I have written quite a few articles on the spread of Sanatana Dharma/Hinduism in Russia.
Lake Baikal is Vaikanasa Theertha,
Rig Vedic Mandala City in Russia,
Russia is sthree varsha,
Amrvathi, the capital of Indra, the chief of Devas was in Russia,
Yagnyavalkya lived in Russia,
Lord Krishna’s son, Pradhyumna founded a city Port Baijin, Russis,
The Vedas were called Santi Veda,…..
River Moksha is found in Russia…..
Narada Mountain called as Narodnya Mountain is found in the Urals,
There is evidence galore.
I had also written on a Vishnu idol being found in Russia.
Now there is more evidence on this idol of Lord Vishnu.
Narahari, Avatar of Vishnu Idol in Russia
The idol is from a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu Hari, a Form of Lord Vishnu.
Russian archaeologists agree to the spread of Sanatana Dharma in Russia but are divided on the issue whether the Sanatna Dharma had spread from India to Russia or it is the other way around.
I will be writing on this issue in detail
‘Moscow, January 4: An ancient Vishnu idol has been found during excavation in an old village in Russia’s Volga region, raising questions about the prevalent view on the origin of ancient Russia.
The idol found in Staraya (old) Maina village dates back to VII-X century AD. Staraya Maina village in Ulyanovsk region was a highly populated city 1700 years ago, much older than Kiev, so far believed to be the mother of all Russian cities.
Kashmiri king, Lalithaadhitya Muthapeeda of Karkoda lineage (AD 724 to AD 760)conquered Sthree Rajya and established there a temple for Narahari (Vishnu). This information can be found inRaja Tarangini of Kalhana. After winning Sthree Rajya he went to Uttar Kuru. This king did not yield to the lure of the beauty of the women of SthreeRajya and hence earned a name “Indriyakraaman”.
His grand son, Jayapeeda also had gone to Sthree Rajya and established his rule.
What is of interest to us is the discovery of a statue of Vishnu in Staraya Maina (in Samara)
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This statue was dated at 8th century AD, the same period when Lalithadhitya Mukthapeeda established a Vishnu temple in Sthree Rajya. From this it can be known that today’s Straya Maina was the Sthree Rajya of olden days.’
Lord Shiva, not to be confused with Rudra, who is an Amsa of Shiva, is called ,
Anaadi, without a Beginning,
Ayonija, one who does not stay in the womb.
He, as an Avatar,appears from nowhere and disappears in a flash, unlike Vishnu, who in His avatars was born of a human being.
Some of my researches show that Lord Shiva lived as a Human being before being elevated into Godhood, but this needs additional proof( I am working on it)
One also finds that Parvati, Shiva’s wife is called,
Poorvaja, beyond beginning, elder to the beginning, Poorva Plus Aja.
Despite the Polytheism of the Vedas, the core message is that the Reality is
without Attributes,
without name and Form and is a
Principle.
The Upanishads spend the whole text on this point.
However, as Hinduism is aware of the fact that it is difficult for the mind to concentrate on a Vacuum, allows the worship of personal Gods as a tool for Self Realization.(Iswara)
Patanjali speaks of this in his Yoga Sutras as Iswarapranidhaana.
However one finds one God being placed ona higher pedestal than the others in Hindu texts.
This is called Henotheism.
This is to instill a higher degree of faith to the deity one is inclined to worship.
So we find various gods being praised as being Superior to the others, while the Reality Brahman is without name and Form.
As to Shiva , when compared to other Deities he is more often described as The One who is without a Beginning.
Tamil calls Him as Piravaa Yaakaip Periyon,
The Eldest who is Never Born.
But as I said earlier each Purana Praises One God.
Many mistake the birth of Rudra to that of Shiva.
Excerpt fro Srimad Bhagavatham(SB)
SB 3.12.4: In the beginning, Brahma created four great sages named Sanaka, Sananda, Sanatana and Sanat-kumara. All of them were unwilling to adopt materialistic activities because they were highly elevated due to their semen’s flowing upwards.
SB 3.12.5: Brahma spoke to his sons after generating them. “My dear sons,” he said, “now generate progeny.” But due to their being attached to Vasudeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they aimed at liberation, and therefore they expressed their unwillingness.
SB 3.12.6: On the refusal of the sons to obey the order of their father, there was much anger generated in the mind of Brahma, which he tried to control and not express.
