintained by means of uniform motion namely v= velocity should be uniform.

In the first stage (sky) (Vaikuntham)

PE=mgh=Infinite Potential Energy

When h= ∞ (Infinity) that represents the divine abode of BHAGAVAN. Here mgh= Infinite. KE= ½ mv² has ‘no’ role to play.

Because m is negligible, v is uniform i.e. in the divine abode of Bhagavan (Vaikuntham), the body becomes mass less (negligible mass).

Even though the body is there in the VAIKUNTHAM, it becomes senseless. So, there the effect of heat, cold, pleasure, and pain on the human body does not exist. The velocity ‘v’ remains uniform i.e. there is no movement at this stage.

The life of VAIKUNDAM remains with infinite PE and uniform motion of KE.

Thus the law of conservation of energy can very well be accounted by HINDUISM and KARMA THEORY.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 7:35 PM  0 comments

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

We have already discussed two out of three stages with respect to the proportions of potential and kinetic energy and the following were the conclusions:

In the first stage (Vaikuntham), the proportion of potential energy is 100% whereas that of kinetic energy is nil.

In the second stage (Devalokam), there is a continuous transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy and vice versa.

Now let us see what is exactly the case in the third and the last stage i.e. Bhoolokam (the world of human beings).

The Bhoolokam (earth),

On the earth, the value of the variable, ‘height’ (h) in the formula

P.E. = mgh is ‘0’

Hence, PE = mg x 0 = 0

Now if the total of P.E. + K.E. has to be 100% always, then it means that at this stage, the proportion of kinetic energy has to be 100%. This in turn means that all the energy that human beings (who inhibit this world) have, is in the kinetic form i.e. owing to their motion.

Thus, on earth we human beings have zero potential energy. We do not possess the powers to lift our bodies by ourselves and fly above the ground in the sky i.e. we don’t have powers to defy the gravitational force (g) exerted by the earth on us. The influence of this force on us constantly keeps us on the ground. But in the ancient times, the rishis, with the power of meditation and yoga, attained powers that could make them fly in the sky thereby defying the gravitational force.

In the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in which he was born as the son of King Dashratha as Lord Rama, there is an incident when the brother of Lord Rama (Lakshmana) gets severely injured in the battle with the army of Ravana and the vaidya (known as a ‘doctor’ in today’s world) advises that a particular herb called as ‘Sanjeevani’ which was found only on the mountain named ‘Nilgiri’ in the Himalayas be brought. Now this herb had to be made available overnight! So at that time the devotee of Lord Rama, Hanuman, (who is the eleventh incarnation of Lord Shiva) rises to the occasion and flies all the way from Sri Lanka to the Himalayas and back in one night’s time to get that herb. Now several people, especially Indians, know all this as they would have heard this as a bedtime story from their grandparents.

But the mentioning of all this, in this article of ours, has a different purpose altogether. The point to be noted from the above incident is that how was it possible to get that herb in such a short time? The answer, if put ‘scientifically’, is that Lord Hanuman converted his body mass into energy, which helped him move at the speed of light thereby facilitating the successful accomplishment of the task, overnight. When a body (mass) is converted into energy, it can travel with a very high velocity. The above incident was ‘just’ another example of conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy.

In our next article, let us see that what is the interpretation of zero potential energy and 100% kinetic energy at this third stage (ground level) or (earth), in hinduism.

Till then do Guru Dhyanam (reflecting on one’s Guru, continuously thinking about one's Guru; and enjoy the real bliss). Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 9:34 AM  0 comments

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!!

Hinduism has a lot of undiscovered secrets. Some of these have been lost in the transition from one generation to the other, as the knowledge known to the earlier generations was not transferred to the subsequent generations. The rishis of the ancient times had great knowledge about different sciences. They knew the healing powers of several herbs found in the forests; they could predict the weather by merely studying the sun, sky and the stars and planets in the sky; they knew the secrets of living a long life etc. The motive of this blog is to reveal some such secrets, which have always been a part of Hinduism.

