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The Linga Purana is one of the major eighteen Puranas,back 600 C.E. This Puranam describes The origin of universe appears to be the form of Lingam. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and all the Vedas emerged from the Lingam. In this Purana,Lord Siva teaches directly the importance of worshiping the Lingam and the correct rituals to be followed during the Linga puja. The main part of his teaching is ashtanga yoga. The Lord him self initiated the astanga yoga to Sanakas sages. Later Sanakas taught to Atrimahamuni, Vyasar and Janaka. Vyasa spread astanga yoga to the world through Linga puranam. Lord Siva explained in detail as follows:

The mind control is called Yoga.. The Ashtanga yoga means Eight-Limbed Yoga comprising of Yama, Niyama, Aasana, Pranaayama, Pratyahara Darana, and Dhyana-Samadhi.

Yama is denotation of good behavior representing Non-Violence, and Truth. Niyama is containing the rule, regulations, physical, and mental calmness. Aasana is yogic posture. Pranaayama is suspending the breath and extending it. Pratyahara-Dharana is concentration of withdrawal (example: senses from external objects) . Dhyana-Samadhi is directing the mind to an object.

According to the Hindu Dharma there is four age-based life stages discussed in ancient Vedas and Puranas.

The four ashramas are Brahmacharyam, (Student) Grahastam (House holder) Vanaprastam (retaired ) Sanyasam (renunciation). This Ashrama system, is divided into four stages, and consistently one by one will come into practice. The Ashrama system is one feature of the Dharma. It is also a component of the ethical theories in Sanatana dharma philosophy, where it is combined with four proper goals of human life (Purushartha), for fulfillment, happiness and spiritual cheers to have aatmasakshatkaram and liberation.

(1) Brahmacharyam (student life) age from five to twenty four
Brahmacharyam stage of undergraduate student life. This level of attention to the education and including practice of celibacy. He is a student in General Sciences, Philosophy, Theology, Scripture, Moral science, Veda Sastras, with the knowledge of Self-Discipline, Fasting, Rituals and Learning to live a life of Dharma (righteousness, morality and the duties). to live with a guru in Gurukulam (residential institution)

(2) Grihastha (household life) age twenty four to fourty eight

This stage referred to the married life, with the duties of maintaining a household, raising family and earning wealth, educating children, and leading a family-centered and a dharmic social life. The Grihasthashram Is very special than other ashrams. It is considered as the most important of all stages in sociological context. His duties are very well planned (1) following a virtuous life, (2) produce food and shelter to sustain the pious and poor people, as well as saving for his offspring to continue their life when he take his third asrama.

(3) Vanaprastha (retired life) age forty eight to seventy two

The retirement stage, where a person handed over household responsibilities to the next generation, took an advisory role, and gradually withdrew from the world affairs. Vanaprastha stage was a transition phase from a householder's life with its greater emphasis on virtham and penance etc principle to pass control to prepare the detachment to the worldly affairs; and to practice sowcham,(means Cleaning the religious order having mud-bath is called 'Agasowcham' having water bath is called 'Purasowcham') penence,(means performing chandrayana viratham ) performing Chanrayana fasting is on new moon day complete fasting, from next day only one mouthful (Kavalam) food, the second day is two like that increasing mode in waxing phase then again full moon day complete fasting again from fifteen to decreasing mode in dark moon fortnight phase till new moon day and on new moon day complete fasting like, performing this virtham. Not only increasing and decreasing food should perform homam rituals and meditation so on according to Veda's instruction and guru's guidance and advice. Pranidhana (profound religious meditation) Pranaayamam is 3 kind of exercise. explanation: When doing pranayama if one has sweating it is not good inferior rank. During the pranayama if one has anxiety or worries stimulus consider as medium rank, during the pranayama if one has rise happiness which shows excellent rank. If one make great efforts to achieve raised breath pranayama with chanting hymn is called sakarpam or without chanting hymn doing pranayamam is called vikarpam. These kind of hard rituals would helpl (Indriya Nigraha) Control of Physical Limbs.

