05-04-2007, 02:52 AM
Bodhi:
I admit my observation could stem from a narrow skewed data set. That is what I wanted to know, if it was skewed, for I have never heard anybody say aloud the Gayatri mantram in my household nor in friend's circle. Neither have I heard Gayatri mantram in any temple in the South. Whereas I have chanced on its recital in few Hindi movies.
As the saying goes: "In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." What is said in sastras etc might be fine and dandy, but have not seen many ritually following them.
Have you ever heard Gayatri recited by a tamilian who is not a brahmin? I haven't.
Thanks for elaborating on the yagas and classification. It was informative.
I admit my observation could stem from a narrow skewed data set. That is what I wanted to know, if it was skewed, for I have never heard anybody say aloud the Gayatri mantram in my household nor in friend's circle. Neither have I heard Gayatri mantram in any temple in the South. Whereas I have chanced on its recital in few Hindi movies.
As the saying goes: "In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." What is said in sastras etc might be fine and dandy, but have not seen many ritually following them.
Have you ever heard Gayatri recited by a tamilian who is not a brahmin? I haven't.
Thanks for elaborating on the yagas and classification. It was informative.