
Friday, December 10, 2010
Mantra

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Kaal Bhairav Ashtami

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, also known as Maha Kala Bhairava Jayanthi or Kaal Bhairav Ashtami is believed to be the appearance day of Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. It is observed on the 8th day during the Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha in North Indian calendars. In 2010 Kaal Bhairav Jayanti date is November 28th in traditional Hindu calendar.
Kaal Bhairav Ashtami is dedicated to Lord Shiva and on this day he is worshipped as Kaal Bhairav is the God of Time. Kaal means ‘time’ and ‘Bhairav’ the manifestation of Shiva. All krishna paksha ashtamis are dedicated to Bhairav ji, but out of the 12 krishna ashtamis in a year, the one which falls in the month of Margashirsha is very auspicious. It is believed that on this day, Lord Kala Bhairav appeared on Earth.
Kaal bhairav is a terrific manifestation of Lord Shiva. He is the protector of the pious city "Kaashi" (
The legend or the story of Kaalbhairav and his divine avatar is mentioned in the Shiva Maha Purana. Legend has it that Lord Shiva cut the fifth head of Lord Brahma on this day and performed penance. In this form Shiva is believed to punish the sinners. Another Myth is that once a controversy arose among Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma that who was the greatest of them. Lord Shiva, infuriated by a chance remark of Brahma, took the form of Kaal Bhairav and cut off one of the faces of Lord Brahma.
Devotees of Lord Shiva observe special prayers and rituals on this occasion. On this day, Lord Kaal Bhairav is worshipped in all temples and his vehicle dog is fed with milk and sweets. Fasting undertaken on this day is considered to wash away all sins and save one from the havoc of time. This day is beneficial for Tantra puja, Security puja, Kalsarpa puja, Black magic removing puja, Shakti puja. Pitra dosha nivarana puja, Sharddha. Kaal Bhairav is pleased with deep daan. Chant the following mantra while worshiping Kaal Bhairava :
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tulsi Vivah or Tulasi Shaligram Vivaha

‘Tulsi vivah’ refers to an age-old ritual of Tulsi Devi’s marriagewith lord Vishnu or his incarnation
Tulsi vivah is an important ritual observed in the month of Kartik (October – November). It is the symbolic wedding of Tulsi devi to Shaligram shila. Tulsi vivha marks the end of the monsoon and the beginning of the Hindu wedding season. Popular belief is that performing the wedding ceremony of marrying Tulsi to Vishnu considering her as their daughter is equal to performing Kanyadan.
Tulsi is worshipped as a deity. She is considered as an incarnation of Sri Mahalakshmi who was born as Sri Vrinda. Tulsi devi is also known as an exalted devotee of Lord Krishna. The glories of Tulsi devi are mentioned in Skanda purana, Pdama purana and other devotional literature of Hindus.
When Tulsi devi was on the earth, she was married to demon Jalandar. He was the king of oceans and had immense powers. When demoniac people get powers they exploit it by harassing others. Demon Jalandar did the same thing. He started exploiting everyone around. But as he was married to a great devotee, with the result that no god was able to harm him. However on the request of the other gods, Lord Vishnu took the form of Jalandhar and stayed with the unsuspecting Tulsi. When the truth emerged after Jalandhar's death, Vrinda crused Vishnu and turned him to stone (Shaligram) and collapsed. From her body emerged the tulsi plant. That is why Vishnu pooja is considered incomplete without tulsi leaves. As per a blessing by Vishnu to marry Vrinda in her next birth, Vishnu in form of Shaligram – married Tulsi on Prabodhini Ekadashi. To commemorate this event, the ceremony of Tulsi Vivah is performed.
Another minor legend narrates that Lakshmi – the chief consort of Vishnu – slew a demon on this day and remained on earth as the Tulsi plant.
The very name Tulsi, that which cannot be compared, the "incomparable one", has spiritually uplifting qualities. Tulsi has been found to possess extraordinary powers of healing. Tulsi, or the Holy Basil, is the sacred plant of the Hindus and symbolizes purity and is famous for its medicinal properties.
Happy Tulsi Vivah
Vrindaayai Thulasee Devyai,
Priyaayai KesavyasyaCha,
Kesavaarthe sinomi
Dhwaam Varadhaa bhava sarvatha
Devuthan Ekadashi ~ Prabodini Ekadasi

