Wednesday, December 21, 2011

God Is Always With You - The Power Of Faith


Vishnu God

We are often faced with obstacles that seem insurmountable. Such adversities make us doubt the presence of God and even takes us to the verge of insulting God. But, we fail to realize that such problems are only tests of faith, and actually show that God is paying you more attention than others.

Obstacles and problems act as leashes to our ego. They make us realize that the whole world works under the watchful eyes of God, and also makes us understand how insignificant our problems are. The power of true devotion is infinite and can reinforce any mind. A strong mind can provide the required determination to succeed in life. Have undeterred devotion and be sincere to yourself. As long as you don't intentionally hurt anyone through your actions or thoughts, God will always help you.

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Useful Daily Prayer Slokas



karaagre vasate lakshmih karamadhye saraswatikaramuule tu govindah prabhaate karadarshanam 

When we wake up: The front part of the hands (the finger tips) are ascribed to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. The middle part (the palm) is ascribed to Goddess Saraswati - the Goddess of learning. The root (the part of of hand near the wrist) is ascribed to Govinda. Therefore, every morning, one should have a respectful look at one's hand which symbolizes honest labor. 

samudravasane devi parvata sthanamandale vishhnupatni namastubhyam paadasparsham kshamasvame 

When we are about to put our feet down: O! Mother Earth, who has the ocean as clothes and mountains and forests on her body, who is the wife of Lord Vishnu, I bow to you. Please forgive me for touching you with my feet. 

Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswati, Narmade Sindhu Kaveri jalesmin sannidhim kuru 



When taking shower: In this water, I invoke the presence of holy waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri. This sloka can be recited while taking a bath. 


Aakaashaath patitam toyam yathaa gachchhati saagaram sarvadeva namaskaaraam keshavam pratigachchhati 

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Daily Prayer Slokas

Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye 

We meditate on Lord Ganesha - one who is clad in white, representing purity, who is all pervading , whose complexion is gray like that of ash, who has four arms, who has bright countenance, and who can destroy all obstacles in all the endeavours that we undertake. 

Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey 


I worship day and night that elephant faced Lord Ganesha who is like sun to the lotus face of Mother Parvati. Giver of many boons, the single tusked Ganesh, I salute you to give a boon. 

Saraswati Namastubhyam Vaarade Kaamarupini. Vidyaarambham Karishyaami Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada. Padmapathra Visaalakshi Padmakesara Varnini Nithyam Padmalayaam devi saamaampathu saraswati 
O Saraswati! Salutations to you, grantor of bleesings and embodiment of all wishes, I am getting inducted to studies, may there be fulfillment for me forever. 

Gurur Brahmaa, Gurur Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshvaraha. Gurur Sakshaat Parabrahma, Tasmai Shree Gurave Namaha. 

The Guru, the teacher, is like Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara. Guru is the visible incarnation of supreme divinity, therefore I bend my knees to that Guru. 

Twameva Mata Cha Pita Twameva Twameva Bandhuscha Sakha Twameva. Twameva Vidya Dravinam Twameva Twameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva. 

Oh God! You are my mother, You are my father, You are my relative, You are my friend, You are my knowledge, You are my wealth, You are everything to me. 

Kaayena Vacha Manasendriyar Va Buddhyatmanava Prakriteh swabhaavat Karomi Yadyat sakalam Parasmai Narayanayeti Samarpayami 

Whatever actions I may perform, Impelled by the forces of nature, intellect, soul, by body, word, mind, and senses, I offer to the feet of Narayana 



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Monday, December 12, 2011

Lord Ganesha Prayer - to remove all obstacles

lord ganesha

Lord Ganesha is one of the most well-known Hindu deities and this is mainly attributed to the fact that Lord Ganesha is the remover of all obstacles. We all face obstacles in our life in various forms. These obstacles may be due to planetary influences, karmic accumulation, enemies or just because of our lack of planning. A commonly advised remedy to overcome such obstacles is to please Lord Ganesha. 

