My experience with Devi Sthotras

I was facing life's toughest days during the second half of 2010 while at Dubai, mainly caused by the envy at work place which has gradually developed in to a situation where the relationship between me and my boss has started deteriorating. The bad element for this was a fellow worker, who has done all sort of malicious things to expel me from the job. But I don't have any other supports from any corner, a real helpless situation; I called my local astrologer and he advised me chant the slokas of Devi either in the morning or evening infront of a oil lamp. The slokas advised to me were Dala Strotham, Hryudaya Sthrotam and Kavacha strotham for 40 days, 11 time each days.

Miracle happened, subsequently while at job I was served with a termination notice by my Boss, but I don't know I got a sudden energy and boldness to fight back and argue with my Boss which has resulted in to cancellation of the termination letter.

Thanks to God and deity Devi for her blessings I am still continuing in that Job in Dubai.

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Where Is God ? - Swami Padmanabha

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WHERE IS GOD ? WHERE IS GOD ? WHERE IS GOD ? This is a question which i come across almost on a daily basis in my ashram. Almost every alternate person who visits me seems to have this same question in their mind. I feel that onlyhinduism is the most appropriate portal to answer this question and let fellow Hindus know of my opinion.

We are so involved in the legends and puranas that a majority of us believe that God is only in heaven and will descend to Earth only in the form of an avatar. And we expect that such avatars will come only when evil has reached it's zenith. I always advice people that, God resides in our mind from the moment that we are born. As we increase our consciousness, we begin to know that God better. We start giving God different names and become closer to a particular physical form of God which appeals to us the most.

God always guides us as part of our conscience, and always leads us towards the path of righteousness. But, it is us who seldom pay heed to those words and continue our sins. Even when a robber is about steal something for the first time, his conscience will surely try to prevent him from doing so. Only when he pushes aside that divine guidance, he ends up being a sinner.

I am of the opinion that we will never find God if we look around for God to come in his 'divine avatar', with four hands or snakes as ornaments or riding a lion. Those are all projections of divinity which help us to bring more respect and awe in our mind. God has given us a sound min through which he/she constantly contacts us. So keep that mind pure and receptive to the divine guidance of God. Try to identify the good in everything and everyone and to make practical considerations while taking decisions, then you will be blessed by God in all your endeavors.

Instead of asking 'where is God?', it would be more apt to ask 'where not is God?', for God is everywhere and God is everything. Om namah.

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Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami (falls on July 8th in 2012 ) is a festival of great significance in many parts of India. Since time immemorial, snakes have been revered and feared due to their mysterious movement and toxic venom. Nag Panchami is an occasion to show respect and appease the snake gods. Many households do pooja on this day to protect their families from snake bites and to get rid of Kaal Sarpa Dosha. Nag Panchami is celebrated differently in various parts of India and Nepal. But, one common custom on Nag Panchami, is to feed snakes with milk and to pray at temples of Lord Shiva.

According to some legends, it is said that Lord Krishna's famous conquest of the dreaded snake Kalia took place on Nag Panchami. It is also said to be an auspicious time to bring welfare into the family.

Unmarried women may use Nag Panchami as a holy occasion to appease the Gods and get a good husband. On the day of Nag Panchami, one should get up early in the morning and finish bathing. Then take a bowl of milk to a nearby Shiva or Murugan temple and give for abhisheka. Then after returning from the temple, the devotee may have the milk as prasad. The rest of the day should involve prayers to Lord Shiva or Lord Murugan. In the evening, the devotee may keep a bowl of milk with a teaspoon of honey beside a lamp and chant mantras of Lord Shiva. This will help to relieve the effects of any dosha that is acting as a hurdle in getting married.

Nagas or Snakes are said to be present in the pathala loka. The following is a mantra that contains the name of the great nagas according to scriptures. It is said that chanting this mantra will help to appease the revered snakes and will bring welfare to the family.

