(8.4.1) What is Yantra in Hinduism? Names of different Yantras

Yantra in Hindu Pooja / Worship and Yantra/ Yantra as remedial measures / What is Yantra in Hiduism / Names of Yantras 

What is Yantra in Hinduism -
In Hinduism a Yantra is a specific design or a diagram or a shape which is made by using dots or lines. This shape or diagram may be a triangle, a circle, a square, a rectangle etc. The design of the Yantra has a special importance and inner meaning. The design of the Yantra may be drawn or imprinted or written on a metal or on Bhojpatra or on a piece of paper. In the Yantras Specific numbers or letters or Beej mantra or Mantras are imprinted or written. While drawing a Yantra on a Bhojpatra or a piece of paper, a special kind of material or substance is used as ink. As the image of god or goddess  in the temple or at home is worshiped by people, a Yantra is also worshiped as the symbol of divine power of the particular god or goddess to whom it (the Yantra) represents. Worshiping the Yantra produces quick results in favour of the worshiper.
Names of different Yantras -
The following are the names of Yantras -
(8.4.2). Shri Yantra / Shree Yantra 
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(8.4.3) Shri Kuber Yantra
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(8.4.4) Gayatri Yantra
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(8.4.5) Shree Maha Lakshmi Yantra  
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(8.4.6)  Business growing Yantra (Vyapar Vriddhi Yantra)
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(8.4.7) Shree Gopal Yantra 
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Shri Mahamrityunjay Yantra
Shri Ganesh Yantra
Shri Durga Nirvan Veesa Yantra
Shri Bagalamukhi Yantra
Yantras related to different planets (Sun, Mangal etc.) 

(12.2.10) Ambedkar Quotes / Quotations of Bhimrao Ambedkar

Inspirational Quotations of Dr. Ambedkar / Top Quotations of Dr. Ambedkar / Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotations 

> The duty must be performed; let the effort be successful or not, let the work be appreciated (by the ignorant) or not. When a man's sincerity of purpose and capacity are proved, even his enemies come to respect him. 
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
> Noting is more disgraceful for a brave man than to live life devoid of self respect.
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
> Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
> Sincerity is the sum of all moral qualities.
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
> A great man is different from an eminent one in the sense that he is ready to be the servant of the society.
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
> The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.
- Dr Bhimro Ambedkar
> Nothing valuable in this world is achieved except by great efforts. 
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
> It is disgraceful to live at the cost of one's self-respect.
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
> Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die. 
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
> It is not a sin to crave for honour. But honour does not come your way, you should not give up your struggle in despair.
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
> Life should be great rather than long.
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar 
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(13.5.2) Nav Samwatsar greetings / Hindu new year good wishes

Samwatsar good wishes / Hindu new year greetings / Hindu new year sms / Nav Samvatsar wishes and greetings 

Share the new year greetings / good wishes / sms with others. 
> Vikram Samvat was started in the memory of the victory of  Vikramaditya over the Shakas. 
May this year bring you victory in every field of life !
> On this day Swami Dayanand Sarswati founded Arya Samaj. One of the principles of Arya Samaj is "We should dispel Avidhya (ignorance) and promote Vidhya (knowledge)." 
May this new year prove to be the remover of everyone's ignorance and promoter of knowledge !
> Lord Brahma started His creation on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. So this day is popularly known as day of creation. 
May the first day of this new year fill you with creativity and enthusiasm !
> Basant Navratra begins on the first day of the Hindu new year. Navratra is the period of  getting spiritual and moral strength. 
May this new year fill you with spiritual and moral strength ! 

(13.5.1) Navratri wishes /Navratra Greetings/ Navratra SMS

Good wishes, greetings and SMS on the auspicious occasion of Navratra 

Naratra, the period of nine days, is considered very auspicious. It is the period of Aaraadhanaa, Upaasanaa and getting the blessings of Durga who is the goddess of power and strength. On this auspicious occasion share and send the SMS, good wishes and greetings.

> Salutations to goddess (Durga) who resides in all the beings in the form of mother, intelligence, prosperity, peace, faith, radiance, profession, memory, mercy and gratification. I bow down to her. I bow down to her. I bow down to her.

> Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Maa Rupen Sansthithaa.

> May this Navratra fill you with spiritual and moral strength !

> Wish you all happy Navratra.

> Accept my warm greetings on the occasion of Navratri.

> May goddess Durga light the lamp of happiness, knowledge and prosperity in your life !

> May goddess Durga remove the sufferings from everyone's life ! 

> May goddess remove negativity and fill everyone with positive attitude!  
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(8.2.5) Gauri Parvati Mantra for getting a good husband
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(8.2.6) Durga Mantra for getting a good wife
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(8.2.18) Durga Mantra for prosperity, strength and pleasure
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(8.2.19) Durga Mantra for affection in the family
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(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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( A useful Mantra for girls)
(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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(14.9.6) Padmavati Mantra for getting ambitions fulfilled
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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.