Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 6d. <advaitin/message/32482;_ylc=X3oDMTJwb2NlcTVmB F9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzE1OTM5BGdycHNwSWQDMTYwMDA3NTk5MQRtc2dJZAMzMjQ4MgRzZ WMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMTU1MzM0NDQ4> Re: Vedic Hymns Posted by: "V. Krishnamurthy" <profvk ?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Vedic%20Hymns> profvk <http://profiles./profvk> profvk Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:13 am (PST) The so-called Gods (devatAs) Indra, Varuna, etc. have no power by themselves. Just as you and I cannot exist or act without the Consciousness within, so also their so-called divine powers are all only that of the Absolute within. Unless we invoke that power from within no other power from earth or heaven can do whatever we want to do. So these divines can `purify' only if the Absolute `purifies'. Everywhere the Vedic hymns (in other parts of the Vedas also) invoke such Gods for help esoterically it is the Absolute within that is called and surrendered to. That is why the `I am Brahman' refrain in the Aghamarshana sUktaM. Of course you will question : What has the Absolute got to do with this? The Absolute (nirguna brahman) is actionless. For this, you should wait till post #54 of advaita sAdhanA where you will hear it "straight from the horse's mouth"! PraNAms to all advaitins. profvk Dear Sri Krishnamurthy, My pranams. Thank you for the detailed explanation on the Aghamarshana Suktam. I have one query for you ie - it is said that all vedic hymns have 3 meanings and that one of these three is a meaning associated with the Supreme Brahman. As Vedic hymns this idea is applicable to the Gayatri and the aghamarshana Suktam as well. Kindly advise on this matter. Regards Hari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.