Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Projecting secular character of Vedas Smriti Malaviya Allahabad, February 17 THE VEDIC teachings will no longer be the same. A seer has launched a drive to project to the world the secular character of Vedas and Hindu rituals which are actually performed for the protection of environment and the welfare of human beings and animal resources. "Long before we decided to take some measures to save the environment, our seers gave some valuable teachings to conserve natural resources and protect the country from man-made calamities," said Founder and director of Jagatguru Adya Shankaracharya Vedic Shodh Sansthan, Varanasi, Swami Gyananand Saraswati. In an interview to HT Allahabad Live, Swami Gyananand Saraswati said as the time passed, the people distorted the teachings of Vedas and gave their own versions to suit their convenience. Similarly the Vedic rituals performed during the festivals should not be connected with any religion, he added. "For instance thousands of people celebrated the festival of Mahashivratri all over the country but without understanding the true meaning of it. Mahashivratri is not only the last religious celebration of the Hindu calendar year but it is also celebrated to pray for the world peace and sustain agrarian economy," he pointed out. Swami Gyananand Saraswati said five offerings made to the Shivlinga during the Rudrabhishek symbolises five different aspects of life on earth. "The milk is offered to pray for protection of the human asset, which should remain in abundance in the country. The curd is offered to pray for the protection of animal resources which is the basis of the country's agrarian economy. The ghee is offered to pray to Lord Shiva that the country remains free of natural calamities like flood and drought. The honey is offered to pray for the environmental balance and the sugar to promote peace, harmony and love among people," he said. Swami Gyananand Saraswati said that thousands of people made offerings of milk and water to Lord Shiva through 'Shringi', which actually acts as a stress buster. "The people concentrate on the flow of milk slowly coming out of the silver and gold tip of the Shringi which relieves their tension," he added. Swami Gyananand Saraswati said with a feeling of world peace, he performed the Rudrabhishek of 31-kg mercury Shivlinga on the banks of Ganga on the occasion of Mahashivratri. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_1930829,0015002500010000.htm Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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