Om Namasivaya Nama:
PART - 7 (3001-3500)
3030. Why is Omkara
(Primordial Sound) considered as Purusha (Male)?
Ans. The definition of Purushan means Pooranan (the one who is ever
pervading across the universe) not only that the Purusha Sakthi is merged in
Desa (Space), Kaala, (Time) and in Vasthus (Elements/Matter) therefore Purusha
means Omkara and Omkara means Purusha.
3029. Lord Siva has how
many forms?
Ans. Though innumerable and whatever we are seeing everything is
his form only, yet 25 important forms (Roopa) are propagated by our great saints.
3028. What are the divisions
of Pranava Mantra?
And. 1. Para Pranavam- This is the seat of Lord Parameswara,
2. Apara Pranavam – From this all moving and unmoving elements takes birth.
Pranavam is an eternal primordial sound waves of the Universe. Likewise,
another set of Pranavams are mentioned in the Vedas are 1. Smashti Pranavam
(Lord Siva himself), 2. Vyashti Pranavam (combined elements of Akaara,
Ukaara & Makaara sound waves).
3027. What are the 60
Thathvas (discipline or element)?
Ans. 1. Prithvi Thathvam consists of Hair, Bone, Skin, Flesh
and Nerves, 2. Jala Thathvam consists of Water, Blood, Semen, Brain and
Marrow, 3. Agni Thathvam consists of Food, Sleep, Fear, Laziness and
Intercourse, 4. Vaayu Thathvam consists of Running, Sitting, Lie-down,
Walking and Standing, 5. Aakaasa Thathvam consists of Lust, Anger, Greed,
Delusion, and Pride, 6. Vaak Thathvam consists of Speech (Vachanam), Going
(Gamanam), Charity (Dhanam), Throwing (Vissargam), and Enjoying (Aanandam), 7. Dasa
Vaayus includes Pranan, Apaanan, Vyanan, Udhanan, Samanan, Nagan, Koorman,
Krikaran, Devadathan, Dhananjayan., 8. Dasa Naadies(10 Nevers) includes
Yida, Pingala, Sushumna, Gandhari, Atthi, Singuva, Alampuda, Purushan, Kuhu and
Sikhini., 9. Pancha Aasayaas (Properties) includes Moothrasayam (Urine blader),
Malaasayam (Poop blader), Aamasayam (Coronary Artery), Pakwasayam (Stomach), and
Garbhasaya (Uterus)., 10. Pancha Aakasam (Space/world) originated from
Asudha Maya includes Sabdam (sound), Sparsam (touch), Roopam (form), Rasam
(taste) and Gandham (smell)., Total 60 elements.
3026. What is the relationship
between Pancha Sareeram and Pancha Kosam (Sheaths)?
Ans. 1. Kaarana Sareeram related to Aandandamaya
Kosam. Responsible only to activate its own Sareeram i.e. One Sareeram., 2. Kanchuka
Sareeram related to Vignaanamaya Kosam. Responsible to activate 2
Sareerams., 3. Guna Sareeram related to Manomaya Kosam.
Responsible to activate 3 Sareerams., 4. Sookshma Sareeram related to Praanamaya
Kosam. Responsible to activate 4 Sareerams., 5. Sthoola Sareeram related
to Annamaya Kosam. Responsible to activate all 4 Sareerams. Each
Sareeram to join the previous one and conduct its functions.
3025. What is known as
Sthoola Sareem (Gross physical body)?
Ans. It is a combination of 36 elements from Prithvi (Earth) to
Nadam (Sound). However, it is experienced through 5 important states such as
Jagrath, Swapna, Sushuptha, Thurya and Thuryaatheetha. Moreover, Pancha
Bhoothas are the key players of Sthoola Sareeram.
3024. What is known as
Sookshma Sareem (Subtle body)?
Ans. Different school of thoughts teaching differently however, as
per Saiva Sidhantha it is a combination of 8 elements that includes Pancha
Thanmatras (5), Manass (1), Budhi (1) and Ahamkara (1)
Total 8. Other philosophy teaches 17 elements. Pancha Jnanendriyas (5), Pancha
Karmendriyas (5), Pancha Pranas (5), Manass (1), Budhi
(1) = 17.
3023. What is known as
Guna Sareeram?
Ans. It is a combination of Sathwa, Rajas and Thamas qualities.
This sareeram is having characteristics name of quality (Guna).
3022. What is known as
Kanjuka Sareem?
Ans. It is a combination of Icha, Jnaana & Kriya sakthis.
In this Sareeram these Sakthis are having the individual form (Vyaktha/unveiled
Roopam). This Kanchuka Sareeram is also known as Vyashti Roopam (Individual Form
and tangible).
