Pranam
INTUITION
“The Vakyapadiya of Bhartrhari with the Vrtti” Shri K. A. Subramanya Iyer
discusses the nature of knowledge and the sense with which we acquire it.
He does not only talk about the outer knowledge but also inner knowledge in
this timeless gem on India’s great wisdom in language and linguistics.
2 If the knowledge obtained by the contact of the senses with the
outside world and from the words of others is variable and unreliable, is
there any other kind of knowledge which is reliable?
3 According to Bhartrhari, there is another kind of knowledge is taking
place all the time in us and it is rooted in ourselves. When one sees
things or hears words it is also working. It is a kind of *flash* of
understanding not only of the data presented to us by the senses but also
of what to do in a certain situation. It is a capacity to take in a
situation and act. Bhartrhari points out that all living beings, from the
highest to the lowest, have it, including animals and birds.
4 It is in the context of the consideration of the nature of the meaning
of a sentence that Bhartrhari is led to make certain statements of a much
wider scope. After having disposed of the views of others regarding the
nature of the meaning of a sentence such as that it is samsarga =
interconnection, kriya = action or prayojana = purpose, he declares that it
is pratibha = intuition.
5 When we have understood the meaning of the words of a sentence, a
flash of understanding of the meaning of the whole sentence takes place. It
is quite different from the meanings of the individual words. It is
sometimes understood even before the whole sentence has been uttered. It is
not easy to explain this flash of understanding to others. But one cannot,
for that reason, deny its existence. It is a matter of one’s own
experience. Everybody experiences it without being able to define it
properly to oneself, what to say of explaining it to others. Even though it
is indefinable, we can see its effect and other circumstances connected
with it.
6 Its chief effect is that it connects together the meanings conveyed
by the different words of a sentence. It relates to the sentence as a whole
on which it rests. The meanings of the individual words manifest it. If
they did not, their cognition in the middle would serve no useful purpose.
Thus, even though this intuition, *pratibha*, is indefinable, we can see
its effect, we know where it rests and what manifests it.
7 It is something which arises spontaneously in all beings. It is like
the power of intoxication which some substances develop when they become
mature, without anything special being done to them. It is due to this
*pratibha* that birds and animals engage in their natural activities,
without any prompting or instruction. It is because of it that birds build
their nests when the time comes and the cuckoo sings in spring.
8 It is clear from all this that, as conceived by Bhartrhari, *pratibha* is
something very comprehensive. It is a flash of understanding which takes in
a situation and prompts one to do something to meet the situation. One acts
immediately without being conscious of doing any reflection in the middle.
If one sees a pool of water on a very hot day, one instinctively goes and
takes a dip in it. One does not pause to reflect. Pratibha*, *includes
intelligence of a high order, intuitive knowledge, the instinct of animals
and birds and the spontaneous activities of newly born babies. This kind of
knowledge is far more reliable. It comes from within. While speaking about
it, Punyaraja reminds us of Kalidasa’s statement that, when in doubt,
cultured people rely on the voice of their own conscience. It was an inner
*pratibha* that told Duhsyanta that Shakuntala was fit to be married by
a Kshatriya. The knowledge that one’s conscience gives is *pratibha *and
everybody accepts it as authority.
9 This Pratibha arises in us in many ways. Among them, Bhartrhari,
recognizes six causes and, therefore, six kinds of intuition. The six
causes are: Svabhava, carana, abhyasa, Yoga, adrsta, and visistopahita.
The Karikas themselves do not give examples of these six kinds. Some are
easy to understand while others are less so. It is natural for us to turn
to the earliest commentary, the Vrtti, in such cases to see what kind of
examples are given, especially as tradition looks upon it as Bhartrhari’s
own work. Unfortunately, the text of the Vrtti here is doubtful in some
places. As for Punyaraja, after having given a very banal example of the
first kind, he dismisses the remaining five by saying that the reader can
guess examples himself. The first cause of Pratibha is Svabhava = Nature.
Here one would naturally think of the *instinctive knowledge of animals and
birds* which enables them to engage in activities appropriate to their
species.
