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Shaivite iconography recognizes many different traditional forms of the Lord. The Shiva Lingam is the primary
form for worship and is found everywhere, in almost all temples of Shiva. The Shiva Lingam is referred to as
the aniconicform because it depicts the supreme Formless Form (arupa-rupa). In addition, 25 common iconic
forms (murtis) are described as prominent in Saiva Siddhanta, although many more are recognized (see
previous post: Forms of Shiva). In general, anthropomorphic representations are called Maheshvara murtis,
whereas the Shiva Lingam, the aniconic form, is called Sadashiva murti.
The Maheshvara murtis are sub-divided by two sets of classifications. The first classification divides the murtis
into fierce (ugra) or benevolent (anugraha) images. The second classification divides the murtis
into bhoga, yoga and vira. The bhoga forms are represented with Shakti, whereas in the yoga and vira forms
Shakti is not specifically depicted, but is implicit. Note that all the bhoga and most of the yoga forms are also
anugraha forms.
25 Maheshvara Murtis
Name Grouping I Grouping II Bhikshatana Anugraha
Yoga
Nataraja Anugraha Yoga Aja Ekapada
Anugraha Yoga Dakshinamurti
Anugraha Yoga Lingodhbhavamurti
Anugraha Yoga Kamadahanamurti (Kamari) Ugra Yoga Tripurantaka (Tripurari) Ugra Vira Mahakaleshvara
(Kalari) Ugra Vira Jalandharari
Ugra Vira Gajasamharamurti Ugra Vira Virabhadra (Karala)
Ugra Vira Kankala-Bhairava Ugra Vira Kalyanasundara
Anugraha Bhoga Vrishabharudha Anugraha Bhoga Chandrashekhara
Anugraha Bhoga
Uma-Maheshvara Anugraha Bhoga Shankara-Narayana
Anugraha Bhoga Ardhanarishvara Anugraha Bhoga Kiratamurti
Anugraha Bhoga Chandeshanugraha Anugraha Bhoga Chakrapradasvarupa
Anugraha Bhoga Somaskanda Anugraha Bhoga Gajamukhanugraha Anugraha Bhoga Nilakantha-Maheshvara
Anugraha Bhoga Sukhasanamurti
Anugraha Bhoga
Panchanana Shiva the five faces and the five Shaktis
In addition to the above twenty-five, there is yet another important but rare anthropomorphic form the fivefaced (Panchanana) Shiva which is considered not a Maheshvara Murti, but a Sadashiva Murti like the Shiva
Lingam. Per Shaivite theology, Shiva realized in the five faces is revealed as the Lord and Master of all the
categories of existence (tattvas), which have classically been described and divided into groups of fives. The
sum totality of all groups of five categories is the manifest universe (prapancha). Revealed in the five faces,
Shiva is realized as the essence of all prapancha (prapancha-sara).
Each of the five faces of Shiva has a proper name, and an associated Shakti, which collectively describe the
Panchakritya (five divine acts) of Shiva, i.e. creation, sustenance, dissolution, concealment and revealment.
Name of Face Associated Shakti Ishana (Sadashiva)
Anugraha Shakti (Power of Revealment)
Tatpurusha (Maheshvara)
Tirodhana Shakti (Power of Concealment)
Aghora (Rudra)
Samhara Shakti (Power of Dissolution)
Vamadeva (Vishnu)
Stithi Shakti (Power of Sustenance)
Sadyojata (Brahm)
Sristhi Shakti (Power of Creation)
The basic idea is that the Supreme Lord (Parameshvara) ever creates the world,sustains it, and dissolves it
when the time is ripe. Moreover, He has concealedHimself within the fabric of manifest existence, and
becomes revealed to us as such when we have matured enough.
Aum Namah Shivaya.
Anbe Sivamayam Satyame Parasivam.
up until midnight and then worships that form during the Shivaratri festival. A representation of the
Lingobhavamurti can often be found in a niche on the outside wall of the sanctum in any important Shiva
temple.
The lingas in the temples are often formed in three parts. The lowest part is the base square called the
Brahmabhaga or Brahma-pitha, which represents the creator Brahma. The next part in the middle is the
octagonal Vishnubhaga or Vishnu-pitha, which signifies Lord Vishnu the sustainer. Both of these parts form the
pedestal. The top cylindrical portion is the Rudrabhaga or Shiva-pitha, which is also called the Pujabhaga since
this is the worshipable part. The top portion is also meant to symbolize the projecting flame of fire. This flame
also represents the destructive aspects as well as the preserving power of God.
There are twelve important Jyotirlinga (self-manifested linga) temples scattered across India. They are
found at Kedarnatha, Kashi Visvanatha, Somnatha, Baijnath, Ramesvare, Ghrisnesvar, Bhimasankar,
Mahakala, Mallikarjuna, Amalesvar, Nagesvar, and Tryambakesvar. The five Pancha Bhutalingas in India are
located at Kalahastisvar, Jambukesvar, Arunachalesvar, Ekambesvara at Kanchipuram, and Nataraja at
Chidambaram. The temple of Lord Mahalinga at Tiruvidaimarudur (Madhyarjuna) is also a great temple in
South India.