In the last article we described the proportions of potential and kinetic energy in the second stage i.e. the world inhibited by the demi-gods.

Following is the continuation of the same:

In DEVALOKAM, the motion is uniform. This implies, the velocity of the moving objects is uniform.

i.e. in KE= ½ mv², the velocity 'v' remains uniform.

Let us now understand the meaning of the sentence,

‘UNTIL IT IS FORCED BY SOME EXTERNAL FORCE’ in a spiritual terminology.

This external force, which disturbs the uniform motion, is described as “ASURA” (devil). These devils create an imbalance. In Hinduism, this imbalance is described as WAR between DEVA and ASURA. Thus an imbalance in the uniform motion in scientific terms is the war that happens between the good and the evil or between the devas (demi-gods) and the asuras (devils).

As per law, TE should be constant always. At the end of war, the equilibrium is achieved. Thus the total energy remains constant.

The story of DEVALOKAM is full of pity. This is because there is a lot of volatility at this level as far as the quantum of potential and kinetic energies is concerned. The quantum of both the forms of energy is continuously swinging here. The potential energy gets converted to kinetic energy when the uniform motion in this world is disturbed by devils who challenge the demi-gods for a war. The potential state of the demi-gods then gets converted to kinetic energy as the war starts. At the end of the war again the kinetic energy is converted into potential energy. Also, the devas have to constantly keep a watch on the pull exerted on them by the ground (g). They have to maintain their high altitude (position) obtained by earning of many good virtues (punyam). Else, they would be pulled down to the third stage i.e. the world of the mortals (human beings). They can also get elevated to the higher world (first stage) provided they are successful in increasing their potential energy and decreasing the kinetic energy. This is possible through penance.

So to summarise, the potential energy here is alternative. The kinetic energy is imbalanced by unwanted enemy forces.

On one side gravitation pulls the Deva to the earth. On the other side, the Asura imbalances the KE by disturbing the velocity of the Deva.

Thus the position of demi-gods is like that of a person sitting on a see-saw. They may go up or fall down.

That was about the second stage. Lets look at the third stage in our next article. Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 3:18 PM  0 comments

Radhekrishna!

In this article, we describe the second stage (intermediate stage) which is inhibited by the devas or demi-gods. We will look at the proportions of potential and kinetic energy at this altitude. In the first stage, we understood that the potential energy is infinite whereas the kinetic energy is nil. Let us see that in this stage, what is the case.

The intermediate stage, Devalokam.

PE = mgh, and KE = ½mv²

In this stage, the 3 variables namely m, g, v have a role i.e. unlike in the first stage where mass ‘m’ was negligible, velocity ‘v’ had no role and gravitational pull ‘g’ was nil, here, in this stage, all these variables have values.

Let us see how this statement

TE = mgh + ½mv² = a constant, is true in this stage.

In this stage, the crucial role is played by g = gravitational acceleration. It is the force exerted by the earth that pulls everything towards it. Gravitational acceleration pulls the body from heaven to the ground.

Velocity, ‘v’ represents movement, since here, in Devalokam, movement takes place.

PE = mgh, where m = mass, g = gravitational acceleration, h = height.

‘m’ represents body mass. The Devas possess a comparatively high value of energy over human beings in the context of mass. ‘m’ has a high value in this stage. ‘h’ represents height from ground to Devalokam.

The gravitation force pulls the body, (Deva) from heaven to ground.

Let us take a scientific example to understand all this:

The rockets that are sent to outer space should have the energy to overcome the gravitational pull exerted by the earth (‘g’). Only when they cross the influence of ‘g’, they can orbit in the sky without falling back to the earth. Once this energy gets exhausted, the rockets cannot remain in space; they fall on the ground.

The same is applicable to the Devas. Once the account of punyam (virtues) gets exhausted, they lose their energy. Once they lose their energy, the gravitation pulls them back to the earth.

