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Laghu Vakya Vritti Of Adi Shankaracharya

Laghu Vakya Vritti is a work attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. It consists of 53 verses and is commented upon by a number of writers both in Sanskrit and in vernacular languages. In this work we have an exhaustive exposition of the great statements of Upanishads, known as Mahavakyas. There are four such statements. One of these is ‘That thou art” (tattvamasi), which has been commented upon by Adi Shankaracharya. This commentary is technically known as vritti. It is a sort of lucid explanation on the original mahavakya, in the form of dialogue between a serious Vedantic student and the spiritual master. According to Shankaracharya, the absolute consciousness is beyond words and language. Yet words and their arrangement in sentences are helpful in expressing the hidden meaning and mysterious experiences. The words are our guide to reveal the meaning of the entire sentence. Besides the explicit meaning (abhidha), the figurative meaning (lakshana) or implicit meaning (vyanjana) may revea

Prayer To Krishna Floating On Banyan Leaf At End Of Cycle Of Creation

Vatapatra Shayee – the infant Krishna floating on ficus leaf floating on waters – in Hinduism is a symbolic representation of the only form of life. This form of Bhagavan floats on the waters of mahapralaya or the great deluge that devours the entire creation on earth. Here is a prayer to this form of Bhagavan Sri Krishna – Kara Aravindena Pada Aravindam Mukha Aravindena Vinivesayantam Vatasya Patrasya Pute Sayaanam Baalam Mukundam Manasa Smaraami Meaning - I meditate on that Holy child who sleeps on the banyan leaf with His lotus like foot in His lotus – like hand, place in His lotus-like mouth. The prayer is chanted to overcome fear of death. This symbolic image of Sri Krishna once again reiterates the great Hindu teaching that all that is here is nothing but the Supreme Truth – everything appear and disappear in That, which is without a second. It is said that the entire cosmos is hidden now in the tiny stomach of Bhagavan who is floating on the waters of the great deluge. The

Five Faces Of Shiva And Various Gods And Goddess Appeared From Them

The worship of five face of Shiva is widely practiced in Tantra. It is said that many gods and goddesses appeared from the five faces of Shiva. Citing from the Devyagama, the Tantra-rahasya says: The face in the East (that is in front) is of pearl-like luster with three eyes and crowned by the crescent moon. By this face I (Shiva) revealed (the Devis) Sri Bhuvaneshwari, Triputa, Lalita, Padma, Shulini, Sarasvati, Tvarita, Nitya, Vajraprastarini, Annapurna, Mahalakshmi, Lakshmi, Vagvadini, with all their rites and mantras. The Southern face is of yellow colour with three eyes. By this face Shiva revealed Prasada Sadashiva, Mahaprasadamantra, Dakshinamurti, Vatuka, Manjughosha, Bhairava, Mritasanjeevani Vidya, Mrityunjaya, with their rites and mantras. The face in the West (that is at the back) is of the colour of a freshly-formed cloud. By this face Shiva revealed Gopala, Krishna, Narayana, Vasudeva, Narasimha, Vamana, Varaha, Ramachandra, Vishnu, Harihara, Ganesha, Agni,Yama, Sur

Dreaming Of Dead Grandmother – Meaning

Dreaming of dead grandmother is a positive sign as per those who believe in dream meaning interpretation. The dream means blessing and hope. It also means you should attempt to get your dreams fulfilled and you have the approval and help from grandmother. Dreaming of dead grandmother and if she is happy you will soon achieve peace, progress and prosperity. You will also have the opportunity for new work. Dream of grandmother searching for something in a specific place means she has left something for you. Dream of a concerned grandmother is a kind of warning about future accidents and illness. You should be careful while doing things especially driving etc. Dream of an angry grandmother comes in dream to warn her grandchildren about future. You need to be careful with all your activities, new relationships and friendship. Grandmother appears in dream to help a person with difficult decision. You need to then think what grandmother would have done in the difficult situation.