The reason Lord Shiva is often worshiped by pouring Ganges water over the lingam is that it represents
the Ganges descending from heaven on to Shivas head. The legend is that when the Ganges first began to
flow to the earthly planet from the heavenly region, the force of it would have destroyed the earth. To prevent
this, Lord Shiva agreed to let the river first fall on his head before it formed into a river. It is also explained that
when worshipers pour milk or Ganga water on the linga, it represents the pouring of ghee on the sacred fire in
the fire ceremony, or yajna. This is the symbolic offering of ourselves to God.
One story in connection with the Shiva linga is found in the Linga Purana. It describes that once Lord
Brahma, the god of creation, and Lord Vishnu, the God of protection, engaged in an argument on who was
greater. When those two great gods were fighting between themselves, Lord Shiva appeared as a huge pillar
of fire that spread across the universe. He told Brahma and Vishnu that whoever finds the head or foot of his
form of flame would be considered greater. Then Brahma took the form of a swan and set out to reach the top
of the flame. Vishnu took the form of a boar to seek out the foot of the fire. But in spite of their efforts, they
could not succeed in finding the limits. They realized their mistake and the peerless greatness of Lord Shiva.
This shows how Shiva cannot be approached through ego, but responds with love to those who surrender to
him. In this pastime, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of the fiery lingam for their benefit. So they were
considered blessed with additional insight for worshiping that oldest form of him. This form of Shiva who
appeared from the flame is called Lingodbhava. This story is found in the Shiva Purana and other texts.
This further helps to show how the lingam is not formless nor really a form, but a symbol for the divinity
of Lord Shiva. In Sanskrit, linga also means mark. It is a mark or symbol of Lord Shiva in the same way that
large puddles of water is an indication of heavy rains. It is an inference for something else, like the form of that
which is formless and omnipotent.
Mercury Shiva lingas are known to be especially potent. Mercury is known as parad or para in Hindi. It
is also known as Shivadhatu, literally Shiva's metal. In reality, it refers to Shiva's semen. Mercury has been
equated with this, and is especially revered. Shiva lingas made from a variety of stones are held in great
reverence. However, religious writers have equated a Shiva linga made of mercury with Shiva. It is said to
possess divine qualities. Whenever a deity is made ceremoniously with a combination of mercury, it is said to
be very effective. It is believed that whoever offers prayers to the mercury Shiva lingawill be blessed and
considered as having offered prayers to all Shiva lingas in the universe.
These blessings are equivalent to those from hundreds of Ashwamedha yajnas. Even the blessings
gained from giving millions of cows in charity cannot equal this. Giving gold in charity also does not qualify one
for as many blessings. It is said that in homes where prayers are offered regularly to the mercury Shiva linga,
all kinds of comforts are available. Success reigns there as Shiva resides in these homes. In such
places, vaastu shortcomings will be overlooked. Offering prayers every Monday to the mercury Shiva linga can
also ward off tantric spells.
In the Shiva Purana, Shiva has said: Whatever blessings are showered upon you on making offerings
to millions of different Shiva lingas, these can be multiplied manifold when you personally offer prayers to the
mercury Shivalinga. By a mere touch of the mercury Shiva linga one can achieve salvation.
Devotees strongly believe that proper recitation of the Maha Mrityunjaya rejuvenates, bestows health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity and
contentment. It is said that chanting of Shiva Mantra generates divine vibrations that ward off all the negative and evil forces and creates a
powerful protective shield. Besides, it is said to protect the one who chants against accidents and misfortunes of every kind. Recitation of the
mantra creates vibration that pulsates through every cell, every molecule of human body and tears away the veil of ignorance. Hindus believe
that recitation of the mantra ignites a fire within that consumes all negativity and purifies entire system. It is also said to have a strong healing
power and can cure diseases declared incurable even by the doctors. Many believe Maha Mrityunjay Mantra to be a mantra that can conquer
death and connect human beings to their own inner divinity.
Mrityunjay Mantra has been taken from the Sukla Yajurveda Samhita III. 60. The Mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva and is a centuries old
technique of connecting one to pure consciousness and bliss.
Meaning:
Om. We worship The Three-Eyed Lord Shiva who is fragrant and who increasingly nourishes the devotees. Worshipping him may we be
liberated from death for the sake of immortality just as the ripe cucumber easily separates itself from the binding stalk.
Explanation:
The mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva who is addressed as Sankara and Trayambaka. Sankara is sana (blessings) and Kara (the Giver).
Trayambaka is the three eyed one (where the third eye signifies the giver of knowledge, which destroys ignorance and releases us from the
cycle of death and rebirth).
For invoking blessings of various Gods and Goddesses ruling different mukhi Rudrakshas the seeds mantras
specific to the mukhi Rudraksha are recited on the mala. Such Japa should be done for a minimum of 108
times or more. The seeds mantras are given as under:
1Mukhi
"Om Hreem Namah"
2 Mukhi
"Om Namah"
3 Mukhi
"Om Kleem Namah"
4 Mukhi
"Om Hreem Namah"
5 Mukhi
"Om Hreem Namah"
6 Mukhi
"Om Hreem Hoom Namah"
7 Mukhi
"Om Hoom Namah"
8 Mukhi
"Om Hoom Namah"
9 Mukhi
"Om Hreem Hoom Namah"
10 Mukhi
"Om Hreem Namah Namah"
11 Mukhi
"Om Hreem Hoom Namah"
12 Mukhi
"Om Krom Kshom Rom Namah"
13 Mukhi
"Om Hreem Namah"
14 Mukhi
"Om Namah"
Gauri Shankar
"Om Gaurishankaraya Namah"
4. Do not wear the rudraksha mala during periods of menstrual bleeding or while attending funerals.
5.The rudraksha mala has a very long lifespan. A properly cared for mala can be passed along to eight
generations as a family heirloom.
