Sankalpa,according to Hinduism,is Right Determination.
Any act,auspicious or otherwise is to be preceded by Sankalpa.
While Abhivadana Mantra is Geotagging the individual,Sankalpa is Event specific,where the Time of the occasion,location where it is performed is pinpointed.
Year,Season,Month,Thithi(phases of the Moon),Nakshatra(Star),Day,the Gotra,the founder of the Family are mentioned.
I am providing the Sankalpa for Amavasya .
For Grahana suitable changes as in Soorya/Chandra Grahana Punyakaale may be made along with month,day,Thithi,Nakshatra ,Ayana,Year may be made.
I am providing names of seasons and Thithis
Year,month,day,Nakshatra may be found in daily calendar.
Ayana are.
Dakshinayana and Uttarayana.
Uttarayan begins from the day of Makar sankranti. Days are longer and nights are shorter during Uttarayan. This period involves pilgrimages and festivals. The period of Uttarayan collides with the Paush Magh month. Uttarayan is known to be the period of Devas. Yagyas, donations, charities, austerities, marriages, mundan etc. are considered to be auspicious during this period.
Dakshinayan
Dakshinayan begins from 21/22 June. The sun travels from Uttarayan to Dakshinayan on 21st June. According to religious beliefs, Dakshinayan is the night of Kal Devas. Nights and longer and days are shorter during Dakshinayan. During Dakshinayan, Sun travels with an inclination toward the southern direction.
Dakshinayan is the period associated with fasts. Many kinds of auspicious works are prohibited during Dakshinayan. This period is auspicious for Tamsik activities. Dakshinayan is a symbol of lust and desire. Therefore, fasts, yagyas, worship and other religious activities cure diseases and sorrows.
For inauspicious occasions, Lord Vishna as Govinda is invoked,while for auspicious occasions ,Shiva as Parameshwara is invoked by those who worship Shiva and Narayana by those who worship Lord Vishnu.
As in,
Sree Parameshwara Prretgyartham,
Sree Narayana Preethyartham.
For Mahalaya paksha,the same format is to followed with changes for month/Thithi/Nakshatra/Year/Season/Ayana(movement of Sun to Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn).
The presiding deity of the first lunar day is Agni and it is good for all types of auspicious and religious ceremonies.
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Dwitiya
Dwitiya
Vidhatr or Bramha rules this lunar day and is good for the laying of foundations for buildings and other things of a permanent nature.
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Tritiya
Tritiya
Gauri is the lord of this day and is good for the cuttings of one’s hair and nails and shaving.
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Chaturthi
Chaturthi
Yama/Ganapati is lord of the 4th lunar day, which is good for the destruction of one’s enemies, the removal of obstacles, and acts of combat.
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Panchami
Panchami
The Naaga or Serpents rule this day, which is favourable for administering medicine, the purging of poisons, and surgery.
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Shashthi
Shashthi
Karttikeya presides over this day and is favourable for coronations, meeting new friends, festivities, and enjoyment.
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Saptami
Saptami
The 7th lunar day is ruled by Surya; one may begin a journey, buy conveyances, and deal with other such things of a movable nature.
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Ashtami
Ashtami
The Rudra rule this day, which is good for taking up arms, building of one’s defenses, and fortification.
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Navami
Navami
The Ambikaa rules this day, which is suitable for killing enemies, acts of destruction, and violence. Inauspicious for ceremonies and journeys.
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Dasami
Dashami
The day is ruled by Dharmaraja and is auspicious for acts of virtue, religious functions, spiritual practices, and other pious activities.
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Ekadasi
Ekadashi
Rudra rule this day; fasting, devotional activities, and remembrance of the Supreme Lord are very favourable. This day has special religious significance in Hinduism and Jainism—usually observed by fasting.
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Dvadasi
Dwadashi
The Vishnu or Aditya rules this day, which is auspicious for religious ceremonies, the lighting of the sacred fire, and the performance of one’s duties.
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Trayodasi
Thrayodashi
The day is ruled by Cupid and is good for forming friendships, sensual pleasures, and festivities.
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Chaturdashi
Chaturdashi
Kali rules this day, suitable for administering poison and calling of elementals and spirits.
The Pitru-devas rule the New Moon, suitable for the propitiation of the Manes and performance of austerities. Purnima is ruled by Moon and is suitable for merry making and fire sacrifice.
I have been often asked how Sanatana Dharma spread throughout the world.
My answer is that in the early days , going back to about Million years Sanatana Dharma was the only way of Life throughout the known Landmass.
Please read my articles on Lemuria ,Tamils, Rig Veda composed in Arctic,Ramas Empire extended throughout the world,Dweepas. Chandragupta empire and more articles.
United Kingdom Mao
The earth was described as consisting of Seven Islands, Saptha Dweepas.
Seven ancient Islands of Earth.
They are,
Jambuu Dweepa,
Plaksha Dweepa,
Saalmalii Dweepa,
Kusa Dweepa,
Krouncha Dweepa,
Saaka Dweepa and
Pushkara Dweepa.
Now landmass had changed, new political Maps are in place.
And now many Indians live abroad and it is heartening to note that many still follow the karmas like Sandhyavandan,Tharpan,Sraddha and other religious practices ordained by the Sastras.
They have difficulty in reciting Sankalpam, right determination before any religious occasion.
I had written on Sankalpa in the US..
Now I am proving Sankalpa for UK.
Use appropriate Year,Season, Month, Thithi(waxing and waning of the Moon), Nakshatra(Star), the occasion for which the Sankalpa is made, y referring to Panchanga.
‘Shalmali dhweepe vinyaschitha paschima dhik bage samudra madyasthitha brihadharanya kshethre , …………..( name of the city) maanagare.
