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27/04/2017

The Seven Chakras

Sahasrar Chakra
This is the chakra which connects our energy system to the universe. That is, the universal energy enters our body through this chakra.
Crown Chakra
Sanskrit Sahasrar (Thousand-fold)
Location Top of Head
Gland Pituitary gland
Description Thousand petaled Lotus
Attributes Spiritual Awakening, Enlightenment, Cosmic Consciousness
Colour Purple, White, Gold, Silver
Sound Ahhhhh
Physical Problems Migraine, Brain Tumour, Amnesia, Coma, Sensitivity to Light/ Sound
Behavioral Problems Confusion, Cynicism, Rigidity, Greed, Domination
Healing Approach Discipline, regular meditation and self searching
Stones Amethyst, White Topaz

Ajna Chakra
Ajna Chakra is also greatly related to the spiritual development of a person. This is the chakra of time, awareness and light. In Hindu scriptures, the this chakra is often represented by a flame, or a third eye posititioned vertically between the eyebrows.
Name Brow Chakra
Sanskrit Ajna (Perception)
Location Between the eyebrows
Gland Pineal Gland
Description Two Petaled Lotus
Attributes Intuition, Intellect, Imagination, Psychic powers
Colour Indigo
Mantra Om
Physical Problems Poor Vision, Sinus & Nose Problems, headaches, seizures, learning disability, nerve problems, neurological problems
Behavioral Problems Lack of Imagination, visualisation & foresight, poor memory, obsession, nightmares, hallucinations
Healing Approach Meditation, visual stimulation, arts, hypnosis
Stones Lapis Lazul

Vishuddha Chakra
The throat chakra represents communication - of all kinds. Throat Chakra
Sanskrit Vishuddha (Purification)
Location Throat
Gland Thyroid Gland
Description Sixteen Petaled Lotus
Attributes Communication, self-expression, divine guidance
Colour Blue
Mantra Ham
Physical Problems Stammering, weak voice, laryngitis, swollen glands, thyroid and ear problems
Behavioral Problems Talking too much or too less, poor listening skills,
Healing Approach Improve communication skills - letter writing, think before speaking, singing, chanting. Observe long periods of silence (maun vrath)
Stones Aquamarine, Turquoise, Sodalite, Sapphire, Blue Tourmaline, Blue Quartz

The Heart or Anahata Chakra
The Anahata Chakra is related to love, trust, compassion, equilibrium, well-being and higher emotions.
Sanskrit Anahata (Unstruck)
Location Heart
Gland Thymus Gland
Description Twelve Petaled Lotus
Attributes Love, self-love, intimacy, forgiveness, loneliness
Colour Green, Pink
Mantra Yam
Physical Problems Problems of the heart, lungs, breast, thymus and arms, asthma, allergy, immune system problems
Behavioral Problems Jealous, critical, lonely, depressed, demanding, narcissism, fear of intimacy, intolerant
Healing Approach Breathing exercises, self-discovery, increase self-love and thereby love others more
Stones Rose quartz, Emerald, Jade

The Solar or Manipur Chakra
The solar chakra relates to self-esteem and self image, and consequently affects home, family and long-term relationships. It's element is fire, and it represents our action, our will, our vitality and our transition from base, survival instincts to higher emotions. In terms of emotions, it represents warmth.
Solar Chakra
Sanskrit Manipur (Lustrous Gem/ City of Jewels)
Location Solar Plexus, 3 finger-widths above the navel
Gland Pancreas, Outer Adrenal Glands
Description Ten Petaled Lotus
Attributes Intellect, power, ambition, self-esteem, will, responsibility
Colour Yellow
Mantra Ram (pronounced as Rum)
Physical Problems Arthritis, diabetes, digestive disorders, ulcers, problems with stomach, liver, colon and intestine, anorexia or bulimia, pancreatitis, gallstones, allergies
Behavioral Problems Poor self esteem, overly aggressive, arrogant, stubborn, hyper active, competitive, passive, sluggish, blaming, unreliable
Healing Approach Deal with stress and ego issues, energetic exercises like sit-ups, relaxation
Stones Yellow Tourmaline, Yellow Topaz, Yellow Jasper, Golden Calcite

The Svadisthana Chakra
The main aspect of this chakra is s*xuality. It is the center of emotions, pleasure, s*xuality and creativity. It is influenced by the moon, and in turn affects our emotions.

