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  • Sakam Gayatri Mantras For Desires

    We have the Mother of all Mantras, The Gayatri.

     

     

    Ganesha, Hindu God
    Lord Ganesh

     

    We also have the Sakam Gayatri,.

     

    While the regular Gayatri is meant for Self realization as the primary goal, our Rishis were aware, that though the regular Gayatri Mantra shall deliver

     

     

    other benefits  as a side spin-off, ordinary Mortals require  specific desires to be fulfilled and they need a special Mantra for a specific  desire in Mind.

     

    These Gaytris are to be addressed to 24 Deities.

     

    These Gayatris also contain the twenty-four Aksharas when intoned correctly as in regular Gayatri.

     

    The Gayatri mantra and its effects
    Gayatri’s effect on Human Body.Image Credit. http://indiascanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EffectofGayatriMantraonthebody_thumb.jpg

     

    1. Ganesh Gayatri: The repetition of this mantra is done for the destruction of obstacles and to succeed in difficult tasks.

    Om Eka Dandhaya Vidmahe
    Vakratundaya Dhimahi
    Tanno tantihi Prachodayat

    2. Vishnu Gayatri: To develop sustaining power, this mantra is used.

    Om Narayanaya Vidmahe
    Vasudevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Vishunha Prachodayat

    3. Shiv Gayatri: To invoke auspiciousness, That is to have pure thoughts and high spiritual feelings, this mantra is used.

    Om Panchavaktraya Vidmahe
    Mahadevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Rudraha Prachodayat

    4. Brahma Gayatri: To increase productiveness, that is to increase the power of creative shakti, this mantra is used.

    Om Chaturmukhaya Vidmahe
    Hansa Rudraaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Brahma Prachodayat

    5. Rama Gayatri: This mantra is used to establish proper conduct and ethical behavior.

    Om Daasharthaye Vidmahe
    Sita Vallabhaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Ramahi Prachodayat

    6. Krishna Gayatri: To bring dynamic energy into one’s lify in order to be able to do anything, intense sadhana is done for this Divine power with this mantra.

    Om Devaki Nandanaya Vidmahe
    Vasudevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Krishna Prachodayat

    7. Indra Gayatri: To ward off any form of attack, intense sadhana is done for this Divine shakti using this mantra.

    Om Sahasranetraya Vidmahe
    Vajrahastaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Indra Prachodayat

    8. Hanuman Gayatri: When there is a lack of fulfilling one’s duty within oneself, then this mantra is used.

    Om Anjanisutaya Vidmahe
    Vayuputraya Dhimahi
    Tanno Marutih Prachodayat

    9. Surya Gayatri: Worship with this mantra is very beneficial for curing grievous diseases.

    Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe
    Divakaraya Dhimahi
    Tanno Suryah Prachodayat

    10. Chandra Gayatri: For the removal of suffering and to get peace from dejection and worries, this mantra has been used for the worship of this Divine Shakti.

    Om Shirputraya Vidmahe
    Amrit Tatvaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat

    11. Yum Gayatri: This is universal prayer to gain fearlessness from death.

    Om Putryaya Vidmahe
    Mahakalaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Yumahah Prachodayat

    12. Varun Gayatri: To develop sweetness and melodiousness at all levels, in speech, action, dealing with others, etc.., this mantra is used.

    Om Jalbimbaya Vidmahe
    Neel Purshaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Varunah Prachodayat

    13. Narayana Gayatri: In order to establish discipline and make people listen to orders, one concentrates on this mantra.

    Om Narayanaya Vidmahe
    Visudevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Narayanah Prachodayat

    14. Nrishinga Gayatri: This mantra is used in order to acquire this Divine Shakti, which has shown itself to be successful in increasing our efforts and in acquiring bravery.

    Om Ugranrishinghaye Vidmahe
    Vajrankhaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Nrishinghaha Prachodayat

    15. Durga Gayatri: This mantra is used to acquire this Divine Shakti, which is used to gain victory over enemies, attackers and obstacles.

    Om Girijayei Vidmahe
    Shiva Priyayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Durga Prachodayat

    16. Laxmi Gayatri: This is the one Shakti believed to help in acquiring wealth, status, greatness, and fame; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.

    Om Maha Laxmayei Vidmahe
    Vishnupriyayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Laxmi Prachodayat

    17. Radha Gayatri: This is a unique Shakti to fill the activities with the feelings of Divine Love; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.

