DIVINEINFORMATION PART 12 Dear friends,
While going through one of my externalmemory device, I came across some good information stored from a website (not available now). I thought of sharing interesting ones fromthem as a series. These are short information. Inpart 12 , I am starting with 51th item in this posting. Sincerely, Gopala Krishnan 20-05-2021. 51CHANTING Chanting God's names willsave the soul Thesimplest, easiest and most effective remedy, advocated by saints and prescribedin the scriptures, to ensure that all the consequences of the mistakes and sinsthat we commit may be unintentionally and unknowingly - can be effaced, in thepresent age, where want of time is a major factor in resorting to the religiousexercises is to chant the names of God. Holy texts cite examples of howmen despite misdeeds had escaped punishment by remembering God and uttering Hisnames just once, at the time when they are about to die. It may not be possible foreveryone to go through the rigid formula of observing severe austerities, conducting penance or undertaking deepstudy of texts or even visiting temples. To them, the advice is to utter God'sname with faith and all his faults will be condoned. Thisshould not immediately make a happy-go-lucky person conclude that he can"enjoy" and lead a life of licentiousness and then seek to atone forall his sins by adopting this method. Whatever is easy need not becheap. There is no guarantee that when he is in the throes of death, his mentalfaculties will be alert and he can call the Almighty. On the other hand, thatis the crucial time when he may even be able to think or see, but may not beable to say one word. To recite God's name should hence arise out ofone's constant practise in earlier days and one should have taken to the pathof devotion. God'snames are not mere empty words, but contain the potency to clear all the dirtwithin. They are compared to the tiny matchsticks capable of incinerating ahuge pile of rubbish kept accumulated. Also, in chanting, the names, should not betested for their validity. No one will be foolish to analysechemically the medicine that is purchased on the doctor's advice, to findout their ingredients. What the physician prescribes is taken with the hopethat it will cure us. The manner in which Draupadi wassaved by her stirring appeal to "Govinda" isan example often cited to refer to the significance of chanting God's name. Likewise, Bhagavatham mentionsthe Ajamila episode to prove how God is merciful evento the worst sinner. In his discourse, Sri S. Jayarama Sarma said this pious man, who by a quirkof fate, fell a victim to lust, when about to breathe his last called his lastchild, named after the Lord, and even this act brought him a lease of life. 52 MUHURTHAMS The Muhurtham is alsofamiliar as Lagnam’. The eminent Panchang Scholars provides or suggestMuhurtham for any specific occasion basing on the name/ star(Nakshatram) etc.Some of the eminent Muhurthams of the running year are given in a row withDate, Time, Thidhi, Nakshatram (Star), Muhurtham, Lagna, name, etc. Who ever are not in aposition to source Scholars can avail the service of fixing Muhurtham by ourveteran scholars having on the details submitted by the users. We also furnishall the details including LagnaKundali charts with placement of Grahas andtheir consequences. As veteran Panchang Scholars say minor doshas are inevitable whilefixing Muhurtham as all the settings cannot allow to fix a dosha proofMuhurtham. Theminor doshas those can be compensated with feasible remedies like Japas,Daanas (charities), etc. are furnished with details, for the immediatereference of the user. We can also organise these performances on behalf of theuser even without his presence. User’s representatives may witness theperformances. 53 Braahmi The time 90 minutes prior to sunrise is called Braahmi. This time is good for academics,purohits and the time where in the later hours, the night the last 48 mins. (2ghadi) is called Braahmi. 'Braahmi'means Saraswathi, the Goddess of intellect.The above specified time is auspicious for gaining and sustaining intelligenceand knowledge, owing to which it is called Braahmi. It is during Braahmi that Sun god spreads his rays justas a peacock spreading its feathers. He starts spreading his light andenergy throughout the world. The light rays from the Galaxies influence thehuman brain. The nascent sun spreads thousand arms in the form of rays acrossthe sky, which emit light-blue devine rays. These rays bring to life the cellsand the brain. Lord Surya or the sun godis also the god of life. Ifthe man can synchronise his senses with these rays during this hour he will beempowered with unchallengeable energy. This observation was endorsed by sages. This is thetime when the life under the sun still remains in deep sleep supported by thetranquil and pleasant environment, the sages and munis spread the power ofpenance, which comes out in the form of high powered electrical and magneticcharge, for the upliftment of the living creatures on the earth. If one keep awake during thesehours, it is possible to benefit from this charge. The Western pandits have this to say:Tyndall teaches that every mechanical action on face of the earth, everymanifestation on power, organic or inorganic, vital and physical, is producedby the Sun which is the reservoir of the electrical, magnetic and vital forcesrequired by our system, which are taken in by all men, animals, vegetables,minerals and by them translated in to various life-forces. Get as much Sunshine as possible in to yourself.Sunshine contains vitality. Admit lots of Sunshine into your house. (Capt.Walter Carey) James Allenis an American scientist. Heopines that "each of you think scientifically rising early is good forhealth. It increases blood circulation. Body gains energy. This energy