Sannyasa (renounced life) age seventy two or from brahmachariyam

This stage was marked by renunciation of material desires and, detachment from worldly life. In general they will lead the ascetic life they do prayers for prosperity to the people. Their all time prayer is only for peace and giving preach about on the religious and spiritual life. However if anyone wishes to enter this stage he can enter after completing the Brahmacharya stage of life.

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The Ashrama system is one feature of the Dharma concept in Sanatana Dharma. It is integrated with the concept of Purushartha, or four proper aims of life in philosophy, namely, Dharma (good natures, righteousness, chastity, morality, duties), Artha (wealth, health, means of life), Kama (desire, relationships, emotions) and Moksha (liberation, freedom, self-realization) Each of the four Ashramas of life are a form of personal and social environment. Each stage with ethical guidelines, duties and responsibilities, for the individual and the society. Each Ashrama stage places different levels of emphasis on the four proper goals of life with different stages viewed as steps to the attainment of the ideal of philosophy, named (Moksha) Gods Realization.

Nirmalam Nishkalam Brahmaa Sushantim Jnaana Rupinam,

Alakshanamanirdeshya Manoralpataram Shubham

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My NAVRATRI GREETINGS TO YOU ALL AND YOUR FAMILY.

Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the worship of Devi  Durga. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, (nava meaning is nine and ratri meaning is nights). During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Devi are worshiped. The tenth day is  Vijayadashami. Navaratri is an important major festival. There are five types of Navaratri in a year, they are Aashada Navaratri, Maha Navaratri, Vasantha Navaratri, Saradha Navaratri and Vanni Navaratri. However Saradha Navaratri is the most celebrated one. Navaratri represents a celebration of the Goddess Ambika.

Navaratri or Navadurga Parva happens to be the most auspicious and unique period of devotional sadhanas. The glorious of Sakthi worship is absolute ultimate, creativity of the Divine Mother Goddess. It is said the Sakthi worship is practiced before the Vedic age. A whole chapter in the tenth mandala of the Rigvedam references the devotional sadhanas on Sakthi. The "Devi Suktam" and "Isha Suktam" of the Rigvedam and "Ratri Suktam" of the Samvedam similarly singing the songs praise on Sakthi sadhanas. In fact, before the beginning of Mahabharata war Lord Krishna worshiped Devi Durga for the victory of the Pandvas.

Lord Brahma is mentioned in the Markandeya Puranam to Rishi Markandeya that the first incarnation of Sakthi is as Shailputri. Further incarnations are: Brahmcharñi, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamatha, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri in that order. These nine manifestations of Sakthi, are worshiped as "Nava-Durga". The fifth chapter of the Rudra Samhita of Siva Purana also brilliantly describes the diverse Divine Emanations of Durga Parameswari.

The ancient Vedic Rishies, recommended during all Pancha Navaratris (Pancha means five) are primarily the Gayatri Anushthanam. In the Vedic Age of the Culture, the religious philosophy and devotional practices were focused towards true knowledge and ultimate realization of the supreme power of Gayatri (Brahma Sakti). The ancient days Vedas were the basic root of all spiritual science . Gayatri has been the source of the divine powers of the gods and goddesses. Gayatri Mantram was the core-focus of daily practice of meditation and devotional worship for everyone. Devi Upasana and Sadhanas as guided by the Rishis, when sincerely practiced during the Navaratri irrespective of gender can achieve high spiritual enlightenment.

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The Great Syllable

The "OM" syllable is described with several meanings in the Vedas and different early Upanishads. the sacred sound, is in the Vedas, called Udgitha (song of the universe),and various meanings; immeasurably great, and the truth, the ultimate reality, the finest essence, the cause of the Universe, the essence of life, the Brahman, the Atman, the conveyance of deepest knowledge, and Self-knowledge" as that.

