Holy places and pilgrimage centers for Hindus

May 6, 2012

Pandharpur.           

            Maharashtra.           

            Panduranga

Prayag.

            Uttar Pradesh.           

 Confluence of Sacred rivers  

Puri.               

            Orissa.

                        Jagannath  

Sabarimalai.           

            Kerala.          

            Ayyappa  

Srirangam.  

            Tamilnad.    

            Ranganatha  

Sringeri.        

            Karnataka. 

 Sharadamba/Shankaracharya

Tirupathi.

            Andhra Pradesh.           

 Venkateshwara (Vishnu)

Tiruvanatapuram.

            Kerala.          

            Anantha Padmanabha  

Udupi.                       

            Karnataka. 

            Sri Krishna  

Vaishnodevi.          

 Kashmir.

            Durga  

Holy places of Acharya Traya

The seats of learning (Mathas, Peethas) established by the three acharyas  for spreading the sanskrit language and  Hindu religion are also places of pilgrimage.

   Shankaracharya order is established at Sringeri  (Karnataka),

 Dwaraka (Gujarat), Puri (Orissa), and at Badrinath (Himalayas).

Madhwacharya established Ashta mathaas (8 seats of learning) all in the holy city of Udupi in the state of Karnataka.

Ramanujacharya’s seats of learning are at Srirangam in Tamilnad

and  at  Melukote in Karnataka.

All these centers are headed by learned Acharyas (Gurus), teach respective philosophies and are open to the public, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or gender.

 

Prayers of the Brahmins

May 6, 2012
 Prayers of the Brahmins

Brahmins are enjoined to offer prayers thrice daily, as prescribed in the Vedas. Young men are, initiated by their Gurus, to chant the mantras , at

their first     “Thread ceremonies”,   These are the Sandhya Vandana’ offered at dusk 
and dawn,
and Madhyanhika offered at noon


 The sacred mantra of Gayatri is recited at these times.  Devata pooja is
performed in the morning and evening.

Omkara mantra

OM

AUM

 

Harappa-Seal                     ...


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brahman W a y o f l i f e The practice of Religion

May 6, 2012

The practice of Religion

Bhakti Marga, Gnana Marga and Yoga Marga,

are the three paths (Devotion, Knowledge and Yoga) for god realization, which is the ultimate aim of the Hindu religion. All Brahminical teachings and writings lead to one of these paths. One is free to choose the path depending upon his or her intellect, inclination, or inner urge. Whereas the Gnana and Yoga margas may call for high degree of learning and discipline, the Bhakti Marga or the path of devotion and love is w...


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Swami Vivekananda 1863 - 1902

May 6, 2012

Swami Vivekananda
1863 - 1902

Swami Vivekananda, who was born as Narendra, at Calcutta in 1863 was the favorite disciple and chosen heir of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. At an early age, he came under the influence of Sri Ramakrishna, and took ‘Sanyasa’. After the passing away of his guru, Vivekananda traveled the length and breadth of India, mostly by bare foot teaching universal brotherhood of man, and Vedanta philosophy. Swami Vivekananda represented India at the C...


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Hindu philosophy is essentially spiritual.

May 6, 2012

In this period the mass of material generated was summarized in the form of Sutras (rule in verse form expressed in brief but technical language). Here, critical attitude in philosophy developed. Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Vaisesika and Nyaya schools were born. 

Scholastic period. Also dating from A.D 200

By this time the Sutras had become complex and unintelligible. It was impossible to comprehend them without expert commentaries.

Great names of, Bhaskara, Jayanta, Kumarila Bha...


Continue reading...
 

Rishis and Gotras

May 6, 2012

Rishis  and  Gotras

  Rishi means a sage. The Vedas were revealed to them and the respective hymns  stand in their names. Seven Rishis (Saptarshi) are recognized as the mind born sons of the creator Brahma.  The ’Satapatabrahmana’ gives their names as,

Brahmin sages, where the bravest warriors and the most pious priests live."  (Arthur A Macdonell. A history of Sanskrit literature).

