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The blog is based on Dr. Chandrhas Shastri's lecture in Krishn Gaya Sanskrit Mahotsava, organized by K.J. B.Ed. College, Akola. Through the blog, we are going to share just keywords to learn Sanskrit.

Correctness is the part of my teachers' success where errors are the part of my limitations.
Jay Shreekrishna!

Role of Women Sages in Vedas - Dr. Chandrhas Shastri

 

Role of Women sages in Vedas

-                                                   Dr. Chandrhas Shastri

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            We are feeling proud as performing the worship of Bharat mata. In Atharva Veda we find Matrubhumi suktam. In this suktam we say that the earth is our mother and we are her sons. Really, it is very gentle and noble concept. If the earth is our mother then we say Vasudha ev kutumbakam.

            Vedas have the vital role in nourishment of our culture. They are the route of our culture. In the history of our culture Men as well as women also contributed. Both have performed their significant role. As we read about the sages like Vasishtha, Vishwamitra, Angiras, Atri, Jamadagni etc., we have to know women sages like Gargi, Mamata, Wishvavara etc.

            This blog is an attempt to make aware about Women sages’ contribution in Vedas. The woman sage is termed as Rishika. According to traditional view, the knowledge in Vedas is universal truth. So no one can generate or create it, but the great sages can experience it. They can watch it through their wisdom-eyes. The sages like Grutsamada , Vasistha, Vishwamitra watched that universal knowledge. As them, Women sages (Rishikas) like Gargi, Mamata, Apala also watched that universal knowledge.

 

1. Brahmvadini Mamata:

Mamata was sage Dirghatama’s mother. We find her Richa  praying the Agni in Rig-Veda, Mandal I, Suktam 10^th .

 

2. Brahmvadini Wishvavara:

In the tradition of the sage Atri, we find Brahmvadini Wishvavara. And we find her Richas prayin the Agni in Rig-Veda, Mandal V, Suktam 8^th .

 

3. Brahmvadini Apala:

Brahmvadini Apala belongs the tradition of the sage Atri. We find her Richas in Rig-Veda, Mandal VIII, Suktam 91^st .

 

4. Brahmvadini Ghosha:

Ghosha was the daughter of the sage Kaakshiwan. We find her Richas praying Ashwinikumaras, in Rig-Veda, Mandal X, suktam 39^th , 41^st .

 

5. Brahmvadini Surya:

In Rig-Veda we find Brahmvadini Surya’s 47 Richas in the suktam which narrates about marriage. ( Rig-Veda, Mandal x, Suktam 85^th )

 

6. Brahmvadini Vak:

Vak was the daughter of Ambhruni. We find her eight Richas in Rig-Vedic Devisuktam. (Mandal x, Suktam 125^th ) The Devisuktam is being chanted at the time of Chandipath.

            The blog is very short because of my limitations. Actually the work done by Rishikas is not only great but immortal and ideal also. Really I would like to bow before them and pray for welfare of all.

(Correct things in the blog are the token of Shriguru’s blessings where errors are the token of my own limitations. Please forgive me if you find any error.)

Dr. Chandrhasshastri Sonpethkar

Jay Shreekrishna!

"Maa Renuka........!!!" by Chandrhas

"Manasijani" Sanskrit Kavyam by Chandrhas

Rainfall Prediction in Ancient India (With special Reference to Parashar)

Rainfall Prediction in Ancient India (With special Reference to Parashar)

@ Dr. Chandrhas shastri Sonpethkar

Dr. Chandrhasshastri Sonpethkar

 

Introduction:

Farming depends upon rainfall. Life itself therefore depends on rainfall. In the book titled Krushi Parashar, we find a system to predict rainfall. The components of that system are planets and clouds. According to Parashar, Each year have a particular planet as a ruler another as a minister and particular cloud also.

 

Planets and their effects in their ruling:  

0. The Sun:

Average rainfall. Diseases of the eye. Train of fever. Scanty rainfall. Continues window blowing.

