(9.5.12) Shatkarm / What are Shatkarm ?

What are the names of Shat karm in Hinduism ? पंचकर्म 

Shatkarm - The following are the shatkarm-
1. Snan (स्नान)
2. Sandhya -jap (संध्या जप )
3. Hom (होम )
4. Pathan - paathan (पठन -पाठन )
5. Devarchan (देवार्चन )
6. Vaishvadev tatha athiti satkaar (वैश्व देव तथा अथिति सत्कार )

(9.5.11) Which are Panch Ratna / Panch ratna in Hinduism

Panch Ratna kaunase hain ? Panch Ratna kya hain ? Panch Ratna / What are Panch Ratna पंचरत्न कौनसे हैं ?
Names of Panchratna - The following are the names of Panchratna 
1. Sonaa (सोना)
2. Heeraa (हीरा )
3. Neelmani (नीलमणि )
4. Padmaraag (पद्मराग )
5. Moti (मोती )
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(14.1.14) Sansar Mohan Ganesh Kavach / Benefits of Sansarmohan GaneshKavach

What is Sansarmohan Ganesh Kavach ? What are the benefits of Sansarmohan Ganesh Kavach ?

What is Sansar Mohan Kavach - 
Sansarmohan Kavach is is a prayer to Lord Ganesh for the protection of one's body and for the removal of obstacles from one's life. Prajapati is the Rishi of this Kavach. Lambodar Ganesh is the deity of this Kavach. This Kavach has the essence of all other Kavachas.
What are the benefits of reciting Sansarmohan Ganesh Kavach ? -
This Kavach is very excellent and pious. It removes all the obstacles from the life of the person who regularly recites this Kavch with faith and devotion.The person who wears it on his right arm or around his neck, becomes just like Lord Vishnu. Thousands of Ashvamedh Yagya and hundreds of Vaajpey Yagya cannot be equal to this Kavach.
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(14.9.11) Different names of Arjun

Eighteen names of Arjun to remove the illnesses of the cattle  

Which are the eighteen names of Arjun ?/ Benefits of the names of Arjun / Arjun's names to remove the illnesses of cattle
Different names of Arjun -
The following are the different eighteen names of  Arjun -
Arjun अर्जुन
Kireetee किरीटी
Gudaakesh, गुडाकेश
Dhananjay, धनंजय
Paarth, पार्थ
Bhaarat,भारत
Savyasaachee,सव्यसाची
Kapidhwaj,कपिध्वज
Kountey,कौन्तेय
Kurunandan,कुरुनन्दन
Paandav,पाण्डव
Kurupraveer,कुरुप्रवीर
Kurushreshth,कुरुश्रेष्ठ
Kurusattam,कुरुसत्तम
Parantap,परन्तप
Purusharshabh,पुरूषर्षभ
Bharatarshabh,भरतर्षभ
Bharatasattam.भरत सत्तम
How to use the different names of Arjun to remove the illnesses of cattle -
When there is Guru Pushya or Ravi Pushya Yog, write these above eighteen names of Arjun on Bhojpatra using the twig of Anaar as a pen. Tie the Bhojpatra in the piece of red cloth , light the Dhoopbatti and then hang it from the gate under which the cattle enter the cattle shed.  

(14.5.3) Kanak Dhara Stotra / Benefits of Kanak Dhaaraa Stotra

What is Kanak Dhara Stotra ?What are the Benefits of reciting Kanak Dhara Stotra ? Why was Kanak Dhara Stotra composed? कनक धारा स्तोत्र 

What is Kanak Dhara Stotra -
Kanak Dhara Stotra is a hymn which is dedicated to goddess Laksmi who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This stotra was composed by Aadi Shankarachary.
The story related to Kanak Dhara Stotra - The story behind the composition of this Kankak Dhara Stotra is as follows -
When Shankarachary was a student, as usual, one day he went to the house of a poor Brahmin woman to beg. The poor woman had nothing to give to Shankarachary. But she was a pious lady and did not want the boy to go away from her house without taking anything. So she gave an Amala fruit (gooseberry) to Shankarachary  and requested him accept it as she has nothing else in the house except this fruit of Amala.
Knowing about the poor condition of the Brahmin woman and her polite behaviour, Shankarachary was very much moved and composed the Stotra in the praise of goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi showered the Brahmin woman's house with goose berries made of gold. Since then the stotra composed by Shankarachary is known as Kanak Dhara Stotra.
Benefits of reciting Kanakdhara Stotra - The following are the benefits of reciting Kanakdhara stotra -
> The goddess is pleased with the person and blesses him with wealth.
> The person no longer remains poor.
> The person leads a happy and prosperous life.
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(10.6.15) Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat / Benefits of Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat

Vaibhav Lakshmi / Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat / Vaibhav Lakshmi Pooja Vidhi Benefits of Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat 

Vaibhav Lakshmi - According to the Hindu belief Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in eight forms . Vaibhav Laksmi is also one of the eight forms of goddess Lakshmi. The other names for Vabhav Lakshmi are Dhan Lakshmi or Shoubhaagya Lakshmi.
Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat and Pooja Vidhi -
Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat is observed on Friday. Usually this Vrat is observed by married women for eleven or twenty one Fridays. After the completion of eleven or twenty one Vrats, Udhyapan should be observed.
On the Vrat day i.e. on Friday, the Vrati should get up early in the morning, take a bath and clean the Pooja room.Then the Vrati should put the picture of Vaibhav Lakshmi on  the wooden plank, light the earthen lamp, remember all the eight forms of Lakshmi and place the Shree Yantra on the wooden plank. Then do the Panchapochaar Pooja of Vaibhav Lakshmi. Lakshmi Stavan should also be recited and perform Arti. The Vrati should eat one time food on the day of Vrat.
Benefits of observing the Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat -
The Vrat and worship of Vaibhav Lakshmi fulfills the wishes of the Vrati. By the grace of the goddess, the Vrati becomes prosperous, healthy and wealthy.

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(12.3.4) Pleasures of an old age / How can old be enjoyed

What are the pleasures of an old age ?/ How can we make old age happier ? How can old age be enjoyed ? 

Every age has its own pains and pleasures. So is the case with the old age. One cannot help avoiding the pains of one's old age so it is better for one to enjoy the things what one has and do the things what one can do. By doing the following things, the person can have the pleasures in his/her old age -
> An old person can join some club or social service agency which is dedicated to help others in some way or the other.
> When the person attains the old age, he has had a lot of experience, wisdom and ability to help others.
> An old person can advise others to solve their problems.
> An old person can feel happy to see  his/her grand children making progress in their lives.
> He/she should feel the pleasures of having won the battle of life safely and successfully.
> He/she can enjoy the pleasures of watching other persons continuing their hard work to make the world better.
> An old person can show the right path to the young ones so that they may lead a happy and successful life.
> An old person can be glad by having a feeling that he / she has played his/her role well in the life and has achieved whatever was possible for him/her to achieve through proper and fair means.  

(14.13.3) Vishnu Shodash Naam Stotra / Benefits of Vishnu Naam Stotra

Benefits of chanting Vishnu Shodash Naam Stotra / Sixteen names of Lord Vishnu / Sixteen activities and sixteen names of Lord Vishnu / विष्णु षोडश नाम स्तोत्र 

Vishnu Shodash Naam Stotra is a hymn which has sixteen names of Lord Vishnu. These names are recited at the time of different activities to get the desired and auspicious results.
The names of the different activities  and the different name of Lord Vishnu are given below -
1. At the time of taking medicine, one must chant the name of 'Vishnu (विष्णु )'.
2. At the time of eating food, one must chant the name of 'Janaardan (जनार्दन )'.

3. At the time of sleeping , one must chant the name of 'Padmanaabh(पद्मनाभ )'.
4. At the time of wedding , one must chant the name of 'Prajaapati(प्रजापति )'.
5. At the time of war, one must chant the name of 'Chakradhar'(चक्रधर).
6. At the time of journey, one must chant the name of 'Trivikram'(त्रिविक्रम ).
7. At the time of death, one must chant the name of 'Naaraayan'(नारायण) .
8. At the time of meeting dear ones , one must chant the name of 'Shreedhar' (श्रीधर).
9. At the time of seeing bad dreams, one must chant the name of 'Govind' (गोविन्द) .
10. At the time of trouble, one must chant the name of 'Madhusoodan'(मधुसूदन).
11. While in the forest, one must chant the name of 'Nrisingh'(नृसिंह).
12. At the time of fire accident, one must chant the name of 'Jalshaayee Bhagawaan' (जलशायी भगवान).
13. At the time of crossing a river or sea , one must chant the name of 'Varaah'(वराह).
14. At the time of climbing mountain, one must chant the name of 'Raghunandan' (रघुनन्दन).
15. At the time of walking or going on foot , one must chant the name of 'Vaaman' (वामन).
16. At the time of starting any work, one must chant the name of 'Maadhav'(माधव) .
Note - After getting up in the morning, the person who reads or chants this shodash Naam Stotra, is free from all the sins and at last goes to Vishnu Lok (the abode of Lord Vishnu)

