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Brahmotsavam - Garuda Sevai (Day 3 Morning) @ Kanchipuram Varadarajar Kovil

2015-05-31T17:35:00.001-07:00

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Dr.NVS

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From: "Kausik Sarathy" <vishnusarathy@yahoo.com>
Date: May 31, 2015 7:11 PM
Subject: Brahmotsavam - Garuda Sevai (Day 3 Morning) @ Kanchipuram Varadarajar Kovil
To: "Andavan Yahoogroups" <andavan@yahoogroups.com>, "Sriramanuja" <ramanuja@yahoogroups.com>, "Srirangasri" <srirangasri@yahoogroups.com>, "Sri Vaishnava Dubai" <srivaishnava_dubai@yahoogroups.com>, "Divya Desam" <divya_desam@yahoogroups.com>
Cc:

Namaskaram,

It gives adiyen immense pleasure to scribble about the most famous / attractive Vahana purappadu of Brahmotsavam, yes the Garuda Sevai. Tomorrow @ Perumal kovil would be an action packed day. There are a lot of events lined up starting with Garuda Sevai followed by Sri Narashima jayanthi and Hanumantha vahanam in the evening and culminating with Namazhwar sattumurai.

Be sure to reach very early in the morning and make arrangements to stay the whole day, you would enjoy every moment and cherish the moment for many years to come.

Garudan is addition to performing his kaimkaryam as Emperuman's vehicle is also known as veda swaroopam. Swami Desikan had prayed to Garudan in Aushada giri in Thiruvendhipuram, who gave the Swami the moola mantharam and the deity of Lakshmi Hayagrivar.

Before our Varadar flies out of the Rajagopuram, we get to have glimpse of Doddayacharya sevai. During this sevai, our lord is shielded from our views for a short while with two kodai's. To understand / enjoy this we need to go back in time.

Some 450 years back, one devotee by name Doddayacharya lived in the temple town of Sholingar and was engaged in kaimkaryam to Lord Narashima. Yes the same Doddayacharya swami who wrote a commentary on Vedantha Desikan's Satadhooshani, called Chandamarutham. He was very attached to Varadar of Kanchipuram. He never used to miss the Garuda sevai of Devathirajan during brahmotsavam. One year due to advanced age was not able to make the trip to kanchipuram. He was disturbed and on the day of Garuda sevai while having his bath in Thakkan kulam (local pond), early morning, he expressed his inability of not being perumal kovil and felt dejected.

At that time in kanchipuram our Perumal was about to leave the kovil. On not seeing his devotee amongst those assembled, our lord expressed his desire to leave Kanchipuram to give his dharshanam in sholingar. The priests on the vahanam were instructed by our Perumal to shield him with kodais. At this very moment the acharyan, in sholingar, had the vision of Varadar in Garuda sevai in all its glory.

To commemorate this event, even today, our lord is hidden from public view for a short time. Later a temple was built on the banks of thakkan kulam, which is being maintained by his descendants even today. Make a note to take their blessings the next time you visit Sholingar.

The kreedam adorned by Devathirajan during Garuda sevai is called thanga toppagaram. This thiruabarnam gets to adore our Lord only once a year. If not for anything, utleast for this we need to be there. Please don't miss this when you have dharshan tomorrow. Varadar after the ride is also attached to enhance your pleasure.

Tomorrow the prabhada ghosti would recite moonRaam thiruvanthaathi and the following pasuram is so apt for Garuda vahan purappadu.

polinthirukaNda kaarvaanil minnEpOl thOnRi 2338

malinthu thiruviruntha maarvan,

polinthu garudanmEl koNda kariyaan kazalE,

therudanmEl kaNdaay theLi.

Vardar performed a miracle during one of the Garuda sevai purappadu and was witnessed by none other than Robert clive, shall share the details when I describe Nachiyar thirukolam on 5^th day.

In my next mail I would try to share the little things I know when our lord would bless us as Rama.

Andavan thiruvadiya charanam

Perundevi sametha Devathirajan thiruvadiya charanam

Dhasan,
Kausik Sarathy

File Photo courtsey Sri. Kesavabashyam and Friends @ Kanchi

Re: [Vaideekam] Re: [SriRangaSri] எள்ளு

2015-04-21T19:01:00.001-07:00

Sri:

Dear Sriman Dr.VS Swamin,

With the grace of Emperuman (really it requires a lot of grace to reach the peak by human efforts),

everything went well, and the climate also very very good at every where.

One more thing, with this trip I have completed the 106 Divya Desams Dharshans

which is a life time commitment / achievement of a Sri Vaishnavan.

Dhanyosmi,

Dasan,

Best Regards,
Best Wishes,
Dr.NVS 9444844423 Best time to call: 4.30 to 6.00 pm

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On 22 April 2015 at 00:52, VS <yennappan@computer.net> wrote:

SrI:

Dear Sriman NVS Swamy:
Welcome back home after this once in a Life time trip to Muktinath.
I hope every thing went well .
NamO SrI NrusimhAya,
V.Sadagopan

-----Original Message----- From: Vaideekam
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 2:18 PM
To: VS

Subject: Re: [Vaideekam] Re: [SriRangaSri] எள்ளு

Sri:
Dear Sriman Dr.VS Swamin
Returned Chennai after successful darshan at muktinath
Sending this reply from chennai airport
Dasan

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On 18-Apr-2015, at 9:25 pm, VS <yennappan@computer.net> wrote:

SrI:

Dear Sriman NVS Swami:
FYki .
NamO SrI NrusimhAya,
V.S

-----Original Message----- From: Vidya Srinivasan
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 11:31 PM
To: VS
Cc: mukrupa@gmail.com ; Anbil Swamy
Subject: Re: [Vaideekam] Re: [SriRangaSri] எள்ளு

Dear Sir,

Sorry for the late reply.

I had recently been to Mukthinath. The trip was arranged through the tour operator by name Kala Rajan. He does ensure that he provides pure vegetarian food.

My parents live in Mumbai and so my travel was from Mumbai to Kathmandu. I live in Australia and so my information on this is little compared to my mother's as she had done all the research and found all information. So, the best person to ask for more details is my mother as she may be able to guide you whom to ask in Chennai. Please feel free to contact my parents on srigeet.7@gmail.com or call on 2227711549. My mother's name is Geetha Srinivasan.

Kind regards
Vidya
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On Wed, 15/4/15, VS yennappan@computer.net [SriRangaSri] <SriRangaSri-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Subject: Re: [Vaideekam] Re: [SriRangaSri] எள்ளு
To: SriRangaSri@yahoogroups.com
Cc: vidya_177@yahoo.co.in, mukrupa@gmail.com, "Anbil Swamy" <Vasans2004@yahoo.com>
Date: Wednesday, 15 April, 2015, 11:57 PM

From: mailto:VAIDEEKAM@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:33 AM
To: VS ; vaideekam@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [Vaideekam] Re: [SriRangaSri]
எள்ளு

Dear
Sriman Dr.V.S Swamin,
dasan,
As I am going to have dharshan at Salagramam
(Muktinath) leaving Chennai at 11.30 pm (Raptisagar) on
15-04-2015
and with
the grace of Emperuman expected to return Chennai on 27th
April.

Also, I
request you (or anybody is) having a contact of Good Sri
Vaishnava Caterers in
and around Luknow to serve food for 10 orthodox sri
vaishnavas on 17th
afternoon.

Kindly
send the info as a whatsapp message to 9283739823
.
dasan,
nvs

Best
Regards,
Best
Wishes,

Dr.NVS 9444844423 Best time to call: 4.30 to 6.00
pm

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On 15 April 2015 at
08:16, Vaideekam <vaideekam@gmail.com>
wrote:

Sri:
Dasan,
Thanks for your new year blessings, my
'mangalasasanams' to you too on
this occasion.
"Thila: papahara nityam vishnor deha
samutbhava:
Thila dhaanat asahyam me papam naasaya keshava"
is the slokam for ell

Total or entire concept of doing apara kainkaryam is
to eliminate
the papam of demised and as well as the karta.
ஶ்ரீக்௫ஷ்ணப்ரேமி
அண்ணா சொல்வார்
செவுத்துல முட்டிண்டா
பாபம் போகும்னா கூட
அதையும் ஒ௫ ரிஷி
எழுதிவச்சி௫க்கணும்னு

More over I heard that a very small quantity of
sesame is equals in
giving good energy than that of other food grains.
It is easily accessible for all and it's colour
also just opposite of
rice which represents and stands for subhams.
There may be several other reasons, all the given
reasons may not be as
one of the reasons considered by rushis.
Again I wish to quote Sri Krishnapremi Anna
"roopam and saannityam is
important for sanctity and the made out of material does
not appear for a real
bhaktan unless he has a lot of paapam in his
account".
Actor Rajinikant saying, "no one is seeing the
rupee as a piece of paper,
everyone realise it's real value on a
glance"
Dasan,
NVS

Sent from my iPhone

On 14-Apr-2015, at 10:50 pm, VS
<yennappan@computer.net>
wrote:

SrI:

Sriman NVS Swamy :
Happy Tamil New Year !
May this year be filled with happiness, Health and
Prosperity !
Any Comments on this question ? Thnks in advance
.
NamO SrI NrusimhAya,
V.Sadagopan

From: mailto:SriRangaSri-noreply@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 4:16 AM
To: SriRangaSri@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [SriRangaSri] எள்ளு

ஸ்வாமின்: எள்ளை
நாம்
அபகாரியங்களுக்கு
உபயோகபடுத்துகிறோம்
.ஏன்
மற்ற தானியங்களை
உபயோக படுத்துவதில்லை
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தாசன்

சடகோபன்

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Greatness of Gitagovindam

2015-03-11T09:23:00.001-07:00

Gitagovinda is the portrayal of madhurabhakthi. Madhurabhakthi means the union of the jeevathma with Paramathma. The Lord shows here in Gita Govinda that He holds us dear, even if we turn away.