10 In fact, Punyaraja gives the example of the monkey and its
activities. It is, therefore, interesting to see that the earliest
commentary, the *Vrtti*, gives other examples of intuition arising out of
*Svabhava*. The first example is that of Primordial Matter (*Para Prakrtih*)
showing a predisposition to evolve into *mahat*, consisting of mere
existence. This example is a little surprising. Matter is, after all, inert
(*Jada*) whereas one associates *pratibha* with the living, with what has
consciousness in however rudimentary a form. It is compared in the *Vrtti* to
the spontaneous waking up of one who was in deep sleep. (sushupthi) The
association of sleep with its effect (*ananda*) is also mentioned in this
connection.
*11 The next cause of Pratibha is said to be Carana.* This word usually
means a Vedic School. The text of the *Vrtti* where the example is given is
uncertain, but it may refer to the intuition of Vasishta and others who
acquired special illumination by strictly observing the prescriptions of
their Vedic School. Such observance has always been considered to be the
cause of spiritual merit, resulting, in a special capacity to know things
which others cannot know.
*12 The next cause of intuition is abhyasa = practice*. Again, by making
a tentative emendation of the text of the *Vrtti*, one can perhaps say that
there is a reference to the knowledge of those who can tell where water can
be found for digging a well or a tank. It is not everybody who can tell that.
It requires long practice before one can become an expert in such
prediction. The word *abhyasa* comes in another context where also the
knowledge of an expert is involved. The context is the unreliability of
inferential knowledge or knowledge obtained by reasoning and the
superiority of some other kinds of knowledge which cannot be set aside by
mere reasoning.
13 Here it is said that the knowledge of experts who can tell the
genuineness of precious stones and of coins is of a superior nature and
cannot be identified with inferential knowledge. How do they acquire this
knowledge? Through *abhyasa* = practice, we are told. What is specifically
denied is that it is inferential knowledge. One can see that there is some
resemblance between the knowledge of one who can tell where water can be
found and that of one who can guarantee the genuineness of precious
stones. Bhartrhari
does not actually use the word *pratibha* in regard to the latter but
insists that it arises through *abhyasa* = practice, mentioned by him as
one of the causes of *pratibha*.( Hence intuition does not arise to
everyone; one shall have the mind controlling practice; intuition is inside
the mind; and as one improves one’s intellect, so too, this has to be
practiced hard)
14 Another noteworthy point is that this knowledge of genuineness is said
to be indefinable and, therefore, incapable of being conveyed to
others (*paresam
asamakhyeyam*). We already know that this is a characteristic of all
knowledge resulting from *pratibha*. Vrsabhadeva insists that the expert’s
knowledge of the genuineness of precious stones cannot come under
*pratyaksa* or *anumana* or *agama*. It is not *pratyaksa* because it is
not caused by the *mere* contact of the senses with the object. It is not
inference because it is not based on any ground of inference (*linga*). It
is not *agama*, because it cannot be communicated to others nor was it
conveyed to the expert by the words of others, whereas traditional
knowledge can be so conveyed.
15 *The next causes of Pratibha is said to be Yoga.* It is said that
through *Yoga*, one can know what is going on in other people’s minds. *What
is called *adrsta* is mentioned next as a cause of Intuition*. It is an
invisible force generated by one’s own deeds in the previous lives. It
determines many things in one’s present life. Among them is its power to
confer special knowledge on some. It might be said that this is a case of
the invisible force resulting in a power to do unusual things and not in a
special knowledge. It is, therefore, necessary to take this with what
Bhartrhari says in the other context, namely, that of the unreliability and
the consequent inferiority of the knowledge produced by reasoning.
*15A Birthrhari quotes: {There we are told that the Pitrs,
Raksas and Pisacas get some cognitions which are different from perceptive,
inferential and traditional knowledge and which are the result of the force
created by their deeds in their previous birth (adrsta).} (further he
says,”*The *Vrtti* here explains that deaf people hear sounds in their
sleep and that some persons can see minute things inside houses through
thick walls without breaking them. This knowledge is attributed to their
*adrsta*. The fact that, in these two contexts, *adrsta* is described as
giving special knowledge as well as the power to do something special shows
its two-fold character: intuitive knowledge of a situation plus the
capacity to act in that situation.)
