Pranam 1 Sankata vimochana is also sankata Mochana in Hanuman ashtaka is as good as many verses of right from Rig vedam till verses of the modern usage; hanuman was also caught by Saturn and so release from pain through the worship of God. 2 Hanuman is world famous and in many religions seen as a deity. There are Japanese worships as seen from the book "The Monkey as Mirror: Symbolic Transformations in Japanese History and Ritual By Emiko Ohnuki-Tierne" where a long history is seen. ( available in USA libraries). Also a German author had written,"Hanuman's Tale: The Messages of a Divine Monkey By Philip Lutgendorf". And Rig vedam holds the key on Indra , Indrani and Monkey version verses as," 2 Thou, Indra, heedless passest by the ill Vrsakapi hath wrought; Yet nowhere else thou findest place wherein to drink the Soma juice. Supreme is Indra over all. 3 What hath he done to injure thee, this tawny beast Vrsakapi, With whom thou art so angry now? What is the votary's foodful store? Supreme is Indra over all. 4 Soon may the hound who hunts the boar seize him and bite him in the car, O Indra, that Vrsakapi whom thou protectest as a friend, Supreme is Indra over all. 5 Kapi hath marred the beauteous things, all deftly wrought, that were my joy. In pieces will I rend his head; the sinner's portion sball be woo. Supreme is Indra over all. 8 Dame with the lovely hands and arms, with broad hair-plaits add ample hips, Why, O thou Hero's wife, art thou angry with our Vrsakapi? Supreme is Indra over all. 12 Never, Indralni, have I joyed without my friend Vrsakapi, Whose welcome offering here, made pure with water, goeth to the Gods. Supreme is Indra over all. 13 Wealthy Vrsakapayi, blest with sons and consorts of thy sons, Indra will eat thy bulls, thy dear oblation that effecteth much. Supreme is Indra over all. 21 Turn thee again Vrsakapi: we twain will bring thee happiness. Thou goest homeward on thy way along this path which leads to sleep. Supreme is Indra over all. 22 When, Indra and Vrsakapi, ye travelled upward to your home, Where was that noisome beast, to whom went it, the beast that troubles man? Supreme is Indra over all. kiṃ subāho svaṅghure pṛthuṣṭo pṛthujāghane | kiṃ śūrapatninastvamabhyamīṣi *vṛṣākapiṃ* viśvasmādindra uttaraḥ || avīrāmiva māmayaṃ śarārurabhi manyate | utāhamasmivīriṇīndrapatnī marutsakhā viśvasmādindra uttaraḥ | nāhamindrāṇi rāraṇa sakhyurvṛṣākaperte | yasyedamapyaṃ haviḥ priyaṃ deveṣu ghachati viśvasmādindrauttaraḥ || *vṛṣākapāyi* revati sūputra ādu susnuṣe | ghasat ta indraukṣaṇaḥ priyaṃ kācitkaraṃ havirviśvasmādindrauttaraḥ || sedīśeyasya rambate.antarā sakthyā kapṛd viśvasmādindrauttaraḥ || ayamindra *vṛṣākapiḥ *parasvantaṃ hataṃ vidat | nedīyāso *vṛṣākape*.astamehi ghṛhānupa viśvasmādindrauttarah || punarehi *vṛṣākape* suvitā kalpayāvahai | 4 "Hanuman" derives from Tamil word for male monkey (*ana-mandi*), first transformed to "Anumant" – a name which remains in use. "Anumant", according to this hypothesis, was later Sanskritzed to "Hanuman" because the ancient Aryans confronted with a popular monkey deity of ancient Dravidians coopted the concept and then Sanskritized it. ( Hanuman chalisa is very recent and popular in North India). Valmiki describes Hanuman like Milton in flowing rhythm of the Sanskrit words of his intelligence. ( There are a lot to read MR G than your west and North copy and paste). ( you are bold enough to talk about my English and your zero knowledge to compare with. ). 5 And one who cannot differentiate the chekku and the Siva lingam; Sastha is not Ayyanar and Ayyappan is an unfounded theory of Mr Gopalakrishnan; Sustenance arose from the root word Sastha. Name of Śiva.
-śam Happiness; हर्तुर्याति न गोचरं किमपि शं पुष्णाति यत् सर्वदा (*harturyāti na gocaraṃ kimapi śaṃ puṣṇāti yat sarvadā*) Bh.2.16. Sa is happiness; Śāstā (शास्ता).—The presiding deity (idol installed) in the Śabarimala temple. *Birth.* Śiva fell in love with Mahāviṣṇu in his assumed form as Mohinī and Śāstā was the result of their union. (Kambarāmāyaṇa, Bālakāṇḍa). This story occurs in the 8th Skandha of Bhāgavata and the Asura kāṇḍa of Skanda Purāṇa, but only the Skanda Purāṇa refers to the child by name Śāstā. *Other information. *(i) In the battle between Indra and the asura called Śūrapadma the former deputed Śāstā for the protection of Śacīdevī. (Skanda Purāṇa, Asura Kāṇḍa). (ii) Śāstā is supposed to have two wives called Purāṇā and Puṣkalā and a son called Satyaka. (Aṣṭottaraśatakam about Śāstā; also see under Śabarimala). (See full article at Story of Śāstā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/compilation/puranic-encyclopaedia/d/doc241940.html> from the Puranic encyclopaedia by Vettam Mani) 1a) Śāstā (शास्ता).