The Chandogya Upanishad as one of the oldest Upanishads, it says, that the syllable OM as Udgitha. The OM syllable is the essence of all beings in the earth, the essence of earth is water, the essence of water are the plants, the essence of plants is man, the essence of man is speech, the essence of speech is the Rig Veda, the essence of the Rig Veda is the Sama Veda, and the essence of Sama Veda is the Udgitha.

There is a related story from Kadha Upanishad

Vajasravasa, who performed the Yaga, announced that he would give away all his cows as charity of the yaga. Plenty of sages attended for yaga once finished the hymns and rituals he was giving cows as charity to the sages. However, his son Nachiketa saw the ludicrously the charitable things all are already been exhausted, and are of no value to the receiver. the cows were very old, they are barren' so the son asks his father,

"O father, to whom will you give me away?" He asked his father in third time, and
The father, rose very angry to him and said " Yes I give you away to Yama," heard this word from his father he accepts his father's offering him to Yama, and went to Yamalogam (Yama's abode); but Yama was not there Nachiketa was very hungry and he waited for three nights, Yama arrives and felt sorry he was not there to invite his guest Nachiketa , so he offers Nachiketa to ask three boons.

Nachiketa' was feeling very happy and he asked the first boon to Yama that “O Lord I wish to be back to my family” Yama grants the first wish immediately,

O Lord I wish to know how one could reach heaven where there is no sorrow, old age or death”. This second boon not for himself but for sake of the worldly people and his sincere wish for everyone to learn this secret of knowledge and free from sufferings. Yama was pleased with the unselfishness of Nachiketa. detailing the fire ritual, including how the bricks should be arranged, and how the fire represents the building of the world. Nachiketa remembers what Yama tells him, and he repeats the ritual, skillfully, Yama pleased with him , and announced that hereafter this nature of ritual will be called the "Nachiketa ritual of fire"; also Yama adds that along with "three Nachiketa ritual of fires anyone who respects three bonds with mother, father and teacher, does three kinds of karmas they are ritual, studies and charity, understands the knowledgeable deeds who will be free from sorrow... Nachiketa was happy and he asked the third wish “ Lord What happens to a man after death? I wish to know the truth from you.” Yama did not expected this question from a young boy. He tried to divert him but Nachiketa was very firm. He wanted to know the answer. Yama was very pleased but he tried to divert the attention with lot of attractive things. Nachiketa declined all these worldly pleasures. Yama was pleased with such a juvenile seeking the truth who had rejected the path of enjoyment and chose the path of righteous. Then Yama taught him the knowledge of the Atman, realizing which man attains immortality. Nachiketa already conqueror of the death personally, His intention was people should know the truth. Yama pleased with him, and explicated on the nature of the true Self, which persists beyond death. The primal of the realization one should aware the Self (Atman) is inseparable from Brahman, the supreme spirit, the vital force in the universe. Yama's explanation was brief however he focused points are vital he explained to Nichiketa. Before the beginning, the Brahman (absolute reality) was one and non-dual. It thought, "I am only one - may I become many." This caused a vibration which eventually became sound. Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of OM. The closest approach to Brahman is that first sound, OM.

The vibration produced by chanting OM in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of OM is called Pranavam, (meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath). OM is represents the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in OM (AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and the silence which surrounds OM represents the "Turiya" means being in 4th state of soul.

Because the first of the three states of consciousness is the waking state, it is represented by the sound "A" pronounced like "A" in accounting. Because the dream state of consciousness lies between the waking and the deep sleep states, it is represented by the letter "U" which lies between the "A" and "M". This "U" is pronounced like the "U" in would. The last state of consciousness is the deep sleep state and is represented by "M" pronounced as in "sum." This closes the pronunciation of OM just as deep sleep is the final stage of the mind at rest. This silence represents the "fourth state" called "Turiya" which is the state of perfect bliss when the individual self recognizes his identity with the supreme.

