Pranam Q1 netiquette lacking: "KR The article is connected to the Viseshika kanada rishi sutras explaining the atom. Micro and Macro explanation is rendered in Narayaneeya upanishad and sivapuranam. A matured article. And in continuation about eka to pancha linga as explained in our scriptures:" Maha-lingam esoteric meanings an Iconological Study <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/lakulisha-pashupata-philosophy-and-practice/d/doc1085558.html>
1 Mukhalingas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mukhalinga#hinduism> are a variety of Manusha-lingas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/manushalinga#shaivism> bearing one or more sculptured faces of Siva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shiva#shaivism> on it.Most of the Agamas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/agama#shaivism> and Tantras <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tantra#hinduism> provide detailed descriptions about making of a mukhalinga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mukhalinga#hinduism> and hence their importance is stressed upon. “The substance of these is that a Mukhalinga should be made on the pujabhaga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pujabhaga#hinduism> of the Savrvsama- linga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/linga#shaivism> and that it might have one, two, three, four or five faces corresponding to the five aspects, Vamadeva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vamadeva#shaivism> , Tatpurusha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tatpurusha#shaivism>, Aghora <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/aghora#shaivism>, Sadyojata <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sadyojata#shaivism> and Isana <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ishana#shaivism> of Siva.” 2 He further suggests that the number of faces on the linga were equal to the number of doorways of the garbagrha, Hence if there was only one doorway, ekamukhalinga was established and if there were four then Caturmukhalinga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/caturmukhalinga#hinduism> was established. 3 An important *ekamukhalinga* is housed in The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Interestingly it shares the realistic depiction of gudimallam linga and other free standing lingas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/linga#shaivism> belonging to pre Christian era.{ The *Gudimallam Lingam* is an ancient linga <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linga> in the Parasurameswara Swamy Temple of Gudimallam <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gudimallam>, a small village in the Yerpedu <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerpedu> mandal <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehsil> of the Chittoor district <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chittoor_district> of Andhra Pradesh <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh>, India-which was described in HINDU book by Wendy Doniger}. Here an incised rim circles the nut just above the central fold and above this point emerges the human head.[image: Ekamukhalinga, Pre Kusana][image: Ekamukhalinga, Aghapur] 1Philadelphia 2 Rajasthan Another interesting Pre-Kusana *ekamukhalinga* comes from Aghapur (Bharatpur District, Rajasthan <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/rajasthan#hinduism>).Carved out of mottled red sandstone, Siva's face carved on the shaft is seen wearing an elaborate turban . 4 An *ekamukhalinga*, showing Siva as *jatamukuta <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/jatamukuta#hinduism>* is carved on an architectural fragment presently housed in State Museum, Lucknow <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/lucknow#history> Like all the early linga forms this too is free standing and is installed upon a brick platform, situated before a spreading papal tree <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tree#history>. The fact that a number of “*mukha-lingas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mukhalinga#hinduism>* “are found from Thailand as enumerated by Indrawooth ishows that this cult was popular in the area around 5th -6th C.. A number of Siva lingas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shivalinga#hinduism> have been reported from Southern Thailand especially from “Chaiya”, “Nakhon Si Thammarat” “Songkla” and “Pattani <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pattani#hinduism>”.Besides these sivalingas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shivalinga#hinduism> the existence of Saivism <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shaivism#shaivism> on Peninsular Thailand during this period is well supported by the 6th C. Sanskrit <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sanskrit#hinduism> inscriptions from “Khao Chong Khoi” in “Nakhon Si Thammarat” province (Thus Adi sankara was known there). “The predominance of *Sivalinga* and Siva images as well as Saiva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shaiva#shaivism> sacred places indicates that Saivism was flourishing in peninsular Thailand during Srivijaya <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shrivijaya#hinduism> period.” 