Name Hara Chakra
Sanskrit Svadisthana (Sweetness)
Location Lower abdomen, 3 finger-widths below the navel
Gland Testicles/ Ovaries
Description Six Petaled Lotus
Attributes Emotions, emotional identity, s*xuality, creativity, pleasure, ethics
Colour Orange
Mantra Vam
Physical Problems Sexual problems, back problems, problems with reproductive organs, spleen, urinary system
Behavioral Problems Dramatic mood swings, Addiction to or fear of s*x, emotional dependence, obsession, poor social skills, lack of desire or passion, loss of appetite for food, s*x or life
Healing Approach Emotional release, movement therapy, enjoy healthy pleasures
Stones Fire Agate, Amber, Orange spine, Orange Calcite, Fire Opal

The Root or Muladhar Chakra
The Muladhar chakra relates to basic survival instincts, and is the foundation for the whole chakra system. When this chakra is in harmony, it brings a balance of stability and flexibility to our life. This chakra is also related to the grounding of a person - the force which keeps us firmly connected with ground realities, and also build strong foundations on which to base our life.

Name Root Chakra
Sanskrit Muladhar (Root, Base)
Location Base of the spine
Gland Inner Adrenal Glands
Description Four Petaled Lotus
Attributes Stability, grounding, security, will power, safety, prosperity, physical energy
Colour Red
Mantra Lam
Physical Problems Sluggishness, tiredness, weight problems, skin, bone, teeth and back problems,
Behavioral Problems Greed, fear, fear of change, anxiousness, addiction to security, restlessness, lack of discipline
Healing Approach Physical activity, touch therapy, massage, hatha yoga
Stones Garnet, Ruby, Red Jasper, Bloodstone, Red coral, Smoky Quartz

23/02/2017

Lokas in Our Universe

Each Universe is shaped like an egg (Brahmand) and within it exist the three levels of Lokas. There are 14 planetary systems comprising the three Lokas and below them exist the 28 different Hells. It is interesting to note that various Puraans claim the original abode of Shiva to be at the boundary of this Universe and NOT Kailash.

Brahmand and its Lokas

The Vayu Puraan, Chapter 39 sheds more light on the details of this place and says thatbeyond Brahmaloka and beneath the upper crust of the Cosmic Egg – in between these two is the PURA (Shiva’s city), his divine abode MANOMAYA (consisting of the mind).

This, then is the Original and Supreme abode of Shiva where He resides till the end of Creation and is visited by the other gods in their space-crafts (aliens again?). This would also make sense, since geologically, the Himalayas (of which Mount Kailash is a part), did not rise up till about 5o million years ago!
The Hari-vamsha says that Higher planetary systems are the realms of Devas, Angels, Spirits and Manes; Middle Planets (Bhu-Loka) the abode of mortal beings like Humans and animals; and the Lower planets are populated by the Demons and Nagas. Since the names in the Image above may not be very clear, I am jotting down the 14 systems here:

Higher Lokas - Lower Lokas
Satyaloka 1 Atal
Tapoloka 2 Vital
Janloka 3 Sutal
Maharloka 4 Rasatal
Swargaloka 5 Talatal
Bhuvarloka 6 Mahatal
Bhuloka 7 Patal

All these planets are within the material world and under the control of Devi Durga, therefore the Material Creation is also known as Devi-dham.

Development of higher consciousness, starts with human beings, and further increases among the denizens of higher planetary systems. Our Earth is situated close to the middle of these planetary systems and represents the Mortal Realms known as the Bhu Mandala.

URDHVA-LOKA or The Higher Planets
The Higher Planets are abodes of super-intelligent, super-human, semi-divine and spiritually advanced beings. Loosely they may be understood as the Heavenly planets compared to the Middle Realm of Earth-like planets and the lower Hellish realms.

Comparative arrangement of Lokas

This group contains SIX planetary systems shown in the image above as the top six Lokas. The lowest of these, the Bhuvar-Loka, lies immediately above the Earthly Realm or Bhu-Loka.