The following is a simple ritual that can be performed by anyone willing to get the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Everyday in the morning after your bath, light a lamp in front of a photo or idol of Lord Ganesha. Then look into the photo and chant the following mantras 3 times each :

Om gum ganapathaye vighnanashakaya namaha
Om gum ganapathaye dharmarakshaya namaha
Om gum ganapathaye sarvasiddhaya namaha 

You may also place a fruit or some food in front of the idol/photo of Lord Ganesha on fridays, while chanting the above mantras. Make this a regular habit and then you will see all your obstacles vanishing by the grace of Lord Ganesha.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Mangala Slokas

Some Manthrapushpam and Mangala slokas (To be recited at the end of prayers only)

Hariom Sahasrasirsham Devam Viswaksham Viswasambhuvam
Viswamnarayana Devam Aksharam Paramampadam
Viswathahaparamnithyam Viswam Narayanagum Harim
Viswamevedam Purushasthad Viswamupajivathi
Rajadhirajaya prasahyasahine
Namovayam Vaisravanayakurmahe
Samekaman Kamakamyamahyam



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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Separate Slokas For Each Day Of The Week

Sunday: Hanuman :
Anjananandanam Veeram Janaki Sokanasanam
Kapisamaksha Hantharam Vande Lanka Bhayankaram
Manojanam Maruthathulyavegam Jithendriyam Budhimatham Varishtam
Vathathmajam Vanarayudha Mukhyam Srirama Dutham Sirasanamami

Monday: Lord Shiva: 
Vande Sambhu Mumapathim Suragurum Vande Jagathkaranam Vande Pannagabhushanam, Mrigadharam Vande Pasunampathim Vande Suryasasanka vahninayanam Vande Mukundapriyam Vande Bhaktajanasryanchavaradam Vande sivam Sankaram

Tuesday :Lord Rama :
Ramaya Ramabhadraya Ramachandraya Vedase
Raghunadhaya Nadhaya Seethayampathaye Namaha
Sree Rama Ramethi Rameraame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Thathulyam Raamanaam Varaanane

Wednesday: Lord Krishna :
Krishnaya vasudevaya Devaki Nandanayacha
Nanda Gopa Kumaraya Govindaya Namostuthe
Sasankha Chakram Sakireetakundalam Sapeetha Vastram Sarasiruhekshanam
Sahara Vakshasthala Kausthubhasriyam Namaami Vishnum Sirasachaturbhujam

Thursday: Guruv (Teacher) :
Nityanandaya Dattaya Nirmalaya Chidatmane
Gnanamothamaya Gurave Brahmane Vyapinenamaha

Friday: Goddesses Durga, Saraswathi :
Om Rakthaksh Raktajihwadi Sikshnaya Namonamaha
Om Mahishasura Dorvirya Nigrahayai Namonamaha
Om Saraswathi Namastubhyam Varade Kamarupini
Vidyarambham Karishyami Sidhirbhavatu Mesada

Saturday: Lord Venkateswara :
Vina Venkatesam Nanatho Nanatha Sada Venkatesam Smarami Smarami
Hare Venkatesah Prasida Prasida Priyam Venkatesah, Prayacha Prayacha
Nithyaya Niravadyaya Satyananada Chidatmane
Sarvantharatmane Srimath Venkatesaya Mangalam



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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Maha Lakshmi Stotram

[Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. Wealth does not mean only money or assets in Hinduism. It has several aspects. Goddess Lakshmi divides herself into several such aspects to grace the devotee. This prayer is to 15 such aspects of Goddess Lakshmi.]