Potential energy at the intermediate stage:

Here PE= mgh is different than what it was in the first stage. In the first stage, height was infinite and hence, PE was infinite. But in this stage, height is finite, and gravitational force ‘g’ is also present. Mass is also finite here (in the first stage it was negligible.)

In Devalokam, the PE=>mgh oscillates.

The ‘g’ pulls the DEVA to ground. The Deva tries very hard to hold on to the potential energy (PE) that he possesses to come out of the trap of ‘g’.

Kinetic energy at the intermediate stage.

Coming to the kinetic energy,

KE= ½ mv².

V= velocity of object. Velocity is judged by motion.

Here, another scientific law; ‘a law of motion’ comes into picture

It goes thus: ‘‘every inanimate body continues in its state of rest or of uniform motion along a straight line, unless it is acted upon by an external unbalanced force”.

Below is the break up of the key words from the above statement.

1. State of rest = Ground (P.E.)

2. Uniform motion

3. UNTIL IT IS FORCED BY SOME EXTERNAL FORCE.

Let us apply this law with the above key words to Hinduism. But for that wait till our next article.

Till then, radhekrishna. Do more and more chanting.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 8:49 PM  0 comments

Radhekrishna! We discussed the terms Potential energy and Kinetic energy in our previous article. We explained to you these two terms in ‘spiritual terminology.’ We continue with our explanations in this article also.

A body (mass) can have three stages. levels on the basis of height (altitude)

1. In the sky

2. Intermediate

3. On the earth i.e. (Ground level)

DIAGRAM 2:

The total energy remains constant at any point in time

Total energy = Potential energy + Kinetic energy

i.e. TE = PE + KE

= mgh + ½mv²

remains constant at any point in time in all the three stages viz.

1. The sky

2. Intermediate

3. Ground.

The first stage (sky) includes the upper worlds of Vaikuntham,

The intermediate stage includes Devalokam, (the world of demi-gods) and

The ground level is represented as Bhoolokam. (the world of we human beings)

Let us discuss the proportions of potential and kinetic energy in each of the above stages, one by one. Let us find out that at every level (altitude) if the total energy is 100% then out of this 100% how much percent if potential energy and how much percent is kinetic energy.

State 1 : Sky

The sky is boundless. One does not know where the sky actually ends. The fact is that there is no end to the height of sky.

In the sky, h (height) = infinity.

So in the upper worlds, the proportion of potential energy is highest whereas kinetic energy is nil.

With the means of scientific formulae, this can be explained as under:

potential energy = mgh,

where mass (m) is negligible and height (h) is infinite.

In the sky, the gravitational pull exerted by the earth, which pulls everything towards the earth, is nil owing to the high altitude. It has no effect in the formula PE = mgh

So, PE = mg x infinity

= infinity

KE = ½mv², where v = velocity of light.

In the sky, ‘m’ is negligible and velocity ‘v’ has no role to play since there is no movement in the sky. So v² has no impact. Therefore, KE = 0.

Thus it can be concluded that

In the sky, TE = infinite PE + 0. (Where KE = 0).

The person who possesses such immense potential energy is given a very high position in the upper worlds.

So in the upper worlds various posts are given depending on the hierarchy of PE (potential energy).

At the apex (top most level) of this hierarchy of the upper worlds, is the abode of Lord Shri Krishna which is called Vaikuntham. Lord Krishna is the caretaker of one and all. Below him are the various forms of Lord Krishna such as Brahma, the creator; Vishnu, the maintainer and Shiva, the destroyer. Their worlds are Brahmalokam, Vishnulokam and Rudralokam. These forms have been assigned their respective duties and are hence they are a subset of Lord Krishna.

We will look at the remaining stages in our forthcoming articles as regards the extent or proportion of potential and kinetic energy at those stages.

Till then do continuous chanting by just surrendering yourself at the lotus feet of Lord Shri Krishna. Total Surrender (sharanagathi) is one of the most important messages which is spread to everyone by our beloved Gurujiamma. She has always stressed the importance of shedding one's ego and surrendering to Lord Krishna.

