Voice of God (Volume-2)

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Author: Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Peetarohana
Publisher: Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Peetarohana Shatabdi Mahotsava Trust
Language: English
Edition: 2006
Pages: 860 (20 B/W & 6 Colors Illustrations
Cover: Paperback
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Introduction

Location: Kalavai, a small town in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Date: February 13, 1907.
A young boy of thirteen is chosen to become the 68th Pitadhipathi of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Pitam, in the illustrious parampara of Acharyas who adorned the Pitam established by Sri Adhi Sankara more than 2500 years ago.

That boy is none other then His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal. To millions of devotees he was simply ‘Periyava’- the revered one or Maha-Periyava. ‘Periyava’ in Tamil means a great person. That term however has acquired a special meaning because it has come to refer to His Holiness. It is a term that at once conveys endearment, reverence and devotion. It would never be mentioned in a casual manner. Mahaswami and Paramacharya are his other well-known appellations.

The Paramacharya was the Pitadhipathi of the Mutt for 87 long years. During this period, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Pitam acquired new strength as an institution that propogated Sri Adhi Sankara’s teachings. The devotion, fervour and intensity with which the Paramacharya practised what Adhi Sankara had preached, is unparalleled. He lived a Spartan life. Throughout his life, the main focus of his concern and activities was rejuvenating Vedha adhyayana, the Dharma Sasthras and the age old tradition which had suffered decline. ‘Vedha rakshanam’ was his very life breath and he referred to this in most of his public discourses and private conversations. His prodding regular support to Vedha Patasalas through the Vedhic scholars, holding regular sadhas which included discussions on arts and culture- these led to a renewed interest in Vedhic religion, Dharma sasthras and Sanskrit. His long tenure as Pitathipathi was the golden era of the Kanchi Kamakoti Pitam.

Paramacharya was a walking university. Scholars of all sects, not only from all over India but also from countries abroad came to him and deemed it a blessing and a privilege to go back enlightened after meeting him. His regular visitors ranged from the most ordinary village fold to the highest in the land. Presidents and Prime ordinary village folk to the highest in the land. Presidents and Prime Ministers, Kings and Queens, Highnesses and Excellencies came to spend a few moments with him and seek his blessings.

That the Paramacharya was an extraordinary phenomenon can be seen from this incident. When he was in his late eighties he left Kanchipuram and undertook a padha yathra through Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra. Before he returned to Kanchipuram he made all arrangements for the construction of an exquisite Nataraja temple at Satara (Uttara Chidambaram). The uniqueness about this temple is the fact that the states of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Karanataka, and Maharashtra came together to build the 5 doorways to the temple. The state of Kerala supplied the entire wood required for the temple. It was only his grace and moral influence that made this possible.

The Paramacharya’s catholicity of outlook was extraordinary. He was the Advaitha Acharaya. He was the authentic spokesman of Hindu religion and its Dharma Shastras and of Sanathana Dharma. He even believed that it was Vedhic religion that had prevailed all over the world in ancient times. But, just as he had high regard for the Acharyas of other philosophical doctrines like Ramanuja nnd Madhva and the Nayanmars of Saiva Siddhanta, he had great respect for Jesus and Mohamed Nabi, the prophet. He could be so considerate as to express the view that those who indulged in proselytisation did so out of their conviction that their religion alone could secure redemption.

February 13, 2006 marks the beginning of the 100th years of the Paramacharya’s Sanyasa Swikarana (entering the ascetic order) and Pitaarohana (becoming the head of the Sri Kanchi Kamokottipitam). Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Peetarohana Shatabdi Mahotsava Trust has been specially formed to celebrate this significant milestone in the spiritual history of India.

