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
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