13. Bharatanatyam Subhalakshmi Kumar Mantra Pushpam

Mantra Pushpam
Choreography by Subhalakshmi Kumar.
www.subhalakshmikumar.com
http://www.astrojyoti.com/mantrapushpam.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantra

In all the four Vedas both water and the divinity within are greatly praised. Chandra (moon) was born out of Kshira Samudra (the ocean of milk). Since it is the work of water, moon is described as a water flower (Apam Pushpam). In this water moon holds the place of a flower. He represents beauty, coolness, appreciation. Those who perceive the moon as a flower floating on water, will attain happiness, peace, enhancement and beauty. Those who realize the ability of water, the way it resides and its boundless beauty, will themselves become popular, good citizens, will be blessed with wealth and
well supported in society.

One who understands that water is the origin of the world (at the end of Pralaya and the next cycle of Vitpatti) will realize how this place has evolved.


Agni (fire) supports water. Agni (fire) in Avantara Srishti (recreation at the end of
PraLaya) "Apova Idam Agre Salilam Aseet" according to this Srishti, before creation, the waters were responsible for the universe. Those who know the mutually supporting relation between water and fire pervading this world, understand this world. While earth is covered by water (most of it is even now covered by water) and the fire (energy) remains in earth's core. The fire is prevalent in surfaces that are not covered by water. Fire also prevails in regions below water (ocean bed) erupting from time to time.

"Vayoragnih, Agnerapah" According to this Sriti about Maha Srishti (great creation), it is stated that Agni is born out of Vayu (air is essential to sustain a fire) and from Agni water is born. In Maha Sriti for water through Agni, air is the cause and in Avantara Sristi water is the main cause for all. One who understands this interdependency is deemed to be absolved of rebirth and attains the Divinity.


As per the dictum "Adityaat-Jayate Vrustih" the rains said to form due to Sun and the heat due to Sun. Hence, Sun is the source of waters cycling this earth. One who truly understands this cycle will obtain bliss and will be absolved of rebirth.

One who knows that the cool rays responsible for water (snow) are related to moon, and Moon is the cause of waters (melted snow), such a person gets to a state from where there is no rebirth. Heavy rains occur in the months of Shravana - Bhadrapada (July-September)
known as Varsha Ritu. Each year certain stars are associated with rain; for
example during year 2000 the stars were (Punarvasu, Pushya - July), (Ashlesha, Makha, Pubba - August), (Uttara, Hasta - Sept). Stars are the origin of rain, in Punchanga (Almanac). All who understand this truly understand this world.

Rain fall is due to the formation of clouds. Hence Clouds are the cause for water. Water evaporates due to the burning rays of the Sun and it forms clouds which therefore become the cause of water. One who understands this cycle (is due to Paramatman) will not get rebirth.


Samvatsara refers to a period of one year. Sixty of the Samvatsaras or 60 years
complete one cycle of the calendar. The Samvatsara is hailed by the Upanishads as"Prajapathi". Having rains during the rainy season each year and rain-water sustained during the entire year are the basis of survival. Hence rains are the cause for the continuation of each year counted by the people who survive i.e. us (since rain helps all living beings to continue their very existence). One who knows this truth will obtain immortality and has no rebirth.

One who understands that water supports the world. That person compares the world to a boat that provides stability even though it floats in water. Such a person realizes that all the affairs of the world are supported by water. Without support from water the world does not move and there is no life. Such a person is established in truth.
OM Rajadhi rajaya prasahya saahine | Namo| vayam Vaisravanaya| Kurmahe |
Sa me Kamaan Kama Kamaa|ya Mahyam|| Kameshvaro Vai||Shravano da|daatu | Kuberaya| Vaishravanaaya| Maharajaya Namah|
Salutations to the supreme Emperor (King of the kings), who is the repository of all wealth. We offer salutations to that Vaishravana (Kubera, god of wealth). May He grant us all desires that are beneficial. Let the Lord of desire is Kubera also known as Vaishravana grant our wishes. To such Kubera or Vaishravana, the great emperor who fulfills our desires, we salute, because we would like to get the wisdom to become free of desires.

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[AnnaC944]

This is really goood!

[pratyagatchaami]

@AnnaC944 Thanks! :)

[ch4ndr4n]

Translations are from here.....beware of some spelling mistakes......

shastras.com/vedichymns/mantra­pushpam.htm

He who knows all this becomes Ayatanavan, Puspavan, Prajavan and Pasuman(And all agriculture bits that goes with it) .

Ayushman Bhava

Ayushmati Bhava

[pratyagatchaami]

@ch4ndr4n Thank you Sir! :) I am glad you liked it :)

[ch4ndr4n]

Oh Maha Rani of Bharathanatyam, we praise thee........

Nice opening immage too. Another good edition, with revolving clips relating to each piece. We all heard the Kubhera Mantram in the temples at the end of the pooja........now with its abhinayam too. Thank you.

"King of kings, we praise thee,

Who is the giver of all victories,

Who is the fulfiller of all desires,

Please bless me with wealth,

To fulfill all our desires,

Oh, Kubhera, we praise thee,

Salutations to the king of kings"

[pratyagatchaami]

@ch4ndr4n I think I am content just being a student in Bharatanatyam :) Thank you though.

[143Itube]

Happened to see ur performance by chance on U tube ...Though I am not a qualified person to comment on dance ,Your rendeing of manthra pushpam has kept me watching the performance spellbound.best wishes for yor all your endevours.Also why god gives somuch talent to only selected few like you....Your paintings are also excellent...Regards. Will you please share the video link in case you perform /present Durga suktam /other veda related presentations? Regards.- PBV

[ch4ndr4n]

@pratyagatchaami

Goes with the saying...kattrathu kai M'an alavu.......

My eyes have never faulted to spot a talent, and my heart never failed to bless and encourage that talent to reach it heights.  My statement…. bit ahead of time perhaps but goes with that chanting lyrics. You will do well! I beg and pray the Goddess of Arts, to grant that wish.

[ch4ndr4n]

Connections.............. Yopam puspam veda Puspavan prajavan pasuvan bhavati Candramava Apam puspam Puspavan, Prajavan pasuman bhavati Ya Evam Veda Yopa mayatanam Veda Ayatanam bhavati. He who understands the flowers of water, He becomes the possessor of flowers, children and cattle. Moon is the flower of the water, He who understands this fact, He becomes the possessor of flowers, children and cattle. He who knows the source of water, Becomes established in himself

[pratyagatchaami]

@gpengindia Danke! :)