अनन्तं वासुकिं शेषं पद्मनाभं च कम्बलम् 

शंखपालं धार्तराष्ट्रं तक्षकं कालियं तथा

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Housewarming Kerala Style - Simplified (Part 2)

Coming to Gruhapravesham, the same procedure used for Gruharambham, can be followed as far as the Muhurtham is concerned. The rituals may vary a little in that it will be nice if the Gruhapravesham is done immediately after the Ganapathy Homam in the early morning during the time of Sunrise at that location. Early morning is always supposed to be good or you can go for a good Muhurtham for the purpose by a learned Astrologer. Appropriate offerings should be made to Bhara Devatha and in local temples also, before Gruhapravesham.

Usually the Pooja is arranged in front of the house towards one side, by the Sthapathy (Moothassari). It is nice that no one should be at the house when the family first enters into the house. It is well and good if it is possible to go round the house (Pradikshanam / circumambulate) once by the members of the family, headed by the lady of the house carrying the lighted lamp in both hands, obtained from the Sthapathy, after giving him the 'Sampradaya Dakshina', accompanied by the man of the house with the treasure chest in his hand, followed by other members of the family, with milk and pot, water-pot (Kumbhakudam) etc. Using the right leg, they should enter the house, and the lighted lamp should be placed at the North-East corner of the room, where they entered first. From the same lamp, the lady of the house can ignite the hearth in the kitchen, for boiling the milk. Afterwards, the milk should be given to all present at the function. The workers or laborers should be paid first, tips as a token of indebtedness towards them for having built the house for the family. It is advisable to give a lime along with a betel leaf to everyone irrespective of those with gifts.

In either case, whether it is Gruharambham or Gruhapravesham, you should be present on the spot on the second day, to avoid the so called 'Vischithi dosham'. You should stay and sleep over the night on the second day also in your new house.

Your Home is a 'Devalayam'; the man there is the Chief Deity, the lady of the house-hold is the Goddess, and the children are Upa Devathas. This concept will bring prosperity to your Home. Whatever you have, belongs to God; you are only a Caretaker. Do all unto Him with full Providence and Dharma. “Dharmo rakshathy, rakshitha”- Dharma, when protected, protects the follower. The End.

[Housewarming Kerala Style - Simplified (Part 1)]

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Housewarming Kerala Style - Simplified (Part 1)

House warming ceremony or Gruhapravesham or 'Palukachu' in Malayalam, is done after the construction of a house, which is mostly based on a Muhurtha (Auspicious time) for Gruharambham.

At the outset, a Muhurtha is got prescribed by a learned Astrologer for beginning the construction of the house (Gruharambha Muhurtham). Of course, it is nice if you resort to a ‘Daivadheenam' (God's blessings), through a Horary (Prasna) by a learned Astrologer, even before purchasing the land for constructing your Home/ Flat. You can verify with the Astrologer whether the land is suitable for making a Home for you and whether you can go ahead with the work of construction without any hindrance or the like things. Usually people will say that you should not begin such things when there is a fully pregnant woman waiting for child birth in your house or a very pretty old one is bed-ridden at that time.

The following 18 Nakshathras - Moolam, Makam, Rohini, Makayiram, Chathayam, Punartham, Pooyam, Uthram, Atham, Chithira, Uthradam, Thiruvonam, Avittam, Uthrittathy, Revathy, Ashwathy, Chothy, Anizham - are supposeed to be good for Gruharambham. Usually we do not take the 3rd, 5th and 7th Nakshathras from ours for all auspicious things. Of course, there are some exceptions for certain particular Nakshathras, which the Astrologer will tell you at that time. The Malayalam months like Mithunam, Karkkadakam, Kanni, Dhanu and Meenam are avoided for Gruharambham. You should never go for it, when the Sun is transiting through Karthika Nakshathram. There should not be Mars in the 8th house from the Muhurtha Lagna. The 4th house should be clean; no malefic is allowed there. Also avoid Sun in the Muhurtha Rasi.

