Srauta Paranormal BeliefSrauta paranormal belief is based on Hindu paranormal belief and accept the existence of ghosts and spirits as these are considered to be poor souls who because of some previous curse or terrible sin such as suicide are suspended in the between what is considered the higher worlds and earth. It is considered that “good spirits” are simply awaiting the completion of their punishment and will be released from this dimension while “evil spirits” will continue to be punished. If one is good they are reincarnated to a higher orerd and if one is bad they are reincarnated to a lower order. These evil spirits are believed to inhabit desolate places, empty buildings, ancient ruins, branches of tress and especially in grave yards. Srauta paranormal belief is that evil spirits seek and bother people of impure minds and unclean habits. Srauta paranormal belief is good spirits are to be found near places where religious ceremonies are performed or religious discourses given. They do not cause harm and may help as required. There are tantric practices that speak to the possibility of the transfer of a Jiva’s vital energy into a dead body in order to temporarily revive it for certain rituals. It is also believed that a suspended soul may be taken control of to perform magic to cause harm to others. It is also possible to drive away those possessed with these evil spirits by using magic and rituals. The ancient text known as The Yajurveda contains hymns to exorcise evil spirits as well as to seek protection against evil spells. The Srauta Religion is based on Hindu traditions and is based on the Vedic religion which is based on Sruti literature. The religion is now small and is practiced in a few places in India. Traditions recognized today are: The Œrauta tradition as per the Vedas lays more emphasis on practice of the rituals rather than having a set of beliefs. The practices of the Œrauta tradition mainly consist of Yajnas. The Yajnas are divided into two categories, namely: nitya-karma and kaamya karma. Nitya-karma refers to those Yajnas that have to be performed daily or as per occasion. Kaamya-karma refers to those Yajnas performed with a particular purpose such as wishing for rain, cattle or for a son. Adherents believe in various gods and goddesses, known as Devas who represent natural forces or deified social concepts. The word Œrauta is derived from the word Œruti meaning that which is heard. The Œrauta tradition of transmitting the Vedas consisted solely of oral tradition from the Guru (teacher) to the Shishya (student). Vedic scholars have made use of manuscripts in order to teach the Vedas to their students at least since the Middle Ages, and of printed books since the advent of Western philology in British India, but the use of writing has always been clearly secondary to the commitment of the texts to memory. Return from Srauta Paranormal Belief to home page. |