Ekadasi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the 11th day of every lunar fortnight in traditional Hindu calendar. On the 11th Day (Ekadashi) of Shukla Paksh in the month of Karthik, the festival of Devuthan Ekadashi is celebrated. lt is also called Prabodini Ekadasi or Hari Bodhini Ekadasi or Uthwana Ekadashi or Kartiki Ekadashi. It is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu had woken up after a rest of four months. Hence, this day marks the end of Chaturmaas.
This day is considered as a very auspicious day and marriages take place on this day all over
Majority of the people perform Tulsi Vivah on the day of Karthik Ekadashi. On this day Tulsi is married to Saaligram.
Bhisma Panchak is also observed on
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Diwali Special ~ Mantras of Goddess Lakshmi

Meaning : Elephant-faced, worshipped by the existing beings, of all living beings, tasting the elephant apple (kaith) and jambolana (jamun), the son of Uma, destroyer of grief, I bow to the lotus feet of Ganesha who is Lord of all.

Meaning: I have heard of the Goddess from the teachers and the scriptures and have tried to mediate upon Her. I now beseech the same Goddess Lakshmi to motivate me to mediate upon Her.
I have heard of Lord Ganesh from the teachers and scriptures and have mediated upon him. I pray to Lord Ganesh to motivate me to mediate upon him.
I have prepared this collection of flowers by procuring flowers which grow in this season from different places. Oh, great Goddess, kindly accept my offering of flowers.
Mantramurtay Sada Devi Mahalakshmi Namostutay"
Yogajay Yogasambhutay Mahalakshmi Namostutay"
Mahapaapharay Devi Mahalakshmi Namostutay"
Parmashree Jaganmatra Mahalakshmi Namostutay"

MAHALAKSHMI MANTRA :
AUM
SHRING HRING KLEENG MAHALAKSHMI NAMAH
AUM
Shring is the Lakshmi bija. Recite with Shri Yantra will bring Mother lakshmi’s blessings in the form of peace, prosperity and harmony.
MAHALAKSHMI MANTRA : The mantra of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of all the wealth and Prosperity in the world. Goddess Laxmi Mantra Siddhi Japa : Daily worship of this mantra helps in attaining Siddhi: Lakshmi mantras according to ascending signs (lagnas) : ASCANDENT ~MANTRA MESHA ~EIM KLEEM SAUHA VRISHABH ~AUM EIM KLEEM SHREEM MTHUN ~AUM KLEEM EIM SAUHA KARKA ~AUM EI KLEEM SHREEM SIMHA ~AUM HEEM SHREEM SAUHA KANYA ~AUM SHREEM EIM SAUN (N has a nasal sound) TULA ~AUM HEEM KLEE SHREE VRISHCHIKAUM~EIM KLEE SAUHA DHANU~AUM HEE KLEE SAUHA MAKARAUM~EIM KLEEM HEEM SHREEM SAUHA KUMBHA~AUM HEE EIM KLEE SHREEM MEEN~ AUM HEE KLEE SAUHA
Lord Kubera Mantra :
Aum Prakruthyai Namah
Aum Vikruthyai Namah
Aum Shraddhayai Namah
Aum Paramatmikaayai Namah
Aum Vache Namah
Aum Padmalayaayai Namah
Aum Padmaayai Namah
Aum Swadhaayai Namah
Aum Nityapushtayai Namah
Aum Prabhaayai Namah
Aum Chandrasahodharyai Namah
Aum Chaturbhujaayai Namah
Aum Indhu sheethalaayai Namah
Aum Satyaayai Namah
Aum Vimalaayai Namah
Aum Navadurgaayai Namah
Aum Mahakaalyai Namah









