Aarsha Vani (Voice of Sanatana Dharma) July 2020 Volume: 6 Issue: 6 GURUVĀṆI It is very essential to inculcate the practice of Dharma and Sadācāra right from childhood. A child should be taught the core values of Sanātana Dharma such as truth, integrity, patience, chivalry, respect for elders, discipline, devotion, and above all, humility. They should be provided illustrations of how those who followed them prospered, attained fame, and reached exalted state in their lives, while those who demeaned them suffered and ultimately perished, though seeming to gain initially. It should be engraved in the mind of a child that long term permanent gains are better than short term temporal gains. – Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Dear Readers, Title Page# In the month of Āṣādha, the most auspicious festival 1 Vyāsa (Guru) Pūrṇima 2 ‘Guru Pūrṇima’ is celebrated worldwide in all the 2 Siva Padam – Jagadgurū! Jāli Jūḍumā 3 traditions of Sanātana Dharma. Brahmasri Dr. 3 Śāradā Śarasandhānā Śastrapratyastra varṣiṇi 4 Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma garu explained the 4 Traditions – Fulfilments 5 intricacies of the names ‘Guru’, and ‘Gurutama’ from 5 Garuḍa Mahāpurāṇa 6 Śrī Viṣṇu Sahasranāma. An elucidation on meditation 6 Major Festivals in this Month 7 of the primordial Guru Dakṣiṇāmūrti composed by Śrī 7 Dakṣiṇāmūrti Dhyānam 9 Sadāśiva Brahmēndra Saraswati Swāmi is a must read. 8 Śrī Raṅganātha Swāmi - Śrīraṅgapaṭṭaṇaṁ 10 Reading of Brahmasri Samavedam Ramamurthy Sarma garu’s veneration of Maharṣi Vēda Vyāsa is efficacious. 9 The Eternal - The Values of Eternal Dharma in 13 Modern Times The article on ‘Śrī Rangam’ sure once again reminds 10 Ṣaḍdarśanāḥ 14 the older generation the grandeur of Bhāratadēśa and 11 Śrī Mahā Lakṣmī Stotram (Viṣṇu 15 introduces the same to the current generation Purāṇāntargatam) instilling pride in the profound knowledge of Maharṣis. 12 Gurur-gurutamō.. 16 Women devoutly perform ‘Śrī Vara Lakṣmi Vratam’ in 13 Śiva Jñānaṁ - Aruṇāchala Śiva! Aruṇāchala Śiva! 17 the month of Śrāvana. From Lakṣmi Sahasranāma, Sri 14 Hindu Dharma – Form, Nature and Effect 18 Samavedam garu explained the ‘ONENESS’ of the 15 Śrī Ādi Śaṅkara Jñāna Yajñaṁ - Bhaja Gōvindam 19 Divine Mother’s different forms with the names 16 Children’s Corner – ‘Śāradā Śarasandhānā Śastrapratyastravarṣiṇi’. i. Bāla Śikṣa - Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak 20 Explanation about the stōtras performed by Indra and ii. Vedic Mathematics - Sūtrās 21 Śrī Ādi Śankara enable one to chant them with more 17 The Mahabharata True Story from Sage concentration and obtain the merits quickly. Vēda Vyāsa – Ambassadors between Kauravas 22 and Pandavas In his own inimitable style, Jagadguru Śrī Śrī Śrī 18 Mālādrśō̥ Madhukarīvā Mahōtpalēya.. 23 Vidhuśēkhara Bhārati Swāmi narrated about the six 19 Sanatana Dharma Around the World 23 types of ‘Darśanas’. The story of Lokamanya Bal 20 ‘Rushipeetham’ Activities 24 Gangadhar Tilak highlights his tremendous will power 21 Photos and Videos 25 and undeterred spirit to author ‘Gita Rahasya’ while in solitary confinement in Mandalay, Burma. To express your views about this e-magazine, please write to [email protected] with the subject line ‘VIEW’. Thanks & Namaste, Aarshavani Team. Aarshavani FaceBook Copyright © 2020 | Rushipeetham Charitable Trust. All Rights Reserved. ‘Samanvaya is San tana – S marasya is Bh rat yata’ Aarshavani Vol. 6 July | 2020 ā ā ā ī SĀMAVĒDĪYAṀ (QUINTESSENCE OF SANATANA DHARMA) It is a tradition in Sanatana Dharma to observe certain vows and discipline Power, valor, justice, and intellect known as ‘cāturmāsyaṁ’ for four months from the month of Āṣāḍa. These vows and practices should always be based on Dharma. In prescribed are distinct for householders and fact, they should remain obedient to monks. This time, during which Lord Nārāyaṇa is Dharma and follow the injunctions of in Yogic sleep, is conducive for inward spiritual Dharma. Only then, they all shall shine practices. in their pristine glory. This is the All the five full moon days from the month of principle hidden in the success of Āṣāḍa till Kārtīka are termed as ‘Vyāsa Pūrṇimas’. Pāndavās. Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Reminiscing Vēda Vyāsa, the full moon day in the Sahādeva who always remained month of Āṣāḍa is marked as ‘Guru Pūrṇima’. subservient to their elder brother The eternal Indian Hindu Dharma neither has any Dharmaraja not only were successful, one individual as Prophet nor any one book as the magnum opus. But, if any affluent, and famous, but also are being mention has to be made about individuals instrumental in expanding the vast venerated for yugas now. literature of Agamās, Purāṇas, Dharma scriptures, and Itihāsas based on the -BrahmaŚrī Dr.Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma. Vēdās, definitely Śrī Vēda Vyāsa has to be accorded the highest place. He is VYĀSAṀ VANDĒ JAGADGURUṀ the great Master for the entire culture and civilization of Bhāratadēśa. He - Brahmaśrī Samavedam Ramamurty collected and presented the synthesis of the thoughts and expressions of all Sarma garu. the Rishis. 1. Parāśara tapaḥpun̄ja phalarūpēṇa rājataṁ; satyaṁ satyavatīsūnuṁ Viṣṇu is the incarnation of Lord Nārāyaṇa who adapted the heaps of Vēdic vyāsaṁ vandē jagadguruṁ. knowledge at the end of Dwāpara Yuga, divided them into Four Vēdās, 2. Anantēṣviha vēdēṣu ēkaṁ vēdaṁ authored the eighteen Purāṇas, Mahābhārata, Śrī Bhāgavata and channelized vicārya ca; caturthākrtavantḁ ṁ tvāṁ the different streams of one Dharma into one. vyāsaṁ vandē jagadguruṁ. Original name of Śrī Vēda Vyāsa is Krṣṇ̥ a. Because, He was born to Satyavati 3. Anantakōṭi saṅkhyākaṁ purāṇaṁ and Parasara in an island, He is called ‘Dwaipāyana’ (derived from the word janadurlabhaṁ; parīkṣya sūkṣmakartāraṁ vyāsaṁ vandē Dwipa literally meaning island). Because He divided Vēdās, He is known as jagadguruṁ.. ‘Vēda Vyāsa’. Vyāsa is the foundation for our entire literature, Dharma and 4. Sarvavēdōkta saddharmān kalau culture. mānava śrēyasē; bhāratākhyēna kartāraṁ vyāsaṁ vandē jagadguruṁ. ‘vyāsōcciṣṭhaṁ jagat sarvaṁ’ – Literature in this entire universe is the left over of Vyāsa. He is the radiant light of knowledge to the world. 5. Mantraśāstramitiprājñāḥ ādhyātmamiti cāparē; bhārataṁ Mahābhārata, composed with one lakh verses, is the repository of the sarvaśāstrāḍhyaṁ krtḁ ṁ vyāsēna taṁ bhajē. quintessence of all the scriptures and Dharmas. Knowledge disseminated through this work by Vyāsa is vast. This is an excellent literary marvel 6. Kuruvanśa pratiṣṭhātā containing many gems such as Bhagavadgīta, Yakṣa Praśna, Viṣṇu Sahasra, kurumaṇḍalaśubhēchchukaḥ; ṁ Śiva Sahasra, various short stories etc. - Continued Page3 bhāratasya pravaktā ca vyāsa vandē jagadguruṁ. Sadhu Vachanam “I challenge anybody to show one single period of her national life when India 7. Brhat̥ brnhḁ ṇa śīlaṁ ca brahmamēva was lacking in spiritual giants.India went on producing sages with positive bhajastviti; brahmasūtrapraṇētāraṁ vyāsaṁ vandē jagadguruṁ. outlook, sublime thoughts. Such spiritual gems of India silently contributed to the well being of the whole world.” – Swami Vivekananda. 8. Harājaharirūpāya sarvamānava (Swami Vivekananda left his mortal coil on July 4, 1902 in Belur, Bhāratadēśa) rakṣaṇē; ratāya sarvadharmāya vyāsadēvāya maṅgaḷaṁ. Bharateeyam Though each and every Mahātma I met during my wanderings in India made 9. Aṣāḍhaśukla pūrṇimyāṁ divyavigrahadhāriṇē; viṣṇutējaḥ a profound impact on my life, my thoughts, and my character, three deserve svarūpāya vyāsadēvāya maṅgaḷaṁ. great mention as I consider them to be of the highest spiritual order. They are 10. Maṅgaḷaṁ vyāsadēvāya mahanīya Bhagavān Ramaṇa Maharṣi, Kānchi Paramācārya, and Dalai Lāma. tapasvinē; maṅgaḷaṁ kr̥ṣṇa dvīpēja! – Paul Brunton, Author ‘A Search in Secret India’ Maṅgaḷaṁ satya tējasē!. Spiritual Quest (Answers by Sri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma) Can everyone reach such exalted state with such great dispassion as attained by Mahatmas and comprehend the ‘Ultimate Philosophy’? Is this really possible? Can everyone obtain such high state? While asking this question itself, one should note that there are such Mahatmas in Bharatadesa reaching whom is beyond our imagination. But an emotional attachment and a feeling that we belong to their lineage certainly provides solace. Another important aspect is one should always listen about such Mahatmas, which develops virtuous attitude in us. Just like hearing about a person eating nutritious food, performing regular exercise, observing all healthy habits and lives for one hundred years without any health problems, one tries to imbibe at least some into one’s lifestyle. Similarly, listening about Mahatmas always uninterruptedly, inculcates a sense of dispassion in oneself without even their awareness. It purifies mind, slowly reduces craving for worldly pleasures, and takes the form of a seed in our hearts, which later fructifies. Every human being should definitely stay in the company of virtuous. Indeed, wandering in search of a Mahatma in itself is Satsang. Copyright © 2020 | Rushipeetham Charitable Trust. All Rights Reserved. ‘Samanvaya is San tana – S marasya is Bh rat yata’ Aarshavani Vol. 6 – July | 2020 2 ā ā ā ī SivaPadam VYĀSA (GURU) PŪRṆIMA - Continued from page 2 Jagadgurū! Jāli jūḍumā gaganadhunī kaparda! Kanikarin̄cumā! Yadihāsti tadanyatra | yannēhāsti na tat kvacit || Mattarōgamardaka! Nī mahassu kananīyumā Vyāsa Himself said about Mahābhārata that whatever is cittajāhitā! Nādu cittamulō dōcumā found in Mahābhārata only is found everywhere and ātta sukrtḁ gōcara! Nā aghamula dahiyimpumā