6.The rudraksha mala cn be washed occasionally with warm soapy water and allowed to dry naturally. Do not
soak for extended periods of time.
7.Rudraksha beads vary in size from 3-40 mm. The size of the bead has no bearing on its effects. However a
given mala must contain beads all with the same number of mukhis.
This mantra appears in Durgasukta as the first verse. It is thus the seed-mantra for Durga, she who is born
from the Divine transcendental Fire to destroy the evil forces - as also is Rudra. As having power to destroy
enemies and take us through all difficult situations - material, spiritual, physical and astral - it thus summons
the power of Bhairava and Mahashakti.
Brahma-astra: Vamadeva Brahmastra, the Weapon of Self-wisdom.
Sanskrit:
aham manur abhavam sooryash chaaham kaksheevaam rshir asmi viprah
Translation:
I am Manu and I became the Sun. I am the Poet-Seer, Rishi Kakshivan!- RV.IV.26.1.
Manu was the first mortal of the human race. He is son of Surya, the inner-Sun or the Self. Kakshivan is not
only a great Seer, but also the great Divine Medic, Dhanvantri. This brahmastra, which basically means and is
cognate to 'Aham brahmasmi' (as per Brihadaranyaka), connects us to the Divine powers of the Self.
Vira Jayastra: Weapon of Heros for Victory over enemies, demonic, human and animate.
Sanskrit:
Vishvajite dhanajite svarjite satraajite nrjita urvaraajite
ashvajite gojite abjite bharendraaya somam yajataaya haryatam
Translation:
The conquerer of the Universe (ie.Maya); Conquerer of the Self (Swarjit), winner of wealth, winner forever,
conquerer of men and fields, Conquerer of the Horses (ie. Pranas), of Lights, of Waters - to Indra, the holy,
offer the Soma! - RV.II.22.1
Kali Jayastra: Mantra for success in gambling
Sanskrit:
uta prahaamatideevyaa jayaati krtam yacchvaghnee vichinotikaale
yo devakaamo na dhanaa runaddhi samit tam raayaasrjati svadhaavaan
Translation:
Indeed, by celestial intelligence, he creates victory, when he, a gambler collects his winnings in time. Divinelydesired, he overwealms the offerer who does not withold his riches, with wealth.- RV.X.42.9
Indrastra: Weapon of Indra
Sanskrit:
Satyamit tan na tvaavaananyo asteendra devo na martyo jyaayaan
Vaastosh pate dhruvaa sthoonaamsatram somyaanaam
drapso bhettaa puraam shashvateenaamindro muneenaam sakhaa
Translation:
It is true that no-one else is like you, O Indra - no deity or mortal is greater than you.
- RV.VI.30.4
You are a mighty Pillar (sthuna), lord of the home, armour of those who offer the Soma: The drop of Soma
smashes down all the Cities, and Indra is the friend of the Munis (silent sages). - RV.VIII.17.14
Asurastra: Weapon to destroy demons.
Sanskrit:
Indraasomaa tapatam raksh ubjatam nyarpayatam vrshanaa tamovrdhah
paraa srneetamachito nyoshatam hatam nudethaam ni shisheetamatrinah (swaha)!
Translation:
Indra and Soma, destroy the demonic enemies, O bulls,send down those who add darkness to darkness.
Destroy and kill the fools - burn them up: chase them away and pierce the evil ones! RV.VII.104.1
Pramohana-astra: Weapon which induces sleep.
Sanskrit:
sahasrashrn^go vrshabho yah samudraadudaacharat
tenaa sahasyenaa vayam ni janaan svaapayaamasi
Translation:
The thousand-horned bull who arises from the ocean,
We make all people sleep by him the strong and powerful one. RV.VII.55.7
Ghoradevi-astra: Wrathful weapon of the Goddess
Sanskrit:
uta syaa nah sarasvatee ghoraa hiranyavartanih
vritraghnee vashthi sushthutim - RV.VI.68.7
Translation:
Indeed, this celestial Ghora (Frightening) Saraswati with her path of Gold, the destroyer of the Obstruction
(Vritraghni), claims our praise!
Pashupata-astra:Weapon of Pashupati or Rudra
Sanskrit:
tryambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushthivardhanam
urvaarukamivabandhanaan mrityormuksheeya maamritaat RV.VII.59.12
Translation:
We worship the Father of the Three Worlds (Tryambaka), the granter of prosperity. As a cucumber from it's
stem, so may I be liberated from Death, not deprived of Immortal Life.
