12-2-4 Quotations about Success

 Success Quotations

1. You can never achieve success unless you like what you are doing.

( Dale Carnegie)

2. Success does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same mistake a second time. 

( George Bernard show ).

3. Striving success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you have not planted. 

( David Bly )

4. Failures defeat losers, failures inspire winners.
(Robert T. Kiyoski)

5. To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first.
( Shakespeare)

6. In order to be succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your failure of fear. 

( Bill Cobsy )

7. The secret of success is to know something nobody else knows. 

(Aristotle )

8. Action is the fundamental key to all success. 

(Pablo Picasso)

9. Success is a science. If you have the conditions, You get the results. 

( Oscar Wilde )

10. He who fears being conquered, is sure to defeat.
( Nepoleon Bonaparta )

11. Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

(Confucius)

12. Success is the proper utilization of failure. 

(Anonymous)

13. It is possible to fail in many ways while to success is possible only in one way. 

( Aristotle )

14. Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. 

(Winston Churchill)

15. Some people dream of success - while others wake up and work hard at it. 

( Anonymous )

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Note :- These Quotations are our collection only.  

12-2-3 Quotations of Chanakya

 Quotations of Chanakya 

1. The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.

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2.  Whether the task is big or small, the person should do it with full strength and should not relax until it is completed.

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3. Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.

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4. A true friend or a kinsman is he who does not forsake you at the time of your illness, when you  are in trouble, when enemy attacks you.

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5. Avoid or forsake the person who talks sweetly in your presence but in your absence he puts obstacles in your way and tries to harm you.

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6. If there are a wicked man and a serpent, it is better to choose the serpent because the serpent bites you only once and the wicked man causes you harm at every step.

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7. Avoid the company of a fool for he is no different from a two legged animal.

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8. Nothing is heavy for the strong or the capable.

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9. When a person is distressed, he can get relief from three things - from children, from a good wife, and from the company of good persons.

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10. The person who does not shy or hesitate in monetary dealings, in acquiring knowledge, in eating, in dealing with others, becomes happy.

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11. Never make the friendship with the persons who are above or below you in status. Such friendship may lead you to unhappiness.

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12. Knowledge or learning is a friend of a person in a foreign country, his wife is his friend in the house, medicine in illness and good deeds are the friends of a person at the time of his death.

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13. Everything can be acquired through learning and it is learning which is worshiped every where.

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14. The person whose actions are disorganised, is happy neither among the society nor in the forest.

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12-2-2 Quotations Of Swett Marden

12-2-2 Quotations Of Swett Marden

1. "Failures and misery are not for the man who has seen the God side of himself, who has been in touch with the divinity. They are for those who have not been in touch with Divinity."
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2. "Idea go booming through the word louder than Cannon. Thoughts are mightier than the armies. Principles have achieved more victories than horsemen or chariots."

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3. "Beauty is a quality of Divinity and to live much with the beautiful, is to live close to the Divine. The more we see the beauty everywhere, in nature, in life, in man,  in child, in work and in rest, the more we see of God."
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4."Everyday is little hope and our whole life is but a day repeated. Do little things now, so shall big things come to thee by and by, asking to be done."
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5. "The Universe pays every man in his own coin, if you smile, it smiles on you in return; if you frown, you will be frowned at; if you sing you will be invited to gay company, if you love the world you will be surrounded by loving friends and nature will pour into your lap the treasures of the Earth."
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6. "There is really very little connection between the accumulation of money and real success, success is growth, is expansion, is the unfolding of divine nature of man, of all that is Godlike within him. A man may make millions and still be a failure. True success is in development  to the highest possible extent of all the higher qualities of one's nature."
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7. "Every man builds his own world, and makes his own atmosphere."
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8. "The man who can stand alone, who is not afraid of difficulties, who does not hesitate before obstacles, the man who believes in his own inherent power to do things, he is the man who will win."
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9. "How can a man be free, prosperous and happy while he is imprisoned and enslaved by the poverty thought, the conviction that he is poor and unlucky, and that he can never accumulate money as others do?"
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10. "The secret of happiness is in a cheerful, contented mind. He is poor who is dissatisfied. He is rich who is contented with what he has."
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11." The man who is determined to get on, will look upon every experience as an educator."

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12. "The low aim is a crime because it pulls down every other quality to its level. Low aim destroys the executive ability."

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13. "Some thoughts send hope and joy, gladness and encouragement, some others restrict,repress all hope, joy and contentment. "

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14. "By thoughts or through thinking, we can make our minds art galleries of beauty, or chambers of horror."
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15. "We should not judge a person by what he is doing, for it may be just a stepping stone to something higher up, further on.Judge him by what he is ambitious and determined to do. An honest man will do any respectable work as a stepping stone to his goal."
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16. "When you set your mind   towards achievements, let everything about you indicate success. Let your manner, your dress, your conversation and every thing  you do, speak of achievement and success. Carry always a successful environment with you." 

