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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Minaksi Pancha Ratnam

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Minaksi Pancha Ratnam

Minakshi Pancha Ratnam is a very beautiful creation of Adi shankaracharya. It is in Sanskrit. There is a temple of Minakshi Devi at Madurai in South India.
1) Goddess Minakshi is more luminous than the thousand rising Suns. She has worn Keyur and garland. Her lips are red like the Bimboshti fruit. Her teeth are shining with a very sweet smile on her face. Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods are worshiping her. She has worn yellow sari (Pitambar). She does everything good to everybody.
I always bow to Goddess Minakshi.
2) Goddess Minakshi has a pearl throne on her head. Her mouth is shining like a shine of full Moon night. She has worn Noopur (The ornament used by ladies on their feet.) and Kinkini (The ornament used by ladies on their wrist.) She looks like a beautiful lotus. She is daughter of great Himalaya. I always bow to Goddess Minakshi.
3) Goddess Minakshi is Shri Vidya. She gives knowledge to all of us. She is sitting on the left side (thigh) of God Shiva. She resides on the middle part and in the center of Shri Chakra. She is mother of God Kartikeya and God Ganesh. I always bow to Goddess Minakshi.
4) She is very beautiful. She makes us free from fear. She gives us knowledge. She is very pious. Her body color is bluish. God Brahma has worshiped her. She is younger sister of God Narayana. She is Goddess of all musical instruments. I always bow to Goddess Minakshi.
5) She is found in the heart of Yogies and saints. She can give us anything. Her feet are covered with different flowers. God Narayana has worshiped her. She is Nandabrahmmayi, She is every where. She is cause of every thing in this world. I always bow to Goddess Minakshi.
Here completes the Minakshi Pancha Ratnam. It is a beautiful creation of Adi Shankaracharya.
Astrology


Venus in Leo and in First House: People are found not so attractive. However qualities such as good in arts, poetry, sports and Nimbleness in intelligence are found.


Thought for the Day


Don’t forget God. He will be with you wherever you go.


Success


Making oneself accountable to someone, is also a step towards success.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Jagannathashtakam

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Jagannathashtakam

Jannathashtakam is a Sanskrit stotra. It is a beautiful creation of Shri Mat Adi Shankaracharya. There is a temple of God Jagannatha at Jagannathpuri in Orisa, India. Besides God Jagannatha there are pious idoles of Devi Subhadra (Sister of Swami Jagannatha) and God Balabhadra (Brother of Swami Jagannatha). Ratha Yatra (Chariot Procession) is a main and auspicious festival which has just started on 23rd June 2009. During that period of 11Days (i.e. Aashad shukla Pratipada to Aashad Shukla Ekadashi) Swami Jagannatha along with Subhadra and Balbhadra goes to Goddess Gundicha Devi temple for rest.
Jannathashtakam is tried to translate in English as under. However in the translation the beauty of the words, meaning of the words may not be as accurate as it is required to be. Please forgive me for that.
1) Long Long Ago he was singing songs on the bank of river Yamuna at vrindavan. Sometimes he was seen looking at the faces, fully filled with devotion of the Gopies; just like a large black bee sucking honey from the lotus. He is worshiped by Goddess Laxmi, God Shankara, Brahmadeo, Amarpati Indra and Shri Ganesh. I like to see the same Lord of Universe, Swami Jagannatha.
2) He has held murali (flute) in his right hand. He has worn Peacock’s feathers on his head. He is always looking at his friends and taking care of them. He leaves in the beautiful city, Vrindavan. He helps his devotees and protects them. I like to see the same Lord of Universe, Swami Jagannatha.
3) His palace having Golden top is on the sea shore, in the Nilachal Pradesh. He along with his brother Balbhadra is sitting in the palace while Sister Subhadra is standing in between them. All gods take opportunity to serve him. Rather they are allowed to do so by him. I like to see the same Lord of Universe, Swami Jagannatha.
4) He is filled with kindness which is like water in the ocean having no end. His body is very beautiful like the cloud filled with water. Shri Laxmi, Shri Saraswati, Moon and Brahma who is created from lotus like naval of God Jagannatha; always worship him. Vedarushies are also praising him in there hymns. I like to see the same Lord of Universe, Swami Jagannatha.
5) He is victorious. He has defeated the demons and is returning to Vridavan; during his return he is blessed and praised by Brahamnas. He hear it every where and on his every step. Pleased by it and filled with the kindness, he gives every thing to Brahamnas, what they required. I wish to see the same brother of universe along with Rukhamini who herself is Laxkmi. I like to see the same Lord of Universe, Swami Jagannatha.
6) ParaBrahma is his throne. His eyes are like Lotus. He lives at Nilparvata. He becomes happy when he sees Radha who is fully filled with devotion, love and praise for the God Krishna. He wishes to embrace his devotee Radha. I like to see the same Lord of Universe, Swami Jagannatha.
7) I am neither asking a kingdom nor asking Gold which is useful in purchasing me any material happiness. I am not asking a wife, beautiful and pretty and other people may wish her to be their wife. I only wish to see God Jagannatha who is always praised by God Shankara. I like to see the same Lord of Universe, Swami Jagannatha.
8) O! God Jagannatha, I request you to please help me, make me free from bondage of life, sins done by me. I am bored of this material life. You are always ready to help your devotees, poor and ordinary people. Please let me see you. Please help me. Thus Jagannathashtakam completes here.
Astrology
Venus in Gemini and in First House: By face we can know such people are intelligent. There body color may be ordinary, but face is attractive. There eyebrows and nose found nicely shaped.


