இந்தியாவில் செயின்ட் தாமஸ் கட்டுக்கதை

தொகுத்தவர்: வேதபிரகாஷ்
மேனாட்டு மதங்கள்ஆராய்ச்சிக் கழகம்57, பூந்தமல்லி நெடுஞ்சாலைமதுரவயல், சென்னை - 602102
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நூற்தலைப்பு இந்தியாவில் செயின்ட் தாமஸ் கட்டுக்கதை
பதிப்பகத்தார் மேனாட்டு மதங்கள் ஆராய்ச்சிக் கழகம்57, பூந்தமல்லி நெடுஞ்சாலைமதுரவயல், சென்னை - 602102
தொகுத்தவர் வேதபிரகாஷ்
வெளியீட்டுத்தேதி ஆகஸ்டு, 1989
விலை ரூ. 3/-
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சரித்திர ஆசிரியர்களுக்கு வேண்டுகோள்
இச்சிறுநூலை நாங்கள் உங்கள் முன்பு வைக்கின்றோம். படித்தப்பிறகு உங்களுடைய கருத்து எதுவானாலும் எழுதி அனுப்பவும். உங்களுடைய விமர்சனங்கள், யோசனைகளை வரவேற்க்கிறோம்.
இந்நூலைப் பற்றிய எல்லா கேள்விகளுக்கும் பதிலளிக்கத் தயாராக உள்ளோம். எமக்கு வேண்டியது உண்மை. அதுதான் லட்சியம். உலகம் எதிர்ப்பார்ப்பதும் அதுதான்.
- பதிப்பகத்தார்
பொருளடக்கம்
மாணவர்களுக்குப் புரட்டு வரலாறு
அப்போஸ்தலர்கள் யார்? பன்னிருவர் யார்?
பைபிள்களிலுள்ள தாமஸ்
ஒதுக்கப்பட்ட அல்லது மறைக்கப்பட்டுள்ள புதிய ஆகம பைபிள்கள்
தாமஸின் நூல்கள்
உள்ளத்தாட்சிகள் குட்டை வெளிப்படுத்துகின்றன
மைலாப்பூரிலுள்ள இரண்டாவது கல்லறை
மைலாப்பூரிலுள்ள இரண்டு கல்லறைகளுக்கு எதிரான அத்தாட்சிகள்
19729ல் இந்த கல்லறை சந்தேகிக்கப்பட்டது
உயிர்த்தியாகி தாமஸ் ஆனது எவ்வாறு?
மாலுப், கலாமினா, மைலாப்பூர்
கிருஸ்துவ பாதிரிகளின் தென்னிந்தியாவைப் பற்றிய குறிப்புகள்
போர்ச்சுகீசியரும்,அரேபியரும்
விஜயநகரப் பேரரசும், போர்ச்சுகீசியரும்
பிராமணர்களை சம்பந்தப்படுத்தும் கதைகள்
தென் இந்தியாவில் தாமஸக்கு ஆறு கல்லறைகள்
கட்டுக் கதை மறுபடியும் வளர்கிறது
http://www.hamsa.org/vedaprakash-intro.htm

Samayam in Tamil Nadu

http://sites.google.com/site/hindunew/tamil-samayam
Samayam in Tamil Nadu
Links to pdf files:
Aiyanar and Aiyappan in Tamil Nadu
-- Lars Kjaerholm
Murugan worship in Srilanka
-- Pushparatnam
Ancient Tamils' view of Murugan
-- P. Thiagarajan
Murugan movement in Tamil Nadu
-- K.R. Venkataraman
The webpage is an overview providing some analytical statistics and articles related to Samayam in Tamil Nadu.
Samayam in Tamil refers to the world-view (gestalt or 'whole-ness') of people of their relationship with the paramaatman (param porul) as expressed in Tamil texts and socio-cultural traditions in Tamil Nadu, including tala-puranam (http://www.tamilheritage.org/uk/lontha/lonthain.html ) . Samayam is thus a fundamental framework for the study of Tamil heritage (தமிழ் மரபு or முதுசொம்) within the context of the heritage of Hindu civilization. Some examples of the sources for the sacred literature and traditions are:
சைவ தல புராணங்கள் (Saiva Thalapuranam)1.திருக்கூவப் புராணம் ThiruK KUva Puranam

