#1 Could you tell me why the kalash? Is it related to the fact that the puja is in my home -- and is not a kalash a water pot?
#2 That above my door on the inside of the house I should hang a picture of "Gajalakshmi" -- I know well who Lakshmi is -- but what is the "Gaja" part, please?
#3 In the name Dharmavaram .(the name of a city in India) ... what does "varam" mean, please?
#4 When in mantrams and prayers the letters "ya" are added, as in Shivaya, what do they mean / imply?
thank you very much
peace & love
2007-03-08 10:28:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
#1. Ganesh or Elephant gods idols are available in different postures. You have to select a one with holding a Kalasam or a pot of water with a coconut, betel leaves etc on top of it. Kalasam is used a symbol of respect while welcoming important persons - like Purna Kumbha.
#2. Goddess Lakshmi with an elephant - Gajalakshmi.
#3. Varam means blessing.
#4. ya is some sort calling a person with respect, similar to ji in Hindi and Sir in Indian English.
2007-03-08 12:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Gopalakrishnan P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all you didn't ask your adviser. 1- Kalash stands for heart and holy water for Amrut or Amrit. 2- You said you know Lakshmi well, good. Gaja means Elephant, a royal chariot (for Lakshmi holder). 3- Dharmavaram means acceptance of Dharm (religion), devoted. It is in Andhra pradesh from where you can go to Puttaparthi (Satya Sai Baba's place). 4- Shivaya means to Shiva, "ya" means to. But broadly speaking, to gather with Shiva in his human welfare service.
"Vishw Paramaatmaa Parivaar".
2007-03-11 12:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by vishw_paramaatmaa_parivaar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