Bhopal institute seeks to pay 8,000 Hindu scholars from Nepal

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Bhopal institute seeks 8,000 Hindu scholars from Nepal Updated: 02-21-2007 By andhracafe Email this Page

Marking a departure from past traditions where honorariums did not enter the transactions with priests and traditional scholars, the Vidyapeetham is offering varying salaries ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 for the assignment.

Kathmandu, Feb 21 (IANS) A Hindu organisation from India is searching in Nepal for 8,000 traditional scholars to take part in an ongoing prayer for world peace.

The Maharshi Bed Bijnan Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a Hindu organisation in the Ratanpur area of Bhopal, has begun a 'yajna' (a traditional service where Hindu priests and holy men chant over a sacred fire) seeking world peace.

The Vidyapeetham, which draws its inspiration from Indian spiritual guru Mahesh Yogi, is now scouting in Nepal - once the world's only Hindu kingdom and seat of the Pashupatinath temple, one of the holiest Hindu shrines - for over 8,000 scholars well-versed in the four Vedas, Hindu holy scriptures, to keep the yajna going.

It is one of the very few job searches where priority will be given to applicants who do not know English. However, familiarity with Indian languages, like Bengali, Assamese, Bhojpuri and Awadhi is going to be an advantage.

Marking a departure from past traditions where honorariums did not enter the transactions with priests and traditional scholars, the Vidyapeetham is offering varying salaries ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 for the assignment.

The scholars have to be well-versed in specific chapters of the Rig, Yajur, Atharva and Sam veda as well as have experience in conducting worship for specific deities, like Mahadurga, Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati.

Finally, as a sign of the changing times, it is also asking applicants for certificates to prove their abilities and a recommendation from any Vedic organisation in their districts. The new search for traditional scholars comes at a time when Nepal is dominated by the Maoist guerrillas.

The communist rebels are against religious ceremonies and have even opposed setting up of the Sanskrit schools and university in the kingdom

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Dear Friend,

 

Thank you for the publication of the article. But your introduction

to it is completely out of place. Since when it is wrong to pay

pandits and scholars for their services???? Do you think pandits live

from the air? Sorry, but you have no clue about >past traditions<.

 

In olden times the king gave huge sums, even whole kingdoms, to the

best Vedic scholars. See for example the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

(4.4.23)

Actually, it is a very important duty of the Governments (or a King)

to SUPPORT and PROTECT VEDIC PANDITS and scholars so that they can

continue to do their duties of preserving the Veda (total knowledge)

in the society, do yagyas, griha shanti etc. etc.

 

With best wishes

 

Shaas

Germany

 

vediculture, Vrndavan Parker <vrnparker

wrote:

>

> Bhopal institute seeks 8,000 Hindu scholars from

Nepal Updated: 02-21-2007 By andhracafe Email this

Page

> Marking a departure from past traditions where honorariums did

not enter the transactions with priests and traditional scholars, the

Vidyapeetham is offering varying salaries ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs

8,000 for the assignment.

> Kathmandu, Feb 21 (IANS) A Hindu organisation from India is

searching in Nepal for 8,000 traditional scholars to take part in an

ongoing prayer for world peace.

> The Maharshi Bed Bijnan Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a Hindu organisation

in the Ratanpur area of Bhopal, has begun a 'yajna' (a traditional

service where Hindu priests and holy men chant over a sacred fire)

seeking world peace.

>

> The Vidyapeetham, which draws its inspiration from Indian

spiritual guru Mahesh Yogi, is now scouting in Nepal - once the

world's only Hindu kingdom and seat of the Pashupatinath temple, one

of the holiest Hindu shrines - for over 8,000 scholars well-versed in

the four Vedas, Hindu holy scriptures, to keep the yajna going.

>

> It is one of the very few job searches where priority will be

given to applicants who do not know English. However, familiarity

with Indian languages, like Bengali, Assamese, Bhojpuri and Awadhi is

going to be an advantage.

>

> Marking a departure from past traditions where honorariums did

not enter the transactions with priests and traditional scholars, the

Vidyapeetham is offering varying salaries ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs

8,000 for the assignment.

