strength
☀️HANUMAN CHALISA☀️
Meaning:
Considering Myself as Ignorant, I Meditate on You, O Pavan Kumar (Hanuman).
Bestow on me Strength, Wisdom and Knowledge, and Remove my Afflictions and Blemishes.
Children Story:Rani Hada’s tale of bravery
The fearless daughter of Hada Rajput, named Rani Hada was married to Rao Ratan Singh of Salumber, Mewar. Rao was mesmerized by the beauty of her wife and in his infatuation ignored his call of duty. In around 1653-1680 a battle was fought between Maharaja of Mewar and Aurangzeb. Being a part of the Rajput fraternity and helping to save their province, Maharana Raj Singh called Rao Ratan along with his army. When called by Maharana Raj Singh to join the battle against Aurangzeb, he sent his army but refused to come along because of his newly married wife. Rani Hada was disturbed due to his husband’s cowardly attitude and held herself and her beauty responsible for it.
Rani Hada had grown up hearing the tales of bravery of Rajput kings and queens and thus she finally convinced his husband to follow his ‘Kshatriya dharma’. Rao was finally prepared to leave for the battle and requested his wife to offer him a memento that reminds him of her.
Rani Hada requested her daasi to bring a box and sword and instructed her to handover the box to Rao ji. Daasi shouted in shock as Rani Hada chopped off her head with the sword. Abiding by the orders, she kept Rani Hada’s head in the box and ran to Rao ji.
Looking at her wife’s head Rao ji was broken and also proud of his brave Rani. She sacrificed her own self to make her husband follow his Rajputana dharma. Determined to pay homage to her wife’s sacrifice he bravely fought with the army of Aurangzeb and won over them. After winning over Aurangzeb he got on his keens and cut his neck because he had lost the desire to live anymore.
Even today the palace of Salumber has the statue of Rao Ratan Singh with Rani Hada’s head and she is remembered as an epitome of valour. Rani Hada was indeed a true Rajputani and kept her morals higher than anything else. Her sacrifice is immortal and will be remembered till time immemorial.
Lord Hanuman and Sun God
Lord Hanuman has been known for his devotion for Lord Rama but he is also remembered for his tales of mischievous activities. One such incident was when Hanuman, also called as Aanjaneya, son of Anjana was starving and he called his mother for feeding him. When he saw no sight of his mother, he went out to search his own food.
While searching for something edible, Hanuman ji noticed the Sun and thought it to be a huge red fruit. His hunger could not control anymore and he started moving towards the red ball of Sun. His determination remained unaffected by the scorching heat of the sun. When Lord Indra saw this sight, he became anxious that Hanuman ji can get burnt. In spite of several warning by Surya devta and Indra devta, hanuman ji was adamant to eat the big juicy fruit.
When Indra ji had no option left he hit Hanuman with his weapon, Vajrayudha. Hanuman immediately fell down and was hurt. The injury made his cheeks swollen and from then on Aanjaneya was called Hanuman, as ‘Hanu’ means cheek in Sanskrit.
Vayu devta saw the injured Hanuman and immediately carried him to patalaloka, the world below the grounds of the earth. As the wind god, left the earth, there was no air in the world. People, animals and trees struggled to breathe and started to die.
Finally all the other gods had to visit Lord Vayu for consoling him. Each god conferred a special power to the little Hanuman. Brahma, the Creator said, “No weapon will be able to kill this boy.” Indra said to the boy, “You will be a Chiranjeevi’ (immortal).”
Blessed thus by the gods, Hanuman grew up to be as strong as his father.
Hinduism Scientific Fact
Science behind touching feet of elders
Whenever we see someone pious or advanced in spirituality, it naturally comes in the heart of an Indian to touch their feet and take their blessings. This custom has been prevalent since centuries and marks the respect which we give to our elders or someone who is senior than is in the matter of understanding the spiritual aspect of the human life.
The science behind touching the feet of elder goes like this:
The nerves that start from our brain spread across all your body. These nerves or wires end in the fingertips of your hand and feet. When you join the fingertips of your hand to those of their opposite feet, a circuit is immediately formed and the energies of two bodies are connected. Your fingers and palms become the ‘receptor’ of energy and the feet of other person become the ‘giver’ of energy.
Usually, the person of whose feet you are touching is either old or pious. When they accept your respect which came from your reduced ego (shraddha) their hearts emit positive thoughts and energy (kripa) which reaches you through their hands and toes.
