QUES ANSWDIVINE 2022- 14 Dear friends,
These are informationposted by members compiled as QA by me in 1998’s-2004’s and stored in mycomputer. At this date I have no information of the members posted. Some of theQA are repeat, but refreshing. BEING COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS. Sincerely, R. Gopalakrishnan, 78, Former ITS( AGM TelecomTrivandrum) dated 13-01-2022 Q1 Whether conch sound candestroy micro organisams? A1After research, made in Berlin University in 1928, on the conch shell’s soundit is proved that it's sound is one of the best ways to destroy micro organismsthat create sound disturbance. The resonanceproduced from conch shell it destroys the bacteria with in the range of 1200ft.and small organism with in the range of 2600 feet. Q2 Whatare the attributes of tulasi and what are its details? A2 The Botanical name of Tulsi is Ocimum tenuiflorum(commonly known as Holy basil in English, Thiruthuzhai in Tamil and Tulasi or Tulsi in Sanskrit);this plant is a close cousin of the Thai Basil It is a well known naturalaromatic plant in the family of Lamiaceae. Apart from its culinary uses, forwhich it is known across the world, it is also used as a medicinal plant, andhas an important role within many traditions of Srivaishnavites and alsogenerally with every Hindu Household. Native to India, it is a short lived perennial herbal, grown atmost Hindu homes. The foliage is green or purple, strongly scented. Leaves havepetioles, and are ovate, up to 5cm long, usually somewhat toothed There is alsosome confusion among the users, that Thai basil is mistakenly sold as Sacredbasil The factis, the Sacred Holy basil – The Tulsi is little hairy wherein Thai Basil issmooth and hairless and slightly different in its color. For all Srivaishnava's, Thulasi (Tulsi)is known as Thiruthuzhai. Every Hindu is well aware of this plant andknows its value too! Q3 What Rg Veda,Charaka Samhita state about Holy or Sacred basil – Tulasi? A3 The name "Tulasi" inSanskrit literally means "the incomparable one". The Tulasi plant isknown in India is available and grown in two forms viz. dark Krishna or Shyama Tulsi andWhite or light green known as Rama Tulasi or White Tulsi TheCharaka Samhita - a nodal Ayurvedic script and The Rg-Veda, bothmentions Tulsi as a life saving one herb which contains a kind of ‘elixer oflife' and promotes longevity. In the ancient medical scripts, such as Padaartha Guna Chinthamani,Agasthiyar Kural. Dhanvantri, Sushrutha Samhita, Charaka Samhita,Ashtangahridya, etc., the medicinal values and qualities are mentioned. Even today, Thulsi(Tulsi) is used as a traditional medicine as an integral part ofhousehold medicine Q4 What are the legends and details of Tulasi? A4 Tulasi is regarded as Lakshmi (TheGoddess of Wealth) - a consort of Sri Maha Vishnu. A garland of tulasileaves is the first offering to the Lord, in many Srivaishnavite Temples, aspart of the daily ritual Tulsi is ceremonially married to Vishnu annually on the eleventh bright dayof the month of Karthika in the Luni/Solar Calander. This festival continues for five daysand concludes on the full moon day, which falls in mid-October. This ritual, calledthe "Tulsi Vivaha", inaugurates the annual marriage season in mostparts of India. In the Christians traditions, it is said that Tulsi grew around the placeof Crucifixion Researches has proved that the Thulsi Plant has the capacity to emitozone along with oxygen thus reducing the air pollution. Essential oilextracted from Karpoora Tulsi is mostly used for medicinal purposes and inherbal toiletry. For centuries, the driedleaves of Tulasi have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects. Researchesalso give Tulsi to be effective for diabetes, by reducing blood glucose levels. The same study showed significant reduction intotal cholesterol levels with Tulsi. Another study showed that Tulsi'sbeneficial effect on blood glucose levels is due to its antioxidant properties. Many Hindus — along with the ancient tradition ofAyurveda — believe that the healing properties of sacred herbs such as Tulsiwere given by the Lord Himself, and can be used as a medicine out of reverence. Q5 Do there any restriction in pluckingTulasi leaves? A5 Thulsior Tulsi just cannot be plucked simply from the plant. There is a specific slokha thatis to be recited and only after offering the prayer one can take theleaves, and that too, one should not use his/her