>

> The scholars have to be well-versed in specific chapters of the

Rig, Yajur, Atharva and Sam veda as well as have experience in

conducting worship for specific deities, like Mahadurga, Mahalaxmi

and Mahasaraswati.

>

> Finally, as a sign of the changing times, it is also asking

applicants for certificates to prove their abilities and a

recommendation from any Vedic organisation in their districts. The

new search for traditional scholars comes at a time when Nepal is

dominated by the Maoist guerrillas.

>

> The communist rebels are against religious ceremonies and have

even opposed setting up of the Sanskrit schools and university in the

kingdom

 

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I believe doing something is still better than doing nothing. While

yajnas in kaliyuga may not be as effective as it were in say satya-

yuga, they none the less have a tremendous effect is done properly.

The key here is to get the yajnas done properly though.

 

vediculture, janjm <janjm wrote:

>

> Hare Krishna,

>

> > Thank you for the publication of the article. But your

introduction

> > to it is completely out of place. Since when it is wrong to pay

> > pandits and scholars for their services???? Do you think pandits

live

> > from the air? Sorry, but you have no clue about >past

traditions<.

>

> I don't remember what the intro said but it was probably about

payment as a fixed salary. That is not for brahmanas.

> Daksina is something else.

>

> > so that they can continue to do their duties of preserving the

Veda (total knowledge) in the society, do yagyas, griha shanti etc.

etc.

>

> However, in Kali yuga these things are not as effective as they

used to be in previous yugas. Therefore yuga dharma is harinama

sankirtana, not vaidika yajna.

>

> Your servant, bh. Jan

>

> www.vrindavan-dham.com

> www.veda.harekrsna.cz

> (Bhakti-yoga, Vedic Encyclopedia, Vedic Library, Connections,

Links)

>

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>I believe doing something is still better than doing nothing.

 

True but not optimal. 8)

 

>While yajnas in kaliyuga may not be as effective as it were in say satya-

yuga, they none the less have a tremendous effect is done properly.

The key here is to get the yajnas done properly though.

 

The most tremendous effect in Kali yuga has harinama sankirtana. This is

not just ISKCON or Gaudiya Vaishnava conclusion. From a report on the

recent opening of ISKCON Tirupati where brahmanas from Sri Balaji Mandir

were doing the installation yajnas in the presence of the head priest:

 

"Then the brahmanas began offering all the different upacaras and very

devotedly doing their rituals and chanting their mantras. But there was

a palapable tension in the air. Everyone was waiting for the abhisheka

to get going. I have to admit, I was sitting one step up on the altar

and right in the middle and found myself nodding out. Suddenly Balaji

waved his hand for our kirtan party to start kirtan. Gauravani Prabhu

began a rolling beautiful tune and the tension was broken. Although

everyone was sitting down, you could almost see the devotees were

dancing in ecstacy in their hearts. The whole atmosphere became

electric, with ecstacy flowing in all directions as we chanted the holy

names. Padajiyar later remarked to Revati Raman, that your Holy Name is

so powerful, it has cut all our rituals. The Holy Name is the ultimate,

and our rituals are only secondary!"

 

http://www.dandavats.com/?p=2914

 

Another report and some pics:

http://www.dandavats.com/?p=2796

http://www.dandavats.com/?p=2964

 

 

Hope this helps. Hare Krishna

 

Your servant, bh. Jan

 

www.vrindavan-dham.com

www.veda.harekrsna.cz

(Bhakti-yoga, Vedic Encyclopedia, Vedic Library, Connections, Links)

[Guest guest]

True, holy name is more powerful than any ritual, but a yajna is not

only a ritual, it consists of thousands or rounds of mantras. Each

mantra is made up of holy name. If the yajna is done properly, it

will catch attention of the people, if the yajna is considered a

simple ritual to be done over with as soon as possible, then the

main purpose of the yajna is lost, it becomes a mere ritual. People

have lost interest in yajnas and so bhajans have a better impact on

such cases. The mere fact that it was considered important to

perform the installation yajna hints at the power hidden in these

yajnas, though not as powerful as in satya-yuga, but the power lies

in there.

 

In simple terms, there is no right or wrong over here, people should

not do anything that does not capture their interest.

 

Bhupendra

 

vediculture, jm <janjm wrote:

>

> >I believe doing something is still better than doing nothing.