SATYA-LOKA

The HIGHEST planet in the Material Realm is the abode of Lord Brahma, the progenitor of this universe. Along with him are present, his consort Saraswati and other spiritual entities who, after eons of spiritual penance have been able to transcend the bonds of Material world and reach this plane by traversing through the Milky Way.

Satya-Loka or Brahma-Loka

At the time of final dissolution of the material planets the residents here transform their subtle bodies into spiritual bodies and enter the eternal Vaikuntha planets which begin 26,200,000 yojanas ABOVE the Satyaloka.

TAPO-LOKA

This is the abode of the four Kumars named Sanat, Sanak, Sanandan, and Sanatan and is located 120,000,000 yojanas below the Satya-Loka.

They are the first incarnations of Lord Vishnu and represent the Gyan-shakti (power of knowledge) of the Lord. They are collectively referred to as the Kumars because they are immortal and live for the entire duration of universal time, yet retain their appearance of 5 year old kids!

The 4 Kumars preaching Supreme Knowledge

Because of their pure nature, they have easy access to the Brahma-Loka as well as the Spiritual Realm and regularly visit Lord Vishnu in the Vaikuntha.

JANA-LOKA & MAHAR-LOKA

The next Loka lies 80,000,000 yojanas below the Tapaloka and is the abode of great rishis. 20,000,000 yojanas below Janaloka is the Maharloka which is another abode of great saints and sages.

These Lokas are populated by mystics who can move between any planets within the material universe at speeds unthinkable to modern Science and the greatest of sages, such as Bhrigu Muni, live in this place. The inhabitants have a life span of one whole day of Brahma (4.32 Billion years)!

Sages of Jana-Loka and Mahar-loka worshipping the Lord

When the fire of devastation reaches this planet the residents transport themselves to Satyaloka where they live further before the highest of planets is also destroyed. They then transform their subtle bodies to spiritual and enter the spiritual realms.

Here, by means of his Karma, a soul can either go higher, up to Satyaloka and become Brahma's associate, or down, to the level of the Devas or demigods.

SWARGA-LOKA
The abode of the 33 Vedic gods also known as the Trayastriṃśa in Buddhist cosmology is located on the peak of Mount Meru, the central mountain of the world, at a height of 80,000 yojans.

This Loka corresponds to the concept of Heaven as described in the Western sense of the term. Here the King of the Gods, Indra rules with his brothers and companions. His entourage comprises of Angels, Gandharvas, Apsaras, Maruts, Vasus and other divine beings.
The capital city of this world is Amravati - Abode of the Immortals. Indra and his fellow-residents obtain all the pleasures of life because of the wish-fulfilling cow Kamdhenu. This divine cow, the three-headed White Elephant Airavat as well as the Flying Horse Uchhaihshrava (~Greek Pegasus) were the riches Indra obtained after the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean.

BHUVAR-LOKA
This planetary system roughly corresponds to our Solar System and contains Five major planets plus the Sun-God. However, there are two planets outside the Solar System included in this - Dhruva Loka or Pole Star and the realm of the Sapta-rishis or Big Dipper.

These Lokas are the abodes of Semi-divine beings who are one notch higher than the Humans. They assist the demigods in various ways and sometimes interact with the humans. By advancement in their service they can become a Demigod or by indulging in enjoyment, be born as a Human on the Earthly Realms.
Dhruv-Loka
It is the planetary complex revolving around the Polestar that is said to be 10,000,000 yojans below the Maharloka. It is described as the center of a bright ring of stars identified with our galaxy, Milky Way.
In every material universe, there is one Vaikunth planet with an ocean of milk where Lord Vishnu resides on an island called Shvetadvipa. In our Universe, this planet is situated in the Eastern side of Dhruvaloka and is the abode of Lord Kshirodakshayi Vishnu!
Saptarishi Loka

The abode of the Seven Great Seers or the Sapta-rishis located 100,000 Yojans below the Dhruva-Loka.

The seven rishis are the most advanced spiritual guides for Humanity and have been present at all major time periods of our History. Astronomically, their abode is recognized in the form of the Big Dipper or Ursa Major constellation and it always revolves around the Dhruv-Loka or Pole Star.

