RE: RigVeda and the Indian Systems of Approaches to th e One

[Guest guest]

I think the ideas are very well expressed and the tutorial style is quite

effective. You mentioned that we had only covered the introductory part till

now. As you take up individual topics for more detailed discussion, I would

appreciate some more background info about the topic before delving into the

mantras. The series is certainly a big help in trying to fathom the oldest

scripture in existence - especially since i don't know the language in which

it is written.

 

I noticed that you are giving an english translation of the mantra

immediately after the mantra. I just wanted to say it is a big help. Please

continue to do so. And if time permits - and if there is any merit in doing

so - you can even consider a word-to-word meaning of the mantra before

giving the english translation. Something similar to the Gita commentary

that we are getting on the list.

 

I read Raimon Panikar's book on the Vedas. His interpretation is good in its

own way. IMHO, It is a poetical rendering of portions of the Veda in

English. Whereas your exposition is more detailed. But I think you will

agree, that to understand the Rig Veda you need not only the scientist's

methods (as you are demonstrating) but also the poet's sensitivity (as

Raimon Panikar so effectively shows in his book)

 

I humbly request you to continue the series for the benefit of all on this

list.

 

Thanks again and again for sharing the light.

>

> H.B.Dave [sMTP:hbd]

> Monday, July 17, 2000 6:42 AM

> advaitin

> RigVeda and the Indian Systems of Approaches to

> the One

>

> Dear List Members,

> We have completed here introductory part of this series. Now we shall take

> up specific suktas/mantras which indicate seeds of various streams of

> thoughts about different approaches to the One, but before that I would

> like

> to have feed-back from you :

> (i) Are the ideas generally expressed clearly enough?

> (ii) Is there anything about which you have serious objection?

> (iii) Is the style of presentation, which is tutorial style, conductive

> for

> the topics?

> (iv) Do you feel that some more back-ground information should have been

> provided?

> (v) Does the series of postings help you in some way? Should it be

> continued?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thommandra, Rama K. wrote:

> . And if time permits - and if there is any merit in doing

> so - you can even consider a word-to-word meaning of the mantra before

> giving the english translation.

 

Yes, it seems to be good idea. I did not realize difficulties some list members

may face in

uncoupling the words in Sandhi. Only thing is, it will increase the size of each

posting slightly, because I try to complete a sub-topic in each posting.

> But I think you will

> agree, that to understand the Rig Veda you need not only the scientist's

> methods (as you are demonstrating) but also the poet's sensitivity (as

> Raimon Panikar so effectively shows in his book)

 

Yes, I agree. I also like Panikkar's exposition, but I have slightly different

purpose, thats all.

>

>

> I humbly request you to continue the series for the benefit of all on this

> list.

>

> Thanks again and again for sharing the light.

 

Thanks for being kind.

Best wishes,

-- Himanshu

[Guest guest]

Namaste,

 

It just so happened that the DLS site went on-line with these!:

 

" Daily Invocations have been uploaded to H.H. Swami Krishnananda Web

Site. The Daily Invocations have The Satarudriya, Purushasukta,

Narayanasukta and Srisukta. This is a great blessing to mankind that

we have these ancient hymns of the Vedas available to us.

 

http://swami-krishnananda.org/invoc_0.html

 

These Hymns have been eulogized by the Brahm Vidya Gurus. BrahmRisi

Veda Vyas has stresses the efficacy and power of these hymns.

 

We are all blessed that these Divine Hymns are presented to us.

OM "

 

Regards,

 

s.

 

>rajuateam

>advaitin

>advaitin

>Re: RigVeda and the Indian Systems of Approaches to th

>e One

>Mon, 17 Jul 2000 20:43:37 EDT

>

>Dear Sri Dave:

> Your postings are indeed a very valuable introduction to Rig Veda.

>It

>is my sincere hope that you will continue to share your deep knowledge with

>us.

>

> I am also looking forward to your contributions explaining the meaning

>of

>the Devi Suktas, Purusa Sukta and Narayana Sukta. If you have these ready

>to

>be e-mailed, I will be much obliged to receive them.

>

> With my many thanks for your efforts,

>

> - Raju Chidambaram (rajuateam

>@aol.com)

 

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[Guest guest]

Dear Sri Dave:

Your postings are indeed a very valuable introduction to Rig Veda. It

is my sincere hope that you will continue to share your deep knowledge with

us.

 

I am also looking forward to your contributions explaining the meaning of

the Devi Suktas, Purusa Sukta and Narayana Sukta. If you have these ready to

be e-mailed, I will be much obliged to receive them.

 

With my many thanks for your efforts,

 

- Raju Chidambaram (rajuateam

@aol.com)