“How to Write Sri Rama Jayam-Jai Sri Ram Book FREE” by Prana Kishore B

Prana Kishore released the book “How to Write Sri Rama Jayam-Jai Sri Ram” by Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli worldwide on 22^nd Jan 2024. Prana Kishore dedicated this book to Sri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Prana Kishore said “This is a lifetime opportunity to witness the inauguration of Sri Ram Mandir, welcoming  Prabhu Sri Rama to his birthplace Ayodhya, UP, Bharat, India”

How is this Book different?

1-The book has contents beyond the writing of Rama Nama and has real-life stories as evidence to support the power of writing from Kanchi Maha Periyava, Valmiki, Mahatma Gandhi, and many rishis.

2-Ramayana explained with slokas part by part with meaning, how was Sri Rama welcomed at Ayodhya? How Grand was that welcome?

3-How did Sita Look? What color Saree did she wear? Who gave her the jewels she wore for Pattabhishekam? What did Rama say about the beauty of Sita and what did she say to Rama? the romantic part will interest youngsters.

4-Sri Rama’s Final days, where did he die or disappear and why? How did he trick Hanuman who was protecting him?

5 Why did Sita return to earth? Prana Kishore added “The forces distorting the character of Rama and Sita in media was busted, with evidence that will surprise everyone.

6- Master Plan Day-wise, and age-wise to help everyone decide at what age to start when they will complete writing 1 crore Rama Koti, Sri Rama Jayam-Jai Sri Ram, Blank formats, How many books they need to complete them.

7-Prana Kishore remarked “His journey of Rama Nama started from his both grandparents and how this book which was completed in 2016 got restarted and finished in 3 months just in time for Ayodhya.

8 Free to Hindu Temples to add to their sites

This book is Free to all Hindu Temples and everyone if you visit http://www.Prana Kishore.com contact me section provide your email there to email you the book in color

9- Where to Buy this Divine Book ?

Where to Buy Sri Rama Jayam Book

1-Free download of the book in PDF form Prana Kishore Official Site

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10-Bed Times Stories for Children

Use the book as a Bedtime Story for Children for you to read to them chapter by chapter

Chalo Ayodhya -Lets Go Song For Sri Ram Mandir,Ayodhya

Chalo Ayodhya – Let’s Go -Jai Sri Ram is an upbeat song composed and sung by Prana Kishore a Renowned World Music Artist, and Guinness World Record Holder for the Longest song in Sanskrit. The Video is specifically to motivate Nextgen, youngsters to listen, enjoy dance, or Listen while traveling to Ayodhya. The Smart Squirrel the Ram Bhakta, the one who gave the brilliant idea of “How to build the Rama Setu” will be competing with you to see who will reach Ayodhya Faster. This is for Full Disclosure. Listen with headphones, or earbuds of the phone for HD-quality recording Prana Kishore Music is famous for. Subscribe to Prana Kishore Channel, Click on the Subscribe icon at the right corner.

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Queen Mandalasa Upadesam Lullaby -Sanskrit with Meaning in English

Queen Mandalasa Upadesam Lullaby

Markandeya Purana Chapter 25

Real-Life Story of  Queen Mandalasa ,15000 Years ago.

Her Upadesam, Advice to her Son is Valid

Even Today to You, Me and Everyone.

 Mandalasa Sings a Beautiful Lullaby in Sanskrit to her 4th Son Alarka.

When the Child Cried, Instead of Diverting the Child’s Attention with toys, She Chose to Introduce the Child to the Atma Gyana,Truth and  Knowledge Useful to Life  Revealed in the form of a Sweet Lullaby which is called Mandalasa Upadesam meaning advice from Mandalasa

Mandalsa Rahasya, Secret

When Alarka Grows, She Gives him a Golden Ring with a Secret Message Engraved Inside called Mandalasa Rahasya

Prana Kishore Reveals that Secret in the Last Line of This Song

Prana Kishore Says , this Song Once Again Proves that Your Mother is Your First Teacher in Your life

Interesting Story

King  Ritudhwaja  and Queen Mandalasa ruled the kingdom and every one were very happy. Their First son was born and the king named him “Vikranta” meaning  “One who possess great valor and courage.

Mandalasa used to sing lullabies with vedic teachings and about Atma Gyana.He became self-realized, lost interest in ruling the kingdom and went to the forest as a sanyasi for Meditation and salavation.Second Son was born and King Named him “Subahu” meaning “One who possess powerful and beautiful hands and shoulders.He too took the advise of his mother and went to forest as a sanyasi for salvation and meditation.Third son was born the king name him “Shatrumardana” meaning “One who conquers his enemies”.The same story he too went to forest losing interest in kingdom as a sanyasi

When King used to select the names, the Queen Mandalasa

used to laugh at the King’s naming method. Then the 4^th son was born and this time the king asked the Queen to name the son.

She named her 4th Son as “ALARKA” and chanted the

 verse “चिरं जीवतु धर्मात्मा”” (Long Live by observing righteousness).

The King was shocked  at this name  because the name “Alarka” means a “Mad Dog”.Mandalasa clarifies that : You are Not the Body and Body is not You. Remain as the Nameless Awareness and there can be no mental conflicts with what ever happens! Thus be Free, Just Be Your Self ! OM TAT SAT OM”!

The King then pleads with the Queen saying ‘ Iam getting old and you have made all three sons to become sanyasi and who will take over the kingdom from me. Mandalasa then teaches  Raja Dharma, Varnashrama Dharma and Grihasta Dharma to Alarka and makes him the king.She advises him to be a  Learned Scholar as a Model King, an Ideal Kshatriya,a Warrior and also prove him self as a good grihastha husband and father to his family considering the citizens as his children. She presents him with a Golden Ring  which has a secret message engraved inside called Mandalasa Rahasya,meaning Secret and advises him to open the locket on the day he is faced with many problems and  does not know how to solve them.

After many years King Alarka faced many financial and serious problems in his kingdom and he remembered his mother’s advice to open the ring.He noticed the minute letters engraved inside the golden ring she gave him. As he opened the script, the advice of his mother was very clear:

 Sangah Sarvaatmanaa Thyajyah Sa Chetyaktum Na Shakyathey (If you are not capable to solve any problem, then you need to exit the Society. If you are not able to leave the Society, then you should join the Sadhus (righteous men), since the company of Sadhus alone would prove to be your medicine.

It Means that when you reach a point you cannot solve your problems as a King,you need to hand over your responsibilities to a person more capable than you and retire meditating on Bhagavan for Salvation

How to Listen to this Song in Sanskrit, Language of Gods

1- Imagine You Sitting on the Sea Shore

2- Imagine you are living during the Queen Mandalasa Times

3- Imagine that You are Nameless

4- Imagine You are that Child

5- Play the Song-Close Your Eyes NOW

Feel the Sound of Sea Waves

Enjoy Have Fun

Queen Mandalasa Upadesam Lullaby Song With Sanskrit/English Lyrics and Meaning

1 शुद्धोसि बुद्धोसि निरँजनोऽसि

सँसारमाया परिवर्जितोऽसि

सँसारस्वप्नँ त्यज मोहनिद्राँ

मँदालसोल्लपमुवाच पुत्रम्।

Meaning:

You are forever pure, You are forever true.

This dream of this world cannot touch you 

So wake up from this illusion and give up your attachment.

This is the advice from your mother Mandalasa to you,my son

2- शुद्धोऽसि रे तात न तेऽस्ति नाम

कृतँ हि तत्कल्पनयाधुनैव।

पच्चात्मकँ देहँ इदँ न तेऽस्ति

नैवास्य त्वँ रोदिषि कस्य हेतो॥

Meaning: My Child, You do not have a name.

A name is only an imaginary superimposition on you

This body made of five elements is not you, nor you belong to them.

Then why are you crying?

3 न वै भवान् रोदिति विक्ष्वजन्मा

शब्दोयमायाध्य महीश सूनूम्।

विकल्पयमानो विविधैर्गुणैस्ते

गुणाश्च भौताः सकलेन्दियेषु॥

Meaning: The essence of the universe does not cry in reality. It is all Maya of words, please understand this. The various qualities you seem to have, are only your imaginations, they belong to the elements that make the senses and have nothing to do with you.

4 भूतनि भूतैः परिदुर्बलानि

वृद्धिँ समायाति यथेह पुँसः।

अन्नाम्बुपानादिभिरेव तस्मात्

न तेस्ति वृद्धिर् न च तेस्ति हानिः॥

Meaning: The Elements that make your body grow with the accumulation of more elements or reduce in size if some elements are removed. Your body made of these elements will also change or decay  but the inner self Atman is beyond these attributes, untouched and pure.This is the reason ,you should not cry my son

5 त्वम् कँचुके शीर्यमाणे निजोस्मिन्

तस्मिन् देहे मूढताँ मा व्रजेथाः।

शुभाशुभौः कर्मभिर्देहमेतत्

मृदादिभिः कँचुकस्ते पिनद्धः॥

Meaning: You are in the body which is like a jacket that gets worn out day by day. Do not have the wrong notion that you are the body. This body is like a jacket that you are tied to, for the sake of of good and bad karmas

6 तातेति किँचित् तनयेति किँचित्

अँबेति किँचिद्धयितेति किँचित्।

ममेति किँचित् न ममेति किँचित्

त्वम् भूतसँघँ बहु म नयेथाः॥

Meaning: Some may call you as Father and others may call you as Son or some others may say “you are mine” and  others may say “you are not mine” These are all references to this “Combination of Physical Five Elements”, Please  Do Not identify yourself  with them.

7 सुखानि दुःखोपशमाय भोगान्

सुखाय जानाति विमूढचेताः।

तान्येव दुःखानि पुनः सुखानि

जानाति विद्धनविमूढचेताः॥

Meaning: When you look at objects of enjoyments as giving happiness it is only by removing the unhappiness. When you get detached and wiser you will clearly see that the same object which gave you happiness, now will become a source of unhappiness and you will get entangled with suffering in this cycle of birth and death.

8 यानँ चित्तौ तत्र गतश्च देहो

देहोपि चान्यः पुरुषो निविष्ठः।

ममत्वमुरोया न यथ तथास्मिन्

देहेति मात्रँ बत मूढरौष।

Meaning: The vehicle that moves on the ground is different from the person in it, similarly this body is also different from the person, the Supreme Self, called “Purusha” who is seated inside the body.The owner of the body is different from the body!  How foolish it is to think you are the body!

Sangah Sarvaatmanaa Thyaj Yah Sa ChetYaktum Na ShakYathey

As a King ,If you are not capable to solve your  problems, then you need to exit the Society. If you are not able to leave the Society, then you should join the righteous men Sadhus, since the company of Sadhus alone would prove to be your medicine.

When   you reach a point you cannot solve your problems, you need to hand over your responsibilities to a person, more capable than you and retire, meditating on Bhagavan for Salvation

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Secret Sounds of Sacred Sanskrit Launched Worldwide by Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli

Prana Kishore Launches World’s Biggest Album and Longest Song in Sanskrit Worldwide on 25th Aug 2021.A Song which comes in 26 Albums 52 Tracks and 4 ½ days Duration. From his First Devotional Album of 108 Minutes to this Mega Album of 108 Hours is a very Satisfying Yatra as the Journey continues

Why Did He Do this?

Prana Kishore was teaching his blind students to sing and play Tabla, when one blind student asked him “Is there any way I can see the sounds in my mind and feel the sounds surrounding me to be Happy” This made Prana Kishore to do research on sounds of nature and how he can use them for the blind to see and feel all the sounds to experience happiness. Prana Music was created with the Secret Sounds of Sacred Sanskrit from Sounds of Nature like rain, wind, bird, Temple Bells. Human body is made of 70% water just like the world has 70% water. The body and mind need to be in sync with the nature and universe for happiness. The circadian rhythm which is part of body clock, manages the efficient working of all organs in the body with Sounds of nature from Sunrise to Sunset to Sunrise. Prana Kishore feels Life is made of sounds and if we can control those sounds, we can control our life and lead it to success. This album is his journey which makes you experience the 6 important Sounds of life, the Sound of Disturbance, Sound of Stress, Sound of Fear, Sound of Silence, Sound of Happiness and Sound of Success. Sanskrit language has 54alphabets and each alphabet has 2 energies, masculine and feminine making it to108 the lucky number of the universe. Prana Kishore discovered that Each Sacred Sanskrit word has built in healing sounds based on Time.   Time which controls our life has 108 feelings, with 36 related to the past, 36 related to the present, and 36 related to the future. Secret Sounds of Healing Mantras, Miracle Chants mixed with real sounds of nature will remove your Inner Fear and Stress empowering you to achieve success. As a believer in second chances for everyone, we can reset our life and start afresh by resetting our mind by listening nonstop to this album of108 hours of Prana music surrounded with sounds of nature for happiness. To the rest, you can dance or listen casually, because there is no end, it is always a new beginning with new sounds, till we eradicate blindness completely from this world. Prana Kishore composed, Sang the songs including the chorus in many voices and he recorded sounds of nature with multi-dimensional microphones. He dedicates this album to his blind teacher who taught him Tabla, his father who initiated him into music and his mother who motivated him, every day to wake up at 5 am to practice Tabla and music. Secret Sounds of Sacred Sanskrit is a 26 Volume Album with Each Volume Album having 2 tracks available at Amazon, Spotify and where ever music is sold. Listen only with headphones for 8 D Surround Sound Music at the One Stop Site for Sanskrit Pop & Devotional Music  www.pranakishore.com

SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA FOR NEXT GEN – LISTEN,LEARN IN 5 EASY STEPS-Prana Kishore

Prana Kishore ,Nextgen music composer and singer After the successful launch of Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam and Sri Lalitha Sahasranama For Next Gen launches Worldwide Sri Vishnu Sahasranama For Next Gen for Diwali on 14th Nov 2020 for you to start listening and Learning this Maha Mantra as your New Year Resolution for your protection and cure from diseases that are troubling now and for blessings leading to Aishwaryam. Each Sloka has specific connection to your birth star which is marked in this video.

The healing powers of the 1000 divine names of Sri Vishnu is dependent on how you pronounce the Sanskrit names perfectly because the names produce a divine sound which result in the blessings for you.

How Is Prana Kishore Vishnu Sahasranama Song Different from Others?

1-CLARITY OF LYRICS-2-PRONOUNCIATION-3-NAADHA YOGA STYLE COMPOSING -4-LISTEN & LEARN IN 5 EAST STEPS-32 Healing Benefits- 8D Recording- 6-Blessings for Your Wishes to Come True

Sri Vishnu Sahasranama in the markets were sang fast with more focus on the classical tune making it difficult for the common people to learn it perfectly. Prana Kishore spent 4 years on composing and Singing of the lyrics to make it EASY for ANY ONE to listen and learn to pronounce perfectly. To the many who read the Sahasranama fast there is 90% chance of Not pronouncing the words FULLY and Correctly losing their powers. Super HD Recording with 8 directional sounds You will hear the lyrics very clearly and easily understand how to pronounce them because of the way Prana Kishore Split the long words without losing their meanings.

WHY WE SHOULD LEARN AND SING SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA ?

Kaliyuga is the times we are living now. Prana Kishore Sings these lines at the end of his Sri Vishnu Sahasranama which you will not find in other Sahasranama songs

Sage Naradha asks Lord Maha Vishnu for a simple solution to help people in problems in Kaliyuga and to reach the Supreme.

Sri Maha Vishnu Replies :

 Naham Vasami Vaikunte Yoginam Hrudhaye Na Cha

Mad-Bhakta Yatra Gaayanthi Tatra Thishtami Narada

In Kaliyuga Neither do I reside in Vaikuntha nor in the hearts of the Yogis, but I will be there to listen where my devotees sing my name, O Narada !!

Who wrote Sri Vishnu Sahasranama?

Vishnu Sahasranama is another masterpiece written by the Sage Veda Vyasa After the MahaBharata war

Where was Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Delivered and by whom?

Bhisma Acharya delivered the 1000 names called Sri Vishnu Sahasranama in the battlefield of Maha Bharata at Kurukshetra near present day New Delhi, India  

Why Is it Important To Know About Sri Vishnu Sahasranama ?

Sri Vishnu Sahasranama gives answers to basic questions on Life, Birth, Death, Dharma and Karma in addition to Health benefits and how to make your wishes to come true

At the end of the epic Mahabharata war, Bhishma Acharya was awaiting the sacred hour to depart from his physical body unto the lotus feet of the Lord.

Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandavas, was desperately looking for the answers to matters relating to Dharma and Karma. Lord Sri Krishna, who understood Yudhistira’s uneasy mind, guided him to approach Bhishma to learn insight into this precious knowledge.

Bhishma is acknowledged to be one of the most knowledgeable people. The others being Brahma , Narada , Shiva , Subramanya , Kapila , Manu , Prahlada , Janaka , Bali, Suka and Yama .

As directed by the Lord, Yudishtra meets Bhishma . At their meeting, Yudhistira presented Bhishma with six questions.

1. Kimekam Daivatam Loke ? -Who is the greatest Lord in the world?

2. Kim Vāpyekam Parāyaṇam? – Who is the one refuge of all?

3. Stuvantaḥ Kam Kamarchantaḥa? – By glorifying whom, one can man attain peace and prosperity?

4. Prapnuyuh Manavaah Subham? – By worshipping whom can man reach auspiciousness?

5. KO Dharmah Sarva DharmANaam Bhavatah ParamO Mataha? – What is, in your opinion, the greatest Dharma?

6. Kim Japam Muchyate Jantur Janma Samsara Bandhanath? – By doing what Japa ,  can a creature go beyond the bonds and cycle of birth and death?

Bhishma responded by reciting the one thousand names now hailed as the Sri Vishnu Sahasranama, and reminded him that either by meditating on these names or by invoking the names through archana (Offering), our minds can be lifted to higher consciousness.

Bhishma answers by stating that mankind will be free from all sorrows by chanting the “Vishnusahasranāma”, which are the thousand names of the all-pervading Supreme Being Vishnu, who is the master of all the worlds, the supreme light, the essence of the universe and who is Brahman. All matter animate and inanimate reside in him, and he in turn resides within all matter.

DETAILS OF SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA NOT KNOWN TO MANY

The Vishnu Sahasranama is found in the Mahabharatha.Sahasra means 1000 Nama means Name hence thousand names of Vishnu. This is found in the Anushasanika Parvam (Section 149, verses 14 to 120 relating to orders or rules to the kings) of Mahabharatha. The Sahasranama (apart from the initial and concluding prayers) has a total of 108 Slokas in Anushtup chanda (a meter of poetry).

Though it is called Sahasra Nama, in fact it contains only 901 DISTINCT SOUNDING NAMES.

815 NAMES are repeated ONCE, 75 of these names are repeated TWICE, 9 these names THRICE and TWO these names 4 TIMES. The acharyas have attempted to give different meanings to the same word in different places successfully. You will also hear the names of Lord Sriman Narayana

Though it describes one thousand aspects and praises of the lord, it is not simple and easy to understand. Many great Acharyas lead by Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavat Pada, felt a need to give its meaning in crystal clear terms so that the devotee can not only sing but meditate on the aspect of the God he is praising. But this again was done in Sanskrit. With the modern civilization several translations of this stotra is available in English and in almost all major languages of India.

LISTEN WITH SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA FOR NEXT GEN BY PRANA KISHORE WITH HEAD PHONES FOR 8D 8 DIRECTIONAL SOUNDS

CLICK THE LINK BELOW :

How to Listen and Learn the song

1 Print the Lyrics or Watch the Lyrics in the video and sing

2 Capture the main tune of the song sang by Prana Kishore

3 Follow the Lyrics Word by Word and Observe Closely How Prana Kishore Pronounced the words

4 Sing along with Prana Kishore Voice

5 Sing Alone Without his Voice (Karaoke Version in my Prana Kishore You Tube Channel FREE)

SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA VISHWARUPA IMAGE IS IT THAT OF SRI VISHNU OR SRI KRISHNA

 Sri Vishnu Sahasranama was delivered in the battle of Mahabharatha where Sri Krishna was the main person. Sri Krishna shows his Vishwarupam in the battlefield of Kurukshetra .Vishwarupa image is it that of Sri Krishna or Sri Vishnu?

Vishvarupa the universal form or Omni form is also known popularly as   Vishvarupa Darshan, Vishwarupa and Virata rupa, Vishvarupa is considered the supreme cosmic form of Vishnu and Avatar of Sri krishna, where the whole universe is described as contained in him

What Are the 5 Rules for Learning Sri Vishnu Sahasranama?

1 Purity of the mind-Keep your mind clean

2 Body Cleanliness– Keeping the Body clean

3 Pronunciation & Tune– It’s the most important in recitation of Sanskrit mantras. Sound is a form of wave or vibration. Different sound vibrations have different effect on our body and mind. So perfect pronunciation must be followed while reading or singing sahasranama. One can listen to a song and learn the tune or can join congregation who know the pronunciation well. By listening to the song daily it helps with the right pronunciation in 1-3 days.

4 Meaning-Once You know the read or sing the sahasranama focus on learning the meaning of the words. Follow the song with the words with meaning. There are many who byheart the words and it comes easily after listening or reading it many times.

5 Teaching-There is nothing FREE in this world.Every word,mantra,Air Wind Earth,Fire Rain,Water is all given by God.Since You learnt Sri Vishnu Sahasranama (which many did not or could not or did not want to learn),Its now your duty to teach Sri Vishnu Sahasranama to at least one person. Technology is making it easy for you to teach in any audio/video call.

IS There A Short Cut To Learn Sahasranama in 1 Minute ? instead of Learning 1000 Names for a Busy, Lazy person Like me?

YES! There are always short cuts in Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma. Matha Parvathi wife Of Sri Shiva always finds short cuts and solutions for common people to help them in their problems. She asks Lord Shiva for an easy way to sing this Sahasranama. He replies that it is sufficient if one Repeats the name of Rama 3 times and that is equivalent to  singing of 1000 names of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama. It is important to note that this is easy method is prescribed to the very learned who do not have time to recite it daily and not for everybody. This sloka is part of Sahasranama 27 of 108 Slokas. It takes only 1 minute while Sahasranama takes 45 minutes

Sri Eshwara Uvacha

Sri-Rama Rama Rameti Rame Raame Mano-Rame

Sahasranaama Tathulyam Raama-Naama Varaa-Nane –(2)

Prana Kishore also sang this Sri Rama Rama Ramethi Mantra alone separably which you can find in Prana Kishore You tube channel for FREE

What Are the Benefits of Reading, Listening or Singing Sri Vishnu Shasranama?

Listening or Reading or singing help you remain focused in life. Each word, when pronounced correctly generates energy that can be felt within you. It helps in maintaining good health, Peace,Joy,Happiness. It removes the fears which block you from succeeding leading only to success. It elevates you from poverty and nonstop family problems to a life of Aishwaryam

1 Listening or Reading the Sri Vishnu Sahasranama 1000 names has powerful benefits as follows:

2 All the 1000 divine names are very powerful and great

3 LISTENING SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA

Devotes who only listen to Sri Vishnu Sahasranama completely without fail, In all days of the year, Will never get into bad situations in their life and after

4 READING SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA

Devotes who read Sri Vishnu Sahasranama completely In all days of the year, will Get what they want and every wish will be full filled 108%.

The Brahmins will get knowledge, The Kshatriyas will get victory, The Vaisyas will get wealth,

The Shudras will get pleasures,

Devotes who seeks Dharma, Devotes who seeks Wealth, Devotes  who seeks Pleasures, Devotes who seeks children, will all get their wishes fulfilled

5 SINGING SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA

Devotes who Sing the thousand names of Sri Vishnu with utmost devotion, with perfect pronunciation

Will attain salvation and all their wishes full filled

Devotes who Sing the thousand names of Sri Vishnu with their mind on Sri Vishnu ,

Will get fame without fail,

Will be first in what he they do

Will get riches that last,

Would attain salvation from these bonds,

Will never be afraid of anything,

Will be bubbling with Positive Energy  and Courage

Will not get any ills,

Will be handsome forever,

Will have all the virtues in this  world,

And one who is ill will get cured,

one who is bound will be free,

one who is afraid, will get rid of fear,

one who is in danger, will be safe.

Will cross the miseries that cannot be crossed to happiness

Will cross and move from extreme Poverty to Richness

Devotes who takes Sri Vishnu as ultimate shelter,

Would get rid of all sins, and become purer than the pure,

And will reach Brahman uniting with God

The devotees of Sri Vishnu the great, Will Never fall into days that are difficult, and never suffer forever,

Of Birth, Death, Old Age and Fear.

He who sings these names with devotion, and with Bhakti,

Will get Great Pleasure, Patience to Allure, Wealth to Attract, Bravery and Memory to Excel.

Has neither Anger nor Fear, Nor Greedy and nor Bad Thoughts

Will Attain Salvation from the cycle of Birth and Deaths and unite with God The Brahman

FAQs on Sri Vishnu Sahasranama

Can Ladies Sing Sri Vishnu Sahasranama?

In Kaliyuga we will find 2 kinds of groups. One group which says ladies should not sing Sri Vishnu Sahasranama without giving any reasons. The other group says both men, women and even children should sing Sri Vishnu Sahasranama. Prana Kishore adds there is no mention in Vedas, scripts and even in Sahasranama that women should not sing.

When To Sing Sri Vishnu Sahasranama ?

There is not specific time to chant it, Chant Vishnu Sahasranama every day.  

however, there are some time during which you can chant.

Chant Between 4am to 6am Brahma Muhurtam time when the Lord is awake. It’s also the time for Suprabhata Seva time at Tirumala Hills.If you chant it in the morning, then you will feel fresh and ready to start your day.

Between 6pm to 7pm. This is a time when Lord Vishnu’s bhakti can benefit you. Evening time, just like the morning time is auspicious and pure.

After 11pm. Busy Professionals chant at this time. When you chant before going to bed, you are purifying your thought process and storing energy in your body for tomorrow.

What Day Is Best To Chant Sri Vishnu Sasharanama ?

When you starting to learn for the first time start on Saturday.All days are good for listening,learning or singing the Sahasranama   

Can We Chant the Song Silently?

There is no need to say the mantra aloud. Chant it to yourself, deeply and lengthily. Chant without moving your lips or tongue. With repeated practice, you will be able to feel this silence within a few moments of chanting, and the silent intervals will also be longer.

How long does it take to learn Vishnu Sahasranamam?

Join a group or have someone who knows Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam to chant with you regularly. With the help of a book, we should be able to chant it within few days (3–5 days depending on the individual). After 2–3 weeks of chanting with the help of a book, we should be able to learn it.

SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA ASSOCIATION TO YOUR BIRTH STAR.

108 slokhas  of Sri Vishnusahasranaama Stothram removes all the ills associated with any grahadoshams to any chanter of any Nakshatram(Stars) and provides supreme solace and supreme bliss. There are 27 Nakshatram starting from Ashwini and ending with Revati. Each Nakshatram has four Paadam. Thus 108 slokhas correspond to 27 X 4 nakshatra padams. Thus a person born in Aswini 1st Paadam can chant first slokha, Bharani 1st padams can chant 5th slokha and so on for respective Nakshatra Saanthi. A person not sure of one’s Nakshatra can chant all the 108 slokhas and get rid of all ills associated with one’s Nakshatram and attain sampoorna shanthi.

There is no need for any other means at all to achieve success in any issue. For the convenience of all the devotees a list of Nakshatram and corresponding slokhas are given.

In Prana Kishore Video, Look for the Part 3 of 5 when Sahasranama starts and you will find birth stars mentioned next to the sloka.Each birth star will have 4 slokas to learn and get benefited by it

Birth Star – Nakshatra ( Nakshatram )

Ashvini 1 to 4

Bharani  5 to 8

Krithika / Karthigai)9 to 12

Rohini 13 to 16

Mrugasira (Mirugaseersham)17 to 20

Arudra (Thiruvathirai) 21 to 24

Punarvasu (Punarpusam) 25 to 28

Pushyam (Pusam) 29 to 32

Ashlesha (Ayilyam) 33 to 36

Magha ( Makham) 37 to 40

Poorvaphalguni (Puram) 41 to 44

Uttaraphalguni (Uthiram) 45 to 48

Hasta (Hastham) 49 to 52

Chithra (Chithirai) 53 to 56

Swati (Swathi) 57 to 60

Vishakha (Visaakam) 61 to 64

Anuradha (Anusham) 65 to 68

Jyeshtha (Kettai) 69 to 72

Mula (Mulam) 73 to 76

Poorvaashaadaa (Puradam) 77 to 80

Uthraashaadaa (Uthiraadam)  81 to 84

Shravanam (Thiruvonam) 85 to 88

Dhanishta (Avittam) 89 to 92

Shathabisha (Sathayam) 93 to 96

Poorvabhadrapada (Poorattathi) 97 to 100

Uttarabhadrapada (Uthirattathi) 101 to 104

Revati (Revathi) 105 to 108

Look for the part 3 of 5 when Sahasranama starts and you will find birth stars mentioned next to the sloka.Each birth star will have 4 slokas to learn and get benefited by it.

Sri Vishnu Sahasranama KARAOKE English Lyrics Video is available Prana Kishore You Tube Channel with original studio music without Prana Kishore Voice for you to sing your voice and record it.Its ok to record and use for private purpose giving credit for Prana Kishore BUT SHOULD NOT BE SOLD COMMERCIALLY.

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Why We Should Listen Sri Vishnu Sahasranama mentioned by Sri Maha Vishnu himself -Prana Kishore

Aigiri Nandini Battlefield Victory Song With English Lyrics-Karaoke-Learn In 5 Easy Steps-Prana Kishore

AIGIRI NANDINI BATTLEFIELD VICTORY SONG FOR GIRL POWER EMPOWERMENT

Prana Kishore worldwide release is on 23rd Oct 2020 for Durgastami and Vijaya Dasami.

Prana Kishore Composed and Sang this Song with Battlefield Sounds to take you very close to the fierce battle where Maa Durga killed the gifted Immortal demon Mahishasura 1.3 Billion years ego as per Vishnu Purana. This is a lyrical video with lyrics in English. Every day women around the world face multiple battles in their real life, be it at Work or Home or in the Society. This song will invoke the Durga in every woman and give the Empowerment and Courage to fight and win their battles. Sri Krishna advised Arjuna to pray to Ma Durga before he started the Kurukshetra, Mahabharat War and won. This is the power of Ma Durga.

THIS SONG IS ON SMULE IF YOU WANT TO SING AND ITS VERY FAST BEAT SONG.SEND ME LINK ONCE YOU SING https://www.smule.com/KishorePrana/songs

Why Only a lady can kill the gifted Immortal Demon Mahishasura is there in my blog https://onepagehinduism.wordpress.com/author/pranakishore/

How Is Prana Kishore AIGIRI NANDINI BATTLEFIELD VICTORY SONG Different from Others?

1-CLARITY OF LYRICS-2-PRONOUNCIATION-3-NAADHA YOGA STYLE COMPOSING -4-EASY TO LISTEN & LEARN-5-Healing Benefits Recording-6-Girl Power Empowerment through music

Aigiri Nandini Stotram was written by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. It was popularized in middle ages by Tenali Ramakrishna a devotee of Mahakali and courtier of Raja Sri Krishna Devarayaa. It is called as Mahishasura Mardini Stotram or Sloka is a very popular devotional Song  of Goddess Ma Durga written by Guru Adi Sankaracharya (Sri Sri Sri Shankara Bhagavatpadacharya). This devotional Song is addressed to Goddess Mahisasura Mardini, the Goddess Ma Durga who killed Demon Mahishasura.

Listening to this powerful song will Remove All Your Fears, Give Your Courage,Confidence,Regain Your  Self Esteem, and will  fulfill all your wishes.

How to Listen and Enjoy this song:

1 LISTEN CLOSING YOUR EYES AND OBSERVE WHERE YOUR MIND IS GOING TO THE MANY WHO SAW MAA DURGA PICTURE IN THEIR MIND ITS SUCH A BLESSINGS.

2 FOCUS ON LYRICS AND LISTEN YOU WILL NOTICE DIVINE VIBRATIONS WITHIN YOU

How to Listen and Learn the Song in 5 Easy Steps WITH ENGLISH LYRICS VIDEO

1 Print the Lyrics or Watch the Lyrics in the video and sing

2 Capture the main tune of the song sang by Prana Kishore

3 Follow the Lyrics Word by Word and Observe Closely How Prana Kishore Pronounced the words

4 Sing along with Prana Kishore Voice

5 Sing Alone Without his Voice (Search for Karaoke Version in Prana Kishore You Tube Channel)

LISTEM WITH HEAD PHONES ENGLISH LYRICS VIDEO

How to Listen and Learn the Song in 5 Easy Steps WITH KARAOKE SONG

How to Listen and Learn the song in 5 Easy Steps WITH KARAOKE ENGLISH LYRICS VIDEO

1 Print the Lyrics or Watch the Lyrics in the video and sing (Check in prana Kishore You tube Channel Original English Lyrics Video Song to capture the Tune and Pronunciation)

2 Capture the main tune of the song sang by Prana Kishore

3 Follow the Lyrics Word by Word and Observe Closely How Prana Kishore Pronounced the words

4 Sing along with Prana Kishore Voice

5 Sing Alone Without his Voice (Karaoke Version in my Prana Kishore You Tube Channel FREE)

LISTEN WITH HEAD PHONES KARAOKE ENGLISH LYRICS VIDEO

Close Your Eyes and Listen only with Head Phones and Observe the Vibrations in your Body and Mind changing your mood. Subscribe to Prana Kishore You Tube Channel to get this album Free and get Blessed. Remember You Are A Very Special Creation of God and Now Go Win Your Battles

THIS SONG IS ON SMULE IF YOU WANT TO SING AND ITS VERY FAST BEAT SONG.SEND ME LINK ONCE YOU SING https://www.smule.com/KishorePrana/songs

Story of Durga and Gifted Immortal Demon Mahishasura

Long ago there was a wicked demon King- Mahishasura. He wanted to be powerful and rule the three worlds. Therefore, he performed severe penance to please Lord Brahma. When Lord Brahma was pleased and appeared before him, Mahishasura asked a boon- to be immortal- that is to never die. But Lord Brahma said “Mahisha- all that is born must die. That is the universal law. You cannot escape that”. Mahishasura thought for a while and said “if I must die, my Lord, it should be in the hands of a woman”. Lord Brahma agreed and granted him the boon and returned to his abode. Mahishasura thought- How can a woman kill a man? That is Impossible. I am now the most powerful person in the whole universe. Mahishaura immediately ordered his army to attack the humans on the earth and the Gods/ Devas in the Devaloka. Mahishasuar and his men became a menace- they started bullying and destroying the Devaloka and no one could touch him. The King of Devas- Indra went to the Trimurtis- Brahma, Vishnu and Siva and explained the situation to them. The three Gods created a powerful woman with several hands. Lord Shiva offered his trisoola to Her. Maha Vishnu his Sudarsana chakra Lord Indra his Vajrayudha- or thunderbolt. They named her Durga. Durga- now, a powerful Goddess armed with inner strength, courage and wisdom with arms gifted by the powerful Devas set out on a lion to destroy Mahishasura. Mahishasura’s heart skipped a beat when her heard the thunder of Goddess Durga’s arrival. Still, he asked “A mere female trying to attack me?” Durga responded “I not an ordinary female, Mahisha. I am here to fulfil your desire to be killed by a woman” He immediately realised it was a danger sign for him and changed himself into a buffalo and charged the Goddess with all his might. Durga with her inborn power and acquired weapons killed Mahishasura after a long battle. The day Goddess Durga killed the wicked demon Mahishasura is celebrated as Vijayadasami . This day is also celebrated as a victory of Good over Evil.

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Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam For Nextgen By Music Composer Prana Kishore

Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam For Next Gen with Real Sounds of Nature At 3AM In Tirumala Hills

Prana Kishore Composing To Learn in 5 Easy Steps In the language of the Gods-Sanskrit

Prana Kishore Composed and Sang Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam For Next Gen capturing the real sounds on Tirumala Hills at 3am with rain,birds, and sounds of nature because that’s when this song is played daily. The Healing Powers of the Suprabhatam comes with 8 HD 8 Directional Sounds recording for listeners to experience Suprabhata Seva in their mind through the divine music. The release is on 19 the Sept 2020 for Brahmotsavam Festival at Tirumala. Worldwide distribution through Apple Music,Amazon, and Over 100 Distributors in the world.

How Can You Enjoy This Suprabhatam ? and Why Is this Suprabhatam Different From The Other Versions We Heard So far ?

1 Experience Tirumala Hills at 3AM

Close Your Eyes and Experience the Real Sounds of Nature,Rain,Birds at 3 AM At Tirumala Hills

2 Meditation

Close Your Eyes and focus on the main beat, which is selected to keep your mind awake while your body relaxes making your stress to vanish. This will also help you to appreciate the beautiful lyrics in Sanskrit

3 Experience Suprabhata Seva At 3 AM

Specially Recorded in 8D HD  for many devotes who cannot visit Tirumala  for them to experience Suprabhata Seva with  Front Row experience seeing  Sri Venkateswara Swamy

4 Healing Powers Of Suprabhatam with 8 Directional Sounds

The Power of the words of Suprabhatam, combined with the real sounds of nature enhance the  Healing Powers of Suprabhatam to make your problems vanish

5 Listen,Learn Suprabhatam in 5 Easy Steps With Lyrics in English

Specially Composed For Nextgen to Listen and Learn Suprabhatam in  5 Easy Steps With Sanskrit Lyrics written in English. NextGen can learn to pronounce Sanskrit lyrics perfectly.Composed to make it easy to learn by persons of any age

6 Mood Changing Tune For Casual Listening While Driving

7 Dance To Suprabhatam With Joy

7 Suprabhatam Karaoke Audio with Lyrics (Launch Dec 2020)

Subscribe to Prana Kishore You tube channel to get Specially Written Sanskrit Lyrics in English Along with Suprabhatam karaoke Audio FREE

Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam For Next Gen Composed sang by Prana Kishore

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Govinda Govinda Govinda

Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam was composed around 1430 A.D. by Prativādibhayaṅkara Śrī Anantācārya (also known as Annangaracharyar, and P B Annan). Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam consists of four parts: Suprabhatam, Sri Venkateswara Stothram, Prapatti, and Mangalasasanam.

Listen,Learn Suprabhatam in 5 Easy Steps.

Prana Kishore Specially Composed and Sang the Sanskrit Lyrics Clearly to make it easy for ANY ONE of ANY AGE to Pronounce Correctly

Step 1

Listen 21 Times To Capture The Main Tune

Step 2

Learn The Lyrics Read 21 Times Contact Me For Lyrics In English

Step 3

Follow The Lyrics With Me and Notice My Sanskrit Pronunciation 21 Times

Step 4

Look At Lyrics and Sing Along With Me 21 Times

Step 5

Sing Alone Looking At The Lyrics 21 Times

Repeat Govinda 3 Times Makes it 108 the most lucky number for success

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OF SANSKRIT DEVOTIONAL SONGS,POP & DANCE MUSIC

OM GAN GANAPATAYE -GANESHA – 8 DIRECTIONAL SOUND FIRST TIME IN THE WORLD-PRANA KISHORE

Prana Kishore composed and Sang this powerful mantra with trendy fusion music specifically for the Nextgen for them to Listen,Learn the Mantra to repeat with perfect pronunciation. Casual listening in car drives,or you feel like dancing, just go for it. The catchy tune will change your moods

Recorded in 8D HD with 8 Directional Sound for the first time in the world for devotional songs.

Please listen with head phones or ear buds of phone for positive vibrations leading to joy, happiness and success

Prana Kishore releases, the 4-word Powerful Mula Mantra of Sri Ganesha to help you win over the problems, you never experienced in your life due to Covid.

Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha will remove your problems and lead you to success. This mantra is said to have the power to remove all evil and obstacles. Even the Gods Prayed to Sri Ganesha before they started anything, including the war.Every Hindu Prayer or Ritual starts first with Prayers to Sri Ganesha.

Origin of the mantra

This mantra was first mentioned in Ganapati Atharvashirsha. Ganapati Atharvashirsha is said to have been written by Atharva Rishi after he had the darshan of Sri Ganpati(Ganesha).

 What does it mean?

Om Gan Ganapataye Namah means the devotee bows/ offers salutations to the Lord of the World.

This powerful Mantra plants the seeds of success in your mind removing the fear in your mind that you cannot succeed.

When your attitude changes nothing can stop you

 वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।

निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥

Vakra-Thunda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Koti Samaprabha |

Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryesu Sarvadha ||

Meaning:

1: (Salutations to Sri Ganesha) Who has a Curved Trunk, Who has a Large Body and Whose Splendor is similar to Million Suns;

2: O Deva, Please Make my Undertakings Free of Obstacles, By extending Your Blessings in All my Works, Always.

I Pray To Sri Ganesha Who Has Curved Trunk,Large Body and Who’s Splendor Is Equal To Millions Suns.

Om Ganesha,Please Remove All The Obstacles With Your Blessings And Grant Me Aishwaryam

8 Forms of Sri Ganesha

Ganesha,Vakratunda,Ekadanta,Mahodara,Gajanana,Lambodara

Vikata,Vighnaraja,Dhumravarna. The mangalashtaka (poetic lines spoken at the time of marriage or thread ceremony) of Ashtavinayaka is sang in all holy occasions.

Worldwide Release for Sri Ganesh Chaturdhi on 21 Aug 2020 in I Tunes,Amazon Music and over 50 distributors wordwide

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 OM GAN GANAPATAYE NAMAHA, Happy Birthday Sri Ganesha

Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli

 

EDHI MA NANA KATHA -This is The Story Of My Father and Every Father-Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli

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After the success of two albums on his Mother, Prana Kishore started working on this album from 2016

This song is very personal to Prana Kishore because it is about his late father Sri Bommireddipalli Bhima Row. Prana Kishore wrote the lyrics in Telugu, Composed and Sang this song for worldwide release on his father’s birthday 11^th May 2020

The Album Cover in 3 D and Song in 8 D Super HD Composed in R N B style makes it unique, appealing to the Nextgen and all ages reminding about the importance of father in our lives.

The meaning of the song goes like this:

The invisible tears tell the story of my father

This is my father’s story

This is your father’s Story

This is every Father’s story

The invisible tears tell the story of my father

Is our Father the invisible God?

Is our Father the Visible God?

The invisible tears tell the story of my father

This is my father’s story

This is your father’s Story

This is every Father’s story

1 Dad, how do you make me laugh

When you are so sad in your heart?

Iam your whole world

Iam your whole universe

The invisible tears tell the story of my father

2 You are like the King in the Chess Board

You are like a Commander protecting me at all times

You are protecting me throughout the life

(He was 7^th International arbiter of Chess from India)

(He played simultaneous chess with 50 people at the same time and won with all of them)

(He played Blind chess with two people at the same time and won with both of them)

(On the side note, Prana Kishore was a university chess champion but could not win even once in Blind Chess game with his father)

The invisible tears tell the story of my father

3 You are like Sri Rama to my mother

You are like Sri Krishna to me advising and training me

You are always supporting your Brothers

You are like Bhima to them

This is Bhima Row Story

Are you the God sent by the Gods?

Are you the God living like a human being?

This is my father’s story

The God in every house is only our Father

The invisible tears tell the story of my father

Is our Father the invisible God?

Is our Father the Visible God?

Ending

The Visible Tears are the story of my father

Prana Kishore adds: One life time is not enough to really understand the sacrifices made by our fathers

Father’s Day is Every day,

Appreciate your Father

Thank him and Tell him You Love him

Prana Kishore dedicates this song to his Father and all fathers in the world

Prana Kishore Nextgen Music Composing is for you for easy listening, or learning to sing or just dance to the trendy beats anywhere any time

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ఇది మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపించని కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
కని పెంచిన కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపించని దేవుడా కనిపించిన దేవుడా
ఇది మా నాన్న కధ
మన నాన్న కధ
ప్రతి నాన్న కధ
కనిపించని కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపెంచిన కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
నాన్నా నువ్వు మనసులోని బాధతోటి
నువ్వు ఎలా నాన్న నవ్విస్తావు
నేనే నీ లోకం, నేనే నీ ప్రపంచం
ఇది మా నాన్న కధ
మన నాన్న కధ
ప్రతి నాన్న కధ
కనిపించని కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపెంచిన కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ

చదరంగములో రాజుగా
అంతర్జాతీయ వీరుడుగా
నాకు సేనాపతిగా రక్‌చణ
నాకు జీవితమంతా రక్‌చణ
ఇది మా నాన్న కధ
మన నాన్న కధ
ప్రతి నాన్న కధ
కనిపించని కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపెంచిన కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ

అమ్మకు నువ్వు రాముడుగా
నాకు నువ్వు కృష్ణుడిలా
మీ అన్నయ్యలకు తోడుగా
మీ అన్నయ్యలకు భీముడిలా
భీమారావు కధ ఇది భీమారావు కధ

దేవుడు పంపిన దేవుడివా
మనిషి రూపములో దేవుడివా

ఇది మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపించని కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపెంచిన కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపించని దేవుడా
కనిపించిన దేవుడా
ప్రతి ఇంట్లో దేవుడు, మన నాన్నే దేవుడు
ఇది మా నాన్న కధ-మన నాన్న కధ-ప్రతి నాన్న కధ
కనిపించిన కన్నీళ్లు మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపించిన కన్నీళ్లు మన నాన్న కధ
కనిపించిన కన్నీళ్లు ప్రతి నాన్న కధ
ఇది మా నాన్న కధ
కనిపించిన కన్నీళ్లు ఇది మా నాన్న కధ

Prana Kishore dedicates this song to his Father and all fathers in the world

Prana Kishore Nextgen Music Composing is for you for easy listening, or learning to sing or just dance to the trendy beats anywhere any time

Watch Alexa Speak about Rama in my album PEBHARE RAMA RASAM CHALO AYODHYA in 8D–PRANA KISHORE

Prana Kishore new  album Pebhare Rama Rasam Chalo Ayodhya was released for  Sri Rama Namvami.Official worldwide Audio release was on 10th April 20 in I Tunes,Amazon,Google Music,Spotify and over 100 distributers.This is the official Video for the album.Prana Kishore NextGen Music Composer changed his music style from this album to appeal to the Nextgen retaining the clear pronunciation of Sanskrit for any one to listen,learn and sing.He will release karaoke version by end of 2020 for you to sing to his original music.Prana Kishore Composed, sang this song including chorus in 6 different voice.This is first time a devotional song has been recorded and released in 8D HD.

The essence of this song is how by singing Sri Ramas name you will keep distance from the sins and you will live a full-filled life .It will also help you to remove the fear and grief of the cycle of birth and death.Sri Ramas name is a sweet rasam and by chanting the name,it will protect not only you but the whole universe.Prana Kishore composed the song in fusion style to appeal to the nextgeneration.He added a twist to the original song by adding lyrics on Ayodhya,birth place of Sri Rama  we should all visit and get blessed

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Pibhare Raama Rasam, Rasane Pibare Raama Rasam Rasane

Pibhare Raama Rasam, Rasane Pibare Raama Rasam Rasane

Raama Rasam

1 Janana Marana Bhaya Shoka Vidhuuram,

Sakala Shastra Niga Maagama Saaram -2

Pibhare Raama Rasam, Rasane Pibare Raama Rasam Rasane

Raama Rasam

2 Shudha Parama Hamsa Ashrama Githam,

Shukaa Shaunaka Kaushika Mukha Piitham

Pibhare Raama Rasam, Rasane Pibare Raama Rasam Rasane

Raama Rasam

3 Sri Rama Janma Bhumi Ayodhya

Raama Naama Rasam, Rama Naama Rasam

Sri Rama Janma Bhumi Ayodhya

Raama Naama Rasam,  Raama Naama Rasam

Pibhare Raama Rasam, Rasane Pibare Raama Rasam Rasane

Raama Rasam

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Longest Devotional Song Enters Asia Book Of Records and India Book of Records-Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli

My Mega Album “Healing Mantras Miracle Chants to Walk With Sri Krishna to Happiness and Heaven” entered both India Book Of Records and Asia Book Of Records.Everything which has to do with Sri Krishna must be huge and larger than life. This album is special since it caters to people of all ages from children. They can listen and learn all the most important mantras and chants a Hindu or a non Hindu spiritual person wants to learn.

Mantras  and Chants cover all Hindu Gods.

Mantras and Chants are in 5 languages.Awadhi,Sanskrit,Hindi,Telugu and Tamil.

Sri Hanuman Chalisa with Sri Rama 108 names both in one single song for example is in Awadhi.

Nazhira Divya Prabandhams  are in Tamil which is incidentally worlds oldest known language.

Sri Hanuman Sahasranam,1008 names of Sri Hanuman composed for the NexGen

Brahma Murari-Shiva Lingastakam composed to make you feel you are in front row seat watching the ganga water falling on Shiva lingam.

Album starts with Om and ends with Om, also teaches how to sing Om

Imagine if your life is like one day what are the mantras which are important to you

to listen,learn and sing through out your life.

Mantras arranged in such a way that you start with mantra no 2  from your bed and go on to other mantras till you experience happiness and heaven. There is one mantra for Chitragupta also and he is the one who keeps account of your good and bad karma.

Prana Kishore composing style and clear pronunciation of languages makes it very easy for you to listen,learn and sing with correct pronunciation. He used mix of Indian,western and rare instruments from around the world to get that unique sound and melody the signature of Prana Kishore

Album is available for digital down loads from I Tunes,Amazon,Google Music Stores and over 20 distributors all over the world.

Finally if you are not into learning mantras, just listen to the album non stop for 5 hours with breaks every 30 minutes to experience happiness and heaven inside you.This is due to the power of the mantras and sound.

 

Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli

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WHY WOMAN ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SABARIMALAI TEMPLE? SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND POLITICS OF RELIGIONS

WHY WOMAN ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SABARIMALAI TEMPLE? SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND POLITICS OF RELIGIONS

MEDIA BUZZ TITLE IS “WHY WOMAN ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SABARIMALAI TEMPLE? “

RIGHT TITLE SHOULD BE “ WOMAN DO NOT WANT TO VISIT SABARIMALAI TEMPLE BECAUSE THEY RESPECT THE CUSTOMS AND RULES OF THE TEMPLE”

TRUTH: WOMAN ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE TEMPLE EXCEPT THE ONES OF AGES 10 YEARS TO 50 YEARS

Scientific evidence will be presented to you at the end of this video

TO UNDERSTAND THIS PROBLEM, WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND SIMILAR RULES OF

CHRISTIANITY-THEIR CHURCHES,ISLAM-THEIR MOSQUES-HINDUISM AND TEMPLES

WE NEED TO RESPECT ALL RELIGIONS BUT ALL RELIGIONS ARE NOT THE SAME THEY ARE SO MUCH DIFFERENT HERE IS WHY?OR HOW?

CHURCH AND CHRISTIANITY-JESUS IS NOT CONSIDERED AS GOD HE IS SON OF GOD.THE GOD LIVES IN HEAVEN AND YOU WILL SEE THE JESUS ON CROSS IN THE HOLY CHURCH.CHRISTIANS BELIEVE JESUS IS THE INCARNATION OF GOD OF SON LIKE GOD OF FATHER,GOD OF HOLY SPIRIT TRINTIY IN CHRISTIANITY

MOSQUE-ISLAM-MUHAMMAD IS  NOT GOD HE IS THE MESSANGER OF GOD.ALLAH IS THE GOD AND HE LIVES IN HEAVEN.A MOSQUE OR MASJID IS A PLACE OF WORSHIP OFFERING PRAYERS TO GOD.

HINDU TEMPLE IS THE PLACE WHERE THE REAL GOD LIVES IN THE TEMPLE

IF IT IS SABARIMALAI THEN SWAMY AYYAPPA PHYSICALLY LIVES THERE IN THE TEMPLE. THIS COMPARED TO GODS IN ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY WHERE THEIR GODS LIVE IN HEAVEN.

RULES TO ENTER VATICAN CHURCH IN ITALY

Do Not Enter inappropriately dressed. You’ll need to be wearing clothes that do not leave your shoulders/arms or lower legs bare. No shorts, short trousers, short skirts, sleeveless shirts or bare shoulders. All visitors to the Vatican Museums will be required to pass through a metal-detector prior to being granted admittance.There is a dress code to enter any church

RULES TO ENTER MECCA IN SAUDI ARABIA

Mecca or Makkah Makkah al-Mukarramah), located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam. It is strictly forbidden for Non-Muslims to enter the city and this is strongly enforced. Road signs to guide Muslims are provided. During prayer times, streets near the Mosque may get crowded with mosque goers due to most Muslims preferring praying at the Sacred Mosque.

WARNING: Only Muslims are allowed to enter the city of Mecca. The penalty is deportation from the country. Documentation will be checked upon entry and anyone not showing proof of being a Muslim will be denied entry. As a solitary exception, the Mecca bus terminal (outside city limits) is open to all.

