Guest guest Posted March 27, 2002 Report Share Posted March 27, 2002 Namaste Guruji, I am posting the next instalment of Vishnupurana. Hope I have correctly translated these very important chapters, crucial for knowing the Limitless Him, the “Jagadvidhaatha”, and his incredible creation, the “jagat” itself. Please rectify the errors, and with your grace give me the strength to appreciate...to continue... Vishnu Purana Part-I, Chapter-6 Narayana Sabdha Nirvachanam His heart yearning, his voice quivering, his whole being bathed in the bliss of His nearness, Sage Parasara’s eloquence touched thrilling & hitherto unscaled heights, and the nature listened enchanted and awestruck … “ Dear Maitreya, it is very much the amused leela of Vaasudeva to create an illusion (maaya) in the minds of the “created” that the Universe had manifested by itself, and the inexorable process of birth & death is natural to the creation, that they wield absolute control over their destinies and there’s no unseen power regulating all this. Majority fall into this maaya and think that they are masters of the world and all its secrets. Even the wisdom of Brahma and the enlightened sages could not withstand this Vishnu maaya, as witnessed time and again in so many Puranas and Ithihaasas, so what can one say about mere human beings! It is only those Humble Ones, who seek trustingly & untiringly, know that the Universe extends beyond all imaginable limits to Brahma and only when the search continues even beyond Brahma will they find the Parabrahma, the Kamalanaabha, the Achyuta, who’s the very Root of all that is and all that is not. Only they know that as heat is innate to fire and cold is innate to ice, so is the entire creation innate to Narayana. Maitreya, At the closure of Padma Mahakalpa, Vaasudeva, reclining on the Adisesha, surveyed the unmoving vacuum that’s the world and His creative impulse had risen as Brahma from his navel and thence began “chetana”, a movement away from the “tamas” that so far engulfed the Universe. The word “naara” means water; “ayana” means movement and as the One who had water as means of movement at the beginning of creation, Vaasudeva came to be known as “Naaraayana”. (Matsyaavataara). Further, “the word “naara” also implies Gyaana, so Narayana is One who can be reached only by navigation through gyaana (Again Matsyaavatara & rescuing of Vedas). The Adipurusha, The One, in the guise of Prajapati continues the chore of creation for one hundred years…in human parlance this period would translate as countless mahayugas. Aakasa (Ether), Kaala (Time), Drik (Direction), Aatma (Soul) and Manas (Mind) are the five primordial truths...and out of these, the first four are attributes of Vaasudeva, nay, they are Vaasudeva Himself. Time is like a perennial stream… though partitioned into past, present and future for convenience of human comprehension, it’s flow is essentially Indivisible and Eternal. Maitreya, in order to know Naraayana, the Kaalaswaroopa, as the personification of Time, it is necessary to understand the complexities of Time division ranging from the infinitesimal “nimesha” to the inconceivable expanse of “Mahakalpa”. Kaalavibhaaga Varnana The time taken to utter a laghu(short syllable) is called a Nimesha. 18 Nimeshas make a Kaashta. 30 such Kaashtas make a Kala. 30 Kalas make a Kshana. 12 Kshanas make a Muhurtha. 30 Muhurthas make one Ahoraathra. 5 Ahoraathras make a Paksha. 2 Pakshas make a Maasa. 2 Maasas make a Rithu. 3 Rithus make one Aayana. The Aayanas are two, 1) Uttaraayana 2) Dakshinaayana. Both these aayanas put together make one ahoraathra of Devas. This calculation is done based on “Sauramaana” or Solar Calendar. The Yugas are four. Kritayuga measures 1728000 years Tretayuga spans 1296000 years Dwaaparayuga is of 824000 years Kaliyuga would be for 432000 years These four yugas put together measure 1 Divyayuga, that is, 4320000 years need to be clocked for one Divyayuga to elapse. 1000 such Divyayugas, namely, 4320000000 years, constitute the day of Brahma. The night of Brahma is of equal duration. The Manvantaras are 14. Each Manu would rule for 71 mahayugas. As long as the Manu exists, all the demigods, Indra and Maharishis subsist. Separating two Manvantaras, in the intervening “night”, there is “mahapralaya”, or Apocalypse that lasts for 1 Adiyuga. And the reinvention begins. The Pitaamaha (Brahma) creates during the daytime and destroys during the night. This period is termed a “Naimittika kalpa”. Such 30 “days” make 1 month for Brahma, 12 such months add upto 1 “sama” and 100 such samas is the longevity of Brahma. One such “Brahma aayurdaya” or lifetime of one Brahma is termed as “Mahakalpa” and it is divided into 2 parts. The first part is known as “Padma Kalpa” and the second one is known as “Varaaha kalpa”. At the beginning of each Mahakalpa, with a saatwik brilliance bestowed by Naarayana, the Brahma would create anew the Panchabhuthas." Namosthwananthaaya Sahasramoorthaye Sahasra-paadaakshi-sirorubaahave