7-2-4 TEACHINGS OF GEETA /GITA / GEETA

Gita / Geeta / Bhagwad Gita / Shree Madbhagvatgita 

The Bhagwad Geeta is popularly known as Geeta/Gita. Is is a holy book of the Hindus. It is the part of the ancient Sanskrit Epic the Mahabharat. Geeta contains the words which directly came from the lips of Lord Krishna. The content of the Geeta is a conversation between Krishna and Arjun which took place in the battle field of Kurukshetra just before the starting of the war between the Kouravas and the Pandavas. It has 700 Verses in which Lord Krishna answers all the doubts of Arjun. He explains to him the true path of action , knowledge and devotion.Here under are given some of the teachings of Gita -

1. Doubt creates negative feelings. The person who has doubt cannot be happy. 
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2. Soul is immortal. The Soul neither kills nor is killed.

Just as a man gives up old garments and wears new ones , in the same way the embodied soul gives up old and worn out body and accepts the new body. 

If a person thinks that soul takes birth and then dies , even then he must not grieve. For the one who has taken birth , death is certain and for one who is dead , birth is certain. Therefore we must not grieve for inevitable situations. 
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3. Work makes the world going on , without doing work we can't do. It is our duty to do our prescribed  work but at the same time we must not expect for its result because the result of any action is not under our control. At the same time there should not be any attachment in not doing our prescribed work or activities.

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4. A person whose mind remains undisturbed amid sorrows , who doesn't desire for happiness , who is free from attachment , fear and anger and he who is unattached to everything and meeting with good and evil , neither rejoices nor curses , his mind is stable and he is established in perfect knowledge. 

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5. The person who sees inaction  in action , and action in inaction (one who is unattached to action or inaction) is wise and spiritually intelligent among mankind. 
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6. The person who is satisfied with whatever comes by its own accord , who is free from jealousy and tolerant of dualities and who is balanced in success and failure , is not bound by his actions , such type of person is a perfect performer of all actions.

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7. The person who neither disdains ( hates) nor desires the fruits of actions is always considered as a renouncer. Certainly that person being free from all dualities is easily liberated from the bondage of this world.

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8. The person who neither rejoices nor hates , nor grieves , nor desires and who is indifferent to both what is auspicious and what is inauspicious. And his devotional services is very dear to God.

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9. A person who is alike to a friend and enemy , who is equal to honour and dishonour , who remains balanced in heat and cold , happiness and pain and is free from attachment , the person who takes praise and reproach alike , who is contemplative before speaking , satisfied with whatever comes on its own accord , not attached to domestic place and life , fixed in determination and  engaged in devotional service that person is very dear to God.

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10. The enlightened person is he who is equal in all situations. If adversity comes to him , he is not alarmed or distressed and if prosperity comes to him , he is not elated. He receives the pleasant and unpleasant  in the same spirit. He is free from the spirit of doership of any action. He remains balanced in all situations. Such a person has no desire of his own so nothing can disturb him. 
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11. Wherever there is Lord Krishna ( the symbol of pure wisdom ) together with Arjun ( the symbol of pure actions ) then there is certainly prosperity , goodness , victory , power and virtue. 
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12. Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practices and a predominant rise of irreligion , at that time God incarnates to reestablish the religion on earth.

7-2-5 TEACHINGs OF ASHTAVAKRA GITA/GEETA

 ASHTAVAKRA GITA/GEETA 

Astavakra Geeta has the description of the dialogue between Astavakra and the king Janak on the nature of  soul, reality and bondage. The Astavakra Geeta insists on complete unreality of external world and absolute oneness of existence. It is an ancient spiritual document of great purity and power. It presents the traditional teaching of advaita vedant. The Astavakra Geeta begins with the questions asked by King Janaka- 1. How can knowledge be acquired ? 2. How can liberation be attained ? 3. How is renunciation (non attachment) possible ?
Astavakra gives the answers to these question in the Astavakra Geeta .Here under are given the English translation of some of the Selected verses ( shlokas) -

Chapter 1- Verse number-6
Astavakra says to Janaka, "O, Vibho , virtue and vice, pleasure and pain are connected with the mind and they are not for you. You are neither the doer nor the reaper of the actions. So you are always free.
Explanation-
Astavakra says that virtue and vice ( right and wrong), pleasure and pain are all purely related to mind. They are not for the   one who is learned and has the knowledge of self. A learned person does not think that he is the doer or has done something nor does he think that he is the reaper or the receiver of the consequences. On the contrary due to arrogance ignorant person takes himself for the doer and the reaper of the action. Only because of this thinking and ego the person feels  ( experiences) pleasure and pain.
If he gives up the feeling of being doer and reaper (receiver) he can be free from the feeling of virtue and vice, pleasure and pain. As a result of it he will always be free and enjoy the things as they are without being happy and unhappy.
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Chapter- 1. Verse-8
" I am the doer" , thinking so, is like bitten by the great black snake of egoism. " " I am not the doer, " drink the nectar of such type of belief and become happy.
Explanation-
Astavakra says that arrogance is like a great black snake. Due to this arrogance a person treats himself different from the Supreme soul. This difference is the root cause of his feeling of virtue and vice, pleasure and pain. To be  happy a person must have the thinking that he is not different from Supreme soul. But he is the part of the whole.
This universe is going on according to the specific rules of nature. Nothing is under the control of a man, neither the birth nor the death. Only due to the ignorance he considers himself to be the doer. He must have the thinking that he is not doer. This belief is like nectar, drink this nectar and be happy.
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Chapter 1- Verse 9.
" I am the one pure understanding ( knowledge)" , burn down the dense forest of ignorance with the fire of this pure knowledge. Be free from distress    (disappointment) and be happy.
Explanation- Astavakra says that darkness is the absence of light. In the same way ignorance is the absence of knowledge. As soon as knowledge prevails, the ignorance vanishes. A man can be happy  and free from disappointment only when he attains knowledge. A man has expectations due to ignorance and when his expectations are not fulfilled , he gets distressed. The man himself is responsible for it. He must burn down the forest of his ignorance with the fire of knowledge. By doing so he can be free from disappointment and be happy.
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Chapter 9- Verse - 4
Which is the time and age when dualism does not exist for man. The man who ignores this dual and is contented with the things whatever he gets, attains perfection.
Explanation-
In Present, past or future, the situation of dualism always exists. The two situations of joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, Life and death, profit and loss, peace and war always exist. They can never be removed nor can they be continued ( kept continuously ). A person tries either to keep these conditions continued or to remove them. In this effort he has to under go the situation of sorrows, loss and unrest  (unquietness). So according to Ashtravakra the person who treats (considers) and accept both the situations as divine, is learned in the real sense. So by ignoring this dual and being satisfied with what he has, a person can be happy and attains full perfection.
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Chapter -10 Verse-3
Wherever there is the desire, there is the world. Establish yourself firm dispassion, (apply this mature dispassion), be free from desires and be happy.
Explanation-
Man is desire (craving) stricken. He pines for what is not. He wants to get (acquire) more and more. He always makes efforts to get his desires fulfilled. But his desire of getting more and more , never satisfies. So he feels distressed. A man cannot be satisfied with material possessions. Even after getting much more, he feels ( finds) scarcity of something or the other. So it is proper for a man to apply mature dispassion, be free of material desires and be happy.
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Chapter-11 Verse- 2
God is the creator of all and no one else. Who knows it with definiteness is free from all desires. That person becomes still and free from all desires.
Explanation-
God has created all the things of this world. Nothing is separate from God. Everything is the part of Almighty. They are only the extension of God. The person who knows it , can become still. He is free from all types of expectations and desires. So he is unattached. Such type of person knows it certainly that God is the creator of all the things and what he has got and what he has lost they all belong to God, ( only that person ) attains happiness.
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Chapter-11 Verse-3
The person who knows for certain that adversity and success come in their own turn from fate, becomes contented and his senses are under his control. He neither desires ( longs) nor grieves.
Explanation-
No event occurs in accordance with the liking or not liking of a person nor does the event remains unoccured. Every event occurs at the fixed time according to the rules of the nature. Ashtavakra says that fortune and misfortune, adversity or success come in their own turn in obedience to destiny. Nothing can happen against God's will. The person who knows it with definiteness is free from the feeling of arrogance and does not regard himself the doer of any thing, is learned and is contented under all circumstances. He does not long for what he has or for what he has not got , nor does he grieve for what he has lost. There is no tension and unrest in his life.
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Chapter-12 Verse-6
Just as performance of an action is due to ignorance , so is the case with the abandonment of the action.
Knowing this fact well I am free from doing and not doing.
Explanation-
Action begins with life and continues till death. So action is the inseparable part of life. But the action is done with the feeling of doership and arrogance is ignorance. In the same way if there arises the feeling of doership ( doerness) and arrogance while abandoning the action, it is also ignorance.
So a learned person must be free from the feeling of doership and arrogance while doing as well as not doing the action.
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Chapter-16 Verse-9
A passionate person wants to leave (renounce) this world so as to avoid pain. But the dispassionate person is free from pain and feels no distress even in this world.
Explanation-
A passionate person wants to renounce this world to avoid pain. According to him this world is full of sorrows (griefs). So this world must be renounced so as to avoid the troubles of this world. But according to Astavakra all the things of this world are not the cause of sorrow. The real cause of sorrow is desire and passion. If a person renounces the life of a householder and begins to leave in a forest as an ascetic even then he cannot get peace. Giving up the worldly desires and having the desire for salvation is also the cause of sorrow. But only the dispassionate person who is attached to nothing, is free from pain and feels no distress in this world even enjoying the worldly things or material possessions. Pleasure and pain are connected with the mental state of person and they are not connected with possessions.
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Chapter-18 Verse-96
A learned person is neither happy nor unhappy, he is neither attached nor detached. He is neither liberated nor does he want liberation. He is neither some body nor nothing.
Explanation-
A person who has knowledge is always balanced in his thinking, in his behaviour etc. He is free from duality. He is contented under all the situations. He takes pleasure and pain equally. He is neither happy nor unhappy. He is neither liberated nor does he want liberation. He is neither attached nor detached. He does not consider himself great nor does he consider himself nothing or neglected. He is satisfied with what he has and is not dissatisfied with what he does not have. Only such type of person is learned and has knowledge in the right sense.
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Chapter-18 Verse-99
A liberated person is pleased when he is praised , and is not annoyed when he is blamed or reproached. He is not afraid of death nor does he rejoice in life.
Explanation-
A learned person is not arrogant. So he takes all the events normally which happen in his life. They cannot have good ( favourable) or bad (adverse) effect on him. A liberated person is not pleased when he is praised or commended. He is also not annoyed when he is blamed or reproached. He is neither rejoices in life nor fears death. He is always the same whether it  is the question of pleasure or pain , life or death , praise or reproach. For a learned person soul is important , not the body.

