Guest guest Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Dear All, Question: During Upanayanam, the child is initiated into Gayatri Mantra and it is said that chanting the Gayatri Mantra is good. If Mahamantra is really powerful and can do good to anyone who chants it, why not give Mahamantra as the Upadesa? Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji: There are two distinct Dharmas prescribed – the Vaideeka Dharma and the Bhagavata Dharma. In Ramayana, we see that Rama protected the ‘Yagna’ austerities) of the rishis This is Vaideeka Dharma. We also see that Rama blessed Ahalya. This is Bhagavata Dharma. The most sacred sound in Vaideeka Dharma is ‘Om’. ‘Rama’ is the equivalent in Bhagavata Dharma. While Vaideeka Dharma talks about rituals and rites, Bhagavata Dharma talks about love for God. The former is for a few to follow, while the latter is meant for everyone. Gayatri Mantra is a very powerful Mantra in the Vaideeka Dharma. Mahamantra is a very powerful Mantra in the Bhagavata Dharma. Thus one cannot substitute the other. They cannot be mixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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