Shakti-astra: Weapon of Power or Indra's Shakti
Sanskrit:
Tvam shataanyava shambarasya puro jaghanthaaprateeni dasyoh
ashiksho yatra shachyaa shaceevo divodaasaaya sunvate sutakre bharadvaajaaya grnate vasooni
Translation:
You destroyed the hundred impregnable cities of the Dasyu Shambara when, Powerful One, with Shakti
(Shachi), you helped Divodasa, who made offerings, and gave wealth to Bharadvaja who praise you. RV.VI.31.4
Chakrastra: The Chakra-weapon
Sanskrit:
avartayat sooryo na chakram bhinad valamindro angirasvaan
Translation:
Indra sent forth his chakra like the Sun, and killed Vala when aided by the Angirasa seers.
- RV.II.11.20
Ashwini-shakti-astra: Weapon that has the Mystical powers (or siddhis) of the Ashwins
Sanskrit:
praacheemu devaashvinaa dhiyam me.amrdhraam saataye krtam vasooyum
vishvaa avishtham vaaja aa purandheestaa nah shaktam shacheepatee shacheebhih
Translation:
Bring into creation, my tireless meditations that ask for wealth, Shining Ashwins.
Grant us high spirits in battle, and with your Shaktis, Lords of Shakti, assist us.- RV.VII.67.5
Kavacha mantra: Mantra of armoury (kavacha).
Sanskrit:
brhaspatirnah pari paatu pashchaadutottarasmaadadharaadaghaayoh
Translation:
Brihaspati protect us from the rear, and from above and below from harm!- RV.I.42.11
INVOCATION FOR WEALTH:
I: Invoking Bhagavan Ganesh:
Sanskrit:
Om Ganaanaam tva ganapatim havaamahe kavim kaveenaamupamashravastamam jyeshtharaajam
brahmanaam brahmanas pata aa nah shrinvannootibhih seeda saadanam swaha! -RV.II.24.1
Translation:
We call you, Ganapati, the Sage of all Sages, the most famous of all, the Greatest King of all prayers, O
Brahmanaspati, hear us with help, be seated in the place of sacrifice ( x 3)
Sanskrit:
(Om bhur bhuvah svah) tat saviturvarenyam bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat swaha!RV.III.62.10 (x 3)
Translation:
We meditate on the celestial Sun, so that he may stimulate our intelligence.
Sanskrit:
Om noo indra raaye varivas krdhee na aa te mano vavrtyaama maghaaya
gomadashvaavad rathavad vyanto swaha!
Translation:
The fast, Indra, grant us the way to wealth, and let us bring your mind to bestow us wealth, that we may get
vehicles, horses and cattle.RV.VII.27.5
Sanskrit:
Om ashvaavantam rathinam veeravantam sahasrinam shatinamvaajamindra
bhadravraatam vipraveeram svarshaamasmabhyamchitram vrshanam rayim daah swaha!
Translation:
Rich in horses, vehicles and heros, strong thousand and hundredfold, Indra with heroic Seers and auspicious
troops, light-winning, grant us mighty resplendant wealth! RV.X.47.5
Sanskrit:
Om uta prahaamatideevyaa jayaati krtam yacchvaghnee vichinotikaale
yo devakaamo na dhanaa runaddhi samit tam raayaasrjati svadhaavaan swaha!
Translation:
Indeed, by celestial intelligence, he creates victory, when he, a gambler collects his winnings in time. Divinelydesired, he overwealms the offerer who does not withold his riches, with wealth.- RV.X.42.9 (x 3)
Sanskrit:
Om Vasyaanindraasi me pituruta bhraaturabhujatah maataa chame chadayathah samaa vaso vasutvanaaya
raadhase swaha!
Translation:
O Indra, you are more to me than a Father or a nasty brother is. You are my Mother, O Gracious lord, appear
to grant me wealth.- Rig Veda.VIII.1.6
Sanskrit:
Om praacheemu devaashvinaa dhiyam me.amrdhraam saataye krtam vasooyum
vishvaa avishtham vaaja aa purandheestaa nah shaktam shacheepatee shacheebhih swaha! (x 3)
Translation:
Bring into creation, my tireless meditations that ask for wealth, Shining Ashwins.
Grant us high spirits in battle, and with your Shaktis, Lords of Shakti, assist us.- RV.VII.67.5
Sanskrit:
(Om bhur bhuvah svah) tat saviturvarenyam bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat swaha!RV.III.62.10 (x 3)
Translation:
We meditate on the celestial Sun, so that he may stimulate our intelligence.
Sanskrit:
aditirdyauraditirantarikshamaditirmaataa sa pitaa sa putrah
vishve devaa aditih paca janaa aditirjaatamaditirjanitvam - RV.I.89.10
Taken From: http://satyavidya.com/astramantra.htm
AGNIHOTRA
THE ANCIENT SCIENCE OF HEALING
AGNIHOTRA is a gift to humanity from ancientmost Vedic sciences of bioenergy, medicine, agriculture and climate engineering.
Agnihotra is the process of purification of the atmosphere through the agency of fire prepared in a copper pyramid tuned to the biorhythm of
sunrise/sunset. By practice of Agnihotra you will notice that tension on mind disappears and you begin to experience peace. The Mind is
reshaped so nicely, so delicately, so effortlessly by sitting in Agnihotra atmosphere.
EFFECTS OF AGNIHOTRA
Following are some of the things told about Agnihotra in ancient science tradition.
