The term Rta means 'to move' which comes from the root 'ri,'. The universe's dynamical concept, which is described as one which moves and evolves, or the divine law is represented by Rta. Rta can be translated as "natural law" and is a Vedic legal term.
ऋतस्य हि शुरुधः सन्ति पूर्वीरृतस्य धीतिर्वृजिनानि हन्ति । ऋतस्य श्लोको बधिरा ततर्द कर्णा बुधानः शुचमान आयोः ॥८॥ ऋतस्य दृळ्हा धरुणानि सन्ति पुरूणि चन्द्रा वपुषे वपूंषि । ऋतेन दीर्घमिषणन्त पृक्ष ऋतेन गाव ऋतमाविवेशुः ॥९॥ ऋतं येमान ऋतमिद्वनोत्यृतस्य शुष्मस्तुरया उ गव्युः । ऋताय पृथ्वी बहुले गभीरे ऋताय धेनू परमे दुहाते ॥१०॥ (Rig. Veda. 4.23.8-10)[5] These are 3 three verses in which the word rta occurs no less than twelve times and which breathe the all-pervading influence of rta throughout the universe. (390 verses of Rigvedam do contain the word rta) 'Plentiful waters (or riches or gifts) belong to rta, the thought (or laudation) of rta destroys crooked acts (sins), the brilliant and rousing hymn of praise to rta pierces the benumbed ears of man. The props of rta are firm, its (physical) manifestations are many and lovely for the sake of the body (i.e. man) Through rta they (people) desire food. The cows (sun's rays) entered rta by rta. He who wins over rta acquires it. For the sake of rta (heaven) and earth are wide and deep, the two highest cows (i.e. Heaven and Earth) yield milk (desires or rewards) tor the sake of rta. Rta/Rita (ऋत) is the first and foremost Vedic concept, which seems to predate the whole of Rigvedic thought. Not to forget that Rigveda is the first and foremost Veda. This word Rta (ऋत) is featured in Rigveda around 390 times. It is so ancient that it is also mentioned in Avesta, which is the prime text of Parsis, who in turn are descendants of Vedic Hindus only and follow the worship of sacred fire, which is the practice mentioned in Vedas. In Avesta it comes as ‘Asa’. Rta (ऋत) has Gati, as in it is constantly moving, running or changing, always in motion, never idle or static. It has Samghatana, which means other elements that make it. Rta (ऋत) is not independent; it is made of what people do, the natural order of the universe, and the coexistence of things. And it has a Niyati or fate. When people follow or do not follow Rta (ऋत), in both cases, they have a fate that they meet, and they cannot escape it. Because Rta (ऋत) have fate, which is also the prime concept of Vedic Astrology, I understand it is Vedic Astrology that talks about Rta (ऋत) in the most in-depth manner. In fact, it is the concept of Rta (ऋत) seen in motion in this universe and the lives and Karma of people and nations and everything else. That’s why because Rta (ऋत) is the base concept, and it is well manifested, or its functioning is best seen in Vedic Astrology; Vedic astrology is considered the eyes of Veda. It is said that other body parts cannot see themselves, but one can see things only through eyes; thus, all other limbs of Veda’s are not very useful without eyes. Vyakrana is mouth, Siksha is nose, Kalpa is hands, Nirukta is ears, and Chhanda is legs. One cannot see what they are eating and cannot know about objects being consumed in their entirety without eyes. Imagine a blind person; it is so difficult for them to identify the difference between different types of candies. The mouth can talk, but without knowing whom we are talking to, what will be the condition as the prime function of only talking to worthy people cannot be done in its entirety. The smell comes from the nose, but to know the fundamental nature of the nose and to get complete knowledge of whether we are smelling white rose or red rose, eyes are needed. Nirukta are ears; they help us listen, but until and unless we are able to differentiate whether the speaker is a genuine Sadhu or a fake person reading from books, how can we get pure knowledge through eyes only? Hands and Legs cannot function well without eyes. Thus, the eyes of Veda are Jyotish that is supreme and most important, and this is also due to the reason it represents Rta (ऋत) in all its entirety, and it is only through Jyotish one is able to see Rta (ऋत) in action. Sun is the manifestation of the operation of Rta (ऋत) because Rta (ऋत) is the natural order, cycle or rhythm, and this order, cycle or rhythm or the thing which is constantly moving, the Gati of Rta (ऋत) is time, and this time is represented by the motions of Sun and Moon which makes the seasons and the calendar and all units of time. All of