7-2-3 SAPTASHLOKI GEETA/GITA

7-2-3 SAPTASHLOKI GEETA / GITA

Saptshloki Geeta is given in the Nitya karm Pooja Prakash published by Geeta Press Gorakhpur. Saptshloki Geeta contains seven verses (shlokas) from Bhagavad Geeta. They are as follows :-

1. Omityekaaksharam Braham Vyaaharanmaamanusmaran,
Yah   Prayaati Tyajan Dehm Sa Yaati Paramaam Gatim. (Chapter-8, Verse-13) 

(1) ओमित्ये काक्षरं ब्रह्म व्याहरन मामनुस्मरन।

य: प्रयाति त्यजन देहं स याति परमां गतिम्।। 

Meaning :-  
The person who leaves the body and departs uttering the single syllable 'Aum' which is Brahma and thinking of Me in my absolute aspect , (he) attains the Supreme goal.
2. Sthaane Hrishikesh Tav Prakeertyaa,

Jagatprahrishyatyanurajyate Cha.

Rakshaamsi Bheetaani Disho Dravanti,
Sarve Namasyanti Cha Siddhasanghaa. (Chapter -11, Verse-36) 
(2) स्थाने हृषिकेश तव प्रकीर्त्या,
जगतप्रहृष्यत्यनुरज्यते च।
रक्षांसि भीतानि दिशो द्रवन्ति,
सर्वे नमस्यन्ति च सिद्धसंघा:।।
Meaning :-
He Krishan , it is proper that the entire universe is delighted and is filled with love by chanting your name , Virtue and Glory , all the demons out of fear are running in all the four directions and that all the groups of Siddhas ( Perfected beings ) bowing down to You.
3.Sarvatah Paanipaadam Tatsarvato kshishiromukham.
Sarvatah Shrutimalloke Sarvamaavritya Tishthati. ( Chapter 13, Verse - 13)
(3) सर्वत:पाणिपादम तत्सर्वतोSक्षिशिरोमुखम।
     सर्वत: श्रुतिमल्लोके सर्वमावृत्य तिष्ठति।।
Meaning :-
It has hands and feet on all sides, it has eyes , head and mouth in all directions and has ears all around because it stands pervading all in the universe.
4.Kavim Puraanmanushaasitaarmanoraniyaamsamanusmare dhyh.  

Sarvasya Dhaataaramachintyaroopmaadityvarnam Tamasah  Parastaat. (Chapter-8, Verse-9)

(4) कविं पुराणमनुशासितारमणोरणीयांसमनुस्मरेद्य:।
सर्वस्य धातारमचिन्त्यरूपमादित्यवर्णं तमस: परस्तात।।
Meaning :- 

He who contemplates on the Omniscient , eternal , the ruler of all , Subtler than the subtle sustainer of all , possessing inconceivable form effulgent like the sun , and are beyond the darkness of ignorance , (he) attains the Supreme divine Purusa God.
5.Urdhvamoolamadhah  Shaakhamashvattham Praahuravyayam.

Chhandaansi Yasya Parnaani Yastam Ved Sa Vedvit. (Chapter-15, Verse-1)

(5) उर्ध्वमूलमध:शाखमश्वत्थं प्राहुरव्ययम।
छन्दांसि यस्य पर्णानि यस्तं वेद स वेदवित।।
Meaning :-

(Sri Bhagwan said) He who knows the Peepal Tree ( in the form of creation ); which is said to be imperishable with its roots in the Primeval Being (God), whose stem is represented by Brahma ( the creator ), and whose leaves are the Vedas, is a knowner of (the intention of) the Vedas.
 6.Sarvasya Chaaham Hridi Sannivishto

mattah Smritirgyaanamapohanam cha.
Vedaishcha Sarvairahameva  Vedhyo 
vedaantkridwedavideva  Chaaham. (Chaper15, Verse-15)

(6) सर्वस्य चाहं हृदि संनिविष्टोमत्त: स्मृतिर्ज्ञानमपोहनं च।
वेदैश्च सर्वैरहमेव वेद्योवेदान्तकृद्वेदविदेव चाहम।।
Meaning :-

I remain seated in the hearts of all the creatures as the inner controller of all , I am the source of memory, knowledge and ratiocinative faculty. Again I am the only object worth knowing through the Vedas ; I am alone the father of Vedaanta and the knowner  the Vedas too.
7. Manmanaa Bhav Madbhaktto Madhyaajee Maam Namskuru.

Maamevaishyasi Satyam Te Pratijaane Priyosi Me. (Chapter18,Verse-65)
(7) मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो  मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु।
मामेवैष्यसि सत्यं ते प्रतिजाने प्रियोS सि मे।
Meaning :-
Keep your mind on Me , be My devotee , Worship Me and bow to Me. Doing so you will certainly come to Me alone, I truly promise you; for you are very dear to Me.

