Pranam
1 saguna devotee, the organs are the means (to realise the Lord). They
are like flowers that are to be offered to the Lord. With his eyes he
beholds His form; with his ears, he listens to His praise and His edifying
stories; with his mouth, he chants His Name. He uses his legs for
pilgrimage and hands to render service. In this way, he dedicates all his
organs to the Lord. For him, they are no longer the means for enjoyment.
The flowers are there to be offered to the Lord; one should not put their
garland around one's own neck. Likewise, the organs should be used in the
service of the Lord. This is the outlook of the saguna devotee. But to a
nirguna devotee the organs appear to be a hindrance. He restrains them,
starves them, keeps a watch over them. The saguna devotee feels no need to
do so. He surrenders his organs at the feet of the Lord. Both these are
methods of controlling the organs. Whatever be the way, it is imperative to
restrain the organs and prevent them from wallowing in the pleasures of the
senses. But one way is easier while the other one is difficult.
Nirguna devotees are dedicated to the good of all. This is no
ordinary thing; it is easier said than done. One who is absorbed in
thinking about the good of the whole world can do nothing else. Hence
nirguna sadhana is difficult. Saguna worship, on the other hand, can be
done by anybody according to his capacity. To serve the small village we
are born in or to look after our parents is a form of saguna worship. Such
service should, of course, not go against the interests of the world. No
matter how small your service is, it will have the character of bhakti if
it does not go against the good of others. Otherwise it will be a sort of
attachment. The saguna worship consists of serving parents, friends,
distressed people and saints, considering them as forms of the Lord, and is
content therein. It is easy. Hence, although both saguna and nirguna bhakti
are essentially the same, saguna is preferable on the ground of relative
easiness.
Apart from the point of ease, there is one more point. Nirguna
worship is fraught with some risk. Nirguna is all knowledge (Jnana). But
saguna is full of love and tenderness and the warmth of feelings. A devotee
is more secure therein. There was a time when I relied much on knowledge,
but experience has taught me that knowledge alone is not enough. It does
burn down gross impurities in the mind, but is powerless to wash away
subtler impurities. Self-reliance, enquiry (into the nature of the Self),
discrimination (between the Self and the not-Self), abhyasa (constant
practice), vairagya (detachment and dispassion)- all these means taken
together are of little avail here. Subtle impurities can be washed away
only by the waters of bhakti. Only bhakti has the efficacy to do it. You
may call it dependence; but it is dependence on nobody else but the Lord.
The mind cannot be completely cleansed without His help.
Some may say, "You are giving a narrow meaning to the word 'knowledge'
(Jnana). To hold that knowledge cannot cleanse the mind completely is to
undervalue it." This objection is certainly valid. But my point is that it
is hard to attain pure knowledge while living in the mortal body. The
knowledge that we can have while we are encased in this body is bound to be
somewhat imperfect and incomplete; its power is bound to be limited. Pure
knowledge will undoubtedly burn to ashes all the impurities in the mind;
and along with it, it will burn down the mind itself. But when associated
with the weak flesh, its power proves to be inadequate. It cannot therefore
wash away subtle impurities. One has to take recourse to bhakti for this
purpose. A man is therefore more secure in bhakti. This is my personal
assessment. Saguna bhakti is easier, as there is reliance on the Lord
whereas in nirguna bhakti there is self-reliance. But, after all, what does
'self' in 'self-reliance' mean? It means reliance on the Lord that dwells
within us. You cannot find anybody purified solely through reason. Through
Self-reliance, that is, through knowledge of the Self within, we shall have
pure knowledge. Thus, even in nirguna bhakti, reliance is on the Self. Without
Nirguna, Saguna Is Defective.
2 Seven Planes is not any Hinduism but in occult teachings and as
held by psychics and other esoteric authors there are seven planes of
existence.( a book by buddhist author) most occult and esoteric teachings
are in agreement that seven planes of existence exist; however, many
different occult and metaphysical schools label the planes of existence
with different terminology. a root of Buddhism and Jainism on creation
followed by west culty of philosophy and it shall not be confused with the
Veda 7 lokas. Hence the various planes described above have no basis.
KR IRS 211121
On Sun, 21 Nov 2021 at 09:14, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <
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> QUES ANSW DIVINE 53
>
> 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.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> R. Gopalakrishnan, 78, Former AGM Telecom Trivandrum dated 21 -11-2021
>
> Q1 What is Gayathri?
>
> A1 The Gayatri translates as a hymn of praise to the deity *Savitri,[1]
> who is one of the many manifestations of Surya, the Sun God*. As a female
> deity, Savitri can be interpreted as the shakti or divine feminine energy
> of the Sun, its active principle. It is appropriate that any discussion of
> the Sun in Vedic astrology start with a mantra of praise to the life-giver
> of the universe.