(6.6.12) Astrological Yog for love marriage /Yog for love marriage in Birth chart

Love marriage / Yog of Love Marriage / Love marriage and astrology / Astrological Yog for love marriage / Yog for love marriage in Janm Kundali / Love marriage and birth chart

Which houses in the birth chart play an important role for love marriage -
The following houses of the birth chart or Janm Kundali of a native play an important role and are responsible for the mutual attraction and successful love marriage -
Lagna (ascendant), fifth house and the seventh house.
Lagna ( the ascendant) or the first house -
The lagna indicates the nature and the temperament of the individual. If Venus, Moon, the lord of the seventh house are in the ascendant (in the first house), there is the possibility of love marriage. But these planets  must not be debilitated and combust.   
Pancham Bhav or the fifth house -
The fifth house is the Naisarig Bhav or natural house of love. If Moon, Mars, Venus are in the fifth house or they aspect the fifth house, it increases the possibility of love marriage.
Saptam Bhav or the seventh house -
For the matter related to the life partner, the seventh house is considered. If the lord of ascendant, Venus,  the lord of the fifth house are in the seventh house, there is the strong possibility of love marriage.
Love marriage and the planets -
The planets Venus, Jupiter and Moon play an important role in the marriage related matter.
Venus - The planet Venus is the indicator of  love and beauty in the male's horoscope. It also represents love and wife. If Venus is strong the horoscope of the male, he leads a happy married life. If Venus is related with the ascendant or the seventh house or the fifth house, it shows love relationship.  
Moon - Moon is the Karak of mind. The placement of Moon in the in the ascendant or in the fifth house or in the seventh house, increases the strong desire of love for the life partner.
Jupiter - Jupiter is the Karak of husband in the horoscope of a woman. If Jupiter is in the strong position, it indicates successful married life. 
The other Yog in Janm Kundali for love marriage -
The following are also the Yog for love marriage in the birth chart -
> The fifth hose in the birth chart indicates love and romance whereas the seventh house is related to marriage. Venus is the Karak of the seventh house. So when the lord of the seventh house and the lord of the fifth house and Venus have good relationship , love marriage is possible.
> Mutual relationship between the between the lord of the ascendant and the lord of seventh house.
> The lord of the seventh house and the Moon aspect each other.
> The placement of the lord of the seventh house in the seventh house.
> The lord of the seventh house and Venus have mutual relationship. 
> The mutual relationship between the fifth house and the seventh house. 
> The lord of the seventh house is in the fifth house and the lord of the fifth house is in the seventh house.
> The lord of the fifth house and the lord of the seventh house are together in the Kendra or Trikon houses.
> The mutual relationship between the fifth house and the ninth house. 
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(6.6.11) Sunapha Yog / Sunpha Yog in astrology

Sunapha Yog / What is Sunpha Yog ? How is Sunafa Yog formed ? Result of Sunapha Yog / Effects of Sunapha Yog / सुनफा योग 

What is Sunapha Yog -
Sunpha Yog is an auspicious Yog in the birth chart of the person. This Yog produces good and positive results in the life of the native.
How is Sunpha Yog formed -
Sunfa Yog is formed when in the second house from Moon, there is any of the following five planets i.e. Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra and Shani but there should be no planet in the twelfth house from Moon.
Result or effect of Sunapha Yog -
- If there is Mangal (Mars) in the second house from Moon, the person will be courageous, wealthy and full of vigour.
- If Yog Karak (Yog forming) planet is Budh (Mercury), the person is clever, witty, good at music, poet, orator, eloquent and good looking.
- If Yog Karak planet is Guru (Jupiter), the person is wealthy, famous and wise.
- If Yog Karak planet is Shukra (Venus), the person has attractive personality, has vehicles, has his own house.
- If Yog Karak planet is Saturn, the person is the head of the family or the community, courageous, clever and intelligent.
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