Saturday 31 December 2011

raasi vanam


RAASIVANAM




SIGNIFICANCE :
In Astrology there are 12 Zodiac signs. These 12 trees represent each one of them. All these were mentioned in Varaha Mihira's Jyotisha sashtra.
BENEFITS :
Like our birth stars each person is born during a particular Zodiac sign. How each ones luck is predicted according to the birth star similarly according to the Raasi (house) also the horoscope and luck of each person and how he is benefitted by these trees is mentioned in Astrology.
PLANTS :
S.No.Name
Botanical name
Common name
1.Mesha RaasiPterocarpus santalinusRaktha Chandana, Red Sandalwood
2.Vrishabha RaasiAlstonia scholarisSapthaparni, Edaakula-paala
3.Midhuna RaasiArtocarpus heterophyllusPanasa, Jack tree
4.Karkataka RaasiButea monospermaPalasa, Moduga , Flame –of- the- forest
5.Simha RaasiStereospermum chelonoidesPaadari, Kaligottu
6.Kanya RaasiMangifera indicaAmra, Mamidi, Mango
7.Tula RaasiMimusops elengiBakula, Pogada
8.Vrishchika RaasiAcacia catachuKadhira
9.Dhanasu RaasiFicus religiosaAshwatha, Raavi, Peepal
10.Makara RaasiDalbergia sissooSimsupa, Shisham
11.Kumbha RaasiProsopis cinerariaShami, Jammi
12.Meena RaasiFicus bengalensisVata, Marri, Banyan










Mesha Raasi
Vrishabha Raasi
FlowersTree
Midhuna Raasi
Tree with fruit
Karkataka Raasi
Tree in bloom Leaves
Simha Raasi
Kanya Raasi
Tula Raasi
Vrishchika Raasi
Flower Tree
Dhanasu Raasi
Makara Raasi
Kumbha Raasi
Meena Raasi



brundaavanam


SIGNIFICANCE :
["BRINDA' - Group, "VANAM" - Garden]

Medicinal : All these plants are used in ayurvedic preperations. Even the dried plant is used in Yagnas and homas.
Spiritual : Signified Devotion - modestly it gives itself without seeking for anything in return.
Only two varieties of Tulsi are very much popular, but there are few more other varieties.
BENEFITS :
All the Tulsi varieties in general posses the following qualities:

- Relieves from STRESS
- Purifies air( ANTI-POLLUTANT)
- Gives out oxygen 24 hours

- Antiseptic
- Detoxifies
- Cures skin diseases
- Good for hair
- Good for teeth and digestion too
PLANTS :
S.No.Botanical name
Common name
1.Ocimum sanctumKrishna Tulsi
2.Ocimum gratissimumRama Tulsi, Nimma tulsi
3.Ocimum tenuiflorumVishnu Tulasi
4.Ocimum kilimandscharicumKarpura Tulsi
5.Ocimum basilicumVibhudhi/Bhoo Tulsi, Kamakasturi, Rudra-jada, Sabja
6.Ocimum americanumVana/Aranya Tulsi, Kuppa/Kukka tulsi

Ocimum sanctumOcimum gratissimum
Ocimum tenuiflorumOcimum kilimandscharicum
Ocimum basilicumOcimum americanum
Camphor basil Plant Camphor basil leaves

nandanavanam

SIGNIFICANCE :
Lord Indra's garden in the heaven is called nandanavanam. The description of this is given by several poets and writers during various instances.

Mangalastakam : Kalidasa wrote about these 10 trees and mentions that these are all
- evergeen
- flower bearing
- fruit bearing
BENEFITS :
The presence of these trees brings happiness and prosperity to the whole world.
PLANTS :
S.No.
Botanical name
Common name
1.Ficus religiosaPeepal
2.Ficus bengalensisBanyan
3.Santalum albumsandal wood
4.Bauhinia purpureaIndian orchid
5.Adansonia digitataKalpvriksh
6.Syzygium jambulanumJamoon
7.Azardirachta indicaneem
8.Anthocephalus cadabaKadamb
9.Mangifera indicamango
10.Pinus longifoliapine
A TREE IN DETAIL :
Syzigium Cumini - Black plum
Parts used:Bark,leaves,fruits
Uses:1.Hypoglycemia
2.Diabetes
3.Diarrhoea
4.Dysentery
5.Indigestion
6.Enlarged spleen
7.Controlling B.P