    Om Vrishbhaanujayei Vidmahe
    Krihsnpriyayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Radha Prachodayat

    18. Sita Gayatri: To develop the Shakti of penance, it is very necessary to do worship with this mantra.

    Om Janak Nandiniyei Vidmahe
    Bhumijayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Sita Prachodayat

    19. Saraswati Gayatri: Learned scholars have said that the use of this mantra can help to increase the Shakti of the intellect and mental sharpness.

    Om Saraswateyei Vidmahe
    Brahmaputriye Dhimahi
    Tanno Devi Prachodayat

    20. Agni Gayatri: This is a famous mantra used to bring effulgence into the life/force of the body and in every activity of love.

    Om Mahajwalyei Vidmahe
    Agnidevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Agnih Prachodayat

    21. Prithvi Gayatri: This mantra is considered useful in strengthening one’s Shakti to remove wavering of resolve and in bringing steadfastness.

    Om Prithvi Devayei Vidmahe
    Sahasramurtayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Prithvi Prachodayat

    22. Tulsi Gayatri: To remove selfishness, increase selflessness, and make doing selfless service the goal of one’s life, this mantra is very helpful.

    Om Tulsayei Vidmahe
    Vishnu Priyayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Vrinda Prachodayat

    23. Hansa Gayatri: To awaken discrimination, this is a very powerful mantra.

    Om Param Hansaye Vidmahe
    Mahahansaye Dhimahi
    Tanno Hansah Prachodayat

    24. Hayegriva Gayatri: When one is surrounded by fear on all four sides and is in need of courage, then this mantra is used.

    Om Vanishavaraye Vidmahe
    Hayegrivaye Dhimahi
    Tanno Hayegrivah Prachodayat.

     

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    Samput : Samput are some specific words used in the mantra. These can be used at the start, middle or end of the mantra. The samput has great shakti and should be used carefully.
    Gayatri Mantra “Om bhur bhava suha tatsa vetur vareneyam bargo devasyaha dhimi diyo yona parachodayat.” Few words can be added after Om bhur bhava swaha as samput to fulfill various desires. Some samput with their purposes are given below.

    1. Om aeeng kaleeng soo – for proficiency in words.
    2. Om shareeng hareeng shareeng – for wealth and comforts.
    3. Om aeeng hareeng kaleeng – enemies are destroyed, troubles vanish and the individual is blessed with joy and happiness.
    4. Om shareeng hareeng kaleeng – Blessed with progeny.
    5. Om hareeng – Recovery from diseases.
    6. Om aeeng hareeng kaleeng – Protection from all evil forces. Hopes and wishes are realised.

     

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  • Some Intricate Details Of Gayatri Mantra Japa

     

    Gayatri Mantra is the Highest mantra of Hinduism.

     

    Gayatri is a meter and has to be intoned.

     

    It has to be in Five Padas, Five Groupings.

     

    Gayatri is the Mother of all Meters,, Gayatrrem Chandasaam Maata,

     

    Gaytri Maatha
    Devi Gayatri

     

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    May we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance.

    Meaning of each letter in mantra:

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    OM = Almighty God
    BHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energy
    BHUVAHA = Destroyer of suffering
    SWAHA = Embodiment of happiness
    TAT = That (indicating God)
    SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sun
    VARENIYAM = Supreme, best
    BARGO = Destroyer of sins
    DEVASYA = Divine
    DHEEMAHI = May receive
    DHIYO = Intellect
    YO = Who
    NAHA = Our
    PRACHODAYAT = May inspire.

    “May we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance.”

    This can be translated: Aum. Let us contemplate the spirit of the divine of the earth, the atmosphere and heaven. May that inspire our minds. Savitri is the Sun and this mantra is recited at the three junctions or twilight of the day. Here is described how the mantra Aum hums in the base or Muladhara chakra, and moves through seven stages to the chakra above the head Sahasrara.

     

    Maha Vishnu describes Aum as consisting of the following. Bhur is existence, Bhuvah is the elements, Svah is the Atma of everything, Maha is greatness and light, Tat is Brahman (the absolute). Tapah is all knowledge, Satyam is supremacy and internal wisdom. This tantra connects the three letters of Aum to the seven worlds.

     

    Tat, refers to the first cause of all substance, as fire in the circle of the sun and is supreme Brahman. Savituhu is the source of all living beings. Varenyam is the excellent one who receives adoration.

     

    Bharga destroys sin. Devasya means it is full of light, while Dheemahi refers to knowledge being golden and always within the sun. Dhiyo means Buddhi. Yo stands for energy (tejas).