Sapta-rishi Loka revolves around the Pole Star
Rishi Vasishth was the preceptor of the Solar Dynasty or Suryavansh while Vishwamitra was the guru of Lord Rama. There are numerous stories and legends in the ancient scriptures which relate the immense services these rishis have provided to different rulers on our planet since the beginning of time.

Nakshtara-Loka
Nakshatra Mandala is the stellar neighborhood of the Solar System perceived as the starry night sky. It is generally equated with the Zodiac Map around the Earth and represents the different constellations visible to us from Earth.

Chandra-Loka
Chandra/Soma is the Sanskrit name of the Moon-god and hence, this Loka includes the satellite of Moon as well as its orbital neighborhood.
It should be remembered that when the scriptures talk about the Sun or the Moon-gods, it does not imply that the Star and the Satellite themselves are revered as Gods! There are deities who have been given the responsibility of these Heavenly bodies and THEY are the ones referred to by these terms.
Antariksh

The sky called Antariksh is the lowest of the higher Lokas and exists immediately above the Earth realm. It extends as far as the wind blows and clouds float in the sky and within it are the residences of Yakshas, Rakshashas, Pisachas, Ghosts, and other etheral beings.
ADHO-LOKA or The Lower Planets
About 70,000 Yojans below the earth begin the seven lower planetary systems. It should be remembered that these planets may be LOWER in spatial co-ordinates but are materially MORE opulent than even the Higher Planets hence they are known as the Bila-Swarga!

These geographically lower worlds are:
• Atal
• Vital
• Sutal
• Talatal
• Mahataal
• Rasaatal
• Pataal

The residents here enjoy a standard of material comfort UNMATCHED by even the higher planets because the denizens of these worlds are concerned only with Material enjoyment and have very loittle Spiritual inclination.

These lower worlds are dark planets, devoid of any Sunshine and are hence artificially-lit by means of huge reflecting surfaces in the form of crystals and gems! Since time is not divided into days and nights due to no sunshine reaching these planets, they have no fear produced by time.

These planets are the residence of Daityas, Danavas, Panis, Nivat-kavachs, Rakshasas, Kalkeyas, Nagas, Uragas who are all engaged in illusory material enjoyment with no thought of spiritual liberation. All residents bathe in elixirs which free them from any anxiety or physical disease, as well as any signs of physical aging.
Rakshas denizens enjoy all Material opulences
The visual beauty of these artificial heavens surpasses even that of the higher planets and hence they are known as Bila-Swarga. There are incredible feats of architecture in their cities bedecked with valuable jewels.

There are some details which are worth mentioning here-

• The planet Sutal is the abode of Bali Maharaj, the most benevoent and just king of the Asura race, who was blessed by Lord Vishnu to become the Indra for the next Manvantar.
• In the Lower planets of Mahataal and Pataal, reside the Nagas or the semi-human serpent people. The Nagaloka is a splendid place with unimaginable riches. All darkness is banished here because of the brilliantly glowing jewels on the hoods of the huge serpents. The King of the Nagas, Vasuki resides here in his capital Bhogavati.

NARAK-LOKA or The Hellish Planets
Narak is the Hindu counterpart of Christian Hell and Islamic Dozakh.
This place acts as a purgatory for the souls who have commited the most abominable actions on the earthly plane. Unlike the Eternal Hell of Western religions though, this place is temporary and once the soul has learnt its lesson, it is free to move back into the regular dimension.
Lowest of all are the Planets of Hell
There are 28 different hells described in the Vedic literature and these planets are: Raurav, Sukar, Rodha, Tal, Vishsan, Mahajwal, Taptakumbh, Lavan, Vilohit, Rudhiramabh, Vaitarni, Krimish, Krimibhojan, Asipatravana, Krishna, Lalabhaksha, Darun, Puyuvah, Pap, Vahnijwal, Adhahshira, Sandansh, Kalsutra, Tamas, Avichi, Swabhojan, Apratishthit and Aprachi.

