Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Ravana

RAVANA

(The Tamil King Of Ceylon )

In the Age of the Ramayana Epic, Ravana was the most powerful Tamil King of Lankapuri (Ceylon or Sri Lanka). He was a renowned devotee of Siva, who was pleased with his severe penances and austerities, granted him the boons of earthly fame and worldly might. Ravana was a very talented Veena (Indian music instrument) player. Ravana used Veena picture on the country flag. Ravana is not a Hindu God but rather a demon given great powers by the Gods because of his worship. The Gods granted him immunity from Death by a God and conferred super-powers upon him. Ravana set himself up as Tamil King of Lankapuri (Ceylon or Sri Lanka).

In the height of his sovereignity, imbued with the desire to have the Lord of Kailas, his tutelary Diety installed in Lanka, he exceeded the limits of disciplined discrimination, and attempted by his invincible strength to transfix Mount Kailas, the traditonal abode of Siva from the Himalayan region to that of Lanka. He was foiled in this feat by the Lord crushing him under His Feet; and finally it was his astonding act of penance that saved him from the wrath of Siva. Ravana ripped into his left thigh, removed the nerve fibres and turned it into a lyre, and sang praise of Siva. Then it was that Siva released him, pleased with his mortification. This episode of Ravana was constantly alluded by the Saiva psalmists to signify that piety and devotion alone without purity and humility, could not redeem man or give him peace. Ravana was a great Hindu Bhakta; yet his code of life violated the Hindu Dharma and he had to pay for it dearly.

Again in the life of Ravana, his insatiable pride and lust made him carry off Sita, the chaste wife of Rama of the powerful dynasty of Raghu at Ayodhya, when they were living in the forest in exile. Rama and his union with the monkey God Hanuman to eventually attack Lankapuri ( Ceylon or Sri Lanka) and kill Ravana. Ravana was able by magic art to take his soul out of his body and leave it in a box at home, while he went to the wars. Thus he was invulnerable in battle. When he was about to give battle to Rama, he deposited his soul with a hermit called Fire-eye, who was to keep it safe for him. So in the fight Rama was astounded to see that his arrows struck the king without wounding him. But one of Rama’s allies, knowing the secret of the king’s invulnerability, transformed himself by magic into the likeness of the king, and going to the hermit asked back his soul. On receiving it he soared up into the air and flew to Rama, brandishing the box and squeezing it so hard that all the breath left the King of Lankapuri's ( Ceylon or Sri Lanka) body, and he died. You will get much pleasure from reading the Ramayana and tracking the whole adventure.

There are lot of evidence proofs that powerful Tamil King of Lankapuri (Ceylon or Sri Lanka) Ravana has been lived in Trincomalee. Because the Tamil tradition has it that the wife of the mythical king of Lankapuri, Ravana who was a devotee of Siva, worshipped at the Koneswaram shrine in Trincomalee. Another proof is Discovery of Ravana's swayambhu lingam. It was originally found on a Tibetan mountain and later brought to Sri Lanka reportedly by the Tamil King Ravana. Moreover, in the Ramayana Epic period Ravana has used Veena as Ceylon Flag and according to the "Veena" Pictures on the Trincomalee Fort proofs that Ravana has dominated in Trincomalee. Also the seven Hot Wells ( Hot springs ) in Kanniya was made by the Tamil king Ravana.

Life and character sketch of Ravana

Ravana was a king of demons in the Hindu mythology. Here are some interesting tit bits about Ravana's life and his defeat by Rama.

The pages of Hindu epic Ramayana introduce us to the notorious being called Ravana. The king of the demons with ten heads and twenty hands makes Hindu mythology really interesting. Ravana was born to parents by name Visrawasa and Kaikasi. He had two brothers with names Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana.

It is believed that Ravana was the most dreadful creature ever born. His childhood was responsible to make him whatever he was. When he was a child, people were terrified of a child having ten heads and dark complexion. Let us once again go back in time of mythology and supernatural powers to get the glimpse of the life of deadly demon and incredibly scholar persona known as Ravana.

How Ravana got his name...

Ravana's real name was Dasamukha which literally means one who carries ten heads. Valmiki's Ramayana narrates the story about how Dasamukha got the name Ravana. Once Ravana infuriated the great monkey king Vaali who was praying on the mountain. Agitated Vaali trapped Ravana. Ravana kept howling until Vaali released him from the trapping. Since then people forgot Dasamukha and remembered Ravana.

Intellectual and scholar demon

Though Ravana is looked upon as a cruel demon who annoyed the innocent, he is also known as a great intellectual in the history of Hindu mythology. Under the guidance of his father, Ravana grasped vast knowledge. He learned sacred texts like Vedas. He mastered holy scripts. Ravana himself was a Brahmin but he learned the skills and techniques of Kshatriyas.

Devotee of lord Shiva

The demon that was well known for his evil powers had great faith in almighty. He was a believer of the supernatural beings. Ravana was a faithful devotee of lord Shiva, one of the incarnations of lord Vishnu. While possessed with obsession to manifest Lanka, Ravana confronted Shiva. Ravana tried to move on the mountain Kailash, the home of the lord Shiva.

In anger Lord Shiva punished Ravana by pressing him under his little toe. Ravana howled and danced to please lord Shiva. Then on Ravana worshipped lord Shiva with unconditional devotion. During this chance meeting with Shiva, Ravana composed Shiva tandava stotram.

The gruesome side of Ravana

Ravana had many wives but Mandodari is renowned as she was famous for her elegance and beauty. She was intelligent. Apart from legal wives Ravana was believed to have physical relations with many other women whom he had captured in the battles. There is a mention of the episodes in the Ramayana that he forced several women; amongst them was a sage-woman Vedavati.

Vedavati who was infatuated with the charisma of lord Vishnu, ended her life after losing her chastity. Ravana also tried to abuse Rambha, an apasara engaged to Kubera's (the god of wealth) son. After learning Ravana's advances, Kubera cursed him that if he tried to force himself upon any women, all his heads would fall off. This is one of the reasons why he did not touch Sita when she was in his abduction.

The king of demons

Ravana was obsessed with the thought of conquering Lanka. Ravana performed tapas for many years to please Brahma, the god of creation. Seeing his dedication Brahma bestowed him boons. Brahma granted his wishes to be unbeatable by gods and other powers. After getting the control of divine power, he conquered Lanka.

In his tenure, Lanka was a prosperous and wealthy kingdom. He leaded Lanka with his skills and he was considered one of the great monarchs. Under his ruling people in Lanka were living affluent lives. It is said that they actually owned gold vessels to consume their food. Ravana was admired for his huge knowledge of weapons and sorcery.

Ravana kidnaps Sita

Ravana's sister Shurpanakha was fascinated by Rama and she proposed him for marriage. Rama refused her proposal as he was already married to Sita. Then Shurpanakha pleaded Laxman, Rama's brother to marry her. In a fit of rage Laxman chopped off her nose. Ravana got angry and to take revenge he kidnapped Sita.

Sita was in his captive for nearly a year. Later she had to go through Agnipariksha to prove her chastity. Some facts in the mythology say that during her abduction, Ravana persuaded her to be his wife but never touched her. Other facts say that he kidnapped Sita only to take revenge of Laxman's behavior towards his sister.

When Hanuman (Rama's great devotee) was on his way back from Lanka to inform Rama about Sita's whereabouts, the demons in the Lanka set his tail on fire. But with his powers Hanuman increased the size of his tail and Lanka was burnt. Rama with the help of Hanuman set off to Lanka once he got to know about the Sita's kidnap.

