Dattatreya Jayanti
The Adiveda Weekly #77
Hari Aum Sadhakas,
Welcome to a week of spiritual exploration as we delve into the divine celebration of Dattatreya Jayanti. Join us on a mystical journey through the profound tales and teachings surrounding Lord Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Immerse yourself in the significance of this auspicious occasion marked by the full moon night of Margashirsha, and discover the transformative power of Dattatreya's wisdom. Welcome to a week of spiritual enlightenment with Dattatreya Jayanti!
-Adiveda Team
The full blog for this week:
The Sanatana Dharma
Dattatreya Jayanti is an important Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon night of the month of Margashirsha (December). Lord Dattatreya is considered one of the 24 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, depicted with three heads and six hands. His three heads stand for the trinity—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The various accoutrements of the three gods are held in his six hands—Brahma’s kamandalu and japa mala, Vishnu’s conch and chakra, and Shiva’s trident and damaru (drum).
Reflection of the Week
Dattatreya taught that anything on this earth can become a guru for us with the right perception. He enumerated 24 gurus, including the great five elements that make up this world and our own bodies. Earth taught him patience, air taught him that a true sadhu should be detached, like air that carries all odors but does not retain any for itself. The sky never gets covered with clouds; they come and go. The moon waxes and wanes but never really changes. He took up all the forces of nature and showed how every single thing is capable of teaching us something.
Ayurvedic health tip of the week
There are many herbs that can be taken that have a great affinity for the heart. Some of these herbs act as tonics, others are anti-hypertensive, some are antiarrhythmic, and others combine a variety of actions. Hibiscus, a flowering plant that is abundant in Asia, is especially helpful for hypertension. Rauwolfia, a herb commonly used in Ayurveda - and now also in the West - is another herb with affinity for the heart with anti-hypertensive effects. If you would like to use herbs as a support to your cardiovascular health, do reach out to a skilled practitioner who would be able to guide you accordingly.
Mantra of the Week
Important dates this week
Mokshada Ekadashi on Saturday, December 23, 2023
Dattatreya Jayanti on Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Margashirsha Purnima on Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Books by Mataji:
Hindu Way of Life Volume 1 & 2
We started the Adiveda newsletter to expand further on the teachings written in the The Hindu Way of life Volume 1 and Volume 2. These books shed light given to us by our great rishis was the only way by which we could help all people to free themselves from the burden of a stress-filled life. These wonderful books are available for purchase and can be delivered worldwide.
If you are interested in purchasing copies of any of Mataji’s books, please email: Vanamaliashram@gmail.com
Announcements
Vanamali Mataji in Egypt
In October 2023, Vanamali Mataji was invited by the Ananda College in California, USA to join a tour to Egypt.
Spanning over the course of eleven days, Vanamali Mataji has visited various places and temples along the Nile. She is sharing Her experiences in a series of 14 videos. Videos will release every Wednesday.
If you have missed the first video, you can watch it in full on YouTube or see a snippet on Vanamali Mataji’s Instagram @vanamalikrishna.
We hope you enjoy experiencing Egypt through the eyes of Vanamali Mataji.
Bhagavad Gita Discourse
Vanamali Mataji’s long-awaited Bhagavad Gita Discourse is now available as an online offering. She takes us on a journey of understanding this guidebook and how it can help us live a life in harmony amidst all the battles we are fighting on a daily basis.
Have you ever wondered why Krishna and Arjuna are having an exchange on a battlefield? Or why their exchange is called a “Song Celestial”? Or what its significance is? What is Jnana Yoga? Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga? How can we be better humans when life seems to throw us a curveball? Join Vanamali Mataji as She gives answers to all these questions by introducing the most generous gift to humanity - the Bhagavad Gita.
For anyone interested in receiving the recordings on a weekly basis, please contact vanamalibhagavadgita@gmail.com
The sessions were professionally recorded and are made available on a donation basis. However much the contribution, it serves to honor the efforts of filming.
Click here for the Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita on YouTube!
Where to connect with Mataji
Mataji will host Live Question and Answer on her Instagram page
…. EVERY Sunday at 11am IST!
Vanamali Matajis Youtube
At your service,
The Adiveda Team