![]() These nadis are not physical entities but are part of our astral body and can be seen by those endowed with special vision. ![]() The recent psychological experiments have confirmed the existence of the nadis of the spine viz “ Ida, Pingala and Sushumna”. But, why do Sandhya at this these times only ? It is these times that one is in an empty stomach which is a condition for any spiritual exercise. They usually are in the evening and early morning. Sandhya means the time of union of the day with the night. As I myself was an atheist in my twenties and who never did sandhya till about three years back, such knowledge is reassuring to myself first. But in order to answer my friends, I have written this post. This is the Kali yuga and such words from Brahmins themselves are to be expected only. In this we sprinkle water or partake it in some routine and murmur some hymns. I know many Brahmin friends who ask me “ What is the use of Sandhyavandanam at all ? It is not like meditation which shows results instantly. The attempt is to go as deep as I could go into the inner meaning of these mantras and karmas. Now, I invite you all to read the fascinating Sandhya Vandahanam which is perhaps one of the best and subtlest daily routine of prayer, thanksgiving, and mantra meditation offered to mankind ever. Today’s society has been completely overhauled by interchange of occupation that a Brahmin by birth runs an Industry, a Vysya is a teacher and a Kshatriya is a scientist. The Vedas declare that the three varnas of Brahmana, Kshatriya and Vysya are eligible. As a penance, I wish to present to all an easy to understand and apply document for the benefit of mankind in general and the individual in particular. This is an attempt by one who learnt the Sandhya Vandana late in his life. Some Noble souls like Yoga Acharya Sundaram, Kadalangudi Brahmasri Natesa Sastigal, Sri Sri Abhinava Theertha Mahaswamigal of Sringeri Sarada Sankara Peetam have explained the intricate meanings of these mantras, the meanings of the various parts of Sandhyavandanam and most importantly, the health benefits and scientific brilliance behind these seemingly simple karmas. There is a dearth of real teachers of these mantras who can teach them to the pupils at the time of upanayana itself. ![]() Without knowing the language, the mantras recited make no sense to them and the whole process becomes a mechanical one. ![]() Most of today’s younger generation do not know our traditional language which is Sanskrit- which is pitiable. Our Rishis made an easy, enjoyable, fruitful and powerful way of reciting some small portions of the Vedas every day together with some offerings that have been followed since time immemorial by our Sanatana family. One cannot read them in an ordinary lifetime. Our Vedas are an enormous collection of books. ![]()
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