Palm tree libraries

Gregory · Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:34

Has anyone heard of these ? They are apparently repositories of esoteric knowledge where every person's life is written [presumably in Sanskrit].

fsg · Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:57

Get it right ITS Palm Leaf, there is info on other threads and not necessarily Sanscrit language

A quick google will get you on the right path

machadinha · Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:58

... Many ancient texts were written on palm leaves, kind of like the way the Egyptians used papyrus. Basically because people found that, well, palm leaves were useful for writing on presumably. It's still used today I think. If they'd be esoteric would have to do more with the content, not with the material it's written on I think

*The Perfection of Wisdom is claimed to be one of the oldest such texts (in the Buddhist tradition anyway, it's claimed to be the earliest surviving Buddhist text. Presumably written a long time after his death however.) I'm not gonna look it up for you but look around at http://www.sacred-texts.com/ , they seem to have some hits on it. (Not really surprising as there are many versions and the text turns up in a number of sutras apparently, or rather they're comprised versions of it.)

** A little more precisely the source (in English) on that text seems to be Edward Conze's translation The Perfection of Wisdom In Eight Thousand Lines. Still not sure if this is what you're after. It's instructive alright. There's some beautiful illustrations that go with it, kept by Cambridge University, they've been published here and there. I think the palm leaves lent themselves to painting miniatures in particular and are still used that way. (They certainly seem to be in parts of India.)

Well, yadida. Has this helped you?

Gregory · Oct 2nd, 2006, 20:08

Thank you for those replies ! Having searched on Google and among the threads, I still don't feel any closer to this subject. Maybe that's the way it's supposed to be...

Sama · Oct 2nd, 2006, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregory

....esoteric knowledge where every person's life is written [presumably in Sanskrit].

it is true that ancient teachings were written on palm leaves -- some ancient yoga texts were written on palm leaves.

as for everyone's personal record....you're probably thinking about the Akashic Records, which is something totally different....

SitaParityaga · Oct 2nd, 2006, 20:51

The palm leaf library is still in existence at Vaithisvarankoil, a small town in Tamil Nadu.

I hear you can go there and have an astrological reading based on a palm leaf text that is supposed to have your life story written in it. Plus your past lives.

I actually have this place in mind for my next trip this winter. If you start to follow some of the links you find on google, you'll find out more...some really very interesting history.

I initially found out about this place on IM, so I know there are some threads somewhere on it....try looking up astrology.

Nick-H · Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:06

Everybody's life is written everywhere.

It's not the words, it's how they are read...

machadinha · Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by edsita

The palm leaf library is still in existence at Vaithisvarankoil, a small town in Tamil Nadu

Well that must be it then. I guess i tend to think of the complicated when the answer's right in front of you.

Googling for it + its variant "leaves" will give some results too. (Me? nerd? no never!)

Sama · Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by edsita

The palm leaf library is still in existence at Vaithisvarankoil, a small town in Tamil Nadu.

I hear you can go there and have an astrological reading based on a palm leaf text that is supposed to have your life story written in it.....

excellent, great info!

as for your life story, one can go to an akashic record reader (a reputable one!) where they consult the "ascended masters". I've had 3 readings done by 3 different people in 3 totally different places, with no personal info given to them whatsoever.....and they all have said the same thing...
hmmmm........coincidence?

Sama · Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:38

read more here

Vashistar Nadi Astrological Center
Nadi Navalar
No. 67, West Car Street
Vaithisvarankoil
609 117 India (Tamil Nadu)

according to the German website link, it lists the addresses of other palm leaf libraries, one in Chennai....

kullukid · Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:46

I think you might be referring to the book of Brighu or The Brighu Samita Here's a link http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...9543755 49277
The sage Brighu wrote it 6000yrs ago after he had kicked Vishnu while he was sleeping & because of this Lakshmi put a curse on him saying all Brahmins would be destined to live a life of begging for their food so to counterbalance this Brighu said he would write a book of the past present & future of all human beings so that the Brahmins could make a living from telling people their future (horoscopes).
Here's a few more links.
http://book_of_prophecy.quantumquests .com/
http://members.tripod.com/~dlane5/brigu.html
http://www.wandahl.com/Pages/Articles/BhriguSamhita.htm

Happy reads

KK

Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:34	#1
Gregory Seeking Shambhala Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 3	Palm tree libraries Has anyone heard of these ? They are apparently repositories of esoteric knowledge where every person's life is written [presumably in Sanskrit].

Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:58	#3
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,024	... Many ancient texts were written on palm leaves, kind of like the way the Egyptians used papyrus. Basically because people found that, well, palm leaves were useful for writing on presumably. It's still used today I think. If they'd be esoteric would have to do more with the content, not with the material it's written on I think The Perfection of Wisdom is claimed to be one of the oldest such texts (in the Buddhist tradition anyway, it's claimed to be the earliest surviving Buddhist text. Presumably written a long time after his death however.) I'm not gonna look it up for you but look around at http://www.sacred-texts.com/ , they seem to have some hits on it. (Not really surprising as there are many versions and the text turns up in a number of sutras apparently, or rather they're comprised versions of it.) * A little more precisely the source (in English) on that text seems to be Edward Conze's translation The Perfection of Wisdom In Eight Thousand Lines. Still not sure if this is what you're after. It's instructive alright. There's some beautiful illustrations that go with it, kept by Cambridge University, they've been published here and there. I think the palm leaves lent themselves to painting miniatures in particular and are still used that way. (They certainly seem to be in parts of India.) Well, yadida. Has this helped you? __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links Last edited by machadinha : Oct 3rd, 2006 at 14:49. Reason: edited out grumpiness :)

Oct 2nd, 2006, 20:08	#4
Gregory Seeking Shambhala Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 3	Cheers ! Thank you for those replies ! Having searched on Google and among the threads, I still don't feel any closer to this subject. Maybe that's the way it's supposed to be...

Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:06	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,591	Everybody's life is written everywhere. It's not the words, it's how they are read... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:38	#10
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,173	The Knowing Library read more here Vashistar Nadi Astrological Center Nadi Navalar No. 67, West Car Street Vaithisvarankoil 609 117 India (Tamil Nadu) according to the German website link, it lists the addresses of other palm leaf libraries, one in Chennai....

Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:57	#2
fsg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 225	Get it right ITS Palm Leaf, there is info on other threads and not necessarily Sanscrit language A quick google will get you on the right path

Oct 2nd, 2006, 20:51	#6
SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 882	The palm leaf library is still in existence at Vaithisvarankoil, a small town in Tamil Nadu. I hear you can go there and have an astrological reading based on a palm leaf text that is supposed to have your life story written in it. Plus your past lives. I actually have this place in mind for my next trip this winter. If you start to follow some of the links you find on google, you'll find out more...some really very interesting history. I initially found out about this place on IM, so I know there are some threads somewhere on it....try looking up astrology.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 21:46	#11
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 928	I think you might be referring to the book of Brighu or The Brighu Samita Here's a link http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...9543755 49277 The sage Brighu wrote it 6000yrs ago after he had kicked Vishnu while he was sleeping & because of this Lakshmi put a curse on him saying all Brahmins would be destined to live a life of begging for their food so to counterbalance this Brighu said he would write a book of the past present & future of all human beings so that the Brahmins could make a living from telling people their future (horoscopes). Here's a few more links. http://book_of_prophecy.quantumquests .com/ http://members.tripod.com/~dlane5/brigu.html http://www.wandahl.com/Pages/Articles/BhriguSamhita.htm Happy reads KK

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