DHARMA SHASTRA

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2018-08-27T06:14:00.002-07:00

Namasthe!

May I please know in which Purana " Sri Tamraparni Mahatmyam" is available?. Is it in Sankara Samhita of Sri Skanda Purana?.

I'm in search of "Sri Sankara Samhita" to translate our Kshetra Mahatmyam. But I couldn't find the text till now.

The Skanda Purana VERSION consisting of 8 Khandas (Maheswara to Ambika Khanda is easily available http://vedicreserve.mum.edu/skanda.htm).

But, in Sri Skanda MAHApurana VERSION (containing SIX Samhitas) some Samhitas are NOT AVAILABLE to me after several years of searching in libraries. The SIX Samhitas are:

1.Sanatkumara Samhita (available)
2.Sutha Samhitha (available)

3.**SANKARA SAMHITHA (NOT AVAILABLE)**

4.Vaishnava "
5. Brahma " (available)
6.Soura Samhita (available)

The 3rd Samhita, "SAnkara Samhita" (also known as Agasthya Samhita, as many khandas are narrated by Sri Agasthyar) consists of TWO parts. First part consisting of 7 Khandas. And the Second consists of 14 Khandas. Totally 1933 Chapters are there. And the last of Part Two is specially known as "Agasthya KHANDA" as it contains a NUMBER OF MAHATMYAS. Several Temple's Sthala Purana is said to be said in this Khanda.

I got the above information from a old book Sthala purana book which shortly says the Mahatmyas in english. The very old aged Author of that book says that his Grantha Manuscript of Sankara Samhita of Skanda Mahapurana used for reference has almost been destroyed by termites (some decades ago). And his mission was to TRANSLATE Our Kshetra Mahatmya verse by verse in Tamil, which he couldn't accomplish due to his old age.

MY APPEAL:

Could you please provide me "Sankara Samhita" text if it is available with you, as it would help me to TRANSLATE the Sanskrit text with Tamil translation for the benefit of our Kshetravasis, who are unaware about the greatness of our Kshetra?.

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2018-08-21T12:26:00.002-07:00

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Re-Marriage for girls in Kaliyuga:

2017-10-14T04:31:00.003-07:00

When her husband is missing, or is dead, or has
renounced the world, or is impotent, or has been degraded
by sin, — on any of the said five calamities befalling a woman,
law has ordained another husband for her.

- Sri Parashara Smriti 4.30

If a woman has led a continent life, after her lord
departed his life, she wins a region of bliss after her death,
like to the well-known male observers of a celebate life.

- Sri Parashara Smriti 4.31

On Rain

2017-03-20T04:50:00.001-07:00

An interview of 'weather forecast Ramanan' during Chennai floods where refuted the popular belief by saying "Trees & planting trees are in no way connected to bring rain".

https://youtu.be/o0N-CLiW4pc

Seek video from 33.15 mins

As he says methane & nitrogen oxide very dangerous green house gases responsible for global warming.

Solution:

Gobar gas plants & stop using UREA in farming (Even if it is neem oil coated urea).
Govt introduced neem oil coated urea to prevent evaporation of nitrous oxide into atmosphere.

And too much irrigation by farmers causing water clogged rice fields are also responsible for Methane emissions..

As he says 'winds & temperature' are main factors to produce rain.

In yagyas we give havir bhagaas (aahutis/
Oblations) to these rain bringing winds like 'purovaatha' etc & to Sun for getting that energy equivalent to atomic power to create cyclonic
winds to bring rain.

To get gd rain in rain forests of Western Ghats doing Somayagaas are indespensible. Performing at least one Somayagam in one's lifetime is a mandatory duty for Brahmana Kshatriya Vaishya Gruhasthaas.

Visit www.shrautam.com to know more abt shrauta yagyas.

How to get rain & cope with fodder scarcity ?

2017-03-19T21:34:00.001-07:00

A Soma yaga (a rare madatory yagya) was performed at Trichy in 1st week of March.

"yagyAth bhavathi parjanya"- Gita 3.14

(Soma) Yagyas give rain.