Decline of Ravana

As Ravana was unbeatable, Rama had to acquire a special weapon to kill Ravana. Laxman got severely injured in the battle but he was saved by the magical herbs from the Himalayas. Finally Rama defeated Ravana and that was the end of the empire of Ravana. Ravana lost his life and his virtues because of his Karmas. His ego was solely responsible for his devastation.

On the day of Dassera Ravana's effigies are burnt to signify the power of the good over evil. But on contrary in some parts of India Ravana is worshipped on Vijay Dashmi. Ravana is the symbol of wickedness as well as wisdom. Ravana is burnt and worshipped for ages and will be burnt and worshipped for ages.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Kashi

Varanasi (Sanskrit: वाराणसी Vārāṇasī, Hindustani pronunciation: [ʋaːˈɾaːɳəsiː] ( listen)), also commonly known as Benares or Banaras (Hindi: बनारस, Urdu: بنارس, Banāras [bəˈnɑːɾəs] ( listen)) and Kashi (Hindi: काशी, Urdu: کاشی, Kāśī [ˈkaːʃiː] ( listen)), is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and probably the oldest of India.^[3]^[4]

The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations.^[5] The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance. The city has been a cultural and religious centre in North India for several thousand years. The Benares Gharana form of Indian classical music developed in Varanasi, and many prominent Indian philosophers, poets, writers, and musicians resided or reside in Varanasi, including Kabir, Ravidas Their Guru Swami Ramanand, Trailanga Swami, Munshi Premchand, Jaishankar Prasad, Acharya Shukla, Ravi Shankar, Girija Devi, Hariprasad Chaurasia, and Bismillah Khan. Tulsidas wrote Ramacharitamanas here, and Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath located near Varanasi (Kashi).^[6]

Varanasi is home to four universities: Banaras Hindu University, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies and Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. Residents mainly speak Hindi and Kashika Bhojpuri, which is closely related to the Hindi language. People often refer to Varanasi as "the city of temples", "the holy city of India", "the religious capital of India", "the city of lights", and "the city of learning."^[7]

American writer Mark Twain wrote: "Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together."

Lingam

Shiva Linga

Shiva Linga is the holy symbol of Lord Shiva that is considered sacred by the devotees of Lord Shiva. The word, ‘Lingum’ in Sanskrit means, ‘symbol’. Shiva Lingum, therefore means symbol of Lord Shiva and is therefore considered most sacred by Shaivaites. Siva Linga has been worshipped in Hinduism since ages. Worship of Shiva Linga is regarded sacred and superior Shiva Mahapurana. This is because the form makes worship simple while maintaining the truth that God does not have any definite form.

Structure of Shiva Linga
Most prevalent icon of Shiva and virtually found in all Shiva temples, Shiva Linga is a rounded, elliptical, an-iconic image that is usually set on a circular base or peetham. According to some scholars the Peetham represents Parashakti, the manifesting power of God.

Shiva Lingas are usually made of stone that may either be carved or naturally existing - svayambhu, such as shaped by a swift-flowing river. Shiva Lingas may also be made of metal, precious gems, crystal, wood, earth or transitory materials such as ice. Some scholars say that transitory Shiva Linga may be made of 12 different materials such as sand, rice, cooked food, river clay, cow dung, butter, rudraksha seeds, ashes, sandalwood, darbha grass, a flower garland or molasses.

Various Interpretation of Shiva Linga
Besides regarding Shiva Linga as the symbol and form of Lord Shiva, religious scholars have given various interpretations of Shiva Linga. Here is the brief description of some of the popular theories and interpretations related to Shiva Linga and its origin:

Worship of the Phallus
According to some scholars, worship of Shiva Linga in effect means worship of the reproduction function. For, they say that the other meaning of the Sanskrit word ‘Linga’ is gender in general and phallus (the male reproductive organ) in particular. They believe that the base of the Lingam corresponds to the Yoni which mean vagina or the female reproductive organ. Correspondence of Linga and Yoni in a Shiva Linga is therefore interpreted as the representation of the process of copulation. Scholars further opine that the Kalash (container of water) that is suspended over the Shiva Linga from which water drips over the Linga also correspond to the idea of intercourse.

Connecting the origin of Shiva Linga to the early Indus Valley civilization, scholars opine that tribes of the Indus Valley took to the togetherness of Lingam and Yoni in a Shiva Linga as the point of energy, creation and enlightenment.

Interpretation in Tantra
According to Tantra, Lingam is a symbol of Shiva's phallus in spiritual form. They say, the lingam contains the soul-seed within which lies the essence of the entire cosmos. The lingam arises out of the base (Yoni) which represents Parvati according to some or Vishnu, Brahma in female and neuter form according to others.

Interpretation in Puranas
Puranas, especially the Vamana Purana, Shiva Purana, Linga Purana, Skanda Purana, Matsya Purana and Visva-Sara-Prakasha attribute the origin of Shiva Linga to the curse of sages leading to the separation of and installation of the phallus of Lord Shiva on earth. Some also refer to the endlessness of the lingam to be linked to the egos of Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma.

Interpretation of Shiva Linga as an Abstract Symbol of God
Some scholars of the Hindu scriptures say that Linga is merely an abstract symbol of the God. They point towards several legends in Hinduism where a sundry rock or even a pile of sand has been used by as a Lingam or the symbol of Shiva. Citing a particular instance they say, Arjuna once fashioned a linga of clay when worshipping Shiva. Scholars of Puranas, thus argue that too much should not be made of the usual shape of the Lingam. Scholars say that the interpretation of Shiva Linga as an abstract form of God is also consonant with philosophies that hold that God may be conceptualized and worshipped in any convenient form. The form itself is irrelevant, as the divine power that it represents is all that matters. Scholars thus say that Sivalinga represent the formless Nirguna Brahman or the formless Supreme Being.

Mecca was a Hindu Temple

the kaaba in mecca is actualy SHIVA LINGA.the word allah itself is a sanskrit word meaning 'goddess'.to this day there r inscriptions in sanskrit language on the kaaba.As the pilgrim proceeds towards Mecca he is asked to shave his head and beard and to don special sacred attire that consists of two seamless sheets of white cloth. One is to be worn round the waist and the other over the shoulders. Both these rites are remnants of the old Vedic practice of entering Hindu temples clean- and with holy seamless white sheets.The main shrine in Mecca, which houses the Siva emblem, is known as the Kaaba. It is clothed in a black shroud. That custom also originates from the days when it was thought necessary to discourage its recapture by camouflaging it.Muslim pilgrims visiting the Kaaba temple go around it seven times. In no other mosque does the circumambulation prevail. Hindus invariably circumambulate around their deities. This is yet another proof that the Kaaba shrine is a pre-Islamic Indian Shiva temple where the Hindu practice of circumambulation is still meticulously observed.The practice of taking seven steps- known as Saptapadi in Sanskrit- is associated with Hindu marriage ceremony and fire worship. The culminating rite in a Hindu marriage enjoins upon the bride and groom to go round the sacred fire four times (but misunderstood by many as seven times). Since "Makha" means fire, the seven circumambulations also prove that Mecca was the seat of Indian fire-worship in the West Asia.

