Monday, 17 February 2014

UPANISHADS OF INDIA : NO.31 - GARUDOPANISHAD

Garuda Upanishad

It is a simple Indra Upanishad which deals with Garuda (Eagle) and the Brahmavidya or self knowledge,  surrounding it. It is stated that this lore was first imparted by Brahma to Narada, Narada to Brihadsena, Brihadsena to Bharadwaj and Bharadwaj to the disciples of Jeevatkama. This is for the preethi(Love) of Bhagavan maha Garuda . Several chantings regarding this are given in detail. If one recites all these chantings he becomes free from all type of poisons

The last section states that one who contemplates on this brahmavidya on the new moon day will never be touched by a snake. If one teaches this to eight Brahmins he will be able to destroy poison with grass. If anyone teaches this to hundred Brahmins he can dismantle poison with his eyes. One who teaches this to 1000 Brahmins will be able to eradicate poison with his mind.

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