• The sound OM! is the syllable of the supreme Brahman
• The Soul, whose symbol is OM is the same as the omnipresent Brahman. Smaller than the smallest and larger than the largest, the Soul is formless and all-pervading.
• The goal of the wise is to know the self (soul).
• The Soul is like a rider; the horses are the senses, which he guides through the maze of wishes.
• After death, the Soul remains and it is immortal.
• Mere reading of the scriptures or irrational learning cannot realize Soul.
• The soul is immortal but body is mortal, understanding soul is ultimate reality.
• Ignorant can not realize Brahman result is struck with circle of birth cycle . Understanding the Self leads to moksham or realization.

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Srimad Devi Bhagvatam, is one of the most important works in Saktism, focusing on the veneration of the divine feminine, along with the Devi Mahatmyam. The Devi-Bhagavata Puranam claims itself as a Maha Puranam. One who worship the Goddess Sakthi who is called Sakthas.

Saktism respects Devi as the Supreme Brahman, the"one without a second", with all other forms of deities are considered as her various manifestations. Practitioners of Saktism, focus all worship on Sakthi devi, as the dynamic feminine aspect of the Supreme Divine. Lord Siva, the masculine aspect of divinity, is entirely superior, however his worship is also goes to his primordial energy. It is said it is the philosophy of Siva Linga. The same thing Sri Lalitha Sahasranama conforms that “Sri Siva Sivasakthi ikiya roopini Lalithambiga” (Meaning: She who is the eternal peace and She who is unification as SivaSakthi She who is easily approachable mother). Over the course of its history, Saktism has glorious of the great Devi philosophy which is worship of ultimate reality.

It is said "The Devi Gita : was composed approximately the 15th century C.E. The Devi Gita, is historically based on theology analysis of the subject of doctrine. . Devi gita can find in Devi Bhagavatha Mahapuranam and some other puranas too as Kurma Puranam this is a conversation with Parvati and Himavan, presented by Lord Vishnu as Kurma incarnation. Goddess Parvati is praised by Sahasranamam ( 1008 names)and She grants him two cosmic visions and taught him the prime hymn. The other devi gita is in the Sri bhagavata puranam, which refers to the conversation of Parvati and Himavan as Devi Gita and the narrator is Lord Siva. However, this Devi Gita from Devi 

