VEDIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SACRIFICIAL PURUSHA: The Rig Veda specifies ten important requirements for the sacrificial Purusha. SHOULD BE WITHOUT A BLEMISH (NISHKALANGA PURUSHA): Kaatyaayana Srautasootram describes in chapter six, that water and fire were to be used for the purification of the animals, since blameless (defectless) animals are not available in this world. THE PURUSHA HAS TO BE SEPARATED FROM OTHERS: While sacrificing the horse, the sacrificial horse is always separated from other horses. A bush of thorns is usually placed on the head of the horse to inform the people that this horse is separated for the sacrifice. Also the head of the horse is considered to represent the Purusha (Sathapatha Brahmana 13 th kanda, 6.2.2). THE PURUSHA HAS TO BE REJECTED BY HIS OWN PEOPLE: In Itareya Brahmana it is written that the sacrificial animal should be rejected by its father, mother, brother, sister and friends (2.16). THE YAGNA PURUSHA HAS TO SUFFER SILENTLY: Rig Veda 5.46.1 says, “Like a horse I have yoked myself, well knowing to the pole. I seek neither release nor turning back”. THE PURUSHA HAS TO BE TIED TO A POST: In Satapata Brahmana it is written, never do they immolate an animal without tying it to a pole. “Na varute yapaat pasum alabhate kadachana (III-7.3.1)”. It is important to tie the animal to a sacrificial pillar before it is sacrificed. This pillar is called “Yupastampa (sacrificial pillar)”, which has now become a flag mast. THE BLOOD OF THE SACRIFICIAL MAN SHOULD BE SHED: Bruhat Aranyaka Upanishad (3.9.28.2) says, “Tvacha evasya rudhiram, prasyandi tvacha utpatah, Tasmaattadarunnaat praiti, raso vrukshadi vahataat” . As the sap comes of the cut tree, blood comes out of the Purusha who is cut. THE SACRIFICED ANIMAL’S BONES SHOULD NOT BE BROKEN: In Itareya Brahmana 2.6 it is stated that the sacrifice separates the twenty-six ribs of the animal without breaking them. THE SACRIFICED PURUSHA SHOULD RETURN TO LIFE: The Bruhat Aranyaka Upanishad says, “Yad Vruksho vrukshano rohati, mulannavatharah punah, martyah svinmrutyuna vruknah, kasmaanmulaat prarohati, Retasa iti maavocata, jivatastat praja yate, dhanaruh a iva val crau vruksho, anjasaa pretya sammbhava” , which means, if the tree is cut, it will grow again from its root. But after the man (martyah) was cut off by death, from which root does he come forth? Do not say that he is from the ratas (seed or semen) because ratas comes from the one who lives. Remember this man is dead. But this man (Purusha) comes alive on his own. THE FLESH OF THE PURUSHA SHOULD BE EATEN BY HIS SAINTS: In Satapata Brahmana (5.1.1.1,2) we find that Prajapati gave Himself up to them, thus the sacrifice became theirs, and indeed the sacrifice is the food of the gods (saints). THE SACRIFICE IS FOR ALL: Verse 8 in Purusha Sukta explains, Tasmaad yagnatsarvahutah, pasuntamscakre voayaryaa, naananyaan gramyaasca ye. By that sacrifice, all these originated: sprinkled ghee and all kinds of animals of the sky, forest and country. The significance of sprinkled ghee represents the original sacrifice. Verse 9 of Purusha Sukta says: Tasmaad yagnat sarvahuta, nucha samaari jagnire, Chandaamsi jagnine, tasmaad yajustas naada jaayatah . From that sacrifice, Purusha offered everything that he had, including the Rig, Sama, Yazur Vedas and the Chandas (sacred writings). HOW METICULOUSLY THESE VEDIC REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN FULFILLED IN JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH: JESUS CHRIST WAS WITHOUT ANY BLEMISH: In the Bible it is written, “Do not bring anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf” (Leviticus 22:20). “Whether male or female, present before the Lord an animal without defect” (Leviticus 3:1). “In Him (Jesus Christ) there was no sin” (1 John 3:5). JESUS CHRIST WAS SEPARATED FROM OTHERS: The Bible says, “the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe” John 19:2, thus separating Him from others. JESUS CHRIST WAS REJECTED BY HIS OWN PEOPLE: The Prophet Isaiah wrote, “He (Jesus Christ) was despised and rejected and they shouted to crucify him”. Jesus said on the cross, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani”, which means, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). JESUS CHRIST SUFFERED SILENTLY: “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter and as a sheep before the shearers is silent” (Isaiah 53:7). JESUS CHRIST WAS TIED: Psalms 118:27 says, “bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar”. JESUS CHRIST’S BLOOD WAS SHED: This was fulfilled in Jesus Christ when he was nailed to the cross. “He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but entered the most holy place once for all by His own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. Without shedding of blood there is no redemption” (Hebrews 9:12,22). JESUS CHRIST’S BONES WERE NOT BROKEN: In the Bible, Exodus 12:46 says that the bones of the animal should not be broken. Nine hours after crucifixion, “when they (soldiers) came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they broke not his legs” (John 19:33). JESUS CHRIST ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD: “Him (Jesus Christ) God raised up the third day, and showed him openly” (Acts 10:40). “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept” (1 Corinthians 15:20). JESUS CHRIST GAVE HIS BODY TO BE EATEN: At the last supper Jesus took the bread, gave thanks and gave it to his disciples saying, “Take and eat; this is my body. Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and offered it to them, saying, Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many, for the forgiveness of sins” (Matthew 26:26,27). JESUS CHRIST WAS GIVEN TO ALL: “He who did not spare His own son, but gave him up for us all, how will he not also, along with him graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:32). GOD’S PLAN FOR MOKSHA (ETERNAL LIFE): For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23. And according to the law almost all things are purged with the blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission. Hebrews 9:22. But God commended his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8. For He has made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21. The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10. That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9. Or do you underestimate His wealth of kindness and tolerance and enduring patience, unmindful that God’s kindness is meant to lead you toward repentance?. But in line with your obstinacy and impenitence of heart you are treasuring up for yourself anger for the day of anger and the revealing of the righteous judgment of God, who will reward each person according to his deeds. Romans 2:4-6. For there is no partiality with God. Romans 2:11. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12. So today if you hear His voice, harden not your heart, but come boldly unto the throne of grace, that you may obtain mercy, pardon and ETERNAL LIFE (MOKSHA) . Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock; if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20. I am the way, the truth and life; no one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6. Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that hears My word, and believes in Him that sent Me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36.
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