Hanuman Jayanti=2012=6 th APRIL

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Hanuman Jayanti=2012=6 th APRIL

Hanuman Jayanti Introduction HanumanJayanti is a hindu festival celebrated all over India to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman. He was born to (Wind-God) Kesari and Anjani. According to legends he was born as a monkey god to serve Parmatama Lord Ram. A Brief Background Hanumanji was given birth after a number of divine events. Anjani performed penance and Lord Shiva was pleased, so blessed her.He was granted a son after Vayu, the Wing God also blessed him. Lord Hanuman was born on the chaitra Shukla Purnima(Full moon day on the Hindu Calendar Month of Chaitra). Also called by the names, Maruti, Pavanputra, Bajrangbali and Mahavira. Specialities of Hanuman In most Hanuman mandirs, Lord Hanuman is worshiped either along with Lord Ram or seperately in temples.Also known as an avatara of Lord Rama, he is considered the God of power (Maruti).He was a brahmachari or celebate. Hanuman became a legend mainly for his unflinching devotion and loyalty for Paramatma Lord Ram. He was an ideal karma yogi for his fearless, selfless service, humility and devotion for Lord Ram.Lord Hanuman is the only deity that cannot be troubled by negative energies. Celebration Priests bathe the idol of Hanuman and smear it with oil and sindoor. Special prayers are held and Hanuman Chalisa is also recited by his devotees. This festival is more important among brahmacharis, body builders and wrestlers. Spiritual discourses are held on this day from dawn and prasads are distributed only after sunset. Saturday and Tuesday are considered as auspicious days to worship Lord Hanuman.Hanumanji is considered as a symbol of strength and energy. Lord Ram is rememberedand prayed on this day. What is hanuman”s original name? Scholars argue that immediately after the birth of Hanuman his mother Anjana named him Sunder(handsome boy) as he was extremely charming owing to the Divine Power imbibed in him. In support of this supposition a number or scholars say that the fifth chapter of the Ramcharitmanas which abounds in great and glorious deeds of Hanuman has been entitled as Sunder Kand (so also in Valmiki Ramayana).
Anjaneya	: Son of Anjana
Anjanagarbhasambhoota	: Born of Anjani
Ashokavanikachhetre	: Destroyer of Ashoka Grove
Akshahantre	: Slayer of Aksha
Balarka Sadrushanana	: Like the Rising Sun
Bheemasenasahayakrute	: Helper of Bheema
Batnasiddhikara	: Granter of Strength
Bhakthavatsala	: Protector of Devotees
Bajrangbali	: With strength of diamod
Bhavishya Chaturanana	: Aware of Future Happenings
Chanchaladwala	: Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head.
Chiranjeevini	: Eternal Being
Chaturbahave	: Four-Armed
Dashabahave	: Ten-Armed
Danta	: Calm
Dheera	: Valiant
Deenabandhave	: Protector of the Downtrodden
Daithyakulantaka	: Destroyer of Demons
Daityakarya Vidhyataka	: Destroyer of All Demons” Activities
Dhruddavrata	: Strong-Willed Meditator.
Dashagreevakulantaka	: Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Race
Gandharvavidya Tatvangna	: Exponent in the Art of Celestials
Gandhamadhana Shailastha	: Dweller of Gandhamadhana
Hanumanta	: Puffy Cheeks
Indrajit Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka	: Remover of the Effect of Indrajit”s Brahmastra
Jambavatpreeti Vardhana	: Winning Jambavan”s Love
JaiKapeesh	: Hail Monkey
Kapeeshwara	: Lord of Monkeys
Kabalikruta	: Swallower of the Sun
Kapisenanayaka	: Chief of the Monkey Army
Kumarabrahmacharine	: Youthful Bachelor
Kesarinandan	: Son of Kesari
Kesarisuta	: Son of Kesari
Kalanemi Pramathana	: Slayer of Kalanemi
Harimarkatamarkata	: Lord of Monkeys
Karagrahavimoktre	: One who Frees from Imprisonment
Kalanabha	: Controller of Time
Kanchanabha	: Golden-Hued Body
Kamaroopine	: Changing Form at Will
Lankineebhanjana	: Slayer of Lankini
Lakshmanapranadatre	: Reviver of Lakshmana”s Life
Lankapuravidahaka	: He Who Burnt Lanka
Lokapujya	: Worshipped by the Universe
Maruti	:Son of Marut (wind god)
Mahadhyuta	: Most Radiant
Mahakaya	: Gigantic
Manojavaya	: Speed Like Wind
Mahatmane	: Supreme Being
Mahavira	: Most Valiant
Marutatmaja	: Most Beloved Like Gems
Mahabala Parakrama	: Of Great Strength
Mahatejase	: Most Radiant
Maharavanamardana	: Slayer of the Famous Ravana
Mahatapase	: Great Meditator
Navavyakruti Pandita	: Skilful Scholar
Parthadhwajagrasamvasine	: Having Foremost Place on Arjuna”s Flag
Pragnya	: Scholar
Prasannatmane	: Cheerful
Pratapavate	: Known for Valour
Paravidhyaparihara	: Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom
Parashaurya Vinashana	: Destroyer of Enemy”s Valour
Parijata Tarumoolastha	: Resider Under the Parijata Tree
Prabhave	: Popular Lord
Paramantra Nirakartre	: Acceptor of Rama”s Mantra Only
Pingalaksha	: Pink-Eyed
Pavanputra	: Son of Wind god
Panchavaktra	: Five-Faced
Parayantra Prabhedaka	: Destroyer of Enemies” Missions
Ramasugreeva Sandhatre	: Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva
Ramakathalolaya	: Crazy of listening Rama”s Story
Ratnakundala Deeptimate	: Wearing Gem-Studded Earrings
Rudraveerya Samudbhava	: Born of Shiva
Ramachudamaniprada	: Deliverer of Rama”s Ring
Ramabhakta	: Devoted to Rama
Ramadhuta	: Ambassador of Rama
Rakshovidhwansakaraka	: Slayer of Demons
Sankatamoc-hanan	: Reliever of sorrows
Sitadevi Mudrapradayaka	: Deliverer of the Ring of Sita
Sarvamayavibhanjana	: Destroyer of All Illsions
Sarvabandha Vimoktre	: Detacher of all Relationship
Sarvagraha Nivashinay	: Killer of Evil Effects of Planets
Sarvaduhkhahara	: Reliever of all Agonies
Sarvalolkacharine	: Wanderer of all Places
Sarvamantra Swaroopavate	: Possessor of all Hymns

