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Chapert 1:36,37

1:36nihhatya dhārtarāṣṭrān naḥ kā prītiḥ syāj janārdanapāpam evāśrayed asmān hatvaitān ātatāyinaḥ1:37tasmān nārhā vayaṁ hantuṁ dhārtarāṣṭrān svabāndhavānsvajanaṁ hi kathaṁ hatvā sukhinaḥ syāma mādhava In Śloka 36 and 37, Arjuna
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Pranam Swamiji, After “PALAZI MADHAN” there is distribution of its results/fruits among Vishnu & Shiva. Could you please elaborate the spiritual meaning of this distribution/division? Hari Om.

Posted by Anandakuttan on July 14, 2013

Swamiji:

Palazhy madmanam is symbolization of one’s own sincere effort to achieve some thing. In that churning (sincere work with like minded people one side is “devas” then people with jealousy, laziness and ego are the “asuras” ) one achieve favourable and disturbing results. Vishnu gets the favourable (amtrutham) and Siva
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Dear Swamiji, Can I share this website reference on our temple website – www.perumattomtemple.net . I developed and administer the website with the blessings of Lord Siva for Perumattom temple to connect our devotees all over the world. Best regards Rajesh Sukumaran

Posted by Rajesh on July 14, 2013

Swamiji:

Thank you, Rajeshji. We are posting this information for all devotees. HariOm!

Dear Swamiji HariOm!! Hope you are doing well. I sent the below question once and I got an answer from you as well. But I am kindly informing you that I am not satisfied with your answer. please read my question again. All hindu sacred texts like Vedas, Upanishads, Bagavet Gita and so on says that there is only one god in hinduism and the god has no image as well. I personally agree with this. And in these texts it is also stated that idol worship is not allowed in hinduism. (Bagavat Gita ch.7 vs.20, Yagurveda 40:16]8, Chandogya Upanishad 6:2:1]1, Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:19]3). But still hindus are worshiping idols. So I would like to know what is the reason behind idol worship? How idol worship came in to hinduism? if idol worship is not allowed how hindus worship god? Hope I made myself clear. await to hear from you the answers with reference and proofs from our sacred texts. Please find your answer below and continue reading This has been answered at . The answer is: Worship is not to create warship in the mind, unfortunately now it is turning in that direction in all religions. Worship is to help us to to evolve from a weak mind into a strong mind. Then alone one can face all situations peacefully in life. HariOm! Thank you for your reply. I accept your answer and I am totally agree with you. But I am kindly informing you that the answer for my question is not complete. I am thirsting for the answer for this question. I made a small research through internet, books and some other articles to find the exact answer for this question. But I am not fully satisfied with my findings from my research. I do not wish to live like a normal Hindu and I do not want to waste my precious human life. So please consider my question in that way. I am not a religious terrorist or a person who rejects all other religious views. I accept all the religions and accept their rituals and believes like our Hinduism teaches us. In Bagavat Gita, Chapter 7, Verse 20-25 says, those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures. akāmaḥ sarva-kāmo vā mokṣa-kāma udāra-dhīḥ tīvreṇa bhakti-yogena yajeta puruṣaḿ param Less intelligent people who have lost their spiritual sense take shelter of demigods for immediate fulfillment of material desires. Generally, such people do not go to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, because they are in the lower modes of nature (ignorance and passion) and therefore worship various demigods. Following the rules and regulations of worship, they are satisfied. The worshipers of demigods are motivated by small desires and do not know how to reach the supreme goal, but a devotee of the Supreme Lord is not misguided. Because in Vedic literature there are recommendations for worshiping different gods for different purposes (e.g., a diseased man is recommended to worship the sun), those who are not devotees of the Lord think that for certain purposes demigods are better than the Supreme Lord. But a pure devotee knows that the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa is the master of all. In the Caitanya-caritāmṛta(Ādi 5.142) it is said, ekale īśvara kṛṣṇa, āra saba bhṛtya: only the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, is master, and all others are servants. Therefore a pure devotee never goes to demigods for satisfaction of his material needs. He depends on the Supreme Lord. And the pure devotee is satisfied with whatever He gives. I am a great fan of Swami Udit Chaitanya ji and I like the way he explains the matters. He always quote the proofs while he explaining something. So I hope you can give me a correct answer for my question. A correct answer may helps me, my family and my society to reach Supreme God. May god gives you the intelligence and strength to guide us. Kindly await to hear from you. Many Thanks Regards Vinu Vijayan HariOm!