2.திருப்பனைசைப் புராணம் Thirupanaisai Puranam

3. திருநள்ளாற்றுப் புராணம்ThirunallaRRup Puranam

4.இலுப்பைக்குடி புராணம்Iluppaikkudi Puranam

5.தீர்த்தகிரி புராணம் Theerthagiri Puranam

6.வீரவனப் புராணம் Veeravanap Puranam

7.திருக்குற்றாலப் புராணம் Thiruk KutRala Puranam

8.திருப் பேரூரப் புராணம் Thirup PErur Puranam

9. சீக்காளத்தி புராணம Cikkalatti Puranam

10. சித்திர சபாபதி மாலை Chitra Sabapathy Maalai

11. திருமயிலை புராணம் Thirumayilai Puranam

12. உப்பூர் புராணம் Uppoor Puranam

13. திருக்காளத்தி புராணம் ThirukKalathi Puranam

14. இறைவாச நல்லூர் தல புராணம் Iraivasa Nallur Thalapuranam

15. திருவண்ணாமலை திருவருட்பதிகம்ThiruvaNamalai Thiruvadutpathikam

16. சோணாச்சல சதகம்Chonachala SathaKam

17. சோணாச்சல வெண்பா்Chonachala Venpa

18. உண்ணாமுலையம்மை பிள்ளைத்தமிழ்்UNamulayaMai Pilaithamiz

19. கார்திகை தீப வெண்பா Karthikai Theeba Venpa

வைஷ்ணவ தலபுராணங்கள்Vaishnava Thalapuranam

1.0 Azhakar Koil Collections

1.1 திருமால் இருஞ்சோலை Thirumalirunjolaima lai

1.2 அழகர் கலம்பகம்Azhakar Kalambakam

1.3 அழகர் அந்தாதிAzhakar AnthathiList of Books on history of Temples of Tamilnadu

n சுவடியியல் Manuscriptology
Samayam has thus two clear dimensions

1) metaphysical view, exemplified by six darshanas, siddhas and enlightened aatman like Ramana and

2) forms and focus of worship, pilgrimages, prayers exemplified by varieties of temples and pilgrimage places such as Setubandha Rameshwaram where people venerate their ancestors by a sacred bath in the sacred Setu or the millions who visit Tirumala or Sabarimala.

Both the dimensions will have to be understood with clarity to delineate a true history of Samayam in Tamil Nadu.

Some of the articles in English have also been translated into Tamil. It will be helpful if all the articles in English are also translated into Tamil and made available widely within Tamil Nadu and to reach out to all Tamil-speaking people all over the world.

It is also necessary to review works such as those of Sri Sudarshanam Iyengar, 'Sanka kala tamizhar samayam', ' saathi matha aaraaycchi'

Village gods and heroes - worship of Hero Stones in Tamil Nadu, India
--R. Nagasamy

Religion census data in Tamil Nadu

Temples and Mutts in Tamil Nadu (HRCE)
Thaevara Vaiputthalangal Divya desams
The Skanda Cult in India: Sanskrit sources
-- KV Sharma
Skanda-Subrahmanya in Sanskrit Tradition
-- S.S. Janaki
Skanda Kumāra in ancient North India
-- R.K. Seth
Kārttikeya in Early Indian Coinage
-- S. Suresh
God Murukan as viewed by the ancient Tamils
-- P. Thiagarajan
Skanda Cult in South India
-- K. R. Venkataraman
Cult of Skanda-Murukan in Tamilakam; The antiquity of Murukan worship in Tamil Nadu
-- Ambikai Velmurugu
Murukan Worship in Sri Lanka: New Archaeological Evidence
--P. Pushparatnam
Antiquity of Murukan Cult in Ancient Sri Lanka: A Historical Perspective
--S. Kailash Sitrampalam

Vedic Roots of Early Tamil Culture
-- Michel Danino
Survey of Tamil & Sanskrit Dance Treatises of Tamil Nadu
--Virarajendra
The path of the Nayanmars
--Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
வேங்கடத்து நெடியோன்
-- Rama Ki.