Adhi Lakshmi namosthesthu, Para brahma swaroopini, Yaso dehi, danam dehi, Sarva Kamamscha dehi mey. 1

I salute Adhi* Lakshmi, Who is personification of eternal truth. Please give me fame, give me wealth, and also fulfill all my desires. Primeval

Santhana Lakshmi namosthesthu, Puthra pouthra pradayini, Puthraan dehi, danam dehi, Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 2

I salute Santhana* Lakshmi, Who grants sons and grand sons. Please give me sons and wealth, and also fulfill all my desires. * Children

Vidhya Lakshmi namosthesthu, Brahma vidhya swaroopini, Vidhyam dehi, kalam dehi, Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 3

I salute Vidhya* Lakshmi, Who is personification of eternal knowledge. Give me learning, give me arts, And also fulfill all my desires. * Education

Dhana Lakshmi namosthesthu Sarva daridrya nasini, Danam dehi, sriyam dehi, Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 4

I salute Dhana* Lakshmi, Who destroys all types of poverty, Give me wealth, Give me opulence, And also fulfill all my desires. * wealth

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Prayer to Sidha Lakshmi from Brahma Puranam

[Here is a very musical and holy stotra addressed to the divine goddess Lakshmi. It is purported to be written by Lord Shiva himself and occurs in Brahma Purana.]
Adha Dhyamam:
Now Meditation:

Brahmeem Vaishnaveem bhadram shad bujam cha chaur mukheem, Trinethram gadga trisula padma chakra gadha daram. Peethambaram devim nanalankara bhooshitham, Tejapunjadareem sreshtam dhyayeth Bala kumarikam. 
Meditate on the young lass who is Brahmi*, Vaishnavi*, Who provides safety, who has six hands and four faces, Who has three eyes, who holds sword, trident, lotus, wheel and mace, Who is the goddess dressed in yellow, Dressed in various decorations, And who holds a shining globe and is the greatest. *The aspect of Shakthi which originated from Brahma/Vishnu

Omkaram Lakshmi roopam Thu Vishnum hrudayamavyayam, Vishnumananda vyaktham hreemkaram bheeja roopineem. 1
She who tells Om, who has the form of Lakshmi, She who is followed by Vishnu; She gives happiness to Vishnu, She who is clear, she who has the shape of the sound Hreem.

Kleem amrutha nandineem bhadram sada athyananda dhayineem, Sreem daithya samaneem shakthim malineem shathru mardhineem. 2
She who is Kleem, she who is the daughter of nectar, She who provides safety, she who always grants great happiness, She who is Sreem, she who controlled asuras, she who is power, She who wears garlands and she who kills her enemies.

Theja prakasineem devim varadam shubha karineem, Brahmeem cha vaishnaveem roudhreem kalika roopa shobhineem. 3
She who gives out light, the goddess who fulfills desires, She who does good things, She who is Brahmee, She who is Vaishnavee, She who is angry, And she who shines in the form of Kali.

Aakare Lakshmi roopam thu uukareshubhakarineem, Makara purusho vyaktho devi pranavamuchyathe. 4

In the letter Aa, there is the form of Lakshmi, In the letter Uu, is she who does all that is good, And in the letter ma, is her clear form of Purusha, And thus the goddess is of the form of the letter Om.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Family Deity - Reason For All Problems and All Happiness

The mad rush towards success often makes us forget about our roots. We may be striving hard for wealth and prosperity, but, somehow one misery after the other may keep hindering our happiness. We fail to realize that such problems may be due to the neglect of one's family deity. The family deity would have been glorified and appeased immensely in the past, and pathetically neglected now.

WHO IS A FAMILY DEITY?


A family deity is almost like a parent. It is a deity who has been guarding our family from a long time. There may be a particular deity with whom some ancestor with whom an ancestor may have established a special bond. This bond would have lead to an unwritten agreement in which the deity continues to protect the family in return for a simple pooja or prayer from the family members. Such a family deity takes on the responsibility of providing good health, prosperity and protection to the whole family. But, as time goes by, we forget such deities and go about our busy life. This neglect will naturally bring the wrath of the family deity, and hence even prevent us from getting the benefits of our usual prayers to other gods.

I know it isn't right to generalize gods in human terms. But, a family deity usually comes as the result of some severe penance or pure devotion, in which the devotee would have made a connection with the deity at a human level. Thus, the deity manifests itself with human emotions as well.