SB 3.12.7: Although he tried to curb his anger, it came out from between his eyebrows, and a child mixed blue and red was immediately generated.
SB 3.12.8: After his birth he began to cry: O destiny maker, teacher of the universe, kindly designate my name and place.
SB 3.12.9: The all-powerful Brahma, who was born from the lotus flower, pacified the boy with gentle words, accepting his request, and said: Do not cry. I shall certainly do as you desire.
SB 3.12.10: Thereafter Brahma said: O chief of the demigods, you shall be called by the name Rudra by all people because you have so anxiously cried.
SB 3.12.11: My dear boy, I have already selected the following places for your residence: the heart, the senses, the air of life, the sky, the air, the fire, the water, the earth, the sun, the moon and austerity.
SB 3.12.12: Lord Brahma said: My dear boy Rudra, you have eleven other names: Manyu, Manu, Mahinasa, Mahan, Siva, Ritadhvaja, Ugrareta, Bhava, Kala, Vamadeva and Dhritavrata.
SB 3.12.13: O Rudra, you also have eleven wives, called the Rudranis, and they are as follows: Dhi, Dhriti, Rasala, Uma, Niyut, Sarpi, Ila, Ambika, Iravati, Svadha and Diksh.
SB 3.12.14: My dear boy, you may now accept all the names and places designated for you and your different wives, and since you are now one of the masters of the living entities, you may increase the population on a large scale.’
Now there is video that explains the birth of Shiva quoting a text which says that Shiva declared that Brahma to be His father, Vishnu ,Grandfather and he ( Shiva) is his great Grand father.(Posted at the beginning of the Post)
While this makes an interesting read, there is no authentic source for this.
In Buxar , Chitravan Rama killed Tadaka and to get rid of the sin of killing a woman, though she was a Demon, Lord Rama took bath in Baskar Theertha, also called Rama Rekha Ghat, on the banks of the river Ganges.
He also worshiped Lord Shiva here and Rama’s foot prints are found here.
Rama visited this place after His coronation to perform a Yagna and drew the outlines for the Yaga Shala.
As He used the tip of His arrow to draw the Lines, this place is called Rama Rekha Ghat.
This place is 118 km from Patna.
Airport.Patna.
Railway Station.Buxar.
Well connected by train/Bus from Varanasi, Patna.
Vaisnava literature mentions Buxar by the names Siddhashram, Vedgarbhapuri, Karush, Tapovan, Chaitrath, and Vyaghra Sar.
The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit vyaghra and sar (tiger and pond).
Some relate this to the tiger-like face of Rishi Vedshira, the outcome of a curse placed upon him by the sage Durvasha. His tiger-like countenance was restored after Vedshira bathed in a holy tank, which became known as Vyaghrasar.
Buxar finds reference in Ramayana, Brahma Purana, Varah Purana and other ancient literature. During the pre-historic period, Buxar was the abode of eminent saints and the battlefield of Gods and demons while in modern history it was a combat zone against foreign invasions. Buxar has many historical sites and is famous as a town of temples.
Archaeological findings at Buxar have established a link of Buxar with ancient civilizations of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.
The historic battle of Buxar was fought here in 1764. It heralded the establishment of the rule of the East India Company in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent.
Shiva Temple, Brahmeshwar, Buxar,
Brahmeshwarnath Temple: The temple is a revered place in the region, which is also referred to as Baba Brahmeshwarnath Dham. Positioned on BuxarPatna road, the shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees throng this temple in large numbers during the month of Shrawan.
Katkauli Ka Maidan : Situated on the outskirts of Buxar town on the main road to Patna, the historic Battle of Buxar was fought in Katkauli Ka Maidan in 1764. The battle broke out on 22 October 1764 and the site is considered as a signpost in the history of British colonial rule in India.
Sita Ram Upadhyaya Museum : Opened in 1979, this museum is one of the largest repositories in Buxar that house varieties of artifacts, rare stone sculptures, coins, articles of terracotta, etc.
Chausa : 10 km west of Buxar town, Chausa is associated with Chyavan Rishi. A historic battle was fought here in 1539 in which the Afghan King Sher Shah Suri vanquished Mughal Emperor Humayun.
Chausa hoard : At this site in Buxar, the first known bronze hoard was discovered in the Gangetic valley. The hoard was a set of 18 Jain bronze articles dating back to the period of Sungas and Guptas.