Sarvatantra Sawaroopine	: Shape of all Hymns
Sarvayantratmaka	: Dweller in all Yantras
Sarvarogahara	: Reliever of all Ailments
Sarvavidhyasampath Pradayaka	: Granter of Knowledge and Wisdom
Shrunkalabandhamoc-haka	: Reliever from a Chain of Distresses
Sitashoka Nivarana	: Destroyer of Sita”s Sorrow
Shrimate	: Revered
Simhikaprana Bhanjana	: Slayer of Simhika
Sugreeva Sachiva	: Minister of Sugreeva
Shoora	: Bold
Surarchita	: Worshipped by Celestials
Sphatikabha	: Crystal-Clear
Sanjeevananagahatre	: Bearer of Sanjeevi Mount
Shuchaye	: Chaste
Shanta	: Very Composed
Shatakanttamadapahate	: Destroyer of Shatakantta”s Arrogance
Sitanveshana Pandita	: Skilful in finding Sita”s Whereabouts
Sharapanjarabhedaka	: Destroyer of the Nest made of Arrows
Sitaramapadaseva	: Always Engrossed in Rama”s Service
Sagarotharaka	: Leapt Across the Ocean

Tatvagyanaprada	: Granter of Wisdom
Vanara	: Monkey
Vibheeshanapriyakara	: Beloved of Vibheeshana
Vajrakaya	: Sturdy Like Metal

Vardhimainakapujita	: Worshipped by Mynaka Hill
Vagmine	: Spolesman
Vijitendriya	: Controller of the Senses
Vajranakha	: Strong-Nailed
Vagadheeksha	: Lord of Spokesmen

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Happy Mahaveer Jayanti

April 4th, 2012 No comments »

Happy Mahaveer Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanthi - All over India

The JAIN community celebrates the birthanniversary of the 24th and the lastTirthankara, Vardhman Mahavir, the founder of Jainism. On Mahavir Jayanthi, JainM temples are decorated with flags. In the morning the idol of Mahavira is given a ceremonial bath called the “abhishek”. It is then placed in a cradle and carried in a procession around the neighbourhood. The devotees make offerings of milk, rice, fruit, incense, lamps and water to the Tirthankar. Pilgrims from all parts of the country visit the ancient Jain Temples at Girnar and Palitana in Gujarat on this day.