Thought for the Day
If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change. ----- Buddha.


Success
Always do the right things. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. ------Mark Twain.
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Saturday, June 13, 2009

UmaMaheshwar Stotra

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UmaMaheshwar Stotra
          Uma Maheshwar Stotra is in Sanskrit. It is a very pious and beautiful creation of Shri Mat Adi Shankaracharya.
          1) I bow to Shankar-Pavati. They are always Brahma-Roop, always young, and always connected together.
Parvati is daughter of Himalaya. Shankar has a banner with sign of bull. (Vrishabha Dhwaja)
2) Those who always worship Shankar-Parvati receive their blessings. Narayana i.e. Shri Vishnu also worship Shankar-Parvati. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
3) Shankar has a bull as his vehicle. He has applied Bhasma on his body. Parvati has applied Sandalwood paste on her body. Shankar-Pavati is worshiped by Brahma, Vishnu and Indra. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
4) Shankar-Parvati is God of universe. They are Lords of universe. They can make us victorious or defeated. Jambhari means Head of Gods i.e. Indra. All Gods including Indra worship Shankar-Parvati. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
5) They are having a pious and scared Roop. They can make all the people free from bondage of life. “Om Namaha Shivaya” is a five letter Mantra. By reciting this Mantra devotees receive blessings from Shankar-Parvati. Shankar-Parvati is beginning, State and end of the universe. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
6) Shankar and Parvati are very beautiful. Their heart is very kind and it is filled with love for all beings. They are always taking care of their devotees and making them happy. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
7) Shankar–Parvati is destroyer of Kali-Kalmasha. Shankar has worn Naramund Mala (garland) around his neck. Parvati has worn gold ornaments on her body. They are Gods of Kailasa (Pious Himalayan Mountain). I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
8) Shankar-Parvati is always doing pious and scared deeds and is destroyer of all that is bad. They are beyond comparison. In all three worlds (i.e. Swarga Loka, Mrutu Loka and Patal Loka) power of Shankar-Parvati is unobstructed. They have got a memory of everything in the universe. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
9) Shankar and Parvati are sitting in a chariot. The Sun, The Moon and fire are three eyes of Shankar. Their mouths are shining as the Moon shins on full moon night. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
10) Shankar and parvati both are Jalindhar. Shankar has long hairs which are beautifully arranged on his head. Parvati has got lion as her vehicle. She has worn gold ornaments in the heirs on her head. Shankar-Parvati has neither birth nor death. They are beyond birth and death. Bhagwan Vishnu and Brahma have worshiped them. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
11) Shankar has three eyes. He has worn bilva patra. Parvati has braid of flowers on her hairs. Shankar and Parvati are lords of Shobhavati (Kanchi Nagari) and Shantavati (Kashi Nagari). I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
12) Shankar and Parvati are always doing well to the universe. They are always taking care of all beings. They have decided to protect three worlds (i.e. Swarga Loka, Mrutu Loka and Patal Loka). Shankar and Parvati are devoted by Gods and Demons. I bow to Shankar-Pavati.
13) This is a stotra of 12 stanzas, created in praise to Shankar-Parvati. Devotee reciting it with faith, concentration of mind and devotion, 3 times in a day; will live a happy and peaceful long life. All his desires will be fulfilled by the blessings of Uma-Maheshwar. After death he will go to Shiv Loka.
Astrology
Venus (Shukra) in First House i.e. Lagna.
In Aries and in first house Venus shows Fickle and obstinate Nature However such people are highly intellectual and skillful in playing.


