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Monday, August 22, 2011

Why do we say shaanti thrice?

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA

JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR

JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG


Radherkrishna Dear Readers,

In the previous post we began a new topic regarding the word Shaanti. We left you with a question on why the word is repeated thrice during prayers.

It is believed that trivaram satyam - that which is said thrice comes true. For emphasizing a point we repeat a thing thrice. In the court of law also, one who takes the witness stands says, "I shall speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth".

We chant shaanti thrice to emphasize our intense desire for peace. All obstacles, problems and sorrows originate from three sources.

Aadhidaivika : The unseen divine forces over which we have little or no control like earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions etc.

Aadhibhautika: The known factors around us like accidents, human contacts, pollution, crime etc.

Aadhyaatmika : We sincerely pray to the Lord that at least while we undertake special tasks or even in our daily lives, there are no problems or that, problems are minimised from the three sources written about above.

May peace alone prevail. Hence shaanti is chanted thrice.

It is chanted aloud the first time, addressing the unseen forces. It is chanted softer the second time, directed to our immediate surroundings and those around, and softest the last time as it is addressed to oneself.

That concludes this topic. In the next post let us see a new question revealing another hindu custom/tradition.

Section II: Information about Indian herbs

In this post let us know about Koela, also known as charcoal in English.

· Particularly that of acacia makes a very good dentifrice

· Finely ground charcoal helps stop bleeding from wounds

· A poultice of charcoal is also made for dealing with old wounds where putrefaction has set in

That concludes our topic for the fortnight. Till the next post on 6th Sept, Radhekrishna.

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Why do we say shaanti thrice?

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA

JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR

JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG


Dear Readers,


Radhekrishna! In this post let us know about the word ‘Shaanti’ which is very commonly used in our day to day life.


Many of us have heard during prayers “Om Shanti Shanti Shanti hi”.

Shaanti, meaning "peace", is a natural state of being. Disturbances are created either by others or us. For example, peace already exists in a place until someone makes noise.


Therefore, peace underlies all our agitations. When agitations end, peace is naturally experienced since it was already there. Where there is peace, there is happiness. Therefore, every one without exception desires peace in his/her life.


However, peace within or without seems very hard to attain because it is covered by our own agitations. A rare few manage to remain peaceful within even in the midst of external agitation and troubles. To invoke peace, we chant prayers. By chanting prayers, troubles end and peace is experienced internally, irrespective of the external disturbances. All such prayers end by chanting shaanti thrice.


The moot point of this topic lies therein. What is the need to say the word shaanti thrice? Eager to know? Then wait for the next post for the answer


Section II: Information about Indian herbs


In this post, let us know about the herb Sarpagandha also known as Rauwolfia Serpentina in Latin.


  • This herb is also known as Chhotachand; chhota means small and chand means moon in Hindi. So the name refers to a small size moon.
  • It’s a bushy plant used for madness and heart ailments like blood pressure.
  • It came to the notice of the international medical community about 50 years ago and an alkaloid has now been extracted which is extensively used in lowering blood pressure
  • Given in raw form it induces sleep and helps cure agitation, worry and anxiety states


That concludes the topic for the fortnight. Till the next post, Radhekrishna to all our readers.


Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

 

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