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18 Siddhas South Indian: 1. Sri Sivavakiyar Siddhar
18 Siddhas South Indian: 1. Sri Sivavakiyar Siddhar
Born with Lord Shiva's name on his lips this great sage said that the constant repetition of the Lords name would even turn one’s body into gold. A great
rennuciate he is said to have lived for over 4,000 years. His works include Naadi Parikshai and Sivavakiyar 1000.
Also known as Roma Rishi this great sage is said to have come from Rome. He is said to have mastered all eight siddhis. His works include Vroma Rishi
Vaithyam 1000 and Naago Roodam.
Born in China Sri Maha Bogar is said to have mast red all the mantras at a very young age. He is said to have crafted the famous idol of Lord Muruga at
Palani. His main works include Bogar Vaithyam 1000 Bogar 12000.
4. SRI KAGA BUJANDAR SIDDHAR
Born in Truchi in Tamil Nadu Sri Kaga Bujandara is said to have seen the truth in everything around him. This great saint is said to have witnessed in the
form of a crow several cycles of creation and destruction Famous works include Kaaga Bujanda Gnyanam, Kaaka Kaiveeyam 33.
Born in China, Sri Pulipani Siddhar is said to have been the disciple of Maha Bogar Swamigal. When Maha Bogar crafted the idol of Lord Muruga at
Palani is Sri pulipani Siddhar who collected the required herbs. His famous works include putlipani Jaalam 325, putlipani Vaidyam 500.
Sri Sattaimuni Siddhar was bom in Sri Lanka and came to Tamil Nadu. Seeing Maha Bogar in a temple and captivated by his radiance he abandons his
family and becomes his disciple. His works in simple language appeal greatly to the common man his works include Sri Sattaimuni Karpam 100 and Sri
Sattaimuni Nigandu 1200.
7. SRI AGAPEY SIDDHAR
Nayanaar a weaver by birth was displeased with mere materialistic success. Visualing Sage Vyasa as his Guru he sits in meditation in a Jyoti tree.
Agapay Siddhar as he came to be known wanted people to control the negative feelings within them and to realize God. His writings include Agappay
Siddhar paadal 90 and Agappay Poorna Gnyanam 15.
Sri Azhugani Siddhar advised people to shun the materialistic world and to embrace spiritualism. The use of rare herbs like. Azhugani and Thozugani
gave him his name. His famous works, include Azhugani Vaithiam and Azhugani Yogam.
Born into the Yadava clan Sir Kudumbai Siddhar was said to have been an attractive child. His mother used to adorn his ears with kudumbai an ornament
and hence his name. At the age of 16 a saint is said to have blessed him with the knowledge of the Self. There after he retired from the materialistic world
and wrote of God and self in simple language. His works include Kudumbai Gnyana Soostram 18, Kudumbai Siddhar Paadalgal.
10. SRI VALLALAR SIDDHAR
Ramalinga Swami also called Vallalar was a sage of infinite realization. From a young age he showed greater interest in the worship of God rather than in
studies Once he is said of have placed a mirror on the wall, garlanded it and offered worship only to find not his image but that of Lord Muruga. Sri
Vallalar preached the equality of all mankind. His penance was so great that lamps burned with water rather than oil. Ramalinga Adigalar attained Maha
sammadhi at Vadalur where he transformed his physical body into light to merge with the Divine. His famous works include Maha Deyva Malai and Deyva
MaDni Maalai.
Sri Idaikadar is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is said that once while out grazing goats he was blessed by a Siddhar with immense divine
powers. It is said that he and his goats survived famine when foreseeing the difficult times ahead he built a house with walls of grain and fed his goats
plants that survived without water. The planets visit him when feed on grain and goats milk they fall asleep. Changing their positions the siddhar assures
that rain commences saving the land from famine. His famous works include Idaikadar gnyana soothram 70 and Idaikadar Kanida Nool.
Once a wealthy merchant, an observation by his son that having wealth and not distributing it to the needy was like being like a needle with no eye, made
him renounce the world. He visits many spiritual places seeking union with the Lord. The Lord gives him sugar cane saying that when the bitter came
becomes sweet he would attain mukthi. At Tiruvotriyur the cane becomes sweet and playing with the children on the beach he asks them to burry him in
the sand. They do so only to find a lingam in his place. His famous works include Thiruvedai marudur Mumani Kovai, Thiru Ekamba Mudayar Thiuvan
daadi.
13. SRI KADUVELI SIDDHAR
Sri Kaduveli Siddhar was born in Kaduveli in the Chola era. Though his songs are popular through out the state, his life story remains obscure. His
famous works include Kaduveli Siddhar Paadal.
Sri Kanchamalai Siddhar is said to have been born in the hills and to have spent his life in the caves. He is said to have used his extensive powers to
travel by air. His dress was made from medicinal herbs and he is said to have been fond of birds. His famous works include Kanchamalai Siddhar
Kalakyaanam, Kanchamalai Siddhar Paadalgal.
Sri Chennimalai Siddhar was capable of curing incurable diseases. He is said to have united with Lord Shiva whom he found living in the same tree as
him. The tree where he attained Jeeva Samadhi is even today an object of worship. His writings are found in the Padinen Siddhar Kovai. He is said to
have written the Pinakesar Thattuva Paadalkal.
Sri Kapilar is said to have incurred the curse of Lord Shiva lord is said to have been bom in Madambakkam as a cow where he attains salvation. The
temple for Lord Shiva where he worshipped him is said to be the Dhanupueeswarar Temple. His works include Kadaichanga Ilakiya Noolgal.
