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Why Visit Temples? (Scientific Reason)

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:12:00 +0000

There are thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them are considered to be built the Vedic way. Generally, a temple should be located at a place where earth's magnetic wave path passes through densely. It can be in the outskirts of a town/village or city, or in middle of the dwelling place, or on a hilltop. The essence of visiting a temple is discussed here.

Now, these temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic and electric wave distributions of north/south pole thrust. The main idol is placed in the core center of the temple, known as "*Garbhagriha*" or *Moolasthanam*. In fact, the temple structure is built after the idol has been placed. This *Moolasthanam* is where earth’s magnetic waves are found to be maximum. We know that there are some copper plates, inscribed with Vedic scripts, buried beneath the Main Idol. What are they really? No, they are not God’s/priests’ flash cards when they forget the *shlokas*. The copper plate absorbs earth’s magnetic waves and radiates it to the surroundings. Thus a person regularly visiting a temple and walking clockwise around the Main Idol receives the beamed magnetic waves and his body absorbs it. This is a very slow process and a regular visit will let him absorb more of this positive energy. Scientifically, it is the positive energy that we all require to have a healthy life.

Further, the Sanctum is closed on three sides. This increases the effect of all energies. The lamp that is lit radiates heat energy and also provides light inside the sanctum to the priests or *poojaris* performing the pooja.

The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers takes a worshipper into trance, thus not letting his mind waver. When done in groups, this helps people forget personal problems for a while and relieve their stress.

The fragrance from the flowers, the burning of camphor give out the chemical energy further aiding in a different good aura. The effect of all these energies is supplemented by the positive energy from the idol, the copper plates and utensils in the *Moolasthan*am/*Garbagraham*.

*Theertham*, the “holy” water used during the pooja to wash the idol is not plain water cleaning the dust off an idol. It is a concoction of Cardamom, *Karpura* (Benzoin), zaffron/saffron, *Tulsi* (Holy Basil), Clove, etc... .Washing the idol is to charge the water with the magnetic radiations thus increasing its medicinal values. Three spoons of this holy water is distributed to devotees. Again, this water is mainly a source of magneto-therapy. Besides, the clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & *Tulsi* leafs protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and *Pachha Karpuram* (benzoin), act as mouth fresheners. It is proved that *Theertham* is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energized. Hence it is given as *prasadam* to the devotees. This way, one can claim to remain healthy by regularly visiting the Temples.

This is why our elders used to suggest us to offer prayers at the temple so that you will be cured of many ailments. They were not always superstitious. Yes, in a few cases they did go overboard when due to ignorance they hoped many serious diseases could be cured at temples by deities.

When people go to a temple for the *Deepaaraadhana*, and when the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons who are there. The water that is sprinkled onto the assemblages passes on the energy to all. This also explains why men are not allowed to wear shirts at a few temples and women are requested to wear more ornaments during temple visits. It is through these jewels (metal) that positive energy is absorbed by the women.

Also, it is a practice to leave newly purchased jewels at an idol’s feet and then wear them with the idol’s blessings. This act is now justified after reading this article. This act of “seeking divine blessings” before using any new article, like books or pens or automobiles may have stemmed from this through mere observation.

Energy lost in a day’s work is regained through a temple visit and one is refreshed slightly. The positive energy that is spread out in the entire temple and especially around where the main idol is placed, are simply absorbed by one's body and mind.

Did you know, every Vaishnava(Vishnu devotees), “must” visit a Vishnu temple twice every day in their location. Our practices are NOT some hard and fast rules framed by 1 man and his followers or God’s words in somebody’s dreams. All the rituals, all the practices are, in reality, well researched, studied, and scientifically backed thesis which form the ways of nature to lead a good healthy life.

The scientific and research part of the practices are well camouflaged as “elder’s instructions” or “granny’s teaching’s” which should be obeyed as a mark of respect so as to once again, avoid stress to the mediocre brains.

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New Year January 01, 2012 Celebrations

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Step-by-Step Guide to Diwali Puja, How to do Diwali Puja, Diwali Puja Preparations

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:57:00 +0000

Step by Step Guide to Diwali Puja, How to do Diwali Puja, Diwali Puja Preparations

The worship of the Goddess Laksmi (goddess of wealth) is the main event on Diwali. How to perform this puja at home? We give below a complete step by step guide to perform the Lakshmi puja. Amidst the celebrations of Diwali with firecrackers and lights, it is very essential to perform the puja to get her blessings and maintain peace and prosperity all the year round.

Lakshmi Puja consists of a combined puja of five deities:
Ganesha is worshiped at the beginning of every auspicious act as Vighnaharta;
Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in her three forms - Mahalakshmi (the goddess of wealth and money), Mahasaraswati (the goddess of books and learning), and Mahakali;
Kuber (the treasurer of the gods) is also worshiped.

Keep the house clean
It is extremely important to keep the house spotlessly clean and pure on Diwali. That is the reason why prior to few days before diwali, the house should be cleaned and all junk items in the house should be disposed. Goddess Lakshmi likes cleanliness. All clutters in the house should be thrown away. It is said that Goddess Laksmi will visit the cleanest house first. This is also the reason why the broom is worshiped on this day with offerings of haldi (turmeric) and kumkum (vermilion).

Things that are required
The general things required for Diwali Puja are idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, flowers, haldi, kumkum, rice grains, paan leaves, fruits, sweets, camphor, dry fruits, mango leaves, kalash, a new cloth.

How to place the idol?
Spread a new cloth on a raised platform. Place a handful of grains in the centre. A kalash (pitcher) made of gold, silver, copper, or terracotta is placed on the grains. Fill three-fourth of the kalash with water and place a betel nut, a flower, a coin, and some rice grains in it. Arrange five kinds of leaves or mango leaves in the kalash.
Place a small dish on the kalash and fill it with rice grains. Draw a lotus with turmeric powder ( haldi ) over the rice grains. Now the idol of Goddess Laksmi is placed on the over it, along with coins.
In front of the kalash , place the idol of Ganesha on the right (South-West direction).
Place ink and books related to your business or occupation on the platform.

How to start the diwali puja?
1. Light a lamp and begin the puja by offering kumkum, haldi, and flowers to the platform on which the kalash is placed.
2. Then offer haldi, kumkum, and flowers to the water that is to be used for the puja . This water is used to invoke the river goddesses to be part of this water.
3. Sprinkle this water on all puja utensils to purify them.
4. Offer haldi, kumkum, and flowers to the kalash on which the idol of Lakshmi is placed.
5. Take some flowers in your hand, close your eyes and think of goddess Lakshmi and then offer the flowers to the idol. Invoke goddess Lakshmi by reciting the Vedic mantras addressed to her or the mantras mentioned in the Puranas.
6. Place the idol of Lakshmi in a plate and bathe it with panchamrit (a mixture of milk, ghee, curds, honey, and sugar) and water and then with water containing some gold ornament or a pearl. Wipe the idol clean and place it back on the kalash . Instead of putting the idol on a plate and then putting it back you can just sprinkle water and panchamrit on the idol with a flower.
7. Offer sandal paste, haldi, saffron paste, kumkum, and gulal to the goddess. Offer a garland to the goddess. Offer flowers, especially the marigold flowers and leaves of Bel (wood apple tree).
8. Now light dhoop and incense sticks.
9. Make an offering of sweets, fruits, betel nut and coconut .
10. Then worship the ink and business books. You can write "Shubha Labh" on the first page of the business book and draw a Swastika in the clockwise direction with kumkum.
11. Make an offering of batasha and puffed rice. This is the prasad which after the puja can be placed in the safe where you keep money and jewelry. Worship this safe as a symbol of Lord Kuber
12. There is laksmi katha which you read in front of the idol while offering flowers in between.
13. Finally, perform the arati for goddess Lakshmi.
14. Now that the puja is over, distribute prasad. Lamps are lit to welcome the goddess. They are believed to light up Her path.

Things to remember
1. A peaceful and sublime atmosphere should prevail during the puja.
2. Always remember that Goddess Laksmi hates loud noise. So just use a small bell while performing the aarti.
3. Do not clap hands, as is the practice when performing aarti for other gods.
4. Do not light crackers while the puja is on or immediately after it.
5. Light up your house with diyas and candles.
6. Some people also draw small footsteps (symbolizing the foot of Goddess Laksmi) in the house with rice powder.

Via: Srikant Rawas

Dhanteras Puja 2011

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:48:00 +0000

Dhanteras is celebrated on Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha. Apart from Dev Dhanvantri, Goddess Lakshmi and God Kuber are worshipped on this day. Yam Dev is also offered Deep Dan on this day. it is believed, worshipping Lord Yam on this day cancel any premature death. After worshiping Yam Dev, a lamp should be lit on the entrance door facing the south direction for the whole night. Few coins and kodi are put in this lamp.

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat

Pradosh Kal: Pradosh Kal is the time of 2 hours 24 minutes after sunset. Deep Dan and Lakshmi Pujan is considered auspicious during this time. On 24th October 2011, sunset time will be from 17:44 to 20:08 in Delhi. During this period, Taurus Lagna will be the fixed Lagna from 19:05 to 20:08. The mahurat time will bring wealth in Home and family.

Chaughadia Muhurat
Amrit Muhurat from 06:10 to 07:37am
Shub Muhurat from 09:04 to 10:32 am
Char Muhurat from 17:49 to 19:22
Labh Muhurat from 22:27 to 24:00

Worshiping in the above mentioned Labh Muhurat increases the benefits. By the auspiciousness of Subh Muhurat, individual gets favorable health, wealth and longevity. Worshipping is Amrit Muhurat is considered to be most favorable.

Auspicious Muhurat in Evening
The time of Pradosh Kal,fixed Lagna from 19:05 to 20:08 will be the most auspicious for the Pujan of Dhanteras.

What to purchase on Dhanteras
Bringing home the silver idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha, increases wealth, success and growth at house, offices and business organisation. Lord Dhanwantri appeared in sea with an urn, hence, there is a tradition of buying utensils of this day. It is believed buying utensils or silver increases their count by 13 times. Also, buying seeds of dried coriander and keeping them in house increases wealth. On the day of Diwali, these seeds are sown in garden or farms. These seeds are the symbol of growth and wealth increment in a person’s life.

Dhanteras Pujan
The worshipping of Dhanteras should be done in Subh Muhurat. First of all 13 lamps should be lighted and Kuber in the Locker should be worshipped. Lord Kuber is worshipped and offered flowers and it is said the I worship you Kuber lord who sits on the best plane similar to Garudamani, holding Gadha in both the hands and wearing crown on head, dear friend of lord Shiva. After this worship with incense sticks, lamps, Navedy and chant the following mantra:

'यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धन-धान्य अधिपतये
धन-धान्य समृद्धि मे देहि दापय स्वाहा ।'

Via: Srikant Rawas

Legends Of Diwali/Deepawali, Diwali/Deepawali History

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:44:00 +0000

There are many legends associated with the origin of the festival of lights. The fesitval is dedicated to various gods and goddesse. The basic ideology behid the celebration is the abundance of autumn harvest. The other legends associated with the deepavali festival are given below:

The Legends of Diwali

Goddess Lakshmi: It is said that during the churning of the ocean (samudra-manthan), Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, was incarnated on the new moon day (amaavasyaa) of the Kartik month. Hence the association of Diwali with Goddess Lakshmi.

Vishnu Rescued Lakshmi: On this very day, Lord Vishnu rescued Lakshmi from the prison of King Bali. Lord Vishnu was in his fifth incarnation as Vaman-avtaara. This is another reason of worshiping Ma Larkshmi on Diwali.

Lakshmi, Kali, and Saraswati: Diwali also celebrates the gracious nature of the three goddesses. Dhanteras (two days before Diwali) is dedicated to Lakshmi. Her blessings are essential for a prosperous life. Kali-Chudash (the day before Diwali) is dedicated to Maha Kali. We seek Her strength, physical, mental and spiritual to maintain the wealth we have to lead a happy life. Diwali is also dedicated to goddess Saraswati. Knowledge is the ultimate wealth as it cannot be taken away from you and it often defeats brute force.

Krishna Killed Narakaasur: On the day before Diwali, Lord Krishna killed the demon king Narakaasur. He rescued 16,000 women from his prison. The celebration of this freedom went on for two days including the Diwali day as a victory festival.