Bhagavatha Maha Puranam 3^rd skantham in 6^th chapter. The Devi Gita teaches to worship and the meditation on the Cosmic Divinity beyond form and knowledge. It is a collection of spiritual disciplines that following all actions in life lead to reach for the highest attainment. It is a true knowledge to mankind. The Devi Gita describes incarnations of the Devi. She discourses on her quality of nature, and how she wishes to be worshipped, particularly with Yogic practices, meditation and rituals.
In a context Davi says to trinity “ O devas I have created all three of you and also I give you a three sakthis to perform your respected works “ then devi manifests a sakthi from her thought white in color wearing white dress and pearls jewellery and said to Brhama “O Brhama this devi is my aspect she will be as your thought of Knowledge along with your quality of nature for your creation work, her name is Saraswathi, Bharathi, Vani etc you should not insult her, marry her respectfully and do your creation work. Then she manifest another Devi from her heart golden in colour wearing golden coloured silk dress with precious golden jewellery and said to Vishnu “O Vishnu this devi is my aspect she will be compassion of companion to you and your quality of personal nature. Marry her respectfully. You should not insult her and do your protecting work. Then she created a devi from her furious vision black in colour and wearing yellow colour dress wearing priceless coral, and golden jewellery and called Rudra and said “ O Rudra this devi is my aspect she is your companion of malignant person her name is Durga,Parvathi, Kali etc marry her respectfully and you do your destruction work but you should not insult her. I described your respected works, and have given associated Davies hence you will act according to nature of your works creation, protection and destruction so your personal quality of nature will be according to your work and it would not be possible to change; further she said to trinity O devas I am my self and Paramasivam are one there is no deference, Parabrhamam has no beginning and no end it is perpetually eternal called “ekameva or adviteeyam' ignorant may think that we are two. I explain you the inner meaning. How the one is manner of being two? For example: if you see a light through a mirror by its nature of reflection you see as two; the same way a man stand in front of the mirror he will see his own reflection in the mirror so one thing but through the mirror shows two. Alike whatever you see which is not true always parabrammam is beyond the reach of senses. When the time of destruction I am neither a male nor female or eunuchism. But when the re generation of the time I will be as Wealth, Knowledge, Reputation. Mind, Intellect memory, wit, wisdom, Bravery Courage, , Audacity, Bashful, Shy, Hungry, Thirsty, Compassion, Patience, Thinking, Laziness, etc mentioned all I am the cause of implementing as those heretical differences in the world. Without me nothing will move in the world. I am the prime cause to all. When you look a pot you can not see the prime material or component. I am Manifest Divinity, Non-manifest Divinity, and Transcendent Divinity. I am Brahma, Vishnu and Siva, as well as Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati. I am the Sun, I am the Stars, and I am the Moon too . I am all animals and birds, and I am the outcast as well, and the thief. I am the low person of dreadful deeds, and the great person of excellent deeds etc. I am the cause of instrumentation according to their own previous deeds. I am Female, I am Male in the form of Parameswara. You all are from me people worship you yet when I decide to destroy the universe I will swallow the whole at that time you three also will merged in me. Now you all go to your places that you have created and do your work. So they went to their aboard.
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Within Shaktism, there is little emphasis on philosophical system of religious teaching, and the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc;.also a best preceptor to mankind. Saktism is par excellence practices and emphasis the non-difference between object and energy. Saktism is a very practical and higher aspect to the creative force of object and its ability to lead on the yogic practice. Sakthi worship is excellent to religious practice as well as lead to final liberation. The epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, say that Sri Krishna and Sri Rama performed Sri Durga pooja before going to war or destroy the evils.

It is said in the Vedas, taking most prominently the predominant form of Aditi, the "Vedic Mother of the God." Aditi is mentioned about more than 80 times in the Rigveda... Vedic descriptions of Aditi are clearly mirrored in the innumerable Lajja Gauri idols"Aditi is the sky, Aditi is the air, Aditi is all gods. Aditi is the Mother, the Father, and the Son and moon. Yet "Additi is the power of creativity.

Archaeological massage also findings that Shaktism goes back to prehistoric times. The Goddess does feature in the Vedas themselves, scholars declare that the action or process of thinking of worship comes from Parabrhama Sakthi. She appears in the Epics and Puranas, especially the Markandeya Purana. She appears as of the Supreme. Particularly Devi's ordain to the world! entire Women are her aspect so should not insult them. 

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The Eternal Law

The name purana the sanskrit word meaning is “of ancient times' which are 36 texts; that is main Mahapuranas are 18 and Upa-puranas are 18. all are from Vedas and Upanishats from poetic to pridefully published in prose style. These texts are praise highly on trinity of god through stories described consisting of narratives of the history of the universe creations, destruction, genealogies of kings, heroes, sages, demigods, and descriptions of cosmology, philosophy, and geography. as a genre of important religiously moral duties to man kind.

Puranas usually give prominence to a particular deity, employing an abundance of religious and philosophical concepts. They are written in the form of stories with farsighted way to explained by one sage to another.

Sivarahasya purana is classified as one of the 18 Upa-puranas a genre of hindu religious texts consisting of a large number of collections originated before Mahapuranas. All these texts are extensively written and very important to read.

This purana prescribed the detailed explanation of lord Siva and saivite worship thoughts, rituals and religious myths. It is also considered 'indian epic poetry' (sanskrit: ithihasam). It is said this ancient epic is more than 7000 years old. It is one of the first ancient few works of honored sage Ribhu, who was direct disciple of lord Siva. This book has twelve parts and one hundred thousand verses.

