The birth of Muruga

This legend narrates the story of the destruction of Kaama by Shiva and the birth of Skanda.

Sati, the consort of Shiva immolated herself at the site of the Daksha Yagna, which was later destroyed by Shiva. Sati was reborn as Uma, or Parvati the daughter of the mountain king Himavaan (the Himalayas). Shiva withdrew himself from the universe and engaged himself in yogic meditation in the Himalayas.

In the meanwhile, the demon Surapadma ravaged the earth and tormented its beings. It was realized by the gods that only the son born of Shiva and Parvati could lead the gods to victory over Tarakaasuran, Surapadman and their demon companions. They plotted with Kaama, the lord of desire, to shoot a flower arrow at Shiva, as he sat in meditation, so as to make him fall in love with Parvati. When Kaama aimed his arrow at Shiva, he opened his third eye and burned him to ashes instantly. Upon hearing the pleas of Kama's wife Rati, he brought back Kama to life, in flesh and blood for her sake, and in a formless state for others.

His penance disturbed, Shiva fell in love with Parvathi. However, the sparks of the fiery seed of Shiva were unbearable; even the fire God Agni could not bear them; this fire was then transported by the river Ganga into the Sara Vana forest, where Sara Vana Bhava was born. He was raised by the six Kartika damsels. Parvati combined these six babies into one with six faces, ie. Shanmukha. Shanmukha, or Kartikeya the supreme general of the devas, led the army of the devas to victory against the demons. The six sites at which Kartikeya sojourned while leading his armies against Surapadman are Tiruttanikai, Swamimalai, Tiruvavinankudi (Palani), Pazhamudirsolai, Tirupparamkunram and Tiruchendur. All these sites have ancient temples glorified by the tamil poems of Tirumurugaatruppadai of the Sangam period (prior to the 3rd century CE).

Tirukkurukkai, in Tamilnadu near Thanjavur, enshrines Kaamari Murthy, the destroyer of Kaama, in the Veeratteswarar temple which is one of the 8 Veeratta stalas celebrating Shiva as the destroyer of evil.

Mt. Shasta and Mt. Arunachala - by Wendell E. Wilkinson

Mt. Shasta

Mt. Shasta is located at the northern extremity of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range located in Siskiyou County in Northern California. Mt. Shasta is the cone of an extinct volcano rising to a height of over 14,380 feet above sea level. It is the largest volcanic peak in the continental United States.
Mt. Shasta is a special place. The mountain is a mystic power source. It is the focus for angels, spirits, spaceships, and the Lemurians. Strange lights, clouds, shadows and sunsets add to the mystical aura of the mountain.

A long tunnel stretches away, far into the interior of majestic Mt. Shasta. The Lemurians lie at the tunnel's far end. Using their mastery over sound and vibrations they hollowed out an underground city. Lemuria was once a great continent connected to parts of California, Oregon, and Washington. Lemuria disappeared into the Pacific Ocean many thousands of years ago in a vast cataclysm. Some Lemurian people migrated to Mt. Shasta when their continent began to sink.

The Saint Germain Foundation is an organization with a worldwide membership of over five thousand people that began when the group's founder, Guy W. Ballard, claimed to have had an encounter with the "Ascended Master" Saint Germain on the slopes of Mt. Shasta in 1930. Ballard stopped one day at a mountain spring for a drink and felt a strange current pass through his body. Then he encountered Saint Germain. Germain gave Ballard some small cakes which gave him a new sense of health and clearness of mind.

In 1985 Tai Situpa Rinpoche, one of Tibet's most revered lamas, flew over Mt. Shasta while on his way to San Francisco from Europe. He said that he was amazed about the majestic appearance of the mountain. "It looked perfect! It stayed in my mind and I felt that one day I must go and do a traditional Tibetan ceremony there to offer prayers for the environment." Rinpoche later on did perform such a ceremony in October 1989. At that time he said, "We should thank the spirits of this place, they have given us a perfect day; they recognize our intentions."

American Indians believed that Mt. Shasta was of such immense grandeur that its existence could only be attributed to the Great Spirit. They also believed that an invisible race of little people lived on its slopes as guardians. If you tried to climb the mountain and were found to be an unworthy person, they would throw you off to your death! They also have legends of Bigfoot and other mysterious beings and forces connected with Mt. Shasta.

