QUES ANSW DIVINE 50
Q1 What is preta andghost? How do the astral body get form?
A1 The soul which passes out ofthe body after death is termed ‘Preta’,one that
is bound on its onward march to the Beyond. The soul in itsdisembodied form
hovers about its original and familiar places for ten days. Itis in the form of
a ghost during these ten days.
The astral body takesshape from day to day with the formation of the head,
eyes, and otherlimbs of the Linga Sarira, fed and nourished by the sesamum and
water pouredout in libation over the stones which represent the ancestors.
The soul is fullyembodied on the eleventh day. Itstarts on its journey to the
judgement seat of Lord Yama, the God of death. Ittakes one full year from the
time of death to reach Lord Yama’s place.
The ten days’ rites should not be neglected. The son should perform the
Sapinda ceremony on the twelfth day and thesixteen monthly offerings. The soul
is sustained on its onward march to thejudgement seat by the libations offered
to it by the son.
Q2 What is told by ourforfathers about dthe dog’s howling?
A2 Regarding dog howling, what we heard from ourforefathers/ancestors is that,
as and when Kalans (Lord Yama Dharmaraja’s representatives)start roaming in
search of lives in that particular area, the dogsin that area could see them
and start howling/crying for the reason that theyare taking away the human
lives.
They take it as per Lord Yama Dharmaraja’s directions.
My experience is thatas and when I hear a dog howl, I simply assume that there
might be a death inthat nearby area or I hear about death of a human being.
Q3From which word Mythology comes from ?
A3 Mythology comes from the Sanskrit word mithyaameaning not true. Therefore
all mythological stories are untrue stories
Q4 DO there was only one veda earlier?
A4 According to one view all the veda was classifiedearlier into one group,
but later divisioned redominantely based on prose(yaju),poem (rk) and
song(sama).
Also we can see from puranas that earlier only one yajurveda was thereand
yajnavalkya got sukla yajurveda from sun. (Ref.bagavtaham canto12-ch-6).
Thus krshna yajurvedapreceded sukla yajurveda and unfortunately many count
sukla yajurveda alone as yajurveda while describing the numberof mantras.
Q5 Do one year mourningis observed if a lady passes away in a brahmin house ?
A5 We (brahmins) should not visit any temple nor celebrate any festivals and
also not draw kolam (rangoli) atthe entrance of the house for one full year
until the first davasham is completed with due formalities.
This is true only if the soul which has passed away is directly related
to thehead of the house. No such formalities need to completed if thedeparted
soul is related to the lady ofthe house
Q6 What is thedifference between sruti and smiriti?
A6 The Sruti and the Smriti are the two authoritative sources ofHinduism.
Srutiliterally means what is heard, and Smriti means what is remembered.
Sruti is revelation and Smriti is tradition. Upanishad is a Sruti.Bhagavad Gita
is a Smriti.
Sruti is primaryauthority If there is anything in a Smriti which contradicts
theSruti, the Smriti is to be rejected
Q7 DO the practice ofTirumangalya dharanam has any vedic sanction?
A7 Nois the answer. Practice of Tirumangalya dharanam doesn't appear to have
the sanction of the Shruti.Search as you might, in the entireYaju: Samhita
or in the Mantra Prasna (which codifies the ritual-related mantras meant for
various occasions,auspicious and otherwise), you are unable to find a
single mantra for use during the occasion.
Pondering over the Sita Kalyana episode with a magnifying glass, we arestill
unable to find even a strayreference to the practice of tying knots It is
abundantly clear from all thenotable omissions as aforesaid, that Tying the
Knot was never an approved component of themarriage procedure, leave
alone being the highlight thereof, which it nowis.
ThAli might havebeen introduced to provide an instant identification to a
married woman, as ameasure of affording her additional protection from the
unholy-minded.
It would also be a constant reminder to the lady of her married state and the
necessity ofadhering to attendant norms of conduct.
Considering the special vulnerability of women, the Mangala Sutra was possibly
designed as a protective fence,entitling ladies for special consideration and
regard, prompting nothing but the best of thoughtsin the minds of the
onlooker.
The shloka is used at the time of tying the knot is -
maangalyam thanthunaanena
mama jeevana-hethunaa /
kanThe badhnaami subhage
tvam jeeva sardassatahm //
(I am tying themangalasutra on your neck which will protect my life.May you
live a hundred years.)