Cash crops & tourism must be banned in hills. Tribals,elephants & tigers will take care of rain forests. Tirunelveli (Tamraparni) getting gd rain bcoz of Mudumalai tiger reserve & lack of tourism in hills. No gd measures from govt to control forest fires & illegal logging.
Lack of "IshtA poortha Dharma" main reason for water scarcity. IshtA means yagyas like Ishti.Might have seen it in almanac on prathamais. Poortha Dharma means kudimarAmatthu -community desilting of water bodies. Both Isthi & poortha are necessary. Inter dependent. No use in doing costly Somayagyas if our water bodies couldn't preserve water. #PWD must b made accountable.

Need of the hour : Legal knowledge for citizens (especially farmers) to make the govt & judiciary work. Warrant Balaws's books will give confidence that we can get timely justice even in this corrupt system.

Our govt too can emulate US Govt's community garden system for landless farmers. Porumboke lands for horticulture crops & pastures to cultivate fodder.

-From my WhatsApp chat

Aapath dharma

2017-03-13T22:52:00.001-07:00

Doing paradharma (business of lower varna) during financial distress is allowed for Hindus. Though it is paradharma it is regarded as Aapathdharma during emergencies. Doing paradharma in absence of emergencies will pave d way for hell.

"Apya karma shatam kruthva Barththavya manu abraveeth"

Do even 100 mean works to protect ur family - Manu Smriti

Need change of mindset in Brahmin parents

2017-03-13T22:15:00.001-07:00

Brahmins need to return their native village & do their swadharma. Those who have enough asset/money may move easily.

Parents of brides need to give priority to bridegroom in following order:

1. Vedic guru
2. Vedic priest (sastrigal)
3. Agriculturist living in village
4. Teacher
5. Businessman
6. Entrepreneur
7. Govt job
8. Pvt job
9. IT Job.

What is the purpose of marriage?.. What good have we left for our future generation ? Brahmins loosing their respect as they have left their identity &duty.

Need to implement Danda Neethi

2017-02-27T22:19:00.003-08:00

#IPC penalties are outdated.Must update. Law makers COPIED penalties 4m laws of various countries. Nothing 4m #ArthaShastra or #DandaNeeti.

Untouchability

2017-02-27T22:19:00.000-08:00

Untouchability exists even within Brahmins for purity.eg: Between pure & impure during birth/death pollution,puja,food ETC

Yakshma Tharpana after bathing for polluting water

2017-02-27T22:17:00.000-08:00

Hindus need to do YAKSHMA Tharpana daily after taking bath, for polluting water by bathing. Imagine expiations for other kinds of pollution like effluents,sand mining etc.,

Take a handful of water with both hands, chant the shloka & do tharpana to please Yakshma devatha for polluting water by bathing.

" En mayA dhooshitham thoyam shAreera mala sanchayai:|
tath pApa parihArAya yakshmAnam tharpayAmyaham||"

Marriage for girls at 18 yrs is the need of the hour!

2017-02-14T07:05:00.002-08:00

Today is Valentine's day!. Inter caste love marriages rampant these days in Brahmin community & other communities too. If not at 18 yrs of age ( as recommended by Kanchi Mahaswami as per rule of land) for girls, 21yrs need to be the Max age for girls for marriage . Many parents & girls need to understand. Studies & job can be done after marriage by 18 yrs too. Brahmin community is in grt threat due to this late marriage mindset!.People need to know that late marriages are the fountain head of various social,health,mental problems these days. If not kannika dhaana at least nischayathartha when she is minor & marriage once she becomes major by law (the next muhurtha after attain 18 yrs of age) will be more appropriate as of now. Ppl need to ponder over!.

Unlike Kannika dhaana marriage none of her friends can stop her marriage by reporting to police or missionaries if she gets married by 18 yrs (while studying second yr in college). Girls may take correspondence or home study courses like CA,CS,Music etc.

Even if few put this '18 yr old marriage' for girls into practice there would be a great impact on others. Many will emulate in other communities too. Some of responsible parents need to begin this revolution ASAP.