 

Mt. Arunachala

Today Mt. Shasta is surrounded by groups like the Saint Germain Foundation, Planetary Citizens, Brotherhood of the White Temple, Radiant School of Seekers and Servers, League of Voluntary Effort (LOVE), and a Zen monastery, among others, which have felt a calling to locate near it. The Harmonic Convergence gathering of over five thousand people was held there August 16, 1987. The occasion was intended to herald a new phase of world cooperation and harmony. Mt. Shasta was chosen because it was considered among the most sacred mountains on earth.

Another sacred mountain is to be found in Tiruvannamalai, South India. This is Mt. Arunachala, which is considered by many in India to be a form of the Hindu God Shiva. The Hindu sage Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi said that Mt. Arunachala was a remnant of the lost continent of Atlantis. That and the fact the mountain was formed by a volcanic eruption make its story similar to that of Mt. Shasta. Actually, you will soon see that there are other similarities as well!

According to the occultist Kenneth Grant, Mt. Arunachala constitutes the most powerful concentration of spiritual energy on this planet. And from the ancient Hindu scripture known as The Skanda Purana we have these verses: "Arunachala is the most sacred holy place of all. It is the heart of the world. Know it to be the secret and sacred heart-center of the God Shiva. Meditate then that in the Heart of Arunachala surges the spirit glory within which is contained all the worlds. I ordain that residence within a circle of thirty miles of this mountain shall alone suffice to burn off all defects and blend a person with the Supreme Spirit."

Brilliant lights are seen to sail about Arunachala that seem to be under intelligent control. There is supposed to be a city inside of the mountain. It is inhabited by yogic adepts. Upon death if you are not quite high enough to merge with the Supreme Spirit then you might at least go to live inside Arunachala. The adepts from inside Arunachala can change their shape to any human or animal form and travel incognito in the outside world. This is similar to the stories about the Lemurians from Mt. Shasta. The Hindu sage Ramana Maharshi said that Arunachala was the top of the spiritual axis of the earth and that there must be another mountain corresponding to it at the opposite side of the globe. I am suggesting in this article that that other mountain is Mt. Shasta. But whether that is true or not, there is no doubt in my mind that Mt. Shasta and Mt. Arunachala are two of the major spiritual power spots of planet Earth.
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* Copyright 2000, W.Wilkinson
San Francisco, California, USA

Guru Peyarchi (Jupiter transit) effect for 12 Rasis

How Jupiter Transit ( Guru Peyarchi) into Rishabam (Taurus) on 17th May 2012, Thursday - 28th  May 2013 will Affect our Lives?

The earth passes almost directly between the Sun and jupiter that whirls through on its orbit, at a speed of about 30,000 miles per hour, once in about thirteen months. While the earth takes one year to go round the Sun, Jupiter takes about twelve years.

Jupiter confers both material and spiritual expansion. As a planet of growth, many favourable significations like prosperity, learning and aquisition of name and fame are attributed to it. Jupiter is the greatest benefic in the astrological hierarchy ( 1300 earths can be fit into Jupiter ) & his transit is indeed very important to the astrological fraternity.  As he is the planet of Wealth, his transits can make or break you. Jupiter always infuses optimism, righteousness nature, jovial spirit, and God-fearing nature and abundance of wealth and knowledge if not afflicted. An unafflicted Jupiter will have positive influence on a native. But an afflicted Jupiter spoils every available opportunity, by infusing an attitude of dissolution, over indulgence, lavishness, deceitfulness, hypocrisy, boastfullness and also laziness.

Jupiter enters Mesha-Aries on 8 May 2011 and remains there for till 17 May 2012. His transit is aupicious in 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th, while Mixed in the 1st, 4th and 10th and the rest 3rd, 6th, 8th, 12 places are fully Inauspicious.

Jupiter's transit effects for 12 rasis


Vrishabha / Taurus :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 1st house from Natal Moon is unfavourable / neutral 

