More and More, I hear my clients telling me how overwhelmed they are, They have lots of projects, tasks and activities and there is just not enough time in the day to get it done. They rush to this meeting here and are late to that activity there. And, they don't know what to do about it other than the traditional time management techniques. Well, you know what? It is time to be more ...Continue Reading...
Shiva Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra- grants longevity, good health, diseaseless existence, freedom from fear of death
February 17, 2012 by 2 Comments
Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra is representation of Lord Shiva and by worshipping one can escape from miseries and troubles of this materialistic world as well as the problems related to inner soul. This Yantra is useful for Mars and Saturn related problems. The worship of this yantra is said to give freedom from the fear of death, grave dangers and fatal diseases and makes one courageous and healthy. ...Continue Reading...
Pooja and Abhishek to Lord Shiva/Shiv Linga: How to perform Puja to Lord Shiva
February 16, 2012 by
Abhishek for Lord Shiva Lord Shiva, the divine consort of Goddess Parvati and Father to Ganeshji and Lord Kartikeya is the bestower of happiness and marital happiness. He is addressed as "Bhole Nath" as he is pleased easily and can give his "Bhakt" immense wealth and prosperity. The Pooja or Abhishek of Lord Shiva is an elaborate process, mentioned below; Install a Shiv Linga in a Copper ...Continue Reading...
Bael tree- Bel tree-Wood apple tree- Bilva leaves- Bel patti-Ayurved Aur Jyotish
February 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
Bilva or Aegle Marmelos is the embodiment of Lord Shiva himself and is one of the sacred tree symbols of Hinduism. One finds the reference of this tree throughout India. In Sanskrit this is known as Bilva and in Hindi this is called Bel. From the Hindu pantheism point of view this tree is the symbolic representation of Shiva, Parvati, Surya and Lakshmi- the Goddess of Wealth. It is said that no ...Continue Reading...
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Mantras to preserve longevity and defeat death
February 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
Why to recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: It is said in our holy books: "Mrityubhayam Vinaashaay Mrityunjayam Prasaadhayet" Meaning: One can win over even death through Mrityunjaya Sadhana Lord Shiva has more different divine forms than any other deity in the world and the most benevolent and important of his forms is that of Maha Mrityunjaya - the Lord who has conquered death. Through his ...Continue Reading...
Panchamrut- How to make Panchamrit- prasad during hindu religious functions
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All religious Hindu Pooja and fucntions are incomplete without the Panchamrut- Panchamrit prasad. It is a milk and curd diluted offering to the Gods and is considered auspicious and highly pleasing to the deities. "Panchamrit" or "Charnamrit" as it is popularly called is actually the 5 Nectars mixed together, namely; Milk, Curd, Ghee(clarified butter), Honey and Sugar. Some Tulsi or Basil leaves ...Continue Reading...
Bilwashtakam Lyrics – Shiva Bilwa Ashtakam Stotra Meaning and Video
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Importance of Chanting The Bilwa Asthakam stotram: Bilwa Ashtakam, also spelled Bilwashtakam, Vilvashtakam, or Bilvashtakam, is the asthakam (ashtak) addressed to Lord Shiva. Bilwa Ashtakam is a highly powerful Sanskrit Shiva stotra which are the eight hymns chanted while offering Bilwa (Vilva) leaves to Lord Shiva. The Bilwa (Aegle Marmelos) leaves are one of the main offering to Lord Shiv and ...Continue Reading...
Shiva Panchakshari Stotra – Mantra – Meaning
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The Shiva Panchakshari (5 syllable) strotram has been composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Panchakshari mantra means mantra made by 5 syllables or letters from Sanskrit Language. The five letters are १। Na न २.Mha मः ३। Shi शि Va वा Ya य। It makes नमः शिवाय. Aum ॐ is called moola mantra meaning root of the mantra from where all other mantras ...Continue Reading...
Mythology of the Pipal tree and its importance- ancient Hindu Customs
February 16, 2012 by 5 Comments
Significance of the Pipal tree in Hindu Mythology Ashvattha (in Sanskrit), the peepal or Pipal (Ficus Religiosa) is a very large tree. Its bark is light gray, smooth and peels in patches. Its heart-shaped leaves have long, tapering tips. The slightest breeze makes them rustle. The fruit is purple when ripe. The peepal is the first-known depicted tree in India: a seal discovered at Mohenjodaro, ...Continue Reading...
SRI DAKSHINAMOORTHY STOTRAM – Mantra for God Dakshinamurthy/South Facing Shiva
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Dakshinamurthy or Jnana Dakshinamurti(Sanskrit: दक्षिणामूर्ति (Dakṣiṇāmūrti) is an aspect of Shiva as a guru (teacher) of all type of knowledge, particularly the jnana. This aspect of Shiva is his personification as the supreme or the ultimate awareness, understanding and knowledge.This form represents Shiva in his aspect as a teacher of yoga, music, and wisdom, and ...Continue Reading...