The Islamic practice of Bakari Eed derives from the Go-Medh and Ashva-Medh Yagnas or sacrifices of Vedic times. Eed in Sanskrit means worship. The Islamic word Eed for festive days, signifying days of worship, is therefore a pure Sanskrit word. The word MESH in the Hindu zodiac signifies a lamb. Since in ancient times the year used to begin with the entry of the sun in Aries, the occasion was celebrated with mutton feasting. That is the origin of the Bakari Eed festival.[Note:The word Bakari is an Indian language word]

The Islamic term ‘Eed-ul-Fitr’ derives from the ‘Eed of Piters’ that is worship of forefathers in Sanskrit tradition. In India, Hindus commemorate their ancestors during the Pitr-Paksha that is the fortnight reserved for their remembrance. The very same is the significance of ‘Eed-ul-Fitr’ (worship of forefathers).The Islamic practice of observing the moon rise before deciding on celebrating the occasion derives from the Hindu custom of breaking fast on Sankranti and Vinayaki Chaturthi only after sighting the moon.Barah Vafat, the Muslim festival for commemorating those dead in battle or by weapons, derives from a similar Sanskrit tradition because in Sanskrit ‘Phiphaut’ is ‘death’. Hindus observe Chayal Chaturdashi in memory of those who have died in battle.The word Arabia is itself the abbreviation of a Sanskrit word. The original word is ‘Arabasthan’. Since Prakrit ‘B’ is Sanskrit ‘V’ the original Sanskrit name of the land is ‘Arvasthan’. ‘Arva’ in Sanskrit means a horse. Arvasthan signifies a land of horses., and as well all know, Arabia is famous for its horses.Four months of the year are regarded as very sacred in Islamic custom. The devout are enjoined to abstain from plunder and other evil deeds during that period. This originates in the Chaturmasa i.e., the four-month period of special vows and austerities in Hindu tradition. Shabibarat is the corrupt form of Shiva Vrat and Shiva Ratra. Since the Kaaba has been an important centre of Shiva (Siva) worship from times immemorial, the Shivaratri festival used to be celebrated there with great gusto. It is that festival which is signified by the Islamic word Shabibarat. Since Eed means worship and Griha means ‘house’, the Islamic word Idgah signifies a ‘House of worship’ which is the exact Sanskrit connotation of the term. Similarly the word ‘Namaz’ derives from two Sanskrit roots ‘Nama’ and ‘Yajna’ (NAMa yAJna) meaning bowing and worshipping.

All Arabic copies of the Koran have the mysterious figure 786 imprinted on them . No Arabic scholar has been able to determine the choice of this particular number as divine. It is an established fact that Muhammad was illiterate therefore it is obvious that he would not be able to differentiate numbers from letters. This "magical" number is none other than the Vedic holy letter "OM" written in Sanskrit. Anyone who knows Sanskrit can try reading the symbol for "OM" backwards in the Arabic way and magically the numbers 786 will appear! Muslims in their ignorance simply do not realise that this special number is nothing more than the holiest of Vedic symbols misread.U can try reading it urself.look at the figure OM in a mirror and you can make out the Devnagari (Sanskrit-Hindi) numerals 7-8-6

Lord Shiva Puja Items

	Pure Water		Cow Milk
	Curd		Ghee (Butter-oil)
	Honey		Sugar
	White Cloth		Sacred thread worn by Hindus
	Betal		Betal-nuts
	Leaves of the Holy basil plant(Tulsidal)		White Sandal wood
	Unbroken rice		Flowers of Catotropis gigantea and oleander etc.
	Wood-apple		Thorn apple
	Incense Powder		Ashes of funeral pyre
	Clay-lamp		Oblation material sweets etc
	Fruits		Dry-fruits
	Perfume		Saffron
	Cloves		Camphore
	Sandal wood powder stick		Agaru (Aloe) wood powder stick
	Incense powder stick		Mat, usually called Aasan
	Sacred thread of yellow and red threads called kalaawaa		Red powder made of turmeric and lime usually calledRolee.
	Pitcher known asKalash
	In absence of any of the above items please use unbroken raw Rice.

Lord Shiva Puja Method

PROCESS
After taking bath, wearing neat and clean clothes, the worshipper should make oneself sanctified. All the things for Shiv-poojan, as given before in the list of substantial material required, should be kept ready. The CHAUKI, on which the Shiv-Diety is to be throned should be covered by the white cloth and then the phallus-deity be enthroned after giving it a bath in milk, then in GANGAAJAL (water of river Gangaa) in full devotion.

In the same way, the SHIV-TALISMAN should also be placed on the CHAUKI. Shiv-Deity, may be of any metal, stone, wood or clay. It is convenient to have an inscribed Talisman on a copper-plate, otherwise it can be drawn on a bark of birch tree by white sandal.

After giving throne to Lord Shiva, incense stick and the clay-lamp be lighted. The KALASH should also be placed on the right side, filled with water. The leaves of the wood-apple should be sanctified by giving them wash in clean water. It is the assumption that ‘Raam’ ‘Raam’ is also written on these leaves by white sandal, it is more pleasing to God Shiva.
To begin with Pooja after having seat on the Aasan infront of the Diety.

Contemplation Mantra Of God Ganesha
It is a well assumed and known fact in Hindu religious rites and worship of any God, that it must be begun after paying devotional regards to Shree Ganesh Ji first. Hence, in Shiv-Poojan too, we are to worship Lord Ganesh first. His deity should also be place on the CHAUKI by the right side of the main deity. He should be given substantial offers as Arghya, unbroken rice, flowers, niaiviaidya etc. pronouncement of Contemplation Verse, which is as follows:

Aum sumukhashchiaikadantashcha
kapilo gajakarnak: I
Lambodarashcha vikato
Vighanaasho vinaayak: II
Dhoomrakeyturganaadyaksho
Bhaalachandro gajaanan: I
Dwaadwashayi: taani naamaani ya:
Patheychhu-nuyaadapi II
Vidyaarambhey vivaahey cha
Praveyshey nirgamey tathaa I
Sangraamey sankatashchayiva
Vighna tasya na jayatey II
Shuklaambaradharan
Deyvan shashivarn chaturabhujam I
Prasanna vadanan
Dhyaayeytsarva vighnopashaantyey II
BENEDICTION VERSE (SWASTI VAACHAN)

After Ganesh contemplation, unbroken rice and water (in meagre quantity) should be dropped in the feet of the diety.Now the Pooja of God, Lord Shiva is to be performed by reciting the Swasti speech.

Hari: Aum swasti na Indro vridhashrawaa: swasti na: Pooshaa vishwaveydaa: I
Swasti nastaarakshyo arishtaneymi swasti no vrihasapatirdadhaatu II 1 II
Aumpaya:prithivvyaampaya:oshadheeshupayo divyantariksheypayodhaa: I
Payaswatee: p-apradisha: santu mahyam II 2 II
Aum Vishnoraraatamasi Vvishno: shneyptreystho vvishno: I
syoorasi vishnordhdhuvosi vvayisan vamasi vishnaveytwaa II 3 II
Aum Agniradayvataa vaato deyv-ataa sooryodeyvataa chandramaa deyvataa vasavo deyvetaa Rudro deyvataa-adityaa Maruto deyvataa vvishwey deyvataa vrihasppatiraddeyveteyndro deyvataa varuno deyvataa II 4 II
Aum dyau shaantirantariksha gwam shaanti: prithivee shaantiraap: I shaantiroshadhaya: shaanti: vanaspataya: shaantiravishweydeyvaa I shhantirabrihma shaanti: sarua gwam shaati: I hantireywey shaati: saamaa shaantireydh II 5 II
Aum Vishwaani deyva sawitarduritaani paraasuva yadabhadra tanna aasuva II
Aum shaanti: shaanti: shaanti: rabhavatu

Purification Verse
After making Swati-Speech, one should sprinkle some water on his head three times, reciting the Purification Verse as follows:

Aum a-pavitra: Pavitro vaa Sarvaavasthaamgato-apivaa.
Ya: smareyta pundareekaasham Sa vaahyabhantar: shuchi

Evil Spirits Eradication Verse

Then Bhoot Shudhi (Eradication of Evil spirit) should be done by reciting the following verse:

Aum apasarpantu tey bhootaa, Yey bhootaa sansthitaa.
Yey, bhootaa vighna kartaarastey, Nashyantu shivaajyayaa.