This is an unfavourable period for you as the planet of Wisdom turns malevolent & hostile in the adverse First. Uncontrollable expenditure, health hazards & unnecessary wanderings and journeys involving wastage of time & money indicated. Your health would require extra attention and care in order to avoid any kind of diseases. Avoid taking life risks when it comes to your health. Financially also, you may have to face a rough period, as you may lose some of your money due to unnecessary expenditure. Avoid long distance travel, as it may not yield the expected result during this time. You are also likely to suffer during this travel. There is also a chance of you staying away from your native land during this phase. If unemployed, you may face disappointment regarding your employment. This could also prove to be a trying time professionally. Avoid any kind of arguments with your seniors at work, as it might give you mental agony. Moreover, put extra effort to complete your projects successfully and on time. This period may also see you suffer from the wrath of the government, humiliation and loss of position at work. Hold on to your position and respect and do not put these into risk, at any cost. Moreover, avoid any arguments with the family members and try to keep your calm. Be cautious in your decisions and while dealing with people. You would also need to keep your spirits high, as this period may bring along mental agony and depression as well. However, some of you may also find solutions to some of your previous problems during this particular time. You may also get the news of the conception of your child. Your interest in religious work will increase. Students are likely to excel during this time. Your prestige in society is likely to move up during this time.

 Mithuna / Gemini :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 12th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable

In the malevolent 12th, Jupiter turns malign & many problems you will have to encounter in mundane life. Expenditure spirals beyond control. You have to be careful while handling money. The outflow of money is expected to be greater than the inflow. Above all, you may also find difficulty in trade and business.

However, you are also likely to spend some money on auspicious occasions and on long distance travels. This period may force upon you a phase in which you may have to stay away from your native place and away from your children. If employed, hold on to your position and rank at work as this period may put a risk to these as well. Mental and physical health may suffer and you may experience mental affliction, grief and fear. Avoid undertaking any task that involves life risk. During this period you are susceptible to go astray and behave in a way that is not usual of you. Your good conduct may vanish temporarily during this phase and you may be negative in your attitude while approaching your near and dear ones. The society may go against you and you may also be humiliated and defamed on the social front. Avoid being caught in any unpleasant situations. However, some of you are likely to earn some extra money with which you may consider buying a vehicle of your choice.

Kadakam / Cancer :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 11th house from Natal Moon is favourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your eleventh house from the Moon. This signifies a good time. During this time you may expect promotions at the workplace, gain in trade and even a position of higher authority in your professional life. This could also prove to be a socially good time for you, as your status in the society is likely to be heightened. Your splendour and physical presence will also be noticed and sought during this time. You may even expect gains from your friends and dear ones. This time would help you see your enemies mellowed down and defeated. Your interest in religious activities will rise and you could be benefited by the power of chanting mantras. If eligible, you may consider marriage and couples may expect a new member in their family. Some of you may also get romantically involved with member of the opposite sex during this time. Finances would be good and most of you would consider buying landed property, jewellery, new vehicles and acquiring material comfort in this time. You would also enjoy sound health and a peaceful mind.


Simham / Leo :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 10th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable / neutral

During this period, Jupiter will move through your tenth house from the Moon. This brings in some disturbances into the rhythm of your life. You may develop negative thinking and a feeling of wretchedness during this time. Some unfulfilled desires may make you irritable as well. Avoid wandering about, as you are most likely to be disappointed during this particular time. This is the time when you may need to consciously avoid arguments with your seniors at work and with your elders at home. If you are not careful, there is a chance that you might lose your position, honour and could even be transferred to a distant place. Take care of your finances and keep them at a much safer place during this period. Your health and that of your children would require your attention. Take care of your eyes and throat. This is the time when you may need to maintain an absolutely healthy lifestyle to ward of feeling of tiredness. Be careful enough not to endanger your children’s life with your negligence especially during this time. You would now reap the benefits of good deeds performed by you, when Jupiter was moving in Meenam-Pisces in your 9th house. With help from authority figures and Might of Money, you would succesfully deal with your enemies and rivals, and may go in for out-of-court settlements in any cases. Though Income may not increase to your expectation, you woud curb your expenses and build up a sizable bank-balance by pulling through on a shoestring budget.

 Kanni / Virgo :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 9th house from Natal Moon is favourable


The financial planet turns benign and ushers in a prosperous period. There may be educational and financial gains. You will get relief from last years' eighth Jupiter. During this period, Jupiter will move through your ninth house from the Moon. This denotes wealth and financial gain for you. You may expect profit in trade and business, a position of authority at your workplace, success in all your endeavors and favour from your superiors as well. This could prove to be a particularly good time for authors, publishers, professors and people related to the field of books. Socially also, this is a good time as you are likely to be honoured and your status would take an upwardly move. Your interest in religious activities would be at an all time high and you are likely to attend as many religious functions as possible. You would also seek the company of saints and be willing to spend on some virtuous deeds. Inflow of money should be good and you may expect financial gains from all the possible quarters. You may also consider buying fertile land or other immovable property during this period. Singles may consider marriage with a match of your choice and those who are planning a baby may go for it at this time. Most of you are likely to indulge in great food and bodily comfort during this time. Health should be fine and you may also consider going on long distance travel.

