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  • Why Ayush Mruthyunjaya Homas

     

    The Blessing , Aaseervatha Mantra states,

    Sree varchasvam ayushyam aarogyam maavithaath

    Sobamanam maheeyanthe

    Dhaanyam Dhanam pasum bahuputra laabham

    Satha samvathsarm dheeragamaayuhu.

    The blessings start with auspicious life.

    The rest come later.

    Once born it is the desire of one is to live as long as possible.

    Dheergayus means a life span of 120 years in Kali Yuga, though it is mentioned as Satha Samvathsaram( 100 years)

    Life depends on , contrary to what many think, wholly external forces not in our control,be it the air we beathe, water ,earth,fire and the ether.

    We take these for granted.

    We would appreciate them only in their absence.

    The human body is made up of the five elements that make up the Cosmos.

    We are nothing but a reflection, photocopy of the Cosmis in miniature.

    One is likely to lead a longer life if these five elements in the Cosmos and in our bodies sync.

    If there is a variation, one falls sick and in serious maladjustments one leaves the body.

    While we strive to be tuned into Nature’s Rhythm, Nature should also cooperate.

    That is not in our hands.

    As we are nothing but the Cosmos in a small scale, our chitta ( higher plane over mind and intellect) should will for longevity.

    By self tuning the Chitta one controls the Cosmos and its Principles.

    This is Yoga.

    This fine tuning can be done by chanting, listening to mystically locked sounds called Mantras.

    And the propitiator of life , Agni, Fire carries the power of the Mantras to the other elements ,which being the same for us and the Cosmos ignites our Chitta.

    And longevity is assured if the Homa Rites are performed correctly, as prescribed in the texts.

    There are two types of Homas for Longevity.

    The Ayush Homa and

    The Mrutyanjaya Homa.

    mahamritunjay-mantra
    Maha Mrutunjaya Mantra.

    Though they seem to address the same issue, Longevity there is a minor differnce.

    While Ayush Homa increases the Life span in general, the Mrutunjaya Homa addresses the issue of ill health and diseases.

    It is one thing to attain Longevity but Disease free Life is another..

    It is advisable to perform both at the same time.

    It is ordained in the Smriti that these Homas are to be performed every year for a child upto to the age of Five.

    And one can have this  performed any time in during one’s life till one reaches Sixty.

    For them these are performed in Sashtiapthapoorthy and Sathabhishekam.

    Mruthyunjaya Homa.

    Maha Mruthyunjaya Homam is dedicated to Lord Shiva to avoid untimely death. The Mruthyunjaya Homam is performed to achieve Jaya or Victory over Mritya or death. The object of worship of this homa is Lord Shiva. One of the synonyms of Lord Shiva is Mrityu. Mrityu which means death of the death or the destroyer of death. During this homa one chants 21 mantras. The prominent offerings in this homa are durva grass and an herb called amrita.

    The former is famous for purifying blood and the latter is used as a medicine for in a, it is believed that this homam bestows longevity on the performer. The hymns are devoted curable diseases like arbuda or cancer. Since these are used as offerings in this hom to Mrityu, the God of death, praying for long life. These hymns are used in the purnahuti or the final offering in the famous Soma sacrifice. This homa also alleviates Mrityu dosha or untimely death.Dedicated to Lord Shiva to avoid untimely death The Mrityunjaya Homa is performed to achieve Jaya or Victory over Mritya or death.

    Citation.

    http://homam.in/mrityunjaya.php

     

  • Horoscope Casting Child Name Letters

    Predictions based on the basis of Horoscope depend on two things.

    1.The accurate time of Birth.

    2.The Knowledge base and the disposition of the Astrologer.

    SanthanGopala.jpg SanthanGopala,Who grants the Prayer for begetting child

    Normally we do not get the accurate time of Birth.There is a time gap between the exact time of birth and the time we note it down.

    The message often varies and the Doctor may not have taken the time accurately as he is concerned more with safe delivery.

    The astrologer’s knowledge content is vital as Astrology is a highly complex subject and it takes years to obtain proficiency.

    Jyotisha, Astrology is a Limb of the Vedas, Vedanga.

    It is accurate if the time and the knowledge and interpretation of the stronger sync.

    And the disposition of the astrologer is important.

    When one decides to take Astrology as a profession, the element of Money creeps in, just as it has happened in the case of Veda Teaching.

    One imparts what is sweet to the Hearer and what is most beneficial to the Astrologer,monetarily.

    There are still good dedicated people practicing Astrology in a spirit of Curiosity and a way to enrich their Knowledge.

    They do not expect Money, they are content if you offer anything.

    Those are the people who are to be consulted.

    Normally the Horoscope is to be cast for the Child only on the day of the First Birth day, at the close of the Ayush Homa..

    Horoscope must not be cast earlier.

    The Nakshra and Rasi may be noted to name the child.

    There are three names given to a child.

    1.Sarman- the name of the Family Deity for the First child, paternal Grandfather/Mother’s name for the second.

    This is to e used while performing poojas, archanas and Abhivadanam.

    2.The second name is for daily use.This can be any thing so long as it is auspicious in sound and meaning.

    3.The Nickname the child is to be called y the people.

    I have posted articles on How to Name a Child  and on Ayush Homa.

    To cast a Horoscope, follow this Link.

    http://horoscope.hosuronline.com/

    Have the Horoscope made out just before Ayush Homa.

    You may note the Nakshatra and Raasi before Punyahvachan.

    Horoscope is to be prepared only just before Ayush Homa.