13-1-4 Solah Sansakar

What is Sanskar ?  Solah Sansakar / Shodash Sanskar / What are the names of Solah Sanskar ? Which are sixteen Sanskars ?

What is Sanskaar-- (For Hindi translation CLICK HERE)
1. The literal meanings of Sanskaar  are purification, refinement, ceremony,rite, sacrament etc.
2. Sanskaar is an action or a series of actions through which good qualities or virtues are in inculcated and deficiencies or shortcomings are removed.
3. Sanskaar can be defined as the purification of one's thoughts and feelings.
4. Sanskaar removes shortcomings and enhances virtues.
5. Through sanskaar a person gains spiritual progress and achieves liberation .
Solah Sanskaar-
According to the Hindu religion there are 16 Sanskaars or sacraments --
1. Garbhaadhaan Sanskaar 2. Punsvan 3. Seemantonnayan
These  three Sanskaars are pre-birth sanskaars of a child.
4. Jaatakarm 5. Naamkaran 6. Nishkraman 7. Annapraashan 8. Mundan 9. Karanvedh
These six sanskaars are related to the childhood.
10. Vidhyaarambh 11. Yagyopaveet 12. Vedaarambh 13. Keshaant 14. Samaavartan 15. Vivah 16. Antheshthee
Here under is given the short description of the sixteen Sanskaars-
1. Garbhaadhaan sanskaar - This is the first sanskaar. For this sanskaar the husband and the wife must have pure thoughts.
2. Punsavan sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed after three months of conception. Its done for the proper development of the fetus.
3. Seemantonnayan sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed after the sixth or eighth month of conception. This sanskaar is done for the mental development of the child. In this sanskaar the mother is inspired to have excellent thoughts through different holy symbols and inspirational stories.
4. Jaatkarm sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed after the birth of the child. In this sanskaar the Ved mantras are chanted.
5. Naamkaran sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed on the tenth or eleventh day after the birth. In this sanskaar the newly born child is given the name.
6. Nishkraman sanskaar - This is performed after the third or fourth month of the birth. In this sanskaar the child is taken out of the house.
7. Karnvedh sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed after the sixth, seventh or eights month of the birth. In this sanskaar the child's ear lobes are pierced.
8. Annapraashanna sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed after the six month of the birth. In this sanskaar solid food is given to the child first time.
9. Mundan sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed in the first year or in the third year after the birth. This sanskaar is releted to the shaving the head of the child.
10. Vidhyarambh sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed when the child attains the age of five year. The child salutes Lord Ganesh and  Devi Sarswati. The teacher blesses the child and the learning of the alphabet begins.
11. Yagyopavit sanskaaar - In this sanskaar a holy thread is given the child to wear. Guru mantra is given to the child.
12. Vedarambh sanskaar - The child is sent to the Gurukul to study the vedas and other holy scriptures.
13. Keshaant sanskaar - This sanskaar was performed before leaving the Gurukul.
14. Samaavartan sanskaar - This sanskaar was perfored at the end of the child's study the Gurukul. After this sanskaar the child entered the Grihasth Aashram.
15. Vivah sanskaar - This sanskaar is related to the sacred union of two souls. It is the entry into the family life.
16. Antyeshthi sanskaar - This sanskaar is performed after the death of the person.
Note -  (For Hindi translation CLICK HERE)

13-1-3 Toran (Custom of Hindu Marriage )

Toran - A Marriage Ritual 

What is a Toran - 
A Toran is a small board made of wood. It has a symbol of swaastik and a painting ( picture ) of Lord Ganesh on it. Toran is a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity. According to some other legend Toran is a symbol of victory. The Toran is hung on the main gate of the bride's home.
Toran Puja or Toran Maarnaa --
Toran puja, which is popularly known as Toran Maarnaa, is an important ritual of the Hindu marriage, particularly in Rajasthan and in some other adjoining states.
How is Toran Puja performed - The bride groom reaches the bride's home with his friends, relatives and other Baratis. He rides on a mare. The mother of the bride and other women welcome him ( the bride groom ) at the gate. She does his Aarti also. The Pandit recites some holy Mantras. Then the puja of the Toran is performed. After this puja, the bride groom touches the Toran with a stick or a sword.
Legend -
According to a legend, there was a demon whose name was Toran, who stood at the gate of a city to guard it. He did not let the gods enter the city to worship etc. He also put obstacles in the marriages and other auspicious activities. Only after killing him, the gods were able to enter the city easily. Since then this ritual is known as 'Toran Maarnaa'. The touching of the Toran with a stick or a sward by the bride groom is symbolic of killing the demon Toran.

