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May 2012

(A Monthly Bulletin of Veddhyayana Kendra, Bangalore)

(For private circulation only)

Issue No.136

Vol.XV

Editor in Chief : Dr. C.L. Prabhakar Editors : Dr. Anjaneya Prasad, Surendra Pujar
Hiranyavarnah suchayah pavakah yasu jatah kasyaposyasvindrah Agnim ya garbham dadhire virrupastana apasaggum syona bhavantu Annotation: This is a rayer to the Goddess-waters( Apodevih,) found in the Aposukta of Veda and panishad. Waters are the golden in Hue, pure,clear and purifiers. In it, the sage asyapa and Indra are born. Those water goddesses who conceived and contained Agni within them, who are of different Forms, would be to us providers of happiness, peace and comforts here and hereafter. Basically the water is adjudged as quite calm and cool (santah vai apah).Without water there is no creation, existence and annihilation. May water goddesses comfort us. This prayer is employed in the nitya sandhyopasana and while taking bath and at other several religious applications. This prayer has magical and significant rewards.

SEMINAR ON TAITIRIYA ARANYAKA: FOCUS ON ARUNAPRASNA Report

The Vedaadhyayana Kendra and the WAVES, Bangalore Chapter organized a Seminar on 15th April at the Aurabindo complex, Bangalore from 9 a.m. to 7.p.m. A Book on Arunaprasana with Translation, Notes and Glossary written by Dr. C.L Prabhakar, Director of the Vedaadhyayna Kendra was released by Sri Sakala Narsimhulu Chetty garu of Bangalore. Prof R.L Kayap, the Director of SK Institute of Vedic Culture, Jayanagar, Bangalore, gave the Key note Address. Sri MuniKrishna, IPS presided the Inaugural Session of theSeminar. Prof Vanita Ramaswamy was the chief guest. The seminar began with the recitation of some portions of the ArunaPrasna, the prayer to Surya Bhagavan with the formulas for the Suryanamaskaras and the Aruna ketaka cayana Sangitanjali was rendered by Kumaris Priyadarshini and Bhavana , the Music students of Dr T.SeetharamaLakshmi, Ph.D.(Music) basically students of Dental Surgery. Dr Prabhakar spoke on the objectives of the Aranyakas with special reference to the Aruna in our Vedic tradition .Dr G.B.Ghare, Professor, divine healer spoke on the Surya Yoga for maintaining
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and balancing the health in the body. Surya is the atmakaraka, the custodian of human health and hence an upasana unto him is a mandatory discipline to all. Dr Geetha Madhusudan spoke on the Aditya figuring in the Arunaprasna. She pointed out a few suktis which are the niyamas of the Surya worship. It is said none should spit in the Waters. None should bathe naked in the waters and so on. T.S.Gopal, Yoga Faculty in the Kendra, spoke on the Surya Dhyana and Candra Dhyana the two disciplines which inculcate the need of these two celestial Bodies for human health and discipline. Dr Kumar Bhat, Prof of Sanskrit pointed out the status, Family details of Surya as seen in the Puranas, Mahabharata and further. Dr. Ramaa, presented a paper on the suryopanishad and the Cakshu Upanishad. Dr T.Seetharamalakshmi spoke on the dhvani effects, involving the magical and healing idealogy of the mantras of the Arunaprasna . Dr S.Nagaraj, explained a popular passage yopam pushpam veda of Aruna prasna and made out that the Arunaprasna is a Vedic text which highlights the glory and importance of waters.
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The Seminar concluded with an asirvada gadya and recitation of mantras by the priest Sri Srinath. Full papers of the Seminar would be published as

proceedings in the Vedaganga Vol XVIII going to be released on the XVIII Annual Day Celebration of the Kendra and WAVES.
Report

