The document discusses temples of kuladaivata or kuladevata deities in India. These deities are worshipped by different family groups and have temples in various villages. People periodically assemble at these temples to worship the deities according to local customs and traditions. The document argues that these deities are divine conduits to ultimate truth. It also states that temple visits provide rejuvenation, enabling people to rise above petty concerns. The document advocates for more frequent worship and engagement at these temples through practices like namasmaran in order to reap holistic social benefits and rejuvenation.
Shiva, the absolute, self-radiant, very almighty and the Supreme power of our beautiful universe. The word Shiva (शिवा) has been derived by reversing the letters of the word vash (वश्) means to enlighten. The one who enlightens is Shiva. He remains radiant and also illuminates the universe.
Shiva, the absolute, self-radiant, very almighty and the Supreme power of our beautiful universe. The word Shiva (शिवा) has been derived by reversing the letters of the word vash (वश्) means to enlighten. The one who enlightens is Shiva. He remains radiant and also illuminates the universe.
An in depth look at the Statue of Lord Shiva in Bangalore, India from the perspective of a fictitious traveler (me). Asian Art survey class assignment.
While being credited with the finding of a new religion known as Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings have always had a universal appeal especially among the Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike. Highly appealing at once both to reason and devotion, Guru Nanak's teachings are deeply rooted in the dogmas of Hinduism and Islam. The source of Guru Nanak's teachings is the holy scripture of Sikhs called Guru Granth Sahib.
The holistic solution; which treats and heals the root of the problem is NAMASMARAN. It heals the heart and soul of universe. It inspires us; to worship these deities; not as a matter of mere tradition; but as a source of universal rejuvenation, unity and harmony! It gives several creative and holistically benevolent ideas, plans and projects; in and around all the temples and places of worship, which in turn can rejuvenate the mankind!
Let everyone be happy, healthy and well meaning and let there be no grief in anyone’s life. SUKHINAH means happy. Happiness here; is pure, which revitalizes the environment. NIRAMAYAH means clean, unprejudiced and selfless. BHADRANI means individual and universal blossoming. DUKKHA is tribulation or suffering; of separation from the true self and trapped in petty self.
An in depth look at the Statue of Lord Shiva in Bangalore, India from the perspective of a fictitious traveler (me). Asian Art survey class assignment.
While being credited with the finding of a new religion known as Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings have always had a universal appeal especially among the Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike. Highly appealing at once both to reason and devotion, Guru Nanak's teachings are deeply rooted in the dogmas of Hinduism and Islam. The source of Guru Nanak's teachings is the holy scripture of Sikhs called Guru Granth Sahib.
The holistic solution; which treats and heals the root of the problem is NAMASMARAN. It heals the heart and soul of universe. It inspires us; to worship these deities; not as a matter of mere tradition; but as a source of universal rejuvenation, unity and harmony! It gives several creative and holistically benevolent ideas, plans and projects; in and around all the temples and places of worship, which in turn can rejuvenate the mankind!
Let everyone be happy, healthy and well meaning and let there be no grief in anyone’s life. SUKHINAH means happy. Happiness here; is pure, which revitalizes the environment. NIRAMAYAH means clean, unprejudiced and selfless. BHADRANI means individual and universal blossoming. DUKKHA is tribulation or suffering; of separation from the true self and trapped in petty self.