The birth anniversary of the 24th and the last Tirthankara of the Jains, Vardhman Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, is celebrated by the Jain community in March. Born a prince in 599 BC, Mahavir renounced worldly life at the age of 30 and undertook austere penance until he achievedrealisation.

He spread the message of salvation to the world and had many followers. Mahavir preached non-violence, prohibited any kind of killing and taught his followers to seek salvation through penance and abstinence.
They are also advised to donate money, clothes and grain to the poor.
The Jains are divided into many sects of whom the main ones areDigambaras and Shvetambaras with the latter again divided intoDeravasis and Sthanakvasis.

On Mahavir Jayanthi, Jain temples are decorated with flags. In the morning the idol of Mahavira is given a ceremonial bath called the “abhishek”.
It is then placed in cradle and carried in a procession around theneighbourhood. The devotees will make offerings of milk, rice, fruit,incense, lamps and water to the tirthankar. Some sections of thecommunity even participate in a grand procession. Lectures are held to preach the path of virtue. People meditate and offer prayers.
Donations are collected to save the cows from slaughter. Pilgrims from all parts of the country visit the ancient Jain Temples at Girnar and Palitana in Gujarat on this day.

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11 benefits of Brisk Walking

April 3rd, 2012 No comments »

11 benefits of Brisk Walking

Walk for a healthy body
Walking is one of the easiest ways to stay fit. You may have a busy life, but try and introduce physical activity in your life. A moderate dose of physical exercise for 30 minutes (if you canâ€™t manage that much, even 15 minutes is okay to begin with) a day is enough to keep you healthy. This form of aerobic fitness can lift your mood, make you physically fit, and improve the quality of your life.

Before you start
Wear the right pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothes. Also remember to carry and drink water while you walk, to hydrate yourself. Walk for 15-20 minutes for the first three days, and then gradually increase the time. You can use a pedometer to count the steps you take.

Walk your way to a healthy heart
Walking can lower your cholesterol levels and decrease the risks for cardiovascular diseases. It can also strengthen your heart, muscles and lungs. A strong heart with an increased heart rate is able to carry more blood to the rest of your body. Brisk walking every day lets you burn up to 200 calories and reduces body fat.

Cuts your risk of hypertension and diabetes
According to a study, regular walking improves the BMI (body mass index) and blood pressure levels in people with diabetes. Allowing muscle movement leads to more use of glucose by the muscle cells. This also involves utilization of more insulin, which improves blood sugar levels. Low blood pressure levels can also protect against kidney failure, heart attack and stroke.

Reduces risks and effects of cancer
Research shows that in colon cancer, a speedy walk can give less time to the carcinogens present in the food to come in touch with the intestinal lining and reduce the risks of having cancer from the start itself. With improved blood circulation, walking brings in positive energy within the body and therefore lessens the side effects of chemotherapy.

Protect against miscarriages
Despite the several body changes during pregnancy, regular walking can benefit you in many ways. It can reduce fatigue and related pains, help lose weight easily, and lower risks of gestational diabetes. Walking can also prevent spontaneous abortions by lowering down the hormonal fluctuations which cause uterine contractions.

Walk for better sexual health
A regular habit of brisk walking can improve your performance in bed. Walking two miles a day boosts blood circulation which cuts down on the risk of impotency. You can be healthy and fit, and need not rely on medicines to keep your love life active.

Rejuvenate your mind and spirit
Walking benefits not just your body but also your mind. Brisk walking helps ease stress and anxiety, reduces depression and imparts a positive kick-start to your day. It improves your self-esteem, charges up the mood and helps to keep you energetic, positive and happy throughout the day.

Manage extra kilos
Proper exercise coupled with a nutritious diet can help to burn calories which would otherwise end up as fat. You can burn up to 100 kcal of energy by walking a mile and for every two miles you walk, three times per week, you are guaranteed to lose 0.5 kg every month. With a habit of brisk walking 45 minutes a day, a slimmer waistline will not remain a distant dream.

Improves brainpower
Walking stimulates the blood flow, and provides oxygen to the brain. This leads to improved functioning of the brain and better ability to recall. Besides, a moderate dose of physical activity is also known to lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in seniors.

Add years to your life
Exercising can add to longevity. Thirty minutes of daily physical activity is said to extend your life by 1.3 years. More importantly, it can keep you fit by preventing, or delaying, the onset of age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis. Walking with peers can also cheer you up and motivate you.