Tremendous amounts of energy are gathered around the Agnihotra copper pyramid just at Agnihotra time. A magnetic type field is created, one
which neutralizes negative energies and reinforces positive energies. Therefore a positive pattern is created by one who does Agnihotra merely
by his/her performance.
When Agnihotra is performed, the Agnihotra smoke gathers particles of harmful radiation in the atmosphere and on a very subtle level
neutralizes their radioactive effect. Nothing is destroyed, merely changed.
When Agnihotra fire is burnt there is not just energy from the fire but subtle energies are generated or thrust into the atmosphere by fire. Also
consider the quality of materials burnt wherein lies the full effect of this healing HOMA. Much healing energy emanates form the Agnihotra
pyramid.
You sit at Agnihotra fire and breathe in the smoke which goes quickly into the bloodstream and lungs. This has excellent effect on circulatory
system and even more so if Agnihotra ash is ingested. The smoke has a good effect on the brain and nervous system.
If plants are placed in a room where vibration of Agnihotra pyramid fire are maintained, one subtle enough can actually see growth,
communication, etc. Plants receive nutrition form Agnihotra atmosphere, become happy and grow well.
Just as Agnihotra pyramid fire gives nourishment to plants, it provides the same for human life and animals.
The sun brings or takes the energy which makes all conditions conducive to an antipollutionary change. It clams the world. The pyramid is the
generator, the fire is the turbine. The cow dung, Ghee (clarified butter form cow's milk) and rice then interact to form a composition which is
thrust, surrounds, neutralizes and nutritionalizes the material. Then, with organic substances, this provides the nutrients for survival, yield and
propagation. This is how the Agnihotra fire physically heals the atmosphere.
Thousands of people on all continents belonging to different races, languages, religions and spiritual groups who practice Agnihotra have
remarked that simply by performing daily HOMA, (i.e. Agnihotra at sunrise/sunset) they feel as if a protective film surrounds them.
RICE: Brown rice. Highly polished rice loses nutritional value and hence brown rice. Only unbroken pieces of rice should be used for Agnihotra.
If rice is broken the subtle energy structure is disturbed and hence is not fit for Agnihotra healing fire.
GHEE (clarified butter): Take some butter from cow's milk which has no additives and is pure. Heat it on low heat. After white solids have risen
to the top pass the liquid through a fine strainer. What passes through is clarified butter (Ghee). This can last without refrigeration for a long
time. Ghee is a very special medicinal substance. When used in Agnihotra fire it acts as a carrier agent for subtle energies. Powerful energy is
locked up in this material.
DRIED COW DUNG: Take dung from male or female progeny of a cow. Make pancake-like patties and dry them in sun. Agnihotra fire is to be
prepared from this dried cow dung.
Cow dung is treated as medicine in all ancient cultures whether they be Indians of North or South America, Scandinavians, East or West
Europeans, Africans or Asians.
AGNIHOTRA PROCESS
Take a few grains of rice in a dish or your left palm and apply a few drops of Ghee to them.
Exactly at sunrise utter the first Mantra and after the word SWAHA add a few grains of rice (as little as you can hold in the pinch of your fingers
will suffice) to the fire.
Utter the second Mantra and after the word SWAHA add a few grains of rice to the fire.
At sunset do the same by using evening Mantras. This completes evening Agnihotra.
If you miss the timing it is not Agnihotra and you will not get the healing effect on the atmosphere or in the ash.
After each Agnihotra try to spare as many minutes as you can for meditation. You can sit at least till the fire extinguishes itself. Agnihotra
creates medicinal and healing atmosphere.
Just before the next Agnihotra collect the ash and keep it in a glass or earthen container. It can be used for plants or making folk medicines.
MANTRAS
There are vibrations that exist everywhere. It is only vibrations when you go into it. Where there is vibration there is also sound. When we do
these Mantras, the sounds we utter activate these special vibrations that will create certain atmosphere or effects. Then the desired results are
realized. These vibrations exist for everything, so anything can be activated, controlled or changed by Mantras.
When one with a pure mind speaks the Mantra into the Agnihotra pyramid at Agnihotra time, the ash retains that energy and the healing
properties of the ash become more powerful.
Could you please give the vedic mantras and procedure for daily yajna or agnohotra .?
Cow dung is medicinal. In all ancient cultures, like the native Indians of North and South America, Scandinavians, Asians and Africans, cow
dung applications are used for a variety of ailments. In books of folk medicine practiced in Europe, one finds many references to cow dung as a
medicinal substance. When we use the words cow dung, we mean dung from the male or female progeny of the cow species only.
Method:
Sunrise and sunset are the timing for agnihotra. If possible keep a corner of the room aside for agnihotra.
Take a few pieces of wood and cowdung and light the fire. Exactly at sunrise and sunset utter the first mantra and add first portion of rice into
the fire. Utter the second mantra and add second portion of rice into fire. Sit near the fire an many minutes as possible and experience peace.
"Sooryaya Svaha Sooryaya Idam Na Mama", add the first portion of rice.
"Prajapataye Svaha, Prajapataye Idam Na Mama", add second portion of rice this completes morning
agnihotra.
Mantra to be recited at sunset:
"Prajapataye Svaha, Prajapataye Idam Na Mama" add second portion of rice this completes evening
agnihotra.