See how Christian Bishops are very much concerned about this new social threat to their religion.

https://scroll.in/article/827956/a-kerala-bishop-wants-catholics-to-get-married-early-another-wants-them-to-shun-birth-control

Shikodakam, vAsodaka tarpana mantras after taking bath to satisfy pithru devatas

2016-12-29T00:06:00.002-08:00

Shika: (Niveethi, making shika in front & allowing water to flow in front thru the tip of shika )

LathA vruksheshu gulmeshu vartantae pitharo mama|

thaeshAm AppyAyanarthanthu idham asthu Shikodakam ||

Vastra:(Prachinaveeethi & by folding cloth 2 or 4 times)

uchishta bhAgino dAsA yae mruthA thvamantraka: |

thripyanthu tharuthAm prAptha mama sambandhino mruthA:||

Anga vastra:

YaekaechAsmath kulae jAthA aputra gotrajA mruthA: |

Thae grunanthu maya dhattham vastra nishpeedanodakam ||

Ahimsa: Impact of Buddhism on Hinduism?.NO!

2015-03-29T09:20:00.003-07:00

Diet of hindus was mainly vegetarian since time immemorial. Consumption of beef is prohibited. But consumption of meat etc is accepted only as prasad (Yagya Shaesha) after ritulas that too in very small quantity during 'special occasions'. Non-veg is NOT advocated for daily diet. Saying Change of culture after advent of Jainism & budhhism is unacceptable.

Did brahmins eat beef in sacrifices ?

2015-03-29T08:08:00.002-07:00

NO. They did not eat. They should not eat beef.

BUT, they have to consume a small quantity (mustard size) of goat meat as 'Prasad' of Devathas to make the sacrifice fruitful. IF they refuse, it is considered as humiliating Devathas & the sacrifice become futile. It is COMPULSORY to take meat of Goat as prasad after offering to devathas!.

So, understand that brahmins didn't eat heaps of beef after sacrifice.

Were cows slaughtered for sacrifices?

2015-03-29T08:08:00.000-07:00

NO. 'Pashu' in sanskrit means animals in general. In ritual scriptures it means GOATS. NOT COWS. Wherever we see that so many pashus were sacrificed in rituals we need to understand that it was goats. No where in scriptures it is said to sacrifice cows.

So understand that hindus did not kill cows!. eg. In 'Pashu bandha' ritual goats should be sacrificed. Not cows.Similarly in Somayagas like Yajapeya etc.

Updates

2012-10-19T09:37:00.002-07:00

Dear Readers,

As I do not have enough time to post my views,I have written these Posts in a hasty manner.There may be many grammatical or spelling mistakes for which I apologize!.The posts may seem to be funny & irrelevent to present day to day life to "some people",who may find these posts difficult to digest!.I am ready to explain to them when I find time.Till then,I request readers to do their own research from their side on our scriptures and come to a conclusion.Because,Our Hindu religion is very vast and every thing can't be spoon-fed!.

I am thinking of explaining each & every thought of mine elaborately when I find time.So,do visit this blog for recent updates.

If you have any doubts in dharma shastra you may feel free to ask us.

2011-06-14T09:48:00.000-07:00

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Need of the hour! For those who wish to protect our vedic culture!