Resolution

After getting free from evil spirits the devotee should resolve as follows:

Hari: Aum tatasat I nama: parmaatmaney shree puraan purushottamaay shree mad bhagavatey mahaapurushasya vishnoraajyayaa pravartamaanasyaadyabrahmano dwiteeya, praharaardhey shree shweytavaaraaha kalpey vayivaswata manvantarey ashtaavinshatitamey kaliyugey kali pratham charney Jamboodweepey Bharata khandey Bhaaratavarshey aaryaavartaantargatadeyshayika punya ksheytrey shashthi samvatsaraanaa madhyey (1) naamni samvatsarey, (2) ayaney, (3) ritou, (4) maasey, (5) pakshey, (6) tithou, (7) nakshtrey, (8) yougey, (9) vaasarey, (10) raashisthitey Sooryey, Chandrey, Bhaumey, Budhey, Gurou, Shukrey, Shanou, Raahou, Keytou evam gunavishishtaayaa tithou, (11) gotrotpanna, (12) naamni (sharmaa, varmaa, etc), aham dharmaartha kaam, moksha heytavey shree Shiva poojan karishyey I

Note : In the above noted resolution it should be kept in mind that in place of numbers noted in between, the worshipper shall speak, names of : (1) Hindu samvatsar, (2) Ayan, (3) Season, (4) Month, (5) Fortnight whether dark or bright, (6) Hindu date, (7) Constallation, (8) Yoga (9) Day, (10) Signs in which sun, moon, mars, mercury, jupiter, venus, saturn, dragon’s head head and tail are moving at the movement, (11) family’s clan, (12) worshipping person along with the sir name e.g. Sharma, Verma etc.

Innocation verse
When devotee has taken resolution, he should recite the following verse taking rice in his right hand for the invocation of Lord Shiva.

Aavaahyaami Shree Shambho, Sharvvatwam Girijaapatey,
Prasannobhav Deyveysh, Namastubhyam hi Shankar.

Earthronement Verse
After invocation, it should be assumed that Lord Shiva has arrived, and He should be offered the seat (Aasan), by reciting this verse

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Vishweyshwar Mahaadeyva Raajraajeyshwar Priya,
Aasanandivyameeshaan, Daasyeyaanthubhyameeshuaram

Feet wash water offering verse
Now it should be assumed that the master of this universe, king of kings has taken the seat alongwith Parwatiji, and they should be offered water to wash their feet by reciting the following verse, and the water should be dropped in the feet of deity.

Mahaadeyva Maheyshaan, Tribetram cha paraat-par.
Paadyam-Grihaanam-dattam, Paarwatee sahiteyshwar.

Libation Verse
Believing that the God has accepted feet-wash water, He should be offered libation, by reciting this verse.

Tri yamb-keysh sadaachaar, Jagdaadividhaayak.
Arghya Grihan deyveysh, Saamb sarvaarth daayak.

Palm Pit Water Offering

Feeling that the all powerful, master and ruler of this universe has accepted libation, he must be offered water to have it in the palm-pit for sipping with the recitation of the following verse:

Tripuraantak Deenaartiharam, Shreekanth Shaashwat.
Grihaanaachaamyaneeyam cha, Pavitrodak Kalpitam

Cow Milk Offering For Bath
With a deep feeling that the Great Lord, who destroyed the three cities has sipped the palmpit water, he should be offered to have cow-milk for bath by reciting the following verse:

Madhuram Gopaya: Punyam, Patapootam Puraskritam.
Snaanaarth Deyva deyveysh, Grihaan parmeyshwara.

Curd Bath Verse
With the assumption that the cow-milk presented for bath has been accepted, curd for same purpose shall be offered, reciting this verse.

Durlabhamdivya Suswaadu Dadhi sarv priyamparam.
Tushti dampaarwateenaath, Snaanaaya pratigrihyataam.

Ghee Bath Verse
When this act is over, and it has been felt that Paarwateenath has taken bath in curd, he is required to have the offer of butter-oil (Ghee) for further bath.

Ghritam gavyam shuchirasnigdham, Suseyayam pushtidaayakam.
Grihaan Girijaanaath, Snaanaaya Chandrasheykhar.

Honey Bath Verse
Feeling as such that Lord Maheswar has taken bath in Ghee, a devotee is to offer Honey for taking bath.

Madhuram mridumohaghnam, Swarabhang vinaashanam.
Mahaadeyvey Dumutsristam, Tavasnaanaya Shankar.

Sugar Bath Verse
After Madhusnaam (Honey-bath) the Lord is to be offered sugar by reciting the verse as follows :

Taapashaantimkaree sheera, Madhuraa swaad sanyuntaa.
Snaanaarth deyvadeyveysh, Sharkareyvam Pradeeyatey.

Five Pious Liquids Misture Bath Verse
If Panchaamrit is ready, the devotee is not required to give cow milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar baths distinctly. He can offer the Lord only Panchaamrit Bath by reciting the verse given below.

Payodadhi Ghritam Kshaodrahi sharkaraa, Mishritayi: Kritam.
Panchaamrit, Grihaaneydam, Snaanaarth Shivashankar:

Pure Water Bath Verse
Now after Panchaamrit bath or bath given by Cow-milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey and Sugar distinctly pure water’s bath is to be given to Lord, by speaking the verse as follows :

Gangaa Godaavaree Reywaa, Payoshanee Yamunaa tathaa.
Saraswatyaadi Teerthaani, Snaanaarth pratigrihyataam.

Sacred Thread Verse
Now the sacred thread should be caused to make the Lord put on, speaking this verse:

Sauvarn Raajatam Taamram, Kaarpaasasya Tathaiva, Cha.
Upbeetammyaa Dattam. Preetyarth pratigrihyataam.

After, yajyopawee, the sacred thread had been offered, clothes, perfume, cinders, unbroken rice, flowers, wood-apple leaves, incense and lighted clay-lamp should be submitted, reciting the following verses respectively for distinct offers.

CLOTHES OFFERING VERSE

Vastraanipatt Koolaani, Vichitraani navaani cha.
Mayaaneetaani Deyveysh, Prasannobhav Shankar.
PERFUME OFFERING VERSE
Sarveyshwar Jagad vandya, Divyaasan samaasthita.
Gandham Grihaan Deyveysh, Chandan Pratigrihyataam.

CINDERS OFFERING VERSE

Auam triyaayusham Jagdagney:, Kashyapasya triyaayustam.
Yaddeyveyshu Triyaayoosham. Tanno-a-stu Triyaayusham.

UNBROKEN RICE OFFERING VERSE
Akshtaanshcha Surshreyshth, Shubhraadhoonaash-ch nirmalaa.
Mayaa Niveyditaa Bhaktayaa, Grihaan Parmeyshwar.

FLOWER OFFERING VERSE
Maalyaadeeni Sungandheeni, Maalityaadeeni Vayi prabho.
Mayyaa-a-hritaani poojaarth, Pushpaani pratigrihyataam.

WOOD-APPLE LEAVES OFFERING VERSE
Vilvapatram Suvarneyn, Trishoolaakaar Meyva cha.
Mayaarpitam mahaadeyva, Bilvapatram Grihaan mey.
Trijanm Trigunaakaar, Trineytram cha Triyaayudham.
Tridalam paapa sanhaaram, bilvapatra shivaarpanam.

INCENSE OFFERING VERSE
Vanaspatirasodabhooto, Gandhaadhyo gandh uttam:.
Aadhreya: Sarvadeywaanaa, Dhoopo-a-yam pratigrihhyataam.