Here the groom is praying for the longevity of his wife. His longevityis
implied. As long as she lives withthe mangalyasutra on her neck, his life is
assured.
The first two knots are tied by the groom and the third by the groom'ssister.
(There is difference of opinion on this). It is to make her a VIP andhappy,
that she has been given the taskof putting the third knot.
Q8 What is the locationof the Mind? Where in the physical bodyit dwells?
A8 The Mind is nota tangible object nor has it any form. It is nothing but a
bundle of thoughts continuously flowingwithin. This is the surmise that we
have taken as the base while explaining about Mind.
In the head at the back is Oblongata, which is said to be the vital part
where all memories arestored and if it gets damaged, the person becomes either
thoughtless, speechless or mad, because thecells there get displaced
ormisplaced and the information reaching there or stored cannot be read
properly.
Q9 Every body know therichest temple is Tirupathi. Which temple is next to it?
A9 Palani temple,the second richest after Tirupati
Q10 A lot is told aboutiyer subcastes Vadamas andBrahatcharanam. What
exactly is the division?
A10 Vadamas- This descriptionhas been given to theSmarthas who came to South
India later than some others who had migrated and settled there. For them
these were Northerners orVadamas.
These Vadamas came in various batches. Those who already had settled
earlierwere the Choladesa Vadamas.
Vadamas in General had migrated from somewhere on the southern bank ofthe
river Narmada.
According to Mahaperiyaval, they salute Narmada looking north when they do
sandhyvandanam.
There is a place called Broach on the northern bank of the river Narmada in
Gujrarat. This has come from the word Bhrigukaccham. Kacham means a river
bank.There is a temple dedicated to Brigu Maharshi at Broach. The
Bhrihacharanam or the disciples of Brigumust have migrated from this place
andsettled in various places in Tamil Nadu
They must be one of the earlier migrants to Tamil Nadu, after the Cozhiyans
because most of the landowners inthe Tanjore area were from thissub-sect. They
were those who called the later migrants as Vadamas.
It is interesting to observe that names of divisions of this sect arebased on
the places they settled, whereas the sub-sect names of Vadamas are based on
the place oftheir origin.
Q11What is viswakarma day?
A11 Viswakarma is known as the divine engineersince the Puranic age. As a mark
of reverence He is still worshipped speciallyby the engineering community. The
festival is observed on the Kanya Sankranti Day(September) which follows the
Ganesh Puja, in every industrial towns of Orissa.
Over and above this religious belief, this festival has got animportance from
the point of view of science.
Q12 What is thespeciality with Ganesh puja in Orissa?
A12 For Ganesha puja one shouldprocure the leaves and flowers of twenty one
different plants, trees andshrubs. This is called EkavimshatiPatra puja.
All these leaves have medicinal value. Thus a knowledge of theprophylactic and
therapeutic properties of these leaves is implied in Ganeshapuja.
Q13 Do Tulasi is used inSiva temples ?
A13 Tulasi which is commonly known Sweet Basil bears the botanical nameof
Ocimum Sanctim. It purifies air andwater and surroundings and protect our
health. It is used in Shiva puja and Vishnu Puja. Onewho eats its leaves daily
can conquer passion.
Q14 What is sade sathi?
A14 Sade Sati is a very dreadful word for the common masses.It occurs after
every 30 years in life. People go by mere traditionalconvention and general
belief that Sade Sati periodbrings dissatisfaction, disappointments,
depression, differences, disputes,disharmony and undesirable results
,butactually this is not the case.
Sade Sati consists of 3cycles of 2 ½ years called Dhaia (2 ½ years) when Saturn
transits in 12th,1st and 2nd houses from Moon sign.
three cycles are explained below as per standard dictum andshould not be
accepted as such, subject to other conditions laid down below:
IST CYCLE: - In the first cycle, when Saturntransits 12th house from moon for 2
years, the evil results are feltby the parents and near relations of the
native. The health of grand motherwill be affected and may result in her death.
The eyesight of the native can beaffected necessitating the use of spectacles
.Saturn here puts extraexpenditure.