nails to cut the leaves Thulasi amrudajanmaasisadaa Dwam Kesavapriye | Kesavaarththam lunaamiDwaam varadhaa bhava shobane || As by chanting the name of The Ganga(River Ganges), one becomes free from all kinds of worldly sins; if someonechants the name of Tulasi or chants the glories of Lord Sri Hari with devotion,he gets the same merit." – Quote from The Naradiya Purana Q6 Is it coeect Tulasi was a Gopi andnot lied by Radha? A 6Yes. There is astory like that. According to the story,Tulasi was a servant (known as Gopi) who fell in love with Lord Sri Krishna andso had a curse laid on her by His consort Radha. She is very dear to Vishnu. Q7 What are the mentions in the puranas about Tulasi? Isit told that one waters her or makes her wet, the fear of Yama Dharma Raja (Thedeath personified) is destroyed in any Puranas? A7 "Just by touching Tulsidevi one's bodybecomes pure. By praying to her, all diseases practically become removed. If one waters her or makes herwet, the fear of Yama Dharma Raja (The death personified) is destroyed." – ThaSkanda Purana “Vishnu Tulasi Priya” - Krishna Yajur Veda Tulsi asworshiped in deity form. The presence of a Tulsi plant in a home is consideredas presence of Goddess Lakshmi herself; it symbolizes the religious bent of aHindu family Q8 can we grow Tulasi gardens? A8 Yes. Affordablepersons even cultivate it in their garden forming a "Tulsi-van" or"Tulsi-vrindavan" — a mini- basil garden. Q9 Where do we have Tulsi Manas Mandir ? A9 The Tulsi Manas Mandir at Varanasi is one such famous temple, whereTulasi is worshipped along with other devas (demi-gods/goddesses). Vaishnavites, or followers of Vishnu,revere the Tulasi leaf because it pleases Lord Sri Maha Vishnu the most andthus is as an inherent part of offerings of naivedyam and then offer theseTulsi to the devotees as Prasad. Q10 Why Vilvam isoffered to Siva and Tulasi to Mahavishnu? A10 Shiva , the vilvam leaf isoffered which is cooling effect as he has a fiery star. For Thirumal (Sri Mahavishnu),the Tulsi leaf has the heating effect as he was a cooling star.That's why, itis not advised to present Tulsi (Thulsi) leaf to Shiva or vice versa. Q11 Whatis the importance of Brihaspati Gayatri (Rig Veda 3.62.6)?The mantra-Vishwamitra Rishi, Gayatri Chhand, Brihaspati Devata A11 A classic example is the decision of Yudhisthira (eldest Pandavabrother) when for a murder, he pronounced different punishment for the fouraccused. The Brahmin was given the death penalty, the Kshatriya was incarcerated,the Vaishya was fined and the Sudra was let off with a light punishment. The reason was therelative ability of the four to distinguish between the result of their actionas a sin. In the Bhagavat Gita,Krishna teaches that among priests He is Brihaspati. So, worship of Brihaspatiis the worship of Bhagavan Thus any mantra Siddhi can be achieved by adding OM to the beginning ofthe mantra and reciting it. Secondly all errors or flaws in any mantracan be removed by adding OM at the beginning (prefix) and end (suffix) of themantra thereby enclosing it Q12What is a kalpa? A12 One thousand Mahayuga are equal to one Kalpa. Thus, the Kalpa is thebasic Vedic Cosmic cycle equal to 12,000,000 Daiva Varsha or 4,320,000,000Earth years. This is also called the "Day of Brahma". The "Nightof Brahma" is of equal length to the "Day of Brahma". Thus, the Ahoratra (Day & Night) of Brahma is 24 MillionDaiva-Varsha or 8,640 Million earth Years Q13 What is aManvanthara. What is the relation of Manu with Manvanthara? A13 EachManvantara, which is the Yoga of Brahma with one of the Rasa's, is forone-fourteenth the period of the Kalpa which is approximately 71 Mahayuga's. Manu isthe progenitor of the human race and a Manu appears at the begining of eachManvantara. We are presently, in the seventh Manvantara of the Kalpa started byManu Vaivasvata. Thus, he is our penultimate forefather as far as this materialexistence is concerned. The Manu Smriti has statedthat "A DAY OF THE GODS IS EQUAL TO A YEAR IN HUMAN LIFE" . Q14 What is Satwa Guna ,Rajas Guna,and Tamas Guna. A14 Narayana with Sri Shakti is called Vishnu and is of pure Satwa Guna;Narayana with Bhoo Shakti is called Brahma and is of Rajas Guna; whileNarayana with Kali Shakti was called Shiva and is of Tamas Guna. Q15 How many charkasare there in human body? How it is related to planets? A15 There are seven charkas.The first or lowest Chakra issituated at a level below the sacrum