- Bhikshatana Murti
- Nataraja Murti
- Aja-Ekapada Murti
- Yoga-Dakshinamurti
- Lingodhava Murti
- Kamadahana Murti (Kamari)
- Tripurantaka Murti(Tripurari)
- Mahakaleshvara Murti (Kalari/Kalantaka/Kalasamhara)
- Jalandharavata Murti (Jalandhari)
- Gajasurasamhara Murti (Gajantika)
- Virabhadra Murti (Karala)
- Kankala-Bhairava Murti
- Kalyanasundara Murti
- Vrishabharudha Murti
- Chandrashekhara Murti
- Uma-Maheshvara Murti
- Shankaranarayana Murti (Keshavardha/Harihara)
- Ardanarishvara Murti
- Kirata Murti
- Chandeshvaranugraha Murti
- Chakradaneshvararupa Murti (Chakrapradasvarupa)
- Somaskanda Murti
- Gajamukhanugraha Murti
- Nilakantha-Maheshvara Murti
- Sukhasana Murti
- Mukhalinga Murti (Panchamukhalingam)
- Sadashiva Murti
- Mahasadashiva Murti
- Umesha Murti
- Vrishabhantika Murti
- Bhujangarlalita Murti
- Bhujangatrasa Murti
- Sandhyanritta Murti
- Sadanritta Murti
- Chanda-Tandava Murti
- Gangadhara Murti
- Gangavisarjana Murti
- Jvarabhagna Murti
- Shardhulahara Murti
- Pashupata Murti
- Vyakhyana-Dakshinamurti
- Vina-Dakshinamurti
- Vaguleshvara Murti
- Apat-Uddharana Murti
- Vatuka Bhairava Murti
- Kshetrapala Murti
- Aghorastra Murti
- Dakshayajnahara Murti
- Ashvarudha Murti
- Ekapada-Trimurti Murti
- Tripada-Trimurti Murti
- Gaurivaraprada Murti
- Gaurililasamanvita Murti
- Vrishabhaharana Murti
- Garudantika Murti
- Brahmasirachedataka Murti
- Kurmasamhara Murti (Kurmari)
- Mastyasamhara Murti (Mastyari)
- Varahasamhara Murti (Varahari)
- Simhagna Murti (Sharabha/Sharabheshvara)
- Raktabhikshapradana Murti
- Guru-Murti (Gurushiva)
- Prarthana-Murti
- Shishyabhava Murti
- Anandatandava Murti
- Shantyatandava Murti
- Samharatandava Murti
- Kapalishvara Murti (Brahmakapaladhara)
- Mahamritunjaya Murti
- Tryaksharmritunjaya Murti
- Shadaksharamrityunjaya Murti
- Andhasurasamhara Murti
- Juvarapaghna Murti
- Simhasana Murti
- Ilakeshvara Murti
- Satyanatha Murti
- Ishana Murti
- Tatpurusha Murti
- Aghora Murti
- Vamadeva Murti
- Ananteshvara Murti
- Kumaranugraha Murti
- Hayagrivanugraha Murti
- Maha Rudra Murti
- Nartana Rudra Murti
- Shanta Rudra Murti
- Yoga Rudra Murti
- Krodha Rudra Murti
- Vrinji Rudra Murti
- Muhunta Rudra Murti
- Dvibhuja Rudra Murti
- Ashtabhuja Rudra Murti
- Dashabhuja Rudra Murti
- Trimukha Rudra
- Panchamukhabhishana Rudra Murti
- Jvalakeshashadbhuja Rudra Murti
- Aghora Rudra Murti
- Vishnudharmottara Rudra Murti
- Bhima Rudra Murti
- Svarnakarshana Rudra Murti
- Bhishana Bhairava Murti
- Kapala Bhairava Murti
- Unmatta Bhairava Murti
- Krodha Bhairava Murti
- Asitanga Bhairava Murti
- Ruru Bhairava Murti
- Chanda Bhairava Murti
- Samhara Bhairava Murti
Mantras
Mantras must be chanted or recited with unwavering devotion and motivation. Chanting them as a matter-of-course deprives them of power and is practically useless from the point of view of conscious growth, evolution and effect.
How to sit: Sitting in position which maximizes the total effect of mantras is desirable. According to the ancient systems, the lotus posture is the best asana for meditation and for mantras. Other asanas (postures) which are recommended in order of effect for meditation or the practice of mantras are:
1. Padma Asana
2. Vaira Asana
3. Siddha Asana or Vajra Asana.
Once you have decided upon the asana for a particular mantra, you must use the same mantra for the duration of the chanting. You can sit on the earth ( as distinct from floor), on a deer skin, a tiger skin, a wooden platform, a cotton or plant fibre mat. Synthetic materials should not be used.
Where to chant: Mantras should be chanted in a quiet place. Once a place has been chosen, it should become permanent for all practical purposes.
Best time: The best time for chanting mantras is the Brahmamahurta ( 4 a.m.). Other good times are the transition periods i.e. when night is turning into day ( dawn and sunrise), when day is turning into night (twilight and sunset). You can also choose the time before going to bed. Having chosen your time, you should be regular about the hours and duration of your chanting.
Position: If chanting mantras during the day time, you should sit facing the north or the east. If chanting mantras during the night, you should sit facing the north. Rosary: Generally, a mala or rosary of 108 Rudraksha or tulsi (basil) or sandalwood beads is used when chanting mantras. According to ancient texts, the following beads can be used for chanting specific mantras:
1. For obtaining wealth : Rosary of coral beads
2. For begetting children : Rosary of Putrajiva beads
3. For fulfillment of desires : Rosary of crystals
Preferably, your rosary should not be visible to others when you are using it. Covering your hand with a cloth or a specially made covering is a common practice. With the rosary hanging over the middle, ring and index finger of the right hand, the thumb and middle finger are generally used to roll the beads. You must not cross the ' head' of the rosary when rolling the beads and must revert to the head after completing a rosary. How often: The number of times a mantra has to be chanted is usually specified. Normally, it is considered auspicious to chant a mantra 11 times, or 108 times or in multiples of 108. Once you have fixed upon the number, you can increase it but cannot decrease it.