7-2-2 GITA/GEETA SAAR

7-2-2 GITA/GEETA SAAR 

The Geeta gives us spiritual comfort which is the most essential thing in life. When difficult time is there the Geeta supports and consoles us. The Geeta gives us a sense of proper duty which is necessary for spiritual contentment.

• Why do you worry ? What are you afraid of ? 
• Who can kill you and destroy you ? Soul is never born so it never dies. 
• Whatever happened, it happened for good.
• Whatever is happening, it is happening for good. 
• Whatever will happen, it will happen for good. 
• What have you lost for which you cry ?
• What did you bring with you, which you have lost ?
• What did you produce, which has destroyed ?
• You did not bring anything when you were born. 
• Whatever you have, you have received from Him.
• Whatever you will give, you will give to Him.
• You came empty handed and you will go the same way.
• Whatever you have today was somebody else's yesterday and it will be somebody else's tomorrow.
• Change is the law of nature.

7-2-1 GIST OF GITA/GEETA ( GEETA KA SARANS)

 GIST OF GITA/GEETA 
      ( GEETA KA SARANS)

The Geeta contains the gospel of work  , the gospel of devotion and the gospel of knowledge. It teaches us that we have a right to the action only but not to its fruit or result and that success and failure are the same at the bottom. It calls upon us to dedicate ourselves to our duty with body mind and soul and not to become a victim of desires and impulses. The study of this book transforms the person into a true servant of nation as well as humanity. 
Main Things :-

1. Doubt is the root cause of distress.

2. Soul is immortal. It is never born so it never dies.

3. If God is for you , who can be against you ?

4. Whatever happens , always happens for the best.

5. Do the right thing , in the right way and at the right time without any attachment either to the fruits there of or to the action itself in terms of doership .

6. The things which belong to a person today , belonged to someone else yesterday and they will belong to someone else tomorrow.

7. At one time you are the owner of lacs and in the very next moment you loose everything and become poor.

8. Situations don't always remain the same because change is the rule of nature.

6-2-2 Tribal Shuddhi for the marriage Muhurat

TRIBAL (त्रिबल शुद्धि) SHUDDHI FOR THE MARRIAGE MUHURTA
         

At the time of marriage Chandrabal, Suryabal and Gurubal is considered (i.e. the position of moon, sun and Jupiter  should be auspicious.)

For the Var or the bride groom, Chandrabal (Chandra shuddhi) and Surya bal (Surya shuddhi)  is considered .  

For the Vadhu or the bride, Chandrabal (Chandra Shuddhi) and Gurubal (Guru shuddhi) is considered.

Why is Chandra bal is considered-

Moon or Chandrama  is the indicator  of mind.  For the success of every activity in life, the concentration of mind is essential . So Chandra   shuddhi or Chandra bal is considered  for the boy as well as the girl  so that after their marriage when they start their Grihastha life,their  minds may remain stable and without getting confused, and they may take right decision in the journey  of their married life.

Surya bal - (Why is Surya bal considered)- Sun is  the indicator of soul and the symbol of self confidence. In the life of a Grihasthi (a house holder's life) the man has to take bold steps and initiations. So Surya bal or surya shuddhi is considered for the boy.

Guru bal (why is Guru bal considered)- Jupiter (Guru) is the indicator of discretion, intelligence and understanding. After the marriage the role of the woman is very important. The familial harmony depends on the wise steps taken by the woman. So Guru bal or guru shuddhi is considered for the girl so that the couple may lead a happy and successful life.

What is Chandra bal - If the moon is (at the time of marriage) in the first or second or third or fifth or sixth or seventh or ninth or tenth or eleventh  sign from the name sign or birth sign of both the persons (the Var and the Vadhu) , it is favourable or auspicious.

If the moon is (at the time of marriage) in the fourth or eighth or twelfth sign from the name sign or birth sign of both the persons, it is inauspicious and it should be avoided.

What is Surya bal -  (A) If the sun is (at the time of marriage) in the third or sixth  or tenth or eleventh  sign from the name sign or birth sign of the Var (bride groom), it is favourable or auspicious.

(B) If the sun is (at the time of marriage) in the first or second or fifth or seventh or ninth    sign from the name sign or birth sign of the the Var (bride groom), it is neutral and it may be selected by donation and Puja.

(C) If the sun is (at the time of marriage) in the fourth or eighth or twelfth sign from the name sign or birth sign of the Var or bride groom , it is inauspicious and it should be avoided.

Parihar (Exception) - When the sun is in its exalted sign i.e. in Aries or in its own sign i.e. in Leo or in its friends signs i.e. in Cancer or Aries or Scorpio or Sagittarius or Pisces or in its own Navmaansh, it can be considered for the muhurat for marriage, as it is considered 'Shuddha' even if it is in the fourth or eighth or twelfth sign from the name sign or birth sign of the bride groom.

Guru bal (What is Guru Bal) - (A) - If at the time of marriage Guru (Jupiter) in the second or fifth or seventh or ninth or eleventh  sign from the name sign or birth sign of the Vadhu (bride), it is favourable or auspicious.

(B) If the jupiter  is (at the time of marriage) in the first or third  or sixth  or tenth sign from the name sign or birth sign of the the Vadhu (bride), it is neutral and it may be selected by donation and Puja.

(C) If the Jupiter  is (at the time of marriage) in the fourth or eighth or twelfth sign from the name sign or birth sign of the Vadhu or bride, it is inauspicious and it should be avoided. 

Parihar (Exception) - When the Jupiter is in its exalted sign i.e. in Cancer  or in its own sign i.e. in Sagittarius or Pisces or  in its friends signs i.e. in Aries or Scorpio or Leo or in its own Navmaansh, it can be considered for the muhurat for marriage, as it is considered 'Shuddha' even if it is in the fourth or eighth or twelfth sign from the name sign or birth sign of the bride.
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(6.2.1) Adhik Maas or additional month    

6-2-1 Adhik Maas /Purushottam Maas

ADHIK MAAS/ADDITIONAL OR EXTRA MONTH/ PURSHOTTAM MAAS

What is Adhik Maas

Adhik maas is an extra month or additional month in the Hindu calendar. Adhik Maas is also known as Mal Maas or Purushottam maas. When there occurs Adhik Maas in a year, that year has thirteen months instead of twelve months. 

When does Adhik Maas occur - 

Whenever Sankranti does not fall within one month, in that situation, Adhik maas occurs. 

When there are two Amavasyas in one and the same month, in that situation, Adhik maas occurs. 

According to the Bhavishya Puran, the difference between the lunar month and solar month is called Adhik maas.

Important things about Adhik Maas - 
The Hindus follow two types of calendars - The solar calendar and lunar calendar. The solar year is made up of approximately 365 days whereas the lunar year is made up of approximately 354 days. Thus there is a gap of about 11 days between these two types years. This gap increases each year and in about three years it equals to one month approximately. To cover this gap, one additional month is added to the lunar year in approximately two and a half years. Thus Adhik maas or extra month balances the lunar and the solar calendar. 

Pure month ( Shuddha maas ) and impure month ( Ashuddha Maas or Mal maas ) -
Adhik maas has one name i. e. Aashadh or Shravan or Bhadrapad etc. but it has about 60 days or two months. These two months are known as the first month and the second month. 

Illustration showing Suddha maas and Ashuddha maas -
In the Vikram Samwat 2069, the month of Bhadrapad was the additional month or Adhik maas. So Bhadrapad was known as first Bhadrapad and the second Bhadrapad. 

In these two months there are four Pakshas i. e. Krishan Paksha - Shukla Paksha - Krishna Paksha - and Shukla Paksha respectively. 

The Krishna Paksha of the first Bhadhrapad and the Shukla Paksha of the second Paksha are known as the pure or Shuddha Bhadrapad. 