17. SRI KARUVOORAR SIDDHAR
Karuvoorar belonged to a family of Viswakarmas. He is said to have sculpted in gold the dancing Nataraja as seen by the Chola king Hiranayavarman. It
was under his guidance that the Brihardeeswarar temple was built by Raja Raja Chola at Tanjavur. His famous works are Karuvoorar Vaidya Kaviyam
700, Karuvoorar Pala Thirattu.
His early days were spent chaining snakes. Once while out hunting for snakes he sees before him an enlightened sage who tells him to conquer the
snake within. From that moment he accepts Sri Sattaimuni Siddhar as his guru and performs yoga for may years. Seeing that people were dis satisfied
even after acquiring all materialistic things he started distancing himself from them. His famous works are Paampatti Siddhar Gnyana Soosthram
PaampaatiSiddharPaadalgal.
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2. Sacred Letters- Vasi Mantra Yantra - print size size 8' x 10'
This powerful yantra of sound is an ancient Siddha mantra that has been passed on the Siddhar Thirumulanathar lineage. It
is a yantra mantra that radiates energy. To have this yantra framed and kept brings-
2. Higher Wisdom
3. Abundance - Fulfillment
4. Divine guidance
5. Divine grace of acquiring "Siddhi", the powers of perfection such as the 'sixth' sense.
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AGASTIYAR
Guru: Shiva
Description: Agastyar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas who have initiated many siddhas including our kriya guru Babaji. He was initiated
directly by Lord Shiva himself and his works include medicine, kaya kalpa, Tamil grammar and yoga. Some of his disciples are
Boganathar, Babaji, Thiruvalluvar, Macchamuni. He has attained samadhi at Ananthasayana.
NANDI DEVAR
Guru: Shiva
Description: Nandi Devar is one of the foremost of the 18 yoga siddhas. He has been directly initiated by Lord Shiva himself and some
of his contributions include medicine, kaya kalpa & Alchemy. Some of his eminent disciples are Thirumoolar, Patanjali, Dakshinamoorthy,
Romarishi & Sattamuni.
THIRUMOOLAR
1. vaLar sikai-yai paraa-baramaai vayangu May Vinayagar protect the crown of my head and
vinaayakar kaakka my hair
10. avir nagai dhun-mugar kaakka May Dhunmukha Vinayaka protect my smile
11. aL ezhil senjevi paasa-paaNi kaakka May Paasapaani Vinayaka protect my ears
15. vaamam urum iru-thOLum vayangu May Skanda Poorvaja Vinayaka protect my
kandha-poorvajar thaam
shoulders
makizhndhu kaakka
18. agattinaith thulangu Erambar kaakka May Heramba Vinayaka protect my middle
25. thaazh muzhan-dhaal mahaa- May Mahabuddhi Vinayaka protect my knees and
buththi kaakka legs
26. iru-padham Eka-dhanthar kaakka May Eka Dhantha Vinayaka protect my feet
31. kizhakkinil budh-dheesar kaakka May Buddheesa Vinayaka protect me in the East
May Siddheesa Vinayaka protect me in the
32. ag-giniyil sidh-dheesar kaakka
Southeast
33. umaa-puth-thirar then aasai kaakka May Uma Putra Ganesh protect me in the South
39. Eka-dhanthar pakal May Eka Danta Vinayaka protect me through out
muzhudhum kaakka the day
40. iravinunj chandhi-iraNdan maattum May Vinayaka protect me in the night and at dawn
Ogaiyin viggina kirudhu kaakka and dusk
44. vendri see-vidhang kapilar kaakka May Kapila Vinayaka protect my life/existence
45. kari-yaadhi-elaam vigadar kaakka May Vigada Vinayaka protect all these
46. endru ivvaaru idhu thanai muk-
kaalamum Odhidin if you chant this in the morning, noon and evening,
num-paal idai-yooru ondrum ondru-raa no problems will beset you
munivar-kaaL ariminkaL whoever chants this
yaar oruvar Odhinaalum his/her body
mandra-vaangu avar dhEgam will be rid of diseases
piNi-ara and will endure
vach-chira-dhEgam aagi man-num
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Special Gayatri Mantra for the 16 TIME Ganeshas - SHODASA GANESH GAYATRI
The special Gayatri mantra of the 16 TIME Ganeshas given by Sathguru
Venkataraman:
om sri kaala svaroopaaya vidhmahey
kaalaatheethaaya dheemahi
thanno kaala yoga shodasa ganapathi prachodayath.
This mantra was published many years ago in the Sathguru's monthly
magazine.