How to sit: Sitting in position which maximizes the total effect of mantras is desirable. According to the ancient systems, the lotus posture is the best asana for meditation and for mantras. Other asanas (postures) which are recommended in order of effect for meditation or the practice of mantras are:
1. Padma Asana
2. Vaira Asana
3. Siddha Asana or Vajra Asana.
Once you have decided upon the asana for a particular mantra, you must use the same mantra for the duration of the chanting. You can sit on the earth ( as distinct from floor), on a deer skin, a tiger skin, a wooden platform, a cotton or plant fibre mat. Synthetic materials should not be used.
Where to chant: Mantras should be chanted in a quiet place. Once a place has been chosen, it should become permanent for all practical purposes.
Best time: The best time for chanting mantras is the Brahmamahurta ( 4 a.m.). Other good times are the transition periods i.e. when night is turning into day ( dawn and sunrise), when day is turning into night (twilight and sunset). You can also choose the time before going to bed. Having chosen your time, you should be regular about the hours and duration of your chanting.
Position: If chanting mantras during the day time, you should sit facing the north or the east. If chanting mantras during the night, you should sit facing the north. Rosary: Generally, a mala or rosary of 108 Rudraksha or tulsi (basil) or sandalwood beads is used when chanting mantras. According to ancient texts, the following beads can be used for chanting specific mantras:
1. For obtaining wealth : Rosary of coral beads
2. For begetting children : Rosary of Putrajiva beads
3. For fulfillment of desires : Rosary of crystals
Preferably, your rosary should not be visible to others when you are using it. Covering your hand with a cloth or a specially made covering is a common practice. With the rosary hanging over the middle, ring and index finger of the right hand, the thumb and middle finger are generally used to roll the beads. You must not cross the ' head' of the rosary when rolling the beads and must revert to the head after completing a rosary. How often: The number of times a mantra has to be chanted is usually specified. Normally, it is considered auspicious to chant a mantra 11 times, or 108 times or in multiples of 108. Once you have fixed upon the number, you can increase it but cannot decrease it.
Shiva Kalpa
Shiva Mantras for quick spiritual development typically invoked during the pious Shiva Ratri period (few days before and after)
This is typically conducted during Magh Purnima prior to ShivRatri till Phalgun Shukla Or Any months Pradosh
Gaurishwar Shiva Sadhana Hreem Om Namah Shivaay Hreeng This is for Complete prosperity, beauty and peace at home Face Uttar Disha
Indrayshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hroum Hreem Namah Shivay Paaapmukti - to free yourself from sins
Shiddheswar Shiva Sadhaana Om Shreem Monvaaanchhitam Dehi Om Om Namah Shivay Manokaaaamna Poorti Haytu - to fulfill desires (uttar Disha)
Brihaspatishwar Shiva Sadhana Om Shreem Namah Shivaaay Om Shreem Addhyatmik Unnatii, Moksha Praptee, Shastra Gyan, Shiva Darshan (only morning, uttar ya Purva)
Pingaleshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hreem Gloum Namah Shivaaay Illness
MahaKaleshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Joom Sah Paalay Paalay Sah Joom Om For Self protection and victory
Pushpadantayshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hreem Hroum Kaarya Siddhim Namah Shivay Sarva Karya Siddhu Haytu (for success in your ventures)
(Translation of Directions/DISHA: UTTAR is NORTH, DAKSHIN SOUTH, PURAV EAST, PASCHIM WEST) Thanks, SHIVA BHAKTA
This is typically conducted during Magh Purnima prior to ShivRatri till Phalgun Shukla Or Any months Pradosh
Gaurishwar Shiva Sadhana Hreem Om Namah Shivaay Hreeng This is for Complete prosperity, beauty and peace at home Face Uttar Disha
Indrayshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hroum Hreem Namah Shivay Paaapmukti - to free yourself from sins
Shiddheswar Shiva Sadhaana Om Shreem Monvaaanchhitam Dehi Om Om Namah Shivay Manokaaaamna Poorti Haytu - to fulfill desires (uttar Disha)
Brihaspatishwar Shiva Sadhana Om Shreem Namah Shivaaay Om Shreem Addhyatmik Unnatii, Moksha Praptee, Shastra Gyan, Shiva Darshan (only morning, uttar ya Purva)
Pingaleshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hreem Gloum Namah Shivaaay Illness
MahaKaleshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Joom Sah Paalay Paalay Sah Joom Om For Self protection and victory
Pushpadantayshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hreem Hroum Kaarya Siddhim Namah Shivay Sarva Karya Siddhu Haytu (for success in your ventures)
(Translation of Directions/DISHA: UTTAR is NORTH, DAKSHIN SOUTH, PURAV EAST, PASCHIM WEST) Thanks, SHIVA BHAKTA
PANCHAVAKTRA MANTRA
Mantra: AUM PANCAHVAKTRAYE VIDMAHE MAHADEVAYE DHI-MAHI TAN NO RUDRA PRACHODAYAT Translation: We contemplate on Mahadeva, may Rudra deirect our minds.
The presiding deighty of Visshudi Chakra is Panchavaktra Shiva. He has a camphor-blue skin and five heads, representing the spectrum of smell, taste, sight, touch and sound, as well as the union of all five elements in their purest forms. He holds a mala (rosary), a drum which drones continually, manifesting the sound AUM, and a trident. The fourth hand is in Abhaya mudra, the gesture of dispelling fear.
