Q1 We take Ganga snan while reaching Banaras to perform Gaya sraadha. We have seen the river very wide flowing in Banaras. What are the special attributes of the river Ganga?
A1 No other river has been as much mentioned in the `Purana' as the holy Ganges. According to the Puranas the Ganges is the holiest of all the shrines on this earth.This river originates from the Himalayas, and while flowing in the southwest direction, enters India.
In Nepal this rivers is known as `Salgrami' in Uttar Pradesh it is known as `Sapta Gandaki', and `Narayani'. In Allahabad we take bath at Triveni where the Ganga merges with Yamuna and undertwater river Saraswathi.
Since it gets water from the melting snow perennially, it poses danger of floods to the plains. Because of its perennical flow it is also known as River `Saata Meera'.
At the source of Gandak, `Shaligram' stones are found which are considered as the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, and worshipped throughout India.
Q2 In the last question answer we have seen Ganga merges with Saraswathi at Prayag, What is the meaning of Saraswathi?
A2 Literally, Saraswati means SARAH - Knowledge, STHANAMYASYAH ASTITI. Thus, Saraswati is the goddess who rules all kinds of knowledge without worshipping her no one can be a learned person. The version is Goddess Saraswathi is the personified form of River Saraswathi.
Noted sage Bhartrihari writes that without literature and music, a man is not more than an animal.
Hence the book and veena in the hands of Goddess Saraswati teach that if the humans wish to do away with their bruteness, knowledge of literature and music is must for them
Q3 Who are the parents of Budha planet deity?
A3 According to the `Srimad Bhagawatam" Moon-god is the son of Maharishi Atri and Anasuya. He is considered to be all pervading. According to the book he is proficient in all the scriptures and is as radiant as the moon.
According to the `Atharavaveda' Mercury's father is the moon and his mother is Tara. He was given the name mercury by lord Brahma because of his intelligence.
Q4 What are the details of planet deity Jupiter?
A4 According to the Mahabharat (Adiparva), Jupiter is the son of great sage Angirasa ,the priest of the deities .Jupiter the preceptor of the deities protected them by using the Rakshoghna mantra and driving away the demons.
Jupiter has three wives - Shubha and Tara and Mamta. Seven daughters were born to Shubha – Bhanumati, Raka, Archismati, Mahishrvati, Siniwali and Havishmati.
Seven sons and a daughter were born to Tara. It appears Tara was more handsome than the others. Once when Jupiter attended a yagya performed by Moon God, he was attracted to Tara and she was abducted. Very late Tara was returned to Jupiter by Moon God . Before that she was conceived and the son born is Budha told in the previous QA.
Jupiter's third wife whose name was Mamta and who gave birth to `Bhardwaja' and `Kacha'. It is this son kaccha who was sent to learn Mrita sanjivani mantra from Planet God Venus, Kachha fell in love with Devayani daughter of Sukracharya(Venus)
Q5 Is it good to keep peacock feather in the house?
A5 Peacock enmity with the snake is well known It is said that snakes do not enter the houses where peacocks feathers are kept.
My note- I was keeping peacock feather in my house obtained once during Sabarimalai pilgrimage in 1991's . It got damaged and I have purchased new ones and keeping for the last two years after reading the above from the net.
In my premises no snakes have come except one or two occasions small snakes jumping from next vacant compound and simply passing out.
Q6 It is said that All those who want the obstacles removed and receive auspicious fruits, must remember the twelve names of Lord Ganesh.Which are they?
A6 They are 1) Sumukha, 2) Ekadanta, 3) Kapila, 4) Gajakarna, 5) Lambodara, 6) Vikath, 7) Vidhnanashaka, 8) Vinayaka, 9) Dhumraketu, 10) Ganadhayaksha, 11) Bhalchandra, 12) Gajanana.
These are the twelve names of Lord Ganesh whoever recites or hears these twelve names at the beginning of education, marriage, journey, or war or at the time of crises, never faces any obstacle in any of his works.
It may be interesting to note that our sasthrikals ask us to recite the above names as Sumukhaya nama,, EWkadanta nama,,Kapilaya nama,, and perform Vigneswara pooja before commencing any functions
Q7 Is it correct the elephant see all other than itself?
A7 Yes. All the animals on earth can see the things in right perspective. Elephant is the only animal that lacks this capacity, it can't see the things in right perspective. It sees all the things bigger than itself.
Q8 What is the famous Ramasseri iddali?
