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THIS ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
Worshiping Goddess of
Wealth, Maha Lachumi...4
Is Mount Kailash a Man Mad
Pyramid…7
Jawla Matha Temple…11
Shiva – Sakhti ...14
Hindu Dharma…18
Maha Shivaratri…33
Inspired Message…39
Setting Inner Goal…40
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“Thai Piranthal Vazi Pirakum”. Therefore may the Almighty shower
his blessing to everybody for whatever they are undertaking to
lead a prosperous and successful life.
Just recently the Chinese community celebrated the New Year, the
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Chinese metology.
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Ramayana. Hanuman is the symbol of courage, devotion and
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Beware of Wrong & Deviated Teaching
In recent times we have seen many mushrooming of self claimed Gurus, and
Spiritual people making all sorts of claims and new teachings. It has been promotedin the social media from facebook, twitter including whatsapp. This has caused so
much of confusion among Hindus because the general public has not gone in depth
in knowledge by knowing our religion. While we cannot stop these group of people
we can practice cautiousness in not quickly believing into a new practice or ritua
above all loosing your money. Always consult a learned Gurukkal who has learned
the Agamas and Vedas. If you are not satisfied you may consult another Gurukkal.
Be clear of the facts before blindly believing.
Some of the new teachings includes:
o Rituals for Pitur Poojas, Removing of Dhosam or Charms, Good Luck rituals etc.
o Sales of lucky stone, Yandras, Rudras, some statues etc. claiming it has specia
powers.
o Vastu Sastras consultants who make you make so many changes in your house
and charges high fees.
o Fortune tellers who tells you that you have this problem and that problem and
will further inform you that by doing this pooja or ritual you could remove your
problems.
o Guru teaching that has deviated from the original teaching from our agamas and
vedas. Mushrooming of Baba, Sridi Centeres or other Guru worship centres are
fine until they deviate from the original teaching that has been in practice overthousands of years.
It occurs to me that people are more religious now days, hungry for spiritualism or
wanting to solve life’s challenges by searching for shortcuts. Not realizing that there
is no short cut in overcoming one’s karma. Hinduism teaches us everything… it
needs true devotion or bakhti and the right way of worship. Above all it is not for us
to demand what we want from God. We will have to ask ourselves from our heart
do we deserve it.
Hindus must understand that “God helps us through us, God does not help us forus”. This is very important to understand that by prayers we seek God’s blessing
and for showing is the path. The rest is up to us. In the Tamil saying “Vithiya
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an example if you need to go for an event and if you are being stopped by the rain,
you may still go by using an umbrella. Yes you can overcome the rain by using an
umbrella and achieve your goal but one must also be prepared to face any
circumstance such as getting wet, falling sick or even meeting in an accident.
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JOTHY Worshiping Lakshmi the
Goddess of Wealth
Everyone wants wealth and money, some work very hard to earn money and somwant to get easily without any effort. Likewise, many people faces financi
problem, inspite of working hard and earning loads of money. Those who fac
financial instability ultimately take on the spiritual path in order to get solace fro
the divine power. Goddess Lakshmi is the Goddess of Wealth. She is wide
worshiped by Hindus and devotees try hard to seek her blessings for overall growt
especially to attain wealth. There are some Lakshmi Mantras and Hindu prayers tha
are very effective. In order to invoke the blessing of Goddess Lakshmi, chant th
Lakshmi mantra and pray with certain disciplinary in order to bring wealth an
prosperity in your life.
Lakshmi Mantras:
1) OM Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha
2) OM Hreem Shreem Kleem
Maha Lakshmi Namaha Here are some of the tips to pray to Goddess Lakshmi an
invoke her blessings upon you:
1) Keep your house clean: Keeping the house clean is very necessary, as th
Goddess appreciates cleanliness and visits the cleanest homes first. Light lamp
in the morning and evening. Goddess Lakshmi's visit brings great fortune an
triumph over evil.
2) Decorate the puja room: Decorating the puja room once it is clean is imperativ
as it gives the whole atmosphere a festive feel. Lay a fresh cloth on a bench otable with a small pile of grains in the center of the cloth. Also place a metal o
earthen pitcher on the cloth. Place five leaves in the pitcher including a bete
nut, a flower, a coin and some rice grains.
3) Place Lakshmi statue correctly: Even direction plays an important role in makin
your prayers effective. For this, place a saucer or small plate with a few ric
grains on the pitcher. Sprinkle turmeric in the shape of a lotus over the rice
Place a statue of Lakshmi with a few coins over the turmeric.
4) Perform Ganesh puja: Perform Ganesh puja to seek blessings for overall succesPlace a statue of Ganesha to the southwest of Lakshmi on the cloth. Lay book
that relate to your occupation with the idol.
5) Chant Lakshmi Mantras: Chanting Mantras bring positive energy to oneself. An
in order to get wealth, chant Lakshmi Mantras by offering flowers to Lakshmi
idol. Sprinkle water and a mixture of milk, ghee, honey and sugar on the idol.
6) Spread the fragrance: Apart from lighting incense sticks, offer sandalwoo
paste, saffron paste and fragrance to the idol. Offer Her flowers and light dhoo
or incense sticks. Also offer fruits, sweets and puffed rice. Pour a mixture o
puffed rice, coriander and cumin seeds over Her idol. These are some of th
effective ways to invoke Goddess Lakshmi's blessings.
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JOTHY (5Ways to Attract Goddess Lakshmi
Recite Sri Sukta and Chanting of Lakshmi Gayathri
Keep a picture or an idol of Goddess Lakshmi in the prayer room. Pray to her wit
deep sincerity. Recite Sri Sukta for 30 days and life will change. It is a composition o
15 verses and all desires are fulfilled by her mercy on its holy recitation. Google fo
‘Sri Sukta’. Chant the Lakshmi Gayathri mantra for 108 times everyday “Om
Mahalakshmyaye Vidmahe , Vishnupriyaye Dhimahi, Tanno Maha Lakshmt
Prachodayath”
Lotus Seed Mala and Use Of Ghee Lamps in your prayers
Use Lotus seed mala or rosary for reciting the mantra. It is called Kamal Gatta mal
To get rid of poverty and have material gain this bead is used for daily worship a
this pleases the Goddess immensely. Light two ghee lamps every day with offering
of coconut, lotus flowers and kheer.
Lotus Stem Wick
Every Friday, light an earthen lamp of ghee, using nine wicks of lotus stem.
attracts highly positive wealth vibrations and grants all kinds of material success.
Sea Shells Or Cowries and Sri Lakshmi Conch or Shankh
Place cowries or sea shells in the place of worship to attract highly positive energie
into the household. Place a right handed conch shell or Dakshinavarti conch shell a
home for worship. It is also called Sri Lakshmi Shankh .Blessings of Lakshmi flow ou
from the conch. Keeping the conch at home removes all negative vibration
surrounding the house. By its placement, Goddess Lakshmi removes sorrows an
gives intelligence, success and worldly freedom. The shell should be cleaned an
placed on a cloth of color – white or yellow or red. Sometimes it is placed on a silve
or clay pot. Water is collected in the conch shell and sprinkled during pooja. Keepin
this at home attracts wealth and prosperity and is closely associated with GoKubera.
Lakshmi Dwadasa Stotra
Chant Lakshmi Dwadasa Stotra 12 times for 12 days to get free from debts, financi
burdens. This stotra is very dear to Vishnu`s consort, Lakshmi. Google for it.
Praying to Tulsi and Feed Cow
Another way to please Goddess Lakshmi is by lighting a lamp and praying to tul
plant. All the Gods reside in the place where a tulsi plant is grown. Fragra
agarbattis or incense can be lit to fill the atmosphere with pleasant vibrations. A
wishes get fulfilled by worshipping tulsi and immense merit is accrued by payin
obeisance to her. On Fridays, feed a cow with sweetened white rice to attract th
grace of Mahalakshmi. All obstacles are removed and sins are destroyed. Immens
wealth is obtained when cows are fed well.