The presiding deighty of Visshudi Chakra is Panchavaktra Shiva. He has a camphor-blue skin and five heads, representing the spectrum of smell, taste, sight, touch and sound, as well as the union of all five elements in their purest forms. He holds a mala (rosary), a drum which drones continually, manifesting the sound AUM, and a trident. The fourth hand is in Abhaya mudra, the gesture of dispelling fear.
Shiva Mahimna Stotra
The
'Siva-Mahimna Stotra' composed by Pushpadanta is the most popular hymn
on Siva in North India. Sri Ramakirshna certainly knew it by heart. One
day he was reciting this hymn in one of the twelve Siva temples at
Dakshineswar when he came to the following verse:
"Asitagirisamam(were the mountain) syat(ink) kaijalam(ocean) sindhupatre (inkpot) Surataruvarasakha(longest branch) lekhani(write) patramurvi(pen); Likhati yadi grihitva Sarada sarvakalam Tadapi tava gunanamisa param na yati."
which means: "Oh Lord, if the blue mountian be the ink, the ocean the ink-pot, the biggest branch of the heavenly tree be the pen, the earth the writing leaf and taking these if Sarada, the goddess of learning, writes for eternity, even then the limit of Your virtues will not be reached." Reciting the aforesaid verse, Sri Ramakrishna entered into an ecstatic mood and cried out again and again, "O Great God, how can I express your great glory?" All came running towards that spot hearing the cries of Thakur. Mathur Babu was in the temple at that time. Hearing the uproar, he also came and prevented others from removing Sri Ramakrishna forcibly from the Siva temple. Mathur had already formed a high opinion about Sri Ramakrishna by that time. When Thakur came down to normal consciousness and saw the crowd, he asked Mathur whether he had done anything wrong. Mathur saluted him and said, "No, Ba Ba (father), you were reciting a hymn: I stood here lest some one should disturb you unthinkingly." Thus Mathur Babu protected and served Thakur in all possible ways for fourteen years like Nandi who eternally serves Lord Siva. Truly Mathur Babu and Hriday were to Sri Ramakrishna, what Nandi and Bhringi are to Siva. At another time, Mathur Babu actually saw Sri Ramakrishna as Siva and Kali alternately, as Thakur was pacing up and down.
"Asitagirisamam(were the mountain) syat(ink) kaijalam(ocean) sindhupatre (inkpot) Surataruvarasakha(longest branch) lekhani(write) patramurvi(pen); Likhati yadi grihitva Sarada sarvakalam Tadapi tava gunanamisa param na yati."
which means: "Oh Lord, if the blue mountian be the ink, the ocean the ink-pot, the biggest branch of the heavenly tree be the pen, the earth the writing leaf and taking these if Sarada, the goddess of learning, writes for eternity, even then the limit of Your virtues will not be reached." Reciting the aforesaid verse, Sri Ramakrishna entered into an ecstatic mood and cried out again and again, "O Great God, how can I express your great glory?" All came running towards that spot hearing the cries of Thakur. Mathur Babu was in the temple at that time. Hearing the uproar, he also came and prevented others from removing Sri Ramakrishna forcibly from the Siva temple. Mathur had already formed a high opinion about Sri Ramakrishna by that time. When Thakur came down to normal consciousness and saw the crowd, he asked Mathur whether he had done anything wrong. Mathur saluted him and said, "No, Ba Ba (father), you were reciting a hymn: I stood here lest some one should disturb you unthinkingly." Thus Mathur Babu protected and served Thakur in all possible ways for fourteen years like Nandi who eternally serves Lord Siva. Truly Mathur Babu and Hriday were to Sri Ramakrishna, what Nandi and Bhringi are to Siva. At another time, Mathur Babu actually saw Sri Ramakrishna as Siva and Kali alternately, as Thakur was pacing up and down.
Shri adi shankaracharya's famous Nirvana Shatakam!
Na punyam na papam na saukhyam na dukham
Na mantro na tirtham na veda na yagnaha
Aham bhojanam naiva bhojyam na bhokta
Chidananda rupah shivoham shivoham .
I am not attached to any righteousness) or sin; I have neither pleasure nor sorrow; I have no need for any Mantra; I have no need for pilgrimages ; I have no need for any sacred scriptures; Nor will I perform any sacred rituals; I am neither the subject nor the object nor the doer; I am a fortunate, joyful, supreme being as the emblem of truth, knowledge and eternal bliss. I am the self spiritual joy of pure consciousness Shiva, Shivoham, Shivoham.
Na mantro na tirtham na veda na yagnaha
Aham bhojanam naiva bhojyam na bhokta
Chidananda rupah shivoham shivoham .
I am not attached to any righteousness) or sin; I have neither pleasure nor sorrow; I have no need for any Mantra; I have no need for pilgrimages ; I have no need for any sacred scriptures; Nor will I perform any sacred rituals; I am neither the subject nor the object nor the doer; I am a fortunate, joyful, supreme being as the emblem of truth, knowledge and eternal bliss. I am the self spiritual joy of pure consciousness Shiva, Shivoham, Shivoham.
MRITHUNJAYA MANTRA:
MRITHUNJAYA MANTRA contains three key words of essence: Thryambaka, Sugandhim and Pushtivardhanam. It is hailed by rishis and sages as the heart of the Vedas. It is a “great death-conquering mantra" and is also known as “Tryambakam Mantra”. It is sometimes known as the Mrita or Sanjivini mantra because it is a component of the ‘life-restoring’ practice given to the primodial sage Shukra after he had completed an exhausting period of austerity.
Aum Trayambakam Yajamahe,
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam;
Urva Rukamiva Bandhanaan,
Mrityor Mokshiye Maamritat.