DISCOURSES ON GODDESS UMA AND VIVEKANANDA AT KENDRA

Vivekananda is a great name in the field of Vedanta and Indian Tradition. He is one of the great interpreters of the famous Veda Samskruti which is deva samskruti to mend and guide the manava samskruti. He existed in the minds of all in the world. The 150th year of Vivekananda is celebrated in the Kendra under the joint collaboration of WAVES and VijananParishat on 1-4-12 at the premises of Kalyana Venkatesvara Temple,J P Nagar. Dr G.B.Ghare, Professor at the IISC, Bangalore spoke on Vivekanada .He mentioned his life details and his contribution to the world of Vedanta by interpreting the Vedas and the Vedic Wisdom to the good of all people. His speech at Chicago in the parliament of World religions was historic. He read a few excerpts from the speech of Vivekananda. Dr. Mangala spoke on the Work and efforts of Ramakrishna Mission and Sarada Mission to propagate the Vedic and vedantic treasures to reach all. She highlighted the work of the SaradaMission for which her niece was responsible. It is the woman wing of the work of the Mission.Uma ,Katyayani, Lalita, Kali , Durga are some of the names of Goddess Parvati, the adyasakti.She is praised and meditated thus sarvacaitanyarupam tam adyam saktim ca dhimahi dhiyo yo nah pracodayat.Vedaadhyayanakendra committed to hold talks and programmes on Goddess Uma too. On Goddess Uma, Srividya and Lalita sahsranama stotra was the theme for the talk by Smt. Subhashini Ramesh. She is a devotee of deviTripurasundari and her talk was all pervasive .The Naraation was fascinationg althrough.Dr Y.S.Gayatri spoke on the Goddess in the Saundaryalahari stotra of Acharya Sankara. Dr T.SeetharamaLakshmi proposed vote of thanks with her key note that in the world of Music also the various Vaggeyakaras have eulogized Devi and with new names as Abhyamba,Pancanadisvari, Lalita and so on.The priogramme came to a grand conclusion with the words of Swami Vivekananda and Goddesss tripurasundari herself as expressed in LalitaStotra quoted by Dr C L Prabhakar
Subhashini Ramesh

NADAYOGATHROUGH AN UTTERENCE OF NAME NARAYANA

It is said in Vishnusahsranama stotra of Mahabharata thus: sankirtya narayana sabda matram vimukta duhkhah sukhino bhavantu. By uttering just the name Narayana let all people be relieved of the sorrows and turmoil and live with ease and happiness. Here is another short stotra of Narayana by reciting which, twice, minimum, people are freed from worries and attain the feet of Lord Narayana. 1 Narayana narayana narayana om,(3 times)( repeat at each linepallavi). 2 namatitam nadatitam sarangam om, naatittam na anagatam nabhipadmam om,(repeat pallavi narayana). 3 Rayatitam ragatitam rupatitam om,radhatitam,rasatitam rasatitam rasalila om,rasalila om rasalila om (repeat pallavi) 4 yamatitam, yasatitam, yadatitamom, yajnatatam,yugatitam,yogabindu om, yogabindu om(3) (repeat pallavi). 5 na sthiram na calam
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na asrayamom,niranjanam nirmalam nirmalam nirantaram om,nirantaram om nirantaram om. The nada generated by singing the same would produce such vibrant sounds which evoke of power of comfort and healing in the self and soul. Here, in the stotra we note the terms atita(surpassing) certain features and which define the narayana tattva. The om nada affixed repeatedly too is enhances the increased effect of soothing. A book is being printed bySri Narayana explaining these names of the stotra. This stotra is spontaneous and hence the nada is immeasurably great. Let us sing the glory of the Lord and become muktas of various entanglements here and elsewhere (iha amutra ca) .This message can be spread as well the kirtana for the benefit of needy and interested. Om namo narayanaya
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WORLD OF GODS: REPRESENTATIONS IN HINDU TEMPLES OF YORE C L Prabhakar Gods are active always. They are committed to protect and organize orderliness in the nature, people and other many things. Their portfolios are miscellaneous and at the same time highly specialized. Their activity, achievements and the exploits are registered in the Scriptures well explained by thousands of the saints, seers and Philosophers. The same is depicted in icons, pictures and paintings and more in the various temples .Temples are the Devalayas, the residential quarters of the gods while the houses and Hutments and so thus are the manushyalayas. We have several alayas which mark history glory and influence. However, every place of temple is vibrant.It is so due to us the presence of divine beings., etc., When we visit for example, temples in Tamilanadu, Andhrapradesh , Kerala and Karnataka states we are struck with awe admiration and wonder . We do not close our mouth. It is so since the kings and Emperors ( Maharajas) and the other philanthropic devotees have spared so much time , mind and money and art and thinking to make the world of Gods, a living truth and a legend. Further the temples signify and register the mahat and power of the deities. Devalayas are the focused Centers of Religion and spirituality reminding the living to work constantly like gods to ascend the steps of glory for permanence and prosperity. They bless the desire 1. lokas samastah sukhino bhavantu.. The Temples at Madhurai, Ramesvaram, Sringeri and at more places like, simply evoke awe of admiration. They are seats of Energy. It is in view of the amount of area, sculpture and the eminence. They are the places to speak of the world of activity of gods. The gods are out to help all irrespective of space, time and limitations. They are sources of Knowledge and inspirations for a long posterity. When we visit the temples, we are transformed into a different realm of thought and exaltation. The sins (kalmasha) in the body get extinguished. In Ramesvaram temple, we have 22 tirthas besides the silent ocean .These tirthas fetch merit to the devotees who get their touch with sincere devotion. All such places help the devotees to become pure in mind, thought and behavior. In nutshell, when we desire to know about the world of gods it is necessary to visit the focused centres of tejas and ojas of the gods namely the temples. Temples are thus the gateways to rise in respect of standards ofr mankind and others.. Man helps man. He harms and benefits him. But the Lord Siva concurs for that and at the same time his judicious mind to award and reward what best the being deserves. So the prayer: tanme manas sivasankalpamastu.(May there be tallying of mine and Sivas sankalpas)

