SANATHANA VEDIC DHARMA THATHWAS - WISE KNOWLEDGE - PART 7 (3001-3500)

 

Om Namasivaya Nama:

PART - 7 (3001-3500)

Om Sarvam Khalvithamevaham Naanyathasthi Sanathanam!

(Nothing permanent in this universe/life except me! The Almighty Sivasakthi)

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3053. How to differentiate between Easwara and Jeeva (Paramathma and Jeevathma)?

Ans. Sum of everything (Smashti Upaadika Chaithanyam) whether it is energy or matter is called Easwra and an individual or casual element (Vyashti Upaadika Chaithanyam) is called Jeevan. Jeeva conducts its activities within Easwara network frame.

 

3052. Where is the greatness of Bharat is residing? What is the unique position of Bharat comparing with all other nations in the world?

Ans. It resides in its Thathva Chinthana (Philosophical Doctrines). Bharat’s Thathva Chinthana is unique and incomprehensible. Such Thathva is ever living element and it survives irrespective of the seasons or pressure. Those who tries to understand it is better for them.

 

3051. What is called Sravanam or Sruthi?

Ans. Sruthi means Veda (absolute true knowledge), to understand the objectives and concepts of such Veda’s the competent seeker must analyse through 7 Lingas (subject matter or objects); such practice is called Sravanam. Those 7 Lingas are 1. Srushti (Creation), 2. Sthithi (Sustenance), 3. Pralayam (Dissolution), 4. Pravesam (Re-entry), 5. Samyamanam (Self-control), 6. Thathva Padaartha Parisodhana (analysing and testifying the contents), 7. Phala Pratipaadhakam (Understanding the Results).

 

3050. Who is a Jeevan Mukthan (the one achieved independence from bondage and freed from ignorance)?

Ans. The one who got firmly convinced or believes that the Aathma has no duty/activities nor responsibilities in any living being’s life is a Jeevan Mukthan. It is only an unaffected witness without any type of emotion. Unnecessarily ignorant people (Agnaanees) keep blaming Aathma for everything and misinterpreted. This is purely due to lack of true knowledge. In other words, a person who realizes through spiritual practices and concludes that I am none other than the Brahman itself (Aham Brahmaasmi) is also called Jeevan Mukthan. These are the 2 Vedantic Philosophies.

 

3049. What is Yoga Dhyaana Pooja (worship) and what is happening during such meditative worship in three important Chakras?

Ans. There are 7 important Chakras (energy centres) in our backbone in subtle form. The Dhyana Yogi (who does worship through meditation with involving physical elements or upadhis) while performing his Dhyana worship at Manipooraka Chakra he/she does Havan (Homa) offer all items that comes in his/her mind., in Anahatha Chakra he/she should conduct worship with various offerings and then at Agnaa Chakra he/she should do Dhyaana (Meditation) of his/her Upasana Moorthy (Personal God).

 

3048. What is the source of Easwara element (Thathvam) that reveals or source himself to the deserved?

Ans. Easwara has no birth nor death however it gets revealed from creation to creation. It always exists even in the absence of space and time. However, out compassion and if necessary, it reveals itself to the devoted and deserving person as per the choice (with or without form and gender – let me ask you what is not possible for God?) of the caller. Moola Prakruthi Herself shower her grace for the evolution (Parinaamam) at the time of Her first creation of the universal setup. The strategy is One is becoming multiple for the purpose of administration. At the very first She creates three most powerful elements viz. Maya, Avidhya and Thamas. She assimilates the matured Jeevathmas as per their Karma deeds to undergo the Karma deeds (Bhogam). Maya itself is a Suddha Thathvam (Absolute Pure). Whereas the ever-existing Brahma Chaithanyam reflects on Maya to create the Easwara Thathvam. This Easwara is Avyakrutham (formless) and Antharyaami (indivisible subtle hidden force). Such invisible Easwara is the one who creates Prapancha or Prakruthi (Nature). We and all things around us are part of Prakruthi. Earth itself is only a part in it.

