Guest guest Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Would a list member kindly respond (directly or via the group) ? jay Vivekananda Centre London - P.V. SREEJI sreejipv hindu Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:29 PM Vedas I would like to know more about all vedas through internet. Sreeji.P.V Mail: sreejipv sreejipv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Namaste, A good introduction is at: http://kamakoti.org/newlayout/template/hindudharma.html/5/1/hindu/The+Vedas The whole book is a 'must read'. Another resource is at: http://www.vedah.com/org/index.asp Regards, Sunder Ramakrishna , " Vivekananda Centre " <vivekananda@b...> wrote: > Would a list member kindly respond (directly or via the group) ? > > jay > Vivekananda Centre London > > - > P.V. SREEJI > > sreejipv > > hindu@b... > Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:29 PM > Vedas > > > I would like to know more about all vedas through internet. > > > > Sreeji.P.V > Mail: sreejipv@r... > sreejipv@h... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 All Vedas describe ‘Yajna’ (Sacrifice) only, which is nothing but the preparation of food only. The fire is lit and is called ‘Lowkikagni’ i.e., fire meant for cooking but not for worship. The three parts of the fire (Garhapatya, Ahavaneeya, and Dakshinagni) are only the three stoves for cooking various items of food. “Fools put the cooked food in this fire” says Kapila, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Bhagavatam. This food must be offered to the guest shining like fire, who must deserve. 1) The first preference is ‘Satguru’ who is the human incarnation of God that comes in every human generation. 2) The second preference must be a poor devotee; God dwells in the heart of a devotee, as per Narada’s Bhakti Sutra. 3) The third preference must be a beggar who is incapable of earning food. In this case, the beggar is a sinner punished by God. So you must turn him into a devotee by preaching knowledge and devotion. Food, cloth, shelter are only secondary like hostel for a student. Otherwise he may do sin after eating your food. Then, you will get that sin. A ‘beggar home’ is better than an independent beggar is. In a beggar home, the beggar is in controlled condition and the beggar can be converted into a devotee easily. ‘Dakshina’ (Money) must follow giving food (Yajna) for the other needs. ‘Adikshana Hato Yajnah’ means that the Yajna goes waste without Dakshina. This Dakshina is ‘Karmaphala Tyaga’ (Sacrifice of the fruit of your work) and is very much stressed in Gita. Vedas and Gita put together teach sacrifice of food and money. By such practical sacrifice only, God is pleased. Sacrifice of words (prayers) and sacrifice of mental feelings (Meditation and devotion) are useless without practical sacrifice, which make God to hate you only. Satguru like Shirdi Sai Baba is the best deserving person, because, he will use the energy of you’re offered food also in preaching only. He knows the deserving devotee or a beggar and He will help them in a proper way. Thus the money you offer to Him is fully utilized and you get the full fruit of your charity. For Him, the entire world is His family. A devotee combines to his family only and even if he donates to others, he may err, since both God and soul co-exist in His body. In the case of Satguru, only God exists in His body. Satguru comes in every human generation. Recognize Him with proper identity marks. at the lotus feet of shri datta swami surya www.universal-spirituality.orgVivekananda Centre <vivekananda wrote: Would a list member kindly respond (directly or via the group) ? jay Vivekananda Centre London - P.V. SREEJI sreejipv hindu Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:29 PM Vedas I would like to know more about all vedas through internet. Sreeji.P.V Mail: sreejipv sreejipv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 A pico search for " Vedas " in the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda available at www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info yields impressive results. Partha > I would like to know more about all vedas through internet. > > Sreeji.P.V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Dear Surya, God does not hate anybody, not even the worst sinner. He is benevolent towards all. He may be even more attentive towards the sinner than on the person who follows his laws. The suffering that follows the sin is in fact God's grace as it helps the person realise his mistakes and by leading him to a better lifestyle brings him closer to God. Prayers, meditation and devotion are valid forms of sacrifice as they help all sentient beings and not the performer alone. If you study the secluded life of Sri Ramakrishna and the ultimate effect it has had on millions of devotees all over the world you can better understand what I am saying. One man's effort can save the world. Regards, Jagannath. Ramakrishna , prakki surya <dattapr2000> wrote: > > Vedas and Gita put together teach sacrifice of food and money. By such practical sacrifice only, God is pleased. Sacrifice of words (prayers) and sacrifice of mental feelings (Meditation and devotion) are useless without practical sacrifice, which make God to hate you only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Om Namah Sivaya --- prakki surya <dattapr2000 wrote: 'All Vedas describe ‘Yajna’ (Sacrifice) only', INCORRECT!!! ....The subject matter of the whole Veda is divided into Karma- Kanda, Upasana-Kanda and Jnana-Kanda. The Karma-Kanda or Ritualistic Section deals with various sacrifices and rituals. The Upasana-Kanda or Worship-Section deals with various kinds of worship or meditation. The Jnana-Kanda or Knowledge-Section deals with the highest knowledge of Nirguna Brahman. The Mantras and the Brahmanas constitute Karma-Kanda; the Aranyakas Upasana-Kanda; and the Upanishads Jnana-Kanda................ Source : http://www.dlshq.org/religions/vedas.htm Useful links: http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/1996/1/1996-1-13.shtml http://www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/dws/dws_mandala-26.html YAJNA: http://www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/dws/lexicon/y-z.html _________ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. http://uk.security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 The Vedas have infinite depth of meaning. All may not be able to comprehend the inner meaning of the Vedic teachings. The earth's gravitational force existed even before it was discovered by Newton after rigorous experimentation. Similarly, the eternal truths hidden in the Vedas were perceived by the Rishis (seers) after intense penance and Sadhana (spiritual austerities) . Unless one practises their teachings, one can never get happiness or peace. In order to realize the Divine, you have to practise the precepts prescribed in the Vedas. No doubt, even listening to the recitation of the Vedas is itself capable of purifying your mind and elevating you to a higher level. For, it is Shabdha Brahman (God embodied as sound). If you ruminate over it and practise it in your life, you can imagine the magnitude of the bliss you will attain. - BABA Thanks & Regards,Sudhir SrinivasanArchitectMobile: +353-87 285 9086 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Haribol! Is it true that the Rishis had access to the nectar of Soma to obtain divine revelations. What then is Soma? Pranams Bhakta Stephen , Sudhir-Architect <ar_sudhirkumar wrote: > > The Vedas have infinite > depth of meaning. All may not be able to comprehend the inner meaning of the > Vedic teachings. The earth's gravitational force existed even before it was > discovered by Newton after rigorous experimentation. Similarly, the eternal > truths hidden in the Vedas were perceived by the Rishis (seers) after intense > penance and Sadhana (spiritual austerities) . Unless one practises their > teachings, one can never get happiness or peace. In order to realize the Divine, > you have to practise the precepts prescribed in the Vedas. No doubt, even > listening to the recitation of the Vedas is itself capable of purifying your > mind and elevating you to a higher level. For, it is Shabdha Brahman (God > embodied as sound). If you ruminate over it and practise it in your life, you > can imagine the magnitude of the bliss you will attain. > > - BABA > Thanks & Regards, > > > Sudhir Srinivasan > Architect > Mobile: +353-87 285 9086 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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