Jayadeva sings to the joy of Krishna, wishing him joyous togetherness of Radha, addressing him variously like Govinda, Maadhava, Hari, Keshava etc., according to the situation, and hence it is called Gita Govindam, like Bhaja Govindam i.e., devout yourself unto Govinda. And Radha is none else than Krishna, the very fount of his lila sakthi creative power. She transmutes His glory into prema ananda or Maharaas, the blissful happiness, in which alone The Lord takes pleasure. This is the idea of Gita Govindam. It symbolizing the longing and striving of the individual, for communion with God, culminating in blissful union of Jeevathma & Paramatma.

Gita Govindam is the best known composition of Jayadeva. It is a lyrical poetry that is organized into twelve chapters. Each chapter is further sub-divided into twenty four divisions called Prabandhas. The prabandhas contain couplets grouped into eights, called Ashtapadi.

Importance of GitaGovindam

The king who ruled the country then was a poet also. He composed many verses on Lord Jagannatha of Puri. But his compositions were not as popular as that of Jayadeva. Seeing that everyone sang and read the Gitagovinda of Jayadeva he also wrote another kavya in the same name and ordered that only his work should be read and sung by all and who does not obey this command will be punished. Out of fear people stopped singing the Gitagovinda of Jayadeva.

Once when the king went to the temple he saw Jayadeva singing his kavya in front of the Lord and demanded explanations as to why he did not sing the composition of the king. Jayadeva as though afraid , said that the kavya of the king was nevertheless great but it has to be tested which of the two the Lord holds dear. Then the king agreed as he was also a great devotee of the Lord and they placed all the works of the king and also that of Jayadeva at the feet of the Lord and went home, after locking the door.

The next morning when they opened the door of the sanctum sanctoram of the Lord they saw Jaydeva's Gitagovinda adorning the feet of the Lord while that of the king was thrown on the floor. The king went away grief-stricken and did not eat or drink anything the whole day and went to sleep with heavy heart. The Lord appeared in his dream and said that the king was grieving without any reason because what happened was to show that the Gitagovinda of Jayadeva is dear to His heart though He valued also the work of the king. The Lord told him to respect the Gitagovinda of Jayadeva and popularize it. From that time the king became a disciple of Jayadeva and studied Gitagovinda and also spread its fame.

Another scene was enacted by the Lord to show the greatness of Gitagovinda. A female vegetable vendor who used to go in the night to gather vegetables used to sing the ashtapadhis while she was plucking the vegetables. The Lord who was drawn by her devotion and His love for the adhtapdhi of Jayadeva used to go behind listening to her singing. As she went round the plants the peethambara of the Lord was torn in places by the thorns and branches of the plants. It was the leela of the Lord to show the devotion of the woman to the world that the following morning when the priest opened the door and was astounded to see that the garment of the Lord was torn in places. He told this to the king and both were very sad that this was happened and thought that some aparaadha was done to the Lord by them. Then in the night the Lord appeared in the dreams of both and told them what happened. Then the king brought the woman to the court and gave her enough wealth and told her to sing the ashtapadhi all day with free heart in front of the Lord.By this the king concluded that Jaydeva must be the king of devotees , bhaktharaja.

This is an example to show that the Lord elevates His devotees to the exalted position to be respected by all.

5 ways to relieve stress naturally

2015-03-10T11:00:00.000-07:00

5 ways to relieve stress naturally

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*_stress_

Stress is a common occurrence these days and can be extremely harmful for your health. What makes matters worse is that with no time to relax and unwind its ill effects simply build up and make matters worse. So, to help you be stress free, here are 5 everyday practices that can help beat stress and keep you healthy.

_Why is stress dangerous?_

Stress is a natural response to situations we have to face, but the fact remains that a similar situation may leave one individual a mess but another, untouched. What this implies is that how stressed you feel largely depends on the way you choose to respond to a stressful situation. With the right diet, breathing techniques and the use of adaptogenic herbs, it is possible to alter this response and cultivate a positive attitude that will help us face life's challenges with courage and strength, without losing our cool. Here are the other ill effects of stress.

_Eat the right foods_

According to Ayurveda, food possesses three qualities or gunas – sattva, rajas and tamas. Sattvik food is light, fresh and nutritious, rajasik food is spicy and fans emotions, and tamasik foods are stale and promote the sense of inertia. Obviously, the consumption of a diet rich in rajasik and tamasik foods is bound to keep you in a state of mind that is most conducive to stress whereas a sattvik diet helps keep the mind calm.

Remedy: Make sure you include foods such as pulses, fresh vegetables and fruits, milk and grains such as rice and tapioca. Avoid spicy chutneys and pickles, sour cream,, cheese, onion, garlic and urad dal and you will find a noticeable change in your ability to cope with stressful situations. Here are some more expert tips to beat stress.

_Use relaxing herbs_

Certain herbs such as cardamom (elaichi), lettuce, celery, peppermint, chamomile and fennel (saunf) contain phytoconstituents that have wonderful relaxing properties. Make these a part of your diet in the form of herbal tea or by working them into the dishes you cook for some stress relief.

Ayurveda recommends the use of adaptogenic herbs (that help the body and mind adapt better to stressful conditions) over time can also help you cultivate a calm mind that does not easily get swayed by extreme emotions. Herbs such as aswagandha, jatamansi, guduchi, brahmi, tulsi and shankhpushpi help restore the imbalance in your doshas that make up the body and mind. However, it is important you avoid self-medication with these herbs – have them only under the prescription of a registered Ayurvedic practitioner who is well-versed with their use.

_Have an oil massage_

An oil massage has a number of health benefits and one of them is stress relief. According to Ayurveda, abhyanga – the application of oil to the entire body – at regular intervals is an easy way of relaxing not just the body, but also the mind. Use any oil – castor, sesame or coconut – heat it and rub it into your scalp and all over the body; allow the oil to remain for an hour or two and then bathe with hot water. You will actually feel the stress and strain wash out of your system. For even better relaxation, mix in a little powder of shankhpushpi or brahmi into the oil you use for the massage.

_Cut down on unhealthy beverages_

Most of us are addicted to some form of liquid stimulant that we believe makes us more alert and able to deal with the myriad things life brings our way. Caffeine and alcohol tends to increase feelings of anxiety and stress. Cut down on your intake of such beverages and you are sure to observe your stress levels becoming much more manageable. Apart from increasing your stress levels soft drinks also have a lot of unhealthy side effects, so giving up that one habit can do you a world of good.

_Breathe right_

In our constant rush to meet deadlines and do things on time, our breathing takes a backseat. A lack of proper deep breaths greatly reduces the amount of oxygen circulating through your body. This is a major reason for stress related damage to the body. To combat this, make it a point to breathe in slowly and deeply a few times every morning and night – feel your stomach and chest expand as you inhale, and fall as you exhale. Breathe in as you slowly count from 1 to 5, hold for five counts and then exhale while counting from 1 to 5. If possible, learn the techniques of pranayama from a qualified instructor and practice it every day. Whenever you feel yourself getting tense, practice this deep breathing a few times and you will find the feeling of crisis tide over almost effortlessly. Over time, you will find it easier to cope better with unpleasant situations without getting stressed.
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காஞ்சிபுரம் இட்லி:

2015-02-19T10:57:00.001-08:00

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காஞ்சிவரதராஜருக்கு தினப்படி இரண்டு இட்லிகள் செய்து காலையில் நைவேத்தியம் செய்யப்படுகிறது.
ஒன்று கோயிலுக்கும் மற்றொன்று கட்டளைதாரர்களுக்கும். வழக்கம் போல பெருமாளுக்கு படைக்கும் இட்லியில் மிளகாயும் நல்லெண்ணெயும் சேர்ப்பதில்லை. மாற்றாக மிளகும் நெய்யும் சேர்க்கப்படுகின்றன. ஒரு இட்லி 2 கிலோவுக்கும் அதிக எடை கொண்டது.
காஞ்சிபுரம் இட்லி' என்று ஆங்காங்கே விதவிதமாகச் சுவைத்திருந்தாலும் நிஜ காஞ்சிபுரம் இட்லி வேறு மாதிரி இருக்கிறது. பொதுவாக, தயிர் புளிப்பில் மிளகு சேர்த்தோ, வெறுமனே மிளகு சேர்த்தோ பல வகைகளில் ஹோட்டலிலும் மற்ற இடங்களிலும் காஞ்சிபுரம் இட்லி கிடைக்கிறது.

ஒரிஜினல் இட்லியானது, லேசான பழுப்பு நிறத்தில் நிறைய மிளகு, சுக்கு சுவையுடன், அருமையான வாசனையுடன் மனம் நிறைய செய்கிறது.
இந்த இட்லி வழக்கமாக மூங்கில் குடலையில் செய்யப்படுகிறது, அந்த மூங்கில் குடலை, காஞ்சி மற்றும் சுற்றுவட்டாரங்களில் மட்டுமே கிடைக்கிறது, அதனால் அங்கிருந்து குடலை வரவழைத்து பாரம்பரிய முறையில் முயற்சித்தோம்.
மூங்கில் கொண்டு பின்னப்பட்ட குடலையில் மந்தாரையை சுருட்டி செருகி, மாவை நிறைத்து, மேலே நூலால் கட்டி, வேக வைக்க வேண்டும்.பாரம்பரிய முறையில் செய்வது சிறப்புதான்...