Other related posts :-  
1. Saat Vachan in Hindu marriage 

2. Toran , Hathlewa , Granthi bandhan

3. Solah Sanskar of the Hindus

13-1-2 Saat Phere and Saptpadi

Saat Phere and Saptpadi (A marriage ritual)

There are several rites and rituals which are observed during the Hindu marriage ceremony. Saat Phere and Saptpadi are also included in them.

Saat Phere -

The rite of phere begins with Laazaa Homa ( Yagya Ahuti ) For laaza homa, the leaves of khejari tree, the leaves of Palash tree, the khele of rice,  all soaked in Ghee , are divided into four parts. Then the bride's sister stands beside his sister and touches these things to the bride's hand. Then on behalf of his sister, he gives three Aahutees ( puts these things into the holy fire three times).

While giving these three Aahutees the bride and the bride groom go around the holy fire. The bride goes ahead of the bride groom.

After it, the fourth Aahutee is given. At this time the bride groom goes ahead of the bride and they both move around the holy fire.

This Laazaa homa is the symbol of good luck. The purpose of this homa is to make a prayer and have a wish for the long life of the bride groom.

Sapt Padi -

After the Laazaa Homa ritual, the bride groom makes the toe of the bride's right foot touch one of the seven circles made of rice and Gulaal - one by one and every time says the following things--

1. The bride groom says," O, dear, I ask you to put your first step to make you the mistress of food grains etc. in my house."

2. The bride groom says, "O, dear, I ask you to put your second step so that you may become strong and powerful."

3. The bride groom says, "O, dear, I ask you to put your third step, so that you may earn fame and wealth in life."

4. the bride groom says, "O, dear, I ask you to put your fourth step so that you may have pleasures and facilities in life.

5. The bride groom says, "O, dear, I ask you to put your fifth step for the growth of wealth in the form of cows."

6. The bride groom says, "O, dear, I ask you to put your sixth step so that you may enjoy health and happiness during all the six seasons."

7. The bride groom says, "O, dear, I ask you to put your seventh step so that you may enjoy all the seven pleasures of the world and always remain devoted to your husband like Jaanki."

After this ritual the bride and the bride groom take their seats.

Other related posts :-  
1. Saat Vachan in Hindu marriage 

2. Toran , Hathlewa , Granthi bandhan
3. Solah Sanskar of the Hindus

(10.3.2) Sharad Purnima / Kojagari Vrat / Kojagari Poornima 2016

Sharad Purnima / Kojagari Vrat 2016

When is Sharad Purnima / Kojagari Vrat

In the year 2016 Sharad Purnima / Kojagari Purnima / Kojagari Vrat / Sharad Purnima Vrat is on Saturday, 15.10.2016 .

Important things :-

(1) Ashvin Shukla Purnima is known as Sharad Purnima or Kojagari Purnima.

(2) Kojagari means- who is awake? It is believed that on the night of Sharad Purnima , Indra riding on his elephant Eravat and Lakshmi visit every house and ask , " Who is awake ?" And they bless those who are awake. So people remain awake the whole night.They sing religious songs or tell and listen to religious stories.

(2) It is also believed that on this night , the moon light is very bright and the moon showers Amrit through its rays. So people prepare Kheer ( a sweet dish made of milk and rice) and place it in the moonlight through out the night. Next day it is offered to God and distributed as the Prasad to the people.It is said that this Kheer has the power to remove the physical ailments.

(3) Some people believe that threading a needle in the moonlight improves one's eyesight. So they thread a needle in the moonlight.

(4) It is also believed that Lord Krishna started Raas Lila from this night.

(5) Kartik Snan, a holy bath also starts from this day.

Kojagari Vrat :-

The people who observe Kojagari Vrat should worship goddess Lakshmi on the night of Sharad Purnima. The Vrati ( the person who observes fast ) should light at least one hundred earthen lamps at different places like in a temple,on the way,at the cross road, in the streets, on the roof of the houses, in the garden, near the Tulsi plant etc. 

Next day in the morning the Vrati should feed the Brahmin with Kheer and give him some money as Dakshina which is considered very fruitful. 

Sharad Purnima Vrat:-

The persons who observe fast on  Sharad Purnima should get up early in the morning take a bath and worship gods and goddesses.They should make Kheer in the evening and place it in the moonlight. Next day they should offer it to gods and goddesses and distribute it as Prasad. It is believed that the women who keep this fast, their children remain alive and enjoy a long and healthy life.  