2010-11-03T09:01:00.000-07:00

As Hindus must have shika (tuft),They should sport a Shika like their fore-fathers or at least a small Shika admidst their hair.
Hindus must always have a religious mark like Vibhuthi (holy ash) or Thiru Naamam (or Gopi Chandhan)on their forehead.In case of women kumkum,sindhoor as per tradition etc.,
Girls should be married as earlier as possible to prevent love marriages and inter caste marriages.Vedic Scriptures orders Hindu Parents to get their daughters married before they attain the age of 12 or puberty (whichever is earlier).There is a great scientific reason behind this rule.If you do some research you will get to know the facts and start to praise the scriptures how scientific it is!.
Hindus should not study in Co-Ed schools and colleges which leads to inter-caste love marriages.Varna Saankaryam is said as a great sin even in Srimath Bhagavath Gita!.
Hindus consisiting of Brahmanas,kshatriya,Vaishya & shudras must always try to stick to their "swa-dharma" to their extent possible.In short, Must follow the traditions of the Jaati Dharma & earn a livelihood as done by their ancestors.
Brahmins Must perform their daily vedic rites without fail.
BrahminsMust avoid eating in hotels.
Brahmins Must not eat onions,garlic etc..
Brahmins Must earn a livelihood by the ways said to brahmins.i.e. by adyapanam,yaajanam,prathigraha(Teaching,Officating as priests,recieve gifts)
Brahmins must take care that they are not criticized in the media.
Many PIL's must be filed in the court to protect our dharma,to live a decent dignified life,etc whichever is necesscary,
Must educate our children about great vedic Hindu heritage and must educate them about our dharma shastras and make them to follow it by ourselves being a roll-model.
Ladies must not go for work.(Let us live a simple life with the salary of the earning head!.Let women not compete with men for job opportunities who are still unemployed).Ladies can exib=hibit their talent in spiritual or social causes.I think hinduism can be saved only by the involvement of women.It was protected actually.
We Must wear only traditional dress,atleast at home or during worship.When it is not necessary,We need not imitate the Western people in our dress,language etc when we get out to behave socially in the society.
Brahmins must learn vedas,dharma shastras ,sanskrit daily.
Brahmins Must perform sandhya vandhana,aupasanam,agnihotra,vaishvadevam daily.

What is ur swadharma/religious duty?

2010-08-02T09:16:00.003-07:00

Sri:

People think that going for professional jobs is better than doing vedic rituals.It is not so!.The shastras order brahmins to make their livelihood only by their swadharma i.e.,

1)Adhyaapana (Teaching vedas& shastras)

2)Yaajana (officiating other people rituals like soma yaga,agnihotra..)&

3)Prathigraha. (Receiving gifts).

Earning by other means other than the above three ways is not destined for brahmins.If survival is difficult during emergency periods the shastras has allowed some occupations during such situations.But still it would be considered great if he sticks to swadharma (ie.,above 3 ways) to earn money.The shastras have allowed to do prathigraha even from the most sinful person (chandala) if not does not have money for his survival or To do vedic rituals like soma yaga.

In a nutshell,

If earning Rs.100 by vedic means(swadharma) is a mountain of sin earning by other means like being a engineer,doctor etc., is equivalent to 1 lakh mountains of sins.(as it is paradharma).

The Bhagavath gita says,

“Shreyaan swadharmo viguna: paradharmaath swanushtithaath|

Swadharmae nidhanam shreya: paradharmo bhayavaha: ||”

Even if ones swadharma has some deficiency it should be practised.Even if other duties (paradharma e.g. duties of kshatriya,vaishya,shudra) is well practiced it will not be considerd great as it is sinful.It is better to die being in swadharma since doing paradharma leads one to dangerous hells.

A brahmin must not work under shudras or mlechhas even during emergency.It is a great sin to work under a shudra.(e.g.Banks,Govt. jobs,MNCs, etc.,)

If brahmins cannot survive by above means the shastras allow them to do,

1) krishi(agriculture)

2) Pashu paalanam (Rearing animals)

3) Vyapara(Selling goods that are not prohibited by dharma shastras)

4) Finance

5) Teaching

6) Cooking

7) Transportation

After the emergency period he should do prayashchitta and return to his swadharma.

Brahmins earning by being a doctor,singer, astrologer is considered very sinful.Brahmins should not run after money for luxuries.

2009-06-28T10:24:00.001-07:00

To call ourselves as brahmins we must atleast know the following dharmas!

Read atleast SRI PARASHARA SMRITHI,To download CLICK HERE!

WAYS TO GET RAINFALL AS SAID IN SCRIPTURES:

2009-06-28T09:06:00.000-07:00

Our Bharath desha is suffering from famine and floods these days frequently.Insufficient rainfall,failing of monsoon,changes in climate cycles,abundant rain cause failure in agriculture.It leads to less production of food grains, price raise of food grains which makes poor people to be under poverty.