3021. What is known as
Kaarana Sareem (Cause or Reason for Body)?
Ans. It is a combination of Icha, Jnaana & Kriya sakthis.
In this Sareeram these Sakthis are formless (Avyaktha/veiled Roopam) form. This
Karana Sareeram is also known as Samashti Roopam (Entire Gross Form of galaxies)
due to which separate identity can’t be seen.
3020. What kind of body
(Sareera) the Jeevathma attains while living in this galaxy (cosmic
consciousness) and its divisions?
Ans. 5 bodies viz. 1. Para/Kaarana Sareeram (it consists of
3 Sareeras namely Kaarana Sareera, Kanjuka Sareera and Guna
Sareera), 4. Sookshma Sareeram, 5. Sthoola Sareeram. Please
note all Sareeras are takes birth from Asudha Maya Thathva. Therefore, all
bodies (sareeraas) are afflicted or impure by principles since it originated
from Impure Ignorance (Asudha Maya).
3019. What are the
Thathvas (reality/truth) that is associated with Aathma and Sareera according
to Saiva Sidhantham?
Ans. Total 121 Thathvas. They are 5 Sareeram, 36+60
Thathvas, 5 Kosas, 3 Eashanaas (prompters), 3 Vyadhis (ailments), 3 Mandalas
(planes), and 6 Aadhara Chakras.
3018. Scepticism is
accepted in God realization process.
Ans. Yes according to realized wisemen. Scepticism is a stage in
the path of God Realization. One must pass through these stages and go further
only then can one realize God.
3017. What is Pantheism?
Ans. Their believe system says Nature, Universe and God are one
and the same. Only God is everything, therefore there is no room for personal
or impersonal God concept, there is no another. Actual Brahma Bhaavam! (True
Eternal Spirit or Sentiment through devotion).
3016. Why do Mahathmaas
undergo physical suffering during their life?
Ans. The people are so much sinful in Kaliyuga. When such people
visit a Mahathma, out of compassion the Mahatma awaken their spiritual consciousness,
while doing so, he (spiritual master) will have to accept the burden of their
sins accordingly the Mahathma undergo sufferings. Most of the Mahatmas burns
these sins in their Yoga Agni yet some non Prayaschitha sins must be undergone
by the Master out of no other way.
3015. How can one
tactfully eradicate Prarabdha Karma so that the Jeevathma does not rebirth
again?
Ans. There must be Karma left in a person’s account for rebirth.
Whereas, chanting God’s holy names, taking bath in holy waters, visiting
temples and other holy places this will nullify all remaining Prarabda Karma
deeds immediately within this life itself. In this manner the Jeevathma gets
the chance to liberate itself and attain Sayujyam (merging with God by losing
identity). Once Moksham (Liberation) is attained then all the 4 types of Karma
will be vanished from the person’s account. Therefore, where is the question of
rebirth?
3014. What is the core
philosophy of Advaitha Sidhantham?
Ans. All in One and One in All.
3013. What is the
important advice of Bhaja Govindam Sthothram composed by the great Sri Jagadguru
Adi Sankara Charya?
Ans. 1. Gheyam (Geeta naamasahasram), 2. Dhyeyam (Sripathy
Roopasahasram), 3. Jneeyam (Sajjana Samsargam), 4. Dheyam (Dheena
Jana Vitham). Chant, Meditate, Mingle, with wisemen and
finally do Charity to the needy people.
3012. Whose incarnation
is Thiru Jnaana Sambandhar?
Ans. Lord Murugan took his Avatar as Thiru Jnaana Sambandhar
Nayanar. He is also known as Dravida Sisu.
3011. When sage Vyasa
was dividing the Vedas into 4 sections, how many branches of Vedas existed?
Ans. 1150 Branches (sakha). Out of these, at present we have
only access to just 8 to 10 Branches. This means 1142 Sakhaas disappeared/lost
from our hand due to various reasons, especially during invasions of foreigners.
Rig Veda had 21 branches now 3 are available, Yajur Veda out
of 109 only 3 are available among us, Sama Veda out of 1000 only 3
are available, Atharva Veda had 50 branches out of which only 1
sakha is available. In other words, close to 0.70% left with us.
3010. What are the
recommended ways to worship God in Saiva Sidhantham?
Ans. A true devotee can practice one of the 4 ways viz. 1. Sath
Puthra Bhavam (God is Father and Devotee is Son), 2. Saha Margam (Mithra
Bhavam between God and devotee like Sri Krishna and Arjuna), 3. Daasa Margam
(Swami and Bruthyan – Master and Disciple), 4. Sanmaargam (Prema Bhavam
– sheer love for God).