Simple Divine Name Mantras for the 16 TIME Ganeshas
Om Sri Niruttha Ganapathayey Om Sri Niruttha Om Salutations to Sri Niruttha
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Baala Ganapathayey Om Sri Baala Ganapathiyey Om Salutations to Sri Baala
Namaha Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Tharuna Ganapathayey Om Sri Tharuna Om Salutations to Sri Tharuna
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Bhakti Ganapathayey Om Sri Bhakti Om Salutations to Sri Bhakti
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Veera Ganapathayey Om Sri Veera Ganapathiyey Om Salutations to Sri Veera
Namaha Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Shakti Ganapathayey Om Sri Shakti Om Salutations to Sri Shakti
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Dhvija Ganapathayey Om Sri Dhvija Om Salutations to Sri Dhvija
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Siddhi Ganapathayey Om Sri Siddhi Om Salutations to Sri Siddhi
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Uchishta Om Sri Uchishta Om Salutations to Sri Uchishta
Ganapathayey Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Vigna Ganapathayey Om Sri Vigna Ganapathiyey Om Salutations to Sri Vigna
Namaha Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Kshipra Ganapathayey Om Sri Kshipra Om Salutations to Sri Kshipra
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Heramba Om Sri Heramba Om Salutations to Sri Heramba
Ganapathayey Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Lakshmi Ganapathayey Om Sri Lakshmi Om Salutations to Sri Lakshmi
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Maha Ganapathayey Om Sri Maha Ganapathiyey Om Salutations to Sri Maha
Namaha Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Vijaya Ganapathayey Om Sri Vijaya Om Salutations to Sri Vijaya
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
Om Sri Niruttha Ganapathayey Om Sri Niruttha Om Salutations to Sri Niruttha
Namaha Ganapathiyey Potri Ganapathi
SIDDHAR KARMA YOGA SASTRA (SCIENCE)INTRODUCTION
Based on the deeds of the past man takes birth on earth, The karma yoga sastra (science) says that a man
should uphold the principles of Truth and Justice to attain greatness.
The karma yoga has the unique power of increasing or decreasing the impact of the evil deeds (committed
in the past births) in one's present life. Vaasiyogam is a class of yoga that strengthens the body, controls
the breathing systems with the strength of the body, opens the third eye namely the eye on the forehead
and helps one to attain greatness.
It is a difficult task to master the art of Vaasiyogam, put it into practice to get the desired effect. Karma
yoga sastra firmly says that the third eye of a person could be opened, only if he discharges his duties to
the entire satisfaction of the God. The SIDDHAR Karma yoga Sastra prescribes certain paths that can be
easily followed by people of various faiths, races and languages to attain greatness.
The Siththa's (a class of Celestials) followed this path, removed the impact of the evil deeds of his past
births and derived many benefits out of life. Sre Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi) has advised his disciple
that the SIDDHAR karma yoga path is a rare and unique path.
The science of Siddhar karma yoga is a treasure acquired by the Siddhar.It is a wonderful Sastra that offer
everything that they (Siththa's) wish for. Thus Sre Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi) speaks about the
greatness of Karma yoga in his text 'SIDDHAR karma yoga Sastra".
This means doing one's duty that one is bound is to do to himself or to his relatives. One should possess a
good conduct in order to build up his character and abide by the rules laid down by the law of
righteousness in his present birth. One should do his duty he is bound to do towards his sister, brother,
father, mother, wife, uncle, children grandfather and grandmother. He should discharge his duties to the
entire satisfaction of God, direct them to lead a virtuous life in accordance to the law of righteousness. He
should staid as the very embodiment of the principles prescribed by the treatise and therefore instill them
to do good deeds in all the ways they can in order to enable them to reap the benefits out of life. Thus he
should ultimately make them devoted followers of the Science of Karma yoga. Thus, "The Universal
Supreme Preceptor Sre Kaagabujandar" speaks about "Siddhar karma yoga unto oneself in his treatise on
karma yoga. Thus, the treatise contains the direct advice of The Supreme Preceptor of the Universe - "Sre
Kagabujandar"(Sre Kakabusundi)to his kind disciple Sre Gorakkar.
Karma Yoga unto others is discharging duty to other souls who are not related to us. A person who follows
Karma Yoga should possess a good conduct and character and adhere the path of righteousness. Apart
from this he can advice those who are friendly with him to follow the path of righteousness and make abide
by the rules laid down by the principles of Truth and Justice. One should make others to do their duties
properly in order to reap the benefits of good deeds and thereby enable them to lead an ideal life. Thus,
The Supreme Preceptor of the Universe - "Sre Kagabujandar" in his text lays emphasis on "Karma yoga
unto others" in his advice to Sre Gorakkar.
The first step in Karma yoga is to bring our mind to concentrate on one idea. This bringing of the mind to
concentrate on one thing is called as meditation. In order to control the mind, which always think of so
many things at the same time, and enlighten it one should do meditation. When the mind is clear the seeds
of devotion can be easily sown in the field of the mind. As a seed of devotion, one should accept any one of
the Gods as his preceptor (Guruji) and begin to worship Him. The Supreme Preceptor of the Universe - "Sre
Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi)"has thus advised his disciple Sre Gorakkar on the first step on Karma
Yoga.
The second step in Karma Yoga is love for mankind. With the guidance of the Preceptor (Guru) one should
think about the greatness and setbacks of the other creations of God.
One should impress in one's mind the greatness present in the creatures, as creatures they are the very
embodiments of righteousness. One should be clear in mind, about how one can discharge his duties to
others also do their duties properly in order to earn the fruits of the good deeds according to the science of
Karma Yoga. This is the second step advised by The Supreme Preceptor of the Universe - "Sre
Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi)" to his disciple Sre Gorakkar.
When one follows Karma Yoga and leads an ideal life, the evil deeds of his past births have an impact on
him and prevent him from discharging his duties as prescribed in the text (Karma Yoga) by subjecting him
to tests and ordeals in his present life.
In such cases, the man in question must approach his Preceptor (Guru), get the blessings of the Preceptor
(Guru) and the deity, and continue to follow Karma Yoga without the presence of any flaw. Moreover one
should keep a constant touch with the Siththa's (Who belongs to a class of Celestials and are the very
embodiment of righteousness) and receive their blessings. By doing so, one can lessen the impact of sin
committed in the past births attain fulfillment in Karma Yoga reap the best benefits offered by Karma Yoga
and achieve greatness in life.