To increase agricultural productivity by getting sufficient rainfall is the need of the hour now.We are facing severe power cuts due to lack of electricity production by hydel-power stations,which finally leads to suffering of citizens.If dams are full, we will be self-sufficient in both agricultural and industrial sectors.So,RAIN is a must for the development of a country.

In order to get good amount of rainfall we need to adopt the following which have been prescribed by vedic scripture for world's welfare.If we follow the following its sure that we can get good rain.They are:

Brahmins need to do sandhya ritual regularly thrice a day to please the sun god by giving arghya(water offering with mantras) in time.This pleases sun god who evoporates water in seas and make it rain in land (in catchment areas of dams).It is said that only 1/4th of rainfall is falls in land & 3/4th in seas which is of no use.If we do sandhya we can get full rainfall in land.
Brahmins have to do agnihotra & aupasanam twice a day.As said by Manu maharishi the offerings given to lord Agni reaches the atmosphere in form of smoke which helps in formation of clouds .
Brahamanas must recite vedas daily in brahma yagya to get rainfall.
Brahmanas must perform yagyas like agnishtoma,athagnishtoma,ukkthya,shodashi,athitraathram, aptoryama& vajapeya atleast once in their lifetime(which is their duty i.e.among 40 samskaaraas).Bhagavath Gita says,

"Annaath bhavanthi bhoothani PARJANYATH anna sambhava:|

YAGYAATH bhavanthi PARJANYO Yagya karma samuthbhava:||" (Ch 3.14)

Meaning:

Living beings come into being from food,food is produced by rainfall,rainfall occurs from the performance of vedic sacrifices,performances of vedic rituals originate from intention to do Karma yoga.

Shlokas from 10 to 15 in chapter Three of bhagavth gita proclaims the importance of yagyas!

5.Performance of KAAREERA ISHTI brings rain immediately if performed in accordance to shastras.Many have seen this in reality when some villages were under severe drought.

6.Doing Varuna japa without consumption of salt in food by brahmanas.

7.Doing athithi sathkaara (i.e. feeding unknown guests) and bhiksha dhana(donating food) to vedic students(brahmacharis) and sanyasis daily.

8.By respecting rivers & other water bodies by not polluting them with human wastes,industrial wastes,drainage etc.,.Spitting directly in rivers,entering a river without washing the feet leads to anger of water gods who in return bring less or no rainfall.

9.Studying and teaching vedas & shastras daily.Or atleast helping those who do it,by way of donating money.

10.Proper performance of rituals in temples .Priest and devotees must worship in accordance to shastras.( see below TEMPLE RESTRICTIONS).

There is a famous saying in tamil,

"Vedam othiya vethiyarkku Oor mazhai,

Neethi mannar neriyinarkku Oor mazhai,

Mathar karpudai mangayarkku oor mazhai

ena maatham mummaari mazhai peyumae"

which means,

If Brahmins recite vedas, if Rulers govern the country in accordance to shastras(i.e.without corruption etc..) and if Women are chaste to their husband then we get rain thrice a month without fail.

So the onus is now on Brahmins,rulers and women to get good rainfall!
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2009-06-18T09:37:00.001-07:00

Why should we follow dharma shastras?what is varna ashrama dharma?

Dharma shastras (smrithis) are commands of Bhagawan,The Almighty.One who needs eternal bliss should follow these rules to purify their mind which will please the Lord to shower blessings to get Moksha!

Varna is classified based on one's birth by Bhagwan as said in the scriptures.

VARNA:(4)

BRAHMANA (Teachers)

KSHATRIYA (Warriors)

VAISHYA (Traders)

SHUDRA(Labourers)

ASHRAMA:(4)

1.BRAHMACHARYA(Studentship)
2.GRUHASTHA(House-holder)
3.VANAPRASTHA(Ascetic)
4.SANYASA(Monk)

Let us see some of the important rules as prescribed in the smrithis(dharma sastras).For the sanskrit verse see the link provided in the left-side.

Note:These are not the opinion of the blog owner.Rules are said as mentioned by the maharishis in their smrithis, which are the commandments of Lord.