The time has come now for the Maha-pralaya when fiery poison emanates from Ananta's thousands of hoods and destroys all Creation. This is the Sankarshan form of the Lord from whose eyebrows appears the three-eyed Rudra who destroys the three worlds and dances the dance of destruction known as the Tandav.

Lord Sankarshan destroys the creation at the end of Brahma's day

23/02/2017

In north India, Brihat-samhita by Varāhamihira is the widely cited ancient Sanskrit manual from 6th century describing the design and construction of Nagara style of Hindu temples.[30][38][39]

Elements of a Hindu temple in Kalinga style. There are many Hindu temple styles, but they almost universally share common geometric principles, symbolism of ideas, and expression of core beliefs.[2]
The plan[edit]
A Hindu temple design follows a geometrical design called vastu-purusha-mandala. The name is a composite Sanskrit word with three of the most important components of the plan. Mandala means circle, Purusha is universal essence at the core of Hindu tradition, while Vastu means the dwelling structure.[40] Vastupurushamandala is a yantra.[24] The design lays out a Hindu temple in a symmetrical, self-repeating structure derived from central beliefs, myths, cardinality and mathematical principles.

The four cardinal directions help create the axis of a Hindu temple, around which is formed a perfect square in the space available. The circle of mandala circumscribes the square. The square is considered divine for its perfection and as a symbolic product of knowledge and human thought, while circle is considered earthly, human and observed in everyday life (moon, sun, horizon, water drop, rainbow). Each supports the other.[2] The square is divided into perfect 64 (or in some cases 81) sub-squares called padas.[30][41] Each pada is conceptually assigned to a symbolic element, sometimes in the form of a deity. The central square(s) of the 64 or 81 grid is dedicated to the Brahman (not to be confused with Brahmin), and are called Brahma padas.

The 8x8 (64) grid Manduka Hindu Temple Floor Plan, according to Vastupurusamandala. The 64 grid is the most sacred and common Hindu temple template. The bright saffron center, where diagonals intersect above, represents the Purusha of Hindu philosophy.[2][30]
The 49 grid design is called Sthandila and of great importance in creative expressions of Hindu temples in South India, particularly in ‘‘Prakaras’’.[42] The symmetric Vastu-purusa-mandala grids are sometimes combined to form a temple superstructure with two or more attached squares.[43] The temples face sunrise, and the entrance for the devotee is typically this east side. The mandala pada facing sunrise is dedicated to Surya deity (Sun). The Surya pada is flanked by the padas of Satya (Truth) deity on one side and Indra (king of gods) deity on other. The east and north faces of most temples feature a mix of gods and demi-gods; while west and south feature demons and demi-gods related to the underworld.[44] This vastu purusha mandala plan and symbolism is systematically seen in ancient Hindu temples on Indian subcontinent as well as those in southeast Asia, with regional creativity and variations.[45][46]

Beneath the mandala’s central square(s) is the space for the formless shapeless all pervasive all connecting Universal Spirit, the highest reality, the purusha.[47] This space is sometimes referred to as garbha-griya (literally womb house) - a small, perfect square, windowless, enclosed space without ornamentation that represents universal essence.[40] In or near this space is typically a murti (idol). This is the main deity idol, and this varies with each temple. Often it is this idol that gives the temple a local name, such as Visnu temple, Krishna temple, Rama temple, Narayana temple, Siva temple, Lakshmi temple, Ganesha temple, Durga temple, Hanuman temple, Surya temple, and others.[14] It is this garbha-griya which devotees seek for ‘‘darsana’’ (literally, a sight of knowledge,[48] or vision[40]).

Above the vastu-purusha-mandala is a superstructure with a dome called Shikhara in north India, and Vimana in south India, that stretches towards the sky.[40] Sometimes, in makeshift temples, the dome may be replaced with symbolic bamboo with few leaves at the top. The vertical dimension's cupola or dome is designed as a pyramid, conical or other mountain-like shape, once again using principle of concentric circles and squares (see below).[2] Scholars suggest that this shape is inspired by cosmic mountain of Meru or Himalayan Kailasa, the abode of gods according to Vedic mythology.[40]