Thus, the sins committed in the past births give diminishing impact on the souls who seek the help of the
Siththa's. Through this Science (Sastra) we come to understand that God paves the way for man to achieve
greatness by his contacts with the Siththa's that have acquired the eight great mystic powers. Therefore
The Supreme Preceptor of the Universe - "Sre Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi)"advises us to follow this
step (third step), which is most important step in Karma Yoga in his text to his disciple Sre Gorakkar
The Supreme Preceptor of the Universe - "Sre Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi)"has instructed his disciple
Sre Gorakkar on the seven paths of "Karma Yoga' for the atonement of sin in his treatise namely "Karma
Yoga Theetchai's". They are:
The Supreme Preceptor of the Universe - "Sre Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi)"has advised his disciple
that, if a person receives the above seven Mantra Theetchai's (Sacred formula for the invocation of the
Deity) through his Preceptor (Guruji) in the prescribed manner, abide by the the rules laid down by Science
of Karma Yoga in the performance of his duties unto himself and the others he can certainly free himself
from rebirths and get Salvation.
The Supreme Preceptor of the Universe - "Sre Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi)" who is a 'Karpagavirutcha
tree' (a celestial tree that offers what a person wishes for) appeared to Bhaaskharamaharishi in his dream,
blessed him with seven Theetchai's. More over, he bestowed on him by touch (Sparisa Theetcha). Sre
Kagabujandar (Sre Kakabusundi) instructed the Bhaaskharamaharishi to give complete details on the seven
paths to devotees who have a high regard for him. Peoples who wish to get such advice should bow down
their heads, in reverence to receive the Theetcha.Now, let us look into the seven fold paths of Theetchai's.
The "ohmkaara Theetcha" contains the secrets of the five types of powers present in the sacred
syllable-"ohm". The five sacred powers of the Theetchai's are Mantra Brahmmam, Kiriya Brahmmam,
Thathva Brahmmam, Beeja Brahmmam and Muga Brahmmam.
The "Sadaatchara Theetchai" contains the secrets of the six types of powers present in the sacred
syllables-"Saravanabava". The six sacred powers of the Theetchai's are Sagaaram, Ragaaram, Vagaaram,
Nagaaram, Bagaaram, and Vagaaram.
The "Boga Panchaatchara Theetchai" contains the secrets of twenty-five types of pleasure powers present
in the twenty-five types of sacred syllables of Panchaatchara Mantras (five sacred letters).
They are:
The "Thoola Panchaatchara Theetchai" contains the secrets of twenty-five types of Medicinal powers
present in the twenty-five types of sacred syllables of Panchaatchara Mantras (five sacred letters).
They are:
They are:
1 Ruththirar Panchaatcharam YA SI VA NA MA
2 Chandrasekarar Panchaatcharam YA SI VA MA NA
3 Umaamagesar Panchaatcharam YA SI NA VA MA
4 Rishabaaruudar Panchaatcharam YA SI NA MA VA
5 Sabaabathi Panchaatcharam YA SI MA VA NA
6 Kalyaanasundarar Panchaatcharam YA SI MA NA VA
7 Pitchaadanar Panchaatcharam YA VA SI NA MA
8 Kaamaari Panchaatcharam YA VA SI MA NA
9 Anthakaari Panchaatcharam YA VA NA MA SI
10 Thiripuraari Panchaatcharam YA VA NA SI MA
11 Salantharaari Panchaatcharam YA VA MA SI NA
12 Vithithvamsar Panchaatcharam YA VA MA NA SI
13 Veerabaththirar Panchaatcharam YA NA SI MA VA
14 Narasinganibaathanar Panchaatcharam YA NA SI VA MA
15 Arthanaareeswarar Panchaatcharam YA NA VA MA SI
16 Giraathar Panchaatcharam YA NA VA SI MA
17 Gangaalar Panchaatcharam YA NA MA VA SI
18 Sandesaanugraghar Panchaatcharam YA NA MA SI VA
19 Sakkiraprathar Panchaatcharam YA MA SI VA NA
20 Gasamugaanughrahar Panchaatcharam YA MA SI NA VA
21 Yegapaathar Panchaatcharam YA MA VA NA SI
22 Somaasuganthar Panchaatcharam YA MA VA SI NA
23 Anangasugapiruthu Panchaatcharam YA MA NA SI VA
24 Thatchanaamuurthi Panchaatcharam YA MA NA VA SI
25 Lingorbavar Panchaatcharam OM YA SI VA NA MA
The "Kaarana Panchaatchara Theetchai" contains the secrets of twenty-five types of breathing powers
present in the twenty-five types of sacred syllables of Panchaatchara Mantras (five sacred letters).
They are:
The "Mukthi Panchaatchara Theetchai" contains the secrets of twenty-five types of Salvation powers
present in the twenty-five types of sacred syllables of Panchaatchara Mantras (five sacred letters).
They are:
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One of my Guru Siddhar RajaKumar Swami when wandering about the jungles searching for a perfect mantra, Swami heard the voice of "Boodha Narayana Siddhar of Nambi Hills" in South India through "Asareeri" (revelation) and the voice said: “When you
Ohm Maha Ganapathiku Arohara
Ohm Sivaperumanuku
Ohm Vishnuperumanuku
Ohm Parasakthiku
Ohm Astalakshmikaluku
Ohm Kalaivaniku
Ohm Murugapperumanuku
Ohm Devendiranuku
Ohm OtraiyurThirumoolaNitharuku
This was my 40th Nadi reading. Agathiyar asked that this mantra be made known to all.
panychAkshara as popularly known is the holy five syllables (literally holy five letters) that is the supreme mantra of all devotees of Lord shiva. As the name suggests it is made
up of five syllables. This great mantra is namaH shivAya (namah shivaaya). The five syllables in this mantra are na - maH - shi - vA - ya.
