Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Dear Friends Found reference in the AgniMahaPuranam by Sri VedaVyasa edited by K L Joshi that I have never seen before and was wondering if our respected Indian group members might be able to help with the Traditional Meanings of the words describeing the different classes of Rudraksa in this reference Chapter 325 ..........The Rudraksa are divided into four classes ( Gocaras ) such as the Siva the Sikha and the Savitra. Gocara means a particular class of the Rudraksas a hundred thousand counting of which grants success with a Mantra. The Rudraksas known as the Prajapatyas.... the Mahipalas.... the Kapotas........ and the Granthikas belong to the genus Siva The Rudraksa known as the Kutikas....... the Vetalas....... the Padma Hamsas belong to the genus Sikha The Seeds known as the Dhrtarastras...... the Vakas..... the Kakas....... and the Gopalas belong to the genus Yati The Rudraksa known as the Kutikas....... the Sarathas...... the Gutikas......... and the Dandins belong to the genus Savitri If anyone has Knowledge regarding the Traditional meanings of the words from Prajapatyas to Dandins as they might apply to the Holy Rudaksa in this reference we would be most appreciative to learn these meanings Please feel free to contact me at ShiningLotus or place any replies here on the group site Thanking you for your help in this My Friends Dhanyawad cha Pranams Mitra DharmaDev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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