November 25, 2013 07:52 PM. In the morning at 5 am i had a call from home stating he passed away . Anonymous In fact, this is the scripture which deals at length, about … January 19, 2014 08:41 AM. What is the correct procedure to be followed? If karma of both of you permits, this is possible. Further the Vaikunta samaradhane which done at the end of the 12th month is the authenic one and not the one which is done on 13th day after the death. May 19, 2013 11:43 PM. There is no way we can draw a comparison to Bhisma. Even Self-realized persons are also reborn, till they are liberated in subsequent births. January 27, 2014 04:53 PM. My elder brother had already done karma for my fathers Aunt, even when both my parents were alive. October 30, 2013 08:27 AM. To avoild the loss, the ritual is performed on the 12th day itself without taking risk, waiting for a year.This was told by our prohithar, during my grandfather's ceremoney. the act of not following the regulations of shruthi and smrithi is again a bad karma loaded on the person who supposed to do it. I am sure the majority of readers find it educational and as such I feel we should not be denied this opportunity to learn.Individuals are liberated according to their karma and devotion. Obviously, these people have to do yearly ceremonies. Namaskar Sir, My question is.... How far is pithru loka from Bhoo loka. May 13, 2013 12:27 AM. My only wish is that the one who gets initiated should understand that Divine Grace cannot be purchased and can be attained only through sadhana with the able guidance of a Guru. Garuḍa asks several questions to Viṣṇu on death and Kṛṣṇa patiently clarifies all his doubts. MANBLUNDER When shastras formulate a ritual for a person, it becomes the duty of the person to follow. I am an Assamese Brahmin. December 08, 2013 02:10 PM. Thus, I feel the last rites, first year and yearly rituals for our ancestors/others are for the benefit of'oneself/person performing the karma', as it gives them a formal structure to confront grief and accept it, so that life can go on. For the Self within, no body can do ceremonies. Govind If so, I can organise for the same at my end. Per rishi manthanga words sabari got moksha by reciting only rama nama which took her directly to bramha loka. Unknown Sabari never thought about anything or anyone except Rama. Reply. After their death, they go to hell. October 31, 2013 07:31 PM. It gives me immense peace of mind to know that my husband's soul is one with Almighty Shiva. whether by chanting rama nama on through the entire life in kaliyugu will liberate a person from entire karma? On the contrary, if anyone spends money by performing homa and other rituals for personal gains, such actions cause huge amount of bad karmas. Can you please let us know the procedure and the mantras for pithru tharpanam or where we can get the book which can give this details. Any god is formless. The time is based on the presence of Moon in different stars, lunar days. April 29, 2013 04:20 PM. The other path is dakṣiṇāyana, the path of rituals. My father expired on 9th June 2010. we have completed our rituals as per Assamese norms. Both of them died instantaneously, in my presence. When a man is dead, his body should be kept on the ground after purificatory rituals discussed earlier. It also deals with the ways and means of our lives and sets ethical and moral standards. The next part needs further explanation. After death, mind does not exist. This is the reason, many spiritually advanced persons suffer in their lives. Here in this case it is the death of the mother-in-law. A circle should be drawn around the corpse. for them the rule is different. To God? MANBLUNDER Reply. The mode of one’s death also depends upon one’s karma. The only possible symptom is frequent experience of Bliss. Next article Next Post. January 19, 2014 09:26 AM. J.L. One’s karmic account is embedded in his subtle body. only 5 year old daughters. MANBLUNDER Powered by PMAM corporation. Thanks for understanding. But, kindly do not compare my human feet to Lotus Feet of "Brahman". Answer:I got a answer for my question from a learned person. Please mention your source, Krishnaji, 22nd Naama needs correction. I am only trying to do my bit and in the process, I also learn from other. April 26, 2013 06:09 PM. How is the time calculated in Pithru loka. But the perception of realized souls are totally different. Because those lokas are much higher than lokas of gods. March 24, 2020 11:08 AM, It is based on thithis. ... Read More. What garud purana says here, MANBLUNDER So the correct sapindikarana would be at the end of the 12th month. Venkatesh Ramaswamy Anonymous There are various versions which our elders speak of regarding sapindikarana also.Actually they say the sapindikarana should be done only in the 12th month. On the contrary, you