The most important item in Gruharambham is laying the foundation stone or 'Adisthanashila'. It is called the 'Shilasthapanam'. So, it should be done exactly at the prescribed time for Gruharambham. Many people do a 'Bhoomipooja', before laying the foundation stone. Some are seen getting that stone blessed from their 'Ishta Devatha' Temple. Arranging a small pooja on the spot is very welcome, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganapathy and other Devathas, including Vastu. The excavation for foundation can be done little earlier to laying the first stone. But, it is a custom and almost a belief that at the time of the excavation for foundation, Bhoomi pooja can be done. The excavation should be started from the North-East corner (Eshana cone) of the plot and the Bhoomi pooja also should be arranged to be done at that part. Before starting excavation, usually a fresh stump from a jackfruit tree or from a tree having sap, is fixed first exactly at the NE corner. It is from that stump, string is connected to those at the other corners, to ear mark the area for excavation for the proposed house. Some people use the Muhurtha for Gruharambham for fixing this stump. It is not correct. The Muhurtha should be used for laying the foundation stone. Of course you can use a good time for fixing the stump also, just before laying the stone. You need avoid Rahukalam, Gulikakalam and Yamakandakalam, which are readily available in every Calendar. 

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Who Is Saraswati Devi ?

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Rig veda is the oldest treatise in our culture which dates back to many thousands of years. The Rishis who compiled the Rig Veda did mention Saraswati, Ila and Bharati in the mantras. They did not formulate the mantras they were mantra drashtas. They saw the mantras in action.
What they saw in action they have faithfully narrated through the mantras.Since they had this extraordinary perception they were known as 'vipras'.

What did they see? They certainly did not see any unique being sitting on a lotus with veena in her hand and wearing a white saree. They saw the marvellous activity of the human system in its intricate working. They found that human body was made up of a large number of cells. Broadly there were three groups: a) neurons, b)blood vessels and c) flesh and muscle. Neurons were unique because they were concerned with sensory activities. They named it Saraswati. Brain can carry on its function only because of neurons which ensures connectivity with every nook and corner of our body. We cannot see these neuron cells as they are minute. Neurons are assisted in their activity by Axons (Ila) and Dendrites (Bharati) as modern science has discovered only in the last 50 years or so. Modern science has derived their knowledge through mathematical formula a tentative finding at best!

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Solar Eclipse : rituals to overcome miseries

A Solar eclipse is a phenomenon which has made many civilizations look up in awe. It is of course scientifically known that a solar eclipse happens when the moon comes in between the earth and the Sun. But, there are still a lot of mysterious aspects related to eclipses. We are still unaware of the changes that go on in the environment while a solar eclipse occurs. Speaking scientifically or astrologically, the Sun is predominantly responsible for maintaining life on Earth.  It is said that the time in which an eclipse occurs leads to an exponential increase in the growth of dangerous micro-organisms , and is hence not a safe time even speaking on a scientific basis. Thus , a solar eclipse is a time which requires caution and devotion to protect oneself from any possible miseries. It i advisable to burn dry neem leaves and dry cow dung during solar eclipses so that the fumes will keep the growth of micro-organisms under control. The following is a special and powerful mantra that can help to relieve a person's horoscope from being affected by the misfortunes related to an eclipse :

om sadashiva sarveshwara raksha raksha mahadeva

ॐ सदाशिव सर्वेश्वर रक्ष रक्ष महादेव 

People on whose star the solar eclipse occur, should chant the above Shiva mantra 108 times on the solar eclipse day. After the mantra chanting, it is highly advisable to go to a nearby Shiva temple and perform a Mrityunjaya homa. [There is a solar eclipse on May 20, 2012]. Om namah shivaya

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Krishna Mantra For Love

Love is an inherent need that every living creature has. Even animals and plants are always desperately looking for a source of love. Human beings are definitely a part of this thirst for love. The Krishna mantra for love below is one that i have personally found to be highly beneficial in my life and the life of my friends.

om namo krishna devaya prema rajya vallabha sarva mangala pradayaka namah

ॐ नमो कृष्ण देवाय प्रेम राज्य वल्लबा सर्व मंगल प्रदायक नमः 

Chanting this mantra 41 times a day for 14 continuous days can give miraculous benefits. The above mantra can also be used to bring fighting couples together, and for increasing the love between family members.