A Hindu temple has a Shikhara (Vimana or Spire) that rises symmetrically above the central core of the temple. These spires come in many designs and shapes, but they all have mathematical precision and geometric symbolism. One of the common principles found in Hindu temple spires is circles and turning-squares theme (left), and a concentric layering design (right) that flows from one to the other as it rises towards the sky.[2][49]
In larger temples, the central space typically is surrounded by an ambulatory for the devotee to walk around and ritually circumambulate the Purusa, the universal essence.[2] Often this space is visually decorated with carvings, paintings or images meant to inspire the devotee. In some temples, these images may be stories from Hindu Epics, in others they may be Vedic tales about right and wrong or virtues and vice, in some they may be idols of minor or regional deities. The pillars, walls and ceilings typically also have highly ornate carvings or images of the four just and necessary pursuits of life - k**a, artha, dharma and moksa. This walk around is called pradakshina.[40]

Large temples also have pillared halls called mandapa. One on the east side, serves as the waiting room for pilgrims and devotees. The mandapa may be a separate structure in older temples, but in newer temples this space is integrated into the temple superstructure. Mega temple sites have a main temple surrounded by smaller temples and shrines, but these are still arranged by principles of symmetry, grids and mathematical precision. An important principle found in the layout of Hindu temples is mirroring and repeating fractal-like design structure,[50] each unique yet also repeating the central common principle, one which Susan Lewandowski refers to as "an organism of repeating cells".[20]

An illustration of Hindu temple Spires (Shikhara, Vimana) built using concentric circle and rotating-squares principle. The left is from Vijayanagar in Karnataka, the right is from Pushkar in Rajasthan.
The ancient texts on Hindu temple design, the Vastupurusamandala and Vastu Sastras, do not limit themselves to the design of a Hindu temple.[51] They describe the temple as a holistic part of its community, and lay out various principles and a diversity of alternate designs for home, village and city layout along with the temple, gardens, water bodies and nature.[2][27]

27/01/2017

Below is the extract from Garuda Purana which throws some light on what awaits the body and soul after death.

When the subtle body is leaving the gross body, which is known as death, the messengers of Yama arrive on the scene. When the subtle body finally comes out of the gross body, causing death of the gross body, the subtle body is still able to see the entire universe. The departed soul could see the messengers of Yama and the attendants of Lord Viṣṇu. This means that the soul can see both good and bad and the departed soul begins its journey according to its karma. A subtle body which has a bad karmic account feels for its sins at this stage.
The Lord proceeds to explain the purpose of six piṇḍa-s. The first one is offered at the doorway where the departed soul is called as pāntha (pāntha means wandering). The piṇḍa offered here satisfies those deities that dwell at the entrance door. (It is believed that some deities reside at the main entrance door of a house. It is always ideal to offer incense sticks at the entrance door. A conch with anti clock wise lines tied on a yellow cloth above the main door frame is said to ward off evil spirits entering through the main door). In the courtyard of the building lives Khecara, a gandharva. Third piṇḍa should be offered to Bhūta at the resting place. Bhūta is considered as one of the demigods. Fourth piṇḍa is offered to piśāca-s (piśāca is said to be a flesh eating demon), rākṣasa-s (rākṣasa means an evil demon) and yakṣa-s (yakṣa means a supernatural being and said to be the attendants of Kubera). These three said to preserve the sanctity of the dead body till it is completely burnt. The fifth piṇḍa is offered at the side of the pyre where the dead body is placed. The dead body is now known as preta. Because of these five piṇḍa-s, the preta attains purity to be placed on the fire. Fire is considered as very sacred. Vedas worship Agni (fire) more than any other gods. By satisfying the above referred non-human characters, preta attains purity to offer it to the fire.
Once the body is completely burnt, the remains of the bones are collected and during this time the sixth piṇḍa is offered. The ashes are then immersed in sea or river. At the southern part of the house, a pit is made and for the next ten days, piṇḍa-s are offered here daily, along with milk and water. There is no specific mantra or any specific rites while offering these piṇḍa-s. The piṇḍa offered during the ten day period is divided into four parts. Two parts build up a new body for the dead. The third part goes to Yama’s servants and the fourth is consumed by the preta. The subtle body gets a proper shape in three days and three nights and on the tenth day, the subtle body develops hunger. Irrespective of other offerings made to the preta (the subtle body of the dead is always called preta), it gets satisfied only by offering flesh (normally, a piece of banana is offered instead of flesh). During eleventh day and twelfth day ceremonies, the preta eats as much as possible. On the thirteenth day, the soul’s journey begins to the world of Yama dragged by the servants of Yama. During this journey, the soul regrets for every evil action it had done during the past birth.