>
> Q2 What is the speciality of star Makam?
>
> A2 Those who are born under the star Maham: They can attract even the god
> of love Manmathan.
>
> Q3 What are the two states of God?
>
> A3 Sanatana Dharma says that God has two states, viz, Personal and
> Formless. Normally saints worship God in the formless (Nirguna
> Parabrahman) realiz-ation of which is more difficult than the former.
>
> In the case of ‘Personal God’ images are used for worship. Consecrated
> ‘Deity’ of a temple is not like a statue. The Deity is powerful replica of
> God that breathes life.
>
> It can communicate with ‘Tantrics’ , Vedic Astrolo-gers and “Chosen
> devotees’ . This is the secret behind the existence of temples.’Mantras’
> are immensely powerful as they invoke the ‘Deity’ immediately.
>
> Q4 Has certain oils have got specific relation to God?
>
> A4 The oils indicated have specific relations to some Gods / Goddess.
>
> Veppu (Neem) is associated with Durga or Ambikai Iluppai is with Vishnu.
> Vengai with Murugan
>
> Til Oil (Nallennai/Gingelly Oil) is with Saneeswaran & Pitrus (deceased)
> Ghee (Cow’s only) : For Agni-Fire God (Also used for All Gods & Havans)
>
> Ghee is all-time excellent but meant costlier, compared to the above 5
> oils easily+cheaply availabile.
>
> Q5 What are the said to be the seven planes and their description?
>
> A5 In ordinary life, we spend our time on the physical plane. There are
> however seven planes total, our physical plane being the lowest or most
> dense. Hence *any object on a higher plane will be invisible to us,* and
> we can pass through it as if it wasn’t there. Each plane in turn has seven
> sub planes or densities of matter within it.
>
> Here is a brief description of each plane:
>
> The physical plane:
>
> This is the lowest of the seven planes, and where we spend our physical
> lives. We are generally only aware of the three lower sub planes of
> physical matter, which are molecular solids, liquids, and gasses. The four
> higher densities, called the “etheric plane”, are levels at various
> subatomic particles. A physical etheric object is generally not visible to
> ordinary senses. Fairies and nature spirits exist etherically.
>
> The astral plane:
>
> The first higher non-physical plane, one frequently hears about this in
> paranormal accounts. In the out-of-body and near death experience one is
> conscious on this plane. Right after one dies and before they reincarnate
> they are on this plane, and the first Guardian Angels are found here as
> well. This is also called the emotional plane because the “matter” on this
> plane is what composes a feeling, desire, or emotion.
>
> The mental plane:
>
> This is called such because the “matter” on this plane composes thought.
> It’s possible for one to mental project in the same way one astral
> projects, but on the whole being conscious on this higher plane is much
> more difficult, in that it requires an extremely high state of spiritual
> evolution. True altruistic thoughts free of desire or any sense of
> selfishness will rise to this level, as may a person after death from the
> astral. This consists of a lower level of concrete thought, and a higher
> level called the “Causal plane” of abstract thought. Most Angels and other
> spiritual beings are found here. Where this plane meets the next higher is
> found what we think of as our soul.
>
> The bhuddic plane:
>
> here on up we leave behind the concept of an individualised personality
> and enter levels so high that our trying to conceive of them is like a cat
> trying to understand calculus. *The bhuddic plane is the plane of true
> spiritual insight* and intuition (not ordinary psychic feeling, which is
> astral) and the plane of all-encompassing love and unity. The akashic
> records which contain the history and sum total of the past of everything
> everywhere are ultimately on this level of unification.
>
> The atomic plane:
>
> This is the plane of consciousness and life itself. On this level are
> found the great spiritual masters, as well as anybody who has achieved the
> ultimate
> “nirvana”.
>
> The monadic plane:
>
> Beyond any type of matter, dimension, or evolution as we can think of,
> this is the plane of will where monads, the ultimate divine spiritual spark
> in all living things, express themselves and evolve and create on the lower
> planes. We’ve left space, time, and self-behind.
>
> The logic plane:
>
> This is the divine plane of “God”, unknowable by definition, free of any
> limiting concept, the potential of everything. A “Logos” can be thought of
> as a vast deity which has the ability to be a Creator, i.e. to create
> spiritual life from itself. The great beings who are main planets, stars,
> galaxies, and beyond are “on this level”.
>
> Q6 What is astral entity? What are four dimension, five dimension etc?
>
> A6 Any object on any plane has a counterpart on all the higher planes. *This
> means any physical object or at least its counterpart can be seen by an
> astral entity. *There are of course many purely astral objects which
> can’t be seen vice-versa. Each planet on a particular plane also exists on
> all the higher planes, but one can say on each higher level the planet gets
> “bigger” because of additional matter and spheres that don’t exist lower
> down.
>
> Each person has not only a physical body, but a separate astral body and a
> body on the higher planes.
