The Mystical Power of Tithis - The Sun God and Tithis

Titthi is the lunar date. Titthi is one of the most important aspect of  the Panchang and therefore many Hindu festivals and ceremonies are based on Titthi Calendar. A lunar calendar is based on the moon's rotation around the Earth. A titthi is the time taken for the longitudinal angle between the moon and the sun to increase by 12°. A lunar month consists of 30 tithis, whose start time and duration vary.

The Sun God distributed the Tithis in the following manner.

Pratipada (1 st day of the lunar month) to Agni (the Fire God) - gives unlimited grains and wealth. RELIGIOUS  CEREMONIES, MARRIAGE, FESTIVALS AND RITUALS. TRAVEL IS FORBIDDEN. THE PERSON IS GOOD IN NATURE BUT LACKS ENJOYMENT. DO NOT MIX WITH THE WRONG PEOPLE ON THIS DAY. PERSON BORN IN THIS TITHI WILL HAVE SOME SCANDAL DURING THEIR LIFE TIME. CONSTRUCTION IS NOT FAVORABLE. NATURE IS VRIDDHI (INCREASE) 

Dwithiya (2 nd day of the lunar month) to Brahma (the Creator) -  makes expert in all kinds of learning’s. LAYING OF FOUNDATIONS FOR HOUSES IS FAVORABLE. GIVES SUCCESS WHILE TRAVELING. THE PERSON WILL HAVE DUAL NATURE. OFTEN LACKS LOVE, AFFECTION AND FRIENDSHIPS. LIKES OPPOSITE SEX OTHER THEN THEIR OWN. NOT CAPABLE OF UNDERSTANDING THE TRUTH. LACK OF PURITY AND CLEANLINESS. NATURE IS AUSPICIOUS HAPPENINGS

Tritiya (3 rd day of the lunar month) to Kuber (the God of Wealth) - makes wealthy and also gets gains and success in all commercial dealings. HAIR CUT- AND PERSONAL BEAUTY CARE. GOOD HEALTH AND OTHER BENEFICIAL RESULTS. SHOW OFF & TALKATIVE IN NATURE. AND MAY BE UNMOTIVATED AND LAZY, LACKING IN ACTION, CONFUSED AND RESTLESS. CONSTRUCTIONS IS FAVORABLE. GIVES GOOD HEALTH & WEALTH AND BENEFICIAL RESULTS. DIRECTION NORTH EAST. NATURE IS POWER GIVING

Chaturthi (4 th day of the lunar month) to Ganesha - destroys all obstacles. DESTRUCTION OF COMPETITORS AND OBSTRUCTIONS. MAY CAUSE FEAR OF DEATH WHILE TRAVELING. FOND OF ENJOYMENTS AND DRINKS AND SEX. MAY BE GENEROUS. TENDS TO BE EDUCATED AND RICH. PERSON IMPARTS MISERLINESS IF PROVOKED. DIRECTION WEST. CONSTRUCTION IS NOT FAVORABLE. NATURE IS KHALA

Panchami (5 th day of the lunar month) to Nagaraj (King of the Snakes), Tripura Sundari and Goddesses - frees from fear of poison and also gets spouse, sons and the supreme Laxhmi (the goddess of wealth). (For those who suffer from Sarpa Dosh). TAKING MEDICATION, FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE PERSON HAS GOOD QUALITIES, EDUCATION AND WEALTHY. PERSON IS KIND HEARTED BUT THEY DO NOT GET THE SAME AFFECTION BACK. THEY A GOOD PROFESSION OR SOME EXPERTISE. TRAVEL IN THIS TITHI GIVES ALL ROUND SUCCESS AND VICTORY. CONSTRUCTION IS FAVORABLE. NATURE IS LAXHMI (WEALTH)

Shashti (6 th day of the lunar month) to Murugan (the warrior god, also brother of lord Ganesha) -  makes the person handsome, long lived, genius,and also enhances ones own fame. MAKING NEW FRIENDS, CORONATION, etc. PERSON HAS EGOISTIC NATURE AND LIKES TO WANDER AROUND. THEY LOVE TO STEAL THE SPOT LIGHT. AGGRESSIVE AND ARGUMENTATIVE. TRAVELING IN THIS TITHI GIVES MAY CAUSE LOSSES. CONSTRUCTION WORK IN THIS TITHI GIVES MODERATE SUCCESS. NATURE IS FAME GIVING

Saptami (7 th day of the lunar month) for Self (Sun God) - one should worship Suryan, who is the Lord and the Protector of ALL. CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE - VEHICLES & TRAVELING IS AUSPICIOUS. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & BOASTFULNESS. FORTUNATE WITH CHILDREN AND WEALTH. GOOD AT SALES. DIRECTION SOUTH. CONSTRUCTION IN THIS TITHI GIVES FAVORABLE RESULTS. NATURE IS FRIENDLY.