*16 Lastly, there is the intuitive caused by the grace of a special
person (visstopahita). *The example given is that of the special knowledge
which Krsna Dvaipayana gave to Sanjaya and others at the time of the
*Mahabharata* war, so that they could see the war, scattered over a big
area, in its totality and in its details. *Thus, it is clear
that pratibha has been conceived in a very comprehensive way. It is
something which comes from within, is found in all beings from animals and
birds at one end and Rsis like Vasishta at the other. Everybody accepts
its authority.*
*KR IRS 12122*
On Wed, 12 Jan 2022 at 13:14, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <
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> QUES ANSW DIVINE 2022-13
>
> 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. *Some of the QA have repeat content , but I think
> they could be refreshing.*
>
> *BEING COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS.*
>
> Sincerely,
>
> *R. Gopalakrishnan, 78, Former ITS ( AGM Telecom Trivandrum) dated
> 13-01-2022*
>
> Q1 Whether Astrology requires intuition?
>
> A1 I would like to quote here Dr. B. V. Raman in his letter to me on 4
> December 1993 that Astrology is a subject where not only an insight
> into its techniques is *needed but also certain amount of intuition. *
>
> Q2 Who is Amba?
> A2* Amba is also the name of the eldest of the seven Pleiades*, the
> heavenly sisters, each of whom was married to the seven sages of the
> constellation Great Bear.
>
> Q3 Who was the first king established monogamy?
>
> A3 Dasharatha had three wives that was common for kings, and continued
> for centuries. *But SreeRama established the concept of monogamy *and he
> strictly adhered to it. Gradually this concept and tradition of monogamy
> took roots in Indian society
>
> Q4 What is Thanthra?
>
> A4 Occult Vibratory Chemistry known as Tantra is a sister science of Yoga.
> While Vedanta focuses on Sat, the Existence aspect of Being, Tantra
> focusses on Chit, the Knowledge aspect of Being.While Yoga talks about five
> sheaths or koshas, according to Tantra, life is an unfoldment of the Self
> through six energy centres called chakras.
>
> These six energy centres exist in our subtle physical body The Serpentine
> Power known as the Kundalini (which lie coiled as a serpent in humans), can
> be awakened by Meditation. When awakened, She rises from the Root Chakra to
> the Crown Chakra to liberate Man.
>
> When She ( Kundalini ), the miscrocosmic power of the macrocosmic Shakti,
> rises from from the Root Chakra & reaches the other Chakras, siddhis or
> paranormal powers maniest the ability to see Auras & ultimately
> Trikala-jnana ( the power to know Past, Present & future ) all manifest in
> the aspirant. The aspirant should not be intoxicated by these siddhis
> Q5 What is Laya (Laja) Homa : The Oblation of Parched Grain?
>
> A5 Here the bride offers sacrifice of food (poured into her hands by her
> brother or someone acting in her brother's behalf) to the Gods for their
> blessings.
>
> "This grain I spill. May it bring to me well-being and unite you to me.
> May Agni hear us." He then causes the bride to spill the grain into the
> fire, saying:
>
> "This woman scattering grain into the fire, prays: Blessings on my
> husband. May my relatives be prosperous. 'Svaha!'
>
> Q6 What is Saptapadi (Seven Steps)?
>
> A6 This is the most important rite of the entire ceremony. Here the bride
> and the bridegroom take seven steps together around the nuptial fire
> (Agni) and make the following seven promises to each other :
>
> As per the Vedic rituals, the bridegroom sings the following With God as
> our guide, let us take :
>
> the first step to nourish each other
>
> the second step to grow together in strength
>
> the third step to preserve our wealth
>
> the fourth step to share our joys and sorrows
>
> the fifth step to care for our children
>
> the sixth step to be together forever
>
> the seventh step to remain lifelong friends,
>
> the perfect halves to make a perfect whole.
>
> Q7 Where do basic Hindu marriage described in Veda?
>
> A7 The Hindu marriage is based on the marriage of Soma with SuryA, and
> is narrated by Rishi SuryA in the RigVeda This could be based on an
> imagined marriage ceremony or could be the marriage of the seer herself.
>
> Q8 What is pancayatana puja ?
>
> A8 *Ganesha* is also one of the five Gods the worship of whom was *popularised
> by Adi Shankaracharya; the other four are Vishnu, Shiva, Devi and Surya.*
> The worship of these five deities is called the pancaya-tana puja. In some
> cases, a sixth God, Skanda is also worshipped
>
> Q9 What is parad?