(10.3.1) Karva Chauth 2016 / Karwa Chauth Vrat 2016

 Karva Chauth  2015/ Karwa Chauth Vrat 2016 / Karak Chaturthi 2016

When is Karva Chauth in 2016
In the  year 2016 Karva Chauth is on Wednesday , 19 October, 2016. On this day the moon will rise at 21:05 hours.(S.T. Jodhpur)

Puja Vidhi and other important things about Karva Chauth -
Karva Chauth  is a festival and Vrat which is very popular among married women in north India. The married Hindu women observe strict fast for the good health and long life of their husbands. According to Vaman Puran this ritual of fasting falls on the Krishna Paksh Chaturthi in the month of Kartik. The married women worship Shiv ,Parvati , Kartikey and the moon. For the worship they fill the Karva, a small pot made of clay, with water and put Ber , Aanvala ,Kachara etc.in this pot.On this pot a bowel full of sugar and a piece of blouse are also kept. In the evening  the women wear special clothes , usually a red or pink sari. They gather in a group and worship Shiv , Parvati , Kartikey and the moon. Then they narrate mythological stories emphasising the significance of Karva Chauth. When the moon rises , they give water (arghya) to it. Then they break their fast.

Other Posts you will like to read -

(10.3.1/1) Karva Chauth - Rituals and Facts    

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 (10.3.1) Karva Chauth - the festival of Suhaag and Soubhaagya. 

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(10.3.1/2) Karva Chauth - Legends or stories . 

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(10.3.1/3) Karva Chauth - Puja Samagri / Puja items   

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(5.2.18) Krishna Janmashtami / Gokulashtami 2016

 Krishna Janmashtami / Gokulashtami /Janmashtami 2016 

When is Janmashtami
In the year 2016, Krishna Janmashtami is on Wednesday, 24 August , 2016 ( For Smarth Sampradaay) and on Thursday, 25 August, 2016 ( For Vaishanav Sampradaay) 
Important things about Krishna Ianmashtami -
Janmashtami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to the Hindu mythology , Lord Krishna is the powerful incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The main objective of this incarnation was to end the rule of demons. Janmashtami is celebrated all over India with enthusiasm.
The devotees of Lord Krishna observe fast on this day. It is believed that when Lord Krishna was born , the Tithi was Krishna  Paksh  Ashtami , the month was Bhadrapad , the  day was Wednesday , the Nakshatra was Rohini, the time was mid night and the moon was in the Vrishabh Rashi.
Other Posts you will like to read -
(14.3.9) Smarta and Vaishnava Sampradaaya

(5.2.17) Ganga Dashahara / Ganga Dussehra 2017

 Ganga Dashahara / Ganga Dussehra 2016 / Why is Ganga Dashara celebrated ?

When is Ganga Dashahara in 2017
In the year 2017 Ganga Dashahara is on Sunday, 04 June, 2017 .
Why is Ganga Dashara celebrated ?
On Dashmi Tithi of Shukal Paksh of Jeshtha , the holy river Ganga came down to the earth from heaven. So  taking a bath in the river Ganga is considered to be very auspicious. And if it is not possible to bathe in the Ganga , people can have  a bath in the nearby river or at other places with the feeling as if they are having a bath in the river Ganga. After taking a bath, they should sit at a peaceful  place and worship the river Ganga chanting the following Mantra :-
"Om Namah Shivayai Naaraayanyai Dasharaayai Gangaayai Namah."
" ॐ नमः शिवायै नारायण्यै दशहरायै गंगायै नमः।"
Donations :-
If the person wants to donate things , the quantity of the things should be ten in number. Giving donations removes the sins of the person. While giving donations, chant the Mantra -
 " Gangaayai Namah. " 
' गंगायै नमः'। 

8-3-2 Sapt Shloki Durga

8-3-2 Sapt Shloki Durga  

Sapt Shloki Durga is the seven verses which are the part of devi Mahatmaya . It is a prayer  to goddess Durga who has divine powers . When the person recites these shlokas with full faith , devotion and concentration ,he will receive the blessings of goddess Durga and will be successful in is efforts  By the grace of goddess he (the devotee), will get health, wealth , good family life and knowledge of different fields. When the person has problems , Devi Durga removes them and fills him with happiness.
The process of Jap :-
After taking a bath in the morning, sit on a piece of woolen cloth at a peaceful  place facing east or north. Keep a picture of Devi Durga in front of you , meditate on Devi Durga and have a feeling that Devi Durga has the power to provide her devotees with all kind of riches and happiness. She can remove the problems , fear , sorrows and poverty from the life of the person who goes to her shelter and prays to her .
Then pray to Durga to fulfill your desires and remove your problems if you have any. Then everyday recite the following  seven shlokas (verses)eleven  times or seven times or five times with full devotion for at least three months .The shlokas are as follows :-

