Abhivaadaye posture

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SrI:

 

Dear SrI Narasimhan:

 

You have asked about the significance of

abhivAdhanam posture .

 

AbhivAdhanam is performed by an abhivandhakan

as respectful salutation to a revered elder/AchAryan/

SrOotriyan (Veda-Saastra Vithpannan) .

 

The gesture involves placement over the ears , where

some of the key brain organs are ( amygdala , hippocampus

on the left side that controls emotions , speech and memory)

and recite with single minded reverence the AbhivAdhanam .

The right side contains Motor brain & 3D-Processing features.

One does not want to be distracted by external sound and

chatter while performing AbhivAdhanam to a respectful elder .

Over the right ear , the sacred GangA river is said to reside .

That is why we touch the right ear with our fingers at

the end of PrANAyAmam . That touch cleanses one

of asuddhis .

 

In the context of AbhivAdhanam , one can visualize

taking Ganga theertam with both palms and offering

argyam , Paadhyam and Aachamaneeyam waters

for the worshipful visitor . We do this upachAram of

Argyam, Paadhyam and Achamaneeyam to PerumAL

during thirvArAdhanam . A Similar situation of

reverential introduction of oneself to a respectful

elder can be invoked here .

 

There are also subtelities of introducing one's gOtram ,

Sutram , Veda Saakhai and one's own nAmam during

the abhivAdhanam to provide context . For instance , if

one is a BrahmachAri , the elder can pick up on the

sagOtram ( same gotram) aspects for potential marriage

prospects with a bride from gotram other than

that of the person performing abhivAdhanam .

 

The elder person recieves the abhivAdhanam and

blesses the younger one with wishes for long life

( Oh Narasimha Sarman ! dheergAyushmAn bhava ).

 

I have copied Sriman Vaasu VaadhyAr of the Vaideekam

group to provide additional insights .

 

NamO SrI Veda PurushAya ,

V.Sadagopan

 

 

-

" Venkatesan Narasimhan " <wenkey27

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Sunday, October 12, 2008 7:47 AM

Abhivaadaye posture

 

 

> Namaskaram

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> What is the significance of the Abhivaadaye posture (palms over the

> ears while reciting)?

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Dr.Sadagopachar beautifully explained everything in a detailed manner,

no more to add in this regard.

But I wish to share the following :

 

1. Once NArada muni was telling the greatness of Sriman NArAyana to Him

(NArAyana). Sriman NArAyana is asking, " Is it true? am I having this much

greatness?, I could not believe it. "

 

2. Once NammazhvAr wondered about Periya Vaachan pillai's vyakhyAnam for his

TiruvAimozhi, and thought " I really did not have this much idea in my mind, when

I composing this PAsurams?!! "

 

I don't know who introduced this posture for abhivadhi, but I hope he may wonder

about the vyAkhyanam given by Dr.Sadagopan.

 

What I heard about abhivAdhi is:

" Bending towards the elder shows the respectfulness "

The content of the abhivAdhi is a type of 'self glory', and the person should

have a great respect about his ancestors and hence it should not often heard by

the person himself and should not get self proudness. To keep this in mind, he

should close both of his ears by both of his hands.

nvs

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Respectful SwAmin, It is a beautiful explanation of AbhivAdanam.

At the end of uttering the introduction of one's gotram etc. the younger person is supposed to touch the feet of the elder to whom the abhivadanam is presented. He does so by touching the right foot by his right hand and the left foot by his left hand. He does this by keeping his hands in cross position, so that at the same time he can touch both the feet.This action completes the respect shown by the younger who seeks the blessings of the elder to whom he does the abhivAdanam.

Regards,

anbil SrInivAsan --- On Sun, 12/10/08, Dr.V.Sadagopan <yennappan wrote:

Dr.V.Sadagopan <yennappanRe: Abhivaadaye postureOppiliappan Cc: "av" <ahobilavalli >, vaideekam , "T.G Ramamurthi" <tgramuSunday, 12 October, 2008, 11:08 PM

 

 

SrI:Dear SrI Narasimhan:You have asked about the significance of abhivAdhanam posture . AbhivAdhanam is performed by an abhivandhakanas respectful salutation to a revered elder/AchAryan/SrOotriyan (Veda-Saastra Vithpannan) .The gesture involves placement over the ears , where some of the key brain organs are ( amygdala , hippocampuson the left side that controls emotions , speech and memory) and recite with single minded reverence the AbhivAdhanam .The right side contains Motor brain & 3D-Processing features.One does not want to be distracted by external sound and chatter while performing AbhivAdhanam to a respectful elder . Over the right ear , the sacred GangA river is said to reside . That is why we touch the right ear with our fingers atthe end of PrANAyAmam . That touch cleanses oneof asuddhis .In the context of AbhivAdhanam , one can

visualizetaking Ganga theertam with both palms and offering argyam , Paadhyam and Aachamaneeyam waters for the worshipful visitor . We do this upachAram of Argyam, Paadhyam and Achamaneeyam to PerumAL during thirvArAdhanam . A Similar situation of reverential introduction of oneself to a respectfulelder can be invoked here .There are also subtelities of introducing one's gOtram ,Sutram , Veda Saakhai and one's own nAmam during the abhivAdhanam to provide context . For instance , ifone is a BrahmachAri , the elder can pick up on thesagOtram ( same gotram) aspects for potential marriageprospects with a bride from gotram other thanthat of the person performing abhivAdhanam .The elder person recieves the abhivAdhanam andblesses the younger one with wishes for long life( Oh Narasimha Sarman ! dheergAyushmAn bhava ). I have copied Sriman Vaasu VaadhyAr of the

Vaideekamgroup to provide additional insights . NamO SrI Veda PurushAya ,V.Sadagopan - "Venkatesan Narasimhan" <wenkey27 (AT) (DOT) co.in><Oppiliappan>Sunday, October 12, 2008 7:47 AM Abhivaadaye posture> Namaskaram> > What is the significance of the Abhivaadaye posture (palms over the> ears while reciting)? > >

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