Dreaming Of Dirty Water In The House – Meaning

Dreaming of dirty water in the house is bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will see some bad developments in your home. Certain secrets will be exposed and this will cause fight among family members. Dream of dirty water entering your house and you trying to save things means calamity. It means you will face sudden problems in your house it can be created by human beings or weather. The dream also means breakage of sewage or other similar pipes in your home. Dreaming of dirty water entering house and you unable to do anything means you will face helpless situation in life especially created by family members. It also means no one will be there to help you. Dream of dirty water in the house of someone else is a sign that your actions might result in problems for others. This means extramarital relationship or some relationship not sanctioned by society. And it will be soon exposed.

Three Kinds Of Teachers

Acharya is a person who learns everything appropriately, gathers all the different views on different subjects, thinks how to fabricate all, what to use and what to leave. He knew the responsibility of his. He fulfills exactly his responsibilities, blesses his students and also those who expected something from him and leads them in right direction with proper guidance. Acharya means Teacher or Guru. Teachers are of three kinds. One kind of teacher corrects the children when they commit mistakes, when they read incorrectly and instructs them to grow in systematic manner. It is the fortune to have a teacher who gives us many opportunities to change ourselves. The second kind of teacher calls the child and clearly explains how to understand the concept and how to read a concept thoroughly. To have a teacher of this kind is also a great fortune as he helps not only to go in the right direction but also brilliantly explains why they are going in that route. The third kind without ask

Dreaming Of Dinosaurs – Meaning

Dreaming of dinosaurs is a negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. You will soon see old issues coming to haunt you. Something you had done in the past will be dug out to malign you. Dream of dinosaur babies or eggs means trouble will come to you disguised as something nice and you will fall for it. Dream of dinosaurs simply grazing or in peaceful mood means calmness and peace in life. Dream of dinosaurs attacking each other is a sign of problems in life especially in relationship. Dream of several dinosaurs together means you will be subjected to trial by a group of people. You will have to face a hostile set of people in an unknown location. Dreaming of dinosaurs chasing or attacking you means you will face problems from unexpected quarters. Dream of dinosaurs attacking someone else is a sign of you escaping from an attack. It also means someone else will take the blame for your bad actions.

Dreaming Of Dog Poop – Meaning

Dreaming of dog poop is both good and bad as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream is associated with progress and also of sudden misfortune and it all depends on the situation. Seeing dog poop near your house means money and wealth. Dreaming of picking up do poop means you will have face weird situations and it is a warning sign asking you to follow laws and avoid taking risks. It also means doing shameful or embarrassing things in near future. Dreaming of dog poop and you stamping on it means you will face sudden misfortune. Something that was going normal will become abnormal and difficult. Dream of someone else stamping on dog poop is a sign that you will get out of your misfortune. Dreaming of dog poop in front of your house means unexpected wealth. Dream of dog poop being thrown at you or in air is sign of attack by enemies and misfortune due to the actions of others.

Dreaming Of Dead Grandfather – Meaning

Dreaming of dead grandfather is a positive sign as per those who believe in dream meaning interpretation. The dream means blessing and hope. It also means you should attempt to get your dreams fulfilled. Dreaming of dead grandfather and if he is happy you will soon achieve peace, progress and prosperity. Such people will also have the opportunity for new work. Dream of a concerned grandfather is a kind of warning about future accidents and illness. Dream of an angry grandfather comes in dream to warn his grandchildren about future. You need to be careful with all your activities, new relationships and friendship. Grandfather appears in dream to help a person with difficult decision. You need to then think what grandfather would have done in the difficult situation.  

2 June 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 2 June 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during waxing or light phase of moon till 9:25 PM on June 2. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 11:10 PM on June 3. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on June 2, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Ardra or Arudhara or Thiruvathira nakshatra till 2:06 PM on June 2. Then onward it is Punarvasu or Punartham nakshatra till 4:41 PM on June 3. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Ardra or A