>
> The physical plane is three dimensional, in that there are three
> dimensions of space.
>
> The astral however has four genuine spatial dimensions. This means that in
> dealing with astral planets, one can at most point to a physical location
> where the four dimensional sphere would be if projected into three
> dimensions.
>
> Being astral and aware of all four dimensions is an indescribable and
> wonderful state, and one of the most limiting things one can experience is
> coming back and being forced into three dimensions and a physical body; one
> can only describe things as appearing “roomy” but still fundamentally the
> same.
>
> Above the astral, the entail plane has five dimensions, the bhuddic six,
> the atomic seven, while the monadic and above are beyond the concept all
> together.
>
> Two important concepts will appear throughout what will be described next:
> Involution is the process of identifying and separating, while evolution is
> the return journey of unification and spiritualization. On many levels,
> something first involves and becomes more dense and individualised, then
> turns and becomes more spiritual after its experience.
>
> On a simple level, the concept of us going on a trip and then returning
> home afterward is like this. *Our entire lives going from our souls,
> incarnating in a body, and then returning after “death” is like this.*
> This is even related to the whole concept of “God” creating and
> experiencing the universe itself.
>
> Q7 How the omnipotent Vishnu rule the three worlds?
>
> A7 Lord Vishnu, coupled with Shri Shakti rules over the three worlds.
> Coupled with Bhoo Shakti, He is Brahma causing the Universe. Coupled with
> Neel Shakti, He is Shiva, destroying the Universe.
>
> Q8 Which incarnations are Paramatmamsh? What is the difference between
> Paramatmamsh
> & Jivamsh?
>
> A8 "O Brahmin, the four incarnations, viz. Ram, Krishn, Narasimh, and
> Varah are wholly with Paramatmamsh. The other incarnations (than these, out
> of the ten) have in them Jivamsh too.
>
> The beings with more Jivatmamsh are (mortal) beings. The high degree of
> Paramatmamsh from the grahas, viz. Surya, etc., did incarnate as Rama,
> Krishna, etc. After completing the mission, the Paramatmamshas (of the
> respective) grahas again merge (in the respective) grahas. * Jivatma
> portions from the grahas take births as human beings, live their lives
> according to their* Karmas, and again merge in the grahas. In addition,
> at the time of Great Destruction, the grahas as well merge in Lord Vishnu.
>
> Q9 What are the different airs?
>
> A9 DIFFERENT AIRS
>
> Within the body, the main air which passes through the nose for breathing
> is called prana.
>
> The air which passes through the rectum as evacuated bodily air is called
> apana.
>
> The air which digests the foodstuffs in the stomach and which is sometimes
> heard as belching is called amana.
>
> That air which passes through the throat, and the stoppage of which is
> called suffocation is called udana.
>
> The total air which balances and circulates throughout the entire body is
> called vyana.
>
> Q10 Is there any subtle airs?
>
> *A10 Yes. Then even more subtler than these are* five more which have
> other various functions.
>
> For example, the air that enables us to open our eyes, mouth etc is called
> anga. The air that increases one's appetite is called krkara.
>
> The air which enables contraction of the limbs, cheeks, stomach, or in the
> case here of Madhva restraining the hairs in the follicles of his body,
> this air is called kurma.
>
> There is also the air which helps relaxation by opening the mouth wide by
> yawning and this is called devadatta.
>
> The air used for sustenance taking nourishment into the body is called
> dhananjaya.
>
> Q11 what is Shree Yantra ?
>
> A11 Shree Yantra is a powerful and unfailing instrument that attracts
> Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. She is in fact compelled to
> manifests at the place where such a Mantra energized and consecrated Yantra
> is placed
>
> Q12 What is DIETETIC DISCIPLINE ?
>
> A12 Take Sattvic food. Give up chilies, tamarind, garlic, onion, sour
> articles, oil, mustard, asafetida. Observe moderation in diet (Mitahara). *Do
> not overload the stomach. *
>
> Give up those things which the mind likes best for a fortnight once or
> twice in a year. Eat simple food. Milk and fruits help concentration. Take
> food as medicine to keep the life going. Eating for enjoyment is a sin.
>
> Give up salt and sugar for a week or a fortnight. You must be able to live
> on rice, dhal and bread without any pickle. Do not ask for extra salt for
> dhal, and sugar for tea, coffee and milk.
>
> Q13 What should be the principle of CHARITY and Mouna etc in life ?
>
> A13 Do charity regularly, every month, or even daily according to your
> means. Never fail in this item. *If necessary forego some personal wants
> but keep up this charity regularly*.
>
> Observe Mouna (vow of silence) for a couple of hours daily.
>
> Do not make gestures and inarticulate noises during the period of silence.
>
> Do not depend upon servants. Self-reliance is the highest of all virtues.
