QUESANSW DIVINE 53 Dear friends,
These areinformation posted by members compiled as QA by me in 1998’s-2004’s and storedin 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 isGayathri? A1 The Gayatritranslates as a hymn of praise to the deity Savitri,[1] who isone of the many manifestations of Surya, the Sun God. As a femaledeity, Savitri can be interpreted as the shakti or divine feminine energy ofthe Sun, its active principle. It is appropriate that any discussion of the Sunin Vedic astrology start with a mantra of praise to the life-giver of theuniverse. Q2 What isthe speciality of star Makam? A2 Those who areborn under the star Maham: Theycan attract even the god of love Manmathan. Q3 Whatare the two states of God? A3 Sanatana Dharmasays 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 usedfor worship. Consecrated ‘Deity’of a temple is not like a statue. The Deity is powerful replica of God thatbreathes life. It can communicate with ‘Tantrics’ , VedicAstrolo-gers and “Chosen devotees’ . This is the secret behind the existence oftemples.’Mantras’ are immensely powerful as they invoke the ‘Deity’immediately. Q4 Has certain oils have gotspecific relation to God? A4 The oilsindicated have specific relations to some Gods / Goddess. Veppu (Neem) is associated with Durga or Ambikai Iluppai iswith Vishnu. Vengai with Murugan Til Oil (Nallennai/Gingelly Oil) is with Saneeswaran& Pitrus (deceased) Ghee (Cow’s only) : For Agni-Fire God (Also used forAll Gods & Havans) Ghee is all-time excellent but meant costlier,compared to the above 5 oils easily+cheaply availabile. Q5 Whatare the said to be the seven planes and their description? A5 In ordinarylife, we spend our time on the physical plane. There are however seven planes total, ourphysical plane being the lowest or most dense. Hence any object on a higher plane will be invisible tous, and we can pass through it as if it wasn’t there. Each plane inturn has seven sub planes or densities of matter within it. Here is a briefdescription of each plane: The physical plane: This is the lowestof the seven planes, and where we spend our physical lives. We are generallyonly aware of the three lower sub planes of physical matter, which aremolecular solids, liquids, and gasses. The four higher densities, called the“etheric plane”, are levels at various subatomic particles. A physical ethericobject is generally not visible to ordinary senses. Fairies and nature spiritsexist etherically. The astral plane: The first highernon-physical plane, one frequently hears about this in paranormal accounts. Inthe out-of-body and near death experience one is conscious on this plane. Rightafter one dies and before they reincarnate they are on this plane, and thefirst Guardian Angels are found here as well. This is also called the emotionalplane because the “matter” on this plane is what composes a feeling, desire, oremotion. The mental plane: This is called suchbecause the “matter” on this plane composes thought. It’s possible for one tomental project in the same way one astral projects, but on the whole beingconscious on this higher plane is much more difficult, in that it requires anextremely high state of spiritual evolution. True altruistic thoughts free ofdesire or any sense of selfishness will rise to this level, as may a personafter death from the astral. This consists of a lower level of concretethought, and a higher level called the “Causal plane” of abstract thought. MostAngels and other spiritual beings are found here. Where this plane meets thenext higher is found what we think of as our soul. The bhuddic plane: here on up we leavebehind the concept of an individualised personality and enter levels so highthat our trying to conceive of them is like a cat trying to understandcalculus. The bhuddicplane is the plane of true spiritual insight and intuition (notordinary psychic feeling, which is astral) and the plane of all-encompassinglove and unity. The akashic records which contain the history and sum total ofthe past of everything everywhere are ultimately on this level of unification. The atomic plane: This is the planeof consciousness and life itself. On this level are found the great spiritualmasters, as well as anybody who has achieved the ultimate “nirvana”. The monadic plane: Beyond any type ofmatter, dimension, or evolution as we can think of, this is the plane of willwhere monads, the ultimate divine spiritual spark in all living things, expressthemselves and evolve and create on the lower planes. We’ve left space, time, andself-behind. The logic plane: This is the divineplane of “God”, unknowable by definition, free of any limiting concept, thepotential of everything. A “Logos” can