Tulam / Libra :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 8th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable

Jupiter is extremely malefic in the 8th. During this period, Jupiter will move through your eighth house from the Moon. This mostly brings along disappointments for you. Health would require a lot of attention during this particular time, as you are likely to develop several ailments that might even risk your life. Moreover, you may feel exhausted and lackluster. Work would require a lot of effort to see successful completion. Avoid unnecessary arguments and concentrate more on your field of work. Hold on tightly to your position and honour, as this period also signifies the loss of the same along with humiliation. You may even have to face the wrath of the government, get involved in litigations and even get imprisoned. Keep an eye on your finances and beware of thieves and unnecessary expenses. If you are planning to travel, it would be a good idea to avoid it during this time. This travel is likely to be troublesome and may not give you the expected results. Stay away from arguments with you family and friends as this might create new enemies for you. Moreover, your behavior is likely to become irritable, merciless and rash during this time. Try to maintain your calm at this time.


Vrischika / Scorpio :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 7th house from Natal Moon is favourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your seventh house from the Moon. This brings in good times in your life. You may expect to enjoy bodily and material comfort, savour exotic cuisine, acquire property, pass your leisure time being entertained and even expect to be honoured by higher authority. A good time could also be expected in your social life. You may expect to meet and befriend men of distinction, who could also prove to be beneficial for you. Personally you would also be noticed for your smart speech and intellectual eminence. This time may make you stay outdoors performing auspicious deeds. Health would remain fine. Your profound character and bodily grandeur will be noticed at this time. You are likely to experience fulfilment of your desires and a comfortable home. Singles may consider tying the knot and couples may consider an addition in the family. If married, you are likely to enjoy heightened conjugal bliss with your partner during this time.
 

Dhanusu / Sagittarius :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 6th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your sixth house from the Moon. This signifies trouble in most of your life’s quarters. You tend to increase your enemies by being involved in unnecessary arguments with your family and friends. You are also likely to create enmity with your mentor. Beware of your enemies at this time as they might trouble you more than ever. Health would require attention at this time. You may feel unhappy even when you are in the best of condition and may tend to become restless. Take care to avoid slackness in health and diseases. You would have to be more attentive in your field of work as there is a chance that you might lose some money or property during this phase. Beware of thieves, a fire at your workplace and even the wrath of the government. If employed, maintain a good rapport with your employer and colleagues to avoid any disfavour with them. It would be better to postpone new enterprises, as this may not be the right time to start something new. Your relationship with your spouse may have to be handled carefully and sensibly. Avoid any kind of arguments with your partner and stay away from litigations of any kind with anybody.

Makaram / Capricorn :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 5th house from Natal Moon is favourable

Prosperity decreed as the planet of finance transits the favourable fifth. You feel a lot better than previous year. The inner intuitive urge will make you spiritual and religious. There will be more interest in spiritual matters as the Divine Guru of all planets blesses you in no uncertain measure. You may expect successful completion of your plans and you would be more devoted to your work or profession during this time. Your efforts would bear high rewards and you are also likely to get better opportunities and profits in trade and business. If you are interested in learning or are already a student, you may expect success in your field of learning as well. Financially this could prove to be a good time for you and your family. You may consider buying cattle, house, jewellery and garments. On the more personal front, if single, you may expect to meet your perfect match during this time and may even consider marriage. If married, you may expect the arrival of a new member in your family. Your relationship with the other members of your family would improve and you may even gain from some of them. You are also likely to hire a domestic help to assist your family in finishing household chores. An auspicious event may take place at home and your involvement in it would be the most. Socially a good time is expected as well. You may expect the company of noble persons and may also expect to get some royal favours during this time. Your intellect would be in its sharpest condition and you would come out successful in any kind of reasoning and discussions. You are also likely to pass your leisure time being entertained and your honour and status in the society is also expected to rise during this particular time. Mentally you would be at peace with yourself.