25/12/2016

ദക്ഷിണ?

ഹിന്ദുമതാചാരത്തിന്റെ പൂര്‍ത്തീകരണത്തില്‍ ദക്ഷിണ എന്നാ വാക്കിന് മതിയായ സ്ഥാനമുണ്ട്. ഏത് കര്‍മ്മത്തിന്റെയും അവസാനം ആചാര്യന് ദക്ഷിണ നല്‍കണം എന്നതാണ് വിധി. യജ്ഞപുരുഷനായ വിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ പത്നിയായ ദക്ഷിണാദേവിയെ സങ്കല്‍പ്പിച്ചാണ് നാം ദക്ഷിണ നല്‍കിവരുന്നത്. ദക്ഷിണ നല്‍കാത്ത ഒരു പൂജയും കര്‍മ്മവും ഫലപ്രാപ്തി കൈവരില്ല. ദക്ഷിണ നല്‍കാനായി എടുക്കുന്ന വെറ്റില ത്രിമൂര്‍ത്തി സ്വരൂപത്തെയും പാക്കും പണവും അതിലെ ലക്ഷ്മി സ്വരൂപത്തെയും കാണിക്കുന്നു. വെറ്റിലയുടെ തുമ്പ് അര് കൊടുക്കുന്നുവോ ആ വ്യക്തിക്ക് നേരെപിടിച്ചാണ് ദക്ഷിണ നല്‍കേണ്ടത്. ഇത് പൂജകനില്‍ നിന്നുള്ള പുണ്യം നമ്മളിലെയ്ക്ക് വരുവാന്‍ ഇടയാകുന്നു. ദേവപൂജയ്ക്ക് ശേഷം ദക്ഷിണ നല്‍കുമ്പോള്‍ വെറ്റിലതുമ്പ് ദക്ഷിണ കൊടുക്കുന്ന ആളിന് നേരെ വരണം. ദക്ഷിണ സ്വീകരിക്കാന്‍ ദേവനും, ദൈവീക കാര്യങ്ങള്‍ ചെയ്യുന്ന വ്യക്തിക്കും മാത്രമേ അവകാശമുള്ളൂ. യഥാശക്തി ദക്ഷിണ നല്‍കുക. ദക്ഷിണ ഒരിക്കലും ചോദിച്ചു വാങ്ങുവാന്‍ പാടില്ല.

25/12/2016

കുങ്കുമം

ദേവിസ്വരൂപമാണ് കുങ്കുമം. പുരികങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് മദ്ധ്യേ വൃത്താകൃതിയില്‍ തൊടുന്നു. ബിന്ദുരൂപത്തില്‍ സ്ഥിതിചെയ്ത് സര്‍വ്വതിനേയും നയിക്കുന്ന മഹാശക്തിയെ സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. നടുവിരലു കൊണ്ടാണ് കുങ്കുമം തൊടെണ്ടത്. കുങ്കുമം നെറ്റിക്ക് കുറുകെയോ നെടുകെയോ തൊട്ടുകൂടാ എന്ന് ശാക്തമതം.