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Shiva Raksha Stotra - To protect against all evil, disease, accidents and poverty

Lord Shiva is known as Mrityunjaya, or the one who conquers even death. The following is a powerful Raksha Stotra of Lord Shiva that can be used by all fellow devotees to protect one's family from evil entities, disease, accidents, poverty and misfortunes. May Lord Shiva bless everyone with happiness.

Asya sri shiva raksha stotra mantrasya

yagna valkya rishihi

shri sadashivo devatha anushtupp chandaha

shri sada shiva preethyartham shiva raksha stotra jape viniyoga

Charitham deva devasya, maha devasya paavanam,

aparam paramodhaaram, chathur vargasya sadhanam.

Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Gowri vinayakopetham, pancha vakthram trinethrakam,

shivam dyathwa dasa bhujam shiva rakshaam paden nara.

Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Gangadhara sira pathu, phalam ardendu shekara,

nayane madana dwamsi, karnow sarpa vibhooshana.

Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Granam pathu purar aathi, mukham pathu jagath pathi,

jihwam vaggeswara pathu, kandharam shiva kandhara.

Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Sri kanda pathu may kandam, skandhow vishwa durandhara,

bhujow bhoo bhara samhartha, karow pathu pinaka dhrukh.

Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Lakshmi Nrisimha Stotra - To remove debts and bring prosperity

This Powerful Lakshmi Nrisimha Ashttothara Shathanama Stotra is said to be highly beneficial in removing all forms of debts and for bringing unbound prosperity to the family, with regular chanting.

Om Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha

Narasimho mahasimho divyasimho mahabala

ugrasimho mahadevah stambajas chogralochana 

Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha

Raudra sarvadbhutah sriman yoganandas trivikrama

harih kolahalas chakri vijayo jayavardhana 

Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha

Panchananah parambrahma aghora ghoravikrama

jvalamukho jvalamali mahajvalas mahaprabhu 

Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha

Nitilakshah sahasraksho durniriksyah pratapana

mahadamshtra yudhahprajnas chandakopi sadashiva 

Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha

Hiranyakasipudhvamsi daityadanavabhanjana

gunabhadro mahabhadro balabhadrah subhadraka 

Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha

Lord Hanuman Always Saves His Devotees

Jai Hanuman. I wish to share a divine experience which i was fortunate enough to have in my childhood. I used to go to a nearby Hanuman temple with my father on Thursdays. The idol in the temple is covered with ghee every day form morning till evening. The idol is built out of granite, but even though there are 5-7 lamps kept in the small space confining the idol, the ghee never melts from the idol. One thursday while i went to the temple with my father, the doors of the sanctum sanctorum were closed for afternoon pooja. During the deeparadhana ritual, a lady who was standing and praying, suddenly started to jump about and shrieking. This lady then came howling towards me and my father. She started telling that there is a photo of Lord Hanuman at the norht-east side of my pooja room and that i should do a pooja for that photo on the coming thursday with small bananas. I was in shock and just kept gazing at the lady. Then when the doors opened, the lady just fainted and then woke up as if nothing had happened.

As soon as i went home, i went and checked the north-east side of my pooja room (we had many photos hanging all over the walls of the pooja room). And to my surprise, there was a photo of Lord Hanuman there. I myself had taken the photo from a shelf and kept it there on the day before, but not even my parents were yet aware of the photo's presence. I am sure that it was Lord Hanuman who had spoken to me through that lady. I performed the pooja as advised. That night i had a dream in which Lord Hanuman was hugging me and saying that whenever you are in any distress just remember me. I woke up with goosebumps and immense happiness.