5 [image: Ekamukhalinga, Mon-Dvaravati] In case of *Caturmukhalinga* in addition to the four visible faces there is one supposed to be on the top which is usually not carved and which represents *Isana* aspect of Siva. *Tatpurusa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tatpurusha#shaivism>* is represented by the east facing face and *Aghora* by the southern one. *Sadyojata* is represented by western face and *Vamadeva* by the northern one.In the case of four faces, these should be attached to a body which ought to be represented to the level of the chest. “Three of the four faces on the caturmukhalingas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/caturmukhalinga#hinduism>–the terrifying (aghora), the shaven (mundin <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mundin#hinduism> or yogin <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/yogin#hinduism>) and the turbaned (usnisin)are male <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/male#hinduism>, while the fourth one is female (vama <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vama#shaivism>). In Post <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/post#hinduism> Kusana sculptures turbaned and shaven faces disappear and are substituted for by normal faces” Mahabharata <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mahabharata#hinduism>, a storehouse of interesting and valuable myths, narrates the story of celestial nymph Tillotama who was going around in the assembly of gods. Bewitched by her beauty Siva didn”t want to take his eyes off her even for a moment so he developed four faces, one at each cardinal point to enjoy an unimpeded view of Tillotama.(Adi-parvan <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/parvan#hinduism>,210. 23-26,605-6). Another reason is provided in Anushasan-Parva of Mbh where Siva appears to explain this form saying that with his eastern face he rules as Indra, the western one is his normal face, his southern face is meant for destruction and that with his northern face he converses with Uma. Joshi suggest that here Siva has taken over the function of four lokapalas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/lokapala#hinduism>. 6 The Suta <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/suta#hinduism> Samhita <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/samhita#hinduism> also conveys the notion about the nature of the five aspects of Siva represented by the five faces.Thus *Isana* is ether (akasa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/akasha#hinduism>), *Tatpurusa* air ( vayu <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vayu#hinduism>), *Aghora* fire (*agni <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/agni#hinduism>*), Vamadeva water (*jala <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/jala#shaivism>*) and Sadyojata earth ( *bhoomi*). The text states that the universe is pervaded by the “Panca Brahma <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pancabrahma#shaivism>” and the person who is able to realize this attains liberation from bondage (is free of pasas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pasha#shaivism> which bind him to Sansara <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/samsara#hinduism>) (choubey p 36). In his *Brahma <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahma#shaivism> Mimamsa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mimamsa#hinduism>-Bhasya <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bhashya#hinduism>* *Srikanthasivacarya* interprets these five faces as representing five senses viz. *Sadasiva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sadashiva#shaivism>* is sound (sabda <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shabda#shaivism>), *Isvara <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ishvara#shaivism>* touch (sparsa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sparsha#shaivism>), *Rudra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/rudra#shaivism>* form (rupa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/rupa#hinduism>), *Visnu <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vishnu#hinduism>* taste (rasa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/rasa#hinduism>), and *Brahma* smell ( gandha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/gandha#shaivism>). Now the esoterism of the *Mukhlingas* may be traced in the *Narayanopnisad* which was largely used by the *Pasupatas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pashupata#shaivism>* for their sacred hymns. Pasupata-sutra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pashupatasutra#shaivism> preached these mantras <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mantra#hinduism> to be used as *Bija <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bija#hinduism>-Mantras* for sadhana <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sadhana#shaivism>. “Sadyojatam prapadyami Sadyojataya vai namah / bhave bhave natibhave bhajasva mam bhavodbhvaya namah/ Vamadevaya namo jyesthayah namah sresthaya namo, Rudraya namah, kalaya <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kalaya#hinduism> namah kala <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kala#shaivism>-vikaranaya