  Historically, Brahmin philosophers and priests have played a key role in defining and giving me...


Continue reading...
 

The religion of the Vedic period is called ‘Sanatana Dharma’

May 6, 2012

  The religion of the Vedic period is called ‘Sanatana Dharma’ (ageless and timeless moral and religious duty), which later came to be called Hinduism.

  “Religion is an experience. The Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, register the experience of seers who grappled with the fundamental reality”. “The claim of the Vedas rests on spiritual experience which is the birth right of every man. This experience can be gained by anyone who undergoes a certain discipline and puts forth an effor...
Continue reading...
 

E p i c M y t h o l o g y,Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita

May 6, 2012

E p i c  M y t h o l o g y

Of later origin than the Vedas and the Upanishads are the great Epics
   Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita. Ramayana and Mahabharata celebrate the legendary actions of their respective heroes, Rama (Ramachandra) and Krishna who appear as mortal men and considered as incarnations of lord Vishnu. The Bhagavadgita is a small but most popular part of the Mahabharata. It is the subject of numerous commentaries by scholars both...


Continue reading...
 

Great names from the Vedic period.

May 6, 2012

Great names from the Vedic period.

Agasthya

Angirasa

Apasthamba

Arundhati

Ashwalayana

Ashwatthama

Atharvan

Atri

Badarayana

Bharadwaja

Bhrigu

Brihaspati

Charaka

Chandogya

Chyavana

Dattatreya

Drona

Dhaumya

Durvasa

Gargi

Gowtama

Harita

Jamadagni

Kanwa

Kapila

Kasya...


Continue reading...
 

Upanishads

May 6, 2012

The three Acharyas, Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhwa have written commentaries on the following ten Upanishads.

Isaavaasya Upanishad. Kenopanishad. and Kathopanishad. 
Prashna, Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads. 
Taittereeya Upanishad and Aitareya Upanishad. 
Chaandogya Upanishad. 
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.

Brihadaaranyaka is the biggest Upanishad. This Upanishad discusses the nature of the Soul (Aatman) and describes it as ‘ that which cannot be described’. This is it’s ‘neti neti�...


Continue reading...
 

Blog Archive

Holy places and pilgrimage centers for Hindus

May 6, 2012

Pandharpur.           

            Maharashtra.           

            Panduranga

Prayag.

            Uttar Pradesh.           

 Confluence of Sacred rivers  

Puri.               

            Orissa.

                        Jagannath  

Sabarimalai.           

            Kerala.          

            Ayyappa  

Srirangam.  

            Tamilnad.    

            Ranganatha  

Sringeri.        

            Karnataka. 

 Sharadamba/Shankaracharya

Tirupathi.

            Andhra Pradesh.           

 Venkateshwara (Vishnu)

Tiruvanatapuram.

            Kerala.          

            Anantha Padmanabha  

Udupi.                       

            Karnataka. 

            Sri Krishna  

Vaishnodevi.          

 Kashmir.

            Durga  

Holy places of Acharya Traya

The seats of learning (Mathas, Peethas) established by the three acharyas  for spreading the sanskrit language and  Hindu religion are also places of pilgrimage.

   Shankaracharya order is established at Sringeri  (Karnataka),

 Dwaraka (Gujarat), Puri (Orissa), and at Badrinath (Himalayas).

Madhwacharya established Ashta mathaas (8 seats of learning) all in the holy city of Udupi in the state of Karnataka.

Ramanujacharya’s seats of learning are at Srirangam in Tamilnad

and  at  Melukote in Karnataka.

All these centers are headed by learned Acharyas (Gurus), teach respective philosophies and are open to the public, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or gender.

 

Prayers of the Brahmins

May 6, 2012
 Prayers of the Brahmins

Brahmins are enjoined to offer prayers thrice daily, as prescribed in the Vedas. Young men are, initiated by their Gurus, to chant the mantras , at

their first     “Thread ceremonies”,   These are the Sandhya Vandana’ offered at dusk 
and dawn,
and Madhyanhika offered at noon


 The sacred mantra of Gayatri is recited at these times.  Devata pooja is
performed in the morning and evening.

