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  • Ten Thousand Musicians In Unison Musical Tribute

    Thyagaraja(May 4, 1767 – January 6, 1847), a Great Composer who has composed over  24.000 Songs in Telugu-only 700 are available now,is considered as the Pithamaha of Classical, Carnatic Music.

    He was born in Thiruvaiyaru.

    His compositions  are sung even today and they are hugely popular.

    He was not only a Composer but a great saint who lived and breathed Lord Rama.

    His songs are devoted to Lord Rama, though he had sung on other Deities as well.

    Thayagabrahmam
    Saint Thyagaraja
    Pancharatna kriti singing
    Pancharatna Kritis singing at Thiruvaiyaru

     

    Tyagaraja Aradhana, the commemorative music festival is held every year at Thiruvaiyaru in the months of January to February in Tyagaraja‘s honour. This is a week-long festival of music where various Carnatic musicians from all over the world converge at his resting place. On the Pushya Bahula Panchami,[Note 2] thousands of people and hundreds of Carnatic musicians sing the five Pancharatna Kritis in unison, with the accompaniment of a large bank of accompanists on veenas, violins, flutes, nadasvarams, mridangams and ghatams.

    A crater on the planet Mercury is named Tyagaraja.

    On this occasion all the Musicians of Traditional style congregate at Thiruvaiyaru, where his statue is installed and render his Songs. called kritis, are sung in chorus.

    About ten thousand Musicians sing his Pancharatna Kriti in unison in a Pandal, a special and unique enclosure.

    Pancharatna Kritis.

    The term pancharatna in Sanskrit means five gems: The Pancharatnas are known as the five finest gems of Carnatic music. All the Pancharatnas are set to Adi Talam. So far as Pancharatnas are concerned, a stable text has been handed over by the earlier musicians to the present day. Several musicians have brought out editions of Pancharatnas. However, Veenai Sundaram Iyer’s edition is the most detailed and comprehensive. All the compositions of Tyagaraja show the way for the systematic development of the respective ragas. However, in the Pancharatnas, Tyagaraja has given full, exhaustive and complete treatment as to how to systematically and scientifically develop a raga. The two fundamental conditions that must be satisfied for a systematic development of a raga are the arrangement of the solfa swaras in the natural order of Arohanam and Avarohanam of the Ragas so as to satisfy the sound principles of harmony and continuity. Pancharatnas satisfy these scientific principles in an unparalleled manner. The Pancharatnas are composed in perfect sarvalaghu swaras.

    • The first pancharatna is Jagadanadakaraka, in the raga Nata. It is composed in lucid and poetic Sanskrit. It praises Lord Rama as the source of all joy in the universe. Originally there were only six charanams for the song and when the disciples examined the song it contained ninety names of Lord Rama in mellifluous Sanskrit. The disciples requested Tyagaraja to slightly expand the song by adding two charanas containing eighteen more names of Lord Rama. The saint acceded to the request of the disciples and that is the reason why the song Jagadanadakaraka contains two mudras containing the name of Tyagaraja while the other four songs contain only one mudra each.
    • The next is Duduku gala in the raga gowla set to adi talam. In this song Tyagaraja takes the blame upon himself for all the misdeeds of men and ruminates as to who would come and save him from this deplorable situation.
    • The third is Sadhinchene in the raga Arabhi set to adi talam. In this song Tyagaraja lovingly cricises Lord Krishna for his cleverness in getting what he wants to be done. Sadhichene is a breathtaking lullaby.
    • The fourth song, Kana kana ruchira is in the raga Varali set to adi talam. In this song Tyagaraja describes the infinite beauty of Lord Rama.
    • The fifth pancharatna is Endaro Mahanubhavulu. It is said that a great musician from Kerala, Shatkala Marar visited Tygaraja and performed before him. Tyagaraja was enchanted with his performance and then was born Endaro Mahanubhavulu, the unparallelled rhythmic beauty in Carnatic music.

    Other notable compositions by Tyagaraja include saamajavaragamana in hindolam ragam, aadamodigaladhe in charukesi ragam, raju vedale in todi ragam, ninne nami naanura in pantuvaraliragam, and nagumomu kanaleni in Abheri ragam.

