Archive for May, 2008

  • May the wind blow pleasantly

    May the wind blow pleasantly

    “May the wind blow pleasantly for us; ,ay the sun be warm pleasantly for us; and may the divine thundercloud send showers for our pleasure.” -Yajur Ved

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  • Whatever distressing thoughts

    Whatever distressing thoughts

    “Whatever distressing thoughts I have in my mind, in my heart or in my soul, may the Lord Supreme remove that. Mat gracious to us be He, who is the Lord of the entire Universe” -Yajur Veda

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  • Shakalya questions Yajnavalkya – Podcast #71

    Shakalya questions Yajnavalkya – Podcast #71

    Our podcast series continues with this story from the great yagya held by King Janaka in which Yajanvalkya answers questions from all who wish to challenge him. He thinks that he has completed his questioning when Shakalya starts to pepper him with a series of questions to which Yajnavalkya replies with great humor and insight. [...]

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  • Gargi and Yanjavalkya – Podcast #70

    Gargi and Yanjavalkya – Podcast #70

    The Brihadarnayaka Upanishad contains a number of humorous and interesting stories about the great sage Yajnavalkya. This podcast features the yagya that was held by King Janaka to see who was the greatest knower of Brahman. Yajnavalkya asserts himself and is challenged, particularly by a woman seer named Gargi. In the process of their conversation [...]

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  • Purify our lives

    Purify our lives

    “Oh Adorable Lord, you purify our lives. May you kindly grant us vigor and food. Drive wicked dogs away from us!” -Yajur Veda

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  • The son of mother infinity

    The son of mother infinity

    “We invoke at dawn the powerful gracious bounty, the son of mother infinity; he is the sustainer of the universe, to whom all, even the wealthy pray and say ‘give me wealth for my enjoyment’”“ - Yajur Veda

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  • The solar radiations

    The solar radiations

    “May the golden handed, life bestowing, well guiding, exhilarating and affluent Sun be present with us at the place of worship. The solar radiations drive away worms and germs, particularly in the evening, if duly utilized.“ -Yajur Veda Worms and germs?!!

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  • Oh sun…

    Oh sun…

    “Oh Sun, your paths are set from olden days; they are free from dust, and well determined in space. May you travel along these paths, unobstructed and preserve us day to day, Oh effulgent One, may you bless us with all that is good and desirable.” -Yajur Veda

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  • To him who worships you

    To him who worships you

    “To him who worships you, Oh Blissful Lord, you give sufficient food, a swift horse, and children who are worthy of noble deeds, eminent in society and a pleasure to their parents. Your children will be assiduous in worship, careful, and successful in action” -Yajur Veda

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  • Your loving friends

    Your loving friends

    “Oh resplendent divine, your loving friends wish to commune with you. They sing sweet melodies and offer you their homage. Supported by you, the endure patiently the ups and downs of life, for who is wiser than you?” -Yajur Veda

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