The Return of the Pandavas: According to the great epic 'Mahabharata', when the Pandavas appeared from their 12 years of banishment, it was 'Kartik Amavashya'. The subjects who loved the Pandavas celebrated the day by lighting the earthen lamps.

The Victory of Rama: According to the epic 'Ramayana', it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita, and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after conquering Lanka and defeating Ravana. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and brightened it like never before. The darkest night of the year was transformed to a glorious morning as Rama returned to his ancestral kingdom of Ayodhya.

Coronation of Vikramaditya: One of the greatest Hindu King Vikramaditya was coronated on the Diwali day.

Navaratri Nine Avatars - 9 Forms of Maa Durga

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:13:00 +0000

During the festival of Navratri, Goddess Durga Devi is worshipped in nine avatars. During these nine holy days, each day of goddess Durga Mata is worshipped in different avataras.

First day of Navratri - Kalasha Sthapana (Kalasha Pooja) or Ghata Sthapana - Shailaputri Puja

Second day of Navratri - Preeti Dwitiya - Brahmacharini Puja

Third day of Navaratri - Chandrakanta pooja or Chandraghanta puja

Fourth day of Navaratri - Kushmanda pooja

Fifth day of Navratri - Skandamata Puja - Lalitha Panchami

Sixth day of Navratri - Katyayani Puja - Maha Shashti or Durga Shashti

Seventh day of Navratri - Kaalratri Pooja - Durga Saptami or Maha Sapthami

Eighth day of Navaratri - Maha Gauri Pooja - (Durgashtami Puja/Maha Ashtami/Veerashtami)

Ninth day of Navaratri - Siddhidatri Puja - (Mahanavami/Maharnavami or Durga Navami)

Tenth day of Navratri - Aparajitha Puja or Shami Pooja - Vijaya Dashami or Dasara

Nine Forms Of Maa Durga Devi:

Mata Shailputri - First Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Shailputri is a daughter of ‘Parvata raju’ (mountain king) – Himalaya / Himvanth. She is the first among nine avatars of Durga and worshiped on the First day of Navaratri . In her previous birth, she was ‘Sati Bhavani Mata’, the daughter of King Daksha. Mata Shailputri, also known as Parvati got married with Lord Shiva. On the first day of Durga Navratri, Paravathi Devi she is worshipped. Mata Shailputri holds a ‘Trishul’, a weapon, in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand. She rides on bull. She has pleasant smile and blissful looks.

Mata Brahmacharini - Second Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Brahmacharini is worshipped on second day of Navarathri. Brahmacharini is the goddess who performed ‘Tapa’ (penance) (Brahma – Tapa , Charini - Performer ). Mata personifies love and loyalty. She holds japa mala in her right hand and Kamandal in left hand. She is also called as ‘Uma’ and ‘Tapacharini’ and provides knowledge and wisdom to her devotees.

Mata Chandraghanta - Third Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Chadraghanta is worshipped on the thrid day of Navratri. She is very bright and charming. Durga Maa is astride a tiger, displays a golden hue to HER skin, possesses ten hands and 3 eyes. Eight of HER hands display weapons while the remaining two are respectively in the mudras of gestures of boon giving and stopping harm. Chandra + Ghanta, meaning supreme bliss and knowledge, showering peace and serenity, like cool breeze in a moonlit night.

Mata Kushmanda - Fourth Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of Navrathri. . She shines brightly with a laughing face in all ten directions as the Sun. She controls whole Solar system. In her eight hands, she holds several types of weapons in six hands and a rosary and a lotus in remaining hands. She rides on Lion. She likes offerings of ‘Kumhde’, hence her name ‘Kushmanda’ has become popular.

Ma Skanda Mata - Fifth Avatara of Maa Durga: Skanda Mata is worshipped on the fifth Day of Navratri. She had a son ‘Skandaa and holds him on her lap . She has three eyes and four hands; two hands hold lotuses while the other 2 hands respectively display defending and granting gestures. Its said, by the mercy of Skandmata, even the idiot becomes an ocean of knowledge. The great and legendary Sanskrit Scholar Kalidas created his two masterpieces works “Raghuvansh Maha Kavya” and “Meghdoot” by the grace of Skandmata. Mata is considered as a deity of fire. She rides on Lion.

Mata Katyayani - Sixth Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Katyayani is worshippedon the the Sixth Day of Navratri. Rishi Katyayan observed a penance to get Jaganmata as his daughter. She blessed him and took birth as his daughter on the bank of river Jamuna for getting Lord Krishna as a husband. She is considered as prime deity of Vraj mandal. Ma Katyayani has three eyes and four hands. . One left hand holds a weapon and the other a lotus She rides on Lion.

Mata Kalratri - Seventh Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Kalaratri is worshipped on the Seventh Day of Navratri . She is dark and black like night, hence she is called as ‘Kalratri’. Her hairs are unlocked and has three eyes and four hands.while the remaining 2 are in the mudras of “giving” and “protecting”. HER vahana is a faithful donkey. The destroyer of darkness and ignorance. She spills out fire from her nostrils. She holds a sharp Sword in her right hand and blesses her devotees with her lower hand. As she blesses her devotees with prosperity, she is also called as ‘Shubhamkari’.

Mata Maha Gauri - Eighth Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Maha Gowri is worshipped on the Eight Day of Navratri. Maha Gauri looks as white as moon and jasmine. She has three Eyes and four hands. Peace and compassion radiate from HER being and SHE is often dressed in a white or green sari. SHE holds a drum and a trident and is often depicted riding a bull . Her above left hand is in fearless pose and she holds ‘Trishul’ in her lower left hand. Her above right hand has tambourine and lower right hand is in blessing mudra.

Mata Siddhidatri - Ninth Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Siddhidatri is the worshipped on the Ninth Day of Navratri. Maha Shakti gives all the eight siddhis - Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva and Vashitva. According to ‘Devi Puran’, the supreme God Shiva got all these siddhis by worshipping the supreme Goddess Maha Shakti. With her gratitude, his half body has become of Goddess, hence Lord Shiva’s name ‘Ardhanarishvar’ has become famous. According to some sources she drives on Lion. Other sources say, she is seated on lotus. Siddhidatri Devi is worshipped by all Gods, Rushis, Muniswaras, Siddha yogis, and all common devotees who want to attain the religious asset.

Mata sab ko sukh pradan kare !

Via Srikant Rawas

Devotees offer different food items to Goddess Durga during 9-days Navratri Durga Puja

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:07:00 +0000

Devotees offer different food items to Goddess Durga during 9-days Navratri Durga Puja

This may differ from place to place in North India and South India.

All the offerings made to the Goddess should be distributed among devotees and to the poor. Though, there are many differences in North and South Indian Naivedyam list, here is a list of Naivedya for all the nine days of Navratri Puja. It can be followed by all regions without any hesitance.

28 September 2011, First day of Navratri, Pratipada: Ghee or products made of ghee. It makes the devotee free from all diseases and makes him healthy.

29 September 2011, Second day of Navratri, Dwitiya: Sugar or the food made with Sugar products. For this Goddess Durga blesses the devotee with fullest happiness and good health.

30 September 2011, Third day of Navratri, Tritiya: Milk or the products prepared with milk. Durga Ma blesses the devotees for this with peace and mental happiness in the life.

30 September 2011, Fourth day of Navratri, Chaturthi: Offer the Goddess the products made with Maida and sugar. It blesses the devotee to get rid of all his sins.

1 October 2011, Fifth day of Navratri, Panchami: Bananas or any other fruits but offering bananas gives psychological maturity for the devotee.

2 October 2011, Sixth day of Navratri, Sashti: Honey or the products made of honey. It makes devotee free from any mental illness and provides them fullest confidence to face any challenge in life with ease.

3 October 2011, Seventh day of Navratri, Saptami: Offer items made of jaggery. It makes the devotee wealthy for all the coming generations.

4 October 2011, Eighth day of Navratri, Ashtami: Offer Coconut or any other product made of coconut water. It makes the devotee happy and prosperous in his life.

5 October 2011, Ninth day of Navratri, Navami: Grains such as wheat, maze, etc on this day makes the devotee free from all his bonds and provides him salvation after his death.

There are different Naivedyam items for Navratri puja in South India, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Is Navratri, mata sab ko kush rakhe

Via Srikant Rawas

How to Pacify Lord Shani

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:32:00 +0000

I am discussing with you, the remedial measures to pacify Lord Shani. Those who themselves are irritated; they have quarrels with their life partner or the business partners or with their boss or their officer. Such students as do not feel at home while studying and the results of their examination are poor in comparison to their hard work, all such happenings are caused by the adversity due to the anguish of Lord Shani. If someone suffers lunacy, rheumatism, the arthritis, the tuberculoses or cancer or likewise incurable or the prolonged diseases, one should understand that it is just because Shani is placed in a malefic position in his birth horoscope. So he must make efforts to cool down or pacify Lord Shani. If Shani is a malefic planet in your horoscope, you can take my help and adopt the remedial measures (told by me to get rid of the troubles), for the troubles you are running into, during major period and sub-period of Lord Shani. This way, you can make your life peaceful and happy. Remember the favourably or unfavourably placed Shani placed means the native has to face the situations caused by such a position due to his destined karmas. The first and the foremost thing is to improve upon your karmas without which no remedial measures is fruitful. Also I would like to mention the everlasting principles: Serve your Parents and elders, Husband and wife's should be loyal to each other and loyalty towards Nation.

Lit a lamp (Deepak) at Pipal tree in the evening and circumambulate around the tree for seven times. After this offer seven ladoos to a black dog. Doing so, Lord Shani grants the positive results.

Even Shani is pacified by offering black desi grams to a black buffalo or a horse, on any Saturday.

Lord Shani can be pacified through the herbs and the roots too. On any Saturday, when ‘Pushya’ constellation is prevailing, one should put on the root of Bichuva Buti or Shami (Chhokar) over his upper right arm after having tied it in black thread. It turns down the malefic effects of Lord Shani.

Go and search the horse’s shoe and get it made into a ring from the blacksmith on any Saturday. Put it in the clean water or dip it into the unboiled milk on Friday night. On Saturday morning put it in the middle finger of your left hand. It gives instant results.

A person suffering from the troubles relating to SadheSatti should keep fasting on every Saturday for getting rid of such troubles. After worshipping Lord Shani, he should break his fast in the evening, after sun set. The Pooja Samagri used for worshipping Lord Hanuman are - Vermilion, black sesame oil, deepak and the red flower.

On Saturday fill the oil in the iron pot, putting seven pieces of black grams, seven pieces of barley, seven pieces of black urad into it and also putting Dakshina (Cash) over it. Looking your face into it, give the alms to a ‘Dakote’ or go and put it in the Shani Temple. This is applicable and result oriented, if performed before 11:00 AM only.

To nullify the adverse effects of ‘Sadhesatti’, one should take a bath putting aniseeds, i.e. the seeds of symploce racemose, poppy seeds, creosode, collyrium, the black sesame, mastic (gum arebic), 'shatkusum'; the parched rice in the water. It nullifies the malefic effects of Shani.

On Friday night, dip one and a quarter Kilograms of black grams in three parts, all in equal quantities. Offering them to Lord Shani through mental worship, offer the first part to a horse or a buffalo after been fried and putting chilies and masala over it. Now, second part may be distributed to the persons suffering from leprosy, and the third part be put on the road-crossing (where there four lanes meet). It is the best way to pacify Lord Shani.

On Saturday, before sunrise, a Deepak of oil (mustard oil or sesame oil) may be lit under Pipal tree and it should be worshipped by the milk, dhoop, deep etc. It is beneficial to attain good results.

Lord Shani is also pleased by worshipping the black cow. Cow may be worshipped putting tilak over her forehead, tying sacred thread over her horns and offering dhoop. Her Aarti must be performed. Finally she may be offered boondi ladoo (four in number), after circumambulating around her. It stops all adverse effects of Sadhesatti of Lord Shani.

Even offering Ladoo to crows and the black dogs also pacify Lord Shani.

One should enchant the mantra for twenty one days, starting from any Saturday (23,000 times in number).

Om Pram Preem Prom
Se Shanishcharaya Nameh

The substitutes of Neelam (Sapphire) are the stones named ‘Sanglileeya’, ‘Sangjamuniya’ and root of ‘Bichhole’. Putting on these substitute stones or the root also give a benefic effects.

On Saturday take a black thread, 19 times as long as your hand and put it around your neck as a garland. It gives good results.

