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  • Armour of Gods Kavacha Nyasas

    In Hinduism,  Hymns  addressed to Gods/Goddesses are numerous.

    These Hymns are classified thus.

    Stotras, addressed by a Devotee, praising the  God by perfect attributes and requesting grant of Relief/ Boons,

    Slokas or verses composed by great writers of epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, or by great poets like Kalidasa.

    Vishnu's Discus.
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    These slokas form a part of the narrative where the Gods are praised.

    Having been revealed/written by inspiration and impelled by creative urge these slokas are powerful and they can be recited.

    Then one has Parayana and Pooja.

    These two are the processes through which the Slokas and stotras are recited and one has to follow laid down procedures.

    Poojas are performed daily and there are standard procedures.

    Lalitha Devi

    Another is Japa when a specific` Mantra, initiated  by a Guru is chanted.

    Parayana is the recital of verses from the Puranas, like the Vishnu stuthi by Prahaladha or the Vishnu Sahasranama from Mahabharatha.

    These recitals follow some rules, like the one from Ramayana Sundarakanda.

    Then we have the Veda Mantras like the Five Sukthas, Purusha Suktham, Narayana Suktham,Vishnu Sukhtham,Sri Suktham and Durga Suktham and of course the SriRudram.

    Excepting for  Parayanas and daily Poojas, protection is necessary, though procedures for daily Poojas and Parayana are available.

    For reciting specific  Mantras, Veda Sukthas, Sri Rudram,Lalitha and Vishnu Sahasranama one has to take adequate protection for the Limbs, Anga and for organs of action.

    There are two functions for any sense organ.

    Eye has the function or act of seeing, this is called Karma function and in this aspect eye is a Karmendriya.(Organ of action)

    Eye, apart from seeing , also forms judgement based on the act of seeing, it acquires knowledge of what is seen.

    Whether it is a Right/wrong Knowledge , correct or incorrect is a different matter.

    In this function of acquiring Knowledge eyes is a Gyanendriya( Organ of Knowledge)

    Mantras being the sounds grasped from Ether by Seers, are sacred and our organs should  e purified and protected.

    -Purified from its impurities and protected from forces that are inimical to our welfare both spiritual.

    This is the reason why Anganyasa and Karanyasa are prescribed for these Mantras.

    And these form an Armour .

    This is the Armour of Gods

    In addition to this or in some cases, in place of these, are the Bandhanas  are prescribed , for example in Vishnu Sahasranama ,Lalitha Sahasranama.

    These are stated before the Dhyana Slokas.

    These Mantras also contain details of the Rishi who grasped the mantra, , the Devatha of the mantra, the meter in which the Prayer is to be chanted

    For example,

    ‘Asya Shriivishhnor-Divyasahasranaama Stotra Mahaa Mantrasya
    Shri Vedavyaaso Bhagavaan Rishhih
    Anushhtuph Chhandah
    Shri Mahaavishnuh Paramaatmaa Shriimannaaraayano Devataa
    Amritaam Shuudbhavo Bhaanuriti Bieejam
    Devakee Nandanah Srashteti Shaktih
    Udbhavah Kshobhano Deva Iti Paramo Mantrah
    Shankha-Bhrinnandakii Chakriiti Keelakam
    Shaarngadhanvaa Gadaadhara Ityastram
    Rathaangapaani Rakshobhya Iti Netram
    Trisaamaa Saamagah Saameti Kavacham
    Aanandam Parabrahmeti Yonih
    Rituh Sudarshanah Kaala Iti Digbandhah
    Shri Vishvaruupa Iti Dhyaanam
    Shri Mahaavishhnu Priityartham Sahasranaama Jape Viniyogah

    Dhyanam

    Ksheerodanvath Pradese Suchimani Vilasad Saikathe Maukthikanam
    Malaklupthasanastha Spatikamani Nibhai Maukthiker Mandithangah
    Shubrai-Rabrai-Rathabrai Ruparivirachitai Muktha Peeyusha Varshai
    Anandi Na Puniyadari Nalina Gadha Sankapanir Mukundaha…..

    Vishnu Sahasranama.

    The mantras shall be effective when these are chanted and the appropriate mudras performed.

    For more on Anaganyasa, Karanyasa, Pooja, Parayana, slokas please read my posts on these

  • Balambika Dasakam Text Sanskrit English

    Balambika is the child form of Lalitha Devi.

     

    Detailed posts follow on this.

     

    Balambika Dasakam is a rare stotra.

     

    Bala Tripura Sundari

     

    Here is the text.

     

     

     

    1.Velathi langya karune vibhudhendra vandhye, Leela vinirmitha charachara hrun nivase, Mala kirreeta mani kundala madithange, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Who is blessed with limitless mercy and saluted by the Lord of heaven, Who lives in the heart of moving and non moving things , who weremade by her as a sport, And who is decorated by garlands , crown and gem studded ear globes.

     

    2.Kanjasanadhi mani manju kireeta koti, Prathyuptha rathna ruchiranchitha pada padme, Manjeera manjula vinirjitha hamsa naadhe, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Who sits on a golden throne and wears a crown studded with billions of gems, And wears on her very pretty lotus like feet, Anklets filled with gems making a sound ,which is better than the swan song.

     

    3.Praaleya bhanu kalikaa kalithathi ramye, Padagra javali vinirjitha moukthikabhe, Praneswari pramadha loka pathe pragadbhe, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Whose is prettier than the snow , the moon and the flower bud, Whose anklets emit a shine which beats the luster of pearls, Who is the expert and who is the queen of the king of Pramadhas.