> A9 Mercury is a divine metal and according to the ancient text of Ras
> Ratna Samuchchya if mercury is Samskarised then through it any wish can be
> fulfilled. Samskarised mercury or Parad is called elixir and nectar of life
> and through it even the impossible can be achieved.
>
> Q10 Who is Lord Bhario?
> A10 Lord Bhario protects his devotees from the most grave dangers. According
> to ancient vedic books and vedas, Batuk Bhaio originated by Lord shiva only
> to kill the demon Aapad and he came to be known as Aapudaarak Bheirav i.e.
> Bheirav who got rid of demon Aapa. From that time Aapad came to be a
> synonym of problems and Bheirav is the deity who protects his devotees from
> all problems in life.
>
> Q11 What is Mahalakshmi sadhna ?
>
> A11 Goddess Lakshmi is a Goddess of wealth and prosperity. There is no
> better Sadhana than of Mahalakshmi sadhna for riddance form debts and
> proverty with gain of wealth and money.
>
> A person who regularly woships Goddess lakshmi gets sure progress in life
> and new doors to success automatically open for him. Sampoorn Mahalakshmi
> Yantra is an amazing and very powerful instrument that draws wealth and
> success in one’s life.
>
> *My note- I have scanned and put Ashta Lakshmi* as my back ground display
> in the Laptop.
>
> Q12 What is Kubera sadhna ?
>
> A12 Lord Kuber is the Lord of all the treasures on earth and even rules
> over the riches buried and unclaimed inside the earth. Lord Kuber is
> worshipped and propitiated for quick financial gains, unexpected gain of
> money through lotteries etc and a prosperous business. Lord Kuber is the
> basis of gain of unlimited wealth and prosperity. According to ancient
> vedic books of Ramayan Kuber made the Gold Lanka, which was taken by his
> brother Ravan. All ancient texts encourage the use of Kuber Sadhana for the
> gain of wealth
>
> There are three main benefits form Kuber Sadhana. Firstly, when Lord
> Kuber is pleased then bless the person with material success and wealth.
> Secondly the chances of coming into wealth unexpectedly and suddenly
> through lotteries etc. increase. Thirdly no matter how much one spends
> money keeps flowing in provided the wealth is used for constructive
> purposes and not for destructive or antisocial activities
>
> Q13 What is Medha sadhna ?
>
> A13 Saraswati the Goddess of learning is called Medhaa in the ancient
> texts and in Jain literature. Still there is a bit of difference in
> Saraswati Sadhana and Medha Sadhana. The former only brings gain of
> knowledge while the latter also makes one perfect ad practical in every day
> life.
>
> Q14 Is it advisable to chant a manthra before touching the ground with
> feet ,after awakening from sleep in night ?
>
> A14 Yes The most effective way is to chant manthra at once after waking
> up, before your feet touch the ground. This because the sinful karma
> represented by Saturn is in the feet, and *when we touch the ground with
> our feet, we make an offence against Bhumi Devi, the Goddess of the Earth.*
> Therefore we should chant some mantras for purification of our sins, before
> we touch the ground with our feet.
>
> Q15 What were the peculiarities of the four Kumaras born to Brahma
> initially?
>
> A15 The four Kumaras stayed bachelors and did not grow further in their
> physique than a five-year old boy. Their bodies remained eternally youthful
> because of their mystic abilities, which were based on their spiritual
> knowledge
>
> Q16 What is Soorya vamsam and Chandravamsam?
>
> A16 We find there two royal families emerging: the Surya-vamsha, the
> lineage of the Sun-god, and the Soma-Vamsha, the lineage of the Moon-god.
>
> The two great avatars Shri Rama and Shri Krishna appeared in these two
> dinasties, Rama in the Surya-vamsha, and Krishna in the Soma-vamsha.
>
> Parashara Rishi also states that the lords of the Moon Hora are the
> Pitri-ganas, or the forefathers, and the lords of the Sun Hora are the
> Devatas, or demigods.
>
>
>
> Therefore while judging the planetary positions in the two Horas, those in
> the Moon Hora may show wealth inherited from the parents,or forefathers
>
> On the other hand, the planets in the Sun Hora mey denote self-earned
> wealth, i.e. wealth obtained by executing our duties and this satisfying
> the Devatas
>
> Q17 Whether the name Surabhi means Kamadhenu?