3009. Wat is the primary
fundamentals of modern science and Universe and Living beings?
Ans. 5. 1. Matter, 2. Molecules, 3. Atom, 4. Energy
and 5. Dark Matter or Energy. One follows the other as higher level.
3008. What is the book
name of Ayurveda (life medical science)?
Ans. Ashtaanga Hridayam. It consists of 120 Chapters divided
into six sections viz. 1. Sutra Sthaana (30 chapters about fundamental
principles of Ayurveda), 2. Sarira Sthana (6 chapters about focusing on
human anatomy and embryology), 3. Nidana Sthana (16 chapters about the
causes and symptoms of diseases), 4. Chikitsa Sthana (22 chapters about
the detailing treatments and therapies for various conditions), 5. Kalpa
Sthana (6 chapters about the formulations and pharmaceuticals), 6. Uttara
Tantra (40 chapters about addressing specialized topics like ENT, Ophthalmology
etc.). Besides Ashtaanga Hridayam there are Charaka Samhita and Susrutha
Samhita for advance studies. These three are known as Brihat Trayee
Granthas.
3007. What are the
important unique effects of Rahu and Kethu offers during their ruling period as
per Astrology?
Ans. More of previous birth Karma deeds will be experienced during
current life. Usually, the split ratio of previous life Karma and current life Karma
is 60% and 40% each.
3006. What is Aathmeekam
(Spiritualism)?
Ans. A subject that talks about Aathma is Aathmeekam. Out of no
choice we must call the Aathma as Soul in English with its limitation.
3005. Which Jeevathma
can realize the truth (Aathma Sakshaathkaram) or who will be eligible for
Self-realization?
Ans. Jagath Guru Adi Sankar recommends that 3 qualifications are
minimum required. 1. To be born as Human being, 2. Eagerness or
desire for Moksha (liberation) and 3. Getting shelter under a genuine
competitive Sad Guru. Now the question is how one can get these noble opportunities?
The answer is when a Jeevathma conducts lots of holy deeds in its previous
births, does Thapas (Meditation of Parama Jnaanam) and many other holy works,
it will get a chance to be born as Human. Besides this, when this Jeevathma
lived to its fullness as per Dharmic life and left with no unfulfilled desires (fully
self-satisfied – Sumthrupthy) it will automatically get the desire for Moksha. When
these two qualifications are met the 3rd condition will be fulfilled
as meeting an accomplished / attained / self-realized Guru (Satsang) by the
grace of God. Eventually the person will experience Sanyasa life (giving up or
renounced attitude), and such condition will lead to the Moksha (Self-realization
as True Jnaanam). Kindly note only Jnaanam can reward Moksham. This Vidhya is
known as Aathma Vicharam. No other activities will help.
3004. What is the
meaning of Thathvam?
Ans. Absolute Truth is the real meaning, what is that means Thath
is THAT and Thwam is YOU. You are That means You (Jeevathma) and
That (Paramathma) are one and the same due to ignorance (Agnaana) we see both
are different until realization. THAT means Samashti (Gross) and YOU are
Vyashti (Individual).
3003. What are the 36
Thathvas according to Saiva Sidhantha (Saiva Philosophy)?
Ans. It starts from Prithvi (Earth) till Naadham
(Sound). 1. Prakruthi Maya consists of 24 Thathvas, 2. Suddha
Maya consists of 5 Thathvas, 3. Asuddha Maya consists of 7
Thathvas, Total 36 Thathvas. Out of these total Suddha Maya is 5
and total Asuddha Maya are 31 Thathvas. Now imagine how much
difficult it is to realize the truth (Suddha Maya)? One can realize Easwara
only by conquering these 31 Thathvas and it an almost impossible task for
normal human being.
3002. What is Maya
according to Vedantic view and how many are they?
Ans. MA means Ending or Complete dissolution, YA
means Creation or Generation. Therefore, anything and everything begins and end
in the same principle is MAYA. They are 3 types 1. SUDDHAMAYA consists
of MaMaya, Kutila Kundali and Bindu, 2. ASUDDHAMAYA consists of Adho
Maya, Maya and Mohini, 3. SUDDHA-ASUDDHA MAYA or MISRA MAYA. This Maya
does everything in this Universe.
3001. What is known as Upa
Angaas of Vedas? (Co existing portions)
Ans. They are 4 Upaangaas known as 1. Puranaas (epics) –
Vedic principles in story formation. 2. Nyaaya Sastra (Justification and
explanation of sources, 3. Me-Maamsa Sastra – Deep analysis of elements
based on Karma theory, 4. Dharma Sastra – Explaining important 40
Samskaras (refining principles) whereby the humans won’t fall in the pit of
Hell (Naraka).
