Name changing

[Vinayaka]

Get someone to show you how to wear it properly, not just the single wrap towel style either ... that one tends to split open on the sides ... there are better ways ... if you don't, expect it to come slipping off at an inopportune moment, like just after you prostrate full out and stand up. Practise at home for awhile. They also come in slightly different lengths.

 

[ratikala]

dear prabhu ji ,

I read somewhere that when you are doing your own puja, aarati or other sadhana at home, you do it shirtless when wearing a dhoti.

in general the pujari wears unstitched cloth , so by this rule it is perfectly permissable to wear a chadar a matching white cloth which acts as a shawl and is wraped around the upper body , you need it if it is cooler , and some simply prefer to be covered .

 

[ratikala]

dear mocharadha ,

did anyone here who converted to hinduism change your name

I dont realy see it as conversion , more a realisation that hinduism in which ever tradition is the right thing for your own spiritual progress .

as for name changing I have allways seen it as a blessing , the guru gives a name when he initiates as it is concidered your second birth ,

I use my initiated name with any who understand its relevance , and my birth name within my family as thay are accostomed to it , Iwouldnt want them to feel that I have rejected my birth or family name .

as with all things previously mentioned name , diet , clothing these are things we addopt as part of a lifestyle and are not nececarily obligitory , ... you can become vegetarian without addopting an indian diet , but personaly I enjoy it and there is an exact science behind it which provides perfectly for a vegetarians dietry needs , and as regards to clothing , for temple use I find a sari both comfortable and respectfull of the tradition , and in ways an honour to wear , having a special set of clothing for devotional use helps one remember what one is prepairing oneself for as one gets ready to do ones service or visit the temple .
no one should feel presured to change any thing it should be a natural and confortable progresion , something done with love and out of respect .

 

[Jainarayan]

Get someone to show you how to wear it properly, not just the single wrap towel style either ... that one tends to split open on the sides ... there are better ways ... if you don't, expect it to come slipping off at an inopportune moment, like just after you prostrate full out and stand up. Practise at home for awhile. They also come in slightly different lengths.

One guy said his started to unwrap at a most inopportune time.

I understand it takes some time and practice to get the hang of wrapping, draping and tying it properly. I've read that you wrap and tie it so it pleats on one side (the left?). I did not see that on those the men were wearing yesterday. The priests bring theirs up between their legs and tuck it in the back.

There is even one that is ready to wear. :: Dhoti - ready to wear :: - on Rudraksh Ratna-Rudraksha necklace,Yantra,Malas,Hindu Meditation Items

How to wear a regular dhoti. This took me a long time to understand. :: Puja Dhoti with Shawl - Rich Cotton ( Beige jari border ) :: - on Rudraksh Ratna-Rudraksha necklace,Yantra,Malas,Hindu Meditation Items=

I don't know what color is appropriate for normal temple attendance. The ones I saw being worn were all cream color.

 

[Jainarayan]

dear prabhu ji ,



in general the pujari wears unstitched cloth , so by this rule it is perfectly permissable to wear a chadar a matching white cloth which acts as a shawl and is wraped around the upper body , you need it if it is cooler , and some simply prefer to be covered .

Is it inappropriate to wear the chadar (shawl?) to temple instead of a shirt, especially in summer? I wouldn't want to look like I'm putting on airs and be mistaken for, or imitating a temple priest.

Personally I like the idea of an oversized heavy cotton, nicely made t-shirt. In fact, while all the other priests are bare-chested, one always wears a white t-shirt tucked in, then the shawl draped over it.

 

[Jainarayan]

OK... so, if I were to keep my middle inital 'J' (it's on everything with my name), these are the names beginning with 'J' I found for males. I'm leaning towards something beginning with 'Jai-' and Vishnu/Krishna:

Jaidev Victory of god
Jaigopal Victory of Lord Krishna
Jaikrishna Victory of Lord krishna
Jainarayan Victory
Jairaj Lord of victory
Jairam Victorious Rama
Jaisinha Victorious lion

I'm partial to Jaidev, Jaigopal, Jaikrishna, and Jainarayan.

If people ask what my middle name is I might reveal it and be proud of it.

Suggestions are welcome.