Political - Socio - Economic-Surveys
--Gift Siromoney

Worship of the Goddess in Hinduism
-- Sarah Caldwell
Are Indic Traditions Polytheistic?
--David Gray

Links to pdf files:

Aiyanar and Aiyappan in Tamil Nadu
-- Lars Kjaerholm
Murugan worship in Srilanka
-- Pushparatnam
Ancient Tamils' view of Murugan
-- P. Thiagarajan
Murugan movement in Tamil Nadu
-- K.R. Venkataraman

Many onslaughts have occurred on Tamil Samayam during historical periods. Despite these onslaughts, Tamil Samayam remains vibrant even today because the marapu (heritage) is the very identity of every Tamil-speaking citizen of Bharatam.

Ram Setu case-- Varying sets of misleading affidavits by Union of India

By Dr S Kalyanaraman December 14, 2008 News Analysis
Written submission of the advocate for Union of India made in October 2008 to the Supreme Court says: The Petitioners have not alleged much less proved that Ram Sethu forms an integral and essential part of the Hindu religion. Union of India also claims that belief of the community has to be proved like any other fact. It is clear that Union of India holds the justice system in utter contempt. It holds the responsibility of the state under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India in utter contempt. It holds that the millions of people the world over who revere Ram, Ramayana and Ram Sethu which are central to the nation's traditions to be treated with disdain and hence holds those who venerate Ram and Ram Sethu as a place of worship in utter contempt.