The main objective of the Trust is to spread the thoughts and the message of the Paramacharya across the world, not just to his devotees, but even to others who might never have had the opportunity to have his dharsan. With this objective in view the Trust has undertaken on priority the translation into English and other major Indian languages of his discourses in Tamil (upansayam). To begin with, we have chosen ‘Deivathin Kural’-Voice of God in Tamil. It is a collection of the Paramacharya’s discourses starting from 1932. These are seven volumes each of about 1000 pages. His talks cover a wide range of topics apart from all aspects of Vedhic dharma and Hindu religion which is the main focus. It is a veritable encyclopedia of Hindu religion and dharma to which people refer for authentic information on these aspects.

‘Deivathin Kural’ is a monumental work by Sri Ra Ganapathy and it occupies a special place among many books written about Paramacharya. Sri Ganapathy painstakingly collated all of Paramacharya’s talks, conversations, casual comments, answers to questions etc covering several aspects of our ancient religion, dharma and culture. Sri Ganapathy not only collected the material but also collated and organized under various subjects everything that the Paramacharya had spoken about a subject over many years at several places.

The purpose of the English translation is two fold. One is to reach Paramacharya’s thoughts and message to a wider audience. The second is to use the English translation as the basic text for translation into other Indian languages. The original in Tamil portrays in large measure the simplicity and clarity of thoughts and expressions and the unique story telling style of the Paramacharya. It has been our attempt to capture it in English. As readers will know this is not an easy task. In one of his talks, while explaining the need to protect the Vedhas in their original form, the Paramacharya himself has, in his characteristic style, referred to the limitations of any translation.

The Paramacharya’s observations are a warning to us and we are deeply conscious of our responsibility. Effort has been made to address the average reader through this work in simple language. Since the English version is to be the base from which translation into other Indian languages will be done, suitable diacritical markings have been used for Sanskrit and Tamil words. Wherever necessary the actual Sanskrit words and Slockas have been given with diacritical markings and the meanings are also given along with the words. This should make it more convenient for the reader than a separate glossary at the end.

It is usual to share one’s good and memorable experiences with others. When two devotees of the Paramacharya meet, it turns out to be an occasion for sharing of experiences. Entire train journeys could be spent talking only about him and his various qualities. He has indeed created a huge family, truly a Vasudaiva Kutumbhakam. It is the hope and wish of Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Peetarohana Shatabdi Mahotsaa Trust that readers will experience the Paramacharya through these pages, which in itself would be an elevating experience.

His talks do more than providing insight into Vedhic Dharma and Hindu religion. There is indeed hope that inspite of the declining moral values all around, dharma will prevail. It should also be clear that mere wishful thinking will not make that happen. All of us have a duty and responsibility towards making it happen. The many schemes which the Paramacharya introduced are simple and effective. If any thing, we have to revive many of his practical ideas and implement them.

The blessings of H.H. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal and H.H. Sri Sanara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the 69th and 70th Acharyas of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Pitam have provided encouragement to this Trust to embark on a project of this magnitude. It is their Sankalpa that the Paramacharya’s message should reach every Indian wherever he may be. We are overwhelmed by the responsibility they have placed on us.

Millions of the Paramacharya’s devotees sincerely believe that He is alive even today and He is guiding us on the path of dharma. It is his spirit that acts as the beacon in these troubled times. It is through his grace that this work is being published.