 Kumbham / Aquarius :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 4th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable / neutral

During this period, Jupiter will move through your fourth house from the Moon. This brings along worries for you. You may have to face a lot of hardship at the work front and your promotion is also likely to be delayed. Stay away from any kind of litigations and property related issues. Beware of your enemies and consciously avoid creating new ones at this time. Try and maintain cordial relationships with your relatives and friends. This period also sees you visiting a bereaved family. Financially this could be a trying time for you. Take measures to avoid unnecessary expenses and travel. Take care of your health and that of your mother. You may experience lacklustre and weakness during this period. It is better to stay away from pets and motor journeys as these might cause accidents during this phase. Hold high to your status in the society and maintain a smooth relationship with the members of the society, as there may occur an opposition. You are also likely to face humiliation and deep mental anguish particularly at this time.

 Meenam / Pisces :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 3rd house from Natal Moon is unfavourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your third house from the Moon. This brings in indisposition along with some other hurdles into your life. Financially this may not be a good phase for you as you are likely to face obstacles in business and failure in your endeavour. You are also likely to lose some money. At work, you may have to be cautious enough to keep your position or rank. You are also likely to face the opposition of your employer or your colleagues during this time. Stay away from any kind of argument with your siblings and friends, as it might lead to a fight with them. You are also likely to lose a relative or a friend during this time. Your health as well as the health of your spouse would demand extra attention as you both may become susceptible to various diseases during this time. You may also suffer from other hardships and mental anxiety. Avoid undertaking any journey during this period as you might incur some loss in it. On the other hand, some of you may also perform some auspicious deeds or even consider getting married.


Mesham / Aries :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 2nd house from Natal Moon is favourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your second house from the Moon. This mostly denotes good times. This could be a rewarding phase for you where you are likely to add on to your present financial earnings, gain profit in trade, agriculture and also spend happily on charity. This period may also see you investing in landed property or real estate and would help you repay your debts if any. On the home front, this should be a happy phase bringing happiness to your family. You may also expect to enjoy married life. You may also expect a new member in the family. At work, you would be able to gain confidence of your seniors and would also be able to influence others. You would gain over your enemies during this time. Socially, this should be a satisfying period for you, as you are likely to command more respect and you would experience heightened grandeur and dignity. Mentally you would be at peace and you are also likely to sharpen your intellect during this particular time.


Note - The above results are general and they should be carefully applied to individual horoscopes in the light of directional influences ( Dasa ). For example, if there are no powerful yogas in the radical chart , reputation wealth & fame denoted by a transit will have a very limited scope for expression.


REMEDIES FOR JUPITER


Lord Guru-Jupiter being a teacher, it is suggested that one should personally obtain the blessings of teachers,family priest, advisors, mentors and look after your elders. Help poor children for pursuing their studies by donating educational material like pens, books, school uniforms etc. and coaching them will please the Lord. Keep fast on Thursday (from Sun rise to Sun set) and offer prayers to Lord Dakshnamoorthy in temple. Chant Guru Mantra 108 times (Hmmm / Om Guruve Namaha) on Thursday in 1st hour from Sun rise or one hour before sunset. Do not refuse the beggars. Donate food and money to needy people on Thursday. Practice meditation regularly and observe silence on Thursday. Wear yellow dress or inner garment on thursday. One should pray to Lord Guru-Jupiter in the Navagraha shrine, found in most of the Shiva temples in the South India.

 

ALANGAUDI GURU PARIHARASTHALA - SOUTH INDIA

Alangaudi near Kumbhakonam is an important Pariharastalam of Lord Jupiter. Here, Lord Dakshinamoorthy is worshipped as Lord Guru. The temple is situated 17Km from Kumbakonam in the Mannarkudi route. Devoetees offer yellow cloth, white Mullai flower, Bengal Gram (Channa dal) on the day of Jupiter's transit. All thursdays are special to Guru Bhagawan. Prayers offered on t he days of Guru's stars (Punarvasu, Visakha and Poorvabhadra) are considered specially auspicious. Main deity of this temple is Lord Aabathsagayeswarar and His consort is Elawar Kuzhali.

"WE BOW DOWN TO LORD GURU-BRIHASPATHI, WHO IS THE TEACHER OF GODS AND SAGES. HE IS RESPLENDENT AND LUSTROUS AS BURNISHED GOLD. HE IS ENDOWED WITH A LOT OF WISDOM AND IS THE LORD OF THE THREE WORLD"

Hmmm Guruve Namaha ........... Hmmm Guruve Namaha ........... Hmmm Guruve Namaha ..........