Dip black grams in water on Friday night. On Saturday take these black grams, the coke, the turmeric and a piece of iron and tie them all in a black clothe and throw them into the flowing water among the fish. Perform it every Saturday for a one long year; it cools down the obstacles created due to the malefic effects of Shani. Fish and the Flesh-eaters should avoid eating fish during this period. It's called ‘Motidan’.

Putting on the ring made of a horse-shoe or with the nail of an old ship, gives good effects to pacify Lord Shani in Sadhesatti period.

Malefic effects of Shani are pacified by offering to a black dog a chapatti made of oil and putting a sweet over it.

On any Saturday with ‘Sharavan’ Nakshatra, put on the root of ‘Bichuva Buti’ or the seed of ‘Shami’ tied with black thread, over the right upper arm. It rectifies all troubles.

On any Saturday, prepare two chapattis with flour (inclusive of bran). Put oil and sweet over one chapatti and the ghee over the other chapatti. Offer the first chapatti (with oil and sweet) to a black cow and the second (with ghee over it) to the same cow. Now pray to Lord Shani for the peace and prosperity.

Offer bananas, sweet parched rice, jaggery and black grams to the monkeys on every saturday. This also helps ending up malefic effects of Shani.

On any Saturday, wrap sacred thread (kacha soot) around the Pipal tree for seven times and keep on enchanting either of Shani Mantra; it takes away the troubles of Sadhesatti. Poojan and litting of deepak at Pipal tree is compulsory after wrapping the thread. On this day the fasting person should take saltless food that too once in a day.

In order to please Lord Shani, at the time of rising sun, enchant below mentioned Shani mantra, seven times or twenty-one times, every day. It takes away all your troubles

Suryaputro Deerghadehee, Vishalakshya Shivpriya! Mandchar prasanatama,Peeram haratam may Shani!!

In our classical books, calling the names of the wife of Lord Shani has been advised. The native gets its positive results. It may be enchanted over every day.

Om Sham Shanishcharaaye Nameh, Dhwajini, Dhamini, Chaiv, Kankali, Kalahpriyeh! Kantaki, Kalahi, Chath, Turangi, Mahishi, Aja,Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh!!

Enchanting these names pleases the wife of Lord Shani. With a result, Lord Shani is pacified and takes away all the troubles of a native.

Your house may be decorated with blue cloths, blue curtains and blue bed sheets and colour the walls in blue colour.

On 27 long Saturdays, put seven pieces of the almond and black urad each, at some religious place.

Keep away from the liquor and the fish & flesh as well as Tobacco & other intoxicating drinks should not be taken.

If someone happens to die on a Saturday, donate the wood for his funeral ceremony.

Starting on a Saturday, at the time of rising sun, offer oil at Shani idol, continuously for 43 days, excluding Sundays.

In dark cell of your house in the south or west direction, put twelve almonds tied in a black cloth.

Water the Pipal tree on Thursday or Saturday.

Always keep a square piece of silver with you.

Take a bath while sitting on a wooden stool, putting unboiled milk in the water.

Incase moon is a malefic planet in your horoscope, put 500 pieces of urad in Mustard Oil and throw them into the flowing water.

Incase moon is placed uncomfortably in your horoscope, offer 500 gms milk in the flowing water on Monday and the black urad on Saturday.

Give yellow clothes as offering to a Saint or Sage.

Vijayadashmi Festival

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:29:00 +0000

Vijayadashmi Festival

Dussehra can also be interpreted as "Dasa-Hara", which means the cutting of the ten heads of Ravana. On the day of Dussehra, Ram, killed the great demon Ravan, who had abducted Ram's wife Sita to his kingdom of Lanka. Ram, along with his brother Lakshman and devoted follower Hanuman, and an army of monkeys fought a great battle to rescue his lovely wife Sita. The war against Ravan lasted for ten days. Sita had been returned to her husband Ram and they now make their way to Ayodhya in triumph and glory.

Dussera is the tenth day after Navratri. It marks the end of the nine days of Navratri. Vijayadashami as Dussehra is also known, celebrates the homecoming of Lord Rama the hero of the epic Ramayana, after he rescued his wife Sita from Ravana, the king of Lanka.

Legends of Dussehra

Dussehra is the day, when Rama killed Ravana and won back his wife (Hence also called Vijayadashmi) who had managed to save her honor from the dirty hands of Ravana and was waiting anxiously to meet her husband.

Dussehra is also reminiscent of the end of the exile and banishment of the Pandava princes in the epic Mahabharata and their return with their weapons to reclaim their kingdom.

Vijayadashami is also celebrated as the day of victory to rejoice about Durga's triumph over the demons led by Mahishasura. It is essentially a festival in honor of Durga. The Divine Mother fought with him for nine nights, and killed him on the evening of the tenth day, known as the Vijaya Dasami.

Vijayadashami is also the day of the Saraswati or the deity of knowledge and learning.

Importance of Dusshera

Songs are sung in praise of Rama and people in thousands witness this traditional theatre with its exaggerated costumes, jewelry, makeup and drama. Effigies of Ravana are set ablaze, signifying the victory of good over evil. In modern times it calls for efforts to destroy the demon of our ego, and radiate peace and love wherever we go.

Signifies the victory of good over evil. On this day you pray to Mother Durga to destroy all your impurities, your vices, your defects. She is to fight with and annihilate the baser animal qualities in the spiritual aspirant, the lower, diabolical nature in you. Once you have accomplished your task on the negative side, that of breaking down the impure propensities and old vicious habits, the next step is to build up a sublime spiritual personality, to acquire positive qualities in place of the eliminated demoniacal qualities.

People worship the implements/tools of their professions and distribute the leaves of the Shami tree, which is considered as valuable as gold, but only for a day to express their goodwill.

Life after Death

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:27:00 +0000

The innumerable recorded cases of past life experiences are proof of the concept of life after death.

In all the recorded cases of rebirth, it was found that there was a variable time lag between the death of the person and his next birth on Earth. So, where does the person go after his death till his rebirth on Earth? Is it a single place or are there a variety of places? If so, what are the factors that decide where a particular person will go to after death?

The places a person may go after death

When a person dies the physical body ceases to exist. However, the rest of his existence or consciousness continues. The person minus the physical body is known as the subtle body and it comprises of the mental, causal (intellect) and supracausal bodies (subtle ego).

The various planes of existence

There are 14 main planes of existence in the Universe. Seven of them are positive planes and seven are negative planes. The seven negative regions are commonly known as Hell. There are numerous sub-planes within these main planes of existence.

The human subtle body after death goes to one of the 13 planes of existence other than the Earth plane.

What is the importance of the ritual of Shraddha?

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:19:00 +0000

The ritual of Shraddha not only repays debts towards deceased ancestors, but also makes it easy to repay debts towards God and Sages.

Sages are considered to be hot tempered in comparison to God and due to this nature they could curse one and thus entrap the embodied soul.

However as debts towards ancestors need to be repaid by actions, it becomes simple and easy to repay these debts through the ritual of Shraddha.

Therefore, in order to be able to repay other debts in a good manner, it is necessary that everyone relies upon debts towards ancestors that acts as link between God and Sages, satisfy them by performing these rituals and try to embark upon the progress towards attaining final liberation.

By performing the ritual of Shraddha, with the help of the ancestors� souls one can slowly progress towards reaching God and Sages and by the virtue of combined support from Vasu, Rudra, and Aditya (Vasu means aspirations, Rudra means dissolution, and Aditya means radiance or action), one can provide momentum to the deceased father, grandfather and great grandfather and in turn acquire blessings from God.

Business and source of Income from your Kundli

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:34:00 +0000

Profitable Business and source of Income from your Kundli

Business and Money in your Kundli
People earn for a good life. A well chosen profession lessens worries in life. Proper profession ensures his or her success and a beautiful life. Vedic astrology has given useful ways of crafting a perfect professional life.

Business or service
While choosing a career a native may be in dilemma whether to go for business or service. Vedic astrology says that if there is any weak planet in the 2nd, 5th, 9th, 10th or 11th house of a kundli then the native should take service. Whereas business is the right choice for a native if the above mentioned houses have strong planets.

2nd house determines the financial status
The 2nd house of kundli gives an idea about the financial status of a person. The 2nd house also determines the success of an individual. Profit from partnership business, trading are also calculated from this house.

Status of wealth and income from 4th to 7th house
The 4th house of kundli determines paternal wealth. The 5th house of kundli gives sudden wealth to its native. The native may get money from lottery as this house usually has exalted planet. Status of partnership in business and wealth from marital relationship can be determined from the 7th house. A curious native may even find his or her fortune from in-laws.

Suitable profession from 8th to 12th house
According to Indian astrological principles the 8th house in kundli is the significator of sufferings as well as income of its native. The house indicates sudden wealth, profit from betting, and financial favor from women.

The 9th house is the house of luck. The 10th house of kundli is the house of business, service and other careers. This house indicates the status of income from government service and private sector. A native’s expenditures can be calculated from the 12th house of his or her kundli. You can check the ratio of your income and expenditure from the 12th house.

Planets in 10th house points out income
Sun or Moon in the 10th house indicates wealth from father or paternal relationship. Placement of Sun in this house means the native may do his or her father’s role. Similarly, Moon in 10th house signifies wealth from mother or maternal side. There is a chance of success in fields powered by Moon.

Astrologers say that Mars in 10th house gives its natives profit from opposition. Mars enhances its native’s success in army, defense and ammunition department.

Mercury brings happiness and full support of friends, financial and mental.

Jupiter in the 10th house means care and company of brothers. The native makes a profitable career in education or as an advisor, counselor, lecturer and other Jupiter dominated fields.

Venus in the 10th house means native’s fabulous income in art industry. She makes successful career in music, dancing, acting, painting and other art related fields. Astrology says Saturn in this house makes its native hard working. With this the native achieves success in tourism, iron, wooden furniture, cement and chemical industry.

Via: Srikant Rawas

Remedies for Sade Sati and Dahiya of Shani

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:31:00 +0000

To alleviate the ill-effects of Sade Sati & Dahiya of Saturn

the following remedies are prescribed;

1. Mantra

(a) 125,000 times recitations of Mahamrityunjaya mantra should be done (daily 10 malas for 125 days).

(b) An ancient mantra of Saturn – ”Neelanjan Samabhasam Ravi Putram Yamagrajam, Chhaya Martanda Sambhutam Tam Namami Saneshcharam”

2. The ‘Dashratha stotra’ or Shani Stotra of Saturn should be recited 11 times

3. Gems and Metals

On Saturday, wear an iron ring made from the bottom of a boat or a horse’s bridle in the middle finger.

4. Vrat (Fasting)

Observe Vratta on Saturdays. Worship Lord Saturn with kavacha, stotra and mantra. It is beneficial to recite the Saturday Vratta Katha. On the day of Vratta, consume milk, curd and fruit juice during day time and in the evening pay visit to the temple of Lord Hanuman or Bhairavji. Take sweet halwa (sweet dish) made of Urad pulse or salted Khichari (dish prepared from rice and Urad pulse boiled together).

5. Medicine

Every Saturday bathe with surma, black sesame seeds, saunf (anise), nagarmotha (the sweet smelling grass Cyperus) and lodha (the tree Symploce racemoze).

6. Donation

To appease Lord Saturn, donate urad (a type of pulse), oil, sapphire, sesame seeds, kulathi (a horse bean), buffalo, iron, money and black clothes.

7. Other Remedies for Shani Dasha

(a) Wrap a raw cotton thread seven times round a peepal tree (the holy fig tree) on a Saturday evening and recite the mantra for Saturn. Light a lamp with mustard oil under the tree and seek forgiveness for any misdeed done knowingly or unknowingly in the past.

(b) Measure a black thread equal to 19 times the length of your hand and wear it like a garland.

(c) Ruse: On Saturday bury in an un-tilled place a sweet made of urad pulse, sesame, oil and jaggery.

(d) For the appeasement of Saturn, on a Saturday wear the tail of a Scorpion wrapped in a black thread.

Via: Srikant Rawas

Misconceptions and blind beliefs in Astrology (1 of 2)

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:28:00 +0000

Misconceptions and blind beliefs in Astrology
It is highly unfortunate that in the land where Vedic astrology was born, most people, even a lot of astrologers, have a lot of misconceptions and blind beliefs about several basic facts of astrology. An astrologer propagates a wrong theory and a dozen people believe it . They tell a dozen more and soon it becomes an accepted norm! Misconceptions about Mangal dosha, Rakshasa Gana, Kalasarpa dosha and Sadesati have a lot of far reaching effects in our society full of superstitions, especially in marriage matters.