namo balavikaranaya namo bala <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bala#shaivism>-pramathanaya namah sarvabhutadamanaya namo manonmanaya namah// Aghorebhyotha ghorebhayo gora-ghora <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ghora#shaivism>-tarebhyah / sarvatah sarvasarvebhyo namasti-astu <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/astu#hinduism> Rudra-rupebhyah// Tatpurusaya vidmahe Mahadevaya dhimahe tan-no Rudra prachodayat <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pracodayat#hinduism>// Isanah sarva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sharva#shaivism>-vidyanam-isvarah sarva bhutanam brahmadhipatir brahmanodhipatir - Brahma Sivo’astu Sadasivom” 7 These are hymns to Siva in five different aspects, each with certain specific attributes. Thus *Sadyojata* is conceived of as *Bhavo”dbhava*, similarly Vamadeva is given nine attributes as suggested by the terms *Jyestha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/jyeshtha#hinduism>*, *Srestha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shreshtha#shaivism>* etc. *Aghora* is invoked as having two attributes, *Ghora* and *Ghoratara*. *Mahadeva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mahadeva#shaivism>* and *Rudra* are the attributes of *Tatpurusa*. *Isana* is addressed as being the supreme lord of learning, of animate objects, of the Vedic knowledge <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vedic-knowledge#hinduism> and also of Brahman <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahman#shaivism>, as *Sadasiva*. It is from Sayana <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sayana#hinduism>’s commentary (Treatise on Rig vedam) on these verses that we know these five mantras were addressed individually to five faces of *Mahadeva* .*Sayana* does not suggest any reason for emergence of these five faces, he simply says that the Lord assumes such physical forms only to show mercy to his devotees. 8 (sayana bhashyam) : Classifies Pasupata <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pashupata#shaivism>-sutra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sutra#hinduism> into five sections each ending with an exhortation to meditation eg. Bhasya on sutra 1. 8 says, “*atra idam Brahma japet-japyam nama <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nama#hinduism>*….”.But Kaundinya <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kaundinya#hinduism>’s bhasya does not give any idea of the iconographic form associated to these invocations.The attributes of *Siva* in these mantras are explained in this commentary and are invoked in their formless abstractions with stress laid on the concept of *Brahmans <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahman#shaivism>* ( *panchbrahma*).“Here we have a sculpture that is visually analogous to my definition of meditation with its interconnected disciplined stages (the emanatory gods) linked by a continuum (the column) leading to transcendence (the freedom of the top four figures around a domed apex-the dome being the symbol of universality, facing, as it does the entire horizon and all angles of space leading to the zenith” 9 *Siva* was *ekalinga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ekalinga#hinduism>* but due to devotion of various beings he became *Bahu <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bahu#hinduism>-linga* in various aeons. The worship of *Siva linga* was popularized around Gupta <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/gupta#hinduism> period when the Puranas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/purana#shaivism> began to establish that the linga represents the *Nirguna <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nirguna#hinduism>* state of *Siva* like *Para Brahman <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/parabrahman#hinduism>* of Vedas. A repertoire of mythological literature emerged around the symbol to confer multiple meanings on it, meanings which lay people could understand,which required no ascetic initiation to understand. Mythology provided the pivot around which the symbol attained apparently simplified meanings quite different from its earlier esoteric and abstract meaning. {600 BCE as per west but could be 1000 BCE}. KR IRS 17322 II Q8 Scientific analysis of Shiva Lingam By: Srivastava Lord Shiva is known as Mahadeva due to the instinct characteristics which he represents. The form in which Lord shiva is represented is called a Ling am. Infact, Lord Shiva is the fundamental god. He is known as Prajapati Shiva. There is no origin or form which can be associated with Shiva. Man needs a symbol to worship so the ling was created “Linga means symbol”. For example Vishnu’s Lingam is a chakra or if someone was wearing a stethoscope you would say he was a doctor. A lingam is only a symbol to identify something. This symbol that we call a Shivlingam has behind it a scientific explanation. The beginning of life is called Hiranyagarbha. This is the thread or formula of life which is complete in itself and reproduces itself without any organ. It multiplies itself from 1 to 2, then from 2 to 4 and so on. It is the basic culture of any form of life. It can be compared to DNA which contains the genetic code. It is indestructible, reproduces