Thought for the day
A country should be defended not by arms, but by ethical behaviour.
--Vinoba Bhave.


Success
Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows. .
----- Helen Keller.
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Monday, May 25, 2009

Bhavanyashtakam

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Bhavanyashtakam

Bhavanyashtakam is a Sanskrit stotra and it is a very pious and beautiful creation of Shri Mat param poojya Adi Shankaryacharya.
He is telling Bhavani mata that she is the only protector for him, she is the only Godess who can help him all the times, in all difficulties, troubles and she is the only divine source which can make him free from bondage of life.
I am trying to translate the stotra but it is very difficult job.
1 Acharya says to Bhavani Mata:
Mother, Father, Brother or relatives, daughter, Son, Servant can’t
Help me. Even my wife, the knowledge acquired by me, my belongings, Wealth, money or anything can’t help me.
I know that you can help me, protect me, give shelter to me, advice me, guide me, support me, you are the only remedy, and you can make me free from bondage of life.
2 I am Prakami (profuse), Pralobhi (having inducement) and Pramatta (Stubborn) and hence I have to face many difficulties, troubles and sorrow. I am very much afraid of all these. I am completely sinking in this bondage of life.
I know that you can help me, protect me, give shelter to me, advice me, guide me, support me, you are the only remedy, and you can make me free from bondage of life.
3 I don’t know how to donate. I don’t know Dhyanam or yoga. I
don’t know how to concentrate or pray. I don’t know how to recite
the stotras or mantras. I don’t know how to worship.
I know that you can help me, protect me, give shelter to me, advice me, guide me, support me, you are the only remedy, and you can make me free from bondage of life.
4 O! Bhavani Mata I don’t know what is poonya (virtue, merit). I have not visited holy places. I don’t know how to make me free from my mind. I don’t know how to be free from bondage of life. I don’t know what devotion is or how to worship.
I know that you can help me, protect me, give shelter to me, advice me, guide me, support me, you are the only remedy, and you can make me free from bondage of life.
5 O! mother Bhavani I have done many bad things, committed many sins, and lived in the company of bad people, troubled many people. I have become slave of many bad things. I have not done required good things in the family which my forefathers were doing. I have always uttered bad words, written bad thoughts, and opinions. However
I know that you can help me, protect me, give shelter to me, advice me, guide me, support me, you are the only remedy, and you can make me free from bondage of life.
6 O! Bhavani Mata you are the only protector. I have never worshiped, devoted any other God namely Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, Indra, Surya or Chandra.
I know that you can help me, protect me, give shelter to me, advice me, guide me, support me, you are the only remedy, and you can make me free from bondage of life.
7 O! Mother Bhavani please I request you to help me when I argue with Scholars, help me not to commit sin, protect me when I am in voyage, when I am engulfed by water, fire. Please protect me in the forest and from mountains and when amidst in the enemies.
I know that you can help me, protect me, give shelter to me, advice me, guide me, support me, you are the only remedy, and you can make me free from bondage of life.
8 O! Mother Bhavani I am an orphan, helpless and poor. I have become very weak due to old age and diseases. I am engulfed in difficulties and troubles. I am going to be vanished.
I know that you can help me, protect me, give shelter to me, advice me, guide me, support me, you are the only remedy, and you can make me free from bondage of life.
Here ends the stotra.
Shri Adi Shankara charya was learned, he himself was free from bondage of life. He himself had become as a God. He has described our life. How we live, how we commit mistakes and sins. Even after committing bad things Bhavani Mata is our only protector. So bow to the mata and request her for betterment of our life.
Astrology
Chandra-Mangal (Moon-Mars) Yuti yoga
People in whose horoscope this yuti is found are having following good or bad virtues.
Conduct against the Shastras, Powerful, Quarrelsome, Trader, troubled by enemies and diseases, Stubborn, Impatient, and Rich. If Chandra-Mars yuti is found in the 8th house or one of the 4 centre houses in the horoscope, there is a possibility of accident. This yuti in the 1st or 10th house in the horoscope shows that person has born in a big family.Such people think that are always right. They are never ready to compromise. Mother may have some disease or a bad health.


Thought for the Day


He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightest still.
---------Loa Tzu.


Success


Successful people know that:
Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune or temporary defeat.
-------Napoleon Hill.
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