Pranam Q3: Snake worship denigrated with the phallus worship was from this book: Ophiolatreia An account of the rites and mysteries connected with the origin, rise and development of serpent worship in various parts of the world, enriched with interesting traditions, and a full description of the celebrated serpent mounds & temples, the whole forming an exposition of one of the phases of phallic, or sex worship. Anonymous London, 1889 Scanned and proofed at www.northvegr.org. Additional proofing and formatting at sacred-texts.com. This text is in the public domain. These files may be used for any non-commercial purpose, provided this notice of attribution is left intact. And chap1 first 4 lines quoted which lacked any authority at all. "Ophiolatreia, the worship of the serpent, next to the adoration of the phallus, is one of the most remarkable, and, at first sight, unaccountable forms of religion the world has ever known. Until the true source from whence it sprang can be reached and understood, its nature will remain as mysterious as its universality, for what man could see in an object so repulsive and forbidding in its habits as this reptile, to render worship to, is one of the most difficult of problems to find a solution to. There is hardly a country of the ancient world, however, where it cannot be traced, pervading every known system of mythology, and leaving proofs of its existence and extent in the shape of monuments, temples, and earthworks of the most elaborate and curious character. Babylon, Persia, Hindostan, Ceylon, China, Japan, Burmah, Java, Arabia, Syria, Asia Minor, Egypt, Ethiopia, Greece, Italy, Northern and Western Europe, Mexico, Peru, America---all yield abundant testimony to the same effect, and point to the common origin of Pagan systems wherever found. Whether the worship was the result of fear or respect is a question that naturally enough presents itself, and in seeking to answer it we shall be confronted with the fact that in some places, as Egypt, the symbol was that of a good demon, while in India, Scandinavia, and Mexico, it was that of an evil one. It has been remarked that in the warmer regions of the globe, where this creature is the most formidable enemy which man can encounter, the serpent should be considered the mythological attendant of an evil being is not surprising, but that in the frozen or temperate regions of the earth, where he dwindles into the insignificances of a reptile without power to create alarm, he should be regarded in the same appalling character, is a fact which cannot be accounted for by natural causes. Uniformity of tradition can alone satisfactorily explain uniformity of superstition, where local circumstances are so discordant. Q4 DR RBS KUSHWAH IFS <https://www.speakingtree.in/rbs-kushwah-2>, MAR 20, 2021, 22:38 IST wrote this in the speaking tree as copied from achaladas article; it is based on vishnu puranam sankhya yoga. hOWEVER THE text IS BASED ON VAISHNAVA WORSHIP. KR IRS 27/1/22 KR IRS 27/1/22
On Thu, 27 Jan 2022 at 06:00, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > QUES ANSW DIVINE 2022- 28 > > 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, dated 27-01-2022* > > Q1 What is the Bhakta KanakaDas story of the Bananas? > > A1 Bhakta KanakaDas who was aborn in a shephard community was an ardent > devotee of Lord Krishna and he was admired by His holiness VYSARAYA of udipi > mutt. Some of the deciples of Mutt were very unhappy about this. Once it > happend that once Ekaadashi came folowed by Adhika Ekadashi. > Guru Vyasaraya called all the deciples and gave them one BANANA each and > told them as there is an adhika ekaadashi it may not be possible to observe > fast for so long. *They can eat the BANANA.* But the condition was that > no body should see it. > > After the ekaadashi passed, Guru VYASARAYA called all deciples and asked > one by how how they are the BANANA. I ate in a dark room.I went to > the roof top and ate.I ate it in the bathroom.I covered by self in a > blanket and ate it... so on so forth came the answers. > > Lastly came the chance of KANAKA DAS. When asked what he did with BANANA > Kanaka das said" *Achaarya, I could not find a place where nobody see us. > * > > God is everywhere.. and he will be always observing our deeds. So I have > brought the BANANA back." > > He placed the BANANA in front of guru VYASARAYA.. Now all the deciples > hung their head in shame and realised why Guru showered so much > love and affection on > > Q2 Whhat is the legend behind Panchamukha hanuman? > > A2 Lord Hanuman assumed this form to kill Mahiravana, a powerful rakshasa > black-magician and practitioner of the dark arts during the Ramayana > war. > Mahiravana had taken Lord Rama and Lakshmana captive, and *the only way > to kill him was to extinguish five lamps burning in different > directions, all at the same instant*. Hanuman assumed His Panchamukha > form and accomplished the task, thus killing the rakshasa and freeing > Rama and Lakshmana. > > The five