Ever since that day i have never had any problem which i couldn't overcome, thanks to the infinite grace of Lord Hanuman. jai jai Hanuman swami ki jai...sri Rama jayam

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Bhagawad Gita Quotes (By Non-Indians)

The Bhagawad Gita is considered by many to be a supreme scripture of Hinduism, which deals with almost every aspect of a human's life. More than a devotional script, the Bhagawad Gita is a guide for mankind to live righteously and happily on this earth. We young Indians often have the tendency to attribute greatness to anything, only if it is recognized by a foreigner, and hence i am contributing this collection of quotes by famous non-Indians.I would also like to add that it is definitely a shame that we fail to recognize the infinite greatness of our Indian scriptures unless told to do so by someone else.

Albert Einstein (controversial) : When i read the Bhagawad Gita an reflect about how God created this universe everything else seems so superfluous


Ralph Waldo Emerson : The Bhagawad Gita is an empire of thought and in its philosophical teachings Krishna has all the attributes of the full-fledged monotheistic deity and at the same time the attributes of the Upanishadic absolute.

Herman Hesse : The marvel of the Bhagawad Gita is its truly beautiful revelation of life wisdom which enables philosophy to blossom into religion

Henry David Thoreau : In the morning i bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagawad Gita , in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seems puny and trivial

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POLI'TICKS' FEEDS ON CASTE

India was not bought by the British; it would be more apt to say that India was sold by Indians. Along with India, Hinduism has also been shattered into pieces. Hinduism is by itself facing a lot of threats in today's world. But, still we keep quarreling about castes, while the greatness which can be achieved through unity is not looked into.

The greedy landlords of pre-British India were more than willing to part with the labour and dignity of their inhabitants in return for personal wealth and protection. Like blood sucking ticks, the British kept jumping to different landlords disguised as help and then left them desolate.

The administrators exploited the caste system as a means to heave some luxury by enforcing themselves as supreme. They divided the society and introduced unspeakable norms. This process greatly hampered unity and created a social structure as fragile and instable as a house of cards.     

Lets first trace the caste system to it’s origins. We find the birth of caste in the long departed days of Indian supremacy. A society is an intricate network of inter-dependant layers. Our ancestors realised this essential factor and hence divided groups of people based on how proficient they were in various occupations. Theses people had a natural inclination towards their profession and were already well skilled in them. Each individual used his lifetime to fine-tune their abilities and then passed on the modified knowledge to their progeny. This led to the creation of an exponential improvement in knowledge and skill in each and every field. The groups of people started being identified by their professions and this lead to the establishment of a caste. A caste was just an easy indication to what line of work the individual belongs to.

An insight about the vital need of each profession and how it is all of equal importance for the smooth development of society as a whole, is inevitable. We should be able to appreciate and respect each individual equally, based only on his/her character and not on his/her work. There should just be a single class of people called 'Hindus', i.e, those that prefer to follow the Hindu 'way of life'.

What is even worse is that the politicians of today still wield the same weapon of caste and have managed to blow it up to a nuke. They keep instilling the divide-and-rule policy of the British. But, in their unrelenting quest for power, politicians perform heinous crimes that put even the British to shame. The luxury of money and the adrenalin that power brings keeps them addicted. Wannabe politicians make caste as their warhead to victory in vote-bank politics. The people are dealt with as animals to be sacrificed. They are fed with promises of uplift, and decorated with the glorification of caste. But, after the candidate rises victoriously, the people are ultimately looted and sacrificed. So, do you still wish to voluntarily have your life sucked out by the new breed of ‘poli-ticks’.? Save Hinduism...Save Humanity...

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Thank You Mr.Death

Death has a very charming way of being the most familiar guest in the living kingdom but the one who is most snubbed. But as a story once made famous, 'death is the only force that acts equal to all'. It is nature's little reminder that no matter how advanced we think we are, she still has a trump card under her sleeve.

The way death knocks at the door when least expected and refuses to leave alone is what makes it an unforgivable enemy. We all know for certain that death will hunt us down one day or the other, but still refuse to make the available time worthwhile. We neglect how fortunate we are to even be born as humans and be the only species capable of thoroughly enjoying nature. Instead we continue to cling on to our ego, hatred and greed.  We are not ready to make these few years in the beautiful home we call earth, as a happy stay.

