Guest guest Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 Dear All, Om Gam Ganapataye Namah Om Namah Shivaya Before we proceed into learning about the Rudrashtadhyayi, I would like to talk a little about the background of this text and its place in Hindu religious literature. Hindu religious literature is one of the, if not THE most ancient scripture in the world. The scripture can be divided into two broad categories – the primary scriptures called the Shruti and the secondary scriptures called as Smriti. It is said that the Shruti scriptures are of divine origin, whose truths were directly revealed to the seers (ancient rishis or sages) in their deep meditations. The Shrutis are said to be “apaurusheya” (not created by human beings) and anadi (without beginning or end, ie eternal). Shruti also means that which is heard, again implying that they are something which were 'revealed'. The Smriti scriptures on the other hand, are of human origin and were written to explain the mystical and often times abstruse Shruti truths to the common man. The Shrutis scriptures include the four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva) , and constitute the highest religious authority in Hindu religion. The Smriti scriptures include five major groups • Itihasas (Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata) • Puranas (Mythology, like our beloved Chandi Path is from the Markandeya Purana) • Dharma Shastras (Law codes , like Manu Smriti) • Agamas and Tantras ( Sectarian Scriptures that pertain to the worship of a specific deity) • Darshanas (Manuals of Philosophy like Brahma Sutra Bhashya) Next we will talk briefly on the four Vedas, and the divisions within each Veda JAI SHIVA Nanda FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Om Namah Shivaya Pranams... Reading this just made me feel wonderful, do not know why but it just felt so cooooooooool... looking forward to the discussions... Thank you Pranams sahshi --- Nanda <chandimaakijai wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > Om Gam Ganapataye Namah > > Om Namah Shivaya > > > > Before we proceed into learning about the > Rudrashtadhyayi, I would like to talk a little about > the background of this text and its place in Hindu > religious literature. > > > > Hindu religious literature is one of the, if not THE > most ancient scripture in the world. The scripture > can be divided into two broad categories – the > primary scriptures called the Shruti and the > secondary scriptures called as Smriti. > > > > It is said that the Shruti scriptures are of divine > origin, whose truths were directly revealed to the > seers (ancient rishis or sages) in their deep > meditations. The Shrutis are said to be > “apaurusheya” (not created by human beings) and > anadi (without beginning or end, ie eternal). Shruti > also means that which is heard, again implying that > they are something which were 'revealed'. > > > > The Smriti scriptures on the other hand, are of > human origin and were written to explain the > mystical and often times abstruse Shruti truths to > the common man. > > > > The Shrutis scriptures include the four Vedas (Rig, > Yajur, Sama and Atharva) , and constitute the > highest religious authority in Hindu religion. The > Smriti scriptures include five major groups > > > > • Itihasas (Epics like Ramayana and > Mahabharata) > > • Puranas (Mythology, like our beloved > Chandi Path is from the Markandeya Purana) > > • Dharma Shastras (Law codes , like Manu > Smriti) > > • Agamas and Tantras ( Sectarian > Scriptures that pertain to the worship of a specific > deity) > > • Darshanas (Manuals of Philosophy like > Brahma Sutra Bhashya) > > > > Next we will talk briefly on the four Vedas, and the > divisions within each Veda > > > > JAI SHIVA > > Nanda > > > > > FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in > one click. Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Dear Nanda, May the protection of Siva be with you. We are waiting for your Rudrashtadhyayi class. May Shree maa and swamijis blessings be with you. Om namah sivaya Vasantha > > > Dear All, > > > > Om Gam Ganapataye Namah > > Om Namah Shivaya > > > > Before we proceed into learning about the Rudrashtadhyayi, I would like to talk a little about the background of this text and its place in Hindu religious literature. > > > > Hindu religious literature is one of the, if not THE most ancient scripture in the world. The scripture can be divided into two broad categories – the primary scriptures called the Shruti and the secondary scriptures called as Smriti. > > > > It is said that the Shruti scriptures are of divine origin, whose truths were directly revealed to the seers (ancient rishis or sages) in their deep meditations. The Shrutis are said to be "apaurusheya" (not created by human beings) and anadi (without beginning or end, ie eternal). Shruti also means that which is heard, again implying that they are something which were 'revealed'. > > > > The Smriti scriptures on the other hand, are of human origin and were written to explain the mystical and often times abstruse Shruti truths to the common man. > > > > The Shrutis scriptures include the four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva) , and constitute the highest religious authority in Hindu religion. The Smriti scriptures include five major groups > > > > • Itihasas (Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata) > > • Puranas (Mythology, like our beloved Chandi Path is from the Markandeya Purana) > > • Dharma Shastras (Law codes , like Manu Smriti) > > • Agamas and Tantras ( Sectarian Scriptures that pertain to the worship of a specific deity) > > • Darshanas (Manuals of Philosophy like Brahma Sutra Bhashya) > > > > Next we will talk briefly on the four Vedas, and the divisions within each Veda > > > > JAI SHIVA > > Nanda > > > > > FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Dear Nanda, Thanks for this extremely informative opening to the Rudri discussions. The entire text of the Rudri is beautiful but I especially like the feeling which comes from repeating "and .... is within me". May the Gods, Goddesses and Gurus bless and direct you as you continue to give of your heart's love. Om Namah Shiva -- In , Nanda <chandimaakijai> wrote: > > > Dear All, > > > > Om Gam Ganapataye Namah > > Om Namah Shivaya > > > > Before we proceed into learning about the Rudrashtadhyayi, I would like to talk a little about the background of this text and its place in Hindu religious literature. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 , "kaliananda_saraswati" <kaliananda_saraswati> wrote: > > Dear Nanda, > > Thanks for this extremely informative opening to the Rudri > discussions. The entire text of the Rudri is beautiful but I > especially like the feeling which comes from repeating "and .... is > within me". > May the Gods, Goddesses and Gurus bless and direct you as you > continue to give of your heart's love. > Om Namah Shiva Jai Maa, Nanda ji! May i please say that i agree with our dear Kalia 100 percent! The Rudri is such an incredibly Divine Scripture, and i am so happy that we devotees are having a chance to learn more about the background, and that many more will have an opportunity to study the Rudri, who perhaps have never been exposed to it's beauty 'til now. What a gift to the world this Forum is! :<D Jai Chandi Shree Maa! Jai Shiva Swamiji! Jai Ramakrishna Deva! muktimaa > -- In , Nanda <chandimaakijai> wrote: > > > > > > Dear All, > > > > > > > > Om Gam Ganapataye Namah > > > > Om Namah Shivaya > > > > > > > > Before we proceed into learning about the Rudrashtadhyayi, I would > like to talk a little about the background of this text and its place > in Hindu religious literature. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 OM NAMAH SIVAYA Nanda, i agree with the others and i am very much looking forward to learning this text. i don't really know anything about the Rudri or much about the history of the Hindu scriptures so this is all new to me. but i am planning to soak it all up and actually just yesterday received the Rudri i ordered in the mail. i have only browsed through it but just seeing the picture on the cover gets me excited to learn more about my main man Siva. thanks again for this blessing. JAI MAA , "muktimaa" <muktimaa@a...> wrote: > > , "kaliananda_saraswati" > <kaliananda_saraswati> wrote: > > > > Dear Nanda, > > > > Thanks for this extremely informative opening to the Rudri > > discussions. The entire text of the Rudri is beautiful but I > > especially like the feeling which comes from repeating "and .... is > > within me". > > May the Gods, Goddesses and Gurus bless and direct you as you > > continue to give of your heart's love. > > Om Namah Shiva > > Jai Maa, Nanda ji! > May i please say that i agree with our dear Kalia 100 percent! > The Rudri is such an incredibly Divine Scripture, and i am so happy > that we devotees are having a chance to learn more about the > background, and that many more will have an opportunity to study the > Rudri, who perhaps have never been exposed to it's beauty 'til now. > What a gift to the world this Forum is! :<D > Jai Chandi Shree Maa! Jai Shiva Swamiji! Jai Ramakrishna Deva! > muktimaa > > > -- In , Nanda <chandimaakijai> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Dear All, > > > > > > > > > > > > Om Gam Ganapataye Namah > > > > > > Om Namah Shivaya > > > > > > > > > > > > Before we proceed into learning about the Rudrashtadhyayi, I > would > > like to talk a little about the background of this text and its > place > > in Hindu religious literature. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 JAI SHIVA JAI GURU JAI SHREE MAA JAI SWAMIJI JAI NANDAJI , "ecjensen_us" <ecjensen_us> wrote: > > OM NAMAH SIVAYA > > Nanda, i agree with the others and i am very much looking forward to > learning this text. i don't really know anything about the Rudri or > much about the history of the Hindu scriptures so this is all new to > me. but i am planning to soak it all up and actually just yesterday > received the Rudri i ordered in the mail. i have only browsed > through it but just seeing the picture on the cover gets me excited > to learn more about my main man Siva. thanks again for this blessing. > > JAI MAA > > , "muktimaa" <muktimaa@a...> wrote: > > > > , "kaliananda_saraswati" > > <kaliananda_saraswati> wrote: > > > > > > Dear Nanda, > > > > > > Thanks for this extremely informative opening to the Rudri > > > discussions. The entire text of the Rudri is beautiful but I > > > especially like the feeling which comes from repeating "and .... > is > > > within me". > > > May the Gods, Goddesses and Gurus bless and direct you as you > > > continue to give of your heart's love. > > > Om Namah Shiva > > > > Jai Maa, Nanda ji! > > May i please say that i agree with our dear Kalia 100 percent! > > The Rudri is such an incredibly Divine Scripture, and i am so > happy > > that we devotees are having a chance to learn more about the > > background, and that many more will have an opportunity to study > the > > Rudri, who perhaps have never been exposed to it's beauty 'til now. > > What a gift to the world this Forum is! :<D > > Jai Chandi Shree Maa! Jai Shiva Swamiji! Jai Ramakrishna Deva! > > muktimaa > > > > > -- In , Nanda <chandimaakijai> > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear All, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Om Gam Ganapataye Namah > > > > > > > > Om Namah Shivaya > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Before we proceed into learning about the Rudrashtadhyayi, I > > would > > > like to talk a little about the background of this text and its > > place > > > in Hindu religious literature. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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