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Symbolism of Vinayaga! - Hinduism in a nutshell !?
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Sep 1, 2011 4:30 am
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IF U DON T HAVE TIME JUST READ THE PICTURE !
A detailed exposition of the sacred symbols associated with Ganesha is
given by Swami Subramuniya in his modern classic “Loving Ganesha”
Ganesha has 108 names including, Ganesha and Ganapati (“Lord of the
Ganas or hosts” in Tamil) and Pillaiyar (“Sacred Child” in Tamil).
There are 32 forms of Ganapati in various colours and postures, with
differing numbers of arms, holding different symbols. Shown below, for
example is ‘Bhakti Ganapati” where bhakti means devotion.
Of the many symbols associated with Vinayaga here are a few mentioned
in the Vinayagar Agaval:
The Elephant Head
The elephant is also the symbol of the stage when existence begins: the
“unmanifest”. Whereas in contrast the human part of Vinayaga is what
can be physically seen.
The Trunk
Similarly the trunk is often curved in the shape of the symbol Aum,
which is the vibration that existed before the manifest universe. Aum
precedes both human thought and speech.
The Stomach
Vinayaga’s stomach contains the material universe as we know it. It
represents abundance.
The Tusk
The single tusk on the face stands for single pointed concentration and
focus considered an essential quality of the mind. The broken tusk in his hand is a writing implement, in keeping with Vinayaga’s role as the patron of literature and the great scribe.
Vinayaga, as the scribe, is said to have written down the Mahabharata
epic for the blind poet Vyasa.
The Mouse
The mouse represents the all pervasive, all knowing nature of Ganesha:
it can carry him into every corner of the mind. The other Gods have
mounts which symbolise speed. Ganesha is slow but diligent.
Three Eyes
Vinayaka’s three eyes include the two physical eyes that we see with,
but also the third spiritual eye located in Hindu mythology on the
forehead of all beings, human and otherwise. With the third eye one
sees the reality behind the seeming.
The Noose
Swami Subramuniya says of the noose “Loving Ganesa’s provident mind,
like the noose, draws close those He loves most dearly and reaches out
to encircle and save strayed ones in extraordinary ways.”
The Goad
Swami Subramuniya says of the Goad, “Loving Ganesha’s deliberate mind
prods dullards on in their birth karmas whenever they tarry. with His
ankusha He goads forward all souls that are moving too slowly.”
The Fruits
The fruits represent represent the earth’s abundance and fertility and
also the sharing of these. Ganesha generally holds a whole variety of
other sweet things, representing the sweetness of life: rice pudding,
modhaka balls.
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Who is your friend?
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Aug 20, 2011 6:03 pm
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"One should raise oneself by oneself;One should not demean oneself by oneself!"
"One is one's own friend  ne is one's own enemy"
-Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita
KRISHNA JAYANTHI- KRISHNA'S BIRTHDAY 21 ST AUG
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Slumdog Cricketers!
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Aug 10, 2011 11:47 pm
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Indian cricket team should return from England. In the past, English, Australian, Kiwi cricket teams had returned due to situations like this in India. This is the typical superiority complex of the white men! They feel what they do is right !- White are all good and dark are all bad(Western Media). Poor Indians- the Slumdog Cricketers!
Sunil Manohar Gavaskar was born in a Maharashtra brahmin family.
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Profile of an Endangered Hindu !
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Jul 16, 2011 5:30 am
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Name : Endangered Hindu
Age : -- left out of 100*
Date of Death : Yama* only knows !
Nationality : Hindustan - called as ''India''
Religion : VEDANTIN*
Caste : Peace*
Mother Tongue : Sanskrit*-Only language 100% phonetic in the world .
Education : Seeking Indian Man making education
Courses undergoing : Patriotism
Likes : Common Civil code
Dislikes : Mosques upon Temples
Pet : Peacock
Wonder of Love : Tajmahal
Want : Passport of Hindustan
Doesn't want : Visa to Hell
Qualities : Too much tolerance
Accomodated : Even Jews*
Sheltered : Refugees of all nations and religions*
Famous guest : Jesus christ*
Crime : Allowed other religions to convert a section of the Hindu's
Awards Won : title of ''Majority''
Awards Given : title of ''Minority''
National Game : Infighting !
Extra curricular activities : Jealousy !
Limitations : I , ME, Myself .
Ambitions : WE , US, OURSELVES.
problem of Population : Lack of continence in Marriage.
Sex Education : Kamasutra*
Greatest Decipline taught to the world : 1 man:1 woman
Medicinal Wonder : Ayurveda
World's first Astronomer : Arya Bhatta
World's First mathematician : Bhaskara.*
Foreign Beneficiaries : Mohuls - 700 years ;British - 200yrs
Valuables Looted by the Mohuls : Jewels from temples
Valuables Left by the British : Broken Brandy Bottles !!
Want to Imbibe : Western Science, Honesty, Freedom for woman,Equal opportunity& Sports[Positives]
Want to warn about : Western premarital sex, Multiple partners,Gays, Lesbians!