Ashtami (8 th day of the lunar month) to Kala Bhairava, Rudra, Durga - gives abundant knowledge and beauty. Lord Shiva gives knowledge, frees from bonding and wins over death. GOOD TIME TO DEFEND YOURSELF. HEALTH AND HEALING. WILL PRODUCES MANY SOURCES OF MONEY for THE PERSON. MAY BE RELIGIOUS AND TRUTHFUL AND ARE SENSUAL SEEKERS, EXPERT IN THEIR FIELDS. TRAVELING IN THIS TITHI GIVES ILL-HEALTH. DIRECTION SOUTH EAST. CONSTRUCTION. NOT FAVORABLE. NATURE IS CONFLICT.

Navami (9 th day of the lunar month) to Durga (Universal Mother) - willfully passes through all the phases of the life and also getsvictory in the wars and success in dealing with the people. REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS AND COMPETITORS. TRAVELING ON THIS TITHI IS NOT GOOD THE PERSON MAY NOT RETURN. PERSON IS GOOD TRADER OR BOSS. EDUCATED AND FOND OF OPPOSITE SEX. ENJOY CHILDREN AND WEALTH. FOND OF GODS AND THEIR WORSHIP. CONSTRUCTION GIVES MODERATE RESULTS. NATURE IS AGGRESSION.

Dashami (10 th day of the lunar month) to his own son, Yama Dharmaraja - frees from all kinds of ailments, prevents hell and death sufferings. (forindividuals who are very sick & going through extreme toughtimes). GOOD DEEDS, WORSHIP OF GODS OR HOLY PERSON. TRAVEL MAY GIVE GAINS - SALES OR PURCHASE OF LAND. GIVES SWEET SPEECH TO THE PERSON. WELL- LIKED PERSON AND HAPPY. HOMELY PERSON. DIRECTION NORTH WEST . GOOD POWER OF DISCRIMINATION BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG. CONSTRUCTION IS FAVORABLE. NATURE IS SOBER.

Ekadashi (11 th day of the lunar month) to Vishnu - gives progeny, wealth and land. FASTING AND WORSHIP OF VISHNU. AUSPICIOUS RESULTS FROM TRAVELING. IMPARTS LEARNING AND GOOD FINANCIAL LUCK. THEY ARE INTELLIGENT AND PURE MINDED AND ARE FORTUNATE WITH WEALTH AND CHILDREN. THEY ARE OFTEN HONORED BY THE SOCIETY. DIRECTION NORTH. CONSTRUCTION NOT FAVORABLE. NATURE IS ENJOYMENTS.

Dwadashi (12 th day of the lunar month) to Vishnu - becomes victorious and becomes worshipable in the community. FIRE SACRIFICES. MAY CAUSE LOSE OF WEALTH IN TRAVELING. GIVES MODESTY AND LEARNING FOR PERSON BORN UNDER THIS TITHI. USUALLY RESTLESS AND LIKES TO WANDER. THEIR INCONSTANT, UNSTEADY MINDS OFTEN ABILITY THEIR ABILITY TO CONCENTRATE. TRAVELING MAY CAUSE LOSS OF WEALTH. CONSTRUCTION IS -FAVORABLE---- NATURE IS FAME & GOOD QUALITIES.

Trayodashi (13 th day of the lunar month) to Kamadeva - gives good look and desired spouse and all the desires are fulfilled. MAKING FRIENDS, ENJOYMENT OF PLEASURES. IMPARTS KINDNESS AND EDUCATION. THEY HAVE ABILITY TO CONTROL THEIR SENSES AND ARE HOSPITABLE, KIND AND CHARITABLE. TRAVEL ON TRAYODASI IS SUITED FOR ALLIANCES AND FRIENDSHIP. CONSTRUCTION WORK IS FAVORABLE. NATURE IS VICTORY.