What the Shastras of astrology really say about them and how the ignorant or “matlabi” pundits take people for a ride by inducing a fear psychosis!

Mangal/Kuja Dosha
Rakshasa Gana
Sadesati
Kalasarpa dosha

Mangala/Kuja Dosha

One of the biggest misconceptions and fears in the Hindu society with respect to marriage is the presence of Mangala Dosha or Kuja Dosha in the chart of a boy or a girl. I have seen a countless number of good matches being rejected by people just because the boy or the girl has Mangala Dosha present in the chart.

Even the various Shastras of astrology differ as to in which houses it is present, what the exceptions are and what the effects and remedies are. According to some authorities Mars is placed in the 1,2,4,7,8,12, from lagna causes Kuja Dosha. Some authorities omit the 1st house and some others omit the 2nd house.

Some astrologers thump the table and quote Parashara and Varahamihira to prove their point. To start with most of the astrologers only have a very hazy idea of the sastras. On top of that, let me tell you that the existing shastras and their translations are not very pure! Take for example the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra of Rishi Parashara. In chapter 2 verse 5-7 we have the following: “Rama is the incarnation of the Sun, Krishna of the moon, Narasimha that of Mars, Buddha that of Mercury, Vamana that of Jupiter, Parashurama that of Venus, Koorma that of Saturn, Varaha that of Rahu and Matsya that of Ketu”. Sounds great. However, according to astrology Parashara was the father of Vedavyasa who wrote the Mahabharata. According to our calculations the Mahabharata period was 2500 BC to 3200 BC., or around 1200BC. according to the western historians. Buddha belonged to the much later and fairly authentically recorded period. He died in 544BC. Then how did Parashara say that Buddha is the Avatara of Mercury more than a millennium before? If he were forecasting then he would have clearly stated that “Buddha avatara will be born”. Obviously some of the people who wrote the shastras added a few things of their own!

Rishi Parashara, in his Brihat Parasara Horasastra, chapter 81, verse 47 said the following: “If Mars is placed in the Lagna, 12th, 4th, 7th and 8th houses, without any aspect or conjunction of the benefic planets, the husband of such a woman will certainly have an early death.” So it is clear that if Mars has the aspect or association of a benefic, there is no dosha. It must be noted that in the very next verse, verse 48, he gave the other important exception as follows: “The yoga in which a woman takes birth and becomes a widow, if a male takes birth, he also becomes a widower. If a woman with the widowhood yoga marries a man with similar yoga, such yoga will be cancelled.” So the 2nd exception given by him is that this feared dosha is cancelled if both the girl and the boy have mangal dosha.

However, by and large, the majority of the astrologers include the 2nd house also in the mangala dosha and accept the 6 houses. As there are 12 houses in a horoscope and as Mars in 6 houses causes Mangala Dosha, it simply means that 50% of the people born have Kuja Dosha of some level. Hence it goes without saying that this Mangala Dosha is not something which will ruin a person, because it is not the intention of God to condemn half of mankind.

The prevalent misconceptions are that, if a person has Martian affliction it will either ruin the marriage or will cause one’s death or the death of the partner. Especially if a girl has Kuja or Mangala Dosha, called “Mangali”, she is looked upon as a devil by the mother-in-law. Nothing can be farther than the truth. First let us examine what the Kuja Dosha is all about and how it affects marriage.

The planet Mars symbolizes courage, aggression, vitality, confidence, fighting spirit and warrior qualities. If Mars is placed in any of these 6 houses, it gives aggressive tendencies to either the person or the spouse. In certain cases if Mars is malefic to the native, it also gives danger to life, provided that other bad combinations are also present. These two are the main negative qualities. Hence the first reason for the “Dosha Complex” is that – in the olden days the ideal wife was regarded as one who is meek, obedient and submissive. Hence a girl with the so called Martian afflictions, who is likely to have courage and fighting spirit, was considered by our MCP society as a girl with “Dosha”. The second possible reason for the “Dosha Complex” is that during the war torn middle ages when a lot of the sastras were written, a “Martian person”, who is normally well built, courageous, aggressive and has fighting qualities, was a prime candidate to be recruited by the king for his army and hence the chances of his death or serious injury were quite strong. In the present changed circumstances it is foolishness of the highest order to be scared simply because one has
Mangal Dosha.

However, Mangala Dosha is not something that can be ignored. It does cause marital discord. Before marriage it is very essential to match horoscopes for Kuja Dosha. If a person has Kuja Dosha in the horoscope the spouse must also have Kuja Dosha. This way the Dosha is cancelled. Otherwise both should be without any Dosha. Various “authorities and experts” have given a lot of exceptions and cancellations for the Dosha. They are so many that almost everything is cancelled! The truth is that in majority of the cases the so called exceptions and cancellations do not work.

No dosha if mars is in its its own house or exaltation house. No dosha if aspected by a benefic.

If a strong benefic is placed in the 9th house then the dosha of Mars in the 7th and 8th is cancelled.

However, he also advised that apart from the Mars, the planets Saturn, Sun and Rahu also cause similar dosha! From the point of view of causing dosha, if Mars causes 100% dosha, Saturn causes 75% dosha, Sun causes 50% dosha and rahu causes 25% dosha. These doshas must also be evaluated similarly!

As per the koota matching his advise was to give more importance to dina, gana, rasi, yoni and rajju and less to the others. So much so for the nadi dosha fear!

The matching of horoscopes and especially the extent of Mangala Dosha is the job of an experienced astrologer and must be done after carefully analyzing both the horoscopes.

Via: Srikant Rawas

Misconceptions and blind beliefs in Astrology (2 of 2)

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:25:00 +0000

Sadesati:
One of the most terrible periods, according to the believers in astrology, is the dreaded 7-1/2 years of Saturn transit called “Sadesati” in North India and “Elinatishani” in South India. When the transiting Saturn transits the 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from one’s Rasi, i.e., where one’s Moon is placed in the birth chart, it is called Sadesati. ( Saturn takes 30 years to make one round of the zodiac hence 2-1/2 years in each sign multiplied by 3 = 7-1/2 years).

While it is true that during this 7-1/2 years Saturn transit period people do experience some tensions and troubles, it is nothing to be scared about. On an average every man has to go through at least 2 sadesatis during his life time. The results of the sadesati transit vary considerably from person to person depending on the planetary configurations in one’s birth chart. Even while giving some troubles and tensions, it does not deny you success. For example when Mrs. Indira Gandhi became a Cabinet Minister for Information and Broadcasting in 1964, she was going through her Sadesati! In January 1966 when she became Prime Minister she was still going through her Sadesati!! There are thousands of people who not only got away scot-free during sadesati, but actually prospered during it.

All kinds of dreadful results are forecast by the astrologers to scare the people and apart from living under fear, people spend a lot of money quite unnecessarily on all kinds of remedies. Actually the pundits love Saturn, Mangal, Rahu and Ketu, the fearsome four names in Indian astrology, as they have given more money to them by way of remedies than the benefic like jupiter or sun!

There are plenty of remedies for sadesati, the most effective being the daily reciting of Hanuman Chalisa or the Dasaratha Shani stotra.

Saturn, which according to Hindu mythology is the son of Sun God, is an excellent planet. No other planet can give what Saturn can. In fact having a well placed saturn in ones chart is one of the best things to hope for! When Mrs. Indira Gandhi re-elected PM, she was going through the mahadasa of Saturn. When Amitab Bacchan was at his peak, he was also going through Saturn mahadasa. Unfortunately people and the pundits ignore the positive side of Saturn and project it only as an evil planet.

Kalasarpa dosha:
This is another highly feared combination. You will be surprised to know that the ancient classics of astrology have not even mentioned it! Yet it has become one of the most feared doshas, because Kal means death and Sarpa means snake. When all planets are to one side of Rahu and Ketu Kalasarpa Dosha is supposed to be caused. This is considered a very bad yoga which gives rise to misfortunes and is supposed to be a major obstruction to ones progress. This dosha is said to be severe when all planets are within the arc from Rahu to Ketu in their natural motion direction.

There are supposed to be 12 types of Kalasarpa doshas, based on the placement of rahu from the lagna to the 12th house. These 12 have been named after 12 fearful sounding snakes: Anant, Kulik, Vasuki, Shankhapal, Padma, Mahapadma, Takshak, Karkataka, Shankhanaad, Patak, Vishakata and Sheshanag. It is not known who cooked up this nonsense, but rest assured that it is none of the Rishis from Parashara to Varahamihira. Obviously some new 20th century “Rishis” of Delhi and U.P!!

The latest astro-stunt by the “Pundits” is the introduction of “partial kalasarpa dosha”. The basics parameters of this are undefined, so anyone may have it!! A lot of unscrupulous astrologers are scaring people about this dosha and extracting money for the so called remedies. The remedy of course depends and varies according to the financial status of the innocent man!

From practical point of view this is not found to be a hindrance to progress. I have the horoscopes of a lot of people who have this so called dosha and are doing quite well in life. One of the most notable exceptions is the horoscope of Jawaharlal Nehru, the late prime minister of India. If someone can rise to that level with kalasarpa yoga, then its not a bad one really!

Via: Srikant Rawas

Why is a kalash seen at all Hindu religious ceremonies?

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:23:00 +0000

Kalash

When conducting religious ceremonies a kalash (water pot) takes the pride of place amongst other paraphernalia. It is mostly made of copper. Other metals used are brass or stainless steel. The kalash is filled with water and the top is closed by placing a coconut tied in a red cloth along with mango leaves. At the end of the ceremony the water is used as charanamrit and also sprinkled around the home. It is believed to bring good fortune.

A kalash is considered auspicious because the Hindu triad – Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh – reside in it along with their consorts – Saraswati, Lakshmi and Durga. During the churning of the ocean amrit (celestial nectar) was found in a kalash. It is believed that Sita emerged from a kalash in mother earth. In older temples a common scene is that of Lakshmi seated on a lotus and two elephants on either side offering water for a bath from a kalash held in the tusk.

In the Rig-Veda, 3/32/15, it is said:

A kalash filled with pure water is offered to Lord Indra.

In the Ramayana, it is said:

When Ram returned to Ayodhya after victory in Lanka, at his coronation lines of kalash filled with water were placed.

In the Atharva-Veda it is said that with the blessings of Surya mankind is prospering and enjoying good life since times immemorial, as though with an urn full of celestial nectar.

One also prays to Varun, so that the kalash may be symbolic of the grandeur of the ocean.

Human life has been compared to an earthen pot filled with water, which is symbolic of life. Just as the body is useless or inauspicious without life, an empty kalash is considered inauspicious. Therefore, in any ceremony it is always filled with water, milk or grains to make it auspicious. On death an earthen pot filled with water is taken around the dead body, the water allowed to drain away and the earthen pot then destroyed.

In the Devipuran, it is explained that at the beginning of a prayer to Ma Bhagwati one must first fill a kalash with water and appropriately establish it. During Navratri, prayers are conducted in many Hindu homes and a kalash is an important part of the set-up.

What is Muhurata?

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:17:00 +0000

General Muhurats for Different Occasions

What is Muhurata
Usually, in vedic astrology, muhurata (auspicious day & time) is calculated taking into consideration many aspects, parameters the most important of which are:

1. Tithi (Lunar date)

Tithi is the lunar date. There are thirty tithis in a lunar month. A Tithi is also a measure of separation of the Moon and Sun from each other. Each Tithi has its own independent planetary lord. Persons born under different Tithis have different characteristics. For example, a person born on full moon day (poornima) will have stronger characteristics of the moon than a person born on new moon day (amavasya).