End of agnihotra the ashes can be used as fertilizers for plants and some people use it to apply over the body.
2) The above is a simple one. Any Hindu ritual consists of Mantra and Tantra. Mantra is as above and/or below. The other procedure is Tantra.
Starting and ending portions of the ritual vary with one school to another school. One should get a guru for that, or get step by step procedure
from books or DVDs or NET.
Yuyodhyasmaj juhuranam eno Bhuyis thamte nama uktim vidhema" - Rig Veda 1.189.1
ghr vhuti - Gobhila Grihasta Stra, I:8,24; I:8,4-5:
"Om Agnaye svh idam agnaye idam na mama
Om Somya svh idam somya idam na mama
Om Sajrdevena savitr saj ratryendra vaty jushno agnirvetu svh" - Yajur Veda, III:9-10
Praatah Saayam Aahuti (Mantra Vyahrti Ahuti):
"Om Bhur agnaye pranaya svaha
idam agnaye pranaya idam na mama
Om Bhuvah vayave apanaya svaha
idam vayave apanaya idam na mama
Om Svah adityaya vyanaya svaha
idam adityaya vyanaya idam na mama
Om Bhur bhuvah svar agni vayava dityebhyah pranapanaya vyanebhyah svaha
idam agni vyava dityebhyah pranapanaya vyanebhyah idam na mama
Om Aapo jyoti raso `mritam brahma
Tayaa maa madya medhayaagne medhaavinam kuru svaahaa" - Yajur Veda, 32.1.4
"Om Vishvaani deva savitar duritaani paraasuva
Yuyodyasmaj juhuraanam eno bhooyishthaan to nama uktim vidhema svaahaa" - Rig Veda 1.189.1
Rangkaian Puja / Mantram Agnihotra
Omkaram
Om 21x
Guru Puja
Om Shree Gurubhyo Namaha Harihi Om
Ganapati Prarthana
Gananaam tva ganapatigum havamahe, Kavim kavinam upamashravasthamam.
Jyestarajam brahmanam brahmanaspatah anah srnvan nutibhih sida sadanam. - Rg Veda 2.23.1
Prano devi sarasvati vajebhir vajinivati Dhinama vitrayavatu. Ganeshaya namaha Sarasvatyai
namaha S'ri gurubhyo namaha Hari hi Om
Tvam vm mayah tvam chin mayah Tvam nanda mayah tvam brahma mayah
Tvam sachchid nand dvityosi Tvam pratyaksham brahmsi
Tvam jnyna mayo vijnyna mayosi
Tvam guna trayttah Tvam avasth trayttah Tvam deha trayttah Tvam kla trayttah
Tvam mldhra sthitosi nityam Tvam shakti trayt makah Tvm yogino dhyyanti nityam
Tvam brahm tvam vishnustvam rudrastvam indrastvam agnistvam vyustvam sryastvam
chandramstvam brahmabhrbhuvah svarom
Gayatri
Om bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyoyonah pracodayat - Rig Veda III.62.10
Gayatri
Om Bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyoyonah pracodayat - Rig Veda III.62.10
Puja Ganesha
Om Ganesha pujanae vighnam nirmalam jagataam bhavet
Nirvyaadhihi surya pujaayaam Shucihi sri vishnum pujanae
Sankha Puja
(Om tvam puraa sagarotpanno Vishnuna vidhritaha karae
Manitaha sarvadevaishcha Paanchajanyam namostute)
Om shankhadevataabhyo namaha
Gandhaakshatapushpam samarpayaami
Pemercikan Tirta
(Om Namah Shivaya ((memercikkan tirta ke diri dan segala perlengkapan puja))
Om Shri Visnum 3x
Bhutapsarana (Bhutochana) - dari "Shiva puja and Advanced yajna" oleh Swami Satyananda
Saraswati
(dispersion of inimical energies)
Ghantanaadaha
Kalasha Puja
Om kalashasya mukhae visnuhu kantae rudraha sama ashritaha
Mulae tatra srthitho brahma madhyae maatrahaganaha smritaha
Kalashadevataabhyo namaha
Gandha pushpakshataan samarpayami
Panchamritam Puja
Om Kshirae govindaaya namaha Dhadhini vamanaaya namaha
Ghrite visnavae namaha Madhuni madhusudanaaya namaha
Sharkarayam achyutaaya namaha
Mantapa Puja
Om suvarna mantapaaya namaha Yoga mantapaaya namaha
Bhoga mantapaaya namaha Ratna mantapaaya namaha
Vajra mantapaaya namaha Hemaprakaaraaya namaha
Dikpalakas
Om indraaya namaha Om agnaye namaha
Om yamaaya namaha Om niratiyae namaha
Om varunaaya namaha Om vaayuvae namaha
Om kuberaaya namaha Om ishaanayaaya namaha
Iti dikpaalaka pujam samarpayaami
Om sri bhagavan sathya sai babaya namaha
Mahaabisekaha
Om apohista mayo bhuvaha tana oorjae dadhatana
Mahaeranaaya chakshase Yohava shivatamo rasaha tasya bhaajayatae hanaha