Danger of Extinction : Within 3 generations if western negatives are followed !!-VIvekananda
Values : Best of East and West
Ideal Personality : Medha Patkar , Richard Gere
Greatest Contribution to the world : One World Family philosophy !
Civilization of the world : European's trade with India*
Inspired : All the broad movements of America.- Concord Moverment.*
Sharing now with the world : Shankara,Sri Sri Ravishankar !,Swami Dayanananda
Worlds first spiritual man to get political freedom : M.K.Gandhi !
Anticipating Nobel prize : Sri Sri Ravishankar for world peace.
Strength : 5000+ years of history !
Weakness : Lacking self confidence !
Present Contribution : Enriching the West by importing Arms*
Future : Economic Super power in 3 to 4 decades*
Myth : India is a poor country !
Truth : India is a rich country impoverished by selfish people !!
Problem : Bombs in Public places!
Solution : Hindu's Unity !
HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO THE INNOCENT VICTIMS OF THE MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACKS WHO HAVE KILLED 22 innocent civilians and injured more than 150 On 13th July 2011
-Endangered Hindu , Tamilnadu, India.
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*Vedanta is not a Religion it includes all faiths and does not emphasizes God !Even Atheists can follow it !
*According to Ayurveda a Human being has 100 years on earth.
*Yama is a Hindu god of death !
*Hindu is a name given by persians ! They called people living on the other side of the river ''SINDHU'' as ''HINDHU''
Vivekananda prefers the word ''Vaidika''or ''Vedantin'' !
*Caste in Hinduism is based on Character and Work and not based on Birth,but what is followed now is only a society created caste and not Hinduism!
*Sanskrit alone can be the Indian language,Hindi is spoken in northern india and lacks epics and literatures of its own! English is spreading fast and all the 3 languages ACCEPTED for education !
*Tantra one should read reliable authour on this topic.
*Jews fled to many parts of the world and they were not welcomed ! treated in a hostile manner ! even in the USA !except in India!even a recent study BY Americans reveal this !
*Refugees of all nations and religions were sheltered in India from time to time - ''Chicago addresses'' of Vivekananda
*Jesus christ visited india says a Russian research recently , he went to Benares, Haridwar, rishikesh, then to kashmir !
*Bhaskara found out the modern mathematical numbers starting from Zero [o].
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What is the problem?!
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Jun 16, 2011 8:46 am
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Your problem is ” how to control the thoughts!”
My problem is “how to bring a thought !”
Ramana Maharishi
Ramana Maharishi was born in a brahmin family of Tamilnadu, South India]
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Brahmins of India
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May 21, 2011 9:37 am
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I have been thinking of writing about this topic for quite sometime. Brahmins of India are known for their orthodox way of living. Now a days, people do not attach much importance to jathi-species( caste is an English word )in Indian urban areas and not so in the rural areas where still caste is rampant.
Brahmin's accent is somewhat different from others in India as anyone would be able to find that a person is a Brahmin from the way one speaks. Brahmins,generally, have a polite and calm look and some of them are fair in color.
A person is considered to be a Brahmin if he/she possesses " Satvic qualities- Spiritual, honest,believe in scriptures and one who believes in reincarnations and one who does not injure others in any way- this is the explanation for Brahmin given in the Bhagavad Gita
Many in the Brahmin family possess these qualities and in other castes, we find few. The other caste people who possess these qualities also are considered Brahmins according to Hindu scriptures. A person without these qualities is not at all a Brahmin.
THE OUTSTANDING QUALITIES OF BRAHMINS
1.HONESTY
2.BRILLIANCE
3.ACHARA- OBSERVANCES like not taking food from others etc.,-(Found only with the person born in a Brahmin family and not in other castes)
VEGETARIANISM:Most of the Brahmins are Vegetarians, someone say they also eat meat!, True, 5 to 10% of them alone take meat and the majority are Vegetarians even today.
Many of the Brahmins ,if not all, possess these qualities.
When it comes to the above three, one has to classify as
"BRAHMINS - NON BRAHMINS". Someone may argue that other caste people also have these qualities, but I disagree with them, rarely, we come across these qualities among Non-Brahmins.
One should have the above mentioned 3 qualities themselves inorder to understand and accept this fact otherwise not.
Some of the Brahmins in the past and few now a days also, out of arrogance disrespect and show partiality to other caste Hindus.
Brahmins have been doing a wonderful job in various fields for the upliftment of the society even now in the form of Religious discourses, social services etc.,
Now a days, Brahmins are neglected due to reservation but I know many even now who occupy top executive positions in leading corporates and in Central and State Government Departments. I personally believe that atleast 60% of top executive positions are dominated by Brahmins - the reason? they are World class!!
No, then what distinguishes them from the TOP TECHIES in the software profession? in the USA?, their chaste lives! then they should be having their own class !!
BRAHMINS ARE OF THEIR OWN CLASS !! AMAZING !!!
60% of people in NASA IN THE USA are Indians, out of that 80% are Brahmins
Brahmins -2 will cover personalities of this caste
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