—A son of Śiva and Śakti, born of churning of ocean, see Mahāśāsta.* <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shasta#ref1_1> 1b) One of the eleven Rudras.* <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shasta#ref2_1> [*śaṃs-kta*]= Sastha; Auspicious, happy; शस्ताः कुर्वन्ति मां सव्यं दक्षिणं पशवोऽपरे (*śastāḥ kurvanti māṃ savyaṃ dakṣiṇaṃ paśavo'pare*) Bhāg.1.14.13. It is better to stop here lest G will lose all the happiness. KR IRs 131121 On Sat, 13 Nov 2021 at 08:42, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *QUES ANSW DIVINE 45* > > > > > * Dear friends, These are information posted by members compiled as QA by > me in 1998’s-2004’s and stored in my computer. At this date I have no > information of the members posted. Being compilation there may be errors. > Posted by R Gopala krishnan,78 ,on 13-11-2021 Q1 Why Hanuman is called > Sankata mochana?A1 He is especially known for relieving difficulties coming > from Lord Saturn or Lord Mars. Because of his supreme abilities to help > people or animals in need, Hanuman is known as Sankata-MOCHANA * > > *A2 Can you provide more details of Hanuman?* > > > *Hanuman - His name means "Broken Jaw." He is son of Vayu, God of the Wind > and Punjikasthala, a goddess who appeared on Earth in the Vanara community. > * > > > *Hanuman's mother had powers that allowed her to change form, and one day > she was disguised as a beautiful human woman. Vayu saw her, fell in love, > wanted her to be his mate. * > > *She resisted him until Vayu promised that her child would be a son as > valiant, intelligent and swift as himself. So it was that Hanuman grew up > in his mother's care and saw very little of his powerful father. * > > *Q3 What is the difference in the Krishna and Rama avatar?* > > > *A3 The difference between Krishna and Rama's personalities is > significant. Krishna broke all the rules: trysted with the married gopis > (cowherd women, considered His most elevated devotees), married 16,108 > wives, changed castes (went from being son of a cowherd to king of Dwarka = > going from vaisya caste to ksatriya caste). * > > > *Whereas Rama presented himself as the ideal king, followed all the rules, > had only one wife, never struck an enemy who was without a weapon or off > his chariot, etc * > > *My note- Regarding Krishna it is a member’s opinion* > > *Q4 What is the meaning of the name seetha?* > > *A4 Sita's name means "furrow." She was discovered by her father Janaka > in a furrow in the ground and is considered to be Daughter of the Earth.* > > *Q5 Why one of her twin sons was called Kusha?* > > *A5 In her previous life, Sita was named Kusha, the daughter of > forest-dweller Kushadwaja.* > > *Q6 what is Mahakala?* > > *A6 A frightening representation of the all-consuming nature of time is > the tantric deity called Mahakala - the Great Black Snake of Time Mahakala > is also sometimes said to be a form of the planet Saturn, who also > embodies the power of time.* > > *Q7 Why do Parvati is called Bhavani and what are all her other names ?* > > *A7 Since Ishwara or Shiva is also called 'Bhava' his wife is known as > 'Bhavani She is 'Parvati', being the daughter of the king of mountains, > Parvataraja. With the same connotation she has two other names - 'Girija' > and 'Shailaja'* > > *Q8 Why do Parvati is called Uma?* > > *A8 Her mother Mena would out of exasperation say "Parvati, don't do this > tapas (meditation)." In Sanskrit ‘u’ is a word of address and 'ma' means > 'don't' or 'not wanted’ Hence she got the name 'Uma'. Mena frequently went > near her fondly calling her "Uma", Uma.* > > *Q9 Why the cow is considered sacred?* > > > *A9 The cow is supposed to be the living symbol of Mother Earth. * > > > * For the early migrants the cow was an indispensable member of the > family. As agriculture was the occupation of the migrants, the cow provided > them with milk and its byproducts and also necessities of life such as > fuel, manure for the farm, etc. * > > > * Thus the cow supplied the major requirements of the yagna and this > association soon made it sacred * > > *Gradually the cow came to be known as ‘Gaumata’ (cow, the Mother) and > ‘Aditi’ (mother of gods). The rise of Vaishnavism amongst the prosperous > middle and lower castes (expressed in the figure of the cowherd god > Krishna) helped consolidate the importance and the religious glorification > of the cow* > > *Q10 What is sweta varaha Kalpa?