    For Thygarajar Kritis check at  http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2009/03/tyagaraja-kritis-alphabetical-list.html

    Source.

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  • Sundara Kandam Parayana Procedure

    Sundara Kandam Parayana Procedure

    Ramayana is not only an Epic that sets forth ideals that guide Man in the Righteous path.

    Being compiled by the great Seer Valmiki, it possesses the power of granting the wishes of those who read or recite it with faith.

    Ramanama chanting, the recitation of Rama’s name absolves one of all sins and grants the beneficial results that accrue by reciting the One Thousand names of Lord Vishnu, Vishnu Sahasranaama.

    Goddess Uma asks Lord Shiva the shortest route to get Lord Vishnu’s Grace and Shiva replies that it is the name Rama that will do the trick

    Sri Rama Rama ramethi reme rame manorame,
Sahasra nama thathulyam rama nama varanan.

There is interesting legend on Ramanama.

The Ramayana has 24000 slokas or verses.
    All the Devatas excluding Lord Shiva had taken each Akshara, or letter as auspicious.

Lord Shiva, being late could not take anything
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When Uma asked him he is reported to have replied that in their hurry the Devatas have forgooten two important letters, Ra and Ma.

and that he would take them.

Together they form Rama, the Bhjakshara of Lord Rama.

This, the Learned say is the origin of the Sloka Sri Rama Ramethi.

Though Ramayana showers benefits if recited, there are specific chapters for specific purposes or problems.

Sundara Kanda,or the Chapter of Beauty ,where Lord Hanuman finds Sita is believed, and, has to grant early marriage and good children.
There are various procedures in doing this Paarayana or daily recitation.

Women can also do the Parayan.

Parents of Children may also do the Parayan for the marriage of their children or for Grandchildren

Procedure.

!.To be done preferably in the Mornings.

2.Take bath and  perform SandhyaVandan.

3.Pray Lord Ganesh  and do Sankalpa, declare what exactly you Pray for.

4.Read preferably soundless the Sundara Kanda which has 68 Chapters.

Different ways of doing the Paarayana.
    Reading 32 times

    This consists of reading Chapter 1 to 38 on the first day and the rest the next day. This should be repeated 32 times in 64 days

    Reading 24 times

    This consists of reading Chapter 1-15 on the first day., 16-41 the next day and the rest of the chapters on the third day. This should be repeated 24 times in 72 days.

    Reading 12 times

    This consists of reading Chapter 1-15 on the first day., 16-32 on the second day., 33-51 on the third day and the rest of the chapters on the fourth day. This should be repeated 12 times in 48 days.

    Reading 7 times

    Read 7 chapters a day and complete reading on the fourteenth day and repeat it 7 times and complete the Parayana in 68 days.

    Reading 4 times

    Read ten chapters per day for the first 27 days and read the remaining 2 chapters on the 28th day,

    Reading two times .

    Read eight chapters per day and complete reading twice on the seventeenth day.

    In all these cases on the last day, the last chapter of Yudha Kandam (131st chapter) should be read. On each day before and after the parayana boiled milk with Sugar should be offered as offering (Naivedya) to the God. On the day of completion it is desirable to give a feast to the Brahmins.

    It is essential to offer Naivedya to God before and after the Parayana. It would be great if at the end of the Parayana, Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Hanuman are worshipped using Sahasra Nama (1000 names). If someone is not capable of doing it, he can worship using 108 names of the God. As Naivedya boiled milk added with Sugar is supposed to be best offering to Lord Rama and Lotus and Thulasi (Ocimum) flowers are the best to worship the Lord. If not available any flower can be used. However Karavira(Arali) should never be used. Offering to God Pomegranate would bring in immense benefits.It would be better to the devotee to Chant Rama Gayathri during the beginning, Avahana and end of the worship.

    Panaka or Jaggery water with Dry Ginger,Green chillies may be offered as Naivedya every day.

    On the Concluding day Rama Pattabhisheka sarga may be recited in addition and as naivedyam Cooked Rice, Ghee, Dhal, Vada may be offered.

    If you can afford , donate one set of Dhoti and Angavastra and a Saree and Blouse piece for the poor.