Their blessing creates an aura which helps us to get to the higher understandings and gives the recipient some share of the piety which the elder has earned.
||योगी अश्विनी के साथ शुभपूजा की खास बातचीत||
योग गुरु योगी अश्विनी ने कहा कि योग एक्सर्साइज़ से अलग है| आसन आसन होता है और एक्सर्साइज़ के स्टेप्स अलग होते हैं| योग को योग की तरह से करेंगे तभी वो फायदा देगा, योग को एक्सर्साइज़ की तरह से करेंगे तो ये नुकसान ही देगा| योग तभी फायदा देता है जब वो गुरु के सानिध्य में हो|
विश्व योग दिवस पर शुभपूजा ने योगी अश्विनी से योग पर खास बातचीत की..
- योग क्या है?
जीवन में दो ही चीज़े होती हैं- एक प्रकृति और एक विकृति| जब हम विकृति की तरफ जाते हैं तो शरीर और बुद्धि दोनों ही खराब होते हैं परंतु जब हम प्रकृति की तरफ जाते है तो बुद्धि का विकास होता है और शरीर स्वस्थ होकर बैलेंस रहता है| विकृति से प्रकृति की तरफ जो प्रक्रिया ले जाती है उसे ही योग कहते हैं| योग एक बार जिसकी समझ में आ जाए फिर वो बीमार नहीं हो सकता|
- आम जीवन में योग कैसे करें और कितनी देर करें?
ये हर व्यक्ति के लिए अलग-अलग हो सकता है, लेकिन सबसे महत्वपूर्ण ये है कि योग हमेशा गुरु के सानिध्य में ही करें| आपका गुरु आपको बेहतर जान सकता है कि आप कितनी देर योग करें| वो 5 मिनट के योग में ही आपको वो असर दिला सकता है जितना आप खुद से 5 घंटों में भी हासिल न कर पाएं| ये आपके और आपके गुरु के बीच संबंध पर भी निर्भर करता है| एक बार फिर कहूंगा कि योग गुरु होता है और गुरु ही योग होता है इसलिए योग हमेशा गुरु के सानिध्य में ही करें|
- योगकरने का सही तरीकाऔर वक्त क्या है ?
योग में न तो कोई रीति रिवाज़ होता है और न ही लाइफ स्टाइल; न तो आर्ट होता है और न ही योग का कोई धर्म होता है| ना तो इसमें किसी देवी-देवता को मानना है और न ही खान-पान का कोई प्रतिबंध करना है| योग आपको मुक्त करने के लिए है और आप गुरु के बताए रास्ते पर चलते हुए किसी भी वक्त योग कर सकते हैं| ये सब बातें सामान्य लोगों के लिए हैं लेकिन जैसे-जैसे आप योग में आगे बढ़ेगे तो प्रतिबंध भी लागू होने लगेगे हालांकि ये प्रतिबंध जबरन नहीं होते| लेकिन योग आप मे इतनाबस जाता है कि जो आपके लिए सही नहीं होता वो आप खुद से ही छोडऩे लगते हैं| इसमें न तो वक्त का कोई बंधन है और न ही डाइट का कोई प्रतिबंध|
- योग करते समये ब्लडप्रेशर, शूगर और दिल की बीमारी जेसे रोगों के मरीज़ को क्या ध्यान रखना चाहिए और कैसे योग नहीं करने चाहिएं ?
ये सब व्यक्तिगत कारण हैं और इनका समाधान भी व्यक्तिगत ही है| आमतौर पर ऐसी बीमारियां गलत लाइफ स्टाइल के कारण ही होती हैं जिनका उपचार भी योग में जल्दी ही हो जाता है|
- क्याब्लडप्रैशर, शूगर और दिल की बीमारी का ईलाज़ या उन पर कंट्रोल योग में संभव है ?
योग में किसी बीमारी का वर्णन नहीं है, सिर्फ प्रकृति और विकृति का ही वर्णन है| आप जब प्रकृति के साथ चलते हो तो कोई बीमारी आपको हो ही नहीं सकती; आप अपनी इच्छा से ही शरीर छोड़ोगे| हमारे पास योग करने वाले हर प्रोफेशन के लोग हैं जिनमें जज, वकील, चार्टेड एकाउंटेंट, स्टूडेंट्स और आदि है| इनमें से अब कोई बीमार नहीं होता क्योंकि वो सब प्रकृति के साथ चल रहे हैं| हां जिनको ये बीमारी हो चुकी है उनका भी उपचार योग में ही संभव है|
- तनावआजके दिन में सबसे बड़ी समस्या है जो इंसान को अंदर ही अंदर खाए जा रहा है… तनाव को कम करने के लिए किस तरह का योग करना चाहिए ?