Sage Ribhu is Brahma's son who has many disciples, Nidhaga is one of them, he is sage pulaya's son and he was very brilliant boy so the sage satisfied with him.( Sage pulasya himself was Ribhu's disciple.) Nidhaga was very disciplined and studious boy so pleased with his good qualities, Ribhu taught him fully in the knowledge of the brahman and other Veda scriptures . Yet Ribhu found that Nidhaga , adept in all the scriptures, but was not complete in the knowledge of the brahman, because he was not able to recognize the reality the fundamental fact of universe. Hence Ribhu wished to teach him elaborately about brhaman. In the mean time Nidhagha finished his gurukulam and returned his home town viranagar on the banks of the river 'devika' he married and began to lead an ideal life and dutiful of a true householder. After a long time Ribhu went to viranagar to see his disciple Nidagha. At that time Nidagha was waiting and looking-foreword a guest to have food after duly performing his daily sacrificial rites. Once he saw his guru Ribhu very happily welcomed warmly and took him inside the house. Nidagha duly worshiped the noble guest and humbly requested him to take food in his home; Ribhu said to him “ O brahmin! Kindly tell me what kind of food you will serve me?. Nidagha said humbly, “O guru we have wheat-flour, maize, fruits, roots we are waiting te hear your wish” Ribhu said, I do not wish to have all these give me good sweets, rice boiled in milk, curds, syrup and other deliciously made.' Nidagha said to his wife, soon make ready a very appetizing and savory meal for our guest today . According to her husband, she prepared some variety of food and they served Ribhu. Once Ribhu finished his food, Nidagha humbly asked him “O swamy! Was the food tasty? Are you fully satisfied? By the way where do you live? Where are you proceeding now and where from are you coming?once Heard the set of questions the sage replied, “O brahmin a hungry man becomes satisfied when he takes a repast of heavy food but I was not hungry why do you put me this question? Listen when the constant working of the digestive fire the digestive organs get tired, so man feels hungry and when the water in the body system gets exhausted he feels thirsty. Hunger and thirst are the (dharmas) nature of the body and not myself. 'I' am always satisfied. Pleasure and satisfaction are the functions of the mind. I am not the mind too. Now listen to me about the other questions; 'where do you live? Where do you go? And from where are you coming?' Atman or the self is all-throughout like the stable substance; the Atman is true hidden within the body, blood, flesh and bones, and it is the divine nature one . It is absolute, pure, peaceful, subtle and eternal. It exists beyond the darkness of ignorance and beyond the knowledge More understandingly I tell you Atman is no physical objects, no the bodily frame; no breath, no mind; neither matter nor non-matter. It is not sound, can not touch, it has no color and form, no taste, no smell, no ego, however. Atman is not subject to the cycle of birth and death. Atman is not the physical world, It is not the earth, water, fire, wind or sky. For all these pass away like waves on the sea. But the self is the durable, Changeless, undying,,natural self-existing, self-supporting,, ocean of consciousness. so these questions are not applicable and other all questions are baseless. . I do not go anywhere, come from any place and I do not stay in any place. These differences of are in matter of the different bodies, not true self. When I asked you sweet rice etc.,because simply to know what you would say. Moreover such a food which is uniformly tasty up to the tongue beyond the tongue the taste will be vanished the end? This physical body made of soil just like a wall built out of clay, to avoid the crackings giving coats over with the same clay for protection. Similarly, this body also coating to become strong remains healthy the atoms of food that we take. Barley, wheat,rice greens, roots lentils, grains, oil, milk, curds, sugar, fruits, etc., all are mere atoms of earth only. These things we are calling tasty and non-tasty. Thus you should learn to perceive the difference between the physical body and soul inquire and practice to earn serenity which is the most important qualification for the attainment of realization (moksha). Hearrd these words of wisdom Nidagha offered of his reverence to Ribhu and meekly said, O revered swamy! On your gracious visit here to bless me the true knowledge. to day I become sanctity by thy blessings, I will follow as you taught me”. Sage Ribhu replied, “O brahmin! I am your preceptor Ribhu. I came here to give you the knowledge of the self. This is my time to leave”said and the sage went. Nidagha paid his respects, worshiped his guru and lived happily in the true vital principle of the teachings of his guru. An another occasion sage Ribhu, visited Nidhagha to teach the prime principal of self knowledge, when he reached the city there was a kings procession was going on with a big crowd of elephant, horses and the country men. He found big crowds of men in everywhere; sage noticed that Nidagha was standing in a secluded place far away-from the crowds holding some kusa and samidha in his hands. Nidagha was much stricken by hunger and thirst but he could not proceed further towards his house due to the huge crowd obstructing his way. Ribhu went near Nidagha and asked him dear brahmin! Why are you standing here alone? Nidagha said , today the kings procession with the elephant too crowd I cannot push my way through the crowd. So I am waiting here. Ribhu said, “O brahmin , you have described both the elephant and the king jointly and of the two I am not understand about your replay . You did not definitely give me the description of both clearly. That I would like to know from you. Nidagha said, which is below is the elephant and one who sits above the elephant he is the king. They have the connection of the carrier and the carried. I do not think that there is anyone who cannot understand even the simple word. Ribhu said, yes,I understood that. But please tell me the words 'below' and 'above' mean. How am I to understand which is up and which is down? Nidagha became a little anger at once he jumped on the sages shoulders and exclaimed, “ O brahmin, listen to me. now I stand 'up' on your shoulder like the king and you stand 'down' like the elephant. This is called up and down I have given you practically to make you thoroughly understand what is 'up' and what is 'down'. Ribhu said, o sir I listened you told what is 'up' and 'down'? Now you perceive; they are relative terms. 'up' becomes 'down' and 'down' becomes 'up' from different angles of vision. You told me now that you were standing up like the king and that I was standing down like the elephant. Please tell me 'who are you? Who am I?' I am very eager to know the truth of this. Hearing these words Nidagha prostrated at Ribhu's feet and said, O lord! You are none other than sage Ribhu, my beloved preceptor. No one else can speak like this. You are very intelligent.. I pray bless me. Ribhu said, Nidagha! Once you served me with great faith and devotion and welcomed me in your house. Yes I am Ribhu , have come to you once again to instruct you in the knowledge of the principal of the self. Listen Always behold the one reality of the self in all objects of the world. May you see oneness everywhere and no duality. The same atman in all and every thing in the world Saying this Ribhu went. Nidagha followed his guru's words and practiced, in due course elevating himself by noble thoughts, he becomes as divine. Remembering his preceptor in the all- source, he and Lord are one he achieved Atma Sakshatkaram and understood all things come from one prabramam and returning to him. This is the eternal law (sanatana dharma)