 

3047. What is the constitution of Moola Prakruthi (Primordial Pure Nature)?

Ans. A combination of Sathwa, Rajas and Thamas qualities @ 33.33% equally makes Moola Prakruthi. Moola Prakruthi is constant, and it always stays in this formula whereas Prakruthi is dynamic nature and vary its quality i.e. some quality will be more and some will be less. Therefore, whichever is more in percentage we call that quality as the dominating quality.

 

3046. What will be the offering of Iha (this life) and Para (post life) world (Lokam)?

Ans. Iha Lokam is under the influence of Karma Chittham and Para Loka is under the influence of Punya Chittham. This means that the person’s past karma deeds will be rewarded in this life and those who does holy deeds (Punya Karma) in this life can be better off in their celestial life.

 

3045. What is required to attain liberation (Moksham)?

Ans. Brahma Jnaanam alone is required to attain Moksham without which Sayoojyam (merging with Brahman) is out of question.

 

3044. What are the primary 7 sorrows of an exposed Jeevathma (occupied in the body)?

Ans. 1. Dukkam (Sorrows), 2. Jananam (Birth), 3. Karma (Actions), 4. Raga-Dwesham (Desires and Hatred), 5. Abhimanam (Pride), 6. Avivekam (Non-discrimination), 7. Agjnaanam (Ignorance). These 7 afflictions will envelope the Jeevathma once it occupies a mortal body.

 

3043. Sorrows is a characteristic of Jeevathma?

Ans. NO. By nature, the Jeevathma is          always in Ananda Swaroopa (absolute bliss). Whereas when it comes to occupy in a mortal body, it accepts the characteristics or duty of the living body and engage itself to undergo the sorrows and pain of the respective body. Therefore, it is not its inborn characteristics to undergo pain and sorrows. Out of Swaroopa acceptance it fulfils the duties as prescribed by the creator. One Swaroopa lost it will go back to its original Ananda Swaroopa state. (Note: This is a Vedantic principle not Vedic principle).

 

3042. Which are the important three Sahasranaamaas of Sanathana Dharma?

Ans. Sri Lalitha Sahasranaama composed by Goddesses Vasinyaadi Vaag Devis, 2. Sri Siva Sahasranaama composed by Lord Sri Krishna, 3. Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama composed by Sri Bhishmachaarya in the battlefield of Mahabharat in front of Lord Sri Krishna, last fine-tuned by Sri Veda Vyasa Maharishi. This is the reason among the top 10 Sahasranaama these three are prominent for Sanathanees.

 

3041. Who stops us from knowing the will of God?

Ans. MAYA. Maya won’t allow us to know the will of God easily. Unreal will appear as real and wise versa to confuse us. That is the power of God’s own Maya Sakthi. The discrimination power is very important to overcome the tricks of Maya.

 

3040. When or at what stage a person will be able to see that he/she is now closer to God?

Ans. The more you rid yourself of Upadhis (devices and reasoning) the nearer you will feel the presence of God.

 

3039. What is the difference between faith (Viswasam) and experience (Anubhavam)?

Ans. Faith is untruth (Asathyam) and Experience is truthful (Sathyam).

 

3038. Whose life is waste or vain even after getting human life?

Ans. Vain is the life of a person who does not take delight in the teachings of Vedanta and drink the nectar of divine bliss.

 

3037. How easy is God realization (Brahma Sakshaathkaram)?

Ans. Realization absolutely depends on the God’s grace. He is the decision maker to reveal himself to his devotee no one’s influence is necessary. A Guru may be needed for the introduction and cultivate faith in the heart of a devotee. Mere worship and prayers alone do not help at all. Therefore, one should take refuge in God.

 

3036. What is the best and easiest way of worshipping God?

Ans. Search for God is the easiest way. Have an essential faith that the God exists. Through faith alone one can see God. Searching pathways are plenty, however, follow one path or a seldom with firm conviction.