>
> A17 Yes; Surabhi is another name for Kamadhenu.
>
> Q18 What is the vaikunta story of Lord Krishna in the child hood ?
>
> A18 The Gopas wished fervently that Lord Krishna might take them to His
> supreme abode. The All-knowing Sri Krishna knew this. *He took the Gopas
> to the portion of Yamuna called Brahmahrada. *
>
> They were made to plunge in it. There they saw the region of Vaikuntha,
> the supreme abode of Krishna, far away from the limits of Prakriti. Nanda
> and others were immensely delighted, when they had a vision of that region.
> *There
> they saw Krishna. They were most happy to see Krishna amidst the chanters
> of Vedic hymns. They were all struck with wonder.*
>
> Q19 From whom Sri Krishna received his instructions? Who was his close
> friend at that time?
>
> A19 Sri Krishna received his instructions from Sandipani, a sage of
> Avantipura. Sudama was Sri Krishna’s classmate. Sudama was later on known
> by the name of Kuchela.
>
> Q20 What was the Gurudakshina given by Krishna?
>
> A20 When his school career was over, at the request of his teacher, he
> rescued his teacher’s son from Panchajanya, a sea-monster, by whom the boy
> had been carried away. Krishna slew Panchajanya and took away his conch
> ‘Panchajanya’, rescued the boy from Yama, and handed him over to his
> teacher.
>
> Q21 What was the reason behind Rasaleela?
>
> A21 Krishna once promised the Gopis that they shall enjoy His company in
> the coming nights.
>
> The flute and its music had stirred the souls of the Gopis. They felt
> irresistably drawn towards Sri Krishna. They had neither shame nor fear in
> leaving their homes. There was a soul-awakening in them. Their mind was not
> of this world. Their husbands and brothers stopped them in vain.
>
> *The Gopis were the sages of Dandaka forest in their previous births. They
> wished to embrace Lord Rama. They were promised satisfaction in the later
> Avatara. They got blended into the Paramatman in the Krishna Avatara. *
>
> It is only Narada, Suka Deva, Chaitanya, Mira, Ramananda or the Gopis that
> could understand the secret of Rasa Lila.
>
> Some had been suckling their babes, some had been serving their husbands,
> some had been taking their meals, some had been cleansing their bodies,
> some had been painting their eyes with collyrium.
>
> *But they all left their work half-finished*. They hurriedly went to
> Krishna with their garments and ornaments all in disorder in consequence
> of their great hurry .
>
> *They were prohibited and obstructed by their husbands, parents, brothers
> and other relatives. But they were going as if in a trance. Their hearts
> had been completely charmed by Govinda. They did not turn back to their
> home. *
>
> When the Gopis drew near, Krishna said," What good can I do for you? Is
> Vraja enjoying security and safety? Tell me the object of your coming here.
> The night is fearful. Fierce animals are roaming about. Go back to Vraja.
> *This
> is not a place for women. Your fathers, mothers, brothers, sons and
> husbands must be searching for you.* Do not cause anxiety to them. You
> have seen the beauty of the forest. Return to Vraja. Serve your husbands,
> calves and children who are crying. Suckle them and milk the cows. If you
> have come here on account of the force of your love for Me, it is only
> natural; because all people love Me.
>
> The Gopis said, "O Almighty Lord! It is not fit for Thee to utter these
> unkind words. We have abandoned everything and sought Thy feet alone. Do
> not abandon us." *The gopis requested to accept them as servants, just as
> Lord Narayana accepts His devotees Our feet cannot move even a single step
> away from you.* How then can we go back to Vraja? And what shall we do
> there? "
>
> O Lord, the most beloved of those who live in the forest! In the forest we
> did once touch Thy lotus feet that afford delight to Lakshmi. Thus blessed
> by Thee, from that time forward*, we are unable to stand before any other
> even for a moment. How can we serve our husbands and children? *
>
> Q22 What was the reason for Krishna’s disappearence during rasa leela?
>
> A22 When Sri Krishna, the most generous and the Almighty Lord thus
> honoured the Gopis by sporting with them, they were elated with pride. They
> thought that they were superior to all women in the world.
>
> Perceiving their arrogance produced by their good fortune and also their
> great pride, Keshava (Krishna) suddenly disappeared from the spot to curb
> their pride and to bless them as well.