1. The Moon:

Heavy rains. Sure to enrich the earth with good harvest. Below health of mankind.

2. The Mars:

Scanty rains. Damage to crops. Diseases among people.

3. The Mercury:

.Good rains. The earth is free of diseases. There is plenty harvest. It is the best in favor of all crops.

4. The Jupiter:

Satisfactory rainfall. People enjoy the peace of mind. Good rainfall with prosperity.

5. The Venus:

Excellent rainfall. Prosperity and plenty results. Best for food grains.

6. The Saturn:

Dry, dusty, storming rains, war, diseases. Scanty rains. Continues wind.

 

How do we find out the ruler Planet of the year?

1. Multyply the number denoting the saka year by three.

2. Add two.

3. Divide the result by the number of sages. i.e. 7

4. The remainder in the number indicating the ruling planet of the saka year.
5. The planet which is 5th from the ruler planet indicates the minister planet of the year.
Example: Saka x 3 = 1936 x 3= 5808
5808+ 2= 5810
5810/7 = 830

 here the remainder is zero. so the ruler planet is the sun which has the effect as mentioned above.

 

Clouds:

Add the types of the fire which is three to the number of denoting saka year. Devide by the number of Vedas. It means four. The remainder of the division indicates the type of the cloud.

Example:

1936 + 3= 1939

1939/4= 3

It means no. of cloud is third.

 

Order and results of the cloud:

0. Avarta: Rains at some parts

1. Samvarta: Rains everywhere

2. Pushkar: Scanty water

3. Drona: The earth becomes full of water.

 

So the result is- (for year 2014)

in this year the minister planet is the venus and the cloud of the year is Drona. So it is predicted that in this year rainfall should be Excellent. 

       

         It is just example to know what is the process of rainfall prediction according to Parashara, 4th century B.C. The author does not insist you to believe or not believe that theory.

(Mistakes are the part of my limitations. Correctness is the part of my mentors' blessings.)

Jay Shreekrishna! 

Lord Shreekrishna: A thought

Lord Shreekrishna: A thought

    

Dr. Chandrhas Sonpethkar

   Bhagwan Shreekrishna is not only our Bhagwan to worship but the thought also to follow. Each and every incident in his life teaches us number of things.
         His birth have something special. His birth place was the prison which indicates boundaries or limitations. After his birth, he made escape of his parents from the prison. It is the symbol of Jeevanmukti. He is termed as Purushottam in our culture. Bhagwan Shri Ramchandra also termed as Maryada Purushottam. But lord Shreekrishna always emphasis ultimate outcome or result. According to him, A person should be hardworking in favor of his or her aim. We should not give extra importance for tools than the result. Our result should be in favor of public welfare. He restricted gopis to go to Mathura and give them butter milk, butter etc. It shows that he was not for to provide service for people supporting Kansa who was the symbol of Adharma. He did not see who was relative or not. He did Kansawadha. He preferred the protection of the truth or Dharma than anything. It was the supreme aim of his appearing to earth. It teaches us to focus on our aims.
          He was not just a empire. He was an artist also. We all of know his art of flute. It teaches us to have a place for the art in our life. He had affection for all. Friend like Arjuna, Sudama were the most important part of his life. It teaches us the significance of friendship in our life. He showed his skill of organization at many incidents like Govardhan Prasanga etc. His leadership was understood at the time of Kaliya Mardan. Dahi handi teaches us to organize or to gather for same aim. Shreekrishna is Dharmik as well as Nationalist also. He emphasis sahabhojan termed as kala.
        A lot of time he guided and helped pandawas more in favor of Dharma (e.g. Jarasandh wadh prasang etc.) He tried to solve issues between Pandawas and Kauravas through discussion first. It shows his attachment for peace. He is the symbol of woman empowerment. He is the symbol of woman protection.
       He was not only brave but a great philosopher and counselor or mentor also. His personality is versatile. Because of his guidance and counseling, the War could be resulted at it was. He is the symbol of forgiveness as he forgave Shishupal for 100 times. But after it he punished Shishupala. It teaches us balance between to forgive and to punish. He is the symbol of balanced behavior also.
      He was a great son, great Father, lovingly husband, devoted disciple and devoted friend. He was the disciple of  the sage Sandipani. He served them. He was a great Brother. He protected Draupadi and helped Subhadra. It teaches us our duties.
     After Kansavadha, He could become a king of Mathura but he didn't. It teaches us the principle of Natural Justice and sacrifice. Though he was committed not to take any kind of Shastra in his hand, he did it to fulfill Shri Bhishmacharya's wish.
     He is spiritual as well as social, political thinker also. He told us as well as he had put an ideal before us how to work in favor of national interests.
     So when I say always Jay Shreekrishna in my conclusion, It expresses my Pranam to him as his lordship and his leadership also. He is a thought for me. A thought which gives me a new energy for not only surviving but trying my best also. Jay Shreekrishna!
@ Dr. Chandrhas Shastri Sonpethkar.
(If you find correctness it is the part of My Shreeguru's contribution. If you find errors, it is the part of my own limitations. You should forgive me. JAY SHREEKRISHNA!)