    Reference:

    http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Parayana_Vidhana_of_Sundara_Kandam

    Sundara Kandam Text.

    http://www.valmikiramayan.net/

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/2525530/sundara-kandam
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  • Hinduism List Of Hell Vishnu Garuda Puranas

    Hinduism, especially the Vedas,assert that Reality is a principle,Abstract and can be realized by mental and spiritual discipline.

    Worship of Idols is relegated to the beginners.

    Similarly there is the Law of Karma, where one is cautioned about his actions as Good actions get beneficial results, bad the Bad.

    The Law of Karma operates uniformly even for Gods, when they deign to take Human form or when they perform an action with attachment.

    Karma operates independently of every thing, including God, aver the Mimamsa Systems of Indian Philosophy.

    But Adi Shankaracharya asserts God is necessary for Karma to operate.

    How does the system operate?

    There is enough evidence to suggest that apt from being reborn and undergo sufferings,the stages of Hell or in the Mind and the sufferings are related to and restricted to Mind.

    But the Puranas also say that there is actual Hell and they are of various types.

    Almost all the Puranas deal with this;Kalki Purana and Garuda Purana deal with this subject extensively.

    Vishnu Purana , which is classified as  Maha Purana, also deals with this.

    Let us have a look at the various kinds of Hell as described in the Vishnu  Garuda Puranas.

    1.There are 400,000 types of Hell.

    Concept of Hell
    Hell-Hinduism

    2.28 are very important.

    Hhell Punishment
    Punishment In Hell Hinduism

    3.Some of them are located under Water and some under the Earth.

    4.Those who covet others’ wealth will reach ‘Tamasira Naraka’

    5.Unfaithful Spouse-Aniththaamisra.

    6.The selfish,who destroy other Families,Liars, false witnesses-Raurava, where they will be an Animal Ruru

    7.Those who kill other living Beings for ‘Taste’,Kumbheebaakam.

    8.Ill-treatment of Parents, Elders,Kaala Soothram.

    9.denial Of God and for leaving one’s Duty,Asipathram.

    10.Unjust,Dictators,Panri Mukham.

    11.Non Righteous Conduct, harassing other, Krimi Bhojanam.

    12.Murderers,betrayals, torturing,Antha koopam.

    13.Lustful, Saanmali.

    14.Grabbing others ‘property,Agni Kundam

    15.Unequal copulation,Vajra Kandakam.

    16.Power Hungry,betraying Trust,Vaitharani

    17.Copulation like animals,Bhoobhotham.

    18.Ill treatment of Animals,Praanai Rotham.

    19.For Perversions,Laala Paksham.

    20.Arson,Looting,Poisoning,killing subjects by a King,Saarameyadhanam.

    21.Deliberate False witnesses, Those who are proud,Aveesi.

    22.Consumption of Liquor,Narcotics, Drugs,Pari Paathanam.

    23.Those who declare that they are Great and Knowledgeable,Insulting others Kshaarakarthamam.

    24.Cannibalism,Killing a Human being for Yags,Rakshoonam.

    25.Those who do evil to others,Dantha Soothakam.

    26.Killing others beings Vada Rotham.

    27.Those who make the Guests wait, do not treat them with respect, The selfish,Parvavairathakam.

    28.Hoarding,Earning by unfair means,Soosi Mukham.

    The torture in Hell vary from being Burnt, Cut and salted.Fried in Oil,made to et worms viruses,Branding with Hot irons

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  • Raksha Bandhan Duties Of A Brother Hinduism

    There are no written text specifying the responsibilities of a Brother towards His sisters, including the Manusmriti.

    However, there are practices being followed in Hindu Households by way of tradition.

    Raksha Bandhan.
    Raksha Bandhan.

    They are:

    1.Brothers would get married only after the sister is married, even if he is a younger brother..

    2.In a Hindu household, the eldest, if he happens to be a Male, is next in charge of the House and as such has the responsibility of taking care of his sisters.

    3.In the event of father  being deceased, the brother is regarded the Father and his duties towards his sister is that of a Father to his daughter.His wife, even if  the Father is alive, is the Mother to all his siblings and she is to be accorded the respects as that befits a Mother.

    4.Brother is expected to gift his sister on New Year,Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, when she is pregnant, when she delivers a child, and for the first Birth anniversary of her children.