The word shiva means auspiciousness and perfection. It refers to the God Who is Perfect without any kind of dependency on anything external to make It complete. Naturally
because of this self-perfection, It is completely blissful and ever auspicious. (All other auspicious things are in one way or the other dependent on the external circumstances
etc.) The prefix namaH is the mantra of salutation. The mantranamaHshivAya salutationally invoke the Perfect God shiva.
various panchaksharas
panchakshara has five syllables, so is Lord shiva with five faces. Depending upon which letter the panchakshara is starting with, the panchakshara gets the name of a face of
the God. namaHshivAya is the sadyojAta panchAkshara and shivAyanamaH is the aghora panchAkshara or the aghora mantra. Similarly the other panchaksharas also get the
names.
As the panchAkshara namaHshivAya is at the center of vedas, it is referred as vedic way panchAkshara. shivAyanamaH is the panchAkshara is used very much in the Agamic
worship of the Lord. So it is referred as the Agamic way panchakshara.
There are various panchaksharas as stUla panchAkshara, sUkshma panchAkshara, atisUkshma panchAkshara etc. each of which have specific significance. The tantric
philosophic scriptures such as thirumandhiram (1) have the details about them.
Whoever you are, whenever be the time, whatever be the situation chant the Holy Five Syllables . There are no restrictions of color, creed, caste, gender or any other
restrictions. All it requires is sincerity.
This mantra could be chanted as it is as panchAkshara or could be chanted along with the praNava (aum) as shaDAkshara mantra (om namahshivAya). In fact it is to be noted
that praNava itself is panchakshara mantra (akara, ukara, makara, bindhu, nAtham).
Learning the various scriptures and chanting thousands of stotras (praise) of God, is all given secondary importance to chanting this great mantra. The authentic scriptures very
clearly state that for the one who chants this mantra, even if none of the other scriptures are known or even any other worship of God is undertaken, that person would definitely
gets eligible for the immense grace of the Supreme Lord shiva. For this the chanting of the Holy Five Syllables has been prescribed as a definite requirement for the devotee.
While the rudraksha(2) and Holy Ash (3) are the ornament externally for the devotee the internal ornament is the panchAkshara mantra.
The supreme mantra very simple to chant and comes with no restrictions attached in order for everybody to chant and get benefitted. With no inertia in mind chant and keep
chanting as much as possible namahshivAya.
Full of love, with melting heart, tears brimming, one who chants leading them to the Glorious path, the name that is the real essence of the four vedas is the
mantra namaccivAya.
OM AUM
Mantras 02
OM, AUM
The most sacred single syllable in the entire literature of Hinduism is OM. This word is constantly on the lips of devout
Hindus from the cradle to the grave. It stands for Brahman, both as personal and impersonal God.
The earth emerges from the waters; plants emerge from the earth; human beings emerge from plants; speech comes from
human beings; and Aum comes from speech. Aum is the essence of all essences. It is the highest of the high. It is the
ultimate.
Speech and breath combine to form Aum. Speech and breath are like a couple in coitus, and Aum is their offspring. Aum is
the fulfillment of their desires.
The syllable Aum signifies assent, for we say it when we assent to something. And assent is nothing but fulfillment.
The syllable Aum is the call to knowledge. We sing the praises of this syllable, which is the key to every kind of knowledge.
Those who know the soul, and those who do not know the soul, stand side by side reciting this syllable. But knowledge and
ignorance are quite different. Only when it is recited with knowledge and faith, and with awareness of the hidden
connections, does it become truly potent.
Chandogya Upanishad I: I.
Omkara (pranava) is considered to be the sound incarnation of the Supreme Personality of God and is identical with the
Supreme Lord. The Narada-pancaratra states: "When the transcendental sound vibration is practiced by a conditioned
soul, the Supreme Lord is present on his tongue." The Atharva-veda and the Mandukya Upanishad both mention the
importance of omkara. Omkara is said to be the beginning, middle, and end, and is eternal, beyond all material restrictions.
Omkara is unlimited, transcendental, and indestructible.
OM represents the wholeness of the universe and the eternal vibratory sound of brahman (the universal soul) that
permeates it. Indeed, Om is called shabda-brahman, the sound-form of brahman. All Hindu mantras generally begin and
often also end with Om. It has been frequently mentioned in the Vedas and other scriptures of Hinduism.
Om is the mantra of assent. It means yes and affirms and energizes whatever we say after it. That is why all mantras begin
with OM. OM is also the mantra of ascent and causes our energy to rise upward into the infinite. By reciting Om, a person
gains access to the powers of the universe; and meditation on Om is said to lead to enlightenment and immortality. OM is
expansive and increases the fire, air and ether elements, particularly ether. It also gives strength, protection and grace. It
connects us with the guidance power of the inner Guru.
Aum is the supreme symbol of God. Aum is the whole. Aum affirms. Aum is the sound which expresses all truth.
The priest begins worship with Aum. Spiritual teachers begin their lessons with Aum; and their disciples open themselves
to those lessons with Aum.
The syllable Om, also known as Pranava, can also be spelled as AUM. According to one interpretation,
According to another interpretation, the three letters forming AUM indicate the three lokas (planes of existence) of this
universe-both gross and subtle-Svarga (heaven), Martya (earth) and Patala (netherworld).
The following brief passage is one of the clearest of the countless references to OM which can be found anywhere in the
Hindu scripture.
