(5.2.38) Akshararambh Muhurat

Muhurat for Akshararambh Sanskaar 

Akshararambh Sanskar is observed in the age of fifth year of the child.   
For the Akshararambh Sanskar Muhurat the following things or factors are considered -
Tithi - Shukla Paksh - 2,3,5,7,10,11,12,13
Vaar - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Nakshtra - Ashvini,  Aardhra, Punarvashu, Pushya, , Hast, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha,  Shravan, Revati, 
Ayan - In Uttarayan when the Sun is not in Kumbh Rashi.
Lagna - Sthir or Dwiswabhav Lagna.
Note - On the fixed day before starting Akshararambh, Pooja of Lord Ganesh, goddess Saraswati is also done.
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(5.3.37) Vidhyarambh Muhurat / Muhurat for Vidhyarambh / Muhurat for starting education

Vidhyarambh Muhurat / Muhurat for Vidhyarambh / Muhurat for starting education for the child 

For the Vidhyarambh Sanskar Muhurat the following things or factors are considered -
Tithi - Shukla Paksh - 2,3,5,7,10,11,12,13
Vaar - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Nakshtra - Ashvini, Rohini, Mrigshira, Aardhra, Punarvashu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Poorva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hast, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mool, Poorvaashadha, Uttarashadha, Shravan, Dhanishtha, Shatbhisha, Revati, Poorvabhadrapad, Uttarabhadrapad.
Chandra Shuddhi or Chandrabal - At the time of starting any new work, the Moon and its position is of much importance. If the Moon is in the fourth or eighth or twelfth sign from the name sign or the birth sign, it is not favourable and must be avoided for better results. For more detail click here. 
Ayan - In Uttarayan when the Sun is not in Kumbh Rashi.
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(7.2.27) Poot Kapoot to Kyon Dhan Sanchay

Poot Kapoot to Kyon Dhan Sanchay ?
Poot Spoot to Kyon Dhan Sanchay ?
पूत कपूत तो क्यों धन संचय ?
पूत सपूत तो क्यों धन संचय ?
Meaning - Why should one accumulate wealth if the son is bad or unworthy ? Why should one accumulate wealth if the son is good or dutiful or worthy ?
Explanation - This doha ( couplet ) gives practical advice to every one. If a person has a bad son, he (the bad son) will destroy the money (accumulated by his father) on bad things. And if a person has a good son, he (the good son)  will work hard and earn a lot of money and prestige through his own hard work. So one should not worry about accumulating money in any case.

(14.11.1) Benefits of reciting Ram Rameti Rameti Rame Raame Manorame

Raam Raameti Raameti Rame Raame Manorame / Benefits of chanting Raam Mantra 'Raam Raameti Raameti Rame Raame Manorame'

By chanting the name of Ram, one can get all the benefits of chanting one thousand names of Lord Vishnu.
Raam Raameti Raameti Rame Raame Manorame.
Sahastranaam Tttulyam Raam naam Varaanane.
राम रामेति रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे। 
सहस्त्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने। 
Meaning - (Lord Shiva says to goddess Parvati ) O, lovely faced (Parvati) ! The name of Lord Raam is equal to the one thousand names of Lord Vishnu. I always chant the holy name of Ram and enjoy the beautiful name of Lord Raam.
Meaning in Hindi - (श्री महादेव जी देवी पार्वती से कहते हैं -) हे सुमुखी ! राम नाम विष्णु सहस्त्रनाम के तुल्य है।  मैं सर्वदा 'राम', 'राम', 'राम' इस प्रकार मनोरम राम नाम में ही रमण  करता रहता हूँ।
The following are benefits of chanting Vishnu Sahastranaam -
It is believed that the person who chants the one thousand names of Lord Vishnu, gets happiness and peace and becomes free from all kinds of sorrows. The Brahaman, if he desire to have the knowledge, can get knowledge of all the Vedas through the grace of Lord Vishnu. The Kshatriya  can get Victory, the Vaishya can get wealth and the Shudra can get eternal happiness.
For more benefits of Recitation of Vishnu Sahatranam Stotra CLICK HERE .
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(14.9.2) Vishnu sahastranam /Benefits of Vishnu Sahastranam stotra
(14.9.3) Narayan Kavach / Benefits of Narayan Kavach
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(14.9.4) Ram Mantra for removing calamities
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(14.9.5) Padmavati Mantra for progress in business
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(14.9.6) Padmavati Mantra for getting ambitions fulfilled
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(14.9.7) Padmavati Mantra for getting a good son
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(14.9.8) Padmavati Mantra for getting money and prosperity
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(14.9.9) Ram Mantra for wealth and prosperity
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(14.9.10) Ram Mantra for happiness and happiness

(6.4.10) Seasons in the Hindu Calendar / Hindu Ritus

Names of Hindu seasons/ Six seasons in Hindu calendar/ Which are the seasons in Hindu calendar 

In Hindu calendar there are six seasons. They are -
1. Vasant or Spring - 
Hindu lunar months - Chaitra and Vaisak months.
Hindu solar months - Meen and Mesh (when the sun is in Pisces and Aries)
2. Grishma or Summer - 
Hindu lunar months - Jyesth and Aashadh.
Hindu solar months - Vrish and Mithun (when the sun is in Taurus and Gemini)
3. Varsha or Monsoon - 
Hindu lunar months - Shrawan and Bhadrapad
Hindu solar months - Kark and Singh (when the sun is in Cancer and Leo)
4. Sharad or Autumn -
Hindu lunar months - Aashvin and Kartik.
Hindu solar months - Kanya and Tula (when the sun is in Virgo and Libra)
5. Hemant or Pre-winter -
Hindu lunar months - Margsheersh and Paush
Hindu solar months - Vrishak and Dhanu (when the sun is in Scorpio and Sagittarius )
6. Shishir or winter - 
Hindu lunar months - Magh and Phalgun
Hindu solar months - Makar and Kumbh(when the sun is in Capricorn and Aquarius )

(10.5.17) Gujarati Panchang / Gujarati New Year / Gujarati Vikram Samwat

Gujrati Panchang / Gujarati New Year / Gujarati Vikram Samwat

In India different types of panchang or calendars prevail. Gujarti panchag is also one of them. 
The important things about gujarati panchang are as follows - 
1. Gujarati Panchang begins from Kartik Shukla Partipda and ends on Kartik Krishna Amavashya. Kartik Shukla Purnima is also known as self proven Muhurat or Swyam Siddha muhurat.
2. Gujarati Vikram Samwat is about 57 years ahead of Christian calendar.
3. In Gujarati calendar there are 12 months. They are - 
Kartik, Margsirsh, Poush, Magh, Phalgun, Chaitra, Vaisakh, Jeth, Aashadh, Shravan, Bhadrapad and Aashvin.
4. Each month has two Paksh ( a period of 15 days ) namely - Sud paksh and vad paksh.
5. Names of the Tithis in Gujarati Panchang - Ekam, Bees, Trij, Chouth, Pacham, Chhath, Satam, Atham, Nom, Dasam, Agiyaras, Baras, Teras, Chaudas, Amas and Poonam.
6. Names of the days - in Gujarati Panchang - There are seven days in a week - Ravivaar, Somvaar, Mangalvaar, Budhvaar, Guruvaar, Shukarvaar, Shanivaar.