are bound to be liberated for the simple reason that you have done his last rites without any expectoration. Sons and other relatives should carry the body on their shoulders. In bhaghavat geetha, 8th chapter Lord krishna says that the soul which leaves the body during the northern hemisphere of sun (uttarayana punayakalam will attain brahman and will not have rebirth at all)and during the dakshinayanan the same will subside in the moon and will be back to the earth again. But the persons atma is still there. Suppose the sum total of karmas is 100 and let us assume that we are given 20 to experience in this birth. Mohan Ram Getting a male or female child are explained in some other ancient texts. Oga Tatsumi On the contrary. sri krishna says, "Shruthi, Smrithi mayai vaakya". Acara (Karma) kanda, 2. Apart from this tarpaṇa is also given to our unknown ancestors. All Puranas … At the time of death, the normal balance between five types of prāṇa-s is disturbed pushing the udāna upwards, causing a peaceful death. The Garuda Purana book. if the soul is with good karmas going to enjoy its karmic palan in higher worlds(aabramha bhuvanaan lokaan - bhagavath geetha) if the soul is with bad karmas, will our offerings would sheild the karmic effects? The first one is offered at the doorway where the departed soul is called as pāntha (pāntha means wandering). SirOne more query.I have seen in many stories where Asuras torture Devas, Indras and others will go to Vaikunda or Kailash requesting Lord Vishnu or Siva to destroy the asuras.Is that mean, Indras and other Devas in lower worlds have power to see Lord Vishnu and Siva and visit their worlds whenever they want. The subtle bodies of those who do not follow the virtuous path are tortured by the messengers of Yama on the way to Yama’s place. During it journey, the soul regrets for every evil action it had done during the past birth. In order to read or download Garuda Purana In Kannada Pdf Download ebook, you need to create a FREE account. In the instant case, there is nothing wrong in reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, etc as Self is omnipresent. Garuḍapurāṇa says that it should be done on the day of first anniversary. I know very well, they will bless me. October 31, 2013 02:44 PM. December 05, 2013 03:52 PM, Sir, My mother passed away on 28nov2013 at 2:30 pm. Hi i want read … Due to various reasons I have seen in my own family they are not interested in doing these pithru karmas. They also know that no power in the universe can do away their accrued karmas; their karmas are to be experienced only by them. Here , you have posed the question 'who are we doing these rituals for' ? Thank you Guruji, your words means a lot to me . Mahalakshmi and Kamala Mantras, Stotrams (28), Durga Saptashati and Durga Devi Mantras (15). The third part goes to Yama’s servants and the fourth is consumed by the preta. Krishna Sometimes, it is necessary and could be part of our destiny, to pacify the ... Read More. Where is the question of doing any rituals, when his soul has already merged with Shiva? Anonymous It is enough if we keep God in our mind, as He is omnipresent. Garuda Purana. Where to draw the line is based on one's personal spiritual evolution. When the gross body suffers, the subtle body within does not suffer. It does not receive śrāddha (rituals to ancestors) and water. For those who lived virtuous lives, their jīva-s are taken to the heaven. If you need any further assistance please email me at ravi@manblunder.com. One can experience Bliss only if traces of karmic impressions remain. Thank you so much for your reply Sir, The main belief of giving birth to a male child in the family is that he will do the pithru karyas so that the departed souls of the family will get mukti or any sort of relief. Portions of the Garuda Purana are used by some Hindus as funeral rituals. May 11, 2013 11:29 PM. Thank you for pointing out the difference between the stotram and the, Even on Sanskritdocuments.org, stotram says "Karali" but Namavali says, Krishnaji, my suggestion was not based on ancient text. Over a period of time, your mind will get set to the reality. Govind That is why, I differentiated between gods and realized souls like Sages and Saints. vinodkumar says: 20/03/2016 at 11:54 PM. MANBLUNDER Govind These three said to preserve the sanctity of the dead body till it is completely burnt. Thimmappa M.S. I am a Telugu Niyogi Brahmin. By satisfying the above referred non-human characters, preta attains purity to offer it to the fire. In these conditions what will be the condition of the departed soul do you think it has to suffer? The distance between the earth and Yama’s world is 1,032,000 Kilometers (approximately 641,255 miles. Богдан Thank you very much for sharing this secret knowledge. October 13, 2013 01:02 AM. The Lord proceeds to