சீக்ரெட் ரெசிபி- காஞ்சிபுரம் இட்லி:
என்னென்ன தேவை?
பச்சரிசி - 2 கப்,
உளுந்து - 1 கப்,
வெந்தயம் - 2 டேபிள்ஸ்பூன்,
மிளகு - 3 டேபிள்ஸ்பூன்,
சீரகம் - 3 டேபிள்ஸ்பூன், (மிளகு-சீரகம்
இரண்டையும் ஒன்றிரண்டாக பொடிக்கவும்)
பெருங்காயம் - 1/2 டீஸ்பூன்,
கறிவேப்பிலை - ஒரு கைப்பிடி (பொடியாக நறுக்கவும்),
சுக்குத்தூள் - 10 கிராம்,
உப்பு - தேவையான அளவு,
எண்ணெய் - 1 கப்.
எப்படிச் செய்வது?
*அரிசி, பருப்பு, வெந்தயம் - மூன்றையும் ஒன்றாக 3 மணிநேரம் ஊற வைத்து கொரகொரப்பாக அரைத்து எடுக்கவும்.

* அத்துடன் மிளகு, சீரகத்தூள், பெருங்காயம், கறிவேப்பிலை, சுக்குத்தூள், உப்பு ஆகியவற்றுடன் நல்லெண்ணெயும் சேர்த்து கலந்து வைக்கவும்.
* குக்கரில் ஒரு வட்ட அடுக்கில் அல்லது கேக் ட்ரேயில் நெய் தடவி பாதி அளவு ஊற்றி, குக்கரை மூடி வெயிட் போடாமல், விசில் வரும் இடத்தில் ஒரு சிறிய கப் கொண்டு மூடி, சுமார் 40 நிமிடம் வேக வைக்க வேண்டும்.
* வெந்ததும் எடுத்து கவிழ்த்து, துண்டு போட்டு, புதினா சட்னி, தேங்காய் சட்னி, மிளகாய் பொடியுடன் பரிமாறவும்.

காஞ்சிபுரம் இட்லி:

2015-02-19T10:54:00.001-08:00

காஞ்சிபுரம் இட்லி:

2015-02-19T10:50:00.000-08:00

KITCHEN TIPS

2015-02-16T22:46:00.001-08:00

KITCHEN TIPS.

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*Dear friends,
Now for a change I share some kitchen tips with you all. You may find them useful.
Varadarajan*

*KITCHEN TIPS
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While cooking potatoes, Cut them into half and add a pinch of turmeric. This makes the potatoes cook faster.
While cooking toor dal, add a pinch of turmeric and a drop of oil. Toor dal cookes faster.
While cooking pulav, wash the rice in water and spread it on a cloth or paper for drying. Leave it for around 15-30 min. This makes the rice grains separate.
While cooking pulav in kadai (i mean not using cooker), do not mix the ingredients frequently, if u mix it, the rice becomes paste. So after 10-15 min of cooking, just open the lid and have a look. If you feel it is cooked, gently mix the contents once or twice.
Use water always in 1(rice) : 2 (water) for pulav. After 10-15min of cooking, if u feel water is less, just add little water.
Always cook pulav on very low flame.
While making chapathi, leave the dough for 30 min to make soft chapathis.
Over roasting/burning/over frying any spice changes the taste of the dish. So be careful while handling the spices. (Mustard turns bitter when fried for a long time).
Puri dough should be made little harder than chapathi dough. This prevents puri from retaining more oil when it is deep fried. Also once dough is prepared, make the puri immediately.
While adding tadka(seasoning) to any curry or dal, add it once the curry/dal is completely cooked. Close the lid immediately & remove from flame. This will retain the seasoning aroma. Do not cook after adding seasoning.
Put the brinjal(eggplants) pieces or peeled smoked brinjal in water for around 10 mins. Discard the water. This removes any bitter taste from them.
Do not hold any spice powder packets directly on the dish while cooking, the hot vapors get into the packet and spoil the powder. Take out the required amount of powder on a spoon and then add it to the dish.
Always use a flat bottomed pan for cooking (except for frying puris, they need depth), this helps in equal distribution of heat. Also, use broader vessel compared to thin tall vessel.
If your kitchen stove has got black mess on it, spread some baking soda and rub lightly. Leave it for around 15mins and give it a good rub and wipe off. The hard mess usually comes off easily.
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While cutting boiled potatoes, dip the knife in water. This avoids sticking to knife.
While grinding coconut during cold days or while grinding frozen/cold coconut, use warm water. This helps in easy grinding and also avoids the fat floating on top.
Add 1/2 tea spn of sugar while cooking beetroot in cooker. This avoids the spreading/splashing of color.
To remove the black marks from the stove top (the kind of stoves in US particularly), spray some oven cleaner, leave for around 10mins and then gently scrub them off. Difficult marks come off easily.
Never put garlic or cardamom, which are not peeled in hot oil. They pop up and can cause serious burns. If you need to use them whole, slightly open up the skin from one side.
Add a little salt when frying tomatoes, this helps to get them mushy faster.
To remove black stains in cooker or vessels, add a small piece of lemon and 1/2 cup water. Heat for few minutes and wash immediately.

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Who doesn't like to make soft and puffed puris? Here are few tips which can be followed to make perfect puris. Follow any one of them most suitable for you.

Puri dough should be made little harder than chapathi dough. This prevents puri from retaining more oil when it is deep fried. Also once dough is prepared, make the puris immediately. Follow this method and they always turn out perfect. They don't even soak any oil.
Do not stack the puris one above the other after rolling them (before frying).
Mix 1 cup of milk and 1-2 tea spns of sooji(rava) with wheat flour while making the puri dough. Keep the dough aside for sometime. Make puris.
Mix a little sugar and rice flour with wheat flour while preparing the dough. Make puris.
Prepare puri dough with milk instead of water. Make puris.
Add one or two drops of red vinegar to oil while frying puris.

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CALORIES IN OUR DESSERTS-PLEASE NOTE

2015-02-11T04:04:00.001-08:00

CALORIES IN OUR DESSERT ITEMS.

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*Everyone loves a dessert,a sweet or an ice cream to round off a sumptuous lunch/dinner. But do we know the calories in our desserts? Especially so for diabetics and weight watchers.
Here is a small list of desserts and the calories they contain.
Note and judiciously help yourselves.
Varadarajan*

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CALORIES IN OUR DESSERTS-PLEASE NOTE*
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Almost everyone enjoys a little sweet treat after a meal whether it is a freshly baked cheesecake, some hot jalebis or a scoop of ice cream. But these foods are rich in calories and can lead to weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes. Therefore, you need to be cautious of what and how often you gorge on sweets.
Harmful ingredients in desserts

A slice of chocolate might be tempting, but the desserts you eat can be detrimental to your health. Sweet treats are high in trans fat and saturated fat and can raise your cholesterol levels. Indian sweets and desserts made from refined ingredients like sugar, maida or white flour and soda can harm the body.
According to dietician Neha Chandna, these ingredients lead to hormonal imbalances, disrupt blood sugar levels, increase triglycerides and maximise the chances of heart diseases, water retention and skin problems. Also, since the amount of sugar in desserts is extremely high, it can lead to the addition of excess calories in your body that gets converted to fat easily adding to your fat percentage.
Here is a calorie count of common desserts tracked by using HealthifyMe calorie counter:
Gulab jamun: 2 pieces = 340.1 cal
Jalebi: 1 piece = 88.8 cal
Chocolate cake: 1 piece = 184.1 cal
Vanilla ice cream: 2 scoops = 206.7 cal
Kesar pista kulfi: 1 katori = 126.6 cal
Gajar ka halwa: 1 katori = 237.4 cal
Kheer: 1 katori = 306.3 cal
Cheesecake: 1 piece = 256.8 cal
Rasmalai: 1 piece = 45.5 cal
Healthy dessert options
Even though desserts are calorie-rich, you can still have them by making a few healthy changes. The best you can do is to choose healthy ingredients while making desserts like smoothies, shakes and ice cream. Neha suggests desserts made out of dates, fruits, or jaggery in moderate amounts as they are comparatively low in calories.
Low-fat cakes made of whole wheat, honey and jagerry can be healthy. Also, peanut laddoos and nuts chikki are nutritious dessert options. But anything in excess can go against your health, so it's best to consume desserts occasionally to not be a victim of its harmful effects.*
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CALORIES IN STREET FOODS IN INDIA.

2015-02-08T23:37:00.000-08:00

CALORIES IN STREET FOODS IN INDIA.

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*Dear friends,
Indians are famous for snacking left and right. "Kaiyendhi Bhavans" are aplenty everywhere. From roadside vendors to small stalls and home suppliers there are many types of street food to choose and satisfy your palate.But do you know that many are loaded with calories??Go easy on them and go through the listing of calories in them before going on a binge.Especially so for obese and diabetics.
Please read on.
Varadarajan *

* Calories in street foods of India*

*India is a land of a plethora of street foods. It is almost impossible to find an Indian who does not relish eating the gol gappas, chaats, pav bhajis and kebabs from local vendors. However, these delicious goodies are overladen with calories that can contribute to weight gain. To make you aware, here is a list of the calorie counts of the most common street foods of India. You may also want to know the calorie count of common Indian desserts.

Bhel puri: 1 bowl = 175.9 cal
Gol gappe/Pani puri: 6 pieces = 166.4 cal
Pav bhaji: 1 plate (2 pav) = 501.5 cal
Chicken kabab: 2 pieces = 217 cal
Papri chaat: 10 pieces = 224.9 cal
Samosa: 1 piece = 245.9 cal
Vada pav: 1 piece = 286.4 cal
Litti: 1 piece = 62.4 cal
Jalebi: 1 piece = 88.8 cal
Aloo tikki: 2 pieces = 321.1 cal
Kachori: 2 pieces = 496.6 cal
Dabeli: 1 piece = 211.4 cal
Kesar pista kulfi: 1 bowl = 126.6 cal
Chicken momos: 1 piece = 38.9 cal
Idli sambhar: 1 plate = 176.3 cal
Chole bhature: 1 plate = 286.9 cal
Egg roll: 1 roll = 152.9 cal
Pakora: 8 pieces = 181.8 cal

(These calories are calculated using HealthifyMe Calorie Counter, the world's first Indian nutrition tracker.)

