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.
Monday, June 29, 2009
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).
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
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
Labels:
Vedic Culture,
Vedic Education,
Vedic Knowledge,
Vedic Science
Monday, June 1, 2009
What are the Sutras of Shukla Yajur Veda?
SUtras pertaining to Sukla Yajur Veda:
1.PAraskara Grihya SUtra
2.KAtyAyana Srauta SUtra
3. KAtyAyana Sulba SUtra
1.PAraskara Grihya SUtra
2.KAtyAyana Srauta SUtra
3. KAtyAyana Sulba SUtra
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