Announcements:

Astrology and Palmistry classes continue as usual. There are classes on Annamacharyakirtanas on Thursdays and Saturdays by Dr T.Seetharamalakshmi. Members and others are requested to avail the facility.

2. Book onArunaprasna got released .Copies can be had from Kendra with discount. 3. World Association for Vedic Studies, USA, is organizing its10th international conference at Dartmouth Massachutes, USA in july 13th to 15th 2012.The theme is : Vedic Culture : Epic and Pauranic Phase. Papers Abstracts may be sent to before 15-5-12 to waves.conference@gmail.com. Copy may be sent to clprabhakar@gmail.com.
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Activities at Kendra Premises 206, 12th Cross, 14th Main, J.P. Nagar II Phase
Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesday Thursdays Fridays Saturdays } 6.00 7.00 } 7.00 7.00 } 7.00 6.30 } 7.00 7.00 } 7.00 6.30 } 7.00 7.00 } 3.30 5.00 6.00

S U B H A S H I TA

Guravah santi bahavah am Yogasana by Sri T.S. Gopal (beginners and advanced) sishyasya vittapaharakah am Veda Classes on popular sktas Durlabhah sagururloke am Veda Classes, Rudram, Camakam etc. sishyasya hruttapa harakah!! pm Mahanyasa classes at Veda Adhyayana Kendra Quote from Ranga priya swamiji am Rudram class There are many gurus (preceptors) who take pm Yoga for all by T.S. Gopal away the wealth of the sishyas (Pupils).That am Rudram class. Guru is indeed is rare in the world who removes pm Classes on Bhagavadgita etc., the tapa(duhkha) of the hrudaya (problems of the heart) of the pupils (sishyas). am Popular Vedic sktas alternately pm Lectures on "Puranas' Subjects am Sri Sukta and other Devi Suktas pm Classes on Saundaryalahari (Kendra Premises) pm Annamacharya Kirthana by Dr. (Smt.) Seetharamalakshmi Ph.D. (Music) pm Sanskrit class. Lalita Trisati pm Palmistry Classes by Dr. Shivappa

Programme for the month May 2012 (Tri Devi in Veda and Music Year 2011-2012)
Sl.No. 971 Date 06-05-2012, Sunday 6.30 p.m. Topic Speaker

Vaisakha Purnima, "Sri Vishnu Sahasranama parayana and Pushpaarcana: (samuhika) Kendra premises Goddess Uma, Kalyanana Venkatesvara Swami Temple premises, I Phase, J P Nagar,Bangalore. Saundarya lahari Homa (samuhika) Discourse on Aspects of Goddess Parvati , at Kendra premises

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20-05-12, Sunday 6.00 p.m. 27-05-12, Sunday 6.00 p.m.

To Smt./Sri. Dr.

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