तनाव से मुक्ति भी योग में सौ फीसदी संभव है| योग आपको सच्चाई दिखाता है कि आपकी असलियत क्या है| जब आपको समझ में आता है कि ये संसार नश्वर है तो आपको तनाव से भी निजात मिल जाता है| आपको पढ़ लिखकर नहीं बल्कि गुरु के सानिध्य में योग करते हुए खुद ही ये अहसास हो जाता है|
- इस योग दिवस पर आप लोगों को क्या संदेश देना चाहेंगे ?
जैसा पिछले साल योग दिवस पर हमारे प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी ने कहा था कि योग को माया से दूर रखें और योग गुरु के सानिध्य में ही करें, मैं भी यही कहना चाहता हूं कि सही योग करें और गुरु के सानिध्य में करें| गुरु भी वो हो जो माया से परे हो|
The power of Moon God: Chandra
Moon, the symbol of purity, tranquility and calmness is considered highly reverend. As per Vedic Astrology, Moon is worshipped because of its fluctuating nature and its effects. He is widely portrayed holding a lotus while seated in a beautiful chariot pulled by ten white horses or an antelope. Literally ‘chandra’ means ‘bright and shining’ in Sanskrit, thus Chandra God illuminates the dark sky and enlightens the being. He is also known as the God of vegetation and fertility.
Significance of Chandra:
Chandra or Moon God is adored for its powers to bestow life upon creatures and spreading the spark of coolness all around. Devotees worship the Moon God to get rid of all the worries and receive a positive ray of hope in their lives. He graces the worshipper with mental and physical peace and strengthens them to face the rough challenges. Worshipping the moon cures the problem of weak eyesight and brings a glow on the face. Being an indicator of feminine and motherly traits, couples pray to Lord Chandra for having a child.
Chandra in Vedic Astrology:
Moon God is said to be married to 27 Nakshatras, the daughters of Daksha. Chandra is the father of Budha (Mercury) and presides over Somvar (Monday). He is also one of the nine Navagrahas of Hindu Astrology. As per the Vedic Astrology, Chandra represents the mind, emotions, brain, imagination, beauty, mother, softness, and sensitivity. Soma rules Karkadaka rashi (Cancer) and is believed to be glorious if seen in Vrishabha rashi (Taurus) and not good in Vrishchika rashi (Scorpio). Chandra is most beneficial in 4th house of the horoscope.
Chandra (Moon God) is praised for its bountiful love and universally adored by children as well as elders. Gazing the moon for hours keeps our mind controlled and helps us to merge with our inner self. Thus worshipping the Moon God helps us to stay tolerant and stable in our hectic lives.
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Kaal Bhairav Jayanti
‘Shakti Udbhaam Bhaya Nashanam’ means the rise of power that destroys fear. Kaal refers to ‘time’ and Bhairav is the ‘manifestation of Lord Shiva’. Kaal Bhairav is the fierce avatar of Lord Shiva to prove his strength, challenged by Lord Brahma. He is also referred as ‘kotwal’ or ‘Kshetrapalaka’ meaning the guardian of the temple. Realizing the value of time pleases Kaal Bhairav, otherwise he may get angry if you waste it on idle tasks. Kaal Bhairav puja is a way to remove all the sins and mishappenings from one’s life, and showers blessings for worldly success and overall comforts. This puja also pacifies the malefic effects of Planet Rahu and Shani. So for long term progress and happiness, Kaal Bhairav Puja is a must for you.
Significance of Puja:
Kaal Bhairav is the Lord of time, so worshipping him faithfully helps in managing the time properly. As dog is the vehicle of Lord Bhairav so dog lovers can easily please him. Kaal Bhairav puja also acts as a barrier against the evil forces and protects the natives from the paranormal fears. It also helps in pacifying the evil activities of Rahu and Shani in the birth chart.
Kaal Bhairav puja mantra:
ll Bhairavardhya grihanesh bheemroopaavyayaanagh
Aneenaardhyapradanen tushto bhav Shiva priyaa
Sahastraakshishirobaaho sahastrachranajar
Grihanaardhyam Bhairavedam spushyam parmeshvar
Pushpanjalim grihanesh vardo bhava bhirava
Purardhya grihanedam sapushyapam yaatnaapah ll
This year Kaal Bhairavn Jayanti is on 3rd December, 2015.
Govardhan Puja
The fourth day of the five day long festivals, followed by Diwali is Govardhan Puja. This festival is another day of celebration holding special tribute to Lord Krishna by his devotees. There is a tradition of building cow dung hillocks, which symbolize the Mount Govardhan, the mountain which was once lifted by Lord Krishna. After making such hillocks people decorate them with flowers and then worship them. They move in a circle around the cow dung hillocks and offer prayers to Lord Govardhan.