* > > *A10 Varaha appeared twice: The first time He appeared from Brahma's > nostril with a white (sveta) complexion. He saved the Earth after the > previous devastation. Hence, He is called Sveta-Varaha and this kalpa is > named after Him-- the Sveta-Varaha-kalpa > <http://www.avatara.org/varaha/time.html>. * > > *Q11 What is the second appearance of varaha?* > > *A11 Later He appeared in a dark color from the ocean to save the Earth > after she had been violated by the mischievous demon Hiranyaksha. During > this incarnation Varaha reinstated the Earth in her proper orbit and killed > the demon Hiranyaksha. The Varaha of the popular dasavatara ("the ten > incarnations") refers to Varaha's second appearance. the most elaborate > glorification of the Varaha-avatara occurs in the Srimad Bhagavatam* > > *Q12 When did Dhanwanthari appeared?* > > *A12 Dhanvantari's appearance is celebrated each year on the 13th day > (trayodasi) of the waxing moon a few days before the Divali,* > > *Q13 When did Danwanthiri appeared a second time?* > > *A13 The second appearance occurred at the beginning of the reign of the > current Manu in the second Dvapara-yuga, two billion years ago. * > > *Lord Vishnu foretold at the time of the churning that Dhanvantari would > appear again in the human society and be offered sacrifices and worshipped > by human beings. * > > *He would also teach them the science of Ayurveda. Dhanvantari at that > time was residing in the heavens and Lord Indra seeing the misery of human > beings afflicted by disease on earth, requested the Lord to teach Ayurveda > to the human race. * > > *Lord Dhanvantari was then born in the royal household of Kasi. He > developed ascetic tendencies even as a young boy and performed severe > austerities. Lord Brahmawith great difficulty persuaded Him to accept > lordship over the city of Kasi and since then He bacame known as Kasi-raja. > As a king He prepared the samhitas on Ayurveda in eight divisions for the > benefit of humanity. * > > *Lord Dhanvantari's teachings are recorded in the Agni Purana 279-289 as > well as through the teachings of His disciple Susrutha. * > > *Q14 What is the story behind Dattathreya?* > > *A14 According to Puranic history (Brahmanda-purana) Lord Dattatreya > appeared during the reign of Vaivasvata Manu (who is still ruling), in the > 10th yuga cycle in the Treta-yuga. Since we are currently in the 28th > Kali-yuga, He appeared occurred about 80 million years ago to Atri and > Anasuya,His parents. * > > *Brahma became Soma, Vishnu was born as Dattatreya, Shiva was born as > Durvasas, throught the boon granted by the gods. The prajapati Soma, ever > causing creepers and medicinal plants and manking to grow with his cool > rays, abides in Svarga. * > > *Dattatreya protects offspring from destruction by the malignant Daityas: > and Vishnu's portion must be also be known as the benefactor of the docile. > * > > *Durvasas, the adorable birthless god, destroys the scorner; assuming a > formidable body, he is haughty in look, mind, and speech* > > *Q15 Is there the name of Ayyappa in Vedas?* > > *A15 There is no mention of the name of Lord Ayyappa in any of the > recognised Puranas. Sasta, a synonym of Ayyappa, is found mentioned in a > Vedic hymn, as the killer of Jalandhara. In Mahabharata also the name of > Sasta occurs. The name of Ayyappa or Harihara Suta, the son of Hari and > Hara, is nowhere found as a deity admitted in the Purnaic pantheon. * > > *Q16 Who is ayyanar?* > > *A16 For normal child delivery of the women in villages they make > offerings to Ayyanar. Journey by boats in rivers is to be solemnised by > Ayyanar only* > > * Q17 What was the curse by Durvasa on Indra?* > > *A17 Durvasas, the angry sage, cursed Indra and all his subjects to be the > victims of old age, which the divine beings never knew till then. This > curse of Durvasa is the will of Lord Siva who was disturbed very much as he > saw Indra proceeding to Mount Kailas. * > > *Q18 What was the remedy for the curse of Durvasa on Indra and Devas?