itself and contains the specifications of any generation. So, how did our ancestors explain DNA? The structure of DNA as we know was first described by scientists in 1953. Nobody had imagined this type of structure. It is also difficult to explain the structure of DNA to a common man. Now we can see the 3D structures with movements on TV. Before that, it was imagined as a set of two spiral intertwined staircases. Our rishis saw this structure through their meditation and explained it the same way modern science explains DNA. They concluded that it was helical, produced itself, and according to our scriptures, it first originated from Lord Shiva. The rishis imagined that Prajapati must have created a mound first. You have to make a mound before creating anything, for example, a clay mound for a statue and a stone mound for a sculpture. Our rishis had imagined this round mound, the Shivlingam, was wrapped with a snake, which might model DNA. To describe more complex DNA, a pair of snakes wrapped around each other can be visualized to represent a double helix, as rishis explained. The rishis also said that it was the base structure and entire nature began with it. This was determined by our rishis to be the fundamental and elemental point with which any life form could begin. Modern science corroborates the findings of our scriptures that DNA is like a thread and is so small that it can not be seen with naked eyes; it reproduces itself by multiplying itself and cannot be destroyed. An object can be destroyed, but its DNA will exist in one form or another. The properties suggested for DNA by modern science had also been suggested in our scripture. So the Shivlingam is not just a mere symbol. Our rishis wanted to give a message to the masses that you can see the smallest form of nature in the form of the Shivlingam. The Shivling represents the atomic structure. When they created the Shivlingam it was imagined that there was one Hari and one Har in the ling. Hara is Shiva, and Hari is Vishnu. Shiva and Vishnu are present in this Ling. Jalahari has three lines because three signifies “multiple” in Sanskrit. In our atomic structure, there are protons and neutrons which are surrounded by fast spinning electrons. Our rishis imagined that this lingam has Hara (neutron) and Hari (proton) inside, and Brahma (electron) spins around them in the form of Jalhari. Brahma is tied with Haari by a thread through his navel and cannot go too far. He is attached with Hari after creating nature and looks after nature. Har (Shiva) is unattached and in meditation in the Himalayas. He becomes a destroyer when necessary. Everything is created by protons and electrons and electrons play the major role. A change in the number of electrons changes the dimensions and properties. Brahma is similar in nature. Har is neutral and is sitting in the nucleus with all the energy. Energy is released by breaking the nucleus also known by our modern science as atomic fission. According to our rishis, Shiva has the energy within as long as Shiva is in meditation. Once we make Shiva angry which can be compared to breaking the nucleus, the energy is released in the form of Durga. This energy is indeed the atomic energy as explained by modern science. The force of Shiva , which we call Rudrani, is always with him. It is described in the Mahabharata by Maharishi Vashishtha that he saw Rudrani . He saw a huge black shadow dancing in the sky around Lord Shiva, who blinded his eyes. It was so powerful and huge that he could not see the beginning or end and even after running with his mind till the end of time. There is a colossal energy constantly dancing around Lord Shiva. This dance can be compared with electrons spinning and revolving around the nucleus. If a neutron is separated from its nucleus, a destructive force is released, just like if this surrounding energy is separated from Lord Shiva . If Lord Shiva desires, he can release this energy. You must have seen that the nuclear reactors resemble a Shivlingam in the shape like a mound, and all the radioactive particles are constantly kept under water. The hard water and soft water are formed there. This water becomes radioactive. Water is constantly sprinkled on the Shivlingam to control Shiva’s temper, reflecting a nuclear reactor. In terms of modern science, it is supposed to represent the nuclear reactor. This water from the Shivling is not used as prasad or even as holy water. This could be compared to the water used for cooling the nuclear reactors which is also not used for nay other purposes. This water from Shivling flows freely from the jalhari in a stream from a corner of the Ling. One cannot go around the Shivling as it is beyond a human being to really go around or comprehend this tremendous power. This also shows humans their limitations within which we need to live. We can see the smallest form of this in a Shivlingam and also the colossal form in our galaxy. If you look at the pictures of nebulae or galaxies, you will see the mound, which is called the Shivling and the jalahari around it. This is in reality pictures taken from space show a clear picture of Shivlingam as described in our scriptures. Shiva is referred to as “bhole” meaning simple and can be pleased by little worship. Once he is happy, he gives boons without