 

3035. What are the Matra (letters/syllables) that makes Pranava Mantra Om and its significators?

Ans. Akaram (First Matra) - Red colour, Brahma Deva, Rig Veda and Jagratha Avastha, Ukaram (Second Matra) – Blue colour, Vishnu Deva, Yajur Veda and Swapna Avastha, Makaram (Third Matra) – White colour, Rudra Deva, Sama Veda and Sushupta Avastha, Um… (Fourth Half Matra) – Multi colour, Sadasiva Purushan, Atharvana Veda and Sushupta Avasatha.

 

3034. Why do they call Pranavam as a Taraka Mantra?

Ans. Taraka means the one who lift or saves or rescue from the clutch of Maya (illusion or ignorance) that ensures transmigration (birth, growth, death & maya) for a Jeevathma. Whereas Taraka Mantra will entangle the Jeevathma with Paramathma as and when one chant Om (the Pranava mantra). This is the reason it is called Taraka Mantra.  

 

3033. What is the meaning of Pranavam (Omkara Primordial Sound)?

Ans. An element or force that leads all living beings to merge with the ultimate abode of Paramathma (absolute truth) is Pranavam. It has 9 different names according to its functions however the primary meaning is “Sthuthi” means praising the glories of ultimate bliss.  

 

3032. Who are the Devathas of subtle Thri-Naadi in our body?

Ans. Eda Naadi (Nerve) ruled by Lord Maha Vishnu and Moon Deva, Pingala Naadi ruled by Lord Brahma and Sun Deva, Sushmna Naadi ruled by Lord Rudran and Agni Deva.

 

3031. What is known as Anubhoothi Jnaanam (Experienced True Knowledge)?

Ans. Whatever known through the Pranavam is Anubhoothi Jnaanam, rest all just a knolwedge without substance. 

3030. Why is Omkara (Primordial Sound) considered as Purusha (Male)?

Ans. The definition of Purushan means Pooranan (the one who is ever pervading across the universe) not only that the Purusha Sakthi is merged in Desa (Space), Kaala, (Time) and in Vasthus (Elements/Matter) therefore Purusha means Omkara and Omkara means Purusha.

 

3029. Lord Siva has how many forms?

Ans. Though innumerable and whatever we are seeing everything is his form only, yet 25 important forms (Roopa) are propagated by our great saints.

 

3028. What are the divisions of Pranava Mantra?

And. 1. Para Pranavam- This is the seat of Lord Parameswara, 2. Apara Pranavam – From this all moving and unmoving elements takes birth. Pranavam is an eternal primordial sound waves of the Universe. Likewise, another set of Pranavams are mentioned in the Vedas are 1. Smashti Pranavam (Lord Siva himself), 2. Vyashti Pranavam (combined elements of Akaara, Ukaara & Makaara sound waves).

 

3027. What are the 60 Thathvas (discipline or element)?

Ans. 1. Prithvi Thathvam consists of Hair, Bone, Skin, Flesh and Nerves, 2. Jala Thathvam consists of Water, Blood, Semen, Brain and Marrow, 3. Agni Thathvam consists of Food, Sleep, Fear, Laziness and Intercourse, 4. Vaayu Thathvam consists of Running, Sitting, Lie-down, Walking and Standing, 5. Aakaasa Thathvam consists of Lust, Anger, Greed, Delusion, and Pride, 6. Vaak Thathvam consists of Speech (Vachanam), Going (Gamanam), Charity (Dhanam), Throwing (Vissargam), and Enjoying (Aanandam), 7. Dasa Vaayus includes Pranan, Apaanan, Vyanan, Udhanan, Samanan, Nagan, Koorman, Krikaran, Devadathan, Dhananjayan., 8. Dasa Naadies(10 Nevers) includes Yida, Pingala, Sushumna, Gandhari, Atthi, Singuva, Alampuda, Purushan, Kuhu and Sikhini., 9. Pancha Aasayaas (Properties) includes Moothrasayam (Urine blader), Malaasayam (Poop blader), Aamasayam (Coronary Artery), Pakwasayam (Stomach), and Garbhasaya (Uterus)., 10. Pancha Aakasam (Space/world) originated from Asudha Maya includes Sabdam (sound), Sparsam (touch), Roopam (form), Rasam (taste) and Gandham (smell)., Total 60 elements.