     

    The mantra is divided into three sections of eight letters and four sections of six letters.

     

    A dhyana (meditation) – Gayatri as having four faces, which are white, yellow, red and black.

     

    Yet the tantrik tradition has different views of the Gayatri. For example, in the Matrikabhedatantra, there is a couplet, which says a person who knows the Brahman (the absolute) is a Brahmin.

     

    Gayatri is mother of Vedas. Sadhana of Gayatri mantra is the essence of all Vedas. Even God like Brahma mediates on and performs Jap of Gayatri at the time of twilight.

     

    Gayatri Jap performed daily for three years realizes God and like air, acquires the power of going where the person wants to go.

     

    Merely by offering water to the Sun and performing Jap of three thousand Gayatri mantra at the time of twilight, a person becomes adorable by God.

     

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    In Bhavanopanishad, one witness within oneself the effulgent figure of Divine Mother with the different phases of the waxing and waning Moon.

    The Devi is to be meditated upon as of a ruddy complexion, with eyes expansive, as an ocean overflowing with waves of grace, with noose, goad, arrows of flowers and a twig of sugar- cane in her hand, surrounded by Anima and other deities and ultimately as one´s own self.

    1. Complete faith unflinching loyalty backed by a clear heart towards the deity is required for Sadhana.

    2. Do not start Mantra Shakti under any pressure. Trust in God, kindness and patience should be the virtues of a Sadhaka.

    3. Avoid harsh speech, lust, anger, restless thoughts, evil company and egoism.

    Do not get emotional.

    Mantras on hearsay should be avoided, as they must be authentic.

    4. Sadhana done without any specific aim bears fruits early.

    In case you see any miracle, do not fear. Keep your WILL POWER strong and continue your Sadhana.

    All troubles will vanish.

    5. Brahmacharya or celibacy should be observed during Sadhana. In case of failure, do not lose heart. Try it again and again and you will be crowned with success.”

    I will be posting the Text and Meaning of Bhavanopanishad in Tamil and English shortly.

    For more details on Gayatri,Savitri, Sarasvati, please read my posts and the following Link.

    Citation.

    Gayatri Mantra

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  • 786 Is Sanskrit Flipped Arabic Numerals

    There is a view that the Number 786 is Sanskrit numerals and Arabic Flipped over.

    Sanskrit Numerals flipped over 786
    786 Sanskrit Numerals

    786, considered sacred in Islam, believed to indicate Allah,is the  sum of ‘ Bismillah Al Rahman Al Rahim’, written in Arabic.

    However Islam forbids the use of Numerology.

    Raphael Patai in his Book The Jewish Mind observes on this while speaking about Tantra and Kabbalah.

     

     

    ‘Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem’ is written in Arabic/ Urdu, the sum of these letters adds upto 786, therefore people use 786 as a substitute to name of Allah. – See more at: http://experiencehinduism.com/interesting-stories/786-and-om#sthash.CG6vvy5T.dpuf
    ‘Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem’ is written in Arabic/ Urdu, the sum of these letters adds upto 786, therefore people use 786 as a substitute to name of Allah. – See more at: http://experiencehinduism.com/interesting-stories/786-and-om#sthash.CG6vvy5T.dpuf
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  • Sacred Repetition Japa Removes Obstacles Yoga Sutra 29

    In the last two Sutras Patanjali spoke of the Pranava, OM, and the need to concentrate on this.

    As I posted earlier all the sounds originate  from three places in the human body, Mouth,a-Throat ,u and from the pit of the stomach M.

    From the se sounds came words and language,

    Language, nay sounds exist with a corresponding image.

    When a sound is made an image flashes in or mind.

    At times we may not be able to identify these images.

    It is wisdom of the Vedas that there is NO Sound without a corresponding image.

    The images we do not recognize are those that spring from our unconscious which is Universal Consciousness.

    The Mantras and the Japas of these Mantras help one to unleash the human potential.

    Words and their meanings can not be separated.

