![]() ![]() Imagine for a moment that you are a rishi and wish to record your vision of this force of nature. So Sri Rudram is both recognition and praise for the vital place Rudra holds in creation. The creation force is Brahma, preservation is Vishnu, and destruction is Rudra. All of creation is a manifestation of three forces creation, preservation, and destruction. In Sanskrit “rishi” means enlightened seer and this hymn is simply a record of what he saw. In some ways it helps to start with the understanding that these Vedic verses are the cognition of an ancient Rishi. The melody and rhythm are unique and comfortable from the first listening, but once you dive into the meaning the problems arise! Like all Vedic texts it is pleasing to the ear but confounding to the intellect. Sri Rudram is found in the Krishna Yajurveda, Taittariya Samhita along with its companion text Chamakam. Those who want to go through the meaning may please read Sanskrit phrases and English transliteration here. ![]() It is one of the most sacred and powerful Vedic hymns and is recited in poojas and homam by Vedic pundits for all round benefits. The second part known as Chamakam (because of repeated use of word “Chame”) is found in the seventh chapter. The first part known as Namakam (because of the repeated use of word “Namo” in it) is found in the Krishna Yajurveda, Taittariya Samhita in the fourth chapter. Sri Rudram, also known as Rudraprasna, is a hymn devoted to lord Shiva. ![]()
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