 

3026. What is the relationship between Pancha Sareeram and Pancha Kosam (Sheaths)?

Ans. 1. Kaarana Sareeram related to Aandandamaya Kosam. Responsible only to activate its own Sareeram i.e. One Sareeram., 2. Kanchuka Sareeram related to Vignaanamaya Kosam. Responsible to activate 2 Sareerams., 3. Guna Sareeram related to Manomaya Kosam. Responsible to activate 3 Sareerams., 4. Sookshma Sareeram related to Praanamaya Kosam. Responsible to activate 4 Sareerams., 5. Sthoola Sareeram related to Annamaya Kosam. Responsible to activate all 4 Sareerams. Each Sareeram to join the previous one and conduct its functions.

 

3025. What is known as Sthoola Sareem (Gross physical body)?

Ans. It is a combination of 36 elements from Prithvi (Earth) to Nadam (Sound). However, it is experienced through 5 important states such as Jagrath, Swapna, Sushuptha, Thurya and Thuryaatheetha. Moreover, Pancha Bhoothas are the key players of Sthoola Sareeram.

 

3024. What is known as Sookshma Sareem (Subtle body)?

Ans. Different school of thoughts teaching differently however, as per Saiva Sidhantha it is a combination of 8 elements that includes Pancha Thanmatras (5), Manass (1), Budhi (1) and Ahamkara (1) Total 8. Other philosophy teaches 17 elements. Pancha Jnanendriyas (5), Pancha Karmendriyas (5), Pancha Pranas (5), Manass (1), Budhi (1) = 17.

 

3023. What is known as Guna Sareeram?

Ans. It is a combination of Sathwa, Rajas and Thamas qualities. This sareeram is having characteristics name of quality (Guna).

 

3022. What is known as Kanjuka Sareem?

Ans. It is a combination of Icha, Jnaana & Kriya sakthis. In this Sareeram these Sakthis are having the individual form (Vyaktha/unveiled Roopam). This Kanchuka Sareeram is also known as Vyashti Roopam (Individual Form and tangible).

 

3021. What is known as Kaarana Sareem (Cause or Reason for Body)?

Ans. It is a combination of Icha, Jnaana & Kriya sakthis. In this Sareeram these Sakthis are formless (Avyaktha/veiled Roopam) form. This Karana Sareeram is also known as Samashti Roopam (Entire Gross Form of galaxies) due to which separate identity can’t be seen.

 

3020. What kind of body (Sareera) the Jeevathma attains while living in this galaxy (cosmic consciousness) and its divisions?

Ans. 5 bodies viz. 1. Para/Kaarana Sareeram (it consists of 3 Sareeras namely Kaarana Sareera, Kanjuka Sareera and Guna Sareera), 4. Sookshma Sareeram, 5. Sthoola Sareeram. Please note all Sareeras are takes birth from Asudha Maya Thathva. Therefore, all bodies (sareeraas) are afflicted or impure by principles since it originated from Impure Ignorance (Asudha Maya).

 

3019. What are the Thathvas (reality/truth) that is associated with Aathma and Sareera according to Saiva Sidhantham?

Ans. Total 121 Thathvas. They are 5 Sareeram, 36+60 Thathvas, 5 Kosas, 3 Eashanaas (prompters), 3 Vyadhis (ailments), 3 Mandalas (planes), and 6 Aadhara Chakras.

 

3018. Scepticism is accepted in God realization process.

Ans. Yes according to realized wisemen. Scepticism is a stage in the path of God Realization. One must pass through these stages and go further only then can one realize God.

 

3017. What is Pantheism?

Ans. Their believe system says Nature, Universe and God are one and the same. Only God is everything, therefore there is no room for personal or impersonal God concept, there is no another. Actual Brahma Bhaavam! (True Eternal Spirit or Sentiment through devotion).

 

3016. Why do Mahathmaas undergo physical suffering during their life?

Ans. The people are so much sinful in Kaliyuga. When such people visit a Mahathma, out of compassion the Mahatma awaken their spiritual consciousness, while doing so, he (spiritual master) will have to accept the burden of their sins accordingly the Mahathma undergo sufferings. Most of the Mahatmas burns these sins in their Yoga Agni yet some non Prayaschitha sins must be undergone by the Master out of no other way.

 

3015. How can one tactfully eradicate Prarabdha Karma so that the Jeevathma does not rebirth again?

Ans. There must be Karma left in a person’s account for rebirth. Whereas, chanting God’s holy names, taking bath in holy waters, visiting temples and other holy places this will nullify all remaining Prarabda Karma deeds immediately within this life itself. In this manner the Jeevathma gets the chance to liberate itself and attain Sayujyam (merging with God by losing identity). Once Moksham (Liberation) is attained then all the 4 types of Karma will be vanished from the person’s account. Therefore, where is the question of rebirth?

 

3014. What is the core philosophy of Advaitha Sidhantham?

Ans. All in One and One in All.

 

3013. What is the important advice of Bhaja Govindam Sthothram composed by the great Sri Jagadguru Adi Sankara Charya?

Ans. 1. Gheyam (Geeta naamasahasram), 2. Dhyeyam (Sripathy Roopasahasram), 3. Jneeyam (Sajjana Samsargam), 4. Dheyam (Dheena Jana Vitham). Chant, Meditate, Mingle, with wisemen and finally do Charity to the needy people.

 

3012. Whose incarnation is Thiru Jnaana Sambandhar?

Ans. Lord Murugan took his Avatar as Thiru Jnaana Sambandhar Nayanar. He is also known as Dravida Sisu.

 

3011. When sage Vyasa was dividing the Vedas into 4 sections, how many branches of Vedas existed?

Ans. 1150 Branches (sakha). Out of these, at present we have only access to just 8 to 10 Branches. This means 1142 Sakhaas disappeared/lost from our hand due to various reasons, especially during invasions of foreigners. Rig Veda had 21 branches now 3 are available, Yajur Veda out of 109 only 3 are available among us, Sama Veda out of 1000 only 3 are available, Atharva Veda had 50 branches out of which only 1 sakha is available. In other words, close to 0.70% left with us.

 

3010. What are the recommended ways to worship God in Saiva Sidhantham?

Ans. A true devotee can practice one of the 4 ways viz. 1. Sath Puthra Bhavam (God is Father and Devotee is Son), 2. Saha Margam (Mithra Bhavam between God and devotee like Sri Krishna and Arjuna), 3. Daasa Margam (Swami and Bruthyan – Master and Disciple), 4. Sanmaargam (Prema Bhavam – sheer love for God).

 

3009. Wat is the primary fundamentals of modern science and Universe and Living beings?

Ans. 5. 1. Matter, 2. Molecules, 3. Atom, 4. Energy and 5. Dark Matter or Energy. One follows the other as higher level.

 

3008. What is the book name of Ayurveda (life medical science)?

Ans. Ashtaanga Hridayam. It consists of 120 Chapters divided into six sections viz. 1. Sutra Sthaana (30 chapters about fundamental principles of Ayurveda), 2. Sarira Sthana (6 chapters about focusing on human anatomy and embryology), 3. Nidana Sthana (16 chapters about the causes and symptoms of diseases), 4. Chikitsa Sthana (22 chapters about the detailing treatments and therapies for various conditions), 5. Kalpa Sthana (6 chapters about the formulations and pharmaceuticals), 6. Uttara Tantra (40 chapters about addressing specialized topics like ENT, Ophthalmology etc.). Besides Ashtaanga Hridayam there are Charaka Samhita and Susrutha Samhita for advance studies. These three are known as Brihat Trayee Granthas.