CLAY-LAMP OFFERING VERSE
Saajyam cha varti sanyuktam, Bahninaa yojitam mayaa.
Deepam Grihaan deyveysh, Trayilokya Timiraapah.

SWEET OFFERING VERSE
After getting submitted lighted clay-lamp, flowers etc. Naivaidya, the sweets as food, shall be presented to the Lord by reciting this verse :

Apoopaani cha pakwaani, Mandkaavatakaani cha.
Paayasam soopmannam cha, Neivaidyampratigrihyataam.

DRINKING WATER OFFERING VERSE
After this is over the God should be offered pure water to sip by taking it in hand-pit. While giving water as such, one should recite the following verse :

Paaneeyam Sheetalam, Gaangey-a Mahaduttamam.
Grihaan Paarwateenaath, Tav Preetyaaprakalpitam.

HANDWASH WATER OFFERING VERSE
When drinking water has been presented and assumed that it has been accepted, water, to wash the hands is required to offer, which should be given, reciting the following verse :

Karpooraadeeni Dravyaani, Sugandheeni Maheyshwara.
Grihaan Jagatnnaath, Karoddharttan heytwey.

FRUITS OFFERING VERSE
When water for hand-wash has been offered, fruits are presented. Shankarji likes the wood-apple specially, hence along with other seasonal fruits, wood-apple must also be offered pronouncing this verse :

Kooshmaandam Maaturlinganch, Naarikeyla phalaani cha.
Grihaan Paarwateekaant, Somasheykhar Shankar:

BETAL BETALNUTS OFFERING VERSE
Now comes the Betal and betalnuts to be offered, which should be presented by speaking the following verse :

Pungeephalammah dravyam, Naagwallee dalairyutam.
Grihaan deyvadeyveysh, draakshaadeeni Sureyshwar:

MONEY OFFERING VERSE
Now comes the offering of money gold etc. which should be offered reciting the following verse :

Hiranyagarbh garbhastham, Heymbeej samanvitam.
Panchratanam Yathaadattam, Grihyataam Vrishabhadhwaj.

LAMP-CIRCULATING ADORATION
Now the concluding stage of adoration arrives, which shall begin by Neeranjan, usually known as Aaratee. This is performed by the fivemouths lighted lamp circulating upward-downward before the diety from left to right. While accomplishing Aartee the following verse should be recited:

Agnirjyoti Ravirjyoti, Jyotirvaaraayano vibhu:.
Neeraajayaami Deyveysham, Panchdeepey Sureyshwar:

FLOWER OFFERING
After aartee, flower-offering i.e., handful flowers in both hands joined together should be submitted in the feet of diety by reciting this verse :

Hara vishwakhilaadhaaram, Niraaddhaaram Niraashra-ya:.
Pushpaanjali grihaaneysh, Someyshwar Namostutey.

SALUTATION VERSE
Then salutation comes to be submitted. It should be done by bowing head in the feet of Maheshwar reciting this verse.

Heytwey jagataameyva, Sansaaraarnavaseytawey.
Prabhwey Sarvavighnaanaam, Saadaram Guhwey nama:

CIRCULATIVE MOVEMENT VERSE
Then by moving around the diety from left to right, adoration process comes to the end. When moving as such the following verse should be spoken.

Yaani Kaani Paapaani, Janmaantar kritaani cha.
Taani Taani Vinashyanti, Pradakshinaa padey padey.
Before and after Shree Shiv Adoration one should go in meditation reciting these verses:

Dhyaayeynnityam Sureysham, Yatigatimadidam Yogkaadhaarameyka.
Maandhaataadi Prabhaava, Nigamajanijushaa Dhyaanadhaaraavagamyam,
Somam sorhaarameeshamdharani, Survar yaanchayaa Shankaram tam.
Bhaktyudreykaaya vargam kalyati, Vidushaam Yatkripaa tanhi Shambhum.
Bandhook Sannibham Deyvam Trinetram Chandrasheykharam,
Trishooldharrinam Deyvam. Chaaruhaas sunirmalam,
Kapaal dhaarinam Deyvam Vardaabhayahastkam. Umayaa sahitam
Shambundhyaayeytsomeyswaram sadaa.
Saanandmaanand baney. Basantmaanandkandam hat paapabrindam,
Vaaraanaseenaathmanaath naatham, Shree Vishwanaatham sharan prapadyey.
After adorations and contemptation, a devotee should beg pardon for any mistake, if that might have been due to negligence or otherwise by reciting the following verse :

Aawaahanam na jaanami, Na Jaanaami tavaarchanam.
Poojaa Chaiv na Janaamikshamaswa, Parmeyshwara.

SHREE RUDRAASHTAK STROTRAM
Namaamee Shameeshaan Nirvaanroopam, Vibhun vyaapkam brahm veydaswaroopam.
Nijam-nirgunam Nirvikalpam Nireeham, Chidaakaashamaakaasanvaasham bhajeham II1II
Niraakaaram ounkaarmoonlam Tureeyam, Giraa jyaan goteetameesham Gireesham.
Karaal mahaakaal kaalam kripaalam, Gunaagaar sansaar paaram nato-a-ham II2II
Tushaaraadri Sankaash Gauram Gambheeram, Manobhoot koti prabhaa shree shareeram.
Sphuranmauli kallolinee chaaru gangaa, Lasad bhaal baaleyndu kanthey Bhujangaa. II3II
Chalatkundlam suubhra neytram vishaalam, Prasannaanam Neelakantham dayaalam.
Mrigaadheesh charmaambaram mundamaalam. Priyam shankaram sarvanaatham bhajaami II4II
Prachandam prakastham pragalbham pareysham. Akhandam ajam bhaanu koti prakaasham,
Trishoolam Nirmoolam Shoolapaanim. Bhajeya-ham bhavaaneepati bhaava-gamyam. II5II
Kalaateet Kalyaan Kalpaantkaaree. Sadaa Satchid-aa nand Dataa puraaree, Chindanand Sandoh Mohaapahaari, Praseed: Praseed: Prabho man-mathaaree II6II
Na-yaavad umaanaath paadaar vindam. Bhajanteeha parey vaa na raanaam,
Nataa vatsukham shaanti-santaap-naasham. Praseed: prabho sarvbhootaadi vaasam II7II
Na Jaanaami Yogam Japam Naiv Poojaam. Nato a-ham saddaa sarvadaa shambhu tubhyam,
Jaraa Janm Du: Khaough taatapya-maanam. Prabho paahi Aapannmaameesh shambho II8II
Rudraastak Midam Proktam. Vipreyn haratoshyey,
Yey pathanti paraa bhaktayaa. Teyshaam Shambhu Praseedati.

The Almighty

Shiva Lingam

ॐ नम: शम्भवाय च मयोभवाय च
नम: शंकराय च मयस्कराय च
नम: शिवाय च शिवतराय च।।
(Yajurveda)

Different Names of Lord Shiva

One of the most important Hindu deities, Lord Shiva is known by several names. The Shiva Purana list 1008 names for Lord Shiva. Each of these names in Sanskrit signifies certain attribute of the Lord. Given here are 108 names of Lord Shiva with their meaning.

