[Shaktheyem] Yugaadi Meaning

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dear shreeramji and all group members

with you all a very Happy Yugadi and wishing the best during the ensuing

new year.

venkat--- On Fri, 3/27/09, para_anuloma <para_anuloma wrote:

para_anuloma <para_anuloma[shaktheyem] Yugaadi MeaningShaktheyem Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 12:55 PM

 

 

 

Dear All,

 

Ugadi comes from the word "Yuga-Aadi"

Due to the multiplicity of meanings of Sanskrit words "Yuga" means era here and "Aadi" means start.

 

The Kannada and Telugu people celebrate the festival with great fanfare; gatherings of the extended family and a sumptuous feast are de rigueur. The day, however, begins with ritual showers (oil bath) followed by prayers, and then the eating of a specific mixture of -

 

Neem flower buds for bitterness

Raw Mango for tang

Tamarind Juice for sourness

Green Chillies for heat

Jaggery and ripe Bananas for sweetness

Salt for saltiness(Salinity)

This mixture with all six tastes (à°·à°¡à±à°°à±à°šà±à°²à±), called "Ugadi Pachhadi" (ఉగాది పచà±à°šà°¡à°¿) in Telugu and "Bevu-Bella" ( ಬೇವà³-ಬೆಲà³à²² ) in Kannada, symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of different experiences (sadness, happiness, anger, fear, disgust, surprise) , which should be accepted together and with equanimity.

 

Later, people traditionally gather to listen to the recitation of the religious almanac (Panchangam) of the coming year, and to the general forecast of the year to come. This is the Panchanga Sravanam, an informal social function where an elderly and respected person refers to the new almanac pertaining to the coming year and makes a general benediction to all present. The advent of television has changed this routine, especially in the cities. Nowadays, people turn on the TV to watch broadcasts of the recitation.

 

Panchaanga shravanam augurs all-auspiciousness when heard throughout the year, this has been a tested fact.

Ugadi celebrations are marked by literary discussions, poetry recitations and recognition of authors of literary works through awards and cultural programs. Recitals of classical Carnatic Music and dance are held in the evenings.

The festival is called "Gudi Padwa" in Maharashtra; it heralds the advent of new year and is one of the most auspicious days for Maharashtrians.

 

It is customary to erect `Gudis' on the first day (Padwa -A Marathi corruption of the original Sanskrit word Paadyami) of the Marathi New Year. 'Gudi' is a bamboo staff with a colored silk cloth and a garlanded goblet atop it, which symbolizes victory or achievement. Hence, this day is known as "Gudipadwa" in Maharashtra. The New Year is ushered in with the worship of the "Gudi" and the distribution of a specific "Prasad" comprising tender neem leaves, gram-pulse and jaggery. The symbolism of tastes is the same as what is described above.

Also in many Maharashtrian homes they celebrate the occasion by making Shrikhand Puri.

Vasanta Navaratri (literally - The 9-night Spring festival) starts on this day and culminates nine days later on Sri Ramanavami which falls on Chaitra Sudhdha Navami.

 

Those who reside in Chennai or able to come to Chennai,please visit Nanganallur Rajarajeshwari Alayam for the Vasanth Navaratri, Chandika and other Shakthi Homams are done all the nine days.

Maybe I can add like our friend, as a cliche but nevertheless true if prayed for, a self-created expansion of the word, UGADI, thus, as something new is definitely initiated in the newyear:

U-ltimate G-race, A-mba D-oes I-nitiate!!

WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY UGADI !!

 

Yours Yogically,

Shreeram Balijepalli

[Guest guest]

Dear SriRamji,

Thanks for so well explaing the importance of Ugadi.Just as one can't enjoy the sweet taste of jaggery and banana. without tasting the bitterness of neem flower buds life can't be enjoyed to its fullest extent with out some troubles and sorrows.God has created the humans to undergo all ups and downs to make their lives real.

Regards,Jabali Muni.

 

SarvE bhavanthu sukhinah sarvE santhu niraamayaahSarve bhadrANi pasyanthu maa kaschit duhkhabhAg bhavEt.

 

--- On Fri, 3/27/09, para_anuloma <para_anuloma wrote:

para_anuloma <para_anuloma[shaktheyem] Yugaadi MeaningShaktheyem Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 12:25 AM

 

 

 

Dear All,

 

Ugadi comes from the word "Yuga-Aadi"

Due to the multiplicity of meanings of Sanskrit words "Yuga" means era here and "Aadi" means start.

 

The Kannada and Telugu people celebrate the festival with great fanfare; gatherings of the extended family and a sumptuous feast are de rigueur. The day, however, begins with ritual showers (oil bath) followed by prayers, and then the eating of a specific mixture of -

 

Neem flower buds for bitterness

Raw Mango for tang

Tamarind Juice for sourness

Green Chillies for heat

Jaggery and ripe Bananas for sweetness

Salt for saltiness(Salinity)

This mixture with all six tastes (à°·à°¡à±à°°à±à°šà±à°²à±), called "Ugadi Pachhadi" (ఉగాది పచà±à°šà°¡à°¿) in Telugu and "Bevu-Bella" ( ಬೇವà³-ಬೆಲà³à²² ) in Kannada, symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of different experiences (sadness, happiness, anger, fear, disgust, surprise) , which should be accepted together and with equanimity.

 

Later, people traditionally gather to listen to the recitation of the religious almanac (Panchangam) of the coming year, and to the general forecast of the year to come. This is the Panchanga Sravanam, an informal social function where an elderly and respected person refers to the new almanac pertaining to the coming year and makes a general benediction to all present. The advent of television has changed this routine, especially in the cities. Nowadays, people turn on the TV to watch broadcasts of the recitation.

 

Panchaanga shravanam augurs all-auspiciousness when heard throughout the year, this has been a tested fact.

Ugadi celebrations are marked by literary discussions, poetry recitations and recognition of authors of literary works through awards and cultural programs. Recitals of classical Carnatic Music and dance are held in the evenings.

The festival is called "Gudi Padwa" in Maharashtra; it heralds the advent of new year and is one of the most auspicious days for Maharashtrians.

 

It is customary to erect `Gudis' on the first day (Padwa -A Marathi corruption of the original Sanskrit word Paadyami) of the Marathi New Year. 'Gudi' is a bamboo staff with a colored silk cloth and a garlanded goblet atop it, which symbolizes victory or achievement. Hence, this day is known as "Gudipadwa" in Maharashtra. The New Year is ushered in with the worship of the "Gudi" and the distribution of a specific "Prasad" comprising tender neem leaves, gram-pulse and jaggery. The symbolism of tastes is the same as what is described above.

Also in many Maharashtrian homes they celebrate the occasion by making Shrikhand Puri.

Vasanta Navaratri (literally - The 9-night Spring festival) starts on this day and culminates nine days later on Sri Ramanavami which falls on Chaitra Sudhdha Navami.

 

Those who reside in Chennai or able to come to Chennai,please visit Nanganallur Rajarajeshwari Alayam for the Vasanth Navaratri, Chandika and other Shakthi Homams are done all the nine days.

Maybe I can add like our friend, as a cliche but nevertheless true if prayed for, a self-created expansion of the word, UGADI, thus, as something new is definitely initiated in the newyear:

U-ltimate G-race, A-mba D-oes I-nitiate!!

WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY UGADI !!

 

Yours Yogically,

Shreeram Balijepalli