A8. Ramasseri, an offbeat village in Palakkad is known all over Kerala for the idlis. It make the delicious Ramasseri Idli. Take an 8 - km drive from Palakkad town and embark on a culinary trip to Ramasseri , a nondescript hamlet , reputed for its fluffy idlis.
Ramasseri iddali is unique in shape , size and taste. Spongy and soft Ramasseri Idli is slightly different in shape from the conventional idlis. It is a little flat and round... Ramasseri Idli is eaten with Podi mixed in coconut oil. The beginning was from a Mudaliar family living near Mannath Bhagavathi Temple inRamasserinear Elappully.
The recipe of Ramasseri idli dates back to about one century, which again is a trade secret. The Muthaliyar family had migrated to Palakkad from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. The new generation in the profession says that the secret of the recipe and taste were handed down to them from the older women of the community.
Now the idli business is confined to four families in Ramasseri. Selection of rice is very important in making Ramasseri idli.
Usually the varieties used are Kazhama, Thavalakannan, Ponni etc.
The taste depends on the boiling of paddy itself. Drying and dehusking are also important and need to be done in a particular way.
The combination of rice and black gram is also equally important. For 10 kg of rice, one kg of black gram is used.
Idli is made only after four hours of fermentation. Steaming of the idli is done on a cloth covered on the mud pot using firewood ( wood from tamarind trees ).
Steaming time is only 2 - 3 minutes .This allegedly provides a special taste to the preparation. The beauty is that Ramasseri Iddlis can be preserved FOR TWO TO THREE DAYS IN MODERATE CLIMATE.
Be at Saraswathi Tea Stall at the crack of dawn to avoid the separate queues. It is fascinating to watch these idlis being steam cooked in mud pots arranged in a unique three - tiered manner. These flat , round idlis - served with sambar , chutney , idli podi - melt in our mouth. You wont be able to stop at one. Available at Sankara Nivas Tea Stall and Saraswathi Tea Stall at Ramasseri Palakkad
My note- If I edit any where I am afraid the taste of Ramassery iddali may go. So reproduced as it is.
Q9 Is it correct internet reach people very quickly?
A9 Yes is the answer. The Internet is the fastest-growing tool of communication ever. It took radio broadcasters 38 years to reach an audience of 50 million, television 13 years and the Internet just 4 years.
The beauty is whether messages are there or not, anything to send or not, most have internet not only in computer , in the mobile, in the ipod etc and frequently look into.
More over most people are interested to have broad band, irrespective of the cost for more quick down load and seeing.
Q10 Did Sita desired to end her life in Ganga after she was left there by Lakshmana?
A10 Yes, Then she heard the soft voice of the river goddess say, "Let life go, Sita. Do not outlive life. Come home. Come home. Dive into me."
Sita was about to step into the river when she heard the voice of an old man.
"Do not enter the river," he said. Sita looked at the shaggy old man and asked, "Who are you?"
"I am Valmiki, a poet and a hermit. I live in this forest. Make my home yours."He led Sita to his home in the forest.
There Sita gave birth to Rama's twins sons, Kusa and Lava.
For the next twelve years she and her sons lived with Valmiki.
Q11 Do Swami narayan temple in Delhi is in the Guinness books 2009?
A11 Yes. BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a 100-acre Hindu temple complex in New Delhi, India. It aims to showcase Hinduism's ancient art, culture and spiritual heritage.
Since its opening in November 2005, Swaminarayan Akshardham has become a popular landmark of India's cultural and religious landscape, attracting more than five million visitors a year.
It has featured in the 2009 edition of the Guinness World Records book for being the largest Hindu temple in the world.
Over 60 acres of the complex comprise various forms of landscaping.
The temple stands on a 1,070 ft..-long plinth of 148 full-sized elephants carved entirely from stone. Together, they weigh 3,000 tonnes.
Q12 Who is the mother of planet Rahu?
A12 `Rahu's' mother is `Sinhika' who was the wife of `Viprachitti' and was the daughter of Hiranyakashipu. She was one of the wives of sage kashyapa.
Rahu is also known as `Sainhikeya', which is based on his mother's name. Rahu had one hundred brothers, but he was the most capable and powerful among all of them. (Shrimadbhagawat 6/6/36).
According to the Mahabharat (Bheeshma Parva 12/40) the shape of the dragon's head is circular. He too sits in the assembly of lord Brahma along with the rest of the planets.