These high calorie meals are also loaded with cholesterol, fat and sugar, which can lead to obesity and cardiovascular health problems. To increase shelf life, street foods are loaded with salt that can have negative effects on your blood pressure. As most street foods are fried, they contain fewer numbers of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. They also contain a high amount of trans fat that can block your arteries and lead to diabetes. Further, almost all street foods have their main ingredient as refined flour or maida, which is high in glycemic index that can cause spikes in your blood sugar levels.
Tips:
Even though these foods have many harmful side effects, you can still have them by making a few healthy changes. The best you can do is, prepare them at home with healthy ingredients. Here is a list of top Indian healthy foods.
The momos from North East India and idli sambhar from South India are healthier choices and they contain lesser number of calories.
Anything in excess can go against your health, so it's best to consume street foods occasionally to not be a victim of its harmful effects.
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USE OF PULP AFTER EXTRACTING JUICES

2015-02-07T19:18:00.001-08:00

DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE PULP AFTER EXTRACTING THE JUICES.

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Dear friends,
Often we make juices out of fruits n veg and throw the pulp away. They are a source of very useful fibre.
Listed below are the various ways of using the fibre.
sure this will give some useful information.
Varadarajan

* USE OF PULP AFTER EXTRACTING JUICES*

One of the questions I get asked most about juicing is "What can I do with the juice pulp?" Tons of things! Read on for 20 of my favorite uses for leftover juice pulp—and get inspired to reduce your food waste and make fantastic use of healthful fiber.

1. Blend pulp into a smoothie to add fiber.
2. Add to a soup to thicken and boost fiber and nutrient density.
3. Use fruit pulp to make frozen "pulpsicles" or fruit pulp ice.
4. Make a veggie broth by boiling pulp with water, herbs, and spices, then straining.
5. Make a "fruit tea" by boiling fruit pulp with water, adding spices such as cinnamon or ginger, cooling, and then straining.
6. Use veggie pulp to add nutrient density to mac n' cheese or pasta sauce, or layer into a lasagne.
7. Make fabulous fruit leathers.
9. Use in homemade veggie burgers or fritters. Pulp adds moisture, flavor, and nutrition.
10. Mix pulp into baked goods like muffins, cakes, bread, dehydrated or baked cookies, and granola bars. Celery, onion, carrot, sweet potato, spinach, apple, and berry all work beautifully.
11. Use fruit or veggie pulp to add flavor, texture, and moisture to pancakes.
12. Make dehydrated pulp crackers.
13. Use pulp for raw pizza crust.
14. Make pulp marmalade.
15. Make a pulp crumble by mixing pulp with fruit and juice, reducing, and then topping with oats, spices, nuts, or seeds.
16. Dehydrate and make trail mix with raw nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
17. Dehydrate and use like bread crumbs.
18. Use in DIY skincare recipes like scrubs, masks, and soap.
19. Mix pulp into your dog's food or make dog treats.
If all else fails:
20. Feed it to your chickens, freeze it in ice cube trays to use later, or compost it.

*Please note, the moisture content of your juice pulp can vary depending on your juicer, so you may need to squeeze out excess juice for the best results in some of these recipes.

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Daily Routine List according to Ayurveda.

2015-02-05T08:58:00.000-08:00

A Daily Routine List according to Ayurveda.

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*Dear Members,
Ayurveda suggests some routines to be followed in life daily (DINACHARYA) to attain a balance in various elements.
Let us take a look at such a routine suggested for everyday.
Varadarajan*

*Dinacharya - A Daily Routine List according to Ayurveda
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Dinacharya (Sanskrit: दिनचर्या "daily-routine") is a concept in Ayurvedic medicine that looks at the cycles of nature and bases daily activities around these cycles. Ayurveda contends that routines help establish balance and that understanding daily cycles are useful for promoting health.

Dinacharya is the Ayur Vedic term for a daily lifestyle/routine. There are several things you can implement in your daily life that will make you feel healthy, happy and full of energy. Pick a few that are do able. This daily routine list was written thousands of years ago and obviously in our lives nowadays it would be very challenging to live completely according to this ancient routine. However maybe it will inspire you to create the time to make a few small changes that can help bring out the best in you!

*Morning*
Ayurveda recommends an early bird lifestyle -> Waking up at sunrise or even up to 2 hours before is preferable. The predominant element at this stage of the day is Vata (air + ether). Vata is light, subtle and clear and brings you in contact with the subtle messages nature beholds. Have you ever noticed how magical the early morning can be? The rise of a new sun, a new day, new opportunities.. this is because there is a lot of Sattva (purity, cosmic intelligence) in the early morning air. Open your window or go for a stroll, take a deep breath and start your day with a smile.

*Face/nose/mouth wash* -> Wash your face and your eyes with water. Ayur Veda recommends the use of rosewater or Triphala ( an Indian herb acting as complete body cleanser, it detoxifies, purifies the blood ,removes toxins from the liver and is high in vitamin C) Scrape your tongue with a special tongue scraper (not with your toothbrush as you will brush the bacteria in your tongue). When scraping you remove toxins that accumulate overnight on your tongue. Then gargle with warm water to purify your voice. Fill your mouth with sesame oil (this oil is often used in Ayur Veda, its has a warming effect, soothes Vata and has many benefits like being good for teeth and teethgum). You can also put a drop of oil in your nose to purify the senses.

*Massage* -> Massage keeps us strong and is beneficial for body and mind. Ayur veda recommends that you massage yourself in the morning, if liked with a bit of oil for about 5 minutes is sufficient. Massage the scalp, forehead, hands and feet (when practicing yoga after massage don't rub oil on your feet).
*Exercise* -> Early morning exercise removes stagnation in the body and mind and allows your energy to flow. It also strengthens the digestive fire (Agni) which promotes better digestion of foods as well as emotions. Recommended exercises are: walking, pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga

*Bath* -> After your exercise take a shower or bath to remove any excess oil. Put on clean clothes after your bath.

*Meditation* -> Sit still in a silent area and focus on your breath and take a moment to be grateful for this new day.

Breakfast -> And now it's time for something healthy and yummy in your tummy. Choose your food wisely; Vata people can choose to eat a warm breakfast like oatmeal or other porridge, Pitta people can also choose oatmeal or cooked fruits, Kapha people are suggested to eat cooked fruit, no heavier breakfast.

*Mid-day*
*Lunch *– Ayur veda recommends that your lunch should be taken between 12 and 1 pm and your lunch should be your largest meal as the predominant element during this time of the day is Pitta (Fire + Water) and this element is responsible for digestion.

*Siesta* -> Ayur Veda recommends just a short nap when you really feel the need but in general sleeping in daytime should be avoided as it can accumulate excess kappa.

*Evening*
Dinner -> Dinner is recommended to be taken between 6 and 7 pm and should be lighter than lunch as the predominant element in this time of day is Kapha (earth and water). Digestion is low and going to bed on a full stomach prevents you from a having a good night sleep. Try having your dinner at least 3 hours before sleeping. To aid digestion, you can sip a small cup of lukewarm water with some fresh ginger. About half an hour after dinner go for a short stroll to stimulate digestion.

Sip a cup of lukewarm water before going to bed. When in bed, lie on your back and relax like in savasana (corps pose in yoga). Take slow and deep breaths and consciously hold your attention on every body part and relax each body part. Start at your feet and slowly move up towards the crown of your head.

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HEAL AND REJUVENATE YOUR BODY WITH GREEN FOODS.

2015-02-05T08:55:00.001-08:00

HEAL AND REJUVENATE YOUR BODY WITH GREEN FOODS.

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*Dear friends,
Experts suggests that we use more and more veggies in our diet and the more colours we consume the more is the benefit. Hence Capsicum is popular with yellow,green and red.
Here we see the goodness of Green colour foods that help us become healthier.
Varadarajan*

* GREEN SUPER FOODS*

Green is the color of health of well-being and nature, of freshness and it's a color that suits your body extremely well. Green veggies, herbs and powders also known as super-foods are rejuvenating, uplifting, healing and build your immune system.

Spirulina is a blue green algae containing over 100 nutrients and a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, essential fatty acids and anti oxidants.
It purifies the liver, helps fight off viral infections, aids in weight loss and works cancer preventive. It contains more beta carotene than carrots and is good for healthy eyes and vision.
Spirulina is rich in iron and is easier to absorb than iron supplements. It is especially great for vegetarians as it is loaded with Vit.B12 essential for healthy nerves and red blood cells.

Barley grass is rich in living chlorophyll, a strong anti-oxidant and cancer preventing whilst healthy cells may also be protected against toxic side effects of anti-cancer drugs.
Barley grass purifies the liver, stabilized blood sugar levels and rejuvenates the body tissues.

You can get Spirulina and Barley grass in powder form or tablets. We do recommend powder, you can mix a scoop through your (freshly squeezed) juice.

Excellent power green vegetables are:

Broccoli: contains high amounts of calcium and Vitamin. K, both essential for strong and healthy bones. It's high in potassium which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and good brain function. It contains beta carotene, zinc and magnesium and boosts liver function.

Kale: High in fiber and iron, Vit.K, A and C and contains more calcium than milk!

Brussels Sprouts: The little cabbages are full with Vitamijn. K,C, A and folic acid (essential for pregnant women for the development of the vertebral column in the foetus). They are high in complex carbs and contain no cholesterol.

Make a fresh start today and go green!

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Sri Paranthaman Panchangam - 2015-2016

2015-02-05T00:56:00.000-08:00

Dear Well wishers and Sri Paranthaman Panchangam Abhimanis
Sri Manmatha Year - 2015-2016 - Sri Paranthaman Panchangam is under printing.
Expecting your support as usual.