It is a verse of the Rigveda 7:59:12 and reoccurs in Yajurveda TS 1.8.6.i; VS 3.60. Next to the Gayathri mantra the Mrithunjaya mantra is a widely recited mantra by Hindus. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is dedicated to Tryambaka, the ‘three eyed one’ – a reference to Rudra. In that sense it is Rudra mantra as it refers to the furious aspects of Shiva’s attributes. It is a ‘life-restoring’ mantra and used in contemplation and meditation. The mantra conceives all the four ‘purushaartas’ or objectives of life - dharma or righteousness; artha or wealth; kama or desire and moksha or liberation. Among its meaning there are three key words: Pushtivardhanam, Sugandhi and Thryambaka needing elaboration. The remaining words means:
‘Aum’ – This is the sacred pranava mantra;
‘yajamahe’ - means ‘we worship, adore and revere you’; ‘
vardhanam’ – is one who nourishes, strengthens or restores, for example health or wealth;
‘urvarukam’ – here ‘urva’ means ‘vishal’ or big, powerful or deadly. ‘Arukam’ means disease. Thus ‘urvarukam means deadly and overpowering diseases. The pumpkin or cucumber interpretation is given to show detachment. The diseases are those caused by the negative effects of the three gunas and therefore (a) ‘avidya’ – ignorance or falsehood and (b) ‘sadripu’ – a constraint of the physical body.
‘bandhanan’ – ‘bandha’ means bondage. ‘bandhanan’ would therefore mean ‘from capitivity’ that is from the stem of the cucumber.
‘mrtyor’ – from death;
‘ma’ – not
‘amrtat’ – for immortality; emancipation
Pushtivardhanam: Pushti means well nourished condition, fullness of life, broadly meaning material benefits. In the beginning stages of life, we all seek material benefits - artha and kama. After artha the basic need one looks forward to kama. Artha and kama together is called pushti. The Vedas say pushti alone is not enough as it relates to this janma only. So Rudram says if you are interested in basic needs and material benefits, come to me as there are other subtler matters such as punya karma.
Sugandhi: Sugandhi means fragrance. The word in the mantra does not refer to physical fragrance, ie perfume but fragrance of character. Perfume emanates from a source and spreads to a reasonable distance. As such noble character spreads with warmth. It is said in the Vedas that one standing under a tree benefits from the fragrance of the flowers. Thus one standing under the shadow of the Lord has the benefit of His dharma. This motivates us to serve selflessly.
Thryambaka: Thryambaka means “one who has three eyes” referring to Rudra or Siva who share the same attributes. (1) Firstly, in His ‘vishwaroopa’ or universal form, the three eyes symbolically signify the sun, moon and fire. Sunlight during the day, moon at night and fire in their absence signify illumination. (2) Secondly, the pair of eyes give sight to the material world and its experiences. The third eye is symbolic of ‘atma-jnana’ or knowledge of the Self through which one sees the higher reality. Kamadeva or Manmatha is the God of Desire perennially churning the mind and causing restlessness.
Lord Siva is said to have burned Manmatha with His third eye. This signifies that one burns down all desires through jnana and progress the spiritual path. (3) The third signification is depicted by a Puranic story. Asuras had amassed strength, wealth with which they built three cities. The three cities symbolise Maya. Lord Siva burns down the cities with His third eye.
The three cities indeed represent (1) sharirathryam - the three bodies – gross body, subtle body and casual body; (2) prapanchathryam - the three worlds - gross world, subtle world and casual world; (3) ‘gunathryam’ - the three gunas - satva, rajas and tamas; One becomes a ‘trigunaatita; ie to go beyond the three gunas by devotion and worship of the Lord. (4)avasthathryam -the three states of experience - waking, dream and deep sleep.
Siva gives moksha purushaartha. There is no necessity to despise moksha. A diamond mine does not desire the diamonds in it; it was not even aware of its presence. The creeper was not aware of the cucumber. Both the diamond and the cucumber will “drop-off” some day when they are ripe or by plunder. Awareness does not bar detachment. ‘Moksha’ means liberation and ‘purushaartha’ means ‘human end’. ‘Moksha purushaartha’ is liberation as an objective worthy of human pursuit. When one’s life is ripe enough and having the benefit of choice, one may get detached from worldly life. Thus one sees that the Mrithyunjaya mantra gives all the four purushaartas of the dharma, artha, kama and moksha.
After Reciting Mrityunjay mantra One Lakh times you can start Aghor Shiv Sadhna
MRITHUNJAYA MANTRA contains three key words of essence: Thryambaka, Sugandhim and Pushtivardhanam. It is hailed by rishis and sages as the heart of the Vedas. It is a “great death-conquering mantra" and is also known as “Tryambakam Mantra”. It is sometimes known as the Mrita or Sanjivini mantra because it is a component of the ‘life-restoring’ practice given to the primodial sage Shukra after he had completed an exhausting period of austerity.
Aum Trayambakam Yajamahe,
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam;
Urva Rukamiva Bandhanaan,
Mrityor Mokshiye Maamritat.
वैदिक मंत्र
ॐ त्र्यम्बकँ य्यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्द्धनम् ।
उर्व्वारूकमिव बन्धनान्न्मृत्योर्म्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ।
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं य्यजामहे सुगन्धिम्पतिवेदनम् ।
उर्व्वारूकमिव बन्धनादितोमुक्षीय मामुत: ।।
पौराणिक मंत्र
ॐ मृत्युंजयमहादेवं त्राहि मां शरणागतम् ।
जन्ममृत्युजराव्याधिपीडितं कर्मबन्धनै:॥
समय मंत्र
ॐ हौं जुं स: मृत्युंजयाय नम:॥
It is a verse of the Rigveda 7:59:12 and reoccurs in Yajurveda TS 1.8.6.i; VS 3.60. Next to the Gayathri mantra the Mrithunjaya mantra is a widely recited mantra by Hindus. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is dedicated to Tryambaka, the ‘three eyed one’ – a reference to Rudra. In that sense it is Rudra mantra as it refers to the furious aspects of Shiva’s attributes. It is a ‘life-restoring’ mantra and used in contemplation and meditation. The mantra conceives all the four ‘purushaartas’ or objectives of life - dharma or righteousness; artha or wealth; kama or desire and moksha or liberation. Among its meaning there are three key words: Pushtivardhanam, Sugandhi and Thryambaka needing elaboration. The remaining words means:
‘Aum’ – This is the sacred pranava mantra;
‘yajamahe’ - means ‘we worship, adore and revere you’; ‘
vardhanam’ – is one who nourishes, strengthens or restores, for example health or wealth;
‘urvarukam’ – here ‘urva’ means ‘vishal’ or big, powerful or deadly. ‘Arukam’ means disease. Thus ‘urvarukam means deadly and overpowering diseases. The pumpkin or cucumber interpretation is given to show detachment. The diseases are those caused by the negative effects of the three gunas and therefore (a) ‘avidya’ – ignorance or falsehood and (b) ‘sadripu’ – a constraint of the physical body.
