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The Katho Upanishad.

“ Athato Brahma Jigyaasaa! :

1.2 The Katho Upanishad ( contd)

The Kathopanishad starts with the story of a Rishi Vajasravas and his son Nachiketa. The dialog of Nachiketa with Lord Yama carries the message of the Upanishad.

Rishi Vajasravas performs 'Viswajit' sacrifice which involves giving away all his wealth. His Nachiketa notices that his father is giving away gifts( cows) which are of no use. Very much concerned and trying to grab the attention of his father he asks his father to whom will he give 'Nachiketa'. Father being busy with the rituals and with without realizing says "to death". There upon to keep his fathers word Nachiketa moves to Yama's world. Yama was away when Nachiketa reaches the place. He waits for three nights till Yama returns. Alerted that a Brahman was waiting for him for three days without partaking anything as a guest , Yama offers him three boons for the three nights he waited. For the first boon Nachiketa wants to understand the Fire sacrifice and for the Second boon he wants that his Father be free of anxiety and be happy . Both the boons being granted Nachiketa asks for the third boon the knowledge about "hereafter". Nachiketa says that some say there is life after death some say not and he wants to know what happens after death. Yama tries to dissuade him with all sorts of worldly boons. Nachiketa could not be deterred. Yama tells him even Devas do not know, it is too difficult to understand . Nachiketa still insists on the knowledge then Yama relents.

So the kathopanishad continue into Valli two of First Adhyaya ..

Yama continues.

' The good is one thing and pleasant is another. The two have have different ends and bind the man. It is well with him who chooses good . But the one who chooses pleasant misses the True goal.

'Both 'Good' and 'Pleasant' approach the man. The intelligent one understanding fully, separates the 'Good' from 'Pleasant' and selects the 'Good'. The unintelligent man for the growth and protection of the body selects 'Pleasant'.

'O Nachiketa you have discarded the 'Pleasant' in favor of 'Good'. Indeed the ignorance and the wisdom lead you in opposite directions. O Nachiketa I consider you to be a true aspirant of Knowledge.

Fools living in ignorance , yet imagining themselves to be wise go round and round like the blind led by a blind. The thought of 'hereafter' never arises for the ignorant deluded by glamour and wealth. They think.

"this is the world and there is no other ( nothing else !!)'.

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om tat Sat

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March 9 , 2012

Krishna's Consorts !

On the Vedas from the West !!

Welcome to March 9, 2012 issue .

We have two updates Chapter 83 in Bhagavatam and the Role of west in the wider dissemination of Vedas.

The Bhagavatam Dasama Skandha moves on to the Chapter 83 which is about Krishna's Consorts !. No, not about all the sixteen thousand of them . It is about the Principal Nine consorts. We hear them in their own words how they got married to Lord Krishna. It is like Rukmini Kalyanam , Satyabhama Kalyanam Jambavati Kalyanam and all the other Kalyanams rolled into one !! . If you have been following our Bhagavatam dasama Skandha , there was an earlier chapter where all the ninety sons through nine queens have been listed. There are several who were curious to know the names of Krishna's children. This comes as result of women'stalk , with Draupadi asking them a question. You can read this in Bhagavatam Chapter 83.

There were some thoughts on "Athato Brahma Jignyasaa from different quarters ." It Is too complicated " is one such thought. At the first level in the very first issue of Athato Brahmajignyasaa we up loaded some notes from Mother Jagadamba. Her notes made us interested. Really the questions raised by disciples in all these Upanishads are very interesting and intuitive.That they could think of such questions, tells us about the free environment they were operating in. Our knowing about questions is actually the thought on our mind. While thinking about all such difficulties in understanding etc., we ran into a book on Role of West in dissemination of our Vedas..It turns out that west did play a significant role in the renaissance of Vedas. That is the subject of "One more thing" . When you read their comments , it makes one feel like knowing more which is what Athato Brahma jignyasaa is about .

The Kathopanishad continues in Athato with Valli 2 of Adhyaya One....

... 'This word is Supreme. Whoever meditates on this word obtains all he desires.This word is the best support. He who knows this support achieves what ever he desires....

Thus starts the teaching of Yama on the word "om" .

This issue also continues the series on the Role Models from Ramayana with Hanuman as the focus.