ത്രികോണം, ചതുരം, യോനി, ബിന്ദു ഇങ്ങനെയുള്ള ആകൃതിയിലും കുങ്കുമം തൊടാറുണ്ട്‌. കുങ്കുമം ചന്ദനകുറിയോട് ചേര്‍ത്ത് തൊടുന്നത് വിഷ്ണുമായാ പ്രതീകവും, കുങ്കുമം ഭസ്മകുറിയോട് ചേര്‍ത്ത് തൊടുന്നത് ശിവശക്ത്യാത്മകവും, മൂന്നും കൂടി തൊടുന്നത് ത്രിപുര സുന്ദരി പ്രതീകവും ആകുന്നു. ശാന്തശീലരായ സ്ത്രീകള്‍ക്ക് പെട്ടന്ന് ശോകമോ, ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടുകളോ ഉണ്ടായാല്‍ ശിരസ്സിലുള്ള രക്തസംക്രമണത്തിന്റെ വേഗത കുറയും. കുങ്കുമത്തിന്റെ ചുവന്ന നിറവും ഭ്രുമദ്ധ്യത്തില്‍ യോജിക്കുന്നതുകൊണ്ട് കുങ്കുമപ്പൊട്ട് അതിന്റെ രശ്മികളുടെ ആകര്‍ഷണശക്തി ഉപയോഗിച്ച് രക്തത്തെ ഭ്രുമദ്ധ്യത്തിലേക്ക് ആകര്‍ഷിക്കുകയും രക്തസംക്രമണത്തിന്റെ വേഗത വര്‍ദ്ധിപ്പിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യന്നു. മാത്രമല്ല ഊര്‍ദ്ധഗതിയിലേക്ക് രക്തത്തെ എത്തിക്കുവാനുള്ള ഈ ശക്തി മുഖശ്രീ വളര്‍ത്തുന്നതിന് സഹായകകരമാകും. മറ്റുള്ളവരുടെ നോട്ടത്തില്‍ നിന്നും ഉണ്ടാകുന്ന രോഗാണുസ്വഭാവമുള്ള രശ്മികള്‍ ബാധിക്കാതിരിക്കാന്‍ കുങ്കുമത്തിന്റെ ആന്റിബാക്ടീരിയല്‍ രശ്മികള്‍ പ്രയോജനപ്പെടും.

25/12/2016

വെറ്റിലയും പാക്കും

മഹിമയേറിയതും മംഗളകരവുമായ വെറ്റിലയെ സുഭിക്ഷതയുടെ അടയാളമായിട്ടാണ് കണ്ടുവരുന്നത്. ഹൈന്ദവ ആഘോഷങ്ങള്‍, വിവാഹം, കെട്ടുനിറ, പൂജ എന്നിവയില്ലെല്ലാം വെറ്റില പ്രധാന പങ്കുവഹിക്കുന്നു. വാടിയതും കീറിയതുമായ വെറ്റില ശുഭകാര്യങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് നല്ലതല്ല. അതുപോലെ വെറ്റിലയും പാക്കും വലതു കൈയിലെ വാങ്ങാവു. ദക്ഷിണസമര്‍പ്പണത്തില്‍ വെറ്റിലയും പഴുക്കടക്കയും നിര്‍ബന്ധമാണ്‌. മറ്റൊരു ഇലയ്ക്കുമില്ലാത്ത അനേകം പ്രത്യേകതകള്‍ വെറ്റിലയ്ക്കുണ്ട്. ദക്ഷിണ കൊടുക്കുമ്പോള്‍ വെറ്റിലയുടെ വാലറ്റം നമ്മുടെ നേര്‍ക്കായിരിക്കണം. എന്നാല്‍ വിവാഹശേഷം കാര്‍മ്മികന് ദക്ഷിണ കൊടുക്കുമ്പോള്‍ മാത്രം വാലറ്റം കൊടുക്കുന്നയാളിന്റെ നേര്‍ക്കായിരിക്കണം. വെറ്റിലയ്ക്ക് അനേകം ഞരമ്പുകളുണ്ട്. അവയെല്ലാം വന്നു സംഗമിക്കുന്നത് വാലറ്റത്താണ്. ഹിന്ദു ആചാരപ്രകാരമുള്ള താംബൂല പ്രശ്നത്തില്‍ വെറ്റിലയാണല്ലോ പ്രധാനി. വെറ്റിലയും അടക്കയും മഹാലക്ഷ്മിയുടെ അംഗങ്ങളായാണ് കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്നത്. വിരുന്നുകളിലും മറ്റ് ശുഭകാര്യങ്ങളിലും വെറ്റിലയും പാക്കും നല്‍കിയാല്‍ കുടുംബത്തില്‍ ഐശ്വര്യവും സമൃദ്ധിയുമുണ്ടാകുമെന്നാണ് വിശ്വാസം.

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