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SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
usha manohar wrote:
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
That sums it up beautifully ! To add on - the great benefit of chanting the mantras is 1, building self discipline in children and secondly, the chanting and the words and the pronunciations themselves activate certain nerve endings thereby making a person totally aware of his surroundings and self - Like I heard one of our renowned godmen say in one of his discourses " Mantras are like oil or fuel , much like an engine , that a soul needs to perform to its optimum capacity . because uttering them touches those parts of our soul that may be in deep slumber !
Shana sez: I think this line, 'and the pronunciations themselves activate certain nerve endings thereby making a person totally aware of his surroundings and self' calls for some deep reflection.
8 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS liked a reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
8 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
Shana sez: Yes exactly. I do meditation so I understand this perfectly. In fact I have had a Kundalini rising so I'm with it every day. Though I am not saintly for most of the time! But I want to dig even deeper. I've already written a book about my Kundalini experience. It's with the publisher, and it is a constantly evolving process. I have actually seen the light form of the Kundalini with my naked eyes, when I was wide awake. It was a most surreal and I was happy to discover a few reported cases on the web who had the rare sighting. Otherwise it is mostly felt, rather than seen. It is basically your storehouse of energy making you aware that this abundance lies within you. And it is infinite potential. Meditation is basically about reaching subtler states of perception to widen the human experience which is personal and can be enjoyed through the mind and the sense. To have a more rounded experience of reality, your senses have to be finer, and refinement comes through processes like meditation. Then you can see what is actually going on, instead of blundering in constant survival mode. And wasting unnecessary energy without putting it to good purpose.
You wrote 'sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form.,' I think that calls for very deep exploration of what the possibility actually means.
8 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Places to explore Incredible India.
anil wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
anil wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
The youngsters these days are a very smart lot much more intelligent and knowledgeable than most people give them credit for and it is untrue to say that they don't travel nor do they know about our heritage.They are far more adventurous and travel whenever they can in groups and by themselves unlike the old timers who just spit out book knowledge ,refusing to travel for one reason or the other and get first hand experience.Even from smaller towns , we get to see groups of young people exploring places which is something very few people did a few generations ago ! I come across a lot of youngsters in my college and school and at other social groups and majority of them are very independent in their thinking and if you strike the right balance, they too respond positively !
I am agree with you, no doubt present generation is much smart that our generation. But I am not agree with you that old timers just spit out book knowledge. In old time travelling was not so easy like present time. At that time books are major source of information.
True ! Youngsters certainly have an added advantage these days so all the more reason not to underestimate them and their talents , they may not fit the perception of older generations but that is how it is ..
No I am not under estimating new generation, it is much smart and intelligent than our generation, but accept we are also smart and intelligent in our time. books are still useful source of information.
Of course each generation had its share of intelligent and adventurous people who explored the world and book knowledge is all important even now since it gives an insight as to what is in store when you plan to visit other places and other relevant information. But with information technology becoming so widespread and available at the click of a finger , things have opened up far more opportunities for the youngsters and others as well ..
8 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Anti India slogan in JLNU, Delhi.
First of all Naukarshahi is part owned by Congress, so they will go all out to defame BJP and RSS and anyone connected with that. Secondly just a picture does not anything and in this picture the ABVP activist is holding the late soldier Hanumantappa's (who laid down his life recetly at Siachen) picture and to think they would be raising pro Pakistani slogans is ridiculous in the least, so this argument will be believed only by the coterie ..
8 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic Anti India slogan in JLNU, Delhi.
This is really worth condemnation. But there is an astonishing video. There is clear evidence of ABVP (RSS outfit) students raising pro Pakistan slogans. This is usual fascist technique to defame and target opponents.
8 years ago
suni51 said thank you to RAMAKRISHNAN. A for his/her reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
8 years ago
anil replied to the topic Foreign bollywood actresses.
rambabu wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
@ anil It is new information for me that David was wrestling Champion. You know Janki Dass, we was cycleist and also represent India in Olympic games before freedom.
Of course David was not a wrestler at all , there are three actors by the name of David in America who were all professional wrestlers and Rambabu has posted without checking out or making sure !
That was a grave mistake on my part Usha ! I'm sorry.