‘bandhanan’ – ‘bandha’ means bondage. ‘bandhanan’ would therefore mean ‘from capitivity’ that is from the stem of the cucumber.
‘mrtyor’ – from death;
‘ma’ – not
‘amrtat’ – for immortality; emancipation
Pushtivardhanam: Pushti means well nourished condition, fullness of life, broadly meaning material benefits. In the beginning stages of life, we all seek material benefits - artha and kama. After artha the basic need one looks forward to kama. Artha and kama together is called pushti. The Vedas say pushti alone is not enough as it relates to this janma only. So Rudram says if you are interested in basic needs and material benefits, come to me as there are other subtler matters such as punya karma.
Sugandhi: Sugandhi means fragrance. The word in the mantra does not refer to physical fragrance, ie perfume but fragrance of character. Perfume emanates from a source and spreads to a reasonable distance. As such noble character spreads with warmth. It is said in the Vedas that one standing under a tree benefits from the fragrance of the flowers. Thus one standing under the shadow of the Lord has the benefit of His dharma. This motivates us to serve selflessly.
Thryambaka: Thryambaka means “one who has three eyes” referring to Rudra or Siva who share the same attributes. (1) Firstly, in His ‘vishwaroopa’ or universal form, the three eyes symbolically signify the sun, moon and fire. Sunlight during the day, moon at night and fire in their absence signify illumination. (2) Secondly, the pair of eyes give sight to the material world and its experiences. The third eye is symbolic of ‘atma-jnana’ or knowledge of the Self through which one sees the higher reality. Kamadeva or Manmatha is the God of Desire perennially churning the mind and causing restlessness.
Lord Siva is said to have burned Manmatha with His third eye. This signifies that one burns down all desires through jnana and progress the spiritual path. (3) The third signification is depicted by a Puranic story. Asuras had amassed strength, wealth with which they built three cities. The three cities symbolise Maya. Lord Siva burns down the cities with His third eye.
The three cities indeed represent (1) sharirathryam - the three bodies – gross body, subtle body and casual body; (2) prapanchathryam - the three worlds - gross world, subtle world and casual world; (3) ‘gunathryam’ - the three gunas - satva, rajas and tamas; One becomes a ‘trigunaatita; ie to go beyond the three gunas by devotion and worship of the Lord. (4)avasthathryam -the three states of experience - waking, dream and deep sleep.
Siva gives moksha purushaartha. There is no necessity to despise moksha. A diamond mine does not desire the diamonds in it; it was not even aware of its presence. The creeper was not aware of the cucumber. Both the diamond and the cucumber will “drop-off” some day when they are ripe or by plunder. Awareness does not bar detachment. ‘Moksha’ means liberation and ‘purushaartha’ means ‘human end’. ‘Moksha purushaartha’ is liberation as an objective worthy of human pursuit. When one’s life is ripe enough and having the benefit of choice, one may get detached from worldly life. Thus one sees that the Mrithyunjaya mantra gives all the four purushaartas of the dharma, artha, kama and moksha.
After Reciting Mrityunjay mantra One Lakh times you can start Aghor Shiv Sadhna
Without doubt, Lord Shiva is the most fascinating God-head in Indian
philosophy. He is enchanting and can draw variety of people towards him.
For a matter of fact, he is called Raudra and Bholenath at the same
time.
He represents the creation itself
He represents the creation itself
Personally, I feel Lord Shiva is what we should be--easy to
leave away the negativity but being very concentrated and determined
when it comes to doing a task. He represents the finest qualities a
human can adopt.
3. He is ever-close
I don't know why but I feel Lord Shiva is the easiest at the
same time most-difficult Godhead to please. He is like the mischievous
mother who likes to test the determination and devotion of her children.
4. He is Mahakaal
Among many of his names, he is called Mahakaal. This name has
many interpretations and legends associated with it. In common
parlance, whoever is beyond time and death is called Mahakaal. Lord
Shiva, according to various stories, have transcended both and therefore
is the worthy bearer of this name.
5. Beyond Time
Kaal is simply translated to time. Because Lord Shiva is
believed to be existing before the beginning of time, he is called
Mahakaal. Another name for this characteristic is Kalateet, which
literally means beyond the frets of time.
6. Beyond Death
Kaal in simple terms also means death. Lord Shiva is beyond
the birth and death cycle and therefore known with this name. However,
there is story associated with this name which signifies more
appropriately.
7. Sage Markandeya
The story of sage Markandeya is beautiful. The parents of the
sage did not have any progeny and prayed earnestly to Lord Shiva. They
were given two choices--a son who will live for hundred of years but
will have no spiritual inclination, or a son who will live for 16 years
but will be an exalted devotee of Lord Shiva.
8. They chose the devoted son
Without doubt, the parents chose a spiritually oriented son.
Markandeya was born and he was engaged in worshiping Lord Shiva right
from his childhood. When the time of his death came, his parents told
him about the condition.
9. Markandeya had total faith
He did not get perturbed. He had total faith in Lord Shiva.