There is a dress code to enter any mosque

Alcohol is illegal in Saudi Arabia. All intoxicants are forbidden.

RULES FOR ENTERING SABARIMALAI TEMPLE

 

All woman are allowed to the temple except woman of ages 10 to 50 years because that is the time they will not have their menstrual cycles.

The piligrims observe celibacy for 41 days to go to sabarimala temple

Devotee is expected wear black/blue/saffron clothes

The 18 Steps Pathinettam Padi’ cannot be climbed if you are not carrying an `Irumudi Kettu’).

Those without Irumudis can only enter the temple precincts through the side entrance.

Customs and Traditions to enter the temple

Black dress,with idumudi Swamy Ayyappa photo

Devotees to observe a vrutham of 41 days before the Mandala Pooja.

The devotees initiate the vrutham by wearing a Thulasimala or Rudrakshamala with mudra (mudra means the locket, in this case that of Lord Ayyappa).

The devotee receives the mala from Periya Swami or a Guru Swami.

After wearing the `mala’, the pilgrim is addressed as `Ayyappan’ till his mala is removed on completion of his pilgrimage.

Simple living,the mind and body are to be kept impeccably pure and absolute celibacy is practiced.

Total abstinence from all vices like alcohol, tobacco and non-vegetarian food is stipulated. Personal adornments, hair cutting, shaving, etc. are also taboo.

Devotee is expected wear black/blue/saffron clothes. Devotee is expected to pray daily in the mornings and evenings after taking bath.

The vrutham continues till the pilgrim returns from his pilgrimage to Sabarimala and removes his `mala’ after breaking a coconut and offering prayers.

Prior to leaving home for Sabarimala, the Irumudi is filled at the temple or in ones own pooja room. The ceremony is conducted with the assistance of the periaswamy amidst chanting of ‘Saranam Ayyappa’.

Irumudi is carried on the head with due reverence. Irumudi Kettu is divided into two parts. The front pouch and the rear pouch. The front pouch, for identification, is marked with the symbol `OM’. The front portion is meant for stocking pooja articles such as coconuts filled with cow ghee, camphor, unboiled rice, plantain (kadali), aval (flattened rice), pori, sandal paste incense sticks, vibhuti (sacred ash), kumkum (vermilion), turmeric powder, jaggery, kalkkandom (candied sugar)and coins for dakshina.

The rear pouch of the Irumudi Kettu contains consumable edible items which are used by the pilgrim for his personal sustenance during the journey to Sabarimala and back. Minimal bedding like blankets or bed sheets can also be carried.

These can be used as a cushion on the head.When the pilgrims leaves his home for Sabarimala, he breaks a coconut on a stone near his door step. A lit oil lamp is generally placed on this stone.Till the pilgrim returns home after the pilgrimage, one of the family members ritually lights this lamp at dusk, and allows it to remain lit for a couple of hours, in a gesture of prayer for the well being of the pilgrim and his safe return.

When the pilgrim returns home, he breaks a coconut at the same spot to signify the end of the pilgrimage and then moves on to the pooja room to unload the `Irumudi and remove the mala which he had worn at the time of beginning the austerities. That signifies the last ritual of the pilgrimage.

Now think can I woman observe 41days of vratham? It is not possible due to their 25days menstrual cycle.This is one main reason woman decided not to go to this temple.This is is reason woman of ages 10years to 50 years are not allowed to the temple.The decision not to go is made by the woman.

Woman are the major devotes of swamy ayyappa though they are unable to visit the temple they do pray at home and visit local temples in their cities during other days.

Now think how difficult is this vratham or ritual and why few girls who are either Christians or Muslims want to visit this temple like a tourist place or beach knowing very well the rules,traditions of the temple.

Think why they want to do this unless they want to create a division among the young minds of Hindus? Is this another plot y to convert Hindu by first dividing them?

Why would a young girl dedicate all her time just to create this mess unless she has the financial support of few big groups and what is their interest? Who are the groups behind this crisis? Media is one having a field day? who else?

SWAMY AYYAPA MURTHI AND TEMPLE

Lord Ayyappa had his human incarnation as the son of the King of Pandalam, Kerala.

As he moved in the direction of the voice he found a resplendent and helpless infant there. The beautiful baby with a radiant face had a gemstone around his neck, hence the name Manikantan (“Mani”, means gemstone and “kantan” means wearer around the neck). Manikantan was born of Hari (Lord Vishnu) and Hara (Lord Shiva), with Hari assuming the form of a female (Mohini). Hence Ayyappan is also named as Hariharasutan (Sutan meaning Son). Manikantan disappeared  to protect the kingdom . The king took a decision that he would not eat anything till Manikantan came back. Then Manikantan gave a darshan to the king.

The king requested Lord Manikantan to allow him to build a temple and dedicate it to him and the Lord assented.

Manikantan then enlightened the King on the path of attainment of Moksha. The Lord shot an arrow that fell at the top of Sabrimala and told the King that he could construct a temple at Sabarimala, north of the holy river Pampa and install His deity there. Ayyappan also explained how the Sabarimala pilgrimage shall be undertaken, emphasizing the importance of Penance vratham and what the devotees can attain by His ‘darshan’.

The deity for installation was prepared by Parasurama, believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and was installed by him.

Science behind installation of Hindu murthis

Knowledgeable priest selects the stone size color and purified it with prayers and rituals.The sacred artists carves the murthi over many years keeping the picture of the god in his mind.once murthi is completed it is carefully transported to the site.The priest picks an auspicious date and time and prepares the place for installation of murthi Many yantras sacred books are placed below the pedestal where the murthi is to be installed.

The priest then performs many rituals,prayers with mantras and installs the murthi and does many abhishekams to the murthi completing its installation.The god inside the priest gets transferred inside the murthi giving life to the murthi.The prayers and rituals also help to please the god to enter the murthi and be there as the real god.This is called PRANA PRATHISTA.After prana prathista the prana life force gets transferred into the murthi to make the murthi the real god.

Swamy Ayyappa is the real god in the Sabarimalai temple and NOT some statue like other religions think.To Hindus its their real god there.In Hinduism God is omni present and hence their god is in heaven,in humans,in temples,in all living creatures.

In Hinduism

The real god lives in the temple in the form of murthi

In Christianity and Islam their god lives in heaven and NOT in their churches or mosques this is the difference and a fact

This fact other religions must respect it

Scientific Evidence why Hindu woman should not enter Sabarimalai Temple?

There is magnetic field at the place where the main murthi is present and in the room.

Prana our life force, divides itself into five vayus,(winds) each governing different functions and aspects of human being.

Prana-Chest, head

Governs intake, inspiration, propulsion, forward momentum

Apana -Pelvis

Governs elimination, downward and outward movement

Samana -Navel

Governs assimilation, discernment, inner absorption, consolidation

Udana-Throat

Governs growth, speech, expression, ascension, upward movement

Vyana -Whole body

Governs circulation on all levels, expansiveness, pervasiveness

Prasuti vayu” (the sub-life force or vital air that is responsible for child birth) is situated in the uterus and the female genital organs. It also creates downward force it is known as negative energy during menstruation

Prasuti Vayu is one reason for the child birth

Prasuti vayu is a downward force where the head of the baby comes down during 7^th month of pregnancy

Temples have very high energy and upwards force.we go to temples and during prayers our prana life force gets elevated to upward force.

This is the main reason woman during menstruation should not go to temple due to the negative down ward force will react with upward force of temple and make the menstrual blood to go back into the body in opposite direction and can cause tubes of uterus closed leading to infertility

To visit Sabarimala temple one has to observe 41 days vratham austerity.Body takes 21 days to recycle our cells which means in 41 days it completes two recycling of cells of the body purifying our body and mind.

Woman cannot observe these 41days vratham due to their menstrual cycles and hence should not enter the sabarimalai temple.

Woman do not visit temples during menstrual cycle.

Woman do not get married during menstrual cycle due to wedding rituals to be performed which involves repeating powerful mantras.

There is a powerful Sri Chakra in Sabarimalai temple which must be seen only after observing 41 days vratham austerity and woman cannot do this is one more reason not to visit the temple

POLITICS OF RELIGIONS

 

Think why in any controversy there is always a Christian or Muslim involved who want to change a Hindu religious tradition or ritual?

Think why all the media do not want to disclose the facts to you?

How come not a single Hindu is never involved in creating any controversy

Involving Christianity or Islam?

India is the only nation where Hinduism still exist and the western forces want to spend not millions but Billions of $ on conversion of Hindus

NRIs around the world must know that whether you are a Christian or Muslim or Hindu the great Maha Bharath India is the only country in the world which will welcome you with open arms.

Time to be a Proud Hindu

Its time to be a proud Hindu and also declare that you are a proud Hindu

Its time every Hindu spends time learning about Hinduism,traditions,rituals mantras,to EMPOWER YOURSELF TO PROTECT YOURSELF

Because this INVISIBLE WAR AGAINST HINDUS IS NOT GOING TO STOP AND WE MUST PROTEST AT THE SMALLEST CHANGE OR POLITICS IN EVERY HINDU TEMPLE.

THIS IS OUR WAY OF PROTECTING OUR LIVING GOD LIKE SWAMY AYYAPPA AT SABARIMALAI TEMPLE OR IN ALL TEMPLES

if you think this is the Truth then share this with your family and friends

if you support the Sabarimalai temple and its cause then post this in your FaceBook

if you want to see the change then you must be the changing agent

Join me to speak the Truth

OM SWAMIYA SARANAM AYYAPPA

PRANA KISHORE ( A DEVOTEE)

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HEALING MANTRAS MIRACLE CHANTS TO WALK WITH SRI KRISHNA TO HAPPINESS AND HEAVEN-Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli-5.15.50 Hours

Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli  a person of Indian origin is a singer composer producer based in USA who developed Prana Music where he mixes Mantras and Chants with real sounds of River Ganga, Temple Bells, Birds with amazing effects combined with symphony of Indian and western instruments to appeal to the NextGen and people of all ages and music tastes. He is renowned for his melodious divine voice and is a true devotee of Sri Rama Hanuman. He became world famous by his album “Om Shri Rama Hanuman Raksha”. All his albums including this 54^th album is released worldwide through I Tunes,Amazon,Google Music Stores,YouTube music and more

DURATION – 5:15:50 (5 HOURS 15 MINUTES 50 SECONDS)

Short Album Description –The most powerful Healing Mantras and Miracle Chants 75-108 in Sanskrit,Awadhi,Hindi,Tamil,and Telugu,Hindi  will make you experience Happiness and Heaven in this virtual and Musical Journey in the path traveled by the Sound Om in India as you walk with Sri Krishna to Happiness and Heaven. This is the longest Officially Released song of 5 Hours 15 Minutes 50 Seconds.

In few web sites due to their file size limitation and over 5 hours duration you will find this song in two parts as follows:

Healing Mantras Miracle Chants to walk with Sri Krishna to Happiness and Heaven-Part 1

Healing Mantras Miracle Chants to walk with Sri Krishna to Happiness and Heaven-Part 2

 

How this song will be useful to you?

1-Every Hindu Must Learn Most Powerful Mantras and Miracle Chants 75-108 are in this song. Singing along with me will help you learn them and even pronounce them perfectly

2 Prana Healing Mantra Therapy makes you feel the positive changes in you instantly due to the power of the Mantras and Miracle Chants

3 Prana Healing Music Therapy will take you to a different world due to the Prana Music composing of the Mantras and Miracle Chants with Real Sounds of River Ganga,Temple Bells Birds and effects that will surround you taking you to the front row seat with your God.

4 Travel with me in this musical journey to discover Yourself, Awaken Yourself finally surrender yourself to yourself or God as you find answers to your inner questions,

Who Iam I ? Why Iam I Born? What Is the Purpose of this Birth? What are your duties and responsibilities to be completed in this Birth?

5 Physical, Emotional, Psychological and Life’s Problems improved or resolved just by listening to this Song due to the power of Healing Mantras and Miracle Chants and Prana Music

5A-Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions to Alcohol, Smoking, Drugs, Insomnia, Dementia, Bipolar, Aizheimers, Schizophrenia and PTSD

5B- Negative to Positive Attitude, Restlessness to Restfulness, Removal of Inner Fear, Increased Courage, Self Confidence, Anger, Short Temperedness Reduced, Inner Peace, Happiness leading to Good Health at all times. Self-Motivation and Strength that you will succeed in everything in your life and career.

5C-Solving Life’s problems be it Finding love, improving your present relationships, getting your Dream Job, Success in your Business, Getting out of Poverty, Debts Cycles to Prosperity.

5D-Two Inner Wishes Addressed-We Want Happiness-We Want to Go to Heaven. Healing Mantras and Miracle Chants will help you experience Happiness and Heaven as you listen to this song

5E-Your Life always presents you with two choices-First Choice is Medicines-Side Effects-Temporary Relief, Long Term Unknown Health Risks. Second Choice is the Strong Belief in Natural Healing Methods Allowing Your Body, Mind and Soul to heal on their own with no side effects with Healing Mantras, Miracle Chants using the power of Om.

Why this one song is composed and sang for 5hours 15 minutes 50 seconds duration?

In today’s busy world where you do not have time to even eat since you are running all the time. There is no time for anyone to search over 75 to 108 mantras and chants at various places to listen and learn one by one. This is just one long song contains everything you need to know. You can listen in your car or home or work or in trains or Airports not only your time will move fast, you will also utilize your time usefully and at the end notice changes in you which you will be surprised.

LISTEN TO THIS SONG

Listen With Head Phones, Phone ear buds,Surround Sound Speakers for maximum effect

 

How you can make the best use of this song to your maximum benefit

1-PLAYING THE MANTRAS AND CHANTS IN THE SONG:

Play at Home or in Your Car ideally during long journeys

Playing the song in your home daily will increase the positive energy in your home removing the negative energy. The subconscious listening while you work in your home will have an immense effect on you within you without your knowledge and you will see the change in 5days that you are happy content and full of energy to do more to your life

2-LISTENING THE MANTRAS AND CHANTS IN THE SONG:

Listen at Airports,in flights,in trains and watch how your time passes with a purpose

Please always listen through head phones or phone ear buds or surround sound speakers to feel the effects of the music, mantras and chants.Mantras and Chants  selected are very powerful and more you listen the more changes you feel within you.

3-LEARNING THE MANTRAS AND CHANTS IN THE SONG:

The best way to learn the mantras and chants is to look at the lyrics and observe how Iam pronouncing each word.Notice how Iam singing with no stress in my throat.Notice how Iam breathing while singing.Then sing along with me next time.Finally sing alone the mantras and chants.You will be shocked how you can sing perfectly with right pronunciation in 1-2days for smaller mantras and within 21days for longer mantras chants. You don’t have to be a good singer to sing these mantras and chants.They will make you a good singer such is their power.

I composed and sang the mantras chants and recorded them in HD specifically to make it easy for you to learn and sing fast and enjoy the powers of the mantras and chants

Singing has 5 challenges.

 1-Lyrics Pronunciation-Write your notations on lyrics based on how it is pronounced

2 Fear in Voice as if you are chocking-Looking at lyrics and singing removes this fear.Singing over 21 times removes this fear.

3-Breathing while Singing- Less you are stressed more freely you can breathe while singing. Observe the discrete gaps I give between each mantra chant while singing. Sing over 21 times to breathe freely and sing

4-Singing in right key pitch Shruthi as it is called. This improves as you listen more and sing along with me

5 Rhythm or Thallam or the Beats needs to be in sync with the song.Its ok to feel the beat with your hands as you sing.Again it becomes easy if you sing along with me.

4-PRANA HEALING MANTRA THERAPY:

Mantras and Chants selected in this song though, you may think some are common or known to you. What you may not know is that healing powers of the mantras comes from the way you pronounce them perfectly and how you sing them. Mantra and chant differ here how you sing them.How the power multiplies by repeating the mantras be it 3 times or 5 times or 21 times or 108 times or 1008 times. This is reason I have selected few mantras and repeated them 108 times but each time differently though you may not notice the difference.

5-PRANA HEALING MUSIC THERAPY:

Prana Healing Music Therapy is developed by me by mixing the most powerful mantras with real sounds of Holy river Ganga,Temple Bells in real temples, and birds and effects like rain.

The choice of Raaga and Thalam (rhythm) in my composing makes the song unique together with use of melodies Indian and western instruments. My voice flows as I sing thinking of the God. The Voice, the singing, the effects the surround sound recording is what makes you feel like the front row seat to feel the God and that’s when miracles happen to you, your body, mind and soul.

6-NON-STOP LISTENING FOR 5 HOURS

To people with extreme problems be it physical, emotional or psychological like PTSD and similar kind I recommend the following:

Closing yourself in a room you like the most.

Making the room very comfortable for you

Choosing the sitting position in the right furniture or just sitting on the floor touching the earth or floor.

Eat light food, keep lots of water to drink, preferably vegetarian and no-alcohol please

Wear soft and loose garments preferably 100% cotton

Start listening the song but do take a break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes and break for 20 minutes after 2.30 hours for lunch or dinner. Wash your face with cold water during this break. Continue after the break till you complete taking 5 minutes break after 30 minutes. Breaks are not a must and if you like to continue listening do it and take break when you want. At least ensure you finish listening to this song in 2 days maximum first time.

When you listen, the song will take you to a different world of your own where your body, mind and soul is at peace with yourself and you experience total inner peace and silence with your mind blank. Its as if you are in a meditative zone. Yes, you will be in meditative zone wondering why you feeling happy. Many experience tears rolling their eyes this is normal and allow them to roll.

HEALING MANTRAS MIRACLE CHANTS TO WALK WITH

SRI KRISHNA TO HAPPINESS AND HEAVEN

This song is my personal journey. This is no way different from your journey in whichever country you live-in. The journey of my inner struggle in search of the external truth in this world.

The journey and path to

Discover Your Self,

Awaken Your Self,

and finally Surrender Your Self

to Your Self or God.

Who Iam I? is the big question. Why Iam I Born? What is the purpose of my Birth?

What are my duties and responsibilities to complete in this birth?

I learnt through lessons from my life that we all live in three worlds. First Internal World, the real you, your family. Second the External World, what we do or better known by the job we do our occupation and friends. Third the Universal World, where the Internal and External world connects with the Universal world. We all connect with the universe, earth and nature because they help us survive in this world by providing oxygen, sun light, moon light, food from the earth, and water through rains. It looks simply but this is your world. Born as a Hindu is my Internal world, but I look at the External World as a non-Hindu like you, where Truth Is God and Truth is religion and nothing else matters. We have one God with different names like Sri Rama, Jesus or Allah.

Whether we believe in God or not we all have two most important wishes in our life.?

1 We want Happiness

2 We want to go to heaven

In the first 50 years we want to know “What we need to do to bring happiness into our life”

In the next 50years we want to know “What we need to do to go to heaven” we do not admit but these are our two inner fears we don’t express outside. Now how can our wishes be full filled in this birth?

I looked at what happened when our universe was created. When our universe was created we learnt that we first heard a sound. The very first primordial sound we heard when our universe was created was the sound of Om (AUM). This is the same sound which unites our body mind and soul finally with the God. Our Life is nothing but a combination of sounds. Life starts with the sound of baby crying at birth and people around smiling. Life ends with the person passing away laying with a smiling calm face and people around crying. Life Starts with Om and ends with Om. Om is the breath of our life. When you sing Om, you can feel your breath and each person experiences this feeling differently due to their unique DNA. This is what makes you a special person one of its kind in the world. I was able to relate to various sounds because I learnt to play Tabla, from a blind teacher. Tabla is an Indian rhythm instrument played with both hands using both the right and left side of the brain. I learnt to sing compose in multiple languages like Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Awadhi since the sounds were unique and had different impact in each language due to their words. I noticed these sounds of mantras and chants had healing powers on our body mind and soul. This is how my relationship started with the sounds. The miracles of the chants are due to their association with the creator the lord

Sri Krishna the supreme God who took the human form to make us realize the need for a God in our life. To those who do not believe in God, let’s call it an unknown power or Belief or Hope in life.

I decided to virtually travel the path Om Traveled throughout India through various holy cities, holy rivers, holy mountains and holy temples through this song

“Healing Mantras Miracle Chants To Walk With Sri Krishna to Happiness and Heaven”

Om Mantra for meditation

The journey starts with first singing or listening to Om the mantra for meditation. This is a soul purifying mantra followed by mantras on all the gods ends with the most important sloka from Bhagavad Gita -Puthra Dhara

Mantras are powerful sounds which can make you experience miracles. When you hear them, you may think each mantra sounds same but if you listen closely you will notice each time its sang or rendered differently. This means same mantra repeatedly 108 different ways for maximum impact and experience in your body and mind and this is main reason for amazing problem-solving capabilities of the mantras and miracles.

You will hear many powerful mantras on various Gods repeated 108 times and even 1008 times and ends with again Om

Life begins with Om Life ends with Om. The universe which was created ends one day to create a new universe again with the sound of Om.

Conclusion:

This virtual journey covers

54 Temples

33 Gods

4 Dhams

9 Planets

3 Poets

2 Rishis

5 Elements of nature through the temples for Fire-Water-Air-Space-Earth and Temple of sun and Moon

4 Yugas

4 Lokas

7 Colors

5 Chiranjevis

2 Incarnations in Humans

5 languages

2 Epics born from two Epic battles, Sri Ramayana and Maha Bharatham and from it Bhagavad Gita the manual how to life our life today in this kaliyuga

Who Iam I? I realized that there is God living inside each one of us and we are unique blessed Divine individuals that’s why we say “Namaste” when we see other Persons recognizing God inside them. We start to respect all living beings elevating our self into a spiritual human being

Why Iam I Born?

There are estimated 8.7 Million living species on the earth 6.5 million living on the earth and 2.2 million species living in the ocean. You being born as a human among 8.7 million species

Is what makes you special, unique as proved by DNA since only you have it. People who had more bad karma then good karma are born as other living species other than Humans.

You are born based on the good and bad karma of the previous birth where you did more good than bad and you still have certain duties which you need to do in this birth as defined by the purpose of your birth which you will discover slowly.

What is the purpose of this birth?

You are born to Give life, Save Life and not to take any Life including your life. Your purpose of life is to help others by serving God and strive for the happiness of all human being and living species till you attain Moksham Salvation by surrendering Saranagathi to the God

What are my duties and responsibilities in this birth? 

The four goals of human life

Dharma: the right way to life, the “duties and obligations of the individual toward himself and the society as well as those of the society toward the individual”;

Artha: the means to support and sustain one’s life;

Kāma: pleasure and enjoyment;

Mokṣa: liberation, release

How you balance the four is most important aspect of your life which makes the difference between success and failure.

Is there a manual I can follow how to live a truthful good life and how to solve our problems?

Bhagavad Gita is the manual given by Sri Krishna him self knowingly that life during kaliyuga will be very difficult with every one experiencing unimaginable problems.

Happiness

I experienced Happiness after the mantras 1 to 63 the last mantra from Bhagavat Gita teaches about detachment and that this life is nothing but one sweet dream from birth to death which is such a blessing from the God. I noticed the 10 heads of Ravana are no more

Manas (Mind) Buddhi (Intellectual) Chita (Will) Ahamkara (Ego) leaving only Happiness to me and us. If I WANT HAPPINESS than its only in my hand to be happy and I must sacrifice I Ego Want which is Desire once I sacrifice these two Iam left with only Happiness.

Heaven

I experienced Heaven from mantra 64 to 75 as I traveled through space with the 108 mantras.

I experienced meeting Sri Hanuman who helped both Sri Rama and Sri Krishna win both their wars. He made me realize Gayatri Mantra essence of om and finally meeting Lord Shiva with the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra and Om Nama Shivaya. I was at the gates of Heaven. Standing there was Chitra gupta the one God who keeps accounts of good and bad done by all of us and he decides who goes to Hell or Heaven. The Chitra gupta mantra helps here and I repeated Hare Krishna Maha Mantra that’s when I experienced heaven and unity with the God. I then realized Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu meaning not only I should be happy but I want all living beings and all living creatures to be happy and be in heaven. I finally wanted Shanthi Peace   Inner peace and outer peace in the universe. Somewhere at a distance I heard Ram Ram Ram voice of Sri Hanuman in Ayodhya. I also heard Hare Krishna-Hare Krishna -Hare Krishna voice of Arjuna in Kurukshetra as I opened my eyes to the sound of om om om om om

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Happiness and Heaven because you are a Spiritual Being going through a Temporary Human Experience in this life

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Maha Lakshmi Diwali Blessings Mantras For Wealth,Good Fortune & prosperity-Prana Kishore For Diwali 19th Oct 2017

This album world wide launch on 16th Oct 2017 just in time for Diwali

This album has 8 powerful Maha Lakshmi Mantras.Please listen to them every Friday or play them in your house for the blessings from Maha Lakshmi

Mantra for lighting the lamp/also Evening Mantra to bless you with prosperity.Deepam Mantra/Evening Prayers
Subham Karoti Kalyanam/Deepam Jyothi

• Subham Koroti Kalyanam
• Arogyam Dhana Sampadah
• Shatru Budhi Vinashaya
• Deepa Jyothir Namostute
• Sanskrit to English Word Meaning
• Subham- auspiciousness; karoti – which brings; kalyanam-
• prosperity; arogyam- good health; dhanasampadah-
• abundance of wealth; satrubuddhi- of the intellect’s enemy (ignorance);
• vinasaya- for the destruction; dipajyotir- that lamplight; namosthuthe, I salute thee.
• Translation
• I salute the One who is the lamplight that brings auspiciousness; prosperity, good health, abundance of wealth, and the destruction of the intellect’s enemy.
• Brief explanation
• This prayer is chanted before lighting the lamplight. Light is considered a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity, and abundance in many cultures. Light brings with it brightness, but how does it destroy the intellect’s enemy? The intellect’s enemy is ignorance, which is likened to darkness. Light removes the darkness and makes it possible to see things clearly.
• Deepo-Jyothir ParaBrahma
• Deepo jyothir Janardhanaha
• Deepo Haratu me Papam
• Sandhya Deepam Namostute
• I salute the Lord, the sustainer of the creation, in the form of this light.
• I salute this light (the Lord), may He destroy afflictions resulting from my
• omissions and commissions.
• I prostrate to the dawn/dusk lamp whose light is Supreme Knowledge which
• removes the darkness of ignorance and by which all can be achieved

Morning Mantra on bed looking at both Hands to believe in your self for the right attitude and actions to succeed
Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi

 Karaagre Vasatay Lakshmi

• Kara Madhye Saraswathi
• Kara Moole Thu Govindaha :
• Prabhatay  Kara Darshanam
• Sanskrit to English Word Meaning
• Karagre-on the tip of your fingers; vasate- dwells; Lakshmi-
• the Goddess of Prosperity, Lakshmi; karamule-
• on the base of your hands; Saraswathi- the Goddess of Knowledge
• Saraswathi; karamadhye- in the middle of your hands; tu-whereas;
• Govindah-the Lord Govindah; prabhate-in the morning;
• karadarshanam-look at your palm.
• Translation
• On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi; on the base of your fingers is Goddess Sarasvati; in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda. In this manner, look at your palm
• Brief Explanation
• This is a Morning Prayer called “karadarshana”. One begins the day with this prayer. ‘kara” means the palm of the hand and it stands for the five karmendriyas, or the organs of action. While looking at the palm, one invokes the Lord in the form of various deities, thus sanctifying all the actions that will be done during the day. By acknowledging the Lord as the giver of the capacity to perform actions and as the giver of the fruits of those actions, one sanctifies the actions. Thus, one prays in the morning to reinforce the attitude that all actions are performed as a service to the Lord.

 Morning Mantra on bed before getting down, praying mother earth to forgive you for touching her with your feet gives you patience
Samudra Vasane Devi

 Samudra Vasanay Devi,

• Parvata Stana Mandale.
• Vishnupatni Namastubhyam,
• Paada Sparsham Kshamasva Me
• 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

Mantra in the shower acknowledging critical role of water in our lives
As sacred as from sacred rivers
Gange Cha,Yamuna chaiva

 Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswati |

• Narmade Sindhu Kaveri jalesmin sannidhim kuru||

  Before bathing, the Hindus

• acknowledge the critical role
• of water in their daily lives,
• and the sources of water,
• the sacred rivers.
• In this water, I invoke the presence of holy waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri

 Mantra to bless you with good fortune and wealth
Shri Lakshmi Mantra-Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu

• Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu         
• Lakshmi Roopena Samsthitha
• Namastasyai Namastasyai
• Namastasyai Namo Namaha
• Salutations again and again
• to the Devi who abides in all beings in the form of good fortune.

TULASI MANTRA TULASI VIVAHA MANTRA

 Mantra to pray holy places, holy deities and holy Vedas for confidence and to remain as pure as Tulasi in everything
Tulasi Mantra-Yen Moole Sarvatheerthaani

• Yenmoole Sarvatheerthaani
• Yenmadhye Sarvadevatha
• Yadagre Sarva Vedaascha
• Thulaseem-tham Namamyaham
• I bow down to the Tulasi at
• whose base are all the holy
• places, at whose top reside
• all deities and on whose middle
• are all the Vedas

Mantra before meals to thank God for the food by also offering food to God it becomes Maha Prasad
Shri Annapoorna Mantra-Annapoorne
Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havir

 Annapoorne Sada Poorne,

• Shankara Pranavallabhe
• Gyana Vairagya Sidyartham,
• Bhikshaam Dehi cha Parvati
• Mata cha Parvati Devi, Pita Devo Maheswarah
• Baandhava Shiva Bhaktyascha,
• Svadeso Bhuvanatrayam
• Annapoorne – the wife of Lord Shiva; She who is full of food; Sadapoorne – who is always full of resources; Sankara – of Lord Sankara(Shiva); Prana – the life-force; energy; Vallabhe – the beloved; Jnana – knowledge; Vairagya – attitude of renunciation; Siddhyartham – to fulfill the purpose of; Bhiksham – alms, food; Dehi – giveus; Namostute – we bow down to You
• O Annapurna, Who art ever full, the beloved life-force of Lord Sankara (Shive, O’ Parvathi – grant me alms that I be firmly established in Knowledge and Renunciation. Mother is shakti, father is shiva, relatives are the devotees of shiva and own country is all the three worlds

Mantra to lead you from untruth to truth,darkness to light,death to immortality
Asathoma Sadgamaya Mantra

 Asatho Maa Sad Gamaya

• Thamaso Maa Jyothir Gamaya
• Mrithyor Maa Amritham Gamaya
• Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthihi
• Sanskrit to English Word Meaning
• asato-from unreal; ma-me;sad-to the real; gamaya –lead; tamaso – from darkness (of ignorance), ma-me; jyothih-to light; gamaya-lead; mrtyoh- from death ; amrtam- immortality; gamaya –lead to immortality
• Translation
• Lead me (by giving knowledge) from the unreal to the real; from darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge); from death (sense of limitation) to immortality (limitless liberation)
• Meaning:
• Lead me from untruth to truth;
• Lead me from darkness to light;
• Lead me from death to immortality.

The Mantras start with real sounds of holy river Ganga and Birds as Prana Music Therapy and to feel the effects please listen with head phones or ear buds of phones

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali,Deepavali

Prana Kishore

 

How To Write Sri Rama Jayam or Jai Sri Ram (Rama Koti) To Solve Your Problems in 21 days-Prana Kishore

 

Sri Rama and Sri Krishna are the worlds two sweetest and powerful names when you say the word in any language, when you sing the word they become even more melodious to hear.I noticed this personally during music composing and same does not happen with any other word or name.

Kaliyuga Present time running now is bound to have many problems in every body’s life and around the world in general. There are problems in our life which are beyond our strength to solve them. But then what is the solution to such problems?Prana Kishore discovered that for over 5000 years people in India have been using Nama Japam repeating Gods name and Likitha Japam writing the Gods name as a powerful tool to control our mind to take positive decisions and use the power of the Gods name itself to solve our problems. LISTEN WITH HEAD PHONES

What is the name of the God we should write? there are so many questions.

What is the name of the God we should write?

How do we write? where do we write? when and why?

what is the goal to write?

Rama Koti means writing name of Sri Rama Jayam 1 crore times? Is this really possible? How many years does it take ?

Is there a step by step plan to write 1 crore Sri Rama jayam?

In the battle between Sri Rama and Sri Hanuman who won?

Why is it that Rishi Valmiki,Tulsidas, have all used this technique?

Did Mahatma Gandhi Use this as a tool to think strategies to win over the British to get freedom to India?

Is it true that Sri Rama,Lakshman,Sita and Hanuman came to Sri Thyagaraja home to give him darshan because he wrote Sri Rama Jayam 96 crore times?

Why is there a myth that Sri Rama Jayam must be written only by old people? is it because we have seen only old people writing it?

The real life story of Sri Rahul Ranjith( 9yrs )and Shriyaa Ranjit (3yrs) how they started taking interest in Sri Hanuman from child hood and how they both paint Sri Rama and Sri Hanuman pictures.Rahul started writing Jai Shree Ram at 9 years and finds it of great help to focus and concentrate and do well in his studies.Sri Rahul Ranjith and Shriyaa Ranjith are the children of Sri Ranjith G R and Smt Sree Devi S.

All the above questions have been answered in an interactive presentation video “How to Write Sri Rama Jayam or Jai Sri Ram To Solve Your problems in 21 days”

Video has evidence to prove that writing Sri Rama Jayam or Jai Sri Ram will solve your problems in your life and make all your wishes come true.

LISTEN WITH HEAD PHONES. READ EVERY SLIDE CAREFULLY SINCE THERE IS LOT OF VERY USEFUL INFORMATION AS EVIDENCE ABOUT SRI RAMA JAYAM

 

Sri Rahul and Shriyaa paintings and Sri Rahul writing Sri Rama Jayam have broken the myth that Sri Rama Jayam must be written only at old age.The 3 Powerful words Sri Rama Jayam has helped and is helping millions for last 5000 years in india.Iam personally grateful that our next generation Heros Sri Rahul and Shriyaa have taken interest from child hood and all the credit goes to their proud parents Sri Ranjith and Smt Sree Devi ji for raising their children in divine  environment from child hood.

Rahul Ranjith ( 9yrs)

Rahul Paintings

 

Shriyaa Ranjith ( 3 Yrs )

Shriyaa Paintings

Shriyaa Paintings

Rahul writing Jai Shree Ram

Rahuls Jai Shree Ram

Rahul Ranjith ( 9yrs)

Your First Steps before writing Sri Rama Jayam

1. First Decide to write Sri Rama Jayams

2.Buy the 200page books and pens.

3.Visit Sri Rama or Sri Hanuman Temple or Sri Ganesh Temple and seek his blessings to you to complete this work.

4.Put the red thilak on your forehead.

5.First Write Om  on top of the page in the middle and  then start writing sri Rama jayam or Jai Sri Ram

Target-Goal-Life’s Dream-Golden Moment

Important:Choosing a Goal

1-You can choose 1 of the 6 goals here and still be very Happy. Please do not get stressed about choosing goal no 6 and feeling you may not complete it.  Please choose a goal which you are comfortable and start writing. Listen to your inner heart for the right answer about your goal.You will be right

2 You can start writing and first  complete Goal no 1 then go to Goal no 2 then to Goal no 3 and keep moving by completing Goal by Goal.

3-If you start and for various reasons if you are unable to complete 1 crore that’s  fine you can still give your books to your temple.

Goal no 1 -108 SRJs or JSR ( one Hundred eight)

First Write 108 SRJs or JSR’s and give to local Sri Rama or Sri Hanuman temple temple or any temple which accepts them.Just ask the priests.You can also make like a garland and place it on the idol.

Goal no 2- 1008 SRJs or JSR ( One Thousand Eight)

Second write 1008 SRJs or JSRs and give to local temple. You can also make like a garland and place it on the idol.

 Goal No 3 -10,800 SRJs or JSR’s (Ten Thousand Eight)

Goal No 4-108,000 SRJs or JSR’s (One Lakh Eight)

Goal no 5-10,80,000 SRJs or JSR’s ( Ten Lakh Eighty Thousand )

Goal no 6-100,00,008 SRJs or JSRs One Hundred Lakhs)

It will be great if you can complete for your 60th Birthday.This is the gift to yourself and from you to Sri Rama. This is your Golden moment.Close your eyes and imagine that day when you will complete this and how happy and content you will feel.

100,00000( 100 lakh words) /1 Crore ( Koti)/ 10 million SRjs or JSRs

How much time you need to spend per day and how many years will it take

1-If you spend 2hours a day and write 1000SRJs per day( 6 pages/day) you can complete in 30yrs.This means you need to start writing when your 30yrs to complete by 60th Year

2-if you send 3hrs a day  and write 1400 SRJs per day(9 pages/day) you can complete in 20yrs This means you need to start writing when your 40yrs to complete by 60th Year

3-if you can spend 6 hrs a day and write 2800 SRJs per day(19 pages/day) you can complete in 10yrs. This means you need to start writing when your 50yrs to complete by 60th Year

4- if you can spend 6 hrs a day and write 2800 SRJs per day you can complete in 10yrs. If you start when you are 60yrs you will complete when you are 70years.

This is not impossible and can be easily done by everyone.

Sri Rama Jayam Blank Format of 30 lines

Sri Rama Jayam Blank formats are there for free down load on my site http://www.pranakishore.com

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Please write Sri Rama Jayam or Jai Sri Ram to solve your problems and make all your wishes to come true in 21days. This has helped me and is helping me even now .

 

Sri Rama Jayam

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How do you surrender to God? How do you actually do this practically?-Prana Kishore

This question was asked to me and I will reply to the best of my knowledge giving practical examples to help you understand and apply to your life

Surrendering means praying only God for all your problems

What is the main thing required to Surrender to God?

 BELIEF in God is required to surrender to god.

We have belief on our mother/father  that’s why we surrender to them and they solve all our problems during our child hood. As we grow up we are introduced to Gods so that our Gods can help solve our problems which are beyond our parents ability to solve the problem.

Praying Only For Your Wishes To Come True

Praying is different from believing and praying. A rich business man made Sri Balaji a partner in his business saying he will give 1% of his profits to Sri Balaji at end of every  year. He did and went to Tirupathi and put the money in Hundi. But He does not pray Balaji and does not believe in him except that he will give him profits. One year he made huge losses he moved to a different god as a partner and his losses continued. Then he asked me which puja to do to regain his loss and make huge wealth. I told him remove all partnerships walk to Balaji hill and come back and pray daily at home morning and evening sincerely and he will get profitable. Yes he recovered his losses and made profit. Here Business man got the blessings only when he surrendered   to Balaji and not for wealth. This is an example of Praying for your wishes,without believing in the God.

Visiting Temples Like Picnic

There are so many who visit temples like a picnic,donate money to temples to show off their wealth but deep inside they do not believe in God.They think their success is due to their education and talents and NOT due to God.They are also not atheist. They feel there is God but they don’t have any belief that god will help them in crisis. These kind of people mostly surrender to God only in time of crises when it comes to their health related problems when they are told there is no cure for their disease like cancer.

Fear of Death And Wants Short Cut to Heaven 

An well established lady of 70 years who does not believe in God and attributes all the success in her life to her skills once asked me what she needs to do to go to heaven. I advised her to pray,visit religious places like Kasi,do vratas,pujas at home and she replied she has no time for all this and she wants some easy ways.

I told her to write Sri Rama Jayam daily 5 words till she completes 1008.She wrote it and came back and said she liked it very much since it gave her inner peace. I told her to write 100,008 times. She wrote and again came back and told me she is very happy now and has no fear of death due to old age.She asked me again what else she needs to do to go to heaven. I told her going to heaven is based on her past life karma and present life karma and if she has lead a good truthful life she needs to surrender to God  believing only in God.She again asked me what she needs to do.I told her you are already doing it when you started writing Sri Rama Jayam when you were thinking of  Sri Rama.I advised her to write Sri Rama Jayam as long as she can every day as much as she can till she complete 1 crore Sri Rama Jayam.Good news.She told me she completed writing 1 crore Sri Rama Jayam and now she feels she is connected so much with Sri Rama and All gods.She read Ramayanam and Gita and she visited most important religious pilgrimages and she told me she is no longer worried if she will go to heaven or hell and Her Lord

Sri Rama will protect her and take care of her.She surrendered to Sri Rama by writing his name Sri Rama Jayam.Sri Rama’s name is more powerful than Lord Rama Himself and that is the miracle which happened to her and to so many last 5000 years.( await my presentation on how and why to write Sri Rama jayam due before 30th June 2017 watch Prana Kishore You tube channel)

When there is FEAR in LIFE people surrender to God as last resort.

Fear  of losing wealth

Fear Of death

Fear of not getting married

Fear of not sure one will have the child

Fear of marital problems,inlaws,people

fear of exams,results,interviews,getting job,loosing job,

fear of any problem big or small in life.

Poor people who have no means surrender to God praying “Oh God Iam surrendering to you and only you must solve all my problems be it health, marriage or financial from now”.

I will visit your Temple Tirupathi once a year or after my problems are solved. They make a wish and once it comes true they visit Tirupathi TTD.

Which God to Surrender?

 We have KULADAIVAM  FAMILY GOD which your parents  pray regularly example Sri Venkateswara swamy.Once the girl gets married her family god changes to her husband’s family God.

Find out your family God from your parents

ISHTA DEVATHA  is God you like and love the most. This is the God for various reasons you like and have been praying in addition to your family God. Example Sri Hanuman and my  Family god is Balaji.

You may have one family god and many Gods you like.This is most common situation.Gods are like our subjects we read.We cannot say I will read only English and will not read Maths or science or history.We need to pray all Gods at least the main gods like Ganesha,Venkateswara,(Balaji),Lakshmi,Saraswathi,Durga,Subrahmanya,Shiva,

Rama,Krishna and Hanuman (list is bigger than this).Why we need to pray these Gods and in what form we need to pray will be a separate chapter and  Blog)

Villages and Village Gods

Villagers have village gods mostly Amman female Goddess who are protecting the village crops,people from deseases etc and blessing them with rain. They surrender to village gods to protect them. It is their BELIEF in their village gods that they will protect them at all times. They pray to Family god and also Ishta devatha  God of their choice.

 Do you surrender to one God or many Gods?

 You need to surrender to one God or all Gods necessary based on the type of crisis at that moment based again on your Belief on the God or Gods you believe .

 When to Surrender to God?

 Surrendering to God is a continuous process and not an one time activity.

TIME is changing by the minute,hour,day,week,month and year.Your Life is

also changing by the time. Here are few examples of when to surrender and to which Gods?

VISIT Tirupati BALAJI TEMPLE TO EXPERIENCE POSITIVE TURNING POINT IN YOUR LIFE

I have this habit or prayers of visiting Tirupathi temple once very year and have been doing this from my child hood days. When you visit Tirupathi TTD and come back you will experience  a Positive TURNING POINT IN YOUR LIFE.I also have this habit of taking someone with me when I visit TTD.I do this since they too can experience positive turning point in their life like me.On one occasion i went with my sister in laws and totally we were 13 members and reached Tirupathi and the person who was supposed to help me with darshan was sick an could not do anything. It was 10pm we were all waiting outside the entrance. I tried called all my contacts met many officials in TTD nothing worked.

I told my wife to be with her sisters and I went alone into the crowd with full confidence that some miracle will happen to me.I prayed Balaji ( Family God) with few mantras.I prayed Sri Veeranjaneya swamy with few powerful mantras and prayed I must have the darshan of Balaji and please do not send me back since that has never happened in life, going to Tirupathi and returning without seeing the God.I prayed saying it’s my fault I did not plan better did not have back up plan,if things failed and not to punish families with kids who came believing me that I will give them darshan of the Balaji.

It’s here I surrendered to Both Balaji and Sri Veeranjaneya swamy.Sri Veeranjaneya pose is the most powerful poses of all Hanuman and the pose is with Gadha ready to fight the battles for you.My most favorite god who blessed me with over 2000 miracles.

Miracle

Suddenly out of nowhere one Gentleman from north India,  came into the crowd and shouted “I have 13 tickets and I need a person who wants all 13 tickets only and I don’t want to deal with individuals since we have to go together as one family” crowd fell on him begging him with all kind of stories why he should give tickets to them.I shouted ” Iam a family with 13 tickets and I need 13 tickets”

The gentleman looked at me from distance and shouted “what is your name” I said “Kishore” Then he said “Sri Krishna” follow me ask your family to come”

 I shouted with top of my voice my wife’s name and said we have tickets RUN

in 2mnts all of us gathered with the person.He told me there is one condition

I thought Oh my God what now is the test.

He said he wants 4 laddos. I told him sure he will get them.We became friends while walking to the temple, I asked him How come he has come alone and wanted 13 tickets a odd number mostly it will be 4-8 12.He told me he came with a big party for a wedding everyone is sleeping tired and he had one darshan morning and he wanted second darshan now having come all the way from north India.In the next one hour we were inside the temple and had a beautiful darshan of Balaji. I gave him a bag full of laddos.He opened the bag and was so Happy.He said he wanted only 4 laddos.I told him I kept 4 laddos and gave him 22 laddos for his family and wedding party.His name is B Guptha ( Balaji Guptha).

Notes:

I surrendered to 2 Gods.He surrendered to His God.We both met and our prayers helped 12 other members who came with me.This is power of our prayers.

This is surrendering to God in crisis.

I strongly believe there is God within us and God in every human being that’s why when we meet people we raise our hands and say Namaste.God comes or sends ordinary people,total strangers to us in crisis to do extraordinary things or  miracles for us.My famous saying ” Who knows which God is there in which human being”

On each occasion we need to surrender to different Gods based on our crisis.

Power Of Lord Shiva

Some one known to me her husband was not keeping well and very very sick in hospital and doctors gave him 30% chance.She prays, believes in God but did not know what to do in such crisis. I advised her and told her nothing to worry and everything will be fine and normal with prayers.( I gave her,the first sign of Hope and support)This is reason we should always speak good positive words)

Then I told her to do Maha Mrityunjaya Homam at home in her husband name star etc in her home or temple.I also told her to read the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra 108 times a day and write the mantra and leave it below his pillow in hospital and tell him that mantra of Lord Shiva will save him. The I told her to play the Mantra audio daily morning and evening along with  Hanuman chalisa both my songs since they have sound of holy river Ganga in them. She also played Vishnu sahasranama.Plus I advised her to repeat few more mantras of Dhanvantri God of Health. I told her to visit Hanuman temple daily from hospital and on 21st day perform Honey abhishkam to Hanuman and Abhishakam to Shiva Lingam.

During the 21 days his progress improved showed signs of recovery and tests results reducing and he was able to walk on 21st day.

In  a month exactly 31 days he went home and is now hale and healthy as of today

 

 

Notes:what Happened?

She had belief in God she did not know how to surrender?

I advised her how to surrender to Lord Shiva with his most powerful mantra Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and even did homam to invoke his blessings.This we combined with Prayers to Hanuman plus temple visits.

She surrendered to Lord Shiva and Hanuman and begged them to save her husband’s life and they saved him.( many woman  pray to Balaji and offer to shave their head if their husbands recover from ill health this is so common)This is putting through extreme suffering for a positive end result. This works.

Now what will she did NEXT?

She has started her mission of helping others teaching them “How to surrender to God and when and why?so that they can experience the miracle like her

Hinduism:

World’s oldest and first religion is all about community and not about individuals

The more we help others the more help we will get from God.

Loka samstha Sukhino Bhavanthu-Let all people and living being in this universe be Happy.

Miracles and People

Miracles are happening every moment for people who believe in God.

Few people experience miracles but they want to use those miracles and publicize it to collect donations and become rich promising of building temples which will bless you. Be aware of these people “Ask yourself who is benefiting them or you”

75% of Swamiji’s  in India became super rich like this by talking about their miracles and doing nothing to help their devotees and not even sharing their secrets to benefit devotes

My Mission of Miracles:

It is not whether I experienced 2000 miracles in  my life, It has been my mission that everyone must experience 2000 or more miracles in their life just like me

All you need to do is just donate your TIME for yourself, listen to my music, follow my advice and watch the miracles happening to you.

I DON’T NEED ANY DONATIONS SINCE THE KNOWLEDGE I RECEIVED WAS FREE FROM GODS AND VEDIC SCRIPTS AND KNOWLEDGE MUST BE GIVEN FREE TO ALL SINCE EVERYTHING BELONGS TO GOD.

IF TIME PERMITS I WILL WRITE NEXT

HOW TO CONNECT WITH GOD IN REAL TIME USING OUR ANCIENT POWERFUL MANTRAS AND PRANA MUSIC.

Surrender  to God to experience Miracles

Share this with your family and friends so that they too can experience miracles

by surrendering to God

 

OM SHRI VENKATESWARAYA NAMAHA

OM NAMA SHIVAYA

OM SHRI RAMA JAYAM

OM SHRI RAMA HANUMAN RAKSHA

PRANA KISHORE

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Life is getting busy with no time to think, how we can improve our life style.

We are becoming our own enemy in life.

Best is to look at advise from people like Vivekananda.

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Om Namah Shivaya 108 Chants For Shiva Ratri

Om Namah Shivaya the most powerful Mantra repeated 108 Times as you see the real pictures of Shiva’s abode the beautiful Manasarovar Mountain.

Prana Kishore composed and sang this Mantra.

This mantra was recorded in HD Surround Sound and Pl listen to this with your eyes closed and in Head Phones for maximum effect.

 

You can feel the vibrations as you listen and surrender yourself to Lord Shiva

My CD Cover designs will have vedic designs in them if you observe  closely

Drink the Milk-Spare The Cow is my campaign to every one NOT to eat Beef as it is sacred and equivalent to our Mother for the sustenance of our Life

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Om Namah Shivaya

Prana Kishore

 

Shirdi Sai Baba 108 Chants-Healing Vibrations

Shirdi Sai Baba  Mantra ” Om Sai Nathaha Namaha ” repeated 108 Times to make it powerful for listeners as they experience healing vibrations.

Prana Kishore composed and sang this mantra 108 times for 13 minutes.

This single album will be released on 10th March 2016

Om Sai Nathaha Namaha

 

 

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Gayatri Mantra 108 Chants-Vedic Healing Vibrations

The most powerful Gayatri Mantra has been repeated 108 times to make it even more powerful for the listeners.You can feel the Vedic Healing Vibrations in your body and mind working to remove your stress,anger,lower your BP and give you total peace and happiness.

• Om bhur bhuvah suvaha
  Tat savitur varenyam
  Bhargo devasya dhimahi
  Dhiyo yonah prachodayat

Prana Kishore composed and sang this mantra 108 Times for 39 minutes

Pl listen to this HD surround sound recording with your eyes closed and in head phones or ear piece of your mobile phones for maximum effect.

 

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Om Shri Rama Hanuman Raksha

Prana Kishore

Annadaana Mahima-Chaturmasa Deeksha Vijayam

Annadaana Mahima-Chaturmasa Deeksha Vijayam

Annadana Mahima

“Annapurne sadapurne Shankara Pranavallabhe gnaana vairagya siddhyartham bhikshaam dehi cha Paarvati”

Oh dear Maata Annapurna, you are the divine consort of Lord Shiva, you are the personification of copious food, kindly grant us alms along with eternal wisdom!

You can listen to this mantra and learn to sing in the audio at http://www.pranakishore.com

and in the album “Om Shri Rama Hanuman Raksha CD” at I Tunes and Amazon

Pujya Ganapati Sachhidananda Swamiji always remembers the golden words of Lord Sri Krishna and tells us:

“The beings, both moving and unmoving, are sustained only by the food! Hence the donor of food is the giver of life and indeed of everything else! So, one who wants well-being on this earth and beyond , should make special efforts to share food with others! ‘Annadaana’ must be offered with due respect and hospitality to the poor, old, children, women, guests and the tired travelers!

“There is no greater merit in this creation than feeding the hungry”!

Significance of Chaturmasya

Bharatha maata is known as ‘Karma bhoomi’ which is unique with its significance for Vedic and religious culture and heritage.

Hindu philosophy and religion which is a combination of many traditions and cultures is closely associated with the Nature that plays a major role in performance of many festivals. Hinduism strongly believes in Puranas and Vedic principles that become the guiding factor for performance of these festivals and sacred rituals.

The main purpose of all Vedic rituals is ultimately to please the lord and the benefits of which are bountiful. As long as the vow is to perform a sacred and pious act it would definitely yield positive results and would bring pleasing rewards.

Pujas and dharmic activities go a long way in developing the mind frame. It is also believed that they generate a lot of positive energy that helps one in the struggle of life,control over wandering mind, discipline of life and does a lot of good to the physical as well as the mental abilities of an individual.