Footprints of Lakshmi
Draw the footprints of Lakshmi by using raw rice flour in the pooja room to welcom
her into the house. Drawing the auspicious footprint of Lakshmi will invite th
presence of Vishnu too. Both Lakshmi and Vishnu are inseparable. Their blessing
will relieve one of all sins, curses and grant eternal blessings of good conduct, righ
living, virtues and abundance. Peace and wellbeing is assured.
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JOTHY (6)s Mount Kailash a Man-Made Pyramid ?y Rosie Fernandez
Mount Kailash, the Himalayan peak, is shrouded in mysticism. Besides being the religious seat of various religionsz., Hinduism, the various sects of Buddhism and Jainism, the peak nestled in the Western parts of Tibet, ha
oked great curiosity among scientists and mystics alike. Hindus revere Mount Kailash as the snowy abode of Lor
iva, the supreme force. Jains believe Rishaba, the first of the twenty-four Tirthankaras attained liberation in th
ry mountain. Tantric Buddhists believe Kailash is the home of Buddha Demchok, who represents supreme bliss
onpos believe their founder descended from heaven and first landed on this sacred Himalayan peak. For the
betan Buddhists, Kailash is a natural ‘mandala’ that represents the Buddhist cosmology on the earth. They als
elieve Demchog and his consort, Dorje Phagmo reside here.
e perpendicular four wall faces of Mount Kailash make climbing an impossible task. Modern-day satellite image
om Google Maps and NASA reveal that Mount Kailash, with an altitude of 6,714 meters, is the axis mundi, o
nter of the Earth. The grandeur of the peak lies in its distinct shape; four perpendicular faces marking the cardina
oints of the compass. It appears like a huge pyramid, like the one in Giza. There have been many speculations tha
ch a perfect-shaped structure is not nature’s wonder, but would need human intervention.
Mount Kailash the Centre of the
niverse
NASA Pix
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JOTHY (
The perpendicular four wall faces of Mount Kailash make climbing an impossible task. There has been no officia
ecord of any climbing attempt, and the handful of people who dared to walk up the mountain never returned
This site is like energy vortices that can either uplift physical and mental states or degenerate the climber. In 199
group of Russian scientists, led by Professor ER Muldasheva, claimed that Mount Kailash is actually a massiv
man-made pyramid built in the ancient times. The study said the mountain is made of hundred smaller pyramid
nd could be the centre of all paranormal activities. The reference is not new.The Ramayana refers to Moun
Kailash as a pyramid, much before history was written by humans. The Vedasmentioned the peak as a cosmic axnd world pillar.
cientists headed by Muldasheva concluded that the complex structure of pyramids was built by people from a
dvanced civilization, who were well-aware about the laws of subtle energy (torsion field) and gravitational forc
But the Russian claim was refuted by Chinese scientists three years later; they officially negated the finding in th
Chinese Press. China, which believes Mount Kailash belongs to them, must have thought it was necessary to refut
Muldasheva claims, or else the idea would gain a lot of international press. Several intellectuals have tried t
discover the world hidden in Mount Kailash. Many of these people were ready to believe in the existence of th
uper-natural in whatever form – higher intelligence, power, or energy. This interest remains strong to this day t
ind the most powerful point of power, but the mysterious mountain has retained its secrets within, not letting an
human successfully scale it ever.
On the contrary, Hindus believe Mt.Kailash to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Like many of the Hindu gods, Shiva is
haracter of apparent contradictions. He at once the Lord of Yoga and therefore the ultimate renunciate asceti
et he is also the divine master of Tantra, the esoteric science that regards sexual union as the most perfect pat
o spiritual enlightenment. According to legend, immortal Shiva lives atop Kailash where he spends his tim
practicing yogic austerities, making joyous love with his divine consort, Parvati, and smoking ganja, the sacred her
nown in the west as marijuana, Hindus do not interpret Shiva's behaviors as contradictory however, but rathe
ee in him a deity who has wisely integrated the extremes of human nature and thus transcended attachment tny particular, and limited, way of being. For a Hindu, to make the arduous pilgrimage to Kailash and have th
darshan (divine view) of Shiva's abode is to attain release from the clutches of ignorance and delusion.
Mount Kailash is the religious seat of various religions, viz.,
Hinduism, the various sects of Buddhism and Jainism.
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JOTHY (Finding Happiness through Satseva
Satseva (Service unto the Absolute Truth)
ervice to the Absolute Truth (satseva) is the next step in spiritual practice. Here one has understood th
mportance of spiritual practice and has also been graced with a number of spiritual experiences while chantin
he Name of God and also attending satsang (Company of God principle). One has seen how one ’s life has bee
positively impacted by spiritual practice and that one is happier, irrespective of the situation that he is in. At th
point in one’s spiritual journey, one undertakes service to Absolute Truth or serving God.
The best way one can serve God is to assist in spreading spiritual knowledge. This can be done in a number o
ways. For example, telling others about what one has learnt and experienced so that they too can benefit from th
positive changes in their lives. We have seekers who spread Spirituality by giving lectures free of charge, to awake
people to the science of Spirituality. They do not earn any money for this – then what is the benefit for them
erving God gives them an inner feeling of Bliss (Anand), which no amount of money or worldly success can give
When one is involved in Satseva one will understand life and the path to happiness.
inding Happiness
The one common aspiration that links each and every human being, regardless of faith, gender and social o
inancial status is the desire to be happy. And in this quest our species is not alone. Every living creature, from th
iniest ant to the majestic elephant seeks how to find happiness. Although finding happiness is our aim in life
piritual research has shown that worldwide, the average human being is happy only 30% of the time, while 40%
of the time he or she is unhappy. The remaining 30% of the time, a person is in a neutral state where he or sh
does not experience happiness or unhappiness. This is because often we are trying to find happiness outwardl
But what if we looked within? Deep within each of us, is a soul (atma). The soul is the God within us and one o
he qualities of God, is perpetual Bliss (Anand). Bliss is that happiness which is of the highest order that is no
dependent on anything else. In the course of the process of our spiritual evolution we acquire the ability of goin
within and gaining access to the Bliss from our soul. The quality and quantity as well as the duration of th
experience of the Bliss are directly proportional to the stage of our spiritual evolution. By starting spiritual practic
nd making consistent efforts to increase it will also bring about more happiness and bliss in our lives.
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GOD is not to be knownGOD is to be LOVEDREALIZATION will come
on its own
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JOTHY (1
The Glory of Nama Japa or repetition of the
Divine Name:References from Japa Yoga by Swami Sivananda & Shiva Mahapuran)
Often we come across devotees who take their Ishta Dev's or desired deity’s name either loudly or silentl
hroughout their daily routine. For those who are not familiar with this act may ask what is the significance of thct of repetition of the Lord’s name? Or how this act will benefit the devotees in their spiritual path?
The answer to the above questions would be -
This continous chanting or repetition of Lord’s name while carrying out our daily routine is called “Nama Japa”.
alms and strengthens the mind; eradicates all kinds of evil thoughts; makes the mind introspective and forces th
mind to move towards God and eventually helps to have a Darshan or glimpse of one’s Ishta Deva or Go
ealisation. By taking Lord Rama’s name that too reversely, Ratnakara, a rogue became Valmiki – a great sag
who authored Ramayana. Tukaram, a great saint had direct darshan or glimpse of Lord Krishna by repeatin
imply “Vitthal, Vitthal” (another name for Lord Krishna). Such is the magical power of Nama Japa.
The Shiva Purana says –
By taking the name of Lord Shiva only once, man can neutralize all his sins. Even he can not accumulate tha
much sin in his entire lifetime that can not be neutralized by taking the name of Lord Shiva only once.”