WHY YOU HAVE PROBLEMS


Most people hence try an abundance of remedies and poojas but still fail to gain their goals, because the family deity is unhappy. It is even mentioned in some scriptures that one doesn't have to pray to any other god or go to any other temple if he/she prays to the family deity regularly.

You can know your family deity by performing astrological rituals like 'thambhoola prashna' by a capable astrologer. If you are not aware of your family deity, you can still pray to the deity from your heart. You may light a ghee lamp daily separately meant only for the family deity, and request the deity to show you the real form. You may talk to the family deity as you talk to your parent. Soon you will start getting the image of the family deity in your mind when you pray. Once you get the blessings of your family deity, all your obstacles and miseries will be overcome and you will lead a happy, prosperous,healthy and wholesome life.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

HANUMAN MANTRA FOR KARYA SIDDHI

1. If you get troubled by anybody and want to be relieved from his troubles then chant the following Hanuman Mantra daily 108 times for 40 days


TWAMASMIN KARYA NIRYOGE 
PRAMANAM HARI SATTAMA
HANUMAN YATNAMAASTHAYA
DHUKKHA KSHAYA KARO BHAVA



2. If you want any work to be done immediately which gets delayed due some reason or other then recite the following Hanuman Mantra daily 108 times for 40 days

A SADHYA SADHAKA SWAMIN
ASADHYAM TAWA KIM VADA
RAMA DOOTA KRUPAA SINDHO
MAT KARYAM SADHAYA PRABHO

THE FIRST MANTRA WAS SAID BY SITA DEVI WHEN HANUMAN VISITED HER IN ASKHOA VAN .AFTER THAT SHE WAS RELIEVED BY SRI RAMA HIMSELF.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Rare Lord Vishnu Mantra - For Ultimate Protection

Lord Vishnu is generally considered a cheerful and pleasant god. But, Lord Vishnu takes his fierce form when his devotees are harmed in any manner. In life, we may undergo lots of misery and have many enemies. There may be many people that prevent us from leading a happy life. In such situations, you may use the below mantra to call upon Lord Vishnu with devotion for his protection.

Om shreem krishnaya shreem shreem shreem govindaya gopalaya goloka sundaraya sathyaya nithyaya paramathmane paraya vykhanasaya vyrajamoorthaye meghathmane shreem narasimhavapushe namah

Chant the above mantra 91 times each in the morning and the evening. Start the chanting on a thursday morning and continue for 27 days. It is advisable to light a lamp and then sit in front of it while chanting the mantra. You may shower flowers onto a photo or idol of lord Vishnu if possible, while chanting the mantra.


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Mantra For Peace & Harmony In Family


Regardless of the riches one attains, without peace of mind they are worthless. The sufferings we bear are mostly the result of accumulated karma from previous births and the sins related to them. The following powerful mantra is said to be most apt for removing miseries and instilling peace of mind, satisfaction and harmony in the family.

Om shreem daasharathe mahabhoga phalapradhaya viswarathikaraya janakipathaye sarvasiddhim kuru kuru swaha


The mantra should be chanted 512 times each in the morning(during sunrise) and the evening(before sunset). face east direction in the morning and the west direction in the evening. Light a ghee lamp in front of you daily, before you start chanting the mantra. Repeat the chanting for 14 continuous days to attain mantra siddhi. With the blessings of Lord Rama, your sins will be washed away and you will be able to lead a happy life.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Mantra For People In Politics,Arts,Social Service

People working in professions that are related to politics,social service,arts,etc require the ability to capture the attention of the people they meet. The following Dasharathi Mantra is immensely useful for such people to be successful in their profession. The mantra also brings fame and appreciation along with it.

