Month: October 2013

Hinduism sets down Rules for every one. It does not say that Hindus alone should follow these rules. Nor does it sat that only those who follow these Rules are Hindus. These are suggested ways o Life as found by wise men. We have these sets of Rules, not classified as rules as such in the Vedas, Puarana, Epics Like the Mahabharata and other literature . So it becomes difficult to codify all these under one head. But efforts have been made earlier with various Smritis, like Manu Smriti,Sukra Neethi,Vashista Needhi,Vidhura Needhi. Even these texts are too long and at times difficult to understand. Sree Vatsa Somadeva Sarma,under the guidance of Kanchi Maha Periyavar, published a book in Tamil,'Vaidika Samvardini',containing the essentials of behavior according to Hinduism. These rules, contrary to popular misconception, is to be followed by all, not meant for only Brahmins. One wil notice that these rules have a scientific bearing and are conducive to good Health , both mental and Physical. The Rules: Do not look at the Sun, during, Sun Rise,, Sunset, At Noon, as a Reflection in Water, and during Eclipses. 2.Always perambulate in a Clockwise direction, Brahmins,Temples,Idols of God,Cow, Married woman, and Pipal tree (AswathaTree) * King Dileepa did beget children because he perambulated these anti clock wise. 3. What not to do with Fire. Blowing out by Mouth, Jumping over, Touching, Keeping on the ground(keep on a non combustible) container, Douse it with Water, Warm the feet, Drop unclean things and add more fire to the existing Fire. 4.How to approach a Holy Rivers. Do not keep your feet first. Sprinkle water on the head first(Prokshana), Then wash feet. Do not take bath without clothes , have a cloth for private parts' Do not spit or gargle . If you need to, take water in a vessel and gargle. Do not urinate or pass motion. Do not Drop stones. 5.Never do the following for only for one self. Cooking. Prepare Garlands.