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Why Devotion is so important...?

Devotion (bhakti), is an act of dedication attachment and love towards a personal god. Sri Krishna explained in Bhagavat Gita about 'Bhakthi Margam.' in bhakthi yoga. Century to century, periodically the devotional loyalty from generation to generation different kinds seems to by the various possible ways between the devotees of devotion on god. For example in Trethayukam Vishnu incarnated as Sri Rama. All Sages' devotion on Rama as Parabrhaman. Dasaratha showered his devotion on Rama with affection and love (Pitru-bhavam ) the fatherly devotion, Ravana 's devotion was enmity, Jatayu also paternal devotion, Vebeshana, surrendered and Guhan's is  brotherly devotion, Hanuman's devotion is 'Dhasarathi Bhavam' servant-like devotee of Sri Rama, yet Saint Tyagaraja, and Thulasi dasa, were devout of devotee to Rama in Kaliyuka. In Dvaparayugam Vishnu incarnated as Sri Krishna, first the new born baby showed with four hands holding Shankku, Chakkra Gadha to Devaki Vasudeva as divinity hence they are divine parents, Yasotha Nandhan's is parental devotion, Kamsa, sanoora's devotion was enmity, Gopies are poured their love on Krishna is called love and affection devotion, Pandava in general friendly devotion but for Arjuna Sri Krishna is instructional godhead so he was devotee of godly-man, however Meerabai devoted that a thought of Sri Krishna as her husband and another devotee is oothukadu Venkatasubbair alias Venkatakavi etc are devoted Sri Krishna as brhaman and a series of devotees Azhivars were devout of devotees to Sri Krishna in Kaliyuga. In the same kind Sage Sananthan and Sage Sanatkumara and all other sages and seers devoted as a thought of Lord Siva as their Preceptor, all Nayanmars and Raman maharishi are devout of devotees on Siva in Kaliyuga, Goddess Lalitha (Aradhana) adoration by all devas and including the trinity of gods. The witness is Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam says “chidhagni kunda sambootha devakarya samutyadha” meaning: She who rose from the ritual fire to help the deeds of devas yet Syamasastri, a thought of sisterly affection and Abiramibatter, Ramakrishna Paramahamsar Muthusamy deekshithar devotion is as Parabrahma sakthi so they are devout of devotee on goddess Sri Lalitha in Kaliyuga as that people were worshiped. However we just see why is the bhakthi what is the inner meaning, and what is its series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular destination.