explain the purpose of six piṇḍa-s. MANBLUNDER All the hells are ruled by the god of death, Yama. recently my mother passed away and we have conducted the rituals as advised. It was the Great Bird Garuda who first explained Garuda Purana to saint Kashyapa. I am extremely sorry to hear this. October 31, 2013 01:04 PM, Ok.So those Pitru loka and Svarga loka will continue to accrue karma.Thanks for explanation, MANBLUNDER June 18, 2013 05:14 PM. If yes, no one will come to know about do and don't in real life. Can you please guide me if an total surrender to the lotus feet of the divine will remove us from all karma whether good and bad and end this indefinte ocean of birth and rebirth cycle? Now it will not have any aadhaara to quench its thirst or hunger. These guidelines help one to have a peaceful coexistence with fellow beings. Hence our thoughts are more powerful than our actions. He has four arms holding a conch, a discus, a bow and a staff. TGG Mangalore Just to be more clear - I heard from many that reading Garuda Puranam is not good at normal days and that needs to read only within 10 days from one's death. Garuda Purana - Darbha Grass And Sesame Seeds Tuesday, May 31, 2011. sir i got dream that i am giving tharpanam to some one. But, I served my parents during their old age and always ensured that they spend their old age happily and gracefully. Either we spend entire 20 or increase it to 30 is in our hands. October 31, 2013 01:14 PM. No, they will not accrue further karma, but will continue to remain with the accrued karma. What you have done is perfectly right and you have upheld dharma. if it is a realized soul, it will directly reach ParaBrahmam and become unseparable. Similarly for the first 13 days, then for one year if we regularly perform the rituals (which if one can believe has been performed for centuries)is a good way of handling grief and channeling one's energy into action. Most of the people do not agree to my point of view, but this is the reality. Anonymous July 27, 2013 02:26 PM. Be it gods or humans, when they slip from the path of dharma, they have to accrue karma and experience the karma at a later period of time. As long as rituals are performed by those who were dear to the departed soul, such rituals will be 'accepted' by the soul. In future, please mail these types of questions to me directly. all i could do was pray to God and i was next to him reading thiruvasakam and mahamrityunjaya sloka minutes before his death. When God Himself goes by the Law of Karma, who are we to manipulate one's karma and whether it is possible for us to manipulate by performing rituals? Priests ruthlessly demand huge money and if money is paid, they do perform anything in order and skip many mantras. Brhmā is in the root end of darbha, Viṣṇu in the middle and Śiva in the tip. October 31, 2013 07:22 PM. what will happen to the subtile who doesnt have kids and how this body will be liberated to reach brahman? When we read the Garuda Purana, only at the year end they will be reaching the yamaloka and later on the judgement etc., takes place then the decision is made whether to move the soul to Pithru loka or any other place or once again back to earth for further janma. 13 days premlinary rituals, then monthy maasyams and sodhakumbams, then 6th month ona masyams and a first year ceremonies ? 1. Some one said it should be exactly 365th day and some said it can be in 11 and half month. :: Read Garuda Puran :: Read and Listen Ved Puran Online. There are various references in śāstra-s on this. These are the best places to perform this. This is based not only on truth revealed by Upaniṣad-s, but also on logic. Anonymous Prabhakar There are ancient and authentic texts where time for conjugation is prescribed. Ravi, nowadays in the western world, lets be realistic - what if you have no-one to do any prayers. Normal human beings surely cannot decide their death, whereas great sages and saints can decide their death. For merging with Brahman only criteria is that he should not have any karmic imprints. Also, in my grieving process i regularly talk to my husband in my mind and ask him to help me in the mess i find myself in. Further reading: Soul is nothing but the Brahman Himself. We are in no way going to satisfy Him, by resorting to unwanted rituals. Please let me know your opinion about this. As per Garuda Purana, they say that each day when the do the pinda pradhanam one organ is formed for the departed soul. At the same time, She does not absolves us from our karmic imprints, which have to be experienced. Prabhakar When the subtle body finally comes out of the gross body, causing death of the gross body, the subtle body is still able to see the entire universe. Experiencing karmas sometimes may be good and many times it is bad. 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