SANATANA DHARMA : Hinduism & Nature Nature and Hinduism are so entwined that it is quite impossible to think about one without the other. The need for an ecological balance is stressed in the Vedas and Upanishads and this message is repeated in the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Puranas and in the messages of Hindu saints. Mother Nature is worshipped in Hindu religion. Here are a few thoughts which ancient seers of Sanatana Dharma had shared more than 5000 years ago regarding the importance of nature and majority of them are highly relevant today. •One should not destroy the trees. (Rig Veda Samhita vi-48-17) •Plants are mothers and Goddesses. (Rig Veda Samhita x-97-4) •Trees are homes and mansions. (Rig Veda Samhita x-97-5) •Sacred grass has to be protected from mans exploitation (Rig Veda Samhita vii-75-8) •Plants and waters are treasures for generations. (Rig Veda Samhita vii-70-4) Mother Nature is not dependent on Human Beings but Human Beings are. Ancient Seers knew it and therefore they worshiped Nature. Modern Humans termed it as animism and replaced it with more refined worships. In our arrogance and ignorance we have destroyed the environment of this planet. We have polluted the oceans, we have made the air unbreathable, we have desecrated nature and decimated wildlife. But the Vedantic seers knew that man was not something apart from nature, and, therefore, they constantly exhort us that, while we work for own salvation, we must also work for the welfare of all beings. What is Somayagam? Somayaga is a highly spiritual and effective ritual performed as prescribed in the Vedas. This lasts for six days. This Yaga is called Somayagam because SOMA juice is used as the main oblation. Remember that Soma is known as the king of medicinal herbs. An intelligent person who is willing to follow strict disciplines would take about twelve years to learn this technique with proper Mantra chanting. This special Yaga provides an extra powerful boost of Healing Energy for those who participate and also to the whole world. The atmosphere becomes medicinal, nutritious and disease-free. Somayags yield a qualitative and quantitative improvement in the psyche. The seven Somayags are: 1.AGNISHTOMA--for the atmosphere 2.ATYAGNISHTOMA--for water 3.JYOTI RUKTHA--for food 4.SHODASHI--for health 5.ATIRATRA--longevity of life 6.APTORYAM--well-being, prosperity of the whole society 7. VAJAPAYEE--peace of mind
Posted on: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:44:36 +0000
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