helps himspend the entire day enthusiasticallly. Waking at down blossoms the intellect. Solution can be found for any kind problems since onecan examine the problem analytically during those hours. The brain remains calm and whatever is read is firmly understood andremembered. Early in the mornings the weather is tranquil. Oxygenis present in greater ratio. Lungs get healthy air. When the warm rays of the sunfall on the skin there will be no skin diseases. Sweat pores will be activated.Digestion will improve. Thus say physiologists. There are other advantages of waking up at Braahmi.Throughout the night the wind takes unimaginable amounts of Amrutham (elixir)from the rays of the moon and the stars. This wind provides a healthy cover inthe atmosphere at dawn. The air during Braahmi Muhurtamis called 'Veeravayu'. The Veeravayu helps the body maintain goodhealth, increases the facial glow, inspires the mind and sharpens the intellect At dawn, it issaid, manes in the other world are at peace and gain strength. This strengthspreads across the world. 54 PANCHANGAM "Vedic rituals areperformed according to the position of various planets [and the sun and themoon]. There are rules to determine this. The right day and hour [muhurat] fora function is fixed according to the position of celestial bodies." (Divine sayings of Peria Periayaval) In Hindu Society, allimportant functions or rituals will be conducted only after choosing a propertime for them This is done with the help of Almanac or Panchanga(m), an importantbooklet possessed by every house-hold in Hindu families throughout the world. It is common even amongst some Muslim orChristian families to consult an almanac before finalizing the timing of anyauspicious event. The Sanskrit word "Panchanga" means fivesegments or limbs, namely, Thithi (lunar day), Vara (week day), Nakshatra(constellation), Yoga (luni-solar day) and Karana (half of a lunar day). The five limbs of the Panchanga represent the fivesources of energy, visible as well as invisible, as denoted by these segmentsin a day. It is believed by thefollowers of the Panchanga that a proper balance of these energies is necessaryfor health, wealth and prosperity of mankind. The almanac provides guidelinesfor a person to undertake various activities in accordance with the bestpossible and most beneficial combination of these five elements signified bythe five limbs. The combination varies depending on the nature of activityundertaken. The time so chosen for these activities, religious, social orotherwise, is called a "Muhurtha(m)". In a Hindu family or Society, no religious orsocial activity, which is compared important, is undertaken without fixing aproper muhurtha(m). Thus, apart from individual’s activities, dates for thefestivals, sowing of plants and other agricultural activities and commonreligious functions are also chosen or determined on the basis of auspicioustime indicated in the Panchanga. Panchangam or Almanac willfurnish the user with the details like duration of Thidhis, Nakshatras (stars),moments of Grahas, auspicious occasions, Muhurats, Festivals, Subh & Asubh,Sunrise, Sunset, Varjyam (dur-Muhurat), etc. for all the days. Info aboutNakshatras, Rasi (Zodiac signs), daily / weekly / monthly / yearly predictions,remedies for astrological doshas, etc. will be furnished in a way thatenables even a layman to understand it at a glance. Make a commitment to follow the path of no resistance.This is the path through which nature's intelligence unfolds spontaneously,without friction or effort. When you have the exquisite combination ofacceptance, responsibility, and defencelessness, you will experience lifeflowing with effortless ease. 55 Peace within, throughrenunciation Wherea man is compelled to walk on a road full of thorns, he uses footwear. Likewisewhen he is made to experience the trammels of the world, he can surmount anyobstacle using God's names as a protective armous. Chanting is an easy process and the names exert apowerful influence on man and condition hismind. Peace within can be enjoyed through renunciation and purity No one is asked to discard family ties and runaway from homes seeking solitude. On the other hand, he shoulddischarge his family obligations but while doing so, he should always rememberGod and dedicate the fruits of his action at His feet. Heshould remain detached. He can cultivate devotion by the recitation of Divineattributes, which serve to flush out the impurities in his mind. Even as the jackfruit is obtained only by peeling theouter skin by smearing oil on the palms, gradual detachment is possible bycontinuously chanting God's names. Man should avoid greed and treat lust and lucrewith contempt. These are some of the teachings of RamakrishnaParamahamsa, who was born 150 years ago and lived for nearly five decades.The Ramakrishna monastic order wasestablished a century ago. He was one of the God-men. In preaching the gospelof God, Swami Ramakrishna asked men to entrust the burden of life at God's feeteven as a traveller in a train keeps his luggage on the upper rack. He does not carry it onhis head while the train is in motion. Ina lecture Sri. N. Giridhari Prasad said the saint went through a process ofself-introspection, practised spiritual discipline and then startedsermonising. He based his teachings on Vedic tenets. According to thesaint( Parmahamsa) , the world may be likened to water and the mind to milk;the latter, once mixed with the former, cannot be brought back to its originalform. Its purity can be keptonly in another state, that is if it is turned into butter and then placed inwater, "Let the milk of your mind be churned into the Butter of DivineLove by means of religious practices done in solitude. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1848653140.1954389.1621568155001%40mail.yahoo.com.