The Tithis are divided into five groups:

1. Nanda (Ananda or Joyous) tithis - Prathipada (1st), Shasti (6th) and Ekadashi (11th) bestows happiness and joy
2. Bhadra (Arogya or Mangala or Healthy) tithis – Dwitiya (2nd), Saptami (7th) and Dwadashi (12th) good for stating new work
3. Jaya (Victory) Tithis –Tuesday Tritiya (3rd), Ashtami (8th ) and Trtayodashi (13th) good for winning over enemies
4. Rikkta (Loss or Nashta) Tithis – Saturday Chathurthi (4th), Navami (9th) and Chaturdasi (14th) not good for any important work, so it is avoided
5. Poorna (Sampoorna - Full Moon or New Moon) Tithis –Thursday Panchami (5th), Dashami (10th) and Amavasya (15th)(New Moon) or Poornima (15th) very good to complete all jobs

Note: There are 4 important tithis which do not require any muhurtam, since each of the entire tithi is considered good. Any important work like wedding etc. can be done on these tithis. These are:

1 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Prathama)
2 Akshya Tritiya
3 Vijaya Dasami
4 Kartika Shukla Pratipada (Prathama)

However, Rahukalam, Yamagandam and Gulika Kalam should be avoided even on these tithis.

2. Nakshatra (Lunar constellation)

In vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into twenty-seven equal parts of 13 degrees and 20 minutes each which are called Nakshatras. Each Nakshatra or lunar constellation is governed by its planetary lord. To put it differently, Nakshatras are the stellar constellations or Lunar mansions. Literally this word means “that which does not decay.”

There are twenty-seven Nakshatras considered in Vedic Astrology. Each one of them has thirteen degree and twenty minutes of the zodiac. Nakshatra can be known with help of degrees of Moon in a particular sign at the time of birth.

The Nakshatras influence the quality of the Rashi in which they are positioned. The sequence of the 27 Nakshatras begins with Ashwini Nakshatra in Mesha Rashi.

Each Nakshatra has a planetary lord used for Vimsottari Dasa and K.P. calculations. The years assigned to the signs are the Mahadasa durations of Vimsottari Dasa.

Nakshatras Lord Years

1. Aswini 10. Magha 19. Moola Ketu 7
2. Bharani 11. Poorvaphalguni 20. Poorvashadha Venus 20
3. Krittika 12. Uttaraphalguni 21. Uttarashadha Sun 6
4. Rohini 13. Hasta 22. Sravana Moon 10
5. Mrigasira 14. Chitra 23. Dhanista Mars 7
6. Ardra 15. Swati 24. Satabhisha Rahu 18
7. Punarvasu 16. Visakha 25. Poorvabhadra Jupiter 16
8. Pushyami 17. Anuradha 26. Uttarabhadra Saturn 19
9. Aslesha 18. Jyeshta 27. Revati Mercury 17

Nakshtra also indicate Yoni, Gan and Nadi of an individual.

Yoni:
There are 14 Yonis (animal symbols) in Vedic astrology assigned to nakshatras :

Nakshatras Yoni

Aswini, Satabhisha Horse
Swati, Hasta Buffalo
Dhanista, Poorvabhadra Lion
Bharani, Revati Elephant
Krittika, Pushyami Sheep
Poorvashadha, Sravana Monkey
Uttarashadha (Abhijit) Mongoose
Rohini, Mrigasira Serpent
Anuradha, Jyeshta Deer
Ardra, Moola Dog
Punarvasu, Aslesha Cat
Magha, Purvaphalguni Rat
Chitra, Visakha Tiger
Uttaraphalguni,
Uttarabhadra Cow

Gana:
There are 3 Ganas

1. Deva: Divine
2. Manushya: Human
3. Rakshas: Demon

Ganas assigned to the Nakshatras:

Nakshatras Gan

Aswini, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Pushyami,
Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Sravana, Revati ----> Deva

Bharani, Rohini, Ardra,
Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni, Poorvashadha,
Uttarashadha, Poorvabhadra, Uttarabhadra ---> Manushya

Krittika, Aslesha, Magha, Chitra, Visakha,
Jyeshta, Moola, Dhanista, Satabhisha ----> Rakshas

Nadi:

There are 3 Nadis

1. Adi: Vata
2. Madhya: Pitta
3. Antya: Kapha (or Shleshma)

Nadis assigned to Nakshatras:

Nakshatras Nadi

Aswini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttaraphalguni,
Hasta, Jyeshta, Moola, Satabhisha, Poorvabhadra Adi (Vata)

Bharani, Mrigasira, Pushyami, Poorvaphalguni,
Chitra, Anuradha, Poorvashadha, Dhanista,
Uttarabhadra Madhya (Pitta)

Krittika, Rohini, Aslesha, Magha, Swati,
Visakha, Uttarashadha, Sravana, Revati Antya (Kapha)

It should be clear that each Nakshatra has specific and distinct qualities viz. gun, gana type etc. For example:

Nakshatra Lord Guna Gana Type
---------- ---- ---- ----- ----
1 Ashvini Ketu Tama Deva Dharma
2 Bharani Venus Raja Manushya Artha
3 Kritika Sun Raja Rakshasa Kama
4 Rohini Moon Raja Manushya Moksha

Some nakshatras are "fixed" and "movable." So, moon in a fixed Nakshatra indicates stability, whereas moon in a movable Nakshatra indicates change. This is why a fixed Nakshatra is preferred in a muhurta for building a house, while a movable Nakshatra is better for starting a journey. Avoid your janma nakshatra (birth star) for all good works.

Dagdha Nakshatras:

The following Nakshatras are considered inauspicious for commencing any new work or venture, if they fall on the days as given below:

Sunday - Bharani
Monday - Chitra
Tuesday - Uttarashadha
Wednesday - Dhanishtha
Thursday - Uttaraphalguni
Friday - Jyeshtha
Saturday - Revati

Panchaka Nakshatras:

The following five Nakshatras are said to have five defects (Panchaka dosha). These nakshatras are called panchak nakshtras as a group. They are Dhanishta, Satabhisha, Poorva bhadrapada, Uttara bhadrapada and Revati. Solemnising marriages and starting other important works are avoided in these nakshatras.

Gand Mool or Gandaat Nakshatras:

Three nakshatras of Ketu viz. Ashwini, Magha, Moola and three nakshatras of Mercury viz. Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Rewati are called Gand Moola Nakshatras or Gandaat Nakshatras. When a child is born with its native moon in any of these six nakshatras, then these nakshatras assume special significance and the child is said to be born in gand mool nakshatra. Usually these nakshatras are considered inauspicious for births. Gand Mool is one of the Arisht Yoga. Arisht means suffering, problems so "not so auspicious." The effect of being born in these gand mool nakshatras under various quarters (pads or charans) is given below:

Effect of native's birth in Gandaat nakshatras:

1. Ashwini Nakshatra:
First quarter : Harmful for its father.
Second quarter : Creates circumstances involving expenditure but gets comforts in life.
Third quarter : Causes much travelling and gains from friends.
Fourth quarter : Like a king but not good for native’s health.

2. Magha Nakshatra:
First quarter : Harmful for mother & father.
Second quarter : Harmful and causes problems to native's father.
Third quarter : Comforts in native’s life.
Fourth quarter : Health, wealth and gains in native’s life. Good education.

3. Moola Nakshatra:
First quarter : Harmful for father.
Second quarter : Harmful for mother.
Third quarter : Losses of wealth.
Fourth quarter : mixed results, gets pleasures / comforts and some losses of wealth.

4. Ashlesha Nakshatra:
First quarter : Some losses of wealth.
Second quarter : Harmful for brother and some wealth losses for parents.
Third quarter : Harmful for mother & father.
Fourth quarter : Harmful for father.

5. Jyeshtha Nakshatra:
Frst quarter : Harmful for elder brother.
Second quarter : Harmful for younger brother.
Third quarter : Harmful for father.
Fourth quarter : Losses in general to the native.

6. Rewati Nakshatra:
First quarter : The native would be like a king.
Second quarter : Powerful like a minister, some loss of property.
Third quarter : Wealth and riches.
Fourth quarter : Harmful for mother & father.

Note: According to astrologers, remedial measures should be undertaken if a child is born in these nakshatras. Usually, on the 27th day from birth, "nakshatra shanti pooja" (ritual worship for nakshatra) should be performed.

Some astrologers hold a different view and consider Moola, Jyestha and Ashlesha more inauspicious. As per Jyotish Tatwa, starting 5 hours of Ashwini, magha and Moola and ending 5 hours of Moola, Jyeshtha and Ashlesha are gand mool nakshatras.

Gand Mool Nakshatra - a myth ? It is noteworthy that the classical texts on astrology do not mention the bad effects of gand mool nakshatras. It is not known why or how these ill effects came into the realm of Indian astrology. Out of the 27 nakshatras, gand mool nakshtras are six (approximately 20%). This implies that 20% of the population of the world is born under gand mool nakshatras and therefore, inauspicious. More importantly, each nakshatra remains for nearly 24 hours. Is it believable that all children born during these 24 hours will be inauspicious? Many great people are known to have born in the Gand Mool nakshatras like Jawahar Lal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Devanand etc. So cklearly, this aspect of nakshtras needs a thorough research. It should not be followed blindly without considering the strength of the natal horocope.

Tara: A unique Vedic system is followed in Muhurtha Astrology, Horary Astrology and predictive astrology. In the system, Nakshtaras (Stars) are grouped into nine sub-groups. Each sub-group covers three stars and has a specific name of ‘Tara’ preceded by a word which signifies benefic or malefic nature.

The nine Taras (Stars) by their individual names are:

1. Janma (Birth) Tara – The Janma (birth star) Nakshatra, the 10th from Janma nakshatra also known as Karna nakshatra and the 19th from Janma nakshatra known as Adhana nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Not good.

2. Sampat Tara – The 2nd the 11th and the 20th Nakshatras counted from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Very good.

3. Vipat Tara – The 3rd, the 12th and the 21st stars counted from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Bad.

4. Kshema Tara – The 4th, the 13th and the 22nd Nakshatras counted from the janama nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Good.

5. Pratyak Tara – The 5th, the 14th, and the 23rd nakshatras from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Not good.

6. Sadhaka Tara – The 6th, the 15th, and the 24th nakshatras from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Very good.

7. Nidhana Tara – The 7th, the 16th , and the 25th nakshatras from the Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Completely Bad.

8. Mitra Tara – The 8th, the 17th and the 26th nakshatras from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Good.

9. Ati or Parama Mitra Tara – The 9th, the 18th and the 27th nakshatras from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Good.

Tara bala: Tara Bala is used to find the suitability of muhurta. Tara bala indicates the strength provided by nakshatras (stars) to your birth star. Nakshatra / star of moon at the time of birth is known as birth star. Method to find Tara bala is this : Count from your birth nakshatra to nakshatra of the muhurta day. Counting from the birth nakshatra; if the number is 1-3-5-7-10-12-14-16-19-21-23-25, then it is not suitable. For example: If the birth nakshatra is swati, and today's nakshatra is ashwini, then, counting from swati to ashwini gives us the number 14, which is not a good tara bala. Therefore, this nakshatra should be avoided. The simple way to calculate tara bala is this: The number obtained (by calculating position of the muhurata nakshatra from the Janma nakshatra), is divided by 9. If the remainder is 2,4,6,8,9 or 0 then the tara bala is good otherwise it is bad.

3. Vaar (Day of the Week)

There are seven days in a week and each day is named after its governing planet. The days Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, are ruled by the seven planets of Astrology - Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn respectively. Since, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are governed by benefic planets, they are generally favourable for all auspicious undertakings. For surgery, Tuesday is favourable because it is governed by mars - the significator of wounds or injuries.

4. Yoga

A Yog is obtained from the sum of the Nirayna Longitude of the Moon and Sun and the sum is divided into 27 parts of 13°20' each. The first yog ( Viskumbh) ends when the sum is 13°20'. Second Yog ( Priti) ends when it is 26°40' and so on

There are 27 yogas, namely:

1. Vishkumbha
2. Priti
3. Ayushman
4. Saubhagya
5. Shobhana
6. Atiganda
7. Sukarama
8. Dhriti
9. Shoola
10. Ganda
11. Vridhi
12. Dhruva
13. Vyaghata
14. Harshana
15. Vajra
16. Sidhi
17. Vyatipata
18. Vriyana
19. Paridhi
20. Shiva
21. Sidha
22. Sadhya
23. Shubha
24. Shukla
25. Brahma
26. Indra
27. Vaidhriti

For all important works, avoid Vyatipata, Vaidriti, Parigha, Vishkumbha, Vajra, Shoola, Atiganda and Vyagata yogas

5. Karana:

Half of Tithi is called `Karna'. A Karna is completed when the Nirayana longitude of the Moon gains every 6° on that of Sun. In each Tithi there are two Karans covering the two halves of the Tithi.