What does Union of India have to say about Ram Sethu? This is an amazing set of hypocritical, misleading statements of Union of India (Respondents) containing varying shades of misleading statements. Step 1: The existence of Ram Sethu is denied. Next it is said that Ramayana cannot be linked with the bridge. In another breath, a pledge is made that a viewing gallery will be constructed to enable pilgrims to pay homage to Ram Sethu. Step 2: In a withdrawn affidavit, Ministry of Culture claims Ram Sethu to be a myth, adding that the Sethu is not man-made. Step 3: In a withdrawn affidavit, Ministry of Shipping claims that there is no scientific evidence to justify declaration of Sethu as an ancient monument. Step 4: On September 14, 2008, Union of India claimed total respect for all religions and Hinduism in particular… The Central Government is alive and conscious of religious sensibilities including the unique ancient and holy text of Ramayana…Having regard to public sentiments, the Central Government withdrew the prevailing affidavit to re-examine the entire matter. Union of India also clarified that the affidavit did not intend to touch upon the freedom/ articles of faith or belief of any section of society. Step 5: In a final counter affidavit, Union of India defined the role of the state and stated that the state cannot and should not be called upon to determine issues of faith. Union of India also added: "It is now for the Hon'ble Court to resolve the contentious issues raised by the petitioners in the context of evidence available." Step 6: Written submission of the advocate for Union of India made in October 2008 to the Supreme Court says: "The Petitioners have not alleged much less proved that Ram Sethu forms an integral and essential part of the Hindu religion. Union of India also claims that belief of the community has to be proved like any other fact. The further submission of Union of India is that it has not been proved undoubtedly to be the belief of the Hindu community that Lord Ram did not himself break the bridge. Nor has it been established that whatever remains of the Ram Sethu as a place of worship is an essential and integral part of the Hindu religion." So, what is the stand of Union of India as seen from these six sets of waffling averments? It is clear that Union of India holds the justice system in utter contempt. It holds the responsibility of the state under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India in utter contempt. It holds that the millions of people the world over who revere Ram, Ramayana and Ram Sethu which are central to the nation's traditions to be treated with disdain and hence holds those who venerate Ram and Ram Sethu as a place of worship in utter contempt. This contemptuous behavior of Union of India is reprehensible. UPA has proved its incompetence to hold the reins of the state and to has failed to uphold the rule of law as supreme. I wish the Supreme Court comes down heavily on the utterly irresponsible behaviour shown by the respondents' misleading statements and calls them to order. The Court should also direct the Government of India to declare Ram Sethu an ancient monument under the 1958 Act and to direct Union of India to approach UNESCO to declare it a world heritage. The Court should also direct that Sethu project which is an ecological disaster should be declared a project disaster and scrapped forthwith. I also hope the Pachauri Committee takes note of the waffling stances of the Union of India and does not succumb to any pressures from any functionary of the Union of India. The arguments for the Ram Sethu being central to Hindu identity and nation's identity are many and have been stated earlier which the Court will take note of and render justice. Dr. Subramanian Swamy has filed on November 3, 2008 in the Supreme Court, fresh written submissions on whether Ram Sethu is an integral part of Hindu religion. This includes an annexure to page 31 comparing the six statements demonstrating progressively varying stances of the Union of India, the respondent in the transfer petition pending in the Supreme Court. Here is an annexure demonstrating six varying stances: Progressively varying stances of the respondents as reflected in that affidavit There is nothing called 'Ramar Palam' excepting that the petitioners have chosen to name the 'Adams Bridge' as Ramar Palam. There is no question of sand sholes- - - being declared monuments of national importance. Having failed in all their attempts now the forces probably thought easier to play with religious sentiments which they thought the Indians might fall to their prey, started instigating the religious sentiments of the Hindus…. 3)70(14)(iv) several Indians experts…. have also declared that there is no evidence linking the mythical Lanka bridge built by Hanuman to the chain of sand banks …….. To link that with Ram or Ramayana is ridiculous. 4)P.76(17) It will also cut off Land's End in Dhanushkodi island which is visited by hundreds of pilgrims every day. ….It will also cut off Kodandaramasamy Temple visited by thousands of pilgrims every day 5)P.77(17) The creation of the channel will also afford an opportunity to pilgrims to visit Adams Bridge, not possible today, and offer obeissance as the SCL is contemplating provision of a viewing galary along the channel alignment. Step 2 Withdrawal of centre's affidavit by Ministry of Culture 1) P.3(4) The petitioners have attempted to reply upon mythological material such as the Ramayana. 2) P.9(19) the ASI, has reasonably concluded that the formation known as Ram Sethu/Adams Bridge is not a man made structure. 3) P.11(25) the aforesaid conclusions renders the entire theory proposed by the petitioners (by placing reliance on entirely mythological texts) wholly implausible 4) P.15(32-33) The same is merely a sand and coral formation which cannot be said to be of historical archeological or artistic interest or importance. 5) P.15(33) "The Adams Bridge site cannot therefore be said to be of any archeological interest." 6) P.9(20)"The contents of the Valmiki Ramayana, the Ramcharitmanas and other mythological texts… which cannot be said to be historical record, incontrovertibly prove the existence of the characters, or the occurrence of the events depicted therein." Step 3 Withdrawal of centre's affidavit by Ministry of Shipping 1) P.11(10) "The absence of any cohesive scientific evidence which can support the formation of a legally tenable opinion, - - - of Section 4 of the Ancient Monuments Act, it is submitted that the instant writ petitions must fail." Step 4 ASG's Gopal's statement dated 14.9.2008 1) P2(2) "The Central Government has total respect for all religions and Hinduism in particular… The Central Government is alive and conscious of religious sensibilities including the unique ancient and holy text of Ramayana… Having regard to public sentiments, the Central Government withdraws the present affidavit to re-examine the entire matter." 2) 2(3) It is clarified that the affidavit did not intend to touch upon the freedom/ articles of faith or belief of any section of society. Step 5 Counter affidavit final PP59-6 1) The state cannot and should not be called upon to determine issues of faith. 2) It is now for the Hon'ble Court to resolve the contentious issues raised by the petitioners in the context of evidence available.." Step 6 Present written submissions Submitted October 2008 P73II. The petitioners have not alleged much less proved that Ram Sethu forms an integral and essential part of the Hindu religion. P.76. Belief of the community has to be proved like any other fact. P.84 The submission is that it has not been proved undoubtedly to be the belief of the Hindu community that Lord Ram did not himself break the bridge. Nor has it been established that whatever remains of the Ram Sethu as a place of worship is an essential and integral part of the Hindu religion.
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