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The Significance of Akshaya Thritiyai Day - 24th April 2012

The most powerfull day to attract wealth and prosperity



Akshaya Thritiyai is falling on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Vaisakha of the traditional Hindu calendar, is one of the four most auspicious days of the year for Hindus. In 2012, the date of Akshaya Trithiyai is April 24.The Sanskrit word 'Akshaya Thritiyai' means non-destroyable. Akshaya is the last year (60th) in the Tamil calendar and so the indication is that the end of calculation of years has not come and that the next cycle of 60 years will restart. The world is said to have brought into by Lord Brahmadeva in the month of Chitirai on suklapaksha thritiyai, the calendar year being Akshaya. This day of creation of the earth is considered as the non-destroyable (AKSHAYA) day, worthy of celebration with prayers to the Almighty and performance of pithru tharpanam to our departed  forefather to seek their blessings.

On Akshaya Thritiyai, one should worship the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi along with her consort Lord Vishnu. Akshaya here stands for the rice with which archana is performed. Akshaya Thritiyai day is widely celebrated in all parts of India by different sections of the society irrespective of their religious faith and social grouping. The day is particularly considered auspicious for buying long term assets like gold and silver, including ornaments made of the same; diamond and other precious stones; and the real estate. The legend states that any venture initiated on the auspicious day of Akshaya Thritiyai shall continue to grow and bring prosperity. Hence, it is normal to see many of the new ventures, like starting a business, ground breaking for construction etc on the Akshaya Thritiyai Day.

Satya Yugam - Golden Age
The day also marks the beginning of the "SatyaYugam" or the Golden Age - the first of the four Yugas. In the Puranas, the holy Hindu scriptures, there is a story that says that on this day of Akshaya Thritiyai, Veda Vyasa along with Ganesha started writing the great epic Mahabharata. Ganga Devi or Mother Ganges also descended on earth on this day.

Kubera’s Appointment
Kubera, the Banker in Heaven, received his wealth on this day by worshipping Lord Shiva in Sivapuram Temple of South India. It is only on this day Lord Shiva blessed Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, with all the riches. Thus, Lord Siva appointed both of them to their coveted positions as custodians of wealth and prosperity.

AKSHAYA THRITIYAI

•Most Blessed Day to Attract Abundance and Prosperity

•Most Powerful Day to Donate to Poor and Needy

•Most Auspicious Day for New Ventures

Births on Akshaya Thritiyai
It is also believed that people born during this time shine bright in life. Many luminaries were born during this period: Basaveshwara born on May 4, Ramanujacharya and Adi Shankaracharya on May 6, Swami Chinmayananda on May 8 and Lord Buddha on May 16. Akshaya Tritiyai is also celebrated as the birthday of Lord Parashurama, one of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu.

Akshaya Patra

Akshayapatra meaning inexhaustible vessel, is an object from Hindu mythology. It was a wonderful vessel given to Yudhishthira by the Lord Surya, which held a never-failing supply of food to the Pandavas every day.
When the Pandavas began their exile in the forest, Yudhishtra was despondent at his inability to feed the holy sages and others who accompanied him. At this, Dhaumya, the priest of the Pandavas, counselled him to pray to Lord Surya. Pleased with Yudhishtira's prayers, Lord Surya blessed him with the Akshaya Patra, a vessel that would give unlimited food every day till Draupadi finished eating.

Lord Krishna also once partakes food from the Akshaya Patra, when sage Durvasa arrived at the Pandavas' place with his disciples. When Durvasa arrived, there was no food left to serve him, since Draupadi had already finished eating. The Pandavas became anxious as to what they would feed such a venerable sage. While Durvasa and his disciples were away at the banks of the river bathing, Draupadi prayed to Lord Krishna for help. As always, they were once again saved by Him, who partook of a single grain of rice from the Akshaya Patra and announced that He was satisfied by the meal. This satiated the hunger of Durvasa and all his disciples too, as the satisfaction of Lord Krishna meant the satiation of the hunger of the whole Universe.

As per divine rule, what we donate on this day will bless us to have that in abundance, in our next birth. Clothes, Umbrellas, Shoes, Fruits, Buttermilk, Food and Ghee will be distributed to the public on this day. You will be blessed with the educational excellence, promotions at work, courage, good karmic returns, freedom from physical distress and with longevity.


Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

Daanams which are suggested to do on Akshaya Thritiyai

1. Shayana Daanam (giving bed) it gives all happiness

2. Vasthra Daanam (giving clothes) Ayusham, Long life

3. Kunkuma Daanamm - it gives best position in life and also long life for husband

4. Chandana Daanam - it avoids from accidents

5. Thamboolam - it makes a man as ruler of a nation

6. Naarikela Daanam - (Coconut daanam) our last 7 pithrus will get rilief from naraka

7. Butter milk daanam - its for vidhya praapthi

8. Udakumbha Daanam - Giving water containing in bronze or silver vessel filling water with paccha karpooram and safron and Tulasi with betel nut and dakshanai. it gives Gaya Shradha phalam, its the most important daanam to be given for those who wants to get marry, who wants to getout of pithru shapams, and peoples who wants to have a child.

9. Chatra Daanam - (umbrella) it removes many obstacles in life

Choose any daanam, or if possible give all the daanams and wash your bad karmas.

 
The Golden Cosmic Rule
The word "Akshaya" means imperishable or eternal - that which never diminishes. Initiations made or valuables bought on this day are considered to bring success or good fortune. Buying gold is a popular activity on Akshaya Thritiyai, as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Gold and gold jewelry bought and worn on this day signify never diminishing good fortune. Indians celebrate weddings, begin new business ventures, and even plan long journeys on this day.

"May Goddess Lakshmi Bless You with Greater Health, Wealth and Prosperity"
- Vijayakumar Allagappan

 

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Sexual Force - Swami Vivekananda, Lessons on Raja Yoga

Kundalini: Realise the soul not as matter, but as it is. We are thinking of the soul as body, but we must separate it from sense and thought. Then alone can we know we are immortal. Change implies the duality of cause and effect, and all that changes must be mortal. This proves that the body cannot be immortal, nor can the mind, because both are constantly changing. Only the unchangeable can be immortal, because there is nothing to act upon it.

We do not become it, we are it; but we have to clear away the veil of ignorance that hides the truth from us. The body is objectified thought. The "sun" and "moon" currents bring energy to all parts of the body. The surplus energy is stored at certain points (plexuses) along the spinal column commonly known as nerve centres.

These currents are not to be found in dead bodies and can only be traced in a healthy organism.
The Yogi has an advantage; for he is able not only to feel them, but actually to see them. They are luminous in his life, and so are the great nerve centres.

There is conscious as well as unconscious action. The Yogis possess a third kind, the superconscious, which in all countries and in all ages has been the source of all religious knowledge. The superconscious state makes no mistakes, but whereas the action of the instinct would be purely mechanical, the former is beyond consciousness.

It has been called inspiration, but the Yogi says, "This faculty is in every human being, and eventually all will enjoy it."

We must give a new direction to the "sun" and "moon" currents and open for them a new passage through the centre of the spinal cord. When we succeed in bringing the currents through this passage called "Sushumnâ", up to the brain, we are for the time being separated entirely from the body.

The nerve centre at the base of the spine near the sacrum is most important. It is the seat of the generative substance of the sexual energy and is symbolised by the Yogi as a triangle containing a tiny serpent coiled up in it. This sleeping serpent is called Kundalini, and to raise this Kundalini is the whole object of Raja-Yoga [Royal Science of Union].

The great sexual force, raised from animal action and sent upward to the great dynamo of the human system, the brain, and there stored up, becomes Ojas or spiritual force. All good thought, all prayer, resolves a part of that animal energy into Ojas and helps to give us spiritual power. This Ojas is the real man and in human beings alone is it possible for this storage of Ojas to be accomplished. One in whom the whole animal sex force has been transformed into Ojas is a god. He speaks with power, and his words regenerate the world.

The Yogi pictures this serpent as being slowly lifted from stage to stage until the highest, the pineal gland, is reached. No man or woman can be really spiritual until the sexual energy, the highest power possessed by man, has been converted into Ojas.

No force can be created; it can only be directed. Therefore we must learn to control the grand powers that are already in our hands and by will power make them spiritual instead of merely animal. Thus it is clearly seen that chastity is the corner-stone of all morality and of all religion. In Raja-Yoga especially, absolute chastity in thought, word, and deed is a sine qua non. The same laws apply to the married and the single. If one wastes the most potent forces of one's being, one cannot become spiritual.

Quoted from Swami Vivekananda, Lessons on Raja Yoga (1913)


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