There are 11 karnas in total. Four of them occur just once a month and are called the Fixed Karanas: Kintughna, Chatushpada, Sakuni and Naga.

The other seven are movable Karanas. They follow one another in a fixed rotation: Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija and Vishti (bhadra).

Each of the Karanas is said to have its own influence and interpretation. ‘Vishti’ is considered the most inauspicious karana. No important or new work is done during the period of this karana.

6. Rahu Kalam

Rahu Kalam is an inauspicious period of time for a particular day. During this time one should avoid any auspicious work like startung new business or project, buying expensive items, investments, business transactions, journeys, meetings, interviews etc. It is one-eighth part of the difference between the Sunset and Sunrise time of a particular place for a specific day of the week. Since sunrise and sunset vary from place to place, therefore, one should consult a panchang or almanac for finding the rahu kalam.

7. Chaughadia Muhurats

Chaughadia Muhurtas, in Vedic Astrology, are a quick and effective method to find out the intraday auspicious times to start a new venture / project or begin an important / auspicious work. In this method, 24 hours of a day are divided into 16 time segments of approximately one and a half hours each (i.e., approx. 3.75 Ghati). Each of these time segment is called a ‘Chaughadia’ due to its approximate duration of 3.75 Ghati. These chaughadias are of 7 types and are either good or bad or medium (neutral) in nature.

To begin any new/good work/venture, only "Good" Chaughadias are selected. It is believed that that if a work is started in "Good" Chaughadia and other Muhurta determining factors (such as Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga etc.) are also favourable, success is almost assured in one's efforts.

Some Muhurtas generally considered good are:

For Entering a New House

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are good. Sunday should be avoided. Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadra and Rohini are good.
The lunar months Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyestha are good.
Avoid enterying a new house when the sun is in Aquarius, Cancer or Gemini.
Nakshatras (constellations) occupied by evil planets must be avoided.

For Marriage

Tithis 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 from poornima and amavasya are good.
Rikta Tithis - 4, 9, 14 & Krishna Trayodasi should be avoided.
The new moon day, full moon day, the 8th and 6th lunar days must be avoided.
The lunar months of Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyestha are good.
The constellations of Uttara, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadrapada, Revati, Swati, Makha , Hasta, Rohini, Anuradha, Mrigasira and Moola are favourable.

For Travelling

The days for travelling in particular direction are: East - Tuesday, South - Monday & Saturday, West - Wednesday and Thursday and North - Friday and Sunday.
Travelling towards East on Saturday and Monday, West on Sunday and Friday, North on Tuesday and Wednesday and South on Thursday does not produce good results.

The constellations Mrigasira, Ashwini, Pushyami, Anuradha, Hasta, Punarvasu, Revati, Moola, Sravana and Dhanistha are good.

For Naamkaran or Name giving of a child

Friday, Wednesday, Thursday and Monday are good. The constellations Anuradha, Sravana, Uttarabhadra, Pushyami, Revati, Hasta, Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigasira , Dhanishta and Uttarashadha are good. The 8th house must be free from affliction.

Note: Avoid Eclipse days for any good work like starting new business or project, wedding, moving house, buying vehicles etc.

CAUTION:
Astrology is a science of indications. Therefore, an event or action demanding immediate attention, should not be ignored for want of muhurat. Muhurat should not be taken in a fatalistic manner. It should not be your excuse to postpone any urgent matter like when a patient requiring immediate medical treatment. It should be used judiciously so that you can derive best results for your success and happiness. The above muhuratas are general in nature.

Effects of Tenth Lord in Your Kundli (Profession House)

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:58:00 +0000

The tenth house is the house of profession and the results of this house are influenced by the tenth lord. Therefore, the house in which the tenth lord is located influences the profession of the person. If the tenth lord is situated in an auspicious house, it gives auspicious results in professional matters. If the position of the tenth lord is inauspicious, you may get opposite results or results according to the elements of the house.

Tenth Lord in the First House
If the tenth lord is located in tenth house, the person is self-dependent. In this Yoga, the person works hard and gets success in his business. He is also able to remove the obstacles he may face in his life. Due to the position of the tenth lord in Ascendant, the person can accomplish all his goals without seeking anyone's help.

If the tenth lord is in the Ascendant and in the sign of an auspicious planet, aspected by auspicious planet or forms a conjunction with it, the person is jolly in nature. However if tenth lord is in the sign, aspected or forms a conjunction with an inauspicious planet, his profession will be related to technology or machines.

The position of the tenth lord in the Ascendant house is auspicious for professional matters. This yoga makes a person knowledgeable and gives him fame. Due to this yoga, his income and wealth continously increases.

In this yoga, the tenth lord is located in the fourth house from its own place, therefore this yoga is considered as the yoga of wealth and prosperity.

Tenth Lord in Second House
If the tenth lord is located in second house, he may run the business of his ancestors. The position of the tenth lord in second house indicates the increase in wealth. This yoga makes a person kind and generous. The second house is the house of voice, family, money and food, therefore the person's livelihood may be related to one of these areas.

Those who have this yoga in their birth chart respect and follow their tradition. They earn their livelihood through their family business. They can become a teacher, lawyer or a lecturer where voice plays a key role. As the tenth lord is located in second house, the person can also earn profits from the business of catering, hotel or restaurants.

The second house is the house of wealth and prosperity. This house may give you a lot of benefits if you invest your money in shares or banking sector. This yoga also helps increase savings. If the tenth lord is in fifth house from its own house, the person is blessed with good fortune.

Tenth Lord in Third House
When the tenth lord is located in third house, the person becomes courageous and hard working. This yoga makes the person enthusiastic and gives him the ability to complete his tasks through his own efforts. Due to this yoga, the person becomes self-dependent.

Third house is the house of writing and journalism. Therefore, this yoga makes the person a journalist or a literateur. It is also the house of communication. If the tenth lord is located in this house, the person may be employed in a radio station.

The tenth lord is in the third house, therefore, the profession of the person may be associated with the transport and communication departments. He may earn money with the support of his younger siblings. If the lord of this house is inauspicious, the person may have conflicts or business rivalry with his siblings.

Third house is the house of the short journeys. Therefore, the person may go on business trips and will also succeed due to this auspicious yoga. If the lord of third house aspects or forms a conjunction with the tenth lord in third house, the person may work as a broker or mediator.

Tenth Lord in Fourth House
The fourth house of the birth chart is the house of land or property. When the tenth lord aspects its own house from fourth house, the tenth house gets strengthened. If the tenth lord is in the fourth house, the person may become a psychologist. He can also earn profits in real estate. This house is related to land, therefore, the person can also earn his livelihood by working in mines or field of agriculture, gardening and real estate.

The person who has this yoga in his birth chart obeys his mother. He gets beneficial results if his profession is related to water or products derived from water. Fourth house is the house of water therefore the person may get a job in water resources department.

When fourth house is related with tenth lord, the person gets profits in the profession of interior designing, sale and purchase of vehicles etc. He can also do repairing or maintenance of vehicles. When tenth lord is located in seventh house from its own house, the person is wealthy, meritorious and prosperous.

Tenth Lord in Fifth House
If the tenth lord is located in fifth house, the person is intelligent, expert and knowledgeable. He will get favorable results in academics and also gets benefits by sharing his knowledge with others. He may become a lecturer or a teacher.

Fifth house is the house of entertainment. The position of the tenth lord in fifth house gives a person success in the field of entertainment. The person may earn name and fame as an artist. This house is also known as the house of share market. If the lord of tenth house is exalted in fifth house, the person will earn profits by making investments in shares.

This house is the house of trine or the goddess lakshmi therefore, it helps in increasing the wealth of the person. But the tenth house is in eighth house from its own house, therefore, the person may change his job frequently.

The tenth lord is the lord of kendra and is located in trine house. An auspicious yoga is formed which is favorable for the wealth of the person.

Tenth Lord in Sixth House
When the tenth lord is located in sixth house, the person may face obstacles and problems at professional front. The sixth house is one of the trine houses, therefore, the relationship of this house with the tenth lord may cause debt related problems at the professional front. He may not be able to get success appropriate to his efforts.

In this house, if the tenth lord is in conjunction or is aspected by auspicious planets or is exalted, the person will be able to resolve his problems and obstacles through his own efforts. His quality of hard working will enable him to progress in his life.

If the tenth lord forms a relationship with this house, the person gets favorable results in services related to hospitals, army and police. The sixth house is the house of court. Therefore, the profession of lawyer or advocate will be favorable for him. If tenth lord is located in the sixth house and Saturn aspects on it, the person gets good results through his hard work.

In this yoga, the tenth lord is located in ninth house from its own house, therefore this auspicious yoga will increase the person's faith in spirituality and he follows the path of morality. If Rahu is in conjunction with the tenth lord, the person may get defamation at work. This Yoga is known as Bandhan Yoga.

If the tenth lord is located in this house, the problems of the person get reduced. He also gets opportunity to work in areas related to this house.

Tenth Lord in Seventh House
When the lord of tenth house is located in seventh house, you get monetary benefits with the support of women colleagues and co-workers in your professional life. This yoga will give you auspicious results if you seek help of your life partner in your professional activities. It is also favorable for a person to start a new venture with his life partner.

The seventh house is the house of business. If this yoga is formed in your birth chart, you should prefer to do business rather than doing a job. If you are unable to get the full support of your life partner, you can take his/her advice or discuss before taking any important decision related to business.

If the tenth lord is located in the seventh house, your knowledge will increase and may work hard to achieve success in your life. The auspiciousness of this yoga also increases your efficiency at work. If the tenth lord is placed in tenth house from the tenth house, you will get a good life partner. Your life partner may be a good speaker and will have faith in spirituality.

Tenth Lord in Eighth House
If the lord of tenth house is located in the eighth house, you may feel stressed and disturbed at work front. Conflicts may also occur and you may lose your ancestral property. In this yoga, the relationship of the tenth house is with the eighth house which is one of the trine houses. You should work hard to achieve success at work. If you will perform moral activities, the inauspiciousness of this yoga may get reduced.

However, this yoga makes you honest and efficient at work. This may reduce the inauspiciousness of this yoga. The tenth lord is in eighth house, i.e. it is in the eleventh house from its own house due to which your income and wealth may increase.

The person with this yoga can do business. If the tenth lord is exalted in its own house or friendly house, you will definitely earn money, respect and honor in the society.

If the tenth lord is in conjunction or forms an aspect relationship with the eighth lord, your profession will be related to life insurance, population census and legal matters. This yoga may also give you profit in ancestral property.

Tenth Lord in Ninth House
If the tenth lord is in ninth house, you will be lucky in economic issues. In other words, you will accomplish your goals with the support of your luck. If this yoga is formed in your birth chart, you will have faith in spirituality and will also like to go on a pilgrimage.

You may get success in your father's business. It will be favorable for you to take the opinion of your father in professional matters. The ninth house is the house of justice. Therefore, you may get benefits in the profession of lawyer.

This yoga may also give you respect and honor in judicial activities. This house is the house of external affairs. Therefore if this yoga is formed in your birth chart, you will get a lot of benefits by having good relations with foreign countries.

This yoga may develop interest to perform spiritual rites. You may get opportunities to work in spiritual places. The relationship of the tenth lord with the twelfth house from its own house may give you limited chances to change your profession.

Tenth Lord in the Tenth House
This yoga makes the person hard working and courageous. If this yoga is formed in the birth chart, the person is very knowledgeable and may get benefits from government departments. This yoga is also auspicious for respect and honor. The person with this yoga may be employed in the government job.

When the tenth lord is in its own house, the person is efficient in administrative work and occupies a higher position. But if the malefic planets influence the tenth house, the person may feel disturbed because of professional isssues. Due to this yoga, he may get obstacles in his promotion.

Tenth Lord in Eleventh House
When the tenth lord is located in eleventh house, an auspicious yoga is formed which gives a lot of benefits to the person. He becomes knowledgeable and his comforts and conveniences also increase.

Position of the tenth lord in eleventh house increases the income of the person. This yoga also helps the person to start his own business. The person who has this yoga in his birth chart may emerge as a business tycoon or industrialist.

This person can earn profits by working in financial firms.

Tenth Lord in Twelfth House
The person who has this yoga in his birth chart will get favorable results if goes abroad for a job. If the tenth lord is in twelfth house, the person may go abroad for business purposes. He should strictly follow the laws and pay tax on time otherwise he may get punished.