For Brahmins:

1. Must have a shika(tuft),i.e.having hair in the mid-part & shaving all the other four sides of the head.
2. Must do sandhyavandhanam daily thrice.(during sun-rise,noon & sunset).
3. Must not cross the seas i.e.go abroad .

5. Must not eat the food cooked by other castes or impure brahmins to maintain their purity.
6. Must not eat the food which was prepared in hotels.
7. Must not eat during astami,amaavasya&Sunday nights.
8. Must fast completely during the ekadasi days.
9. Must not eat onion,garlic,drumstick,raddish,egg etc
10. Must not self-shave & shave frequently.
11. Must not shave during Sunday ,Tuesday ,Saturday, amavasya,poornima,ashtami ,ekadasi,pratama& chaturdasi .
12. Must not have moustache & british hair style(crop style).
13. Must not eat the food prepared by brahmins & women during days of pollution like pollution caused by birth & death.
14. Must not smoke or drink.
15. Must use only ground water for cooking and drinking purposes.
16. Must always have a traditional mark on his forehead.
17. Must not eat food that are made in ever-silver utensils.
18. Must recite the vedas daily to the extent possible.
19. Must perform aupasanam,agnihotram,vaishvadevam,brahmayagya daily before eating.
20. Must perform other paaka,havir&soma yagyas(totally 21) .
21. Must do marriage to their daughters within the age of 12 to get rid great sins as said in the sastras.
22. Must always wear panchakaccham.(traditional ethnic dressing)
23. Must reside in a place where dharma sastras can be followed i.e.along river-sides,villages etc.
26. Must not work under other castes as employees.
27. Must make livelihood only from teaching,doing spiritual rites in yagyas & accepting dhana(gifts) from the king & other people. During emergency cases he can do agriculture ,business & finance.
28. Must not earn money from illegal ways,by telling lies & especially by being a doctor,singer,astrologer, artist etc.,

For ladies:

1. Must wear traditional dress always & assist their husband in the dharmic acts.
2. Must cook only with firewoods or charcoal so that Daily Vaishvadeva Homa can bre done.
3. Must not wear fashion dresses.
4. Must not sport bindi stickers on forehead.
5. Must put Rangoli only with powdered rice for ants.
6. Must clean the house daily
7. Must not use plastic,ever-silver& iron utensils.
8. Must not go for working.
9. Must not go outside the house independently or wander without a valid reason.

After the death of their husband:

1. Must shave their head & cover it with their dress.
2. Must not wear kumkumum,gold,diamonds,flowers&cosmetics .
3. Must not decorate themselves.
4. Must be chaste & spend their time only in spiritual activities.
5. Must wear only ochre coloured saree.

For Kshatriyas:(The rulers)

1. Must govern their subjects as per sastras.
2. Must be well-versed in Dhanda-neethi s said in manu smrithi & other smrithis.Must learn Dhanur-veda(archery etc) from , vedas, sastras& politics from brahmins.
3. Must protect the down trodden,Physically & mentally challenged people,destitutes,orphans& needy people
4. Must collect tax like a bee which does not ruin the flower while sucking the honey.
5. Must respect the Vedic Brahmins and do charities to them for the country’s welfare.
6. Must maintain the social setup.i.e.the Varnaashrama system of the society.
7. Must donate to somayagas for people’s welfare.
8. Must setup many Veda,sastra patasalas,Education Institutions to propogate the Vedas & its teachings.
9. Must equip his army well to FIGHT against the adharmic enemies & countries to save the people.
10. Must give the right justice to the problems as SOON as possible.
11. Must severely punish those who disturb the Brahmins &cows .
12.Must earn a livelihood only by those ways which are prescibed for them.i.e.Do their Kula-Karma (Business done by their ancestors)

& etc.,...........

For Vaishyas: (The business people)

1. Must do business,agriculture&finance.
2. Must protect & multiply the cow’s & other Animal population.
3. Must give charities to the Brahmins & needy.
4. Must perform shradha for forefathers as prescribed.
5. Must setup Annadhana chatras or choultries for the yatris in various spiritual places.
6.Must earn a livelihood only by those ways which are prescibed for them.i.e.Do their Kula-Karma (Business done by their ancestors)

& etc.,.....