He prayed to Lord Shiva and feel in exhausted state putting his arms
around the Shivalinga.
10. Kaal approached him
When the Death God approached him and threw his noose around
Markandeya, it coiled around the Shivalinga too. This was unacceptable.
Lord Shiva appeared there looking determined to kill the Death God
itself.
11. Markandeya was given eternity
Frightened by the very prospect of getting killed, the Death
God pleaded for mercy and granted eternal life to the devotee of Lord
Shiva.
12. Dual significance of this story
This story vindicates the devotion of Markandeya and at the
same time emphasizes the belief that devotion to Lord Shiva can save us
from death, and therefore birth too--which means it can give us
liberation.
13. Thus the name Mahakaal
Because even Kaal fears Lord Shiva, he is called Mahakaal.
There are other stories too that are associated with him being beyond
time and therefore earning the moniker Mahakaal.
14. Names are for arousing devotion
In spirituality, all names have one common goal--to around
the devotion in the person who is chanting or reciting those names.
Different names appeal to different people and they have same common
power, because they have the common source. We should not infer that one
name is more potent than the other.
15. What's your input?
I am sure you had heard about this name and knew its
significance also. If not, share how you felt to come to know the story
behind this beautiful name.
Suchindram (Suchindrum) is the famous Shakti Peetha where it is said
that the Upper Teeth of Maa Sati fell and the idols are Devi Maa as
Narayani and Lord Shiva as Sanghar or Samhara Bhairava. Some times the
goddess is popularly known as Kanya Kumari or Bhagavathy Amman, and
looks extremely beautiful after early morning Puja. Samhara Bhairava is
present in a nearby village, Suchindram, he is locally called Sthanu
Shiva.
Suchindrum is a temple town situated in the southern most district of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu State, India. It is 11 km from Kanyakumari city and about 7 km from Nagarkoil lying between these two towns. The temple is dedicated to Sri Sthanumalayan. The word denotes Siva, Vishnu and Brahma as. Sthanu represents Siva, Mal represents Vishnu while Ayan represents Brahma, means Siva, Vishnu and Brahma in “One Form”.
Suchindrum is a temple town situated in the southern most district of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu State, India. It is 11 km from Kanyakumari city and about 7 km from Nagarkoil lying between these two towns. The temple is dedicated to Sri Sthanumalayan. The word denotes Siva, Vishnu and Brahma as. Sthanu represents Siva, Mal represents Vishnu while Ayan represents Brahma, means Siva, Vishnu and Brahma in “One Form”.
According to the belief of Shakti Peethas, Hindu goddess Sati "neck" fell at this place.
Legend:
Once, Daksha Prajapati who is the son of lord Brahma organised grand yagna (ritual of sacrifice) for which he invited everybody except lord Shiva and her daughter Sati. Although no yagna can be fulfilled without Trinath (Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar) he wanted to continue the yagna, it was presided by four prominent Sages. Sati wanted to attend the ritual performed by her father despite lord Shiva’s request of not attending the yagna.
Reason behind Dakshas reluctant to invite lord Shiva is because of his appearance and costumes ( lord Shiva wears tiger skin, apply ashes and puts poisonous snakes and skulls as his garments and always wanders in cremation grounds). Apart from this he is the person behind beheading one of the heads of his father lord Brahma. (Once there was a verbal war between lord Brahma and Vishnu, which lead both of them using deadly weapons of Maheshwar and Pashupat. In order to save this universe Lord Shiva took the form of pillar of fire and destroyed both weapons. In a greed to see beginning and ending of the pillar which was deep into patal and top is into sky, lord Vishnu agreed to get into pataal world and lord Brahma into sky. Lord Vishnu was unsuccessful, lord brahma transformed into swan and flew into sky where he saw one of the flower coming from the top of the pillar, he asked the flower where is the top and its creation, the flower replied that I was from the creation but don’t know its peak. In order to show lord Brahmas superiority, he made an agreement with the flower to speak false statement of lord Brahma reaching the peak. Lord Vishnu genuinely accepted superiority of lord Brahma. Angered with the act of lord Brahma, lord Shiva be headed the head which spoke false and also cursed Brahma that he will not have any temple in any worlds)
Shriparvata Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where the
right anklet of Goddess Sati has fallen. Here the idols are – Devi as
Shree Sundari (beautiful) and Lord Shiva as as Sundaranand (the handsome
one). The place is situated at Laddakh of Kashmir Valley. Another
conviction is – at Shriparvat under Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh,
India.
The overall art and architecture of the temple is great. On the side premises there are sculptures various gods and goddesses. In the main sanctorum, lies the idol of Maa Sati. It is always covered with red cloth and idol is made of black stone. Around the idol is the gold dome that covers the idol 2/3 part from above.
History and Significance:
Moreover, a divine power of the Universe “Goddess Shri Sundari” is one of the historic places in India, where Devi Shakti Maa Durga is worshipped as “Shri Sundari” by devotees.
According to the Hindu mythology, an ancient pilgrimage site is also known as Shri Parvat shakti peetha, where the “Right anklet” of Sati’s body fell. The main idols of this legendary divine place are Devi as “Shri Sundari” (pretty) and Lord Shiva as “Sundaranand” (handsome), worshipped here.
Temple Festivals:
Maha Shivaratri (February- March) is the major festival of this place and celebrated with great devotion, fun and dedication. People keep fast during these days as this day is considered highly auspicious. On the other hand, Navratri is also a major festival and celebrated for Nine days as 9 forms of goddesses Durga is celebrated. A special fair is held during Deepavali.
The overall art and architecture of the temple is great. On the side premises there are sculptures various gods and goddesses. In the main sanctorum, lies the idol of Maa Sati. It is always covered with red cloth and idol is made of black stone. Around the idol is the gold dome that covers the idol 2/3 part from above.