The Panchangam is going on improving its Quality, Size and information et. This year the size is considerably increased to 80% size of other big (A4 Size) panchangams.
Total number of Panchangams printed 20000
Most of the copies will be handed over to the persons who donated earlier.
Balance about 8000 copies will be with us.
So, kindly send your requirements and contributions at the earliest.
FREE copies will be distributed in selected places by the 2nd week of March.
Kindly avoid requesting for sending one or two copies through courier.

We could deliver the panchangams at your place in and around Chennai and not less than 50 copies.

For all other places, multiples of 50 copies can be sent through parcel services, bus service etc.
Please send your requirements to svknvs@gmail.com
Dasan,

Best Regards,
Best Wishes,
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PhD Awarded Communication

2015-01-30T07:06:00.001-08:00

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Following is the PhD Awarded Communication letter received from University of Madras
Today I have applied for convocation also.
This is for your kind information:

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Merits of Maagha Snaana..

2015-01-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

maaga snaanam..

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Merits of Maagha Snaana...

During this period it is prescribed to take bath early in the morning before Sunrise preferably during Arunodaya kaala. This sacred bath is preferred to be taken in any river, lake or theertha or at least at home. Taking a bath (Snana) which is always refreshing, not only cleanses our external body, but also has significance from religious and spiritual point of view in the daily routine of an individual. In Hindu philosophy daily routine generallybegins with a bath before worshiping God, a discipline that is inculcated with a sense of cleanliness in our

actions. If it is during an auspicious period like Maagha maasam, its spiritual merits are in multiple. It is said that Maagha Snana can purify a person even from ghastly and dreadful sins committed. Taking bath early in the morning during Maagha maasam is highly sacred, spiritual and meritorious. Sacred texts like Vayu Purana, Brahmaanda Purana are said to have made reference to the merits and significance of Maagha Snanam.

According to Dharma Saastras merits of Maagha Snaana gets increased depending on the place where the bath is taken as given below.
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With hot water at home–Merits equivalent to Six years of such Snana;
From the waters of a well –12 years of such Snana phala;
In a lake –24 years of such Snana phala;

In any river – 96 years of such Snana phala;
In any sacred river – 9600 years of such Snana phala;
At the confluence of sacred rivers–38400 years of such Snana phala;

In Ganga (Ganges) River–Merits equivalent to 38400000 years of such Snana phala;
At Triveni Sangam (Prayaga) – 100 times of Ganga Snana phala;
Maagha Snana in sea (Samudra) is considered more meritorious than all the above.

Wherever may be the place of bath; one should always remember to recollect (recite) Prayaaga and also pray Maasa Niyamaka Sri Maadhava (Lord Vishnu) silently. Those who cannot take bath as said above for the entire month should at least take it for the last three days which is known as Anthya Pushkarini. Maagha Snanam is prescribed for all ages of men and women.

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Fwd: New Post/Thread Notification: Health & Fitness Suggestions

2015-01-25T05:58:00.001-08:00

STAVE OFF HEART DISEASE.

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All of us are living in a world leading a stress ful life. As the saying goes."one has to keep running to stay in the same place" In this dog eat dog world, one has to take care of his heart to avoid heart ailments. Managing stress well will go a long way towards avoiding heart diseases. We will see now ways TO STAVE OFF HEART DISEASES.
Sure many will fine this helpful.
Varadarajan*

*Stave off heart disease, eat fibre rich foods
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Fibre rich food We all have heard people telling us about how important fibre is for us. Right from beating constipation, to assisting in weight loss, fibre has been the mainstay of many diet tips. Now, there is a study that has shown that increasing consumption of fibre-rich foods can lower risk of both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Leeds reviewed literature published since 1990 in healthy populations concerning dietary fibre intake and CVD risk.

They took data from six electronic databases. Cohorts of data were used from the US, Europe, Japan and Australia. The study looked at the following fibre intake: total, insoluble (whole grains, potato skins etc), soluble (legumes, nuts, oats, barley etc), cereal, fruit, vegetable and other sources.

Results from analyses of total, insoluble, fruit and vegetable fibre intake showed that the likelihood of a CVD or CHD event steadily lowers with increasing intake. In soluble fibre, a higher reduction was seen in CVD risk than CHD risk and for cereal fibre, the reduced risk of CHD was stronger than the association with CVD.

A significantly lower risk of both CVD and CHD was observed with every additional 7g per day of fibre consumed. The researchers said these findings are aligned with current recommendations to increase fibre intake and demonstrate a large risk reduction with an achievable increase in daily fibre intake and said this could 'potentially impact on many thousands of individuals.'

They added that an additional 7g of fibre can be achieved through one portion of wholegrains (found in bread, cereal, rice, pasta) plus a portion of beans/lentils or two to four servings of fruit and vegetables. The researchers concluded that 'diets high in fibre, specifically from cereal or vegetable sources … are significantly associated with lower risk of CHD and CVD and reflect recommendations to increase intake.'

Greater intake from fruit fibre was associated with lower CVD risk. They recommend further work on the association with soluble or insoluble types of fibre. The study was published in the British Medical Journal.

Here are some tips from leading cardiologist, Dr Aashish Contractor on how you can prevent a cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease.

*Kick the butt*

The chemicals found in tobacco can damage your heart and blood vessels, leading to narrowing of the arteries, which in turn can lead to a heart attack. It also increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Even occasional or 'social smoking' is dangerous and increases the risk of heart disease. The good news is that no matter how long you have been smoking, you will feel better, and begin reaping rewards as soon as you kick the habit.

*Eat healthy for your heart*

One of the starting points is to revamp your diet and make smart substitutions such as switching to heart-healthy cooking oils like canola oil that is high in mono and polyunsaturated fats which help in reducing the risk of coronary artery disease. Canola oil also contains omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, which may decrease your risk of heart attack, protect against irregular heartbeats and lower blood pressure. Limit your intake of salt and sugar as excessive consumption can lead to high blood pressure or cholesterol. Add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.

*Just move it*

Avoid leading a sedentary lifestyle; exercising daily is a must, even if it is for 30-45 min. Regular physical activity helps you control your weight and reduce your chances of developing conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which may put a strain on your heart. Go for a walk; try some yoga, dance or aerobics to stay active, upbeat and positive. Your exercise sessions don't have to be strenuous, even taking the stairs instead of the elevator counts!

*Keep your cool
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Stress can create an unhealthy lifestyle as one may take up excessive smoking, drinking, and binging, which in turn are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Being stressed may also trigger reduced blood flow to the heart, irregular heart beat and increase the chances of your blood clotting, all of which can have adverse effects on your heart health.

More and more Indians are falling prey to heart disease. There are various reasons for this including a sedentary lifestyle, genetic predisposition, pollution, smoking, drinking, a fatty diet and a general ignorance about what causes heart ailments.
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கணபதி ஹோமம்: ஏன், எதற்கு, எப்படி?

2015-01-25T05:52:00.000-08:00

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courtesy: Sri.GS.Dattatreyan
கணபதி ஹோமம்: ஏன், எதற்கு, எப்படி?

