(10.3.61) Ramaa Ekadashi / Rama Ekadashi Vrat 2016

When is Rama Ekadashi / Ramaa Ekadashi

Kartik Krishna  Ekadashi is known as Rama Ekadashi.

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Rama Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Rama Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Rama Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2) On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3)On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of Rama Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Indira Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat. Even if the person listens to the story of the sacred fast of Rama Ekadashi ,is freed from all kinds of sins and at last attains the supreme abode of Lord Vishnu.
Rama Ekadashi Vrat story - 
Once there was a king named Muchukund. He was truthful and a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. He had a daughter whose name was Chandrabhaga. She was married to the prince Shobhan . Once Shobhan came to his father- in -law's house. While he was there, Rama Ekadashi came. The king Muchukund made an announcement that as usual every body in the kingdom would observe the fast on Rama Ekadashi. Shobhan also heard the announcement. Although his body was weak yet he observed. As he could not bear  thirst and hunger, he died the next day.
Because of the auspicious effect of the  Ramaa Ekadashi Vrat he became the ruler of a kingdom on the Mandarachal mountain. Once a Brahman named Som Sharma who lived in the kingdom of Muchukund, by chance went to the Mandarachal mountain where he saw Shobhan as a king. He recognized the  Muchukund's son in law. He went to Shobhan and asked him to tell him how he obtained all these things. Shobhan said, "It is all due to the observance of the Vrat on Rama Ekadashi. "
Som Sharma went back to the city of Muchukund and narrated to him what he had seen. Chandrabhaga wished to see her husband. So Shom Sharma took her to the Mandrachal mountain where she met her husband. She said to Shobhan," I have been observing the Rama Ekadashi Vrat since I attained the age of eight years. By the power of my observance of the Ekadashi Vrat this kingdom will remain stable for long.
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'astromuhurat.com' wishes you and your family a very happy Rama Ekadashi.

"May this Rama Ekadashi fulfill your wishes and bring you joy, peace and prosperity!"

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(14.2.7) Hanuman Gayatri Mantra

Hanuman Gayatri Mantra ( For  getting peace, prosperity and protection)

Hanuman Ji is known as Sankat Mochan i. e. the remover of problems. He can give courage, bravery, wisdom and intellect to his devotees.
If the Mantras dedicated to him are chanted with full devotion and faith, the person is certainly benefited by the grace of god Hanuman.
The Hanuman Gyatri Mantra is also one of the powerful Mantras of god Hanuman. This Mantra gives peace, prosperity, wisdom, mental power and removes all kinds of obstacles which come in the way to the devotee.
The process of Hanuman Gayatri Mantra - 
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.Give me mental peace and prosperity.
After this feeling and prayer Jap (chant or repeat) the following Mantra at least 324 times (three Malas) or 540 times (five Malas) or 756 times (seven Malas) for at least forty  days.
Given below are two Hanuman Gayatri Mantras, chant any one of them -
"Aum Aanjaneyaaya Vidmahe Mahaabalaaya Dheemahi Tanno Maaruti Prachodayaat".
"ॐ आंजनेयाय विद्महे महाबलाय धीमहि तन्नो मारुति प्रचोदयात।"
(Or)
"Aum Raamdootaaya Vidmahe Kapiraajaaya Dheemahi Tanno Hanumaan  Prachodayaat." 
"ॐ रामदूताय  विद्महे कपिराजाय  धीमहि तन्नो हनुमान  प्रचोदयात।"
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.
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(14.2.1) Twelve names of Hanuman for getting success and removing troubles.
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(8) Remedial measures for different problems.
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(7.3.11) Famous Gurus / List of Gurus / Hindu Gurus

Hindu Gurus
The meaning of Guru / Who is Guru 
(1) According to the Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary a 'Guru' is -
(A) a religious and spiritual leader and teacher, specially in Hinduism.
(B) an adviser or intellectual leader of a person or a group of people.
(2) Guru is a Sanskrit word which has two syllables - 'Gu' and 'Ru'.
The syllable 'Gu' (गु) refers to darkness, the darkness of ignorance and the syllable 'Ru' (रु) refers to light, the light of  spiritual knowledge.
Thus Guru is the one who leads others from darkness to light and who shows right path to others.
In Hinduism the place of a Guru has always been very high.
Here under is the list of some famous Gurus -
(1) Guru Vashisth - He was the Guru of Maryada Purushottam Shree Ram.
(2) Sandipani  - He was the Guru of Shree Krishna.
(3) Guru Dronacharya - He was the Guru of the Pandavas and the the Kauravas.
(4) Chankya -  He was the Guru of Chandragupt Maurya.
(5) Shankaracharya - He gave the true knowledge of Indian culture and tried his best to remove bad customs which prevailed in the society.
(6) Swami Ramanandacharya - He was the Guru of Saint Kabir.
(7) Samarth Guru Ramdas - He was the Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
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(7.2.21) Bhaddari Ki Kahaavaten