thinking of the worshipper’s worthiness. Still one must follow the right path for if you are on a wrong path even by mistake and Shiva is not pleased with you, no one can save you. Shiva is pleased very easily and at the same time, is enormously powerful. One should worship him only after understanding his great power. One who has power can pass it on to others and anyone can receive it. It is critical that you understand the colossal power of Shiva. KR IRS 9222 ( and repeating for "N " times? Mr G?) Q3 Again repeated: vide Sri N Sekar's https://youtu.be/rB1qNzSeB7c Q5 First line is the prayer or vandanam which is not Bhagavatham 1st line. Q10 A wonderful question and answer!!! Day for the world is sunrise and sunset only; that is what we were taught in the school; who said it is 12 midnight it is THE DAY?; where Greenwich is being inserted here? Even then the sun does not rise other than at Orissa in a few months at 5: 30 AM; British Calendar opens the AC at midnight and not the DAY. Q11 Kapil Theory? ( not a kapil sharma show) Do you mean sankhya yoga? Kapila Rishi? North Indian writing thus is OK; but why Gopalakrishnan? Prakriti becomes manifest as twenty-three *tatvas <https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tatva&action=edit&redlink=1>*: intellect (buddhi <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhi>, mahat), ego (ahamkara <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahamkara>) mind (manas <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manas_(early_Buddhism)>); the five sensory capacities; the five action capacities; and the five "subtle elements" or "modes of sensory content" (*tanmatras*: form (*rūpa <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C5%ABpa>*), sound (*shabda*), smell ( *gandha*), taste (*rasa*), touch (*sparsha*)), from which the five "gross elements" or "forms of perceptual objects" emerge (earth (prithivi), water (jala), fire (Agni), air (Vāyu), ether (Ākāsha))-(R V 1 164 2 onwards ) 23 elements only. Sankya Philosophy of Kapila Rishi advocated the same 23 elements; but divided the Brahmam into PURUSHA AND pRAKRITHI MAKING INTO 25 ELEMENTS; NOT SOUL ADDED ETC AS FOUND IN THE ABOVE ANSWER: Prakriti has three primary constituents or qualities, the three gunas: (1) PURUSHA (2)PRAKRITI consciousness, “spirit” nature, “original materiality” (3) BUDDHI: intellect, discrimination (4) AHAMKARA: ego, the “I-maker” (5) MANAS: mind (6-10) COGNITIVE INSTRUMENTS (sense organs)hearing, touching, seeing, tasting, smelling (11-15) ACTION INSTRUMENTSspeaking, holding, moving, procreating, eliminating (16-20) SUBTLE ELEMENTSsound, touch, form, taste, odor (21-25) GROSS ELEMENTS earth, water, fire, air, ether. Thus the main difference between R V and and the Sankhya Yoga variation is 23 elements are constant; but the ekam Brahmam is divided into potential and Kinetic energy of Purusha and Prakrithi Maya making it 25. Vaishnavism hence are neither dvaitham nor advaitham but visishta advaitham a mixed or a qualified. KR IRS 22322 Prakriti has three primary constituents or qualities, the three gunas: SATTVA RAJAS TAMAS lucidity activity inertia When the three gunas are in equil ibrium, the universe remains unmanifested. But when this equilibrium is disturbed and becomes unbalanced, the material world unfolds into manifestation. All of the 23 tattva s from buddhi on down unfold out of prakriti , while purusha remains completely sepa rate and unchanging. (1) PURUSHA (2) PRAKRITI consciousness, “spirit” nature, “original materiality” (3) BUDDHI: intellect, discrimination (4) AHAMKARA: ego, the “I - maker” (5) MANAS: mind (6 - 10) COGNITIVE INTRUMENTS (sense organ s) hearing, touching, seeing, tasting, smelling (11 - 15) ACTION INSTRUMENTS speaking, holding, moving, procreating, eliminating (16 - 20) SUBTLE ELEMENTS sound, touch, form, taste, odor (21 - 25) GROSS ELEMENTS earth, water, fire, air, ether On Mon, 21 Mar 2022 at 14:25, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *QUES ANSW DIVINE 03-2022-21* > Dear friends, > These are information compiled as QA by me in 1998’s-2004’s and stored in > my computer. They are posted by *very learnt members*. > > *BEING COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS.* > > Sincerely, > > *R. Gopalakrishnan, 78, dated 21-03-2022* > > Q1 What is the origin and story of Sivalingam? > > A1 It is believed that at the end of all creation, during the great > deluge all of the different aspects of God found a resting place in the > Lingam. Brahma is absorbed into the right, Vishnu to the left and Gayatri > into the heart. > > Siva Lingam is also a representation of the infinite cosmic column of > fire, whose origins Vishnu and Brahma were unable to trace. > > Siva Lingas are swayambhoos (that which appeared on their own) in several > temples, or that which is untouched by a chisel. The highly polished Siva > Lingas of the Pallava period bear several stripes, as in Kailasanatha > temple in Kanchipuram. > > Siva Linga is generally mounted on a circular or quandrangular receptacle > called the Avudaiyar. This pedestal is designed so as to drain off the > water offered during ablution ceremonies. > > In temples such as Kanghipuram,abhishekam is offered only to the > pedestal and not to the Siva since the Linga made of sand > > Bottom of the pedestal