1.Om Gyaaninaamapi Chetansi Devee Bhagavatee Hi Saa.
Balaadaakrishya Mohaay Mahaamaaya Praya chchhati.
1. ॐ ज्ञानिनामपि चेतांसि देवी भगवती हि सा।
बलादाकृष्य मोहाय महामाया प्रयच्छति।।
2. Durge Smritaa  Harasi Bheeti Masheshjanto ,
Swasthai: Smritaa Matimateev Shubhaam Dadaasi.
Daaridrya dukh Bhay Haarini Kaa Twadanyaa.
Sarvopakaar Karaay Sadaardra chitta.
2. दुर्गे स्मृता हरसि भीति मशेषजन्तो: ,
स्वस्थै: स्मृता मतिमतीव शुभां ददासि।
दारिद्र्य दुःख भय हारिणि का त्वदन्या ,
सर्वोपकार करणाय सदार्द्र चित्ता।।
3.Sarva Mangal Mangalye Shive Sarvaarth Saadhike.
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Naaraayani Namostu Te.
3.सर्व मंगल मंगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि  नारायणि नमोSस्तु ते।।
4. Sharanaagat Deenaart Paritraana Paraayane.
Sarva Syaartihare Devi Naaraayani Namostu Te.
4. शरणागत दीनार्त परित्राण परायणे।
सर्वस्यार्तिहरे देवि नारायणि नमोSस्तु ते।।
5.Sarvaswaroope Sarveshe Sarvashaktisamanvite.
Bhayebhyastraahi No Devi Durge Devi Namostu te.
5.सर्व स्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वशक्ति समन्विते।
भयेभ्य स्त्राहि नो  देवि दुर्गे देवि नमोSस्तु ते।।
6.Rogaansheshaanapahansi Tushtaa.
 Rushtaa Tu Kaamaan Sakalaanbheeshtaan.
Twaamaashritaanaam Na Vipannaraanaam.
Twaamaashritaa Hyaashrayatam Prayaanti.
6.रोगानशेषानपहंसि तुष्टा ,
रुष्टा तु कामान सकलानभीष्टान।
त्वामा श्रितानां न विपन्नराणां
त्वामाश्रिता ह्याश्रयतां प्रयान्ति।।
7. Sarvaabaadhaa Prashamanm Trailokyasyaakhileshvari.
Evmeva Twyaakaaryamasmdwairivinaashanam.
7.सर्वाबाधा प्रशमनं त्रैलोक्य स्याखिलेश्वरि।
एवमेव त्वया कार्य मस्म द्वैरिविनाशनं।।
After chanting of these verses , sit peacefully and have a feeling that Devi Durga has accepted your prayer and she is giving you her blessings. You are being filled with new enthusiasm and you are making progress in every field.
Then leave the place of pooja and do your routine work.

(5.2.16) Ganga Dashami 2017 / Ganga Dashahara 2017

Ganga Dashami 2017 / Ganga Dashahara 2017 / Ganga Puja and Ganga Mantra

When is Ganga Dashami in 2017
In the year 2017 Ganga Dashami is on Sunday , 04.06.2017 

Important things about Ganga Dashami -
> It is believed that the holy river Ganga came down to the earth from heaven on Purvanha Vyapini Jeshth Shukla Dashmi. So this festival is celebrated on this Tithi every year . 

> On this day taking a bath in the holy river, observing fast and giving donations is said to be very fruitful .

Ganga Poojan / Method of worship Ganga / How to worship Ganga- 
On Jeshth Shukla Dashmi if possible the person should go to the river Ganga for a bath and Puja. But if not possible to go to the Ganga, he should take a bath in a river or a pond or at home in clean water imagining that he is bathing in the river Ganga. After bathing he should sit in front of the statue or image of goddess Ganga and worship it chanting the following Mantra -
ॐ नमः शिवायै नारायण्यै गंगायै नमः। 
Om Namh Shivayai Naaraayanyai Dashaharaayai Gangaayai Namh
Then the worshiper should offer five Pushpanjalis to the Ganga by chanting the following Mantra -
ॐ नमो भगवति ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं हिलि हिलि मिलि मिलि गंगे मां पावय पावय स्वाहा। 
Om Namo Bhagavati En Hreem Shreem Hili Hili Mili Mili Gange Mam Paavay Paavay Swaahaa.

(5.2.15) Buddha Purnima / Buddha Jayanti / Vaisakhi Purnima 2017

 Buddha Purnima / Buddha Jayanti / Pipal Purnima  2017

When is Pipal Purnima / Buddha Jayanti / Buddha Poornima in 2017
In the year 2017 ,Buddha Purnima is on Wednesday, 10 May 2017. 

Important things about Buddha poornjma or Buddha Jayanti
(1) Buddha purnima is celebrated on Vaisakh shukla purnima every year.

(2)  It is the birth day of Lord Buddha.