The human mind, body, thoughts feelings will change every day and every minute. Vedhantha philosophy says that one self survives more than his conscious. The unchanging Atman resides with in him self. Our innermost, transcendental self, as conflicting to the physical self ; because we unaware of our true self. The fact that of our passionate involvement with our materialistic self and its search for joy. The cosmos can never give complete and enduring happiness, because it is in a state of constant instability. Only way to attain true happiness, full conscious on our Atman and the search of its true relationship with Brahman.

The common word moksham or goal, the meaning is very clear yet ignorant of the modern young world is getting confused. what is moksham? the moksham is Freshness, realization or freedom. Freedom is not only after death; it is even while alive to lead a peaceful life. For that our ancestors and preceptors given to observe the terms of the fundamental doctrine or tenet of a distinctive ruling opinions. For example If a child get mother's milk at that moment satisfaction is Moksham to that child, once he grows if he get nice schooling and best surroundings pleasant parental love and all goes well at that moment is moksham to that boy, after his education if he secure a job as his wish that minute he gets his freedom; and his married life with children comfortable life with wealth that second really he reached his destination yet when he has wealth performing all rituals, worshiping god in condition of being magnanimous; generosity, no ego, cast and creed with pure and clear mind at that minute certainly he realized his true self or has seen brhaman is residing with in him self. The devotional performance is open to all there is no cast /creed or men/women and no age limit. Devotional practices included reciting the hymns on god or goddess, singing in praise of the deity, wearing identification signs on forehead, and undertaking pilgrimages, the group religious ritual at the temple, after the function having god and goddess darshan then consuming prasadam is an essential part of the devotion. ('Prasadham' meaning is “grace” or the food left by a divine ritual).

The Bhagavata Puranam describes nine types of bhakti or devotional services as follows: 1 Sravanam: Listening the stories and glories of God. 2 Keerrtanam: Singing or Reciting the names and glories of God. 3 Smaranam: act of causing to remember the Lord 4 Pada-sevanam: act of frequent service to Lord . 5 Archana: the act of honoring to the lord with flowers 6 Vandana: Prostration to God. 7 Dasyam: Service to almighty of god 8 Sakhyam: Having companionship with him. 9 Atma-nivedanam: complete surrender oneself on him,

Brahman is formless, infinite and eternal. Brahman is neither male nor female, It is beyond the destiny and time, It is changeless and It is of our best consciousness. One can achieve this only with his empirical observation. Brahman cannot exist, it is the existence of inner self and it is ultimate knowledge of reality.

By achieving awareness of Atman and its unity with Brahman, which is not only happiness, but also familiarity gain from ignorance. At the end (Moksha) the liberation from a wheel of lives called Samsara Or birth/death cycle.

Young people of the world! understanding the greatness of devotion and following the Myths are the route to slip away from evil force and which is alone can save mankind from error and extinction".

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