108 Names of Lord Shiva
S No	Lord Shiva Name	Meaning
1	Aashutosh	One who fulfills wishes instantly
2	Aja	Unborn
3	Akshayaguna	God with limitless attributes
4	Anagha	Without any fault
5	Anantadrishti	Of infinite vision
6	Augadh	One who revels all the time
7	Avyayaprabhu	Imperishable Lord
8	Bhairav	Lord of terror
9	Bhalanetra	One who has an eye in the forehead
10	Bholenath	Kind hearted Lord
11	Bhooteshwara	Lord of ghosts and evil beings
12	Bhudeva	Lord of the earth
13	Bhutapala	Protector of the ghosts
14	Chandrapal	Master of the moon
15	Chandraprakash	One who has moon as a crest
16	Dayalu	Compassionate
17	Devadeva	Lord of the Lords
18	Dhanadeepa	Lord of Wealth
19	Dhyanadeep	Icon of meditation and concentration
20	Dhyutidhara	Lord of Brilliance
21	Digambara	One who has the skies as his clothes
22	Durjaneeya	Difficult to be known
23	Durjaya	Unvanquished
24	Gangadhara	Lord of River Ganga
25	Girijapati	Consort of Girija
26	Gunagrahin	Acceptor of Gunas
27	Gurudeva	Master of All
28	Hara	Remover of Sins
29	Jagadisha	Master of the Universe
30	Jaradhishamana	Redeemer from Afflictions
31	Jatin	One who has matted hair
32	Kailas	One Who Bestows Peace
33	Kailashadhipati	Lord of Mount Kailash
34	Kailashnath	Master of Mount Kailash
35	Kamalakshana	Lotus-eyed Lord
36	Kantha	Ever-Radiant
37	Kapalin	One who wears a necklace of skulls
38	Khatvangin	One who has the missile khatvangin in his hand
39	Kundalin	One who wears earrings
40	Lalataksha	One who has an eye in the forehead
41	Lingadhyaksha	Lord of the Lingas
42	Lingaraja	Lord of the Lingas
43	Lokankara	Creator of the Three Worlds
44	Lokapal	One who takes care of the world
45	Mahabuddhi	Extremely intelligent
46	Mahadeva	Greatest God
47	Mahakala	Lord of All Times
48	Mahamaya	Of great illusions
49	Mahamrityunjaya	Great victor of death
50	Mahanidhi	Great storehouse
51	Mahashaktimaya	One who has boundless energies
52	Mahayogi	Greatest of all Gods
53	Mahesha	Supreme Lord
54	Maheshwara	Lord of Gods
55	Nagabhushana	One who has serpents as ornaments
56	Nataraja	King of the art of dancing
57	Nilakantha	The one with a blue throat
58	Nityasundara	Ever beautiful
59	Nrityapriya	Lover of Dance
60	Omkara	Creator of OM
61	Palanhaar	One who protects everyone
62	Parameshwara First among all gods	First among all gods
63	Paramjyoti	Greatest splendor
64	Pashupati	Lord of all living beings
65	Pinakin	One who has a bow in his hand
66	Pranava	Originator of the syllable of OM
67	Priyabhakta	Favorite of the devotees
68	Priyadarshana	Of loving vision
69	Pushkara	One who gives nourishment
70	Pushpalochana	One who has eyes like flowers
71	Ravilochana	Having sun as the eye
72	Rudra	The terrible
73	Rudraksha	One who has eyes like Rudra
74	Sadashiva	Eternal God
75	Sanatana	Eternal Lord
76	Sarvacharya	Preceptor of All
77	Sarvashiva	Always Pure
78	Sarvatapana	Scorcher of All
79	Sarvayoni	Source of Everything
80	Sarveshwara	Lord of All Gods
81	Shambhu	Abode of Joy
82	Shankara	Giver of Joy
83	Shiva	Always Pure
84	Shoolin	One who has a trident
85	Shrikantha	Of glorious neck
86	Shrutiprakasha	Illuminator of the Vedas
87	Shuddhavigraha	One who has a pure body
88	Skandaguru	Preceptor of Skanda
89	Someshwara	Lord of All Gods
90	Sukhada	Bestower of happiness
91	Suprita	Well pleased
92	Suragana	Having Gods as attendants
93	Sureshwara	Lord of All Gods
94	Swayambhu	Self-Manifested
95	Tejaswani	One who spreads illumination
96	Trilochana	Three-Eyed Lord
97	Trilokpati	Master of all the Three Worlds
98	Tripurari	Enemy of Tripura
99	Trishoolin	One who has a trident in his hands
100	Umapati	Consort of Uma
101	Vachaspati	Lord of Speech
102	Vajrahasta	One who has a thunderbolt in his hands
103	Varada	Granter of Boons
104	Vedakarta	Originator of the Vedas
105	Veerabhadra	Supreme Lord of the Nether World
106	Vishalaksha	Wide-eyed Lord
107	Vishveshwara	Lord of the Universe
108	Vrishavahana	One who has bull as his vehicle

SHIVA LINGODBAVAM

Lingodbhavamurthy is an iconic representation of Shiva, installed in the rear devakoshta (niche) of the garbagriha (sanctum) of all Shiva temples. The story of Lingodbhavar is that of the attempts of Vishnu and Bhrama to discover the origins (the beginning Aadi and the end Antha) of Shiva, as stated in three of the puranas - the Kurma Purana, the Vayu Purana and Shiva Purana.
Vishnu was engaged in his yoganidhra - the slumber of yoga - at the end of a kalpa, in the waters of the great deluge, when there appeared before him, Bhrama emerging from a great illumination. Bhrama introduced himself to Vishnu as the Creator of the Universe, to which Vishnu replied that he was the architect of the Universe. An argument ensued between both as to their superiority over one another, when there appeared before them - a huge lingam of fire - with tongues of flames blazing out of it.
Curious to trace the origins of this column of fire, Bhrama assumed the form of a swan and flew upwards, while Vishnu assumed the form of a boar, and burrowed down into the earth. Days of search in either direction proved futile, and hence the duo surrendered to this column of fire with prayers. Shiva then appeared out of this column of fiery lingam, with a thousand arms and legs, with the sun, moon and fire as his three eyes, bearing the pinaka bow, wearing the hide of an leephant, bearing the trishul, and addressed Vishnu and Bhrama in a thunderous voice, explaining that the two were born out of him, and that the three were then separated out into three different aspects of divinity.
The non-anthropomorphic form Shivalingam is a representation of this infinite cosmic column of fire, whose origins were not tracable by Bhrama or Vishnu. The Shivalingam is the center of reverence and worship in all Saivite temples.
The manifestation of Shiva in this column of fire in front of Bhrama and Vishnu, is carved in stone, as the Lingodbhavamurthy manifestation of Shiva, and is always enshrined in the rear niche of the sanctum enshring a Shivalingam. Since most temples face east, Lingodbhavar faces West.
This legend described above is held at the vast Arunachaleswara temple complex at Tiruvannamalai, where the sacred Annamalai hill itself, is considered to be a manifestation of this cosmic column of fire. Tiruvannamalai, is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas, representing the primordial element fire.
There is another interesting aspect to this legend. While Bhrama was flying upwards in the guise of a swan, he saw the petals of a ketaki flower drifting down. Tired by the futility of his efforts to reach the top of the mysterious column of fire, Bhrama requested the flower to acquiese to his lie that he had seen the top of the column where the flower had previously resided. Accompanied by his accomplice, Bhrama confronted Vishnu and asserted that he had indeed discovered the origin of the cosmic column. An enraged Shiva appeared out of the fiery column and cursed Bhrama so that he would not be worshipped in temples on earth. This legend relates to the fact that there are hardly any temples dedicated to Bhrama in India. There is a shrine to Bhrama at Uttamar Koyil in Tamilnadu, and Bhrama is also represented in the devakoshtas (niches) in Shiva temples; there are thus no Bhrama temples of any significance in India.