Once Saint Kabir Das’s son Kamal advised a rich merchant to repeat the name of Rama twice for curing his leprosy
But when the merchant was not cured of the disease even after repeating the name of Rama twice, Kama
eported this incidence to his father. Saint Kabir Das was very much annoyed after hearing this and told Kama
The repetition of the name of Rama only once is quite sufficient. Now beat the merchant severely with a stick o
his head. Ask him to stand in the Ganga and repeat the name of Rama once from the bottom of his heart. ” The
Kamal followed the instructions of his father and gave a good thrashing on the head of the merchant. Th
merchant as per Kamal’s instructions repeated the name of Rama only once with devotion, from the bottom of hiheart. He was completely cured of leprosy.
ometimes devotees may become complacent by knowing the fact that they can earn merits of a lifetime b
aking the name of the Lord a few times and even if they commit some sin, it can be neutralized by taking th
ord’s name. But it should be remembered that the goal of a devotee or a human being is not to earn merits; bu
o attain God realization which can be achieved easily by doing continuous Nama Japa from the bottom of one’
heart. So let us not waste any more time. From this very moment let us do Nama Japa and attain God realization.
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Jwala Mukhi/ Jwala Mata TempleContributed by Su p a r n a Se n G u p t a
The Belief:
Sati threw herself in holy altar after her father King Daksha accused Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva in unconscious state
started wandering in the space placing the burnt dead body of his wife, Sati on his shoulders. To save the world
from the destructive wrath of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu cut down the limbs of the dead Goddess in 51 pieces. The
places where the body parts of Sati fell became sacred centers for the worship of Shakti or Power. Jwalamukhi isthe place where the tongue of Sati fell. The flames that come out of the openings in the earth’s surface are
regarded as the manifestations of the fallen tongue of Goddess Sati and are worshiped as “Jwalamukhi Devi”,
the Goddess, who emits flames from her mouth.
The Natural Flames:
As the name suggests, Jwalamukhi village is situated on a sleeping volcano and it may be possible that Jwala ji
flames are burning due to some natural jets of combustible gas. The flame burns flawless and in blue color. Some
says it could be reserve of natural gas but same could not be validated. In 60’s & 70’s, with the help of German
and Russian companies, ONGC, tried to extract the natural gas. But these efforts were failed and nothing
substantial was made out. Hence, it was declared by the scientists that the natural gas underneath is quite low
pressured and of lesser volume for any extraction.
The Temple:
In this temple, there is no idol because the Goddess is considered to be residing in the form of flames. In the
center of the temple, a hollowed stone holds a flame which is burning continuously since first date of its known
history. The temple style is typical of Jwala Ji shrines, four cornered, with a small dome on the top and a square
central pit of hollowed stone inside where the main flame burns endlessly. An annual fair is held in the environs
of the temple every July/August months during Navratri. The temple had an associated library of ancient Hindu
texts, many of which were translated from Sanskrit into Persian at the orders of Firuz Shah Tughlaq when the
Delhi Sultanate overran the Kangra area.
The Legend:
Jwala Ji is mentioned in the Mahabharata and other scriptures as well.
Jwala Mukhi is considered to be the mostancient temple besides Vaishno Devi in
India. The miracle is that there is a natural
cave where nine eternal flames arecontinuously burning for thousands of
years without any fuel. People believe that
these nine ceaseless flames are forms of
Goddess Durga named as Mahakali,
Annapurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Vindhya Vasini,
Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji
Devi respectively. This shrine is located in
the lower Himalayas in Jwalamukhi town of
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The temple is
one of the 51 Shakti Peetha (Places of worship consecrated to the goddess Shakti
or Sati, the female principal of Hinduism) of
Hindu Mythology.
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The Cowherd And The Flame:
ng time back, a cowherd noticed that one of his cows was always without milk. He followed the cow to find ou
e reason. He saw a girl who came from forest, drank his cow’s milk and disappeared in a flash of light. Th
wherd told this incident to the King of his area. The king was aware that Sati’s tongue had fallen somewhere i
at area. The king tried to find out the sacred spot but no success. Some years later, the cowherd went to the Kin
report that he had seen a flame burning in the caves inside the mountain. The king had darshan (vision) of the
oly flame in the cave and built a temple there. It is believed that the Pandavas came later and renovated the
mple.
Dhyanu Bhagat And Akbar
hyanu Bhagat was a supreme devotee of Jwalaji during the reign of Akbar. Once he was passing through Delh
th a group of pilgrims on their way to Jwalaji. Akbar summoned him to his court to inquire into the nature of the
oddess. Dhyanu Bhagat told him She is all powerful and answers the prayers of Her devotees. Akbar asked
hyanu Bhagat to qualify a hard test to prove the supreme power of Jwalaji. Akbar cut off the head of Dhyanu’
orse ordering him to have the Goddess put it back. Dhyanu went to Jwalaji and prayed day and night to no avai
ut of desperation he cut of his own head and offered her. She then appeared to him riding a lion. She reconnecte
oth his head and that of the horse. Goddess also offered Dhyanu Bhagat a boon. He requested that it should no
e so difficult for pilgrims to show their devotion. Goddess said that in the future if someone offered a coconut sh
ould accept it as if they had offered their own head. To this day people continue to offer coconuts to the Goddes
Her temples. Impressed by this incident, Akbar wanted to know more about the Goddess and came to know
bout the eternal flames. In a fit of anger, he tried to douse the flames with a stream of water which is very muc
esent today also in the name of Akbar ki nahar (spring of Akbar). The water course which today drips into a tan
the temple premises is said to have been constructed by Akbar in an attempt to douse the jets of flames in th
mple. However, the great power of the Goddess, still kept the flames burning. Realizing the power of Jwala Ji
kbar came with his army to this temple. He brought a Chhatra (Gold umbrella) for the Goddess, but on offering
e umbrella turned into an unknown metal. The said umbrella has also been kept in the temple library
Forms of Jwala Maa:
ere are always 9 jyotis (flames) which are constantly running. They are either considered as the divine sisters o
aa Bhagwati or the 9 swaroops of Maa Durga.
Maa Mahakali Jwali Ji
he first roop/ Jyoti of the auspicious Maa Jwala Jyoti is present in the form of Maa Maha Kali. She is situated i
ont across the main kund after entering the main temple gate.Earlier her Jyoti was covered around with a silve
mple case and now it is replaced by a golden temple case. She is in the form of a Blue Jyoti and thus refered a
ata Mahakali. This form is world famous as the Poorn Brahma Jyoti Jwala Mukhi. She is the giver of Mukti an
hakti. This is the main Jwala Maa Jyoti swaroop out of all the jyotis/ flames which you should not miss
Maa Annapoorna Jwali Ji
st below Mahakali Maa Jyoti is the second form of Maa Jwalaji known as Mahamaya Annapurna Jwala Mata. Mannapoorna is Bhandaar Bharnewali Maa. She is the giver of food. The one who always keeps your home filled wit
tables.
Maa Chandi Mata Jwali Ji
n the other side is Mata Chandi Devi or Maa Chandika Jwala Jyoti . This form of Maa Jwala is the destroyer o
nemies. She is the 3rd form of Maa Jwala Ji.
Maa Hinglaaj Bhwani Jwali Ji
aa Hinglaaj Bhawani is the remover or destroyer of obstacles. She is the 4th roop/ form of Mata Jwalaji.
Maa Vindhyavasini Jwali Ji
his is the 5th form of Maa Jwala Jyoti, i.e. Mata Vindhyavasini Devi which is the reliever from sorrow an
epression. She is also present in the front wall, across the main kund.
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. Maa Maha Lakshmi Jwali Ji
he is present in the main kund. Out of the 4 main jyotis present in the main kund after you enter the main temp
oom, on the right most side at the bottom is the Mahalakshmi Jwala Maa. No need for an introduction that she
he one Who gives wealth/ money. If She blesses you, you will not have the scarcity of money or Dhan.
. Maa Maha Saraswati Jwali Ji
owards the left and little higher is Mata Mahasaraswati Jwala Ji Jyoti. She is present in the main kund along wit
Maa Mahalakshmi. And as we all know, Maa Saraswati is the Vidya and Gyan Datri.