Chaturdashi (14 th day of the lunar month) to Sadashiva (Shiva) & Rudra -  bestowed with all the luxuries, plenty of wealth and sons. MAY BE RICH AND RELIGIOUS. THEY OFTEN ARE BOLD AND DARING. MAY GET HONOR FROM THE SOCIETY . TRAVELING IS FORBIDDEN AS A RULE. DIRECTION EAST. CONSTRUCTION WORK IS NOT FAVORABLE. NATURE IS AGGRESSION.

Pournami (15 th day of the lunar month, full moon) to Goddesses and Gurus - rules the entire world forever and the ruling is never destroyed. PROPITIATION OF THE GURUS. RIGHTFUL ACTION, CEREMONIES AND HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS- LUCK & VIRTUE. MAY BE WEALTHY AND WISE AND BRIGHT AND HARDWORKING. THEY ARE USUALLY VERY FOND OF FOOD, AND DEVELOP ROMANTIC ATTRACTIONS TO PARTNERS OTHER THAN THEIR OWN.

Ammavasai (New Moon) the Pitrukals (departed souls of the ancestors) are worshiped on the new moon day,the person’s wealth is protected and gets life & strength.
PROPITIATION OF THE ANCESTORS. TRAVELING IS NOT GOOD. MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY MAY BE DISTURBED AND DECEPTIVE AND CRUEL. BUT ARE OFTEN COURAGEOUS. LIKES MYSTERIES IN LIFE. DIRECTION SOUTH WEST. CONSTRUCTION WORK IS NOT FAVORABLE. THIS IS MAINLY FOR PITRIDEV (ANCESTORS)

Note :
On worshiping Moon with full devotion on Poornima (full moon), the person rules the entire world forever and the ruling is never destroyed.

The pure and pious Amavasai (15 th day of the lunar month, new moon). If the Pitrukals (departed souls of the ancestors) are worshiped on the new moon day,the person’s wealth is protected and gets life & strength.

This way the enlarging and diminishing of the tithis are managed by Sun god itself, so the Sun God is the lord of all the tithis.

Surya Namaskaram - Sun Salutation

SURYA NAMASKARAM
the true science and art of living

As per the scriptures one who performs the Surya Namaskaram daily does not get poor in a thousand births

 

Introduction

Surya Namaskaram is a well known vital technique within the yogic repertoire. Its versatility and application make in one of the most useful methods to induce a healthy, vigorous and active life. Surya Namaskaram is almost a complete sadhana in itself, containing asana, pranayama and meditational techniques within the main structure of the practice.

Surya Namaskaram is a series of 12 physical postures. These alternating backward and forward bending asanas flex and stretch the spinal column and limbs through their maximum range. The series gives such a profound stretch to the whole of the body that few other forms of exercise can be compared with it.

The 12 postures of Surya Namaskaram

1. Pranamasana (Prayer pose) – exhale

2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised arm pose) – inhale

3. Padahastasana (Hand to foot pose) – exhale

4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose) – inhale

5. Parvatasana (Mountain pose) – exhale

6. Ashtanga Namaskaram (Salution with eight limbs) – retain

7. Bhujanngasana (Serpent pose) – inhale

8. Parvatasana (Mountain pose) – exhale

9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose) – inhale

10. Padahastasana (Hand to foot pose) – exhale

11. Hasta Uttanasana (raised arms pose) – inhale

12. Pranamasana (Prayer pose) – exhale

Note:

This constitutes half a round of Surya Namaskaram. To complete the other half, the same movements are performed, the only variation being that the left leg is brought back in position (4), and the right leg moved forward in position (9). So, one full round consists of 24 movements, 2 sets of 12, giving a balance to each side of the body in each half round. When position 12 is completed, inhale while lowering the hands to the side of the body and then commence the second half of the practice with exhalation.

When and Where to Practice

1. The ideal time to practise Surya Namaskaram is at Sunrise, the most peaceful time of the day, when the atmosphere is full of the Sun’s ultraviolet rays, which is important for the body.

2. Make a habit of rising early, answering the call of nature, taking a bath and practising Surya Namaskaram.

3. Whenever possible, practise in the open air, wearing light and loose clothing to allow the skin to breath and absorb the Sun’s energy.

4. Surya Namaskaram is ideally practised facing sunrise on a blanket spread over the floor or ground.

5. If it is not possible in the early morning, then practise can be done at any convenient time, provided the stomach is empty.