(3) It is also the day when Lord Buddha got  enlightenment and also Nirvan or Salvation .
(4) The Buddhists consider this day to be very auspicious than any other day of the year. They gather in the Viharas for worship and give alms to the monks.

(5) According to the Hindus Vaisakh Purnima is considered to be very holy Tithi. People keep fast and perform religious activities. 

(6) Donating different things is also considered fruitful on this day. 

(7)  Buddha Purnima is popularly known as Pipal Purnima. 

(8)  In north India and particularly in Rajasthan this Tithi is taken as  the Aboojh muhurat for marriage.

(5.2.14) Nrishigh Jayanti 2017

Nrishigh Jayanti  2017

When is Nrisingh Jayanti in 2017
In the year 2017,  Nrishingh Jayanti is on Tuesday, 09  May 2017.
Important things about Nrisingh Jayanti -
> Nrishingh Jayanti is celebrated on Vaisakh Shukla Chaturdasi.
> But for this celebration , Pradosh Vyapini Chaturdasi (the chaturdasi should prevail in the Pradosh kal) is taken.
> On the Nrisingh Jayanti , people keep vart , do Hari Kirtan and read or listen to the religious scriptures.
> Nrisingh is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He took this incarnation to kill Hiranyakashipu and to save Bhakt Prahlad.
> Lord Nrisingh helps and removes the obstacles of the persons who observe Vrat and do Hari Kirtan on this day .

(5.2.13) Janaki Navami / Sita Navami 2017

 Sita Navami / Janaki Navami - 2017

When is Sita Navami or Ram Navami in 2017
In the year 2017,  Janki Navami / Sita Navami is on Thursday , 04 May,  2017.
Vaisakh Shukla Navami Samwat 2074.
Important things about Sita Navami / Janaki Navami
> Vaisakh Shukla Navami is known as Seeta Navami or Janaki Navami.
> Janki Navami which is  known as Sita navami also, is celebrated as the birth day of Devi Sita. Sita is the adopted daughter of king Janak. So she is also known as Janki.
> According to the Hindu mythology Sita is the incarnation of goddess Laxmi.
> The life of Sita is considered as the ideal life and guide to the women folk . So on this day the married women keep fast and pray to Devi Sita to bless them with happy life.
> The women as well as men recite the Ramayan on this day.
> In some parts of north India and particularly in Rajasthan , Janaki Navami is considered as the Aboojh Muhurat or the popular Muhurat for marriage. So if no proper muhurat for marriage is available, marriage is performed on this Tithi.

8-3-1 Kraavlokan Mantra / Palm Looking Mantra

8-3-1 Kraavlokan Mantra / Palm Looking Mantra

The day should begin with spiritual and positive feelings. For this the following mantra should be recited (chanted ). On waking up look at your palm and say -
Karaagre vasate Laxmi Kar madhy Sarswatee.
Karmoole Sthito Brahmaa Prabhaate Kardarshanam
कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मी:  कर मध्य सरस्वती।
करमूले स्थितो ब्रह्मा प्रभाते करदर्शनम।।
Meanig -Goddess Laxmi resides on the tips of the fingers , Goddess Sarswati resides in the centre of the palms. On the wrist i.e. in the end part of the hands Lord Brahmaa resides. So person  should look at his palms in the morning.
After chanting this shlok, rub both the palms together and move them slowly over your head , shoulders , arms and legs. It creates an energy shield which wards off the negative influences for the whole of the day
( After karavlokan pray to earth as follows:- )
Prayer to earth - After getting up from your bed and before putting your feet on the earth , greet mother earth and pray to her and request her to forgive you for putting your feet on her. Do this by reciting the following Shlok -
Samudravasane Devi parvatstan mandite
Vishnu patni Namastu bhyn(m) Paadsparsham kshamasva me.
समुद्र वसने देवि पर्वतस्तन मण्डिते।
विष्णु पत्नि नमस्तुभ्यं पादस्पर्शं क्षमस्व मे।।
Meaning :- O, mother earth , who has the ocean as clothes and mountains and forests as her body , who is the wife of Lord Vishnu , I bow to you. Please forgive me for touching you with my feet.

( After praying to earth one should have the Darshan of one or two of the following - Gorochan, Chandan, Swarn, Shankh, Mridang, Darpan, Mani etc. and salute Agni, Guru and Surya.  Bed time prayer -
Before sleeping say this prayer - Oh, Great God , the ocean of kindness , forgive my wrong actions done knowingly or unknowingly with my hands , feet or speech or through eyes , ears and mind.  