NAME MEANING

Jaabir Consoler; Comforter
Jaafar Rivulet
Jabbar Barley grower; A peasant
Jacob One who supplants
Jadhav A yadava
Jag Lord Krishna
Jagadbandu The universe,Lord Krishna
Jagachandra Moon of the universe
Jagad Universe
Jagadayu Life spring of the universe
Jagadev Lord of the world
Jagadip Lamp of the universe
Jagadish Lord of the universe
Jagadishwara Lord of the universe
Jagamohana Lord Lrishna
Jagan Universe. world
Jaganmay Spread over the universe
Jagannath Lord Vishnu
Jagath The universe
Jagesh Lord of the world
Jagjeevan Worldly life
Jahan The world
Jai Conqueror
Jaibhusana Ornament of victory
Jaichand Victory of the moon
Jaidayal Victory of kindness
Jaidev Victory of god
Jaidhara Bearer of victory
Jaigath Victorious
Jaigopal Victory of Lord Krishna
Jaigupta Protected by victory
Jaikrishna Victory of Lord krishna
Jaimini An ancient philosopher,Lord Indra’s daughter
Jainarayan Victory
Jaipal Lord Brahma
Jairaj Lord of victory
Jairam Victorious Rama
Jaisal Famous folk
Jaishankar Victory of Lord Shiva
Jaisinha Victorious lion
Jaisukh Joy of winning
Jaitra Leading to vitory
Jaiwant Victory
Jakarious Peaceful friend
Jalbhushan Ornament of water
Jaldev God of water
Jalad Giving water
Jalal Glory
Jalendra Lord of the water
Jalendu Moon in the water
Jalindra Lord of the water
Jalil Revered
Jamadagni Consuming fire
Janak Father of Sita
Janamejay, Janardan Lord Vishnu
Janav Protecting men
Janith Born
Janya Born
Japa Chanting
Japan Muttering prayers
Japendra Lord of chants-Lord Shiva
Japesh Lord of chants-lord Shiva
Jasapal Very famous
Jasamit Protected by fame
Jasbeer Victorious hero
Jashan Celebration
Jashun Celebration
Jaspal Lord Krishna
Jaswant Famous
Jatan Nurturing
Jatin Pertaining ato saint
Jatya Pleasing
Javed Immortal
Javin Swift
Jawahar Jewel,Gem
Jayad Causing victory
Javesh Related to god
Jay Victory
Jayachand Ancient king of Kannauj
Jayaprakash Light of victory
Jayashekhar Crest of victory
Jayawant Victorious
Jayendra Lord of victory
Jayesh Victor
Jayin Conqueror
Jayanta Pleasure of victory
Jeemutbahan Full of life
Jeevan Life
Jehangir Akbar\'s son
Jenya Crue,True
Jhoomer Ornament
Jignesh Curiosity to research
Jihan The world
Jinendra Lord of life
Jishnu Arjuna
Jitendra Conqueror
Jivitesh God
Jnanaprakash Light of knowledge
Jogindra, Joginder Lord Shiva
Jograj Lord Krishna
Jogaraja Lord Shiva
Jugnu a firefly
Jujhar one who struggles
Jusal Pari
Jwalia Lord Shiva
Jyotichandra Splendour
Jyestha Best; Greatest
Jyotiprakash Splendour of the flame
Jyotiranjan Joyous flame
Jyotirdhar Holder of the flame
Jyotirmoy Lustrous
Jyran Lost love

 

[ratikala]

dear prabhu ji ,

Is it inappropriate to wear the chadar (shawl?) to temple instead of a shirt, especially in summer? I wouldn't want to look like I'm putting on airs and be mistaken for, or imitating a temple priest.

better to wear dhoti and kurta in warm weather or simple white shirt , many wear the shawl on the sholder . fancy kurta pyjama suits come with shawls , but it is best to stick to simple white or ceram then you can inter change and add a wool shawl in winter , better to stay simple it is better to remember that one is entering a temple not a fasion show one just wants to feel clean and smart .and in a kurta you get pockets so that is usefull .

never wear safron or orange colours that is for renunciates .

Personally I like the idea of an oversized heavy cotton, nicely made t-shirt. In fact, while all the other priests are bare-chested, one always wears a white t-shirt tucked in, then the shawl draped over it.

I am sure that is fine ,a large t shirt is just as good as a kurta , and you need to feel comfortable

a simple kurta and shawl ,white is best but , people tend to wear colours for festival days .

and a nice wool shawl for winter

 

[Jainarayan]

Namaste ratikala :namaste

dear prabhu ji ,



better to wear dhoti and kurta in warm weather or simple white shirt , many wear the shawl on the sholder . fancy kurta pyjama suits come with shawls , but it is best to stick to simple white or ceram then you can inter change and add a wool shawl in winter , better to stay simple it is better to remember that one is entering a temple not a fasion show one just wants to feel clean and smart .and in a kurta you get pockets so that is usefull .

I thought so about the simple colors, and not trying to look like a peacock. The beautiful colors belong on the saris. And they are indeed beautiful. It's like a kaleidoscope of colors. I had no idea so many colors and designs were possible. I saw one more beautiful than the next yesterday.