be thought of as a vast deity which hasthe ability to be a Creator, i.e. to create spiritual life from itself. Thegreat beings who are main planets, stars, galaxies, and beyond are “on thislevel”. Q6 What isastral entity? What are four dimension, five dimension etc? A6 Any object onany plane has a counterpart on all the higher planes. This means any physical objector at least its counterpart can be seen by an astral entity. Thereare of course many purely astral objects which can’t be seen vice-versa. Eachplanet on a particular plane also exists on all the higher planes, but one cansay on each higher level the planet gets “bigger” because of additional matterand spheres that don’t exist lower down. Eachperson has not only a physical body, but a separate astral body and a body onthe higher planes. The physical planeis three dimensional, in that there are three dimensions of space. The astral howeverhas four genuine spatial dimensions. This means that in dealing with astralplanets, one can at most point to a physical location where the fourdimensional sphere would be if projected into three dimensions. Being astral andaware of all four dimensions is an indescribable and wonderful state, and oneof the most limiting things one can experience is coming back and being forcedinto three dimensions and a physical body; one can only describe things asappearing “roomy” but still fundamentally the same. Above the astral,the entail plane has five dimensions, the bhuddic six, the atomic seven, whilethe monadic and above are beyond the concept all together. Two importantconcepts will appear throughout what will be described next: Involution is theprocess of identifying and separating, while evolution is the return journey ofunification and spiritualization. On many levels, something first involves andbecomes more dense and individualised, then turns and becomes more spiritualafter its experience. On a simple level, the concept of us going ona trip and then returning home afterward is like this. Our entire lives going from oursouls, incarnating in a body, and then returning after “death” is like this.This is even related to the whole concept of “God” creating and experiencingthe universe itself. Q7How the omnipotent Vishnu rule the threeworlds? 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 Whichincarnations are Paramatmamsh? What is the difference between Paramatmamsh & Jivamsh? A8 "O Brahmin,the four incarnations, viz. Ram, Krishn, Narasimh, and Varah are wholly withParamatmamsh. The other incarnations (than these, out of the ten) have in themJivamsh too. The beings withmore Jivatmamsh are (mortal) beings. The high degree of Paramatmamsh from thegrahas, viz. Surya, etc., did incarnate as Rama, Krishna, etc. After completingthe mission, the Paramatmamshas (of the respective) grahas again merge (in therespective) grahas. Jivatma portions from the grahas take birthsas human beings, live their lives according to their Karmas, andagain merge in the grahas. In addition, at the time of Great Destruction, thegrahas as well merge in Lord Vishnu. Q9 Whatare the different airs? A9 DIFFERENT AIRS Within the body,the main air which passes through the nose for breathing is called prana. The air whichpasses through the rectum as evacuated bodily air is called apana. The air whichdigests the foodstuffs in the stomach and which is sometimes heard as belchingis called amana. That air whichpasses through the throat, and the stoppage of which is called suffocation iscalled udana. The total air whichbalances and circulates throughout the entire body is called vyana. Q10 Isthere any subtle airs? A10 Yes. Then even more subtler than these arefive more which have other various functions. For example, theair that enables us to open our eyes, mouth etc is called anga. The air thatincreases one's appetite is called krkara. The air whichenables contraction of the limbs, cheeks, stomach, or in the case here ofMadhva 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 andthis is called devadatta. The air used forsustenance taking nourishment into the body is called dhananjaya. Q11 whatis Shree Yantra ? A11 Shree Yantra isa powerful and unfailing instrument that attracts Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Sheis in fact compelled to manifests at the place where such a Mantra energizedand consecrated Yantra is placed Q12 What is DIETETIC DISCIPLINE ? A12 Take Sattvic food. Give up chilies, tamarind, garlic, onion, sourarticles, oil, mustard, asafetida. Observe moderation in diet (Mitahara). Do not overload the stomach. Give up thosethings which the mind likes best for a fortnight once or twice in a year. Eatsimple food. Milk and fruits help