UPAKARMA 2023
RIG VEDA, YAJUR VEDA, GAYATHRI JAPAM
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Greetings from Namma Sampradaya Charitable and Education Trust
This year, the Trust is organizing Upakarma 2023 and Gayatri Pratiphat 2023 on these following Days:
RIG VEDA UPAKARMA . Conducted by Patashala Rig Veda Adhyapak
August 29 Tuesday Rig Veda Upakarma (
7:30AM - 9:30AM)
7.00 AM Start is for Boys who need to do Samidhadhanam, those celebrating
Thalai Avani Avittam / Prathama Upakarma /Nutana Upakarma or others requiring guidance to perform Kamokarishth Japam.
7.30 is start of Main event . Please read further for more details on program
YAJUR VEDA UPAKARMA . Conducted by Patashala Yajur Veda Adhyapak
August 30 Wednesday Yajur Veda Upakarma (
7:30AM - 9:30AM)
7.00 AM Start is for Boys who need to do Samidhadhanam, those celebrating
Thalai Avani Avittam / Prathama Upakarma /Nutana Upakarma or others requiring guidance to perform Kamokarishth Japam.
7.30 is start of Main event . Please read further for more details on program
GAYATRI PRATIPAT (Sahasra Gayatri Japa Homam)
August 31 Thursday Sahasra Gayathri Japa Homa
7.30 Onwards
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Upakarma (Avani Avittam): Nature and Purpose
Upakarma (/upaakarma/) means beginning or "Arambham", i.e. to begin the study of the Veda (Veda Adhyayanam). For example, Yajur Upakarma means to begin the study of the Yajur Veda. Those belonging to the Yajur Veda observe the Upakarma in the month of Sravana (August-September), on the day of the full moon (paurnami). Why begin study of the Vedas on this particular day? This auspicious day also happens to be the day when Lord Narayana took the avatara as Lord Hayagriva. Lord Hayagriva as we all know restored the Vedas to Brahma and also is the God of Knowledge.
The next question is: why do this every year? In the not too distant a past, Veda Adhyayanam was performed only during the period Avani to Thai (from mid-August to mid-January). Therefore, one is supposed to perform an "utsarjanam" in the month of Thai, i.e., a giving up of the learning of Vedas from Thai to Avani. Just like a Upakarma function there was a Utsarjana function in Thai. The period between January to August was then devoted to learning other branches of our shastras. Thus the cycle of Upakarma and Utsarjana with regard to Vedic studies was established. However, this method took 12 or more years to learn just one veda. Slowly this became impractical and Vedic studies continued throughout the year.
Therefore, the first thing to do before the Upakarma function is to do a praayaschitta (atonement) for having learned Vedas during the prohibited period. Specifically, one atones for not having performed the Utsarjanam in the month of Tai. That's why we begin the function by doing the "kAmo'karshIt..." japam. The purpose is declared as "adhyAya-utsarjana-akarana-prAyaScittArtham.." (to atone for not doing the utsarjana of Vedic study) and the sankalpam continues as "...ashTottara-sahasra-sankhyayA kAmo'karshIt manyur akArshIt mahA-mantra-japam karishye" (I will now do recite the great "kAmo'kArshIt" mantra 1008 times). The meaning in Tamil is "kAmaththAl seyya pattadhu, kOpaththAl seyya pattadhu" -- done out of desire, done out of anger. The correct way of chanting this mantra is "kAmo'karshIt manyur akArshIt". Don't add namo nama: etc. The right time to perform is immediately after your morning anushthanam like sandhya, samidaadaanam (if you are a brahmachari), brahma-yajnam etc. This is performed during the abhigamana kaalam.
Main Batch starts 7.30 AM for those who wish to perform and participate in the traditional observances on this day. Homams and others observances expected to continue on till 9.30 AM
Traditional Attire is required.
WHAT TO BRING
1. Please bring your own panchapatrams, tambalam, Mat for Seating, ellu(black) and rice as required. We suggest you bring a small handkerchief/towel as well
2. Flowers and Fruits
3. Guru Sambhavanai Rice, Dhal, Ghee, Jaggery, Betel leaves, Nuts, Fruits, Dakshina, Flowers,etc.
4. Home Made Appam for homam and Neivedhyam, Kadalai Sundal for Neivedhyam
5. Please Contribute towards Samit, Ghee and Neivedhyam towards the Homam
Homams and others activities expected to continue on till 9.30 AM
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PLEASE SUPPORT THE SWACCH PATASHALA PROGRAM, AND HELP KEEP THE PREMISES CLEAN.
PLEASE CARRY BACK ANY PLASTIC/PAPER ITEMS YOU BRING, AND DISPOSE AT YOUR PLACES.
PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER THE UPAKARMA OF WATER/RICE/ELLU/OLD POONAL.
PLEASE PARK VEHICLES IN DESIGNATED AREA IN A ORDERLY MANNER.
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For those celebrating Thalai Avani Avittam / Prathama Upakarma /Nutana Upakarma,
Please call Vidwan Manjunath Bhat for any details and information.
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Kindly the Note the Following :
- Kindly perform your morning Sandhya Vandanam, before coming.
- If it is convenient, you are requested to perform Kamo karshet Japam in the morning at home before coming.
- The mantra for the kAmo'kArshIt japam is "kAmo'kArshIt manyur akArshIt". Most authorities end with this, and do not follow it by anything else. However, in some traditions, the mantra is "kAmo'kArshIt manyur akArshIt namo namaH".
- Brahmachari's desirous of performing samithadanam, Kindly inform Sri. Manjunath Bhat, and come at 7.00 AM.
- For any further guidance, please come at 7.00 AM.
The typical Program for the day would be as follows:
At home
1. Snaanam, sandhya vandhanam.
2. Samidha dhaanam only for brahmacharis.;
3. Kamokarishth japam, for all except thalai avani avittam boys.
4. Madhyannikam
At the patashaala
1. Sankalpam
2. Brahma yagyam.
3. Maha sankalpam
4. Deva-rishi tarpanam, pitru tarpanam
5. Yagnopaveetha dharanam (wearing new poonal)
6. Kaanda rishi tharpanam.
7. Upakarma homam.
8. Vedham aarambham, vedha adhyayanam.
9. Dakshina to Gurus and Getting Blessings
10. Getting blessings from elders after namaskaaram.
All observances and rituals will be guided and conducted by the teachers at the Veda Padashala.
For enquries and further details
Pls Contact श्री मंजुनाथ भट्ट 94802 05088 /
7899768717 and Sri. Natesan 96630 81925
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LOCATION
Namma Sampradaya Charitable and Education Trust
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Veda Mandalam
Jnana Jyothi Campus, Katriguppe Village, Neriga Post
Bangalore, 562125
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GAYATHRI PRATIPAT (Sahasra Gayathri Japa Homam)
August 31
Thursday Sahasra Gayathri Japa Homa 7.30 Onwards
on the day of Gayathri Japam.
You can Contribute Samit, Ghee and Neivedhyam towards the Homam.
For enquries and further details
Pls Contact श्री मंजुनाथ भट्ट 94802 05088 /
7899768717 and Sri. Natesan 96630 81925
LOCATION
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Namma Sampradaya Charitable and Education Trust
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Veda Mandalam
Jnana Jyothi Campus, Katriguppe VIllage, Neriga Post
Bangalore, 562125
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