And thr Shukla Paksha of the first Bhadrapad and the Krishna Paksha of the second Bhadrapad is known as the Adhik maas or Mal maas or Purushottam maas. Thus - 

(1) From the first Bhadrapad Krishna Paksha ( From Pratipada to Amavasya ) i.e. from 3. 8.2012 to 17.8.2012 was the Suddha maas or pure maas. And from second Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha ( from Pratipada to Purnima ) i.e. from 17.9.2012 to 30.9.2012 is pure maas or Suddha maas. ( Namely, out of the four Paksha, the first Paksha and  the fourth Paksha form the Shddha Maas ) 

(2) From first Bhadrapad Sukla Paksha to second Bhadarapad Krishna Paksha i.e. from 18.8.2012 to 16.9.2012 was known as Adhik Maas or Mal Maas or impure Maas or Purushottam Maas. ( Namely, out of the four Paksha , the second and the third Paksha dorm the Adhik Maas or Mal Maas.)
Thus in the light of the above illustration, it can be concluded that whatever the Vrat or festivals are celebrated, will be celebrated in the pure month or Suddha maas. In the above illustration the Shuddha maas is from 3.8.2012 to 17.8.2012 and from 1.9.2012 to 16.9.2012. 

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(6.4.2) What not to do during Adhik Maas

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(10.6.11) Adhik Maas Vrat

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(10.5.9) Purushottam Maas Amavasya

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(6.1) WHAT IS ASTROLOGY

 What is Vedic Astrology--

Indian astrology is known as Vedic astrology. It is the integral part of Vedic culture. Besides four Vedas there are six vedangs also which literally mean the limbs or organs of Vedas. They are six in number. Their names are 1. Shiksha 2.Kalpa  3.Vyakarna 4.Nirukta 5.Chandas 6. Jyotish (astronomy and astsrology).

These six limbs were taught and studied as the integral part of the ancient  vedic education system. These Subjects helped the learners in their all round development of these six subjects. Jyotish deals with the study of heavenly bodies and study of the destiny of a person.

It can be said that the calculations of the Vedic astrologers are reliable. Even in those days when people had  no modern instruments, the sages of ancient India calculated the accurate motion and position of the planets. They were able to tell the exact time and date of solar and Lunar eclipses.  Thus Indian astrology is scientific in nature and uses mathematical calculations to arrive at the accurate predictions. 

(4.2.2) DWADAS JYORTIRLING

DWADAS (Tweleve) JYORTIRLING 

(IMPORTANT LORD SHIVA'S TEMPLES)

( Reference Sankshipt Shiva Puran page No. 335, 338, 698)

According to Hinduism Lord Shiva is one of the Tridevs (three Gods) in Hiduism. (The Tridevas are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). Lord Shiva is a vedic and primeval deity so is the case with Ling Puja (Wroshipping the Shiva Ling. 'Ling' means a mark or a sign or a symbol. Thus Shiva Ling is a Symbol of Lord Shiva which is considered very holy by the Hindus. The shiva Ling has been worshiping since ancient times.

Jyotirling means a ling of divine light. There are twelve Jyotirlings which are the important and holy places of pilgrimage. In the Shiva Puran, we find the names, location and the importance of these twelve Jyotirlingas. Their names and locations are as follows-

(1) Somnath- Somnath temple is situated at Prabhas patan in Sourashtra in Gujrat.

(2) Mallikaarjun - Mallikaarjun temple is situated at the bank of Krishna river on Srisaila mountain.

(3) Mahaa kaaleshwar - It is situated at the bank of Shipra river at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

(4) Omkaareshawar - It is situated on an island in the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh.

(5) Kedaarnaath - Kedarnath is situated in Uttarakhand.

(6) Bheemashankar - The location of Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is disputed. It is daid that Bhimashankar Jyotirling is situated at the bank of Bheema river near Pune in Maharastra.                     

According to a story in Shiva Puran, Bheema Shakar Jyotirling  is situated on a hill named Brahmpur near Guwahati (Aasaam).          

Some others believe that there is a large Shiva temple at the place named Ujjanak in Nainital district in Uttrakhand, here is the Bhimashankar Jyotirling.

(7) Kashi Vishvanaath - It is in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. This temple is considered as the most holy shrine by the Hindus.

(8) Tryambakeshwar- It is situated at the bank of Godavari river near Brah Giri in Nasik district in Maharashtra.

(9) Vaidhynaath - It is situated at Deoghar in Jharkhand.

(10) Nageshwar - The location of Nageshwar Jyotirling is also disputed.   

(A) - It is situated near Gomati Dwarka in Gujrat.                            

(B) - Others believe that it is situated near Almora, Uttarakhand.

(11) Rameshwaram - It is situated in Tamilnadu.

(12) Ghushmeshwar -It is situated in Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. It is also known as Grishmeshwar.

Related Posts -
(8.3.6) Dwadash Jyotirling Stotra
(8.3.3) Shiva Raksha Stotra

(4.2.1) PUSHKAR

HOLY Pushkar :-                                                               
 Pushkar is one of the main pilgrimage spots in India. It is a semi circular lake around which there are fifty two Ghats. The lake is a holy place and is known as the Tirthraaj( the king of the Teerthaas) . There are four importtant holy places of the Hindus in India i.e. Badrinaath, Jagannathpuri, Rameshwaram and Dwarkapuri but the bath at Pushkar is thought to be more important than at any other place. The holy dip in this lake on Kartik Poornima is thought to be salvation giving.

How "Pushkar" got its name:-             

All the important and sacred places have been named after some important persons or events. Pushkar was also named like that.
Once Brahma was worried over the matter of not having a place in his name on the earth as the other gods have. So He also had a desire to have a place in His name in the immortal world (on the earth). Having such desire in his mind and saying -"Mangal Ho!.....". He threw a lotus flower upon the earth. The flower fell at three places. Then Brahma said that these three places would be known as Pushkar. The place where the flower fell first is called Jyeshth Pushkar (senior Pushkar), the second place is called Madhya Pushkar(middle Pushkar) and the third place in called Kanishth Pushkar(junior Pushkar). Then he further added that these three Kunds (lakes) would be famous for removing the sins of the sinners.As Brahmaji threw the Pushp(flower) with his Kar(hand) so he gave the name of Pushkar to this place.

Religious Importance of Pushkar:-

Pushkar is one of the holiest places of the Hindus. Though bathing at all the Theerths (holy places) removes the sins of a sinner yet the Darshan only of Pushkar makes a sinner free from all the deadliest sins. To die at this place is salvation giving. The person suffering from thirst forgets to drink water as soon as he enters the lake of Pushkar.  The great sages of India realized the goal of life i.e. salvation here by meditating on God.
It is known as the dwelling place of all the gods. The man who bathes in the Shukla Paksh of Kartik month and has the Darshan of Brahma, will not take rebirth on this earth and enjoy the bliss of heaven. The people who have a holy dip at the lake on Kartik Poornima, gain the fruit equal to do the Jap and Tap for one hundred years.
Temples at Pushkar:- Pushkar is famous for its temples. There are more than four hundred temples in and around Pushkar. Some of them are very old and some are new. They  were built by kings, Rishis, wealthy persons at different times. The temples are of different gods and goddesses. Everyday hundreds of pilgrims come here and have Darshan of gods. Some temples are among the hills. Some important temples as follows:-

 1. The temple of Brahma

The fame of Pushkar is attached with Lord Brahma. Brahma threw a lotus flower to choose the place on the earth in His name. It is the only temple of Brahma in the India. When  and who constructed the old temple is not known. But the temple was repaired and rebuilt by some persons from time to time. It is in the west of the town. There is a statue of Gayatri near Brahma's statue. The present statue of Brahmaji is not original one. Emperor Auranjeb  during is rule destroyed the statue of Lord Brahma. A Brahmin woman named Phoondi bai the daughter of Girdhar Das and the mother of Shambhuram ji setup the statue of Lord Brahma. To this temple the present form was given by Gokulchand Pareek the minister of Dolatram Sindhiya in 1809 A.D.  Within the compound of it there are some temples also. They are the temples of Pataleshwar Mahadev, Lakshminarayan, Gouri Shankar, Surynarayan, Narad, Dattatreya, Saptrishis, and Navgrah.
2. Varah Temple
The Varah Temple was built by king Arnoraj in the 12th century.The temple was attacked and destroyed by Muslim rulers.In 1727 twenty years after the death of Auragzeb the statue of Varah was  set up here.