We all know that we have 12 months in a lunar calendar starting from Chaitra to Phalguna. Out of these 12 months 6 months starting from pushya (when Sun enters Makara Raasi) to jyeshtha falls under Uttaraayana while 6 months starting from Aashada (when Sun enters the KarkatakaRaasi) to Margasira falls under Dakshinayana. Uttarayana is the day time and Dakshinayana is the night time for Devataas.As per the time element,one year for human beings is equivalent to one full day for Devataas . Similarly one month for human beings is equivalent to 1 day for Pitru Devataas out of which Shukla Paksha (waxing moon days) 15 days is day time and Krishna Paksha (waning moon days) 15days is the night time for Pitrus.

Fire, illumination, daytime, fortnight before the full moon and Uttarayana are the paths for liberation. It means these are the periods or ways for spontaneous positive thinking and spiritual growth. So all concentrate and perform their personnel rituals more during Uttarayana only.

In order to give significance and importance for performing sacred and pious deeds during night time of Devataas, Lord Varaaha gave a boon to Raatri Devataa that, the following four months Shravana, Bhadrapada, Aaswayuja and kaarteeka would be very holy and dear to him.

These four months are called Chatur- maasa. Although, the word chaturmasya means four months of duration, it is performed for two months only, taking fortnight as a month as per the Shastras. Who ever performs sacred deeds(Snana, Japa, Homa, Vratha, Dana etc.) in a strict deeksha manner during these months would reap immense benefits out of it.

Deeksha means making a vow to perform austerities observing strict celibacy, avoiding prohibited foods,drinks, actions, unnecessary talks and most importantly dedicating ones self totally for Daiva chintana for full two months. With out any discrimination of age,gender,ashrama and caste this Deeksha can be performed by one and all.

Dear fellow devotees, in this competitive world can an ordinary person truly afford to pretermit responsibilities for such a lengthy extension of time? Then which is the next option available for us to accomplish the same  divine fruitions with out having to suspend our regular unavoidable activities?

The only answer by all Shastras is to approach and offer as much sincere service to Yateeshwaras during this holy period every year. Such Ascetics suspend their travel during that period, they do not cross the border of the city where they are sojourning. The learned  Yateeshwaras engage themselves in teaching and offering discourses for the benefit of their disciples and people in general. It is believed and experienced that the place where these selfless Yateeshwars stay and perform Chaturmasya Deeksha will flourish in wealth,prosperity and spiritual life.

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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra-Triyambhakam 108 Times Life Changing Chant-Prana Kishore

Release of Audio on 22nd Feb 2016

Powerful Mantra to liberate you from death,bondage of attachments for sake of immortality
Shri Maha Mrityunjaya Mantram-Tryambakam

Prana Kishore sang and composed this Powerful Mantra and sang for 108 times.This audio is 32 minutes long and will help you to pray,meditate to solve your critical problems.People have used this mantra to get jobs,get married soon,solve family problems and most of all help critical patients in hospital to recover and go home.Repeating the mantra makes it even more powerful.

Listen to Prana Kishore and you can easily learn this mantra and sing on your own.

 

• Tryambakam Yajaamahay
  Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
  Urvaru Kamiva Bandhanaan
  Mrityor Mukshiya Mamruthathu
• Sanskrit to English Word Meaning
• Tryambakam – three-eyed; Yajamahe
• – worship; Sugandhim – beautiful smelling;
• Pusti – well nourished, (prosperity;
• Vardhanam – increaser; Urvarukam –
• cucumber; Ive – like; Bandhana –
• from bondage of worldly attachments;
• Mrtyor – mortality; Muksiya – may you liberate;
• Ma- me; Amrat – for the sake of immortality
• Translation:
• We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Shiva),
• Who is fragrant and Who nourishes all beings;
• may He liberate me from death, for the sake of
• Immortality, even as the cucumber is severed from

          its bondage of the vine.  Om Peace, Peace, Peace

Om Nama Shivaya

 

 

 

Sri Rama Astothara Sathanamavali-108 Divine Names of Rama English-Prana Kishore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pray To Build  Sri Rama Ayodhya Temple

-Write  Sri Rama Jayam- Jai Sri Ram Daily

-Listen –Read Sri Rama 108 Names Daily  Till The Temple Is Built

Prana Kishore sang and composed the Sri Rama Astothara Sathanamavali 108 Names for 12 minutes.

Let this help you make Sri Rama Your Role Model.

Listen and Learn at http://www.pranakishore.com and Prana Kishore You Tube Channel

 

1. Om Shri Ramaya Namaha
2. Om Ramabhadraya Namaha
3. Om Ramachandraya Namaha
4. Om Shashvataya Namaha
5. Om Rajivalochanaya Namaha
6. Om Shrimate Namaha
7. Om Rajendraya Namaha
8. Om Raghupungavaya Namaha
9. Om Janaki Vallabhaya Namaha
10. Om Jaitraya Namaha
11. Om Jitamitraya Namaha
12. Om Janardhanaya Namaha
13. Om Vishvamitra Priyaya Namaha
14. Om Dantaya Namaha
15. Om Sharanatrana Tatparaya Namaha
16. Om Bali Pramathanaya Namaha
17. Om Vagmine Namaha
18. Om Satyavache Namaha
19. Om Satyavikramaya Namaha
20. Om Satyavrataya Namaha
21. Om Vratadharaya Namaha
22. Om Sada Hanumadashritaya Namaha
23. Om Kausaleyaya Namaha
24. Om Kharadhvamsine Namaha
25. Om Viradha Vanapanditaya Namah
26. Om Vibhishana Paritratre Namaha
27. Om Kodanda Khandanaya Namaha
28. Om Saptatala Prabhedre Namaha
29. Om Dashagriva Shiroharaya Namaha
30. Om Jamadagnya Mahadarpp Dalanaya Namaha
31. Om Tatakantakaya Namaha
32. Om Vedanta Saraya Namaha
33. Om Vedatmane Namaha
34. Om Bhavarogasya Bheshajaya Namaha
35. Om Dushanatri Shirohantre Namaha
36. Om Trigunatmakaya Namaha
37. Om Trivikramaya Namaha
38. Om Trilokatmane Namaha
39. Om Punyacharitra Kirtanaya Namah
40. Om Triloka Rakshakaya Namaha
41. Om Dhanvine Namaha
42. Om Dandakaranya KartanayaNamaha
43. Om Ahalya Shapashamanaya Namaha
44. Om Pitru Bhaktaya Namaha
45. Om Vara Pradaya Namaha
46. Om Jitendriyaya Namaha
47. Om Jitakrodhaya Namaha
48. Om Jitamitraya Namaha
49. Om Jagad Gurave Namaha
50. Om Riksha Vanara Sanghatine Namaha
51. Om Chitrakuta Samashrayaya Namaha
52. Om Jayanta Trana Varadaya Namaha
53. Om Sumitra Putra Sevitaya Namaha
54. Om Sarva Devadhi Devaya Namaha
55. Om Mritavanara Jivanaya Namaha
56. Om Mayamaricha Hantre Namaha
57. Om Mahadevaya Namaha
58. Om Mahabhujaya Namaha
59. Om Sarvadeva Stutaya Namaha
60. Om Saumyaya Namaha
61. Om Brahmanyaya Namaha
62. Om Muni Samstutaya Namaha
63. Om Mahayogine Namaha
64. Om Mahadaraya Namaha
65. Om Sugrivepsita Rajyadaye Namaha
66. Om Sarva Punyadhi Kaphalaya Namaha
67. Om Smrita Sarvagha Nashanaya Namaha
68. Om Adipurushaya Namaha
69. Om Paramapurushaya Namaha
70. Om Mahapurushaya Namaha
71. Om Punyodayaya Namaha
72. Om Dayasaraya Namaha
73. Om Purana Purushottamaya Namaha
74. Om Smita Vaktraya Namaha
75. Om Mita Bhashine Namaha
76. Om Purva Bhashine Namaha
77. Om Raghavaya Namaha
78. Om Ananta Gunagambhiraya Namaha
79. Om Dhirodatta Gunottamaya Namaha
80. Om Maya Manusha Charitraya Namaha
81. Om Mahadevadi Pujitaya Namaha
82. Om Setukrite Namaha
83. Om Sarva Tirthamayaya Namaha
84. Om Haraye Namaha
85. Om Shyamangaya Namaha
86. Om Sundaraya Namaha
87. Om Shooraya Namaha
88. Om Pitavasase Namaha
89. Om Dhanurdharaya Namaha
90. Om Sarva Yajnadhipaya Namaha
91. Om Yajvine Namaha
92. Om Janamarana Varjitaya Namaha
93. Om Jita Varashaye Namaha
94. Om Trimurtaye Namaha
95. Om Vibhishana Pratishthatre Namaha
96. Om Sarvabharana Varjitaya Namaha
97. Om Parasmai Namaha
98. Om Parabrahmane Namaha
99. Om Sachidananda Vigrahaya Namaha
100. Om Parasmai Jyotishe Namaha
101. Om Parasmai Dhamne Namaha
102. Om Parakashaya Namaha
103. Om Paratparaya Namaha
104. Om Pareshaya Namaha
105. Om Parakaya Namaha
106. Om Paraya Namaha
107. Om Sarva Devatmakaya Namaha
108. Om Paramatmane Namaha
109. Ithi Shri Rama Astothara Sathanamavali hi !!!

Bhagavad Gita completes 5151years today 22nd Dec 2015

Bhagavad Gita completes 5151years today 22nd Dec 2015

 

Today is Bhagavad Gita Jayanti. Which means today is the day when Bhagvad Gita was spoken by Lord Shri Krishna to his very first deciple in the form of human i.e. Arjun. Tomorrow Bhagavad Gita will complete 5151 years.

 

 

🔹Few facts of Bhagavad Gita please read :

 

🚩What is the Bhagavad-Gita?

 

The Bhagavad-Gita is the eternal message of spiritual wisdom from ancient India. The word Gita means song and the word Bhagavad means God, often the Bhagavad-Gita is called the Song of God.

 

🚩Why is the Bhagavad-Gita called a song if it is spoken?

 

Because its rhyming meter is so beautifully harmonic and melodious when spoken perfectly.

 

🚩What is the name of this rhyming meter?

 

It is called Anustup and contains 32 syllables in each verse.

 

🚩Who originally spoke the Bhagavad-Gita?

 

Lord Krishna originally spoke the Bhagavad-Gita.

 

🚩Where was the Bhagavad-Gita originally spoken?

 

In India at the holy land of Kuruksetra.

 

🚩Why is the land of Kuruksetra so holy?

 

Because of benedictions given to King Kuru by Brahma that anyone dying in Kuruksetra while performing penance or while fighting in battle will be promoted directly to the heavenly planets.

 

🚩Where is the Bhagavad-Gita to be found?

 

In the monumental, historical epic Mahabharata written by Vedavyasa.

 

🚩What is the historical epic Mahabharta?

 

The Mahabharata is the most voluminous book the world has ever known. The Mahabharata covers the history of the earth from the time of creation in relation to India. Composed in 100,000 rhyming quatrain couplets the Mahabharata is seven times the size of the Illiad written by Homer.

 

🚩Who is Vedavyasa?

 

Vedavyasa is the divine saint and incarnation who authored the Srimad Bhagavatam, Vedanta Sutra, the 108 Puranas, composed and divided the Vedas into the Rik, Yajur, Artharva and Sama Vedas, and wrote the the great historical treatise Mahabharata known as the fifth Veda. His full name is Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa and he was the son of sage Parasara and mother Satyavati.

 

🚩Why is the Mahabharata known as the fifth Veda?

 

Because it is revealed in the Vedic scripture Bhavisya Purana III.VII.II that the fifth Veda written by Vedavyasa is called the Mahabharata.

 

🚩What are the special characteristics of the Mahabharata?

 

The Mahabharata has no restrictions of qualification as to who can hear it or read it. Everyone regardless of caste or social position may hear or read it at any time. Vedavyasa wrote it with the view not to exclude all the people in the worlds who are outside of the Vedic culture. He himself has explained that the Mahabharata contains the essence of all the purports of the Vedas. This we see is true and it is also written in a very intriguing and dramatically narrative form.

 

🚩What about the Aryan invasion theory being the source of the Bhagavad-Gita?

 

The Aryan invasion theory has been proven in the 1990s not to have a shred of truth in it. Indologists the world over have realized that the Aryans are the Hindus themselves.

 

🚩What is the size of the Bhagavad-Gita?

 

The Bhagavad-Gita is composed of 700 Sanskrit verses contained within 18 chapters, divided into three sections each consisting of six chapters. They are Karma Yoga the yoga of actions. Bhakti Yoga the yoga of devotion and Jnana Yoga the yoga of knowledge.

 

🚩When was the Bhagavad-Gita spoken?

 

The Mahabharata confirms that Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-Gita to Arjuna at the Battle of Kuruksetra in 3137 B.C.. According to specific astrological references in the Vedic scriptures, the year 3102 B.C. is the beginning of kali yuga which began 35 years after the battle 5000 years ago. If calculated accurately it goes to 5151years from today.

 

🚩What is the opinion of western scholars from ancient times?

 

According to the writings of both the Greek and the Romans such as Pliny, Arrian and Solinus as well as Megastathanes who wrote a history of ancient India and who was present as an eyewitness when Alexander the Great arrived in India in 326 B.C. was that before him were 154 kings who ruled back to 6777 B.C. This also follows the Vedic understanding.

 

🚩When was the Bhagavad-Gita first translated into English?

 

The first English edition of the Bhagavad-Gita was in 1785 by Charles Wilkins in London, England. This was only 174 years after the translation of the King James Bible in 1611.

 

🚩Was the Bhagavad-Gita also translated into other languages?

 

Yes. The Bhagavad-Gita was translated into Latin in 1823 by Schlegel. It was translated into German in 1826 by Von Humbolt. It was translated into French in 1846 by Lassens and it was translated into Greek in 1848 by Galanos to mention but a few.

 

🚩What was the original language of the Bhagavad-Gita?

 

The original language of the Bhagavad-Gita was classical Sanskrit from India.

 

🚩Why is Srimad often written before the Bhagavad-Gita?

The word Srimad is a title of great respect. This is given because the Bhagavad-Gita reveals the essence of all spiritual knowledge.

 

🚩Is history aware of the greatness of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita?

 

Historically many very extraordinary people such as Albert Einsten, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Herman Hesse, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Aldous Huxley, Rudolph Steiner and Nikola Tesla to name but a few have read Srimad Bhagavad-Gita and were inspired by its timeless wisdom.

 

🚩What can be learned by the study of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita?

 

Accurate, fundamental knowledge about God, the ultimate truth, creation, birth and death, the results of actions, the eternal soul, liberation and the purpose as well as the goal of human existence.

 

 

Prana Kishore

Maha Lakshmi Diwali Blessings Mantras-Prana Kishore

Maha Lakshmi Diwali Blessings Mantras-Prana Kishore

Prana Kishore releases the album “Maha Lakshmi Diwali Blessings Mantras” world wide in collaboration with I Tunes and Amazon on 20th Oct 2014 for Diwali

1-Subham Karoti Kalyanam-Mantra for Lighting Lamp also Evening Mantra to Bless You With Wealth.Play this mantra on Diwali day,in Weddings and all Functions.

2-Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi-Morning Mantra in Bed Looking at Both Hands to Believe in Your Self and to Start thDay with Positive Attitude to Succeed

3-Samudra Vasane Devi-Morning Mantra to Mother Earth for Forgiveness for Touching Her With Your Feet.Mantra Gives Patience to Start the Day

4-Gange Cha-Mantra in Shower Since All Waters Come from Ganga and to Save Water as it is essential to Life

5-Ya Devi Sarva Bhoteshu– Lakshmi Mantra to Bless You With Good Fortune and Wealth

6-Yen Moole Sarvatheerthani-Tulasi Mantra to Remain as Pure as Tulasi in Life

7-Annaporne-Mantra Before Meals to Thank God for the Food By First Offering Food to God as Prasad.We should also eat food less like the prasad to be in good health.

8-Asathoma Sadgamaya-Diwali Mantra To Lead You From Darkness To Light, Truth To Untruth and from Death to Immortality

Let me explain about Diwali in a Q & A format easy to understand by the next generation.

How was the name Diwali formed ?

Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit  word Dīpāvali, formed from dīpa  “light” or “lamp” and āvalī  series, line, row). Dīpāvali or Deepavali thus meant a “row” or series of lights.

 

What is the meaning of Diwali?

Diwali also known as Deepavali and its meaning is “festival of lights” ancient Hindu festivals celebrated in autumn every year in Oct-Nov in India.It is also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs

In which countries is Diwali celebrated?

It is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Srilanka,, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad,Tobago,  Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji.

80% of 1.2 Billion people in India are Hindus and there are 3 Million Hindus in USA.

It is also celebrated in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia,Australia,  New Zeeland, 

Fiji, Mauritius, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Guyana, Suriname,

 Trinidad and Tobago, the Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom,

and  United Arab Emirates

What is the most important Diwali Prayer and Mantra one must learn and Pray on Diwali day?

A Vedic prayer from Brhadaranyaka Upanishad celebrating lights is:

Asato ma sat gamaya

| (असतो मा सद्गमय

Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya |

तमसो मा  ज्योतिर्गमय

Mṛtyor ma amṛtam gamaya |

मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय

Om shanti shanti shantihi ||

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः

Prayer Meaning

Lead us from Untruth to Truth.
Lead us from Darkness to Light.
Lead us from Death to Immortality.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace.

Asathoma Sadgamaya-Diwali Mantra To Lead You From Darkness To Light, Untruth To Truth and from Death to Immortality. Listen to Prana Kishore CD on how to pronounce and sing this Mantra

 

What is the Religious Significance of Diwali In Hinduism?

The festival is mentioned in Padma Purana, the Skanda Purana, and other Hindu scriptures. In the  Hindu philosophy, a central belief is that there is something beyond the physical body and mind which is pure, infinite, and eternal, called the Atman. The celebration of Diwali as the “victory of good over evil”, refers to the light of higher knowledge dispelling all ignorance, the ignorance that masks one’s true nature, not as the body, but as the unchanging, infinite,immanent and transcendent reality.

With this awakening comes compassion and the awareness of the oneness of all things, and knowledge overcomes ignorance. Diwali is the celebration of this Inner Light over spiritual darkness knowledge over ignorance, right over wrong, good over evil.
This is the message one can implement in their lives.

Diwali is honoring the return of the lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana from exile, as told in Ramayana

Its also the return of Pandavas after 12 years of Vanvas and one year of agnyatavas as told in Mahabharata.

Diwali is linked to the celebration of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and wife of deity Vishnu. The five day festival of Diwali begins on the day Lakshmi was born from the churning of cosmic ocean of milk during the tug of war between the forces of good and forces of evil; the night of Diwali is the day Lakshmi choose Vishnu as her husband and then married him.

Diwali is the day Vishnu came back to Lakshmi and their abode in the Vaikuntha; so those who worship Lakshmi receive her blessings of health and wealth during the year ahead.

Why is Diwali Celebrated ? – Popular Story From Ancient Times

In Ancient times a demon by name Narakasura, tortured common people.People prayed to Lord Sri Krishna to help them.Sri Krishna fought with Narakasura and killed him on Diwali day.The people then celebrated Narakasura’s defeat with sparklers, lights and firecrackers which is the tradition even today.

An effigy of demon Narakasura is made with Paper or Hay with fire crackers attached to it and then it is set to fire witnessed by a crowd of people.

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 What are the Traditions and Rituals in Diwali?

Diwali is one of the happiest of holidays in India

1-Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes

2-They light up diyas,lamps and lights inside and outside their home,

3-They buy new clothes for themselves and their families, gifts, appliances, kitchen utensils, cars and gold jewelry.People also buy gifts for family members and friends which include sweets, dry fruits and seasonal specialities..

4-Kids hear ancient stories, legends, from their parents and grand parents.

5-Girls and woman create rangoli and other patterns on floors, near doors and walkways.

6-Youth and adults helping with lighting decorations and preparing for fireworks

7-They exchange gifts among family and friends.

8-Families visiting temples in their city

9-Prayers and puja in the morning and evening to Lakshmi,Ganesha,Saraswathi,and Kubera.Eastern India they pray to Kali. Northern part they pray to Sri Krishna called feast of annakoot by offering 58-108 varieties of sweets.

10-Diwali feast lunch and dinner with sweets

11-Fire crackers after dinner at night. In Tamil Nadu they fire crackers early morning.

 Diwali is Celebrated for 5 days

First day is called Dhanteras-Comes 18days after dassera.They pray Lakshmi since it is her birthday.Lakshmi is Godess of wealth.It is also the birthday of Dhanvantri, godess of health and healing.All the normal traditions are done this day also.

Second day is called Naraka Chaturdasi (Choti Diwali)-Women wear henna to hands.This is the day the demon Narakasura was killed by Sri Krishna.

All the normal traditions are done this day also.Fire crackers are fired this day.

Third day is Called Diwali Day where the whole family and friends celebrate. Lakshmi is believed to roam the earth on Diwali night. On the evening of Diwali, people open their doors and windows to welcome Lakshmi, and place diya lights on their windowsills and balcony ledges to invite her inside their homes. All the normal traditions are done this day also.This is the main day to fire firecrackers. This is also a new year day for Gujarathis and Marwaris.

Forth Day is called Diwali Padva. dedicated to wife and husband relationship. This day ritually celebrates the love and mutual devotion between the wife and husband. Newly married daughters with their husbands are invited for special meals and Diwali.

Fifth day is called Bhau-Beej or Bhai dooj (Brother’s second). Dedicated to sister and brother relationship. Brothers bring their sister’s family to their homes to celebrate their sister-brother bond.

 Diwali by Jains.

Jains celebrate festival of lights to mark attainment of Moksha by Mahavir at
Pavapuri on 15 October 527 BCE.

Diwali by Sikhs

Sikhs celebrate Bandi Choorh Divas
Guru Har GobindJi freed himself and Hindu Kings, from Fort Gwalior, from the prison of Islamic ruler Jahangir, and arrived at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Ever since then, Sikhs celebrate Bandi Choorh Divas, with prayers and the annual lighting of Golden Temple, followed by fireworks.

Festival of Peace

On this festive occasion, Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities also mark charitable causes, kindness, and for peace. For example, at the international border, every year on Diwali, Indian forces approach Pakistani forces and offer traditional Indian sweets on the occasion of Diwali. The Pakistani soldiers anticipating the gesture, return the goodwill with an assortment of Pakistani sweets.

Diwali and Economics

Diwali is one of the happiest of holidays in India.Diwali is equivalent to Christmas.

Diwali is a peak buying season for gold and jewelry in India.It is also a major sweets, candy and fireworks buying season.US$ 800 million (INR 5,000 crores) worth of firecrackers are consumed in India over the Diwali season.

Diwali Greetings

This is how people wish each other Happy Diwali in different Languages:

 

Greeting in Nepali, Hindi and Sanskrit–

“Shubha Deepawali” शुभ दीपावली:.

Greeting in Hindi—

“Shubh Diwali” / Diwali ki Shubhkamnayein

 (दीवाली की शुभकामनाएं):

Greeting in Gujarati–

Diwali Mubarak (દીવાળી મુબારક):

Greeting in Marathi–

Shubh Diwali / Diwalichya hardik Shubhechha 

(शुभ दीवाली / दीवाळीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा ):

Greeting in Tamil–

Deepavali Nalvazhthukkal (தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்) :

Greeting in Telugu–

Deepavali Shubhakankshalu (దీపావళి శుభాకా౦క్షలు) :

Greeting in Malayalam–

Deepavali Aashamsagal ( ദീപാവളി ആശംസകൾ):.

Greeting in Kannada–

Deepavali Habbada Shubhashayagalu (ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು):

Greeting in Punjabi

Tuhanu diwali diyan boht boht vadhaiyan 

(ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਦਿਵਾਲੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ ਹੋਣ ):

Greeting in Bengali

Subho Deepabalir Preeti O Subechsha (শুভ দীপাবলীর প্রীতি ও শুভেচ্ছা) :

Greeting in Oriya–

Deepavalira Anek Shubhechha (ଦୀପାବଳିର ଅନେକ ଶୁଭେଛା) :

Greeting in English–

“Happy Deepavali!” or Happy Diwali :

Lets ensure that the lights are glowing in all homes and everyone is Happy

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5000 year old Predictions for Kali Yuga from the Bhagavata Gita-Prana Kishore

5000 year old Predictions for Kali Yuga from the Bhagavata Gita-Prana Kishore

In the last canto of the Bhagavata Purana there is a list of predictions and prophecies about the dark times for the present age of Kali Yuga. The following 15 predictions, written 5,000 years ago by sage Vedavyasa, are amazing because they appear so accurate. Despite the negative tone of these prophecies, there is still one bright spot for all of us, which is mentioned at the end.

 Prediction 1:

 Religion, truthfulness, cleanliness, tolerance, mercy, duration of life, physical strength and memory will all diminish day by day because of the powerful influence of the age of Kali.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.1

sri-suka uvaca
tatas canu-dinam dharmah
satyam saucam ksama daya
kalena balina rajan
nanksyaty ayur balam smrtih

Prediction 2:

 In Kali Yuga, wealth alone will be considered the sign of a man’s good birth, proper behaviour and fine qualities. And law and justice will be applied only on the basis of one’s power.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.2

vittam eva kalau nṝṇāḿ
janmācāra-guṇodayaḥ
dharma-nyāya-vyavasthāyāḿ
kāraṇaḿ balam eva hi

Prediction 3:

 Men and women will live together merely because of superficial attraction, and success in business will depend on deceit. Womanliness and manliness will be judged according to one’s expertise in sex, and a man will be known as a brahmana just by his wearing a thread.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.3

dāmpatye ‘bhirucir hetur
māyaiva vyāvahārike
strītve puḿstve ca hi ratir
vipratve sūtram eva hi

Prediction 4:

 A person’s spiritual position will be ascertained merely according to external symbols, and on that same basis people will change from one spiritual order to the next. A person’s propriety will be seriously questioned if he dos not earn a good living. And one who is very clever at juggling words will be considered a learned scholar.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.4

lińgaḿ evāśrama-khyātāv
anyonyāpatti-kāraṇam
avṛttyā nyāya-daurbalyaḿ
pāṇḍitye cāpalaḿ vacaḥ

 

Prediction 5:

A person will be judged unholy if he does not have money, and hypocrisy will be accepted as virtue. Marriage will be arranged simply by verbal agreement, and a person will think he is fit to appear in public if he has merely taken a bath.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.5

anāḍhyataivāsādhutve
sādhutve dambha eva tu
svīkāra eva codvāhe
snānam eva prasādhanam

 

Prediction 6:

A sacred place will be taken to consist of no more than a reservoir of water located at a distance, and beauty will be thought to depend on one’s hairstyle. Filling the belly will become the goal of life, and one who is audacious will be accepted as truthful. He who can maintain a family will be regarded as an expert man, and the principles of religion will be observed only for the sake of reputation.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.6

dūre vāry-ayanaḿ tīrthaḿ
lāvaṇyaḿ keśa-dhāraṇam
udaraḿ-bharatā svārthaḥ
satyatve dhārṣṭyam eva hi
dākṣyaḿ kuṭumba-bharaṇaḿ
yaśo ‘rthe dharma-sevanam

 

Prediction 7:

As the earth thus becomes crowded with a corrupt population, whoever among any of ther social classes shows himself to be the strongest will gain political power.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.7

evaḿ prajābhir duṣṭābhir
ākīrṇe kṣiti-maṇḍale
brahma-viṭ-kṣatra-śūdrāṇāḿ
yo balī bhavitā nṛpaḥ

 

Prediction 8:

Harassed by famine and excessive taxes, people will resort to eating leaves, roots, flesh, wild honey, fruits, flowers and seeds. Struck by drought, they will become completely ruined.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.9

śāka-mūlāmiṣa-kṣaudra-
phala-puṣpāṣṭi-bhojanāḥ
anāvṛṣṭyā vinańkṣyanti
durbhikṣa-kara-pīḍitāḥ

 

Prediction 9:

The citizens will suffer greatly from cold, wind, heat, rain and snow. They will be further tormented by quarrels, hunger, thirst, disease and severe anxiety.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.10

śīta-vātātapa-prāvṛḍ-
himair anyonyataḥ prajāḥ
kṣut-tṛḍbhyāḿ vyādhibhiś caiva
santapsyante ca cintayā

 

Prediction 10:

The maximum duration of life for human beings in Kali Yuga will become 50 years.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.11

triḿśad viḿśati varṣāṇi
paramāyuḥ kalau nṛṇām

 

Prediction 11:

Men will no longer protect their elderly parents.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.42

na rakshishyanti manujah
sthavirau pitarav api

 

Prediction 12:

In Kali-yuga men will develop hatred for each other even over a few coins. Giving up all friendly relations, they will be ready to lose their own lives and kill even their own relatives.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.41

kalau kakinike ‘py arthe
vigrihya tyakta-sauhridah
tyakshyanti ca priyan pranan
hanishyanti svakan api

 

Prediction 13:

Uncultured men will accept charity on behalf of the Lord and will earn their livelihood by making a show of austerity and wearing a mendicant’s dress. Those who know nothing about religion will mount a high seat and presume to speak on religious principles.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.38

sudrah pratigrahishyanti
tapo-veshopajivinah
dharmam vakshyanty adharma-jna
adhiruhyottamasanam

 

Prediction 14:

Servants will abandon a master who has lost his wealth, even if that master is a saintly person of exemplary character. Masters will abandon an incapacitated servant, even if that servant has been in the family for generations. Cows will be abandoned or killed when they stop giving milk.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.36

patim tyakshyanti nirdravyam
bhritya apy akhilottamam
bhrityam vipannam patayah
kaulam gas capayasvinih

 

Prediction 15:

Cities will be dominated by thieves, the Vedas will be contaminated by speculative interpretations of atheists, political leaders will virtually consume the citizens, and the so-called priests and intellectuals will be devotees of their bellies and genitals.

Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.32

dasyutkrishta janapada
vedah pashanda-dushitah
rajanas ca praja-bhakshah
sisnodara-para dvijah

Despite all of these dark prophecies, there is one good quality in this age of Kali yuga:

kaler dosha-nidhe rajann
asti hy eko maha gunah
kirtanad eva krishnasya
mukta-sangah param vrajet

“Although Kali-yuga is an ocean of faults, there is still one good quality about this age: simply by chanting the names of Krishna, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom.” (Source: Srimad Bhagavatam 12.3.51)

So let us take advantage of this special spiritual gift given during the dark times of Kali yuga to quickly raise ourselves spiritually through chanting of God’s holy names.

MAHABHARATH WAR 1.8Million People died with 7 survivors in 1400BC-Prana Kishore

MAHABHARATA WAR – A BACKDROP

Gita is supposedly the advice given by Shri Krishna to  Arjuna  on the first  morning of the 18 day Mahabharata war on the Kurukshetra battleground.   The causes of the family feud and the consequent war lie in the events which occurred a couple of generations earlier and expose the fickleness as well as the greatness of man.   It goes to show how apparently normal events can have a far reaching consequences.  Readers may please note that what follows has been written from an historical standpoint and not from a mythological standpoint to which the pious are generally exposed.

THREE GENERATIONS EARLIER

The appropriate point to start this history would be the late 12^th century BC when king Shantanu, 42^nd in the lineage of the lunar dynasty of the Aryan kings (as given in the Bhagwat Purana), ruled Hastinapur (About 60 km NW of New Delhi, on the banks of  the Ganges). The roots of the Mahabharata war may be traced to his two marriages.

Shantanu’s first marriage   Once when Shantanu went hunting, he came across a beautiful woman and fell for her. She agreed to marry him on the condition that he would never question her deeds. He agreed. In the following years, she gave birth to seven children every one of which, as soon as it were born, she would take to the river and drown it. Shantanu became sad but could not question her because of the mutual agreement. However, when the next child was born he secretly followed her and stopped her from drowning the boy. She revealed that she was the River Ganga personified and had to drown the first seven children because of a curse. The eighth child was to have survived and was to be handed over to Shantanu but now that he had broken his promise she would leave him taking the son with her. Ganga left with the son but returned him to Shantanu when he grew to be a youth well versed in all branches of knowledge and in martial arts. The boy was named Devavrata and grew to be a brave warrior and a wise person, well versed in the code of righteous behaviour (i.e. Dharma). It was expected the he would succeed Shantanu, but events took a different turn. One may trace the root cause of the Mahabharata war to these events.

Shatanu’s second marriage Shantanu once came across a fisherman’s daughter named Satyavati and fell in love with her. Her father agreed to give her in marriage to Shantanu on the condition that it would be her son who shall succeed him on the throne. Shantanu refused but was depressed in spirit. When Devavrata noticed this and found the reason he coaxed his father into the marriage. In order that his father be able to keep the promise regarding the succession to the throne, Devavarata himself denounced his right to the throne and besides took a vow that he would remain a celibate and would not get married so as to eliminate any chance of successors being born to him. This vow was so severe that Devavrata was called by people as Bhishma or severely frightening. Even today a serious vow is called a Bhishma-pratidnya or vow of Bhishma. Thus Shantanu was married to Satyavati. In return Shantanu gave a boon to Devavrata that he would die only when he wished it so.

Pandu and Dhritarashtra Shantanu had two sons from Satyavati. The elder son died in a battle. The second son Vichtravirya was a weakling but Bhishma supported him having the welfare of Hastinapur at his heart. In order to get Vichitravirya married Bhishma invaded Kashi and won three daughters of the king of Kashi. One of them prayed that she was already in love with another prince and was let go. Vichitravirya was thus married to the two remaining princesses Ambika and Ambalika. Vichitravirya however died without a son and heir to the throne. By the custom of those days it was permissible to breed a son through the brother of the husband, and the heir would be considered as legal. Note that this process was aimed not for pleasure but only towards the goal of procreation. There was no living brother to Vichitravirya, but before her marriage to Shantanu, Satyavati had a son from the Rishi Parashara, grandson of the great Rishi Vashishtha. This son was the famous great Rishi Vyasa who edited the Vedas, wrote Puranas and after the Mahabharata war composed the book Jaya which is the precursor to the epic Mahabharata. Satyavati, in consultation with Bhishma, called upon Vyasa to beget children for the two wives of the late Vichitravirya in order to have a successor to the throne. Unfortunately the elder son Dhritarashtra was born blind while the second son was anaemic and was therefore named Pandu. At the request of a slave of the palace, Vyasa also begot a son from her. This was Vidura who later turned out to be a great learned sage and played a significant role in the affairs of the kingdom.

PANDAVAS AND KAURAVAS

Because Dhritarashtra was blind, Bhishma who was a kind of regent, made Pandu ascend the throne. Pandu had two wives, Kunti, daughter of King Ugrasen of Yadava clan and Madri, the daughter of the king of Madra in Punjab. Kunti was thus the sister of Vasudeva, Shri Krishna’s father. Pandu had three sons from Kunti and two from Madri. Kunti’s sons were Yudhishtira (or Dharma), Arjuna (or Partha) and Bhima. Madri’s sons were named Nakul and Sahadeva.

Dhritarashtra was married to Gandhari the princess of Gandhar (now Kandahar in Afganistan). In deference to the blindness of her husband Gandhari throughout her life covered her eyes by tying cloth over them. They had hundred sons known as the Kauravas and a daughter. The eldest son was Duryodhana who was very ambitious and cunning. His second son was Duhshasana who was also like his elder brother. These brothers hated the Pandavas because they were better in character as well as in other qualities like bravery etc. and were liked by all.

Actually Pandu was not the real father of these sons. Legend goes that before her marriage, Kunti had served the great Rishi Durvasa who gave her a boon of six mantras which she could use whenever she wished for a child. (Pandu was anaemic and unable to bear children so Mahabharata seems to use this good ruse to legalise Kunti’s and Madri’s children as Pandu’s. But note that this system was socially accepted in those days and the Pandavas were never considered inferior in any way because of this. Also considering the qualities of the five sons there is no doubt that their real fathers were no ordinary persons.) Immediately after she received the boon Kunti, out of curiosity, tried one mantra while she was a virgin and prayed to the Sun God. He came in person and gave a son to Kunti. Kunti was frightened and secretly put the baby in a basket and left him afloat in the river. He was found by a charioteer and was named Karna also known as Radheya because his adopted mother’s name was Radha. When he grew up he joined the Kaurava group and was very close to Duryodhana. Karna played a major role in the Mahabharata war and led it after Bhishma retired from the war after getting seriously injured. Karna is considered as one of the greatest characters of the Epic Mahabharata, thrown by fate into the Kaurava camp in spite of being the eldest of the Pandavas and never wavering in his allegiance to Duryodhana even when the secret of his birth was revealed to him. He was as good as Arjuna in war and had to be killed by a trick arranged by Shri Krishna. Thus traditionally one speaks of only five Pandavas. According to the above legend Yudhishtira the eldest of the Pandavas was born from Yama the god of death, Arjuna from Indra the king of the gods and Bhima from Vayu the wind god. Yudhisthira was known for his truthfulness and morals while Bhima was very strong even as a child and became an expert in wielding the club or mace. Kunti passed on two mantras to Madri the other wife of Pandu. Her sons Nakul and Sahadeva were begot from the twin Ashwinikumars, the twin deities of medicine. Yudhisthira was known for his truthfulness and morals while Bhima was very strong even as a child and became an expert in wielding the club or mace.

Pandu’s death and Dhritarashtra’s enthronement Pandu died while he was in forest. Madri committed Sati by burning herself on the funeral pyre. Probably because Yudhishtira the eldest son of Pandu was too young, Bhishma enthroned Dhritarashtra even though he was blind.

After their father’s death the Pandavas along with Kunti returned to Hastinapur and stayed with their uncle Dhritarashtra. Both Kauravas and Pandavas studied together under the royal Guru Dronacharya, the martial arts, especially archery, the main weapon of those days as well as other branches of knowledge.

Kauravas’ enmity Pandavas and Kauravas studied Shastras and marshal arts, especially archery together under the royal Guru Dronacharya. The Kauravas always bore jealousy and animosity towards the Pandavas who were liked by all due to their excellent skills and personal qualities. Yudhisthira was known for his truthfulness and morals while Bhima was very strong even as a child and became an expert in wielding the club or mace. Arjuna was the best archer with unsurpassed skill with bow and arrow and was the most favourite student of Dronacharya. Duryodhana also was an expert with the mace. The Kauravas out of jealousy always tried to create trouble for the Pandavas and even tried to kill them by poisoning and by burning them, but Pandavas were saved by their well-wishers especially Vidura and Shri Krishna, who were aware of the vengeful nature of the Kauravas. The feud between the Pandavas and the Kauravas grew as the boys reached adulthood.

Pandavas marry Draupadi Kauravas, especially Duryodhana and Duhshasana once tried to poison Bhima but failed due to his strong constitution. Another time they plotted to burn them alive by inviting them to a house which they had especially built with inflammable materials. The Pandavas escaped but to create a false impression that they had died and thus avoid further attempts on their life, they had to travel around incognito, posing as Brahmin mendicants, hiding from the Kauravas lest they would be murdered. During this incognito stage they reached the kingdom of Panchala where a competition was held by the king Drupada in order choose a bridegroom for his daughter Draupadi or Panchali (also known as Krishnaa since she was dark complexioned). The competition consisted of hitting the eye of a revolving fish with an arrow while taking the aim through its reflection in water. While going around for alms the Pandavas reached the place of the competition. The difficult test was won by Arjuna. The Pandavas returned to their home with the princess Draupadi. Their mother, not knowing that Arjuna had won a princess, instructed them to share the gains equally among the five brothers. As they could not go against her command all five of them married Draupadi. (There are other examples of polyandry mentioned in the Puranas. But note that there are tribes in the northern hill regions of India where polyandry is still practised. Since social customs are well merged with religion it is difficult to change such practices.) Draupadi’s time was divided equally among the brothers and there does not seem to be any complaints. Shri Krishna was a cousin of Pandavas and always supported them. He was especially close to Arjuna. Draupadi considered Shri Krishna as her brother while Arjuna was married to Shri Krishna’s sister Subhadra for which again shri Krishna was responsible.

Pandavas get Indraprastha When Pandavas became older they asked for their share of the kingdom. Dhritarashtra who was heavily under the influence of his sons refused but finally he had to give in and gave them a small piece of kingdom nearby. Its capital was Indraprastha which is also now part of New Delhi. People were very happy in their kingdom.

Pandavas kingdom Lost by gambling The Kauravas, advised by their maternal uncle Shakuni, the king of Gandhar, made a plan by which Pandavas would lose their kingdom in a gambling bout since it was not possible to win against Pandavas in any battle. It was considered the duty of a Kshatriya not to refuse to a duel or a gambling game. Taking advantage of this custom, Duryodhana invited Yudhishtira for a gambling bout. They used loaded dice which the Pandavas did not know. Yudhishtira who was known for his righteousness and truthfulness lost all he had including the kingdom. Duryodhana then challenged him to continue to play by putting on bet the liberty of his brothers which also was lost. Thus the brave Pandavas became slaves to the Kauravas. Now that the Pandavas were slaves the Kauravas unfortunately pulled Draupadi (who was under menstruation at that time) into the court where the game was being played. Duhshasana even tried to undress and molest her. Unfortunately all this was happening under the eyes of Bhishma and the other elders who had to keep quiet for keeping the unity of the kingdom. The episodes created a big furore in the court and it was finally decided that Pandavas should be condoned from being slaves and instead they should be banished to forest for twelve years and after that for one more year they should remain incognito. If they were identified during the incognito period then they were again to go to forest for another twelve years. Pandavas had to accept this proposal and they left the kingdom with Draupadi.

Coming out of incognito period Twelve years passed during which Kauravas tried a lot to trouble and humiliate the Pandavas but every time they failed. During the thirteenth year they went to King Virat as servants under different guises. Draupadi also remained as servant in the palace. Kauravas tried to discover their whereabouts but could not succeed. But towards the end, Kauravas invaded Virat to take away his wealth of the cattle when Arjuna had to take part in the battle and defeat the Kauravas. Thus, Arjuna was discovered. However that day was also the end of their one year incognito period. They therefore immediately claimed their kingdom back.

But things were not so simple. They had completed one lunar year (354 days) but Kauravas insisted they were meaning solar year (365 days). (See notes at the end of Ch. 8) This dispute was not resolved and finally it was decided that only a full scale war would decide the question of inheritance. To give Kauravas a final chance Shri Krishna tried to mediate but the Kauravas were blind with arrogance and power and tried to even arrest Shri Krishna. War became inevitable. But this was not a sniper war of today. Both parties conferred regarding the date of the war as well as the rules. Among the rules was that the war was to start every day at sunrise and the warriors were to stop fighting at sunset. Thus the Mahabharata war is called a Dharmayuddha or a war fought according to the rules of Dharma or a code of conduct.

Decision of war Both parties sent calls to their relations and supporters and people came from as far away as Afganistan which had Aryan kingdoms as well as from the east and the south. The venue of the war was Kurukshetra not far from New Delhi. (You may find it on a map of India. ) Shri Krishna played an interesting role in the war. Both Duryodhana and Arjuna went to meet Shri Krishna for his assistance in the war. Both reached his palace early morning and waited for Shri Krishna to wake up. Proudly, Duryodhana sat near his head while Arjuna sat humbly at his feet. When Shri Krishna woke up he first saw Arjuna and asked what he wanted. Thus the discussion started. Shri Krishna said that he himself would support one side and lend his army to the other. He also said that he would not handle any arms during the war. Duryodhana opted for the army while Arjuna opted for Shri Krishna. Shri Krishna acted as Arjuna’s charioteer during the war and saved him from death many times. He was intelligent and shrewd and it is this shrewdness which mainly made Pandavas win the war. Bhishma. Dronacharya fought on Kauravas side as their duty but their heart was with Arjuna and Yudhishtir. However they did not become lax in their duties. The tales of the war and how Shri Krishna’s tricks saved Pandavas is interesting and legendary but that is a different topic.

ARJUNA FEELS REMORSE

On the first day of the war Arjuna asked Shri Krishna to steer the chariot to the centre of the battlefield so that he can have an overview of the armies. But Shri Krishna advised him that he was merely doing his duty. That advice in expanded form is Gita. On the morning of the first day of the war, both armies were facing each other. Before the war was to start, Arjuna asked Shri Krishna, his charioteer to take the chariot to the centre between the armies in order to have a look at the warriors gathered there, because it was necessary to know with whom he was going to fight. Shri Krishna did so and indicated to Arjuna his elders like his grand-uncle Bhishma, his guru Dronacharya and other kings.

When Arjuna saw among both the armies his elders, brothers, cousins, uncles, friends and relatives and even grand-children (Arjuna was 65 years old at the time of this war. Shri Krishna was 83, Dronacharya 85 and Bhishma was more than 100 years old; Vasudeo, father of Shri Krishna did not fight but was 140 years old. It appears that people lived long in those days). the reality of fighting his own kith and kin, especially his grand-uncle Bhishma and Guru Dronacharya faced him. He realised the genocide that was going to occur for the sake of winning the kingdom and in a despondent mood, overcome with grief and compassion Arjuna said to Shri Krishna, “By seeing all these friends and relatives gathered here for war, I am feeling un-nerved and my mouth has gone dry. I am feeling confused. I do not think we will gain by killing these friends and relatives. The persons for whose benefit we desire the kingdom are those who have come here to sacrifice their life and wealth. I can see that this war will destroy many family lineages and when I see the horror of this destruction, how can I ignore the sins of that destruction? Because such a destruction leads to the destruction of morals. I am wondering how we became ready to commit this sin in the first place!” So saying Arjuna kept down his bow and sat quietly.

This was a shock to Shri Krishna. He said to Arjuna, “How did these thoughts of compassion, unbecoming to an Aryan, came into your mind in this time of crises? Shed this weakness and get ready for the war.”

But Arjuna did not move. He said, “How can I strike persons like Bhishma and Dronacharya whom I should actually be worship? The blood will be on my hands. I am really confused and am not able to think what is right and what is wrong. Consider me your disciple and advise me what is proper.” And then Arjuna fell silent. Shri Krishna then gave him the advice on duties of a person towards himself, the society and God. This advice presented as a dialogue between Arjuna and Shri Krishna is the Gita. It convinced Arjuna that he has to fight the war more as his dharma (righteous conduct and duty) as a Kshatriya (warrior caste) rather than for the gains of the kingdom. Thus convinced, he picked up his bow and arrows and got up to fight the war.

Portrayal Shri Krishna as Supreme God As readers would have concluded from the Prologue, Gita is not a factual report of the dialogue between Arjuna and Shri Krishna, if it really occurred at all. It is a later addition by Sauti to the Mahabharata, of which Gita is a part. It was written some centuries after Shri Krishna was deified and considered as an avatar of Lord Vishnu thus enabling Sauti to present Shri Krishna as the Supreme God. Having assigned the role of an avatar to Shri Krishna, he is mentioned in Gita (and Dnyaneshwari) as Bhagwan (God). In fact much of the advice to Arjuna rendered by Shri Krishna is in this role of Bhagwan which Arjuna also recognises. Thus Gita is usually mentioned as Bhagvadgita or Gita told by Bhagwan.

Both Shri Krishna and Arjuna are mentioned by various other names in the Bhagvadgita, but we shall maintain the names Shri Krishna and Arjuna in this translation for the sake of convenience.

Dhritarashtra, being blind could not participate in the war. Mahabharata (Sauti’s addition) tells us that he requested Shri Krishna that he should be able to learn about the events of the war. Shri Krishna granted divine sight to Dhritarashtra’s charioteer Sanjaya so that he could see the events of the war and describe them to Dhritarashtra. Thus Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya also knew the contents of Gita almost at the same time as Arjuna. But blinded by love for his sons it had no effect on Dhritarashtra. What he was interested in was only whether his sons were winning or not.

Life struggle compared with Kurukshetra war Mr Yardi has commented on this situation in very beautifully and analytically comparing the war to our struggles in life in the following words (Bhagvadgita as a Synthesis, M.R.Yardi, 1991. See Prologue): “Usually the author (meaning Sauti) gives an indication of the purport of the text in the very first sentence. Gita calls Kurukshetra the dharmakshetra implying thereby that the Pandavas are waging a righteous war against the Kauravas. The human mind vacillates between two tendencies, the divine and the demoniacal, each struggling for the supremacy over the other. Life is therefore the battleground for the settlement of great moral issues. This is true not only for the individual but also for the society as a whole and the human race. If man follows the path of dharma in a disinterested spirit, he grows in spiritual stature. But if he follows the path of adharma (i.e. lack of dharma), he sinks into the very depths of degradation. The blind king stands for a man who is blinded by self-love and affection for his wife and family, and who, instead of following the path of duty, spends his life-time in the mad pursuit of wealth, power and domination. This attitude naturally leads to conflict between individuals and nations. The Gita tells us how to resolve such conflicts and to attain salvation from the turmoil of life even while living.”

Epilogue to the Mahabharata war The war lasted for eighteen days. Only survivors were the Pandavas, Dronacharya’s son Ashwathama, Shri Krishna and a few others. Kauravas and their allies were completely decimated. It was one of the greatest genocide in history were young strong blood vanished. All Pandava’s sons died so there was no heir to the hard won kingdom. Ashwathama as a revenge on behalf of the Kauravas tried to kill the foetus of Abhimanyu’s child (Arjuna’s grand child) but Shri Krishna by his yogic powers made it survive. Thus Pandavas had a heir after all. His name was Parikshit. Bhishma who had a boon of dying by his own will waited in injured condition until Uttarayana, the northward travel of the sun started. (Currently it starts on December 21. See notes under Ch 8.)

Yudhishtir became the king and reigned for 36 years. Just towards the end of his reign, Shri Krishna, while sitting under a tree in a forest (near Somnath in Gujarat state, Western part of India), was shot by an arrow in the leg by a hunter who mistakenly thought he was shooting a deer. Thus Shri Krishna died after an illustrious career at the age of about 118 years. He was cremated at Prabhas on the bank of the river Patan nearby. Shri Krishna was the king of the Yadava clan and his kingdom was Dwaraka, an isle off the west coast of Gujarat. Soon after his death the Yadavas fought among themselves and killed each other. Dwaraka was swallowed by sea. When the news of Shri Krishna’s death came the Pandavas felt like orphans. Arjuna was given the task of escorting the widows of the Yadavas to Hastinapur but while Arjuna was escorting them the tribes on the way attacked him and took the women away. Arjuna had no power left as he was now old. He returned to Hastinapur shamefaced and very soon all the brothers went to the forest for passing their last days as was the custom in those days. Parikshit succeeded the throne.

Hindu tradition believes that Kaliyoga began with the death of Shri Krishna. After putting together various types of scientific, historical and other information Mr. Yardi concludes the date of Mahabharata war as 1011 BC give or take 50 years and in no case earlier than 1136 BC. This agrees fairly well with the broad estimate of approximately 1400 BC by the historians but differs greatly from the orthodox Hindu tradition which instead of 975 BC puts the start of the Kaliyuga at 3101BC said to be based on a single unsubstantiated statement of the famous astronomer-mathematician-philosopher Aryabhat.

Day by day account of the war

http://read-online-mahabharat.blogspot.com/

kauravas had 1.1 million soldiers Pandavas had 0.7 million soldiers.

At end of the war all but Krishna draupathi and pandavas survived.

All the kauravas got killed.

Family tree

http://www.gita-society.com/section3/mahabharata.htm

Family Tree of Pururava Till Lord Krishna-Prana Kishore

THE MAIN HINDU GODS ARE 33 IN NUMBER AND NOT 330 MILLION-Prana Kishore

The main Hindu Gods are 33 in number and NOT 330 million

There are a pantheon of Hindu Gods and the common belief is that they number 33 crores which equals 330 million. Looks like a huge number to me and I have heard a lot of people ( Hindus as well as non Hindus ) ridiculing the number. If you consider the time when the statement was made (probably at least a few thousand years back), the number of Gods will be more than the number of people. Seems a little out of proportion. There are a lot of such mis-interpretations which has given Hinduism a bad name. The term is “koti” which can mean crores ( 10 million ) but can also mean “class” or “category”. A popular but unfounded belief has been spread that Hindus have 33 crore (33,00,00,000) gods. It is a misunderstanding of the Vedic concept of the State, and hence a misinterpretation of the word koti. Thirty-three divinities are mentioned in the Yajur-veda, Atharva-… Tibetan masters who translated Sanskrit texts into Tibetan, rendered koti by rnam which means ‘class, kind, category’. The thirty-three supreme deities are specified

Thus the original saying meant 33 primary deities and NOT 330 million deities

From the wiki about 33 main Gods

The Thirty-three gods is a pantheon of Hindu deities, some of Vedic origin and some developed later. It generally includes a set of 31 deities consisting of 12 Ādityas, 11 Rudras, and 8 Vasus; the identity of the other two deities that fill out the 33 varies, though their roles are generally a creator deity, presiding over procreation and protector of life and the 33rd is an all powerful supreme ruler.