Try out this method just as you eat a food preparation, which you have never eaten before.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 11:37 PM  0 comments

We continue with our explanation on the scientific law of conservation of energy. In this issue we will explain you the terms ‘potential energy’ and ‘kinetic energy’ in both scientific and spiritual ways.

Scientific law says, “The total energy remains constant always “. The two forms of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

Potential Energy is the energy possessed by virtue of its position. An example would be water stored in a dam. This water if allowed to flow and fall from a height is capable of producing electricity. But when stored in a dam, it has potential energy.

Kinetic Energy is the energy acquired through motion. An example would be an arrow released from a bow. Due to its motion, it has energy which hurts the person or the object at which it is aimed.

Total Energy = Sum of potential energy and Kinetic energy.

Let us call Total Energy = TE, Potential Energy = PE, Kinetic Energy =KE.

Hence, TE = PE + KE.

PE = mgh, where, m = mass, g = gravitation force, h = height.

KE = mv², where, m = mass, v² = velocity of light.

As per law TE = PE + KE => TE = mgh + mv²

i.e. mgh + 1/2mv² remains constant always.

These two forms of energy can be directly correlated to hinduism in the following manner:

The two corresponding forms of potential and kinetic energy are

1) SHIVA and 2) SHAKTI respectively.

Among the three qualities ‘Sattva’ (goodness), ‘Rajas’ (passion) and ‘Tamas’ (ignorance), Shiva represents the quality of ignorance. Brahma represents the quality of passion. Vishnu represents the quality of goodness.

Shiva represents “IDLENESS”. People describe a person who is very lazy by saying, “He sits idle just as SHIVA”. Prima Facie, he (Shiva) just sits idle (But actually he does meditation).

Shiva is considered to have a lot of potential energy. His divine abode is very high, above in the sky. Shiva corresponds to the entire potential energy which is given by P.E. = mgh

The counter part of SHIVA, SHAKTI represents movement i.e. K.E. (kinetic energy)

KE = 1/2mv². m= mass, v = velocity.

When a body moves from rest, it will be moving with a velocity v.

m=mass of the body. KE comes only when the body is in motion.

“SAKTHI” represents movement. “SAKTHI” acquires her energy by means of motion.

Shakti corresponds to the entire kinetic energy, which is given by

K.E. = 1/2mv².

To summarise:

PE = Potential energy = mgh = energy by position = SHIVA = IDLE (sitting)

KE = Kinetic energy = 1/2mv² = energy by motion = SHAKTI = MOVEMENT (motion).

The total energy = PE + KE.

Thus SHIVA and SHAKTI are equally powerful. One half of the total energy is SHIVA while the other half is SHAKTI.

They represent the two sides of the coin, i.e. of the total energy namely PE and KE.

So dear readers, this was a description of potential and kinetic energy with ‘a touch of Hinduism.’

We will continue on related topics in the next issue.

Till then keep chanting the name of Lord Radhekrishna and enjoy the peace of mind attained through it.

Sarvam Guruvarpanam.

# posted by Krishna : 11:39 PM  0 comments

Radhekrishna to all the readers.

We will continue our article on the law of conservation of energy in this article. All of you must be curious to know the explanation of the diagram, which was presented in the last article. Your curiosity ends here because we present that explanation in this article.

Coming to the explanation of the diagram.

(Please refer our diagram from the last article)

‘m’ represents the mass of body.(dead body). We call it as body mass index (b.m.i).

In the diagram, ‘A’ represents the starting point and ‘B’ represents the ending point.

A = New born baby B = Death

V--- represents the path from A to B. (birth to death)

---V represents the path from B to A. (death to Rebirth)

Thus the cycle of birth and death continues.

If v represents soul i.e. source of all energy, then it should have some dependency over m (mass) i.e. the body.

According to Hinduism, the soul is represented as ‘JYOTHI SWAROOPAM’ (LIGHT FORM). The soul disappears from one body and reappears in another body.

Now come to E = mc².

m= mass ‘m’ represents the mass of dead body.

