Pranam
Knowing fully well inauthentic matter is reported and this could have been
done so easily, Now the real truth:
Q3 Jagannatha temple Puri wonders
1 flag: For more than a century past, historians, foreign and Indian, have
been trying to' unveil the mystery of the three deities namely, Jagannatha,
Balabhadra and Subhadra worshipped in the Puri temple. Flag always flaps in
the opposite direction of the air.
2 Rigveda time: A passage is frequently quoted from the Rig Veda and
explained in the light of the well-known commentary of Sayana to show that
the history of Jagannatha dates back to the age of the Rig Veda itself.
>From any place in Puri you will always find the Sudarshan Chakra (Charka at
top of Temple) facing you. The metal wheel at the top of Lord Jagannath
temple is known as Neela Chakra (Blue Wheel). The wheel is made of eight
metals: iron, copper, zinc, mercury, lead, brass, silver and gold. It's
circumference is about 36 feet and it is so designed that there is a wheel
within the wheel. The circumference of the inner wheel is about 26 feet.
Eight hubs join together the inner and the outer wheels. There are
decorative designs on the outer wheel. The thickness of the Neela Chakra is
2 inches. The wheel is said to be Lord Vishnu's most powerful weapon,
Sudarshana Chakra (disk). Inside Lord Jagannath temple, Lord Vishnu's wheel
is also worshipped in the name of 'Sudarshana'. But inside the temple
Sudarshana is not in the shape of a wheel, but in the shape of a small wood
pillar placed to the left of image of Lord Jagannath. It is believed that
the same Sudarshana is also at the top of the temple and is known by the
name of Neela Chakra
3 During day time Air comes from sea to land: Normally during day-time,
air comes from sea to land and during evening, the vice-versa occurs. But
in Puri it’s totally opposite. The Pandavas of the Mahabharata are believed
to have come here and offered worship to Jagannatha.After entering from
Singhadwara’s first step (from inside of the Temple), you can’t hear any
sound produced by the ocean. But, when you cross the same step (from
outside of the Temple) you can hear it.
4 Birds or Planes do not fly above the temple: Shadow of the main dome is
invisible at any time of the day. { same as Brahadeeswara} There is the
mention of one Jinasana in the historic Hatigumpha inscription of the
emperor on the top of Udayagiri hills near Bhubaneswar and though it
clearly speaks of a Jaina deity, it is often identified with Jagannatha.
But reliable materials in historical form are available from the 9th
century A.D. when Sankaracarya visited Puri and founded the Govardhana
Matha as the eastern dhama of India.
5 Food never get wasted: The quantity of cooked food inside the Temple
remains the same for the entire year. But that same quantity of prasadam
can feed few thousand people and 20 lac people also. Still it won’t get
wasted or never lag. In the Temple kitchen, 7 pots are kept on each other
and cooked on firewood. In this process the contents in the top pot get
cooked first and then the bottom one
6 Every day a priest climbs atop the temple, which is as tall as a 45
storey building, to change the flag. This ritual has been in place for 1800
years. It is believed that if this ritual is ever missed, the temple will
remain shut for the next 18 years.
7 Unlike the stone and metal icons found in most Hindu temples, the idol
of Jagannath is made of wood and is ceremoniously replaced every twelve or
nineteen years by an exact replica. The idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord
Baladeva, and Subhadra are carved and decorated with wooden stumps with
large round eyes and with stumps as hands. It is made of wood, which is an
exception to common Hindu iconography deities of stone. The increasing
weight of god’s wooden idols, while carrying temples to the chariot (rath)
at the time of Puri Jagannath remains a magical mystery for all. ( we have
similar Garuda (kal) here also)
8 The Chariot does not move, even if numerous people pull it; until and
unless the King of puri – The Gajapati’s do not come and perform a ritual
known as ‘Chera pahanra
<https://rgyan.com/blogs/lord-jagannath-rath-yatra-the-vacation-of-gods/>’.
KR IRS 8422
On Thu, 7 Apr 2022 at 20:29, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <
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> QUES ANSW DIVINE 04-2022-05
>
> Q1 Do Maha bali was an incarnation of a rat which made the burning lamp
> brighter?
>
> A1 A Shaiva tradition declares that a rat, by coming into contact with a
> lamp (and thus making it burn brighter) in a Siva temple was born
> subsequently
> as the famous emperor, Mahabali.
>
> According to this legend, first Lord Shiva said to his consort
> Paravati that anyone who would make the "deepa" (lamp) burn brighter
> would become the ruler of the three worlds. A rat approached it, wanting
> to drink the ghee (melted butter) but as it attempted to drink, the flame
> was rekindled into its mouth. Parvati asked Lord Shiva to keep his promise
> and so Lord Shiva did.
>
> Q2 What is Jnaneshwari ?
>
> A2 Jnaneshwari is the commentary on Bhagavad Gita written by the Marathi
> saint
>
> and mystical poet Jnanadeva.
>
> The commentary on Bhagavad Gita has been praised not only for its
> scholarly excellence, but also for its aesthetic value. He has explained
> the Gita not by recourse to rational arguments but by the profuse use of
> similes, metaphors and illustrations.