The 31 are:

• Twelve Ādityas (personified deities) – Mitra, Aryaman, Bhaga, Varuṇa, Dakṣa, Aṃśa, Tvāṣṭṛ, Pūṣan, Vivasvat, Savitṛ, Śakra, Viṣṇu. This list sometimes varies in particulars.
  
• Eleven Rudras, consisting of:
  
  • Five abstractions – Ānanda “bliss”, Vijñāna “knowledge”, Manas “thought”, Prāṇa “breath” or “life”, Vāc “speech”,
    
  • Five names of Śiva – Īśāna “ruler”, Tatpuruṣa “that person”, Aghora “not terrible”, Vāmadeva “pleasant god”, Sadyojāta “born at once”
    
  • Ātmā “self”
    
• Eight Vasus (deities of material elements) – Pṛthivī “Earth”, Agni “Fire”, Antarikṣa “Atmosphere”, Vāyu “Wind”, Dyauṣ “Sky”, Sūrya “Sun”, Nakṣatra “Stars”, Soma “Moon”
  

Other sources similar to the Vedas include the two Aśvins (or Nāsatyas), twin solar deities.

• Indra also called Śakra, lord of the gods, is the First of the 33 followed by Agni
  
• Prajāpati “Master of creatures”, a creator deity.
  

The generic title, though not the particular names of the deities, was borrowed in Buddhist sources as a name for the heaven “of the Thirty-three gods” (Trāyastriṃśa).

Age of Universe and Brahma as calculated in Vedas-Prana Kishore

Age of Universe and Brahma as calculated in Vedas

Vedas say that before the creation of the universe Lord Vishnu was sleeping in the ocean of all causes.His bed is a giant serpent with thousands of cobra like hoods. While Vishnu is asleep, a lotus sprouts of his navel (note that navel is symbolized as the root of creation!).

Inside this lotus, Brahma is born.

By the way, in the trinity of Creator, Maintainer and Destroyer as mentioned in the Vedas, Lord Vishnu is the maintainer. Brahma is the creator and Shiva the destroyer.
And each Brahma has a life span of one kalpa at the end of which even he ceases to exist giving way to his successor- a new Brahma. The present kalpa is seventh in order as six kalpas have already passed.

The name of the Brahma of first Kalpa – Virinchi.
The name of the Brahma of second Kalpa – Padmabhu.
The name of the Brahma of third Kalpa – Swayambhu.
The name of the Brahma of fourth Kalpa – Parmeshthi.
The name of the Brahma of fifth Kalpa – Surajyeshtha
The name of the Brahma of sixth Kalpa – Hemagarbha.
The name of the Brahma of seventh Kalpa – Shatanand.

While Vishnu is asleep, a lotus sprouts of his navel (note that navel is symbolized as the root of creation!). Inside this lotus, Brahma is born. Brahma creates the universe which we all live in.Brahma himself may be the universe as well, which is why the vedic texts say Brahmanda meaning Universe. I speculate here that so this universe created from the navel (which is a single point) may well be referring to the universe created out of big-bang! Which is why it is described as lotus blooms out of the navel, much like our big bang universe.Now this universe is not a permanent universe, it is temporary, Brahma lives for 100 years say the Vedas and then dies and then a new universe is born. So as per Vedas our universe lives for 100 years.For now, Brahma represents our universe which has birth and death, a big bang and a big crunch, from a navel singularity. Vishnu represents the eternity that lies beyond our universe which has no birth or death and that which is eternal!Vedas say that thousands of Brahmas have passed away! In other words, this is not the first time universe has been created.Let us come back to the time measurements now. Brahma lives for hundred years say Vedas and we are in the first day of the 51st year of the Brahma
.A Year of Brahma :
Each year of Brahma has 360 days and we’re in the first day of the 51st year of our current Brahma.
Vedas say that during the day Brahma is busy in creation of life and during the night all life he created is absorbed back into him! So we will be there only for this day of Brahma, which is the first day of his 51st year. And, what does this day of Brahma means?

A day of Brahma: A kalpa
Each Kalpa(day) will have have 28 Manvantaras (14 days and 14 nights).
Creation happens only during these 14 Udaya Kalpas and he rests during 14 Kshaya Kalpas (his nights).
Right now we’re going through Sweta Varaha Kalpa and Vaivasvata Manvantara.
Earlier to that 6 Manvantaras, ruled by 6 manus have passed.

As per vedas 1 Manvantara = 71 Mahayugas.
1 Mahayuga = 1 Sat(Krita) Yuga(40%) + 1 Treta Yuga(30%) + 1 Dwapara Yuga(20%) + 1 Kali Yuga(10%).
Now, Kali Yuga is defined to last for 432,000 solar years.
Based on that, Dwapara Yuga lasted for 864,000 years, Treta Yuga lasted for 1,296,000 years, Sat Yuga lasted for 1,728,000 years.
Total Maha Yuga span now is : 4,320,000 years.
So each Manvantara = 4,320,000 x 71 = 306,720,000 years.
6 Manvantaras have passed so far, so 6 x 306,720,000 = 1,840,320,000 years have passed in past manvantaras.

So far 27 Mahayugas have passed in present(7th) Vaivasvata Manvantara.
27 x 4,320,000 = 116,640,000 years.
In 28th Mahayuga (running presently), 1 Krita (Sat) Yuga, 1 Treta Yuga, 1 Dwapara Yuga and Kaliyuga’s 5112 years have passed so far.

So add 1,840,320,000 + 116,640,000 + 1,728,000 + 1,296,000 + 864,000 + 5112 = 1,960,853,112 years.
These many years have passed in present year (51st) of Brahma.

Before that 50 years have passed for him.
That is : 50 x 360(days/kalpas) x 28 (Manvantaras) x 71 (Mahayugas) x 4,320,000 (each maha yuga span years) = 154,586,880,000,000 years.
Add 1,960,853,112 years to it and its about 155 Billion years.

Modern day Scientists have discovered that our present universe is approximately 155 billion years !!!!!!!!!

Adi Sankaracharya’s -Soundarya Lahari-Prana Kishore

(0ne page version to know the concept)

The Soundarya Lahari meaning “Waves Of Beauty” is a famous literary work in Sanskrit believed to be written by sage Pushpadanta and Adi Shankara. Some believe the first part “Ananda Lahari” was etched on mount Meru by Ganesha himself (or by Pushpadanta). Sage Goudapada, the teacher of Shankar’s teacher Govinda Bhagavadpada, memorised the writings of Pushpadanta which was carried down to Adi Shankara. Its hundred and three shlokas (verses) eulogize the beauty, grace and munificence of GoddessParvati / Dakshayani, consort of Shiva.

 

Adi Shankara with disciples, drawing byRaja Ravivarma, 1904

The Sri Chakra, frequently called the Sri Yantra.

Soundarya Lahari has 100 Slokas or verses

Verses 1-41 is called Ananda Lahari-
(waves of Happiness )are the original work of Lord Shiva, shedding great light on the ancient rituals of Tantra, Yantra and various powerful Mantras. Describes the mystical experience of the union of Shiva and Shakti and related phenomena. In fact, it opens with the assertion that Only when Shiva is united with Shakti does he have the power to create.

Verses 42 -100 are called Soundarya Lahari
–( Waves of Beauty )composed by Adi Shankara himself, which mainly focuses on the appearance of the Goddess. This stanza till the end describes the great mother Shakthi from head to foot.These are supposed to be composed by the Adhi Sankara himself.

 

 

How can we use Soundarya Lahari in our life ? Its also a Q and A on life

The Soundarya Lahari is not only a poem. It is a tantra textbook, giving instructions on Puja and offerings, many yantras, almost one to each shloka; describes tantric ways of performing devotion connected to each specific shloka; and details the results ensuing therefrom.

History behind Soundarya Lahiri

 

once Adi Shankara visited Kailash to worship Shiva and Parvathi. There, the Lord gave him a manuscript containing 100 verses which described the many facets of the Goddess, as a gift to him. While Shankara was returning after visiting Kailash, Nandi stopped him on the way. He snatched the manuscript from him, tore it into two, took one part and gave the other to Shankara. Shankara, desolate, ran to Shiva and narrated the incident to him. Shiva, smiling, commanded him to retain the 41 verses with him as the initial part of the 100 verses and then, write an extra 59 verses in praise of the Goddess himself. Thus, verses 1 – 41 are the original work of Lord Shiva, shedding great light on the ancient rituals of Tantra, Yantra and various powerful Mantras. The remaining verses, i.e. 42-100 are composed by Adi Shankara himself, which mainly focuses on the appearance of the Goddess

Adi Sankaracharya’s Shivananda Lahari-Understanding God-Prana Kishore

Adi Sankaracharya’s Shivananda Lahari

[This is one of the greatest poetic prayer couched in an undercurrent of practical philosophy by Sri Adi Sankara Bhagawatpada. Unlike Soundrya Lahari, this stotra does not seem to have tantric implication. It is more simpler and enriched with several alankaras. Any one reading this and understanding it would get peace, steadfast mind and knowledge of God and Philosophy.]

Prayer to the teacher

Imkara hrimkara rahasya yuktha
Srimkara gudartha Maha vibhoothya
Om kara marma prathi paadinibhyam,
Namo nama Sri Guru Padukabyam

I bow before the holy footwear of my teacher,
Who taught me the meaning of “OM”,
Which is the inner meaning of the sound “Srim”,
Being a holy combination of the sounds “Im” and “Hrim”.

Shivananda Lahari

1
Kalabhyam choodalankrutha sasi kalabhyam nija thapa
Phalabhyam bhaktheshu prakatitha phalabhyam bhavathu me
Shivabham sthoka thri bhuvana shivabhyam hridhi punar
Bhavaabhyam ananda sphura dhanubhavabhyam natheeriyam

Let my salutations be dedicated ,
To those who are dedicated to art,,
To them who wear the moon in their head,
To them who are the personification of mutual penance,
To them who teach devotees about the results of penance,
To them who grant only good to the three worlds,
To them whose every memory becomes newer and newer,
To them who are supremely happy due to their great knowledge,
And to the result of mystic union of Shiva and Shakthi.

2
Galanthi shambho twacharitha saritha khilbhisharajo
Dganthi dho kulya saranishu pathanthi vijayatham
Dhisanthi samsara bhramana parthapopa samanam,
Vasanthi machedho hrid bhavathi Shivananda Lahari.

Oh Lord Shambu who grants us happiness,
Let these waves of ecstasy Of Lord Shiva,
Flowing from the holy history of yours,
Calming the dusts of sin for ever,
Rushing from the canals of wisdom,
Falling in to the whirl pool of life,
Dousing the fires of sorrow,
Living in my hearts as senses,
Be always victorious.

3
Vrayi vedhyam tripura hara madhyam thrinayanam,
Jata bharodharam chala dhoora gaharam mriga dharma
Mahadevam devam mayi sadhata bhavam pasu pathim,
Chidalambam sambham shiva mathi vidambam hridhi bhaje

I pray with all my heart,
Him who is known by the three Vedas,
Him who is pleasant to the mind,
Him who destroyed the three cities,
Him who is first among every thing,
Him who has all seeing three eyes,
Him who carries the weight of matted lock,
With eminence great,
Him who wears the moving snake as necklace,
Him who holds the jumping deer in his hand,
Him who is greatest among devas,
Him who shines with glitter,
Him who has mercy on me,
Him who is the lord of all beings,
Him who is the only support to holy wisdom,
Him who is always with my Goddess,
And Him who is a great entertainer.

4
Sahasram varthanthe jagathi vibhutha kshudra phalada
Na manye swapne vaa thadanusaranam that krutha phalam
Hari brahmadeenamapi nikata bhaja masulabham
Chiram yache shambho shiva thava padombhoja bhajanam

Thousands of Gods abound,
Offering trifling gifts to them who pray,
And never even in my dreams would I pray.
Or request gifts from them.
To Shiva who is close to Vishnu, Brahma and other Gods,
But who is difficult for them to near,
I would beseech and beg always,
For his lotus like feet.

5
Smruthou shasthre vaidhye shakuna kavitha gana phanithou
Puranee manthre vaa sthuthi natana hasyeshwa chatura
Kadham ragman preethirbhavathi mayi koo aham pasu pathe
Pasum maam sarvagna pradhitha kripaya palaya vibho

Ignoramus I am in the science of law,
In the science of life,
In the art of medicine,
In interpretation of events,
In the art of poems and song,
In the difficult tomes of arty grammer,
In the holy books of yore,
In the psalms of Vedas.
In singing about your great deeds,
In the art of dance and in art of comedy,
And so how can I get favour of Kings?
Oh Lord of all beings,
Oh all knowing one,
Of most famous one,
And Oh , all pervading one,
Tell me who am I?
And be pleased to protect me ,
Showering on me your sea of mercy.

6
Ghato vaa mrithir pando apyaraunubhi cha dhoomogni rachala
Pato vaa thanthurva pariharathi kim ghorasamanam
Vridha kantakshebham vahasi tharasa tharka vachasa
Padhambhojam shmbhor bhaja parama soukhyam vrijasudhi.

This is the pot, no, this is only mud,
This is the earth, no , it is only atom,
This is the smoke, no, it is only fire,
This is the cloth, no , it is only the thread,
Can all this debate ever cure the cruel God of death?
Vainly you give pain to your throat,
By these torrent of words,
Instead worship the lotus like feet of Shambu,
Oh , intelligent one, and attain supreme happiness.

7
Manasthe padhabjhe nivasathu vacha sthothra phanithou
Karou chabhyarchyam sruthirapi kadha karnana vidhou
Thava dhyane budhir nayana yugalam moorthi vibhave
Para grandhan kairvaa paramashiva janee para matha

Let the mind dwell on your two lotus like feet,
Let my words dwell on your praise,
Let my two hands dwell on your worship,
Let my ears dwell on hearing your holy stories,
Let my mind dwell meditating on you,
Let my two eyes dwell on your beauty,
And after this I do not find any use,
Of other great books to me, Oh supreme God?

8
Yadha bhuddhi ssakthou rajatha mithi kachasamani mani
Rjale paishte ksheeram bhavathi mrigthrishnasu sallam
Thadha deva branthya bhajathi bhavadanyam jada jano
Maha devesam twam manasi cha na mathwa pasupathe.

Similar to the intellect calling,
The shell as silver,
The stones of glass as precious gems,
Water mixed with flour as milk,
The mirage as water,
Oh God of all beings,
The foolish ones worship,
Other gods than you,
Without thinking of you,
Who is the greatest God of all.

9
Gabheeram kaasare vimsathi vijane ghora vapine,
Vishale shaile cha brahmathi kusumartha jada mathi
Samarpaikam chetha sarasijamumanatha bhavathe,
Sukhenawasthathum jana iha na janathi kimaho.

Searches and hunts the dim witted one,
In the deep dark lake,
In the lonely dangerous forest,
And in the broad high mountains
For a flower to worship thee.
It is a wonder,
That these people do not know,
To offer to you the single lotus,
From the lake of ones own mind,
Oh God who is the consort of Uma,
And be happy at ones own place.

10
Narathwam devasthvam naga vana mrugathwam masakhatha,
Pasuthwam keetathwam bhavathu vihagathwadi janananam
Sada twadpadabja smarana paramananda lahari.
Vihaarasaktham che dhugdhaya miha kim thena vapusha.

Be it in a human form,
Be it in the form of Gods,
Be it in the form of animal,
That wanders the forests and hills,
Be it in the form of mosquito,
Be it in the form of a domestic animal,
Be it in the form of a worm,
Be it in the form of flying birds,
Or be it in any form whatsoever,
If always the mind is engaged in play,
Of meditation in thine lotus like feet,
Which are the waves of supreme bliss,
Then what does it matter,
Whatever body we have.

11
Vaturva gehee va yathirapi jati va thadinari,
Naro vaa ya kaschid bhavathu bhava kim thena bhavathi
Yadeeyam hrith padmam bhavad adeenam pasu pathe,
Thadeeya stwam shambho bhavasi bhava bhaaram cha vahasi

Be it a celibate seeker of truth,
Be it a man of the family,
Be it a shaven headed seeker of truth,
Be it the matted haired householder in the forest,
Or be it one who is none of these,
Hey, Lord of all beings,
If his lotus heart is in your custody, Shambho,
You would wholly become his,
And help him to lift,
This heavy burden of life.

12
Guhayam gehe va bahiapi vane va adri shikaram,.
Jale va vahni va vasathu vasathe kim vada phalam,
Sada yasyai va antha karana mapi sambho thava pade
Sthitham chedyogosau sa cha parama yogi sa cha sukhi.

Be it in a cave, Be it in house,
Be it outside, Be it in a forest,
Be it in the top of a mountain,
Be it in water, Be it in fire,
Please tell, What does it matter,
Where he lives?
Always, if his inner mind,
Rests on the feet of Shambhu,
It is Yoga and He is the greatest Yogi
And he will be happy forever..

13
Asare samsare nija bhajana dhoore jada dhiya.
Bramantham mamandham parama kripaya pathu muchitham
Madanya ko dheena sthava kripana rakshaathi nipuna,
Sthvadanya ko va me trijagathi saranya pasu pathe.

In this useless worldly life,
Which is unfit for real meditation,
I the blind and foolish one am always on the move,
And it is only right for you to protect me.
Hey Lord of all beings,
Who in this world is poorer,
Than me to show your mercy?
And which protector is there for me,
In all these three worlds,
Than you, who is an ace in protection of the poor?

14
Prabhu sthvam dheenanam khalu parama bhandhu pasu pathe,
Pramukhyoham thesha mapi kimutha bhanduthva manoyo
Twayaiwa kshanthawyo sisava mdhaparadascha sakala
Prayathnath karthavyam madavana miyam bhandhu sarani.

Lord and the only close relation, of the poor,
You are, Oh Lord of all beings,
And what more needs there to tell about the relation between us
When I am the poorest among the poor.
You have to pardon all my sins,
And my protection is to be done by your effort,
For it is the only way between those who are related..

15
Upeksha no cheth kinna harasi bhavadh dhyana vimukham
Dhurasa booyishtam vidhi lipi masaktho yadi bhavath,
Shira sthadvai dhathram na nakhalu savrutham pasu pathe,
Kadam vaa niryathnam kara nakha mukhe naiva lulitham.

Indifferent you are my Lord,
For no effort did you put to wipe out,
The letters of fate written on my head,
Which makes me,
Incapable of meditation on you,
And filled with evil desires to the rim,
Oh Lord, If you claim you cannot change these letters,
How come you crushed the head of the creator,
Which is very stable and can never be plucked,
By the mere tip of your nails?

16
Virinchi dheergayushur bhavathu bhavatha that para sira
Schathushkam samrakshyam sa khalu bhuvi dhainyam likhitavan,
Vichara ko vaa maam vishdha kripaya paathi shivaa me,
Kataksha vyaapara swayamapi na dheenavaan para.

Long live Brahma the creator.
Let his four remaining heads,
Be under your charge for protection.
For was he not the one,
Who wrote poverty on my head?
Is there any need to worry about this?..
Oh , Lord who is crystal clear,
And Lord who is all that is good,
Your act of glancing which thirsts,
At protecting the poor,
Also tenderly protects me.

17
Phaladha punyanam mayi karunaya vaa twayi vibho,
Prasannepi swamin bhava damala padabja yugalam,
Kadham pasyeyam maam sthagayathi namarasambrama jusham
Nirlepanam sreni nija kanaka manikya makutai.

He who is omnipresent,
As of result of deeds which are good,
Or as a result of your mercy on me,
Oh Lord, You have appeared before me,
But how can I see your pure holy feet,
For they are not visible to me,
Because of the rubies studded crowns,
Of the crowds of Devas,
Who are intent on bowing and worshipping thine feet?

18
Twameko lokanam parama phalado divya padavim,
Vahantha stwanmulam punarapi bajanthe hari mukha,
Kiyadwa dhakshinyai twa shiva madhasaa cha kiyathi,
Kadha vaa mad raksham vahasi karunaa pooritha drisha.

You alone grant great blessings and holy status,
To the common people of the world,
But carrying the holy position,
Granted by thy kindness great,
Vishnu and others pray you always,
For getting more and more such positions great .
Your grace my Lord is immeasurable
And my desire too is immeasurable,
And so when are you taking up the job,
Of protecting me by your merciful glance?

19
Dhurasaa bhooyishte dhuradhipa gruhadwara ghatake,
Dhooranthe samsare dhuritha nilaye dhukka janake,
Madayasam kim na vyapanayathi kasyopa krithaye,
Vadeyam preethischeth tawa krithartha khalu vayam.

I am caught in the whirlpool of life,
Filled with desires that are evil,
Taking one to the door of evil masters,
That which always end in evil,
That which is store house of sins,
And that which always leads to sorrow.
Are you not giving solace from my mire of sorrow,
So that the letters written by Brahma are true,
Ne pleased to tell, my Lord.
If this is your grace and affection, Oh Lord,
We indeed are more than fulfilled.

20
Sadaa mohatavyam charathi yuvatheenam kucha girou,
Nata thyasha sakhasvatathi jhatithi swairamabhitha
Kapaalin bhiksho me hridaya kapi matyantha chapalam,
Dridam bhakthya bhaddha shiva bhavad dheenam kuru vibho.

Oh Lord Shiva, who is every where,
Wanders my mind always in the forest of evil desires,
It dances ,always on the mountain of breasts of young maids,
And it wanders at its will on all four directions,
From the branches to branches of desires,
Oh Lord who bears the skull for begging,
Be pleased to take under your control,
My mind that like a monkey,
Wanders without control in all directions,
And tie it with the rope of your affection.

21
Dhruthui sthambha daram drida guna nibhaddham sagamanam,
Vichitram padmadyam prathi divasa sanmarga gaditham,
Smarare macchetha sphuta patas kutim prapya vishuddham,
Jaya swamin shakthya saha shiva ganai samsevitha vibho.

Oh killer of the god of love,
With courage as central pillars,
Tied by the ropes of determination,
This pretty ,lotus shaped,
Mobile crystal clean white tent house of my mind,
Which is built daily anew,
In the good spotless path,
May please be occupied by you with Shakthi,
Oh All pervading one who is served by your Ganas,
And oh , Lord, may you be victorious.

22
Pralobhadyai rarthaharana para thanthro dhani gruhe,
Pravesadhya kthassan bramathi bahudha thaskarapathe,
Imam chetaschoram katha miha sahe sankara vibho,
Thavadeenam kruthva mayi niraparadhe kuru krupam.

Filled with avarice and jealousy,
Intent on stealing other’s wealth,
Trying to enter the houses of the rich,
This my mind in many ways is wandering,
Oh lord of all thieves.
How will I ever tolerate,
This mind which is a thief,
Sankara .who is every where?
So take it under your control,
And show mercy on this innocent one.

23
Karomi twapoojam sapadhi sukhadho me bhava vibho,
Vidhitwam Vishnutwam dhisasi khalu tasya phalamithi,
Punascha twam dhivi bhuvi vahan pakshi mrugatha
Madrushtwa tat khedam kada miha sahe Sankara Vibho.

Perform of I your worship,
And you appear before me soon,
And you become granter all pleasures to me ,
Oh Lord who is everywhere.
But if you grant the position of creator,
Or the position of Lord Vishnu instead,
As a reward for my worship,
Then I would have to become a bird and fly in the sky,
Or Become an animal and dig deep in the earth,
To see you again my Lord.
How can I bear this sorrow of not seeing you,
Oh Lord Sankara who is everywhere.

24
Kadha vaa kailase kanaka mani soudhe saha ganai,
Rvasan Shamboragre sphuta ghatitha moordhajali phuta
Vibho sambha swamin paramashiva paheethi nigadhana
Vidhaathrunam kalpan kshanamiva vineshyami sukhada,

When would I live in Mount Kailas,
Along with your attendants,
In the stone studded golden mansion of yours,
Oh God who is the giver of happiness
With hands raised and clasped,
In deference to you,
Oh Lord, who is every where,
Oh Lord Who is with Goddess,
Oh God who is the master,
Oh God who is above all,
Oh God who is good,
And chant with pleasure.
“Oh God save me”,
And spend the time,
As if the creators Kalpa[1] is a second.

25
Sthavai rbrahmadeenam jaya jaya vachobhi niryaminam,
Gananam kelibhir mada kala maksobhya kakudhi,
Sthitham neelagreevam trinayana mumamslishta vapusham,
Kadha twam pasyeyam kara drutha kkhanda prasum.

When will I see Him,
Who is praised by Brhama and other Gods,
Who is surrounded by ascetics chanting “Victory, Victory”,
Who is crowded by the jesting and playing attendants,
Who Sits on the hump of the fat rutting bull,
Who has blue neck and three eyes,
Who is embraced by his consort Uma,
And who has the deer and hatchet in his hand.

26
Kadha vaa drushtva gireesha thava bhavayangri yugalam,
Griheethva hasthabhyam shirasi nayane vakshasi vahan,
Samaslishya graya sphuta jalaja gandhan parimala,
Nalabhyam brhmadourmudha manu bavishyami hrudhaye.

When will I see thine holy pair of feet,
Oh king of the mountains,
And be able to hold it ,carry it on the head, eyes and chest,
Embrace it, smell the scent of lotus flowers from it,
And attain rapturous ecstacy,
Which even Brahma and others do not get.

27
Karasthe hemadrou Gireesha nikatasthe dhana pathou,
Gruhasthe sarvabujamara surabhi chinthamanir gane,
Shirasthe sheetamsau charana yugalsthe akhila shubha,
Kamartha dasyoham bhavathu bhavadarthe mama mana.

In your hands is the Golden mountain,
Near you is the Lord of Riches,
In your house is the wish giving tree,
The Cow which grants everything,
The precious stone fulfilling ,
Any wish that enters your mind,
And such many others,
On your head is the moon with cool rays,
And all the good in the world is always on your feet,
And so what can slave offer you my Lord,
Except my mind which can be given as the offering.

28
Saaroopyam thava poojana shiva maha devethi samkeerthane,
Saameepyam shiva bhakthi dhurya janatha sangathya sambhashane,
Saalokyam cha characharathmaka thanu dyane bhavani pathe,
Sayujyam mama siddha mathra bhavathi swamin kridharthosysmaham.

The Mukthi of my becoming you is in thine worship,
The Mukthi of my coming near you is in singing,
About you and calling you “Hey , Shiva” and “Hey Madhava”
The Mukthi of living with you is in sweet conversation,
With thine devotees , who in their mind live with you,
The Mukthi of forever mixing with you is in thinking,
For ever of your moving and stable form which is the universe,
And so I get all these in this birth itself,
Oh God who is the consort of Bhavani,
I am thankful to you for all these.

29
Twat padambuja marchayami paramam twam chintayamyaham
Twameesam saranam vrijami vachasa twameva yache Vibho,
Veeksham me disa chakshusheem sakarunam divyai schiram prarthitham
Shambho loka guro maddeya manasa soukyopadesam kuru.

I offer devotions to thine lotus like feet,
I meditate on thee who is the greatest,
I seek thy refuge, Oh my Lord,
And by my words I beg from you, Oh Vibhu,
To bless me with the merciful divine sight,
Which is always sought by the Gods,
Oh teacher of the universe,
Teach me the way of the lesson happy living.

30
VasthroDhutrutha Vidhou sahasrakaratha pushparchane Vishnutha,
Gandhe gandha vahatmathaanna pachane bahirmukadyakshatha,
Pathre kanchagarbhatasthi mayi Chedbalendu chudamane,
Sushrusham kara vani the pasupathe swamin triloki guro

Like Sun I do not have,
Thousand rayed hands to dress your holy icon,
Like Vishnu I do not have ability ,
To worship thee who is every where,
Like God of Wind ,I don’t have ability,
To spread incense of sandal and the like,
And serve you in the most better way,
Like Indra who presides over Fire, I don’t have the ability,
To cook and offer you food,
I don’t have the ability of Hiranya Grabha,
To offer you vessels of Gold,
Oh God, who wears the young crescent,
Oh God of all beings,
Oh God who is the Lord of us all,
And Oh God who is teacher of all the three worlds,
If only I had all these,
I would have ability to serve you in a better way.

31
Nalam va paramopakaraka midham tvevam pasoonam pathe,
Pasyan kukshigathan charachara ganan bahyastithan rakshithum,
Sarvamarthya palayanoushadha mathijwalakaram bheekaram,
Nikshiptham garalam na gilitham nodgeerna meva tvaya.

Oh lord of all beings,
Is not your one and only one great help sufficient?
For with a view to give protection,
To those beings which are movable and immovable,
And which are placed inside thine belly,
And also to those who are placed outside,
The ultra fire producing and fearful herbal poison,
Which makes all the devas flee in fright,
Has been stopped by you in your neck itself.
It is neither swallowed nor spit out!

32
Jwalogra ssakalamaraathi bhayada kshvela kadam vaa twaya,
Drushta kincha kare dhrutha karathale kim pakwa jambu phalam,
Jihwayam nihitascha siddha gutika vaa kanta dese bhrutha,
Kim the neela mani vibooshana mayam shambho mahatman vada.

How was the fierce flame like poison
Which made, all the courageous devas fear,
Seen by you , my Lord?
Was that fire carried in your hand,
Did it appear like the fully ripe plum fruit to you?
Was it not kept on your tongue,
Did it appear as pills from the Siddha doctor?
Was it not worn in your neck,
Did it appear like a blue gem ornament to you?
Oh , Shmabhu the great one , be pleased to tell.

33
Naalam vaa sakrudeva bhavatha sseva nathirva nuthi,
Pooja vaa smaranam kathasravana mapyaalokanam maadrusam,
Swaminnasthira devathanusranaayasena kim labhyathe,
Kaa vaa mukthi ritha kutho bhavathi chetha kim prarthaneeyam thada

Is it not sufficient oh, God of Gods,
For attaining liberation for people like me-,
To do either service to you, Salutations to you,
Singing about you, Worshipping you,
Meditating on you, hearing your stories,
Or seeing you once .
What other liberation is there at all?
If I can attain liberation by these,
What else should I wish for?
What would I get by getting tired,
By following other unstable gods?

34
Kim broomasthwa sahasam pasupathe kasyasthi Shanbho bhava-
Dairye chedasa –mathmana stithi –riyam chanyai kadaham labhyathe
Brasyaddeva ganam trasan muni ganam nasyat prapancham layam
Pasyan nirbhaya eka eva viharathyananda sandhro bhavan.

Who can ever estimate thine valour, Pasupathe?
Who has the courage that you have, Oh Shambhu?
How can any one else attain thine state of mind?
While all devas loose their stability,
While all the crowd of sages tremble,
When the world is destroyed.
At the end of all-the great deluge,
You in solitude , fearlessly carry on thine play,
In intense rapture and pleasure.

35
Yoga Kshema durandarasya sakalaashraya –pradodhyogini,
Drushta adrushta mathopadesha kruthino bayanthra vyapina,
Sarvagnasya dhatakarasya bhavatha kim vedhitavyam maya
Shmbho twam paramantharanga ithi me chitta smaramyanvaham.

Engaged in gathering and preservation,
And giving of all the good things in life,
Teacher great of the known and the unknown,
Who has spread within and without,
Knower of all that is to be known,
And doer of all possible mercies,
What is there for me to tell you?
I daily think in my mind,
That you are very close to my mind,
And you are doer of god to me. Oh Lord Shambhu.

36
Bhaktho bhakthi guna avruthai mudhamrutha purne prasanne mana,
Kumbhe Sambha twamgri pallava yugam samsdhapya sawith phalam
Sathvam manthra mudheeraya nnija sareeragara shuddhim vahan,
Punyaham prakati karomi ruchiram kalyanas mapaa dhayan.

Oh Lord , who is with your consort,
I who am the devotee,
Having tied the thread of devotion,
Filled with water of happiness,
In the pot of my mind which is golden clear,
Have kept the mango leaves of your feet,
And the coconut of real knowledge,
And chant the holy peaceful five lettered Manthra
And am purifying this body which carries my soul,
And am searching good things which are pleasant to the mind,
And thus performing this ceremony of purification..

37
Amnayambudhi madarena sumana ssangha ssamyan mano,
Mandhanaam druda bakthi rajju sahitham kruthva madithva thatha,
Somam kalpatharum suparva surabhim chintamanim dheematham,
Nithyananda sudham niranthara rama sowbhagya mathanvathe.

The crowd of good minded people,
Are churning the ocean of Vedas with dedication,
Using the rope of stable devotion ,
And the churning stick of the attentive mind,
And get from it , the Lord with Uma , his consort,
Who is like the wish giving tree,
Who is like the wish yielding Kamadhenu,
Who is like the wish yielding gem , Chintamani,
Who for the knowledgeable is like the stable nectar of happiness,
And permanent granter of all luck given by Rema.

38
Prak punya chala marga darshitha sudha murthy prasanna shiva,
Soma sad guna sevitho mruga dhara poorna sthamo mochaka,
Chetha pushkara lakshitho bhavathi chedananda pado nidhi,
Pragalbhyena vijrimbhitha sumanasam vrithistada jaayathe.

THIS SLOKA HAS TWO MEANINGS AND COULD BE TAKEN TO MEAN LORD SHIVA OR THE MOON IN THE SKY. BOTH ARE GIVEN BELOW

Obtained through the path of mountain like good deeds,
Personification of happiness and nectar divine
Doer of good, who holds deer in his hand,
Who is complete and who removes the darkness of ignorance,
Who is seen clearly by the mind and who is with his consort Uma,
If he is then,
Sea of happiness would raise royally within ourselves,
And Good people like us will know how to live.

Or

Seen through the holy mountain in the east,
Personification of clarity and white nectar,,
Doer of good who is served by the stars,
Who is full and who removes darkness of night,
Who is Soma the moon and who is seen in the sky
If he is then,
The sea would be raised by him royally,
And he would help the flowers to open.

39
Dharmo me chaduramdriga succharitha papam vinasam gatham,
Kama krodha madadhayo vigalitha kalaa suswawishkritha,
Gnananda mahoushadi suphalitha kaivalyanadhe sada,
Maanye manasa pundaeeka nagare raja vatamse sthithe.

Since the only emperor who is Lord Shiva,
Who is respected and royal,
Sits in the city of the lotus of mind,
The four legged Dharma[2] is well observed,
The Sins attain their last,
Passion anger and arrogance have gone away,
The seasons do only good,
And the royal curative crop of happiness and knowledge gives good yield.

40
Dhee yantrena vacho gatena, kavitha kuyo upa kulya kramai,
Raneethascha sadashivasya charitambhorasi divya amruthai.
Hrit kedara yuthascha bhakthi kalama saphalya mathanvathe,
Durbikshan mama sevakasya bhagavan viswesha bheethi krutha.

Irrigated using the machinery of wisdom,
Using the pot of words,
Brought through the canals and sub canal of poems,
The nectar like water of the story of Sadashiva,
Would make the crop of devotion growing in the field of heart,
Bloom.and give heavy yield.
And so god of gods who is the god of universe,
How can this servant of yours fear famine ever.

41
Papothpatha –vimochanaya ruchir aiswaryaya mrutyunjaya,
Stotra, dhyana nathi pradkshina, saparya alokana akarnane,
Jihwa, chittha, sirongri hastha nayana srothrairaham,
Mam agnapaya thannirupaya muhur mameva maa me avacha

To get released from the tragedy of sin,
And to taste the immortal wealth,
Oh Lord who has won over death,
The Tongue, mind, head, legs , hands, eyes and ears of mine,
Each request me respectively ,
To do thine praise, to meditate on you,
To bow before thy great self,
To go round and round you,
To see you soulfully and clearly,
And to hear thine praise and stories,
So please be kind to order me to do the above, Oh Lord,
And also again and again remind me to do these,
And please do not be mute with me for any reason.

42
Gambeerye pariswapadam dhanadruthi praakara uddhadguna,
Sthomaschaaptha balam dhanedriya chayo dwarani dehe stitha,
Vidhya vasthu samruddhi rithyakila samagri samethe sada,
Durgadhi priya deva mamaka mano durge nivasam kuru.

Oh Lord, who likes to live in an unapproachable fort[3],
With fathomless mind as its moat,
With strong determined courage as its walls,
With outstanding good qualities as its friendly army,
With the inlets of strong senses as its gates,
With immeasurable knowledge as its wealth,
And thus blessed with all that is needed,
Is the fort of my mind,
And so be pleased to live here forever.

43
Maa gacha twa mithasthatho Gireesa bho mayyeva vasam kuru,
Swamin adhikaratha mama kamana kanthara seemanthare,
Varthanthe bahuso mruga madha jusho matsarya mohadaya,
Sthan hathva mrugaya vinodha ruchita labham cha samprapsyasi.

Don’t go here and there, Oh God of mountains,
And please my lord always live in me,
For Oh primeval hunter, within the limits
Of the dreary forest of my mind,
Live many wild rutted animals like envy , delusion and others,
And you can kill and play thine sport of hunting,
And enjoy there yourself.

44
Kara Lagna Mruga Kareendra Bhango,
Gana Shardula vikkhandaosthu Janthu,
Giriso visadhakruthischa chetha Kuhare,
Pancha mukhosthi me kutho bhi

THIS SLOKA HAS TWO MEANINGS AND COULD BE TAKEN TO MEAN LORD SHIVA OR THE LION IN THE CAVE. BOTH ARE GIVEN BELOW

He who has the deer in his hand,
He who killed Gajasura,
He who cut cruel Vyagrasura in to pieces,
He who makes all beings to merge in Him,
He who is the lord of the mountains,
He who has a white body,
And he who has five faces,
Lives in the cave of my mind,
And how will fear ever come to me?

OR

The being that holds the deer in its hand,
The being that kills wild elephants,
The being that can kill the ferocious tiger,
The being that can kill all other beings,
The being that is the Lord of the mountains,
The being that has a bright body,
The being that is called Lion,
Lives in the cave of my mind,
And how will fear ever come to me?

45
Chandha shaki sikhanvidai dwija varai samsevithe saswathe,
Sowkhya padini kkheda bedhini sudha sarai phalai dhherpithe
Chtha pakshi sikha manr tyaja vridha sanchara manyai ralam
Nithyam sankara pada padma pugali neede viharam kuru

Hey mind , which is the greatest bird,
In the tree with parts of Vedas as branches,
With Upanishads as its crown,
Being served by learned Brahmins as birds,
Which is indestructible,
Which gives pleasure giving joy,
Which destroys sorrow,
Whose fruits give out nectar as its juice,
And that which shines for ever,
Exists the two lotus feet of Sankara as cage.
Live in there iand daily play,
And stop your wanderings forever.
Suffice this wanderings of yours.

46
Aakeerne nakha raji kaanthi vibhavai rudhyat sudha vaibhavai,
Radhouthepi cha padmaragha lalithe hamsa vrijairasrithe,
Nithyam bhakthi vadhoo ganaischa rahasi swecha viharam kuru
Sthithva manasa raja hamsa girija nathamgri soudhantharai.

Oh mind , the king of swans,
Live secretly along with damsels of devotion to God,
In the house of lotus feet of the Lord of Girija
Filled with the luster of rows of nails of the lord,
Glistening with glorious tides of nectar ,
Made pretty red by bright red rubies,
Surrounded by ascetics who are like swans,
And live as you like with peace.

47
Shambhu Dyana vasantha sangini hridayarame agajeernaschada,
Strastha bakthi lalataschchataa vilasitha pushpa pravalasritha,
Deepyanthe guna koraka japavacha pushpani sadvasana,
Gnananda sudha marantha lahari samvit phalabyunnathi.

In the season of spring of meditation on Shambhu,
In the garden of the heart,
The dried leaves of sin fall off,
The throng of creepers of devotion glow,
The leaf buds of good action appear,
The flower bud of good character,
The flowers of prayer,
The heavenly scent of good deeds,
The flow of honey like ambrosia of joy of knowledge,
And the fruit of knowledgeable experience glow.

48
Nithyananda rasalayam suramuni swanthambhu jathasrayam,
Swacham sad dwija sevitham kalupahrith sadvasana vishkrutham,
Shambhu dyana sarovaram vruja mano hamsaavathamsa sthiram,
Kim kshudralaya phalvala bramana sanjatha sramam prapsyasi.

Filled with water of perennial happiness,
Seat of the lotus like heart of sages and devas,
Clear and approached by the birds of good people,
That which removes the dirt of sins,
Which emits the smell of goodness,
And which is the lake of meditation of Shiva,
May be reached permanently by you,
Of mind which is the best of swans,
Why instead go and reach,
This small puddle of common world which is the resort of the mean,,
And suffer the strains of aimless travel.

49
Anandamrutha pooritha harapadambhoja lavalodhyatha,
Sthaiiryopagna mupethya bakthalathika sakhoupasakhonvitha,
Uchaiirmanasa kayamana patali makramya nishkalmasha,
Nithyabeeshta phalpradha bavathu me satkarma samvardhitha.

Irrigated by the water of joy which is like nectar,
And sprouted from the devotion to the lotus feet of Shiva,
This creeper of devotion would catch on the branches of the firm character,
And climb and spread on the high frame of mind
Which has branches and sub branches,
And grow luxuriantly with sinless actions and deeds of devotion,
And give me daily for ever the sweet fruit of salvation,
Which is sweet to the mind.

50
Sandharambha vijrumbitham shruthi shirasthananda raaadishtitham,
Saprema bramarabhirama masakruth sadvasana shobitham,
Bhogindrabharanam samastha sumana poojyam gunavshkrutham ,
Seve srigiri mallikarjuna mahalingam shivalingitham.

THIS SLOKA HAS TWO MEANINGS AND COULD BE TAKEN TO MEAN LORD SHIVA OR SWEET FLOWER OF JASMINE.BOTH ARE GIVEN BELOW

He who enjoys dancing in the evening.
He who lives in the Upanishads ,
Which are in the end of Vedas,
He who is very handsome,
Because he is deeply in love with Bramarambika,[4]
He who always has the scent of devotion of sages,
He who wears king of snakes as ornament,
He who is worshipped by all with good mind,
He who is known for his good qualities,
He who is in the embrace of Parvathy,
And He , the Mallikarjuna[5] who lives atop the Srigiri[6],
Would be served by me.

OR

That whose flower opens in the evenings,
That which is worn on the head over the ears,
That which is followed by sweet pretty bees,
That which for ever has sweet scent,
That which decorates the pleasure loving,
That which is rated the best among flowers,
That which glistens because of beauty and scent,
That which is liked by Goddess Parvathy,
And that which decorates the God Mallikarjuna,
Who lives atop Srigiri ,
Would be approached by me

51
Bhringischa natanothkata kari madha grahi sphuran madhava,
Hladho nadayutho mahasitha vapu pancheshuna chaddhadha,
Satpaksha sumano vaneshu sa puna sakshan madheeye mano,
Rajeeve bramaradhipo viharatham srishailavasi vibhu.

THIS SLOKA HAS TWO MEANINGS AND COULD BE TAKEN TO MEAN LORD SHIVA OR THE BEE. BOTH ARE GIVEN BELOW

May he who likes to dance,
As per the wish of sage Bhringi,
May he who tamed Gajasura,
May he whose joy increased,
On seeing Vishnu in Mohini form,
May he who is the holy sound,
May he whose mien is crystal white,
May he who was slaved by the arrow,
Of the God of love,
May he who is interested in saving good people,
May he who lives in the Sri Shaila mountain,
May he who is everywhere,
And may he who is the consort of Goddess Bramarambika,
Appear before me and play in the lotus of my mind.

OR

May that which likes to dance ,
As per the wish of the female bee,
May that which drinks the oozing rut from the elephant,
May that that whose joy increased,
On seeing the season of spring,
May that which makes sound,
May that with a jet black body,
May that which is like by the God of love,
May that which likes a flowering garden,
May that which likes to live in pretty mountain,
May that which can travel everywhere,
And may that holy male bee,
Appear and dance on seeing the lotus of my mind.

52
Karunyamritha varshinam ghanavishad greeshmachidha karmatam,
Vidhya sasya phalodayaya sumana samsevya miccha krithim,
Nrithyadbhaktha maadrinilayam chanchajjata mandalam,
Shambho vanchathi neelakandhara sada twam me manaschataka.

THIS SLOKA HAS TWO MEANINGS AND COULD BE TAKEN TO MEAN LORD SHIVA OR THE CLOUD. BOTH ARE GIVEN BELOW

Hey Shambho , Hey God who has blue neck,
Who showers the nectar like mercy,
Who wants to cure painful aches of the mind,
Which are like the trouble caused by heat in summer,
Who is served by the good,
Wishing for a heavy harvest of the plant of knowledge,
Who can take any form,
Who has devotees who dance like the peacock,
Who lives on mountains,
And who has the waving tuft of hair,
My mind which is the Chataka bird,
Desires for you always,

OR
Hey blue cloud , Hey harbinger of good,
Who showers the nectar like rain laced with mercy,
Who likes to cure the aches of hot summer,
Who is loved by the farmers,
Wishing for a heavy crop,
Who can assume any form,
Who has several peacocks dancing,
Who is stopped by the mountains,
And who has several waves of lightning,
My mind which is the Chataka bird,
Always desires for you.

53
Aakasena shikhi samastha phaninam nethra kalapi nathaa
Anugraahi pranavopadesa ninadai kekeethi yo geeyathe,
Syamam shaila samudbhavam ganaruchim drushtwa natantham mudha,
Vedanthopavane vihara rasikam tham neelakantam bhaje.

I serve and worship that Lord,
Who has the blue sky as the plume,
Who has thousands of eyes,
Like Adisesha who is the lord of snakes,
Who teaches Pranava to those who bow,
With blessings and wishes,
Who is sung about like the peacock,
Which sings “Ke” –”Ki”,
Who dances with joy,
On seeing cloud coloured Goddess Parvathy,
Who likes to play in the garden of Vedantha,
And who has a blue neck like the peacock.

54
Sandhya dharma dinatyayo harikara gatha prabhoo thanka,
Dhyano varidha garjitham divipadam drishticchatas chancnala,
Bhakthanam parithosha bhashpa vithathir vrishtir mayuri shiva,
Yasminnujwala thandavam vijayathe tham neelakantam bhaje

I pray the blue necked God who is like a peacock.
Whose glittering dance excels,
Done in the dusk in the end of summer,
With drum beats from the hands of Vishnu,
Like the thunder of the clouds,
With the shifting sights of Devas,
Like the bright changing lightning,
With the happy tears from eyes of devotees,
Like the rainfall from the sky,
And in front of Goddess Parvathy who is like the pea hen.

55
Aadhyayamithi tejase sruthipade vedhyaya sadhyaya the,
Vidhyananthamayathmane trijagatha ssamrakskshanod yogine,
Dhyeyakhila yogibhi ssuraganai mayavine,
Samyak thandava sambramaya jatine seyam nathissabhave.

To whom who is the first,
To whom who has great luster,
To whom who is known by the Vedas,
To whom who is possible to be known,
To whom who is of the form of knowledge and happiness,
To whom who is interested in saving the three worlds,
To whom who is meditated on by all Yogis,
To whom who is sung about by Devas,
To whom who keeps illusion with him,
To whom who is interested in vigorous dance,
To whom who has a matted lock,
And to whom who is personification of good,
Are my prostrations.

56
Nithyaya trigunatmane purajithe kathyayani sreyase
Sathyaadhi kudumbhine munimana pratyaksha chinmuthaye
Mayasrushta jagantrayaya sakalamnayantha sancharine
Sayam thandava sambramaya jatine seyam nathissambhave.

To whom who is forever,
To whom who is the soul of the holy trinity,
To whom who won over the three cities,
To whom who is the fame of Kathyayani,
To whom who is personification of truth,
To whom who was the first to have family,
To whom who appears before mind of sages,
To whom who created the three worlds by illusion,
To whom who is at the end of all Vedas,
To whom who enjoys dancing in the evening,
To whom who wears the matted lock,
To whom who is lord Shambhu.,
Are my prostrations.

57
Nithyam swodhara poshanaya sakalan uddhishya vithasaya,
Vyartham paryatanam karomi bavath sevam na jane Vibho,
Majjanmanthara pushyapaka balatha sthvam ssarva sarvanthara
Sththshtisyeva hi thena vaa pasupathe the rakshaniyoaasyaham.

Always For filling my stomach,
And desirous of becoming rich.
Many I have contacted,
And have traveled without aim,
But knew not service to you,
Oh all pervading one.
Oh, Lord of all beings,
Oh . Lord who wipes away sin of his devotees,
Because of the good that I did in my previous birth,
Knew I, that you are within all beings,
And so I become fit to be saved by you.

58
Eko varija bandhawa kshithi nabho vyaptham thamo mandalam,
Bithwa lochana gocharabhi bhavathi twam koti surya prabha,
Vedhya kinna bhavasyaho ghanatharam kee drug bhaven mathama,
Sthatsarva vyapaneeya me paupathe sakshat prasanno bhava.

The sun , the friend of the lotus,
Tearing the darkness pervading in sky and earth.
Becomes visible to the eye,
But you having the luster of billions of suns,
Are not known to me.
Alas! the darkness of ignorance,
Surrounding me must be very dense!
Oh , Lord of all beings,
Remove all that darkness,
And become really visible to me.

59
Hamsa padmavanam samichchathi yadha neelambhudham chataka,
Koka kokanadha priyam prathi dinam chandram chakorasthadha,
Chetho vanchathi mamakam pasupathe chinmarga mrugyam vibho,
Gowrinadha bhavath padabjha yugalam kaivalya soukhya pradam.

Oh Lord of all beings, Oh Consort of Goddess Gowri[7],
Oh all pervading one,
Just like the swan desires the cluster of lotus flowers,
Just like the Chataka[8] bird intensely longs for the blue dark cloud,
Just like the Chakravaka[9] bird longs for Sun, the Lord of lotus flowers,
And just like the Chakora[10] bird longs for the moon every day,
My mind longs for thine pair of lotus like feet,
Which can be searched only by path of knowledge,
And which bestows the bliss of emancipation.

60
Rodha sthoya hrutha sramena padhika sschaya, tharor vrishtitha,
Bheetha swastha gruham gruhasthamathithi deena prabhum dharmikam,
Dheepam santhamasaakulasscha shikhinam shheetha vruthastham thadha,
Chethassarva bhayapaham vruja sukham Shambho padambhoruham.

Just like the man dragged by flood longs for the bank,
Just like the tired traveler longs for the tree shade,
Just like the one who is afraid of rain longs for a pleasant home,
Just like the traveling guest longs for the sight of hospitable householder,
Just like the poor longs for the charitable rich,
Just like the one terrified by darkness longs for the light,
And just like one suffering from biting cold longs for the open fire,
Oh my mind, you long for the lotus feet of Shambhu.
Which removes all fears and phobias and gives pleasure.

61
Ankolam nija beeja santhathi rayaskkantho soochika,
Sadhvi naija vibhum latha kshithiruham sindhussaridvallabham,
Prapnothiha yadha thadha pasupathe padara sindhu dwaiyam,
Chetho vruthi roopethya thishtathi sada saa bhakthirithyuchyathe.

Like the real seed progeny reaches for the mother ankola tree,
Like the iron needle reaches for the load stone.
Like the chaste woman reaches for her lord,
Like the tender creeper reaches for near by trees,
Like the river reaches for the sea,
If the spirit of the mind,
Reaches for the lotus feet of Pasupathi,
And stays there always,
Then that state is called devotion.

62
Anandashrubhi ratha nethi pulakam nairmalyadha schadanam,
Vacha sankha mukhe sthidaischa jatara poorthi charithramruthai,
Rudrakshai rbhasithena deva vapusho raksham bavad bhavanaa paryankhe,
Vinivesya bakthi janani bhakthar bhakam rakshathi.

Oh Lord, the mother called devotion,
Bathes with tears of joy and feels enthralled,
Dresses she using the clean and pure mind,
Feeds and fills up the belly she with the nectar of your stories,
Found in words at the tip of the conch like vessel,
Protects she the body with Rudraksha and ash as amulets,
And takes care of the devotee child,
Placed in the cradle of Your memory.

63
Marga varthitha paduka pasupathe rangasya koorchayuthe,
Gandoo shampoo nishechanam pura ripo divyabhishekaa yathe,
Kinchid bhakshitha maams sesha kabalam navyopaharayathe,
Bhakthi kim karoth yaho vana charo bhaktha vatam sayathe.

The way faring sandals become the kusa crown of Pasupathi,
The gargled mouthful of water become the holy water of bath ,
To him who destroyed the three cities,
The just tasted pieces of the remaining meat ,
Become the holy offering to the Lord,
And wonder of wonders,the hunter who lives in the forest
Becomes the king of devotees.
What is there in this world that devotion to the Lord cannot do?

(This sloka refers to the devotion shown by Kannappa a hunter devotee of Lord Shiva.In the forest he used to remove his sandals and place it on the top of the idol, bring water in his mouth to bathe the idol and offer to the lord the meat pieces which he found were tasty.)