    So much so the Great Poet Dramatist Kalidasa opens his Raghuvamsa with this sloka,

    ”

    वागर्थाविव संपृक्तौ वागर्थप्रतिपत्तये|
    जगतः पितरौ वन्दे पार्वतीपरमेश्वरौ||
    –> I salute the parents of the world, Parvati and  Parameswara, who are inseparable like the “vAk” (word) and “artha”(its meaning); to gain expertise in the right understanding of the words and their meanings.”
    In Tamil Abirami Bhattar says,
    ‘சொல்லும் பொருளும் என, நடம் ஆடும் துணைவருடன்
    புல்லும் பரிமளப் பூங்கொடியே. நின் புதுமலர்த் தாள்
    அல்லும் பகலும் தொழுமவர்க்கே அழியா அரசும்
    செல்லும் தவநெறியும், சிவலோகமும் சித்திக்குமே.
    Here he describes Lord Shiva and Goddess Abirami as united and One as Word and Meaning’
    So the concentration on the Pranava delivers results in therm of worldly pleasures and Yoga Siddhi.
    The Constant and regular Japa removes obstacles in the path of Realization and lead one to Atma Sadhana.
    It is not always necessary to understand he meaning; what is required is Sraddha or faith.
    As you do the Japa you will realize this.
    Yoga Sutra of Patanjali 29
    Yoga Sutra 1.29

    Tatah Pratyak Cetana Adhigamah Api Antaraya Abhavah Ca

    Pratyak : individual
    Cetana : consciousness
    Adhigamah : understanding, realization
    Api : also
    Antaraya : of obstacles or impediments
    Abhavah : absence , removal
    Ca : and, also

    From that comes Realisation of the individual Self and the obstacles are removed.

     

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  • What To Chant In Yoga How Patanjali Sutra 27, 28

    Chanting of a Holy Name increases the efficacy of Meditation in Yoga.

    Pranava.
    OM, The Prnava

    The more senses the senses are involved better the concentration would be.

    There is one-act when all the senses are focussed on a single activity.

    It is sex.

    It is instinctive.

    In other activities, one has to attempt to focus the senses .

    In Meditation, eyes are focussed on the tip of the nose(Bhagavad Gita), later the eyes may remain closed.

    Along with this’, during Pranayama, breathing enables the focussing of the function of the Nose.

    Now three more senses, namely the whole body, mouth and ear remain to be focussed .

    Ears and Mouth can be made to focus by chanting.

    Rars are attuned to the our voice automatically.

    Once our voice is heard the Mind is directed towards it.

    Panjali proses Chanting.

    Chanting means, in its real sense in Indian Philosophy, a sound which has profound psychological and universal attribute.

    The fundamental unit of sound in speech is Letters.

    Letters raise from three parts of the Human Body.

    They are .

    The Mouth.

    The Throat and

    The Bottom of the Stomach.

    The letters that represent these are,

    A, Short,

    U, Short and

    M.

    These three letters together constitute the primordial sound of the Universe.

    AUM.

    If one were to listen to the sound in the conch by closing one ear is this.

    Listen to the vibration sound of the Earth, and The Galaxies , you would hear it; I have posted this under Astrophysics.

    This OM or Pranava is to be chanted during Yoga.

    The chanting is of three types.

    Holy chanting is called ‘Japa‘

    The first method of chanting is saying the Om aloud.

    The second is saying this without sound emanating from the mouth, only the lips move.

    The best is the one where the lips also do not move, the OM is chanted in the mind.

    To reach the last step mentioned, one has to go through the first two steps.

    In the first two steps, the ears and the mouth are engaged and they focus on the OM.

    In the third, as the mind is repeating this word, it is also engaged, thus diverting it from the external objects.

    In this context, I would like to state that those who do the Lalita Shasranma Parayana or The Soundarya Lahari regularly, they would, after some time some of the slokas or the Matnras keep running in the Mind with out your effort, while you are going about your daily work.

    Do not worry.

    You do not need a Psychiatrist.

    It is the effect of these Mantras and it shows you are evolving and leave it at that.

    Now to Yoga Sutra 27 and 28 of Patanjali.

    Patanjali Yoga Sutra
    Yoga Sutra 27,28

    “Tasya Vachakah, Pranavah’

    Tasya – His (God’s) [name]
    Vacakaha –sounds like or is expressed by
    Pranavaha– the syllable AUM

    Patanjali Yoga Sutra 28.
    Patanjali Yoga Sutra 28.

    Taj – that [AUM]

    Japah – quiet repetition

    Tat – that [AUM]

    Artha – goal, purpose

    Bhavanam – beauty experienced with humility and reverence (bha = splendor, va=reverence,nam=humility.

    It is important to understand the meaning of AUM while chanting.

    http://ramanisblog.in/2013/07/28/god-the-first-cause-yet-not-sankara-yoga-sutra-1-25/

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