NAG PANCHAMI
The Adiveda Weekly #59
Hari Aum Sadhakas,
Welcome to this week's blog, where we embark on a fascinating journey into the world of Nag Panchami – a unique Hindu festival dedicated to snakes. Delve into the cultural intricacies and spiritual significance of snake worship, as we explore the rich symbolism and ancient practices associated with these revered creatures. From the divine connections between snakes and Hindu deities to the science behind snake-related rituals, join us as we unravel the captivating layers of Nag Panchami's history and traditions. Get ready to discover the profound wisdom and timeless traditions that continue to shape this age-old celebration.
-Adiveda Team
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The Sanatana Dharma
Hindus venerate snakes because they represent eternity as well as impermanence, life as well as death, time and timelessness. A snake represents the three processes of the world- creation, preservation, and resurrection. It is fascinating to watch a snake changing its skin. It’s quite a laborious and perhaps painful process. This is a lesson to us humans that we can overcome our mortality and achieve immortality however slow or painful the process may be.
Reflection of the Week
The human body has many centers of psychic energy known as chakras. Of these seven are considered most important. The psychic energy generated in the spine is called the Kundalini Shakti, which is known as the serpent power. When a person’s consciousness increases, this Shakti rises up like a snake through the spinal column on which the chakras are situated. The rising of this power through the spine corresponds to the increase of psychic power in the human being, which eventually leads to union with the Supreme power of the Brahman. Science says that the human brain still retains a reptilian center, which is a throwback to our evolutionary past.
Ayurvedic health tip of the week
Naasthi Meghasamam Thoyam
No water matches Rainwater in purity.
Mantra of the Week
Ananatam,Vasukim, Shesham, Padmanabham, cha Kambalam,
Samkapalam, Dartrarashtram, Takshakam, Kaliyam tata,
Etani navanamani Nagaanam cha mahatmanam.
Sayamkale padenityam Pratakale visheshataha.
Tasya vishabhayam nasti sarvatra vijayi bhavet.”
Iti sri navanagastotram sampurnam
Ananta, Vasuki, Shesha, Padmanabha, Kambala, Shankhapala, Dhritarashtra, Takshaka, Kaliya. One who chants these nine names every evening and morning will be protected from all poisonous snakes and will become victorious in life.
Important dates this week
Nag Panchami on Monday, August 21, 2023
Kalki Jayanti on Monday, August 21, 2023
Tulsidas Jayanti (526th Birth Anniversary of Tulsidas) on Wednesday, August 23, 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, please email: averma561@gmail.com
Announcements & Additional Resources
Mataji’s Audibook’s are exclusively on Spotify:
Mataji will host Live Q&A on her Instagram page
…. EVERY Sunday at 11am IST!
At your service,
The Adiveda Team