64
Vakshasthadanamathanthakasya katinapasmara sammardhanam,
Bhoobrith paryatanam namasthsura shira koteera samgarshanam,
Karbhedam mrudalasya thavaka pada dwandasya gowripathe,
Machchetho mani paduka viharanam Shambho sadaam angikuru.

Hey , Consort of Gowri,
Your tiny tender pair of feet is engaged,
In kicking at the chest of God of Death,
In trampling over hard hearted Apasmara,
In traveling on the mountains,
And in being beside the crowns on the heads of Devas,
Who prostrate before you.
Oh, Lord Shambhu,
Always recognize and be pleased to wear,
The gem studded shoes of my mind and travel.

65
Vakshasthadana sankhaya vichalitho vaiwaswatho nirjara,
Kotirojjwala rathna deepa kalika neeranjanam kurvathe.
Drushtwa mukthi vadhu sthanothi nibhruthaslesham bavani pathe,
Yacchedasthava pada padma bhajanam thasyeha kim durlabham.

Nothing impossible is there to attain,
For him who sings about your holy feet,
Oh consort of Bhavani,
For the god of death runs away,
Afraid of the kick from the Lord’s feet,
The lights shining in those jeweled tiara,
Of all the devas shows the offering of the camphor light,
And the pretty bride called liberation,
Folds him in tight embrace,
As soon as she sees him.

66
Kreedartham srujami prapancha makhilam krredamruga sthe jana,
Yat karmacharitham maya cha bhavatha prethyai bhavatyeva that,
Shambho swasya kuthuhalasya karanam macheshtitham nischitham,
Tasmat mamaka rakshanam pasupathe karthavya meva twaya.

Oh bestower of happiness,
You create the world for your sport,
All the people there are but animal toys to you,
All that I do is for your pleasure,
And it is true that all my actions are instrument fine.
For the pleasure of your devotees,
So, Lord of All beings,
My protection should indeed be done by you.

67
Bahuvidha parithosha bashpa poora,
Sphuta pulakamkitha charu bhoga bhumim,
Chirapada phalakamkshi sevyamanam,
Parama sada shiva bhavanam prapadye.

I seek refuge in meditation on the eternal Sadashiva
Which is the pretty land that can grow,
Vivid types of joy, pleasure full copious tears,
And real innate thrills in life,
Which is also the eternal stable state,
And which is sought by people searching for fruits,

68
Amitha mudha amrutham muhoordhahanthim,
Vimala bhavadpada goshta mavasanthim,
Sadaya pasupathe supunya pakaam,
Mama paripalay bhakthi dhenu mkaam.

Oh, store house of mercy, Oh, Lord of all beings,
Please be kind enough to look after,
The cow of my devotion to you,
Which constantly yields the ambrosia of happiness,
Which lives in the stable of your feet,
And which is the result of great and good deeds.

69
Jadatha pasutha kalankitha,.
Kutila charathwam cha naasthi mayi deva,
Asthi yadi Raja moule,
Bavathabharanasya naasmi kim pathram.

Idiocy , irrationality , blemishes,
And crooked gait , I do not have., Oh Lord,
And if I had , Lord with moon as a crown,
Perhaps I would be suitable as an ornament to you

Or in more detail

Inanimate skin of the tiger,
The deer which is not rational,
The moon which is blemished,
The serpent which has a crooked gait,
Are all worn by you as ornament,
Oh Lord who wears the crown with moon,
And by misfortune, I do not posses,
Any quality such as this.
If but I had, I may perhaps be,
Suitable as your ornament.

70
Aarahasi rahasi swathanthra budhya,
Varivasithum sulabha prasannamurthim,
Aganitha phaladhayaka prabhur me,
Jagat adhiko hridhi raja sekaarosthi.

In public and in secret,
And with independent intellect,
You are suitable to be worshipped.
Oh Lord ,who is pinnacle of graciousness,
And oh my Lord ,who can grant countless blessings,
So more than the impermanent world,
You ,the lord with the moon,
Is always in my heart.

71
Aarooda bakthi guna kunchitha bhava chapaa,
Yukthai ssivasmarana bana ganai ramoghai,
Nirjithya kilbisha ripoon vijayi sudeendra,
Saananda mavahathi susthira rajalakshmim.

With the bow string of peak devotion,
With the bow of meditation,
With memory of Shiva as the collection of arrows,
Which never gets depleted,
The best among the intellects,
Becomes victorious after winning,
Over the enemies called sin,
And attains the stable kingdom of heaven.

72
Dhyananjanena samavekshya thama pradesham,
Bithwa maha balibhi reeswara nama manthrai,
Divyasritham bujaga bhooshana mudhvahanthi,
Ye padapadma miha thee shiva thee krithartha.

Having located with the magic collyrium of meditation,
Having thrown light and destroyed darkness,
Using the chanting of the name of the Lord,
If any one can bring to the top,
Your lotus feet with serpentine ornaments,
Which is worshipped by devas by the great sacrifice,
Of repetition of your great story,
They attain the meaning of life.

73
Bhootharatha mudha vahad apekshaya sri,
Bhoodara eva kimatha sumathe labhasva,
Kedara makalitha mukthi mahoushadeenam,
Padaravinda bhajanam parameshwarasya.

Oh good mind of mine,
Do the chanting of the names,
Of the lotus feet of the God of universe,
In search of which even lord Vishnu,
Who has Lakshmi and Goddess Earth as consorts,
Took the form of a wild boar,
And which is the fertile land,
In which the panacea giving salvation from life grows.
What else great can you attain in this world?

74
Aasa pasa klesa dur vasanaadhi,
Bhedho dyukthi divya gandhai ramandhai.
Aasa saatikasya paadara vindam,
Chetha petim vaasitham me tanothu.

Engaged in removing by the ceaseless divine smell,
The desire, bondage, suffering and bad conduct within us,
Is the lotus feet of Him who wears the ether as garment,
And so let the box of my mind may be bestowed with divine fragrance.

75
Kalyaninam sarasa chithra gathim savegam,
Sarveingithagna managam dhruva lakashanadyam,
Chethosthuraga madhi roodya chara smarare,
Natha samastha jagatham vrushabahdhi rooda..

Oh enemy of the cupid,
Oh leader of the universe,
Oh God who travels on a bull,
Please mount and travel,
My mind which is a horse,
Which is auspicious,
Which has varied charming gaits,
Which moves with speed,
Which is skilled in knowing gestures of others,
Which does not have blemishes,
And which has auspicious looks.

76
Bhakthir mahesa pada pushkara mavasanthi,
Kadambiniva kuruthe parithosha varsham,
Sampooritho bavathi sasya manas thataka,
Sthajjanma sasya makhilam saphalam cha nanyam.

The devotion to the great lord,
Lives in the sky of the Lord’s feet,
And like clusters of clouds gives out the sweet rain,
And those whose lake of the mind,
Gets filled up by this rain,
The crop of his whole life,
Becomes greatly profitable.
How else could it be?

77
Buddhi sthira bhavithu meeswarapada padma,
Sakthaa vadur virahaneeya sada smaranthi,
Sadbhavana smarana darshana keerthanadi,
Sammohitheva shiva mantra japena vinthe.

My mind to get fixed on the lotus feet of the Lord,
Resembles the sweetheart separated from her lover,
And always remembers, has sweet dreams,
Recollects of early meetings and sings about it,
And in similar fashion chants the names of Lord Shiva,
In a trance and gets worried.

78
Sadupachara vidish vanubodhitham,
Savinayam suhrudham sadupashritham,
Mama samuddhara buddhi mimama prabho,
Varagunena navoda vadhoomiva.

Teach me the etiquette of serving the great,
With devotion, with clean mind and with attachment to the good,
And exalt my intellect, Oh, my Lord,
Like the noble groom leads his new bride.

79
Nithyam yogi mana ssaroja dhala samchara kshama stvath krama,
Ssambho thena kadhe katora yamarang vaksha kavata kshathi.
Atyantham mrudulam twadamgriyugalam haa me manaschintaya,
Tyethllochana gocharam kuru vibho hasthena samvahaye.

Daily used to move in soft lotus petalled mind of Yogis,
Oh Lord who is bestower of happiness,
How did it wound, the hard doors of the chest of God of death,
My mind is worried about your pair of feet that are tender and soft,
Oh God who is everywhere,
Make them visible to my eye,
And I will gently massage it with my hands.

80
Eshyathyesha janim mano asya katinam tasmin nata neethi ma,
Drakshayai giri somni komalapada nyasa purabhyasitha,
Noched divya gruhanthareshu sumana sthaleshu vedyadishu,
Prayassathsu shila thaleshu natanam sambho kimartham Thava.

This one will be born, his mind is hard,
And I have to dance on it.
So thinking my lord ,
To save me ,you walked with your tender soft feet,
On hard surfaced mountains,
During yore and practiced and learnt.
If it is not so instead of walking,
In divine homes, beds of flowers,
And well laid out paths.,
You danced on rocky surfaces.
Is it the meaning of that, Oh Shambhu?

81
Kanchit kala muma mahesa bhavatha padaravindarchanai,
Kanchi dyana samadhibischa nathibni kanchit kadha karnanai,
Kanchit kanchit vekshanaischa nuthibhi kanchid dasa meedrisim,
Ya prapnodhi mudha twasarpitha manaa jivan sa muktha khalu.

Hey , Lord who is with his consort Uma,
He who can spend some time
For worshipping your lotus feet,
For doing meditation and mixing with you,
For saluting you,
For hearing your holy stories,
For being in your prescence,
For singing your fame,
And being happy with his mind offered to you,
Attains salvation even when he is alive.

82
Banasthwam , vrishabhastwam Ardha vapusha baryatwam,
Gonithwam sakkhitha mridhangavahatha chetyadhiroopam dhadhow,
Twat pade nayanarpanam cha kruthavan twad deha bhago hari,
Poojyat poojyatharasya eva hi na chet ko vaa tadanyo adhika.

Oh Lord of Arya[11],
The lord Vishnu became your arrow[12] and bull[13],
Occupied half your body,
Became transformed to be your wife,
Occupying half your body
Became a boar to search for you,
Became your lady friend to serve the nectar,
Became the player of drum while you danced,
And offered his eye in worship at your feet,
He also took half the share of your body as Harihara,
And so he becomes eminently suitable for worship,
For who else is there greater than him.

83
Janana mruthi yuthanaam devathanaam,
Na bhavathi sukha lesa samsayo nasthi.
Ajani mamrutha roopam sambhameesam bhajanthe,
Ya eha paramasoukhyam the hi dhanya labhanthe.

There is no doubt that worship of mortal gods
Subject to birth and death will ever give even little happiness,
Worship of birthless Lord with Amba, who has deathless body,
Leads to supreme pleasure and those who do are blessed.

84
Shiva thava paricharyaa sannidhanaaya gowrya,
Bhava mama guna dhurya budhi kanyam pradhaasthe,
Saka;a bhuvana bhandho sachidanana sindho,
Sadya hrudaya gehe sarvada samvasa twam.

Oh , Lord Shiva who rules all the world,
And who is the friend of all the world,
Oh Lord who is ocean of bliss,
Oh store house of mercy,
To serve you besides your consort Gowri,
I am presenting you the maid of my intellect,
Who has all good qualities,
With a request to you.
To live in the house of my mind.

85
Jaladhi madhna daksho naiva patala bhedi.
Na cha mrigayayam naïve lubdha praveena,
Asana kusuma bhoosha vastra mukhyam saparya,
Kadhaya Kadamaham Kalpaya mindu moule.

Ignorant I am , as to how to churn the ocean,
Incapable I am of digging and going to Patala[14] ,
Nor am I a skilled hunter of wild animals,
So how will I ever arrange your worship,Lord who wears the moon,
With food[15] , ornament[16] and cloths[17] that you like.

86
Pooja dravya samruddhayo virachitha poojam kadam kurmahe,
Pakshitwam na cha vaa kitithwa mapi na praptham maya dhurlabham,
Jane masthaka mangri pallavam mumajane na theham vibho,
Na gnatham pithamahena harina tatwena that roopina.

Oh Consort of Uma,
Oh Lord who is everywhere,
Heaps of material for thine worship is ready,
But how will I ever worship thee?
Neither I can become a swan nor a boar,
And how will I ever find your crown and your tender feet,
When even Brahma and Vishnu who took those forms ,
Could not ever know about them.

87
Asanam garalam phani kalapo,
Vasanam charma cha vahanam Mahoksha,
Mama dasyami kim kimasthi shambho,
Thava padambhuja bhakthimeva dehi.

Oh Lord Shambhu, Your food is poison[18],
Your ornaments are the snakes,
Your clothes are thick hides,
And your vehicle is the big , majestic bull.
What are you ever going to offer me,
That I need out of these?
What else have you got?
Please give me only devotion,
To your lotus like feet.

88
Yadha krithambhonidhi sethu bandhana,
Karasthaladha drutha parvatha adhipa,
Bhavani the langitha padma sambhava,
Thada shivarcha sthava bhavanaa kshama.

How will I ever worship thee lord.
For I have not built the bridge across the sea[19],
I have not subdued the king of the mountain[20],
By palm of my hands,
And I am nor born out of lotus from the belly of Lord Vishn[21]u,
If I ever do or attain these,
Then I would become capable,
Of offering flowers, singing your praise and meditating on you.

89
Nathibhir nuthibhir stva meesa pooja,
Vidhibhir dhyana samadhibhir na thushta,
Dhanusha musalena chasmabhir vaa,
Vada they preethikaram thadha karomi.

Hey, Lord, who rules over the universe,
You seem to become more pleased,
With bow or with pestle or with stones[22].
Than with prostrations or singing of your praise or worship,
Or meditation or Samadhi[23]
Please tell me which you like most,
And I will do the same.

90
Vachasa charitham vadami Shambho,
Raha mudyoga vidhasu thee aprasaktha,
Manasa ruthi meeswarasya seve,
Shirasa chaiva sadashivam namammi.

By words I would sing your story, Oh, Lord Shambhu.
Because I am unsuited for the hard methods of Yoga,
And I would worship thee with my mind, oh , Easwara,
And also I would bow before you with my head, Oh Sadashiva..

91
Adhya avidhya hridgatha nirgathasid,
Vidhya hrudhya hrudgatha twat prasadath,
Seve nithyam srikaram twatpadambujam,
Bhave mukther bhajanam raja moule.

He who shines with the moon in his crown,
The primeval ignorance that used to live in my heart ,
From the beginning of time has disappeared by your grace.
And that knowledge which solves problems is living there.
And so I meditate on your lotus feet,
Which gives only good and grants salvation.

92
Dhoorikruthani durithani dhuraksharani,
Daurbhagya dhukka dhurahamkruthi durvachamsi,
Saaram twadeeya charitham nidharaam pibantham,
Gowrisha mamiha samuddhara satkadaksha.

Bad events, bad fate, bad luck, sorrow,
Bad egotism and bad words,
Have been driven away from me.
And uplift me ,who has been constantly drinking,
The tasty stories of yours,
Oh Lord of Uma with your looks of blessing.

93
Soma kaladhara moulou,
Komala Ghana khandhara maha mahasi,
Swamini girijanathe,
Mamaka hrudhayam nirantharam ramatham.

Oh Lord who wears the crescent of the moon,
Oh Lord, who has a neck with the colour of black cloud,
Oh Lord , who is the brightest light,
Oh Lord, who owns every thing,
Oh Lord, who is the consort of Girija,
Let my heart be delighted without break.

94
Saa rasana , thee nayane, thaveva karou ,sa eva kritha kruthya,
Ysa ye you yoo bharge vadathikshethe sadarchitha smarathi..

That which speaks of Lord Shiva , is the tongue,
That which see Him, are the eyes,
That which worship Him , are the hands,
And he who always remembers him, is the fulfilled man.

95
Athi mrudulou mama charana vathi katinam thee mano Bhavaneesa,
Ithi vichikitsam santhyaja katha masseed girou thadha pravesa.

Leave off such doubts Oh Lord of Bhavani, like,
“My feet are tender and your mind is hard”
For if that were so, how did you enter and live in the mountains hard ?

96
Dhairyankusena nibhrutham,
Rabhasa thakkrushya bhakthi srungalam,
Purahara charanalaane,
Hrudhya madhebham bhadhana chid yanthrai.

Oh Lord who destroyed the three cities,
Control the rutting elephant of my mind,
With the goad of courage,
Pull it strongly with the chain of devotion,
And tie it with the fetter of intellect ,
To the post of your holy feet.

97
Pracharathyabhitha pragalbha vruthya,
Madhavanesha mana karee gariyaan,
Parigruhya nayeena bhakthi rajjwa,
Parama sthanupadam drudam nayamum.

This big rutted elephant of my mind,
Wanders uncontrollably everywhere,
Oh Lord tie it with tact with the rope of devotion,
Hold it well and lead it to the ultimate stable state

98
Sarvalankara yuktham saralapadayutham sadhu vruttam suvarnam,
Sadbhi samasthuyamanam sarasa gunayutham lakshitham lakshanadyam,
Udyad bhoosha visesha mupa gatha vinayam dyotha manarth rekham,
Kalyanim deva gowri –priya mama kavitha kanyakam twam gruhana.

THIS SLOKA HAS TWO MEANINGS AND COULD BE TAKEN TO MEAN QUALITIES OF A GIRL ATTRIBUTED TO THE POEM OR QUALITIES OF A POEM ATTRIBUTED TO THE GIRL.

Qualities of a girl

Oh Lord, darling of Goddess Gowri,
Please accept and marry my poem, which is like a girl,
Who is well made up and ornamented,
Who has a pretty lovable gait,
Who is of very good character,
Who is or pretty attractive colour,
Who is being praised by all good people,
Who has sweet pleasant behavior,
Who is model among girls,
Who possess all ideals,
Who wears glittering ornaments,
Who behaves with decorum,
Who has the line of wealth in her palms,
And who is store house of all that is good.

Qualities of a poem

Oh Lord, darling of Goddess Gowri,
Please accept and marry my poem maid,
Which has good figures of speech,
Which is made up of simple lovable words,
Which has musical meter,
Which shines in well chosen letters,
Which is being praised by intellectuals,
Which has all good qualities,
Which aims at propagating devotion,
Which is a model poem,
Which has attractive phrases,
Which sounds soft and sweet,
Which has glittering and attractive import,
And which grants good to all

99
Idam the yuktham parama shiva karunya jaladhe,
Gathou thiryak roopam thava pada-shiro darshana dhiya,
Haribrahmanou thou divi bhuvi charanthou sramayuthou,
Kadam shambho sawamin kadhaya mama vedhyosi puratha.

Is it proper for you my Lord who is the ocean of mercy?
That while Lord Vishnu and Brahma took the forms of boar and bird,
With intention of seeing your head and feet,
Searched in vain the earth and sky,
Toiled and got tired but did not succeed.
You appeared and made yourself known before me easily,
Oh granter of all that is good, Oh my Lord.

100
Stothrenala maham pravachmi na mrusha deva virinchadaya,
Sthutyanam gananaprasanga samaye twam agra ganyam vidhoo.
Mahatmyagra vichaarana prakarane dhanathushasthomavath,
Dhoothaas twam vidhuruthhamotham phalam shambho bavat sevaka.

Oh Shambhu, all this praise I feel is enough,
Though I never wrote anything that is false.
When Lord Brahma and other Gods,
List all the great Gods,
They always put you as first.
And when your devotees search for the greatest God,
The other gods are moved away like the chaff from the grain,
And you are reckoned as the best among best of all grains.

Ithi Sree Paramahamsa pari vrujacharya Srimat Sankaracharya virachitha
Shivananda lahari Samaptham.

Thus ends Shivananda Lahari written by Sri Sankaracharya the Paramahamsa and Parvrijacharya.

[1] 432 Million years
[2] Dharma-righteousness
Its four legs are penance, cleanliness, mercy and truth.
[3] Can also be translated as “Oh Lord , who is very much loved by Goddess Durga”
[4] Paravathi whose scented hair is followed by bees.
[5] Name of Shiva meaning white Jasmine God
[6] A holy mountain temple in Andhra Pradesh
[7] another name of Parvathi
[8] Bird which only drinks rain water directly
[9] The bird of paradise
[10] The bird which only eats moon light
[11] Lady indicates consort of Shiva
[12] Became an arrow to destroy the three cities
[13] He is Nandi the bull on whom Shiva rides
[14] The world underneath.
[15] Poison obtained by churning of ocean,
[16]Serpants from Patala
[17] Tiger and elephant hides.
[18] See foot note to sloka no. 85
[19] Like Lord Rama
[20] Like sage Agasthya
[21] Like God Brahma
[22] Like Arjuna who sent arrows and pestle at him or Sakhya who used to throw stones at him.
[23] A deep meditation state when you forget yourself completely and become only him.

Adi Sankaracharya’s Bhaja Govindam-Worship Govinda at least in your old age-Prana Kishore

Bhaja Govindam-Worship Govinda at least in your old age.

The Acharya is believed to have composed the Bhajagovindam during his famous pilgrimage to Kashi (Benares).  The fourteen disciples are said to have accompanied him.  The story goes that when he was walking along the streets of Kashi, he was pained to observe an elderly man trying hard to learn Sanskrit grammar.

At his advanced age, the remaining valuable little time of his life should have been used for worshipping the God, instead of wasting on learning a language.

This prompted Sri Sankara to burst out this composition, a sort of rebuke to foolish way of living.

The Acharya urges the man to turn towards God and sing His glory instead of trying to learn a language.

A censure is implied when the Acharya calls the man a fool (Moodhamathe).  It may be added here that the tone of Bhajagovindam is not at all soft, but somewhat striking, in spite of its exotic poetic beauty and perfection of composition.  This is no wonder, because such a treatment is required to wake up man from his slumber.  A milder approach would delay the matter.

  The matter is urgent, as the Acharya explains in the next verse, for, when the hour of death approaches without any forewarning, the hard-learned verses of grammar are not going to save the poor soul.  Hence the song rightly starts without any preamble:

bhajagovindaM bhajagovindaM

govindaM bhajamuuDhamate .

saMpraapte sannihite kaale

nahi nahi rakshati DukRiJNkaraNe .. (1)

Worship Govinda, Worship Govinda, Worship Govinda. Oh fool! Rules of Grammar will not save you at the time of your death.

mUDha jahiihi dhanaagamatRishhNaaM

kuru sadbuddhiM manasi vitRishhNaam.

yallabhase nijakarmopaattaM

vittaM tena vinodaya chittam. .. (2)

Oh fool ! Give up your thirst to amass wealth, devote your mind to thoughts to the Real. Be content with what comes through actions already performed in the past.

naariistanabhara naabhiideshaM

dRishhTvaa maagaamohaavesham.

etanmaaMsaavasaadi vikaaraM

manasi vichintaya vaaraM vaaram. .. (3)

Do not get drowned in delusion by going wild with passions and lust by seeing a woman’s navel and chest. These are nothing but a modification of flesh. Do not fail to remember this again and again in your mind.

naliniidalagata jalamatitaralaM

tadvajjiivitamatishayachapalam .

viddhi vyaadhyabhimaanagrastaM

lokaM shokahataM cha samastam .. (4)

The life of a man is as uncertain as rain drops trembling on a lotus leaf. Know that the whole world remains a prey to disease, ego and grief.

yaavadvittopaarjana saktaH

staavannija parivaaro raktaH .

pashchaajjiivati jarjara dehe

vaartaaM ko.api na pRichchhati gehe .. (5)

So long as a man is fit and able to support his family, see the affection all those around him show. But no one at home cares to even have a word with him when his body totters due to old age.

yaavatpavano nivasati dehe

taavatpRichchhati kushalaM gehe .

gatavati vaayau dehaapaaye

bhaaryaa bibhyati tasminkaaye .. (6)

When one is alive, his family members enquire kindly about his welfare. But when the soul departs from the body, even his wife runs away in fear of the corpse.

baalastaavatkriiDaasaktaH

taruNastaavattaruNiisaktaH .

vRiddhastaavachchintaasaktaH

pare brahmaNi ko.api na saktaH .. (7)

The childhood is lost by attachment to playfulness. Youth is lost by attachment to woman. Old age passes away by thinking over many past things. But there is hardly anyone who wants to be lost in parabrahmam.

kaate kaantaa kaste putraH

saMsaaro.ayamatiiva vichitraH .

kasya tvaM kaH kuta aayaataH

tattvaM chintaya tadiha bhraataH .. (8)

Who is your wife ? Who is your son ? Strange is this samsara. Of whom are you ? From where have you come ? Brother, ponder over these truths here.

satsaNgatve nissN^gatvaM

nissaNgatve nirmohatvam.h .

nirmohatve nishchalatattvaM

nishcalatattve jiivanmuktiH .. (9)

From Satsangh comes non-attachment, from non-attachment comes freedom from delusion, which leads to self-settledness. From self-settledness comes Jeevan Mukti.

vayasigate kaH kaamavikaaraH

shushhke niire kaH kaasaaraH .

kshiiNevitte kaH parivaaraH

GYaate tattve kaH saMsaaraH .. (10)

What good is lust when youth has fled ? What use is a lake which has no water ? Where are the relatives when wealth is gone ? Where is samsara when the Truth is known ?

maa kuru dhana jana yauvana garvaM

harati nimeshhaatkaalaH sarvam.h .

maayaamayamidamakhilaM hitvaa

brahmapadaM tvaM pravisha viditvaa .. (11)

Do not boast of wealth, friends, and youth. Each one of these are destroyed within a minute. Free yourself from the illusion of the world of Maya and attain the timeless Truth.

dinayaaminyau saayaM praataH

shishiravasantau punaraayaataH .

kaalaH kriiDati gachchhatyaayuH

tadapi na muJNcatyaashaavaayuH .. (12)

Daylight and darkness, dusk and dawn, winter and springtime come and go. Time plays and life ebbs away. But the storm of desire never leaves.

dvaadashamaJNjarikaabhirasheshhaH

kathito vaiyaakaraNasyaishhaH .

upadesho bhuudvidyaanipuNaiH

shriimachchhankarabhagavachchharaNariH .. (12a)

This bouquet of twelve verses was imparted to a grammarian by the all-knowing Shankara, adored as the bhagavadpada.

kaate kaantaa dhana gatachintaa

vaatula kiM tava naasti niyantaa .

trijagati sajjanasaM gatiraikaa

bhavati bhavaarNavataraNe naukaa .. (13)

Oh mad man ! Why this engrossment in thoughts of wealth ? Is there no one to guide you ? There is only one thing in three worlds that can save you from the ocean from samsara. Get into that boat of satsangha quickly. Stanza attributed to Padmapada.

jaTilo muNDii luJNchhitakeshaH

kaashhaayaambarabahukRitaveshhaH .

pashyannapi cana pashyati muuDhaH

udaranimittaM bahukRitaveshhaH .. (14)

There are many who go with matted locks, many who have clean shaven heads, many whose hairs have been plucked out; some are clothed in saffron, yet others in various colors — all just for a livelihood. Seeing truth revealed before them, still the foolish ones see it not. Stanza attributed to Totakacharya.

aNgaM galitaM palitaM muNDaM

dashanavihiinaM jataM tuNDam.

vRiddho yaati gRihiitvaa daNDaM

tadapi na muJNcatyaashaapiNDam.. (15)

Strength has left the old man’s body; his head has become bald, his gums toothless and leaning on crutches. Even then the attachment is strong and he clings firmly to fruitless desires. Stanza attributed to Hastamalaka.

agre vahniH pRishhThebhaanuH

raatrau chubukasamarpitajaanuH .

karatalabhikshastarutalavaasaH

tadapi na muJNcatyaashaapaashaH .. (16)

Behold there lies the man who sits warming up his body with the fire in front and the sun at the back; at night he curls up the body to keep out of the cold; he eats his beggar’s food from the bowl of his hand and sleeps beneath the tree. Still in his heart, he is a wretched puppet at the hands of passions. Stanza attributed to Subodha.

kurute gaNgaasaagaragamanaM

vrataparipaalanamathavaa daanam.h .

GYaanavihinaH sarvamatena

muktiM na bhajati janmashatena .. (17)

One may go to gangasagar(ganes), observe fasts, and give away riches in charity ! Yet, devoid of jnana, nothing can give mukthi even at the end of a hundred births. Stanza attributed to Sureshwaracharya.

sura ma.ndira taru muula nivaasaH

shayyaa bhuutala majinaM vaasaH .

sarva parigraha bhoga tyaagaH

kasya sukhaM na karoti viraagaH .. (18)

Take your residence in a temple or below a tree, wear the deerskin for the dress, and sleep with mother earth as your bed. Give up all attachments and renounce all comforts. Blessed with such vairagya, could any fail to be content ? Stanza attributed to Nityananda.

yogarato vaabhogaratovaa

saN^garato vaa saNgaviihinaH .

yasya brahmaNi ramate chittaM

nandati nandati nandatyeva .. (19)

One may take delight in yoga or bhoga, may have attachment or detachment. But only he whose mind steadily delights in Brahman enjoys bliss, no one else. Stanza attributed to Anandagiri.

bhagavad.h giitaa kiJNchidadhiitaa

gaNgaa jalalava kaNikaapiitaa .

sakRidapi yena muraari samarchaa

kriyate tasya yamena na charchaa .. (20)

Let a man read but a little from Gitaa, drink just a drop of water from the ganges, worship murari (govinda) just once. He then will have no altercation with Yama.Stanza attributed to dR^iDhabhakta.

punarapi jananaM punarapi maraNaM

punarapi jananii jaThare shayanam.h .

iha saMsaare bahudustaare

kRipayaa.apaare paahi muraare .. (21)

 

Born again, death again, birth again to stay in the mother’s womb ! It is indeed hard to cross this boundless ocean of samsara. Oh Murari ! Redeem me through Thy mercy. Stanza attributed to Nityanatha.

rathyaa charpaTa virachita kanthaH

puNyaapuNya vivarjita panthaH .

yogii yoganiyojita chitto

ramate baalonmattavadeva .. (22)

 

There is no shortage of clothing for a monk so long as there are rags cast off the road. Freed from vice and virtue, onward he wanders. One who lives in communion with God enjoys bliss, pure and uncontaminated, like a child and as someone intoxicated. Stanza attributed to Nityanatha.

kastvaM ko.ahaM kuta aayaataH

kaa me jananii ko me taataH .

iti paribhaavaya sarvamasaaram.h

vishvaM tyaktvaa svapna vichaaram.h .. (23)

 

Who are you ? Who am I ? From where do I come ? Who is my mother, who is my father ? Ponder thus, look at everything as essenceless and give up the world as an idle dream. Stanza attributed to surendra.

tvayi mayi chaanyatraiko vishhNuH

vyarthaM kupyasi mayyasahishhNuH .

bhava samachittaH sarvatra tvaM

vaaJNchhasyachiraadyadi vishhNutvam.h .. (24)

 

In me, in you and in everything, none but the same Vishnu dwells. Your anger and impatience is meaningless. If you wish to attain the status of Vishnu soon, have samabhava always. Stanza attributed to medhaatithira.

shatrau mitre putre bandhau

maa kuru yatnaM vigrahasandhau .

sarvasminnapi pashyaatmaanaM

sarvatrotsRija bhedaaGYaanam.h .. (25)

 

Do not waste your efforts to win the love of or to fight against friend and foe, children and relatives. See yourself in everyone and give up all feelings of duality completely. Stanza attributed to medhaatithira.

kaamaM krodhaM lobhaM mohaM

tyaktvaa.atmaanaM bhaavaya ko.aham.h .

aatmaGYaana vihiinaa muuDhaaH

te pachyante narakaniguuDhaaH .. (26)

 

Give up lust, anger, infatuation, and greed. Ponder over your real nature. Fools are they who are blind to the Self. Cast into hell they suffer there endlessly. Stanza attributed to bharativamsha.

geyaM giitaa naama sahasraM

dhyeyaM shriipati ruupamajasram .

neyaM sajjana saNge chittaM

deyaM diinajanaaya cha vittam. .. (27)

 

Regularly recite from the Gita, meditate on Vishnu [thro’ Vishnu sahasranama] in your heart, and chant His thousand glories. Take delight to be with the noble and the holy. Distribute your wealth in charity to the poor and the needy. Stanza attributed to sumatira.

sukhataH kriyate raamaabhogaH

pashchaaddhanta shariire rogaH .

yadyapi loke maraNaM sharaNaM

tadapi na muJNchati paapaacharaNam.h .. (28)

 

He who yields to lust for pleasure leaves his body a prey to disease. Though death brings an end to everything, man does not give up the sinful path.

arthamanarthaM bhaavaya nityaM

naastitataH sukhaleshaH satyam.

putraadapi dhana bhaajaaM bhiitiH

sarvatraishhaa vihiaa riitiH .. (29)

 

Wealth is not welfare, truly there is no joy in it. Reflect thus at all times. A rich man fears even his own son. This is the way of wealth everywhere.

praaNaayaamaM pratyaahaaraM

nityaanitya vivekavichaaram.

jaapyasameta samaadhividhaanaM

kurvavadhaanaM mahadavadhaanam .. (30)

 

Regulate the pranas, remain unaffected by external influences and discriminate between the real and the fleeting. Chant the holy name of God and silence the turbulent mind. Perform these with care, with extreme care.

gurucharaNaambuja nirbhara bhakataH

saMsaaraadachiraadbhava muktaH .

sendriyamaanasa niyamaadevaM

drakshyasi nija hR^idayasthaM devam. .. (31)

 

Oh devotee of the lotus feet of the Guru ! May thou be soon free from Samsara. Through disciplined senses and controlled mind, thou shalt come to experience the Indwelling Lord of your heart !

muuDhaH kashchana vaiyaakaraNo

DukRiJNkaraNaadhyayana dhuriNaH .

shriimachchhamkara bhagavachchhishhyai

bodhita aasichchhodhitakaraNaH .. (32)

 

Thus was a silly grammarian lost in rules cleansed of his narrow vision and shown the Light by Shankara’s apostles.

bhajagovindaM bhajagovindaM

govindaM bhajamuuDhamate .

naamasmaraNaadanyamupaayaM

nahi pashyaamo bhavataraNe .. (33)

 

Worship Govinda, worship Govinda, worship Govinda, Oh fool ! Other than chanting the Lord’s names, there is no other way to cross the life’s ocean.

Adi Sankaracharya’s 67 Q & A On How To Lead A Noble Life As A Proud Hindu-Prana Kishore

 

PRASNOTTARA RATNA MALIKA OF ADI SANKARACHARYA

 67 Questions & Answers On Life for Childrens to make them Noble

Prasnottara Ratna Malika of Adi Sankaracharya –

Prashnottararatnamaalika is a short work  consisting of 67 slokas in simple Sanskirt verse.  This was composed by Adi Sankara, except the first and the last slokas which were introduced by his disciples or devotees.  This work, in the form of questions and answers, provides concise, pithy definitions of those eternal values which form the foundations of sanatana dharma  and which transcend all limitations of time and space.  Because of the simplicity of language, it is easy to commit the entire work to memory.  It can provide us sage advice when we find ourselves at the crossroads in our life unsure of the path we should take.  The work is especially useful to children for inculcating in them the basics of good conduct and to develop in them the capacity to discriminate the good from the bad.  Given below is the text of the work in Devanagari and Roman scripts with an English rendering of the meaning.

 कः खलु नालंक्रियते दृष्टादृष्टार्थसाधनपटीयान् ।

अमुया कण्ठस्थितया प्रश्नोत्तररत्नमालिकया ॥

1. kah khalu naalamkriyate drishtaadrishtaarthasaadhanapateeyaan

   Amuya kanthasthitayaa prashnottararatnamaalikaya

Who will not be adorned by wearing around his neck (committing to memory) this prasnottararatnamaalika which is capable of giving all that is desirable in this world and the next?

भगवन् किमुपादेयं? गुवचनं हेयमपिचकिम्? अकार्यं।

  कॊ गुरुरधिगततत्त्वः शिष्यहितायोद्यतस्सततम् ॥

2. Bhagavan kimupaadeyam?  guruvachanam heyamapicha kim? akaaryam

    Ko gururadhigata tathwah?  shishyahitaayodyatah satatam 

Q:  What is to be accepted without reservation?

A:  The words of the guru.

Q:  What is to be given up?

A:  Action which is against dharma

Q:  Who is  guru?

A:  One who has realized the Truth  and has the good of the disciple always in his heart.

३. त्वरितं किं कर्तव्यं विदुषां? संसारसंततिच्छेदः।

  किं मॊक्षतरॊर्बीजं? सम्यग्ज्ञानं क्रियासिद्धम् ॥ 

3. Twaritam kim kartavyam vidushaam?  samsaara santatichchhedah

    Kim mokshatarorbeejam?  samyagjnaanam kriyaasiddham

Q: What is to be done by wise men with the utmost urgency?

A:  Breaking  the cycle of births and deaths

Q: Which is the seed of moksha tree (liberation)?

A:  True knowledge which is put to actual practice

४.कः पथ्यतरो? धर्मः कश्शुचिरिह? यस्य मानसं शुद्धं ।

  कः पण्डितो? विवेकी किं विषं? अवधीरणा गुरुषु॥

4. Kah pathyataro? dharmah, kah shuchiriha? Yasya maanasam shuddham

    Kah pandito? Vivekee kim visham? avadheeranaa gurushu

Q: Which is the greatest good?

A:  Dharma

Q: Who is clean in this world?

A:  He who is pure in mind.

Q: Who is wise?

A:  He who has discimination, who can discriminate good from bad, dharma from adharma, eternal from the ephemeral  etc.

Q: What is poison?

A:  Disregarding the words of one’s guru and elders

५. किं संसारे सारं? बहुशॊपि चिन्त्यमानमिदमेव ।

   किं मनुजेष्विष्टतमं? स्वपरहितायोद्यतं जन्म॥

5. Kim samsaare saaram? Bahusho’pi chintyamaanamidameva

    Kim manujeshwishtatamam? Swaparahitaayodyatam janma

Q: What is the essence of this samsaara (cycle of births and deaths)

A:  It is the frequent contemplation on the question ‘What is  this samsaara?’

Q: What should a man ask for?

A: Take birth in this world for the benefit of oneself and others

६. मदिरेव मोहजनकः कः? स्नेहः, के च दस्यवो? विषयाः।

   का भववल्ली? तृष्णा, को वैरी? यस्त्वनुद्योगः

6. madireva mohajanakah kah? Snehah, ke cha dasyavo? Vishayaah

    Kaa bhavavallee? Trishna, ko vairee? yastwanudyogah

Q: Which is as intoxicating as liquor?

A:  Love

Q: Who are thieves?

A:  Pleasures of the senses

 

Q: Which is the samsaara-creeper?

A:  desire

Q: Who is the enemy?

A: Laziness

७. कस्माद्भयमिह? मरणात्, अन्धादिह को विशिष्यते? रागी।

   कः शूरो? यो ललनालोचनबाणैर्नव्यथितः॥

7. kasmaad bhayamiha? maranaat, andhaadiha ko vishishyate? Raagee

    Kah shooro? Yo lalanaa lochanabaanairna vyathitah

Q: From who is fear?

A:  From death

Q: Who is worse than a blind person?

A:  One who is in the grip of love (desire)

Q: who is valiant

A: One who does not become afflicted by the eye-arrows (gaze) of beautiful women

८. पातुम् कर्णाञ्जलिभिः किममृतमिह युज्यते? सदुपदेशः।

  किं गुरुताया मूलं? यदेतदप्रार्थनं नाम

8. paatum karnaanjalibhih kimamritamiha yujyate? Sadupadeshah

    Kim gurutaayaa moolam? Yadetadapraarthanam  naama

Q: What is fit to be drunk like nectar by cupping the ears?

A: Advice of good (saintly) persons

Q: What is the root of dignity?

A:  Not requesting any one anything

९. किं गहनं? स्त्रीचरितं, कश्चतुरो? यो न खण्डितस्तेन ।

   को दु:खं असंतोषः किं लाघवं? अधमतो याच्ञा॥

9. kim gahanam? Streecharitam, kashchaturo? Yo na khanditastena

    Ka dukham? Asamtoshah kim laaghavam? Adhamato yaachjnaa

Q: Which is deep?

A:  Character of women

Q: Who is clever?

A: One who is not deceived by the conduct of a woman

Q: What is sorrow?

A:  Want of contentment

Q: What makes one light (laughing stock)  in the eyes of others ?

A: Begging from a mean person

१०. किं जीवितं? अनवद्यं, किं जाड्यं? पाठतॊप्यनभ्यासः।

    को जागर्ति? विवेकी, का निद्रा? मूढता जन्तोः॥

10. kim jeevitam? Anavadyam, kim jaadyam? Paathatopyanabhyaasah

      Ko jaagarti? Vivekee, kaa nidraa? Moodhataa jantoh

Q: What is life as it should be?

A: That which is unblemished

Q: What is stupidity (foolishness)?

A:  Not practicing what one has learned

Q: Who is awake?

A: He who has discrimination, who can discriminate good from bad, dharma from adharma, the eternal from the ephemeral 

Q: What is sleep?

A:  Ignorance of a person

११. नलिनीदलगतजलवत्तरलं किं? यौवनं धनं चायुः।

    कथय पुनः के शशिनः किरणसमानाः? सज्जना एव॥

11. nalineedalagatajalavattaralam kim? Yauvanam dhanam chaayuh

      Kathaya punah ke shashinah kiranasamaah? Sajjanaa eva

Q: Which is volatile  like a drop of water on a lotus leaf?

A:  Youth, wealth and life span of a person (aayuh)

Q: Who are those who, like the rays of the moon, make people happy?

A: Good persons (sajjanaah)

१२. को नरकः? परवशता, किं सौख्यं?सर्वसङ्गविरतिर्या।

    किं साध्यं भूतहितं, प्रियं च किं प्राणिनां? असवः॥

12.  Ko narakah? Paravashataa, kim saukhyam? Sarvasangaviratiryaa

       Kim saadhyam? Bhootahitam, priyam cha kim praaninaam? Asavah

Q: Which is Hell?

A:  Being under the control of another

Q: What is happiness?

A: Giving up all attachments

Q: What is to be achieved?

A: Doing good to all living beings

Q: What is dear to all beings?

A: One’s own life

१३. कॊऽनर्थफलो? मानः, का सुखदा? साधुजनमैत्री ।

    सर्वव्यसनविनाशे को दक्षः? सर्वथा त्यागी॥

13. ko’narthaphalo? Maanah, kaa sukhadaa? Saadhujanamaitree

      Sarvavyasana vinaashe ko dakshah? Sarvathaa tyaagi

Q: What will result in misfortune?

A: conceitedness

Q: What will give happiness?

A: Friendship with the good.

Q: Who is good at wiping out all sorrows?

A: One who gives up everything in every way

१४. किं मरणं? मूर्खत्वं, किं चानर्घं? यदवसरे दत्तं ।

    आमरणात्किं शल्यं? प्रच्छन्नं यत्कृतं पापं॥

14. Kim maranam?  Moorkhatwam, kim chaanargham? Yadavasare dattam

     Aamaranaath kim shalyam? Prachchhannam yatkritam paapam

Q: What is death?

A:  Stupidity (foolishness)

Q: What is invaluable?

A: That which is given at the appropriate moment when it is most needed by the recipient

Q: What will be a thorn in the flesh  until one’s death?

A:  A sin committed secretly.

 १५. कुत्र विधेयो यत्नो? विद्याभ्यासे सदौषधे दाने ।\

     अवधीरणा का कार्या? खलपरयोषित्परधनेषु ॥ 

 

    15. kutra vidheyo yatno? Vidyaabhyaase sadaushadhe daane

        avadheeranaa kaa kaaryaa? Khalaparayoshitparadhaneshu

 

Q:  Where should one direct one’s efforts?

A:  In the acquisition of knowledge, healthy medicines and  in generously giving  to       the  needy.

Q:  What should one  disregard (not care about)?

A:   Bad characters, other men’s wives and others’ wealth 

१६. काऽहर्निशमनुचिन्त्या? संसारासारता न तु प्रमदा।

    का प्रेयसी विधेया? करुणा दीनेषु सज्जने मैत्री॥

16. kaa’harnishamanuchintyaa? Samsaaraasaarataa na tu pramadaa

      Kaa preyasee vidheya? Karunaa deeneshu sajjane maitree

Q:  What one should think of day and night?

A:   Evanescence of this world ( samsaara), not beautiful women

Q:  What should be the object of one’s love?

A:   Kindness towards the miserable and friendship with the good.

१७. कण्ठगतैरप्यसुभिः कस्य ह्यात्मा न शक्यते जेतुम्?

    मूर्खस्य शंकितस्य विषादिनो वा कृतघ्नस्य॥

17.  kanthagatairapyasubhih  kasya hyaatmaa na sakyate jetum?

       Moorkhasya shankitasya vishaadino vaa kritaghnasya

Q:  Whose aatmaa (mind, soul) cannot be conquered (brought to the righteous path) even when he is on his death bed?

A:   The aatmaa of a fool,  of an incorrigible doubter, of one steeped in sorrow or of one who is ungrateful

१८ कः साधुः? सद्वृत्तः कमधममाचक्षते? त्वसद्वृत्तं।

   केन जितं जगदेतत्? सत्यतितिक्षावता पुंसा॥

18.  kah saadhuh? Sadvrittah kamadhamamaachakshate? Twasadvrittam

        kena jitam jagadetat? Satyatitikshaavataa pumsaa

Q: Who is a saadhu?

A:  One whose conduct and character are good

Q:  Who is considered  the worst kind of person?

A:  One whose conduct and character are bad

Q: By whom is this world conquered?

A: By one who is established in truth and forbearance (capacity to suffer)

१९. कस्मै नमांसि देवाः कुर्वन्ति? दयाप्रधानाय।

    कस्मादुद्वेगस्स्यात्? संसारारण्यतः सुधियः॥

19.  kasmai namaamsi devaah kurvanti? Dayaapradhaanaaya

       kasmaadudwega syaat? Samsaaraaranyatah sudhiyah

Q: To whom the celestials (devas) offer their salutations?

A:  To the one whose chief virtue is kindness

Q:  What causes fear in the mind ?

A:   The forest of samsaara creates fear in the mind of wise men.

२०. कस्य वशे प्राणिगणः? सत्यप्रियभाषिणो विनीतस्य।

    क्व स्थातव्यं? न्याय्ये पथि दृष्टादृष्टलाभाढ्ये॥

 20.  kasya vashe praaniganah? satyapriyabhaashino vineetasya

       kwa sthaatavyam? Nyaaye pathi drishtaadrishta laabhaadhye

Q:    In whose control are living beings?

A:     One whose words are true and soothing and whose virtue is humility

Q:    Where should one stay?

A:     On the righteous path which yields good in this world and the other world.

२१. कोऽन्धो? योऽकार्यरतः को बधिरो? यो हितानि न शृणोति।

    को मूको? यो काले प्रियाणि वक्तुं न जानाति॥

 21.  ko’ndho? Yo’kaaryaratah,  ko badhiro? Yo hitaani na shrinoti

       ko mooko? Yah kaale priyaani vaktum na jaanaati

Q: Who is blind?

   A: One whose actions are bad.

Q: Who is deaf?

   A: One who does not listen to sage advice.    

Q: Who is dumb?

   A:  One who cannot  utter kind and sweet words at the appropriate time. 

   २२.  किं दानं? अनाकाङ्क्षं, किं मित्रं? यो निवारयति पापात्।

       कोऽलंकारः शीलं, किं वाचां मण्डनं? सत्यं॥

   22.  kim daanam? Anaakaangksham, kim mitram? Yo nivaarayati paapaat

          Ko’lamkaarah? Sheelam, kim vaachaam mandanam? Satyam

Q: What is giving?

    A:  That which is given without being asked for

Q:  Who is a friend?

    A:  One who prevents from committing sinful actions.

Q:  What is adornment?

    A:   Good conduct.

Q:  What adorns speech?

    A:  Truth

   २३. विद्युद्विलसितचपलं किं? दुर्जनसंगतिर्युवतयश्च।

      कुलशीलनिष्प्रकंपा: के कलिकालेऽपि? सज्जना एव॥

   23.   vidyudwilasitachapalam kim? Durjanasangatir yuvatayashcha 

           Kulasheelanishprakampaah ke kalikaale’pi? Sajjanaa eva

Q:    Which is as fleeting (transient) as lightning?

    A:     The company of bad persons and  young women

Q:     Who, even in this age of Kali, do not deviate from the right conduct

            followed by their forebears?

    A:      Good persons (sajjanaah)

   २४.   चिन्तामणिरिव दुर्लभमिह किं? कथयामि तच्चतुर्भद्रं।

      किं तद्वदन्ति भूयो विधूततमसो विशेषेण?

   २५. दानं प्रियवाक्यसहितं ज्ञानमगर्वं क्षमान्वितं शौर्यं।

     वित्तं त्यागसमेतं दुर्लभमेतच्चतुर्भद्रं॥

         24.   Chintaamaniriva durlabhamiha  kim?  Kathayaami tachchaturbhadram 

                Kim tadwadanti bhooyo  vidhootatamaso visheshena

25.   daanam priyavaaksahitam  jnaanamagarvam  kshamaanvitam shauryam

           Vittam tyaagasametam durlabhametat chaturbhadram

Q:  Which is rare as the chintamani which turns iron into gold?

    A:  Chaturbhadram  (four auspicious things )

Q: Which are those four auspicious things according to enlightened souls?

A:  A gift accompanied by soothing pleasant words, knowledge devoid of

          arrogance, valour  tempered by forgiveness,  Wealth accompanied by

          philanthropy (altruism or generosity)  –  these,  known as chaturbhadram,

          are very rare indeed.

  २६. किं शोच्यम्? कार्पण्यं, सति विभवे किं प्रशस्तं? औदार्यं ।

     कःपूज्यॊ विद्वद्भिः? स्वभावतः सर्वदा विनीतो यः 

 

   26.  kim shochyam? Kaarpanyam, sati vibhave kim prashastam? Audaaryam

          Kah poojyo vidwadbhih? Swabhaavatah sarvadaa vineeto yah

Q:  What is to be lamented?

    A:  Stinginess (parsimony). (Karpanyam is the attribute of a kripana  who

         neither enjoys his wealth  nor uses it for the  benefit of the needy, whose

         wealth is of use neither here in this world nor hereafter)

Q: What is to be praised when one has the means for luxurious living?

     A: generosity (magnanimity) 

Q: Who deserves respect from the learned and the wise?

      A: One, who by his very nature, is full of humility

    २७. कः कुलकमलदिनेशः? सति गुणविभवेऽपि यो नम्रः।

      कस्य वशे जगदेतत्? प्रियहितवचनस्य धर्मनिरतस्य॥

27.  kah kulakamala dineshah? Sati gunavibhave’pi yo namrah

                kasya vashe jagadetat? Priyahitavachanasya dharmaniratasya   

Q:  Who is the Sun for the lotus which is  one’s dynasty (kulakamala)?         A:  One who, in spite of possessing all good qualities, is meek ( humble, full

            of humility)

Q: In whose control is this world?

      A: One whose speech is pleasing and beneficial and who always walks the

           righteous path(dharmaniratah)

      २८. विद्वन्मनोहरा का? सत्कविता बोधवनिता च।

        कं न स्पृशति विपत्तिः? प्रवृद्धवचनानुवर्तिनं दान्तं॥    

28.  vidwanmanoharaa kaa? Satkavitaa bodhavanitaa cha

              kam na sprishati vipattih? Pravruddhavachanaanuvartinam daantam

Q:  What captivates the heart of the learned and the wise?

       A:  Good poetry and the maid of knowledge.

Q:  Whom does misfortune not touch?

       A:  One who heeds the advise of elders and is meek (humble).

       29. कस्मै स्पृहयति कमला? त्वनलसचित्ताय नीतिवृत्ताय।

       त्यजति च कं सहसा? द्विजगुरुसुरनिन्दाकरं च सालस्यं        

29.  kasmai sprihayati kamalaa? Twanalasachittaaya neetivrittaaya

              tyajati cha kam sahasaa? Dwijagurusuranindaakaram cha saalasyam

Q:   Whom does Goddess Lakshmi like?

        A:   One whose mind is not lazy and whose conduct and character are

              righteous

Q:  Whom does Goddess Lakshmi forsake instantly?

        A:  One who talks ill of brahmins, gurus and devas  and is lazy

        3०. कुत्र विधेयॊ वासः? सज्जननिकटेऽथवा काश्यां।

         कः परिहार्यॊ देशः? पिशुनयुतो लुब्धभूपश्च॥

         30.  kutra vidheyo vaasah? Sajjananikate’thavaa kaashyaam

                kah parihaaryo deshah? Pishunayuto lubdhabhoopashcha

        Q: Where should one reside?

        A: In the proximity of good people or in Kashi (Varanasi)

Q: Which place should be avoided?

        A:  A place inhabited by mean people and ruled by a greedy and stingy

             king. 