 

3007. What are the important unique effects of Rahu and Kethu offers during their ruling period as per Astrology?

Ans. More of previous birth Karma deeds will be experienced during current life. Usually, the split ratio of previous life Karma and current life Karma is 60% and 40% each.  

 

3006. What is Aathmeekam (Spiritualism)?

Ans. A subject that talks about Aathma is Aathmeekam. Out of no choice we must call the Aathma as Soul in English with its limitation.

 

3005. Which Jeevathma can realize the truth (Aathma Sakshaathkaram) or who will be eligible for Self-realization?

Ans. Jagath Guru Adi Sankar recommends that 3 qualifications are minimum required. 1. To be born as Human being, 2. Eagerness or desire for Moksha (liberation) and 3. Getting shelter under a genuine competitive Sad Guru. Now the question is how one can get these noble opportunities? The answer is when a Jeevathma conducts lots of holy deeds in its previous births, does Thapas (Meditation of Parama Jnaanam) and many other holy works, it will get a chance to be born as Human. Besides this, when this Jeevathma lived to its fullness as per Dharmic life and left with no unfulfilled desires (fully self-satisfied – Sumthrupthy) it will automatically get the desire for Moksha. When these two qualifications are met the 3^rd condition will be fulfilled as meeting an accomplished / attained / self-realized Guru (Satsang) by the grace of God. Eventually the person will experience Sanyasa life (giving up or renounced attitude), and such condition will lead to the Moksha (Self-realization as True Jnaanam). Kindly note only Jnaanam can reward Moksham. This Vidhya is known as Aathma Vicharam. No other activities will help.

 

3004. What is the meaning of Thathvam?

Ans. Absolute Truth is the real meaning, what is that means Thath is THAT and Thwam is YOU. You are That means You (Jeevathma) and That (Paramathma) are one and the same due to ignorance (Agnaana) we see both are different until realization. THAT means Samashti (Gross) and YOU are Vyashti (Individual).

 

3003. What are the 36 Thathvas according to Saiva Sidhantha (Saiva Philosophy)?

Ans. It starts from Prithvi (Earth) till Naadham (Sound). 1. Prakruthi Maya consists of 24 Thathvas, 2. Suddha Maya consists of 5 Thathvas, 3. Asuddha Maya consists of 7 Thathvas, Total 36 Thathvas. Out of these total Suddha Maya is 5 and total Asuddha Maya are 31 Thathvas. Now imagine how much difficult it is to realize the truth (Suddha Maya)? One can realize Easwara only by conquering these 31 Thathvas and it an almost impossible task for normal human being.

 

3002. What is Maya according to Vedantic view and how many are they?

Ans. MA means Ending or Complete dissolution, YA means Creation or Generation. Therefore, anything and everything begins and end in the same principle is MAYA. They are 3 types 1. SUDDHAMAYA consists of MaMaya, Kutila Kundali and Bindu, 2. ASUDDHAMAYA consists of Adho Maya, Maya and Mohini, 3. SUDDHA-ASUDDHA MAYA or MISRA MAYA. This Maya does everything in this Universe.

 

3001. What is known as Upa Angaas of Vedas? (Co existing portions)

Ans. They are 4 Upaangaas known as 1. Puranaas (epics) – Vedic principles in story formation. 2. Nyaaya Sastra (Justification and explanation of sources, 3. Me-Maamsa Sastra – Deep analysis of elements based on Karma theory, 4. Dharma Sastra – Explaining important 40 Samskaras (refining principles) whereby the humans won’t fall in the pit of Hell (Naraka).