. Maa Jwali Ji
he Eigth form of Maa. This jyoti is also present in the main kund. This Maa Jyoti is present in the left most side
he main kund.
. Maa Jwali Ji
t the bottom of the eighth form of Maa Jwalaji towards the right and before Maa Maha Saraswati Jwala Jyoti
he ninth form of Maa Jwala. It is also in the main kund.
Maa Anjana Jwali Ji
addition to the nine forms of Maa Durga in the main temple room, is Maa Anjana Jwalaji. She is present in th
orm of 2 flames and She is present in a water kund known as the "Rudra Kund" where it is said that worshiper
ray to Maa for a long time. Maa Anjana Devi Jwala Ji is the giver of long life and happiness.
few steps up is
oom where you will
nd the Rudra Kund.
t this kund, Maa
wala is present in the
orm of Maa Anjana
wala Ji Jyoti.
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n the Tantric cosmology, the whole universe is perceived as being created, penetrated and sustained b
wo fundamental forces, which are permanently in a perfect, indestructible union. These forces o
niversal aspects are called Shiva and Shakti. The tradition has associated to these principles a form
spectively that of a masculine deity and that of a feminine one. Accordingly, Shiva represents th
onstitutive elements of the universe, while Shakti is the dynamic potency, which makes these element
ome to life and act. From a metaphysical point of view, the divine couple Shiva-Shakti corresponds to tw
sential aspects of the One: the masculine principle, which represents the abiding aspect of God, and thminine principle, which represents Its Energy, the Force which acts in the manifested world, life itsel
onsidered at a cosmic level.
om this point of view, Shakti represents the immanent aspect of the Divine, that is the act of active
articipation in the act of creation. Maybe exactly this Tantric view of the Feminine in creatio
ontributed to the orientation of the human being towards the active principles of the universe, rathe
an towards those of pure transcendence. Therefore, Shiva defines the traits specific to pur
anscendence and is normally associated, from this point of view, to a manifestation of Shakti who i
omewhat terrible (such as Kali and Durga), personification of Her own untamed and limitles
anifestation. Owing to the fact that in a way, Shakti is more accessible to the human understandin
ecause this regards aspects of life that are closely related to the human condition inside the creation)
e cult of the Goddess (DEVI) has spread more forcibly.
The Divine Couple
SHIVA – SHAKTI
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is cult was combined with notions of the Shamkhya philosophy and has offered the premises necessary to th
ter Maya doctrine, formulated by the sage Shankaracharya. This possibility of combining, of interpenetration o
wo or more notions belonging to two or more spiritual systems is due to the fact that the Hindu philosophic
stems are not isolated, closed systems, but complex and manageable doctrines, which may adjust and may b
nderstood from different perspectives. The Samkhya philosophy promulgates a primordial cosmic duality. From th
ntric perspective, this “scheme” of creation is transformed, in the sense that the two cosmic principles a
nsidered united, not separated. This is the fundamental difference introduced by Tantra, based on a conceptio
at favours the unity between the two principles, opposed in appearance, but indissoluble united in each act of th
eation. Nevertheless, Tantrism confers to Shiva and Shakti the qualities of the feminine and masculine principle
om the Samkhya philosophy. The idea of an act of fertilization at the divine, purely spiritual level comes to life an
admitted in the tantric cosmogonic conception, unlike the Samkhya philosophy. The eternal and indestructib
nion between Shiva and Shakti gives birth to the whole Macrocosm, in its stable, static aspect as well as in i
ynamic one. The different representations in the rich tantric iconography obviously underline the antithet
aracteristics of the two principles, determining a more clear understanding.
us, on one hand is presented the cosmic dance of Shakti on the lying body of Shiva. On the other hand, the tw
eities are pictured in what is called VIPARITA-MAITHUNA, meaning tantric sexual union. This sexual union
fferent from what is usually understood by this in the western traditions, in the sense that man is immobile, whe woman, embracing him, assumes an active role during the sexual act. In conclusion, the Tantrism envisages th
smic evolution as a polarisation within the Supreme Being, which is God, the Unmanifested Absolute, in its tw
ndamental aspects: static and kinetic. Tantra symbolises this aspect by comparing the couple Shiva and Shak
th a seed of grain (CHANAKA). Such a seed is made up of two halves so closely linked that they seem one, and on
ngle cover covers them. Symbolically, the two halves represent Shiva and Shakti, the cover represents Maya (th
smic illusion). When the cover is on, the two halves are separated, but the cover goes off when the seed is abo
germinate, unifying thus the two halves in one.
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Rajarajeshwari is the presiding deity of Sri Chakra she is the mother of love and grace. All sentient and insentienteing are linked to, and dependent upon her power for their existence. She is the personification of the Divine
esire to create the universe and also the Divine desire to merge the creation back into the ultimate Bhraman
God the father). This two fold desire is the basis of love, the vivifying bond that ties the Creator and the created
he controls our minds and sensory organs and holds the key to transcendental knowledge. She resides on the top
f the head (Sahasrara) , and also in the second chakra (Swadisthana).
he is having four hands and three eyes. She wields in her four hands the noose, the goad, sugar cane bow, andve flowered arrows. Her three eyes are Sun, Moon and fire representing the three triads in creation. Her crown
decorated with the crescent moon the symbol of divine delight. The noose represents strong determination and
ve by which She binds the whole creation. The goad is the symbol of the power of knowledge, it is the wrath of
ery emotions by which the whole creation is spurred into activity. The sugar cane stem depicts the mind principle
f man. The five flowered arrows are the five tanmatras, sound, touch, form, taste and smell the source of the five
ements. She is having three forms, the gross physical form (sthula sharira), subtle astral form, (sukshma sharira)
nd the causal archetypal form of the macrocosm and microcosmic creation.
When She is meditated upon, this ultimate energy, in the first and second chakra (Muladhara and Swadhisthana)
he sadhaka (spiritual aspirant) is performing internal fire sacrifice. She emerges out of the lotus chakras asundalini the supreme power elevating the sadhaka. The graceful Mother removes evil and develops goodness
ithin all of us. She is the power of Bhraman; pure consciousness embodied. She is the bliss of "Sat - Chit -
nanda" existence, knowledge and bliss."
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acts of Hindu Dharma
ontributed to JOTHY by Parkunnan Subramaniam
Acharya David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri)“Hinduism rejects ideas of sin and salvation, heaven and hell. Itates that our main problem is spiritual ignorance that is overcome by knowledge born of meditation. It teaches
hat each soul is originally pure and one with the universal Being, with the ultimate origin and goal of all asupreme Bliss or Ananda.” – Dr David Frawley.
ometimes people ask what Hinduism is, and how it compares with the other religious/spiritual traditions of the
orld. Most of the time Hindus find it difficult to provide simple and cogent answers to such questions, which can
ake other people doubt the validity of Hindu Dharma.
have compiled the following information highlighting key points that can be used to show to the uninformed
erson what Hindu Dharma truly is, and all the factors that it relates to, which go far beyond what other religions
ormally address. The vastness, abundance and diversity within Hindu Dharma is a strength rather than a
eakness, and places it far above more circumscribed beliefs. But this diversity needs to be explained properlynd in detail for people today to understand, particularly for those coming from the background of western
ducation or western religions who may have many misconceptions already.
ach of these paragraphs can be used as a basis for discussion.
ymbols of Religions Place of Hinduism among the Religious and Spiritual Traditions of the World Hinduism is the
dest continuous religious and spiritual tradition in the world, going back over five thousand years, with no
pecific point of origin historically. It is connected more with cosmic time cycles and eternal truth than it is with
ny historical person, revelation or community.
induism is the third largest religion in the world with over a billion followers worldwide, comprising about one in
very seven people on Earth. It has been one of the largest followed religions since its inception long before the
ther major world religions came into existence.
induism is the largest of the non-Biblical and non-Abrahamic traditions, with only Christianity and Islam having
ore followers today. As such, it represents the non-Abrahamic religious movements of humanity, of which
blical monotheism is only one.
induism is the largest and oldest of the Dharmic traditions, comprising Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and
khism and related spiritual traditions of India and Asia, which emphasize the pursuit of truth over any creed or
ogma. More religions have originated in India than in any other country in the world.
induism is the largest of the so-called Pagan traditions, such as existed before Christianity and Islam arose, like
he older European and Middle Eastern traditions, including the Greek, Roman, Celtic, Germanic, Slavic, Persian,
abylonian, Egyptian and many more. A number of these Pagan traditions have survived and several are being
evived today. Hinduism can help in this renewal process as its continuity has remained unbroken.
induism is the largest of the native and indigenous traditions of America, Africa, Polynesia and other parts of
sia, including many oral traditions, which are rooted in nature and the Earth rather than any human revelation.
induism encourages the preservation of native traditions and can help us understand the deeper spiritua
eaning of their rituals and view of the sacred.