In the Ramayana Role models we are looking at Hanuman as an embodiment of selfless service. The lead article on Ramayana is contributed by Turaga and is thus titled "Hanuman- The embodiment of Selfless service ". And this appears under Ramayan

No single article can cover all the deeds of Hanuman and we were tempted to add some more . We added two more articles on Hanuman. One is under the title 'In the thick of the Battle", which brings out an interesting side story during the battle in Lanka when everything is seemingly lost. Jambavan himself was almost dead. The story and it appears on the Ramayana page . Sita's favorite is Hanuman, that is well known. Rama too is touched by the selfless service of Hanuman. And his famous last words to Hanuman remain prophetic:

"As long as Rama's story is told and retold amongst men, so long shall your kirti (fame) form part of it."

There will be more in the coming weeks on Ramayana.

As stated the Ramayana Role models is appearing under Ramayanam.Shri Turaga has provided two links ( 1 , 2) for further readings.

Om Tat Sat

_________________________________________________

Witty Wisdom !

- contributed by Kamaraju Turaga

__________________________________________________

Welcome to Kasarabada.org: ARCHIVES

One More thing

On the Vedas from the West !!

Schopenhauer: "Vedas are the most rewarding and the most elevating book which can be possible in the world." (Works VI p.427)

Max Muller, German Scholar: "There is no book in the world that is so thrilling, stirring and inspiring as the Upanishads." ('Sacred Books of the East')

Henry David Thoreau, American Thinker & Author: Whenever I have read any part of the Vedas, I have felt that some unearthly and unknown light illuminated me. In the great teaching of the Vedas, there is no touch of sectarianism. It is of all ages, climbs, and nationalities and is the royal road for the attainment of the Great Knowledge. When I read it, I feel that I am under the spangled heavens of a summer

This is a diversion. But hopefully an interesting one.

There was in interesting book, which brought out the Western contribution in the wider dissemination of Hindu Classics. It sounded a little obtuse to think that West had any role in such dissemination of essentially what was “Our Treasure”. That is until one actually looks through that part of the History !!

There were a number of them , the Orientalists .Their comments and love for the antiquated Vedas / Vedic philosophy are indeed inspiring.

One such comment

‘It is surely astounding that such a system as the Vedanta should have been slowly elaborated by the indefatigable and intrepid thinkers of India thousands of years ago, a system that even now makes us feel giddy, as in mounting the last steps of the swaying spire of a Gothic cathedral. None of our philosophers, not excepting Heraclitus, Plato, Kant, or Hegel, has ventured to erect such a spire, never frightened by storms or lightning. Stone follows on stone after regular succession after once the first step has been made, after once it has been clearly seen that in the beginning there can have been but one, as there will be but one in the end, whether we call it Atman or Brahman”.

Although he was not the first of the Orientalists , the lines penned by Friedrich Max Muller ( 1830-1900) as he completed the stupendous compilation of Rigveda , a first of its kind anywhere in the world , are touching .. “ When I had written the last line of Rig Veda and Sayana's commentary and put down my pen I felt as if I parted with an old friend. For thirty years scarcely a day has passed onwhich my thoughts have not dealt on this work and for many a day , and many a night too the old poets of the Veda and still more their orthodox and painstaking exposition have been my never failing companions ,.. I feel deeply grateful I have been speared to finish the work of my Life.“

The vast corpus of India's scriptural literature that he made available to the world is a profound tribute to the Indian thought by this western Scholar. Muller's prodigious scholarly , dedicated and inspired life may be regarded as the consummation of the pioneering work of all western thinkers who came before him.`

We were tempted to elaborate this under “one more thing ‘. So read on..

To continue click here

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... 'no not in a hurry'!

Aham nasyaami .. I destroy !! contributed by Tuaraga Rajendraparasad.

"It is not that the holy waters are not altogether Holy

An intelligent man should follow those actions that are consistent and within his realm of action ..( more)

.. I am enquiring , that should be clearly explained! …." Thus spoke Krishna.(more.).

" Peace does not drop from the sky" says Dalai Lama.

Passing away of a stalwart:

Prof Bhavaraju Sarveswara Rao

. ............