பல முகவரிகளுக்கு எழுதிய கடிதங்களை ஒரே தபால் பெட்டியில் போடுகிற மாதிரி, பல தேவதைகளுக்கு பலவிதமான திரவியங்களை மந்திரப் பூர்வமாக அக்னியில் விடுவதைத்தான் ஹோமம் என்கிறோம். அக்னி இவற்றை தானே எடுத்துக் கொள்ளாமல் இவற்றின் சாரத்தை அந்தந்த தேவதைக்கு அனுப்பி வைக்கின்கிறன என்பது காஞ்சி மகாப் பெரியவரின் மகாவாக்கு. நாம் செய்கிற ஹோமங்களில் திருப்தி அடைந்து நமக்கு அனுக்கிரகத்தை அள்ளித் தருகின்றனர், தேவர்கள். கடலிலுள்ள நீர் ஆவியாகி மீண்டும் மழையாகப்பொழிந்து வரும் சுழற்சியைப் போன்றதுதான் இந்த ஹோமங்கள்.
நமக்கு அருகேயுள்ள சக்திகளை தொடர்பு கொள்ள வைக்கும் விதம்தான் மந்திரப்பூர்வமான ஹோமங்கள். மந்திரங்களால் நிறைந்த பிரதேசங்களின் அலைவரிசை நம் மனதிற்கு பலத்தைக் கொடுக்கிறது. எங்கேயோ தடைபட்டிருந்த சக்திகளை மந்திர ரூபமாக உள்ள தேவர்கள் அகற்றுகின்றனர். பூமியில் உட்கார்ந்து கொண்டு அண்டத்திலுள்ள செயற்கைகோளை சரி செய்வதுபோன்ற ஒரு செயலை ரிஷிகள் அநாயாசமாக அன்றாட வாழ்க்கைக்கு உபயோகமாகும் விதமாக ஹோமங்களாக வடிவமைத்துக் கொடுத்துள்ளனர். இந்திராய ஸ்வாஹா... என்றால் அங்கு இந்திரன் வரவேண்டும், இது வேதத்தின் சத்தியக் கட்டளை. அழைக்கும்போதே அனுக்கிரகத்தோடு வரும் கருணை. இது, மனிதர்கள் தாங்கள் தனித்தவர்கள் அல்ல. தங்களைச் சுற்றிலும் பல்வேறு சக்திகள் இயக்கியும், இயங்கியபடியும் உள்ளன என்பதன் சூட்சுமமும் உள்ளது. எனவே, இன்ன ஹோமம் செய்தால் இன்ன பலனை கொடுத்தே தீருவார்கள். அவற்றில் முதன்மையானதுதான் கணபதி ஹோமம்.
தனக்கு மேல் எந்த நாயகரும் இல்லாததாலேயே அவருக்கு வி - நாயகர் அதாவது விநாயகர் என்று பெயர். எனவே அவரே ஆதிநாயகரும் ஆவார். தேவர்களிலிருந்து மகாதேவனான ஈசன் வரை அவர் மகனே ஆனாலும் வழிபட்டுவிட்டுத்தான் காரியத்தை தொடங்குகின்றனர். அப்படி தொழாது திரிபுர சம்ஹாரம் செய்ய புறப்பட்ட ஈசனின் தேர் அச்சாணியை விநாயகர் உடைத்தார். தேரே ஸ்தம்பித்து நிற்கும்போது ஈசன் விநாயகரை வணங்காது புறப்பட்டுவிட்டதை உணர்ந்தார். எப்பேற்பட்ட தவறு இது என்று விநாயகரின் எதிரே தலைகுனிந்து மண்டியிட்டார். இது ஈசன் தன்னைத்தானே தாழ்த்திக்கொண்டு உலகிற்குச் சொன்ன பாடமாகும். ஈசனே வணங்கும் கணபதியை வணங்குவது என்பது ராஜபாட்டையில் நடந்துபோவது போல.
கணபதி ஹோமம் என்பது எல்லா சுப நிகழ்ச்சிகளுக்கும் செய்யப்படுவது. முதல் கோணல் முற்றிலும் கோணலாக மாறாமல் நேர்ப்பாதையில் செல்லவும், பாதையில் இருக்கும் தடைகள் நீங்கவும் செய்யப்படுவதே கணபதி ஹோமமாகும். அஸ்திவாரத்தை பலமாக்குவதுபோல ஆதி சக்தியின் அருளைப் பெறுவதற்கான முறையே இந்த ஹோமம். கணபதி ஹோமத்தை செய்வதாலேயே மற்றெல்லா ஹோமத்தையும் செய்யும் தகுதியை ஒருவன் பெறுகிறான். இதற்கு எல்லாவற்றிற்கும் அடிப்படையாக சிரத்தை என்கிற சக்தி வெண்டும். ஆம், சிரத்தையோடு இருத்தல் என்பதே சக்தியின் குவிப்புதான். எனவே, அதிகூர்மையாக பணிவோடு மாபெரும் சக்தியை வேண்டுகிறோம் என்கிற விநயத்தோடு கூடிய மனப்பாங்கு வேண்டும். ஏதோ சொல்கிறார்கள் நாமும் செய்து வைப்போமே என்கிற அசிரத்தையும் அலட்சியமும் இருப்பின் எதையுமே கிரகிக்க முடியாது. இந்தக் காயமெனும் பாத்திரத்தை காலியாக அகங்காரமில்லாது வைத்துக் கொண்டால் விநாயகன் பீடம் போட்டு உள்ளுக்குள் அமர்வான். பிறகு உங்கள் அகத்தில் அவனொரு ஞான வேள்வி நிகழ்த்துவான்.
மகாகணபதி ஹோம மந்திரங்களை உருவாக்கியவர் கனகரிஷி. ஹோமமாகச் செய்தவர் காஷ்யப மகரிஷி. அருகம்புல்லின் மகத்துவத்தை எல்லோரையும் அறியச் செய்தவர்.
கணபதி ஹோமத்தில் முதலில் அனுக்ஞை. அதாவது பெரியோர்களின் அனுமதி ஆசிகளைப் பெறுவது. அதாவது குடும்பத்துடன் சேர்த்து எனக்கு எல்லாத் தடையூறுகளும் நீங்குவதின் மூலம் நினைத்துள்ள எண்ணம் சித்தித்துப் பயனடையும் பொருட்டு மகாகணபதி ஹோமம் செய்வதற்கு எனக்கு தகுதி சித்திக்கும்படியாக அனுக்கிரகம் செய்ய பிரார்த்திக்கிறேன் என்று தொடங்குகிறது. இதற்குப் பிறகு வைதிகர்களின் வழிகாட்டுதலின்படி மந்திரங்களைச் சொல்லி ஒவ்வொன்றாக செய்ய வேண்டும். அதில் முதலில் ஹோமத்தைச் செய்பவர்கள் தங்கள் பெயர், மனைவி, பிள்ளைகள், பேரக் குழந்தைகள் எல்லோரின் பெயரையும் பிறந்த நட்சத்திரங்களோடு சொல்லி ஹோமத்தைச் செய்யும் தகுதியை வழங்க அனுமதி பெற வேண்டும். தர்ப்பைகளை காலுக்குக் கீழ் போட்டுக் கொண்டு, விரலிடுக்குகளில் பவித்ரமாக அணிந்து மனைவியோடு அமர்ந்து மந்திரங்களை சொல்லி மஞ்சள் பிள்ளையாரை பிடித்து வைத்துக் கொண்டு விக்னேஸ்வரரை பூஜிக்க வேண்டும்.
அடுத்ததாக சங்கல்பம் அதாவது உறுதிமொழி. இந்த இடத்தில் எங்களுக்காக நடத்தப்படும் இந்த ஹோமத்தின் சகல காரியங்களையும் செய்ய இவர்களை ஆசார்யர்களாக வரித்துக் கொள்கிறேன் என்று ஹோமத்தை நடத்தி வைக்க வந்திருக்கும் அந்தணர்களை வணங்க வேண்டும். சங்கல்பத்தின்போது பகவானின் நாமத்தை அதாவது ராம... ராம... என்று ஆத்மப்பூர்வமாக சொல்ல வேண்டும். இதற்குப் பிறகு புண்யாகவாஜனம். சுத்தமான தரையில் பசுஞ் சாணத்தால் மெழுகி நெல்லைப் பரப்பி அதன் மீது வாழை இலை வைத்து அதில் சமமாக அரிசியைப் பரப்ப வேண்டும். அரிசியின் மையத்தில் தாமரைப்பூவை வரைய வேண்டும். பூவின் நுனியில் தர்ப்பைகளை வைத்து பூரண கும்பத்தை நீர் நிரப்பி அதில் ஏலக்காய், பச்சைக் கற்பூரம், குங்குமப்பூவை சேர்க்க வேண்டும். அதன் மீது மாவிலைக் கொத்து, மஞ்சள் தடவிய தேங்காயை வைக்க வேண்டும். இதை வைக்கும்போதே அதற்கென்று உள்ள மந்திரத்தைச் சொல்ல வேண்டும்.
இதையெல்லாம் முடித்த பிறகு ஹோம குண்டம் அமைத்து எல்லா தேவதைகளையும் ஆவாஹனம் செய்ய வேண்டும். அதாவது எல்லா தேவதைகளையும் வரவழைத்து உயிரூட்டுவதாகும். இதற்குப் பிறகு மகா கணபதி ஹோமம் ஆரம்பிக்கிறது. அவருக்கான மந்திரங்களைச் சொல்லி பதினாறு வகையான உபசாரங்களை செய்ய வேண்டும். நெய்யை ஹோம அக்னியில் வார்க்க வேண்டும். முதலில் நெய்யினாலும், அஷ்ட திரவியங்களாலும் பிறகு தேங்காய் மூடியில் மூன்று கண்கள் இருக்கும் முடியை முதலில் போட்டு ஹோமம், அருகம்புல்லை இரண்டிரண்டாக நெய்யில் தோய்த்துப் போட்டு ஹோமம் அதைத் தொடர்ந்து நெல்லை விட்டு ஹோமம் என்று செய்யலாம். இதைத்தவிர நூறு, ஆயிரம் என்று பல எண்ணிக்கைகளில் மோதகங்களை செய்ய வேண்டும். பழங்கள், ஆலங்குச்சி, சீந்தில் கொடி என்று பல்வேறு விஷயங்களை ஹோமத்தில் சேர்க்கலாம்.
மேலே சற்றே சுருக்கமாக் கூறிப்பிட்டிருக்கிறேன். ஆனால், அந்தணர்களை வைத்துச் செய்யும்போது மிக மிக விஸ்தாரமாக கூடச் செய்யலாம். செய்ய வேண்டும் என்கிற ஆவலைத் தூண்டவே இக்கட்டுரை.
மகாகணபதி ஹோமம் மிகவும் சூட்சுமங்கள் நிறைந்தது. அந்த ஹோம குண்டத்தை யானையின் நான்கு வலிமையான கால்களாக நினைத்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள். கால்களை அசைக்காமல் ஸ்திரமாக நின்று கொண்டு யானை உடலையும், தும்பிக்கையையும், தலையையும், காதுகளையும் அசைப்பதாக பாவனை செய்து கொண்டு அக்னியை பாருங்கள். மந்திரங்களோடு சேர்த்து செய்யப்படும் அக்னியின் அசைவுகள் யானை அசைவது போன்றிருக்கும். மகாகணபதி ஹோமத்தின் மையமே உங்களுக்குள் இருக்கும் மூலாதார சக்தியைத் தூண்டுவதுதான். அசைவற்ற மூலாதாரம் என்கிற கணபதி அசைவிக்கவே இந்த ஹோமம். இல்லையெனில் மனம் தாறுமாறாக அலையும். காற்றில் பறக்கும் தூசு போல இலக்கின்றி என்ன செய்வதென்று தெரியாமல் தத்தளிக்கும். ஆனால், மூலாதாரம் விழித்துக் கொண்டால் மனம் ஒருமை பெறும். எண்ணங்களில் நேர்த்தியிருக்கும். தைல தாரை போன்று மனம் தெளிவாக அடுத்தடுத்து யோசிக்கும். வெறும் சிந்தனையோடு நில்லாமல் செயல் திறனிலும் உடல் வழியாக உழைக்க வைக்கும். காரணம் மூலாதாரத்தின் பூரணமான சக்தி அதை பிராண சக்தி என்று விதம் விதமாக கூறலாம். அது நம் புத்தி, மனம், உடல் என்று சகல இடங்களுக்கும் பாயும். செயலில் திறன் கூடினால் வெற்றி எளிதாகும்.
ஆகவே, கணபதி ஹோமம் என்பதே வாழ்வின் இக பரலோகத்தின் வெற்றியைக் கொண்டுவரும் என்பதில் எந்தவித ஐயமும் இல்லை. ஹோமங்களைச் செய்யச் செய்ய சித்தத்தில் தெளிவையும் நம்மையும் அறியாமல் இறைவனை அடையும் ஒரு தாபத்தையும் அதிகரிக்கச் செய்யும். இல்வாழ்க்கையில் உள்ளபோதே பிரம்ம வஸ்துவை அடையும் விவேகத்தையும் அதிகரிக்கும். ஆத்மா யக்ஞேன கல்பதா என்பது ருத்ர வாக்கியம். யக்ஞேனத்தினால் ஆத்மா அடையப்படுகிறது என்பதே இதன் பொருள். இப்போது புரிகிறதா கணபதி சகல விஷயங்களிலும் எப்படி கரமருளி காக்கிறார் என்பது.
மகாகணபதி ஹோமத்தை வெள்ளிக் கிழமைகளில் சுக்ல பட்ச சதுர்த்தி, ஆடி மாத வெள்ளிக் கிழமைகளில் செய்தால் விசேஷம் என்று சொல்லப்பட்டிருக்கிறது. பிடித்து வைத்தால் பிள்ளையார் என்பார்கள். அத்தனை எளிமையான தெய்வத்தை சிக்கெனப் பிடித்தால் சீரும் சிறப்போடும் வாழலாம் என்பது எளிமையான பேருண்மை. எப்போதுமே பேருண்மை சூரியனைப் போன்று பிரகாசமாக தெரியும். அதுபோலத்தான் ஆனைமுகனின் வழிபாடும்.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF JEERA WATER.