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Hinduism, though primarily found in India and Nepal, historically has spread throughout Central Asia, Indochin
nd Indonesia, and aspects of Hinduism came with Buddhism wherever it went as far as Japan, which still ha
many temples to Hindu deities today. Angkor Wat in Cambodia Hindu and Vedic related traditions from th
Zoroastrian to the Greek, Roman and Celtic spread west through the Middle East to Europe in early ancient time
The largest traditional Hindu temple complex is Ankor Wat in Cambodia, showing that Hinduism is not just an Ind
based but a universal and global tradition.
Hinduism is the largest of the world’s pluralistic spiritual traditions, honoring many paths to God or truth, an
many names and forms of the Divine. Hinduism therefore easily blends in with pluralistic social traditions, such a
ound in democratic traditions today.
Hinduism is a dharma or way of truth that places individual spiritual practices through ritual, Yoga, mantra an
meditation over any particular belief, faith or institution. In Hinduism truth is even more important than Go
whose best definition is the eternal truth.
Hinduism is not a local formation or limited to one community of believers or practitioners. It calls itself a
anatana Dharma, the eternal and universal truth that is relevant to all beings and arises from the cosmic mintself.
Hinduism is beyond all views of monotheism or polytheism, teaches us to see the Divine in everything as th
power of universal consciousness. Hinduism cannot be put into the straight-jackets of western theological though
Hinduism formulates itself as Manava Dharma or a teaching for all human beings. It has never divided humanit
nto believers or non-believers, or one religious community as against another. It has never rejected any portion o
humanity as condemned by God or the Divine, but teaches that all living beings must eventually return to th
highest state of bliss.
Hinduism has the greatest number of followers regularly engaged in pilgrimage of any religion in the world. Th
Kumbha Mela is world’s largest religious gathering and has been for many centuries, with as many as thirty millio
participants on a single day. Local Hindu festivals throughout India commonly see hundreds of thousands o
participants on a single day.
Hinduism has the largest number of temples and shrines of any religion, with numerous temple complexes an
emple cities built over thousands of years, as well as many local and home-based shrines. It also has the greate
diversity of temples and shrines in terms of different types of construction, formation, forms and images.
Hinduism has the largest number of monks and priests of any religion, with extensive religious orders of swamiogis and sadhus, more than two million in India today. It also has the oldest set of religious orders, priests an
gurus, with lines and lineages going back to before the time of Lord Buddha.
Hinduism has the largest number of teachers, gurus and holy men and women of any religion. It emphasizes livin
eachers over teachers and prophets of old. Hinduism says that God-realization is the right of every human being.
Hinduism has a greater variety of religious and spiritual teachings than any other religion in the world. There ar
perhaps more religions inside of Hinduism than outside of it. These include even atheism and agnosticism.
Hinduism has more names and forms for the sacred and Divine than any tradition, including extensive traditions o
conic worship and formless approaches that use no murtis. Hindu deities routinely have chants to them of
housand names. Yet Hindu Dharma also honors the nameless and formless, the infinite and unbounded.
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Hinduism has the most festivals and holy days of any religion, with some lasting as long as ten days. Hinduism ha
ts own sacred calendar that directs us to spiritual practices on a daily basis and tells us the unique spiritu
qualities of each day of the year.
Hindu Cosmology Key Points of Hindu Philosophy and Cosmology Hinduism is the most tolerant and syncretic o
he worlds major religions. It does not aim at outer conversion but at inner spiritual practices, and regards th
ame One truth as capable of innumerable manifestations relative to different times, places and person
Hinduism has both a universal orientation and a local adaptation.
Hinduism does not promote any single religious belief but rather encourages us to pursue the exploration o
onsciousness as our real spiritual quest. It places individual spiritual practices over any en masse belief.
Hinduism has the most detailed philosophy and psychology of any spiritual tradition in the world, with numerou
ystems of Yoga, Vedanta and Tantra, covering every angle of the spiritual life and quest for higher consciousness
Hinduism recognizes that each individual soul can realize Divinity as one’s true Self and inmost consciousness, an
does not regard as any teacher, messenger, prophet or savior as final. It teaches that your true Self and th
universe are one.
Hinduism rests upon honoring each individual as Divine and all nature as sacred. It does not demand conversion
but directs us to understand and respect ourselves as we are according to our own inner being.
Hinduism is the most prominent spiritual tradition in the world emphasizing Self-knowledge gained through Sel
nquiry over any person, form, name, book or deity. It regards religious or spiritual practice as various approache
o Self-realization, not as ends in themselves. It understands our true Self as beyond both body and mind, as we
s time, space and karma. This takes it far beyond the limitations of western psychology.
Hinduism is the primary tradition in the world that teaches karma and reincarnation, with each soul having manves in its quest for the Divine. Such ideas of karma and reincarnation can be found in many spiritual and religiou
raditions throughout the world, reflecting an extensive Hindu influence.
Hinduism rejects ideas of sin and salvation, heaven and hell. It states that our main problem is spiritual ignoranc
hat is overcome by knowledge born of meditation. It teaches that each soul is originally pure and one with th
universal Being, with the ultimate origin and goal of all as Supreme Bliss or Ananda.
Hinduism is rooted in the Sanskrit language, arguably humanity’s greatest language based upon a science o
osmic sound. Hinduism has numerous mantras, chants and prayers, more so than any other religion.
Hinduism has the largest literature of any religion, with numerous texts in Sanskrit and the regional languages o
outh Asia going back many thousands of years. Its ancient Vedic literature is the largest Vishn
Vishvarupaliterature that has been preserved from the ancient world, going back long before the time of Buddha
Only a small portion of Hindu literature has been translated into western languages.
Hinduism has the main literature and tradition of Yoga, including all aspects of Yoga as knowledge, devotion
ervice, and methods of both Hatha and Raja Yoga. Hinduism contains many Yoga lineages from the greatest Yog
gurus like Patanjali, Vasishta and Yajnavalkyaand the great Natha and Siddha Yogis.
Hinduism has the largest philosophical literature of any religion or country, comprising every shade of dualism an
non-dualism, theism and non-theism, worship of the Divine as One or Many. Hindu philosophy examines the who
of life and the nature of knowledge on all levels, inner and outer. It includes many schools of Vedanta, Samkhya
Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Puranaand Tantra, including modern teachers and their new insights.