Lingam or Linga (Sanskrit: Gender as in purusha-linga : Phallus) is used as a symbol for the worship of the Hindu God Shiva (Siva). The use of this symbol as an object of worship is a timeless tradition in India; mainstream scholars connect the origin of the lingam / linga to the early Indus Valley civilization. Interestingly, the Lingam finds no mention in the Vedas; this is held by most scholars to be a significant indication of the different origins of the Aryans with whom the Vedas are associated, and the people of the Indus Valley Civilization, to whom Shiva and the Lingam were important objects of worship. Notwithstanding its absence from the Vedas, the Shiva Lingam is of pervasive importance in many

Significance of the Shiva Lingam

The non antrhropomorphic Lingam form of Shiva is what is held in reverence in temples all over the sub continent. The Lingam is a symbol. It is a symbol of that which is invisible yet omnipresent. It is hence a a visible symbol of the Ultimate Reality which is present in us (and in all objects of creation ).

The Shivalingam denotes the primeval energy of the Creator.It is believed that at the end of all creation, during the great deluge, all of the different aspects of God find a resting place in the Lingam; Bhrama is absorbed into the right, Vishnu to the left and Gayatri into the heart. The Shivalingam is also a representation of the infinite Cosmic Column of fire, whose origins, Vishnu and Bhrama were unable to trace. (see Lingodbhavar).

Legend has it that Parvati fashioned a Shivalingam with a fistful of sand at Kanchipuram and worshipped Shiva; this lingam is known as the Prithvilingam, denoting the primordial element earth. Shivalingams in several temples are swayambus, or that which appeared on their own, or that which is untouched by a chisel. On the other hand, there are temples where the Shivalingam is carved out of stone and installed. The highly polished Shivalingams of the Pallava period bear several stripes, as in the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram.
The Shivalingam is generally mounted on a circular or quadrangular receptacle called the Avudaiyar. This pedestal is designed so as to drain off the water offered during ablution ceremonies. In temples such as Kanchipuram, abhishekam is offered only to the pedestal and not to the Shivalingam made of sand. The bottom of the pedestal represents Bhrama, the octogonal middle represents Vishnu and the upper circular portion represents Shiva. The upper portion of the Shivalingam may be of various shapes, cylindrical, elliptical, umbrella shaped. Images may also be (rarely) carved on a Shivalingam.
Nandi, the bull is depicted facing the sanctum in all Saivite temples, symbolizing the human soul Jeevatma yearning for realizing its oneness with Paramatma, the ultimate reality.
Typically, the processional bronze images of Shiva are those of Somaskanda, Chandrasekhara, Bhikshatana and Nataraja. Although in most Shiva temples, the central shrine enshrining the Shivalingam is of the greatest importance, the Nataraja shrine is of greater importance at Chidambaram, the Somaskandar - Tyagarajar shrine is of greater significance at Tiruvarur.
VIBHUTI MAHIMA

1. Introduction to Holy ash (Vibhuti) as a spiritual healing remedy

Use of Holy ash (Vibhuti) derived from SSRF incense sticks is a very good and handy self-help spiritual healing remedy. It can be used routinely to gain positive energy as well as to get relief from distress from departed ancestors and ghosts (demons, devils, negative energies, etc.).
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2. Video on how to apply Holy ash (Vibhuti)

The following is a demonstration how Holy ash (Vibhuti) can be applied to skin problems such as dry eczema.

3. How does applying Holy ash (Vibhuti) derived from SSRF incense sticks work?

The Divine Consciousness (Chaitanya) in the Holy ash (Vibhuti) derived from SSRF incense sticks functions at the level of the Absolute Fire element.

Applying Holy ash (Vibhuti) derived from SSRF incense sticks imparts positive energy to those without distress from departed ancestors or ghosts.

Spiritual research has shown that 100% of world’s population is affected by departed ancestors or ghosts at some time or other. Most people in the world are affected or possessed by ancestors or ghosts from 1st region of Hell. In such cases where the attack is by these relatively lower level entities, the Holy ash (Vibhuti) destroys the black energy covering created around the person by them. Thus the person applying Holy ash (Vibhuti) is relieved of his distress.

In case of people with distress due to ghosts from 2nd to 7th region of Hell: by applying Holy ash (Vibhuti) the black energy covering created by them is pushed away. Hence they experience temporary relief from distress caused by the ghost’s black energy. Regular application of Holy ash (Vibhuti) in half hourly intervals acts as a deterrent for ghosts putting black energy on the person being healed.

4. Different ways of applying Holy ash (Vibhuti) derived from SSRF incense sticks
4.1 Applying Holy ash (Vibhuti) to spiritually sensitive regions of the body as a protective measure
The mid-brow region, palms, soles and heels of feet and front part of the crown of head are very sensitive from the perspective of imbibing positive and negative vibrations. Hence if these parts imbibe distressing vibrations or vibrations from ghosts (demons, devils, negative energies, etc.), we experience a lot of discomfort like headaches, confusion, restlessness, weakness etc. By applying Holy ash (Vibhuti) to these areas, we protect these sensitive and susceptible areas from attack by black energy of ghosts. The following subtle picture shows what happens when one applies Holy ash (Vibhuti) obtained from SSRF incense sticks to the Aadnyaa Chakra at the mid-brow region.

The following video shows how a ghost (that has manifested in a possessed person) reacts to the application of Holy ash (Vibhuti) derived from SSRF incense sticks on the Aadnya Chakra of the person.

Mystic Mantra

Aum Sri Matre Namaha Gurudev Bhargavaya

Vibhuti

Vibhuti is sacred ash obtained during a fire yajna or homa. It prepared before the deity of God while chanting sacred mantras and offering oblations into the fire. Our Vibhuti is NOT incense ash or something produced from the hand of "Satya Sai Baba". Our vibhuti is made using the most pure sattvic substances described in the scriptures.

Use of holy ash (vibhuti) is a very good self-help spiritual healing remedy. It can be used routinely to gain positive energy as well as to get relief from distress from departed ancestors and ghosts (demons, devils, negative energies, etc.).

The mid-brow region, palms, soles and heels of feet and front part of the crown of head are very sensitive from the perspective of imbibing positive and negative vibrations. Hence if these parts imbibe distressing vibrations or vibrations from ghosts (demons, devils, negative energies, etc.), we experience a lot of discomfort like headaches, confusion, restlessness, weakness etc. By applying holy ash (vibhuti) to these areas, we protect these sensitive and susceptible areas from attack by black energy of ghosts. The following subtle picture shows what happens when one applies holy ash (vibhuti) obtained from Mystic Mantra at the mid-brow region.

Applying holy ash (vibhuti) to parts of the body that are in pain like the head, ankles, etc. reduces that part of the pain that has a spiritual origin. Weakness that does not go away despite best physical measures like rest and medications is mostly due to reduced vital energy. This can be alleviated by smelling holy ash (vibhuti) by applying on the palm.

Apply the vibhuti each day before meditation. It will give protection and spiritual blessings.

Use at night to protect and keep away spirits and bad dreams.

Blow in each room of home to purify.

Origin of AUM / OM

Found first in the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism, Aum has been seen as the first manifestation of the unmanifest Brahman (the single Divine Ground of Hinduism) that resulted in the phenomenal universe. Essentially, all the cosmos stems from the vibration of the sound 'Aum' in Hindu cosmology. Indeed, so sacred is it that it is prefixed and suffixed to all Hindu mantras and incantations. It is undoubtedly the most representative symbol of Hinduism.

Use of this sound in rituals, may have originally started by imitating a similar territorial call of the male tiger.

The OM symbol's left part, which is like a figure 3, is also a component of some Devanagari letters, where it means "this syllable has no initial consonant".