Buxar Fort : The magnificent Buxar Fort, built by King Rudra Deo in 1054, is situated on the bank of river Ganga in the town of Buxar. Also worth seeing are Rameshwarnath temple, Gauri Shankar temple, Nath Baba temple, Waman Ashram, Ramrekha Ghat, Navlakha temple, etc. Bihariji Temple : Bihariji Temple, one of the most revered places in the region, is located 15 km from Buxar town at Dumraon. Constructed in 1825 at the behest of the Maharaja of Dumraon estate, the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is also known as Bihari. Shehnai maestro Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan, a native of Dumraon, used to play Shehnai in this temple during his childhood.
Temples around Buxar.
1. Laxmi Narayan Mandir Ramanuj Kot , Temple
Buxar 0.81 K. M.
2. SHRI LANGDUBIR BABA KA MANDIR , Temple
Buxar 2.56 K.M.
3. SHRI DURGA MATA MANDIR Bharauli , Temple
Ahirauli,Buxar 3.53 K. M.
4. SARASWATI SHISHU MANDIR KOTWA NARAYANPUR , Temple
Buxar 4.40 K. M.
5.Jharkhande Baba ka Mandir , Temple
Kamarpur,Buxar 6.82 K. M.
6. RATNA DEV BABA MANDIR , Temple
Dalsagar,Buxar 7.87 K. M.
7. Lal bharti baba mandir , Temple
Sonbarsa,Buxar 8.66 K. M.
8. kali ma ka mandir , Temple
Buxar,Buxar,Buxar 8.74 K. M.
9. SHIV MANDIR HARDIAN RAI , Temple
Kamarpur,Buxar 9.16 K. M.
10. Kali maa ki Mandir , Temple
Kamarpur,Buxar 10.9 K. M.
11. Durga Ji Ka Mandir , Temple
Chausa,Buxar 12.2 K. M.
12. kali Mandir , Temple
Balihar,Simri,Buxar 14.5 K. M.
13. Shiv mandir of sikraul logical dhiru , Temple
Banarpur,Chausa,Buxar 14.8 K. M.
14. SIKRAUL MASJID LOGICAL DHIRU , Temple
Banarpur,Chausa,Buxar 15.0 K. M.
15. MAIN MANDIR OF SIKRAUL logical dhiru , Temple
Banarpur,Chausa,Buxar 15.0 K. M.
16. Shiv mandir , Temple
Simri,Simri,Buxar 16.0 K. M.
17. Shah Sb Masjid Takiya Muhalla , Temple
Dumraon,Dumraon,Buxar 17.7 K. M.
18. Bihari jee ka mandir , Temple
Dumraon,Dumraon,Buxar 18.2 K. M.
I have been receiving quite a few mails on problems being faced by people.
They have not been able to find any reason for this and the pariharas do not seem to work.
This post is not meant for people who are rational, who are self born and who decide their Life on their own terms and decide even their own death.
Rama Pattabhishekam
This post is for people, though rational, have found, by experience that there are things in the world that one can not explain and certain things, though we may not understand, work beyond our reasonings.
There have been times when I was in the peak of my career , about 25 years back, I have, for some time, found I could not even earn 2000 per month.
Yet when I knew I was past my best people used to engage me @ 1000/ hour!
I came back in my life due to the grace of God, despite my son’s assertion that it was due to my abilities.
As to qualifications, I do not have much .
Degrees in philosophy, Psychology plus I studied the vedas at the feet of Sringeri Acharya,H.H. Abhivanava Vidyatheertha.
Not only this.
I had undergone emotional turmoil which seemed insoluble .
I am writing all this to assure people who are in distress that if one were to have faith and follow certain things prescribed, beneficial results shall follow.
I am very much disturbed by who are so despondent.
Nothing to worry.
What is needed is Faith.
Your Rationalism would not extricate you.
It can only give a transiroty feeling of Illusory superiority, that’s all.
Now.
The Name Rama, apart from Uma , is a name that containd the Kashras, letters of Pranava, A< U and M
These three letters are the sources of all sound, whatever be the language.
A starts from the Mouth,
U from the throat and
M from the navel
This is the primordial sound and has spiritual significance.
Please read my post the Humming of Universe ON with audio link.
The term Rama is so powerful, it is more powerful than then Rama as a Person or even as God.
