As the year 2011 takes her steps forward leading us into a time of transition, into the period of The Golden Age, the archetype Vishnu makes his presence felt world over.
A snippet from the Washington Post states that “Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior is a new exhibit at Nashville’s Frist Center for the Visual Arts that aims to introduce American art audiences to the visual beauty of the intricate ways Hindus throughout time have rendered their deities.”
Vishnu governs the aspect of preservation and sustenance of the universe. In the Puranic scriptures, Vishnu is described as having the color of dark-blue (water filled clouds), four-armed, holding, shanka (Conch), Chakra (discus), and mace. He is also associated with the lotus flower, which appears behind his head. His fourth hand is raised in a gesture of reassurance. He represents wealth and abundance.
The ancient text Puranabharti also describes each of the Dasavatara of Vishnu. Among these ten principal avataras described, nine have occurred in the past and one will take place in the future, at the end of Kali Yuga. In the famous hymn Vishnu Sahasranamam, Bramha (the creator) refers to Vishnu as “Sahasrakoti Yuga Dharine”, which means that these incarnations take place in all Yugas in cosmic scales. The avatars and their stories show that God is indeed unimaginable, unthinkable and unbelievable.
Vishnu is one of the important deities of the year 2011, especially his avatars of Rama, Krishna and Kalki, the tenth incarnation of Vishnu. This year, Dr. Pillai has illustrated the importance of Vishnu, in his talks and seminars.
As the year 2011 approaches and takes us into the Golden Age, the mundane definition of wealth equating to money needs to be redefined to acquiring intelligence, compassion and love. In his meditations and practices this year, Dr. Pillai has discovered the importance of material and spiritual abundance.
As Dr. Pillai says, “It is a year of a 200% life, that is a 100% life of material pleasures and a 100% life of spiritual development. By chanting the mantra (quantum sound) Siva-Rama, you can attain a 200% life.”
This is the time for material prosperity, many can attain abundant wealth this year, and the god, archetype, to invoke for material wealth is Vishnu. Dr. Pillai, has therefore given mantras (quantum sounds) to invoke the archetype of Vishnu and his avatars. When one gets more wealth, they are more open to spirituality as well.
One of the important archetypes and an avatar (incarnate) of Vishnu is Rama. Known for his courage, solidarity and compassion, Rama incarnate is the bringer of victory and abundance to those who invoke his energies.
Rama is referred to within Hinduism as “Maryada Purushottama”, literally the Perfect Man or Lord of Self-Control or Lord of Virtue.
The word Rama was in existence even before the birth of incarnation of Rama. It is the mantra (quantum sound) used by Siva himself, it existed and continues to do so as the most powerful mantra (sound) to attain material pleasures and enlightenment.
Another mantra (quantum sound) given by Dr. Pillai to invoke Rama is Sri Moola Ramo Vijayathe , this mantra was given by Sri Raghavendra of the Madhava tradition. The continued recitation of this mantra brings in not only the energies of Rama, but also victory to all of one’s endeavors. It invokes the primordial energies of Rama.
Krishna Avatar, is possibly the most known and famous of the ten incarnations (Dashavatar) of Vishnu. Krishna is often described as an infant or young boy playing a flute as in the Bhagavata Purana, or as a youthful prince giving direction and guidance as in the Bhagavad Gita.
The stories of Krishna appear across a broad spectrum of Hindu philosophical and theological traditions. They portray him in various perspectives: a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero and the Supreme Being.
He is the another important archetype given by Dr. Pillai for the year 2011. The mantra (quantum sound) for Krishna, Hare Krishna, is probably popular world-wide. By chanting this mantra, the whole world consciousness is filled with Krishna. This chant will protect us from the world of Kali.
‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ is the chant that combines the incarnates of Rama and Krishna. This chant brings in abundant material wealth.
Dr. Pillai has emphasized on the mantras Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Sri Moola Ramo Vijayathe and ‘Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram’ – which, further emphasizes on victory and prosperity. All these mantras invoke the energies of Vishnu and bring in material wealth.
Vishnu is thus playing an important role this year, and is coming to the forefront by giving mankind small symbols of his existence amongst us. The exhibit at Nashville’s Frist Center, is just the beginning.
