Dear SrIman Krishna Tatachar :
Thanks very much for this note .
I have taken the liberty of copying it to Oppiliappan
List for information .
V.Sadagopan
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From: <tatachar@xxxxxxx>
To: ""Ashok"" <ashok_q@xxxxxxxxx>; <SriRangaSri@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: [SriRangaSri] Significance of 3 knots at the time of
Maangalyadhaarana
> Dear Bhagavathaas,
>
> There are many ways of looking at the significance of
> 3 (knots) of mangala sUtra, a symbols of sacred union
> between a man and a woman:
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> Union of mind, body and soul.
> United in manasaa (mind), kaaya (deeds)-vaaca (words).
> Because two different family members (mother and sister) are involved in
tieing the knot besides the groom, it means, they too approve of the union.
> Taapa trayam (marriage brings problems!), the three knots help to
> tie down the problems.
> Prasthaana thrayams (brahma sUtra, UpaniSHat, gItA).
> AUM
> ThrimUrthis.
> Rahasya thrayams.
> TrayI vidhya (samhita, brAhmaNa, and araNyaka).
> Past, present and future are united.
> To remind husband to perform trikaala sandhyavandanam!
> 1-2-3 gO.
>
> dAsan
>
> K. Sreekrishna Tatachar
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> In a message dated 7/9/2004 11:37:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Ashok"
<ashok_q@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
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> >Hello to all,
> >There was a query recently asking for the significance of putting 3
> >knots at the time of Maangalyadhaarana.
> >I have not been able to find any specific explanation to the three
> >knots, except that this symbolises the integration in mind and soul
> >of three important parties to the sacred marriage.
> >The first knot apparently, symbolises the unity between the husband
> >and wife and the firm commitment to each other through the marital
> >bondage. This is amply borne out in all the rituals of the marriage;
> >The second knot symbolises the unification and firm commitment to
> >the two families; The third one, which is normally tied by the
> >sister, is the reciprocal commitment and assurance of the boy's side
> >to the girl's prosperity and well being and the progeny brought
> >through this bondage.
> >If any of the group members get a diiferent interpretation, please
> >let me know.
> >Also apologies please, if i am incorrect in mentioning the above
> >significance.
> >
> >Ashok from Ras-Al-Khaimah, U.A.E.
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