Ficus religiosa: Ashwatha, Raavi ,Peepal
Ficus bengalensis : Vata, Marri, Banyan
Santalum album : Sree/Hari/Chandanamu, Tella Chandanamu
Bauhinia purpurea: Kovidara, Devakanchanamu
Adansonia digitata : Kalpavriksha ,Gorakshi,Gajabala, Pnchaparnika, Brahmamalika
TreeBud
Flower Fruit
Syzygium jambulanum : Jambu, Neredu
Azrdirachta indica : Nimba, Vepa, Neem

Anthocephalus cadamba : Kadambamu
TreeFlower
Mangifera indica : Amra, Mamidi, Mango
Pinus longifolia : Sarala, Pine
TreePine Cones

NAVAGRAHA VANAM

1. Calotropis procera : Swethaarka / Tella Jilledu /
Milk Weed.

Direction : Middle (Represents Sun / Surya)
PlantFlower
Fruit
2. Butea monosperma: Palash / Moduga /
Flame of the forest.
Direction : SouthEast (Moon / Chandra / Soma)
TreeLeaves
FlowersPods
3. Ficus religiosa : Ashwadha / Raavi/ Peepal
Dir. : North (Guru / Jupiter)
LeavesFruit
LeafFruit
4.Ficus racemosa: Oudumbara / Medi / Cluster Fig
Dir: East ( Sukra / Venus)
Trunk with figRipe Fruits
5. Achyranthus aspera : Apamarga / Uttareni /
Prickly chaff flower.
Dir: NorthEast ( Budha / Mercury )
SpikePlant
6. Acacia catechu : Kadhira / Nalla Sandra .
Dir: South ( Kuja / Mangala / Mars)
FlowerPod
7. Prosopis cenneraria : Sami / Jammi / Khair
Dir : West ( Sani / Saturn)
TreeTwig
FlowerBranch / Bark
Leaves
8. Cynodon dactylon : Durva / Garika gaddi.
Dir : SouthWest ( Rahu )
PlantPlant
Flower
9.Imperata cylindrica: Darbha Gaddi / Balbajamu /
Thatch Grass
Dir: NorthWest ( Kethu )
PlantFlowers
SIGNIFICANCE :

[ 'NAVA' - Nine, 'GRAHA' - Planets, 'VANA' - Garden]

These nine represent the Navagrahas that each temple has, which inturn represent the nine celestial bodies (forces) which influence our earth.

These nine plants are a mixture of trees, bushes and grass varieties. These are to be planted as per the directions indicated. These are all once again very specialised doctors in curing varied varieties of diseases.
BENEFITS :

By planting these in a particular place, gives protection from the negative forces that are mention in our horoscopes, caused due to various planetary positions. The effects are minimised drastically. They bring prosperity, good health and wealth, protection, showing right direction and attracts people with good intentions only.
A TREE IN DETAIL :
Calotropis gigantea - Milk Weed
Parts used:Whole Plant
Uses:1.Leprosy
2.Syphilis (Contageous venereal disease)
3.Dysentery
4.Elephantiasis (abnormal swelling of leg)
5.Abortion
6.Epilepsy (Chronic nervous disorder with convulsions & Unconsciousness)
7.Hysteria
8.Convulsions (Violent involuntary contraction of skeletal musculature)
9.Paralysis
10.Asthma
11.Skin diseases
12.Ear-ache
PLANTS :
Achyranthus aspera
Dir : NorthEast
( Budha / Mercury)
Ficus racemosa
Dir : East
( Sukra / Venus)
Butea monosperm
Dir : SouthEast
( Moon / Chandra / Soma )
Ficus religios
                            Dir : North
( Guru / Jupiter )
Calotropis procera
Direction : Middle
( Represents Sun / Surya )

Acacia catechu
Dir : South
( Kuja / Mangala / Mars )
Imperata cylindrica
Dir : NorthWest
( Kethu )
Prosopis cenneraria
Direction : West
(Sani / Saturn)
Cynodon dactylon
Dir : SouthWest
(Rahu)