6. No food should be taken for at least three to four hours beforehand.

Limitations

1. There are no limitations as far as age is concerned.

2. Surya Namaskaram should not be practised by people with high blood pressure, coronary artery disease or those who have had stroke, hernia or intestinal tuberculosis.

3. People with spinal problems should consult a medical expert before commencing Surya Namaskaram.

4. Most women can benefit by practising Surya Namaskaram even during menstruation. However, those with heavy or painful periods may feel, as a precaution not to practise at that time.

Shavasana

1. Shavasana, the yogic pose of relaxation, should be practised with breath awareness after completing Surya Namaskaram.

2. The relaxation period following Surya Namaskaram is an important part of the practise as it allows the body time for readjustment and removal of any toxins which have been released into the bloodstream during the practise.

3. The period of relaxation should last at least until the practitioner can feel that his heartbeat and breath have returned to normal and all tension has been released from the muscles.

Lord Sun is also Hanuman's Guru

Hanuman sought to educate himself and for this purpose he chose Surya the sun god as his guru saying: "You see everything there is to see in the universe and you know everything there is to know. Please accept me as your pupil." Surya hesitated. "I don't have the time," he said. "During the day I ride across the sky, and at night I am too tired to do anything."

"Then teach me as you ride across the sky during the day. I will fly in front of your chariot, facing you from dawn to dusk." Impressed by Hanuman's zeal and determination, Surya accepted him as his pupil. Thus Hanuman flew before the chariot of the sun god, withstanding the awesome glare, until he became well versed in the four books of knowledge (the Vedas), the six systems of philosophies (darshanas), the sixty-four arts or kalas and the one hundred and eight occult mysteries of the Tantras.

Note :

 Dont try to learn by yourself. There are other mystical techniques and sciences are hidden with in Surya Namaskaram. A lesson without a teacher is merely rubbish. Learn Surya Namaskaram from a competent Yoga teacher and it will only take 2 - 3 months to learn. May Lord Sun bless you with health, wealth, prosperity and enlightenment to the extreme. "Hmmm Suryaye Namaha". 

~ Vijayakumar Alagappan

Aditya Hrudayam - Heart of the Sun God

Lyrics:
Tato yuddhaparishraantam samare chintayaa-sthitam
raavanam chaagrato drshtvaa yuddhaaya samupasthitam

daivataishcha samaagamya drashtumabhyaagatoranam
upaagamyaabraveedraamam aastyo bhagavaan rshihi

raama raama mahaa baaho shrnu guhyam sanaatanam
ena sarvaanareen vatsa samare vijayishyasi

aadityahrdayam punyam sarvashatruvinaashanam
jayaavaham japennityam akshayyam paramam shivam

sarvamangala maangalyam sarvapaapapranaashanam
chintaashoka-prashamanam aayurvardhanam uttamam

rashmimantam samudyantam devaasura-namaskrtam
poojayasva vivasvantam bhaaskaram bhuvaneshwaram

sarvadevaatmako hyeshaha tejasvee rashmi-bhaavanaha
esha devaasuraganaan lokaan paati gabhastibhihi

esha brahmaa cha vishnushcha shivaha skandaha prajaapatihi
mahendro dhanadaha kaalo yamaha somo hyapaam patihi

pitaro vasavaha saadhyaa hyashvinou maruto manuha
vayurvahnih prajaapraanaha rutukartaa prabhaakaraha

aadityaha savitaa sooryaha khagaha pooshaa gabhastimaan
suvarnasadrrsho bhanuhu hiranyaretaa divaakaraha

haridashvaha sahasraarchihi saptasaptihi-mareechimaan
timironmathanaha shambhustvashta maartaanda amshumaan

hiranyagarbhaha shishirastapano bhaskarho ravihi
agnigarbho(a)diteh putraha shankhaha shishiranaashanaha

vyomanaathastamobedi rigyajussaamapaaragaha
ghanavrshtirapaam mitro vindhyaveethee plavangamaha

aatapee mandalee mrtyuhu pingalaha sarvataapanaha
kavirvishvo mahaatejaa raktaha sarvabhavodbhavaha

nakstragrahataaranaamadhipo vishvabhaavanaha
tejasaamaapi tejasvee dvaadashaatman-namo(a)stu te

namaha poorvaaya giraye pashchimaayaadraye namaha
jyootirganaanaam pataye dinaadhipataye namaha

jayaaya jayabhadraaya haryashvaaya namo namaha
namonamaha sahasraamsho aadityaaya namo namaha