Due to this yoga, the person becomes successful only when he is far from his house. He can invest his money in order to increase his benefits. The twelfth house is the house of imprisonment and hospital. Therefore, if the person is employed in a profession related to these fields, he will get favorable results.

In this Yoga, the tenth lord is in third house from its own house which helps the person to go abroad through his own efforts.

Temple Hall Construction Photo Update

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Ill-effects of Chandra darshan चन्द्र-दर्शन on Ganesh Chaturthi

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:11:00 +0000

This year Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayak Chaturthi) falls on the Thu, 01, September 2011

It is extremely harmful to look at the Moon on Ganesh-Chaturthi. Therefore be very careful not to look at the moon on that night. If one happens to look at the Moon on the night of Ganesh-Chaturthi, then no matter how innocent one is, one will definitely be defamed.

Even Lord Krishna was accused of having stolen the ‘Syamantak Mani’ because of looking at the Moon on this night. However, if you look at the Moon on the 3rd and 5th nights of that lunar month, the harmful effects caused by seeing the Moon on the 4th lunar night is countered. In any case, if by mistake you do happen to look at the Moon on this night, read or listen to the episode narrating the theft of the Syamantak Mani as described in the 56th and 57th chapters of the tenth Skanda of the Srimad Bhagawata.

Ill Effects of Chandra Darshan & it’s Remedies

यदि कोई मनुष्य अनिच्छा से भाद्रपद मास के शुक्ल पक्ष चतुर्थी की रात्रि को चन्द्रमा को देखता हैं तो उसे झूठा-कलंक लगता है। इस गणेश चतुर्थी को चन्द्र-दर्शन करने वाले व्यक्तियों को उक्त परिणाम अनुभूत हु‌ए, इसमें संशय नहीं है। यदि जाने-अनजाने में चन्द्रमा दिख भी जा‌ए तो निम्न मंत्र से पवित्र किया हुआ जल् पीना चाहिये ।

‘सिहः प्रसेनम्‌ अवधीत्‌, सिंहो जाम्बवता हतः।
सुकुमारक मा रोदीस्तव ह्येष स्वमन्तकः॥

‘सुन्दर सलोने कुमार ! इस मणि के लिये सिंह ने प्रसेन को मारा है और जाम्बवान ने उस सिंह का संहार किया है, अतः तुम रो‌ओ मत । अब इस सय्मन्तक मणि पर तुम्हारा ही अधिकार है।’

-ब्रह्मावैवर्त् पुराण् (अध्याय् ७८)

Katha (Story)

एक बार नंदकिशोर ने सनतकुमारों से कहा कि चौथ की चंद्रमा के दर्शन करने से श्रीकृष्ण पर जो लांछन लगा था, वह सिद्धि विनायक व्रत करने से ही दूर हु‌आ था। ऐसा सुनकर सनतकुमारों को आश्चर्य हु‌आ। उन्होंने पूर्णब्रह्म श्रीकृष्ण को कलंक लगने की कथा पूछी तो नंदकिशोर ने बताया-एक बार जरासन्ध के भय से श्रीकृष्ण समुद्र के मध्य नगरी बसाकर रहने लगे। इसी नगरी का नाम आजकल द्वारिकापुरी है। द्वारिकापुरी में निवास करने वाले सत्राजित यादव ने सूर्यनारायण की आराधना की। तब भगवान सूर्य ने उसे नित्य आठ भार सोना देने वाली स्यमन्तक नामक मणि अपने गले से उतारकर दे दी।

मणि पाकर सत्राजित यादव जब समाज में गया तो श्रीकृष्ण ने उस मणि को प्राप्त करने की इच्छा व्यक्त की। सत्राजित ने वह मणि श्रीकृष्ण को न देकर अपने भा‌ई प्रसेनजित को दे दी। एक दिन प्रसेनजित घोड़े पर चढ़कर शिकार के लि‌ए गया। वहाँ एक शेर ने उसे मार डाला और मणि ले ली। रीछों का राजा जामवन्त उस सिंह को मारकर मणि लेकर गुफा में चला गया।

जब प्रसेनजित क‌ई दिनों तक शिकार से न लौटा तो सत्राजित को बड़ा दुःख हु‌आ। उसने सोचा, श्रीकृष्ण ने ही मणि प्राप्त करने के लि‌ए उसका वध कर दिया होगा। अतः बिना किसी प्रकार की जानकारी जुटा‌ए उसने प्रचार कर दिया कि श्रीकृष्ण ने प्रसेनजित को मारकर स्यमन्तक मणि छीन ली है। इस लोक-निन्दा के निवारण के लि‌ए श्रीकृष्ण बहुत से लोगों के साथ प्रसेनजित को ढूंढने वन में ग‌ए। वहाँ पर प्रसेनजित को शेर द्वारा मार डालना और शेर को रीछ द्वारा मारने के चिह्न उन्हें मिल ग‌ए। रीछ के पैरों की खोज करते-करते वे जामवन्त की गुफा पर पहुँचे और गुफा के भीतर चले ग‌ए। वहाँ उन्होंने देखा कि जामवन्त की पुत्री उस मणि से खेल रही है। श्रीकृष्ण को देखते ही जामवन्त युद्ध के लि‌ए तैयार हो गया। युद्ध छिड़ गया।

गुफा के बाहर श्रीकृष्ण के साथियों ने उनकी सात दिन तक प्रतीक्षा की। फिर वे लोग उन्हें मर गया जानकर पश्चाताप करते हु‌ए द्वारिकापुरी लौट ग‌ए। इधर इक्कीस दिन तक लगातार युद्ध करने पर भी जामवन्त श्रीकृष्ण को पराजित न कर सका। तब उसने सोचा, कहीं यह वह अवतार तो नहीं जिसके लि‌ए मुझे रामचंद्रजी का वरदान मिला था। यह पुष्टि होने पर उसने अपनी कन्या का विवाह श्रीकृष्ण के साथ कर दिया और मणि दहेज में दे दी।

श्रीकृष्ण जब मणि लेकर वापस आ‌ए तो सत्राजित अपने कि‌ए पर बहुत लज्जित हु‌आ। इस लज्जा से मुक्त होने के लि‌ए उसने भी अपनी पुत्री का विवाह श्रीकृष्ण के साथ कर दिया।

कुछ समय के बाद श्रीकृष्ण किसी काम से इंद्रप्रस्थ चले ग‌ए। तब अक्रूर तथा ऋतु वर्मा की राय से शतधन्वा यादव ने सत्राजित को मारकर मणि अपने कब्जे में ले ली। सत्राजित की मौत का समाचार जब श्रीकृष्ण को मिला तोवे तत्काल द्वारिका पहुँचे। वे शतधन्वा को मारकर मणि छीनने को तैयार हो ग‌ए। इस कार्य में सहायता के लि‌ए बलराम भी तैयार थे। यह जानकर शतधन्वा ने मणि अक्रूर को दे दी और स्वयं भाग निकला। श्रीकृष्ण ने उसका पीछा करके उसे मार तो डाला, पर मणि उन्हें नहीं मिल पा‌ई।

बलरामजी भी वहाँ पहुँचे। श्रीकृष्ण ने उन्हें बताया कि मणि इसके पास नहीं है। बलरामजी को विश्वास न हु‌आ। वे अप्रसन्न होकर विदर्भ चले ग‌ए। श्रीकृष्ण के द्वारिका लौटने पर लोगों ने उनका भारी अपमान किया। तत्काल यह समाचार फैल गया कि स्यमन्तक मणि के लोभ में श्रीकृष्ण ने अपने भा‌ई को भी त्याग दिया। श्रीकृष्ण इस अकारण प्राप्त अपमान के शोक में डूबे थे कि सहसा वहाँ नारदजी आ ग‌ए। उन्होंने श्रीकृष्णजी को बताया- आपने भाद्रपद शुक्ल चतुर्थी के चंद्रमा का दर्शन किया था। इसी कारण आपको इस तरह लांछित होना पड़ा है।

श्रीकृष्ण ने पूछा- चौथ के चंद्रमा को ऐसा क्या हो गया है जिसके कारण उसके दर्शनमात्र से मनुष्य कलंकित होता है। तब नारदजी बोले- एक बार ब्रह्माजी ने चतुर्थी के दिन गणेशजी का व्रत किया था। गणेशजी नेप्रकट होकर वर माँगने को कहा तो उन्होंने माँगा कि मुझे सृष्टि की रचना करने का मोह न हो। गणेशजी ज्यों ही ’तथास्तु’ कहकर चलने लगे, उनके विचित्र व्यक्तित्व को देखकर चंद्रमाने उपहास किया। इस पर गणेशजी ने रुष्ट होकर चंद्रमा को शाप दिया कि आज से को‌ई तुम्हारा मुख नहीं देखना चाहेगा। शाप देकर गणेशजी अपने लोक चले ग‌ए और चंद्रमा मानसरोवर की कुमुदिनियों में जा छिपा। चंद्रमा के बिना प्राणियों को बड़ा कष्ट हु‌आ। उनके कष्ट को देखकर ब्रह्माजी की आज्ञा से सारे देवता‌ओं के व्रत से प्रसन्न होकर गणेशजी ने वरदान दिया कि अब चंद्रमा शाप से मुक्त तो हो जा‌एगा, पर भाद्रपद शुक्ल चतुर्थी को जो भी चंद्रमा के दर्शन करेगा, उसे चोरी आदि का झूठा लांछन जरूर लगेगा। किन्तु जो मनुष्य प्रत्येक द्वितीया को दर्शन करता रहेगा, वह इस लांछन से बच जा‌एगा। इस चतुर्थी को सिद्धि विनायक व्रत करने से सारे दोष छूट जा‌एँगे।

यह सुनकर देवता अपने-अपने स्थान को चले ग‌ए। इस प्रकार भाद्रपद शुक्ल चतुर्थी को चंद्रमा का दर्शन करने से आपको यह कलंक लगा है। तब श्रीकृष्ण ने कलंक से मुक्त होने के लि‌ए यही व्रत किया था।

Saat Pheras: Vivah, Hindu Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:09:00 +0000

Taking pheras simply means going around the fire. Amongst Hindus, it is customary for the couple getting married to go around the fire seven times in a slow formal walk. Sikhs walk around the Guru Granth Sahib.

According to religious texts, it is customary to circumambulate the fire four times. However, many priests now have it done seven times, confusing this with saptpadi, which is separate rite. This ceremony fulfils religious aspects of the marriage and is symbolic of the irrevocable faith a couple must have in each other.

During the ceremony the couple walk around the fire slowly amidst chants of wedding mantras. The two promise that in the presence of Agnidev (the god of fire), parents, relatives and friends they are getting religiously bound in mutual relationship. They assert that they are morally bound and shall fulfil their promise to the best of their abilities. This ceremony is performed before the fire since it symbolises energy or Surya, the sun. Surya is the soul of the living world and a form of Lord Vishnu. Therefore, when one walks around the fire, it is symbolic of going around with God as witness. Fire has the potential of destroying one’s sins through burning. Therefore, marriage is conducted before the fire.

The couple walks clockwise. In the first four rounds, the bride leads and the groom follows. In the final three, the groom leads and the bride follows. The priest reads mantras during each round. At the end of each round the couple halt, repeat the Gayatri mantra, and offer prayers to the fire. During this ceremony the bride leads four times and the groom thrice. It indicates that in all households matters she shall lead, since she is more experienced in this sphere. In professioanl or vocational fields, the man shall lead because he is more experienced. When both consult each other in matters pertaining to the home and outside and work in unison, they establish succesful family together.

Saptvaar Vrat : 7 days fasts to appease God

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:07:00 +0000

7 DAYS FASTS - SAPTVAAR VRAT
There are seven days in the week. A different god governs each day. Depending upon the purpose of the fast, one fasts accordingly. A common reason for fasting is to get over the malefic effect of a particular planet or god, or to achieve something through a blessing of the god. For each day there is a different procedure, different ways to pray to God, and also a different katha to read or arti to sing. However one resolves to fast, one must understand the details of different fasts.

A fast on Sunday is devoted to Surya - the sun
Eye problems or those pertaining to heat and skin may affect one. Blessings from Surya enable one to receive honour and fame and achieve success over enemies. Food is eaten once in the day before sunset. Food must not be eaten after sunset. It must be free of salt and oil. It must not be tamsik. One must offer prayers to Surya and read or listen to the prescribed katha. Only then one must eat. To appease Surya one should wear ruby. When inclined to give charity one must give wheat, red pulses, jaggery, or metals like gold and copper or ruby amongst gems. The best time to give charity is at sunset.