Bhaddari ki Kavita / Bhaddari ki Baten

Here under is a collection of the Kahavaten of Bhaddari. These Kahavaten are related to rain, astrology and manners. They are very popular among the people in general and particularly among the farmer community.
(1) Akhai teej rohinee na hoi, Paush Amaavas mool na joi.
Raakhee sravano  heen vichaaro,Kaatik Poonon kritikaa taaro.
Mahi-Maaheen khal balahin prakaasai, Kahat Bhaddari saali binaasai.
Meaning in English -If Rohini Nakshatra does not fall on Akshay Tritiya ( Vaisakh Shukla Tritiya), Mool Nakshtra does not fall on the Amavasya of Paush month,Shravan Nakshatra does not fall on the Purnima of Shravan month, Kritika Nakshatra does not fall on the Purnima of Kartik month, the poet Bhaddari says that the wicked persons will be powerful and the crops will not be good.
(2) Jo Chitraa men khelai gaai, Nihachai khaali saakh na jaai.
Meaning in English - If the moon is in Chitra Nakshatra on Kaartik Shukla Pratipadaa - Goverdhan Poojaa,Annakoot, Gou Kreeda, then there will be good crops.
(3) Paanch Saneechar, Paanch Ravi, Paanch Mangar jo hoy.
Chhatra toot dharanee parai, Anna mahango hoy.
Meaning in English - If in one month, there are five Saturdays, five Sundays, and five Tuesdays, it is considered to be inauspicious. If it is so , it is harmful for the king (the government) and the food grains will be costly (dear).
(4) Som Sukar Surguru divas, Poos Amaavas hoy.
Ghar - ghar bajee badhaavadaa,Dukhee na deekhai koy.
Meaning in English - If Monday or Thursday or Friday falls on on the Amaavasyaa of the month of Paush, It is considered to be good and no one will be unhappy.
(5) Mangalvaaree Maavasee, Faagun chaitee joy.
Pashu becho Kan Sangraho, Navasee dukaalaa hoy.
Meaning in English - If Tuesday falls on the Amaavasyaa of Phalgun and Chaitra month, then there will be famine. So one should sell one's animals and buy food grains.
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(10.3.60) Bhai Panchami 2016

When is Bhai Panchami 
In the year 2016 Bhai Panchami is on Tuesday, 06.09.2016.
Important things about Bhai Panchami -
> Bhadrapad Shukla Panchami is known as Bhai  Panchami. this Panchami is also known as Rishi Panchami.
> The people of Mahavashwari community observe it as Bhai Panchami. On this day the sisters tie Rakhi on the hand of their brothers and pray for for their long life, prosperity and happiness.They also observe fast on this day.
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(10.3.59) Kalank Chaturthi 2016

Kalank Chaturthi 2016 कलंक चतुर्थी 2016 

When is Kalank Shaturthi
Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi is also known as Kalank Chaturthi.
In the year 2016 Kalank Chaturthi is on  Monday, 05.09.2016.
Important things about Kalank Chaturthi -
> Kalank Chaturthi is also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganpati Chaturthi, Ganesh Jayanti.
> There are three types of Chaturthis - Shiva, Shanta and Sukha. Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi is called Shiva Chaturthi. On this Chaturthi giving donations, observing Vrat and doing Jap are considered very fruitful.
> Siddhi Vinayak Vrat is also observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi.
> Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi is called Kalank Chaturthi. It is believed that seeing the moon on the night of this Chaturthi is inauspicious. The person who sees the moon on this night is blamed. To nullify its bad effect ,one should  listen to the tale of Syamantak as a remedial measure.The tale of Syamantak is given below -
The story of Syamantak -
In the city of Dwarakapuri there lived a person whose name was Satraajit. Once Satraajit worshiped Sun (Suryadev) with full devotion. Suryadev was pleased with his worship and gave him a Syamantak Mani (a precious gem). This gem shone just like the sun and gave light. It had the power to give gold coins. One day Satraajit suspected that Lord Krishna might snatch the gem from him. Thinking so Satraajit gave the gem to his brother Prasen to wear it. By chance Prasen was killed and eaten up by a lion during hunting. Jaambvan , somehow got that gem.
Satraajit blamed Lord Krisna and said that He had killed his brother Prasen to get the gem. To show the reality and to get Himself free from this blame, Lord Krishna went to the cave of Jaambvaan and fought with him and got the gem from him and gave it to Satraajit. Satraajit came to know the reality and gave the gem to Lord Krishna. Thus Krishna's blemish washed away.
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