Hinduism History Practices Mantras – Details, episodes & analysis

Chith,Sakthi Consciousness blending with Being,Siva.

Sri Adi Shankaracharya explains in Soundaryalahari Sloka 23.

त्वया हृत्वा वामं वपुरपरितृप्तेन मनसा

शरीरार्धं शंभोः अपरमपि शङ्के हृतमभूत्

युदेतत्त्वद्रूपं सकलमरूणाभं त्रिनयनं

कुचाभ्यां आनम्रं कुटिलशशि चूडालमकुटम्

tvayA hrutvA vAmam vapuraparitruptEna manasA

sharIrArdham shambhOh aparam api shankE hrutamabhUt

yadEtattvadrUpam sakalam arUNAbham trinayanam

kucAbhyAm Anamram kuTilashashi cUDAlamakuTam

Many of us miss the intricate aspects of Ganesha when we worship other Deities. Many are not aware that Ganapathy am, the Worship of Ganesha is the first of Shanmathas or Six Systems of Worship formulated by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. Ganesha was granted the boon of the Right of First Worship in any pooja, by none other than His uncle Sri Vishnu on Ganesa’ s Birthday . As Ganesa is easily accessible and His idols are present everywhere, His worship is taken for granted and we miss some of the secrets associated with His Worship. At Thirunageswaram, Rahu Parihara Sthala,where the Milk Abhisheka performed to Rahu turns blue, people do not notice the Ganesa Sannidhi,a small one.Normally the Ganesa Sannidhi shall be on the left side of the temple as you enter. In Thirunageswaram, it is on the right side. There used to be a time when people could not enter the temple. People were getting hurt when entering the temple. Prasna,a method of finding out spiritual information,was performed by Kerala Namboodiris. It was found that there were evil spirits in the temples and they were preventing the Devotees from entering the temple.People requested Sree Sadashiva Brahmendra A saint of Advaitic System of Adi Sankaracharya and a Mantra ,Yantra Sadhaka and Sanskrit Devotional Composer , to solve the problem. He established a Ganesha Vigraha and a Ganesha Yantra. Huge flames rose and drove away the evil spirits. Since then, people have had no trouble visiting the temple. The astonishing thing is the Ganesha Vigraha and the Yantra is not visible to us. Rahu Sthala is a term that refers to a temple dedicated to the deity Rahu, one of the nine celestial bodies (Navagrahas) in Hindu astrology. ⁴ Rahu is the north lunar node, and is associated with eclipses, illusions, and karmic retribution. ⁴ One of the most famous Rahu Sthala temples is the Tirunageswaram Naganathar Temple in Tamil Nadu, India. ¹ This temple is also one of the Pancha Bhuta Sthalams, which are five temples dedicated to Shiva, each representing a manifestation of the five prime elements of nature: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. ² The Tirunageswaram temple represents the element of air, and the lingam (symbol of Shiva) here is called Vayu Lingam. ² The Tirunageswaram temple is also known as Rahu Stalam, because it is believed that Rahu worshipped Shiva here to get rid of a curse from a snake. ¹ According to legend, Rahu was once caught drinking the nectar of immortality along with the gods, and was beheaded by Vishnu. The head became Rahu and the body became Ketu, another celestial body. Rahu then prayed to Shiva at this temple, and was blessed with the power to cause solar and lunar eclipses. ¹ The temple has a separate shrine for Rahu, where he is depicted with a human body and a serpent head. The idol is made of a special stone that absorbs milk. Devotees offer milk to Rahu during a ritual called Rahu Kala Puja, which is performed every day at 12 noon. It is believed that worshipping Rahu at this temple can bring relief from the negative effects of his planetary position in one’s horoscope, such as diseases, debts, enemies, and obstacles. ¹ Another famous Rahu Sthala temple is the Srikalahasteeswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. ³ This temple is also one of the Pancha Bhuta Sthalams, and represents the element of ether. The lingam here is called Akasha Lingam. More at Ramanisblog

How mantras like Sri Lalitha Sahasranama,Sri Vishnu Sahasranama,Sri Rudra, Soundaryalahari grant you Prosperity and help you out of your pain and tough circumstances.

As of now two classes one each of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama and Sri Lalitha Sahasranama are being conducted in different time slots.The format is explanation Word by Word of the text,context, references to Indian systems of Philosophy and modern interpretation. Participants are encouraged to learn to recite with proper diction and chandas. To join the class.WhatsApp+919480591538 ; ramanan50@gmail.com

Since the last few years, many have been requesting me to conduct Online Classes on Vedic Texts and Slokas. So I have started Sloka classes since March 2022 and I am impressed by the interest shown by the participants.My sloka classes are more on detailed exposition of the texts,with meanings, explanation from The six Systems of Indian philosophy,Vedas and interpreting the ancient texts in modern scientific terms including Quantum theory.Hence the classes are more of dialogues with question and answers.Questions are posted in the relevant WhatsApp group and are answered.Sloka audios are sent to enable the participants to learn and they are encouraged to record their audio to enable me to correct them. In short, the classes are for Serious Spiritual Seekers. The enthusiasm shown by the participants and their spreading the word has resulted in a lot of people from around the world seeking the course details and timings. And some have suggested additional courses.https://live.kohbee.com/#ramanisclasses As of now two classes one each of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama and Sri Lalitha Sahasranama are being conducted in different time slots.The format is explanation Word by Word of the text,context, references to Indian systems of Philosophy and modern interpretation. Participants are encouraged to learn to recite with proper diction and chandas. To join the class .Whatsup +919480591538. ramanan50@gmail.com.