Sure there is a lot of suffering and poverty in the world. But, wouldn't most of our problems be solved if we all just had a little more understanding and let go of our personal greed? Do we need to have death looming over the shoulder to realize how fortunate we are to be living?

Quite frankly, thats the best part about death. It serves as a constant reminder to try and keep people sane. It is the inevitable destination that everyone aboard the train called life is heading to. So while you are on the trip, you might as well be helpful and happy with your fellow passengers.

But putting all that aside, what really makes death stand-out from the crowd is the mystery surrounding it. The irony that you have to experience to know but can't tell once you experience it, ensures that nobody will and nobody should know. And if we really did know better about death, then it would certainly lead to a grave imbalance of society and everything in it. We wouldn't have anything to fear, wouldn't have anything to control and correct us. It would lead to the ultimate extinction of everything pure and noble. In a way, it is death itself or the fear of it, which keeps us grounded and prevents us from wrecking life completely.

For those of you who are wondering how this is all related to Hinduism, i would like to add that the base of Hinduism is to live a wholesome life along with making sure we do whatever help we can for our fellow living creatures. And, thats the basic message of this article :-)


So Mr.Death, thank you for being there, but you are still not welcome home. 

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Life After Death Explained

Life after death is a topic that divides many religions and cultures. The fear that death strikes in us, and the wonder of being alive are two things which are present in everyone. The mystery surrounding death has been tried to be explained by many scholars, but the irony remains, that you cannot explain clearly until you experience death, and you cannot explain once you experience death. But, our Hindusim has a remarkable explanation for what happens after death and about the cycle of life and death, almost unlike the concepts found in other religious system.

It is said that every deed/action that we perform on this earth leads to the accumulation of 'karma'. This karma is allotted, based on whether the deed was good or bad. When the permitted living time is over, an estimation of a final 'karma' is made for the particular individual, and he/she is reborn on this earth based on his karma. The good deeds lead to positive karma while bad deeds obviously lead to negative karma. The karma from previous lives are almost accumulated throughout the following births. This accumulated karma helps in deciding the status and fate in the next birth. This process continues until the soul attains a stage where only positive karma is there.This particular stage is called 'moksha' or salvation.

It is said that it takes thousands of births for a soul to pass from animals to humans, and it takes even longer for the soul to go from a normal human to a good natured human . Thus, a soul is trapped in this almost never ending to and fro journey between bodies. Only god has the power to make changes in this journey of the soul.  The fastest way to attain moksha (or) salvation in this kali yuga , is said to be devotion. Sincere devotion is like a large saw which chops away chunks of bad karma. No amount of temple visits, nor expenses can replace the simple emotion of devotion.

Thus, according to our Hinduism, there definitely is life after death, the only difference is that we consider life and death as a continuous cycle which complement each other. So, every birth is for a new death and every death is for a new life, and hence these terms almost seem meaningless.

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Runavimochana Nrisimha/Narasimha Stotra - to remove poverty and debts

This stotra of lord narasimha is very very powerful. people who are in severe debts can chant it everyday to eradicate the debts.This stotra comprises of 9 stanzas, 9 th stanza being the phalasruti(benefits) of the stotra. It says that one who recites this stotra everyday becomes free of debts and will soon earn a lot of money!This is very true, it has worked a lot for me and did miracles to others. It will give jobs to those who seek jobs, money to those who seek money.Please recite this stotra as many times as possible (11 times or more)everyday evening(twilight time, merging of day and night when lord narasimh appeared.)Then with the blessing of lord narasimha you will see miracles happening! Jai Sri Hari! Jai Narasimha!

1.Devatha karya sidhyartham sabha stambha samudbhavam,

   Sri nrusimham mahaviram namami runamuktaye!

2.Lakshmyalingita vamangam bhaktanam varadayakam,

   Sri nursimham mahaviram namami runamuktaye!

3.Aantra maladharam sankha chakrabhjayudha darinam,

   Sri nrusimham mahaviram namami runamuktaye!