One of the rare and little known Suktas of The Vedas , is the Sankalpa Suktam.
Sankalpa means, Right Determination.
The power of determination and auto suggestion play a vital part in ensuring the success of any endeavour.
Though there are various factors determining the results of any action, the individual plays a vital part.
The effort of the individual is not to be assailed by self-doubt or negative thoughts on the performance or the result that may accrue.
The Dhruda or strong determination is required.
If the Determination is Right favourable results will ensue.
The Vedas have a Sukta devoted to this aspect, called Sankalpa Sutkam.
It is traditionally recited before the beginning of any new endeavor, enterprise,Going to work and it is also recited on waking up and before going to bed.
Sankalpa Suktam has Six stanzas, two lines each.
Scroll down for Video Recital of The Sankalpa Suktam
Every Hindu, while praying or performing a religious rite is reciting a Mantra.
This is done at the beginning after worshipping and getting the blessings of Lord Ganesha /Ganapathi.
Over a period of Time people have been doing it by rote with out being aware of the meaning, thinking it is something mystical and at times ridiculing it as nonsense.
The Sankalpa or Clear Resolution is a scientifically devised mode to pinpoint a location in the Universe and the individual with reference to it( as there are many worlds existing simultaneously at the same time, which , incidentaly is confirmed by Quantum Theory) who is seeking the Blessings of The Lord.
Sankalpa is Clear resolution as Resolutions are normally meant to be broken as in New Year Resolutions.
However, one is not expected to be flippant while seeking Guidance from The Almighty.
The Mind should be made up as to what we really want.
More often than not , at the time of Praying we get confused and vacillate what to ask for.
One should be clear.
Else ,one should make a general wish…
‘Sarve Janas Sukino Bhavantu’May All be Happy’
or slightly more specific
‘Sree Varchasvam Ayushyam Aarogyam Ma Vidhaa Chobhaa maanam Maheyante,
Dhaanyam Dhanam, Pasum, bahu Puthra Laabham ,
Satha Samvathsaram,
Dheergamaayuhu’
(May I Be granted (enveloped by)Wealth,Long Life,Health,Enough Food,Possessions, Good Children, 120 years of Life and Longevity _The Life , mentioned at first indicates the quality of Life,Second number of Years, and the third the years granted to a Man in this Kali Yuga)
When we want specific results, we need to be specific and we are to indicate where we are from not- that God does not Know you- this is form of address one has to follow and it is organised systematically).
Thought have a way of influencing events(read my blog ‘Thoughts change Events Proved-Data)
The Full Sankalpa Text.
Aadhya Brahmanah,
Dwdheeya Paraarthe,
Swetha Varaha Kalpe,
Vaivaswatha Manvantare,
Astavikum Sathi tha me.
Kali Yuge,
Pradhame padhe.
Jambooth Dweepe,
Bharata Varshe,
Bharata Kande,
Merooh,
Dakshine parsve for those south of India) Sahapthe,
Asmin,
Varthamane,
Vyavahaarike,
Prabhavaathi,
Shasti Savastharaanam,
Madhye …….(name of the year) nama samvathsare
Dakshinaayane /Uttarayane(movement of the SUN to Cancer to Capricorn),
…….(Name of the season among the six seasons), Ritau,
…..(Name of The Month),
…….pakshe(indicate the Waxing and Waning of the Moon)
..mention Gotra(your lineage ( there will be three in number-this is called ‘Pravaram- the details are posted separaetely)
..mention you christened Name”
Hindu Measurement of Time.
Upto ‘Pradhamme Paadhe’ reference is made to Time.
Next Space,Then it is followed by the Individual’s Identity.
What a Way of Time and Geo tagging!
Explanation.
Adhya Brahmanh-from the year of Brahma
Dweetheeya Paraarthe- second part of the Life of Brahma-Brahma has a Lifespan of 100 years, though not Man years-it is called Para;half of it is called Paraartha.
Swetha Varaha Kalpe, Vaivasvata Manvantare -in the Brahma Kalpa and in the manvantara of Vaivasvata Manu of the White Boar Kalpa.
This needs a detailed explanation.
Please refer Wiki and my blog Time-Cyclic Theory for further details.
However a short description from Wiki below.
Kalpa is a Sanskrit word (कल्प kalpa) meaning an aeon, or a relatively long period of time (by human calculation) in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology. The concept is first mentioned in the Mahabharata. The definition of a kalpa equalling 4.32 billion years is found in the Puranas (specifically Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana).
Manvantara , or age of a Manu , the Hindu progenitor of mankind, is an astronomical period of time measurement. Manvantara is a Sanskritsandhi, a combination of words manu and antara, manu-antara or manvantara, literally meaning the duration of a Manu, or his life span .
Each Manvantara is created and ruled by a specific Manu, who in turn is created by Brahma, the Creator himself. Manu creates the world, and all its species during that period of time, each Manvantara lasts the lifetime of a Manu, upon whose death, Brahma creates another Manu to continue the cycle of Creation or Shristi,Vishnu on his part takes a new Avatar, and also a new Indra and Saptarishis are appointed.
Eventually it takes 14 Manus and their respective Manvantaras to create a Kalpa, Aeon, or a ‘Day of Brahma’, according to the Hindu Time Cycles and also theVedic timeline. Thereafter, at the end of each Kalpa, there is a period – same as Kalpa – of dissolution or Pralaya , wherein the world (earth and all life forms, but not the entire universe itself) is destroyed and lies in a state of rest, which is called the, ‘Night of Brahma’.
After that the creator, Brahma starts his cycle of creation all over again, in an endless cycle of creation followed by Destruction for which Shiva, Hindu God of destruction, and also renewal, is invoked towards the end of each such cycle
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