which is part of Astrology. Time is used in Astrology, Sun and Moon are used in astrology, in fact tracking the motion of these luminaries and making calendar deciding time and its nature is all what comes under astrology, thus also, astrology represents Rta (ऋत) or say the manifestation of Rta (ऋत) is astrology. It is the cosmic rhythm that gives the universe and everything within it. Rta (ऋत), basically, as per my understanding, is what is the natural flow. The Vedic religion, or what we call Sanatan Dharma, is essentially based on natural laws, with no harm to anyone and the best manifestations of the best qualities of any living being and optimal usage. Rta (ऋत) regulates and coordinates the operation of the universe and everything within it. In the Vedas, it is described as ultimately responsible for the proper functioning of natural, moral and sacrificial orders. Jyotish is the eye of Veda because it tells the time for sacrificial orders. It is only through Jyotish that one can know the real nature of anyone and know what is moral for someone to do because, as one size does not fit all, what is ethical to one can be immoral to others, such as the fight for someone in the army is moral but for others it is sinful. What tells us this is that one will be in the military or will have Kshatriya tendencies other than Jyotish; thus, it is the eyes of Veda. The concept of Muhurta, because of which Jyotish is called the eyes of the Vedas, is also based on Rta (ऋत). Rta (ऋत) indicates what is correct and righteous to be done at what time, and this is what we do in Muhurta: find the optimum best time to do something. Thus, it is Muhurta that represents the functioning of Rta (ऋत) or rather, through Muhurta, we can be in synchronisation with Rta (ऋत). In fact, when one goes to Ayurveda, we see Ritucharya, this is what is to be done in which season, what to eat, what to do, etc. This, if we see closely, is very much connected to Muhurta, what is the right time to do something, in this case, because it is from Ayurveda, what is the right time to eat something, this is related to Muhurta, which in turn is associated with Rta (ऋत) which tells what needs to be done when for the maximum benefit to self and society, only if remains happy and healthy, which is the prime objective of Ayurveda, as health in Ayurveda is physical, mental and social health, one is helpful for society and community. Thus, it eventually has the same purpose that Rta (ऋत) have. Therefore, we see Ayurveda also uses a lot of Muhurta and emphasises and focuses on Rta (ऋत). Not only Ayurveda but almost all Vedic knowledge, also known as Vedic Vidya, which is 32 in number, relies heavily on Rta (ऋत) and focuses on balancing, upholding and being in synchronisation with Rta (ऋत). K Rajaram IRS 91125 On Sun, 9 Nov 2025 at 04:20, Jambunathan Iyer <[email protected]> wrote: > *Our breath is a language , a dialogue between the body, mind, and the > divine. Learning to read it is learning to live consciously.* > > > > *The Rhythm of the Universe in the Body.* > > > > *On the above line digging further i Learned few ways and This is was I > learned and believed.:- * > > > > *1. In every inhalation, we receive the universe; in every exhalation, we > return to it.* > > *2. This awareness transforms breathing from a physical act into a > spiritual practice. Each breath becomes a teacher.* > > *3. A Simple Practice of Awareness* > > *4. Sit quietly for a few minutes every day.* > > *5. Without changing your breath, simply observe: which nostril is more > open right now?* > > *6. Notice how your mind feels, how your thoughts move. * > > *7. Are you calm or restless, inward or outward?* > > > > *Practicing the above You will begin to see the connection, the breath > changes with every mood, and every mood is influenced by the breath. For > once you become aware, the breath itself begins to teach.* > > > > *Is my Learning on the Spiritual Significance explained above agreeable to > you? * > > > > *If Yes Just Respond with your Thank you comment.* > > > > *If you have any more ideas, please share That too.* > > > *N Jambunathan , Chennai " What you get by achieving your goals is not as > important as what you become by achieving your goals. If you want to live a > happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things "* > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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