Dear All,



It was discovered recently that even plants exhibit feelings and emotions. We generally grow pet animals like dogs , bullocks etc. We get some utility from them. Dogs exhibit gratitude and faithfulness. Cows and Bullocks are also animals of utility. Hence we pet them.


Similarly some plants like Tulasi (Basil), Vilva (aegle marmalos), Neem (Azadiracht indica), Peepal (ficus religiosa) etc. also have the ability to bestow benediction on the people who nourish them.


This was discovered by our Maharshis. Hence we grow and nourish these plants to get us the benediction.


Source: http://www.namadwaar.org/nibbles/?cat=5


Regards

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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I love this Ravi!
I do believe that God gave us everything that we need and the dear plants and Trees give to us willingly and lovingly if we honour their life too.

Ok, so I brought the Trees right here!! I shall try to find some pictures. Thank you Ravi, Tree-Life

All about trees

There are quite a few instances in our Vedas and Shastras where the greatness of certain trees is mentioned. Each tree has certain unique characteristics that have been helping the mankind –
Palasa Tree:
“Once the devas were sitting under a ‘palAsa’ tree and discussing the glory of Gayatri Mantra. This tree heard them speak of the Gayatri mantra formed in three ‘pAdAs’ and began to grow three leaves at a time. The wonder struck devas named the tree as ‘susravas’ that means ‘a tree with the best hearing ability’. This matter is mentioned in the Vedas as “DevAvai brahmannavadanta tatparna upAsruNot susravAvai namh” A brahmachari ‘vidyArthi’ (student) who seeks a Guru in Gurukula to learn the Vedas should grasp the teachings of the Guru as well as the ‘palAsa tree’. This is the reason that ‘palAsa danda’ (stick) is given to him. Moreover, the grasping ability of one who holds this ‘palAsa’ stick in his hand increases.
Peepul Tree:
Manu explains in Manusmriti, “One who bathes in the waters where the shade of a peepul tree falls, is cleansed of all his sins.” Therefore, our ancestors have planted a peepul tree on the bank of ponds. This is a ‘prãcheena sampradãya’ (ancient tradition). This practice is followed in all places.
Women longing for children circumambulate the peepul tree. This is one of the common traditions practiced since age old days. Today, scientific studies indicate in additional to its medicinal qualities, the breeze from the peepul tree stimulates the woman’s egg.

Just like a Brahmin boy is given to hold a PalAsa ‘danda’, a Vayshya child is given to hold a ‘peepul’ stick, as it is believed that peepul has the quality of providing incessant food to his household.

‘Konrai’ tree:
‘Konnappoo’ (flower from a konrai tree) is yellow in colour. It fills up the whole tree that one cannot see the leaves! People install a Siva linga below it. When the branches move about in breeze the flowers fall on the Linga. ‘Konnappoo’ is a favourite of Siva. It is a favourite of Muruga, too.

Bamboo:
Just like a lightning conductor installed on the top of a building protects the building from natural shocks like lightning, the bamboo stick that the sanyasi holds protects him from negative forces that tend to steal his penances. Such is the power of bamboo.

‘Ilandai’ (Chinese Dates) / ‘Vilaam’ (wood apple)
“Our mind is brought under control by eating ‘Ilandai’ fruit and ‘vilaam’ fruit. The vasanas of the mind reduces. These fruits have the power to make the mind pleasant. This is the reason that it is said (in Srimad Bhagavatam) that Dhruva ate these fruits while doing ‘tapas’ (penance).
Sage Vyasa sat under a ‘Ilandai Tree’ (‘badari tree’) and wrote the Bhagavata Purana.
Thanks Tree Life... for bring forward to your Group... I was about to post as my next series.. U have reduced my work....

Love & Light
Ravi
Palasa Tree (Parrot Tree, Flame of the Forest - Butea monosperma) is considered sacred both by Hindus and Buddhists. It is known to the Hindus under the Sanskrt name Palasa as it possesses valuable medicinal properties. This sacred tree is being called the treasurer of the gods and of sacrifice. It grows throughout India except in very arid parts and is a medium sized deciduous tree. Parts used are bark, leaf, flower, seed and gum

Konrai - Golden Shower Tree, Laburnum - The tree is deciduous and flowers gorgeously in summer. deep yellow clusters of flowers 6 em wide, suspended like chandeliers lit for some festive occasion. It is a very refreshing site to watch it in bloom throughout the summer (it is poisonous but beautiful - look don't touch!)

Bamboo - the beautiful, prolific and useful bamboo.

Peepul - Peepal or Pipal, Ficus Religiosa, a Grand fig Tree.

Ilandai - ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA, Chinese Date -

Vilaam - wood-apple, Feronia limonia, Swingle . Besides wood-apple, it may be called elephant apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit.

Vilva - Aegel Marmelos -

Neem Tree - the 'miracle tree' - its oil is very potent and has many uses.

Banyan Tree - The tree of India - (Photo - This Banyan is actually in Hawaii, and is a personal friend of mine - it acts as a marquee for a huge market of beautiful local crafts).

Why the benefit us? we must identify scientific properties...

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