represents Brahma,the octoganal middle represents > Vishnu and upper circular portion represents Siva. Upper portion of Siva > Linga may be of various shapes, cylindrical, elliptical , umbrella > shaped,images may also be (rarely) carved on a Siva Linga. > > Q2 What is represented by Nandi? > > A2 Nandi the bull is depicted facing the sanctum in all saivite temples > symbolising *the human soul, jeeva-tma yearning for realising its > oneness with paramatma the ultimate reality* > > Q3 What is the advantage of reading/ listening Bhagavat geetha? > > A3 The devotees who really relish Bhagwad get free from the fears of death. > Shrimad Bhagwad makes a man fearless. Bhagwad makes a man free from doubts. It > is a supreme creation by Vyasaji. Bhagwad is in fact an appearance of > Narayana. > > Even the sage like Shukdevji, who deserted everything, couldn't give up > the temptation to hear Shrimad Bhagwad . > > Q4 What di Bhagavt mean? Who presented it first? > > A4 Word Bhagwad literally means God or akin to God . > > During the twilight of Dwapar Yuga, Maharashi Veda-Vyas taught this > scripture to his son Shukdev. Origin of Shrimad Bhagwad is even older. In > the tradition of Shrimad Bhagwad, God Narayan himself narrated its content > to Brahma. > > Brahma narrated it to Devarshi Narad who preached it to Badrayan Vyas. > Vyas brought it into scriptural form and handed it to his son Shuk Dev. > Shukdev, in his turn, preached Shrimad Bhagwad to the king Parikshit and > SUTJI. > > King Parikshit died soon after hearing it, while SUTJI narrated this > scripture to the sages like Shaunak et al. in Nemisharanya during his > thousand years stay there. > > Q5 What are the first lines of Bhagavatam? > > A5 VASUDEVSUTAM DEVAM KANS CHANUR MARDANAM | > > DEVAKI PARMANANDAM KRISHAM VANDE JAGAD GURUM || > > Q6 What were the five things on which king Parikshith allowed Kali to live > upon? > > A6 The king allowed Kali to live in five things-- gambling, drinking of > wine, company of women, violence and the Gold. Since then, Kali i.e. the > dispute has had a continues association with these five things. Hence, > *anybody > desirous of self-improvement must avoid these five things which are > governed by Kali.* > > Q7 What was the first and last occasion King Parikshith became angry? Name > the sage insulted by King Parikshith. > > A7 One day, king Parikshit went on a hunting excursion. Till noon, he > could not find a game. He was feeling restless because of hunger, thirst > and fatigue. *Searching water and shelter the king reached the hermitage > of the sage Shamik.* Shamik was in deep meditation so he did not welcome > the king. For the first time the king Parikshit grew angry with a > Brahmin. As a revenge and to show his anger he hanged a dead snake around > the sage's neck. > > Q8 What was the curse by the son of sage shamik on king Parikshith? > > A8 When he came to know about his father's insult by the king Parikshit, > he cursed him that on the seventh day from that moment, Takshak, the Naga > would bite the king for his violation of kingly glory. > > Q9 Who explained Bhagavatham to king Parikshith in his last days? What was > the speciality of sage Sukhdev? > > A9 At that moment the ever-wandering, indifferent-natured sage Shukdevji > also arrived there. Sukdev explained that the human birth can be > successful only if by any means one has a remembrance of God in his last > moments. He was then only sixteen years old but appeared quite radiant > and graceful. > > Q10 Do day starts with sun rise or midnight? > > A10 Day starts when Sun rises in East. But unfortunately due to the > aggression of the western civilisation, our days are started at 12.00 in > the night. Probably when sun rises in India the time may be 12,00 night at > green which in England. So *even westerners are accepting the day starts > when sun rises in Bharath* > > Q11 What is Lord Kapil theory of child development? > > A11 Lord Kapil says, "Through the union of the sperm and the ovum, the > human body appears as a lump in the womb. His body forms completely > within six months. > > Sense organs develop thereafter. Twenty fifth element, the soul, then > enters the human body. With that, the body begins to experience hunger > and thirst. I present him with a sight of me in his heart. > > It then takes birth because of my grace. But as soon as it appears on the > earth the human being begins to forget me. Still, I present him with my > sight for two to three months more, when he begins to laugh > > > Youth of a human being passes in futile activities. In old age, his organs > begin to fail and a human being finds himself unable to recite my name. > Thus, the whole life of a human being just passes in the illusion of 'I', > 'me' and 'my' and he reaches his last stage, and begins to realize his > mistake > > > Q12 What is siddipata? > > A12 Devahuti got a sight of God in her conscience and her body > transformed into a holy river. *The place where Mata Devhuti received > salvation is still known as Siddhi Pada.* > > -- > 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/iyer123/1137168523.658503.1647852953583%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1137168523.658503.1647852953583%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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