Ushateeriva mataraha Tasma aranga mamavaha yasya khsayaaya jinvatha
Apo janayathaca naha
Gayatri Mantra
Universal
Om Bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyoyonah pracodayat - Rig Veda III.62.10
Psasaadagrahanam
Om Vakrathunda mahakaya Soorya koti samaprabha
Nirvignam kuru me deva Sarva karyeshu sarvada
Jai ganesha jai ganesha jai ganesh deva Mata jaki parvati pita mahadeva
Jai ganesha jai ganesha jai ganesh deva Mata jaki parvati pita mahadeva 2x
Mata jaki parvati pita mahadeva Om Shantih Shantih Shantih
Pecah Kelapa
Gayatri 3x
Om bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyoyonah pracodayat - Rig Veda III.62.10
Gayatri
Om bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyoyonah pracodayat - Rig Veda III.62.10
Mengipas Api
Om ud budhyasva hagne prati jaagrihi Tva mish taa purtay
sangshri jathaa mayang cha asmin sadhaste adhyutarasmin
vishve devaa yajmaanash cha seedata
Durga Suktam
Om Jatavedase sunavama soma maratiyato nidahati vedaha
Om Bhagavan sathya sai babaya svh idam bhagavan sathya saibabaya idam na mama
Praatah Saayam Aahuti (Mantra Vyahrti Ahuti) (Persembahan Pagi dan Sore)
Om Bhur agnaye pranaya svaha
idam agnaye pranaya idam na mama
Om Bhuvah vayave apanaya svaha
idam vayave apanaya idam na mama
Om Svah adityaya vyanaya svaha
idam adityaya vyanaya idam na mama
Om Bhur bhuvah svar agni vayava dityebhyah pranapanaya vyanebhyah svaha
idam agni vyava dityebhyah pranapanaya vyanebhyah idam na mama
Om Aapo jyoti raso `mritam brahma
bhur bhuvah svar om svaahaa
Gayatri:
Universal
Om Bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyoyonah pracodayat - Rig Veda III.62.10
Agni
Om Vaisvanara ya vidhmahe Lalela ya dhimahi
Tannoh agnih pracodayat - Narayana Upanishad 1.82
Ganesa
Om Ekadantaya vidmahe Vakratundaya dhimahi
Tanno dantih prachodayat - Ganapati Upanisad
Sarasvati
Om Vag devyaica vidmaheKamapradayai dhimahi
Tanno devi pracodayat
Brahma
Om Vedatmanaya vidmahe Hiranyagarbha ya dhimahi
Tanno brahma pracodayat
Laksmi
Om Mahadevyai ca vidmahe Visnupatnyai dhimahi
Tanno laksmi pracodayat
Visnu
Om Narayanaya vidmahe Vasudevaya dhimahi
Tanno visnuh pracodayat
Durga
Om Katyayanaya vidmahe Kanyakumari dhimahi
Tanno durgih pracodayat
Rudra
Om Tatpurusaya vidmahe Mahadevaya dhimahi
Tanno rudrah pracodayat
Surya
Om Bhaskaraya vidmahe Divakaraya dhimahi
Tanno sryah pracodayat
Aditya
Om Divakaraya vidmahe Prabhakaraya dhimahi
Tanno adityah pracodayat
Narasimha
Om Vajranakha ya vidmahe Tiksnadagumstraya dhimahi
Kali
Om Adyayai vidmahe Paramesvaryai dhimahi
Tanno kali pracodayat
Hamsa
Om Hamsa hamsaya vidmahe Paramahamsaya dhimahi
Tanno hamsah pracodayat
Garuda
Om Tatpurusaya vidmahe Suvarnapaksaya dhimahi
Tanno garudah pracodayat
Sanmukha
Om Tatpurusa ya vidmahe Mahasenaya dhimahi
Tannah sanmukhah pracodayat
Nandi
Om Tatpurusaya vidmahe Chakratundaya dhimahi
Tanno nandih pracodayat
Candra
Om Ksiraputraya vidmahe Amrtatattvaya dhimahi
Tanno candrah pracodayat
Prthivi
Om Prthividevyai vidmahe Sahasramsrtaya dhimahi
Tanno prthvi pracodayat
Hanuman
Om Anjaneya ya vidmahe Ramaduta ya dhimahi
Tanno hanuman pracodayat
Pranava
Om Nadatma Naya Vidmahe Maha pranavaya dheemahi
Tannomkarah Pracodayat
Purusa
Om Tatpurusaya Vidmahe Sri bhoonisaya dheemahi
Tanno rangah Pracodayat
Rama
Om Dasarathaya Vidmahe Seeta Vallabhaya dheemahi
Tanno Ramah Pracodayat
Krsna
Om Vasudevaya Vidmahe Gitamrtaya dheemahi
Tanno Krsnah Pracodayat
Neela
Om Neetva Devyaica Vidmahe Visnu patneeca dheemahi
Tanno Nilah Pracodayat
Srinivasa
Om Tat purusaya Vidmahe Srinivasaya dheemahi
Tanvenkatah Pracodayat
Hari
Om Lokarakshaya Vidmahe Sesatalpaya dheemahi
Tanno harih Pracodayat
Visvaroopa
Om Visgateetaya Vidmahe Visvaroopaya dheemahi
Tanno Viswah Pracodayat
Sai
Om Saishvaraya vidhmahe Sathya dhevaya dheemahi
Thannah-Sarvah prachodayath
(Mangalacharan
Om Om Om