Last word: Consult your doctor
If you happen to suffer from any condition, and intend to start walking, it is always better to consult your doctor first. Discuss whether you need to take any precautions and follow his suggestions about whether you should go for brisk walk, and also how you should go about it.

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TO COMMEMMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE YEAR OF VANI VIDYALAYA ALUMNI (VVA) MULUND-MUMBAI-MAHARASHTRA-INDIA

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TO COMMEMMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE YEAR OF VANI VIDYALAYA ALUMNI (VVA), it has been planned to organise a REUNION/GET-TOGETHER of our Alumnus at the Vani school premises, on SUNDAY 15th APRIL 2012 at 5 p.m. All ex-Vanians (only those passed SSC from Vani Vidyalaya, Mulund) please confirm your participation to C R Ramakrishnan (1966-67 batch) on ram111449@yahoo.com. Please forward this message to all your batch-mates & other known ex-Vanians. Thanks

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राम नवमी (श्री साईं नाथ महाराज जी का जन्मोत्सव)=Sai Baba”s Teachings

April 1st, 2012 No comments »

ॐ सांई राम

श्री राम नवमी(श्री साईं नाथ महाराज जी का जन्मोत्सव)

Sai Baba”s Teachings

Sai Baba of Shirdi is the epitome of reverence a guiding force who generates supreme faith and confidence among his devotees looking for salvation and in quest of coming out of the drudgery of living. As a divine mother he is saturated with love for those who seek him. With his mission of making people about the divine consciousness and transcending the limits of mortal body, his teachings are guiding his devotees to the path of salvation. People are blessed who follow his teachings.

Among the teachings of Sai Baba of Shirdi there are the cardinal principles of Sai Path called “Shraddha” and “Saburi”. Sai Baba looks for these two qualities in his devotees. Here are the teachings and philosophies of Sai Baba of Shirdi.

Shraddha

“Shraddha” is a Sanskrit word, which roughly means faith with love and reverence. Such faith or trust is generated out of conviction, which may not be the result of any rational belief or intellectual wisdom, but a spiritual inspiration. According to Sai Baba of Shirdi, steadfast love in God is the gateway to eternity. Baba”s teaching, both direct and indirect explicate the significance of “Shraddha”. Baba reiterates the spiritual guidance of Shri Krishna to Arjun - “Whosoever offer to Me with love or devotion, a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, that offering of pure love is readily accepted by Me”.

Saburi

“Saburi”; means patience and perseverance. Saburi is a quality needed throughout the path to reach the goal. This quality must be ingrained in a seeker from day one, least he looses his stride and leaves the path half way

Purity

For Sai Baba it was not the purity of the body but inner purity that mattered. No amount of physical and external cleansing would serve any purpose if the man remained impure in mind and heart. Therefore, Baba cautioned His devotees not to make austerity as an end itself, lest they should indulge in physical mortification.

Compassion

Himself an epitome of compassion and love, Sai Baba taught compassion among his disciples. Baba often told His devotees, “Never turn away anybody from your door, be it a human being or animal”.

Complete Surrender to the Guru

Sai Baba put Guru on a high pedestal of reverence. For Him Guru was the profound base of the path of devotion. Pointing to his physical frame, “This body is my house. I am not here. My Guru (Master) has taken me away”. He asked for complete surrender to the “Guru”.

Sai Baba”s Teachings through “Udi” and “Dakshina”

Udi

Udi or the sacred ash was produced from the perpetual fire called “dhuni” lit by Sai Baba in Dwarkamai at Shirdi. Explaining the meaning of life He would refer to Udi and taught that like Udi all the visible phenomena in the world are transient. Through this example Sai Baba wished to make his devotees understand the sense of discrimination between the unreal and the real. Udi taught the devotees discrimination or vivek.

Sai Baba of Shirdi

Sai Baba of Shirdi was a crown jewel among Saints. He lived his entire life out in a small and obscure village in India. The villagers of Shirdi each claimed him as a member of their own religion, Muslim or Hindu, but really he came to make peace between them and he always encouraged each to stick to his own religious path.

He drew devotees from all over the country though he never traveled and never cared for fame. Over and over his devotees found he knew their innermost thoughts and details of their lives. He effected cures, conferred health, happiness, and prosperity, and made childless couples conceive.

