the waters of rain…
January 31, 2009
“Auspicious to you be the waters of the snowy mountain, auspicious to you the spring waters; auspicious to you the fast-running waters, auspicious to you be ther waters of rain.”
–Atharva Veda
O Agni…
January 30, 2009
‘Thee, O agni, would we kindle, ful of light, O god, unwasting, as that very wondrous fuel of thine shall shine in the sky, bring thou food for thy praisers.”
–Atharva Veda
Maha Rudra Yagya – Kanchipuram, 2006
January 30, 2009
A video presentation of the Maha Rudra Yagya as performed in February, 2006 in Kanchipuram, south India. The yagya is explained in detail along with video and photos from the event.
Maha Rudra Yagya – Kanchipuram 2006
January 30, 2009
Sri Rudram
January 30, 2009
Sri Seetharama Sastry chanting Sri Rudram from the Krishna Yajur Veda accompanied by original photos from various Shiva yagyas and pujas sponsored by puja.net.
The recording was done while he was performing Rudra Abishekam so you can hear water, milk, etc being poured in the background, but it is a very authentic rendition of this great vedic hymn.
Let no brother…
January 29, 2009
“Let no brother cherish malice against a brother, nor a sister against her sister. Becoming accordant to each other in thoughts and intents, speek your speech in a friendly way.”
–Atharva Veda
may the son…
January 28, 2009
“May the son act in accordance with the father’s wishes; may he be of one mind with the mother as well. May the wife talk to her husband in words sweet as honey, and soothing.”
–Atharva Veda
May the heaven and earth be enflamed…
January 26, 2009
“May the heaven and earth be inflamed when I am inflamed. May all the enlightened ones be mobilized in my support, and so be the elders, luminous and enjoyers of devotional bliss. Let the doers of detestable deeds be doomed to death.”
–Atharva Veda
#15 – The New Year
January 26, 2009
Anne Beversdorf presents her thoughts on the new year by taking a look at the chart for the US and considers how the dasa (planetary period) gives an indication of what we can expect over the next few years. She also introduces the concept of the “yogi” (wealth giver) and “avayogi” (wealth remover) in the chart and shows how they reflect the current fiscal crisis.
Jyotish is the study of cycles which are seen (for example) through the use of the 120 year Vimsottari dasa. Using this tool Anne presents a fascinating look at what was happening in the US at the same dasa period…but 120 years ago. The results are very intriguing!
Anne practices Jyotish full-time in Austin, Texas. Her website is www.stariel.com and she can be reached via email at anne@stariel.com.
May you listen to me….
January 25, 2009
“O resplendent Lord, enjoyer of devotional bliss. May you listen to me, who invokes you with an anguished mind. Whomsoever obstructs this righteous thought, him I cut down like a tree with an axe.”
–Atharva Veda