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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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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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.

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)

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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.

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

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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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.

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.

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

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

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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