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Music in our Epics

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	Athato Brahma Jig... Athato Brahma jignyasaa The *Katho Upanishad.* “ Athato Brahma Jigyaasaa! : 1.2 The *Katho Upanishad ( contd)* The Kathopanishad starts with the story of a Rishi Vajasravas and his son Nachiketa. The dialog of Nachiketa with Lord Yama carries the message of the Upanishad. Rishi Vajasravas performs 'Viswajit' sacrifice which involves giving away all his wealth. His Nachiketa notices that his father is giving away gifts( cows) which are of no use. Very much concerned and trying to grab the attention of his father he asks his father to whom will he give 'Nachiketa'. Father being busy with the rituals and with without realizing says "to death". There upon to keep his fathers word Nachiketa moves to Yama's world. Yama was away when Nachiketa reaches the place. He waits for three nights till Yama returns. Alerted that a Brahman was waiting for him for three days without partaking anything as a guest , Yama offers him three boons for the three nights he waited. For the first boon Nachiketa wants to understand the Fire sacrifice and for the Second boon he wants that his Father be free of anxiety and be happy . Both the boons being granted Nachiketa asks for the third boon the knowledge about "hereafter". Nachiketa says that some say there is life after death some say not and he wants to know what happens after death. Yama tries to dissuade him with all sorts of worldly boons. Nachiketa could not be deterred. Yama tells him even Devas do not know, it is too difficult to understand . Nachiketa still insists on the knowledge then Yama relents. So the kathopanishad continue into Valli two of First Adhyaya .. Yama continues. ' The good is one thing and pleasant is another. The two have have different ends and bind the man. It is well with him who chooses good . But the one who chooses pleasant misses the True goal. 'Both 'Good' and 'Pleasant' approach the man. The intelligent one understanding fully, separates the 'Good' from 'Pleasant' and selects the 'Good'. The unintelligent man for the growth and protection of the body selects 'Pleasant'. 'O Nachiketa you have discarded the 'Pleasant' in favor of 'Good'. Indeed the ignorance and the wisdom lead you in opposite directions. O Nachiketa I consider you to be a true aspirant of Knowledge. Fools living in ignorance , yet imagining themselves to be wise go round and round like the blind led by a blind. The thought of 'hereafter' never arises for the ignorant deluded by glamour and wealth. They think. "this is the world and there is no other ( nothing else !!)'. Click here to continue .... om tat Sat The Vedas The Mahavakyas Upanishads	Welcome to kasarabada.org : March 9 , 2012 Krishna's Consorts ! On the Vedas from the West !! Welcome to March 9, 2012 issue . We have two updates Chapter 83 in Bhagavatam and the Role of west in the wider dissemination of Vedas. The Bhagavatam Dasama Skandha moves on to the Chapter 83 which is about Krishna's Consorts !. No, not about all the sixteen thousand of them . It is about the Principal Nine consorts. We hear them in their own words how they got married to Lord Krishna. It is like Rukmini Kalyanam , Satyabhama Kalyanam Jambavati Kalyanam and all the other Kalyanams rolled into one !! . If you have been following our Bhagavatam dasama Skandha , there was an earlier chapter where all the ninety sons through nine queens have been listed. There are several who were curious to know the names of Krishna's children. This comes as result of women'stalk , with Draupadi asking them a question. You can read this in Bhagavatam Chapter 83. There were some thoughts on "Athato Brahma Jignyasaa from different quarters ." It Is too complicated " is one such thought. At the first level in the very first issue of Athato Brahmajignyasaa we up loaded some notes from Mother Jagadamba. Her notes made us interested. Really the questions raised by disciples in all these Upanishads are very interesting and intuitive.That they could think of such questions, tells us about the free environment they were operating in. Our knowing about questions is actually the thought on our mind. While thinking about all such difficulties in understanding etc., we ran into a book on Role of West in dissemination of our Vedas..It turns out that west did play a significant role in the renaissance of Vedas. That is the subject of "One more thing" . When you read their comments , it makes one feel like knowing more which is what Athato Brahma jignyasaa is about . The Kathopanishad continues in Athato with Valli 2 of Adhyaya One.... ... 