(5.2.12) Ganesh Chaturthi 2016 / Ganesh Jayanti 2016

Ganesh Chaturthi 2016

Ganesh Jayanti 2016 ( Muhurat)

When is Ganedh Chaturthi or Ganesh Jayanti 
In the year2016  Ganesh Jayanti / Ganesh chaturthi is on Monday , 05 September, 2016.
On this occasion God Ganesh Poojan will be done as follows -
Amrit chaughadiya - 06:23 to 07:56
( or ) Shubh Chaughadiya - 09:30 to 11:03.
( or ) Abhijit Muhurat - 12:12 to 13:01.(This time is considered better.)
Visarjan Day or Immersion Day of God Ganesh idols :-
Shukla paksh Chaturdashi of Bhadrapad  (which is also known as Anant Chaturdashi)
Important things - 
1. Lord Ganesh festival begins on Bhadra pad Shukla Chatirthi with Ganesh Poojan in the shubh muhurat. Usually Madhyaankaal is considered the best for Ganesh Puja.
 ( Subh Muhurat is given above for this year )
2. It ends after ten days on Anant Chaturdashi. On this day the devotees take out the procession and carry the idol of Lord Ganesh and immerse it in a lake or pond.This ritual is known as Visarjan.
3. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth day of Ganesh.
4. It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva declared Ganesh as superior to all other gods.
5. Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom , prosperity and good fortune .
6. It is believed that on the night of Ganesh Chaturthi ,the person must not see the moon as seeing the moon on this night may result in false accusation of stealing some thing .( To remove this blame one must listen to the story of Syamantak.Click here for this story .)
Note -(1) Click here for other posts related to lord Ganesh (must be read)
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(10.3.59) Kalank Chaturthi

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(5.2.1) Muhurat for marriage
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(5.2.32) Muhurat for love marriage
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(5.2.4) Muhurat for Grih Pravesh
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(5.2.26) Muhurat for Journey
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(5.3.10) Mrityu Yog 
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(5.3.8) Amrit Siddhi Yog 
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(5.3.11) Pushya Nakshatra
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(5.3.4) Swyam Siddh Muhurat (Sadhe Teen Muhurat)
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(5.3.7) Sarvarth Siddhi Yog 

(5.2.11) Raksha Bandhan 2017 / Rakhi 2017

Raksha Bandhan / Rakhi 2017 (Muhurat)  

When is Rakhi / Raksha Bandhan in the year 2017
In the year 20167 Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is on Monday, 07 August 2017
The Muhurat or the auspicious time for tying Rakhi is -
On 07.08.2017 Bhadra is up to 11.07 (prohibited period) and Chadragrahan Sootak begins from 13.52 (prohibited period) . So proper Muhurat for Rakhi tying is -
Abhijit Muhurat - from 12:17 to 13:10 
( or ) Shubh Chaughadiya - from 17:31 to 19:08.
Note -Raksha Bandhan ritual must not be done during Bhadra kal or Bhadra period . Bhadra period is inauspicious period which should be avoided for all auspicious work. Hindu scriptures advise to avoid Bhadra time to tie Rakhi during Rakha Bandhan festival.
How to tie Rakhi - The sister applies Tilak and   rice on the forehead of the brother. Then she ties Rakhi on the right wrist of the brother and prays for his long life and feed him some sweet. In return the  brother gives his sister some good gifts in the form of cash and kind and promises to protect her.
It is better to chant the following Mantra while tying the Rakhi :-
Yen baddho Bali Raajaa daanvendro mahaabalah , 
Ten twaamnubadhnaami rakshe maa chal maa chal .
The importance of Rakhi / Raksha Bandhan -
Rakhi is a thread which is the  symbol of affection and a bond of protection. Sisters have strong faith that Rakhi has the power to ward off harms and dangers through the year. Brothers also have faith in the command to save their sisters in all the difficulties and miseries.
Raksha Bandhan is also a festival of the protection of the weak by the strong.
Related Posts :- Bhadra Period / Vishti Karan / Bhadra

(5.2.10) Gupt Navratra / Gupt Navratri (Muhurat ) 2016 - 2017

Gupt Navatra / Gupt Navratri 

According to the Hindu calendar , Navratras are celebrated four times a year . Two of them are known as Prakat Navratra or open Nanratra and the remaining two are known as Gupt Navrata or secret Navratra .The Gupt navratras come two times a year . The Gupt Navratra which comes in Ashadh month is known as Aashadhi  Gupt Navrata or Varsha Ritu Gupt Navratra . And the Gupt Navratra which come in the month of Magh is known as Maghi Gupt Navratra or Shishir Navratra .