concentration. Take foodas medicine to keep the life going. Eating for enjoyment is a sin. Give up salt andsugar for a week or a fortnight. You must be able to live on rice, dhal andbread without any pickle. Do not ask for extra salt for dhal, and sugar fortea, coffee and milk. Q13 Whatshould be the principle of CHARITY and Mouna etc in life ? A13 Do charityregularly, every month, or even daily according to your means. Never fail inthis item. If necessaryforego some personal wants but keep up this charity regularly. Observe Mouna (vowof silence) for a couple of hours daily. Do not makegestures and inarticulate noises during the period of silence. Do not dependupon servants. Self-reliance is the highest of all virtues. Remember that deathis awaiting you at every moment. Never fail to fulfil your duties. Have pure conduct (Sadachara). Q14 Whatis Hanuman Mantra and Gayathri ? A14 AUM SHRIHANUMATE NAMAH" THE OTHER BEING "AUM NAMO HANUMATE HUNG AUM"while the gayatri is "AUM ANJANEYAYE VIDMAHE MAHABALAYE DHIMAHI TANNOHANUMAN PRACHODAYAT AUM". There is no favourwhich he cannot bestow. Hence he is favourite of many as he is easilyapproachable. He is an embodiment of lord Shiva and Vishnu. Q15 Whatis Ashtakshara Mantra and VishnuGayathri ? A15 AUM NAMONARAYANAYA" THIS MANTRA IS ALSO CALLED ASHTAKSHARA MANTRA - for theremembrance of lord vishnu in the form of lord narayana. The gayatri mantraof vishnu: AUM NARAYANANYA VIDMAHE VASUDEVAYA DHEEMAHI, TANNO VISHNUH PRACHODAYAT Q16 Whatis mahalakshmi Mantra and Mahalakshmi Gayathri ? A16 "AUM SHRIMAHALAKSHMAYE NAMAH" for the remembrance of Lakshmi (goddess of dhana orwealth and wife of lord Maha Vishnu). Lakshmi Gayatri:"AUM MAHALAKSHMAYE VIDMAHE VISHNU PRIYAYE DHI MAHI TANNO LAKSHMIPRACHODAYAT" Q17 Whatis Gayathri and its details? A17 Gayatri ismother of Vedas. It is its origin. Gayatri Jap should be performed daily as itis essence of all Vedas andsacred Upanishads. Sadhana of Gayatri mantra is the essence of allVedas. Even God like Brahma mediates on and performs Jap of Gayatri at the timeof twi-light. Gayatri Jap performed daily for three years realizesGod and like air, acquires the power of going where the person wants to go. Merelyby offering water to the Sun and performing Jap of three thousand Gayatrimantra at the time of twilight, a person becomes adorable by God. By Gayatri Sadhanathe person may get salvation, wealth, victory in battle, and freedom fromdisease. A man may know all the four Vedas very well but all his labour goeswaste if he does not know Gayatri mantra. A person whoworships mantra other than Gayatri cannot get success even if he takes millionsof birth. A Brahmin whogives up Gayatri goes to hell although he may worship Vishnu or Shiva. Whether a man ispure or impure, he is sitting or walking, in whatever condition a wise man maybe, 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 thesuccess of daily work; fulfilment of desires and for development of tapas. Belief in repeatingMantras systematically and without any stress or strain on the brain or body isthe keynotes for the efficacy of Mantras. Concentrate andMeditate without having any desires in mind. The Mantra should be recitedsoftly 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 inconcentration. Q18 Whatshould be the food of a sadhaka? A18 FOOD: TheSadhaka should have a lightmeal, hot and well cooked and in small quantity, as over eating leads to the excitement of thesensory organs which aggravate passions. Onions, Garlic andMeat have stimulating effects on the sensory organs and will do harm to thebody than good. Intoxicates and smoking of any kind should be avoided. Q19 DoGarlic has any negative effect? 19 GARLIC should not be taken alone forit can increase dullness of the mind. It is always best to combine it withother herbs that promote the mind such as the ones in this formula. Q20 Is itcorrect that Lord Ganesha had several manifestations? A20 Yes very correct. According to the Upanishads and Puranas, He issaid to have had several manifestations, some even before the Trinity of Gods, Siva, Vishnuand Brahma, at the early time of the creation of the Universe Q21 Whichday is good for ganesha worship? A21 There areseveral days in the month according to the Phase of the moon or star positionwhich are important for each of the Deity we worship. The Fourth day after NewMoon 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 forspecial pooja and Havan [Homam] for Sri Ganesha. He is not offered Thulasi for prayer atany time except on Ganesha Chathurthi day. Modhakam is asweet of special importance for this Pooja. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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