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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Why do we chant Om?

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA

JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR

JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to our readers,

In the previous post, we discussed in detail the letters that make up the word AUM. In this post, let us know what these letters symbolize.

The three letters symbolize the three states

A- Waking

U- dream and

M- deep sleep

The three letters symbolize the three deities

A- Brahma

U- Vishnu and

M- Shiva

The three letters symbolize the three Vedas

A- Rig

U- Yajur and

M- Sama

The three letters symbolize the three worlds

A- Bhuh

U- Bhuvah and

M- Suvah

The Lord is all these and beyond.

…. to be continued

Section II: Information about Indian herbs

In this post let us know about the uses of peacock feathers

  • They are used for fans for ornamental purposes
  • The central portion of the feather called Chand has medicinal properties
  • It is used to cure guinea worms
  • The ash of peacock feathers is a specific for hiccup

That concludes the post for the fortnight. Till the next post Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Why do we chant Om?

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA

JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR

JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!

We have seen the reference of the word Om in many Hindu scriptures in our previous posts. In this post let us know the deep meanings associated with the sacred syllable which makes it so sacred.

All auspicious actions begin with Om. It is even used as a greeting - Om, Hari Om etc. It is repeated as a mantra or meditated upon. Its form is worshipped, contemplated upon or used as an auspicious sign.

OM is considered to be the ‘primordial sound’. Even before the material creation came into existence there was only the natural humming energy which resembled the sound of OM. Today, we know that one form of energy can be converted to another form – electricity to sound, electricity to heat, heat to electricity etc. According to the famous equation by Einstein – E=mc2, all matter is nothing but waves of energy. So, when the ‘powers that be’ decided to create this material universe, they were able to use the ever-present humming sound vibration of OM to manifest this creation. This same vibration continues to exist all around us and even inside us. The inner sound is given the name "antar-naada" (the inner sound) which can be heard when we can tune in to our pure inner self.

Om is the universal name of the Lord. It is made up of the letters A (phonetically as in "around"), U (phonetically as in "put") and M (phonetically as in "mum"). The sound emerging from the vocal chords starts from the base of the throat as "A". With the coming together of the lips, "U" is formed and when the lips are closed, all sounds end in "M".

These three letters that make up the word AUM symbolize something. To know what is that something wait for the next post!

…. To be continued

Section II: Information about Indian herbs

In this post let us know about Mundi or Gorakhmundi, also known as Sphaeranthus Indicus in Latin.

  • It’s a herb with bluish green and bluish red flowers
  • It’s a tonic for the heart and the brain
  • It also purifies the blood
  • It checks the progress of the cataract

That concludes the topic for the fortnight. Till the next post, Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Why do we chant Om?

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA

JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR

JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna! We have seen references of the word Om in the Upanishads and also the Bhagwad Gita. Let us see some more references of the same in Bhagwad Gita.

In Bhagavad Gi:tā (9.17): Lord Krishna says to Arjuna - "I am the father of this universe, the mother, the support and the grandsire. I am the object of knowledge, the purifier and the syllable Oḿ. I am also the ig, the Sāma and the Yajur Vedas."

The Bhagvad Gi:tā (17.23) has:

om tatsatiti nirdesho brahmanstrividhah samratah

"OM, tat and sat has been declared as the triple appellation of Brahman, who is Truth, Consciousness and Bliss."

In the following sūtra it emphasizes, "The repetition of Om should be made with an understanding of its meaning".

Om is one of the most chanted sound symbols in India. It has a profound effect on the body and mind of the one who chants and also on the surroundings. Most mantras and vedic prayers start with Om.

The OM mantra has been mentioned in many of the ancient texts related to yoga. In many of the Upanishads, it is revered as representing everything that is manifest and yet has its roots in the unmanifest. The Mandukya Upanishad (MU), in particular, is fully devoted to the discussion of OM. In the Upanishads, OM is mentioned as being the same as Brahman (the supreme consciousness).

We shall know more about this sacred syllable in our next post.

… to be continued

Section II: Information about Indian herbs

In this post let us know about Mandwa also known as Indian Millet in English and Eleusine Coracana in Latin.

  • It’s a foodgrain resembling millet that has many medicinal properties
  • Paste of Mandwa gives relief in bites of certain spiders
  • It helps cure dropsy

That concludes the post for the fortnight. Till the next post keep chanting the Radhekrishna namam and enjoy the supreme bliss.

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

Sunday, November 06, 2011

Why do we chant Om?

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA

JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR

JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to one and all,

In our previous post, we mentioned that the word Om has been described in manu Upanishads. In this post, let us know in detail about the same

The Katha Upanishad has:

"The goal, which all Vedas declare, which all austerities aim at, and which humans desire when they live a life of conscience, I will tell you briefly it is aum"

"The one syllable [evākara, viz. aum] is indeed Brahman. This one syllable is the highest. Whosoever knows this one syllable obtains all that he desires.

"This is the best support; this is the highest support. Whosoever knows this support is adored in the world of Brahma." (1.2.15-17)

The Chāndogya Upanishad (1.1.1-1) states:

om ity-etad akaram udgītham upāsīta / aum iti hy udgāyati / tasyopavyākhyānam

"The udgi:tā ["the chanting", that is, the syllable om] is the best of all essences, the highest, deserving the highest place, the eighth."

The Bhagavad Gi:tā (8.13) states that:

Uttering the monosyllable Aum, the eternal world of Brahman, One who departs leaving the body (at death), he attains the Supreme Goal (i.e., he reaches God).

We will look into some more references of Om in our next post.

….to be continued

Section II: Information about Indian herbs

In this post let us know about Khees also known as Colostrom in English.

  • It’s a viscous milky fluid produced by a cow or a buffalo for three to four days after calving
  • It coagulates when put on the fire
  • It is difficult to digest
  • Its constipative in nature
  • It’s a general tonic and also used for ashthma

That concludes the topic for the fortnight. Till the next post on 22nd November, Radhekrishna !

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

 

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