Muhurat / Muhurta for Gupt Navratras is as follows :-

When is Ashadh Gupt Navratri 2016
In the year 2016 Aashadhi Gupt Navratra begins on Tuesday , 05 July 2016 and ends on Wednesday, 13 July . 2016.
Click here for detail muhurat for Ashadh Gupt Navratra / Navratri 2016 (Muhurat)    

When is Magh Gupt Navratri in 2017
In the year 2017 Magh Gupt Navratri begins on Saturday, 28.01.2017 and ends on Sunday, 05.02.2017. (Click here for detail Muhurat for Magh Navratri 2017 )
1. Ghat sthapana / Kalash Sthapana Muhurat -
Saturday, 28.01.2017
Shubh Chaughadiya - from 08:49 to 10:09
Abhijit Muhurat - from 12:29 to 13:12
2. Utthapan - (Magh Gupt Navratri ends on Sunday 05.02.2017
Whom to worship and what to chant or jap during Navratra:- 

During Navratra worship godddess Durga and do the Path of Durga Saptshati or chant the Mantras related to Durga.

(or) Read Ramcharit manas or do the path of Sundar kand.

(or) Chant Ram Rakshastotra.

(or) Jap the Gayatri Mantra.

(or) Jap of Mantras according to your  choice as Mantra for wealth , Mantra for power,  Mantra for removing  problems , for getting suitable husband or wife , for getting protection etc.

Other related posts :- 
(10.1.2) Navratra / Navratri Festival
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(5.2.6)  Basant Navratra / Chaitra Navratra Muhurat
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(5.2.9) Shardiya Navratra
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(10.7.8) Basant Navratra dates 
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(5.2.10) Gupt Navrata 
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(5.2.4) Muhurat for Grih Pravesh
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(5.2.26) Muhurat for Journey
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(5.3.10) Mrityu Yog 
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(5.3.8) Amrit Siddhi Yog 
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(5.3.11) Pushya Nakshatra
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(5.3.4) Swyam Siddh Muhurat (Sadhe Teen Muhurat)
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(5.3.7) Sarvarth Siddhi Yog 

10-1-2 Navratra /Navratri (Festival)

 Navratra / Navratri (Festival)

'Navratra ' is the combination of two words 'Nav' and 'Ratri' . Nav means nine and Ratri means night. Thus Navratra is the festival which lasts for nine days. This period of nine days is considered auspicious. It is also the period of Aradhana and Upasana. During this period nine forms of goddess Durga are worshiped. Their names are :-
1. Shail putri 2. Brahmacharini 3. Chadraghanta 4. Kushmanda 5. Skandmata 6. Katyayani 7. Kalratri 8. Mahagauri 9. Sidddhidatri.
According to the Hindu calendar , Navratra is celebrated four times a year :-
1. Chaitra or Basant Navratra 
2. Ashavin or Shardiya Navratara.
These Navratras are celebrated with great pomp and show. They are known as open or Prakat Navratra. Apart from them the other two Navratras are -
1. Ashaadh Navratra or Varsha Ritu Navratra 
2. Magh or Shishir Navratra.
These two navratras are known as secret or Gupt navratra.
The process of worship :-
Navratra is the period of getting spiritual and moral strength. Those who worship Maa Durga with complete devotion and dedication, get wealth , prosperity and  enlightenment with the grace of Maa Durga. Their sufferings from their life are removed.
Ghat / Kalash sthapana :-
On the first day of navratra , Ghat sthapna or Kalash sthapna is done. Ghat or Kalas means  a pot made of clay or copper and sthapna means installing. So Ghat sthapna is the installing a pot. The Ghat or kalash is filled with water and it is placed on the Vedi of sand. Seeds of  barley are sown in the sand around the Ghat or kalash.  By the end of the navratra , these barley plants known as Jaware,  would have grown up to four or five inches. The Jaware are given as Prasad to the devotees and the members of the family. (Some people sow the barley seeds in a separate pot.) On the kalash mango leaves and coconut covered with a piece of cloth are also placed. Ghat or kalash sthapana is mainly the prayer and invitation to goddess Durga to stay in the kalash till the navratra ends.
Whom to worship and what to chant or jap during Navratra:- 
During Navratra worship godddess Durga and do the Path of Durga Saptshati or chant the Mantras related to Durga.
(or) Read Ramcharit manas or do the path of Sundar kand.
(or) Chant Ram Rakshastotra.
(or) Jap the Gayatri Mantra.
(e) Jap of Mantras according to your  choice as Mantra for wealth , Mantra for power,  Mantra for removing  problems , for getting suitable husband or wife , for getting protection etc.
Kumari Pujan :- On the Ashthami or Navmi Tithi , nine girls ( not above nine years old ) are fed, worshiped and given  Dakshina.
Navratra Utthapan :- 
On the ninth or tenth day, the Pooja material is immersed in  the near by lake or pond. The Jaware ( the plants of barley ) are given to the members of the family and other persons as Prasad. With this Utthapan process the festival of Navratra comes to an end.
Related Posts - (10.7.8) Basant Navrata dates 
Click here for  the Muhurat of Chaitra or Basant Navratra  , Ashivan or Shardiya Navratra ,Gupt Nanratra