Om hreem shreem janakathmajayai jagathprasuuthyai daasharathi yukthayai sarvajanavashankaryai namah


It is advised to chant the above mantra 108 times daily in the morning. The chanting should be practiced for 14 continuous days. Light a lamp daily before you star the chanting. Once you attain mantra siddhi, chant the mantra thrice before you go for any public event, to unleash the power of the mantra.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Panchagni Mantra - To get Jobs or Promotions

The following Panchagni Mantra is highly powerful and greatly beneficial for employees facing problems at their office and for people in search of jobs. Workers who are unable to get promotions or increments even though they deserve it, can use this mantra to bring positive help to their life. Job aspirants who have been in search of a good job for long, can meditate on this mantra and then renew their search after mantra siddhi.

Om namo narayanaya shashwathaya nithyaya yoganandhaya paramathmane
jnanaya bhumipathaye lokaya agnaye panchagnipathaye
vedagathraya samaghoshaya gopalavallabhaya gogopapathaye rathnasimhasanashrayaya namah

Chant the above mantra 108 times each in the morning and evening. Light a lamp and sit in front of it while chanting, facing east direction in the morning and west direction in the evening. Practice the chanting for 14 continuous days, preferably starting on a thursday or a sunday morning.


Friday, November 18, 2011

American Hindus - Adventures of a WASH (White Anglo Saxon Hindu)

There are those embodied jivas that like to say it is impossible for a Canadian prairie farmer raised on meat, fresh milk, potatoes, and a dash of atheism to become a Hindu. Fact of the matter is that the opposite is more unlikely. Nah, that’s entirely impossible. How could some guy from Varanasi, Kolkata, Madurai, or Pune survive farming in this brutally cold land we call Canada? He wouldn’t even know enough to chew gum on the coldest days just to prevent frostbite of the cheeks. The closest thing you might get is a guy named Patel who can speak Kannada owning a motel on some lonely desolate prairie road – the only Indian in town - the only Indian for 100 miles, unless you’re so outdated you still call First Nations peoples after that sub-continent west of China, incorrectly named the same. 

Of course the Sikhs are an exceptional exception. Those guys came from the Punjab. Farming, maybe not the cold Saskatchewan variety, is in their blood. 
But you don’t hear Canadian farmers saying, “You have to be born an atheist Canadian farmer in order to be one.” In fairness, the likelihood of Hindus insisting any more is diminishing just as the diva light slowly burns out from its oil bowl gets shallow. This is because the WASHes numbers are increasing. Two at a time, twice a year. The Indian Hindus (not to mention the Fijians, Trinidadians, and so many others thanks to British Imperialism and sugar) are getting a bit used to us. Maybe more than 2 if you count the temporary visitors to this cult of dharma. It’s gotten so bad that some of us even fit in, looking like we’re regulars at the local mandir – except in the eyes of the new guys from the Motherland. To them we don’t belong and the oft answered questions might arise again: “So how did you get interested in this?” 
I give a two second blank stare response with thoughts, “Not this again,” but then reconsider since it’s an honest question from an honest looking man. Then again, all Hindus look honest ... another stereotype I’ve developed from reading too much ethical scripture, and assuming others have as well. 


“Well, it’s a long story,” I begin, hoping this man has little time to spare. But unfortunately he appears interested - either that or I can’t decode the Indian body language. All those variations of head nods do get confusing. On the bare Canadian prairie, Mother only had one version - horizontally back and forth accompanied by a stare. It meant, “That’s not really your wisest idea.” 


I’m hungry for the Sunday rice and curry over in the cultural hall, so I go with, “Let’s just say it was good luck.” What I really mean is it was good karma, but that might sound pretentious. He’s now grasping the body language that I’m really not into the explanation. Besides that, my nose has an invisible rope attached to it - the ancient pull of garam masala.