2015-01-24T06:59:00.001-08:00

HEALTH BENEFITS OF JEERA WATER.

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Dear members,
Jeeragam is a spice used regularly in our cuisine for ages because of its medicinal properties. (தமிழில் சீரகம் என்றால்- அகத்தை சீராக வைத்திருப்பது என்று அர்த்தம் கொள்ளலாம்)
Below you will a list of health benefits of jeera water.
Let us use it more and derive its benefits.
Varadarajan*

*Jeera or cumin (Cuminum Cyminum) seed is one of the most popular cooking ingredients used all through Asia. The strong flavor and tepid aroma of jeera has made it an indispensable spice. But do you know that jeera water can be used as a natural remedy for a number of health problems? Not only that but this water can also be used for various skin and hair issues. All you need to do is to boil a handful of jeera in clean water and strain it. You are ready. Know the wonderful jeera water health benefits from the following.

Jeera Water Health Benefits

Starting your day by drinking a glass full of fresh jeera water, also known as jeeragam or cumin water can help you in innumerable ways. Not sure about it? Check out below for the benefits of drinking jeera water:

1. Aids Digestion:

Several studies have proved that jeera or cumin seeds can aid your digestion significantly. Consumption of a glass of jeera water everyday can stimulate the secretion of a number of carbohydrate, glucose and fat breaking enzymes. It enhances your metabolism and keeps the digestive system in track so that you can combat disorders like diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, morning sickness, atonic dyspepsia, malabsorption syndrome and so on.

2. Removes Toxins:

Jeera water is highly beneficial for your liver and stomach. The antioxidants present in the seeds can flush out the toxic materials from your body and promote the regular activities of various internal organs. Just soak jeera in water for the whole night and drink it next morning to facilitate the production of bile within the liver and get rid of acidity, bloating, abdominal gas, etc.

3. Supports Immune System:

Jeera is an excellent source if iron, which is essential for maintaining the normal functionality of your immune system. A concoction prepared by mixing a teaspoonful of jeera into a glass of water contains almost 1.3 mg of iron (7% of the recommended daily intake). Moreover, it comprises a fair amount of vitamin A and vitamin C, which have antioxidant benefits. Hence, drinking jeera water regularly can help you boost your immunity and stay away from a lot of diseases.

4. Treatment Of Anaemia:

The iron content of cumin is also helpful in treating anaemia. Iron is considered as one of the most vital minerals of the body as it plays a key role in forming red blood corpuscles as well as increasing the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the bloodstream. Therefore, jeera water is useful in fighting against acute iron deficiency that is caused during anemia.

5. Providing Extra Nutrition For Pregnant Women And Lactating Mothers:

Being rich in iron, jeera water is exceptionally good for pregnant and lactating women. It helps in meeting up the requirements of iron in the would-be mother as well as the fetus or the baby. As a result, both of them remain well and healthy.

6. Aids Respiratory System:

Jeera water also has a positive impact on your respiratory system. Being anti-congestive by nature, jeera can dilute the mucous accumulated in chest and help in its discharge to a great extent. It also has antiseptic properties, which kill the microorganisms causing cold, cough and fever.

7. Helps You Sleep Better:

If you are suffering from insomnia (sleep disorder), jeera water can help you. Regular intake of this water is known to promote sound sleep.

8.Improves Memory:

Jeera also helps in enhancing your brainpower. Drinking jeera water from a younger age can sharpen your memory and intelligence appreciably.
Jeera/ Cumin Water Benefits for Skin

When your internal system is healthy, your skin mirrors it. As jeera water makes you strong and healthy internally, it has significant effects on your skin. Find below all those unique skin benefits of the concoction:

9. Fights Free Radicals:

Jeera is full of dietary fiber, which works on the harmful toxic materials present in the body and makes their elimination smoother. Moreover, it contains certain free radical scavengers that turn the seed into an effective detoxifier and enhance its cleansing power. Hence, jeera water can be used as a wonderful skin cleanser for keeping your skin clean, fresh and rejuvenated. It also adds a natural glow to your facial skin.

10. Aids In Nourishment Of The Skin:

As mentioned earlier, jeera water is immensely helpful in boosting the functioning of the digestive tract, which eventually helps your skin absorb essential nutrients to stay nourished and healthy. Furthermore, the minerals present in the seed including calcium, potassium, copper, selenium, manganese, etc. are vital for keeping up a soft, supple and smooth skin.

11. Provides Anti-Oxidants:

When you start drinking jeera water regularly, your body gets enough amount of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E. All these vitamins are known for their antioxidative as well as anti-ageing propert

ies. So, jeera water can help replenish your skin and prevent premature aging.

12. Treatment Of Acne:

Jeera water can be used as a natural remedy for acne. You can easily prepare your own anti-acne toner by boiling jeera in water. Regular application of this can result into a clear, toned and acne-free skin. Blending a few drops of essential oils with this water will give even better result.

13. Soothes Skin:

The burning sensation of skin can also be reduced with the help of jeera water. Hence, it is also used as a skin soother.

14. Helps In Nourishing Hair:

When it comes to providing nutrition to each of your hair strand, jeera water can help a lot. The crucial vitamins and minerals present in it nourish your hair from the roots. As a result, you will get strong and healthy tresses.

15. Gives Silky Hair:

It also adds extra shine to your hair so that you get silky and lustrous hair.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER

2015-01-10T05:10:00.001-08:00

A DIET PLAN FOR DIABETICS TO CONTROL SUGAR.

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Dr.Sri.NVS,
I am reproducing below the health benefits of coconut water.
A lot of benefits are there.

Normally Oats is condumed with milk or buttermilk and many may find it bland and tasteless. I will give a way of taking oats that will be good for health as well as your palate.
You can try it and will definitely like it.
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER

drink coconut water in summersWhat's the most common sight on every beach in India, other than the water and people in it? It's the coconut vendor! And it's not just the beaches that find the coconut vendor peddling his wares, he can be even be found on the corner of the road, in the middle of the market, on the side of roads, outside parks, outside schools, colleges and hospitals…the list is endless. The man is everywhere! But it's not him that we are interested in, we are interested the coconut's that he sells, precisely the coconut water!

We Indians have been drinking coconut water as a refresher since time immemorial. But did you know that other than serving as a refresher during summers and when you are thirsty, coconut water offers many other health benefits. Following is a list of some of the health benefits offered by coconut water:

Hydrates the body: Coconut water's electrolytic balance is the same as our blood as it is a isotonic beverage. This makes it an excellent choice when it comes to replenishing our bodies of the water and the electrolytes that are lost in sweating and urinating.

What more, coconut water contains very less natural sugars - 5 mg per 100 ml, and no cholesterol along with very few calories making it the ideal choice for an 'after-workout' drink.

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drinking coconut water helps reduce hypertension and normalises BP Hypertension: Individuals suffering from Hypertension or high BP are found to be lacking potassium in their diets, according to the journal of clinical hypertension. Coconut water contains a high level of potassium – 294 mg per 100 ml and drinking coconut water regularly can help regulate the blood pressure levels in these individuals.

Helps in Weight Loss: Coconut water is suggested for those who are trying to lose weight as it helps the body to maintain an optimal metabolism rate, it also contains only 0.5 gms of fat per 240 gms making it an ideal choice of drink for those who are seeking to lose those pounds.

It is also recommended for those who have gained weight due to thyroid problems. As coconut water promotes a good thyroid function and helps in normalizing the thyroid function of the body.

coconut water helps break down kidney stoneHelps those suffering from Kidney Stones: Most doctor's advice their patients suffering from Kidney stones to drink coconut water daily as coconut water helps to breakdown the bigger kidney stone into smaller ones, which can pass through the urine of the patient.

Helps clear Intestinal Worms: Mixing a teaspoon of Olive oil with Coconut water works as a potent remedy for getting rid of Intestinal worms, as coconut water contains an anti-bacterial Monolaurin which helps in fighting the intestinal worm. To get optimum benefit from this mixture, it should be had for three days.