The goal which all the Vedas declare, which all austerities aim at, and which men desire when they lead the life of
continence, I will tell you briefly: it is OM. This syllable OM is indeed Brahman. This syllable is the Highest. Whosoever
knows this syllable obtains all that he desires. This is the best support; this is the highest support. Whosoever knows this
support is adored in the world of Brahma.
Om reveals all and contains all and, like the Vedas, Om is revelation that comes through shruti (hearing). According to the
Mandukya Upanishad, Om is both atman and brahman: it is the past, the present and the future, as well as all that
transcends time.
The chanting of OM is generally practiced by impersonalists and those engaged in the mystic yoga process. By chanting
OM and controlling the breathing perfectly, which is mostly a mechanical way of steadying the mind, one is eventually able
to go into trance or samadhi. Through this system, one gradually changes the tendencies of the materially absorbed mind
and makes it spiritualized. This process may take many years to perfect.
Om. O Almighty God. Thou art the supreme source of all worldly and divine pleasures. Thou art the impeller of our physical
and spiritual advancement. O supreme Father ! We pay our humble obeisance to Thee.
I am having some doubts as to how I must chant. I am used to chanting a fixed number of rounds daily. But at times, I
cannot do them in the morning. I have been reading articles and sections in books which are stipulating that we should
chant with full attentiveness so as to avoid offenses against the Holy name and also, in order not to neglect Krishna's
reciprocation. I want to know what I should preferably do because I cannot daily chant in a way that is full of attention. Must
I chant nevertheless daily whatever be the way it is done (because I am a neophyte) or should I chant only when I feel I
can give full attention to the Holy Name, for example when I wake up at 5?
Answer
Inattentive rounds are better than no rounds. Inattentive rounds will gradually become attentive rounds. No rounds will
take you nowhere. You must therefore always chant no matter what is the quality of your rounds. Strive always for the
best quality, but never stop chanting on the plea that your quality is not good enough. The only chanting that is hopeless is
the chanting that you did not do.
HRIM
HRIM (pronounced Hreem) governs over the cosmic magnetic energy and the power of the soul and causal body. It is the
prime mantra of the Great Goddess and ruler of the worlds and holds all her creative and healing powers. HRIM is the
mantra of the Divine Maya that destroys the worldly maya. It has a solar quality to it but more of a dawn-like effect.
HRIM awakens us at a soul or heart level, connecting us to Divine forces of love and attraction. It is charming and alluring,
yet purifying. Through it we can control the illusion power of our own minds.
In Vedic terms HRIM is a mantra of the Sun, particularly in terms of illumination. It increases our aspiration and receptivity
to Divine light, wisdom and truth. It opens the lotus of the heart to the inner Sun of consciousness. It is a mantra of the
region of heaven or the consciousness space in which all the worlds exist.
KRIM
KRIM (pronounced Kreem) governs over prana as lightning or electrical energy. KRIM grants all spiritual faculties and
powers - from the arousing of kundalini to opening the third eye. It has a special power relative to the lower chakras, which
it can both stimulate and transform. It helps awaken and purify the subtle body.
KRIM is the great mantra of Kali, the Goddess of energy and transformation. It is also the mantra of Indra, the supreme
deity of the Vedas, the Divine as the cosmic lord and enlightenment force. KRIM is the thunderbolt or vajra that destroys
the serpent of the ignorance and releases the light of absolute truth. As a mantra of work and transformation, KRIM is the
mantra of Kriya Yoga, the Yoga of practice. It is the main mantra of the Yoga Shakti. KRIM carries the supreme life force. It
is a strong mantra; use it with care.
HUM
HUM (pronounced Hoom) is a Vedic mantra of Agni or fire. It is the mantra used to make offerings into the sacred fire. It is
also used to call or invoke the fire and to make it flame up more brilliantly. HUM is a mantra of the inner fire or thermogenic
force. It represents the soul hidden the body, the Divine immanent in the world. It both calls the divine down into us and
offers our soul upward to the Divine for transformation in the sacred fire of awareness.
HUM is a Shiva mantra; but it is also a mantra of Chandi, the fierce form of Kali. It is used to destroy negativity and creates
great passion and vitality. It governs the earth and the material sphere in general.
HUM is a powerful mantra; hence it should be used carefully. However, it can be used in a more gentle manner to invoke
divine grace and protection. Through it we can offer ourselves or our afflictions into the Divine for purification and
transformation.
SHRIM
SHRIM is a Lakshmi mantra, the Goddess of Beauty and divine grace. Yet SHRIM works at a deeper level than merely to
give us the good things of life, including health. It takes us to the heart and gives faith and steadiness to our emotional
nature.
SHRIM allows us to surrender to, take refuge in, or be immersed in whatever we offer the mantra to. It is the mantra of
beauty and delight and has a pleasing lunar quality. It also relates to the head and can be used to flood the senses with
divine beauty and delight. It promotes health and aids in fertility and rejuvenation.
HRIM, KRIM, HUM, and SHRIM are four great Goddess mantras that govern the prime forms of energy as magnetic force,
electrical force, heat, and delight. These four mantras can be used together with OM to get an extremely powerful mantra:
This brings about an integral development of body, mind and soul in harmony with the Divine or inner Self.
By chanting this Mantra, Hindu's believe that divine vibrations are generated which ward off all the negative and evil forces
and create a powerful protective shield. And it is said to protect the one who chants against accidents and misfortunes of
every kind. It is a vibration that pulsates through every cell, every molecule of the devotee's body and tears away the veil of
ignorance. It ignites a fire within us that consumes all our negativity and purifies our entire system. It is also said to have a
powerful healing of diseases declared uncurable even by the doctors. It is a Mantra to conquer death and connects the
devotee to his/her own inner divinity.