'This word is Supreme. Whoever meditates on this word obtains all he desires.This word is the best support. He who knows this support achieves what ever he desires.... Thus starts the teaching of Yama on the word "om" . This issue also continues the series on the Role Models from Ramayana with Hanuman as the focus. In the Ramayana Role models we are looking at Hanuman as an embodiment of selfless service. The lead article on Ramayana is contributed by Turaga and is thus titled "Hanuman- The embodiment of Selfless service ". And this appears under Ramayan No single article can cover all the deeds of Hanuman and we were tempted to add some more . We added two more articles on Hanuman. One is under the title 'In the thick of the Battle", which brings out an interesting side story during the battle in Lanka when everything is seemingly lost. Jambavan himself was almost dead. The story and it appears on the Ramayana page . Sita's favorite is Hanuman, that is well known. Rama too is touched by the selfless service of Hanuman. And his famous last words to Hanuman remain prophetic: *"As long as Rama's story is told and retold amongst men, so long shall your kirti (fame) form part of it."* There will be more in the coming weeks on Ramayana. As stated the Ramayana Role models is appearing under Ramayanam.Shri Turaga has provided two links ( 1 , 2) for further readings. Om Tat Sat _________________________________________________ Witty Wisdom ! - contributed by Kamaraju Turaga __________________________________________________ Welcome to Kasarabada.org: ARCHIVES	One More thing On the Vedas from the West !! Schopenhauer: "Vedas are the most rewarding and the most elevating book which can be possible in the world." (Works VI p.427) Max Muller, German Scholar: "There is no book in the world that is so thrilling, stirring and inspiring as the Upanishads." ('Sacred Books of the East') Henry David Thoreau, American Thinker & Author: Whenever I have read any part of the Vedas, I have felt that some unearthly and unknown light illuminated me. In the great teaching of the Vedas, there is no touch of sectarianism. It is of all ages, climbs, and nationalities and is the royal road for the attainment of the Great Knowledge. When I read it, I feel that I am under the spangled heavens of a summer This is a diversion. But hopefully an interesting one. There was in interesting book, which brought out the Western contribution in the wider dissemination of Hindu Classics. It sounded a little obtuse to think that West had any role in such dissemination of essentially what was “Our Treasure”. That is until one actually looks through that part of the History !! There were a number of them , the Orientalists .Their comments and love for the antiquated Vedas / Vedic philosophy are indeed inspiring. One such comment ‘It is surely astounding that such a system as the Vedanta should have been slowly elaborated by the indefatigable and intrepid thinkers of India thousands of years ago, a system that even now makes us feel giddy, as in mounting the last steps of the swaying spire of a Gothic cathedral. None of our philosophers, not excepting Heraclitus, Plato, Kant, or Hegel, has ventured to erect such a spire, never frightened by storms or lightning. Stone follows on stone after regular succession after once the first step has been made, after once it has been clearly seen that in the beginning there can have been but one, as there will be but one in the end, whether we call it Atman or Brahman”. Although he was not the first of the Orientalists , the lines penned by Friedrich Max Muller ( 1830-1900) as he completed the stupendous compilation of Rigveda , a first of its kind anywhere in the world , are touching .. “ When I had written the last line of Rig Veda and Sayana's commentary and put down my pen I felt as if I parted with an old friend. For thirty years scarcely a day has passed onwhich my thoughts have not dealt on this work and for many a day , and many a night too the old poets of the Veda and still more their orthodox and painstaking exposition have been my never failing companions ,.. I feel deeply grateful I have been speared to finish the work of my Life.“ The vast corpus of India's scriptural literature that he made available to the world is a profound tribute to the Indian thought by this western Scholar. Muller's prodigious scholarly , dedicated and inspired life may be regarded as the consummation of the pioneering work of all western thinkers who came before him.` We were tempted to elaborate this under “one more thing ‘. So read on.. - To continue click here ______________ The earlier stories... Jayamantram The story of a Bear ( from Ramayana) Ramudu-Sugunaabhiraamudu Sahasavidadhita na kriyam.. ... 'no not in a hurry'! Aham nasyaami .. I destroy !! contributed by Tuaraga Rajendraparasad. "It is not that the holy waters are not altogether Holy *An intelligent man should follow those actions that are consistent and within his realm of action* ..( more) *.. I am enquiring , that should be clearly explained! …."* Thus spoke Krishna.(more.). " Peace does not drop from the sky" says Dalai Lama. *Passing away of a stalwart:* Prof Bhavaraju Sarveswara Rao . ............ unison of thought speech and action Jewel of jewels' Who is Poor ? Green message from Bhagava... Music in our Epics what is kasara ?
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Welcome to kasarabada.org :

March 9 , 2012

Krishna's Consorts !

On the Vedas from the West !!

One More thing