Sri Adi Shankaracharya Necklace

[il_guy]

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Namaskar,

In all the pictures of Sri Adi Shankarabhagavatpadacharya, he is depicted with rudraksha mala. But, my question is, what is the necklace (is it a mala?) that is white beads and then dark, alternating? Is it sphatik and rudraksha?

Pranams,

Justin

 

[RVR]

Namaskar,

In all the pictures of Sri Adi Shankarabhagavatpadacharya, he is depicted with rudraksha mala. But, my question is, what is the necklace (is it a mala?) that is white beads and then dark, alternating? Is it sphatik and rudraksha?

Pranams,

Justin

I think it is only rudraksha.

All the best

 

[srinikam]

In Rudraksha, there are different colours. Tender Rudraksha will be white, (in general it is called brahmana Rudraksham), well riped rudraksha will be dark in colour. If you are in Bangalore you can visit Rudraksh tree & see your self. This is the right time as only during Nov-Dec (deep winter) rudraksha will be available.

 

[il_guy]

Namaste srinikam,

Thank you for enlightening me. I did not know rudrakshas were available in lighter shades. Even the book I have doesn't mention this.

Pranams,

Justin

 

[srinikam]

Rudraksha has morehtan 30 types. I have just taken this details & enclosed. you can use for your updation.

 

[il_guy]

Namaste srinikam,

I will download this when I get to my other computer.

Pranams,

Justin

 

[renuka]

The great Adi Shankara (first Shankaracharya) of the eighth century summarized the entirety of Advaita Vedanta (non-dualistic philosophy) in six stanzas. When a young boy of eight, while wandering in the Himalayas, seeking to find his guru, he encountered a sage who asked him, "Who are you?" The boy answered with these stanzas, which are known as "Nirvana Shatakam" or "Atma Shatakam." "Nirvana" is complete equanimity, peace, tranquility, freedom and joy. "Atma" is the True Self. The sage the boy was talking to was Swami Govindapada Acharya, who was, indeed, the teacher he was looking for.
These few verses can be of tremendous value to progress in contemplation practices that lead to Self-Realization.

1)I am not mind, nor intellect, nor ego,
nor the reflections of inner self (chitta). [more]
I am not the five senses. [more]
I am beyond that.
I am not the ether, nor the earth,
nor the fire, nor the wind (the five elements).
I am indeed,
That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva,
love and pure consciousness.
2)Neither can I be termed as energy (prana),
nor five types of breath (vayus), [more]
nor the seven material essences, [more]
nor the five coverings (pancha-kosha). [more]
Neither am I the five instruments of elimination,
procreation, motion, grasping, or speaking. [more]
I am indeed,
That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva,
love and pure consciousness.
3)I have no hatred or dislike,
nor affiliation or liking,
nor greed,
nor delusion,
nor pride or haughtiness,
nor feelings of envy or jealousy.
I have no duty (dharma),
nor any money,
nor any desire (kama),
nor even liberation (moksha).
I am indeed,
That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva,
love and pure consciousness.
4)I have neither merit (virtue),
nor demerit (vice).
I do not commit sins or good deeds,
nor have happiness or sorrow,
pain or pleasure.
I do not need mantras, holy places,
scriptures (Vedas), rituals or sacrifices (yagnas).
I am none of the triad of
the observer or one who experiences,
the process of observing or experiencing,
or any object being observed or experienced.
I am indeed,
That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva,
love and pure consciousness.
5)I do not have fear of death,
as I do not have death.
I have no separation from my true self,
no doubt about my existence,
nor have I discrimination on the basis of birth.
I have no father or mother,
nor did I have a birth.
I am not the relative,
nor the friend,
nor the guru,
nor the disciple.
I am indeed,
That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva,
love and pure consciousness.
6)I am all pervasive.
I am without any attributes,
and without any form.
I have neither attachment to the world,
nor to liberation (mukti).
I have no wishes for anything
because I am everything,
everywhere,
every time,
always in equilibrium.
I am indeed,
That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva,
love and pure consciousness.

Sanskrit:
Mano Buddhi Ahankara Chitta Ninaham
Nacha Shrotra Jihve Na Cha Ghrana Netre
Nacha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Tejo Na Vayu
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham
Na Cha Prana Samjno Na Vai Pancha Vayu
Na Va Saptadhatur Na Va Pancha Koshah
Na Vak Pani Padau Na Chopastha Payu
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham
Na Me Dvesha Ragau Na Me Lobha Mohau
Mado Naiva Me Naiva Matsarya Bhavah
Na Dharmo Na Chartho Na Kamo Na Mokshah
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham
Na Punyam Na Papam Na Saukhyam Na Dukham
Na Mantro Na Teertham Na Vedo Na Yajnaha
Aham Bhojanam Naiva Bhojyam Na Bhokta
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham
Na Me Mrityu Shanka Na Me Jati Bhedah
Pita Naiva Me Naiva Mata Na Janma
Na Bandhur Na Mitram Gurur Naiva Shishyah
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham
Aham Nirvikalpo Nirakara Roopaha
Vibhur Vyapya Sarvatra Sarvendriyanam
Sada Me Samatvam Na Muktir Na Bandhah
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham
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[pannvalan]

Thank you, Srinikam. I have saved the file in my P.C.

 

[renuka]

Dear all...
Just imagine at the age of 8 Aadishankaraacharya composed the Nirvana asthtakam...
I have read so many books where Adi shankara is literally "gunned" down by those who do not believe in His Teachings...

I wonder if anyone of them at the age of 8 could even read and write well enough..to comment on Adishankaracharya...

Its so true..Divinity is not too visible to everyone..

Some have eyes but see not...

Pashyannapi Na Pashyanti Muddho

 

[nachi naga]

Dear all...
Just imagine at the age of 8 Aadishankaraacharya composed the Nirvana asthtakam...
I have read so many books where Adi shankara is literally "gunned" down by those who do not believe in His Teachings...

I wonder if anyone of them at the age of 8 could even read and write well enough..to comment on Adishankaracharya...

Its so true..Divinity is not too visible to everyone..

Some have eyes but see not...

Pashyannapi Na Pashyanti Muddho

renu

ooor waya mooda mudiyadhu,isn't it?

swami say's,if someone is alleging something about me,why do you defend me or praise me?did i ask you to do it?

becoz we are divine,we get upset and hurt,when our divinity is disturbed by asura kunjus.

then we need to understand each has an iq,which is vastly different,therefore perceptions also vary.being judgemental,is probably the easiest thing to do,but hey that too is 'right'

if adi-sankara were to live amidst us,it's our bhagavan at parthi.

sai ram