>
> Remember that death is awaiting you at every moment. Never fail to fulfil
> your duties. Have pure conduct (Sadachara).
>
> Q14 What is Hanuman Mantra and Gayathri ?
>
> A14 AUM SHRI HANUMATE NAMAH" THE OTHER BEING "AUM NAMO HANUMATE HUNG AUM"
> while the gayatri is "AUM ANJANEYAYE VIDMAHE MAHABALAYE DHIMAHI TANNO
> HANUMAN PRACHODAYAT AUM".
>
> There is no favour which he cannot bestow. Hence he is favourite of many
> as he is easily approachable. He is an embodiment of lord Shiva and Vishnu.
>
> Q15 What is Ashtakshara Mantra and Vishnu Gayathri ?
>
> A15 AUM NAMO NARAYANAYA" THIS MANTRA IS ALSO CALLED ASHTAKSHARA MANTRA -
> for the remembrance of lord vishnu in the form of lord narayana.
>
>
>
> The gayatri mantra of vishnu: AUM NARAYANANYA VIDMAHE VASUDEVAYA DHEEMAHI,
> TANNO VISHNUH PRACHODAYAT
>
> Q16 What is mahalakshmi Mantra and Mahalakshmi Gayathri ?
>
> A16 "AUM SHRI MAHALAKSHMAYE NAMAH" for the remembrance of Lakshmi (goddess
> of dhana or wealth and wife of lord Maha Vishnu).
>
> Lakshmi Gayatri: "AUM MAHALAKSHMAYE VIDMAHE VISHNU PRIYAYE DHI MAHI TANNO
> LAKSHMI PRACHODAYAT"
>
> Q17 What is Gayathri and its details?
>
> A17 Gayatri is mother of Vedas. It is its origin. Gayatri Jap should be
> performed daily as it is *essence of all Vedas and sacred Upanishads.*
> Sadhana of Gayatri mantra is the essence of all Vedas. Even God like Brahma
> mediates on and performs Jap of Gayatri at the time of twi-light.
>
> *Gayatri Jap performed daily for three years realizes* God and like air,
> acquires the power of going where the person wants to go. Merely by
> offering water to the Sun and performing Jap of three thousand Gayatri
> mantra at the time of twilight, a person becomes adorable by God.
>
> By Gayatri Sadhana the person may get salvation, wealth, victory in
> battle, and freedom from disease. A man may know all the four Vedas very
> well but all his labour goes waste if he does not know Gayatri mantra.
>
> A person who worships mantra other than Gayatri cannot get success even if
> he takes millions of birth. A Brahmin who gives up Gayatri goes to hell
> although he may worship Vishnu or Shiva.
>
> Whether a man is pure or impure, he is sitting or walking, in whatever
> condition a wise man may be, he should perform Gayatri Jap A man gets rid
> of all sins by this Jap. Nothing is greater than GAYATRI MANTRA in this as
> well as other loks for the success of daily work; fulfilment of desires and
> for development of tapas.
>
> Belief in repeating Mantras systematically and without any stress or
> strain on the brain or body is the keynotes for the efficacy of Mantras.
>
> Concentrate and Meditate without having any desires in mind. The Mantra
> should be recited softly so as to be audible only to be person concerned
> and not to others. Mantras should be recited in a pleasing musical tone,
> which will help in concentration.
>
> Q18 What should be the food of a sadhaka?
>
> A18 FOOD: The Sadhaka should have a light meal, hot and well cooked and
> in small quantity, as over eating leads to the excitement of the sensory
> organs which aggravate passions.
>
> Onions, Garlic and Meat have stimulating effects on the sensory organs and
> will do harm to the body than good. Intoxicates and smoking of any kind
> should be avoided.
>
> Q19 Do Garlic has any negative effect?
>
> 19 GARLIC *should not be taken alone* for it can increase dullness of the
> mind. It is always best to combine it with other herbs that promote the
> mind such as the ones in this formula.
>
> Q20 Is it correct that Lord Ganesha had several manifestations?
>
> A20 Yes very correct. According to the Upanishads and Puranas, He is
> said to have had several manifestations, some even before the Trinity of
> Gods, Siva, Vishnu and Brahma, at the early time of the creation of the
> Universe
>
> Q21 Which day is good for ganesha worship?
>
> A21 There are several days in the month according to the Phase of the moon
> or star position which are important for each of the Deity we worship. The
> Fourth day after New Moon every month [Sukla paksham] - Chathurthi is
> very important for Sri Ganesha.
>
> The Fourth day after the Full moon day [Krishna paksham] is called
> Sankatahara Chathurthi day and is auspicious for special pooja and Havan
> [Homam] for Sri Ganesha.
>
> He is not offered Thulasi for prayer at any time except on Ganesha
> Chathurthi day. Modhakam is a sweet of special importance for this Pooja.
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