>
> Again he reappeared after they realized their folly. At the time of Rasa
> Lila, He multiplied Himself into so many Krishnas. The Gopis were struck
> with wonder and amazement. Every Gopi felt that her dearest Lord stood by
> her side.
>
> Q23 Do the Vedas are inscripted?
>
> A23 No. The Vedas, however, have never been inscribed on stone anywhere. So
> there is no question of our fixing their date on the basis of any of the
> scripts.
>
> Q24 Which are the two manthras explained in the Vedas/
>
> A24 Mahamrityunjaya mantra is one of the Two Great mantras explained in
> the Vedas. The other being the Gayatri.
>
> The mantra is:
>
> 'Om triayambakam yaja mahe
>
> sugandhim pusthi vardhanam.
>
> Urvarukamiva bhandhanat
>
> mrutyhor mukshiya ma amritat"
>
> Meaning: I worship the three eyed lord Shiva, who is full of fragrance and
> who nourishes everybody with health and vitality. May he liberate me from
> Death and not from immortality: Just as the same way a pumpkin is severed
> from it's bondage from the creeper.
>
> Q25 How to practice the Maha mrityunjaya manthra?
>
> A25 The mantra should be chanted while facing the east or the north
> direction. You should use a Rudraksha Rosary and use the middle finger and
> the thumb to move the beads. Keep a copper vessel full of water in front
> of you. When you complete chanting the mantra i.e,repeating the mantra for
> 108 times then drink the water.
>
> This practice can be started on a Monday. Also sprinkle some water around
> the house while chanting the mantra. This will ensure that the negative
> energy around your house is destroyed bringing you much calm and peace
>
> *My note- There is a most popular direction that it* can be recited in
> any manner before going to bed. I recite the mantra in the night sitting on
> the bed before lying. *In sick bed it can be continuously recited by the
> patient . If in critical condition if possible by himself or by all close
> to the person. *
>
> Q26 What is involution?
>
> A26 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. *
>
> Q27 Which is the most important chapter in Bhagavath geetha?
> *A27 The 14th chapter of the Bhagavad-Gita is the* most important chapter
> of all. Please refer to chapter fourteen in the Bhagavad-Gita, as it is to
> further enlighten you in this matter. The three modes of material nature
> work through the stringent laws of material nature.
>
> Through the three modes of ignorance, passion and goodness the law of
> karma plays itself out.
>
> Q28 What is soul and body?
>
> A28 No one is able to destroy the imperishable soul. Only the material
> body of the indestructible, immeasurable and eternal living entity is
> subject to destruction. For the soul there is never birth nor death. Nor
> having once been, does the soul cease to be. The soul is unborn, eternal,
> ever existing, undying and primeval. The soul does not die when the body is
> slain.
>
> Q29 What is kalpa and iron yuga details?
>
> A29 the duration of the material universe is limited. The universe is
> manifested in cycles of kalpas. A kalpa is one day of Lord Brahma and one
> day of Brahma consists of a thousand cycles of four different ages.
>
> The ages are Satya Yuga "the golden years, then comes Treta Yuga " the
> silver years", next comes Dvapara Yuga " the copper years" and last Kali
> Yuga " the iron years
>
> At the end of this present age of iron the universal process is set
> rolling again. These four ages, rotating a thousand times, comprise of just
> one day of Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma lives for 100 celestial years
>
> Q30 How many years have passed after the start of kaliyuga?When did it
> actually started?
>
> A30 It is stated in the Vedas that the present world age, Kali yuga
> started at the time of the *vernal equinox on February 18 in year 3102
> B.C.,* when all the planets conjoined around the star Zeta Piscium, which
> also indicates the staring point of the sidereal Zodiac (i.e. 0 degree of
> Aries)
>
> According to Vedic calculations humankind has presently passed through
> 5000 years of Kali Yuga. Kali Yuga lasts 432,000 years so we have 427,000
> years of this age left. (4.25 Lakh years The years 2000 unto 2012 has been
> proclaimed by ancient astrologers a time of great earth shifts
>
> Q32 Where do basic Hindu marriage described in Veda?
>
>
>
> A32 The Hindu marriage is based on the marriage of Soma with SuryA, and
> is narrated by Rishi SuryA in the RigVeda This could be based on an
> imagined marriage ceremony or could be the marriage of the seer herself.
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