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nduism has the largest and broadest set of teachings of any religion extending into philosophy, mysticism, yoga
ychology, medicine, science, astronomy and astrology, art, literature, dance, music. It embraces all of human lif
d culture and excludes no aspect of learning as unsacred. Hinduism teaches us how to make any vocation, way o
owledge or culture into a spiritual path or way of Self-realization.
nduism has the largest literature of any spiritual tradition exploring and mapping higher states of consciousnes
eyond the physical, extending to the entire manifest universe of body, life, mind and intelligence. Hinduismescribes in detail the many levels of the universe beyond the physical, extending to the Absolute beyond all tim
d space.
nduism has an understanding of time extending to vast cosmic cycles of billions of years, such as recognized b
odern physics, and is not bound to any limited historical perspective. It teaches us that life on Earth is influenced
y such longer cosmic time cycles.
nduism recognizes vast realms of spaces and numerous worlds, both physical and in the astral and causal realms
tending far beyond what science has yet imagined. It says that our current humanity is only one of many ove
me. It holds that intelligent life inhabits the universe as a whole and is interrelated in many ways that we ca
cess within our own consciousness.
nduism finds holy sites everywhere in nature. It honors all nature as sacred. Hindu sacred sites can be found i
ountains, rivers, forests, deserts, rocks and sea. It has mapped the sacred sites throughout the India
bcontinent since ancient times. Such are the sacred Ganga River or Mount Kailash in Tibet. Yet Hindus can find
cred sites in the nature everywhere that they live.
nduism sees the human body itself as a temple of Divinity reflecting the structure of the universe through th
akra system. It has a deeper understanding of the subtle energy and thought patterns behind our physical form
ch as science is only beginning to note.
nduism as Sanatana Dharma, a universal and eternal tradition of Self knowledge and cosmic knowledge, is the
ast divisive of any religion. It does not divide us by community but directs us to discover our inner unity. – Indi
cts, 12 January 2016
Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) D. Litt., is a guru in the Vedic tradition. He is recognized as a
edacharya (Vedic teacher) because of his unusual wide scope of studies in Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta and Vedi
trology, as well as the ancient Vedic teachings going back to the oldest Rigveda.
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Make death a part of life by understanding that life without death is incomplete. As soon as we are born, weegin to die. Life is sacred and so we cannot afford to squander it in daydreams, fantasies, and false hopes. Life
ithout death, pleasure without pain, light without darkness, and good without evil, are never possible. We must
ther accept both or rise above both, by overcoming embodiment through the Knowledge of the Self. Death is
ertain for all who are born. As the Bhagavad Gita says: "For to that which is born, death is certain, and to that
hich is dead, birth is certain. Therefore you should not grieve over the unavoidable.“
evelop immunity against death by practicing meditation and dispassion. In meditation we try to reach our true
entity, the deathless Self, by crossing over the three states of consciousness— waking, dream, and deep sleep—
nd becoming videha, or bereft of body-consciousness. In this practice, we partially and temporarily die in ourhysical and mental existence. Along with meditation, practice dispassion, which is knowing that nothing materia
ill accompany us when we leave this earth, and that nothing in this world can be of any help to us to overcome
eath.
uild your own raft. Vedanta compares this world to an ocean, the near shore of which we know, while the far
hore remains a mystery to us. The ocean has bottomless depth, high winds, fearful currents, and countless
hirlpools. Life is a journey, an attempt to cross this ocean of the world and reach the other shore, which is
mmortality. No one can take us across this ocean. Vedanta urges us to build our own raft by practicing meditation
n our true Self. No practice of this self-awareness is ever lost. As we go on with our practice, all our experiences
f self-awareness join together and form a raft of consciousness, which the Upanishads call the 'raft of Brahman'.tting on this raft of Brahman, a mortal crosses the ocean of mortality: "The wise man should hold his body
eady, with the three [upper] parts erect, turn his senses, with the help of the mind, toward the heart, and by
eans of the raft of Brahman cross the fearful torrents of the world."
Jai Maha Kaali
Om Kali, Kali,
Maha Kali
Maha Sakhti Kali
Ustisya Kali
Pat Guru GuruSwahaa, Haa Haa !
(Repeat 21, 108, 1008 Time
By Residing the above Sakhti Kali Maha Manthar
with devotion as jabam or during homa
offering, one will be able to overcome fea
enemy, evil, charm and one will also be able to b
freed from what so ever negative elements that
an obstacle to our lives or progress.
The Bharmin Siavite Gurukkals or even th
Vaisnavar Gurukkals secretly worship Godde
Kali during Ammavasai thidi at midnight. This is t
protect them from evil forces that may preven
them from their spiritual rituals or worshi
Prayer to Kali will also create a kalasam/ shiel
that will prevent any form of thosham, pinn
suniam, charm, coursing or bad eye.
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JOTHY DHANA FUND 1
What: It is a fund created for Social Community & Hindu Development
Why: Urgent Need to Create Additional Fund for Emergency Relief, Social Development and at the
same time to undertake Malaysia Hindu Sangam Projects
Who: All Funds will be in favour of Malaysia Hindu Sangam the single most highest authority in
Hinduism and Hindu Development in Malaysia.
How: By urging All Hindus to Contribute a minimum of RM10.00 per month and by banking into
(ATM Machine, e-Payment CIMB Clicks) Malaysian Hindu Sangam bank account.
When: With immediate effect, we humbly urge all Hindus to volunteer without fear or favour, with
open hearts and having faith in Dharma.
Role of JOTHY:
JOTHY will urge all its subscribers to contribute towards JOTHY DHANA FUND 1, that is totally
dedicated towards the cause of Malaysia Hindu Sangam. JOTHY will also update contributors via
JOTHY on Malaysian Hindu Sangam ‘s activities and programs.
Role of Malaysia Hindu Sangam
JOTHY is a pet Project of Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Negeri Sembilan State Council, hence
JOTHY DHANA FUND 1 will be channeled to the State Council account, and the State Council will
manage all projects and activities. Kindly view activities via web: www.hindusangam.org.my
Main Utilization of Fund
1. Religious Education & Propagations
2. Social & Community Services & Activities
3. Hindu Development & Projects
4. MHS Building & Development Fund
5. Activities of MHS – 5 Key Result Areas
Principal Fund Coordinators:
V. Kandasamy ANS, PJK, | Tel:: 012-384 1995 | Email: [email protected] President, Malaysian Hindu Sangam National Council & Chairman Negeri Sembilan State Council
Thayalan Nathan | Tel: 017-880 9454 | [email protected] & Editor, JOTHY & Founder of JOTHY DHANA,
Secretary of the Building & Fund Raising Committee, Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Negeri Sembilan State Council
JOTHY DHANA FUND 1 Bank Account
Account Name: Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Negeri Sembilan State Council
Banker: CIMB Bank BerhadAccount No.: 05060023753052
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JOTHY DHANA FUND 1
Promoting Temple Worship Voice for Hindus Defender for
Hindus andHinduism
Promoting Hindu Teaching
Community Programs
Preserving
TraditionsCommunity Aid
Knowledge &Practice in
Hinduism
Promoting Culture
Heritage
Education a Must for All
Hindus
Immediate
Relief/ AidUniting
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Realize Your Duties and Obligations as a Hindu
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Keep aside just RM10.00 a month or RM120.00 a year and bank-in (ATM)/ debit transfer
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Step 3:
Urge your Friends & Families to do the same.
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MHS.NS ACTIVITIES
inal review of the PLKN Hinduism module headed by Thon. Velayuthan and assisted by Mrs. Verni, Mrs. Jayanthi
and Mrs Nagammah. Below, Mr. Kandasamy makes it a point to visit deceased MHS family members, conductprayers and console the family
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MHS Activities: Christmas-Interfaith
Open House
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Shri Kalki Avatharam
Lord Vishnu appearing as Kalki adorned of the whole animate and inanimate creation, and the soul of thuniverse, appears in this world of matter for protecting the virtue of the righteous and wiping out the entire stoc
of their karma and thereby liberating them. The Lord will appear under the name of Kalki ... riding a fleet horse .
nd capable of subdueing the wicked. The Lord of the universe wielding ... divine powers and possessed of endle
irtues and matchless splendor, he will traverse the globe on that swift horse and exterminate with his sword th
obbers (those whose minds are devoted to iniquity) by the tens of millions."