Mantra Navagraha
Om Hrim hrim Suryaya namah
Om Aim klim Somaya namaha
Om Hum shrim Mangalayai namah
Om Aim strim shrim Budhaya namah
Om Hrim kleem hoom Brihaspataye namah
Om Hreem shreem Shukraya Namah
Om Aim hreem shreem Sanischaraya namah
Om Aim brim Rahave namah
Om Hreem aim Ketave namah
Vaamdeva Mantra (Sentuhkan bunga yang telah dicelupkan ke serbuk cendana ke japamala)
Om Vamdevaya namah Jyeshthaaya namah Shreshthaya namah Rudraaya namah
Kaalaya namah Kala vikarannaaya namah Bala vikaranaaya namah Balaaya namah
Bala pramathanaaya namah Sarva bhoota damanaaya namah Manomanaaya namah
Tatpurusha Mantra
Om Tatpurushaaya vidmahe Mahadevaaya dheemahi
Tanno rudraha prachodayaat
Eeshaana Mantra
Om Eesana ssarva vidyanam Eswarah Sarva bhutanam Brahmadi patir
Brahmanadhi patir Brahma sivo me Astu sada sivom
Mantram Shiva
Om Namaste astu bhagavan visvesvaraya Mahadevaya tryambakaya
Tripurantakaya trikalagnikalaya Kalagni rudraya nilakanthaya
Mrtyunjayaya Sarvesvaraya Sadasivaya Srimanmahadevaya namah
Mantram Narayani
Om Sarva mangala mangalye Shive sarvatha sadhike
Sharanye tryambake gauri Naraayani namostute Naraayani namostute
Mantram Kesejahteraan
Om Ayur dehi dhanam dehi vidyam dehi mahesvari
Samstamakhilam dehi dehime paramisvari
Om Veeryam asi veeryam mayi dhehi Om Balam asi balam mayi dhehi
Om Tejo asi tejo mayi dhehi Om Ojo asi ojo mayi dhehi
Om Manyur asi manyum mayi dhehi Om Saho asi saho mayi dhehi
Sam nah somo bhavatu brahma sam nah Sam no gravanah sam u santu yajnah
Sam nah svarunam mitayo bhavantu Sam nah prasuvah sam u astu vedih - Rigveda 7.035.07
Bhuta Yajna
Om Agnaye svaha Om Somaya svaha
Om Agnisomabhyam svaha Om Visvebhyo devebhyah svaha
Om Danvantaraye svaha Om Kuhvai svaha
Om Anumatyai svaha Om Prajapataye svaha
Om Dyavaprthivibhyo svaha Om Svistakrte svaha
Samskara
Suitakrta Ahuti
Om Yadasya karmano atyaricam Yadva nyuna mihakaram
Agnistat suistakrdvidyat sarvam svistm suhutam karotume
Agnaye suistakrte sutahute Sarva prayascita hutinam kamanam
Samardhyitray sarvanah kamantsamardha ya svaha
Idam agnaye svistakrte idam namama
Pecah Kelapa
Gayatri 3x
Om Bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyoyonah pracodayat - Rig Veda III.62.10
Bhajan 5 Lagu
Meditasi 1 - 3 Menit
Mantra Pushpam
Yopam puspam veda Puspavan prajavan pasuman bhavati
Candramava apam puspam Puspavan prajavan pasuman bhavati
Ya evam veda Yopa mayatanam veda Ayatanavan bhavati
Arathi
Om Jay jagadheesa harey Swami sathya sai harey
Bhaktha jana samrakshaka 2x Parthi maheshwara Om Jay jagadheesa harey
Sashi vadhana sree kara sarva prana pathey Swami sarva prana pathey
Aasritha kalpa latheeka 2x Aapadh bandhava Om Jay jagadheesa harey
Matha pitha guru dhaivam mari anthayu neevey Swami mari anthayu neevey
Nadha brahma jagan natha 2x Nagendra shayana Om Jay jagadheesa harey
Omkara roopa ojaswi Siva sai mahadeva Sathya sai mahadeva
Mantram Shanti
Sarve shukino bhavanthu Sarve santu niraamayah
Sarve badrani pashyanthu Maa kaschid dukha bhaak bhavet - Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.14
Kramaning Sembah
(Sembah puyung)
Om Atma tatvatma sudamam svaha.
(Sembah puyung)
Om Deva suksma paramacintyaya nama svaha
Mantram Vibhuti
Paramam pavithram baba vibhuthim Paramam vichithram leela vibhuthim
Paramaartha ishtaartha moksha pradhaanam Baba vibhuthim idham asrayami
Mantram Prasadham
Brahmaarpanam brahmahavir Brahmaaghau brahmanaahutam
Brahmaiva tena gantavyam Brahma karma samaadhinaa - Bhagavad Geetha 4-24
(Pembagian Amritam)
PUJA GANESHA
Om Namo Ganesha Wigneswaraya3x
Om Sri Gurubhyo Namaha Hari Om
Om Ekadanta Ya Vidmahi
Vakratunda Ya Dimahi
Tannoh Dantih Parcodayat
Om Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Sooryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Guru Mey Deva
Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada