Friday, June 5, 2009

Dr.Gopalakrishnan - Thursday message - 28.05.2009

THURSDAY MESSAGE, 28ST MAY 2009 (SERIES 159) communicated from 27th May;

Chandogya Upanishad: the last two chapters of this Upanishad (7th & 8th ) describe in detail about the aatma jnaanam. The knowledge about the soul, as described through the stories in puranaas and as advise given in Itihasaas (epics). Here the relevance of learning the puranaas and Itihasaas is specifically pointed out. The role of sensory organs and functional organs in guiding the mind towards the aatmajnaanam is described. Most important part in the Upanishad is the definition and description given about mana / mind, vaak /words, sankalpa/ concept, chitta / inner core of mind, dhyaana/ meditation, jnaana / spiritual knowledge, bala /power, annam / the essence of food, jalam/ the water, thejas / glorious energy, akaasam/ether, etc . These are given in the level of a great Vedic scholar. Finally the relation among the above and the praana /brahma is also described. How ever the explanations given are through complicated languages . It is not very easy for a common man to understand. Hence one should follow the Upanishad through a standard commentary

THIS WEEK ACHIEVEMENTS OF IISH
Lectures were delivered for LIC staff in Kollam, for Asst commissioners of income tax in National Academy for Direct Taxes, in Nagpur and a series of lectures in Trissur district. Sri. L.Girishkumar lecture program was organized in Alapuzha district.

THIS WEEK PROGRAMS OF IISH
June 2nd Trivandrum 0471-2490149, June, 4th University of Kerala. Books and CDs display in Vandithavalam, asramam of Thathaan on 4th June.

INDIAN LITERATURE: (about Vedas)
The Vedic devathas are different from the devathas which the Hindus worship now a days. The cosmic form of universe and nature are the prime focus in all the Vedic mantras and worship. They are the symbolic or direct presentation of prapancha purusha and prakruthi devi concept / sankalpa. They include the Sun, Earth, celestial bodies, vayu/ air, light/ prakasha / sound /sabda, varuna / water, rivers and oceans, and so on. This concept arose because, human beings are also the part and parcel of nature and all those are manifestation and manipulation of nature are the divine embodiment of nature by itself.

SERIOUS INFORMATION
An unusual fraud email is spreading for cheating Hindus by a (group) Christian community who devote full time for conversion. The e mail presented as a written by a parent, describes that the parents and great parents and all family members congratulating one of the children in the family when the child started suddenly worshiping Jesus Christ and following an entirely different pathway in the same Hindu family by opting for Christianity removing the Hindu idol. As Jesus said this type of messages are spread by some Christians “ who are jackals and foxes in the sheep skin”. Those who do this fraud include right from the bishop to the fishermen from Christian community.


ANCIENT INDIAN MANAGEMENT MESSAGES:VIDUROPADESA
None can achieve anything without hard work and a specific motto. Merely sitting and weeping or crying cannot give any result. This can only create mental and physical health problems. This type of worrying can give happiness for the enemies too. Never be desperate, go on working hard, till the goal is achieved or make the work itself as the goal and the pathway of life

SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF INDIA
Thee are six types of thikshana loha / carbon steel. Khara theekshana loha is carbon steel which develops good cutting edge and breaks on bending. sara theekshana loha is softer iron and it has the fibrous look. The hrunnala thishna loha has hard and tough fibrous nature. Tharavatta thikshana loha has good cutting edge. Vajra thikshna loha is hard and has excellent tempering property and bluish in color. The kala thikshna loha develops hard edge after blue tempering. Says Rasaratna samucchaya and loha thanthra books. Ancient Indian knowledge of carbon steel !

WHAT I HEARD AND SAW
During my lecture tour in Nagpur, I heard the senior highly qualified Govt officials giving the messages by quoting Bhagavath Geetha and Vedas. Their explanations were so scientific and rational. It is a fact that that many highly qualified Indians including Christians and Muslims are understanding their Indian heritage and feeling a sense of pride.

THIS WEEK MESSAGE
Many Christians and Muslims are involved in writing, shooting , recording, editing, and dubbing the puranic stories or presentation (either pictorial or harikatha ). This creates an excellent response in them and also the viewers. So spread the messages through cds, vcds, websites etc to one and all. Let them get exposed to our culture and heritage. They will learn and change. Instead of protesting and shouting, let us opt for constructive pathway.