>

> True but not optimal. 8)

>

> >While yajnas in kaliyuga may not be as effective as it were in

say satya-

> yuga, they none the less have a tremendous effect is done properly.

> The key here is to get the yajnas done properly though.

>

> The most tremendous effect in Kali yuga has harinama sankirtana.

This is

> not just ISKCON or Gaudiya Vaishnava conclusion. From a report on

the

> recent opening of ISKCON Tirupati where brahmanas from Sri Balaji

Mandir

> were doing the installation yajnas in the presence of the head

priest:

>

> "Then the brahmanas began offering all the different upacaras and

very

> devotedly doing their rituals and chanting their mantras. But

there was

> a palapable tension in the air. Everyone was waiting for the

abhisheka

> to get going. I have to admit, I was sitting one step up on the

altar

> and right in the middle and found myself nodding out. Suddenly

Balaji

> waved his hand for our kirtan party to start kirtan. Gauravani

Prabhu

> began a rolling beautiful tune and the tension was broken.

Although

> everyone was sitting down, you could almost see the devotees were

> dancing in ecstacy in their hearts. The whole atmosphere became

> electric, with ecstacy flowing in all directions as we chanted the

holy

> names. Padajiyar later remarked to Revati Raman, that your Holy

Name is

> so powerful, it has cut all our rituals. The Holy Name is the

ultimate,

> and our rituals are only secondary!"

>

> http://www.dandavats.com/?p=2914

>

> Another report and some pics:

> http://www.dandavats.com/?p=2796

> http://www.dandavats.com/?p=2964

>

>

> Hope this helps. Hare Krishna

>

> Your servant, bh. Jan

>

> www.vrindavan-dham.com

> www.veda.harekrsna.cz

> (Bhakti-yoga, Vedic Encyclopedia, Vedic Library, Connections,

Links)

>

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Namaskars Bhupendraji,

 

depends which mantras. Even though deva names like all words are

ultimately names of the Lord as per Vedanta sutra 1.4.28, 2.3.15,

Vedic mantras relate to material world only (BG 2.42-45, 53). Moreover,

not everyone is qualified to chant them in the proper way.

 

Hope this helps. Hare Krishna

 

Your servant, bh. Jan

 

www.vrindavan-dham.com

www.veda.harekrsna.cz

(Bhakti-yoga, Vedic Encyclopedia, Vedic Library, Connections, Links)

[Guest guest]

Dear Jan,

 

>Moreover, not everyone is qualified to chant them in the proper way.<

 

Good point. That is why they are searching for traditional Brahmanas

whose family traditions have preserved and practiced the Vedic

chantings and performances since times immemorial.

 

>Vedic mantras relate to material world only (BG 2.42-45, 53)<

 

They might relate to material world - but that is where we live and

it is important that we live in accordance with the Natural Laws.

Veda and Vedic Literature is the most concise and refined expression

of Natural Law - a Constitution of the Universe - and it is good to

use it for good of mankind.

 

Lord Krishna himself encourages yagyas: "Through yagya you sustain

the Devas and those Deavas will sustain you. By sustaining one

another, you will attain the highest good." Bh.-Gita 3.11.

 

It is a great science of vedic ingeneering. A great science which

should be taught to the youth. Much more useful than what is being

taught in the schools nowadays.

 

So while recognising the Supreme as omnipresent and unbounded, as

one's own Self - ATMA -, until full enlightenment is good to do good.

And among good action, yagya is foremost.

 

And now comes the Maharishi Ved Vigyan Vishwa Vidya Peeth and employs

those oppressed Brahmanas whose sole purpose should be doing yagyas.

I think it is very laudable!!!

 

THe farmer should be farming AND realize the Supreme. THe Kshatriya

should protect AND realize the Supreme. So should the Brahmana do

chantings and yagyas etc. AND realize the Supreme. But what do the

todays Brahmans? they work in the government and other occupations.

Or they stay poor. But that is wrong and should be remedied. Brahmana

should not have to strugle for survival. They should be supported by

all - and Brahmana will support everyone by their activity of

chanting, yagya, samskaras, graha shanti, learning and teaching...