History and Significance:
Moreover, a divine power of the Universe “Goddess Shri Sundari” is one of the historic places in India, where Devi Shakti Maa Durga is worshipped as “Shri Sundari” by devotees.
According to the Hindu mythology, an ancient pilgrimage site is also known as Shri Parvat shakti peetha, where the “Right anklet” of Sati’s body fell. The main idols of this legendary divine place are Devi as “Shri Sundari” (pretty) and Lord Shiva as “Sundaranand” (handsome), worshipped here.
Temple Festivals:
Maha Shivaratri (February- March) is the major festival of this place and celebrated with great devotion, fun and dedication. People keep fast during these days as this day is considered highly auspicious. On the other hand, Navratri is also a major festival and celebrated for Nine days as 9 forms of goddesses Durga is celebrated. A special fair is held during Deepavali.
THEIR ARE 5 TYPES OF BEST CONJUNCTION IN CHARTS , THESE ARE AS FOLLOWS
You may be beautiful, fortunate and will have a good character because of taking birth in Hans Yoga.
You will be fond of good food if you are born in Hans Yoga. Sweet food will fascinate you the most.
You will be appreciated by good and influential people due to the auspicious effects of this Yoga. and your work will be noticed by important people.
The formation of Hans Yoga is because of planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the Karaka planet of intelligence and therefore, you would be good in decision making. You may even be influential in the society.
A child born in Hans Yoga usually has several birthmarks on his arms and legs. These marks might resemble the image of a shell, lotus or fish.
2.Bhadra Panch Mahapurush Yoga
Bhadra Panch Mahapurush Yoga is formed when Mercury is in the Kendra house of your Janma Kundali and is placed in Gemini or Virgo sign.
Mercury is considered to be a prince of all planets. A prince is always meant to be strong and therefore, you will always be healthy and fit because of this Yoga.
Mercury is considered to be a Karak planet of intelligence. With the presence of Bhadra Yoga, you may be very intelligent and well-mannered.
Bhadra Yoga makes you polite and decent due to the effect of planet Mercury which is a prince among all planets. Due to this, you are usually liked by everyone around you.
You might also become intelligent, famous, rich and influential in the society due to the effect of this Yoga. You will also inspire others and will always be fortunate in life.
In ancient times, it was believed that a person born in Bhadra Yoga lives his life like a king. He could also be a member of the king’s court. Hence, a person born in Bhadra Yoga during modern times might get a high post in a government office.
3.Malavya Panch Mahapurush Yoga
Malavya Yoga is formed when Venus is in the Kendra house of a Janma Kundali and is exalted in Pisces sign or is placed in its own signs which are Taurus and Libra.
You will remain healthy and fit due to the auspicious effect of this Yoga.
The formation of Malavya Yoga involves planet Venus. Shukracharya was believed to be intelligent and a great scholar. Therefore, a person born in this Yoga is intelligent, patient, calm and content.
You will be famous and own good vehicles due to the auspicious effects of Malavya Panch Mahapurush Yoga.
This Yoga will also make you fond of good food. You will always be interested in trying new delicacies and dishes.
Your wife and children will be the reason of your happiness if you are born in Malavya Yoga.
Venus is the Karak planet of material desires in Vedic astrology. It can be associated with lust, greed and fame. Therefore if you are born in this Yoga, you will be inclined towards material desires and may want to show off your assets and wealth.
4.Ruchak Panch Mahapurush Yoga
Ruchak Panch Mahapurush Yoga is formed when Mars is in Kendra house of your Kundali and is placed in Aries, Scorpio or Capricorn sign.
This Yoga is formed because of Mars and therefore a person born in this Yoga has a big face.
Mars is considered a strong and energetic planet. It is considered a commander of all the planets. Therefore, a person born in this Yoga is strong and courageous since birth.
You may also be manipulative, convincing and filled with pride.
Being born in this Yoga, you will be talented and will work in the field of your interest. Due to a number of different talents, you will be liked by most of the people around you.
A person born in this Yoga gives a lot of importance to freedom and independence. Therefore, you will want to set up an independent business. You may even achieve success on doing so.
Being born in Ruchak Panch Mahapurush Yoga, you will be wealthy as well as famous.
5.Shash Panch Mahapurush Yoga
Shash Yoga is formed when Saturn is in the Kendra house of a Janma Kundali and is placed in Capricorn, Aquarius or Libra sign.
You may achieve success in your life with the auspicious effects of Shash Yoga. You will be strong, rich, happy and influential.
You might get attracted to people of other gender with the effect of this Yoga. Men can get attracted to women and vice versa and these relationships may result in marriage.
The internal development of an individual can be faster in Shash Yoga as it is formed with the effect of Saturn.
You are likely to get powers due to which you may get involved in the company of corrupt people. You should be cautious while exercising your authority and should not use them for illegal purpose.
1. Hans Panch Mahapurush Yoga
2.Bhadra Panch Mahapurush Yoga
3.Malavya Panch Mahapurush Yoga
4.Ruchak Panch Mahapurush Yoga
5.Shash Panch Mahapurush Yoga
1 Hans panch mahapurush yoga.
First of all, let us understand how Hans Panch Mahapurush Yoga is formed. This Yoga is formed when Jupiter is in the Kendra house of your Janma Kundali and is placed in Sagittarius, Pisces or Cancer sign. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer sign while it is in its own sign when it is in Sagittarius or Pisces sign. This Yoga is also known as Hansak Yoga.
Hans Yoga is considered very auspicious since Jupiter is a natural Karak planet for wealth. It is believed that lord Vishnu resides in the Kendra house of Kundali. Therefore if a strong Jupiter is in the Kendra, it gives auspicious results throughout your life.You may be beautiful, fortunate and will have a good character because of taking birth in Hans Yoga.
You will be fond of good food if you are born in Hans Yoga. Sweet food will fascinate you the most.