    Maternal Uncle is the person who performs the Karna Bhushana(Ear piercing ceremony of the child) and the first hair tonsuring of the child  and during Upanayana and Marriage, he  plays an important role.

    5.The sister is to brought to the Brother’s Home, of Father is not alive, to look after her during pregnancy.

    6.The status of a maternal Uncle is very high in Hinduism.In fact he occupies a position not enjoyed by the parents of the child or Grand[parents.

    7.There used to be a custom that the right of marrying sister’s daughter rested with the maternal Uncle.Even now, in certain communities, this custom is followed.

    8.In every function, the sister and her husband are to be given special respects.

    9.In the unforeseen event of the sister’s husband passing away, looking after the Family of the sister is the responsibility of the brother.

  • I Never Get Freed AdiSankaracharya Nirvana Shatakam

    Bondage, be it at the Transient or the Transcendental Level, needs  two entities.

    One never gets Bonded or bonded to when only he Is Present.

    In Indian Philosophy even yearning for Realization causes Bondage!

    The fruit that accrues of it is  the eternal desire to be Free,

    So to be a fully Liberated Soul, one is not to yearn for Realization , it as a Goal.

    The goal is to be that of simply knowing One’s True Nature and not anything else.

    This is true Moksha or Nirvana.

    Unlike Buddhism the Nirvana is not Nihilistic,One Becomes a part of the Whole .

    Lord Nataraja
    Sivoham,Ananda Thandava of Siva

    The Part can not rejoice having become one for it has been the Whole all the while and the impression of being a Part  is a temporary Illusive Phenomena,necessitated by Ignorance, impelled by Karma Vaasana,Remnants of the results of actions performed .physically and mentally.

    Upon this Realization , verily there is No need for Freedom nor is there One really.

    This is what the Acharya says,

    अहं निर्विकल्पो निराकाररूपो
    विभुत्वाच्च सर्वत्र सर्वेन्द्रियाणाम् ।
    न चासङ्गतं नैव मुक्तिर्न मेयः
    चिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम् ॥६॥
    Aham Nirvikalpo Niraakaara-Ruupo
    Vibhu-Tvaacca Sarvatra Sarve[a-I]ndriyaannaam |
    Na Caa-Sanggatam Naiva Muktirna Meyah
    Cid-aananda-ruupah Shivo[a-A]ham Shivo[a-A]ham ||6||

    6.1: I am Without any Variation, and Without any Form,
    6.2: I am Present Everywhere as the underlying Substratum of everything, and behind all Sense Organs,
    6.3: Neither do I get Attached to anything, nor get Freed from anything,
    6.4: I am the Ever Pure Blissful Consciousness; I am Shiva, I am Shiva,
    The Ever Pure Blissful Consciousness.

    I have written on Niravana Shatakam with a few of the explanations I thought of.

    I am concluding this for the time being , I might post on the same later.

    For Adi Sankaracharya is an Ocean.

    You can drink as much as you can hold at a time.

    As in Life, the measure varies at different times.

    When I get some additional thoughts I shall post.

    In the meanwhile I conclude this with Shankaracharya’s concluding Sloka of Soundarya Lahari, where he beautifully illustrates the inadequacy of words!

    प्रदीप ज्वालाभि-र्दिवसकर-नीराजनविधिः
    सुधासूते-श्चन्द्रोपल-जललवै-रघ्यरचना ।
    स्वकीयैरम्भोभिः सलिल-निधि-सौहित्यकरणं
    त्वदीयाभि-र्वाग्भि-स्तव जननि वाचां स्तुतिरियम् ॥ 100 ॥

    “pradīpa jvālābhi-rdivasakara-nīrājanavidhiḥ
    sudhāsūte-ścandropala-jalalavai-raghyaracanā |
    svakīyairambhobhiḥ salila-nidhi-sauhityakaraṇaṃ
    tvadīyābhi-rvāgbhi-stava janani vācāṃ stutiriyam || 100 ||

    O Mother( the very source) of all words !  this hymn addressed to you with your own words is like doing neerajana to the Sun with the light of small lamps,  offering arghya  to the moon from the water of the moonstone and doingtarpan to the ocean by its own water.  [Note:  The sun is the source of all light which itself is used to worship the Sun.  The moonstone melts and becomes water in moonlight.]

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