         ३१  केनाशोच्यः पुरुषः?  प्रणतकलत्रेण धीरविभवेन।

          इह भुवने कः शोच्यः? सत्यपिविभवे यो न दाता॥

          31.  kenaashochyah purushah? Pranatakalatrena dheeravibhavena

                Iha bhuvane kah shochyah? Satyapivibhave yo na daataa

Q: What makes a person free from sorrow?

        A:  A submissive wife and abiding means of livelihood.

Q:  In this world about whom one should feel sorry?

         A:  One, though affluent, does not give (to the poor and needy).

      ३२. किं लघुतायाः मूलं? प्राकृतपुरुषेषुयाच्ञा।

    रामादपि कः शूरः स्मरशरनिहतो न यश्चलति॥

32.  kim laghutaayaa moolam? Praakrita purusheshu yaachjnaa

             Raamaadapi kah shoorah? Smarasharanihato na yashchalati

Q: What is the root cause of derision (contempt)?

         A:  Begging from mean persons

Q: Who is more valiant than Rama?

          A: One whose mind, struck by the arrows of Cupid, does not falter

              (waver)

         ३३. किमहर्निशमनुचिन्त्यं? भगवच्चरणं न संसारः।

         चक्षुष्मन्तोऽप्यन्धाः के स्युः? ये नास्तिका मनुजाः॥

         33.  kimaharnishamanuchintyam? Bhagavachcharanam na samsaarah

                Chakshushmanto’pi andhaah ke syuh? Ye naastikaa manujaah

Q: What should one think of day and night?

        A:  The lotus feet of the Lord, not worldly things

Q:  Who are blind in spite of having  eyes?

        A: Those who say that God does not exist or those who deride the Vedas

               ( naastiko vedanindakah –Amarakosam)

३४.  कः पंगुरिह प्रथितो? व्रजति च यो वार्धके तीर्थं ।

    किं तीर्थमपि च मुख्यं? चित्तमलं यन्निवर्तयति॥            

34.    kah Panguriha prathito? Vrajati cha yo vaardhake teertham

          kim teerthamapi cha mukhyam? Chittamalam yannivartayati

Q:  Who is said to be lame?

  A:  One who undertakes a pilgrimage (teeertha yaatraa) in ripe old age

       (meaning he should have done it while still  young)

Q:  Which is the most important teertha ( a holy river, lake, sea or other

         water body a dip in which, it is believed,  absolves one of one’s sins)?

    A: That which washes away the accumulated dirt (bad vasanas) in the

         mind.

 

   ३५. किं स्मर्तव्यं पुरुषैः?हरिनाम सदा,न यावनी भाषा।

      को हि न वाच्यः सुधिया? परदोषश्चानृतं तद्वत्॥

35.  kim smartavyam purushaih? Harinaama sadaa, na yaavanee bhaashaa

         Ko hi na vaachyah sudhiyaa? Paradoshashchaanrutam tadwat

Q: What should a person remember always

    A:  The name of Hari, not the language of the yananaas  (the Greek)

Q:  What is unutterable by one who is wise?

     A:  Faults of others and untruth

    ३६. किं सम्पाद्यं मनुजैः?विद्या बलं यशः पुण्यं।

      कः सर्वगुणविनाशी? लोभःशत्रुश्च कः? कामः॥

     36.   kim sampaadyam manujaih? Vidya balam yashah punyam

            kah sarvagunavinaashee? Lobhah shatrushcha kah? Kaamah

Q: What should be earned by men?

                A:  Knowledge, strength, fame and meritorious deeds (punya)

Q: Which is the destroyer of all good qualities?

                A:  Greed

Q: Who is the enemy?

                A: Lust, desire.

३७. का च सभा परिहार्या? हीना या वृद्धसचिवेन।

    इह कुत्र अवहित स्यान्मनुष्यः किल राजसेवायां॥            

37. kaa cha sabhaa parihaaryaa? Heenaa yaa vriddhasachivena

           Iha kutra avahitah syaanmanujah? Kila raajasevaayaam

Q:  Which assembly should be avoided

 A:   One which is devoid of an experienced minister

Q:  Where should a person be careful in this world?

  A:  In the  service of the King. 

38. प्राणादपि को रम्यः? कुलधर्मः साधुसंगश्च।

    का संरक्ष्या? कीर्तिः पतिव्रता नैज बुद्धिश्च॥

38. Praanaadapi ko ramyah? Kuladharmah saadhusangashcha

     Kaa samrakshyaa? Keertih pativrataa naija buddhishcha

Q: What is dearer than life?

A:  The dharma followed by the forebears and company of saintly persons

Q: Who deserve to be protected?

 A: Fame, chaste woman and one’s own intellect (common sense)

३९. का कल्पलता लोके? सच्छिष्यायार्पिता विद्या।

    कोऽक्षयवटवृक्षस्यात्? विधिवत् सत्पात्रदत्तं दानं यत्॥।

39.  kaa kalpalataa loke? Sachchhishyaayaarpitaa vidyaa

       Ko’kshayavatavrikshasyaat? Vidhivat satpaatradattadaanam yat

Q: Which is the wish-yielding creeper (kalpalataa) in this world?

 A:  Knowledge imparted to a deserving disciple.

Q: Which is the eternal banyan tree  (akshayavatavriksha)?

  A:  A gift to a fit recipient given in accordance with scriptural injunctions.

 ४०. किं शस्त्रं सर्वेषां? युक्तिः, माता च का? धेनु:।

    किं नु बलम्? यद्धैर्यं. को मृत्युः? यदवधारणारहितत्वं॥  

 40.  kim sastram sarveshaam? Yuktih, maataa cha kaa? Dhenuh

        Kim nu balam? Yaddhairyam,ko mrityuh? Yadavadhaanarahitatwam

Q:  Which is the weapon for everybody?

    A:  Stratagem (ruse, trick)  

Q: Who is the mother of all?

   A:  the cow

Q: What is strength?

    A:  Courage, adamantine heart

Q: Which is death?

    A:  Carelessness

   ४१. कुत्र विषं? दुष्टजने, किमिहाशौचम् भवेत्? ऋणं नृणां।

     किमभयमिह? वैराग्यं भयमपि किं? वित्तमेव सर्वेषां ॥

41.  kutra visham? Dushtajane, kimihaashaucham bhavet? Rinam nrinaam

       kimabhayamiha? Vairaagyam bhayamapi kim? Vittameva sarveshaam

Q: Where is poison?

A:  In bad persons

Q: What is ceremonial pollution (aashaucham)?

A:  Indebtedness of men 

Q: What is it which gives fearlessness?

A:  Non-attachment to worldly things

Q: What is fear?

A: For everyone wealth is the source of fear

४२. का दुर्लभा नराणाम्? हरिभक्तिः, पातकं च किम्? हिंसा।

    को हि भगवत्प्रियः स्यात्? योऽन्यमुद्वेजयेदनुद्विग्नः

42.  kaa durlabhaa naraanaam? Haribhaktih, paatakam cha kim? himsaa

       Ko hi bhagavat priyah syaat? Yo’nyam nodwejayedanudwignah

Q: What is difficult to acquire for men?

A:  Devotion to Hari

Q: What is sin?

A: Himsaa  (causing physical or mental injury to living beings)

Q: Who is dear to God?

A:  One who does not cause mental agitation to  others and himself does not get mentally agitated.

४३. कस्मात्सिद्धिः? तपसः, बुद्धिः क्व नु? भूसरे।

   कुतोबुधिः? वृद्धोपसेवया, के व्रिद्धा: ये धर्मतत्त्वज्ञा:॥

43.  kasmaat siddhih? Tapasah, buddhih kwa nu? Bhoosure, kuto

        buddhih?  Vriddhopasevayaa, ke vriddhaah? Ye dharmatattvajnaah

Q:  What is the source of achievement?

A:   Penance (Tapas)

Q:  where is intelligence?

A:  In the brahmin

Q: From where intelligence?

          A: From the service of the aged (vriddhaah)

Q:  Who are aged  (vriddhaah)?

           A:   Those who know the essence of dharma

          ४४. संभावितस्य मरणादधिकं किं? दुर्यशो भवति।

          लोके सुखी भवेत् को? धनवान्, धनमपि च किं? यतश्चेष्टं॥ 

44.  sambhaavitasya maranaadadhikam kim? Duryasho bhavati

                 Loke sukhee bhavetko? Dhanavaan, dhanamapi cha kim?

                Yatashcheshtam

Q:  What is worse than death for a person who is honoured by men?

 A:   Ignominy is worse than death. 

Q:  Who is comfortable in this world?

           A:   A wealthy person

Q:  What is wealth?

           A:  That by which one can get what one likes

           45.  सर्वसुखानां बीजं किं? पुण्यम्, दु:खमपि कुतः पापात्।

           कस्यैश्वर्यं? यःकिल शंकरमाराधयेत्भक्त्या॥

           45. Sarvasukhaanaam beejam kim? Punyam, dukhamapi kutah? papaat

       Kasyaishwaryam? Yah kila shamkaramaaraadhayet bhaktyaa

Q:  What is the seed of all happiness(comforts)?

           A:  Punya   (the fruit of meritorious deeds)

Q:  From where is sorrow?

           A:  From paapa (the fruit of sins)

Q:  Who has affluence and exerts control over others?

           A:   One who worships Lord Shiva with devotion

       ४६. को वर्धते? विनीतः, को वा हीयते? यो दृप्तः।

        को न प्रत्येतव्यो? ब्रूते यश्चानृतम् शश्वत्॥

46.  Ko vardhate? Vineetah, ko vaa heeyate? Yo driptah

      Ko na pratyetavyo? Broote yashchaanritam shashwat

Q:  Who ahieves progress?

          A:  One who is meek (full of humility)

Q:  Who goes down?

          A:  One who is vain and arrogant

Q:  Who cannot be trusted?

          A:  One who always tells lies.

 ४७. कुत्राऽनृतेप्यपापं? यच्चोक्तं धर्मरक्षणार्थं।

    को धर्मो? अभिमतो यः शिष्टानां निजकुलीनानां॥

47. kutraa’nritepyapaapam, yachchoktam dharmarakshaartham

     ko dharmo? Abhimato yah shishtaanaam nijakuleenaanaam

Q: When is uttering a lie not a sin ?

A: When it is done for the protection of dharma

Q: What is dharma ?

A:  Such conduct and values as have been accepted as the right ones by the

     noble souls  amongst one’s forebears.

४८. साधुबलं किं? दैवं, कः साधु:? सर्वदा तुष्टः।

    दैवं किं? यस्सुकृतं कः सुकृती? श्लाघ्यते यस्सद्भि:॥ 

48.  saadhubalam kim? Daivam, kah saadhuh? Sarvadaa tushtah

       daivam kim ? yassukritam, kah sukritee? Shlaaghyate yah sadbhih

Q: What is the strength of a saintly person?

A: daivam    

Q: Who is a saadhu?

A: One who is always content and happy.

Q:  What is daivam ?

A:   Good actions of a person (sukritam)

Q:  Who is sukritee (one whose actions are good) ?

A:   One who is praised by good people.

४९. गृहमेधिनश्च मित्रं किं? भार्या, को गृही च? यो यजते।

    को यज्ञो? यः श्रुत्या विहितः श्रेयस्करो नृणां॥  

49.  Grihamedhinashcha mitram kim? Bhaaryaa, ko grihee cha? Yo yajate

       Ko yajno? Yah shrutyaa vihitah shreyaskaro nrinaam

Q: Who is the friend of a householder?

A:  wife

Q: Who is a householder?

A: One who performs yagnas (sacrifices)

Q: What is  yagna?

A: That which is prescribed in the Vedas for the welfare of humanity

५०. कस्य क्रिया हि सफला? यः पुनराचारवान् शिष्टः|

    कः शिष्टो? यो वेदप्रमाणवान् को हतः?क्रियाभ्रष्टः॥

50  kasya kriyaa hi saphalaa?  Yahpunaraachaaravaan shishtah

    kah shishto? Yo vedapramaanavaan, ko hatah? kriyaabhrashtah

Q: Whose kriya ( vedic karmas) bear fruit?

A:  One who is of good conduct and also a  shishta

Q:  Who is a shishta?

A:   One who acknowledges the authority of the Vedas

Q: Who is dead even while living?

A:  One who does not perform the kriyas  enjoined by the Vedas

५१. को धन्यः? संन्यासी, को मान्यः?पण्डितः साधुः।

   कः सेव्यॊ? यो दाता, को दाता? योऽर्थितृप्तिमातनुते॥

51.  ko dhanyah? Sanyaasee, ko maanyah? Panditah saadhuh

      kah sevyo? Yo daataa, ko daataa? Yo’rthitriptimaatanute

Q: Who is a dhanya ? (One who has attained the highest goal of life)?

A:  Sanyaasee (One who has broken the shackles which bind him to the

     samsaara)

Q:  Who is a maanya?  (One who commands respect)?

A:   One who is learned and at the same time of a saintly character

Q:  Who is sevya (one who deserves to be served)?

A:  One who gives in charity

Q:  Who is a daataa (giver)  ?

A:   One who satisfies those who beg from him.

५२. किं भाग्यं देहवतां? आरोग्यं, कः फली? कृषिकृत्।

   कस्य न पापं? जपतः, कः पूर्णो? यः प्रजावान् स्यात्

52.  kim bhaagyam dehavataam? Aarogyam, kah phalee? Krishikrit

      kasya na paapam? Japatah, kah poorno? Yah prajaavaan syaat

Q: What is blessing for one who has a body?

 A:  Health (absence of disease)

Q: Who enjoys the fruits?

 A:  One who tills the soil (puts in effort)

Q: Who has no sins?

A:  One who does japa

Q: Who is whole (full)?

A:  One who has children

५३. किं दुष्करं नराणाम्? यन्मनसो निग्रह्स्सततं।

    को ब्रह्मचर्यवान् स्यात्? यश्चास्खलितो ऊर्ध्वरेतश्च॥

53.  kim dushkaram naraanaam? Yanmanaso nigrahah satatam

      ko brahmacharyavaan syaat? Yashchaaskhalito oordhwaretaskah

Q: What is difficult to do for humans?

A:  Keeping the mind under control always

Q: Who is a brahmachaari?

A: One who has sublimated one’s sex energy

५४. का च परदेवता? चिच्छक्तिः, को जगत्भर्ता? सूर्यः।

    सर्वेषां को जीवनहेतुः? स पर्जन्यः॥

54.  kaa cha paradevataa? Chichchhaktih, ko jagatbhartaa?

        Sooryah, sarveshaam ko jeevanahetuh? sa parjanyah

Q: Who is  paradevata ?

A:  The Divine mother, embodiment of pure consciousness

Q: Who supports these worlds?

A:  The Sun

Q: What is the source of living for all?

A:  clouds which give rain.

५५. कः शूरो? यो भीतत्राता, त्राता च कः? स गुरुः।

    को हि जगद्गुरुरुक्तः शंभुः ज्ञानं कुतः? शिवादेव॥

55.  kah shooro? Yo bheetatraataa, traataacha kah? sa guruh

       Ko hi jagatgururuktah? Shambhuh, jnaanam kutah? shivaadeva

Q: Who is valiant?

A:  One who protects the frightened.

Q: Who is the protector?

A: Spiritual teacher

Q: Who is the teacher for the whole world?

A: Lord Shiva

Q: From whom is true knowledge?

A: Only from Lord Shiva

५६. मुक्तिम् लभेत कस्मात्? मुकुन्दभक्तेः, मुकुन्दः कः?।

    यस्तारयेदविद्यां, का चाविद्या? यदात्मनोऽस्फूर्तिः॥

56.  muktim labheta kasmaat? mukundabhakteh, mukundah kah?

     Yastaarayedavidyaam, kaa chaavidyaa? Yadaatmano’sphoortih

Q: From who one gets liberation?

A:  From Mukunda

Q: Who is Mukunda?

A:  He who extricates one from the grip of ignorance (avidyaa )

Q: What is avidyaa?

 A: Forgetting one’s real Self

५७ कस्य न शोको? यः स्यादक्रोधः, किं सुखं तुष्टिः।

   को राजा? रञ्जनकृत्,  कश्च श्वा? नीचसेवको य: स्यात्॥

57. kasya na shoko? Yah syaadakrodhah, kim sukham? Tushtih

ko raajaa? Ranjanakrit, kashcha shwaa? Neechasevako yah syaat

Q: Who is without sorrow?

A:  One who never gets angry

Q:  What is happiness?

A:   Contentment

Q:  Who is king?

A:   One who keeps his subjects happy.

Q: Who is a dog?

A: One who serves a mean person.

५८. को मायी? परमेशः, क इन्द्रजालायते? प्रपञ्चोऽयं।

   कः स्वप्ननिभॊ? जाग्रद्व्यवहारः सत्यमपि किं? ब्रह्म॥

58.  ko maayee? Parameshah, ka indrajaalaayate? Prapancho’yam

        kah swapnanibho? Jaagradvyavahaarah, satyamapi kim? Brahma

Q:  Who is the master of maayaa ?

A:   The Lord of all

Q:  What is indrajaala (the great magic)?

A:  The whole of this universe

Q: What is dream-like?

A: Whatever is happening in the waking state.

Q: What is Truth?

A: Brahman

५९ किं मिथ्या? यद्विद्यानाश्यं, तुच्छं तु? शशविषाणादि।

    का चानिर्वचनीया? माया, किं कल्पितं द्वैतं॥

59. kim mithyaa? Yadwidyaanaashyam, tuchchham tu? shashavishaanaadi

     kaa chaanirvachaneeyaa? maayaa, kim kalpitam? Dwaitam

Q: What is mithyaa  (illusion, non-existent which appears as existent)?

A: That which disappears when true knowledge dawns.

Q: What is tuchchha?

 A: Things like horns of a hare which do not exist at all

Q:  What is indefinable?

 A:  Maayaa 

Q: What is imagined?

 A: Duality

 ६०. किं पारमार्थिकं स्यात्? अद्वैतं चाज्ञता कुतो? अनादिः।

    वपुषश्च पोषकं किं? प्रारब्धं चान्नदायी किं? चायुः 

60.  Kim paaramaarthikam syaat? Adwaitam, chaajnataa kuto? anaadih

       Vapushashcha poshakam kim?  Praarabdham, chaannadaayi kim?

       Chaayuh

Q: What is the highest goal?

A:  Adwaitam (non-duality)

Q: From whence ignorance?

A: Without beginning

Q: What is nourishment to the body?

A:  praarabdham ( past actions which have started yielding their fruits)

Q: Which provides food (anna)?

A:  Aayuh (years of life one is destined to live)

६१. को  ब्राह्मणैरुपास्यॊ? गायत्र्यर्काग्निगोचरो शंभुः।

    गायत्र्यामादित्ये चाग्नौ शम्भौ च किं नु? तत्तत्वं 

61.  ko braahmanairupaasyo? Gaayatryarkaagnigocharo shambhuh

      gaayatryaamaaditye chaagnau shambhau cha kim nu? Tattatwam

Q: Who is to be worshipped by brahmanas?

 A:  Shambhuh (Lord Shiva) who is manifest in Gaayatri, the Sun and  Agni (the Fire)

Q: What is there in Gaayatri, the Sun, the Fire and Shambhuh ?

A:  Sivatattwa (the Ultimate Reality)

२. प्रत्यक्षदेवता का? माता, पूज्यो गुरुश्च कः? तातः।

    कः सर्वदेवतात्मा? विद्याकर्मान्वितो विप्रः॥

62.  pratyaksha devataa kaa? Maataa, poojyo gurushcha kah? taatah

     Kah sarvadevataatmaa? Vidyaakarmaanwito viprah

Q: Who is the manifest devataa (God)?

A:  Mother

Q:  Who deserves worship and is also guru?

A:   Father

Q:  In whom is manifest all the gods?

A:   Brahmana  in whom there is true knowledge and who performs vedic karmas, without attachnment, as an offering to God.

६३. कश्च कुलक्षयहेतुः? संतापः सज्जनेषु योऽकारि।

    केषाममोघवचनं? ये च सत्यमौनशमशीलाः॥

63.     kashcha kulakshayahetuh? Samtaapah sajjaneshu yo’kaari

       keshaamamoghavachanam? Ye cha punah satyamaunashamasheelaah

Q:  What leads to the fall of a dynasty?

 A:  Such actions as cause mental and physical agony to the good (noble

      men)

Q:  Whose words never fail to  be true and effective?

 A:  One who is truthful, who keeps silence ( has control over his speech)  

      and whose mind is tranquil.

  ६४  किं जन्म? विषयसंगः किमुत्तरं जन्म? पुत्रः स्यात्।

  कोऽपरिहार्यॊ? मृत्युः कुत्र पदं विन्यसेच्च? दृक्पूते॥

64.        kim janma? Vishaya sangah, kimuttaram janma? Putrah syaat

       ko’parihaaryo? Mrityuh, kutra padam vinyasechcha? Drikpoote

Q: What is the cause of birth?

A:  Attachment to sensual pleasures

Q: What is after-birth?

A:  After-birth is the son

Q: What cannot be avoided?

A:  Death.

 

Q: Where should one place one’s foot?

A:  Where one’s eyes tell  that the place is clean.

६५ पात्रं किमन्नदाने? क्षुधितं, कोऽर्च्योहि? भगवदवताराः।

      कश्च भगवान्? महेशः शंकरनारायणात्मैकः॥

65.  paatram kimannadaane? Kshudhitam, ko’rchyo hi? Bhagavadavataarah

kashcha bhagavaan? Maheshah shankaranaaraayanaatmaikah

Q: Who is the fit person to receive alms?

A:  One who is hungry.

Q: Who is to be worshipped?

A:  The incarnations of the Lord (God, Bhagavaan)

Q: Who is Bhagavaan?

A: The one Spreme Lord in whom Shankara and Naraayana are united.

६६. फलमपि भगवत्भक्तेः किं? तल्लोकसाक्षात्वं।

   मोक्षश्च को? ह्यविद्यास्तमयः कः सर्ववेदभूः अथचॊं॥

66.  phalamapi bhagavat bhakteh kim? Tallokasaakshaatwam

Mokshashcha ko? Hyavidyaastamayah, kah sarvavedabhooh? Atha chom

Q: what is the fruit of devotion to God?

A: Attaining  the abode of the Lord

Q: What is moksha (liberation)?

A:  Liberation from ignorance (the end of avidya)

Q: What is the source of all the Vedas

A:  The syllable ‘OM’

६७  इत्येषा कण्ठस्था प्रश्नोत्तररत्नमालिका येषां।

    ते मुक्ताभरणा इव विमलाश्चाभान्ति सत्समाजेषु॥

67. ityeshaa kanthasthaa prashnottararatnamaalikaa yeshaam

     te muktaabharanaa iva vimalaashchaabhaanti satsamaajeshu

One who wears around his neck this  prashnottararatnamaalikaa  as a necklace of pearls  (meaning one who commits this to memory) will shine in the assembly of noble soles.

How To Live Like A Hindu From Kanchi Shri Pujiya Chandrasekhara Saraswathi Swamiji-Prana Kishore

Jagadguru Pujyasri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji
SRI JAGATGURU

His Holiness Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati ascended the famous Kanchi Kamakoti Peetha at Kanchipuram 87 years ago as a young Brahamcharin of 13. The greatness of the Peetha is well known; Sri Adi Sankara, after establishing several Mutts all over India, spent his last years, adorning this Peetha and worshiping Godess Kamakshi. The Acharya, universally known as the Sage of Kanchi, is the 68th in the unbroken succession of the occupants of this Peetha. He has rightly been regarded as an Avatar of Adi Sankara for the great work he has been doing not merely for Sanatanadharma, not only for our country, but for the entire humanity. His gracious eyes are a benediction and his inviting smile which causes a spell of intimacy are unforgetable experiences of everyone who has had the good fortune to have His darshan. we recall, cherish and worship some of the simple sweet words, taken at random from His discourses several years back. This rosary Will bring us peace and happiness.
PRAYER
The purpose of prayer is not to petition for benefits. Such petitioning implies either that God does not know what we want, which will militate against His omniscience, or that He waits to be asked and delights in praise, which will degrade Him to the level of ordinary man. Why then do we pray? Though Omniscient God is immanent in every creature and knows what is in the heart of every person, yet, if what we wish to say in prayer remains unsaid, it afflicts our heart and so prayer heals that affliction. By prayer we do not seek to change what God ordains; in fact, we cannot do so. We go to Him to remove our impurities. As Tiruvalluvar said, we attach ourselves to Him, who has no attachments, to rid ourselves of our attachments. A devout consciousness that God exists will itself do the miracle of alchemising us into purity of nature. We obtain a spiritual charge into our frame by being in His presence.
Agajaana padmaarkam gajaananam ahamisam Anekadam-tam bhaktaanaam ekdantam upaasmahe.
This is a familiar prayer verse addressed to Vinayaka. Agaja is the Divine Mother, Parvathi. As we know, Sri Parvathi is regarded as the daughter of the mountain, Himavan. While even trees, plants and creepers are considered to have motion, because they grow upwards, mountain is static or again,motionless. Being born mountain , Parvathi is Agaja. At the sight of Her beloved child, Vinayaka, Sri Parvathi’s face (aananam)beams With joy, even as the lotus face (padma aanana) of Sri Parvathi, Vinayaka is the sun (arka). For His devotees, Vinayaka showers. Benefits generously -bhaktaanaam anekadam. He has only one tusk – eka-dantam. The devotee says that he is worshipping that elephant-faced Vinayaka – Tam- gajaananam upaasmahe – who is the beloved son of Agaja, etc.

GOD IS ONE
All troubles in this world start only when attempts are made to wean away people from their native religion and to convert them to a new faith, by holding out the temptation that people can attain salvation only if they embraced that new faith. This is more than what any sensible person can swallow. Since every religion speaks of God, to ask a person to give up the religion in which he is born is tantamount to asking him to give up God and is a sin against God. It is the duty of every person to follow the religion of his ancestors.

INNER IMPURITIES
All of us take care to keep our bodies and our clothes clean. But do we bestow any attention on our inner or mental cleanliness? Inner impurity is the result of desire, anger, and fear. It is common knowledge that when one is in the presence of one’s mother one keeps all evil thoughts under control. Similarly in the presence of the Divine mother we can control our evil thoughts. We can cleanse our hearts only by the Dhyana-thirtha (holy water of meditation) of the Divine Mother. When the heart is so cleansed, It will learn to distinguish the real from the unreal, which will result in the end of births. A day spent without a conscious attempt to clean one’s heart, is a day wasted. Impurity of cloth or body will lead to disease which will last only for one life-time. But impurity of heart will lead to diseases which will afflict the soul for several births.

ISHTADEVATA
Some Western scholars in their ignorance have dubbed Hindu religion as polytheistic. The uniqueness of our religion lies in the fact that under whichever name a devotee worships his Ishtadevata – that manifestation of God which appeals to him most – he considers Him as the all-pervading Paramatma. In fact, the culmination of all conception of the Supreme Being is in Monism. That is Advaita Vedanta, Isvara, Narayana and Parasakti are all different aspects of the one Supreme Being. This is visibly illustrated in the Divine forms of Ardhanaareeswara and Sankara-Narayana. Such manifestations of the Divine are installed in many South Indian temples.

TRUE EDUCATION
Right education should make us know that God is the Truth. Knowledge must fill one with good qualities, through which alone one can realise the Truth, that is God. Therefore, the goal of knowledge is the understanding of the Ultimate Truth. The first fruit of education must be humility and self- control. Education that does not produce these qualities is useless.

GURUKULA SYSTEM
In ancient days, students went to a guru and requested him to teach them. Now, we have schools for every branch of knowledge, except, perhaps, nadaswaram. According to the ancient system, the pupil must forget his home during the period of his gurukula, and study under the roof of the teacher’s dwelling. He had also to maintain the teacher and himself by obtaining alms (bhiksha) and cooked food. The whole of the food thus obtained was placed before the guru and the pupil can take only what the guru sets apart for him. In this way a guru, who had a number of pupils, was able to secure enough food for the maintenance of himself and his disciples and also to spare to those in need. The salutary effect of begging is that it helps to destroy ahamkaara. Another feature of our ancient education is that if a student misbehaved ¬the guru could send him away or subject him to an appropriate act of atonement (praayaschitham).

THE PATH OF GOOD LIFE
Each one of us know to the full extent the mistakes and sins committed by him or her. But outsiders become aware of only a fraction of these faults and they criticise us for that. We try to hide our faults before others and to show off only our merits. Sometimes we even shed tears over our faults. There is no use of of merely weeping. On the other hand, we should remind ourselves of our faults at the end of each day and pray to God to give us strength to resist evil thoughts and deeds and to help us not to repeat the mistakes we have committed. It is human error to slip from the right path. A man who has swerved from the right path is called Patita and the Tamil expression used in respect of a woman wo has erred is cherukki, meaning, one who has slipped. We must overcome this tendency to slip and rise to the noblest heights of virtue.

ADVERSITY

When adversities overtake us, we blame God and complain that He is blind to our misfortunes. But if we indulge in a little introspection, we will realise that our faults are so enormous that we are utterly unworthy of His grace and, if in spite of that, we are able to get food, shelter and clothing, it is due to the abundant mercy of God. We must consider the difficulties we encounter as a blessing in disguise. A mother may tie the hands of her child who has the propensity to pick up and eat mud. This seeming cruelty of the mother is for the good of the child. Similarly, troubles are verily God’s grace to save us. In the entire picture of life, troubles form but a tiny spot. In our ability to visualise in the past and the future, we complain when we suffer in the present. A proper perspective will enable us to understand our present plight in its proper setting.

VIBHUTI OR SACRED WHITE ASH

You may have heard of th incident of Saint Manickavachagar making the dumb daughter of the Buddhist ¬King of Ceylon respond in verses to his philosophic questions, before Sri Nataraja of Chidambaram. This Saint was able to convince the Buddhist King that the ultimate end was not nirvana or state of nothingness. Sri Manickavachagar illustrated this with the help of vibhuti or sacred ash. When any object is consumed by fire, it becomes charred. If that black residue is burnt again, it becomes white ash. White ash continues to remain white even when burnt again. This shows that white is the ultimate and black is proximate to it. Science tells us that diamond and coal are basically one. White and black are not mentioned in the seven primary colours. So white and black are not colours. The primary colours get separated from the objects to which they are attached when subjected to the test of fire and the objects themselves turn black first and ultimately white. Similarly, in the mental and spiritual plane, the Ultimate Reality is Siva, who is white, and proximate to Him is Parvati who is dark. When we test everything in the fire of jnana, or true knowledge, the residue is white is Siva. Ash in the material plane corresponds to Siva m the spiritual plane. We smear our bodies with the sacred ash to remind ourselves of Siva and the fact that the ultimate goal of life is Siva.

JNANA AND MOKSHA
Right conduct or seela, which is necessary for the realisation of Siva, has to be acquired through the process of anushtaana, discipline, etc. All these-actions done in a spirit of dedication to God, enable us to keep our hearts clean and single pointed (chitha suthii and ekaagrata). It is only in such a heart that God presents himself. We secure a good reflection only in a clean and steady mirror. Everything must be burnt in the fire of jnana. If we regressively trace the cause of things, we will find that one eternal substance is the sole and universal cause of all the variety and multiplicity of this world. It is to symbolise that Ultimate that we put on tiruman, signifying the earth, that is the source of all animal and vegetable life or vibhuti, the substratum of all material objects. The tiruman worn vertically tells us to strive to reach the heights of spirituality. The vibhuti smeared all over the body reminds us that everything is Siva Mayam. To obtain the grace of God, karmaanushtaana, seela, upaasana and jnana are necessary. We must acquire these means to moksha and foster them in our children. Thus we will obtain the grace of the Supreme Mother and be happy here and hereafter. Doing our appointed task, filled with love, let us burn all our troubles and desires in the fire of jnana and be happy in the consciousness of abiding grace of the Supreme.

SILENT MEDITATION
Before you commence your lessons in the morning each day, you should worship Goddess Saraswati for a few minutes in silent meditation. It is not recitation of prayer verses that matter so much. I may tell you that the essence of prayer lies in sincere devotion to Goddess Saraswati and the Guru (teacher) through silent meditation for a few minutes. This practice will develop in you à spirit of homage and aid you to drive away all evil thoughts from your mind.
GREATNESS OF PURANAS
The puranic stories which teach us right conduct in thought, words and action, are regarded by some as mythology or legends. There is a tendency on the part of some of the people to treat them as imaginary tales. It is human nature to regard a thing which we cannot comprehend as false. Yet, in modern days, people are ready to believe such news items appearing in news papers as the find of leg bones several feet long, or the birth of a child with two heads, or a woman giving birth to a snake. If that were so, why should we disbelieve if a puranic story tells us of a person as tall as a palmyra tree or a man with more than one head? There is need to equip our boys and girls with a certain rudimentary knowledge of Sanskrit and classical Tamil so that they can easily understand when they hear the Ramayana or the Mahabharata recited either in Sanskrit or in Tamil.

GREATNESS OF THE COW
We regard the cow as a sacred animal. What is the reason? While all human and animal excreta emits bad odour, cow dung alone is free from odour. Not only is it free from odour, it has also the power to remove all bad odour. That is the purpose of sprinkling water mixed with cow-dung around our houses. this testifies to the purity of the animal, and vibhuti made from cow-dung has come to be regarded as sacred.
VEDIC RITUALS
One important difference between other religions and ours is that while other religions speak of a direct relation between man and God, our religions speaks of a mediated relation established through transcendental deities, each presiding over a particular aspect of worldy and spiritual life. Sri Krishna says in the Gita that when Prajapati created men, He did so associating them with the obligation to perform yajnas or sacrifices. The yajnas are our expression of gratitude for benefits Derived. The gods accepted our offerings through the sacrificial fire and blessed us in return with all good things of the world. As an after dinner toast honours even an absent person in whose name it is proposed, the offering made in the fire. in a spirit of sacrifice saying “namama” (not mine), bring gratification to the gods to whom they are intended. The Vedic rituals in a yajna are the process by which whatever is offered with a sense of renunciation is transmitted to the Supreme Being through the proper channel, just as taxes are paid by us to the Central Government, not directly, but through the persons or agencies authorised to collect them.

PRESENT DAY SOCIAL SERVICE
In the present day, social service is viewed in a different manner. Schools and and hospitals are built and banks organised on a community basis with the object of eradicating ignorance, diseases and poverty. But it is evident that these forms of social service have not been an unmixed blessing. Education has not eradicated falsehood and corruption. On the other hand, unsophisticated tribal people whom modern education has not reached are found to be more honest than the so-called educated people. Confidence of obtaining cure in hospitals has made people lead reckless lives. All the banks that have come into existence have not succeeded in eradicating poverty among the masses. In our modern mode of life we have multiplied our wants. This will lead only to perpetual discontent. A life of extreme simplicity alone can bring contentment and happiness to the people.

NEED FOR GOD’S GRACE
Gratitude for help received is a cardinal virtue. The taxes you pay to the Corporation of Madras and to the Government are your expression of gratitude for the services rendered by those agencies. There are super-human agencies which confer benefits on us. We must express our gratitude to those agencies in the manner prescnbed in the Vedas. This expression of gratitude is known as yagna.
NEED FOR TEMPLES
The one cure for all human ills is the power to endure them with faith in God’s grace. Bhakti alone can give that power of endurance. Temples are the agencies for the cultivation of the bhakti. Hence the obligation to build temples in eyery Place. What is the significance of making offering to the idols installed in temples? This is done as an expression of gratitude to the Power that created all things. Man by himself cannot create even a blade of grass. We will be guilty of gross ingratitude if we do not offer first to God what We eat or wear. Only the best and the choicest should be offered to God.
TEMPLE WORSHIP
It is not even necessary that every one should worship inside the temples every day. Gopura Darsanam will itself elevate our minds and make us remember the source from which we derive all the earthly benefits. At the same time, it is necessary for the community to see that worship at the temples is conducted properly. We should make it a point to see the temple tower every day and thereby concentrate a while in the contemplation of God. At least once a week we should go round the temple, reciting naamaas (God’s name) and doing bhajan. If we do so, we will derive real and lasting benefit.

GURU BHAKTI
Guru is Isvara in human form, but who is, however free from the triple functions of creation, preservation and destruction, which pertain only to Iswara. If we have absolute faith in him, the guru will shower us with all for which we go to God. In fact,. God is needed only when we cannot find a guru. Guru-bhakti is even higher and more efficactious than Daiva-bhakti. Sri Vedanta Desika has declared that he does not consider God higher than guru. According to a verse, when God is angry, the guru protects you; when the guru himself is angry, there is no protector in the world. If we surrender ourselves absolutely without any reservation to the Guru he will save us from all sorrows and show us the way to salvation. It is due to lack of Guru-bhakti, that Isvarabhakti itself is waning in the hearts of men.
SHIVA AND VISHNU ARE ONE
We Hindus regard both Siva and Vishnu as the same and this is evident from the fact that in the ecstacy of our devotion, whether we are alone or are in groups, we exclaim “Haro-hara” and “Govinda-Govinda” which names come to our lips spontaneously. The holy days of Sivaratri and Janmahstami, are divided from each other by exactly 180 days, and this seems to indicate that God in His aspect as Siva, protects us during one-half of the year, and in His aspect as Vishnu, in the other half. The traditional practice of boys and girls collecting oil for their vigil on Sivartri and Janmashtami nights, singing in chorus a song which means that Sivaratri and Sri Jayanti are the same, is another pointer to the identity of these two manifestations of the Divine.

PREMA
Life without love is a waste. Everyone of us should cultivate Prema or love towards all beings, man, bird and beast. If we are full of this universal love, we shall feel no sorrow. Children overflow with Prema; but as they grow older, Prema decreases. Prema is exemplifiied in the mother’s love for her child. As the saying goes, an unaffectionate son may be seen in this world; but never an unloving mother. Like the mother’s attitude towards her child, we too should be prepared to consider the happiness of every creature as of more value than our own happiness.

PREMA TO GOD
That which has a beginning must have an end, is an inexorable rule. Prema is no exception to this rule and so Prema is not unmixed with sorrow. When a beloved one dies, the survivor suffers grief. On that account is it wrong to cultivate love towards others? No But there is a which does not produce grief in the end. We should seek this Prema that is indestructive namely, Prema to God, who is indestructible. Allthings on earth and in heaven may die out but God is eternal. Everything else springs from Him, lives by Him, and, at death, goes back to Him. Loving God, if we look upon all things as God, we shall have in effect loved them as intensely as we love God. To consider things as God, we should remember that they are alI Isvara-svaroopam, possessing the Chith and the sakti of God, without which none of them can exist or function. A non-luminous skylight illumines a dark room when the sunlight falls on it. So too do all objects of the world obtain their intelligence and power from the Omniscient and Omnipresent God. If we love everyone and everything around us as God, even if they disappear, we will not be afflicted by grief, because our love of God will continue to remain.
VEGETARIANISM
It can be pointed out to the credit of Hinduism that orthodox Hindus are vegetarians. Orthodox widows of Bengal are strict vegetarians, though Bengalis as a class eat fish. These widows do not drink even a drop of water on Ekadasi day. In the South, many people among non-Brahmins have adopted Saiva (vegetarian) food and on certain sacred days non-vegetarian food is taboo for the generality of non-Brahmins. The objection to meat is himsa to animals. By the same token, cutting of vegetables too is himsa, By cooking grain, you scorch the garbha (seed) within it and that too is himsa. It has been laid down that ripe fruits and leaves which fall off plants and trees will have to be eaten if one does dot wish to injure any living being. The Rishis of olden days took only such food and cow’s milk after the calf had its fill. If one lives on this kind of food, one will be free from kaama (lust) and freedom from lust is a more potent means for family planning than the methods recommended in modern days.

THE TRUE MESSAGE OF DEEPAVALI
Deepawali and Naraka-Chaturdasi are one and the same. This is celebrated as a national festival throughout India, but in different ways in different parts of the country. In North India, it is considered a day of lights and the houses are colourfully illumined on the occasion. In the South, however, people take an oil bath before dawn and put on new clothes. It brings happiness and joy to people who undergo sufferings in their daily lives. In the early hours of the dawn of the day preceding the new moon day, i.e. Chaturdasi, when the sun is in the Tula Rasi (Libra) of Zodiac, water anywhere in the world is Ganga and oil becomes saturated with auspicious presence of Sri Mahalakshmi. Everyone from the simplest gypsy to the proudest magnate, from the innocent child to the serene saint should take a bath with oil and water and be happy, illuminating every nook and corner with strings of light, literally deepa-aavali. This is the boon prayed for by a mother when her son, who was a real naraka, to the world at large, was being killed by Sri Krishna. “Let the happiness of every creature in the world be the compensatian for the grief caused to me by the death of my son”, was the prayer of that bereaved mother. Deepavali outweighs every festival because of its having emanated from two hearts in which hapiness of the world at large outweighed the lightest pitch of personal calamity. Nothing can be nobler than this last wish of the dying demon, and more so, the prayer of a bereaved mother.
UMAMAHESWARA
As our earthly parents attend to our material needs, the divine Parents, Sri Parvati and Sri Parameswara, attend to our spiritual growth. As vaak and artha (word and its meaning) are inseparable associated together, so too are Parvati and Parameswara, in the manifestation as Umamaheswara. Kaama or desire is the cause of birth and Sri Parameswara destroyed Kaama with the flame emanating from his third eye. Kaala is the cause of death and Parameswara kicked and vanquished Kaala. In the glorious form of Ummamaheswara, the third eye which burnt Kaama is common both to Parvati and Parameswara. The left leg which kicked Kaala is that of Parvati. This is why by surrendering our serves to Parvatee¬-Parameswara in single minded devotion, we can get rid of birth and death and attain eternal bliss.

PRISON REFORM
Bhajana groups or separate organisations formed for the specific purposes, can minister to the religious needs of prisoners in Jails and patients in hospitals. Permission has now been accorded for conducting religious classes inside jails by Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Hindus are not taking advantage of this concession, while others are. Steps must be taken to remedy this defect. Distribution of booklets and Pamphlets containing the life and teachings of pious men or religious stones, the organisation of kalakshepams and the holding of discourses, can be undertaken for the benefit of the prisoners. If we are able to reform even one in a hundred by this means, it will be a great achievement for society. It will also create a healthy feeling in the prisoners that society has not neglected them.

HOSPITAL SERVICE
For the benefit of patients who are obliged to remain in hospitals for long periods, voluntary organisations can arrange weekly poojas in some reputed temple and distribute the prasadam from this temple among the patients. They can also be give specially written pamphlets or booklets calculated to promote faith and devotion in their hearts. These patients, even if they eventually succumb to their ailments, will die with the name of God on their lips.
NEELAKANTA
The function of a Prabhu or Lord is both protection and punishment. Siva saved the world from disaster by swallowing the poison generated when the Occean of Milk was churned. In other words, He took upon himself the sins of the world in order to save humanity. It is this function of God which Christian attribute to Christ namely, saving the sinner. Lord Siva Punished cupid(Kaama) when the latter disturbed. His penance ; but restored him to life, though without from, at the entreaty of Rati and the intervention of Parvati.

KAMAKSHI
Sri Parvati as Sri Kamakshi or Sri Sivakamasundari is depicted as holding the bow and the arrows of Kamadeva controlling Kaama within Her eyes. Hence Kamakshi. She holds the sweet sugarcane bow representing the minds of human beings, and the five arrows representing five senses through which the mind is influenced and is functioning and won the grace of Lord Siva, who alone, as the destroyer of Kaama and Kaala, is capable of saving us from the cycle of birth and death. If we surrender ourselves at the feet of the Divine Mother in the manner in which Sri Adi Sankara has taught us In the Soundarya Lahari, She Will help us to keep the mind and the senses under control and purify our heart, so that we may attain perfection Without being afflicted by kamma and lobha (lust and desires) and realise the Ultimate Truth and achieve sublime peace and happiness.

TIME FOR PRAYER
We can move fast only when we sail with the wind. The Sandhya kaala is the time when the Cosmos is ripe to respond to correct vibrations emanating from us. Is it proper ¬on our part to waste such a opitious time either in eating houses or in clubs Majority of those belonging to the new religion observe prayers at the prescribed hours. But we who belong to this ancient religion have neglected our duty. Therefore, at the approach of Sandhya, wherever we may be, we must wash our hands and feet, wear vibhuti, perfom our anushtaana, and spend a little time in praying to isvara.

MODERN KNOWLEDGE
It is being argued in some quarters as to why we should continue to hug these ancient ways when science has advanced so much as to enable man to create even artifical satellites and to make them go round the earth. But such people ignore the fact that all these material advancements are of no avail, when there is no peace within oneself. What is the use of the entire world to a man, if in the process of acquiring it, he loses his soul? It is also worth rememberiing that the country which has created the Sputnik is also getting the Mahabharata translated and that this great Indian epic is being taught in their schools, even though religion is not. It will not be a surprise if the Russians begin to treasure the Mahabharata with great enthusiasm.

VEDIC RELIGION
The Vedic religion commands the allegiance of millions of people, in spite of the absence of propaganda or missionary institutions to propagate it. It is the example of great men who lived that religion that sustains the faith of the people. Good men, who had attained a high level of jnana, won universal respect, irrespective of the caste in which they were born.. Godliness and love for all are the qualities by which the greatness of a person is judged So long as such great men continue to illumine the dark corners of human heart, the Vedic religion will wield its influence, not only in this country, but outside it also. It is only when we regularly and faithfully practise the anushtaanaas enjoined upon us, that society can produce outstanding persons, who will be beacon light of Vedic religion to guide the multitude along right lines.
ANUSHTAANAS
If each of us perform the anushtaana prescribed for him, the cumulative effect of the anushtaanas of all will be the welfare of Society. One does one’s religious duty in the interest of all. In order that each may do his part well different duties have been prescribed for different persons. The anushtaanaas prescribed for one is neither superior to, nor inferior than that prescribed for another. On the other hand, one who is enjoined to do bhajan only, may reach the ultimate goal earlier than another who has to perform elaborate rituals. Therefore, mutual respect and mutual love should prevail in society. Each person should do the anushtaana prescribed for him, respecting and cooperating with the others, so that the collective efforts of all may result in the welfare of society as a whole. The man doing devoutly the anushtaana prescribed for him, is the true soldier of Vedic religion.
DIVINE MOTHER
Uma, the Divine Mother, is the personification of Pranava (Om). She is brightness in light and fragrance in flowers. She has the illumination of a thousand suns and yet has the Soothing coolness of a thousand moons. Along.with Isvara She is the Paramatma-swaroopa sung by the Vedas.

RAMAYANA AND VEDA
The greatness of the Ramayana is clearly described in the following verse:
Veda-vedye pare-pumsi jate Dasarathamaje;
Vedha Prachetasaat -aaseet saakshaad –

Ramayanaatmana
The meaning of the stanza is that when the Paramapursha, proclaimed by Veda, was born as the son of Dasaratha, Veda also made its appearance in the form of Ramayana, produced by the son of Prachetas i.e. Valmiki.
VEDA AND DHARMA
The Vedas are source of all dharmas. Vedokhilo dharma moolarn. Sri Rama was the upholder and embodiment of dharma as indicated in the verse, Ramo vigrahavaan dharmah. He protected dharma by his mental courage and disciplined life. Therefore, when he left for the forest for fourteen years to honour the pledge given by his father to Kaikeyi, his mother, Kausalya, offered him as a talisman, the very dharma which he protected, so that that dharma may in turn protect him from all harms.
THE ESSENCE OF RAMAYANA
The Ramayana teaches us the essential principles of the Vedas. Any superior scripture is generally called Veda and no wonder the Ramayana has come to be revered as Veda. The Parama-purusha spoken of in the Vedas is poorna, the perfect and full embodiment of dharma, and so is Sri Rama of the Ramayaana. The Ramayana instructs us in karma, bhakti, and jnana, and in the dharmic way of life. If we keep before ourselves the ideal of Sri Rama, we will be able to tide over every difficulty and danger and will be saved from straying into evil path. Sri Rama naama smarana is the sure succour in life’s tribulations. Anjaneya who practised the japa of this taaraka mantra to perfection, is the embodiment of brahmacharya and valour, which are the most needed to endow us with strength to successfully go through the voyage of life. If we are anchored in Sri Rama and His supreme devotee, Sri Anjaneya, our mind will not be sullied by kaama or other passions, but will be disciplined to attain the Reality pointed out by the Vedas.
MARRIAGES
All dharmas depend on women for their maintenance streemoolah sarva dharmah. It is sad to see girls nowadays remaining unmarried till a late age, due to the indigency of their parents, to the exorbitant demands of dowry, or due to the inability to get proper bridegrooms. The Parsi community has an organisation to help the less rich among the commumty. It is desireable to organise a Bank to aid the marriage of unmarried girls belonging to poor families, who have attamed puberty, but whom their parents are obliged to keep at home, because of their sheer inability to give them away in marriage. It is also necessary to perform all marriages as economically as possible, without, however, omittting the prescribed religious rites. It should be our endeavour to avoid wasteful expenditure in marriages as well as in other ceremonial occasions.

PLAIN LIVING AND HIGH THINKING
The Brahmin community has forgotten its tradition of plain Iiving and high thinking and taken to expensive ways of living. Time was in our land, when Brahmins lived the same simple and unsostentatius lives as other communities. This ancient identify of life of different communities is exemplified in some of the expressions we still use. The cooking pot in our house is called Vengala paanai, and the diamond ear-rings, which rich women wear, are called varia olai. The words, paanai and olai underline this affinity among all communities. We should avoid the costly new fangled habits, wear only simple apparel, and live frugal lives.
DUAL EXPRESSIONS OF THE SUPREME
The dancing Nataraja and the reclining Rangaraja are but dual expressions of the one Supreme. Different schools of philosophy have come into existence to satisfy the needs of varying human temperaments, tastes and aspirations and any path, if consistently pursued, will lead to the same goal.
NATARAJA AND RANGARAJA
In most of our temples, the principal deity is installed to face east, though in a few temples we have the deity facing west also. In the latter case, the principal gopuram (tower) will be on the eastern side. But in Chidambaram and Srirangam, the deities face south, as if proclaiming to the devotees that they are there to protect them from the threat coming from the south, namely, mortality, as the God of Death, Yama, hails from that direction. As Lords of the entire created world, both are called “Raja”, and each holds His court in a ranga (stage), the Lord of Chidambaram dancing in joy with uplifted leg and the Lord of Srirangam stretching himself at ease in the repose of yoga nidra. Dakshinamurti, another aspect of Siva, is also found facing south. Nataraja stands for aananda (bliss), which expresses itself in the dynamic rhythm of ecstatic dance.

NAME OF OUR RELIGION
If an English-educated youth belonging to our religion is asked what his religion is, he would reply that he professes the ‘Hindu’ religion. Go to a village and ask a peasant what his religion is. He will not be able to give a name to his religion. The name ‘Hinduism’ which is used now to denote our religion was unknown to our ancestors and is also unknown to the common man among us.
ENTERNAL RELIGION
We have no evidence as to when our religion began. Obviously, it did not ‘begin’ at a particular time. It must be said to be beginningless. It has been existing always. It is Sanaatana. The nearest Sanskrit word for religion is dharma, though dharma signifies much more than religion. Our religion, cannot be named after a founder; for there was no founder for it. So, if at all it is necessary to give a name to our religion it can only be called Sanaatana dharma or the eternal religion.
VEDAS – SOURCE OF OUR RELIGION
The Vedas are the source of our religion. They are spoken of as the breath of God. In the Vedas, there is an identity of sound and sense, of the word and its meaning. The meaning resides in the sound. The fullness of the meaning depends on the fullness and correctness of the utterance of the sound. The Vedic sentences are called Mantras which embody sound and meaning in one. Any fau1t or deviation in their utterance will detract from the meaning or distort it
OURS – A UNIVERSAL RELIGION
We said that the Vedic religion was the earliest religion of mankind. All other religions arose only after lit. There are evidences to conclude that it was prevalent all over the globe. We shal mention a few of them.
An inscription unearthed in Egypt and dated 1280 B.C., contains the terms of a treaty between Rameses II and the Hittites. In this treaty, Maitravaruna, a Vedic dual deity has been cited as a witness. (Vide: H.R. Hall’s “Ancient History of Near East” pp.364 et seq)
In the island of Madagascar off the eastern coast of South Africa, most of the place names have affinities with that of Rama.
In far off Mexico, they celebrate a festival caled Rama sita. The time of the festival corresponds to our Dussara or Navaraatri period.
Excavations made in that country have brought to light a number of Ganesa idols. The ancient inhabitants of those parts were Aastikas, (i.e. those who believed in the Vedas), a term which still lingers in its corruption as Aztecs, as the people there are now called.
In the Eastern Archipelago, evidences of our religion are to be found. In Java, there are numerous relics of Hindu cult and worship.
All these evidences serve to show that our religion was once prevalent throughout the globe. It may have been that for causes which we are not able to ascertain, the tenets and practices of our religion began to decline in other parts and their prevalence came to be confined to the land of their origin originally known as Bhaarata Varsha, India. When it lapsed into oblivion In other countries, and when due to lack of any religious consciousness, the people became godless and unethical, there arose in those lands great prophets who brought to light one aspect or another of this forgotten religion. They declared themselves to be founders of new religions and came to be revered as such. But it must be noted that the fundamental moral principles underlying these new religions only emphasised some feature or other of the universal Vedic religion with certain theological variations.