Omkara mantra

OM

AUM

 

Harappa-Seal                     ...


Continue reading...
 

brahman W a y o f l i f e The practice of Religion

May 6, 2012

The practice of Religion

Bhakti Marga, Gnana Marga and Yoga Marga,

are the three paths (Devotion, Knowledge and Yoga) for god realization, which is the ultimate aim of the Hindu religion. All Brahminical teachings and writings lead to one of these paths. One is free to choose the path depending upon his or her intellect, inclination, or inner urge. Whereas the Gnana and Yoga margas may call for high degree of learning and discipline, the Bhakti Marga or the path of devotion and love is w...


Continue reading...
 

Swami Vivekananda 1863 - 1902

May 6, 2012

Swami Vivekananda
1863 - 1902

Swami Vivekananda, who was born as Narendra, at Calcutta in 1863 was the favorite disciple and chosen heir of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. At an early age, he came under the influence of Sri Ramakrishna, and took ‘Sanyasa’. After the passing away of his guru, Vivekananda traveled the length and breadth of India, mostly by bare foot teaching universal brotherhood of man, and Vedanta philosophy. Swami Vivekananda represented India at the C...


Continue reading...
 

Hindu philosophy is essentially spiritual.

May 6, 2012

In this period the mass of material generated was summarized in the form of Sutras (rule in verse form expressed in brief but technical language). Here, critical attitude in philosophy developed. Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Vaisesika and Nyaya schools were born. 

Scholastic period. Also dating from A.D 200

By this time the Sutras had become complex and unintelligible. It was impossible to comprehend them without expert commentaries.

Great names of, Bhaskara, Jayanta, Kumarila Bha...


Continue reading...
 

Rishis and Gotras

May 6, 2012

Rishis  and  Gotras

  Rishi means a sage. The Vedas were revealed to them and the respective hymns  stand in their names. Seven Rishis (Saptarshi) are recognized as the mind born sons of the creator Brahma.  The ’Satapatabrahmana’ gives their names as,

Brahmin sages, where the bravest warriors and the most pious priests live."  (Arthur A Macdonell. A history of Sanskrit literature).

  Historically, Brahmin philosophers and priests have played a key role in defining and giving me...


Continue reading...
 

The religion of the Vedic period is called ‘Sanatana Dharma’

May 6, 2012

  The religion of the Vedic period is called ‘Sanatana Dharma’ (ageless and timeless moral and religious duty), which later came to be called Hinduism.

  “Religion is an experience. The Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, register the experience of seers who grappled with the fundamental reality”. “The claim of the Vedas rests on spiritual experience which is the birth right of every man. This experience can be gained by anyone who undergoes a certain discipline and puts forth an effor...
Continue reading...
 

E p i c M y t h o l o g y,Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita

May 6, 2012

E p i c  M y t h o l o g y

Of later origin than the Vedas and the Upanishads are the great Epics
   Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita. Ramayana and Mahabharata celebrate the legendary actions of their respective heroes, Rama (Ramachandra) and Krishna who appear as mortal men and considered as incarnations of lord Vishnu. The Bhagavadgita is a small but most popular part of the Mahabharata. It is the subject of numerous commentaries by scholars both...


Continue reading...
 

Great names from the Vedic period.

May 6, 2012

Great names from the Vedic period.

Agasthya

Angirasa

Apasthamba

Arundhati

Ashwalayana

Ashwatthama

Atharvan

Atri

Badarayana

Bharadwaja

Bhrigu

Brihaspati

Charaka

Chandogya

Chyavana

Dattatreya

Drona

Dhaumya

Durvasa

Gargi

Gowtama

Harita

Jamadagni

Kanwa

Kapila

Kasya...


Continue reading...
 

Upanishads

May 6, 2012

The three Acharyas, Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhwa have written commentaries on the following ten Upanishads.

Isaavaasya Upanishad. Kenopanishad. and Kathopanishad. 
Prashna, Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads. 
Taittereeya Upanishad and Aitareya Upanishad. 
Chaandogya Upanishad. 
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.