Philosophy of AUM / OM

Gods and Goddesses are sometimes referred to as Aumkar, which means Form of Aum, thus implying that they are limitless, the vibrational whole of the cosmos. Ek Onkar, meaning 'one god' is a central tenet of Sikh religious philosophy. In Hindu metaphysics, it is proposed that the manifested cosmos (from Brahman) has name and form (nama-rupa), and that the closest approximation to the name and form of the universe is Aum, since all existence is fundamentally composed of vibration. This is considered by some to be remniscent of some current physical theories such as quantum physics and super string theory, which describe the universe in terms of vibrating fields or strings.

It is frequently used to represent three subsumed into one, a common theme in Hinduism. It implies that our current existence is mithya, or 'slightly lesser reality,' that in order to know the full truth we must comprehend beyond the body and intellect and intuit the true nature of infinity, of a Divine Ground that is immanent but also transcends all duality, being and non-being, that cannot be described in words. Within this metaphysical symbolism, the three are represented by the lower curve, upper curve and tail of the ॐ subsumed into the ultimate One, represented by the little crescent moon-shape and dot, known as chandrabindu. Essentially, upon moksha, mukti, samadhi, nirvana, liberation, etc. one is able not only to see or know existence for what it is, but to become it. In attaining truth one simply realizes fundamental unity; it is not the joining together of a prior manifold splitting. When one gains true knowledge, there is no split between knower and known: one becomes knowledge/consciousness itself. In essence, Aum is the signifier of the ultimate truth that all is one.

Examples of Three into One:

	Creation (Brahma)- Preservation (Vishnu)- Destruction (Shiva) into Brahman
	Waking- Dreaming- Dreamless Sleep into Turiya (transcendental fourth state of consciousness)
	Rajas (activity, heat, fire)- Tamas (dullness, ignorance, darkness)- Sattva (purity, light, serenity/shanti) into Brahman
	Body, Speech and Mind into Oneness

The Chandogya Upanishad (1.1.1-10) states, "The udgitha is the best of all essences, the highest, deserving the highest place, the eighth."

"Aum" can be seen as Sri Ganesh, whose figure is often represented in the shape of Aum. He is thus known as Aumkar (Shape of Aum). Sri Nataraja, or the Hindu god 'Shiva' dancing his dance of destruction, is seen in that popular representation mirroring the image of Aum. It is said to be the most perfect 'approximation' of the cosmic existence within time and space, and therefore the sound closest to Truth.

"The First Word Om (Aum) It is also called Pranav because its sound emanates from the Prana (vital vibration), which feels the Universe. The scripture says "Aum Iti Ek Akşara Brahman" (Aum that one syllable is Brahman).

When you pronounce AUM: A - emerges from the throat, originating in the region of the navel U - rolls over the tongue M - ends on the lips A - waking, U - dreaming, M - sleeping It is the sum and substance of all the words that can emanate from the human throat. It is the primordial fundamental sound symbolic of the Universal Absolute." Today, in all Hindu art and all over India and Nepal, 'Aum' can be seen virtually everywhere, a standard sign for Hinduism and a vast but economical storehouse for the deep mythology inherent in the world's oldest religion.

It has been argued that Aum can be translated, into English, as "Eternal Yea". Notes the Chandogya Upanishad, "That syllable, is a syllable of permission; for, whenever we permit anything, we say Aum." However, this is seen by others as a myopic perspective because the same Hindu scriptures, the Upanishads, that aver this function also attribute to it the divine property of the source of the universe. Aum is seen as the source of existence as we know it within the causal dimensions of time and space, and thus affirmatory meanings in languages are a natural progression. Aum is not only affirmation, but negation, and transcends both.

The AUM sound is sometimes called "the 3-syllable Veda". The third syllable arises because in Devanagari and similar alphabets, a consonant at the end of a word is sometimes written as a separate consonant letter with the virama "no vowel" sign, and this combination is treated as a syllable when talking about Devanagari writing rather than about phonetics.

The Sanskrit word omkāra (from which came Punjabi onkār, etc), literally "OM-maker", has two families of meanings:-

Brahma (god) in his role as creator, and thus a word for "creator".

Writers' term for the OM sign.

Some quotations from Hindu scriptures regarding AUM / OM

In the Rig-veda we find the following information; "One who chants om, which is the closest form of Brahman, approaches Brahman. This liberates one from the fear of the material world, therefore it is known as tarak brahman."

"O Vishnu your self-manifest name, om, is the eternal form of cognizance. Even if my knowledge about the glories of reciting this name is incomplete, still, by the practice of reciting this name I will achieve that perfect knowledge. "He who has unmanifested potencies and is fully independent, manifests the vibration omkara, which indicates Himself. Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan are the three forms He manifests."

Aum takes the form of Gayatri, then Veda and Vedanta sutra; then it takes the shape of Srimad Bhagavatam and the lila, the divine pastimes, of the Lord."

Other Traditions, Interpretations and Understandings

Tibetan "Om" symbol

With Buddhism's evolution and breaking away from Vedic/Hindu tradition, Aum and other symbology/cosmology/philosophies were co-opted from the Hindu tradition. This character often appeared as "唵" in Buddhist scripts in East Asia.

In Buddhism this syllable is almost never transliterated as Aum, but instead as Om.

This syllable is also incorporated in the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum".

The Beatles reference the symbol in their Let It Be song "Across the Universe", singing "Jai Guru Deva Aum," meaning "Salute Guru Deva, Aum."

Saurashtre Somanathamcha Srisaile Mallikarjunam

Ujjayinya Mahakalam Omkaramamaleswaram

Paralyam Vaidyanathancha Dakinyam Bheema Shankaram

Setu Bandhethu Ramesam, Nagesam Darukavane

Varanasyantu Vishwesam Tryambakam Gautameethate

Himalayetu Kedaaram, Ghrishnesamcha shivaalaye

Etani jyotirlingani, Saayam Praatah Patennarah

Sapta Janma Kritam pApam, Smaranena Vinashyati

Swayambhoo lingam

Mother is shakti, Father is the Great Master shiva, relatives are the devotees of shiva and own land is all three worlds.
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1 Mukhi Rudraksha

The One mukhi Rudraksha is the symbol of Godhood, Supreme Truth and Attainment of Eternity. The One mukhi Rudraksha is itself Lord Shankar and it is the main among allrudrakshas of all faces. It is ruled by the Sun and enlightens the Super Consciousness. It brings the power of Dharana to the wearer meaning the power to concentrate the mind on an object. The wearer of One mukhi Rudraksha gets his mental structure changed and he begins to feel renunciation from the worldly affairs and naturally inclines towards GOD. His mind begins to concentrate on the Supreme Element that is Partattva Dharana cha jayate Tatprakashnam thus the discoverers of Aatma Tattva must wear One Mukhi Rudraksha .

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4 Mukhi Rudraksha

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Trijuti Rudraksha Bead

Trijuti Rudraksha bead is a combination of three naturally joined rudraksha beads. This is a very rare phenomenon and is symbolic of the Trinity (Lord Bramha, Vishnu and Mahesh). It endows the possesser with wealth, health, knowledge, confidence and other immense powers. Those who holds or worship this rudraksha is said to receive Bramha Gyan. This bead is also referred to as “Tribhagi” or “Gauri Paath”. Trijuti rudraksha is a very rare and costly bead and normally kept in the puja room and worshipped. These beads are said to cure Diseases of all sorts in the body internally as well as externally and benefits the wearer with good health. The Mantra’s of Trijuti rudraksha bead is 'Om Namah Shivay' or "Om Trimurti Devaya Namaha."

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Garb Gauri Rudraksha Bead

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The mantra’s used for Garb Gauri rudraksha beads are 'Om namashivaya' , 'mahamrityunjaya mantra' and ‘Om Garbh Gauriye Namah’

Gaurishankar Rudraksha Bead

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