That is the reason Siva explains to Parvati that these two Letters Ra, and Ma have been taken by him (Siva) from the Ramayana.
By meditating on “Rama Rama Rama” (the Name of Rama), my Mind gets absorbed in the Divine Consciousness of Rama, which is Transcendental,
The Name of Rama is as Great as the Thousand Names of God (Vishnu Sahasranama).
Please read as a Parihara Pooja for 45 days in front of Rama Vigraha or Photo.
You may draw the Rama Yantra with Rice flour ona Wooden Plank. or download the image, print and use.
The Rama Yantra.
Rama Yantra.
Naivedyam
Sakkarai Pongal on the concluding Day and Dry fruits daily.
This has to be read along with Rama Tapaniya Upanishad.
The Upanishad:
Om ! O Devas, may we hear with our ears what is auspicious; May we see with our eyes what is auspicious, O ye worthy of worship ! May we enjoy the term of life allotted by the Devas, Praising them with our body and limbs steady ! May the glorious Indra bless us ! May the all-knowing Sun bless us ! May Garuda, the thunderbolt for evil, bless us ! May Brihaspati grant us well-being ! Om ! Let there be Peace in me ! Let there be Peace in my environment ! Let there be Peace in the forces that act on me !
Om Shanti ! Shanti ! Shanti !
I. Rama Poorva Tapaniya Upanishad
The Tatva (principle/philosophy) of Rama exists in this world, with his life showing the way to live, with his name showing the way of ethereal knowledge, and also blessing all those who meditate or worship it with wealth and renunciation.
The word ‘Rama’ on which yogis devote themselves is immeasurable and forever joyful and indicates Para Brahman itself.
1.The body has been ascribed to Para Brahman which is holy, without any second, which does not have any blemishes and which is bodiless, so that the worshippers are shown the path.
2.Similar to the whole banyan tree existing in the seed of the banyan tree, the entire world exists in the seed “Rama”.
3.Rama when incarnated shone along with Sita, who is nature herself, like the moon shining with its moonlight. He who was born to Mother Kousalya, was black in colour, wore yellow silk, had his hair made up, wore ear studs and chains of precious stones, had in his hand the bow, had two hands, had a very pleasant smiling face and was heroic and blessed with victory and ruled with the help of eight ministers lead by Drishti. He was keeping the Parameshwari who was the mother of the world, who was nature, who had two hands, who was well made up and was holding lotus flower in her hand, on his lap and lightly embracing her.
4.He with Sita formed a triangle with Lakshmana who was holding a bow in his hand and was golden in colour. The devas approached him who was sitting below “the wish giving tree” in the form of a triangle and prayed, “Our salutations to you, who is personification of passion and illusion and also a god primeval to Vedas. Our salutations to the Raghu Veera, who killed Ravana, who is drowned in joy by keeping Goddess Lakshmi on his chest, who is the personification of all souls, who is an ornament to the body of Janaki (daughter of Janaka), who killed Rakshasas, who is very handsome and who is personification of all that is good.”
5.The devas further told “Hey, the killer of Ravana, please give us your protection and your grace.” Then they were with him and became very happy.
6.On his left with Satrughna, on his right with Bharata and on his front Hanuman who was listening to his advices, there was another triangle. Below Bharata was Sugreeva and below him was Vibheeshana. Behind him Lakshmana was holding an umbrella and below him Vibheeshana and Sugreeva were holding fans made of palm leaves. This was another inverted triangle. So the long armed Lord Rama who was shining was meditating in between this figure with six vertices. This is the first row surrounding him. The second is surrounded by Vasudeva and others (Santhi, Sankarshana, Sree Pradyumna, Saraswathi, Anirudha and Rathi) as well as fire and others in different directions.
Third is surrounded by Hanuman, Sugreeva, Bharata, Vibheeshana, Lakshmana, Angada, Jambhavan, Satrugna as well as Drushti, Jayantha, Vijaya, Surashtra, Rashtra Vardhana, Ashoka, Darmapala and Sumandra.
Fourth is surrounded by the 10 dig-balakas (protectors of directions) viz., Indra, Agni (fire God), Yama (god of death), Nirruthi, Varuna, Chandra, Isana, Brahma and Anantha.
Fifth is beyond the Dig-balakas and consists of their principal arms viz., Vajra, Shakthi, Danda, Vara, Pasa, Angusa, Gada, Soola, Madma and chakra; these should be worshipped.
