Analogy between Human (body) and Veena (instrument)
Daive Veena and Manushi Veena!
There are many resemblances between the human body (God made Veena) and man made Veena. These secrets are revealed in a book by name, “SANDHYA VANDANEEYA TATVARTHA” and “VEDA PRAKASIKE”
Daive Veena and Manushi Veena!
There are many resemblances between the human body (God made Veena) and man made Veena. These secrets are revealed in a book by name, “SANDHYA VANDANEEYA TATVARTHA” and “VEDA PRAKASIKE”
written and published by ‘Mr Yeda Torey Subramanya Sarma’ in the Kannada language in the year 1936. Many secrets of Veena were mentioned in this book. A few points are mentioned here
Veena has 24 frets with 4 strings along the frets and 3 strings at the side.
Veena has 24 frets with 4 strings along the frets and 3 strings at the side.
The 4 strings depict the 4 Vedas
The top 1st string Sarani indicates – the RigVeda
2nd string Panchama indicates – YajurVeda
3rd string Mandara indicates – Sama Veda
4th string Anumandra indicates the AtharvaVeda.
All the 4 strings are said to have ”shudda satva guna".
The top 1st string Sarani indicates – the RigVeda
2nd string Panchama indicates – YajurVeda
3rd string Mandara indicates – Sama Veda
4th string Anumandra indicates the AtharvaVeda.
All the 4 strings are said to have ”shudda satva guna".
The importance of 24 frets comes due to the sound (Nada) that is produced from them and not because of the metal used.
The human back-bone (Spinal Chord) stands straight from the Mooladhara (the seat of the body) up to the head.
In the top of the head exists the Brahma Randhra.
Just like the 24 frets of the Veena, human back bone has 24 divisions.
In the top of the head exists the Brahma Randhra.
Just like the 24 frets of the Veena, human back bone has 24 divisions.
According to the anatomy, the back bone has 7 cervicles, 12 thorasic and 5 lumbar vertibrays.
In Veena the distance between each fret is broad in the lower octaves and becomes less while proceeding towards the higher octaves.
In Veena the distance between each fret is broad in the lower octaves and becomes less while proceeding towards the higher octaves.
Similarly the back bone is thick at the Mooladhara and the distance between each ring becomes less while proceeding towards the Brahma randhra
The Mandara Sthaayi Swara starts from the seat point of the human back bone and as it proceeds towards the Brahma Randhram
The Mandara Sthaayi Swara starts from the seat point of the human back bone and as it proceeds towards the Brahma Randhram
situated in the Sahasraram, the pitch or sruti increases. It is here, where the life of music is situated.
The nada born out of the union of prana (life) and agni (fire) starts from the Mooladhaara at low sruti and reaches the Sahasrakamala crossing the Swaadhisthana, Manipoora
The nada born out of the union of prana (life) and agni (fire) starts from the Mooladhaara at low sruti and reaches the Sahasrakamala crossing the Swaadhisthana, Manipoora
Anaahata, Visuddha, Aagna, the Shadchakras. In this course the sruti (pitch) increases.
This shows the resemblance between the Daivi Veena and man made Veena.
So it is definite that to attain Moksha nada yoga is a correct path,
This shows the resemblance between the Daivi Veena and man made Veena.
So it is definite that to attain Moksha nada yoga is a correct path,
and for practising nada yoga Veena is an appropriate instrument.
Saarngadeva has pointed out, each part of Veena is an abode for a particular deity.
“SARVA DEVA MAYEE TASMATH VEENEYAM SARVA MANGALAA PUNAATI VIPRAHATYADI PATAKAIH PATITAAN JANAAN”
Saarngadeva has pointed out, each part of Veena is an abode for a particular deity.
“SARVA DEVA MAYEE TASMATH VEENEYAM SARVA MANGALAA PUNAATI VIPRAHATYADI PATAKAIH PATITAAN JANAAN”
As all the deities reside in Veena it is Sarva Mangala, because all sins are driven away. “INDIRA PATRIKAA BRAHMA TUMBURNAABHIHI SARASWATEE-DORIKO VAASUKIR JEEVAH SUDHAA MSUH SAURIKA RAVIH
The above Verse describes the deities and their places in Veena
The above Verse describes the deities and their places in Veena
Hence Veena is considered to be Moksha dayaka liberating instrument. Many Gods have played many instruments but only Veena has been given such a Godly sacred position.
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