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JOTHY (3Maha Shivaratrialls This Year On The Night Of The 7 th Of March 2017 bstracted from: www.arthadharma.net
egends
Hindus celebrate Mahashivratri, because according to Vedic Literatures ; there is a legend associated witamudra Manthan (churning of ocean), a process in which the asuras (demons) and the gods joined hands to chur
ut amrut(nectar) from the depths of the ocean, using a mountain as a churn-dash and a snake as a rope. Th
evas( deities) and the asuras (demons) counterparts were churning for a nectar of immortality. Among man
hings that came out, a pot of poison came out of the ocean. This poison was so potent that it has the power testroy the whole universe. The problem that arose was that the poison could not be discarded, it had to be drun
y one of the devas or asuras. No one wanted to drink the poison because they all felt that they were too valuabl
r sacred to drink it. Shiva, upon the request of the gods, came forward in a calm disposition and said that he wou
rink the Halahala (poison) for “the sake of his family to sustain peace and allow them to find the nectar o
mmortality.” By drinking the Halahala, he eliminated its destructive capacity. Shocked by his act, Goddess Parvat
rangled his neck and hence managed to stop it in his neck itself and prevent it from spreading all over th
niverse supposed to be in Shiva's stomach. However the poison was so potent that it changed the color of His nec
o blue. For this reason, Lord Shiva is also called Neelkanta.. After drinking the poison, Shiva went to the Himalaya
o meditate. The nectar of immortality was found, and the asuras tried to steal it from the devas. They wanted t
ecome more powerful than the devas to be able to destroy them. After a “series of divine interventions”, thevas emerged as the winners and received the gift of immortality. By drinking the poison, Shiva sacrificed himse
or the safety of his family and humanity.
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Pralaya (the Deluge)
Another version relates that the whole world was facing destruction and Goddess Parvati worshipped her husba
hiva to save it. She prayed for the jivs (living souls) remaining in se –- like particles of gold dust in a lump of wax
during the long period of pralaya (deluge) night, that they should, upon becoming active again. Have His blessing
but only if they worshipped him just as she did. Her prayer was granted. Parvati named the night for the worsh
of Ishwar by mortals Maha-Sivaratri , or the great night of Shiva, since Pralaya is brought about by Hi
The Lord Shiva's Favorite Day
After creation was complete, Parvati asked Lord Shiva which devotees and rituals pleased him the most. The Lo
eplied that the 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalgun, is his mo
avourite day. Parvati repeated these words to her friends, from whom the word spread over all creatio
The Story Of King Chitrabhanu
Once upon a time King Chitrabhanu of the Ikshvaku dynasty, who ruled over the whole of Jambudvipa (India), w
observing a fast with his wife, it being the day of Maha Shivaratri. The sage Ashtavakra came on a visit to the cou
of the king.The sage asked the king the purpose of his observing the fast. King Chitrabhanu explained that he had
gift of remembering the incidents of his past birth, and in his previous life he had been a hunter in Varanasi and
name was Suswara. His only livelihood was to kill and sell birds and animals. The day before the new moon, whi
oaming through forests in search of animals, he saw a deer, but before his arrow flew he noticed the deer's fam
nd their sadness at its impending death. So he let it live. He had still not caught anything when he was overtake
by nightfall and climbed a tree for shelter. It happened to be a Bael tree. His canteen leaked water, so he was bo
hungry and thirsty. These two torments kept him awake throughout the night, thinking of his poor wife an
hildren who were starving and anxiously waiting for his return. To pass away the time he engaged himself
plucking the Bael leaves and dropping them down onto the ground.
The next day he returned home and bought some food for himself and his family. The moment he was about
break his fast a stranger came to him, begging for food. He served the food first to stranger and then had his ow
At the time of his death, he saw two messengers of Lord Shiva, sent to conduct his soul to the abode of Lord Shiv
He learnt then for the first time of the great merit he had earned by unconscious worship of Lord Shiva during th
night of Shivaratri. The messengers told him that there had been a Lingam (a symbol for the worship of Shiva)
he bottom of the tree. The leaves he dropped had fallen on the Lingam, in imitation of its ritual worship. The wat
rom his leaky canteen had washed the Lingam (also a ritual action), and he had fasted all day and all night. Thus,
unconsciously had worshipped the Lord. As the conclusion of the tale the King said that he had lived in the abode
he Lord and enjoyed divine bliss for a long time before being reborn as Chitrabhanu. This story is narrated
he Garuda Purana.
Sivaratri’ means ‘night of Lord Siva’. The important features of this religious function are rigid fasting fwentyfour hours and sleepless vigil during the night. Every true devotee of Lord Siva spends the night of Sivara
n deep meditation, keeps vigil and observes fast.
The worship of Lord Siva consists in offering flowers, Bilva leaves and other gifts on the Linga which is a symbol
ord Siva, and bathing it with milk, honey, butter, ghee, rose-water, etc.
When creation had been completed, Siva and Parvati had been living on the top of Kailas. Parvati asked:
enerable Lord, which of the many rituals observed in Thy honour doth please Thee most?” Lord Siva replied: “T
hirteenth night of the new moon, Krishna Paksha, in the month of Phalguna (February –March) is known
ivaratri, My most favourable Tithi. My devotee gives Me greater happiness by mere fasting than by ceremonbaths, and offerings of flowers, sweets, incense, etc. Just hear, My Beloved, of an episode which will give you a
dea of the glory and power of this ritual, said Lord Shiva to Parvati.
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Once upon a time, there lived in the town of Varanasi a hunter. He was returning from the forest one evenin
with the game birds he had killed. He felt tired and sat at the foot of a tree to take some rest. He was overpowere
by sleep. When he woke up, it was all thick darkness of night. It was the night of Sivaratri but he did not know it
He climbed up the tree, tied his bundle of dead birds to a branch and sat up waiting for the dawn. The tre
happened to be My favourite, the Bilva. “There was a Linga under that tree. He plucked a few leaves droppe
hem down. The night-dew trickled down from his body. I was highly pleased with involuntary little gifts of th
hunter. The day dawned and the hunter returned to his house.
In course of time, the hunter fell ill and gave up his last breath. The messengers of Yama(Hinduism) arrived at h
bedside to carry his soul to Yama(Hinduism). My messengers also went to the spot to take him to My abode. Ther
was a severe fight between Yama’s messengers and My messengers. The former were easily defeated. The
eported the matter to their Lord. He presented himself in person at the portals of My abode. Nandi gave him a
dea of the sanctity of Sivaratri and the love which I had for the hunter. Yama surrendered the hunter to Me an
eturned to his abode. Thereafter, Yama has pledged not to touch my devotees without my consen
The hunter was able to enter My abode and ward off death by simple fasting and offering of a few Bilva leave
however involuntary it might be because it was the night of Sivaratri. Such is the solemnity and sacrednes
ssociated with the night”. Parvati was deeply impressed by the speech of Lord Siva on the sanctity and glory ohe ritual. She repeated it to Her friends who in their turn passed it on to the ruling princes on earth. Thus was th
anctity of Sivaratri broadcast all over the world.
Rituals of Maha Shivratri
rom the very early morning, Shiva temples are flocked by devotees, young and old, who come to perform th
raditional Shivalinga worship (puja) and hence hope for favours from the god. Devotees bathe at sunrise
preferably in the Ganga, or any other holy water source (like the Shiva Sagartank at Khajurao). This is a purificato
ite, an important part of all Hindu festivals. Wearing a clean piece of clothing after the holy bath, worshippe
arry pots of water to the temple to bathe the Shivalinga. They offer prayers to the sun, Vishnu and Shiva.Wome
pray for the well-being of their husbands and sons. An unmarried woman prays for a husband like Shiva, who onsidered to be the ideal husband. The temple reverberates with the sound of bells and shouts of “Shankerji
ai” meaning 'Hail Shiva'. Devotees circumambulate the linga, three or seven times, and then pour water over i
ome also pour milk.
According to the Shiva Purana, the Mahashivaratri worship must incorporate six items:
1. Bathing the Shiv Linga with water, milk and honey, and Wood apple or bel leaves added to it, representing
purification of the soul;
2. The vermilion paste applied on the Shiv Linga after bathing it, representing virtue;
3. Offering of fruits, which is conducive to longevity and gratification of desires;4. Burning incense, yielding wealth;
5. The lighting of the lamp which is conducive to the attainment of knowledge;
6. And betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures.
Tripundra refers to the three horizontal stripes of holy ash applied to the forehead by worshippers of Lord Shiv
These stripes symbolise spiritual knowledge, purity and penance(spiritual practice of Yoga), so also they represen
he three eyes of Lord Shiva.