His real purpose though was to awaken in them a longing for the spiritual life. Thousands thought of him as a wonderful saint with miraculous powers but his innermost circle knew him to be in incarnation of God himself. Some said of Datta, others of Shiva, still others saw ecstatic visions of their own beloved Guru or chosen Ishta (personalized icon of God)

while gazing at Him. He himself said only that he was the humble servant of God and pleased and furthered all who came in contact with him. Many books have been written about Shirdi Sai Baba but the Shri Sai Satcharita, the story of Sai Baba”s life and actions (quoted from below) was written in his own lifetime and is best known among Sai devotees. Just before leaving his body he told a disciple he would be reborn in a certain village 8 years hence and so it came to pass.)

Sai Baba was first seen as a youth of sixteen sitting under a neem tree in Shirdi. None knew his origin or past. Even then he seemed to be full of the knowledge of Brahman. He had no desire for worldly objects, even in dream. He kicked out Maya (illusion) and Mukti (illumination) was serving at his feet.

This young lad, fair, smart, and very handsome, was first seen under a Neem tree seated in an Asan (meditative posture). The people of the village were wonderstruck to see such a young lad practicing hard penance, not minding heat and cold. By day he associated with none. by night he was afraid of nobody. People were wondering whence that young chap turned up. His form and features were so handsome that a mere look endeared him to all.

He went to nobody”s door, always sat near the Neem tree.Outwardly he looked very young; but by his action He was really a great soul. He was the embodiment of dispassion and an enigma to all. A saint name Gangagir who frequented Shirdi said of him on first settingeyes on him “Blessed is Shirdi, that it got this precious jewel“. Another saint by name Anandanath said “This is a precious diamond in reality, though he looks like an ordinary man. You will realize this in the near future.”

Peace or calm was his ornament and he was the repository of wisdom. He had no love for perishable things and was always engrossed in self-realization. He did not know or care for honor or dishonor. The name of Allah was always on his lips. His inside was as calm as the deep sea. Though he sat in one place, he knew all the transactions of the world. Though a Siddha (realized being), he acted like a sadhaka (disciple on the spiritual path). He was meek, humble, and pleased all.

(Sharing with Shirdi Baba”s Love)

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Sri Ram Navami= 2012: 1 April.

March 23rd, 2012 No comments »

Best wishes for SriRAM Navami

SriRama, Sita, Hanuman

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At that time Ravan, king of Lanka, was terrorizing the people, and all were longing for liberation from his menace. Ravan had acquired great power because he had obtained from god Brahma the boon that he would never die at the hands of gods, or gandharvas, or yakshas (demigods) or demons. As he was not afraid of men he did not care to include men in the list of his potential slayers. So Brahmadev declared that Ravan would die at the hands of a man. Then the gods went to Vishnu with the request, “Dasarath is a glorious king. Please, take birth in the wombs of his three queens in four different degrees of your divinity.”

When Dasarath’s sacrifice came to an end a shining figure appeared over the sacrificial kund, and offered the king a divine beverage called “payasam” to be given to his queens Kausalya, Kaikayi, and Sumitra. In due time Kausalya gave birth to Rama, Kaikayi to Bharat and Sumitra to Laxman and Shatrugna. Rama was born at noon of the bright ninth day of Chaitra. He was believed to be the embodiment of half degree of Vishnu’s divinity, (ardha ounsh).

Legend:

Four storeys - even the original Ravana may not have been so tall. But this is the Kali Yuga, when evil is supposed to assume an even more terrifying form. Ravana has his moments of glory, and that too, on Rama Navami, the birthday of Rama.

The effigy of the ten-headed Ravana swaggers through the town, wearing a gaudy crown and exaggerated moustache, with shouting hordes following. But once Ravana reaches the open ground that is his final destination, he is suddenly deserted by most of his “followers” - because the noble Rama has made his appearance.

In the end, righteousness does triumph, even in Kali Yuga. Rama engages him in battle, and finally pierces him with a potent arrow. And the huge effigy of Ravana, filled to bursting with firecrackers, is set alight, and explodes into a thousand bits amid loud cheers from the crowd and shouts of Jai Shri Ram. This ritual is an important part of the Rama Navami celebrations in most parts of North India.

Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of the shukla paksha, or bright phase of the moon, in the lunar month of Chaitra (April-May). The first day of Chaitra , or Ugadi, also marks the beginning of the Indian year.

Rama is one of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, and one of the two most popular, along with Krishna. Consequently, Rama Navami is widely celebrated, though not on the scale of festivals like Diwali or Dussehra.