namaha ugraaya veeraaya saarangaaya namo namaha
namaha padmaprabodhaaya maartandaaya namo namaha

brahmeshaanaachyuteshaaya sooryaayaadityavarchase
bhaasvate sarvabhakshaaya rowdraaya vapushe namaha

tamoghnaaya himaghnaaya shatrughnaayaamitaatmane
krtaghnaghnaaya devaaya jyotishaam pataye namaha

taptachaameekaraabhaaya vahnaye vishvakarmane
namastamo(a)bhinighnaaya ruchaye lokasaakshine

naashayatyesha vai bhootam tadev srjati prabhuhu
paayatyesha tapatyesha varshatyesha gabhastibhihi

esha supteshu jaagarti bhooteshu parinishthitaha
esha evaaghnihotram cha phalam chaivaagnihotrinaam

vadaashcha kratvashchaiva kratoonaam phalameva cha
yaani krtyaani lokeshu sarva esha ravihi prabhuhu

enamaaptsu krchreshu kaantaareshu bhayeshu cha
keertayanpurushaha kashchinnaavaseedati raaghava

poojayasvainamekaagro devadevam jagatpatim
etat trigunitam japtvaa-yuddheshu vijayishyasi

asiminkshane mahaabaaho raavanam tvam vadhishyasi
evamuktvaa tadaagastyo jagaama cha yathaagatam

etachchurtvaa mahaatejaa nashtashoko(a)bhavattadha
dhaarayaamaasa supreeto raaghavha prayataatmavaan

aadityam prekshya japtvaa tu param harshamavaaptvaan
triraachamya shuchirbhotvaa dhanuraadaaya veeryavaan

raavanam prekshya hrshtaatmaa yuddhaya samupaagamat
sarvayatnena mahataa vadhe tasya dhrto(a)bhavat

atha raviravadannireekshya raamam muditamanaaha
paramam prahrshyamaanaha

nishicharapati samkshayam viditvaa suragana-
madhyagato vachastvareti

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Ani Thirumanjanam on 4th July 2014

Ani Thirumanjanam ( Tamil month spanning June-July) is a special day ( Uthiram Nakshtram) when an Abhishekam is performed for Lord Nadaraja. After this, the days get shorter and the nights get longer. 
It is believed that Lord Nadaraja gives darshan to his devotees in the months Ani and Margazhi. It was on Ani Uthiram, under a kurundai tree, that the Lord offered upadesam to Sage Manikkavachakar the writer of the famous Thiruvachakam. Legends have it that during the abhishekam to the Lord, as everyone watched, the sage merged in the Lord as a brilliant flame. At Chidambaram the event began with the Nadaraja Vigraham being brought out from the sanctum sanctorum in a Chariot and taken in a procession around the temple.The word "Thiru manjanam" means Holy bath. Performing these Abishegam will help you to remove the bad effects of karma in life and to receive the blessings for life. 

Lord Nadaraja - Divine Cosmic Dancer

Lord Shiva is the source of all movement within the cosmos, who is represented by the arch of flames. The Lord Nadaraja's form demonstrates his five-fold functions: creation, preservation, destruction, concealment and salvation. The rattle (udukkai) in his right hand represents creation; his raised right arm with the open palm (abhaya hastam) protection; his left hand holding fire destruction; his firmly placed foot concealment; and his other, slightly lifted, leg salvation. 

Abishekams for Nadaraja

On the auspicious days of Nadaraja Abishekam, one can access the higher level vibrations of Lord Shiva’s consciousness. Lord Nadaraja is given six abhishekams in a year. Earth takes 365 days to complete one full circle around the sun. That duration is divided into six seasons - Marghazhi-Thai: early winter; Maasi-Panguni: late winter; Chittirai-Vaikasi: early summer; Ani-Aadi: high summer; Avani-Purattasi: autumn; Aippasi-Karthikai: rainy season.This six-season year of humans is said to be one day for the immortals. A day has six periods: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, and night. These are when the six daily poojas ( Kaala Pooja) in temples are performed. During each of these six parts, an Abhishekam has been ordained for Lord Nadaraja. One of these is Ani Thirumanjanam, the pradosha abhishekam on the evening of the day of Uthiram Nakshatram in the Tamil month of Aani (June-July). This is an occasion to minimize all the bad effects of your karma by impressing the divine Cosmic Dancer.