Brihadaaranyaka is the biggest Upanishad. This Upanishad discusses the nature of the Soul (Aatman) and describes it as ‘ that which cannot be described’. This is it’s ‘neti neti�...


Continue reading...
 

Sama-Veda

May 6, 2012

This Veda is named after a Rishi by name Atharvan, who brought to light these Mantras. Many types of Mantras to ward off evil and hardship and for destruction of ones enemies are contained here. This Veda has mantras that pertain to gods not mentioned in the other Vedas, also hymns dealing with Creation. Brahma who supervises Yajnas, is representative of Atharva Veda. This Veda has 5977 verses 

There are different sets of priests for each of the first three Vedas. Those who specialize in reciting the Rig Veda are called ‘Hotris’.

The priests specializing in the recital of Yajur-Veda are called ‘Adhwaryus’.

The chanters of the Sama Veda are called  'Udgatris’.

Phenomenon of oral Communication.

" In the British Museum, one may see a written Bible of the third and fourth centuries A.D.; the Holy Qoran of thirteen hundred years ago beautifully scribed, but one would rarely find a script of the Veda of such an ancient date. Such an amazing phenomenon of preserving the most ancient of texts of 20,000 verses through all the years of history could not have occurred in any other land. The credit goes to the traditional Brahmins who against all hazards of human history could keep the texts so well preserved with the right phonetic accents and accuracy to this day" 
 From 'The Holy Vedas, A Golden Treasury' by Pandit Satyakam Vidyalankar. Clarion Books. Delhi. India

Upa Vedas

There are four secondary Vedas, which are science rather than Shruti. Their ages are not determined, although they may be of much later origin.

The Upavedas are; Ayurveda (medicine), Dhanur Veda (military science) Gandharva Veda (music and dance) and Sthapatya Veda (Architecture).

Upanishads

Atharva-Veda

 

Yajur - Veda

May 6, 2012

The word ‘yaj’ means worship and the word yajur’ means sacrificial worship. Yajur - Veda gives a practical shape to the verses of the Rig-Veda, and helps actual performance of the Yajnas by using the hymns and mantras of the Rig-Veda. This Veda has 1975 verses.

Yajur - Veda is divided into two main branches. Shukla (white) Yajur-veda and Krishna (black) Yajur - Veda. Rishi ‘Yaajnavalkya’ is believed to have brought the Shukla Yajur - Veda to t...
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Rig-Veda

May 6, 2012

The Rig-Veda Samhita (collection) consists of 1017 hymns (Mantras), covering a total of about 10,589 verses, in praise of gods. (Devas). It begins and ends with a hymn to Agni (god of fire).

The Vedas and Upanishads also contain verses of universal appeal. Some examples:

" Ano Bhadraaha Kritao Yantu Vishvataha."

" Let noble thoughts come to us from all directions"

"Om Sahanau vavatu, sahanau bhunaktu 
Sahaveeryam karavavahai
 Tejasvina vadheetamastu, ...


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H e r i t a g e,Vedas

May 6, 2012

H e r i t a g e

The Brahminic concepts and practices have deep roots going back to 6000 B.C called
the Vedic period. It was during this period that the priestly class exerted their greatest influence on society. Animal sacrifice was an important form of worshipping gods. The sacrificial ceremonies that became elaborate, demanded special training for the priestly class. The ‘Yajna kartru’ (the head of the family who performed the Yajna) who might be a king or a Brahmin house - holder ha...


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India ( Bharat ) is the motherland of Brahmins

May 6, 2012

The scriptures do not say that this class is superior  or that class is inferior. Heredity as a caste marker is of much later origin and thousands of castes have proliferated in India.

From ancient times  Brahmins are dedicated to the study of the Vedas, Philosophy, Teaching, Astrology and Medical science, spreading the message of Hinduism, being advisers to kings and Governments and so forth.