Take it easy, I am sharing here one information about Janki Dass. when he was going to participate in Olympic games, India was not got freedom. He went to Gandhi ji and said Bapu which flag I will hoist, Union jeck?. Bapu said no, and he gave him Tiranga, flag of congress, with his autograph.
8 years ago
anil created new topic Anti India slogan in JLNU, Delhi.
At death anniversary of Afzal Guru some students of JLN rain anti India slogans. They organize program with permission of University admt. GS of CPI Sita ram favored it.
http://epaper.bhaskar.com/detail/?id=919023&boxid=21314726204&ch=0&map=map¤tTab=tabs-1&pagedate=02/13/2016&editioncode=14&pageno=1&view=
8 years ago
anil replied to the topic Personal law not subject to court validation .
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Nothing is written on stone afteral religion is man made and laws were written based on the times they were written and to hold on to that and continue with the same old laws makes life difficult for everyone around them. This is precisely why we need a uniform civil code and uniform laws regardless f religion - accept it or lump it ! Will the political parties think on those lines ?
I think the people who make and govern these laws consider themselves to be the most superior beings, perhaps second only to God and they cherish the power that they feel rests in their hands. So the problem would be if this power was taken away, they would be reduced to being common people who would not then be able to exercise their superiority over others. It is probably this reason why they refuse to accept the uniform civil law. And most political parties refuse to play the hardball against thsi simply for vote bank politics.
Usha@Every citizen of Indian have equal right than why law is differ for followers of different religion. It is the only region for one law for all citizens.
@Kalyani, Human are Scrupulous by nature, it is the only region that Pandits and Mullas playing role of superior one for centuries. Cast, religion, reservation all these are weapons of politicians, how they can quit these.
8 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
That sums it up beautifully ! To add on - the great benefit of chanting the mantras is 1, building self discipline in children and secondly, the chanting and the words and the pronunciations themselves activate certain nerve endings thereby making a person totally aware of his surroundings and self - Like I heard one of our renowned godmen say in one of his discourses " Mantras are like oil or fuel , much like an engine , that a soul needs to perform to its optimum capacity . because uttering them touches those parts of our soul that may be in deep slumber !
8 years ago
usha manohar liked a reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
8 years ago
Jincy Aby liked a reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
8 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
usha manohar wrote:
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
That sums it up beautifully ! To add on - the great benefit of chanting the mantras is 1, building self discipline in children and secondly, the chanting and the words and the pronunciations themselves activate certain nerve endings thereby making a person totally aware of his surroundings and self - Like I heard one of our renowned godmen say in one of his discourses " Mantras are like oil or fuel , much like an engine , that a soul needs to perform to its optimum capacity . because uttering them touches those parts of our soul that may be in deep slumber !
Shana sez: I think this line, 'and the pronunciations themselves activate certain nerve endings thereby making a person totally aware of his surroundings and self' calls for some deep reflection.
8 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS liked a reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
8 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
Shana sez: Yes exactly. I do meditation so I understand this perfectly. In fact I have had a Kundalini rising so I'm with it every day. Though I am not saintly for most of the time! But I want to dig even deeper. I've already written a book about my Kundalini experience. It's with the publisher, and it is a constantly evolving process. I have actually seen the light form of the Kundalini with my naked eyes, when I was wide awake. It was a most surreal and I was happy to discover a few reported cases on the web who had the rare sighting. Otherwise it is mostly felt, rather than seen. It is basically your storehouse of energy making you aware that this abundance lies within you. And it is infinite potential. Meditation is basically about reaching subtler states of perception to widen the human experience which is personal and can be enjoyed through the mind and the sense. To have a more rounded experience of reality, your senses have to be finer, and refinement comes through processes like meditation. Then you can see what is actually going on, instead of blundering in constant survival mode. And wasting unnecessary energy without putting it to good purpose.
You wrote 'sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form.,' I think that calls for very deep exploration of what the possibility actually means.
8 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Places to explore Incredible India.
anil wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
anil wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
The youngsters these days are a very smart lot much more intelligent and knowledgeable than most people give them credit for and it is untrue to say that they don't travel nor do they know about our heritage.They are far more adventurous and travel whenever they can in groups and by themselves unlike the old timers who just spit out book knowledge ,refusing to travel for one reason or the other and get first hand experience.Even from smaller towns , we get to see groups of young people exploring places which is something very few people did a few generations ago ! I come across a lot of youngsters in my college and school and at other social groups and majority of them are very independent in their thinking and if you strike the right balance, they too respond positively !