According to legend, Rama was born at noon. Rama is the epitome of perfection, the uttama purusha, fulfilling all his duties towards both family and subjects.

Rama was the first of the four sons of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. When it was time for Rama to be made crown-prince, his stepmother, Kaikeyi, got Dasharatha to send him to the forest for 14 years. His wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana also accompanied him. In the forest, Sita was kidnapped by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Rama, together with Hanuman and the monkey army, built a bridge to Lanka, killed Ravana, and brought Sita back.

It is believed that listening to the story of Rama cleanses the soul. Meditating on the noble Rama and chanting his name is believed to ease the pains of life and lead one to moksha, or liberation. It is also common practice to chant the name of Rama while rocking babies to sleep.

Significance:

Though Rama Navami is a major festival for Vaishnavites, it is widely celebrated by worshippers of Shiva, too. It is considered auspicious to undertake a fast on the day in the name of Rama. The more devout fast for nine days, from Ugadi to Rama Navami. The objective of the fast is not to ask for special favours of the deity but to seek perfection as a human being. Devotees perform elaborate pujas and chant the name of Rama. Temples of Rama have special services and bhajan sessions through the day.

One significant and popular element of the celebration is the Ramayana parayana, a discourse on the Ramayana, by a pundit or a professional story-teller. It usually lasts nine days, beginning on Ugadi and ending on Rama Navami. A skilled story-teller who can liven up the event by weaving in contemporary events attracts massive crowds.

Since Rama is also one of the most sung-about deities in Indian classical music and literature, week-long (and sometimes, month-long) musical programmes are organised.

Sacred places associated with Rama, like Ayodhya, Ujjain and Rameshwaram, draw tens of thousands of devotees. In Rameshwaram, thousands take a ritual bath in the sea before worshipping at the Ramanathaswamy temple.

Many places in North India host fairs in connection with the festival, culminating in spectacular fireworks on Rama Navami.

The Ram Navami celebrates the joyous birth of Lord Rama. Ayodhya was the cynosure of all eyes, as King Dasharath finally had an heir to the throne. Lord Rama an avatar of lord Vishnu, agreed to come down to earth to fight the mighty Ravana.

Rama Mantra
Neelambhuj shyamalkomlang Sita Samaropitvambhagam
Pano Mahasaikacharoochapam
Namame Ramam Raghuvanshnatham

Rama Gayatri Mantra
Om Daserathaya Vidhmahe
Sita Vallabhaya Dheemahe
Thanno Rama Prachodayath.

Ram Navami
celebrated in order to commemorate
the birth of Lord Rama.

As Rama was considered
the seventh incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu,
the festival is held in high regard by Hindus
all over the world.

On this day,
he devotees of Ram all over the world

observe fast and engage
in the worship of Ram.
It is said that
Ram Navamiis the oldest festival
in the Earth from time immemorial,
Ram Navami is the festival of masses.

Apart from God or avtar (incarnation) of God,
Lord Ram is regarded as an ideal king,
ideal son, ideal husband and an ideal brother.

It is said that
Ram naam
(the name of Lord Rama)in itself is a divine mantra
and simply chanting this Ram (Ra ma) helps
one to attain salvation.

The Mantra ‘Ra ma’ is called the Thaaraka mantra.
It is a combination of ‘Namasivaya mantra’
and the‘Om Namo Narayanaya maha mantra’
thereby representing the union of Shiva and Narayana.
Another popular mantra of Rama is
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Sabari,

Sugreeva,& Bali

“Shri Ram, Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram”.

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Happy Ugadi / Yugadi / Gudi Padwa & Lastly Happy Weekend!!!

March 23rd, 2012 No comments »

Hi Friends,

Happy Ugadi / Yugadi / Gudi Padwa to you and your family!! JJ

May your days be filled with Joy, Richness and Prosperity……

Rock on!!

Enjoy your time!!

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“If u can’t be a pencil to write anyone’s happiness, try atleast to be a nice rubber to erase everyone’s sorrows…………”

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Happy Gudi Padwa=on 23rd MARCH-2012= & Happy Ugaadhi

March 21st, 2012 1 comment »

Happy Gudi Padwa

&

Happy Ugaadhi

The True Birth Day of

Universe

Does the title seem “” Too far-fetched””? Fellow Indian [nay Bharatiya] friends,have we, the descendents of great sages [seientists],ever bothered to find the meaning of the following Sankalp Shloka which we recite before performing any pooja?

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This gives us the time as on today (according to earth time frame) from the birht of the present universe!