bone and is called the Mooladhara. This is the repository of the entire KundaliniShakti. Ruled by Mercury, this is the child-like disposition in every personand its main aspect is innocence. It gives purity in thoughts andrelationships. Rules by Prithvi Tatwa, it controls the feet and movementthereby giving clear directions. Smell is associated with this Chakra. Itis also the root cause of speech as Mercury rules it. Swadishthan Chakrais the second Chakra ruled by Venus gives creativity, attentiveness (i.e. a keen eyefor details) and Apara Vidya (practical knowledge as Venus is the Asura Guru).We learn to differentiate and admire beauty. It indicates the power toconcentrate and is also the source of renewed life and vigor. This region ofthe Chakra contains the private parts and the procreative abilities of Venusmanifest. The worship of the Shiva Linga for the fulfillment of all desires aswell as the Mritunjaya mantra for renewed life and vigor are, consequentlyindicated by Venus. Jala Tatwa extends from this Chakra to the next and rules‘taste’. The third Chakra isNabhi Chakra ruled by Mars is the one that gives us physical strength. Before birth thisfeeds the body through the umbilical chord attached to the navel and hence,Mars the co-significator (Sthira karaka) for Mother. The fourth Chakra is Anahata Chakra in the region of the heart, is the place where the Atma resides with theParamatma (like two parrots – the teacher and the pupil). The fifth Chakra is Vishuddhi Chakra ruled by Saturn is in the region of the throat. This region of speech causesgreat loss of energy. Mauna Vrata[11] is practiced by saints to end enmity and recouptheir energies. The sixth Chakra is Agya Chakra ruled by Jupiter is in the region between the eyebrows and ispopularly called the third eye. It gives compassion for all beings and saintlyqualities and wisdom besides sixth sense The seventh chakra is SahasraraChakra The Sun rules this Chakraand is the cause of brilliance and great intelligence. It is the ultimatevictor as it is the crown portion of the head. These seven rays are represented by theseven planets with bodies from the Sun to Saturn. Rahu andKetu, the nodes of the Moon do not find a place in this scheme, as they do nothave a body. Q16How many devas are there? A16 Most scholars misinterpret the word ‘Deva’ asmeaning ‘God’. In reality, there are 33 Deva’s with about 330 million forms. (We)speak of the thirty three (Deva) of which eight Vasu, eleven Rudra and twelveAditya add up to thirty one. Indra and Prajapati included bring their number tothirty three. The Sathapatha Brahmanagives the list of eight Vasu as (1) Agni (2) Prithvi (3) Vayu (4) Antariksha(5) Aditya (6) Dyou (7) Chandrama and (8) Nakshetra. Prima facie this may seem a bitcontradictory as Aditya has also been mentioned separately but here it refers to the Sun, Chandra refers to theMoon, Nakshetra are the lunar mansions or the constellations and the remainingfive represent the states of material existence. These eight form the primarysource of enlightenment about the self Q17 Who are rudras?What is their importance in the life? A17 The eleven Rudraare defined as Deva’s. Ten ofthese are Rudra are responsible for holding the ‘Prana’ (vital life force orair) within the body that sustains the breathing and life. Thus, their natureis akin to Marut or storm god and in a sense like Vayu (the air element). The eleventh Rudra isMaheswara and is responsible for the Atma (soul). In the first stage there is the destruction of the physical body by the‘going away’ of any of the ten Rudra. Thereafterthe Atma (soul) is separated from the Mana (mind) by Maheswara (Shiva) theeleventh Rudra. Q18 Whatare The Fourteen spiritual worlds? Are we recollecting them every day? A18 There are sevenheavens and seven hell. The heavens called loka are in seven parts: Thus, the seven heavens are Bhu, Bhuva, Svah, Maha, Janah, Tapah &Satya loka and the deities of the planets Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon,Saturn and Jupiter respectively, preside over these loka. The spiritual Hindu recites the mantra “Om Bhur- Om Bhuva – Om svah – Om Maha – Om Gyana – OmTapah – Om Satyam” everyday as a prefix to the Gayatri mantra aspiring for thehighest heavens. Q19 What is the meaningof Narayana? A19Narayana is composed of two words ‘ Nara’ meaning ‘ any body ‘ and ‘Ayana ‘ meaning ‘ Goal ‘. Thus the composite word Narayana means the