Monday, June 29, 2009

HOW TO INVOKE THE RAIN GOD?

As per Vedic tradition, there is a Yajña known as the KArIri Ishti for invoking the Rain God.

In addition we have:
1. VaruNa Mantra
2. RishyaSringa Slokas
3. Azhi Mazhai KaNNa ( of TiruppAvai)

These are very powerful in invoking the rains.
In Music , it is Amrutavarshini RAga.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

CANONS OF PHILANTHROPY -- DANAM

As per TaittirIya Upanishad i-11, the canons of Philanthropy ( DAnam) are as follows:

1.Give with faith ( SraddhaYA deyam)
2.Do not give without faith. (aSraddhayA adeyam)
3.Give in plenty (SriyA deyam)
4.Give with modesty (hriyA deyam)
5.Give with sympathy ( bhiyA deyam)
6.Give with knowledge (samvidA deyam).

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Whether Surgery is mentioned in the Vedas?

There is reference in the Vedas about Surgery and Dentistry.

Surgery
The Asvins fixed an equine head on Dadhyac. -- Brihadaranyaka Upanishad ii-5-17


Dentistry
Dentistry is mentioned in the Vedas. -- Aitareya Brahmana iii-6-3, Aitareya Brahmana ii-1-5

Monday, June 1, 2009