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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Specific Benefits Of Different Donations (dhaana)

Donation (dhaana) of appropriate items is a major tradition of Hinduism and promotes universal welfare. It is a means of maintaining equality in society and also a selfless way to help your brethren. But, some items can be donated to deserving people as a remedy for specific problems. It is important to do the 'dhaana' with a content mind. Do not have any grudge or regret while doing the donation, as it defeats the very purpose of performing such a ritual. The following is a list of some items and the specific benefits obtained by donating them -

Rice -To remove accumulated sins from previous births
Oil - To atone for recent sins
Jaggery - To get relief from Diseases
Clothes - To get prosperity
Rudraksha - To remove curses from guru/teachers
Gold - To remove curses from ancestors (pitru)
Silver - To beget children
Copper - To improve quality of profession
Ornamental Items - To remove curses from women
Plants - To reduce fights between husband and wife
Puffed rice - To remove obstacles in marriage
Sweets - To get peace of mind
Money - To remove drishti dosha /evil eye
Books - To remove obstacles in education
Water -To have a peaceful death
Land - To ensure continuation of generation/progeny
Cow - To remove curse of brahmins (brahmana shapa)
Milk - To remove curse from snakes/ sarpa dosha


It is important to note that the above mentioned benefits will not be automatically inferred by simply donating it to anyone in a mechanical manner. One has to provide the appropriate item to needy people and do it with complete satisfaction. You must not have any regrets in mind while you donate, and the person that you provide the donation to must be satisfied. For example, food items must be given to poor people who do not have a proper source of income. This will make the receiver happy and they will sincerely bless you with their mind. It is said that a sincere prayer for your welfare from a stranger is hundred times more effective than a prayer by yourself. Om
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Monday, November 14, 2011

Krishna Mantra - For Unity In Family and Stopping Quarrels

Constant quarreling and lack of understanding hampers the happiness in a family. Often the reason for quarreling may be silly or insignificant, but the family members may not be able to reach a compromise. This leads to a loss of useful time and causes avoidable emotional distress. In such circumstances it is essential to get some help from god so that you develop the emotional state to be able to cope with such situations more amicably.

The following 9 mantras are very powerful and can help to bring more tranquility into the family.

Om kleem krishnaya govindaya namah
Om kleem krishnaya achyuthaya namah
Om kleem krishnaya madhavaya namah
Om kleem krishnaya gopiipriyaya namah
Om kleem krishnaya govallabhaya namah
Om kleem krishnaya purushatmane namah
Om kleem krishnaya prathamaya namah
Om kleem krishnaya mohanaroopaya namah
Om kleem krishnaya sushyama komalaya namah

Chant the mantras 11 times each in the morning and evening after sitting in front of a lit lamp. It is beneficial to start the chanting on a thursday morning. If possible, you may also shower tulsi leaves onto a photo of Lord Krishna or to the base of the lamp while chanting each mantra. You will witness changes in your family within 21 days of regularly practicing these mantras.


Sunday, November 13, 2011

Kubera Mantra - For wealth, prosperity and auspiciousness

Lord Kubera  is the Hindu god of wealth, and pleasing him is an essential factor in being able to succeed in businesses, and investments. You can pray to Lord Kubera along with your daily routine. It is usually advised to appease Devi Mahalakshmi along with Lord Kubera, so that your life may be blessed with wholesome prosperity.

The Kubera mantra is said to be greatly powerful and beneficial in attracting wealth, prosperity and auspiciousness. You can chant it as a daily prayer for around 3 or 7 times in the morning.

The following Kubera mantra has been submitted by a valuable reader - Kalpana Pathak . (Thank you very much) .

Om yakshaaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya*
Dhanadhaanya deepataye samruddhi dehi daapaya swahaa.

(*-has been edited)




Saturday, November 12, 2011

12 Divine Names Of Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan - For Success In Life

Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan is known to have the 'vetri vel',i.e the spear of victory, in his hand. Thus anyone struggling for success in life may pray to Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan and be blessed with victory. It is often not practically possible for some people to chant mantras or slokas for long durations due to busy schedules. The following 12 divine names of Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan may be used by such people as a substitute to long slokas.