Om trayambakam yajaamahe
Sugandhim pushti - vardhanam
Urva - rukamiva bandhanan
Mrytor muksheeya ma - amritaat
Om. We worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva), who is naturally fragrant, immensely merciful and who is the Protector
of the devotees. Worshipping Him may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality just as the ripe cucumber
easily separates itself from the binding stalk. By your Grace, Let me be in the state of salvation (Moksha) and be saved
from the clutches of fearful death.
Hindus believe that there is great power in the repetition of the Sacred Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, the Mantra of Liberation.
This mantra is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset. At dawn it is called Gayatri, the youthful form of the Goddess, consort
of Lord Brahma, the creator. It is called Savitri, the mature form, at noon, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is called Sarasvati,
the elderly form, at sunset, the consort of Lord Vishnu.
The Gayatri Mantra was first cognized by the Rishi Vishwamitra. Rishi Vishwamitra is the embodiment of tapas or ascetic
force and his mantra carries that power of light, energy and transformation. Through it one can be born again (dwija) or
twice born in truth, in the heavenly stream of Divine wisdom.
This great mantra consists of three parts. The first is the chants to the seven worlds. The second is the mantra proper of
twenty-four syllables. The third is a summary of the mantra's energies. The following is a brief explanation of the mantra as
presented in the Mahanarayana Upanishad.
OM
Tat - That
Savitur - Of Savitar, the solar Creator
Varenyam - Supreme
Bhargo - Effulgence
Devasya - Of the God
Dhimahi - We meditate
Dhiyo - Intelligences, minds
Yo - Who
Nah - Our
Prachodayat - May direct
"We meditate upon the supreme effulgence of the Divine Solar Creator that he may direct our minds."
OM
Apo - the Cosmic Waters
Jyoti - the Cosmic Light
Rasomritam - the Immortal Essence
Brahma - the Absolute
Bhur - the physical
Bhuvas - the atmospheric
Suvar - the realm of space
OM - the four higher realms
"OM, the waters, the light, the immortal essence, Brahman, earth, atmosphere, heaven, OM."
The Supreme Self, Paramatman, or Savitar, is the conscious being within the cosmic sun or Light of lights. The mantra is
his creative force, the Divine Word. Savitar is the master of all transformations and the director of all higher evolution. He is
the Self of Brahman, the pure being of the Absolute.
The Gayatri Mantra releases the supreme solar power, the power of the inner sun of Self-realization and cosmic creation.
Those wishing to bring about a new creation or new dawn for humanity of this dark age, should chant this mantra. Those
wishing to transcend this world of Samsara can also use the mantra as a stairway to the infinite. This mantra also grants
intelligence, creative vision and healing powers.
Used with the chants to the seven worlds it unfolds all the secrets of the universe outwardly and inwardly.
The Gayatri mantra is central to Yoga, Vedanta, Ayurveda and Vedic astrology.
For Yoga it sets in motion the Divine will toward transformation, stimulating the Kundalini force.
For Vedanta it grants Self-knowledge, knowledge of the solar Self.
For Ayurveda it gives the power of the cosmic prana that is born of the sun.
For Jyotish (Vedic astrology) it gives knowledge of the movements of the heavenly bodies ruled by the cosmic sun.
sana = blessings
Kara = the Giver
Trayambaka is the three eyed one (where the third eye signifies the giver of knowledge, which destroys ignorance and
releases us from the cycle of death and rebirth).
Om Namastestu Bhagavan
Visvesaraya Mahadevaya
Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya
Trikagni - Kalaya
Kalagni - Rudraya Nil - Kanthaya Mrityunjaya
Sarvesvaraya Sadadhivaya
Sriman Mahadevaya Namah.
Om. I bow down to Lord Shiva, who is the creator and protector of the universe, who is the greatest among gods, who has
three eyes, who is the annihilator of all the three worlds, one whose throat is blue, who is the conqueror of death, who is
the Lord of all, who is propitious who is possessed of all marks of greatness and who is the greatest among Gods. To him
my prostrations.
Shiva is the experiencer and the highest object of experience. Shiva is the goal of Sadhana. There is nothing apart from
Shiva. There is nothing other than Shiva.
Whatever there is, is Shiva. There is nothing, which is not Shiva. There is no place, which is not Shiva. There is no time,
which is not Shiva. To be aware of this is to be aware of Shiva.
There are many Vedic references which specifically recommend the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra as the
most effective means of reaching spiritual realization and counteracting all the problems of this age. Some of these verses
are the following:
Narada-pancaratra
"These sixteen words--Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama,
Hare Hare--are especially meant for counteracting the ill effects of the present age of quarrel and anxiety."
Kali-santarana Upanishad
"In this age there is no use in meditation, sacrifice and temple worship. Simply by chanting the holy name of Krishna--Hare
Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare--one can achieve
perfect self-realization."
Bhag.1.1.14
"The self-realization which was achieved in the Satya millennium by meditation, in the Treta millennium by the performance
of different sacrifices, and in the Dvapara millennium by worship of Lord Krishna, can be achieved in the age of Kali
simply by chanting the holy names, Hare Krishna."
Bhag.12.3.52
Hindus believe that chanting the Lord's names is an effective process because the Lord and His names are identical: they
are the same spiritual energy. For example, by chanting Hare Krishna a devotee is in immediate contact with God. If he/she
chant someone else's name, he/she cannot enjoy their association because the name and the person are different.