PUBLIC CONDUCT AND PRIVATE CONDUCT
The enactments of legislatures regulate public conduct. But what about the individual morality? What is the criterion of personal action, of what a man should do by himself and for himself? In our religion it has been declared that in matters of conduct one should be guided by the ordinances of the Vedas. ‘Vedokhilodharma moolam’: the Veda is the source of all Dharmas. The vedas are authorless, apaurusheya; they are not manmade. They are intuitions of Yogic sages into eternal Truths.
SMRITIS
Suppose a situation arises in which no guidance can be obtained from the Vedas. Many of the Vedas have been lost. If the exact Vedic texts cannot guide us in our conduct it is prescribed that we should look for guidance to the writings of sags like Manu, Yaajnavalkya, Paraasara and others who have left behind what may be called aides memorie o smritis which should determine our conduct. There is a mistaken belief that the authors of these Smritis were lawgivers. That is wrong. They did not enunciate new laws. Smriti implies what is remembered. Smriti is a record of the memory of the sages of the Vedic texts including what might have been lost in the passage of time. Smritis follows and is in accord with Srutti or the Vedas. Kaalidaasa pricturesequely conveyed this when he said that the queen Sudakshina followed her husband, King Dileepa, and walked a llittle distance behind him as he took the cow Nandini to graze in the forest, with accordant mind even as the Smriti follows the footsteps of Sruti.
HOW TO REGULATE OUR CONDUCT
It will be clear that the appeal to conscience or the inner voice must be made only when all the other forms of guidance that have been enumerated, namely, Sruti, Smriti, the way of life of those well-versed in Smriti and the example of good men are not available. Then and only then, can we act as our conscience bids us to act. Now-a-days however the fashion is to make it all topsy-turvy, to give the first place to what is called one’s conscience relegating all the other prescribed guidances to a secondary place, or, as it often done, to condemn them as meaningless and irrational. The ancient view, however, about the pramaanas, or criteria of dharma has stood the test of time.

SASTRAS
In order, therefere, to know what may be done and what may not be done, we must be guided by the pronouncements of the Vedas which state prescriptions Vidhis and prohibitions Nishedas. Sri Krishna said in the Gita: “He who, having cast aside the injunctions of the saastras acts according to his own sweet will attains not perfection, or happiness or the highest goal”. Therefore, says Sri Krishna, “Let the saastra be our authority in determining what ought to be done and what ought not to be done. Knowing what has been prescribed in the shaastra, you should perform your action here”.

GOOD LIFE
To lead a good life, we must get rid of evil in out mind, speech and conduct. To this end, we must be continously engaged in thinking good thoughts and doing good deeds prescnbed by the saastras. An old sanyaasi was asked how he overcome the promptings of lust, kaama. He replied that when kaama knocked at his mind’s door, it found him so busy that it went away of its own accord. An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. If we are always busy with good deeds, evil will not come near us. In the very process of doing good deeds, the evil automatically vanishes from our mind. Doing good-deeds keeps us constantly thinking of God and thereby we earn His grace all the more. Singing of God Varadaraaja of Kaanchi, Sri Appayya Deekshitar, the philosopher-devotee said:
“There may be other poets, O Lord: who can compose verses in Thy name very quickly. I am a slow poet. But my good fortune is greater than theirs. For, while I struggle to versify my mind lingers for a longer time on the features of Thy resplendent Person”.
DEVOTION TO GOD
God may be the creator of the world and also the dispenser of the fruits of our actions. But why should we have devotion to Him? Why should we show bhakti to Him? The answer to this question is provided in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Yoga is defined as ‘Chittavrttinirodha’. It is the control of the mind’s activity. But how to control the mind? This can be brought about by worship of God. The world is full of things which distract the mind, which make it shake and waver. To keep our body in balance without being tossed about we hold fast to a strong pillar. Even so, to keep our mind steady, we should make it stick to something unchanging and unshakable It must be something that is fixed, sthaanu, unmoving and permanent among the unstable things of the world. God who is the all knowing Intelligence is the One Permanent in this world of impermanent things. We should hold Him before our mind to control it and steady it like a flame in à place where there is no breeze.

NATURE OF BHAKTI
What really is the core of bhakti? It is the condition of mind which is continously drawn to and anchored in the feet of the Lord of all creatures, the Pasupati. Sri Sankara has a verse which brings out the nature of bhakti by a few beautiful examples from Nature and human relations.
‘Ankolam nijabeejasantath’ It is traditionally believed that there is a tree called the ankola tree. Its seeds fall down from the full-grown tree. By some internal compulsion of its nature, it moves of its own accord towards the foot of the parent tree. Having reached it, it gently ascends clinging to the trunk and enventually becomes one with it.
‘Ayaskaantopalom soochikaa’. The needle is drawn to the lodestone, gets magnetised by it and becomes itself a magnet.
‘Saadhvee naijavibhum’. A pativartaa woman intensely longing with all here heart and soul for the company of her lard who is all the world to her.
‘Lata kshitiruham’. A creeper meandering on the ground is on the look out for a tree to twine itself round. Having found it, it envelops it on all sides and cannot be separated from it even with great force.
‘Sindhussaridvallabhuam’. The rivers which take rise in distant mountains rush forth with turbulent avidity to flow into the sea. The rivers become one, with the waters of the sea and their water also becomes salty even as the sea water.
The attraction in all these cases is natural and spontaneous, not a calculated or artifical one. At the start they, feel separated from that to which each of them is attracted. But they cannnot subsist in their separation. The seed, the needle, the saadhvee, the creeper and the rivers find the fulfilment of their being in the union and eventually, in their identity with that which alone makes for their completion. To the saadhvee i.e. the pativrata, the true wife, her husband is her all. He is her very life. Separation from him even for a second causes her intense anguish. The rivers rise on mountain tops, where clouds pour out what they took out from the sea, their original source and the ultimate goal. They flow in torrents and fall ill cascades, roaring with fury betraying their eagerness to meet their lord, the saridvallabha and then they merge in its bosom.
TRUE PRAYER
The true devotee prays to God to give Himself to himself. “Give me my own nature” ‘madeeyam eva svaroopam dehi’ In the last analysis, since each man’s true nature is God Himself, ‘Give me to myself means ‘give Thyself to me’.
This truth is wonderfully brought out in another prayer that Sri Sankara sang in his saundaryalahri. The prayer starts with the words.
‘Bhavanit twam daase mayi vitara drshtim Sakarunaam’ .

Addressing the Mother of the universe as bhavaani, Sri Sankara prays: ‘Be pleased to cast Thy gracious look on me’ Thy servant’. The interesting words here are ‘bavaani twam” which means ‘Oh Bhavani! Thou, (mayest be pleased to shed” The gracious look on me.)
Here ‘Bhavaani’ is the vocative case; it apostrophises the Supreme Mother With one of Her names. ‘Twam’ means Thou and in the sentence functions as the grammatical subject of what is to follow. But, ‘Bhavaani’ is also a verb in the first person singular future tense which means ‘may I become’ and tvam means ‘Thou’. The first two words of the prayer can also mean ‘May I beome Thou’. Sri Sankara says that as soon as the Supreme Mother hears these first two words of Her devotee’s prayar, with out waiting for what was to follow she immediately (tadaiva) bestows on him identify with Herself nijasaayujyapadaveem.
OUR DEITIES
But why do people wrangle saying that one deity is superior to the rest, that the deity whom they worship alone is the highest? A bridge across a river has a number of arches To a man standing under one arch, all other arches will appear smaller than the one he stands under. This arch will appear biggest to his eyes. Even so, to a votary of a particular deity, all other deities will appear inferior. But the truth is that deities are manifetsations of the One God. All arches are similarly constructed and have the same dimension.
DEVOTIONAL HARMONY
It is good to remember two devotional hymns, one in praise of Vishnu and the other in praise of Siva sung by devotees of the different persuations. They are the Tiruppavai of Aandaal and the Tiruvembaavai of Maanickavachakar. Both of them deal with awakening the sleeping devotees of God from their slumber before dawn. The lanugage and the substance of the two hymns show a remarkable similarity bringing forcibly to our minds that, in the ultimate analysis, from the point of the devotee and his devotion there need be no difference in respect of Siva or Vishnu. A devotee of one manifestation is a devotee of every other manifestation. That is the way to establish devotional harmony. All the theistic schools of our religion have stemmed from the Vedic religion which proclaimed: ‘That which exists is One; the sages speak of it variously’. The substance is ultimately one; its shape and name may be as various as you please.
STICK TO YOUR OWN RELIGION
In the matter of the form that one chooses for one’s worship, one goes by the practice in vogue, the sampradaaya in one’s family. There is no need to give up one form of worhip and adopte another. Similarly one need not give up the religion in which one is born and adopt another. The apachaara or sin in conversion is not so much in going to a new religions as in giving up the old religion in which one was born. The convert to another religion scorns at the God whom he was worshipping the previous day.
STICK TO YOUR OWN TRADITION
On should observe the traditional practices in religion; else, he is a fallen man. Invitation to a new religion implies that all who lived before the birth of that religion did not attain salvation and also that salvation is denied to all those who do not belong to that religion. Obviously this is absurd. Even to ask à Saivite to turn a Vaishnavite or vice versa is also wrong. To ask a man to give up his old religion is, in fact, to ask him to give up the God whom he worshipped. It is a sin against God. God accept all forms of worship, even the unsophisticated forms (avidhipoorvakam). He ultimately turns the devotee to the high and holy path and takes Him to Himself. For, the God of all religions and of all religions-denominations is the same.
SACRED PLACES
Still another institution of our religion is marked by the numerous kshetras and teerthas that abound in our land from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari. In fact, the ocean that engirths our country on three sides is itself looked upon as a punyateertha, holy waters. Some of the cities are called salvation spots or mokshapuris. We speak of sacred rivérs and tanks. What is their significance? How did these spots become sacred? In the past yugas people acquired spiritual merit by performing tapas, intense austerities through a number of years. With the lapse of time, men’s capacity for endurance and strength of will deteriorated. Our ancient sages were full of compassion for future generations. So they themslves performed tapes, those holy personages dedicated them to those sacred spots saying that whosoever came to that kshetra or teertha would have the benefit of their tapas and would be purified and elevated thereby. That is how the custom of pilgrimage to holy places arose in our country and serves as a spiritual bound unifying all people of our motherland from one end of the country to another erasing all differences of caste, language customs and manners.
MOORTI PUJA – NOT IDOL WORSHIP
Every object in the world, animate or inanimate is a manifestation of the One God. If one realises this truth one will do nothing evil. One will not feel anger or disgust or hatred for any thing or person. The realisation and experiencing of this fundamental truth is the true goal of life. He should begin by seeking to see God at least in one object through concentration upon that particular object as God-which is one hundred percent true by itself. The grace of God resulting from such intense concentration will enable him to go further and see God manifest in all that is and thereupon he will be free from the limitations arising from non-experiencing of the truth that God is in all things. This is the fundamental basis of Moorti upaasana (sagunopaasana). This upaasana unfortunately is nowadays derided as “Idol-worship”. It is a misnomer to regard Moorti upaasana as idol worship. The true worshipper of a Moorti never feels that he is worshipping a stone or a piece of metal. He thinks only of God-forgetting all else.
NAMA – BHAJANA
Saint Jayadeva of Bengal was the pioneer of the Bhajan school. It is said that while Jayadeva sang his heart-melting songs in praise of the Lord, his wife, Padmavati, danced and Lord Krishna, appearing in the form of a child, directed the steps of dancing Padmavati-Hence, Jayadeva addressed Sri Krishna as “Padmavatee – charana – chaarana¬-chakravarihi”.
The path blazed by Jayadeva was followed by Krishna-Chaitanya, Tukaram, Meera Bai and others in North india. Correspondingly there lived in South India, Purandaradasa, Bhodendra, Ayyaval, Sadguru Swami and. Others. Purandaradasa proclaimed to the world, Ninna naama ondu iddare saaku, “Your name is enough for me’. Bhodendra has written a number of works stressing the efficacy of naama japa. Even today, at the commencement of a bhajana or a kalakshepam, the blessing of Bhodendra, Ayyaval and Sadguru Swami are invoked. Great Saivite saints, who have sung the praise of Siva naama, also graced South India.
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Gayathri Mantra For Kids and Next Gen

Universal, holy Mantra recited by any person, of any religion country, race,sex, for supreme Happiness and success in everything

Gayathri Mantra-Om Bhur Bhuvah Suvah

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The Gāyatrī Mantra is a highly revered mantra, based on a Vedic Sanskrit verse from a hymn of the Rigveda (3.62.10), attributed to the rishi Viśvāmitra.

The Gayathri Mantra is the most universal non-personal, holy prayer which can be used by any person belonging to any Country,irrespective of Race,Religion,or sex.

If one is a human being with intelligence—that is qualification enough for repeating this prayer – mantra.

“Om Bhuur Bhuvah Svaha

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasya Dhiimahi

Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayaat”.

The Rig Veda (10:16:3)

OM – the Infinite beyond Conception, Brahman, Supreme Lord
and State of Being

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Gayathri Mantram Meaning

bhuur – Protector of the earth, the material sheath, The Life breath of the Universe. From the feet to the navel center.

bhuvaH – the Mental Worlds One of the meanings is the sky. The Lord who pervades and eliminates all miseries. From the navel to the throat center.

svaH – I AM ONE WITH GOD – the Spiritual Worlds, One of the other meanings is the heavens. He is all Bliss and blesses His devotees with happiness. From above the throat center to the thousand petaled lotus.

tat – That (That Thou Art)

savitur – The SUN, Creator, Preserver and Self Luminous, the central mantra of the Solar Science.

vareNyaM – Most fit to be worshipped. Most choice worthy – most adorable, enchanting.

bhargo – The burning splendor of the Sun that dispels ignorance, and therefore sorrows and miseries.

devasya – The ‘Deva’, The God, He who is All Bliss, The Joyful One, The Shining One, The Revealer of All Glory

dhiimahi – We meditate upon Him

dhiyo – Bhuddi, intelligence, Wisdom

yo – which

naH – our

prachodayaat – Inspires, enlightens, illumns

This is one of the oldest and most powerful of all known mantras. You should chant this mantra and firmly establish it in your mind, as your spiritual ideal. If so, you will be able to do the work alotted to you, your life will be one of light and happiness.

The word “Gayatri” itself explains the reason for the existence of this mantra. It has its origin in the Sanskrit phrase Gayantam Triyate iti, and refers to that mantra which rescues the chanter from all adverse situations that may lead to mortality.

Goddess Gayatri is also called “Veda-Mata” or the Mother of the Vedas ” Rig, Yajur, Saam and Atharva” because it is the very basis of the Vedas. It is the basis, the reality behind the experienced and the cognized universe.

The Gayatri mantra is composed of a metre consisting of 24 syllables generally arranged in a triplet of eight syllables each. Therefore, this particular meter (tripadhi) is also known as the Gayatri Meter or “Gayatri Chhanda.”

Just like the Sun annihilates darkness, so does the Gayatri Mantra destroy ignorance.
The Gayatri Mantra invokes the power and radiance of the Sun to energize all earthly life, to destroy our sins and to reveal the Supreme Self to us.
Krishna in the Bhagvad Geeta says: ” Amongst the Mantras, I am the Gayatri”

In a loose translation that cannot possibly do justice to the original it implores: OM, O Lord! You are the all pervading Source of  Light, Sustainer, Protector and Bestower of Happiness, Kindle, Enlighten and inspire our Intelligence to possess Eternal Qualities.

The Gayatri Mantra is the essence of the three Vedas. It is the Vedas simplified. The more one contemplates and meditates upon the Gayatri, the more complexities are revealed to one.

The story goes that once the Devas, the Shining Ones wanted to learn the secrets of the Universe. Since learning about the Scientific  aspect ‘atoms’ etc. did not quite work out, they went to the Lord. The Lord gave them the Rig Veda, The Yajur Veda and the Sama Veda to study. After a couple of eons of study, the Devas lost their patience and wanted to quit. The Lord urged them not to give up and decided to teach the essence of the 3 Vedas in 3 fragments:

Essence of Rig Veda Tat Savitur Varenyam Essence of Yajur Veda Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Essence of Sama Veda Dheeyo Yonah Prachodayaat

The more the Devas practiced and contemplated upon the Gayatri, the more complexities were revealed to them. So they lost patience again and went to the Lord to make it simpler still. So the Lord gave them the essence of the 3 segments, in the 3 words: Bhur, Bhuvaha, Svaha

The Devas spent a a few cycles of Creation, probably a quadrillion human years pondering upon the ‘maha vyahritis’ ie ‘Utterances of the Lord’ but became impatient again and urged the Lord to make it simpler yet. So He Said “All right I’ll make it simpler”

And He taught them AUM(OM)

The great western thinker, Arthur Koestler, had once said that the Gayatri Mantra has the power of a thousand atomic bombs! and the  famous scientists J.B.S. Haldana wrote: “The Gayatri Mantra should be carved on the doors of every laboratory of the world”.

The Gayatri with the Mahavyahritis is uttered as- Om , bhur, bhuvah, svah tat Savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayat This mantra is believed to have been composed by Sage Vishvamitra. According to others, however, it is so ancient that the four Vedas were born of it.

Initially, this mantra was a simple invocation to the Sun to bless all on earth. Gradually it came to be regarded as a mystic formula of  universal power. This was probably due to its simplicity and its power to evolve the idealistic notion of a world that originated from an all-pervading intelligence.

According to the Skanda Purana, nothing in the Vedas is superior to the Gayatri. No invocation is equal to it just as no city is equal to Kashi (see Tirtha). The Gayatri is the mother of the Vedas, it contains the essence of all the Vedas and of the Brahmanas, for the Gayatri is believed to embody Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and the Vedas.

According to the Aitareya Brahmana (see Brahmana), those who desire to go to heaven should recite this mantra a thousand times. The Gayatri Mantra must be recited by all ‘twice-born’ (see Upanayanam) Hindus, Gayatri Mantra especially the Brahmins, who are expected to recite it every morning and evening. This mantra was however not allowed be reciting or even hearing by a Shudra or a woman. In the early Vedic age however, the status of women was considerably higher than in the later Vedic age. Rishinis or women rishis like Gargi and Lopamudra are said to have undergone the Upanayanam and the former indeed, engaged in debate none less than the law giver, Yajnavalkya. Later, when this mantra became exclusive to ‘twice-born’ males, care was taken not to recite it loudly.

The Gayatri Mantra is also recited at various rituals pertaining to divine worship and the ritual of the manes (see Shradha). It is said that the recitation of the Gayatri five times a day is as effective as performing the panchamahayagya.

This mantra is taught for the first time during the Upanayanam ceremony when the guru whispers it into the ears of the newly Recitation of the Pupil (brahmopadesham) . Thereafter the pupil is expected to recite it every morning and evening throughout his life

It should ideally be recited 16 times a day. To keep track, the right hand is used. When the mantra is recited the first time, the thumb is  placed on the third joint of the ring finger and is held there till the mantra is complete. With each completion, the thumb moves one more joints, down the ring finger, up the little finger, over the tips, down the index finger, up the middle finger and the sixteenth
recitation is completed on the third joint of the middle finger. When reciting the Gayatri Mantra, the sacred thread (see Upanayanam) is held across the thumb of the right hand. The CD Cover design with Gayathri in the center of the powerful Yantra makes it even more powerful.You can down load the CD cover design and use it on your phone,computer as screen saver. Listen to the mantra at

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This gives one a complete sense of surrender to an inner conscience and peace while writing the golden words. All the 5 senses are engaged in the service of lord.

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Nama Japa -Japa means repeating.Nama means Name.Nama Japa means repeating the name.

Its also called Sankeerthana of Nama or name of the almighty.

This is one of the time tested easiest ways of Bhakthi Yoga.

Devotees chose their favorite deity or God name to repeatedly chant the name vocally or in mind any time,any where.

Devotees can form a group and do Sankeerthanam or singing together the name of the God.

Bhajans are one way of singing the glory of the God to focus only on the God together.

Nama Japa,Sankeerthanam,Bhajans all result only one one thing helping devotees identify them self with their God. We can call this group meditation through singing.

In ancient times Gurus knew that due to circumstances surrounding us it is difficult to meditate on the God since we easily get distracted due to various reasons.

Even In today’s time Nama Japa is the easiest way to meditate on the God.

Nama Japa is the simplest and easiest way to seeing the God in us and in everything

Bhishma considered chanting of the Vishnu sahasranama the best and easiest of all dharmas, or the means to attain relief from all bondage.

Adi Sankaracharya, the Advaita enlightened master, in verse 27 of his hymn, Bhaja Govindam, said that the Gita and Vishnu sahasranama should be chanted and the form of the Lord of Lakshmi-Narayana should always be meditated on. He also said that the Sahasranama bestowed all noble virtues on those who chanted it.

The Almighty has mentioned in Srimad Bhagawad Gita, that He resides in the hearts of those who chant and sing His Names .

Rama Nama

Tara means star cannot been seen by humans.Avatar means Tara coming to the world in human form to be visible to humans.Sri Rama is the 7th avatar out of the 10 avatars of Vishnu.Rama Avatar is the only avatar close to Humans.

Sri Rama-the all powerful divine magical name “Rama” is known as the Taraka Mantra. It is said that the syllable “Ra” is from the Ashtakshari mantra RA from “Om Namo NaRAyana” and the syllable “Ma” is from “Om NaMAh Shivaaya”. So the single name of Rama combines the divinity of both Shiva and Vishnu. as RAMA.

The question whether the Lord’s Name (Nama) or the Lord Himself (Nami) is superior. Narada has proved in the story with Sri Viswamitra through Sri Hanuman that Sri Rama’s name is superior and powerful than Sri Rama himself

Of all Names (namas) of the Almighty, Sri Rama Name is considered to be ideal for nama japam.

Shiva (Purusha) and Shakthi (Prakriti) are the manifestations of one Antharyami. Of all the many Avatars or avatāra of Vishnu, the maryadha purushothama, Sri Rama’s name, had remainined easy and beautiful source for spiritual enlightenment or moksha or mukti

when Rama crossed over to Lanka to battle against Ravana, the monkeys helped him to cross the sea by building a bridge of stones. These stones floated in the water because they had been inscribed with the words “Sri Ram” before throwing them in the water. This enabled them to float thus creating the bridge.Hence, people believe, writing name of “Srirama” will help to overcome problems leading to success.

Valmiki, just by repeatedly uttering ‘Ma-Ra’ (not even Ra-ma), could create the greatest epic Ramayanam.

Hanuman, just by doing Rama nama japam could cross seas, fight rakshasas, monsters, carry Sanjeevani parvatham, could save Rama and Lakshmana from Mahiravana,and could become Chiranjeevi.

Hanuman, Tulasidas,Kabirdas, Thyagaraja, Ramadasu, Sai Baba, Gandhi, are some of the greatest devotees who believed in Sri Rama Japam and could do wonders on their own right, speaks volumes on Nama Japam.Mahatma Gandhi spoke of Rama nama all the time and his last words when he died was “Hey Ram” which was inscribed on his Homage Stone in New Delhi

Though the Almighty has thousands of names (sahasranama), Rama nama japam is ideal for everyone. The name Ra-ma is combination of MaheshwaRA-MAheshwari, denoting one Almighty, who is Ardhanarishvara who is the single entity of Shiva (Purusha) and Shakthi (Prakriti), one who pervades everything—Antharyami.

Even breathing of all the living beings signify Ra-ma.

Purusha (absolute consciousness) / Maheshwa’Ra’, initiates the living-beings to use the life force Prakriti (absolute energy) / ‘Ma’heshwari. During inhalation and exhalation, bothShiva and Shakthi are in union, or co-exist, so life exists. When we do Rama nama japam, we do Pranayama, or conscious breathing, focussing on ‘Ra-ma’ (Inhalation/Exhalation), leading to God-realization.

In Brhad-vishnu-sahasranama-stotra, Uttara-khanda, Padma Purana 72.335, Lord Shiva addressed his wife, Parvati:

“Sri rama rama rameti rame rame manorame;

sahasra nama tat tulyam rama nama varanane”

“O Varanana (lovely-faced woman), I chant the holy name of Rama, Rama, Rama and thus constantly enjoy this beautiful sound. This holy name of Ramachandra is equal to one thousand holy names of Lord Vishnu.”

We can become closer to God Rama by repeating his name “Ram”

By repeating the name “Ram” we can accomplish everything in life

Pessimistic People will experience the Power of the Rama Nama

Pessimistic People who do not know what the Name of God can do?If they repeat it constantly alone they will experience its power. It can purify their mind completely.The Name can take us to the summit of spiritual experience.

Personal Ego Vanishes during Nama Japa

Kalachand Vidyalankar in 17th century initiated the practice of Nam Sankirtan in East Bengal Now, Bangladesh into the holy mantra : ” Om Jai Ram Jai Sri Ram “, and popularized it among the lower caste people . He noticed that during Nam Gaan, personal ego no longer exist, and people may get a profound spiritual pleasure.

Over come Evils of the world and Attain Bliss

Srimad Bhagavatam and many other scriptures in Sanatana Dharma advocate this as the simplest means to attain the Lord. Scriptures say, “While mental repetition of the Divine Names leads to the good of the individual, chanting the Divine Names loudly purifies the chanter, the listener and the very place where the chanting is done.” In keeping with the Kali Santarana Upanishad, Singing of the Maha Mantra as the only way to overcome the evils of the worldly and attain divine bliss.

Saint Thyagaraja completed 96 crore Times had darshan of Sri Rama

Saint Thyagaraja completed the recitation of the Taraka Naamam of Sri Rama ninety six crores of times and had the sowbhagyam of the darsanam of Sri Raama with Sita , Lakshmaana and Anjaneya in front of his house on the Thirumanjana veedhi of Thiruvaiyaru .

He is the great one who asked out of his Vairaghyam ,

” Nidhi chaala Sukhamaa ?

Raamuni sannidhhi seva sukhamaa ?

Mamatha Bhandhana yutha nara sthuthi sukhama ?

Sumathi Thyagarajanuthini KEERTHANA sukhama ? ”

It is believed that a calmness engulfs as one indulges in writing the Sri Rama Jayam bringing in more clarity of mind, tolerance and strength to withstand obstacles in life

A selfless and non-expectation while writing gives you more happiness and potential than expecting something writing. For you are a god’s child, and God knows what you want and will give you what you are destined for and deserve. You don’t need to ask God for anything.

There are many who make a wish and start and soon find that wish coming true,but then its important not to stop writing once your wish is fulfilled

Sri Rama Jayam” powerful 3 words are written before you start to write any examination,project,wedding card,planning for wedding, or anything of importance in India.

Rama Koti Likhita Japa is writing Sri Rama Jayam or sri Rama or Rama daily is like you meditating on Rama and will help you focus in life,bring inner peace leading to success in your life.

What do we write?

You can choose what you like best from the following:

Sri Rama Jayam

Sri Rama

Rama

Sitaramramram

On which paper do we write?

You can write on any paper or in a separate book.

Some temples,associations,book stalls sell these books for you to write in them.Pl make your own books.

write your first name,last name,Date of birth,star,Gothra on the first page of the “Sri Rama Jayam-Rama Koti Book”

Page format

Date Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam

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What time do we write?

You can write at any time of the day or on any day of the week

Pl ensure your body is clean,you had your shower,bath.

Your mind is clean and you are thinking of only Sri Rama when you write, that is the main objective of this writing.Do not watch TV and write just for the sake of writing it. It is of no use.

How many times should we write each time or day?

Start with writing 5 Times a day “Sri Rama Jayam” since we have 5 elements of the earth to be in sync.

Date Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam

There is no specific number of times you should write each time or day.You can write each time say multiples of 5 or 9 like 9-18-27-36-45-54-63-72-81-90-99-108.108 is a magical number

Goal is to write 1 crore Sri Rama Jayam

Goal is to write 1 crore Sri Rama Jayam in your life time.

What Do We Do After Completing 1 Crore Sri Rama Jayam?

1 Send all the books to Sri Bhadrachallam Sri Rama Temple

2 Send all the books to any Temple who accept them for using them in their homas or during constructions in temple.They bury the books during constructions of temples,idols,

Sri Rama Jayam For Your Future Generations?

Write down your family ancestor names or family Tree.

Write down Names of every one in your family and extended family and allocate one book for each person or One page from your book to each person.Keep extra pages for your grand and great great grand children who are yet to be born

Imagine how you feel if you get a page in own hand writing from your father,mother,grand father,grand mother and great great grand parents.

How fortunate you are in life

How blessed you are in your life

What a Treasure

what else do you need in your life

Now you continue your family tradition to your great great grand kids

Sri Rama Jayam Myth?

At What age should we start writing Sri Rama Jayam?

Many people think we should start writing Sri Rama Jayam only when you are 70+yrs or after retirement.This is a myth and wrong.There is no mention in our vedas about this.We have seen old people writing and think that’s the right age to write

There are many who started but could not finish as they started at their later part of their life in their old age.

Its best to start after 18years when you understand better why you are writing and have more knowledge in general about our religion. Earlier you start faster you will finish your target.

Children can start writing from the time they know to write. A B C

When do we start? Start Today !

In what Language can we write?

You can write in any language you choose to write from English,Telugu,Tamil.Hindi,to any foreign language. Write in your mother tongue too

 

25 Benefits of writing The Holy Name Shri Ram Jayam

1. Helps you meditate on Sri Rama as you write.

2. Bring Inner Peace

3. Ego slowly vanishes

4. Patience develops as you write and write.

5. Listening skills improves

6. Calmness develops inside you

7. Anger slowly vanishes

8. Short Temperedness vanishes

9. Concentration increases you can study more at school-work better at office

10. Confidence increases

11. Courage increases to do what you want to do in life

12 . Inner Fear vanishes and you will now fear the unknown

13. Daily problems become easy to solve

14. Unsolved family problems you will solve them soon

15. Belief on God and Sri Rama increases which in turn increases your confidence

16. Self confidence increases

17. Domestic Financial problems will be solved increasing your savings

18. You will develop the mind to stop unnecessary spending( shopping under stress)

19. You can stop smoking in 21days by writing and listening Sri Rama Hanuman Chalisa

20. You can stop Drinking Alcohol and improve your health

21. You can stop many of your habits/addictions you want to stop

22. You will Eat less as your mind is not craving for food due to stress

23. Stress is reduced and under control by you

24. You will be Content all the time

25. You will be Happy all the time

When do we start?

Start Today !

Join

“Sri Rama Jayam-Rama Koti Movement” “Sri Rama Jayam-1 Crore Movement”

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Start and end all conversations with ” Sri Rama Jayam ”

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Sri Rama Jayam For Next Gen -Prana Kishore

Sri Rama Jayam For Next Gen

Generation X-Y-Z and Millennials grew up in a fast changing world in technology,culture,economy and relationships filled with stress. All they witnessed were problems,misery and devastating incidents.In the process they could not find a role model in the society to look up to and follow.Values deteriorated and became an acceptable standard in day to day life.

Sri Rama Jayam album is released to help the Next Generation that you can adopt Sri Rama and Sita as role models in your life by bringing back the importance of religion into your life to solve your problems with the blessings of Sri Rama and celebrate your victory as Sri Rama’s victory or Sri Rama’s victory as your victory – Sri Rama Jayam

Prana Kishore sang and composed in this album “Sri Rama Jayam for Next Gen” with his daughers Keerthana Kishore and Sitara Kishore released just in time for

Sri Rama Navami on 8th April 2014.Sri Rama’s birthday and also anniversary of Sri Rama and Sita.May this album bless young boys and girls to get married happily fast and may all their dreams come true victoriously.

Next Generation are so busy that they do not have time to pray,the 6 tracks here will help them pray daily, meditate by listening and develop the positive attitude to succeed in life

Parvathi always asks lord Shiva for easy solutions. She asked if there is an easy way to sing,narate 1000 names of Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranama).Lord Shiva said singing or narating just 4 lines of Sri Rama Mantra-Sri Rama Rama Ramethi is equivalent to saying Vishnu Sahasranama.This is one important track in this album.

 

Ramayanam Book is considered very lucky to keep at home..Eka Slokam Ramayanam is Ramayanam in just 4 lines.Listening and singing these 4 lines is very good and makes you very happy

Bhagavatham book is also considered lucky to keep at home.Eka Slokam Bhagavatham is Bhagavatham im just 4 lines.Listening and singing these 4 lines is very good to keep peace and happiness in your family.

Listen to the Universal powerful Mantra in 3 lines Om Shri Rama Hanuman Raksha combines the power of Sri Hanuman and His Lord Sri Rama all in one.

Om Shri Venkateshaya Mantra has powerful vibration just like in the Tirupathi Balaji Temple when you are about to see the Sri Balaji Idol.

Tara means star cannot been seen by humans.Avatar means Tara coming to the world in human form to be visible to humans.

Sri Rama is the 7th avatar out of the 10 avatars of Vishnu.Rama Avatar is the only avatar close to Humans.

Sri Rama-the all powerful divine magical name “Rama” is known

as the Taraka Mantra. It is said that the syllable “Ra” is from the Ashtakshari mantra RA from “Om Namo NaRAyana” and the syllable “Ma” is from

“Om NaMAh Shivaaya”. So the single name of Rama combines the divinity of both Shiva and Vishnu. as RAMA.

The question whether the Lord’s Name (Nama) or the Lord Himself (Nami) is superior. Narada has proved in the story with Sri Viswamitra through Sri Hanuman that Sri Rama’s name is superior and powerful than Sri Rama himself.(Read Prana Kishore Blog on Sri Rama Jayam on http://www.onepagehinduism.wordpress.com)

when Rama crossed over to Lanka to battle against Ravana, the monkeys helped him to cross the sea by building a bridge of stones. These stones floated in the water because they had been inscribed with the words “Sri Ram” before throwing them in the water. This enabled them to float thus creating the bridge.Hence, people believe, writing name of “Srirama” will help to overcome problems leading to success.

Photo of Real stone floating on water taken from Dhanushkodi city in india where

the bridge was built from india to sri lanka

Prana Kishore sings Sri Rama Astothara Satha Namavalli-108 names of Sri Rama.108 Deferent names of Sri Rama to help you understand Sri Rama.Listen to this song closing your eyes after 12 minutes you will find total peace in your mind and heart.

“Sri Rama Jayam” powerful 3 words are written before you start to write any

examination,project,wedding card,planning for wedding, or anything of importance in India.

Pl read all about how to write Sri Rama Jayam 1 crore time and its benefits in prana kishore one page Hinduism blog. Rama Koti Likhita Japa is writing Sri Rama Jayam or sri Rama or Rama daily is like you meditating on Rama and will help you focus in life,bring inner peace leading to success in your life.

Prana Kishore launches “Sri Rama Jayam-Rama Koti Movement” to spread the powerful word of Sri Rama to the all generations and families.

All you need to do is to take a paper and write the 3 words “Sri Rama jayam”daily 3-9-27-54-108 times as and when you have time till you complete one crore.After that you can send few books to Rama temple keep few books at yr home,distribute few pages or books to your children for them to give to their grand children as your family tradition for success.

Imagine if you are given the Sri Rama Jayam book written by your parents,

grand parents,great great grand parents in their hand writting…..

what a treasure…..what a blessings…what else do you need….

Sri Rama Jayam.

May Sri Rama be with you in your life leading you to victory

May you become Sri Rama in this world since Rama is in every human being

Sri Rama Jayam-Nothing is Impossible

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Vedam-A Positive Belief System For The Next Generation-How To live Your Life-Prana Kishore

Vedam–A Positive Belief System For The Next Generation-

How To live Your Life-Prana Kishore

Vedam is a positive belief system on how to live your life. Many sanskrit words do not have equivalent words in English and they cannot be translated.Intentionally few Telugu words have been written on the side to understand the beauty of the words by those who know Telugu.Telugu words have been written in English as the next generation know Telugu but cannot read.

This is helpful to Baby Boomers and other generations as well.

What is the deference between Vedas and Vedam?

The Vedas (Sanskrit véda “knowledge“) are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.The Vedas are apauruṣeya (“not of human agency”).They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called śhruti (“what is heard”),distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smṛti (“what is remembered”). In Hindu tradition, the creation of Vedas is credited to Brahma.The Vedic texts or śhruti are organized around four canonical collections of metrical material known as Saṃhitās, of which the first three are related to the performance of yajna (sacrifice) in historical Vedic religion:

1. The Rigveda, containing hymns to be recited by the hotar, or presiding priest;
   
2. The Yajurveda, containing formulas to be recited by the adhvaryu or officiating priest;
   
3. The Samaveda, containing formulas to be sung by the udgatar or priest that chants;
   
4. The Atharvaveda, a collection of spells and incantations, apotropaic charms and speculative hymns.^[9]
   

The individual verses contained in these compilations are known as mantras. Some selected Vedic mantras are still recited at prayers, religious functions and other auspicious occasions in contemporary Hinduism.

Ancient powerful Mantras on all Gods 50 of them in sanskrit are composed and sang by Prana Kishore in his album”Om Shri Rama Hanuman Raksha” available at http://www.pranakishore.com and I Tunes,Amazon worldwide.These mantras are mixed with real sounds of Holy river Ganga and other rivers,Temple bells,rare birds to be effctive as Music Therapy to bring the temple inside your living room.It is enough if you know these 50 Mantras to be a true Hindu

Vedam

Is God There?

God Is There

The belief system is Vedam

Devudu unnada ?

Devudu Unnadu

Oka namakam is vedam (telugu words)

Animals have no common sense (Budhi) nor have Karma.Human beings have both.

Devathalu (Angels)are in swargam(heaven)as long as they have their punyam (Credit for Good deeds).

Once the punyam (Credit for good deeds) expires they fall to the earth(Bhulokam )

Earth (Bhulokam) has humans with Happiness,sadness,pleasures and difficulties

What is it we should do to reach Ishwara,Shiva,God ?

Who has to tell us how we should live and How we should pray ?

Ishwara ( God )only can tell us about this.

This is Vedam

Ishwarudu Vakku is vedam

Shiva or Gods word is Vedam

How to live ? What to do is vedam Given by Ishwara,Shiva or God

How to reach god is vedam

Shruthi is not in written form. It is in spoken form

How to reach god is vedam spoken as shruthi

Shruthi is spoken from Teachers (guru) to Students, it is not written in books

Vedam is very very old, ancient, would it work now in our modern world ?

Vedam works even in today’s time because,

The way we breath many many years back and now is the same.

That’s vedam.That is the truth

Vedam says no need to change,since it is the truth

Ishwara said no need to change vedams

Smrithi is in written form.

Smrithi can be also be in spoken form too

How to reach God?

Temple (Devalayam) is a way to reach God

At Temples in the evening,spiritual discourses( pravachanams ) are conducted.

Disourse (Pravachanam) is showing how everything happened in vedam

Its like showing to you in a magnifying glass

At Temples evening discourses are Ramayanam

Its for people to listen and learn about Dharma (Right way of living) for people to practice in day to day life. It’s a way to help people.

What is the definition of Dharma?

In short ”right way of living” or “Path of Righteousness”.

Dharma signifies behaviors that are considered to be in accord with order that makes life and universe possible,and includes duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues and ”right way of living” or Path of righteousness.  The Classical Sanskrit noun dharma is a derivation from the root dhṛ, which has a meaning of “to hold, maintain, keep”.The meaning of word “dharma” depends on the context, and its meaning evolved as ideas of Hinduism developed over its long history.

Vedam is shruthi and Shruthi is Shastram (Specialised Knowledge)

Accept vedam as a promise since it is the truth

Practice vedam to reach God

Never argue against vedam

Never argue with people who do not believe in god or vedam,its a waste of time.

People belief system develops by the way they are raised from child hood.

People belief system changes with age,some believe in God at a later age or many not believe at all in this birth. That’s their fate.

We cannot change it.

We should not try to force people who do not believe in God

To reach God how do you know god is there?

Since you did not see God? or Speak to God

Earth is rotating you. You have accepted earth

Did you see Earth rotating? Did you not accept it as earth without questioning?

When you see something beautiful You want to know who is the owner?

who created it?

God created (shusti) nature.

Do you Know who created nature ? Sun? moon ? mountains?

rivers ? seas? birds? flowers?

God created them

Humans everyone are alike 2 hands,2 legs,1 Head, 2 eyes.2 Ears,1 Mouth etc

They have hunger and they need to sleep.

Who is making you breath when you Sleep?

You don’t see person who is doing all this? If you accept all this Why is it you are not accepting God Because you don’t see him

Narasimha avataram came to prove to to child Prahaladhu where God is.

God is there everywhere.

Narasimha, is 4th Avatar of Vishnu came to prove God is every where

Narasimha is often visualised as half-man/half-lion, having a human-like body,with a lion-like face and claws.This image is widely worshipped in deity form by a significant number of Vaishnava groups. He is known primarily as the ‘Great Protector’ who specifically defends and protects his devotees in times of need.

Hiranya asked Prahaladha if he shows any where will vishnu come?

Prahaladhu believed vishnu is there and every where

Prahaladhu came to know from Narada through shruthi

Vishnu wanted to make the belief of Prahaladhu come true

Hiranya asks Prahaladha if Vishnu is there in this pillar.

Prahaladha said Yes Vishnu is there in this pillar.

Vishnu comes as Narasimha from pillar and kills Hiranya kasikudu

Vishnu wanted to make the belief of Prahaladhu come true

Is God There?

God Is There

The belief system is Vedam

In our body we have 5 elements of earth.

God created this body and placed the mouth,eyes,ears,stomach in the right place.

Fire (Agni) goes up water goes down

When u drink water through mouth,Water goes down to stomach due to gravity

Agni vapour goes up from stomach.

Imagine if God placed Mouth where stomach is and place stomach where our mouth is.When we drink water can the water go up?

when we cook rice in a vessel

Imagine if reverse happens,

Water going up

Agni vapour going down

Can we cook rice? In vessel?

Parameswarudu (God) (unadu) exists is a belief

A belief System we must believe without questioning its existence

To reach ishwarudu (God)

we seek the help of ishwara (God) through vedam

What ever work you do,one does for sukham (Happiness ) only

Any women who leaves her husband,to go somewhere for sukham (happiness)cannot be considered a women

When the kid is about to go on travel

Mother gives food packed by her

Father gives money for travel

This is Dharma

Person who follows dharma,Achieves all happiness

Person who does not follow dharma,Suffers in his next birth, in what ever Birth he may take as human or animal

Rama Rajyam name came because when Shri Rama ruled he followed dharma.

There were No thief’s.

There were 3 times rain in a month.

Farmers were Happy and people had plenty of food.

Devathalu anugrahincheru Angels blessed people happily

Dharma chakram (wheel of Justice )must be rotating

Everything comes from earth (fruits,plants,rice,grains,food,water,oil,list goes on and on)

Earth is called vasundhara

As fruits flowers metals cars gas

Everything comes from earth Vasundhara

Did mother earth complain of this Weight that she is unable to carry?

When we follow vedam,dharma chakram will be rotating

How to Seek the Blessings of Devathallu (Angels)

We need to keep Devathalu(Angels) Happy with Agni Hothram and Vedams

All this is done only through vedam and only in Hinduism or sanathana dharma

1-Start fire Agni Hothram,

2-Repeat vedams

The smoke from fire reaches the angels in the sky

3-Devathallu (Angels) will come and Bless you

Human being cannot see devathalu (angels)

like they cannot see bright sun light for long

When you don’t know alphabets

How can you understand advanced Science subjects

Similarly unless you learn and understand vedam

You cannot understand about Devathalu (Angels)

How to make it Rain ? When you need it

When you want rain read Ramayanam at home

Vedams read during Agni Hothram,Are reason for good things to happen

Its a regular pratice in india to perform Agni Hothram by a large group of priests for rain in the city or village.

Why only brahmins read vedams?

It is very difficult to live as true Brahman or priest doing sandya vandanam,leading simple life.Brahmins learn and read sanskrit from child hood startingfrom mantras,slokas to vedas and vedams. Brahmins are generally very educated.

Shudrulu or Non Brahmins can also read vedams

Vedams are not restricted to Brahmins alone.

People who are selected to be on stage it’s Dharmam (Rule/tradition) to speak People who come as audience to listen must Just listen that’s Dharmam.

This is Sabha Dharmam( rules or traditions of a function)

Vedam only will say what’s Brahman Role is in life

Vedam only says whats sanyasins role is in life.(Brahmachari-one who gives up a married life)

Vedam only says what Each one of us role is in life

Gruhas ashramam is all about Married life

doing good to every one is most difficult

Sanyas Ashramam is all about you Discovering your self

Vedam gives happiness.

Vedam is tool and way to reach Ishwara

Respect pujari’s,priests and veda pandits

Pl namaskar all veda pandits,Pujaris,priests where ever you see them

touch their feet and seek their blessings.They are the persons who convey your wishes to God through mantras,archanas,puja in the temple.

we do not know which God is residing in which priest as god is there in every person and God is everywhere.

Is God There?

God Is There

The belief system is Vedam which teaches you how to live a great life

All this helps you develop a great winning Positive attitude to succeed.

There is no need to search for answers to questions.Our religion

Hinduism and Vedam has all the answers from Ishwara,God

we just have to slow down and look inside than outside for everything.

Join me in this quest to help others and our next Generation.

Subham

Prana Kishore

Shiva Tattvam – Shiva’s Concept -Theory For Next Gen – Prana Kishore

Shiva Tattvam-Shiva’s Concept -Theory For Next Gen-Prana Kishore

What is Shiva Tattvam?

A single Sanskrit-word can have many meanings.Sanskrit words cannot be truly translated into English as there are no English words for many Sanskrit words.

“Tattvam” or “Tattva” means, “Theory” or Concept

It also means, “Existence”, as in “Vishnu-Tattwa” or “Jiva-Tattva”.

“Tattvamasi” is found in upanishads is a combination of three words,

namely, “Tat”, “Tvam” and “Asi”.

“Tat” :- That;

“Tvam” :- You;

“Asi” :- Are;

So, “Tattvamasi” means, “You are That”. Here, “That” refers to God. Since God exists in every one of us, it is said, “You are That” or “You are God”. Factually, however, we are not God, but only part of God as we unite finally with God

How many Tattvas are there?- 36 Tattvas of Shiva

The Samkhya school of Hinduism made the concept of tattvas their central philosophy while detailing the process of creation. There are 36 tattvas and dered as Shiva tattva is the highest. Beyond Siva tattva is the Atattva, which is not counted among the 36.

Atattva – ParaShiva or formless absolute Brahman who is beyond all the tattvas, symbolized by sivalinga, experienced in the state of samadhi

The names of the 36 tattvas and their descriptions are as below.

1- 5 are Iswara-tattvas. They belong to the pure worlds.

6-10 are Shakti-tattvas.

11-16 are recognized as atma-tattvas .

17 – 36 are prakriti-tattvas. Through them Prakriti manifests gross bodies, organs, senses, sense-objects and other things of gross material.

Lets discuss 36 tattvas in a saparate blog

Lord Shiva is a formless eternal and mysterious being with many aspects and dimensions. He is both transcendental and immanent, who cannot be quantified and qualified objectively with our limited awareness. He is beyond our mind and senses, but within the reach of our experience and awakening.

How To Worship Lord Siva

In the Sivapurana it has been told that once Sanatkumara was traveling in an aircraft and happened to see sage Parasara, practicing austerities

(tapas ) on the banks of the river Saraswathi. Sanatkumara stopped by and asked the latter the reason for being at such a lonely place. Sage Parasara replied that having done his ordained duties as a teacher and helped lots of students to gain knowledge, he decided to practice austerities for his own salvation. Sanatkumara then revealed to him the knowledge he received earlier from Nandikeswara and suggested him to practice mananam, sravanam and kirtanam instead of austerities as effective means of attaining the grace of Lord Siva and achieve liberation. These three means are explained below.

Mananam: Uttering the Siva mantras or prayers, contemplating or meditating upon the grandeur and significance of Siva or the sacred texts of Saivism and performing similar mental activities.

Sravanam: Listening from others, or in a gathering of Siva’s devotees, about Lord Siva, the concepts of Saivism, the books on Saivism, the life and activities of Nayanars or other devotees of Siva.

Kirtanam: Singing the glory of Lord Siva either alone or in the company of other devotees. When it is done in groups it is called bhajan. Devotional singing helps the mind become stabilized in God.

The Worship of Sivalinga

According to the Sivapurana, in the age of Kali (kaliyuga) ,worship of Siva in the form of Sivalinga is the best means of liberation. Woship of Sivalinga can be done either at home or in a Siva temple or a sacred place such as the banks of a sacred river. The linga has to be worshipped by the traditional means (sadupachara) of

dhyana, (meditate on Shiva)

avahana,(Invite him to your home)

asana,(request him to sit)

padya,(Giving water to wash his Feet)

arghya,(Giving water to wach his hands)

achamaniya,(Give him water Ganga)

abhisheka, ( Pouring water,milk on the linga)

vastra,(adoring him with cloth,dress)

bhasma,( applying Vibhudhi)

gandha,(Applying Sandalwood)

akshata, (sprinkling Rice )

pushpa,(praying with flowers)

bilva,( Offer Bilva tree Leaves so dear to Shiva)

dhupa,(lightening the agarbathi)

dipa,(lightening the lamp)

naivedya, ( offering prasad,food to him)

tambula,(offering betel leaf,nut,)

mahanirajana,Praying Shiva’s another name Maha Niranjana

mantrapushpa,(Repeate mantra and offer him)

namaskara (Pray folding both your hands)in Namaste position

prardhana.(Make your requests to Shiva for his blessings to grant your wishes)

The Significance of Sivalinga

As the highest reality Siva is both Saguna (with form and qualities) and Nirguna (without form and qualities). The Siva linga is a rendering of Siva in his formless or nirguna aspect. Saguna Siva is known by his five aspects known as panchanana aspect and there are temples in India where we can see a Sivalinga having five faces representing these five aspects. According to the followers of Saivism, Nirguan Siva is the highest reality, the absolute principle, the formless unknown Self of all and the one indivisible Supreme Reality. Sivalinga represents this aspect of Siva and therefore its worship is considered to be the highest form of worship we can perform.

 

Why Perform Abhisheka To Shiva?

Perform Abhishekam with water and milk to shiva lingam to solve any and all problems and for (chaladhanam) to keep your body,mind,calm in peace.

Abhishekam can be done with water, milk, ghee, curd, pasupu, etc

Spatika Lingam

Sphatikam (Quartz) is the mineral in the Earth’s continental crust, after feldspar. Sphatikam is made up of a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula SiO2. In short it comprise one part silicon and two parts oxygen. Quartz belongs to the trigonal crystal system. The ideal crystal shape is a six-sided prism terminating with six-sided pyramids at each end. Sphatikam is the semi-precious gemstone. There are many different varieties of sphatikam. High quality quartz crystals are single-crystal silica with optical or electronic properties that make them suitable for hardstone carvings. The Hindu temples in South India use this semi-precious mineral for making Shiva Lingams. Sphatikam beads are made from translucent rose quartz are cut and polished as beads. Each bead is about ten millimeters in diameter. It is good conductor of heat. Hence people wear sphatikam jewelry (mala) to keep their body cool. Some other people claim that these beads have healing properties.

In Hindu Shiva temples, Saiva Agamas allow to worship Lord Shiva in the form of Sphatika Lingam. Sphatika Lingam is representing the icon of Lord Nataraja. The Sphatika Lingams are protected in the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Shiva. Hindu priests offer Milk, Water, or Vhibuti consecrations to the Sphatika Lingam. They also chant 108 times Shiva Panchakshari Mantra. It is believed that Sphatika Lingam removes all curses and negative karma and will enhance ones confidence and power.

What Size Linga should one buy?

People who pray at home must always buy linga of height less then your forefinger when folded into fists. This is your strength as a human being to buy for doing pujas at home.If you buy any idol more than this size you can keep it as decorative item at home.If you buy any idol more than this size you need to keep it in a temple and do pujas like in a temple.

How do you know Spatika Linga is Pure ?

Spatika linga when you pour pasupu it turns yellow,with kumkum it turns red,

Shiva’s Miracle in Kalahasti ?

Priests do abhishekam to siva linga at Kalahasti temple and immerse the linga in water.Once the water covers the linga,the sky becomes dark and it will start raining.People do this for rain in Kalahasti which is other wise a hot place.