SHREEGURU BHAGWANSHASTRI MAHARAJ SONPETHKAR: An Introduction.

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@ 2012, Feb, on the occasion of Shreeguru Bhagwanshastri maharaj punyatithi samaroh,
my friends have published Shreeguru's Lifemap. It is a simple and short attempt to make aware youth about Shreeguru's contribution to Sanskrit, Shastras and Society (SSS). Now I am going to share it on blog. I express my gratitude to Dr. Atul Zarkar, Shri Viraj Ade and all of members of the team who have contributed to publish it. Jay Shreekrishna!

 

thanks a lot! JSK..........!

 

Sanskrit Day 2014

ऑगस्ट १० २०१४ रोजी श्रावण पौर्णिमा आहे. श्रावण पौर्णिमा हा दिवस संस्कृत दिवस म्हणून साजरा केला जातो. या दिवशी संस्कृत दिन संपन्न करताना केवल औपचारिकता म्हणून नव्हे तर उत्साहाने आणि आधुनिकतेशी  समन्वय साधून आपण साजरा करायला हवा. संस्कृत ही ज्ञान भाषा आहे।  अपरम्पार विद्येचा स्रोत संस्कृत आहे. साहित्य ते तत्त्वज्ञान आणि व्याकरण ते आरोग्य विज्ञान या विषयी प्रगल्भ प्रचंड आणि विश्लेषणात्मक असा माहितीचा साठा संस्कृतात आहे.
                 या सर्व बाबींचा उहापोह आणि चर्चा सर्वत्र घडवून आणण्यासाठी संस्कृत दिन ही एक संधि आहे. संस्कृत मधील संशोधनाच्या संधि या दिवशी आपण उलगडून  दर्शवू शकतो. हा दिन केवल संस्कृतची महती सांगणारा नको तर संस्कृतची माहिती सांगणारा सिद्ध करू या.
                 लोकांच्या दैनंदिन जीवनाशी संस्कृतचा अनुबंध आहे. भाषा भजन भोजन परिवेष या सर्वच बाबतीत त्याची उपस्थिति भारत वर्षात जाणवते . संस्कृत वाङ्ग्मयाची ही यथार्तता आहे.
                यासाठी अभ्यासकानी  बाळगता भविष्याचा वेध घेऊन संस्कृतात समकालीन विषयाला अनुलक्षून संस्कृतात नव साहित्य निर्मिति करणे विवक्षित आहे. हा विचार करून आगामी नवीन ब्लॉग सादर करणार आहे. यात अनेकविध विषयाना स्पर्श करणाऱ्या स्वरचित संस्कृत रचना असतील . आपण स्वागत करालच।  तावत् जय श्रीकृष्ण। ।
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