I am agree with you, no doubt present generation is much smart that our generation. But I am not agree with you that old timers just spit out book knowledge. In old time travelling was not so easy like present time. At that time books are major source of information.
True ! Youngsters certainly have an added advantage these days so all the more reason not to underestimate them and their talents , they may not fit the perception of older generations but that is how it is ..
No I am not under estimating new generation, it is much smart and intelligent than our generation, but accept we are also smart and intelligent in our time. books are still useful source of information.
Of course each generation had its share of intelligent and adventurous people who explored the world and book knowledge is all important even now since it gives an insight as to what is in store when you plan to visit other places and other relevant information. But with information technology becoming so widespread and available at the click of a finger , things have opened up far more opportunities for the youngsters and others as well ..
8 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Anti India slogan in JLNU, Delhi.
First of all Naukarshahi is part owned by Congress, so they will go all out to defame BJP and RSS and anyone connected with that. Secondly just a picture does not anything and in this picture the ABVP activist is holding the late soldier Hanumantappa's (who laid down his life recetly at Siachen) picture and to think they would be raising pro Pakistani slogans is ridiculous in the least, so this argument will be believed only by the coterie ..
8 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic Anti India slogan in JLNU, Delhi.
This is really worth condemnation. But there is an astonishing video. There is clear evidence of ABVP (RSS outfit) students raising pro Pakistan slogans. This is usual fascist technique to defame and target opponents.
8 years ago
suni51 said thank you to RAMAKRISHNAN. A for his/her reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
8 years ago
anil replied to the topic Foreign bollywood actresses.
rambabu wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
@ anil It is new information for me that David was wrestling Champion. You know Janki Dass, we was cycleist and also represent India in Olympic games before freedom.
Of course David was not a wrestler at all , there are three actors by the name of David in America who were all professional wrestlers and Rambabu has posted without checking out or making sure !
That was a grave mistake on my part Usha ! I'm sorry.
Take it easy, I am sharing here one information about Janki Dass. when he was going to participate in Olympic games, India was not got freedom. He went to Gandhi ji and said Bapu which flag I will hoist, Union jeck?. Bapu said no, and he gave him Tiranga, flag of congress, with his autograph.
8 years ago
anil created new topic Anti India slogan in JLNU, Delhi.
At death anniversary of Afzal Guru some students of JLN rain anti India slogans. They organize program with permission of University admt. GS of CPI Sita ram favored it.
http://epaper.bhaskar.com/detail/?id=919023&boxid=21314726204&ch=0&map=map¤tTab=tabs-1&pagedate=02/13/2016&editioncode=14&pageno=1&view=
8 years ago
anil replied to the topic Personal law not subject to court validation .
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Nothing is written on stone afteral religion is man made and laws were written based on the times they were written and to hold on to that and continue with the same old laws makes life difficult for everyone around them. This is precisely why we need a uniform civil code and uniform laws regardless f religion - accept it or lump it ! Will the political parties think on those lines ?
I think the people who make and govern these laws consider themselves to be the most superior beings, perhaps second only to God and they cherish the power that they feel rests in their hands. So the problem would be if this power was taken away, they would be reduced to being common people who would not then be able to exercise their superiority over others. It is probably this reason why they refuse to accept the uniform civil law. And most political parties refuse to play the hardball against thsi simply for vote bank politics.
Usha@Every citizen of Indian have equal right than why law is differ for followers of different religion. It is the only region for one law for all citizens.
@Kalyani, Human are Scrupulous by nature, it is the only region that Pandits and Mullas playing role of superior one for centuries. Cast, religion, reservation all these are weapons of politicians, how they can quit these.
8 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
That sums it up beautifully ! To add on - the great benefit of chanting the mantras is 1, building self discipline in children and secondly, the chanting and the words and the pronunciations themselves activate certain nerve endings thereby making a person totally aware of his surroundings and self - Like I heard one of our renowned godmen say in one of his discourses " Mantras are like oil or fuel , much like an engine , that a soul needs to perform to its optimum capacity . because uttering them touches those parts of our soul that may be in deep slumber !
8 years ago
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