Siva Linga at Kalahasti (AP) India

Concept of Time

Time eats everything.
When time keeps moving Our bodies start deteriorating, as we age with time

 

Time we lost can never be gained.
Get up before sunrise and start your daily chores.Watch the sun for 1minute.

You will gain positive energy from sun. Great people are early risers

Never sleep before or at sunset
When you get up take bath/shower and then start work
When sun sets shiva takes away your time

Humans have 3 kinds of Fear

Man fears of time
1-Will I lose what I have ?
2-What I wish will it happen or not ?
3-Will I live or not ?

Naku Unnadi pothundhi yemo ?
Nenu anu kunadhi Jaragade Yemo ?
Nenu undanu Yemo ? ( In Telugu )

Events in our life have meanings.

When we get fever we always think “why did I fall sick ? “What did I eat?

“Where did I eat ?

When we get hurt it means we have hurt some one in our previous birth

and its one way to go through suffering (papam) Karma.What goes around comes around. There is no escape

Pray Shiva to pardon you so that You will be careful in this birth

Why do we go to temple and express our problems?

Why do we go to temple and express our problems and pray for solutions
This does not mean god does not know our problems
We express to god as you cannot be without expressing your problem to him

There is nothing wrong in doing this since he is our God.

Same is true in train journey. We express our problems to strangers as we just want to share to make our hearts light.

Why do we give flowers,fruits to god ?

When we give fruits flowers to God in temple we do it not because
God does not have or wants them.We give because we cannot be
Without giving and to show our Love for God

What to do to solve all our problems ?

To solve all your problems Perform shiva linga abhishekam with water or milk or vibhudhi.
Na manasu needhi anuko
Apudu shivudu nee manasu lo untadu (telugu)
Pl tell God to Think your heart as his Heart

Then Shiva will stay in your heart

Animals and Humans have 3 things in common

(Passu means humans they have 3 things)

Rata.   equivalent to Janma. Birth

Thadu   equivalent to  Karma. Duty

Katu.   equivalent to  Self Control (Katupadadum) Be within limit

Pathi.  One who rides pasu (animal ) or Nandi

Pathi is Shiva

What should you do when you commit mistakes?

4 Steps to Request Shiva to Pardon you

1-One must realize his mistakes

2-Admit and accept them without blaming others
3-Mention that he will not repeat them again
4-Ask for pardon and forgiveness to Shiva or elders or anyone.

Its like the Son or daughter asking his father to pardon him

What Is Maya ?

Maya means 2 things
Namamu. What you see
Rupamu what you dont see

What you think is what you see

Father asks his son if gold is there in their Gold shop

Son says I did not see gold I see Ornaments like Bangles,Chains,rings etc

Now do you see gold or ornaments
Ornaments are made of Gold
We dont see it we see ornaments

This is Maya

Where Does Shiva Live? and in what Form ?
Shiva lives in 8 forms

1- Earth 2- Air 3- Fire 4-Water 5-Ether 6- Sky 7-Sun 8-Moon

Shiva lives almost every where is it not?

There are only 8 things

All the happiness in the world is due to Shiva

If Earth is not there how will you
Build homes
Where can you dig for oil
There will be no plants hence No fruits nor vegetables
If Air is not there where is the oxygen? How will we breathe?

If there is no fire how will we cook?

If water is not there how will we cook? How will we live? as our body needs Water

we can live without food but we cannot live without water

So also Ether is required to balance nature

Sky is required too

Sun is Shiva
Can you see sun for a long time
Can you throw water or flowers on sun
Sun is energy reason for our health

If sun is not there where is the day light?

If moon is not there where is the night time?

Respect our Earth that’s why we call Mother Earth
Don’t dig earth unnecessarily (Papam ) sin

 

Shiva lives in 8 forms as lingams
Earth Air Fire Water Ether Sky Sun Moon
Chidambaram Akasa (Sky ) Lingam
Kalahasti. Vayu Air) Lingam
Orissa Chandra (moon) Lingam
Nepal. Pasupathi nathLingam
( rudraksha bought from this temple

12 -Devine Jyothir Linga Shrines of Shiva

Mahadev, or Shiva the Lord incorporates in Himself, the aura and the holiness of all the twelve JyotirLingas. The grandeur of these places is unique.

The Dwadasa Jyotirlinga shrines or the 12 shrines enshrining Shiva in the form of a Jyotirlingam, have been held in reverence since time immemorial in the Indian system of beliefs. The southernmost of these is located at Rameswaram, while the northernmost is located in the snowy heights of the Himalayas at Kedarnath. These temples are closely linked with legends from the puranas and are rich in history and tradition.

Two on the sea shore, three on river banks, four in the heights of the mountains and three in villages located in meadows; the twelve Jyotirlingas are spread out like this. Every place has been described in glorious words by many detailing the surroundings etc

• Somnath JyotirLing in Saurashtra (Guj)
  
• Mallikarjun jyoptirling in Srisailam (A.P.)
  
• Mahakaleshwar jyotirling in Ujjain (M.P.)
  
• Omkareshwar jyotirling in Shivpuri / mAmaleswara (M.P.)
  
• Vaidyanath jyotirling in Parali (Mah)
  
• Nageswar jyotirling in Darukavanam (mah)
  
• Kedareswar jyotirling in Kedarnath / Himalayas (Utt)
  
• Tryambakeswar jyotirling in Nasik (Mah)
  
• Rameshwar jyotirling in Setubandanam / Rameshwaram (T.N.)
  
• Bhimashankar jyotirling in Dakini (Mah)
  
• Visweswar jyotirling in Varanasi (U.P.)
  
• Ghrishneswar jyotirling in Devasrovar (Mah)
  

Somnath is the foremost of the 12 Jyotirlinga Shrines of Shiva, held in reverence throughout India and is rich in legend, traditions and history. It is located at Prabhas Patan in Saurashtra in Gujarat.

Sree Sailam – Sree Sailam near Kurnool enshrines Mallikarjuna in an ancient temple rich in architectural and sculptural wealth. Aadi Sankaracharya composed his Sivanandalahiri here.

Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga shrine The ancient and historic city of Ujjain or Avanti in Madhya Pradesh  is home to the Jyotirlinga shrine of Mahakaleshwar.

Omkareshwar: an island in the course of the river Narmada in Madhya Pradesh  is home to the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga shrine and the Amareshwar temple.

Kedarnath – the Northernmost of the Jyotirlingas. Kedarnath, nestled in the snow clad Himalayas is an ancient shrine rich in legend and tradition. It is accessible only on foot, six months in a year.

Bhimashankar – Jyotirlinga Shrine is associated with the legend of Shiva destroying the demon Tripurasura. Bhimashankar is located in the Sahyadri hills of Maharashtra, accessed from Pune.

Varanasi – The most celebrated pilgrimage site in India The Vishwanath temple in Benares in Uttar Pradesh  is the goal of the thousands of pilgrims that visit this ancient city. The Vishwanath shrine is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.

Tryambakeshwar –  The origin of the river Godavari is intimately linked with this Jyotirlinga shrine near Nasik in Maharashtra.

Vaidyanath temple at Deogarh The ancient pilgrimage town of Deogarh in the Santal Parganas area of Bihar is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva.

Nageshwar near Dwarka in Gujarat  is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.

Rameswaram: This vast temple in the island of Rameswaram, in Southern Tamilnadu enshrines Ramalingeswarar, and is revered as the southernmost of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of India.

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Shrine is a temple located in the vicinity of the tourist town of Ellora, which has several rock cut monuments from the 1st millennium CE.

Those who chant the Dwadasa JyotirLinga Stotram or prayer will attain salvation and enlightenment and be released from this cycle of human existence with all its travails. By worshipping the Lingas, people of all castes, creeds and colour would be freed from all difficulties. By eating the holy offering made to these Lingas (Naivedyam) one would be rid of all the sins instantly.

India is the only country which has so many powerful temples and heritage with evidence  that God exists.

Blessed are the ones who are lucky to visit all 12 Jyothir Lingas

Jaredu (Telugu word )tree
Never keep Jaredu tree at home,white flowers who give milk which is poisonous.

Its the same flower which is kept for Lord Ganesh

Maha Shivarathri
In pitch darkness the pillar with light (Jyothi stambham) is lit

Lingam is actually round in shape

If you sit and draw circle around You.It means you are inside linga
Draw bigger circle the city is inside Linga
Draw even bigger circle the Country is inside Linga

Draw a bigger circle entire Universe is inside linga

circle around YOU    CITY/STATE          COUNTRY                   UNIVERSE

Linga is actually round in shape
If Linga is cold all humans will be cold too.By cold we mean in good health

Powerful Mantras of Shiva are:

Om Namah Shivaya,

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।

उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मा मृतात् ।।

Oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭi-vardhanam ǀ

urvārukam-iva bandhanān mṛtyormukṣīya mā ∫ mṛtāt ǁ

Listen to the above “Om Shri Mahamrityunjaya” Mantra composed and sang by Prana Kishore in his album “Om Shri Rama Hanuman Raksha” at http://www.pranakishore.com and on I Tunes,Amazon worldwide

Shri Rudram Chamakam

108 Names of Shiva

we will discuss about them in my next blog

Valentine OM (AUM)-Prana Kishore

Valentine OM ( AUM ) CD Release on 7th Feb 2014 world wide on I Tunes and Amazon Just In Time for Valentine’s Day

Valentine OM (AUM) is “The Breath of Happy Life “by singing Om alone or together to take care of the heart for happiness in a fun way in just 2 minutes.

Valentine Om is how two people can sing Om together in the same way for both of them to feel the Om inside their heart,body,mind for ultimate happiness.

Listen to Valentine Om ( AUM) click on Title below

Listen to Valentine Om ( AUM ) by Prana Kishore , Singing Om Made Easy

Valentine  OM ( AUM )-Heart-Happiness-Fun

Valentine OM (AUM) is “The Breath of Happy Life “by singing Om alone or together to take care of the heart for happiness in a fun way in just 2 minutes.

( You don’t have to be a Singer to Sing  Valentine Om)

Valentine Om is finding that 2 Minutes Time to Sing together  for both your hearts to be Happy for ever with love and affection.

Valentine Om is how two people can sing Om together in the same way for both of them to feel the Om inside their hearts,body,mind for ultimate happiness

Its not enough saying “Be My Valentine” unless you take care of his or her Heart for True Happiness. Roses and Flowers bring smiles but soon perish.

Find the time to sing Valentine Om together for everlasting  Love

Prana Kishore based in USA and India is a  singer,song writer,composer,producer and founder of Prana Music.He specializes In bringing ancient proven concepts from India and applies to the modern world for their happiness. Prana Kishore Music Therapy is for Next Gen. He plays Indian percussion instruments composes melodious music with rare instruments and his albums are available all over the world.

 Om or AUM  is a mystical Sound and a mantra in Sanskrit of  Hindu origin in India.

Prana Kishore poured his heart and soul in singing Valentine Om to make it easy  for  you to sing Om.His voice was recorded in HD with just one ancient Indian instrument  called Tambura a string instrument played to the scale of the sound of Om.

When you listen to the  Om you will feel the vibration inside your body and mind.

This peaceful and happy feeling can only be experienced and cannot be described.

Nature is made of 5 elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (sky).Our body is also made of the same 5 elements which needs to in sync with nature to preserve it.

Om is a powerful primordial Sound we need to capture it and preserve it within our body for Happiness.

How do we do it? We can in 3 Steps:

For Couples-Partners :

Sitting Position: Squat on the floor or sit in any comfortable position in a chair or you can stand too.Relax your body,hands legs,face.

Face :Your face must be smiling like the Buddha

Hands Mudra : Let your thumb finger touch the ring finger on  both hands and keep the hands facing upwards.

First Sing Individually ( You don’t have to be a Singer to Sing  Valentine Om)

Step 1  – Listen to Valentine Om by closing your eyes and feel the vibration of the Om in your body and mind.

Repeat step 1 for 3 times (1.5 x 3 =4.5minutes)

Step 2-Now sing along with Valentine Om till you synchronize with it or come close to it. If you sing Om differently it’s okay.Every ones Om is different.

 Repeat step 2 for 3 times (1.5 x 3 =4.5minutes)

Sing with your Partner

Step 3-Now Sing your Om along with your partner slowly synchronizing it

Now this becomes “ Your  Valentine Om “

Valentine Om is  two people singing Om together in the same way for both of them to feel the Om inside their hearts,body,mind for ultimate happiness

For Group Singing of Valentine Om

Let the group leader sing first and then let the group join their group leader

Singing Valentine Om in groups has the maximum effect on the entire group

And in the hall for the spectators listening to the group.

Whom will Valentine Om Help? Who Else Can Practice Valentine Om and how does it help them?

Improve relationships:

Stress is affecting relationships in our daily life. This can help remove stress.

Any two persons who want to improve their relationship.

Father-Son-Daughter,Mother-Son-Daughter,Brothers,Sisters,Two friends,

Improves Team Unity:

All teams can practice before every session.Sports Team,School Team,Cheerleading Teams,College Team,Football Teams,

Imagine if the team is in sync how many games you can win.

Why Om is so Powerful?

Om or AUM  is a mystical Sound and a mantra in Sanskrit of  Hindu origin in India.

The syllable is also referred to as omkara  “that which is sounded out loudly”.

Before creation began it was  the emptiness or the void.,meaning literally “no sky”, is more than nothingness, because everything then existed in a latent state of potential.

Hindus believe that as creation began, the divine, all-encompassing consciousness took the form of the first and original vibration manifesting as sound “OM”.

The vibration and Sound of “OM” symbolizes the manifestation of God in form. The mantra “OM” is the name of God, the vibration of the Supreme.

Eben Alexander III (born December, 1953 in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a neurosurgeon and the author of the best-selling Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, in which he shares his thoughts on his near-death experience and whether science can explain that heaven really does exist. In his book Eben says ” “I will occasionally use Om as the pronoun for God”,”OM” was the sound I remembered hearing associated with that omniscient,omnipotent,and unconditionally loving god”.

OM! This Imperishable Word is the whole of this visible universe.

What has become, what is becoming, what will become – all of this is OM.

And what is beyond these three states of the world of time – that too  is OM.

Health benefit of Singing Om

Om helps you control your mind.

Inner Fear, Anger,Anxiety reduced,High Blood Pressure Reduces,Stress is gone, Person remains calm,Gains Self Control to Stop Smoking and Drinking, Believes in God, Believes In Relationships, Person feels content with life,Will not feel lonely, Regains Hope,Inner Peace,Happiness,and Develope Positive Attitude towards  Life and Future,

What Happens inside when you sing Om?

Om Vibration travels in the form of sound into your body and mind to make you feel the vibration to bring inner peace and happiness.

Om vibration is like meditation. You control your mind from thinking which is meditation. When you meditate you feel the inner peace and happiness. When you are happy inside you are happy out side. When you are happy your health improves and positive attitude develops to succeed in everything you do.

It all started with just listening to the Sound. The Sound of Om

 “The one syllable Om (AUM)-Who so ever knows this one syllable obtains all that he desires”.

 Valentine Om ( AUM) –Heart, Happiness and Fun released world wide through I Tunes and Amazon on 7^th Feb 2014 just in time for Velentine’s day .

Let me know your views and experiences through my site http://www.pranakishore.com

Prana Kishore

www.pranakishore.com

Shri Hanuman Chalisa For Next Gen-Prana Kishore-S T Arasu

Shri Hanuman Chalisa CD Release on 8th Feb 2014 on I Tunes and Amazon world wide

Shri Hanuman Chalisa Ancient (1497/1532–1623 CE) Powerful 40 Verses in praise of  Shri Hanuman invokes Hanuman’s divine intervention in your life to solve all your  problems,this belief is based on the claim made in the Chalisa itself.Prana Kishore Specially composed and sang this song for Next Generation to help them easily learn, with clear  pronunciation while they enjoy the melody surrounded with real sounds of Ganga and extinct birds like a music therapy to also remove the  stress.S T Arasu said this is rated the best Shri Hanuman Chalisa so far by World Radio

Listen to Shri Hanuman Chalisa click the Title below

Shri Hanuman Chalisa Song by Prana Kishore – S T Arasu

Shri Hanuman Chalisa Album Notes

Shri Hanuman Chalisa is the only miracle song one needs to listen and learn in life to be successful .Prana Music Compositions brings the atmosphere of the temple inside your home with real sounds of holy river Ganga,Pambha,extinct Birds, Temple Bells from Tirupathi and Varanasi.The Powerful  40 verses lyrics sang so clearly to create maximum impact in your life. Also in the album are other songs,mantras,chants on Shri Hanuman which you can use to solve your life’s problems while you enjoy them.

The real life story goes that Saint Goswami Tulsi Das (1497/1532–1623 CE ) went to meet the then Emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi (India) after having had a darshan or vision of God Sri Rama in Gokula, the birth place of God Sri Krishna. The Emperor challenged Tulsi Das to show Sri Rama to him. When Tulsi Das replied that it is not possible without true devotion to Rama, he was imprisoned by Aurangzeb. In the prison, Tulsi Das  has written the beautiful verses of the Hanuman Chalisa on Sri Hanuman. He composed Hanuman Chalisa when he was very sick. He sang the praise of Sri Hanuman and it is said that he recovered from his illness.

When he completed the Hanuman Chalisa in prison, it is said that an army of monkeys menaced the city of Delhi (India). The king unsuccessfully tried to control the monkeys with his forces. Finally, the Emperor is supposed to have realized that the monkey menace was a manifestation of the wrath of Hanuman, the Monkey God. He released Tulsi Das and urged him to intervene in this grave matter and it is said that the monkeys stopped their mischiefs immediately after Tulsida’s release. Tulsidas is believed to be a reincarnation of Valmiki.In the Hindu scripture Bhavishyottar Purana, the god Shiva tells his wife Parvati how Valmiki, who got a boon from Hanuman to sing the glory of Rama in vernacular language, will incarnate in future in the Kali Yuga (the present and last Yuga  within a cycle of four Yugas). Tulsidas lived permanently and died in the city of Varanasi The Tulsi Ghat in Varnasi is named after him He founded the Sankatmochan Temple dedicated to Hanuman in Varanasi, believed to stand at the place where he had the sight of Hanuman.

Hanuman Chalisa is written by Tulasi Das in the praise of Shri Hanuman in Awadhi Language which is similar to Sanskrit/hindi.The word “chālisā” is derived from “chālis” in Hindi, which means 40, as the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses.

Tulsi Das says in the Chalisa that whoever chants it with full devotion to Hanuman, will have Hanuman’s grace. Its very popular belief that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa invokes Hanuman’s divine intervention in life to solve all your problems, this belief is based on the claim made in the Chalisa itself.

Hanuman (also known as Anjaneya and Maruti) is a Hindu deity and an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, a central character in the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. Folk tales increasingly eulogize the powers of Hanuman and he is considered an avatar or reincarnation of Shiva. The qualities of Hanuman, his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Rama and the many names by which he was known is detailed in Hanuman Chalisa. There are more temples devoted to Hanuman than any other deity in India and recitation of Hanuman Chalisa is one of the common religious practices. Shri Hanuman is understood as great jnani, yogi and a brahmachari (bachelor). He has been blessed as chiranjivi, one who lives eternally. The blessings of Siva, Vishnu, Brahma, Surya, Indra, and Vayu made Shri Hanuman invincible. He is the great lover of music and also mastered the Sanskrit language. Being the Yogacharya, Shri Hanuman is considered as an embodiment of the four yogas. His strength, valour, prowess, will power, memory, balanced emotions, sharp intellect, fearlessness, and noble actions were perfectly refined and grounded in spirituality. None in the world can equal Shri Hanuman. He had only one thought–that of serving his Shri Rama with utmost humility and devotion. He serves, protects and inspires the devotees of Shri Rama. He holds the flag with fish symbols. Shri Hanuman Chalisa praises the selfless service, courage, humble disposition, and foremost devotion shown by Shri Hanuman towards Shri Rama. Shri Hanuman will present Himself with folded hands in prayer wherever and whenever the Holy name of Shri Rama is recited. Shri Hanuman always loves to hear the mantra ‘Shri Rama Jeyam.’ Just chant ‘Shri Ramajeyam’ mantra and pray to Shri Hanuman. Here’s how to sing Hanuman Chalisa:

Prana Kishore Specially composed and sang this song for Next Generation to help them easily learn, with clear  pronunciation while they enjoy the melody surrounded with real sounds of Ganga and extinct birds like a music therapy to also remove the  stress.

He used Grand Piano,Sitar,Santoor,Tabla,violins,Digi Tarang and many rare instruments from India. S T Arasu joined hand in hand with Prana Kishore over seeing the entire production

HD recording and worldwide marketing collaboration with I Tunes, Amazon and many other distribution channels

Try this like many others

Listen to this song of 12 minutes in your car driving to your work and notice

How you handle your day calmly with positive attitude.

Listen to this song  at home closing your eyes and watch your stress gone

Listen to this song  at home and watch your High Blood pressure go down.

Listen  to this song  every time you feel like smoking and you will develop the self control to stop  smoking in 21 days.

The power of the 40 verses,the power of the real sounds and Prana Kishore composing does the wonders we want in our life

S T Arasu confirmed Shri Hanuman Chalisa album will be released on 8^th Feb 2014 worldwide in collaboration with I Tunes and Amazon

“Shri Rama Jeyam” – Means Victory to Shri Rama leading to Victory to You

Divya Prabhandam-Divya Desam-Prana Kishore

Divya Prabhandam-Divya Desam (Tamil) CD released on 1st Jan 2014 world wide with collaboration with I Tunes and Amazon.

Listen to the 10 songs sang and composed by Prana Kishore,Keerthana Kishore and Sitara Kishore listen below click on title

Divya Prabhandam-Divya Desam (Tamil ) CD Songs

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Divya Prabandham is a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses composed in 8th century AD, by 12 Azhwars, The works were collected,by Nathamuni.Divya Prabhandam means devine songs in praise of Narayana (or Vishnu) and his many forms.Namaazhavar sang these songs at 108 sacred shrines known as the Divya Desams (Divine  Holy Abodes of Vishnu) out of which 105 temples are in India,

One in Nepal and 2 in celestial world

Prana Kishore after the world wide success of his album “Om Shri Rama Hanuman Raksha” in Sanskrit  decided to focus on Shri Vishnu. Divya Prabhandam- Divya Desam in Tamil. Prana Kishore digitally remastered his old famous 1982 album once again after many years  and released now worldwide.

The challenge here was each song had only 4 lines no Pallavi nor charanam.Total 11 songs.He composed in 11 deferent Tabla beats and each song in deferent ragams to show the variation and one song was Composed in 3 ragas as raga malika. (Saveri,Kalavathi,Sivaranjani,Naata,Thodi,Bhubala,Bhageswari, Anandha Bhairavi,Kapi,Revathi,Chakravakam  Charukesi,and Hamsadwani).This is the strongest Tamil  One can imagine.

Prana Kishore a Tabla player is seen with each song having different Tabla beats, Taal  since rhythm is his forte. Extensive use of Indian classical instruments like Sitar,Flute,Organ,synthesizer,drums,Dolaks,Tabla,Guitars electric, hollow guitars and more. ST Arasu brother in law of Prana Kishore provided the much needed support for this album.

Its important to understand the story behind the 108 temples.

In India pilgrimage is a tradition in Hinduism by visiting  holly sites with  mythological significance.They visit temples to see  the deity and been seen by the deity as part of worship seeking the blessings from the God. Divya Prabandham is a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses composed in 8th century AD, by 12 Azhwars, The works were collected,by Nathamuni. The verses in  Tamil explain what the Vedas, Upanishads and Vyasa’s Brahmasutras. The works were lost before they were collected and organized in the form  by Nathamuni. These songs are still sung extensively even today.

Divya Prabhandam means devine songs in praise of Narayana (or Vishnu) and his many forms.Namaazhavar sang these songs at 108 sacred shrines known as the Divya Desams (Divine places, Holy Abodes of Vishnu). There are 108 Divya Desams, and of these 105 are located in India and 1in Nepal, the remaining two – Parama padam and Thiruppaarkadal – are in the celestial world.Pl visit Prana Kishore blog one page Hinduism for list of 108 Divya Desams.

The presiding deities in these Divya Desams are found in various Thirukkolams (postures).Kidantha Thirukkolam (Sleeping posture) in 27 Divyadesams.Veetrirundha Thirukkolam (Sitting posture) in 21 Divyadesams.Nindra Thirukkolam (Standing posture) in 60 Divyadesams.In these 108 Divyadesams, Vishnu faces various directions and giving his blessing which are:

East facing Vishnu -79.

West facing Vishnu-19.

North facing Vishnu-3.

South facing Vishnu-7                                                    

Back Ground:

The Asura Madhukaitaba seized the Vedas from Lord Brahma and hid himself into the sea. Lord Vishnu took the Matsyavathara fought with the Asura within the sea, killed him and got back the Vedas and restored them to Brahma. It took 5 days for the Lord for this purpose. Without the Vedas, the world became dark, not knowing how to worship the Lord. So Lord Vishnu divided Himself into two, one as Guru or teacher and the other as Sishya or disciple. The guru taught the disciple the methods of worshipping God for five nights. Hence the teaching was called Pancharatra- methods of worshiping the God. Like the Pancharathra Samhitas, there is another kind of Samhitas called the Vaikhanasa Samhithas, methods of worship in Temples. They were taught to Sage Vikasana by MahaVishnu and through him to the Sage’s descendants. There is not much of a difference between the two, except chanting of some different manthras during the worship.

First Divya Desam and most important among 108 Divya Desams is Srirangam,Vaishnava temple in TrichySouth India.The main shrine for Lord Ranganatha and Thayar is Ranganayaki. In Srirangam there is the Dasavathara temple, the only one of its kind enshrining all the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. According to the Sriranga Mahathmyam the glittering Sriranga Vimana sprang as a result of the tapas of Brahma in the depths of the Milky Ocean. It was borne by the celestial bird Garuda. Adisesha had spread his hood over it.

Brahma found Lord Vishnu resting on Adisesha, and was informed that He had come as Swayamvyakta – on his own as an idol. He would also appear likewise in seven other places on earth — Srimushnam, Venkatadri, Saligram, Naimisaranya, Thotadri, Pushkar and Badri. Ranga Vimana is the first and the earliest of all these. Brahma carried the Vimana to Satyaloka and installed it on the banks of the river, Viraja. He appointed the Sun God to perform the daily worship. Responding to the prayers of the King of Ayodhya of Iswaku race (Surya Vamsam) Brahma permitted him to take the Vimanam to Ayodhya.

Thus, the Vimanam came to Ayodhya. After Ikshvaku, his descendants continued the service of worshipping the Lord. . Rama, himself an avatara of the Lord in the Ishwaku race, worshipped Ranganatha and thereafter Lord Ranganatha came to be known as “Periya Perumal”. On his triumphant return from Sri Lanka and during his coronation, Rama gave the Vimana as a gift to Sri Vibheeshana for worship.

When Vibheeshana set out for Sri Lanka, He got down on the Kaveri banks to perform his mid-day prayers. He placed the Ranga Vimana at a place known as “Sesha Peetam” (Srirangam) near the Chandrapuskarani. Later when he tried to lift the Vimana, it would not move as it got stuck. When Vibheeshana was overcome with grief, the Lord appeared before him and consoled him saying that He had already decided to make this place His abode and Vibheeshana could come and worship him daily. It is said that even today Vibheeshana worships the Lord daily at midnight.

This temple is enormous in size and is the largest temple complex with 156 acres in extent, surrounded by seven concentric walls (the outermost wall having a perimeter of over 3 kilometers) and 21 gopurams(Towers),39 Pavilions,50 shrines,and ayiram Kaal mandapam (1000 pillars); It has seven Prakarams or Tiru Veedhis running around the sanctum. The total length of these seven walls is 32,592 feet, approximately around 9 Kms. There are magnificent towers in all Prakaras and the latest addition is the 236 feet high thirteen tiered Rajagopuram built at the southern rampart by the late 44th Jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Mutt.Pilgrims from all over India visit this shrine, and there are festivals all through the year. Vaikunta Ekadasi during Margazhi and the Tirukalyana festival during Panguni attracts very large crowd

Another famous temple Divya Desam is Thirumala Tirupati Shri Venkateswara Temple

Located on 7 hills in Andhra Pradesh second richest temple in India. Tiruvenkatam Divyadesam constitutes three temples – the hill temple at Tirumala for Srinivasa, the Govindaraja temple at Tirupati and the temple at Tiruchanur, 3 Kms from Tirupati, for Goddess Padmavathi. The moolavar in the hill temple is Srinivasa also called Venkateswara, Balaji, in a standing posture while the utsavar is Kalya Venkateswarar with Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. There is no shrine for Thayar in the hill temple. The Tiruchanur temple enshrines Goddess Padmavathi with Utsava Vigraha of Srinivasa

The two huge lamps that are found glowing now in the sanctum are believed to have been lit by Brahma. To worship the deity in this temple Sri Ramanuja climbed the hills on his knees for fear of desecrating the holy hills with his feet. Sri Ramanuja prescribed the elaborate rituals and the mode of worship in this temple, which are being followed even today.

There is festival every day, and several Kalyana Utsavams are being conducted each day. The annual Brahmotsavam is being conducted during the Tamil month Purattasi. The Utsavam is said to have been conducted by Brahma himself and hence gained the name Brahmotsavam. The Brahmotsavam for Thayar at Tiruchanur is being conducted during Karthigai.

These are just 2 stories of the 106 temples, one can imagine the real life stories of all 108 temples of Vishnu as a proof that God exists.

Divya Prabhandam-Divya Desam in Tamil is dedicated to all pilgrims and devotees of Shri Vishnu and his many forms at a time when Shri Vishnu’s blessings are required by one and all in this universe.

Om Namo Narayanaya – .Narayana- Narayana-  Narayana

Navagraha Temple Route Map in Tamil

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Vijayadasami Day- Sri Rama’s Victory over Ravana

Vijayadashami also known as Dashahara, Dussehra, Dashain (in Nepal), Navratri or Durgotsav is one of the most importantHindu festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

The name Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara literally means removal of ten referring to Lord Rama‘s victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana.^[1] The day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demons Mahishasur. The name Vijayadashami is also derived from the Sanskrit words “Vijaya-dashmi” literally meaning the victory on the dashmi (Dashmi being the tenth lunar day of the Hindu calendar month).

As the name suggests Vijayadashmi or Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Ashwin according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar which corresponds to September or October of the Gregorian calendar. The first nine days are celebrated as Maha Navratri(Devnagari: नवरात्रि, ‘nine nights’) or Sharada Navratri (the most important Navratri) and culminates on the tenth day as Dasara.

In India, the harvest season begins at this time and so the Mother Goddess is invoked to start the new harvest season and reactivate the vigor and fertility of the soil. This is done through religious performances and rituals which are thought to invoke cosmic forces that rejuvenate the soil. Many people of the Hindu faith observe through social gatherings and food offerings to the gods at home and in temples throughout India and Nepal.

Victory of God Rama over Ravana[edit]

See also: Ramayana, Shri Rama, and Ravana

Effigy of Ravana burns

As per Hindu religion, on this day in the Treta Yug, Rama, also called Shri Ram, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, killed the great demon Ravanawho had abducted Rama’s wife Sita to his kingdom of Lanka. Rama, his brother Lakshmana, their follower Hanuman and an army of monkeys fought a great battle to rescue Sita. The entire narrative is recorded in the epic Ramayana, a Hindu scripture.

Rama had performed “Chandi Homa” and invoked the blessings of Durga, who blessed Rama with secret knowledge of the way to kill Ravana. On the day of Ashvin Shukla Dashami, Rama’s party found Sita and defeated Ravana. Thus it is termed as Vijaya Dashami. Based on the inferences from Valmiki’s Ramayana, Kalidas’s Raghuvans, Tulsidas’s Ram Charit Manas, and Keshavdas’s Ram Chandra Yas Chandrika as well as common perception in India, Rama, Sita, and of Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya on the 30th day of Ashvin (19–20 days after Vijayadashmi). To mark the return of Lord Rama, in the evening, the residents of Ayodhya lit their city with millions of earthen lamps (called Deepak). Since then, this day is celebrated in India as Deepawali or Diwali.

Many people perform “Aditya Homa” as a “Shanti Yagna” and recite Sundara Kanda of Srimad Ramayana for 5 days. These Yagna performances are thought to create powerful agents in the atmosphere surrounding the house that will keep the household environment clean and healthy. These rituals are intended to rid the household of the ten bad qualities, which are represented by 10 heads of Ravana as follows:

1. Kama vasana (Lust)
2. Krodha (Anger)
3. Moha (Attachment)
4. Lobha (Greed)
5. Mada (Over Pride)
6. Matsara (Jealousy)
7. Swartha (Selfishness)
8. Anyaaya (Injustice)
9. Amanavta (Cruelty)
10. Ahankara (Ego).

Some householders perform Yagnas thrice daily along with Sandhya Vandana, which is also called Aahavaneeya Agni, Grahapatya Agni or Dakshina Agni. In addition, the Aditya Homa is performed with the Maha Surya Mantras and the Aruna Prapathaka of the Yajurveda. These mantras are believed to keep the heart, brain and digestive functions in balance in the absence of adequate sunlight in the winter months.

Victory of Durga Mata over Mahishasura

Some of the demons, or Asuras, were very powerful and ambitious and continually tried to defeat the Devas, or Gods, and capture Heaven. One Asura, Mahishasura, in the form of a buffalo, grew very powerful and created havoc on the earth. Under his leadership, the Asuras defeated the Devas. The world was crushed under Mahishasura’s tyranny, the Devas joined their energies into Shakti, a single mass of incandescent energy, to kill Mahishasura.

A very powerful band of lightning emerged from the mouths of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and a young, beautiful female virgin with ten hands appeared. All the Gods gave their special weapons to her. This Shakti coalesced to form the goddess Durga. Riding on a lion, who assisted her, Durga fought Mahishasura. The battle raged for nine days and nights. Finally on the tenth day of Ashvin shukla paksha, Mahishasura was defeated and killed by Durga.

Hence Dasha-Hara is also known as Navratri or Durgotsav and is a celebration of Durga’s victory. Durga, as Consort of Lord Shiva, represents two forms of female energy – one mild and protective and the other fierce and destructive.

Homecoming of Durga Maata

Daksha, the Lord of the Earth, and his wife Prasuti, had a daughter called Sati. As a child, Sati started worshipping Lord Shiva as her would-be-husband. Lord Shiva was pleased with the Sati’s worship of him and married her. Daksha was against their marriage but could not prevent it. Daksha arranged a yagna to which everyone except Lord Shiva was invited. Sati, feeling ashamed of her father’s behaviour and shocked by the attitude meted towards her husband, killed herself. Lord Shiva was anguished when he discovered this. He lifted Sati’s body on his shoulders and started dancing madly. As the supreme power was dancing with wrath, the world was on the verge of destruction.

Then Lord Narayana came forward as a saviour and used his Chakra to cut Sati’s body into pieces. Those pieces fell from the shoulders of the dancing Shiva and scattered throughout the Indian subcontinent. Shiva was pacified when the last piece fell from his shoulder. Lord Narayana revived Sati. The places where the pieces of Sati fell are known as the “Shakti Piths” or energy pits. Kalighat in Kolkata, Kamakshya near Guwahati and Vaishnav Devi in Jammu are three of these places.

In her next birth, Sati was born as Parvati or Shaila-Putri (First form of Durga), the daughter of Himalaya. Lord Narayana asked Shiva to forgive Daksha. Ever since, peace was restored and Durga with her children Saraswati, Lakshmi, Kartikeya, Ganesh and her two sakhis – Jaya and Vijaya visit her parents each year during the season of Sharatkal or autumn, when Durga-Puja is celebrated.

End of Agyatawas of Pandavas

In the age of Dvapara Yuga, Pandavas – the five acknowledged sons of Pandu (Sanskrit: पांडु), by his two wives Kunti and Madri – lost to Kauravas in a game of dice, and both spent twelve years of Vanawas, or exile to the forest, followed by one year of Agnyatawas. The brothers hid their weapons in a hole in a Shami tree before entering the Kingdom of Virat to complete the final year of Agnyatawas. After that year, on Vijayadashmi, they recovered the weapons, declared their true identities and defeated Kauravas, who had attacked King Virat to steal his cattle. Since that day, Shami trees and weapons have been worshipped and the exchange of Shami leaves on Vijayadashmi has been a symbol of good will and victory. This is also called Shami/Jambi Puja

Kautsa’s Guru Dakshina

Kautsa, the young son of a Brahmin called Devdatt, lived in the city of Paithan. After completing his education with Rishi Varatantu, he insisted on his guru accepting Guru Dakshina, a present. The guru said, “Kautsa, to give dakshina in return for learning wisdom is not appropriate. Graduation of the disciple makes the guru happy, and that is the real Guru Dakshina.”

Kautsa was not satisfied. He still felt it was his duty to give his guru something. The guru said, “All right, if you insist on giving me dakshina, then give me 140 million gold coins, 10 million for each of the 14 sciences I have taught you.”

Kautsa went to King Raghu. Raghuraja was an ancestor of Lord Rama, famous for his generosity. But just at that time he had spent all his money on the Brahmins, after performing the Vishvajit sacrifice. Raghuraja asked Kautsa to return in three days. Raghuraja immediately left to get the gold coins from Indra. Indra summoned Kuber, the god of wealth. Indra told Kuber, “Make rain full of gold coins, fall on the Shanu and Aapati trees around Raghuraja’s city of Ayodhya.”

The rain of gold coins began to fall. King Raghu gave all the coins to Kautsa, and Kautsa hastened to offer the coins to Varatantu Rishi. Guru had asked only 140 millions, so he gave the rest back to Kautsa. Kautsa was not interested in money, considering honour to be more valuable than wealth. He asked the king to take the remaining gold coins back. But the king refused, as kings do not take back the daan (gift).

Finally Kautsa distributed the gold coins to the people of Ayodhya on the day of Ashvin shukla dashami. In remembrance of this event, there has been a custom of plucking the leaves of the Aapati tree, and then people present these leaves to one another as gold.

Dasha-Hara in different parts of India

In Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and western Bihar, it is tradition to plant barley seeds in earthen pots on the first day of Navratri. On the day of Dasara, the nine-day old sprouts (called noratras or nortas or of nav ratris or nine nights) are used as symbols of luck. Men place them in their caps or behind their ears.

In most of northern India and some parts of Maharashtra, Dasha-Hara is celebrated more in honour of Rama. During these 10 days many plays and dramas based on Ramayana are performed. These are called Ramlila. There are outdoor fairs and large parades with effigies of Ravana (a mythical king of ancient Sri Lanka), his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghanad. The effigies are burnt on bonfires in the evening. After Dasara, the hot summer ends, especially in North India. The onset of cold weather is believed to encourage infections. The burning of the effigies, filled with firecrackers containing phosphorus, supposedly purifies the atmosphere, while the temples perform Chandi Homa or Durga Homa, with the same intent.

In the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, the Dasara festival starts with the performance of Ramlila which is unique as it is based on the musical rendering of the katha or story of Lord Rama. It is based on the theatrical traditions set by Uday Shankar during his stay in Almora; these traditions were further enriched by Mohan Upreti and Brijendra Lal Sah. Known as the Almora or Kumaon style, Ramlila has been recognised by UNESCO in its 2008 report as one of the representative styles of Ramlila in India.^[2]

Himachal Pradesh

Kullu Dussehra is celebrated in Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is celebrated in the Dhalpur maidan in the Kullu valley. Dussehra at Kullu commences on the tenth day of the rising moon, i.e. on ‘Vijaya Dashami’ day itself and continues for seven days. Its history dates back to the 17th century when local King Jagat Singh installed an idol of Raghunath on his throne as a mark of penance. After this, god Raghunath was declared as the ruling deity of the Valley

Southern India

Vijayadashami is celebrated in various ways in different parts of South India. Celebrations can take many forms, ranging from worshipping the goddess Chamundeshwari (Durga) to exhibiting colorful toys-, celebrated as Golu in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu from Navratri onwards.

There is a legend related to the exhibition of toys that is known as “Bombe habba” in Karnataka, “Bommala Koluvu” in Andhra Pradesh and Golu or Kolu in Tamil Nadu. Since the goddess Durga needed tremendous power, all other gods and goddesses transferred their power to her and they all stood still as statues. To respect the self-sacrifice of these deities during the festival days, Hindus revere morities, which are small statues in the shape of particular gods and goddesses. Golu ends on Dasara.

Vijayadashami is also the auspicious day for starting their formal education. Students keep their books and workers their tools for puja on the ninth day of Navratri (Ayudha Puja, Saraswathi Puja); these are taken back and used after puja on the tenth day (Vijayadasami). The practice is so old that in many parts of south India, even non-Hindus follow this tradition. In 2004, many churches in Kerala formally adopted the same tradition of introducing young children to education on Dasara day.

Andhra Pradesh

Vijayadashami has great importance in the Telugu household. For life events such as starting a new business/ venture, or buying a new home or vehicle, rituals take place on this auspicious day. They perform Ayudha Puja where they sanctify vehicles and other new items. In the evenings, a procession is taken up in all major cities where people dress up as characters from the Ramayana and perform stage shows called Ramlila. Huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Indrajit or Meghanada are burned, signifying victory of Lord Rama.

In the Telangana region, younger family members usually pay respects to their elders by giving them leaves of Shami tree/ Jambi tree, and seeking their blessings. In Hyderabad, Durga Puja is being celebrated for more than 60 years now. There are 5 major organisation that celebrate the Durga puja across the city. The Durga temple in Warangal is located adjacent to Badrakali Lake located in Center. Alampur Jogulamba Temple is one of the Astadasa Shaktipeethas, 18 prominent Temples dedicated to Goddess Shakti. It is mentioned several times in ancient scriptures. Sharan Navaratri is the biggest festival at Alampur Jogulamba Temple. The concluding event, Theppotsavam (boat festival) is an eye-catching event held on Vijaya Dasami at Krishna – Thungabhadra sangamam (confluence of River Krishna and Tungabhadra). Girls play bathukamma by placing a clay pot decorated with flowers around which they dance.

This festival is celebrated in all temples of Durga. Shodasa Upacharam is offered to her. During Navratri (“nine nights”), Goddess Durga is decorated in her different aspects like Bala Tripura Sundari, Mahishasura Mardhini, Annapoorna, Kali, Raja Rajeshwari, Kanaka Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Gayatri Devi. On the river banks of Krishna at Vijayawada, in an age-old temple of “Sri Durga Malleswar Swami” and on a hill called “Indra-Kila-Adri”, Dasara & Navratri are celebrated every year with great pomp & show and tens of thousands of people visit this temple during this time. These celebrations are concluded on the tenth day of “Vijaya Dashami”, which is usually a national holiday. In Vijayawada on Vijayadashami day, Teppa Utsavam is celebrated, in which Durga’s image is placed on a big boat decorated with flowers and lights, is celebrated in the evening.

Karnataka

In Karnataka, Ayudha Puja, on the ninth day of Dasha-Hara, is celebrated with the worship of implements used in daily life such as computers, books, vehicles, or kitchen tools. Buses, trucks and machines in factories are decorated. The effort to see the divine in the tools and objects one uses in daily life is central to this celebration, so it includes all tools that help one earn one’s livelihood. Knowledge workers go for books, pen or computers, farmers the plough and other agricultural tools, machinery for industrialists and cars/buses/trucks for the transportation workers—all are decorated with flowers and worshiped on this day invoking God’s blessing for success in coming years.

It is believed that any new venture such as starting of business or purchasing of new household items on this day is bound to succeed.

Shastra puja, or the worship of the weapon Shastra/Astra used by Goddess Durga, are worshiped on this day, in some areas.

Mysore Dasara

The legend associated with the Shami tree finds commemoration during the renowned Mysore Dasara & Navratri celebrations at Mysore. The Mysore celebrations also strongly emphasize the Durga legend described above, as may be expected in the city built at the very site of the events of the Durga legend. On Vijaydashami day, at the culmination of a colourful 10-day celebration, the goddess Chamundeshwari is worshiped and then borne in a grand procession on a Golden Ambari or elephant-mounted throne through the city of Mysore, from the historical Mysore Palace to the Banni Mantapa. Banni is the Kannada word for the Sanskrit Shami, and Mantapa means “Pavilion

Madikeri Dasara

In Madikeri, Dasha-Hara is celebrated in a different style. Madikeri Dasara has a history of over 100 years. Dasha-Hara begins with Kargas from four Mariamma Temples. There is a procession of 10 Mantapas from 10 Temples on the night of Vijayadashami.

Different stories from parts of Ramayana or Mahabharata are chosen as themes for each tableaux from each of the 10 temples and a grand show is put up in the middle of the night amidst a huge crowd thronging from all over. The best Tableaux is awarded each year. Later, these cars proceed towards “Banni Mantap” near mahadevapete in the town where Pooja is offered. This marks the culmination of the Navarathri celebrations. This being the last day- goes on from 11 in the night till next dawn. The festival, which is thought of as the “Victory of Good over Evil” and “Return of Rama from Exile” is celebrated in grand style. Because the day is auspicious, people inaugurate new vehicles, machines, books, weapons and tools by ceremonially asking god to bless the new items.

Kerala

The last three days of the Navratri festival, i.e. Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami are celebrated as Saraswati Puja. The celebrations start with the Puja Veypu (Offering for Worship). It consists of placing the books for Pooja on the Ashtami day. It may be in one’s own house, in the local Nursery School run by traditional teachers, or in the local temple. The books will be taken out for reading, after worship, only on the morning of the third day (Vijaya Dashami). It is called Puja Eduppu (Taking back after Puja). Children are happy since they are not expected to study on these days. On the Vijayadashami day, Kerala celebrates Vidyarambham also known as Ezhuthiniruthu or Initiation of Writing where children between two and three years old are formally initiated before they are admitted to nursery schools. The child is made to write for the first time on the rice spread in a plate with the index finger, guided by an elder of the family or by a reputed teacher. The little ones will have to write “Hari Shri Ganapataye Namah” and recite the same to mark the auspicious entry into the world of education. This is considered a memorable event in the life of a person. Ayudha Puja is also conducted during this period.

Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, the festival incorporates worship of the goddesses Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Shakti. In Kulasekarapatnam located 20 km from Tiruchendur (Thoothukudi Dist), Dasara festival is celebrated very uniquely. The Mutharamman temple is extraordinary, as it has God Shiva and Goddess Shakthi in the same shrine. Any prayers offered in the temple are granted, as Shiva and Shakthi reside in the temple happily together. More than 1,500,000 devotees gather together and celebrate Navratri in this village. This coastal village used to be a port in its earlier days.

People fast on all 9 days and tie a holy thread on fist. People dress up as a different God each day and collect money. The money is offered to the temple on the end of the ninth day. Children love the different casting of people during this season. This festival marks a colorful season in this area.

Western India

Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Ashwin (which falls in October) according to the Shaka Hindu Calendar. These three and a half days in the Hindu Lunar calendar are considered very auspicious. On the day of Dasara, the deities installed on the first day of the Navratri are immersed in water. People visit each other and exchange sweets.

People worship the Apta tree (Bauhinia racemosa) and exchange its leaves (known as golden leaves) as a symbol of gold wishing each other a bright and prosperous future. The tradition of exchanging Apta leaves is symbolic of Raghuraja, an ancestor of Rama and Kubera. Many artisan communities ritually worship tools of all kinds and they are given rest on this specific day. The saffron-coloured Marigold are particularly associated with and sold in significant quantities during this festive period. They are used for both worship and decorating homes and work-places.^[3]

On this day people also ritually cross the border of their community in a ceremony known as Simollanghan (Marathi: सीमोल्लंघन translation: crossing the border). This practice has its roots in the idea that this day is an auspicious one on which to start new ventures. In ancient times kings used the feast of Dasara to cross the frontier and fight against their neighbouring kingdoms. Thus Dasara also marks the beginning of the war season^{[citation needed]}.

Eastern India[edit]

Odisha[edit]

Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra is celebrated as Durga Puja in two different ways in Odisha. In major Shakti Peethas like Tara Tarini (Breast Shrine of Adi Shakti) and Bimala (Jagannath Temple) or other temples of the goddesses, the Durga Puja is observed with rituals for a period of 10 to 16 days, known as Shodasa Upachara. The goddess Durga is also worshiped by devotees in different pendals throughout the state. The pendals are beautifully decorated. The last day of the Sharodiya Durga Puja is known as Vijayadashami. After the last ritual Aparajita Puja is performed to the goddess, a tearful farewell is offered to her. The women offer Dahi-Pakhal (cooked rice soaked in water, with curd), Pitha (baked cakes), Mitha (sweets) and fried fish to the Goddess. Most of the community pujas postpone the farewell as long as possible and arrange a grand send-off. The images are carried in processions known as Bhasani Jatra or Bisarjan Jatraaround the locale and finally are immersed in a nearby river or lake. After the immersion of the deity, people across the state celebrateRavan Podi, in which they burn an effigy of the demon Ravan.

Bengal[edit]

Sindur being applied on the forehead of Goddess Durga during Vijaya Dashami.

In Bengal, Dussehra is celebrated as Durga Puja. Deities of the goddess Durga are worshipped for five days, and on the fifth day (Vijaya Dashami) immersed in a river or pond. This is referred as Durga Bisarjan/Bhashaan. In Jharkhand, Bengal, Assam and Odisha, the goddess Kali, an appellation of Durga, is also worshipped as a symbol of Shakti (Power).

Ashok Vijaya Dashmi[edit]

The Ambedkarite people in India celebrate this festival as Ashok Vijayadashmi, since the Mauryan Emperor Asoka is believed to have converted to Buddhism on this day.^[4] Also Dr. Ambedkar had converted to Buddhism on this day at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur in 1956, which fell on 14 October in that year.

Nowadays Ashok Vijaya Dashmi is being celebrated all over India by the followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. The grand festival and congregation is held at Nagpur, Maharashtra, where millions of people gather to remember the Dhhamma-Chakra Pravartan done by Dr Ambedkar and to celebrate Ashoka Vijayadashami. These people do not burn an effigy of Ravana.

Ambedkarite people celebrate it by organizing community celebrations, with speeches and meals. It also accompanied by entertainment programs based on Buddhist themes. In some places it is a full day program.

Vishwakarma Divas[edit]

Dasha-Hara is also Vishwakarma Divas – the National Labor Day of India. Veda Vyasa is considered the foremost guru and Vijayadashami is also celebrated as Vyasa puja.

Dasain in Nepal[edit]

Main article: Dasain

An elder of the family doing tilak ritual to the younger

Vijayadashami(विजयादशमी) or Dasain(दशैं) is the biggest festival of the year in Nepal that falls in September/October and is celebrated by Hindu and non-Hindu Nepalis. The 10th day of Dasain is Vijayadashami, on which elders put Tika and Jamara on the forehead of younger members of the family. Jamara is sown on the first day of the festival which becomes greenish yellow of about 10–20 cm length which represent symbol of victory. Some ethnic groups receive Tika and Jamara only on the 10th day whereas others continue to receive until the following full moon. Depending upon the relationship, people offer ‘Dakshina’ after receiving the Tika and Jamara. On the eighth day of the festival, people offer sacrifice of goats, buffalo, chicken etc. to goddess Durga. Meat is heavily consumed after the sacrifice taken as the gift of god. People visit their relatives and exchange greetings throughout the 15 days of the festival. Temples of goddess Durga are crowded throughout the days of the festival in different parts of the country. For many people and specially children, buying of new clothes bears special importance. Since the expenditure during the days of the festival is significant, many poor people find it difficult to manage. Nepal observes the longest holidays of the year and highest mobility of the people during these days as people visit their relatives. In the past, until the fall of Monarchism in 2008, the only Hindu Monarch on the Planet, the King of Nepal, used to put tika on the foreheads of the people.

Dussehra in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, it is a five-day long festival and is celebrated in mandaps (congregation). The largest festival is held at Dhakeshwari temple and Ramkrishna missionary in Dhaka. On the day of Dasha-Hara, clay statues of the Goddess Durga are submerged in rivers. The pooja is performed with turmeric and other pooja items, which are added to the river in order to help the water yield better crops.

Lets all recognize and leave the 10 qualities in each house hold, which are represented by 10 heads of Ravana as follows:

1. Kama vasana (Lust)
2. Krodha (Anger)
3. Moha (Attachment)
4. Lobha (Greed)
5. Mada (Over Pride)
6. Matsara (Jealousy)
7. Swartha (Selfishness)
8. Anyaaya (Injustice)
9. Amanavta (Cruelty)
10. Ahankara (Ego).

Vijayadasami day is the day to start new ventures,hobbies, anything new one wants to succeed.Also a good day to leave bad habbits and start new habbits.(Quit smoking),Start exercising,start  a healthy life style,the list goes on.What ever you start today you will succeed as great events and victories happened even to Sri Rama.