Sahasranaamne Purushaaya Saaswathe Sahasrakoti-yugadhaarine Namah Regards, Lakshmi Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2002 Report Share Posted March 27, 2002 om gurave namah------------------------Dear Lakshmi I have made certain observations below. You should give the specific shloka numbers and then write "Translation:" preceding your translation. Thereafter, comments should be offered on the basis of your learning of Jyotish with the word "Commentary" or "notes" preceding. In this manner, students can discuss specific shlokas and offer their comments. Please do this for the previous five chapters as well. Your effort shall open your own eyes as it shall open the eyes of so many.With best wishesSanjay RathWeb: http://sanjayrath.tripod.comServices: http://sanjayrath.tripod.com/zservices.htmJyotish Digest: http://jyotishdigest.com/SJVC: http://www.sjvc.org/ - lakshmi ramesh sjvc Wednesday, March 27, 2002 7:05 PM [sjvc] Vishnupurana Om Gurave Namah Namaste Guruji, I am posting the next instalment of Vishnupurana. Hope I have correctly translated these very important chapters, crucial for knowing the Limitless Him, the “Jagadvidhaatha”, and his incredible creation, the “jagat” itself. Please rectify the errors, and with your grace give me the strength to appreciate...to continue... Vishnu Purana Part-I, Chapter-6 Narayana Sabdha Nirvachanam His heart yearning, his voice quivering, his whole being bathed in the bliss of His nearness, Sage Parasara’s eloquence touched thrilling & hitherto unscaled heights, and the nature listened enchanted and awestruck … Rath: A brief background will help. “ Dear Maitreya, it is very much the amused leela of Vaasudeva to create an illusion (maaya) in the minds of the “created” that the Universe had manifested by itself, and the inexorable process of birth & death is natural to the creation, that they wield absolute control over their destinies and there’s no unseen power regulating all this. Majority fall into this maaya and think that they are masters of the world and all its secrets. Even the wisdom of Brahma and the enlightened sages could not withstand this Vishnu maaya, as witnessed time and again in so many Puranas and Ithihaasas, so what can one say about mere human beings! Rath: Explain Mahamaayi concept here and the reason for worshipping Mahamayi/permission from her to traverse the Vishnu Maaya. What are her forms, a simple or exhaustive list as you please. Importance of Rahu the creator of Maya and how Durga helps us as She is Dur-gati-nashinyeyi. Ahamkara etc. It is only those Humble Ones, who seek trustingly & untiringly, know that the Universe extends beyond all imaginable limits to Brahma and only when the search continues even beyond Brahma will they find the Parabrahma, the Kamalanaabha, the Achyuta, who’s the very Root of all that is and all that is not. Only they know that as heat is innate to fire and cold is innate to ice, so is the entire creation innate to Narayana. Rath: Nice place to explain the first lesson in BPHS Maitreya, At the closure of Padma Mahakalpa, Vaasudeva, reclining on the Adisesha, surveyed the unmoving vacuum that’s the world and His creative impulse had risen as Brahma from his navel and thence began “chetana”, a movement away from the “tamas” that so far engulfed the Universe. The word “naara” means water; “ayana” means movement and as the One who had water as means of movement at the beginning of creation, Vaasudeva came to be known as “Naaraayana”. (Matsyaavataara). Further, “the word “naara” also implies Gyaana, so Narayana is One who can be reached only by navigation through gyaana (Again Matsyaavatara & rescuing of Vedas). Rath: Brilliant. Simply brilliant. develop this with complete explanation The Adipurusha, The One, in the guise of Prajapati continues the chore of creation for one hundred years…in human parlance this period would translate as countless mahayugas. Rath: There is a definite time frame. Explain it here. What is a Kalpa, Yuga etc. Prajapati is Lagna and the source of all physical manifestation. Explain this. Aakasa (Ether), Kaala (Time), Drik (Direction), Aatma (Soul) and Manas (Mind) are the five primordial truths...and out of these, the first four are attributes of Vaasudeva, nay, they are Vaasudeva Himself. Rath: Why does Maharishi leave out Mana from the list? Hint- Satya is the real attribute of Vaasudeva Time is like a perennial stream… though partitioned into past, present and future for convenience of human comprehension, it’s flow is essentially Indivisible and Eternal. Maitreya, in order to know Naraayana, the Kaalaswaroopa, as the personification of Time, it is necessary to understand the complexities of Time division ranging from the infinitesimal “nimesha” to the inconceivable expanse of “Mahakalpa”. Rath: Parasara speaks of relativity! Who discovered relativity - Parasara or Einstein? Kaalavibhaaga Varnana The time taken to utter a laghu(short syllable) is called a Nimesha. 18 Nimeshas make a Kaashta. 