I'm thinking about the pyjamas also. I might start with that.

never wear safron or orange colours that is for renunciates .

D'oh! I forgot about that.

I am sure that is fine ,a large t shirt is just as good as a kurta , and you need to feel comfortable

Very good to know.

a simple kurta and shawl ,white is best but , people tend to wear colours for festival days .

I would go through maybe a year's round of festivals to see what is being worn on what occasions. But as you said white is best... can't go wrong. Except at a Japanese festival... white symbolizes death.

I like that outfit. I also like what's wearing the outfit. :slap:

 

[ratikala]

Namaste ratikala :namaste



I thought so about the simple colors, and not trying to look like a peacock. The beautiful colors belong on the saris. And they are indeed beautiful. It's like a kaleidoscope of colors. I had no idea so many colors and designs were possible. I saw one more beautiful than the next yesterday.

let the deitys be the peacocks

exept on festival days , but its like weadings never out do the bride or groom !

I'm thinking about the pyjamas also. I might start with that.

good place to start then you can save the dhoti for festivals

D'oh! I forgot about that.

oh yes , avoid black .

and deep blue , that is krsnas colour !






I would go through maybe a year's round of festivals to see what is being worn on what occasions. But as you said white is best... can't go wrong. Except at a Japanese festival... white symbolizes death.

and for indian woman it is the widows colour .(totaly plain white)

I like that outfit. I also like what's wearing the outfit. :slap:[/quote]

how did I know you'd say that

 

[Jainarayan]

let the deitys be the peacocks

exept on festival days , but its like weadings never out do the bride or groom !
good place to start then you can save the dhoti for festivals

Exactly. I feel like I'm overdressed as it is. People have been going in cargo shorts and jeans. I've been wearing collared polos or dress shirts (open collar... I never wear ties) and "real" pants.

oh yes , avoid black .

Oops, one day I was wearing black dress pants and a black and red striped collared shirt.

and deep blue , that is krsnas colour !

Hmm... I thought that was Balarama's color. But no matter, I'll remember not to wear it.

how did I know you'd say that

Am I that transparent?

 

[Vinayaka]

Dhoti/veshti all have their own feel depending on geography. I have heard there are 20 ways to wear one. I think if you want to 'fit' in at this temple you go to, best to watch what others are wearing. Even in the South, (let alone including the north) the standard veshti varies from TN to Kerala to Karnataka etc.

 

[Jainarayan]

You are right. I've been trying to observe what people do. And now that you said about the different ways of wearing one, I can be even more observant.

Thanks. :namaste

 

[Vinayaka]

4 or every 5 I own are the kinds that have green fringe on one side, and red on the other. Some guy told me which days I was supposed to show green (on bottom) and which days to show red, but I didn't remember. I do have a couple of the cheaper variety I wear around the house though, and one Kannada style, but that one got accidentally washed with some dyed stuff and turned a bit yellow.

 

[Jainarayan]

I never thought about wearing it around the house, especially if they are as comfortable as I imagine they are. I live in sweat pants or gym shorts. Even though I've lost 30 lbs, I still like clothes to be loose. I need to find an Indian store nearby instead of sending to India. I love the stuff you can get from India (got my puja set, agarbattis, brass diyas, books, etc.), and supporting the Indian economy but the shipping is a killer.

 

[Vinayaka]

The thicker cotton veshtis are hard to find. Most (in my experience) are the finer cheaper almost see through variety. Another really reasonable suggestion is to get a friend to bring 3 or 4 from India for you when they go home for a visit. (Like one of your priest friends

 

[Jainarayan]

That's a good idea. When my co-worker goes back for vacation or a family function I'll mention it to him. He told me he'll get anything I need. I think there are a number of Indian shops about an hour away from me in central NJ. I just have to find them. Maybe he knows.

No, I certainly don't want a see through. I don't know what's worn under them, maybe regular underwear. If so I'd use white boxer briefs. I know Sikhs wear a special undergarment.

 

[Breathe]

I know Sikhs wear a special undergarment.

From what I've seen of them (which isn't much. I don't spend my time in Sikh's underpants), they're basically just cotton shorts with a string. Kind of like shorts you may wear for swimming or visiting the beach, but lighter.

I suppose you could ask at a local gurdwārā for them, although I don't know if they sell to non-Sikhs? They may do. Who knows.

 

[Jainarayan]

From what I've seen of them (which isn't much. I don't spend my time in Sikh's underpants)

I'm not even going to touch that one. :biglaugh:

 

[Breathe]

I'm not even going to touch that one. :biglaugh:

LOL, I just noticed what I wrote.
Yeah, we'll leave that one well alone.

 

[Vinayaka]

I don't understand. Please explain.