Anti- bacterial: Coconut water contains many anti-bacterial contents, mainly Monolaurin, an anti bacterial and anti viral body that helps kill lipid coated viruses of many dangerous diseases such as HIV, Herpes, flu and many other pathogenic bacteria. People suffering from Jaundice, Fever, Flu, Malaria, typhoid and other such diseases are recommended to drink coconut water at least twice a day to maintain their body's electrolyte balance and also because of its anti-bacterial properties.

drinking coconut water gives you good skin and helps diabeticsCytokinins: Coconut water is one of the richest natural sources of Cytokinins. Research has found that a diet rich in Cytokinins can have an anti-ageing effect on our body and can help delay the onset of degenerative diseases and age related diseases too! Topical application of the white skin of coconut is known to provide nutritious benefits to our skin preventing it from sagging and losing its elasticity, it also helps in cellular regeneration.

Helps Diabetics: Coconut Water is recommended for diabetics as it contains a very low amount of natural sugars and also because it improves blood circulation which is found to be lacking in diabetics. Coconut water is also known to contain certain amino acids and dietary fibers which help to improve insulin sensitivity thereby greatly benefitting diabetics.

Helps protect against heart diseases: Coconut water contains potassium and Magnesium amongst other minerals that helps reduce high blood pressure which is a major reason for heart attacks! Drinking coconut water also helps to prevent plaque formation in the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis which can cause many heart diseases. It also improves blood circulation that reduces the chances of you suffering from stroke.

Coconut water consumption provides us with many health benefits other than those mentioned above. So the next time you feel thirsty, look out for a coconut vendor rather than those soft drink stands!*
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Pongal Paanai Timing - 15-01-2015

2015-01-07T07:19:00.001-08:00

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Good Time for Pongal Paanai This Year!

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பொங்கல் - பெயர் காரணம் - ஒரு ஆராய்ச்சி!
பொங்கல் - பொங்கச் செய்வது, சமைப்பது, பக்குவம் செய்வது, வேகம்பெறச் செய்வது,
எழுச்சிபெறச் செய்வது, நிறைவடையச் செய்வது, ஏற்புடையதாக்குவது, பொங்குகை, பெருங்கோபம்,
மிளகு-சீரகம்-உப்பு-நெய், முதலியன கலந்து இட்ட அன்னம், உயர்ச்சி, பருமை, மிகுதி, கள், கிளர்தல்,
பொலிதல் என்று பல பொருட்களைத் தமிழ் மொழியகராதியும், தமிழ்ப் பேரகராதியும் தருகின்றன.

வில்லிபுத்தூரார் பாரதத்தில் பாண்டவர்களை பகடையாடி வீழ்ச்சியடையச் செய்த சகுனியைப் பார்த்து,
"பொங்கல் உனக்கு வைப்பேன் மாமனே ..." என்கிறான்.
எனவே, ஒரு காரணம்பற்றி நன்றியாகப் படைக்கப்படும் அன்னம் 'பொங்கல்' ஆகும் என்பது தெளிவாகிறது.

தமிழர்கள் இல்லத்தில், மார்கழி விடைபெற்று தைப்புகும் சங்கம நேரத்தில் (இதற்கே சங்க்ராந்தி என்று பெயர்)
பொங்கலைப் பொங்கச் செய்து, இந்த ஆண்டு முழுவதும் எழுச்சியான ஆண்டாக அமையவேண்டும்
என்று இஷ்ட தெய்வத்தை ப்ரார்த்தனை செய்வதே இதன் பயன்பாடாகும்.

இதனால்தான் தமிழ் நாட்டில் ஒவ்வொரு கோவிலிலும் மக்கள் நேர்த்திக்கடன் செலுத்தும்போது பொங்கல் வைத்து வழிபடுகிறார்கள்.

மாடுகள் கால்நடைகளுக்கு நன்றிசெலுத்த பொங்கல் வைத்து பூஜைசெய்யும் விழா மாட்டுப்பொங்கல் ஆகும்.

கன்னிப்பெண்கள் தம் சகோதரர்கள் நலமாக இருக்கவேண்டும் என்பதற்காக பறவை பட்சிகளை வேண்டி வைக்கப்படும் பொங்கல் கன்னிப்பொங்கல் ஆகும்
அதுவே கனுப்பொங்கல் என்றாகியது.

பொங்கல் சமயம் வெளியூர் சென்றிருந்தவர்கள்கூட அவரவர் சொந்த ஊருக்குத் திரும்பி விழா எடுத்து குடும்பத்துடன்
சந்தோஷமாகக் குதூகலித்து இருப்பர், அந்த சமயத்தில் தம் நெடுநாள் சிநேகிதர்கள், ஊர் பெரியமனிதர்கள் அவரவர்
இல்லத்தில் மாலைவேளையில் சென்று பொங்கல் விழா இனிது நடைபெற்றதா? நலமாக இருக்கிறீர்களா என குசலம்
விசாரிப்பது 'காணும் பொங்கல்' ஆகும்.
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ஆகாச தீபம் 24-10-14 முதல்

2014-08-27T23:19:00.001-07:00

ஆகாச தீபம் 24-10-14 முதல்.

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ஆகாச தீபம் கடனை போக்கும்: 24-10-2014 முதல் 22-11-2014 முடிய.

கார்த்திகே தில தைலேன ஸாயங்காலே ஸமாகதே ஆகாச தீபம் யோதத்யாத் மாஸமேகம் ஹரிம் ப்ரதி மஹதீம் ஶ்ரீய மாப்நோதி ரூப செளபாக்கியம் ஸம்பதம் ( நிர்ணய ஸிந்து- 146 ).

சாந்திரமான கார்த்திகை மாதம் முழுவதும் ஸாயங்காலம் ஸூர்யன் அஸ்தமிக்கும் வேளையில் தனது வீட்டுக்கு அல்லது ஆலயத்துக்கு

அருகில் உயரமான ஒரு ஸ்தம்பம் நட்டு அதன் நுனியில் எட்டு திரியுள்ள ஒரு விளக்கு நல்லெண்ணை விட்டு ஏற்றி வைக்க வேண்டும்.

அல்லது தனது வீட்டு மொட்டை மாடியில் உயரமான இடத்திலும் ஏற்றி வைக்கலாம் இதன் ஒளியானது எட்டு திசையும் பரவ வேன்டும்.

24-10-2014 ஸூர்யன் மறைந்த பின் அஹம் ஸகல பாபக்ஷய பூர்வகம் ஶ்ரீ ராதா தாமோதர ப்ரீதயே அத்ய ஆரப்ய கார்த்திக அமாவாஸ்யா பர்யந்தம் யதா சக்தி ஆகாச தீப தாநம் கரிஷ்யே என்று ஸ்வாமி சன்னதியில்

ஸங்கல்பம் செய்துகொண்டு , மண் அகல் விளக்கில் நல்லெண்ணைய் விட்டு எட்டு திரி போட்டு ஏற்றி அருகில் உள்ள ஆலயத்தில் அல்லது தனது வீட்டு மாடியிலோ உயரமான இடத்தில் தாமோதராய நபஸி துலாயாம்

லோலயா ஸஹ ப்ரதீபம் தே ப்ரயச்சாமி நமோ நந்தாய வேதஸே (நிர்ணய ஸிந்து)) எனும் ஸ்லோகம் சொல்லி வைத்து நமஸ்காரம் செய்யலாம். .
அனைத்து கடன்களும் விலகும். லக்ஷிமி கடாக்ஷம் ஏற்படும்.

எல்லா நாட்களும் முடியாவிட்டாலும் முடிந்த நாட்களில் ஏற்றி வைத்தாலும் அந்த அளவிற்கு துன்பங்கள் விலகுமே. .

தடித்த துணியாலான திரி தான் மொட்டை மாடியில் எரியும். ஒரே விளக்கில் எட்டு திரி போட வேண்டும்.

ஆதலால் மண் பானையை மூடும் மண் தட்டு மாதிரி பெரிதாக இருக்க வேண்டும் அகல் விளக்கு. காற்றில் அணையாமல் எரிய வேண்டுமே..
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2014-08-22T21:50:00.001-07:00

ஹோமங்கள்.

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ஹோமம் நடத்துவது ஏன்? காலம் மாறும்போது எல்லா துறைகளிலும் திருப்பங்கள் நிகழும். உலகில் இயற்கை சூழ்நிலைகள் மாறும். இவற்றிலிருந்து நம்மை பாதுகாத்துக் கொள்ள ஹோமங்களை நடத்த வேண்டும். இறைவன் ஹோமங்கள் மூலமாக நமது கோரிக்கையை அறிந்து கொள்கிறான். அக்கோரிக்கைகள் அக்னிகுண்டங்கள் மூலமாக இறைவனை சென்றடைவதாக நம்பிக்கை. எனவே தான் ஹோமம் நடத்தப்படுகிறது.

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திருமணம் ஆகி நீண்டகாலமாக குழந்தை இல்லாத தம்பதிகள் நடத்த வேண்டிய ஹோமம் மங்கள சமஸ்கரண ஹோமம் ஆகும். குழந்தை பாக்கியம் பெறவும், நம் அனைத்து செயல்களிலும் வெற்றிபெறவும், குடும்பச் சூழலிலிருந்து தப்பி பரிபூரண விடுதலை பெறவும் இந்த ஹோமத்தை நடத்தலாம்.

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Elaborate Samopakarma Goshti at Bangalore on 29/08/2014

2014-08-19T07:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Samavedins,

The Samopakarma on 29/08/2014 ( Friday-Holiday on account of Ganesha Chathurthi)) will be held at Seetharama Mandir, 23/11, Gangadhara Chetty Road, Bangalore-560042 next to RBANMS School, near Ulsoor Lake. ( The Brahmana Samooham).This will be conducted by Vedamurthy Brahmasri A V Subramanya Deekshithar and will commence at 8.30am.

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