Om Shanmughaya Namah
Om Mayuravahanaya Namah
Om Mahiidevaya Namah
Om Gandhashailadhivasaya Namah
Om Guhaya Namah
Om Skandaya Namah
Om Suvarnabhushaya Namah
Om Kartikeyaya Namah
Om Shadananaya Namah
Om Vachalbhuve Namah
Om Vishnupriyaya Namah
Om Margaya Namah

You may chant the above 12 names after lighting a lamp in the morning and evening. With the blessings of Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan you will become successful in all your endeavors.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Mantra For Successful Love Marriage

The below mantra is highly beneficial to obtain the blessings of Lord Rama and Sita Devi for successfully getting married to one's lover. The mantra is also useful in making the relation between existing couples stronger and rejuvenating the love and understanding between them.

Om hreem aium janakathmajayai namah

lord rama


ॐ ह्रीम ऐउम जनकाथ्म्जाए नमः  

Repeat the above mantra 108 times, daily in the morning after a bath. Face the east direction while chanting. Try to have the image of Sita devi-Lord Rama's marriage in mind while chanting the mantra. Repeat the chanting continuously for 21 days.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Hinduism - The Business, The Man-gods, The Devotees


[I would like to make clear that the following article is not meant to disrespect anyone. It is a mere portrayal of the current scenario in India and a means to have a healthy discussion about it, so as to bring more awareness.]

We live in an age where religion seems to be one of the most flourishing businesses. It is third in line after healthcare and education. Swamis, babas, ammas, etc. have been sprouting up by the dozen in various villages across India. The 'smart' ones even manage to setup bases abroad and lure in foreign followers.

People are widely faced with suffering and distress in daily life. In their desperate search for a source of relief, they are willing to make any compromises for some peace of mind. This frantic behaviour of the masses makes them easy prey.

The fact that God is the only remedy that can heal all problems is undisputable, and it is this tagline which is used by many of these aforementioned businessmen/women. Many such saints use some “miracles” as their ‘advertisement’ and then let word of mouth do the rest of the promotion. Once the word gets out, it starts to spread like wild fire and can seldom be stopped. What many innocent victims fail to realize is that many of these initial miracles and the people who supposedly got their problems solved due to them, are all part of the scam.

Most man-gods/goddesses start their venture from villages which comprise more illiterate and superstitious people. This facilitates faster acceptance and allows them to have an initial group of victims, who will then unknowingly lure others to the trap. As the appeal grows, the leader spreads his/her business into the cities and then eventually to other countries. This allows for a stable growth pattern and creates a blind group of die-hard devotees at the base. Simultaneously, the religious cult starts to creep into other fields of business such as healthcare and education. They start to have their own brands and establish themselves as the answer to everyone’s problems. Thus, it sets an unlimited flow of wealth into all of their enterprises. I wish to state that I am not including everyone in this group of frauds. However the shameful acts of even one such person ends up being a stubborn blotch over the whole Hindu community. I wholeheartedly agree that there definitely are many people who really wish and work for universal welfare. But, it is beyond doubt that such people are very rare. Even people who start out with good intentions get dragged into malice by the sight of immense wealth.

What is even more intolerable is the status of god inferred upon human beings. Some spiritual leaders like Sathya Sai Baba and Mata Amritandamayi are regarded as gods/goddesses. I have heard of speeches by the two mentioned spiritual leaders in which they themselves advice to chant the name of god. But, the followers eventually end up considering them as gods instead.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Kamadeva Mantra - For Dancers

Dancers need to have charm and grace that can greatly entertain their audience and gather appreciation. The following mantra is to appease Lord Kamadeva (the god of love). With his divine blessings, your charm, grace and beauty will improve.

Om kleem namah kamadevaya sundarangaya  viswavashyaya kleem namah

Chant the above mantra 108 times each in the morning(after sunrise) and evening (before sunset). It is advisable to start the chanting on a Sunday morning. Mantra siddhi is said to be attained after 21 days of chanting. This Kamadeva mantra can also be used by lovers, to keep their affection evergreen. It is important to maintain pious practices like having only vegetarian food, taking bath before chanting and having sincerity in prayers, so that you may gain full benefits from the mantra.