Let”s count it how!

At the poles the earth has day and night of 6 months each. So the “north or south pole” day = 1 equator year.

And that 1pole-year (called as Divya Varsha) = 360 years (not 365, as lunar month is of 30 days)

1200 Divya Varshas (1000+200sandhi)= 360 x 1200=4,32,000yrs.=Kali-yuga.

The start of a “Yuga” is marked by a conjuction of 7 heavenly bodies, viz.Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, & Saturn., (The ones which affect the Earth atmosphere.)And this is proved by today”s astronomists.

European astronomist Belly says “According to astronomical calculations of Hindus, the present period of the Earth, Kali-yuga,commenced 3102 yrs. B. C. on 20th Feb at 2hrs. 27 mins. & 30 secs. They say a conjuction of 7 heavenly bodies,then took place;their tables(Panchang) shows it.,& is exactly confirmed by our own current tables.” Now isn”t it astounding, the calculations are thousands of yrs. old !! (see Yajur-veda ..) And this happens at the begining of every “4,32,000yrs.” period(yuga.)

Resuming our calculations, Kali = 1; So this conjuction occurs once.

Dwapar-yuga (dwa =2) has this conjuction twice,Treta(=3)yuga has thrice &Krita/Satya(=4)yuga has it 4 times. So also the no. of years in them are 2, 3,& 4, times that ofKali-yuga respectively.All “4 Yugas” added make a Maha-yuga..

Kali(1)+Dwapar(2)+Treta(3)+Krita(4)=10=1
Maha-yuga.=10×4,32,000yrs

71Maha-yugas(+9600 yuga-sandhis)=1 Manvantar (the current 7th one isnamed Vaivasvat). 14 such Manvantars =1000 Maha-yugas=1 Kalpa
(Shweta-waraha Kalp in this case) =1000×4,32,000=432 crore yrs.

Now isn”t it mind boggling even to imagine these figures !

The time taken by our Sun & planets (Surya-mandal) to revolve around our galaxy Milky Way is 1 Manvantar.

All galaxies (named as Vishwadev) together form a circle called Parameshti-mandal, which revolves around Swyam-bhuv (meaning self-originated) Mandal in one Kalp time.We say that the galaxies move around “Black Hole”(?) in today”s parlance.Swyam-bhuv ! ;how a very apt name for a “Black Hole”! in today”s parlance.Swyam-bhuv ! ;how very apt a name for a “Black Hole”!

Universe personified as BRAHMA who has a lifespan of 100 yrs.;(1 Kalpa yrs.=12hours in BRAHMA”s time-frame.) Universe is born at the begining of BRAHMA”s each day,( of 1 Kalpa) & dissolves itself in to nothingness at night (of 1 Kalpa), only to be Reborn again onBRAHMA”s next morning.

Now lets calculate the no.of yrs.passed, since our present Universe was born !

Till today 6 Manvantars are over (= 6 X .. yrs.)( ?… see above )

Of the 7th Vaivasvat Manvantar, 27 Maha-yugas (add 27 X43,20,000yrs. ) are also done.

Of the 28th Maha-yuga, Krita,(Satya)Treta, & Dwapar yugas are also over. The current 28th Kali-yugastarted 5108 years ago. on Feb 20th at 2 hrs 27 mins & 30 secs.,the Varsha Pratipada day, when the Sun and above mentioned planets were in conjunction.This has been verified by today”s astronomists.;It matches with today”s calculations about the years of existence of our galaxy & Universe Hence for any astronomical calculations, reference point of starting of this 28th Kali-yuga is used, though not named so. (Due to our powerless & gut-less condition.)

Our vital link (unblical cord) of Sanskrit knowledge being broken the
mental salvery of biased Western thought seems to have fouled our
blood, making us ingorant and indifferent to our ancient wisdom.Fellow Bharatiyas come lets take a vow / sankalp to understand “the above Sankalp” on this “Earth time-frame” Brith day of our present Unverse,“The Gudi Padwa” where the Sun is -in —– Raashi and Moon in Chitra Raashi on full moon day.

Ugadi or Gudhi Padwa marks the beginning of New Year

in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and parts ofKarnataka.

This festival is known as Gudhi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Gudhi Padwa is considered one of the four most auspicious days in the year when people start new ventures.

It is believed that Lord Brahma, created the world on this day and so he is worshiped specially at this time.

Lord Vishnu too is said to have incarnated as Matsya, the fish, on this day.

