Guest guest Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 world and we would naturally like to have the best of both the worlds as the Rudram states. The Chamakam takes you by the hand and says, "Now, look you! You do not really know what to ask and how to ask; I shall do it for you. If there is anything left over, you may add to my list". One is struck dumb after hearing the Chamakam, almost ashamed. Left to oneself, one's wildest imaginings would not have traversed over so wide a compass. All the good things of the earth are there. For what purpose? Not for the things themselves or the pleasures they afford; you are asked to drink deep the cup of earthly enjoyment; "But do not stop there; do not start and end up a materialist". Better than the pleasures of this world are those of the Swarga or Heaven of the Gods. With these transcient goods of the world , you can perform sacrifices unto the Gods and reach their abodes. Hence, extend your prayer thus: "Let me get this thing and that, but let it be 'Yajnena Kalpataam', let me get them along with several sacrifices, so as to serve in them". Thereby you can rise in the scale of beings- from a man develop into a God. Go a step further still. Understand the secret of sacrifice- the sublimation of Kaarmic sacrifice into Jnaanic, the sort of sacrifice that the Creator Himself is performing with regard to His creation. You will attain Moksha or final release and dwell in Eternal Happiness. Summary of the Chamakam An analysis of the Chamakam reveals in what a cogent and logical manner it proceeds. There are 11 Anuvaakas: Anuvaaka Number of Material Objects-Desiderata Style 01 36 Sareera, Body or Physical 02 38 Extension of Personality Seniority & Prominence 03 36 Kaama or Priya 04 38 Food & Drinks 05 31 Earth and its Treasures 06 20 Ardhendram A God coupled with Indra 07 29 Yajna Aayudhas-Anthar Anga 08 22 Yajna aayudhas-Bahir Anga 09 21 Yajna siddhi 10 31 Yajna Klipthi 11 41 Benedictions The sequence of the material things asked for follow a fantastic natural sequence. It starts with quality food, perfect health etc; later power, position, prominence; then sensual pleasures and enjoyments etc; and finally Moksha-the eternal happiness. All the demands are placed in a royal fashion. Yours George Pillai http://rudraaksha.com Meet your soulmate! Asia presents Meetic - where millions of singles gather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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