According to the rigveda (5/40/5) when Rahu – the son of Sinhika covers the sun and the moon with his darkness, then it becomes so dark that the people became unable even to identify their places. Recollect Rahu Manthra- simhika garbha sambhootham…
Indirectly does this indicate planetary deities were known during Rig Vedic period
A1 No other river has been as much mentioned in the `Purana' as the holy Ganges. According to the Puranas the Ganges is the holiest of all the shrines on this earth.This river originates from the Himalayas, and while flowing in the southwest direction, enters India.
In Nepal this rivers is known as `Salgrami' in Uttar Pradesh it is known as `Sapta Gandaki', and `Narayani'. In Allahabad we take bath at Triveni where the Ganga merges with Yamuna and undertwater river Saraswathi.
Since it gets water from the melting snow perennially, it poses danger of floods to the plains. Because of its perennical flow it is also known as River `Saata Meera'.
At the source of Gandak, `Shaligram' stones are found which are considered as the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, and worshipped throughout India.
Q2 In the last question answer we have seen Ganga merges with Saraswathi at Prayag, What is the meaning of Saraswathi?
A2 Literally, Saraswati means SARAH - Knowledge, STHANAMYASYAH ASTITI. Thus, Saraswati is the goddess who rules all kinds of knowledge without worshipping her no one can be a learned person. The version is Goddess Saraswathi is the personified form of River Saraswathi.
Noted sage Bhartrihari writes that without literature and music, a man is not more than an animal.
Hence the book and veena in the hands of Goddess Saraswati teach that if the humans wish to do away with their bruteness, knowledge of literature and music is must for them
Q3 Who are the parents of Budha planet deity?
A3 According to the `Srimad Bhagawatam" Moon-god is the son of Maharishi Atri and Anasuya. He is considered to be all pervading. According to the book he is proficient in all the scriptures and is as radiant as the moon.
According to the `Atharavaveda' Mercury's father is the moon and his mother is Tara. He was given the name mercury by lord Brahma because of his intelligence.
Q4 What are the details of planet deity Jupiter?
A4 According to the Mahabharat (Adiparva), Jupiter is the son of great sage Angirasa ,the priest of the deities .Jupiter the preceptor of the deities protected them by using the Rakshoghna mantra and driving away the demons.
Jupiter has three wives - Shubha and Tara and Mamta. Seven daughters were born to Shubha – Bhanumati, Raka, Archismati, Mahishrvati, Siniwali and Havishmati.
Seven sons and a daughter were born to Tara. It appears Tara was more handsome than the others. Once when Jupiter attended a yagya performed by Moon God, he was attracted to Tara and she was abducted. Very late Tara was returned to Jupiter by Moon God . Before that she was conceived and the son born is Budha told in the previous QA.
Jupiter's third wife whose name was Mamta and who gave birth to `Bhardwaja' and `Kacha'. It is this son kaccha who was sent to learn Mrita sanjivani mantra from Planet God Venus, Kachha fell in love with Devayani daughter of Sukracharya(Venus)
Q5 Is it good to keep peacock feather in the house?
A5 Peacock enmity with the snake is well known It is said that snakes do not enter the houses where peacocks feathers are kept.
My note- I was keeping peacock feather in my house obtained once during Sabarimalai pilgrimage in 1991's . It got damaged and I have purchased new ones and keeping for the last two years after reading the above from the net.
In my premises no snakes have come except one or two occasions small snakes jumping from next vacant compound and simply passing out.
Q6 It is said that All those who want the obstacles removed and receive auspicious fruits, must remember the twelve names of Lord Ganesh.Which are they?
A6 They are 1) Sumukha, 2) Ekadanta, 3) Kapila, 4) Gajakarna, 5) Lambodara, 6) Vikath, 7) Vidhnanashaka, 8) Vinayaka, 9) Dhumraketu, 10) Ganadhayaksha, 11) Bhalchandra, 12) Gajanana.
These are the twelve names of Lord Ganesh whoever recites or hears these twelve names at the beginning of education, marriage, journey, or war or at the time of crises, never faces any obstacle in any of his works.
It may be interesting to note that our sasthrikals ask us to recite the above names as Sumukhaya nama,, EWkadanta nama,,Kapilaya nama,, and perform Vigneswara pooja before commencing any functions
Q7 Is it correct the elephant see all other than itself?
A7 Yes. All the animals on earth can see the things in right perspective. Elephant is the only animal that lacks this capacity, it can't see the things in right perspective. It sees all the things bigger than itself.
Q8 What is the famous Ramasseri iddali?
A8. Ramasseri, an offbeat village in Palakkad is known all over Kerala for the idlis. It make the delicious Ramasseri Idli. Take an 8 - km drive from Palakkad town and embark on a culinary trip to Ramasseri , a nondescript hamlet , reputed for its fluffy idlis.
