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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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[This is a guest post by Sri.Ramchandra, Bangalore. Thank you] 

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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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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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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)




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.

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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Friday, October 21, 2011

Mahalakshmi Mantras - For Youth, Beauty, Health, Good children, Wealth, Prosperity and Happiness

Chanting these names(mantra) of Lakshmi every day in the morning before going to work is very beneficial.


Om Aim Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamlai
kamalayaya preseetha preseetha Shrim Hreem Shee Om Mahalakshmiayai Namahae.



Lakshmi Devi Slokas


Then chant the following 9 names of Mahalakshmi

OM MAHALAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM GAJA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM JAYA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM THANA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM SANTANA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM SEETHA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM THAIREYA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM THANNYA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM VIDYA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM MAHA VISHU MAHALAKSHMI NAMAHAE


Chant the above mantras 3 or 9 times daily, you will see the (wonderful) difference in life.
You will be blessed with youth, beauty, health, good children, wealth, prosperity and happiness.

Then end the prayers with:

sarva managala mangalyea siva,
sarvatha satheka, sareneeya thriyeyambagae gauri narayannee namashotha.

Om Saubhagiya Varalakshmiya Ambigahae Namahae. 

Om Maha Deviyai Sagala Saubagiyam dhehimei satha.


May Goddess Mahalakshmi bless all of us.

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The above post has been submitted by one of our valuable readers, Dr.V.B.Nallini
Thank you very much .Dr.V.B.Nallini
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Powerful Lord Ganesha Stotra - To Remove All Obstacles

As we have been seeing throughout our posts, no Hindu ritual is started without invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles and the giver of boons . Lord Ganesha is the god of success, knowledge and wealth. Hence it is indicated in many Hindu scriptures that any effort in life can become complete only with the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Lord Ganesha

The following sloka is said to be very powerful and useful to easily appease Lord Ganesha. Chant it before starting each day so that all obstacles are removed and your day becomes fruitful.

OM Ganeshaya Namaha !!!
Eka dantam chatur hatam,
bibranam pashamankusham,
Abhayam hastair dadanam !

Mushika dwajam lambodaram,
shurpakarnam, rakhtavasanam,
raktha gandhanu liptangam,
rakhta pushpai su poojitam,

bhaktanu kampinam,
devam jagat karanam achyutam,
 avir bhootam strusti do prakrutai poorushota param,
evam dyayethi yo neetyam sayogi yoginam varaha !

Namo vrata pata yee namaha ,
namo ganpathayee namaha,
namo pramada pataye ,
namo astu lambodaraya namaha,
namo ekadantha vigna vinasinaya namaha,
namo shiva suthaya namaha,
namo varada murthaya namo namaha !!!
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The above sloka has been submitted by one of our valuable readers, Mr.Sairam Kakani
Thank you very much Mr.Sairam Kakani.
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