30 such Kaashtas make a Kala. 30 Kalas make a Kshana. 12 Kshanas make a Muhurtha. 30 Muhurthas make one Ahoraathra. 5 Ahoraathras make a Paksha. (Typo - 15 ahoratra) 2 Pakshas make a Maasa. 2 Maasas make a Rithu. 3 Rithus make one Aayana. The Aayanas are two, 1) Uttaraayana 2) Dakshinaayana. Both these aayanas put together make one ahoraathra of Devas. This calculation is done based on “Sauramaana” or Solar Calendar. Rath: This is a vital concept and needs further elaboration as a space-time continuum. The Yugas are four. Kritayuga measures 1728000 years Tretayuga spans 1296000 years Dwaaparayuga is of 824000 years Kaliyuga would be for 432000 years These four yugas put together measure 1 Divyayuga, that is, 4320000 years need to be clocked for one Divyayuga to elapse. 1000 such Divyayugas, namely, 4320000000 years, constitute the day of Brahma. The night of Brahma is of equal duration. The Manvantaras are 14. Each Manu would rule for 71 mahayugas. As long as the Manu exists, all the demigods, Indra and Maharishis subsist. Rath: Why? What is the implication to Jyotish? What is the vital lesson out here? Separating two Manvantaras, in the intervening “night”, there is “mahapralaya”, or Apocalypse that lasts for 1 Adiyuga. And the reinvention begins. The Pitaamaha (Brahma) creates during the daytime and destroys during the night. This period is termed a “Naimittika kalpa”. Such 30 “days” make 1 month for Brahma, 12 such months add upto 1 “sama” and 100 such samas is the longevity of Brahma. One such “Brahma aayurdaya” or lifetime of one Brahma is termed as “Mahakalpa” and it is divided into 2 parts. The first part is known as “Padma Kalpa” and the second one is known as “Varaaha kalpa”. Rath: Padma - Jupiter (life); Varaha - Rahu (death) At the beginning of each Mahakalpa, with a saatwik brilliance bestowed by Naarayana, the Brahma would create anew the Panchabhuthas." Namosthwananthaaya Sahasramoorthaye Sahasra-paadaakshi-sirorubaahave Sahasranaamne Purushaaya Saaswathe Sahasrakoti-yugadhaarine Namah Rath: Do translate this as well Regards, Lakshmi Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® Your use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2002 Report Share Posted March 27, 2002 Namaste Guruji, In my translation of Vishnupurana, I have erroneously translated "Drik" as "direction"...it should be dig=direction..."drik" is "vision'. Regards, Lakshmi Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2002 Report Share Posted March 28, 2002 Namaste Guruji, I must confess that my initial reaction to your questions was a scared excitement.....can I do this? As I was sharing with Visti, perhaps each question would take me a lifetime to figure out! I admit that I feel very challenged and honoured to have such posers from you. I know that you are teaching us to understand and appreciate Jyotish in the true sense, like the awesome Banyan Tree that it is, sheltering the cosmos itself and still branching out into as-yet-unborn spheres ...instead of reducing it to a bonsai, a drawing room exhibit, stripped of its natural stature, vitality, purpose and kept there only to impress others, like so many astrologers have done. Guruji, I will attempt all that you've asked of me sincerely....but I also realise that I am only an instrument and the answers would come not so much by my efforts but by Guru's grace. Regards, Lakshmi Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2002 Report Share Posted March 30, 2002 om gurave namah------------------------Dear Lakshmi Keep a smiling picture of Bhagavan Vishnu (Standing) next to you when you do this. Don't get into too many rituals and just write...With best wishesSanjay RathWeb: http://sanjayrath.tripod.comServices: http://sanjayrath.tripod.com/zservices.htmJyotish Digest: http://jyotishdigest.com/SJVC: http://www.sjvc.org/ - lakshmi ramesh sjvc Thursday, March 28, 2002 5:52 PM Re: [sjvc] Vishnupurana Om Gurave Namah Namaste Guruji, I must confess that my initial reaction to your questions was a scared excitement.....can I do this? As I was sharing with Visti, perhaps each question would take me a lifetime to figure out! I admit that I feel very challenged and honoured to have such posers from you. I know that you are teaching us to understand and appreciate Jyotish in the true sense, like the awesome Banyan Tree that it is, sheltering the cosmos itself and still branching out into as-yet-unborn spheres ...instead of reducing it to a bonsai, a drawing room exhibit, stripped of its natural stature, vitality, purpose and kept there only to impress others, like so many astrologers have done. Guruji, I will attempt all that you've asked of me sincerely....but I also realise that I am only an instrument and the answers would come not so much by my efforts but by Guru's grace. Regards, Lakshmi Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® Your use of is subject to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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