In answering his own rhetorical question ‘ What is the duty of the Brahmin?’ The sixty –...
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May 2, 2012

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ftEesnkj gSa mUgsa vkt lHkh ,s'kks&vkjke vkSj...


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BHAGWAN SHRI PARSHURAM JAYANTI VISHAN VAHAN RALLY

April 15, 2012
Sabhi vipra bandhuo ko JAI SHRI PARSHURAM, bandhuo aap ko jan kar khushi hogi ki is bar Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti par Vishal aarti aur Motor cycle Rally ka aayojan kiya jayega. Aap sabhi vipra bandhuo se umid hai aap is mahan aayojan ,en shamil honge. aap apni sehmati is email par apne postal address ke sath de SHRIPARSHURAMBHAGWAN@YMAIL
.COM

ya phir sham 6 baje se 9 baje tak Bhagwan Parshuram Mandir , bandro ka bass, ranibajar Bikaner par registrion kar waye.

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SUBHASH CHNADRA BOSS WAS LIVE TILL NEHRU DEATH

April 14, 2012
ये वो फोटो है, जो एक कडुआ सच का सामना करवाती है, जिसको हम और आप ने एक गलत इतिहास के रूप में जाना है, हमें जो दिखाया गया है हमने वो देखा है, लेकिन सच क्या है ये बहुत ही कठिन है, इस पोस्ट में जो डेड बॉड�...
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विराट हास्य-व्यंग्य कवि सम्मेलन 12 को टाऊन हॉल में / सर्व ब्राह्मण महासभा का कार्यक्रम |

April 12, 2012
बीकानेर। सर्व ब्राह्मण महासभा व गूंजकला एवं संस्कृति संस्थान के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में 12 मार्च को दोपहर 3 बजे से स्थानीय टाउन हॉल में विराट हास्य-व्यंग्य, कवि सम्मेलन आयोजित किया जाएगा। सम्�...
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परशुरामजी मूर्ति प्राण प्रतिष्ठा हेतु मीटिंग / सप्ताहभर कार्यक्रमों का आगाज 1 से

April 12, 2012
बीकानेर : भगवान श्री परशुराम के प्राचीन मंदिर के जीर्णोध्दार व मूर्ति की प्राण प्रतिष्ठा व परशुराम जयंती के समारोह हेतू श्री गौड़ ब्राह्मण महासभा की कार्यकारिणी की मीटिंग भगवान परशुराम मं...
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ब्राह्मण सहायता केन्द्र व छात्रावास की स्थापना / छात्रसंघ चुनावों में ‘जय परशुराम’ गूंजेगा ‘तन-मन-धन’ से !

April 12, 2012
बीकानेर। भगवान परशुराम मंदिर में डूंगर कॉलेज के पूर्व प्राचार्य डा. पी. आर. ओझा की अध्यक्षता में सर्व ब्राह्मण महासभा की बैठक हुई। प्राप्त विज्ञप्ति के अनुसार महासभा संयोजक के. के. शर्मा ने ब...
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विराट हास्य-व्यंग्य कवि सम्मेलन 12 को टाऊन हॉल में / सर्व ब्राह्मण महासभा का कार्यक्रम

April 12, 2012

विराट हास्य-व्यंग्य कवि सम्मेलन 12 को टाऊन हॉल में / सर्व ब्राह्मण महासभा का कार्यक्रम 


  बीकानेर। सर्व ब्राह्मण महासभा व गूंजकला एवं संस्कृति संस्थान के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में 12 मार्च को दोपह�...
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अस्पताल की अव्यवस्थाओं को लेकर ब्राह्मण महासभा छेडेग़ी जनआंदोलन / व्यवस्था सुधारने के लिए सीएम को भी पत्र लिखा |

April 12, 2012
बीकानेर। संभाग के सबसे बडे चिकित्सालय पीबीएम में घोर अव्यवस्थाओं को लेकर जन-मानस में काफी समय से रोष चला आ रहा है। इस संदर्भ में श्री गौड़ ब्राह्मण महासभा की एक  आए दिन रेजीडेन्ट डॉक्टर्स द्�...
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