Posted by Vinu Vijayan on July 13, 2013

Swamiji:

Dear Vinuji, I shall answer the following questions now. “What is the reason behind idol worship? How idol worship came in to hinduism? if idol worship is not allowed how hindus worship god?” First of all, please understand that idol worship was not confined to Hinduism. Many religions have practised
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i wanted to start reading Bhagavatham but I cannot concentrate fully.

Posted by Shantha on July 13, 2013

Swamiji:

Dear Shanthaji, Please do Pranayama and AUM chanting and then start reciting the Slokas. It will gather your mind to the present moment. HariOm!

pujya swamiji, i am very eager to know about the bhishma stuti with its meaning. kindly guide me.

Posted by Sandhya on July 13, 2013

Swamiji:

Bheeshma is the real hero and spiritual leader who was never tired and mentally shattered. His strength was born out of real spiritual wisdom and experience of God within. That we can see from his words which we call Bheeshma Sthuthy, Am so sorry that I can’t write the meaning
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Hi Swamiji… Gud Aftr noon A small doubt. Why do we hindus use Coconut and Gingely oil for the purpose of Neeranjanam. Wat is the Meaning of Neeranjanam. Warm Regards, A.Aravind.

Posted by Aravind on July 13, 2013

Swamiji:

All our rituals are, though it was started with some meaning, but in due course people started doing it blindly and with strong faith. Most of the people may be getting some relief, that is why they continue the same. Buts once you understand your mind is superior than all
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Hari Om Swamiji, It is a problem that affects me very badly. I tend to overreact to situations, i don’t understand people and end up trusting the wrong ones. As a result there is practically any smooth relationship with anyone. How can I correct myself? Please guide me. Namaskarams

Posted by Radhika on July 11, 2013

Swamiji:

Though I didn’t understand your exact problem, what I suggest is develop a positive mind by practising deep breathing and reciting long AUM. Understand, when you practise these you will be guided from within. There is a superior power in us called ‘power of intuition’. If you connect to that
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Pranamam swamiji, i am a regular listener of your discourse in tv. it brought change in my thoughts about God,temple,worship..etc.. now i started reading geetha. earlier when i try to read geetha i didnt understand it, but now after hearing your discourse i can understand it… but i have a doubt, a lot of doubts really, but want to clear this one first.. in geetha it is said that do your work without expecting result. also you always says take everything as bhagaval prasadham.. but how it is possible for a normal human? or how can we achieve that level? i am a student. i am preparing for exam with the expectation of good marks..so how can i prepare for exam without expecting any result? kindly clear my doubt… and guide me…

Posted by Sreelakshmi on July 11, 2013

Swamiji:

Gita never propagates the message that “we should not expect result rather insists us to expect good result. However, mere expectation won’t give positive results; for that you need very strong intellect (memory) and a very relaxed mind. To develop these, please practise deep breathing exercises and chant very long
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Hari Om! does black magic exist? what is your view about black magic swami ji?

Posted by Varsha on July 11, 2013

Swamiji:

Let every type of trick exist, but are we getting influenced by that? Understand, weak mind worries over all these negative things, but strong mind never bothers about surroundings. Rather, they contribute and share inspiration and courage to the society. Decide what type of person you want to be; that
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Swamiji Pranamam, I am a little depressed because my daughter studying in 10th is suffering from illness since two weeks and she is not able to attend classes regularly.I need your Prayers & Blessings . Thanking you Swamiji. Pranamam.

Posted by Rekha Suresh on July 11, 2013

Swamiji:

Be positive by encouraging her with inspiring words. Practise deep breathing and chanting long AUM at least for 11 times and see the changes. When you create a positive atmosphere there weakness will disappear. My prayers and blessings are with you. HariOm!

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