Ramasseri iddali is unique in shape , size and taste. Spongy and soft Ramasseri Idli is slightly different in shape from the conventional idlis. It is a little flat and round... Ramasseri Idli is eaten with Podi mixed in coconut oil. The beginning was from a Mudaliar family living near Mannath Bhagavathi Temple inRamasserinear Elappully.
The recipe of Ramasseri idli dates back to about one century, which again is a trade secret. The Muthaliyar family had migrated to Palakkad from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. The new generation in the profession says that the secret of the recipe and taste were handed down to them from the older women of the community.
Now the idli business is confined to four families in Ramasseri. Selection of rice is very important in making Ramasseri idli.
Usually the varieties used are Kazhama, Thavalakannan, Ponni etc.
The taste depends on the boiling of paddy itself. Drying and dehusking are also important and need to be done in a particular way.
The combination of rice and black gram is also equally important. For 10 kg of rice, one kg of black gram is used.
Idli is made only after four hours of fermentation. Steaming of the idli is done on a cloth covered on the mud pot using firewood ( wood from tamarind trees ).
Steaming time is only 2 - 3 minutes .This allegedly provides a special taste to the preparation. The beauty is that Ramasseri Iddlis can be preserved FOR TWO TO THREE DAYS IN MODERATE CLIMATE.
Be at Saraswathi Tea Stall at the crack of dawn to avoid the separate queues. It is fascinating to watch these idlis being steam cooked in mud pots arranged in a unique three - tiered manner. These flat , round idlis - served with sambar , chutney , idli podi - melt in our mouth. You wont be able to stop at one. Available at Sankara Nivas Tea Stall and Saraswathi Tea Stall at Ramasseri Palakkad
My note- If I edit any where I am afraid the taste of Ramassery iddali may go. So reproduced as it is.
Q9 Is it correct internet reach people very quickly?
A9 Yes is the answer. The Internet is the fastest-growing tool of communication ever. It took radio broadcasters 38 years to reach an audience of 50 million, television 13 years and the Internet just 4 years.
The beauty is whether messages are there or not, anything to send or not, most have internet not only in computer , in the mobile, in the ipod etc and frequently look into.
More over most people are interested to have broad band, irrespective of the cost for more quick down load and seeing.
Q10 Did Sita desired to end her life in Ganga after she was left there by Lakshmana?
A10 Yes, Then she heard the soft voice of the river goddess say, "Let life go, Sita. Do not outlive life. Come home. Come home. Dive into me."
Sita was about to step into the river when she heard the voice of an old man.
"Do not enter the river," he said. Sita looked at the shaggy old man and asked, "Who are you?"
"I am Valmiki, a poet and a hermit. I live in this forest. Make my home yours."He led Sita to his home in the forest.
There Sita gave birth to Rama's twins sons, Kusa and Lava.
For the next twelve years she and her sons lived with Valmiki.
Q11 Do Swami narayan temple in Delhi is in the Guinness books 2009?
A11 Yes. BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a 100-acre Hindu temple complex in New Delhi, India. It aims to showcase Hinduism's ancient art, culture and spiritual heritage.
Since its opening in November 2005, Swaminarayan Akshardham has become a popular landmark of India's cultural and religious landscape, attracting more than five million visitors a year.
It has featured in the 2009 edition of the Guinness World Records book for being the largest Hindu temple in the world.
Over 60 acres of the complex comprise various forms of landscaping.
The temple stands on a 1,070 ft..-long plinth of 148 full-sized elephants carved entirely from stone. Together, they weigh 3,000 tonnes.
Q12 Who is the mother of planet Rahu?
A12 `Rahu's' mother is `Sinhika' who was the wife of `Viprachitti' and was the daughter of Hiranyakashipu. She was one of the wives of sage kashyapa.
Rahu is also known as `Sainhikeya', which is based on his mother's name. Rahu had one hundred brothers, but he was the most capable and powerful among all of them. (Shrimadbhagawat 6/6/36).
According to the Mahabharat (Bheeshma Parva 12/40) the shape of the dragon's head is circular. He too sits in the assembly of lord Brahma along with the rest of the planets.
According to the rigveda (5/40/5) when Rahu – the son of Sinhika covers the sun and the moon with his darkness, then it becomes so dark that the people became unable even to identify their places. Recollect Rahu Manthra- simhika garbha sambhootham…
Indirectly does this indicate planetary deities were known during Rig Vedic period
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