I received a cal today from a friend of mine who is an ardent follower of the Kanchi Mutt(who knows me and my views on Jayendrar and Kanchi Mutt )when he expressed his anguish at the News and he has been flooded with emails of Sankara Mutt Devotees being deeply wounded.
He wanted my views.
The reply I gave him is posted here..
Look at this Video by The Nithyananda Ashram and Jayendrars’ encomiums on the Nithyananda Peetham(?) and Nithyananda’s speech.
Nithyananda Swamy Murthy(!?)Jayendra Saraswathi with Nithyananda
Jan 7 2013 – Event in Mahakumbhapuri Prayag : One of the famous Tamil nadu math Kaanchi kaamakodi Peetathipathi Sri Sri Sri Jayendra saraswathi swamigal Visited Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam at Mahakumbhamela. He met Paramahamsa Nithyananda Swamigal. And he spoke about the greatness of Dhyanapeetam and Swamiji.’
My comments.
Though I am critical of Jayendra Saraswati,I have the highest regard for Maha Periyava, as my readers know.
Jayendra Saraswati, according to a news Report met with Nithyananda at Allahabad and had a discussion(!) with him.
Jayendra Sarswati is yet to extricate himself from the Shankara Raman Murder, Cell Phones threatening the Judge who is trying the Sankar Raman Case,Misappropriation of Kamakshi Amman Gold cases.
Not to forget his running away to Talacauvery episode.
There were also reports of a controversy in Coastal Andhra which was suppressed .
As I said earlier, if not being a Guru, let him stop becoming a sore thumb of Hinduism and sully the name of his Guru, Maha Periyava.
He may not be affected by criticism, surrounded by chamchas and yes-men who seek a living by being near to him.
It is the Brahmin Community, for the sin of having been born a Brahmin has to become the butt of ridicule in the Society, which as it is, is being targeted in Tamil Nadu in particular.
The Reverence one has for Maha Periyava and Gurus(as described by the Vedas-of course Jayendrar does not belong to this category) can only take this much.
Time he is disowned publicly as the Madurai Adheenam was, when he consorted with Nithyananda.
The Hindu pilgrimage of Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, and attended by tens of millions over a 55-day period. Participants bathe in the mudflats where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet the mythical river Saraswati.
Performance of Srardham or obeisance to ancestors and visit to Kasi/Varanasi is a most sacred duty of the Hindus.
Performing the prescribed Rites for the departed as laid by ht e Sastras is an important aspect of Hinduism.
Locating the Sastris or Vadhyar in both the places is an arduous task.
Not that the Sastrigals are unavailable.
There are n number of these.
But unfortunately greed for money has taken precedence over the Duty of Brahmins.
Before any one jumps the gun , let me add that I am a Brahmin and knows a bit about the Sastras, especially of Saucha and Asaucha Vidhis.
And I understand from those who have availed the services were bitter.
I had been to Gaya ,Allahabad and Varanasi recently.( by the way, why is it Ilahabad is spelled Allahabad while the Hindi script is Ilahabad?)
I presume that the purpose of those who visit these places have the performance of the Rites in mind rather than personal comforts and Five Star facilities in mind.
The information provided here is for the former.
Gaya and Kasi Srardham expenses are quoted between Rs. 25, 000 to 50,000 .
The important places to sit in Gaya are ;
Vishnu Padam , where the Pinda Pradhanam is to be performed.
The River Phalguni is more or less dried up ( at this time of the year ,November) and is dirty.
One can take bath in the place where they stay and have the Prokshana at the River.
After Prokshana, th rites are conducted.
Normal Tarpanam is followed by Pinda Pradhanam for Three generations, on the Paternal side and the Maternal side.
This accounts for 12 Pindas(Six on the paternal side, six on the maternal side)
Remember the Names of Great Grand Father and Gothras.
In addition Pindas can be offered to those who have expired in your gothra and your wife’s gothra.
Pindas can be offered to those whom you know.
One can also offer Pindas for Self, irrespective of the fact whether they have children or not.
This is called Atma Pinda and is sanctioned by the Sastra.
Pindas are also offered to the following.
Those who died in Accidents( normal Samskaras are not allowed for these people)
Those who died at a young age(Akaala Mritu)
Pregnant women , who expired.
Further a Pinda also offered to those who expired without issues or with out relatives living.(Yesham Na Matha,Na Pitha,,Na Bandhu, naanya Gothrinah:this need not be from the Brahmin community and it is for any one who is no more.
Bootha Pinda and for animals are also offered.
Total is not to exceed 32.
Pinda is made of Wheat Flour which id provided by the Puro.
You may offer money for Brahmana Bhojanam at your convenience, not less than Rs.201 per Brahmana.
The charges are Rs 250 in total for the entire Ritual.
The Dasa Dhanams are offered for this Budget.
Excepting Go Dhaana, all the Dhanams are accommodated in this.
In case you want to spend more, you can do it by purchasing them and perform the additional Dhana.
However the Mantras and the Dhanas offered by the Purohit are adequate and as per the Sastras.
The Pindas are left at the Tree in the Vishnu Pada temple (For Brahmins)
For others the Pindas are to be left in the Phalguni River.
The Pavithra is to be discarded at the Tree in the Temple.
I am providing the address at the end of this post.
You may also offer a voluntary Dakshina to the Purohit, though not compulsory.
After the ceremonies,, visit one of the Sakthii Peedas in Gaya.
As the Bodh Gaya is nearby, about 13 kms , one may visit the Bodhi Tree where the Buddha is reported to have been enlightened and the Buddhist Monasteries and Temples run by Tibet,Sri Lanka ,Japan and Bangla Desh.
Important Contact Details.
Gaya.
Sastrigal. Narayanan (Nannu), settled in Gaya for Five generations;well read in Sastras, not greedy, accepts what you offer and no short-changing in Mantras or Dhanas) Mobile: +91 88 73 22 22 86.
Auto driver Subodh for Local trips including Bodh Gaya.-Reliable,non bickering and reasonable.Mobile.+91 80 83 80 3772.
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