A LINE OF GUIDANCE
Give the message slowly and steadily, point by point to the listener. Give them the opportunity to think rationally, logically and scientifically. Our role is only to ‘inform every one’. Never argue or try to win over someone. Go on giving the informations about the heritage of India

PAINFUL HISTORY OF INDIA
Many wars were fought in India not for winning, wealth or land but only for satisfying the ego of the kings and family members. This type of vengeance and fight still continues in the mind of Indians . We have not learned much from the history, even when tens of thousands of people died in the battle field.

SCIENTIFIC SUPERSTITION
Many modern doctors say coconut oil has high cholesterol content. Remember cholesterol is not present in any plant product. It is present only in animal product including milk, ghee, butter etc. So take any oil including coconut you like, but keep a limit. Coconut oil will not create cholesterol problem.

YOUR QUESTIONS AND MY ANSWERS ABOUT IDOL WORSHIP
Is it correct to say only Hindus practice idol worship ? wrong ! All the religions in the world practice, directly or indirectly the idol worship………….. Do the Muslims ? What is the proof ? All the Muslims worship towards the directions of Mecca, they worship Kaaba, they worship the 32 cms diameter black stone (which was worshipped by Prophet) kept in Ka aba, they clean the Kaba with rose water and cover with costly silk. If these are not idols & symbols, then why should they do all these rituals.……. When I said prophet Mohammed worshiped a stone like Sivalinga in Ka alba few Muslims said it is wrong. What is the truth ? The truth is that 32 cms diameter (and almost equal height) cylindrical idol covered with silver worshipped and kissed by prophet is still kept in Kaaba and worshipped…….. What the Muslim scholars say about this ? Khalifas said that “ even though you are a stone, I kiss and worship you because my teacher Prophet Mohammed worshipped you, so I also do the same……. Any other examples ? Muslims throw the stones against Satan during their Hajj, the stone used against Satan is a ‘holy stone’. The symbol of Satan is also kept in the form of big stone, showing they also worshipping symbols/ idols. …… other examples? In many places the dead body /cremation spot are worshipped by Muslims community……… in some places they light lamps also as done in Hindu temples. These are all examples of idol worship by Muslim community. ………. Muslims do not worship idols in home. is it correct ? No, in their homes you can see the lines from khoran written and beautifully framed pattern and glittering electric light in front of that. As the Hindus keep the picture of gods. This is an idol…….. Do the Christians worship idols? 100 % Yes. See the idol of Jesus in Altars in the church, see them in chapels, see the idols of many saints with garlands. They are worshipped with flowers, candles and all sort of spiritual rituals………. Is the cross an idol? An idol can be a picture or a painting, or even a framed message. Like Siva lingam for Lord Siva. The Cross is a symbol/ idol of Jesus . ….Is there any section in Hindus who do not worship idols ? Sikhs do not worship idols but they consider the guru Grantha Sahib book as idol and worship that. ……… Do the followers of Buddha worship idols? Buddhism was created against idol worship, and now hundreds of idols of Lord Buddha and disciples of Buddha are worshiped……….. Who is the real non idol worshippers ? Hindus do not consider idol worship as the end, it is only a means and pathway. But for others whatever idol they worship that is the end for all. For a real yogi, in Hindu dharma Idol is not needed. Idol is only for a common man till raches higher level, as said prathima alpa buddheenaam – prathima/ idol is meant for common men. It is only a pathway to achieve higher level to reach Brahma jnaanam. But idol worship in the temples have psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and national values to contribute for the members of the society.

REQUEST
IIsh invites application for the post of teachers, ayas, peons, security staff and office boys. Submit your application with full bio data to Director, National Heritage Centre, Mazhuvanchery, Eranellur, Trissur 680 501 .(09446361149/ 09447090149/ 09847310663 )

Request your presence for any few days upto 8th June, 2009 for working as volunteers at NHC


WITH PRANAMS, IISH COMMUNICATION TEAM
-- With pranams !Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, M. A.; M.Sc.;Ph.D.; D.Litt.; Director, IISH