For Shudras:(labourers)

1. Must do the labour activities for the other three castes.
2. Must feel blessed & happy to serve brahmins.If not possible under Spiritual Kshatriya or Vaishyas.
3.Must do Pithru shradam with slokas regularly.
4.Must give great respect to Vedic Brahmins & holy Indian cows!
5.If he attacks brahmins & cows with his words or by his organs ,it is said in Dhanda neethi that the ruler should cut off his tongue & the organ which ill-treated Brahmins & cows.
6.Must earn a livelihood only by those ways which are prescibed for them.i.e.Do their Kula-Karma (Business done by their ancestors)

AND MANY MORE dharmas for all the 4 varnas........

Common dharmas:

3. Must always wear oordhva or tripundra pundra i.e.thiruman or vibhuti.
4. Must do shradda(thithi)for their ancestors sincerely.
5. Must donate to their capablity to needy people DAILY.
6. Must speak only truth.
7. Must follow the sastric way of life in residence,food & dress.
8. Must not supress,torture & treat women as a slave.
9. Must donate generously to the brahmins for the world’s welfare.
10. Women must be educated and given full rights.
11. Everybody must respect each other.Especially the brahmins & kings.
12. Must save &protect especially our traditional cows(i.e.non-high breed varieties).
13. Must do gavaanikam daily.(i.e. giving green fodder to cows before eating).
14. Must not kill or wound animals and birds.
15. Must not blame & say other’s faults to anyone.

2009-06-10T21:56:00.000-07:00

A MUST READ for ALL Brahmins-Parashara Smrithi (The Hindu Law Book For Kali Yuga)!

To download Shri Parashara smrithi(A must read for every brahmins in kali yuga),Kindly click,http://ia301514.us.archive.org/1/items/ParasharaSmriti/SriParasharaSmrithiPdf.pdf

2009-02-05T19:10:00.000-08:00

Sri:

What is pithru dosha?

Pithru means our ancestors who seek offerings in form of food and water from their sons.

Pithru dosha arise when we do the following:

Not doing shraadha or atleast tharpanam (offering in form of water mixed withs seasum seeds) during shan navathi thithis (96 tharpanams i.e. during amavasya,birth of months,vaidrithi,manvadhi,yugadhi,ardodaya,mahodaya,ashtaka,anvashtaka etc..) in a year.
Not doing ashtaka and anvashtaka shraaddha.
Not doing pithru tharpanam in brahma yagya daily.
Not offering pinda (rice balls) in vaishvadeva homa daily.
Not doing pinda pithru yagya during every amaavaasya.
Not respecting our parents when they are alive and when we do not provide facilities and help them during their old age.
Not doing their funeral rites for 12 days from death as mentioned in the dharma shastras.
Not doing aupaasanam,agnihotra daily.

Above are the main reasons.There are also various other reasons to attain pithru dosha.

How can pitru dosham be rectified?

1. By doing the above mentioned rites properly one can get rid off.

2. By doing thila homam with great care.

3. By donating thila do vedic brahmins generously.(Not less than 30 kgs)

4. By donating silver to vedic brahmins.(not less than 1 kg)

etc.,.....

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Rules that are to be followed by a woman during her monthly periods:

Must not brush her teeth with toothbrush.Must only gaugle the mouth 12 times and use fingers to clean the mouth.If impossible,atleast clean them with help of toothpowder with fingers(excluding the forefinger).
Must not apply oil to hair.
Must take rest in a secluded place for three days.
Must not do any household activities.(must take rest).
Must not beautify herself by seeing the mirror.
Must not cook for four days.
Must be atleast 8 feet apart from others,so that they do not pollute others.
Must not go outside,so that they do not pollute the environment.
Must not travel with other people.
Must take purificatory bath on fourth day morning after 8.30 AM and must see the sun for prosperity.
Must start cooking and do household activities only from the 5^th day.
Must drink water only by joing both hands.

If they follow these rules they will be bestowed with good health,prosperity,happiness,good children,live long with her husband and finally attain good worlds after death.Our shastras have great respect for women and cares for their welfare!