Friday, 13 December 2013

All

Bhishma said thus: “O Dharmaja!

Parasara told some Dharmas which are applicable to one and all.

One should not be greedy; one should treat all creatures and human beings equally; one should be disinterested and detatched towards worldly objects; one should be kind towards others; one should help others to the extent possible; one should feel that the fruits of his virtuous deeds always accompany him.

If anybody commits any wrong unknowingly, and causes harm to others, he should immediately repent for his mis deeds and perform expiation (Prayaschittam). The sin afflicted by killing another person shall not be vanished even by begging years together. The sin afflicted by Drunkenness and lusting teacher’s wife shall not vanish even by self immolation. Therefore one should lead his life with the fear of sin.

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Cleanliness

Dharmaja! now I tell you the words of Saint Parasara about Soucha (cleanliness).

Northern side during day time and southern side during night time are best for urination and excretion. Urination and excretion shall be done facing northwards during morning, midday and evening times. After excretion, the excretory organs shall be cleaned with left hand smoothly as they are very sensitive. After cleaning, both hands shall be cleaned thoroughly by applying mud. Then feet shall be cleaned thoroughly. Excretion and urination shall not be done in public places.

After excretion, one has to perform Achamanam means taking pure water thrice on right hand . Then one should wash his mouth, eyes and nose, arms, chest and naval and sprinkle water on head. Achamanam shall be done facing east or north. This Achamana shall be done after taking food also.

Sandals and Umberla

Not receiving anything from others freely

Tapas

O Grandsire Bhishma! Upavasa vrata (fasting) is called Tapas. Kindly explain me about it.” asked Dharmaja.

“O Dharmanandana! Simply fasting, without taking any food, is not Tapas. Fasting is nothing but torturing himself. Tapas means performing a karma with great devotion. They are..... speaking truth, adopting Brahmacharya, cleanliness, maintaining silence without talking unnecessarily, disciplined life; showing kindness towards fellow beings, not hurting anybody either physically or mentally; making charities within his might; these are all called Tapas.” said Bhishma.

Pitru Yajna

Gingelly seeds

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