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  • Ayush Homa First Birth Day Hinduism Details

    The above rendering is a style of Ayushya Sukta.

    There are various Ganas, or types of rendering.

    There are Forty Samskaras, Religious Rites to be performed by a Hindu, as sanctioned by the Smritis.

    For details , read my post Samskaras,

    The Ayush Homa, the completion of the First year of a child is very important.

    No Karma or ceremony is performed for the child(excepting the naming of the child,Karna Bhushana, ear-piercing ceremony) till the child completes its first anniversary.

    No Tilak or even God‘s Prasad Vibhuti or Kumkum is to be applied, save for applying Vibhuti/Kumkum on rare occasions, as  when the child had fallen sick seriously .

    This Ceremony is performed on the completion of the first year of birth of the child, calculated on the basis of the Hindu Calendar.

    English Calendar does not apply.

    On the Janma Nakshatra, the Nakshatra of the day of the month in which the child is born , The Ayush Homa is celebrated,

    In case the Janma Nakshatra falls on two days in a month(all according to Hindu Calendar). the Ayush Homa is to be done on the  later  day when the Nakshatra falls.

    There is no specific Lagna to be fixed for the function.

    Ayush Homa Invitation.
    Ayush Homa Standard invitation, Only Vernacular is printed traditionally.

    Rahu Kala, Yama Kanda  are to be avoided( there are two views on Yama Kanda, general view is that it is to be avoided, but Yama Kandaka means this Time is Yama to Death, to the Time itself i.e. auspicious.)

    However it is advisable that the function is kept in the Sukra Horai, which occurs after the Sunrise and it varies for each day of the week.

    I shall be posting On Horais.

    Following Pujas, Homa is performed for the Ayush Homa.

    1.Ganapathy Puja.

    2. Kalasa Puja when the Sri Rudra, Chamaka is chanted.

    3.Ayush Homa, when the Ayushya Suktam is chanted 108 times (36×3 times)

    4.Nakshatra Homa for all the Nakshatra Devatas.

    5.Mrityunjaya Mantra is chanted with Ahutis.

    Following are the Materials needed.

    1.Turmeric Powder. one small pocket.

    2.Kumkum -small pocket.

    3.Sandalwood Paste One small pocket.

    4.Betel Leaves and Arecanut Rs 25

    5.Plantains Two dozens.

    6.Coconut Two.

    7.Cloth Towel one(medium size)

    8.Ghee One kg.

    9.Rose or Jasmine Garland-one–for the child

    10..Flowers in loose  Rs 125.

    11.Flowers strung  together Ten Measures of one’s arm-length.

    12.Camphor. One packet.

    13.Agarbathi-one packet.

    14.Raw Rice 2 Kg.

    16.Banana leaves Four.

    17.Mango leaves Two handfuls.

    18.Cooked Rice 200 gms.

    19.Homa Kunda

    20.Standard puja Materials like Bell,Agarbathi stand, Brass lamp,Plates.Aarthi plates,Medium size cups, Pancha Patra with Uththarni,medium size Vessel( Kalasa )

    Time taken to perform the Puja -two and a half hours,

    You may invite close Family members , feed them, offer them Thambula-Plantains, Betel nut leaves and areca nut.

    For correct performance the charges for the Purohit Rs 3000/ .

    The puja materials you buy will cost you Rs 2000(on the higher side)

    Variation of 10 to 15 % is likely.

    For details Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, Bangalore for performing the Ayush Homa at Bangalore.

    The Ayushya Suktam Text Krishna Yajur Veda.

    This Sukta is from Yajurveda to ensure long health and remedy incase any change in health occurs. This is employed in recitation and as formulas for homa going in the name of ‘Ayushya Homa.It is worthwhile to know the text to help the discussion’. Hence the text is reproduced here for the benefit of those who like to have access to the mantras in original.

    There are positive experiences owing to the Upasana of the same .The Health of the devotees get maintained and in case difference occurs it would be redressed. The mantras of the sukta are to follow thus.

    1. Yo brahma brahmana ujjabhara pranaih sirah kruttivasah pinaki

    Isano devah sa na ayurdadhatu tasmai juhomi havisha ghrutena..

    2 Vibrajamanah sarirasya madhyatrocamano gharma rucirya aagat

    samrutyupasa napanudya ghoran ihayusheno ghruta mattu devah.

    3 Bhramha jyotir bhrahmapatnishu garbham yamadadhat puru

    rupam jayantam suvarnarambha grahamarka marcyam tamayushe  vardhayamo ghrutena..

    4 Shriyam lakshmi maubala mambikam gam shashtim ca yaamindrasenetyudahuh

    tam vidyam brhamayonigum sarupa mihayushe tarpayamo ghrutena.

    5 Daakshayanyah sarvayonyah sa yonyah sahasraso visvarupa

    virupa sasunavah sapatayah sayuthya ayusheno ghrutamidam jushantam.

    6 Divyaganah bahurupa puranah ayuschido nah pramathnantuviran

    tebhyo juhomi bahudha ghrutena manah prajagum ririsho mo ta viran.

    7 Ekah purastat ya idam babhuva yato babhuva bhuvanasya gopah yamapyeti bhuvanagum samparayae sa no havir ghrutamihayushe

    attu devah!

    8 Vasun rudran adityan marutotha sadhyan yakshan gandharvagumscangiraso sarvan ghrutagum hutva   svayushya mahayama sasvat.

    9    Vishno tvam antamas sarma yaccha sahantya Vratedharaa madhuscyuta utsam duhrate akshitam.

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