     

    4.Jangadhibhir vijitha chithaja thooni bhage, Rambhadhi mardhava kareendra karoru yugme, Shampa shathadhika sammujwala chela leele, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Whose shanks are like the arrows starting from the quiver, Whose thighs are like the elephants trunk and beat in prettiness Rambha and other damsels, And whose attire is hundred times more resplendent than lightning.

     

     

    5.Manikhya maulika vinirmitha mekhaladye, Maya vilagna vilasan mani patta bandhe, Lolambaraji vilasan nava roma jale, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Who wears a girdle made of top quality rubies, Who shines in a mind entangling and has in her head gear made of jewels, Who shines in loose cloths and has new magical growth of hair.

     

    6.Nyagrodha pallava thalodhara nimna naabhe, Nirdhootha haara vilasad kucha chakravake, Nishkaadhi manju mani bhooshana bhooshithange, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Who has got a sunken navel, which appears like the river of sprouts of Banyan tree, Who has shining and moving garlands over her pretty breasts. And who wears ornaments of gold and gems over her body.

     

    7.Kandharpa chapa madha banga kruthadhi ramye, Broo vallari vividha cheshtitha ramya maane, Kandharpa sodhara samakruthi phaladese, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Who is so pretty that she defeats the pride of the bow of God of love, Who quivers her eye brows in a very pretty manner, And whose forehead has a form which makes one conclude that it is brother of God of love.

     

    8.Mukthavali vilasa dhoorjitha kambhu kande, Mandasamithanana vinijitha chandra Bimbe, Bhaktheshta dhana niratha amrutha poorna drushte Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Whose pretty conch shaped neck and wears a gem studded necklace, Who wins with her pretty gentle smile on her moon like face, And who has a look full of nectar which satisfies the wishes of devotees.

     

    9.Karnaa vilambi mani kundala ganda bhage , Karnaantha deerga nava neeraja pathra nethre, Swarnaaya khadhi guna moukthika shobhi naase, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Whose gem studded ear stud hangs up to her neck, Who has a lotus leaf like eye extending up to the ears, And whose nose shines with a stud of pure gold and gem.

     

    10.Lolaamba raji lalitha alaka jhala shobhe, Malli naveena kalika nava kundha jale, Balendu manjula kireeta virajamaane, Balambike mai nidehi Krupakadaksham. Please shower a merciful glance at me, Oh Balambika, Who shines with her pretty dangling hair and her dress, Whose hair is decorated with new buds of jasmine, And who shines with a crown decorated with a crescent. 11.Balambike Maha Rajni Vaidyanatha priyeswari, Pahi maam amba kripayaa thwath padam saranam gatha. Oh great queen Balambika, the darling of Vaidyanatha, Oh mother be kind enoughto protect me, Who has taken refuge at your feet.

     

    ( The sanskrit original of this great stotra is available in

     

    http://www.kamakotimandali.com/stotra/balamba.pdf .

     

    Translation by P.R.Ramchander.

     

    Some references in the web indicate that it is from Kandha Puranam)

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  • Lalitha Sahasranama Introduction

    Lalitha Sahasranama Introduction

    The worship of Shiva and Shakti is unique to Hinduism.

    One prays the Male and the Female Principles.

    Kanchi Periyavar performing Pooja to Kanchi Kamakshi wit Bala

    Kanchi Periyavar, Kamakshi and Bala.image

    Kanchi Periyavar, Kamakshi and Bala

    Though Hinduism advocates The Realization of the Self, which is a Principle and beyond Attributes,Hinduism recommends worship of gods in the form of Idols.

    In this sense in Hinduism,God exists in Form and at the same time does not.

    For details read my post ‘God Exists, Yes And No’

    Worship of Gods in Human forms that in a form which one likes is special feature of Hinduism.

    In theory therefore there are, in this perspective, as many Gods as there are tendencies ,

    Details of Worship of Gods is also provided.

    Of the innumerable Gods and Goddesses, Adi Shankaracharya chose Six and regulated the worship , The Shanmathas.

    Please read my blog on this.

    There are various ways one can worship these Gods and Goddesses.

    Goddess Lalitha is worshiped in Four different ways

    The worship of Goddess Lalitha is called Sri Vidya.

    The Sri Vidya is to be practiced by any of the following Four ways,traditions

    1.Samayacharam. Worshiping in The Mind

    Worship is done mentally, internally and no object is used in this tradition

    2.Dakshinacharam,Worshiping through an Object, Sri Chakra or an Idol.

    3.Vamacharam is worshiping through the terrible aspects of The Divine, Laya Pradhana

    Kaulacharam is worshiping through the Human Body/parts.

    ‘Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Classes begin on Monday, 25th April,as it is an auspicious day and thereafter the classes shall be on every Sunday between 7 and 8 PM IST.
    Duration. One hour.
    Word by word meaning, Explanation with Sri Bhaskararaya’s commentary and Sri Vidya Upasna.
    Fees Rs. 800/ month. WhatsApp +919480591538’

    This includes Rituals some which are erotic in nature.

    It is Tantra Shastra.

    Ref:

    http://shaktisadhana.50megs.com/Newhomepage/Resource/essays/4traditionsofsrividya.html

    * This post and the others to follow are meant to give basic information.

    Some of the points which need elaboration ,I will do a little later.

    ‘Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Classes begin on Monday, 25th April,as it is an auspicious day and thereafter the classes shall be on every Sunday between 7 and 8 PM IST.
    Duration. One hour.
    Word by word meaning, Explanation with Sri Bhaskararaya’s commentary and Sri Vidya Upasna.
    Fees Rs. 800/ month. WhatsApp +919480591538

    Links are provided for clarification

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