> Q3 Do there exist wonders which cannot be explained?
>
> A3 Yes. In the temple of Lord Jagannath, a secret tantric ritual is
> performed
> where fish is offered to the Goddess Vimala. The fish is then disposed
> off outside the temple.
>
> A fierce black dog then appears out of nowhere to eat the fish
> preparation. No other dog dares to challenge it. This too has been
> happening for centuries
>
> My note- Authority is not checked.
>
> Q4 Do Varanasi is described in scriptures?
>
> A4 Yes. Many Hindu scriptures, including Rigveda, Skanda Purana,
> Ramayana, and Mahabharata, describe the city Varanasi
>
> Q5 Is there Pancha Pandava temple at Uduppi?
>
> A5 The coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are known for
> devasthana (temples) and daivasthana (demi-gods) and there are umpteen
> number of structures where various gods and goddesses are worshiped.
>
> Amidst all these, the district also has a unique daivasthana where Pancha
> Pandavas and Draupadi are worshipped. Perhaps, it is one and the only
> place where idols of Pancha Pandavas (Yudhistira, Bheema, Arjuna, Nakula,
> Sahadeva) and Draupadi are worshiped.
>
> The original name of the place is called Kottabagam. The name still exists
> for the place.
>
> Q6 What is the Panchagni?
>
> A6 PANCHAAGNI-THE FIVE FIRES.
>
> For performing Vedic sacrifices, consecrated fires are necessary. Five
> such fires, the maximum number, are 1. Gaarhapathya, 2.AAvahaneeya 3.
> Anvaahaaryapachana or Dakshina, 4. Sabhya and 5.AAvaasathya.
>
> There is another usage-THE PANCHAAGNI VIDYA.
>
> Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad (6.2) and the Chaandogya Upanishad (5.3.10)
> mention this. The five fires mentioned in these are-
>
>
> 1. Dyuloka (Sky) 2. Parjanya (Rain)
> 3. Loka (This World) 4.Purusha (Man)
> 5. Yosha (Woman)
>
> This Panchaagni Vidya was taught by king Pravaahana to the sage Uddaalaka
> AAruni also known as Gouthama
>
> Q7 What is the importance of Jeshta masa?
>
> A7 From 2/06/2011,Jyeshta maasa will start.A little peep into the
> significance of this masa
>
> 1)Gangamata came to the earth in this month
>
> 2)All the days in this masa are auspicious
>
> 3)This month also coincides with the maximum summer heat in India.
>
> One should keep water for birds and animals.
> The traditional vogue was to give water for a brahmana during this masa
> .4)Puranas recommend curd rice be given to brahmanas during this masa as a
> dana.
>
>
> Q8 How many pradakshinams has to to be performed for different deities?
>
> A8 Pradikshanam should be done slowly as if a pregnant woman walking
> keeping one's concentration on the deity. The number of pradikshanas are as
> under:
>
> -Ganesha, one
>
> -Suryan, two
>
> Shivan, three
>
> -Vishnu, four
>
> -Ambaal, five
>
> -arasa maram ie bulbul tree, seven
>
> Q9 What is the importance of Banyan tree in Hinduism?
>
> A9 In Hinduism, the leaf of banyan tree is said to be the resting place
> for the God Krishna, who, after consuming all the universe during the
> time of destruction, absorbs everything created and turns himself to a
> child as small as he could fit into the tiny leaf of the banyan tree and
> keeps floating in the void space, until he himself decides to recreate
> everything back out from him. series of Big Bangs and Big Crunches.
>
> In Hinduism, the banyan tree is considered sacred and is called "Vat
> Vriksha."
>
> God Shiva as Dakshinamurthy is nearly always depicted sitting in silence
> under the banyan with rishis at his feet. It is thought of as perfectly
> symbolizing eternal life due to its seemingly unending expansion.
>
> Also in Hindu culture, the banyan tree is also called kalpavriksha meaning
> 'wish fulfilling divine tree'.
>
> Elsewhere in the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says:
>
> Of all trees I am the banyan tree, and of the sages among the demigods I
> am Narada. Of the Gandharvas I am Citraratha, and among perfected beings I
> am the sage Kapila.(10.26)
>
> Q10 What are the Characteristics of Ghee and Oil lamps?
>
> A10 Agni Puran clearly states that only Ghee (Clarified butter) or oil be
> used in the
> lamp meant for puja and no other combustible substance.
>
> According to the science of spirituality the *ghee lamp is more sattvik
> (spiritually pure) and has more capacity to attract the sattvik*
> vibrations present in the surrounding atmosphere as compared to oillamp.
>
> The oil lamp can attract sattvik vibrations spread over a maximum
> distance of 1 meter while the ghee lamp can attract sattvik vibrations
> spread till Swarga Lok (heaven).
>
> When the oil lamp stops burning the predominance of raja particles in the
> atmosphere is enhanced and lasts for half an hour whereas when the ghee
> lamp stops burning the impact of sattvikta on the atmosphere is experienced
> even after four hours.
>
>
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