Anna-Koot:
This day is also observed as Anna-Koot, which literally means ‘mountain of food’. On this auspicious day the people prepare fifty-six or one hundred and eight different varieties of delicious dishes to offer Lord Krishna as ‘Bhog’. In the temples the deities are given milk bath, dressed in new shining attires and decorated with ornaments. Then they are worshipped, offered prayers and bhajans and also offered delicious sweets, fruits and eatables that are ceremoniously raised in the form of a mountain before the idols.
Legend of the festival:
This festival signifies the victory of humility and nobleness of Lord Krishna over the ego of Lord Indra. Due to the strong pride of Lord Indra, he felt insulted when the devotees of Mathura adored Govardhan hill and the cows and bulls. He expressed his rage through heavy and violent rains. Soon lord Krishna came to rescue and he protected the villagers as well as the animals by lifting up the hill on his little finger. The love and faith of the people for Lord Krishna, made lord Indra realize his worth and he had to surrender his ego in the feet of Supreme God.
Significance:
This festival is a celebration of the love between the being and his supreme creation. Human beings express their gratitude by performing different rituals and also pray for their safety and blessings. It also express our love for the natural habitat and inspires the being to value and conserve the natural resources.
This day is also celebrated as Bali Pratipada or Bali Padva. It is celebrated in regards of the victory of Vamana (incarnation of the Lord Vishnu) over demon King Bali. It also marks the coronation of King Vikramaditya as ‘Vikaram-Samvat’ was started from this Padwa day.
Diwali Puja Aarti
The blissful festival of Deepawali is an occasion to fill our mind, body and soul with the blessings for knowledge, strength, wealth and divinity. The perfect way to adore Mata Lakshmi is by singing her prayers which is mentioned below.
लक्ष्मी जी की आरती
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता ||
तुमको निशदिन सेवत, हर विष्णु विधाता!!
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता..
उमा, रमा, ब्रह्मणि, तुम ही जग माता ||
मैया तुम ही जग माता ||
सूर्य चंद्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता !!
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता..
दुर्गा रूपा निरंजनी, सुख सम्पति दाता ||
मैया सुख सम्पति दाता ||
जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत, रिद्धि सिद्धि धन पाता !!
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता..
तुम पाताल निवासनी, तुम ही शुभ दाता ||
मैया तुम ही शुभ दाता ||
कर्म प्रभाव प्रकाशनी, भवनिधि की त्राता !!
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता..
जिस घर में तुम रहती, सब सदगुण आता ||
मैया सब सदगुण आता ||
सब संभव हो जाता, मन नहीं घबराता !!
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता..
तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न हो पाता ||
मैया वस्त्र न हो पाता ||
खान पान का वैभव, सब तुमसे आता !!
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता..
शुभ गुण मंदिर सुन्दर , क्षीरोदधि जाता ||
मैया क्षीरोदधि जाता ||
रत्ना चतुर्दशा तुम बिन, कोई नहीं पाता !!
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता..
महा लक्ष्मी जी की आरती, जो कोई जन गाता ||
मैया जो कोई जन गाता ||
उर आनंद समाता, पाप उतर जाता !!
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता..
The audio of the prayer along with English lyrics by Anuradha Paudwal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyqgAt-T0iQ
Special Mantras for Navratri
The nine auspicious days of navratri are a tribute to Goddess Durga, which provides a devotee the opportunity to express his faith and love for Her. These days are a journey of seeking forgiveness from the Shakti and receiving Her strength to further cross the hurdles. These nine days of navratri can be completely blissful by chanting the following mantras.
||Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha||
Salutations again and again to the Devi, who dwells in all living beings as the power of Lord Vishnu
||Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha||
Oh Devi who resides everywhere in all the living beings in form of intelligence and beauty I salute to you. Take my salutations again and again
||Jagdamb Vichitramatra Kim Paripoorna Karunaasti Chenmayi
Aparadha Parampara Param Na Hi Mata Samupekshate Sutam||
Oh mother of the world, you are the one who looks after her children. Your love and kindness towards me is no surprise O mother Goddess. Being a mother you forget all our sins and correct us without abandoning your children
||Sarvasvaroopey Sarvashey Sarvashakti Samanvietey
Bhayebhyah Traahi Na Durge Devi Namostutey||
Oh Goddess Durga, please protect us from all kinds of fear. Oh omnipotent Durga I pray to you
||Om Sharanaagata Deenaartha paritraana paraayaney
Sarwa syarthi harey devi Naraayani Namostutey||
You who are perpetually endeavouring to protect the weak and the poor and remove their misery. Oh Narayani, I pray to you
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