C² = velocity of light.

The ‘JYOTHI SWAROOPAM’ (soul) moves from one body to another. The cycle of birth and death continues. This moving of the soul from one body to another body corresponds to the scientific term of energy transfer. In Hinduism this movement of the soul is defined as ‘Samasara’. Literally it means leading one’s life, one birth after the other continuously. And since the number of births that one undergoes is countless; till one attains salvation (moksha), this goes on. Thus concept of energy transfer can very well account for the “SAMSARA” concept.

Hence it is said that avoid the Samasara Sagara and attain moksha i.e. avoid the continuous and repetitive cycle of birth and death by attaining salvation. This is only the real purpose of human life. This has always been propogated in Hinduism. Because samasara is like an ocean (sagara). It has no limits. If one wants to escape from the samsara sagara the only way out is to make use of this birth of a human being by doing continuous chanting of the 'radhekrishna namam' to attain moksha.

So dear readers, don’t you feel that the scientific laws have been already described in Hinduism since time immemorial? Yes its very true! There is no doubt about it.

We will continue to explain the spiritual explanations prevailing in the scientific laws, but for that wait till our next article.

Till then radhekrishna to all of you!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

# posted by Krishna : 11:49 PM  1 comments

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna! In the last article, we presented you an illustrative example with scientific and spiritual reasoning as to what is the importance of going to a temple and worshipping the idol of God. It seems so fascinating isn’t it? To be frank nobody has this thinking when one goes to a temple that by doing so he would be receiving immensely powerful positive radiations from the idol that he/she is worshipping!! One scales the steps of a temple when he/she is in trouble!! Otherwise who bothers to even think about God?

There is a feeling that whatever good is happening is happening because of our own efforts and whatever bad is happening is a result of God’s wrath and his merciless nature!!

What logic is this? Unconceivable isn’t it? But it is to be remembered that whatever is happening with us is the best for us and it is happening only because of His wish.

Coming to our this weeks article, its not a continuation of our last article. This time we are presenting before you a topic on which there have been articles written previously on our blog. That topic is the ‘Law of Conservation of Energy’. We bring you a spiritual explanation of Einstein’s formula E=mc² and explanations related to this law with a spiritual reasoning’s.

Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed. Energy disappearing in one form reappears in another.

The above is the law pertaining to energy.

The same verse is explained in Hinduism, through the word Athma (soul). The soul can neither be created, nor destroyed. The soul disappearing in one form reappears in another form.

Hinduism lays a strong foundation onto the concept of rebirth. According to Hinduism, every human being has to take many births. At one point of time, the soul attains salvation. Our body is decomposable. But the inner soul remains immortal. The body functions through some source of energy. We absorb energy from outside sources (remember our last article on idols which are a source of energy?). The energy is stored in the body. The energy stored in the body helps in bodily movements. The body changes from the state of child to the state of oldness. Finally the body becomes dead. In Hinduism, death is treated as transfer of energy. The soul (energy) disappears from one body. This disappearance is treated as death, in the worldly context. The soul enters into another body. It reappears in the form of a newborn child. This is treated as birth. So the cycle of birth and death continues on and on.

Energy disappearing from one form

(The soul leaving the body)

=> Death

Energy reappearing in another form

(The soul entering a new body)

=> Birth

The second chapter of Gita emphasizes on this concept of the immortal nature of the soul and the mortal nature of the body. It says as follows:

The soul cannot be destroyed. It cannot be destroyed by weapons or be burnt by fire. It cannot be drowned by water, nor can it be dried in air. It cannot be vaporized. The source of energy remains absolute and cannot be destroyed. This absolute form of energy is described as immortal soul.

The body is non-living. The soul represents the source of life. The scientific law says:

E = mc², where ‘m’ represents mass. ‘c²’ represents velocity of light.

The energy depends on two variables namely mass and velocity of light.

Take a look at the diagram below:

DIAGRAM 1:

We will continue with the explanation of this diagram in the next article.

Till then Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvarpanam

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