Caitanya-caritamrta (Madhya-lila, 17.131-133) explains that there is no difference between the Lord's name, form, or
personality, and they are all transcendentally sweet. Krishna's name is the same as Krishna Himself, and is not material in
any way. It gives spiritual benedictions and is full of pleasure. In
Caitanya-cartamrta (Adi-lila, 17.22, and the Padma Purana), the Hare Krishna maha-mantra is said to be the sound
incarnation of Krishna, and anyone who chants this mantra is not only in direct association with Krishna, but is also
delivered from the clutches of the material energy.
The Hare Krishna maha-mantra is so powerful that one who sincerely takes shelter of it will attain all the desired results of
connection with the Supreme.
"The name of the Lord need not be chanted with regard to place, time, circumstantial conditions, preliminary self-
purification or any other factors. Rather, it is completely independent of all other processes and rewards all the desires of
those who eagerly chant it."
Skanda Purana
The Caitanya- caritamrta (Madhya-lila, 15.107) also points out that one is freed of
all sinful reactions simply by chanting Krishna's names. And all the nine types of devotional service are completed by this
process.
I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is adept in playing on His flute, with blooming eyes like lotus petals with head
decked with peacock's feather, with the figure of beauty tinged with the hue of blue clouds, and His unique loveliness
charming millions of Cupids.
Commentary
by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati
The matchless beauty of Krishna, the Supreme Lord of Goloka, is being described. Krishna, the all-pervading cognition,
has a spiritual form of His own. The form of Krishna is not a fanciful creation of imagination formed after visualizing the
beautiful things of the world. What Brahma saw in his ecstatic trance of pure devotion, is being described. Krishna is
engaged in playing upon His flute. That flute by his enchanting musical sound attracts the hearts of all living beings. Just as
a lotus petal produces a pleasant sight, so the two beautiful eyes of Krishna who causes the manifestation of our spiritual
vision, display the unlimited splendor and beauty of His moonlike face. The loveliness that adorns His head with peacock
feather figures, the corresponding feature of the spiritual beauty of Krishna. Just as a mass of blue clouds offers a
specifically soothing, pleasant view, the complexion of Krishna is analogously tinged with a spiritual dark-blue color. The
beauty and loveliness of Krishna is far more enchanting that that of Cupid multiplied a million-fold.
The English name for Rudraksha tree is `utrasum bead tree.' The trees are of medium height and the fruit on them is like a
walnut, having a cover, with a Rudraksha inside. These tress are generally found in India, Nepal, Indonesia and some other
countries of North Asia.
According to Hindu mythology, some time ago a Demon named Tripura Sur became very powerful and invincible. Lord
Brahma, Vishnu and other Deities approached Lord Shiva and requested him to help them to conquer this Devil and
destroy him.
Lord Shiva decided to use one of his most special fire weapon called `Aaghor' that had the energy to destroy everything.
When Lord Shiva was using this forceful weapon to destroy the Demon, he could not open his eyes, and when he did, his
eyes were watering, and a few drops fell on the earth.
Wherever Lord Shiva's tears fell, trees grew, and bore the fruit of Rudraksha.
Power of Rudrakshas
Hindus believe that these beads have countless & amazing powers to bless the wearer with all material comforts & luxuries
of life, fulfill all desires & wishes, and achieve all ambitions & objectives. It also has the cosmic power to lead a person on
to the right path of spiritual advancement, elevation of soul, performance of good 'karmas' and improvement of future &
destiny.
Rudrakshas create tremendous positive energy in the body, mind and soul.
1. They possess healing powers and prevent & cure various diseases like small pox, epilepsy, whooping cough etc. They
are also used to heal the most poisonous wounds. In India, many 'Ayurvedic' pharmaceutical companies use them in
preparation of medicines.
2. Rudrakshas help in eradicating worries and bless the wearer with Mental relaxation and Peace of mind.
3. Rudraksha beads bestow Wealth & Happiness on whoever possesses them. They bring Good fortune, Success and
Fame. They fulfill all hopes & desires, and bless the wearer with all comforts of life.
4. Rudrakshas stimulate the mind, increase the intellect, improve the power of speech & oration. They also helps in
acquiring the power of Intuition.
5. Rudrakshas create positive mental energy and generate spiritual power. They help in awakening the 'Kundalini' or vital
energies & propel the cosmic forces in one's favor. They are considered the most sacred instruments for offering obeisance
and praying to God.
Types of Rudrakshas
Real Rudrakshas are very rare and very holy and auspicious. They are also very very powerful.
One-faced Rudraksha
Power, authority, wealth and all comforts of life. Eradication of all troubles & problems, attainment of peace of mind, true
happiness, success, 'Siddhi' and 'Moksha'. Has the power to bless one with almost anything one desires. Improves 'karma'
and destiny. This Rudraksha is the rarest & most difficult to obtain.
Two-faced Rudraksha
Ends 'tamsic' habits, increases spiritual power, blesses one with peace of mind and happiness.
Three-faced Rudraksha
Freedom from bad luck & diseases, blesses one with good luck, wealth and education.
Four-faced Rudraksha
Increases intellect, power of speech and stimulates mind. Increases sexual energy, power of attraction & Vashikaran.
Five-faced Rudraksha
Blessings of Deities, increase of positive influences in life, fulfillment of all desires, achievement of objectives and freedom
from diseases.
Six-faced Rudraksha
Success in business, education & examination, and achievement of all comforts of life. Also cures hysteria & other mental
disorders.