Contents to the Second Volume

Srimukham i
Srimukham i
Gurusthuthi v
Introduction ix
Acknowledgements xiv
Guidance to Pronunciation xvii
1Mangalarambham 1
Child god 3
The Old Lady & The Child 5
Tamil Nadu’s Greatness 9
He belongs to the whole world 12
2Guru 17
He who Makes Us Who Are
A Tale of A King and Queen 19
Guru Parampara 25
The Subject of Dravida 31
The Hunter is the King the Jiva is the Brahman 35
Devotion to the Guru 39
Gurukulavasa 46
Surrender Above All 64
3Adhvatham 69
Adhvaitham 71
How is the world An Illusion? 79
How Do Different Things Become Different? 85
Vedhas and Sankara Arrive At one Conclusion 88
Sankara’s tradition (Sankara Sampradhaya) 100
Adhvaitha or Dhvaitha? All in Prarsakthi’s Hands 130
The Third Way 144
4Vedhic Religion 155
the Basic Texts of Hinduism : Our Ignorance of Them 157
Why Religion? 164
The Fourteen Abodes of knowledge 166
Past Glory and Present Pathetic Condition 168
The Root of our Religion 171
Eternal 174
Sound and Creation 182
Western Vedhic Research 189
Date of the Vedhas : Inquiry not Proper191
Methods of Chanting 196
Word of God199
The Vedhas are Infinite 200
Manthrayoga 204
The Benefits from Sound and its Meaning 207
the Glory of the Vedhas 209
Yajna or Sacrifice212
What is not in other religions 213
The Threefold Purpose of Yajna 216
The Celestials and Mortals Help each other 218
The Capacity to work and the Capacity to Protect 223
Rites foe Celestials Rites for Deified Souls(Pithrus) 226
The Purpose of Sacrifices 228
Is Sacrificial Killing justified? 229
The One Goal 234
Animal Sacrifices in the Age of Kali 235
Those who conduct Sacrifices 237
The Four Vedhas 239
To Discover the one truth 247
Brahmanam and Aranyakam 248
The Upanishads 249
The Brahmasuthra 253
Vedha and Vedhanta : Do they Contradict Each other ? 255
The Ten Upanishads 271
What do the Vedhas Teach us ? 290
Essence of the Upanishadhic Teaching 307
Vedhic Dharma and Tamil Nadu 311
Vedhic Sakhas 330
Brahmins and Non-Brahmins 332
Sakhas now studied 334
Duty of Brahmins 342
Steps to promote Vedhic Learning 345
Vedha Bhashya 349
My duty 355
Greatness of the Vedhas 358
5Shadnaga 361
The Six Limbs of the Vedhas 363
6Siksha 367
Nose of the Vedha Purusha 369
Yoga and Speech 371
Root Language - Sanskrit 373
Pronunciation 375
Scripts 377
A Language that has all Phonemes 384
Languages and Scripts : Indian and Foreign 386
Akshamala 388
Importance of Enunciation and Intonation 389
Versions with Slight Differences 390
Vedhic Vocalization and the
Greatness of regional Languages
392
Impact of Siksha Sasthra 402
Names of Months 404
Other Notable Aspects of Siksha 408
7Vyakaranam 409
Mouth of the Vedha Purusha 411
Grammar and Siva 412
Works on Grammar 422
Sanskrit and Tamil Grammar 423
Linguistic Studies and Religion 426
8Chandas 429
Foot of the Vedha Purusha 431
Pada or Foot 433
Feet and Syllables 434
How Poetry was Born 435
Some Metrical Forms 437
Uses of Chandas Sasthra 440
Foot for the Vedhas – Nose for the Manthras 441
9Niruktha 443
Ear of the Vedha Purusha 445
10Jyotisham 447
Eye of the Vedha Purusha 449
Astronomy and Astrology 451
Ancient Mathematical Treatises 452
Planets. Stars 456
The Grahas and Human Life 458
Omens Signs 460
Modern discoveries in Ancient Works 461
Not Blind Belief 466
Empirical Proof 471
11Kalpa 473
Hand of the Vedha Purusha 475
12Mimamsa Karma Marga 481
Explication of Vedhic Laws 483
No Concept of God in Mimamsa 487
Nyaya and Mimamsa : They brought about the Decline of
Buddhism
490
Buddhism and Indian Society 492
Sankara and Non- Vedhanthic Systems 494
Sankhya 495
