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Untitled Tamil inscriptions found in Egypt’s Valley of the KingsArchaeologists recently documented nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil-Brahmi, Prakrit, and Sanskrit inside royal tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, dating to the 1st–3rd centuries CE....

Tamil Inscriptions in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings Presence of Tamil writing in “called kings” contexts shows up in two main ways: Tamil inscriptions found in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings…... https://ramanisblog.in/2026/06/09/tamil-inscriptions-in-egypts-valley-of-the-kings/

Pitru HOMA AND ŚRĀDDHA Taittirīya tradition repeatedly emphasizes: पितृभ्यः स्वधा This formula forms the basis of all Śrāddha and Homa offerings. II. WHO ARE THE PITṚS? Vedic literature classifies Pitṛs into several groups. Agniṣvāttas Associated with knowledge and spiritual attainment. Barhiṣads Associated with ritual sacrifice. Somapas Drinkers of Soma. Ājyapas Receivers of clarified butter. The immediate ancestors invoked during Śrāddha are: Father Grandfather Great-grandfather and Mother Grandmother Great-grandmother These are called: Vasu – Rudra – Āditya forms respectively. III. PHILOSOPHY OF ŚRĀDDHA The word Śrāddha derives from: श्रद्धया दीयते इति श्राद्धम् "That which is offered with faith." Thus faith, not merely food, constitutes the essence of Śrāddha. According to Smṛti: श्रद्धामूलं श्राद्धम् "Faith is the root of Śrāddha." IV. PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS Time Most auspicious: Annual Tithi Amāvasyā Mahālaya Pakṣa Solar transitions Direction South-facing. South belongs to: यम Lord Yama and the Pitṛs. Materials Darbha grass Black sesame (tila) Water Ghee Rice Piṇḍa material...

Podcast Episode: Vedic Rituals And Mantra Practice Pip: Ramanisblog has been busy — and if your idea of a relaxing week involves Tantric troubleshooting manuals, ancestral metaphysics, and a centuries-old theological dispute about grace, you are in luck.... https://ramanisblog.in/2026/06/04/podcast-episode-vedic-rituals-and-mantra-practice/

Make The Initiated Mantras Provide Results, Saptopaya Details Procedure Scriptural Sources This doctrine is documented in several foundational texts, including: Śāradā Tilaka Tantra Mantra Mahodadhi Prapañcasāra Tantra Rudrayāmala Tantra Kularṇava Tantra These texts offer remedies for conditions such as: Mantra-bādha (mantra obstruction) Mantra-stambha (mantra paralysis) Mantra-suṣupti (mantra dormancy) Mantra-doṣa (mantra defects) Delayed mantra-siddhi (delayed attainment through mantra)...

Metaphysical Aspects of Pitru Yagnas, Pitru Status Vedic Texts The Vedic texts (elaborated later in the Matsya and Markandeya Puranas, but rooted in Vedic cosmology) explain that offerings are not delivered as physical food. Instead, the ritual converts the offering into a subtle energy format appropriate for whatever realm the soul currently inhabits. The Cosmic Translators: The Vedas describe a class of deities—primarily Agni (Fire), Soma (the cooling, nourishing principle), and Yama (the cosmic governor of transit)—who act as custodians. The Conversion Process: If an ancestor has reincarnated as a deva (celestial being), the offering reaches them as amrita (nectar). If they are in a human realm, it reaches them as sustenance and favorable circumstances. If they are in an animal realm, it manifests as grass or feed. The Calling Card: The ancestral energy is identified and tracked through the recitation of the family lineage (Gotram and Pravaram) paired with the precise names of the departed. 2. The Separation of Powers: Svaha vs. Svadha The Vedas maintain a strict linguistic and spatial boundary between rituals meant for cosmic forces (Devas) and those meant for ancestors (Pitrus). This prevents the mixing of distinct energetic frequencies....

Vadakalai Thenkalai Sampradaya Sri Vaishnavam 3 Vedic References, Texts. I have written two articles on Vadakalai and Thenkalai Sampradaya of Sri Vaishnavam. The following article provides more information.... https://ramanisblog.in/2026/06/03/vadakalai-thenkalai-sampradaya-sri-vaishnavam-3-vedic-references-texts/

Vedic Mantras for Sraddha and meaning In the Vedic tradition, honoring one's ancestors (Pitrus) is considered a fundamental duty. The primary vehicle for this reverence is the Śrāddha ceremony and the Pitru Homa (fire ritual). These rites are believed to nourish the departed souls and remove ancestral karmic obstacles (Pitru Dosha) from the lives of descendants. Below is a detailed guide to the key mantras from the Rig Veda and Yajur Veda that form the core of these rituals. --- ThPrimary Hymn: Pitru Suktam (Rig Veda 10.15) The Pitru Suktam is the foundational hymn for any ancestral ritual, whether a Homa (fire offering) or a Śrāddha. It is a prayer to the ancestors and to Lord Agni, the fire god, who acts as the divine messenger carrying offerings to the departed. Source: Rigveda (Mandala 10, Hymn 15) & Yajurveda Purpose: Invoking ancestors, offering respect, and seeking blessings....

Vedas, The Source of Sraddha Rituals. Introduction References Sraddha and Pitru-homa do appear in Vedic literature, though the most detailed rituals are elaborated later in the Grihya Sutras, Puranas, and Dharma Shastras. Recently, I was asked if there was Pramana, Authority of Vedas for Piru Homas, Performance of Sraddha.... https://ramanisblog.in/2026/06/02/vedas-the-source-of-sraddha-rituals-introduction-references/

Satyanarayana Pooja,Worship of Sufi Mansur Hallaj 10th Century,Debatable

Number of Devis Worshiped in Sri Chakra, Sri Vidya, 156 +

Aghora Pasupatha Homa Protection Mukthi

The core scholarly consensus, widely referenced by Ramanisblog, is the Rig Veda dates to between 2000 BCE and 1000 BCE, but tradition attributes an eternal status to the text[1].

Exploring Nithya Devathas in Sri Vidya

Sree Durga Sapthasathi Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Slokas Text Chanting

Durga Sapthasathi Chapter 12: Power of Chanting