A gudi (banner) with a swastika -marked metal pot and silk cloth is raised to announce victory and joy.Maharashtrian take the opportunity to honour their favourite leader, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

People prepare for the New Year by cleaning and washing their houses and buying new clothes. On the festival day they decorate their houses with mango leaves and ‘rangoli’ designs, and pray for a prosperous new year, and visit the temples to listen to the

yearly calendar ’Panchangasravanam’ as priests makepredictions for the coming year.

Traditionally bitter leaves of the neem tree with jaggery were given as Prasad of Ugadi/Gudhi Padwa.

Gudhi Padwa is considered as an auspicious occasion to buy ornaments, house and other new things.

The festival is celebrated when the heat of sun began intensifying and the time of harvesting the crop has come.

The Two thoughts of

Gudi Padwa

Thought One

It is believed that on “Gudi Padva” :

The Universe was created by Brahma.
Satyuga (The Age of Truth and Justice) began.
Shri Rama returned to Ayodhya victorious, after having killed Ravana.
This is one of the 3 and a half days in the Hindu Lunar calendar, whose every moment is considered auspicious.
The festival is celebrated as Ugadi in Karnataka. Seven, Nine or eleven haystacks are placed on a farmland and are set alight. The ashes are mixed while ploughing the farm.

Thought Two

The “Gudi” consists of a wooden stick and a steel inverted copper or silver “loti” (jug) which symbolizes a flag post.

This
flag-post in turn symbolizes the Victory of Shree Ram over the Demon
King Ravana as a mark of triumph of good over evil. The Gudi also
symbolizes Shree Ram”s triumphant entry into Ayodhya.

The flag post also has a Spiritual significance. The
inverted empty “loti” symbolizes the “empty” ego. The “inverted” loti,
could mean an indication to look within (ourselves).

The open sky stands for “Ones true free spirit” away from the confines of the world.

A bitter-sweet mixture of neem leaves, jaggery and jeera is

consumed early in the morning.

The ladies dress in their traditional finery, purchase golden items, adorn their homes with orange flowers and jubilantly usher in peace and harmony on this day, their New Year”s

Science in the worship of the Gudi

The divine consciousness emanating during sunrise, absorbed at that time lasts longer. Thus the Gudi should be worshipped within 5-10 minutes after sunrise!

On Gudi Padwa, the waves consisting of the fire element (Tej tatva) and the creative element (Prajapati element) are activated on a large scale. The divine consciousness emanating during sunrise, absorbed at that time lasts longer. This consciousness is stored in the body cells and used as required. Hence the Gudi should be worshipped within 5-10 minutes of the sunrise.

Method of raising the Gudi

Position of the Gudi:
Care should be taken to raise the Gudi next to the main entrance of the house. The spot selected should be on the right side (when sighted fro the house) of the entrance. The right side symbolizes active state of the soul.

1. The place for raising the Gudi should be cleaned and then a Swastik rangoli should be drawn on the ground. Turmeric and vermilion (Haldi-kumkum) should be offered at the center of the Swastik.

2. While raising the Gudi, the ‘Shiva-Shakti’ element in the Universe should be invoked. This enables all the constituents of the Gudi to accept divine elements.

3. The Gudi symbolizes the ‘Sushumna nadi’ of our body. Hence, the Gudi should be raised at the entrance. And it should be kept tilted at an angle. - A Scholar (through the medium of Ms. Anjali Gadgil)

Prayer

‘O Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu! Please enable me to absorb the elements of creation, fire and Sun present in the atmosphere. Let the Divine consciousness present in these elements be preserved constantly. Let the energy thus received, be used for my spiritual practice.’

MAY THIS PADWA&UGAADHI

BRING SUCCESS,PROSPERITY

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GOOD MORNING

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GOOD MORNING

Beautiful tomorrow never comes,

When it comes it’s already TODAY.

In the hunt of beautiful tomorrow don’t waste your…

wonderful TODAY…

Life is like a novel. Many chapters read and forg Life is like a novel. Many chapters read and forgotten. But there is one I wont forget. It’s the chapter “I meet u and we became friends”.otten. Life is like a novel. Many chapters read and forgotten. But there is one I wont forget. It’s the chapter “I meet u and we became friends”.But there is one I wont forget. It’s the chapter “I meet u and we became friends”.Life is like a novel. Many chapters read and forgotten. But there is one I wont forget. It’s the chapter “I meet u and we became friends”.