3.Rangnaathji's Old Temple                                                                              

The temple is situated in the middle of the town. It was built by Seth Puranmal of Haydrabad in 1844. Dravid Brahmans are its Poojaris (priests). It is a huge and attractive temple. There are the statues of Venigopal, Narishingh and Lakshmi also.
4. Rama Baikunth Temple

It is known as new Ranganaath temple. The temple was built by a Marwari Seth Bangar of Deedwaana. There  are the statues of Baikunthnaath and Lakshmi. Brahmotsav is celebrated in the month of Chaitra an Jhoolotsav is celebrated in the month of Saavan.
5. The Temple of Atpateshwar Mahadev
6. The Tample of Savitri
7. The Temple of Gayatri
8. The Temple of Ajganheshwar   etc.

7-3-7Eight Steps Towards Sprituality

This age of ours is the age of science and technology. A notable progress has been made in every field. People have all kinds of means to fulfill their desires and necessities. It has made the thinking of people materialistic. As a result of materialism, they (people) have become over ambitious. This over ambitiousness makes them restless and dissatisfied. In some cases it causes stress.
So one must follow the spiritual way to face  these problems and get refined solutions to them. For it the following steps are to be taken-
1. Come, let us feel the divine power within ourselves.
2. Come, let us move towards light, the light of true knowledge.
3. Come, let us help ourselves.
4. Come, let us go ahead from where we are standing.
5. Come let us have belief on ourselves.
6. Come, let us share our pleasures and pains with others.
7. Come, let us turn the obstacles into the stepping stones to success.
8. Come, let us live a real life of hope and happiness.

7-3-6 Pine for what is not ( Aprapt Ki Chahat)

Pine for what is not/ Aprapt ki Chahat

A person is not happy or satisfied what things he has. He wishes to have much more things what he does not have. It is the common nature of almost all the persons. On account of this nature human race has made a great progress. But if the desire of getting more and more, becomes uncontrolled or limitless, it has adverse effect and causes unhappiness. This world is full of infinite number of beautiful things. One cannot get each and every thing. Due to the human nature a person thinks that happiness consists in the fulfillment of desires. But the desires are endless so happiness always remains an unrealized goal. It does not mean that one should not make an effort to get new things what one does not have, but it means that one must be satisfied with what one already has, and must not madly run after the things which one does not have.

We must admit the fact that life is a blend of pleasures and sorrows, tears and smiles. They are the inseparable parts of our life. We must not ignore this fact.

The real happiness is in the acquisition of some moral values. It lies in contentment. In other words we must be satisfied with what we have and we must not pine for what we do not have. Happiness lies in facing the reality of life, doing our duties honestly and leaving the results to God.

One thing more "our position (in all the fields) should be better than others,"this feeling or desire makes the situation worse because it causes distress and discomfort. Due to this desire we try to get more and more. In trying to get more, sometimes we have to use unfair means which lead to us in the wrong direction.

Besides it, how soever much we have, we will still find dearth of some thing or the other. So the best way to be happy is to do the best use of the things we already have, and be satisfied with them and we must not pine for what we do not have.

7-3-5 Devotion To Profession(Vyasay Ke Prati Nishtha

 Devotion to Profession

Work makes the world giving on. The progress of the family, society, nation and the world depends on the work done by the persons. The work done by the every individual has its own importance. Work is neither small nor big. It is the attitude of the persons which may be small or big but not the work. The mayor of a city is the first citizen of that city whose duty is do the work and to make the plans for the development and for the betterment of the city. But if the sweepers of that city do not work  even for two or three days, what will be the condition of the city ? This situation proves that the work of a sweeper is not less important than that of the mayor. The same thing applies to every work or profession.

So the person should have high feeling towards his or her profession. He should do his duty as if it were the divine order. Having a noble feeling towards one's profession produces wonderful results. Through the same feeling the person makes progress in his life, and gets himself ready to shoulder important responsibilities, and as a result of it other persons begin to have a feeling of respect towards that person.

There might be some pieces of work that may seem boring but if we do them with the feeling of enthusiasm and delight they become interesting. In Rajasthan and particularly in the rural area of Rajasthan when the women do hard work, they sing to remove to tediousness or weariness. Such type of singing turns the hard and boring work into a kind of picnic.

When the person does his work with happiness, devotion and honesty, the possibility of success in that work becomes stronger. If the work is done with a high spirit, it adds glory to the work and the worker finds satisfaction with that work. So we must have respect for our profession and do our job with zeal and high spirit.

7-3-4 Practical Hints for Mantra Jap

PRACTICAL HINTS FOR MANTRA JAP (Mantra Jap Ke liye Saamaanya Baaten)
The following things should be kept in mind when the person begins the Jap of any Mantra for the expected and positive results -
1.Morning is considered to be the best time for Mantra jap.
2.Before starting the Jap or chanting of the Mantra, the devotee must have a bath. Due to some reasons or the other if he is unable to have a bath, he should at least wash his feet, hands, face and mouth.
3.The place of pooja or Mantra jap should be peaceful and free from any kind of disturbance.
4.Sit on a piece of woolen cloth  or the Aasan made of Kush.
5.Keep your face towards east or north.
6.The Mantra must be recited with  faith and dedication to the deity.
7. The idol or the photo of the deity should be kept in front of you.
8.Recite the Mantra with full devotion and faith to get positive result.
9.Try to root out all the negative thoughts  and concentrate only on the positive thoughts.
10. Jap the Mantra at least 108 times  or 324 times or 540 times or 756 times or 1080 times . The more times you do , the better it is. So fix the certain number of the  mantra jap and try to maintain the same number every day.
11.Think over the meaning of the Mantra when it is chanted.
12.Do not jap the Mantra in a hurry. Do the Mantra jap slowly with concentration of mind.
13.The rosary which you use, must have 108 beads.
14. Before starting the Jap, Close your eyes for a few minutes  and meditate on the deity to whom the Mantra is dedicated.
15.Every day when the Mantra jap is over, do not leave the place of pooja immediately. After the Mantra jap keep sitting quietly for some time, close your eyes and have the feeling  that the deity has accepted your prayer and your wishes will be fulfilled  by the grace of the deity. Then fold your hands and pay your respects to the deity and leave the place of pooja.
16.During the period of Mantra jap do not have ill will against any person. The Mantra must be recited for  rightful purpose and not for any harmful purpose. 

7-3-3 How to Concentrate (Chitta Ki Ekagrata ke Upay)

What is concentration-
Concentration is an act of giving all attention to something that is read or done or listened to.
Concentration is giving all your attention to what you are doing or to what someone is saying.
The importance of Concentration ( Why is concentration necessary ) -
For the success in every action, concentration of mind is the first and the foremost necessity. But in everyday life we experience that our mind can not remain stable for a long time. As a result of it, we can not pay proper or desired attention to the particular thing or an action. As we know, we can see our clear image in the water only when it is still and stable. In the same way if our mind is unstable, we can not concentrate on the particular thing or the activity which we want to accomplish.
Measures for concentration of mind or how to concentrate or tips for concentration -
The following are the measures which can help one to concentrate one's mind -

1. In a separate room or at a peaceful place, lie quietly keeping your face upward, relax your body completely, close your eyes and try to fix your mind on a particular part of your body one by one i.e. on nose, on mouth, on forehead, on chest, on right eye, on left eye etc. ( one by one ) for at least one minute. While doing so you can recite Gayatri Mantra or any other Mantra of your choice. When the Mantra is over, fix your mind  on the next part of your body and repeat the same mantra. Do this practice for five to ten minutes daily.

