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Respectful SwAmin, It is a beautiful explanation of AbhivAdanam.
At the end of uttering the introduction of one's gotram etc. the younger person is supposed to touch the feet of the elder to whom the abhivadanam is presented. He does so by touching the right foot by his right hand and the left foot by his left hand. He does this by keeping his hands in cross position, so that at the same time he can touch both the feet.This action completes the respect shown by the younger who seeks the blessings of the elder to whom he does the abhivAdanam.
Regards,
anbil SrInivAsan 

--- On Sun, 12/10/08, Dr.V.Sadagopan <yennappan@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Dr.V.Sadagopan <yennappan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Oppiliappan] Abhivaadaye posture
To: Oppiliappan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: "av" <ahobilavalli@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, vaideekam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "T.G Ramamurthi" <tgramu@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 11:08 PM

SrI:

Dear SrI Narasimhan:

You have asked about the significance of
abhivAdhanam posture .

AbhivAdhanam is performed by an abhivandhakan
as respectful salutation to a revered elder/AchAryan/
SrOotriyan (Veda-Saastra Vithpannan) .

The gesture involves placement over the ears , where
some of the key brain organs are ( amygdala , hippocampus
on the left side that controls emotions , speech and memory)
and recite with single minded reverence the AbhivAdhanam .
The right side contains Motor brain & 3D-Processing features.
One does not want to be distracted by external sound and
chatter while performing AbhivAdhanam to a respectful elder .
Over the right ear , the sacred GangA river is said to reside .
That is why we touch the right ear with our fingers at
the end of PrANAyAmam . That touch cleanses one
of asuddhis .

In the context of AbhivAdhanam , one can visualize
taking Ganga theertam with both palms and offering
argyam , Paadhyam and Aachamaneeyam waters
for the worshipful visitor . We do this upachAram of
Argyam, Paadhyam and Achamaneeyam to PerumAL
during thirvArAdhanam . A Similar situation of
reverential introduction of oneself to a respectful
elder can be invoked here .

There are also subtelities of introducing one's gOtram ,
Sutram , Veda Saakhai and one's own nAmam during
the abhivAdhanam to provide context . For instance , if
one is a BrahmachAri , the elder can pick up on the
sagOtram ( same gotram) aspects for potential marriage
prospects with a bride from gotram other than
that of the person performing abhivAdhanam .

The elder person recieves the abhivAdhanam and
blesses the younger one with wishes for long life
( Oh Narasimha Sarman ! dheergAyushmAn bhava ).

I have copied Sriman Vaasu VaadhyAr of the Vaideekam
group to provide additional insights .

NamO SrI Veda PurushAya ,
V.Sadagopan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Venkatesan Narasimhan" <wenkey27@yahoo. co.in>
To: <Oppiliappan@ yahoogroups. com>
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 7:47 AM
Subject: [Oppiliappan] Abhivaadaye posture

> Namaskaram
>
> What is the significance of the Abhivaadaye posture (palms over the
> ears while reciting)?
>
>



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