ultimategoal of every body both living and non-living or mobile and immobile Q20 What is the importance ofMrityunjaya manthra? What are its details? A20 Thereare many mantra for warding off evils like death and other suffering given inthe sacred literature of the Hindu's. These mantra are of various types but theMrityunjaya mantra has been extolled in sacred literature as being the best. This mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva and istaught in the Rig Veda (7 mandala 59 Chapter) as well as the Yajur Veda (3-60)showing that it is a Sruti having been received by Maharishi Vasistha, the KulaGuru of Bhagavan Sri Ramachandra. TheMahamrityunjaya mantra was taught by Lord Shiva to Sukracharya the preceptor ofthe demons after he succeeded in the impossible test of hanging upside downfrom a tree for twenty years (Vimsottari dasa period) with smoke blowing intohim from a fire lit beneath After thepenance Lord Shiva taught the Mahamrityunjaya mantra to Sukracharya, who undervery compelling circumstances had to teach this to the son of Brihaspati andthat is how the devas also got the mantra. This mantra was given (sruti)to Vasistha Maharishi for the welfare of this world. The mantra and explanation given by Sukracharya toRishi Dadhicha when the latter's body was cut and thrown by Raja Kshuva isrecorded in the Shiva Purana. Themantra is in Anusthub Channdah and accordingly, is divided into four padascomposed of eight syllables each. The firstpada is and means - we worship or sing the praise of LordTrayambaka. Tryambaka is the name of Lord Shiva as the father of the threeworlds - bhu, bhuva and svarga lokas. "Thesecond pada of the mantra," continued Sukracharya, "is . Sugandhim refers to the fragrance of theflower that spreads in all directions, and in a similar way Shiva is present inthe entire creation, both animate and inanimate. Having explained the first two pada of themantra, Sukracharya continued to explain the remaining two pada. He said "the next two pada (consisting of sixteen syllables) is meaning - Prabhu! just as the ripe cucumber issevered from the bondage of the creeper, in the same manner may we be deliveredfrom death for the sake of immortality (moksha). Rudradeva is like amrita (nectar of immortality). Those who worship Him with goodkarma, penance and repentance, meditation, contemplation, prayer or praise,will surely renewed life and vigor. The strength of truth force(in this mantra) is such that Lord Shiva shall definitely free the worshipperfrom the bondage of death because Shiva alone is the giver of bondage andmoksha. Q21 What is energised pyramids ? A21 Energised pyramids are for Vastu corrections by neutralising thenegative energy by strong positive energy radiating by these pyramids.'Pyramid' really means Energy Nucleus so powerful that it cannot be changed byany Energy interaction. Q22 What is the yantra? A22 The Yantra is designed to removethe afflictions to obtain a particular result eg. to have a child, to have apositive balance in the bank, or to have the awareness to control one's temperin order to enhance one's performance at work etc. Q23 What is the Mantra? A23 The sounds involved in a Mantra are themselves significant for theygenerate in the individual an unusual mystic power. Mantra, a set of vibrationin the surrounding atmosphere & its force depends on the attitude of theperson as well as the intensity of concentration. Q24 Is fish a religious symbol? A24 Fish : The fish is considered as areligious symbol in various religious rites. Due to itsgreat fertility, it is a sign of wealth and prosperity. Many people wear littlecarvings of fish as a means of ensuring wealth and good luck. Q25 What do Swastika represents? A25 Swastika represents the union of male and female together in action producing motion Q26 What is one eyed coconutand its benefits? A26The coconut is always used on all auspicious occasions and religious rituals bythe Hindus. Generally there are twoblack spots on a coconut known aseyes. But luckily, on a coconut there is only one black spot-such a coconut is called one eyed coconut that is rarely found. If one is lucky enough to get this coconut, hemust worship it as Lakshmi andGanesha. The goddess of wealthand the killer of evils and hindrances. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to thatha_patty+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1322815486.3224444.1642035361142%40mail.yahoo.com.