2. With full attention, look at any holy symbol like ' Om' , ' Swastik ' or any other symbol of your choice keeping proper distance from your eyes for three to five minutes.

3. Do a one thing at a time and start the next thing only the first thing is completed to your satisfaction.

4. Purification of mind is also necessary for concentration power of mind. For it - ( A ) Feel glad when you see someone making progress in his/her life. 

(B) Always try to be happy and practice the proverb ' happiness shared is happiness doubled.'

(C) Do not have malice or ill will for others.

(D) Do not have a desire or feeling to insult others.

7-3-2 Bhoutik aur aadhyatmik Unnati

 Material and Spiritual Progress

Today man has made a great progress in every field. A revolutionary change has taken place in the field of medicine, health, agriculture, transportation, telecommunication etc. Due to this progress materialistic comforts have increased a lot.

In spite of being all these materialistic comforts and progress, people in general are living a life of restlessness and uneasiness. As a result of it, they are losing their mental peace.

This situation shows that material progress and prosperity alone cannot be the means of mental peace. Wealth is not everything . It is possible for a man to be unhappy although he has every thing. On the other hand the people who have very little can be happy. The people of the so called advanced countries find life more and more difficult. They are bored. They suffer from nervous breakdown, fear, aimlessness, unhappiness and  dissatisfaction. Money cannot give real happiness. People ,who are prosperous, fail to find happiness in the economic prosperity. Such type of people are in search of things or places which can give them real joy and peace.

But it does not mean that there must not be any materialistic progress. For fulfilling the requirements and necessities of life, material progress is essential. But at the same time spiritual progress is also necessary. Without spiritual control, the material progress may lead the people to the wrong direction and invite a lot of troubles. So the material progress and the spiritual progress must go side by side. Only then the people can be happy in a real sense. The balanced progress in both the fields i. e. in material and in spiritual fields, can establish inner as well as outer progress. Neglecting the spiritual progress certainly causes negativity in some cases.

7-3-1 Prayer

What is a prayer -

A prayer is a call which comes out from our  soul. This call is not artificial . It has strong faith and devotion.  
1. A prayer is a set of words, formal or informal, which come out of heart to establish a pleasant form of rapport with God. We express these words to thank God for what He has done for our well being or to ask him to show us the right path to achieve goal.

2. A prayer is a spiritual procedure through which we can make contact with the great source of divine strength.

3. A prayer is a spiritual force like the force of gravity and attraction.

4. A prayer is the mental as well as verbal expression of the spiritual ideals.

5. Praying is an act of having communication with God.

6. If someone prays, he speaks to God that he believes in, in order to give thanks or to ask for his help.

7. If someone prays for something or prays that something might happen, he hopes for it or want it very strongly.

8. A prayer is all the words which someone says, when he is praying.

9. A prayer is a set of words which is said during a religious service.

10. A prayer is a hope which someone has for the future and which someone sometimes asks God to help him achieve.

11. A prayer is a request or a petition, spoken or unspoken, to God.

12. For a prayer we do not need to select any literary words. Only our heart must be pure. A few words of prayer which come out of our pure heart will certainly appeal to the Lord.

13. A prayer is a source of having direct contact wish divine power and though this contact we get positive energy to win the battle of life and to lead happy and worth living life.

14. A prayer is just like a tonic for our soul through which we get spiritual energy.

8-2-13 RAM SHALAAKA - To Make Decision while you are Confused.

   RAM SHALAAKA (RAMSHALAKHA )

Ramshalaaka has been taken from 'Shree Raamcharit Manas' written by Goswaami Tulsidaas. Ram Shalaaka is a Prashnaavali which is used to get the answer to the question which you have in your mind. Particularly when you get confused and don't know what to do and what not to do or what will be the possible result of your actin/activity/endeavour.

8-2-12 Various USES OF GAYATRI MANTRA

Gayatri Mantra is a Mantra as well as a prayer. It has the power to impart true wisdom. By continuous and regular recitation of Gayatri Mantra, the person can get spiritual and material benefits. The Gayatri Mantra can be beneficial for the following purposes if its Jap is done with full faith and devotion-

1. Gayatri Mantra for Education or intelligence or intellectuality  -

Sometimes in our life there are some situations in which we find that we are not making expected progress in the field of education and we are lagging behind. Praying to goddess Gayatri and chanting Gayatri mantra is highly beneficial in this case.It sharpens our intellect, intelligence and talent.

For this purpose the person should put or fix 'Om' (ॐ ) three times before Gayatri Mantra then he should Jap the Mantra daily at least 108 times.

After the Jap he should have a feeling that his getting sharper and sharper day by day.

2. For getting wealth-

 If some one is financially weak, he should put or fix the Beej Mantra 'Shreem' (श्रीं) three times before the Gayatri Mantra and append the same Beej Mantra 'shreem' (श्रीं ) three times after the Gayatri Mantra.

Then the person should Jap the Gayatri Mantra 108 times daily.After the Jap he should have a feeling that his financial position is improving  day by day by the grace of Devi Gayatri.

3. For Progeny

For a safe delivery and getting a good son, the husband and the wife both should Jap the Gayatri Mantra at least 108 times daily. They should fix or put the Beej Mantra 'Yam' (यं ) three times before the Gayatri Mantra  and append the same Beej Mantra 'Yam ' three  times after the Gayatri Mantra.

4. For removing unpleasant situations.

If the person is facing any problem related to his daily life, he should Jap the Gayatri mantra 508 times daily for at least three months.After the Jap he should have a feeling that his unpleasant situations are removing by the grace of Devi Gayatri.

5. For removing bad omens-

At the time of starting any work or journey if you see some bad omen or if some negative feelings fill in your mind, you should Jap the Gayatri Mantra 108 times and then begin the work or the journey.

8-2-11 . Gayatri Mantra- Introduction, Meaning, Process Etc.

In our every day life we see that a word or a group of words has power. We can make other persons happy or angry or aggrieved by using particular words. Similarly a Mantra may consist of a single word or a group of more than one words. By chanting the Mantra with full faith and devotion, one can create a specific environment around him. The person who meditates and chants the mantra, can feel the positive effect of it (the Mantra) in himself and around him.
Gayatri Mantra is considered as one of the most powerful Mantraas of the Hindus. This Mantra is also known as Guru Mantra. The words of Gayatri Mantra have been arranged in a very specific way and these words have a specific meaning. When the devotee chants or repeats the Gayatri mantra with full faith and proper method and for a proper period and  in proper number, he feels a different kind of wisdom in himself.
Gayatri Mantra is a Mantra as well as a prayer, through which we can know the right path and go in the right direction. The regular jap of Gayatri mantra can remove the obstacles which come in the way to the practitioner.
The Gayatri mantra is as follows -
ॐ भूर्भुव: स्व: तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो न: प्रचोदयात। 
(Om bhoorbhuvah svah tatsaviturvarenyam bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat.)
Meaning -  (Literal Meaning)- May Almighty illuminate our intellect and inspire us towards the righteous path.
Related Posts - (8.2.12) Various uses of Gayatri Mantra

8-2-10 Remedy -PANCHAKSHAR MANTRA (AUM NAMAH SHIVAY)

8-2-10 Remedy -PANCHAKSHAR MANTRA (AUM NAMAH SHIVAY) 

For Good Luck, Happiness and Prosperity

Indian sages have suggested some spiritual remedies or Upay for smooth going life. Panchakshar Mantra "Aum Namah Shivay" is also one of them. It is a very unique and powerful Mantra for good Luck, happiness and prosperity. Lord Shiva is known as Bhole Shankar (an innocent God). He bestows his blessings immediately on his devotees. Many people have enjoyed a prosperous life by chanting the Mantra "Aum Namah Shivay". ॐ नमः शिवाय !!

