VOICE OF THE RISHIS - 16 Courtesy : Shri R.Janaradhana Rao

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My Dear Bhagavat Banduvullara,

 

As there were numerous typographical ERRORS crept in my

post Voice of the Rishis -16, I desire to post VOICE OF THE RISHIS -

16 once again. Kindly bear with me.

 

VOICE OF THE RISHIS - 16

 

ASWADDHA SSARVA VRUKSHANAMM

 

-- BHAGAVADGITA

 

In the most sacred book Bhagavad Gita in Vibhuti Yoga

Chapter, Lord Krishna goes on relating how His Holy image is passed

on into certain selected creatures, selected seasons of the year, or

selected plants. Those mentioned in this Chapter as carrying the

reflection sacred Godly powers are worthy of our consideration and

priorities.

 

Lord Krishna says in Gita 'I am the moon among the stars, I am

the month Margasirsha among twelve months " and even goes to extent of

saying I am Vasuki, the deadliest of the snakes " . And it is in this

context He says, " I am Aswaddha tree among the innumerable plants. "

 

Let us ponder about why this " Aswaddha " , pepaul tree is

reckoned as the holiest of all with Lord's image or preference. In

Homa, the Holy Fire, the twigs of Aswaddaha only are to be offered as

fuel (samidha) for it is stated that the holy fumes purify the

ecological order. Again according to the Buddhist scriptures Gautama

became the Buddha, while penancing under Bodhi Tree. The trunk of

the tree is white and it is said to have several medicinal values.

 

Further research studies on this plant would certainly yield

several secrets why of all the trees Lord has equated Himself with

this Aswaddha tree.

 

 

Ps: I recollect an amusing story, while re-posting this.

 

There was a Pauranic Drama being enacated by an

experienced troop. But unfortunately, that evening one actor fell

sick who has to play an important role, which has several Padyams in

the drama. Due to unavoidale circumastances, an actor of the calibre

of the undersigned was selected to enact the character.

 

The Drama started and the new actor started rendering his

first padyam and the audience started shouting " Once More " . It is

customary for the actors to sing the Padyam, if " Once More " is

received from the audience. So, the actor rendered the Padyam again.

Again the audience said " Once More " . The actor did sing the Padyam

once more. It went on four or five times. Finally, the actor out of

frustration asked the audience, " How many times, do you want me to

sing the Padyam " . One of the audience replied " Till you render the

Padyam correctly to the audience "

 

I Hope Shri GPLN rao garu, will execuse me for any further

mistakes. Sir, your post is well taken. with regards, jajisarma