HINDUISM
REINCARNATION
-the Wheel-
-Transmigration
of the Soul–
-almost endless
Cycle of Life,
Death, &
Rebirth-
REINCARNATION
-the Wheel of
SAMSARA-
-Transmigration
of the Soul–
-almost endless
Cycle of Life,
Death, &
Rebirth-
the Spiritual
GOAL of
HINDUISM
-MOKSHA- -NIRVANA- -
SATORI-
-Escape from SAMSARA/the
WHEEL of REINCARNATION-
-STOPPING the Wheel of
REINCARNATION-
-No More REBIRTHS-
-No More LIVES-
-No More SUFFERING-
-ATMAN/SOUL Reunites with
BRAHMAN-
CASTE LADDER
SOUL
the piece of
Brahman in
each: deity,
human, animal,
plant, & natural
object
ATMAN
MAYA
ILLUSION
MATTER
The TANGIBLE
WORLD
TEMPTATION
PLEASURE
Produces
FOOLISHNESS
MAYA
MAYA
SADHU = ASCETICISM
SELF-DENIAL of PLEASURE RENUNCIATION
SADHU = ASCETICISM
SELF-DENIAL of PLEASURE RENUNCIATION
AHIMSA
NON-
VIOLENCE
NON-
HARMING
LAW of CONSEQUENCES
–Law of Consequences
(Rewards &
Punishments) that
determines
where each
atman/soul will
Be reborn on the
caste ladder –
-Cosmic Boomerang –
-What goes around
comes around-
KARMA
2 main INFLUENCES on KARMA
DHARMA
(Duty; Rules of Caste & Gender)
BHAKTI
(Devotion thru Worship)
The Path of Action
Path of Action - Student, Householder, Hermit, Pilgrim, (Suti)
Student – a young sadhu who studies
Householder – a married working man with children
Hermit – a middle-aged sadhu who lives alone
Pilgrim – an old sadhu who walks from shrine to shrine
Suti – a good wife who throws herself on husband's funeral pyre
Sadhu - Ascetic
MONISM aka PANENTHEISM
MONOTHEISM
+
PANTHEISM
Simultaneously
MONISM aka PANENTHEISM
MONOTHEISM
+
PANTHEISM
Simultaneously
BRAHMAN
the Main,
impersonal
Hindu God;
beyond
Maya;
the Force in
the Universe
TRIMURTI
TRIMURTI
BRAHMA
the main
Creator deity,
4 Heads,
member of the
Hindu
Trimurti/Trinity
VISHNU
main Preserver
deity;
Dreaming on
lotus in a pond;
Disc on his
Finger;
Protected by
Cobras;
member of the
Hindu
Trimurti/Trinit;y
SHIVAthe main
Destroyer deity;
deity of Fertility;
often shown
Dancing;
Fiery;
member of the
Hindu
Trimurti/Trinity
KALI
the main GODDESS of
DESTRUCTION
KALI
the main
GODDESS of
DESTRUCTION
KALI
the main
GODDESS of
DESTRUCTION
KALI
the main
GODDESS of
DESTRUCTION
KALI
the main
GODDESS of
DESTRUCTION
KALI
the main
GODDESS of
DESTRUCTION
KALI
the main
GODDESS of
DESTRUCTION
LAKSHMI
GODDESS
of
PROSPERITY,
MATERNITY,
&
BEAUTY
SARASVATI
GODDESS
of
WISDOM,
LEARNING,
CREATIVITY,
MUSIC,
ART,
&
SPEECH
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2. In India thousands of family groups worship
different kuladaivatas or kuladevatas. Kula means
pedigree and daivata or devata means deity. The
temples of these deities are present in different
villages and people assemble periodically in these
temples and worship the deities with different
customs and traditions. The yearly congregations
are called jatras and constitute a great event of
cultural rejuvenation, unification and
harmonization.
In my view these kuladaivatas or kuladevatas are
the divine doors to the home of ultimate truth. They
are divine branches of the root embodying ultimate
truth. These are divine channels or divine routes; to
the abode of absolute truth.
As I have discussed in my books such as Hitguj and
Shambhavi, the temples in general; constitute; the
unending springs of vitality and rejuvenation.
These are the places where individuals can
consume the sacred sap of enlightenment and
3. transcend above their petty ego, petty aspirations
and petty pursuits.
Shri Dev Narayan is our kuladaivata and His
temple is situated in a scenic place called Walaval
in Kudal Taluka. It is about 8 km from Kudal ST
stand and Kudal railway station.
Recently I visited and stayed in this temple
premises for one night. Apart from the superlative
rejuvenating experience, I realized that this and
such many treasures of vitality are visited by us;
only periodically and as a matter of custom and
tradition. We get engrossed in superficialities of life
and ignore/neglect the vital core of our life residing
in these temples!
These sources of eternal empowerment and
enlightenment are therefore largely untapped and
unused, As a result we and these temples get
“emaciated”, “weakened”, “paralyzed” and
“helpless” and become caricatures of “our” and
“their” majestic selves!
4. The holistic solution; which treats and heals the
root problem is UPASANA. UPASANA; heals the
heart and soul of universe. UPASANA
simultaneously heals the heart and soul of the
universe and also the individuals. UPASANA
teaches us and convinces us that we should worship
these deities not merely as a matter compulsion and
fear of traditional pressure, but appreciating and
admiring the deities therein; as the route to
universal rejuvenation, unity and harmony!
These temples should be flooded with the people
and become vibrant with their UPASANA for
twenty four hours!
I am sure if we revisit and get engaged in
UPASANA; in a passionate manner and with top
priority, then we would re-explore and re-imbibe
the vitality and the rejuvenating potential in these
temples. UPASANA such as NAMASMARAN,
which can be practiced by everybody; would soon
bear the fruits; of several creative holistically
5. benevolent ideas, plans and projects in and around
these temples and blossom us and these places!!
These places; which are the nuclei of the social
milieu, would soon rejuvenate the entire society and
mankind!
What is true about the temples of kuladaivata or
kuladevata is true for all places of worship!