A fast on Monday is devoted to Chandrama - the moon
Prayers are offered to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Since they had a long, happy married life, fasting on Mondays helps one find a suitable marital partner. There are three kinds of fasts observed on Mondays. The routine fast observed on a Monday is the saumya pradosh - the fast to seek pardon for a fault, and a fast for 16 Mondays. The procedure to be followed is similar, but in each case the katha to be read or heard is different. Food is eaten once in the day. Cereals are permitted. After prayers to Shiva and Parvati one must read or hear the appropriate katha. To appease Chandrama one must wear pearls and silver. When inclined to give charity, one must give white things like rice, white clothes, conch shells, silver or pearls.

A fast on Tuesday is devoted to Mangal - the planet Mars
It is believed that fasting for 12 Tuesdays helps overcome the malefic effects of this planet. All kinds of obstacles are overcome. It also brings fame and honour. Prayers must be offered to Hanuman. Use of red clothes and red flowers is auspicious. Food prepared of wheat and jaggery must be eaten once in the day. After prayers to Hanuman one must read the katha.

A fast on Wednesday is devoted to Budh - the planet Mercury
One must preferably eat green things once in the day. One must pray to Lord Shiva and follow it by reading or hearing the katha. To appease Budh one must wear emerald in gold. When inclined to give charity one must give moong (green gram - Phaseolus mungo), kasturi (musk), blue clothes, gold, copper and five gems.

A fast on Thursday is devoted to Brihaspati - the planet Jupiter
It promotes greater learning and prosperity. Prayers must be offered to Brihespeshwar Mahadev, followed by reading or hearing the katha. One must preferably wear yellow clothes and use yellow sandalwood. Food must be eaten once. One must include yellow pulses in the meal. To appease Brihaspati one should wear topaz in gold. When inclined to give charity one should give yellow things like turmeric, salt, yellow clothes, rice, yellow pulses, gold and topaz.

A fast on Friday is devoted to Shukra - the planet Venus
The procedure for this fast is similar to that of Monday. It is preferable that food is eaten once a day. It must include white preparations like kheer (rice porridge) or rabri (milk preparation). To appease Shukra one must wear mani (a gem) in silver. Those inclined to charity must give rice, white clothes, a cow, ghee, diamonds and gold.

A fast on Friday is also devoted to Santoshi Maa
She is the daughter of Sri Ganesh and blesses one with happiness and contentment. Prayers are offered to her followed by katha and arti. Food must be eaten once. This is a strict fast and nothing sour or acidic must be eaten or offered to anyone else. It is customary to fast for 16 Fridays. On the final day, young boys are fed.

A fast on Saturday is devoted to Shani - the planet Saturn
The effect of Shani is harsh and lasts for a long time. Therefore this fast is observed. Shani is fond of all kinds of black things like black clothes, black peas, black sesame, iron and oil. Prayers are offered to Shani followed by the katha and arti. To appease Shani one must use sapphire and iron. When inclined to give charity one should give black things like an iron vessel with oil, an umbrella, a black shoe, black clothes, black sesame and black peas.

Shiva Rudrastakam

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:43:00 +0000

Rudrastakam - Eightfold Hymn of praise to please Lord Shiva

Namaa miisha mishaana-nirvaana rupam
vibhum vyaapakam brahma-veda-svaroopam
nijam nirgunam nirvikalpam niriham
chidaakaasha maakaasha-vaasam bhaje ham

I bow to the Ruler of the Universe, whose very form is Liberation,
the omnipotent and all pervading Brahma, manifest as the Vedas.
I worship Shiva, shining in his own glory, without physical qualities,
Undifferentiated, desireless, all pervading sky of consciousness
and wearing the sky itself as His garment.

niraakaara monkaara-moolam turiiyam
giraa gnaana gotiita miisham giriisham
karaalam mahaa-kaala-kaalam krpaalam
gunaagaara samsara paaram nato ham

I bow to the supreme Lord who is the formless source of “OM”
The Self of All, transcending all conditions and states,
Beyond speech, understanding and sense perception,
Awe-full, but gracious, the ruler of Kailash,
Devourer of Death, the immortal abode of all virtues.

tushaa raadri-sankaasha-gauram gabhiram
manobhuta-koti prabha sri sariram
sphuran mauli-kallolini-charu-ganga
lasad-bhaala-balendu kanthe bhujangaa

I worship Shankara, whose form is white as the Himalyan snow,
Radiant with the beauty of countless Cupids,
Whose head sparkles with the Ganga
With crescent moon adorning his brow and snakes coiling his neck,

chalatkundalam bhru sunetram visalam
prasannaa-nanam nila-kantham dayaalam
mrgadhisa charmaambaram mundamaalam
priyam sankaram sarvanaatham bhajaami

The beloved Lord of All,
with shimmering pendants hanging from his ears,
Beautiful eyebrows and large eyes,
Full of Mercy with a cheerful countenance and a blue speck on his throat.

pracandam prakrstam pragalbham paresham
akhandam ajam bhaanukoti-prakaasam
trayah-shula-nirmulanam shula-paanim
bhaje ham bhavaani-patim bhaava-gamyam

I worship Shankara, Bhavani’s husband,
The fierce, exalted, luminous supreme Lord.
Indivisible, unborn and radiant with the glory of a million suns;
Who, holding a trident, tears out the root of the three-fold suffering,
And who is reached only through Love.

kalaatitata-kalyaana-kalpanta-kaari
sadaa sajjanaa-nanda-daataa purarih
chidaananda-sandoha-mohaapahaari
prasida praslda prabho manmathaarih

You who are without parts, ever blessed,
The cause of universal destruction at the end of each round of creation,
A source of perpetual delight to the pure of heart,
Slayer of the demon, Tripura, consciousness and bliss personified,
Dispeller of delusion…
Have mercy on me, foe of Lust.

na yaavad umaanaatha-paadaaravindam
bhajantiha loke parevaa naraanam
na taavat-sukham shaanti-santaapa-naasham
praslda prabho sarva bhutaa-dhivaasam

Oh Lord of Uma, so long as you are not worshiped
There is no happiness, peace or freedom from suffering
in this world or the next.
You who dwell in the hearts of all living beings,
and in whom all beings have their existence,
Have mercy on me, Lord.

na janaami yogam japam naiva pujam
nato ham sadaa sarvadaa sambhu tubhyam
jaraa janma-duhkhaugha taatapya maanam
prabho paahi apan-namaamisha shambho

I don’t know yoga, prayer or rituals,
But everywhere and at every moment, I bow to you, Shambhu!
Protect me my Lord, miserable and afflicted as I am
with the sufferings of birth, old-age and death.

rudrastakam idam proktam viprena haratosaye
ye pathanti nara bhaktya tesam sambhuh prasidati

This eightfold hymn of praise was sung by the Brahman to please Shankara.
Shambhu will be pleased with whomever heartfully recites it.

karpoora gauram karunaavataaram samsaara saaram bhujagendra haaram

He is white like camphor and the very incarnation of mercy and compassion,
The only good thing in this world, wearing a king cobra as a garland

sadaavasantam hridayaara vinde bhavam bhavaani sahitam namaami

It is always springtime in the lotus of His heart I bow down to Bhava (Shiva), as well as to Bhavani (Parvati) who accompanies Him

Shambho Sadaa Shiva!

Om Jai Jagdish Hare

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:34:00 +0000

Om Jai Jagdish Hare

Om Jai Jagdish Hare is a Hindu bhajan (devotional song), composed in or near the 1870s by Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri in Punjab, India. Even though it is in Hindi, it is universally used by Hindus around the world speaking any of the numerous Indian languages, or belonging to any one of many sects.

Om jaya Jagdisa hare
Swāmi* jaya Jagadiśa hare
Bhakta jano ke sankata
Dāsa jano ke sankata
Kśana men dūra kare
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare

Oh Lord of the whole Universe
Mighty Lord of the whole Universe
The agonies of devotees
The sorrows of devotees
In an instant, you make these go away
Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Jo dhyāve phala pāve
Dukha bina se mana kā
Swami dukha bina se mana kā
Sukha sampati ghara āve
Sukha sampati ghara āve
Kashta mite tana kā
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare

He who's immersed in devotion
With a mind without sadness
Lord, with a mind without sadness
Joy, prosperity enter the home
Joy, prosperity enter the home
A body free of problems
Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Mātā pitā tuma mere
Śarana karu main kiski
Swāmi śarana karu mai kiski
Tuma bina aura na dūjā
Tuma bina aura na dūjā
Āśā karūn main jiski
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare

You are my Mother and Father
Whom should I take refuge with
Lord,whom should I take refuge with
Without you, there is no other
Without you, there is no other
For whom I would wish
Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Tuma pūrana Paramātmā
Tuma Antarayāmi
Swāmi tuma Antarayāmi
Pāra Brahma Parameshwara
Pāra Brahma Parameshwara
Tuma saba ke swāmi
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare

You are the ancient great soul,
You are the indweller
Lord, you are the indweller
Perfect, Absolute, Supreme God
Perfect, Absolute, Supreme God
You are the Lord of everything and everyone,
Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Tuma karunā ke sāgara
Tuma pālana kartā
Swāmi tuma pālana kartā
Mai mūrakh khalakhāmi
Mai sevaka tuma swāmi
Kripā karo Bhartā
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare

You are an ocean of mercy
You are the protector
Lord, you are the protector
I am a simpleton with wrong wishes,
I am a servant and you are the Lord
Oh Lord,Grant me your divine grace
Oh Lord of the Universe

Tuma ho eka agochara
Saba ke prānapati
Swāmi saba ke prānapati
Kisa vidhi milūn dayāmaya
Kisa vidhi milūn dayāmaya
Tuma ko main kumati
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare

You are the one unseen
Of all living beings
The Lord of all living beings
Grant me a glimpse
Grant me a glimpse
Guide me along the path to thee,
Oh Lord of the Universe

Dīna bandhu dukha harata
Thākura tuma mere
Swāmi thākura tuma mere
Apane hāth uthao
Apani sharani lagāo
Dwāra padā hūn tere
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare

Friend of the helpless and feeble
Benevolent saviour of all
Lord, benevolent saviour of all
Lift up your hand
Offer me thy refuge
At thy feet
Oh Lord of the Universe

Vishaya vikāra mitāvo
Pāpa haro Devā
Swāmi pāpa haro Devā
Shradhā bhakti badhāo
Shradhā bhakti badhāo
Santana ki sevā
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare

Removing earthly desires
Defeating sin,Supreme Soul,
Lord, defeating sin
With all my Faith and devotion
Oh Lord,With all my faith and devotion
In Eternal Service Unto Thee,
Oh Mighty Lord of the whole Universe

Source: Wikipedia

Mangal Sutra: Protects Husband From Unfortunate Happenings

noreply@blogger.com (C. Devesh Prabhu) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:29:00 +0000

Mahadasha

Mangal refers to the planet Mars. Mangal also means auspicious. Sutra denotes thread. Therefore, Mangalsutra literally means an auspicious thread.

According to Hindu custom, married woman wear a mangalsutra around the neck since it is symbolic of a woman being married. With time the thread is now a string of black beads interspersed with golden beads. Depending upon individual pockets, the mangalsutra comes in a wide variety of styles. However, the black beads prevail in all designs.

Irrespective of the jewellery a woman may wear, the mangalsutra has special significance. It is the symbol of good luck. Wearing it brings good fortune. It also symbolises the love between the couple. No woman wants to part with it for any kind of jewellery. A woman parts with it only after her husband’s demise.

It is customary that after the marriage ceremony the husband gifts the wife a mangalsutra. Amongst many Hindu communities a marriage ceremony is not complete until the husband makes the wife wear a mangalsutra around the neck.

The use of black beads and figures like those of peacock or a pendant are considered important components of a mangalsutra. There is belief that a mangalsutra worn by wife protects the husband from inauspicious and unfortunate happenings. A peacock is a symbol of a woman’s love for her husband. Black beads ward off evil. They also help conserve one’s energy. A mangalsutra may be made in gold or silver. Both are in popular use. It is believed that one made in gold is superior, since gold helps increase energy levels in the body and is symbol of prosperity.

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