Mimamsa and Adhi Sankara 499
Determining the Meaning of Vedhic Texts 502
Mimamsa theories 503
Sankara’s Reply 512
Vedhantha and Mimamsa 515
How Mimamsa is held in Esteem 516
13Nyaya 517
Science of Reasoning 519
Padarthas 521
Pramanas 527
Power of Discrimination is for knowing god 529
We need all types of Knowledge 531
Tharka Treatises 532
Cause of Creation 534
Some Stories Some Arguments 537
14Puranas 543
Magnifying glass of the Vedhas 545
Purunas and History 547
Are the Purunas a Lie or Are They Metaphorical ? 551
Meaningful even if Imaginary 559
Vyasa’s Priceless Gift to Us 562
Upa- Purunas and others 566
Ithihasas and Puranas 567
The Epics and their Greatness 569
Why Differences among the gods ? 571
The One as many 575
Who Taught the Puranas ? To Whom? 581
They Speak like friend 582
Puranic Discourses and Films 584
Sthala Puranas 587
The Authenticity of Sthala Puranas 589
Interconnected Stories 592
Importance of Sthala Puranas 604
Preserving the Puranas606
Palm Leaf manuscripts libraries 607
15Dharmasasthra (Smruthi) 611
Realizing the Ideals of the Puranas 613
Smruthis and Allied Works617
Vaidyanatha Dikshithiyam 619
Freedom and Discipline 621
Signs Marks624
Smrthis not Independent works 626
The Source of Smruthis is the Vedhas 628
Sruthi -Smruthi -Srauth -Smartha 632
16The Forty Smaskaras 635
Samskara 637
Paradise (Swarga) or the path of Athmajnana ? 638
Three Types of Worlds 641
Meaning of Samskara 643
The Eight Qualities 645
Gunas in Practical Life 648
Importance of Agni (sacred Fire)651
Names of Samskaras 653
Samskaras Performed by Parents 655
Why all Samskaras Not for All ? 660
17Bramacharyasrama 661
Upanayana 663
The Sasthras and Popular Custom 667
Basic to the Vedhic Tradition 669
Qualities of a Brahmacharin 671
Naishtika Brahmacharya and family Life 673
Upanayana : When to Perform it 678
Role Models to Follow 680
Why Age Stipulation for Upanayana 681
Domestic Life and the Carnal Desire 683
Gayathri 684
The Brahmin must keep his body Pure 685
Gayathri and Sandhyavandana 687
Other Aspects of Sandhyavandana 691
What about Women? 694
The High Status of Our Women 696
18Marriage 699
For the Practice of Dharma 701
Family planning and increase in female population 704
Upanayana for girls 706
The Age of Marriage and the Law 708
Controversy about age of Marriage 710
Eight Forms of Marriage 713
Concept of Child Marriage 720
Our duty now 728
Make Marriages Simple 729
Duty of Women 730
Duty of the Bridegroom 733
Arrangements made by the Mutt 735
The real reform 737
Any use Talking? 739
Marriage Expenses and the sasthras 743
Three ways to Economy 748
Ideals of Marriage 749
19Gruhasthasrama 751
Gruhastha, Gruhini 753
Aupasana 756
Aupasana Women’s only Vedhic Property 757
The Greatness of Agni759
Samskaras with Agni 760
Other Samskaras 771
Goal of Samskaras 772
A day in the life of a Brahmin 775
20Vidhyasthanam 779
Vidhyasthanam : In Conclusions Upavedhas 781
The Foreign The Indigenous the Old and the New 785
Required in the beginning to be given up later 788
21Varnadharma 793
Jathis why so many differences ? 795
Jathi According to the Vedhas and the Gita798
Qualities and Vocation by Birth 801
Vocations according to Guna not in practice 804
A Wring notion 807
Strength of unity 810
The Eternal Religion 813
Brahmins are not a Privileged Jathi 815
Universal well being 818
The Fourth Varna has its own Advantages 819
Removal of ego 821
The Ultimate Purpose of varna Dharma 824
22Mangalaraththi 827
The Beginning and the End are same 829
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