The position of Saturn mayaffect the financial position as Saturn aspects
2ndhouse, it may retard environmentalactivities. If in a birth chart Saturn is
passing through the last phase oflife may force native to get sanyas VIZ one
will be detached from his or herfamily, wealth, home etc. Fore saking of these
worldly things amounts toSanyas.
In addition to theabove during this period, the father of native may have set
back or reversal,loss etc. in his profession,and will lead to an extra,
unwanted and uncalled for expenditure which maybecome unbearable for the native.
2ND CYCLE: - During this cycle Saturn transitsthe moon sign for 2 ½ years.
During this period, it affects the native himselfin domestic and professional
fields. Also denotes ill health and death of somerelations, fear from enemies,
journey to distant places and separation fromrelations like brothers, sisters,
wife or family etc. May cause imprisonment, miseries, loss of wealth, fatigue
and generaldebility, loss of friends, Obstructions and delayin undertakings,
failure in attempts and increased expenditure.
3RD CYCLE: - Saturn when transits in 2ndhouse from Moon, third cycle of Sadi
Sati starts. It affects one’s health,children and may even cause death if it
come in late life. During this transit,loss of health, happiness, loss of
position, increased expenditure, financialstress and physical weakness might be
felt. Gain of wealth from others, whichwill be lost, deception through wicked
men. May cause death of children too if other combinations toconfirm the same
are present.
These are the effects ofthe sade sati of Saturn.
Q15 Why do it issuggested to sleep with head facing east?
A15 sage Markandeya said that a man becomes learned by lying down withhis head
placed Eastward and is troubled with distressing thoughts by lyingdown with
hishead placed westward
Q16 what is the importance ofdegit 7?
A16There are 7 days in the week. There are 7 days in each phase of the moon.
Thereare 7 colours in the spectrum. There are 7 notes on the musical scale.
Thereare 7 energy centres known as chakras. Acknowledgement :book on
numerology-LisaLenard.
Q17 What will be the nature of people bornon different days?
A17 Persons born on a Sunday day will be talkative, courageous and like to
travel.
Persons on a Monday day will be soft, calm and truth-loving. Will havegood
personality and strong convictions.
Persons born on Tuesday day will show anger and courage. They have thecapacity
to do things well and seek favours from women.
Persons born on Wednesday will be good to look at and will have
highintellectual interests.
Persons born on Thursday will be kind, compassionate, practical and eagerto use
time properly.
Persons born on Friday prefer white clothes and will have a practicaloutlook.
Persons born onSaturday will not be content with what they have. They may lack
wisdom in dealing with others. Theywill be emotional in nature and may tend to
be indiscrete with their emotions.
Q18 What is vasthusilpa?
A18 The rules prescribedfor Vastu is called ‘Vastu Shastra’. Vastu Shilpa is
divided into twocategories:
Deva Shilpa, whichdeals with the construction of temples. They are classiffied
into Nagara, building of the temple dome in aspherical shape Dranda,
contruction ofthe temple in a hexagonal or octagonalshape from the bottom to
the top .Vesara is constructing in a circular form.
Maanava Shilpa dealswith the construction of buildings for people, even if it
is toreside, or for office set-up.
Q19 Do in India weconsult for architect we call vasthu people?
A19 Yes- Kanippayyur Krishnan Namboothiripad He hasdesigned two aerodromes and
the architect of the modern Nedumbassery AirportSri Kanippayyur Narayanan
Namboothiripad is now one of the best well- knownastrologers in Kerala.
Q20 Do any mention toVasthu in epics?
A20 According to Varaha Purana, an ancient epic, a king named Sankhu was able
toregain his lost empire by performing penance on a hill situated to the west
ofthe lake, on the advice of Aakasavani, the celestial voice.
This goes to say that there mustbe an elevated terrain in the west In Matsya
Purana, the acqua epic, eighteen preceptorsof Vaasthu have been mentioned
In Agama Sastra,the science relating to the construction of temples, Vaasthu is
considered asthe basis for any type of construction
Q21what is the importance of digit 7?
A21 There are 7 days in the week. There are 7 days in each phase of themoon.
There are 7 colours in the spectrum. There are 7 notes on the musicalscale.
There are 7 energy centres known as chakras. Acknowledgement :book
onnumerology-Lisa Lenard.
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