Audio quality may not be up to the mark. This is a recording of my class On Sri Lalita Sahasranama.Since the last few years, many have been requesting me to conduct Online Classes on Vedic Texts and Slokas. So I have started Sloka classes since March 2022 and I am impressed by the interest shown by the participants.My sloka classes are more on detailed exposition of the texts,with meanings, explanation from The six Systems of Indian philosophy,Vedas and interpreting the ancient texts in modern scientific terms including Quantum theory.Hence the classes are more of dialogues with question and answers.Questions are posted in the relevant WhatsApp group and are answered.Sloka audios are sent to enable the participants to learn and they are encouraged to record their audio to enable me to correct them. In short, the classes are for Serious Spiritual Seekers. The enthusiasm shown by the participants and their spreading the word has resulted in a lot of people from around the world seeking the course details and timings As of now two classes one each of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama and Sri Lalitha Sahasranama are being conducted in different time slots.The format is explanation Word by Word of the text,context, references to Indian systems of Philosophy and modern interpretation. Participants are encouraged to learn to recite with proper diction and chandas. For more information please contact Whatsup+919480591538. ramanan50@gmail.com. https://ramanisblog.in/2022/06/01/vedas-upanishads-sahasranama-courses-online/

Poorvaanga 32 to 37 explained in detail.Para Vidya,Apara Vidya,Time, Space, Absolute and Transient knowledge, Mantra,Beeja,Kathri, Pinda explained.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Introduction Lecture. Though Hinduism advocates The Realization of the Self, which is a Principle beyond Attributes, Hinduism recommends the worship of gods in the form of Idols. In this sense in Hinduism, God exists in Form and at the same time does not. For details read my post ‘God Exis, Yes And No’ Worship of Gods in Human forms that in a form which one likes is a special feature of Hinduism. In theory therefore there are, in this perspective, as many Gods as there are tendencies, Details of Worship of Gods is also provided. Of the innumerable Gods and Goddesses, Adi Sankaracharya chose Six and regulated the worship, The Shanmathas. Please read my blog on this. There are various ways one can worship these Gods and Goddesses. Goddess Lalitha is worshipped in Four different ways. The worship of Goddess Lalitha is called Sri Vidya. Sri Vidya is to be practised by any of the following Four ways, traditions 1. Samayacharam. Worshipping in The Mind. Worship is done mentally, internally and no object is used in this tradition 2. Dakshinacharam, Worshiping through an Object, Sri Chakra or an Idol. 3. Vamacharam is worshipping through the terrible aspects of The Divine, Laya Pradhana Kaulacharam is worshipping through the Human Body/parts. This includes Rituals some of which are erotic in nature. It is Tantra Shastra. Format of Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Format of Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Class. -Sloka Recitation. -Word by word meaning. -Explanation with Sri Bhaskararaya’s commentary,Sowbhagya Bhaskaram and Sri Vidya Upasna. -Exposition of the text. Explanation from The six Systems of Indian philosophy, Vedas and interpreting the ancient texts in modern scientific terms including Quantum. -Classes are more of dialogues with questions and answers. -Questions are posted in the relevant WhatsApp group and are answered. -Sloka audios are sent to enable the participants to learn and they are encouraged to record their audio to enable me to correct them. To join WhatsApp+919480591538. ramanan50@gmail.com Lalitha Sahasranama Introduction 14 Feb 2014 Devi’s 51 Alphabets 15 Syllables Details 8 Mar 2014 Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Classes OnLine 10 Mar 2022

I have, as indicated in my earlier posts, started classes on Sri Vishnu Sahasranama from March.Along with it, following classes are also on. Vedas Upanishads Sahasranama Courses Online If you would like to join please click the link above or contact ramanan50@gmail.com or Whatsapp+919480591538 Here below is a part of introduction to Sri Vishnu Sahasranama.

Nature behaves as has been. We assume that,while the going is good,it would always be so. Not so. There is a saying in Tamil that there is none who has prospered continuously for ten years,nor one who has suffered for ten years. Life ,which includes Nature,is a Cycle. Every thing occurs in a Cycle. So are droughts,Astronomical phenomenon and Natural calamities. Few seconds of Earthquakes or Volcanic eruption inflict damage for thousands of years . Man ,in his arrogance,not realising that he can not even be identified as Cosmic speck in the universe, believes ,with his pet toy,Science,he can prevent calamities and Nature. There is something we do not know. Hinduism understands this limitation and devised its religious systems. There are mantras to cure diseases,to bring rainfall. Conversely there are mantras to induce diseases and to prevent natural calamities, like flood,costing lives. I am furnishing mantras to prevent calamities ,limit damages from rain,flood. Tantric system. Basma,ashes are to be taken from the burning ghat. Two bricks are needed. Place one brick on the ground. Draw four vertical lines on it. Then place the other brick on it,after chanting the following mantra, 108 Times, in the image. 2. Krishna Krishna Mahabaaho Thvan nam Gokulam Prabho, Dhraathumarhasi Devaana Kubhithaath Bhakthavatsala. -Govardhana Uttaranam,Narayaneeyam. Chant for 108 times. 3.For those who know Tamil,following Hymn may be chanted 108 times. It is by Sundarar port by Nayanar,sung at Thirupungur Temple, Tamil Nadu to stop rains.  3. Mantra to prevent Natural calamities. Chant the manta in the image 108 times.  https://ramanisblog.in/2018/08/16/mantras-to-stop-rains-floods-natural-calamities/