 

All the best

 

Shaas

http://www.maharishivediccity.org/contribute/pandits.html

 

 

vediculture, jm <janjm wrote:

>

> Namaskars Bhupendraji,

>

> depends which mantras. Even though deva names like all words are

> ultimately names of the Lord as per Vedanta sutra 1.4.28, 2.3.15,

> Vedic mantras relate to material world only (BG 2.42-45, 53).

Moreover,

> not everyone is qualified to chant them in the proper way.

>

> Hope this helps. Hare Krishna

>

> Your servant, bh. Jan

>

> www.vrindavan-dham.com

> www.veda.harekrsna.cz

> (Bhakti-yoga, Vedic Encyclopedia, Vedic Library, Connections, Links)

>

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I didnt hilite it to point out it was wrong but in the hopes someone

can be motivated by the practical offering of support for a noble

task. I hope this news will spread and reach those who are

interested. In our day and age we have a society that is designed to

disempower Sattvik ppl. This offering of money is logical and

neccesary in our day and age.

V

 

 

vediculture, "sasha108de" <amritasyaputra

wrote:

>

> Dear Friend,

>

> Thank you for the publication of the article. But your introduction

> to it is completely out of place. Since when it is wrong to pay

> pandits and scholars for their services???? Do you think pandits

live

> from the air? Sorry, but you have no clue about >past traditions<.

>

> In olden times the king gave huge sums, even whole kingdoms, to the

> best Vedic scholars. See for example the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

> (4.4.23)

> Actually, it is a very important duty of the Governments (or a

King)

> to SUPPORT and PROTECT VEDIC PANDITS and scholars so that they can

> continue to do their duties of preserving the Veda (total

knowledge)

> in the society, do yagyas, griha shanti etc. etc.

>

> With best wishes

>

> Shaas

> Germany

>

> vediculture, Vrndavan Parker <vrnparker@>

> wrote:

> >

> > Bhopal institute seeks 8,000 Hindu scholars from

> Nepal Updated: 02-21-2007 By andhracafe Email

this

> Page

> > Marking a departure from past traditions where honorariums

did

> not enter the transactions with priests and traditional scholars,

the

> Vidyapeetham is offering varying salaries ranging from Rs 4,000 to

Rs

> 8,000 for the assignment.

> > Kathmandu, Feb 21 (IANS) A Hindu organisation from India

is

> searching in Nepal for 8,000 traditional scholars to take part in

an

> ongoing prayer for world peace.

> > The Maharshi Bed Bijnan Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a Hindu

organisation

> in the Ratanpur area of Bhopal, has begun a 'yajna' (a traditional

> service where Hindu priests and holy men chant over a sacred fire)

> seeking world peace.

> >

> > The Vidyapeetham, which draws its inspiration from Indian

> spiritual guru Mahesh Yogi, is now scouting in Nepal - once the

> world's only Hindu kingdom and seat of the Pashupatinath temple,

one

> of the holiest Hindu shrines - for over 8,000 scholars well-versed

in

> the four Vedas, Hindu holy scriptures, to keep the yajna going.

> >

> > It is one of the very few job searches where priority will be

> given to applicants who do not know English. However, familiarity

> with Indian languages, like Bengali, Assamese, Bhojpuri and Awadhi

is

> going to be an advantage.

> >

> > Marking a departure from past traditions where honorariums did

> not enter the transactions with priests and traditional scholars,

the

> Vidyapeetham is offering varying salaries ranging from Rs 4,000 to

Rs

> 8,000 for the assignment.

> >

> > The scholars have to be well-versed in specific chapters of the

> Rig, Yajur, Atharva and Sam veda as well as have experience in

> conducting worship for specific deities, like Mahadurga, Mahalaxmi

> and Mahasaraswati.

> >

> > Finally, as a sign of the changing times, it is also asking

> applicants for certificates to prove their abilities and a

> recommendation from any Vedic organisation in their districts. The

> new search for traditional scholars comes at a time when Nepal is

> dominated by the Maoist guerrillas.

> >

> > The communist rebels are against religious ceremonies and have

> even opposed setting up of the Sanskrit schools and university in

the

> kingdom

>

> http://www.andhracafe.com/index.php?m=show&id=19211

>