Sixth: After the arms, Neela and other monkeys. Vasishta, Vamadeva and other sages worship him. He should be meditated and worshipped.
Thus worship Sri Rama who has the form which is the foundation of this world and who is forever joyful. All people who worship him as the one carrying mace, sword, conch and lotus and who is known as the one who removes births and deaths will attain salvation.
Thus ends the Sri Rama Poorva Tapaniya Upanishad.
II. Rama Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad
In Varanasi Lord Shiva did Japa (chanted) of the Rama Mantra. Pleased because of this, Sri Rama told Lord Sankara as follows:
1.In this temple (city) whoever worships me with devotion, I would help him get rid of sins like Brahma Hathi (killing of a Brahmin). Those of them who get the six letter mantra (Ram Ramaya Namah) either from you or Brahma or his disciple line, would live with mastery over the mantra or attain salvation. At the time of death, if you tell this mantra in their ears, they would get salvation.
2.Brahma then thought in his mind about that Maha Vishnu, who is the foundation of this world, who is that Narayana, who does not have any deficiencies and who is that Parameshwara, who is of the form of Para Brahman and who is full of complete joy and then worshipped him as follows:
Om! He who is Ramachandra is verily the God. He is the ‘non-dual soul of great happiness’. I salute him again and again in earth, bhuvar loka and Suvar loka. 3.1
This is followed by the repetition of the mantra 47 times with modification of the words with in quotes viz. “non-dual soul of great happiness’.
3.1 Only this portion is being translated below. This should be appropriately replaced in the mantra.
3.2 Far-flung and wide soul of the senses;
3.3 Nectar of happiness of Brahma;
3.4 One who makes us cross the birth and death;
3.5 One who is the soul of Gods like Vishnu and Indra;
3.6 One who is all Vedas, all Shakhas (branches), all Sankhyas and all Puranas (epics);
3.7 One who is the soul of all beings;
3.8 One who is the inner soul of all beings;
3.9 One who is the perception of Devas, Asuras and Human beings;
3.10 One who has taken the ten incarnations like fish, tortoise etc;
3.11 One who is the soul;
3.12 One who is soul of the inner consciousness;
3.13 One who is God of death;
3.14 One who is the destroyer;
3.15 One who is the death;
3.16 One who is the nectar;
3.17 One who is the five great elements;
3.18 One who is the soul of moving and unmoving;
3.19 One who is the five fires;
3.20 One who is the seven Vyahruthis;
3.21 One who is learning;
3.22 One who is Goddess Saraswati;
3.23 One who is Goddess Lakshmi;
3.24 One who is Goddess Parvati;
3.25 One who is the daughter of Janaka;
3.26 One who is the three worlds;
3.27 One who is the Sun;
3.28 One who is the moon;
3.29 One who is the stars;
3.30 One who is the nine planets;
3.31 One who is the eight protectors of directions;
3.32 One who is the eight Vasus;
3.33 One who is the eleven Rudras;
3.34 One who is the twelve suns;
3.35 One who is the past and future;
3.36 One who is the Supreme Being beyond the Brahmanda (universe);
3.37 One who is Hiranyagarbha;
3.38 One who is nature;
3.39 One who is the letter Om;
3.40 One who is half portion of Pranava;
3.41 One who is the greatest Purusha (man);
3.42 One who is the great God;
3.43 One who is a great deva;
3.44 One who is Lord Vishnu;
3.45 One who is the Paramatma;
3.46 One who is the scientific soul;
3.47 One who is the soul which is forever in eternal bliss.
The great God would be pleased with the one who worships the Lord of Lords daily by these 47 mantras .The one who worships the Lord of Lords with this mantra will see him in person. He would attain a deathless state. He will attain the deathless state.
Thus ends the Sri Rama Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad.
Om ! O Devas, may we hear with our ears what is auspicious; May we see with our eyes what is auspicious, O ye worthy of worship ! May we enjoy the term of life allotted by the Devas, Praising them with our body and limbs steady ! May the glorious Indra bless us ! May the all-knowing Sun bless us ! May Garuda, the thunderbolt for evil, bless us ! May Brihaspati grant us well-being ! Om ! Let there be Peace in me ! Let there be Peace in my environment ! Let there be Peace in the forces that act on me !
Here ends the Rama Tapaniya Upanishad, as contained in the Atharva Veda.
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