You will be appreciated by good and influential people due to the auspicious effects of this Yoga. and your work will be noticed by important people.
The formation of Hans Yoga is because of planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the Karaka planet of intelligence and therefore, you would be good in decision making. You may even be influential in the society.
A child born in Hans Yoga usually has several birthmarks on his arms and legs. These marks might resemble the image of a shell, lotus or fish.
2.Bhadra Panch Mahapurush Yoga
Bhadra Panch Mahapurush Yoga is formed when Mercury is in the Kendra house of your Janma Kundali and is placed in Gemini or Virgo sign.
Mercury is considered to be a prince of all planets. A prince is always meant to be strong and therefore, you will always be healthy and fit because of this Yoga.
Mercury is considered to be a Karak planet of intelligence. With the presence of Bhadra Yoga, you may be very intelligent and well-mannered.
Bhadra Yoga makes you polite and decent due to the effect of planet Mercury which is a prince among all planets. Due to this, you are usually liked by everyone around you.
You might also become intelligent, famous, rich and influential in the society due to the effect of this Yoga. You will also inspire others and will always be fortunate in life.
In ancient times, it was believed that a person born in Bhadra Yoga lives his life like a king. He could also be a member of the king’s court. Hence, a person born in Bhadra Yoga during modern times might get a high post in a government office.
3.Malavya Panch Mahapurush Yoga
Malavya Yoga is formed when Venus is in the Kendra house of a Janma Kundali and is exalted in Pisces sign or is placed in its own signs which are Taurus and Libra.
You will remain healthy and fit due to the auspicious effect of this Yoga.
The formation of Malavya Yoga involves planet Venus. Shukracharya was believed to be intelligent and a great scholar. Therefore, a person born in this Yoga is intelligent, patient, calm and content.
You will be famous and own good vehicles due to the auspicious effects of Malavya Panch Mahapurush Yoga.
This Yoga will also make you fond of good food. You will always be interested in trying new delicacies and dishes.
Your wife and children will be the reason of your happiness if you are born in Malavya Yoga.
Venus is the Karak planet of material desires in Vedic astrology. It can be associated with lust, greed and fame. Therefore if you are born in this Yoga, you will be inclined towards material desires and may want to show off your assets and wealth.
4.Ruchak Panch Mahapurush Yoga
Ruchak Panch Mahapurush Yoga is formed when Mars is in Kendra house of your Kundali and is placed in Aries, Scorpio or Capricorn sign.
This Yoga is formed because of Mars and therefore a person born in this Yoga has a big face.
Mars is considered a strong and energetic planet. It is considered a commander of all the planets. Therefore, a person born in this Yoga is strong and courageous since birth.
You may also be manipulative, convincing and filled with pride.
Being born in this Yoga, you will be talented and will work in the field of your interest. Due to a number of different talents, you will be liked by most of the people around you.
A person born in this Yoga gives a lot of importance to freedom and independence. Therefore, you will want to set up an independent business. You may even achieve success on doing so.
Being born in Ruchak Panch Mahapurush Yoga, you will be wealthy as well as famous.
5.Shash Panch Mahapurush Yoga
Shash Yoga is formed when Saturn is in the Kendra house of a Janma Kundali and is placed in Capricorn, Aquarius or Libra sign.
You may achieve success in your life with the auspicious effects of Shash Yoga. You will be strong, rich, happy and influential.
You might get attracted to people of other gender with the effect of this Yoga. Men can get attracted to women and vice versa and these relationships may result in marriage.
The internal development of an individual can be faster in Shash Yoga as it is formed with the effect of Saturn.
You are likely to get powers due to which you may get involved in the company of corrupt people. You should be cautious while exercising your authority and should not use them for illegal purpose.
Saturn and Mars Together (Conjunction) FROM 26 march 2016 to 2 june 2016
Saturn is the harsh
planet. Saturn is stress, fear, and anxiety. Saturn is cold, practical
and realistic planet. Saturn is planet of
karma, it deals with the karma whether it is good or bad. Saturn is structure, organize,
discipline, long term goals, and capacity to do hard work. Saturn makes to
understand about life and allowing to live a meaningful life.
Mars is free will and
will power for getting things done, it is our energy to do something, Mars is
vitality, it is our ability to take action. Mars is very impulsive and
spontaneous, It represents anger, sexual energy, passion and energy drive with
in us. Mars is discipline in the movement.
Whenever any planet
conjunct they enhance the same quality and create problem where they don’t
share. Saturn and Mars Saturn Both want to fix problems. Both want to protect
us from danger Mars acts impulsively and with force to defend. Mars is
fast, impulsive, rash and in the moment. Saturn is slow, careful and
interested in long-term. Saturn and Mars, they pull in opposite
directions because they are in opposite in nature. Saturn says 'stop' and have
patience, but Mars says 'go' and Mars have no patience. Therefore from this
conjunction one must be careful while taking action as consequences cannot good.
These people feels like something holding back and they feel frustrated at
times. Both Saturn and Mars won't give up without a fight. They'll keep pushing
until they get it. Mars is a fiery and Saturn is oil. These two combinations
give anger problem. They need to careful while taking action as there is
tendency of being that they can get in legal trouble sometimes. As Saturn is restriction
and Mars is anger when these people feel restricted in anger it came up even in
worse form. Sometimes person is not able to express anger and create health
problems like Hypertension, and bipolar tendency. Physical exercise is the best
way to manage anger or any bad effects of this conjunction. This conjunction
can give accidents, cuts, and burns.
On the positive side,
this conjunction can give positive result if you can use these energies constructively. Saturn
holds back things and think, Saturn help to learn things in hard way. Saturn and
Mars conjunction makes people capacity for hard work, enduring strength and
resourcefulness. These people take things seriously. They are hard worker they
are ready to take their responsibilities. They are often more successful
than other people it may produce a very good businessman who has have
disciplined nature and can get things done on time.
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