4.Simhanadena mahata digdanti bhaya nasanam,

    Sri nrusimham mahaviram namami runamuktaye!

5.Smaranath sarva papagnam kadruja visha nasanam,

    Sri nrusimham mahaviram namami runamuktaye!

6.Prahlada varadam srisam daityesvara vidarinam,

    Sri nrusimham mahaviram namami runamuktaye!

7.Kruragrahai peeditanam bhaktanam abhayapradam,

     Sri nrusimham mahaviram namami runamuktaye!

8.Vedavedanta yagnesam bhramha rudradi vanditam,

     Sri nrusimham mahaviram namami runamuktaye!

9.ya idam pateth nityam runamochana samjnakam anruni jayetho sathyaha seegram dhanam avapnuyath!

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SANATHANADHARMA, YET ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE. (By M.P.R.NAIR)

OHM NAMO BHAGAVATHE VASUDEVAYA:     Little Introduction: The entire edifice of Indian philosophical thought, known as ‘Sanathana Dharma’ is founded firmly on Vedas. It is the perennial wisdom of ages. Vedas are the original Scriptures of Hindu teachings, and contain spiritual knowledge encompassing all aspects of our life, also for the mankind in general. They can be really supposed to be the basic constitution of all religions. Humans did not compose it and hence it is known as ‘apourusheya’. They have stood the test of time. ‘Veda’ means wisdom, knowledge or vision. The laws of Vedas regulate the social, legal, domestic, and religious customs of the Hindus to the present day. All the obligatory duties of the Hindus at birth, marriage, death etc. owe their allegiance to the Vedas. The Vedas are mainly compiled by Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana around the time of Lord Krishna.Sanathana Dharma, embracing Vedas, draw forth the thought of successive generation of thinkers, and so from time to time according as the situation demands, essential things are added on to it, unnecessary things are made obsolete from it and requisite modifications suitable to the time are brought to it periodically to keep it always new, fresh and most useful to man, without even any damage to its pristine glory. It is handed down through generations by the word of mouth from time immemorial by ‘Mantradrashtas’ or Rishis of the yore, as ordained. It is very strong and everlasting. No one can destroy it. Since it is intended for the well being of all people on the mother Earth, hopefully one day the whole world will accept it, irrespective of caste, creed or color, as a panacea. If the world is to live in peace and prosperity, it is also absolutely essential to propagate and cherish Sanathana Dharma. I believe that as long as Sanathana Dharma is there, nothing will happen to Hinduism, whatever may be done against it by anyone, since they are one and the same. We need not worry much about that, provided we trust, imbibe and follow its doctrines strictly, and put it into practice truly, sincerely and with dedication.Sanathana Dharma has numerous connotations. Literally Sanathana Dharma may mean eternal righteousness. It is really Vedic Dharma. Dharma denotes duty. Dharma also means virtues, righteousness, natural laws, giving alms, sa`th etc. There is also a famous axiom, ‘Dharmo rakshathi, rakshitha’, meaning, one who protects Dharma, is protected by Dharma. “Ahinmsā Paramo Dharma”, meaning, non-violence is the chief of all Dharmas. Any type of cruelty is also considered as Adharma. ‘Dharmam chara’ is used to mean Practice righteousness -- act according to your Dharma. Now, Dharma is a complex word with innumerable meanings.Sanathana Dharma, a perennial philosophy, is supposed to be the breath of Lord, and hence it is natural and ubiquitous and hence people who love Sanathana Dharma, love nature also. It extols love towards God and hence it is Supreme Dharma, by which the heart of man achieves his highest welfare. It is Eternal Faith. It embodies all ancient Hindu Scriptures, and it is Vaidika Dharma, embracing Vedic injunctions. Though it is very vast and exhaustive, at the core of Sanathana Dharma, we can find four fundamental doctrines to follow, namely:-

God Is Always With You - The Power Of Faith

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.

I'll end my part of the advice now since i would like to know your views on this topic. Please do share your views in the comments.

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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 

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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