* > > *A18 The only way out to save the divine beings from growing old and > suffering from the pangs of old age was to taste Amrita, the `butter' of > the milky ocean * > > *Q19 Is there any mention about the birth of Lord ayyappa in Sreemad > Bhagavatham ?* > > *A19 No No - In none of the recognised Puranas occurs the story of the > birth of Ayyappan or Ayyanar or at least that no son was born to Mohini > from Siva, is sufficiently supported by `Narayaniyam' of Metpatur Narayana > Bhattatiri* > > * Q20 Do Ayyappa would have been an Aryan deity?* > > *A20 Could be . There are innumerable instances of Dravidian deities like > Kali, Nagas (Serpents), Matan etc, were not originally treated as first > rate gods to be propitiated directly by the Namputiri Brahmans. * > > > *It took years of cold war between the Brahmans and Non-Brahmans for them > to come to an agreement in the matter of giving recognition to the > indigenous South Indian deities. * > > > *Even today there are many shrines in Kerala dedicated to the Dravidian > deities, where Non-Brahman priests perform the `Pujas'. * > > > *It is noteworthy that even major temples like Kodungallur have only > non-Namputiri priests and non-caste Hindus are annually given a chance to > `own' such temples keeping away, for a day or two, the usual Vedic methods > of offerings. * > > > * Thus it is clear from many of the smaller instances that there was a > cleavage between the indigenous Dravidian deities and those belonging to > the all-Indian Aryan pantheon. * > > > * Ayyanar is one among them, hence the absence of any reference to his > birth and history in any of the so called recognised versions of Puranas. * > > *Some Ayyappa temples in Kerala have the idols of Ayyappa almost like the > Buddha idol.* > > > * Q21 What is the Mahishi story?* > > > *A21 It is the story of Datta and Lila. Datta was leading the life of an > ascetic when his wife Lila tried to pull him down to the level of an > ordinary man. She expressed her desire to copulate with him at an untimely > hour when he was performing his puja. * > > > *The husband got angry and cursed her to become a she-buffalo, Mahishi. > The wife retorted by cursing him to become a buffalo, and thus they > wandered in the thick forests as buffalo couples * > > > *Mahishi’s brother was killed by Devas. To take revenge on devas she > started penace on brahma. * > > > *Brahman was then propitiated and when he appeared before Mahishi at the > climax of her penance he offered her any boon other than 'freedom from > death'. * > > > *She suggested to Brahman that none except a son born to Hari and Hara who > would have served a King on earth for a period of twelve years, alone could > have killed her. * > > > *She then extended her disastrous activities to the other worlds and also > began threatening the Devas, sages and all good men. * > > *It was at this time the churning of the Milky ocean took place, and > Mohini begot a child, Ayyappan, from Lord Siva. The remaining story is > related with ayyappa. On his way to bring Leopard milk ayyapa killed > mahishi first and devas were saved.* > > *Q22 How did the Pandalam palace people were made to understand the > divinity of Lord ayyappa?* > > *A22 Then Manikanta brought a herd of milching leopardesses with their > cubs to the palace. The angry leopardess tore the wicked minister to > pieces. She did not spare the palace physician too. Every one in the > Pandalam palace was then convinced of the divinity of Manikanta. Having > thus achieved the goal of incarnation Manikanta took leave of the King and > expressed his desire to build a temple at Sabarimala. The temple was > installed and Manikanta became one with the idol of Sasta or Ayyappa* > > *Q23 What is the meaning of the NAME Ravana?* > > *A23 Ravana's name means "He who makes the universe scream”. In many > treatises, Ravana is described as Rama's other self, his dark side. The > tragedy of Ravana is his inability to be the very thing he most wants to > be: a God.* > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" 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/iyer123/548191325.305085.1636773158466%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/548191325.305085.1636773158466%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- 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/CAL5XZoq54K3rf5W%3DfKiXr93sqCp5CzV9SLBBCvYu9N%3D71ngQUQ%40mail.gmail.com.