Saturday, November 5, 2011

Simple Lord Ayyapan Pooja At Home - Overcome Shani Dosha

Lord ayyapan is said to be the son of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Lord Ayyappan is also known as lord shaneeswara and as the presiding deity over the planet shani, according to some beliefs. Hence, it is believed that appeasing lord ayyappa will ensure protection from all effects of shani dosha. It is often difficult for people to perform major poojas or visit temples in a regular basis. The following is a simple yet very effective ritual that can be performed by anyone to be blessed by lord ayyappan.

After bathing in the morning, light a lamp and sit in front of it facing the east direction.

Chant the following to show your respect to Lord Ganesha and the universal Guru respectively before you start the ritual    
                      Om gum ganapathaye namaha 
                      Om sri gurubhyo namah 


Now place a vessel of sesame seeds in front of you. Using your right hand thumb and ring finger, take a pinch of the sesame seeds. Now chant the following sloka

Om bhoothanatha sadhanandha 
sarvabhootha dayapara
raksha raksha mahabaho
shastre thubhyum namo namah

Then shower the base of the lamp with the sesame seeds (like you do with flowers).
Repeat the above showering of sesame seeds and the sloka 108 times.

After you finish the prayer, either mix the sesame seeds with ghee and rice and then give it to crows, or, mix it with jaggery and consume it yourself.

Repeat this ritual for 21 or 41 days. It will bring the full blessings of lord ayyappan to you and your family, hence ensuring the removal of miseries and distress. The mandalakala is said to be most auspicious for the pooja of lord Ayyapa. The mandalakala starts form November 17th in 2011 and lasts for 41 days (one mandala). Make use of this holy time to be closer to lord ayyapan and get his infinite blessings. On November 15th 2011 lord shani will change his horoscope position, and hence the practice of the above ritual will bring added benefits to your family and also safeguard you from shani dosha. Om

Friday, November 4, 2011

Rameswaram Theerthams

We saw the legend of the two shivalinga and how it lead to the Rameswaram temple in the previous post.Now lets see the names of some famous 'theertha' (holy water) wells at Rameswaram.

Mahalakshmi Thhertham
Savithri Theertham
Gayathri Theertham
Saraswathi Theertham
Sethu Madhava Theertham
Gandamadana Theertham
Kavacha Theertham
Gavaya Theertham
Nala Theertham
Sangu Theertham
Sakkara Theertham
Brahmahati Vimochana Theertham
Surya Theertham
Chandra Theertham
Ganga Theertham
Yamuna Theertham
Gaya Theertham
Siva Theertham
Sathyamirtha Theertham
Sarva Theertham
Kodi Theertham

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Rameswaram - The Legend Of Two Shivalinga

Rameswaram is a grand temple that is situated about 150km from the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu.The presiding deity at Rameswaram is Lord Shiva. According to legends, it is believed that Lord Rama returned from Lanka to this spot after his grand victory over Raavana. Lord Rama was advised to appease Lord Shiva so that he may atone for his sins of killing a great Shiva bhaktha (it is also said that Raavana was a brahmin and Lord Rama did it to also get rid of 'brahma hathya paapa', or the sin of killing a brahmin). Lord Rama told Lord Hanuman to bring an appropriate Shiva linga from Kailash, so that he could establish it there and do pooja. As Lord Rama waited for Lord Hanuman to return, the holy muhoortha (auspicious time) was getting over. Hence, Sita devi build a shivalinga out of sand, which hardened due to Devi's divine touch. Meanwhile, Lord Hanuman returned from Kailash, and was disappointed to see the other shivalinga. (It is said that Lord Hanuman tied his tail around the other shivalinga and tried to uproot it, but failed to do so). Lord Rama then pacified Lord Hanuman and said that from that day onwards, the shivalinga which Lord Hanuman brought would have pooja performed before the one made by Sita devi. Then Lord Rama appeased Lord Shiva and washed himself from the sin of killing Raavana..The shivalinga brought by Lord Hanuman is called 'viswalingam' and the one made by Sita devi is called 'Ramalingam'.
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The above post has been submitted by one of our valuable readers, Anil Kumar. Thank you very much  Anil Kumar