faces of Panchamukha Hanuman are those of Sri Hayagriva, Sri > Narasimha Sri Garuda, Sri Varaha and Hanuman Himself > > Q3 Do serpent worship is followed in most part of the world? When did it > started? > > A3 "The worship of the Serpent, next to the adoration of the Phallus, is > one of the most remarkable, and at first sight, unaccountable forms of > religion the world has ever known. > > Until the true source from whence it sprang can be reached and > understood, its nature will remain as mysterious as its universality, for > what man could see in an object so repulsive and forbidding in its habits > as this reptile to render worship to, is one of the most difficult problems > to find a solution to. > > *There is hardly a country of the ancient world, however, where it > cannot be traced pervading every known system of mythology"* > > Q4 Do the worlds are ruled by Vishnu coupling with feminine aspects?What > is Jivatma and paramatma? > > *A4 yes .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. > > All beings contain both Jivatma and Paramatmamshas. > > Some have predominance of the former, while yet some have the latter in > predominance. *Paramatmamsh is predominant in the grahas, viz. Surya, > etc., and Brahma, Shiva and others. * > > Their powers or consorts too have predominance of Paramatmamsh. Others > have more of Jivatmamsh. *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. > > Q5 What are the details pertaing to origin told to Maitreya by sage > parasara? > > A5 The Unborn lord has many incarnations. He has incarnated as the Nine > Grahas (Nava Grahas) to bestow on the living beings the results due to > their Karmas. He is Janardan. He assumed the auspicious form of grahas to > destroy the demons (evil forces) and sustain the divine beings. > *From Surya the incarnation of Ram, from Chandra** that of Krishna, from > Mangal that of Narasimha, from Buddh that of Buddha, from Guru that of > Vaman, from Shukra that of Parashuram, from Shani that of Kurma (Tortoise), > from Rahu that of Varaha (pig), and from Ketu that of Meena (Fish) occurred* > > 8-13. 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. > > The 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. > > Q6 Which period is called BRAHMAMUHURTA? > > A6 Get up at 4 a.m. daily. *This is Brahmamuhurta which is extremely > favorable for Sadhana*. Do all your morning spiritual Sadhana during this > period from 4 a.m. to 6:30 or 7 a.m. Such Sadhana gives quick and maximum > progress > > Q7 Every body talk of Satwik food. What is satwic food? > > A7 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. > > Q8 Can house holder follow brahma charya? What should be the amount of > charity? > > A8 Yes. BRAHMACHARYA- Householders also must follow it as far as > possible. *They must be extremely moderate in their marital connections > with their spouse.* This is very important. > > CHARITY: 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*. > > Q9 How fast has to be observed? How mouna vratha has to be observed? > > *A9 FAST: Fast on Ekadasi (11th day of the Hindu lunar fortnight) is good*. > Live on milk and fruits only. Christians must fast on alternate Sundays, > Muslims on alternate Fridays, and Parsis on a suitable day every fortnight. > > OBSERVE MOUNA: Observe Mouna (vow of silence) for a couple of hours > daily. Do not make gestures and inarticulate noises during the period of > silence > > > > Q10 Why we should not forget our duties? > A10-DO YOUR DUTY: *Remember that death is awaiting you at every moment. > Never fail to fulfill your duties. Have pure conduct (Sadachara). * Q11 > What is the importance of Gayatri mantra told in scriptures? > > A11 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. > > Rishis, Saints say that there is no other mantra like Gayatri mantra in > all the Vedas. Ved, yagya, dan (donation, charity), tap are not > equivalent even to a small fraction of Gayatri mantra. > > 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. > > The deity worshipped in the Gayatri Mantra is Savita or the Sun, hence > the best day to do this ritual is Sunday Cosmic Conditioning. *Ancient > man was convinced that his destiny upon earth was ruled by the divine power > that placed the stars in the heavens:* that every created thing was a > result of this influence; and the Sun was the active principle of good and > the darkness of evil. > > Q12 Which are the good days for spiritual experiences ?What are the > attributes of a sadhaka? > > A12 Astrologically, Friday and Monday following the Full Moon day are > significant for spiritual experiences. 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. > > 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. > > -- > 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/iyer123/1231957265.1753782.1643243451885%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1231957265.1753782.1643243451885%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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