The process of Mantra Jap:-
After getting fresh from daily routine sit on a rug facing east or north in a separate room or at any suitable place. Keep a framed picture of Lord Shiva in front of you. Light a Ghee Deepak and an Agarabatti. Close your eyes and meditate on lord Shiva with the feeling that Lord Shiva is the source of universe, He is the lord of all creatures. He is most kind hearted God who grants boons and bestows grace on his devotees.
I pray to such Lord Shiva to give me happiness, prosperity and success in my life. After this prayer Jap (chant or repeat) the following Panchakshar Mantra 1080 times (ten malas) everyday. The Mantra is as following:-
'Aum Namah Shivay '   'ॐ नमः शिवाय '
When the Mantra Jap is over, do not leave the place immediately. After the Mantra Jap sit very quietly, Close your eyes and reflect upon the infinitive love of Lord Shiva. Have a feeling in your mind that Lord Shiva has accepted your prayer. He is pouring his blessings upon you. By the grace of Lord Shiva you are getting happiness, you have been blessed with good luck and prosperity.
After it fold your hands and pay your respects to Lord Shiva and leave the place of Puja and commence your routine duties.
Other Posts you will  like to read -

(14.6.1) Shiva Gayatri Mantra ( for getting Lord Shiva's blessings) 

(8.3.6) Dwadash Jyotirling Strtra

(8) Remedy for various problems 

(14) Mantra, Stotra etc. dedicated to different gods and goddesses

8-2-9 REMEDY (HANUMAN MANTRA) FOR REMOVING OBSTACLES AND PROBLEMS AND TROUBLES, LITIGATION.

8-2-9  REMEDY (HANUMAN MANTRA) FOR REMOVING OBSTACLES AND PROBLEMS AND TROUBLES, LITIGATION ETC. 

Nobody wants obstacles and problems to come on their way to success and in their life. But they come and you find helpless and do not understand what to do and how to remove these obstacles problems and troubles. Hanuman Mantra can help you remove the problems and troubles you are facing. (This Mantra has been taken from Shree Hanuman Ank Page 492)
The Process of Mantra Jap-
After getting fresh from daily routine sit on a rug facing east or north in a separate room or at any suitable place. Keep a frammed picture of god Hanuman. Close your eyes and meditate on the Rudra Roop of Hanuman and feel that God Hanuman is shining like a million suns, he is sitting in Veerasan, he is wearing Yagyopaveet (the sacred thread). He is the devotee of Lord Ram. He can jump over the ocean and kill demons in no time.
I pray to such a god Hanuman to remove my troubles and obstacles.
After this feeling and prayer Jap (chant or repeat) the following Mantra at least 540 times (five Malas) or 756 times (seven Malas) for at least forty  days. The Mantra is as follow-
"Ham Hanumate Rudraatmakaay Hum Phat"
' हं  हनुमते  रुद्रात्मकाय  हुं  फट '
When the Jap is over, do not leave the place immediately. After the mantra Jap , sit very quietly , close your eyes and reflect upon the infinitive strength and power of god Hanuman. Have a feeling in your mind with full faith that god Hanuman has accepted your prayer. He is pouring his blessings upon you. Your problems and troubles are sure to remove by the grace of god Hanuman. He will protect you from fear and troubles. After it , fold your hands and pay your respects to god Hanuman and leave the place of pooja and commence your routine work.
Other Posts you will like to read -

(14.2) Some facts about god Hanuman 

(14.2.1) Twelve names of Hanuman for getting success and removing troubles.

(14.2.3) Hanuman Mantra for getting safety and protection.

(8) Remedial measures for different problems.
(14.2.4) Hanuman Chalisa/ Importance of hanumanchalisa
(14.2.5) Hanuman Chalisa as Remedial Measure

8-2-8 Remedy - SHIV MANTRA (for getting ambitions fulfilled)

Remedy - SHIV MANTRA

FOR GETTING AMBITIONS FULFILLED

Everybody wants his ambitions to be fulfilled. But in some of the cases they remain unfulfilled because of one reason or the other. In some cases the person does not make sincere efforts. So he does not reach his goal. But in some cases in spite of one's sincere efforts, one fails to get the desired results of his work and one's ambition remain unfulfilled.
To avoid such situation Shiva Puja or Mantra can help a lot.

The Method or process of Shiva Puja / Mantra is as follows-

After your bath in the morning sit on a woolen piece of cloth facing east or north in a separate room or at any separate peaceful place. Keep the framed picture of Lord Shiva in front of you. Light Ghee Deepak and Agarbatti. Then close your eyes and meditate on Lord Shiva with the feeling that Lord Shiva is the source of universe. He is the Lord of all creatures. The three eyes of the Lord represent, the Sun, the Moon and Fire.He is the Lord of mercy and kindness. He is most kind hearted God who grants boon and bestows His grace on His devotees.

I pray to such Lord Shiva to fulfill my ambitions, give me success in every task that I undertake and to remove all the obstacles that come in my way to success.
After this prayer, Jap (chant or repeat) the following Shiva Mantra 324 times (three Malas), 540 times (five Malas) or more every day. The more you do the better it is. For getting desired results this Mantra should be recited 300000(Three lac) times.
The Mantra is as follows-
"Aum Namah Shivaaya Shubham Shubham
Kuru Kuru Shivaaya Namah Aum "
ॐ नमः शिवाय शुभं शुभं कुरु कुरु शिवाय नमः ॐ
When the Mantra Jap is over, do not leave the place immediately. After the Mantra Jap sit very quietly, Close your eyes and reflect upon the infinitive love of Lord Shiva. Have a feeling in your mind that Lord Shiva has accepted your prayer. He is pouring his blessings upon you. By the grace of Lord Shiva your ambitions are sure to fulfill..
After it fold your hands and pay your respects to Lord Shiva and leave the place of Puja and commence your routine duties.
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8-2-7 REMEDY ( KRISHNA MANTRA ) for a getting a son

8-2-7  REMEDY ( KRISHNA MANTRA )

(FOR GETTING A SON)

Every couple has a longing for having a child. To have a handsome and healthy child the following remedy (Krishna Mantra) is helpful. This Mantra Jap can also remove the fertility problems or complications during pregnancy.
The process of Mantra Jap:-
  After getting fresh from daily routine sit on a rug facing east or north in a separate room or at any suitable place. keep a framed picture of Lord Krishna in the Baal Roop (in the child form) in front of you. close your eyes and meditate on the child form of lord Krishna with the feeling that krishna in the child form is sitting in the lap of his mother  and smiling at her . His mother is also happy to see Krishna's Bal Kreeda.
I pray to such a great God Krishna to fulfill my desire of having a good son. After this feeling and prayer Jap the following mantra at least 324 times (three malas), 540 times (five malas), 756 times (seven malas) every day. The more Jap you do the better it is. The mantra is as follows:-

Aum Devaki Sut Govinda Vaasudev Jagatpate !
Dehi Me Tanayam Krishna Twaamaham Sharanam Gatah !!

ॐ  देवकी सुत गोविन्द वासुदेव जगत्पते !
देहि मे तनयं कृष्ण त्वामहं  शरणं गतः !!
When the Jap is over do not leave the place immediately. After the mantra Jap sit very quietly, close your eyes and reflect upon the infinitive love of lord Krishna. Have a feeling in your mind with full faith that Lord Krishna has accepted your prayer. He is pouring His blessings upon you. By the grace of Lord Krishna you will have a good son.
After it fold your hands and pay your respects to Lord Krishna and leave the place of Pooja and commence your routine duties.
( Note - The  Mantra can be chanted either by husband or by wife or by both)

8-2-6 REMEDY ( DURGA MANTRA ) for a good wife

8-2-6  REMEDY ( DURGA MANTRA )

(FOR A GOOD WIFE)

Marriage is a sacred union that binds two individuals. It ties them legally and emotionally. It is the sacred bond for the whole life. So every boy longs for a good wife. The regular and continuous chant of the following mantra by the boy helps him get the good wife of his choice.

