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Archive for July, 2008
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The two fires…
“The two fires increasing with knowledge, augmented with knowledge, offered oblations of knowledge, and enkindled with knowledge, worship the ascendent Lord, the bestower of light (bliss). – Atharva Veda -
Gotras and Kashyapa – Podcast #73
This podcast presents the concept of gotra, or family lineage that can be traced back to one of the original seven rishis (sapta rishi). For those us in the west we are considered to be from the Kashyapa gotra, because Kashyapa was the father of the Sun, and according to vedic tradition, we all come [...] -
Staying yonder…
“Staying yonder, you know what is here, staying here, you see the yonder ones. From here people see the brilliant sun, full of wisdom, in the sky.” –Atharva Veda -
#3 Sampradaya and Continued Knowledge
This podcast presents insights into the importance and flexibility of “sampradaya” as a living tradition for the continuation of knowledge. Together with Penny Farrow, we examine the triangle of teacher and student and text. Jyotish is defined and presented as a “vidya”, a divine deep knowledge; based on discrimination and cultivated judgment. With that in [...] -
The sacrificers, purified with knowledge..
“The sacrificers, purified with knowledge, carry you upwards; the coursers, always traveling on the paths, carry you upwards. You shine gracefully across the restless sea.” –Atharva Veda -
The well kindled fire…
“The well kindled fire divine has been augmented with fuel and and increased with pouring of purified butter. May the conquering adorable Lord, the conquerer of all, destroy those, who are my rivals.” –Atharva Veda -
Immortal coursers of the sun…
“Immortal coursers of the sun, golden and bright, draw the chariot always with ease. The divine ascendent sun, enjoyer of butter, enters the speckled sky blazing radiant.” –Atharva Veda -
The ascending dawn…
“This ascending dawn is the abode of the ascending sun. This is the way along with the speckled earth moves. The sustainers of earth, the keen observers, lead her upwards; the far-sighted sages guard us with ceaseless care.” –Atharva Veda -
and children in our wives…
“O Lord of divine speech, make our mind full of friendliness; generate cows in our stall and children in our wives. May the vital breath be friendly to us just here. O observer of highest vows, you as such, I clad with long life and lustre.” –Atharva Veda -
May the earth be delightful for us…
“O Lord of divine speech, may the earth be delightful for us, may the dwelling be delightful, and may our bed be very comfortable. May the vital breath be friendly to us just here. O observer of highest vows, may the adorable Lord clad you, as such, with long life and lustre.” –Atharva Veda