Wearing a rosary made from the rudraksha seed of the rudraksha tree (said to have sprung from the tears of Lor
hiva) when worshipping Lord Shiva is ideal. A rudraksha seed is a mahogany-like color, sometimes black, an
ometimes may have traces of sacred sandalwood powder, turmeric, kumkum, or holy ash if the rosary was use
n worship ceremonies or anointed.
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JOTHY (3Veeratteswarar Shiva Temple at Tirukoilur
Veeratteswarar Temple at Tirukoilur is one of the eight Veeratta Sthalas, where Lord Shiva destroyed asuras. Ihis particular place Lord Shiva killed Andhakasura. Once Mother Durga was playing with Lord Shiva, and sh
overed his eyes with her hands. The entire universe is illuminated by the jyothi that emanates from the eyes o
ord Shiva, thus when she had covered his eyes, the entire universe became dark. From the darkness aros
gnorance, and out of that emerged the asura named Andhakasura. There was a great battle between Lord Shiv
nd Andhakasura. Lord Shiva struck the head of Andhakasura and blood began to pour to the earth, but every dro
of blood that touched the earth turned into another demon. In order to stop the demons from manifestinMother Durga caught the blood in a pot. As the lines of blood collected in the pot, it formed a pattern of 6
quares which later became known as the Vaasthu Mandala. Lord Shiva manifested 64 Bhairavas, one for eac
quare, to help him in his battle with these demons. This combination and the worship of the 64 Bhairavas becam
nown as Vaastu Shanti Puja. Thus science of Vaastu originated from this temple.
This temple is praised in the Thevaram by Thirugyana Sambandhar, Appar and Sundarar. Inside this temple th
angam period poetess Avvaiyar composed her famous prayer to Lord Ganesh. He was so pleased with her that h
arried her to Kailasha in her own body. The story is that the great shaivite saint Sundarar was being taken t
Kailasha by a white elephant, which had been sent personally by Lord Shiva to take him. At that time Avvaiya
was performing worship in this temple. She became eager to quickly finish the puja and also go to Kailasha alonwith Sundarar, so she started to rush through her puja so as not to be late. At that time Lord Ganesha appeare
nd told her to perform the puja slowly and not to rush through it. She worshipped Lord Ganesha and patient
ompleted the puja. Afterwards Lord Ganesha took a gigantic form and carried her to Lord Shiva’s abode o
Kailasha, reaching even before Sundarar could arrive. This temple is also connected to the sangam period poe
Kapilar, who fasted till death on a rock in the river next to this temple (those pictures will be in a separate post
Another historical story is that this city was originally named Thiru-kai-vel, which indicated the place where Mothe
Durga’s Vel fell from her hands.
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JOTHY (3The Household Spice that
Destroys Cancer Cells,
Stops Heart Attacks and Rebuilds the Gut
Did you know that there is a common spice in almost every kitchen that could rebuild the gut wall? So, when thpice improves and rebuilds the gut wall, it will provide many health benefits, such as improved digestion, destro
ancer cells, stop a heart attack in its tracks and it’s also extremely useful as a weight loss aid. So, we guess yo
want to know more about this spice and what’s the name of it, right? Well, lets get on with it, shall we? Th
ayenne plant’s (capsicum annuum) hot fruit has been used as a superb culinary spice for hundreds of years and
an be one of the most important medicinal herbs in the entire plant kingdom. This is because of the many reason
mentioned above.
t’s loaded with many healthy nutrients, such as: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B complex, calcium and potassium
everal studies have confirmed that cayenne can rebuild the tissue on the stomach and the peristaltic action in th
ntestines. This spice also works as a catalyst. It increases the effectiveness of other herbs, plants and alternativ
ancer treatments. You’ve probably noticed that after eating chips and salsa with gusto, you get a runny nose
ight? Well, that’s because the cayenne warms the entire body and stimulates the release of mucus from th
espiratory passages. And you’ve probably noticed that when you eat fresh hot pepper, it will clear your sinuse
nd it will cause sweating. Well, the cayenne peppers raise the body temperature, because it stimulates circulatio
nd blood flow to the skin. Did you know that herbs and plants that promote fever and sweating are considered t
have diaphoretic (sweat inducing) action? This will help you reduce the fever and it will help you relieve congestio
of sinuses and colds.
The most important and active compound in cayenne is capsaicin. Dr. Sanjay K. Srivastava and colleagues, at th
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, in 2004, treated pancreatic cells with capsaicin from cayenne. Th
esearchers have found that capsaicin disrupted mitochondrial function and induced apoptosis (programmed ce
death) in cancerous cells without affecting normal pancreatic cells.
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ey’ve published the study results in April, 20th, 2005, in the Innovations Report magazine. In this article, Dr
njay K. Srivastava said that their results showed that capsaicin is a potential anti-cancer agent. Capsaicin induce
poptosis in cancer cells and produces no significant damage to normal pancreatic cells, indicating its potential us
a novel chemotherapeutic agent for pancreatic cancer. This wasn’t the only one. There was another article
ublished in Reuters magazine, on March 16, 2006, which was entitled “Hot Pepper Kills Prostate Cancer Cells i
udy”. One of the lead researchers of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Sore
hmann, said that capsaicin had a profound anti-proliferative effect on human prostate cancer cells in culture.
psaicin caused almost 80% of the prostate cancer cells growing in mice to commit suicide in a process, which i
own as apoptosis. According to a study, conducted by group of researchers in Japan, medical experts have also
und that cayenne pepper can dramatically slow the development of prostate tumors, and it ’s an excellen
dition to alternative cancer treatment for this type of cancer. We can also say that cayenne pepper is incredibl
ourishing the heart as well. It has been known to stop heart attacks in just 30 seconds. So, if cayenne’s cance
ghting capabilities are not enough, its effects upon the venous structure and heart are nothing short o
iraculous. So, guys, if you want to carry something in your first aid kit for a heart attack – cayenne tincture shoul
e your first and best option. Dr. John R. Christopher has more than 35 years of practice, and working with peopl
d teaching in the medical service.
e said that he never lost any patient from heart attack, any time he got a house call. Dr. John said that wheneve
e got a house call for a heart attack patient, he goes to their house immediately and if the patient is still breathing
e pours down a cup of cayenne tea (1 tsp. of cayenne in a cup of hot water) and in just few minutes they are u
d walking. We can also say that there is other evidence that shows how cayenne pepper can be useful fo
eating obesity as well. According to a recent study, the study results showed that consumption of 10 grams o
yenne pepper with meals helped to reduce appetite, while results of another revealed that cayenne increases th
etabolism of dietary fats. Did you know that old herbalists from centuries past would pour some cayenne peppe
rectly on fresh wounds in order to sterilize and stop bleeding ?
lot of people in the world, almost 90%, may have worms and different parasites in our organism. So, let me te
u the simplest and the most effective way to get rid of them. Start drinking cayenne drink immediately! All yo
ve to do is fill up a glass with water or your favorite juice and then add ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper. Stir it well an
ink it all at once. It will be a bit spicy, but don’t worry – you’ll get used to it very shortly.
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JOTHY (3Inspired Message from
Swami Bodhinandha,
Kauai, Hawaii:
“I always try to keep the approach to the study of life and theunfoldment of the inner Self very simple by giving examples of the
flower that begins as the little seed and grows into a stem forming a
bud. We know nothing of the blossom until the bud opens, and weknow little of the bud after it has become a blossom. However, each
process within that growth to maturity is an experience for the plant
The seed contains within itself its basic laws of growth. The stem wil
tell its own story as it grows. The bud contains many experiences and
has contained within it a complete story of its own. As the blossom
unfolds, it tells a radiant autobiography of beauty. In the philosophies
of the Orient, the inner mind is o