Process of Mantra Jap:-

After getting fresh from daily routine sit on a rug facing east or north in a separate room or at any suitable place. Keep a framed picture of Devi Durga in front of you. Close your eyes and meditate on Devi Durga feeling that she is present everywhere. She is the symbol of power and energy. She is known as the universal mother. She has the power  to fulfill the desires of a person who has full faith in her. I bow to that mother, I bow to Devi Durga, I bow to Shakti.

After this feeling and prayer, repeat (Jap or chant) the following Mantra at least 324 times (three Malas) or 540 times (five Malas). The more Jap you do, the better it is. For desired result the mantra should be recited for 125000 (one lac twenty five) times.

The Mantra is as follows:-

    'Patneem Manoramaam Dehi Manovrittaanu Saarineem

    Taarineem Durg Sansaar Saagarasya Kulodbhavaam.'

'पत्नीं  मनोरमां देहि मनोवृतानु सारिणीम !

तारिणीम  दुर्ग संसार  सागरस्य  कुलोद्भवाम !!,

When the Jap is over do not leave the place immediately. After the mantra Jap sit very quietly, close your eyes and reflect upon the infinitive love of devi Durga. Have a feeling in your mind that Devi Durga has accepted your prayer. She is pouring her blessings upon you. She is giving you the boon of having a good wife. And also have the faith that you will certainly have a good wife with the grace of Devi Durga.
After it fold your hands and pay your respects to goddess Durga and leave the place of Pooja and commence your routine duties.
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8-2-5 REMEDY ( GAURI / PARVATI MANTRA )

  REMEDY ( GAURI / PARVATI MANTRA )

      FOR A GOOD HUSBAND
 
Marriage is a sacred union that binds two individuals. It ties them legally and emotionally. It is the bond for the whole life. So every girl longs for a good husband. The regular and continuous chant of the following Gauri Mantra / Parvati Mantra by the girl helps her get the husband of her choice. Maa Sita also performed Gauri Puja before marriage in order to have a husband like Lord Ram.
The Process of Mantra Jap -

The girl who wants a good husband should get up early in the morning and have a bath. Then she should sit on a rug facing east or north in a separate room or at any suitable place. she should keep the framed picture of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati in front of her. She should close her eyes and meditate on Devi Parvati feeling that Devi Parvati has a smiling face and she has the power to fulfill the desires of persons who have full faith in her. Then she should pray to Devi Parvati and ask her to fulfill her (the girl's ) desire of having a good husband and the girl should keep in her mind an image of the type of man she wants to marry.

After this feeling the girl should repeat (chant) the following Mantra at least 108 times (one Mala) or 324 times (three Mallas) or 540 times (5 Mallals) every day. The more she does the better it is. For desired results the Mantra should be recited for 125000  (One lakh and twenty five thousand) times.
The Mantra is as follows-
'He Gauri Shankaraardhaangi Yathaa Twam Shankar Priyaa,
Tathaa Maam Kuru Kalyaani Kaant Kaantaam Sudurlabhaam.'

'हे गौरी शंकरार्धांगी  यथा त्वं शंकरप्रिया
तथा मां  कुरु कल्याणि कान्त कान्तां सुदुर्लभाम।।'
When the Mantra Jap is over, do not leave the place immediately . keep your eyes closed and feel in your mind that Devi Parvati has  heard your prayer and your desires of getting a good husband will certajnly be fulfilled by the grace of Gauri /Parvati . Then leave place of Puja and do your routine work .
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8-2-4 Remedy Shiva Puja Mantra (for getting rid of diseases / problems

8-2-4. Remedy Shiva Puja Mantra -

 For Good Health / For Getting rid of Disease and Other Problems /For  Overcoming and Eliminating Negative Feelings

When you are suffering from some  disease, ailment whether it is mental or physical, try the following Upay:-
Buy 250 grams of black Til (sesame) from the market and put them in a small box. Everyday in the morning after having a bath take 125 ( approximately, you need not count them ) in a small bowl and take a Lotha full of clean water and go to the temple of Lord Shiva. First of all pour water on the idol of god Ganesh, then on the idol of goddess Parvati,; then on the idol of Kartikey, then on Nandi's idol, then pour water on Shiva Linga. After it take one piece of black sesame from the bowl and chanting the Mantra 'Aum jum sah' ॐ जूं सः' one time and put one piece of black til (sesame) on the idol of god Ganesa ,again take one piece of sesame , chant the Mantra Aum Jum Sah and put the sesame on the idol of goddess Pavati . In the same way put one Til on Kartikaye and Nandi as well. Then put  the remaining pieces of sesame ,  one by one on Shiva Ling chanting the same Mantra Aum Jum Sah .
After doing it sit quietly and pray to Lord Shiva to make you free from the disease you are suffering from and bless you with good health. Also pray to him to help you over come the negative traits and feelings.
After the prayer have a feeling and belief that Lord Shiva has accepted your prayer. He is pouring his blessings upon you. He is solving your problems. Day by day you are getting healthy by the grace of Lord Shiva. He is removing your worries  and helping you enjoy good health.
Then fold your hands, pay respects to Lord Shiva and leave the place quietly.
In the evening go to the same temple and light Ghee Dipak and Agarbati . Then close your eyes, fold your hands and pray to Lord Shiva to show you the right path and free from disease and remove your worries and other problems. Then pay respects to Lord Shiva and leave the place.Do it without any break till all the 250 gram of sesame is finished.
Note - (1) If you yourself are not able to go to temple, your representative can go and do the above mentioned process for you.
(2) If you are ill ,you had better consult the doctor and take proper treatment besides doing the above mentioned Upay or Remedy.

8-2-3 REMEDY ( SHIVA PUJA MANTRA )For happiness,peace etc

 REMEDY ( SHIVA PUJA MANTRA )

FOR HAPPINESS, FOR PEACE IN THE FAMILY, AND FOR GETTING DESIRES FULFILLED
There are some problems which come across in every body's life. Some of them are- troubles in the family, delay in the marriage of one's son or daughter, loss in the business, unemployment etc. To solve all these problems the following Upay is the best one -
Upaay or remedy -
Buy 250 grams of white Til ( sesame) from the market and put them in a small box. Every day in the morning after having a bath, take about 125 pieces of til (sesame) (you need not count them) in a small bowl and take a Lotha full of water and go to the temple of Lord Shiva. First of all pour water on the idol of god Ganesha, then on goddess Parvati, then on the idol of Kartikeya then on Nandi's idol., then pour water on Shiva Linga. After it take one piece of sesame from the bowl and chanting the Mantra 'Aum Namah Shivay' (ॐ नमः शिवाय ) one time and put  one piece of sesame on the idol of god Ganesh, again take one piece of sesame ,chant the Mantra 'Aum Namah Shivay' and put one sesame on the idol of goddess Parvati. In the same way put the piece of sesame on Kartikeya and Nandi, then put the remaining pieces of sesame one by one on Shiva Ling chanting 'Aum Namah Shivay.'
After dong it sit quietly and pray to Lord Shiva to fulfill your desires or solve your problems you are facing or whatever you want Lord Shiva to do for you.
After this prayer have a feeling and belief that Lord Shiva has accepted your prayer . He is pouring his blessings on you. He is solving your problems. Your wishes are being fulfilled. After it fold your hands, pay respects to Lord Shiva and leave the place.
In the evening go to the same Shiva temple and light ghee Deepak and Agarbatti.
 Then close your eyes fold your hand and pray to Lord Shiva to show you the right path,fulfill your desires and solve your problems if any. Then pay respects to Lord Shiva and come home.
Do it till the 250 grams of sesame finishes.