1 Ketan Kaur VA
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2 Niranjan Mehra CT
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3 Mehta Bhen Washington DC
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4 Netha K Shah Columbus GA
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5 Charles Misty FL
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6 Ganesh Sentala and Geetha Sentala IL
Swamiji, by your gracious blessing we are blessed with a beautiful boy after fifteen years of our married life. Thank you very much for making our life as very beautiful. I have named my son as “Siddha” to remember your blessings for the entire lifetime of our family. Namaskars, Namaskars, Namaskars, and thanks for the magazine Siddhitimes for introducing Swamiji to us.
7 Torah Andrew CA
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8 Shanawaz Ismaili AL
Swamiji Sri Siddharji, I am an Ismaili Muslim. I am 70 years old. Even though I am a Muslim, I love Hinduism. I read the magazine Siddhitimes regularly. I have only one daughter. She is 39 years old. Even though she is very pretty, I was unable to perform her marriage. After reading the magazine, I approached you to solve the problems. By your Atharva Veda skills, you solved the problems and now my daughter’s marriage is settled. Now I am the happiest man in this world. I pray the Almighty to bless you with a long life for doing wonderful service like this for the betterment of this entire human race.
9 Chandra Shenoi, AZ
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10 Selvi Inbarasa Colombo Sri Lanka
Swamiji Sri Siddhar Ayyya Vanakkam After knowing about you through the magazine Siddhitimes approached you to solve my knee pain. On the way to Malaysia, you came to SriLanka and gave wonderful oil enriched with mantras and herbs. By the oil and wonderful mantra power, my pain has gone and I am well now. Nanri and Vanakkam for making me healthy.
11 Amirtam Kaur IL
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12 Arjun Thokadia FL
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13 Tarik Ahaamed CA
Siddharji you have done a great miracle with my son, who was addicted to drinks. Now he is fine. Once again thanks Swamiji.
14 Narsimha Iyer CT
Siddhar Swamiji, I am a Vedic scholar. I have completely read the Krishna Yajur Veda. I have understood the essence of Veda only because of you. Even though I am not qualified enough, but of my age I bless you to have a long and happy life and I pray the almighty to shower its entire blessings on you for continued humanitarian services.
15 Brinda Henry AZ
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16 Fred Williams, AL
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17 Arihant K Gupta Houston TX
Thank you very much Swamiji for bringing out an ego free temple in my town. I came to know the news from the magazine Siddhitimes.Even though I wish to contribute a lot to the Temple and the magazine. I am not able to do so because of my poor earnings. Please kindly accept my small contribution of $501.00 for the magazine. Next month I will donate for the Temple.
18 Nayak K Patel Houston TX
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19 Ram Narayan Iyengar VA
Swamiji, I am a Hindu Priest. Even though I earn a very good sum of money, I have no peace of mind due to the egos and politics of the temples in the world. Please give me a chance to serve in your temple to get peace of mind. I do not want even a single penny as my salary. Namaskarams. I will send some articles for the wonderful magazine Siddhitimes. Please publish those articles.
20. Hari Bhat GA
Siddhar Maharaj, I am a patient of chronic arthritis. Even after continued medication for years together, I was not able to get rid of my sufferings. Only after getting your special oil and traditional massage, I am getting a very good remedy. Thanks for bringing me out from my prolonged ailments. Thanks for the wonderful magazine Siddhitimes.
Krishna Leela (The divinely play with gopikas)
In Brindhaban, the time of spring season came. The peacocks presented their dance. All the trees which had lost their leaves due to the heavy winter started to grow up. All the leaves of the trees began to spring. By this season Sri Krishna used to guide and look after the cows. He used to take food at the mid noon. All the water ponds were with water for full level. The Brindhaban appeared with green trees. The flowers began to blossom up. All the trees began to yield fruits of varieties for riping.
Sri Krishna led the team of cows to forest near by the river side. He played music with his flute, to control the cows and that they might not go beyond and far away. Again in the evening Sri Krishna used to play the flute music to call back cows to their sheds.
Sri Krishna’s flute music touched the divinely beings like, Ramba, Urvasi, Menaka and Thilloththama, who came near by the Brindhaban to hear the divinely music of Sri Krishna. When they listened the heavenly music of Sri Krishna they plunged themselves with unlimited pleasure. Along with them joined, Sri Naradha the great saint and Siddha Vidhyathar also enjoyed the music. The heavenly beings named ‘Gandharvas’ also immersed in the divinly music of Sri Krishna. Even the good saints whom after their fasting, had their ritual diet food and went to ‘Brindhaban’ and heared the unique music of Sri Krishna. They were pleased with pleasure. Even all kinds of birds with out closing their eye lids heared the heavenly flute music. The animals like tigers, lions and cheetas became calm and soft natured while they heared the flute music of Krishna. All the ladies of women hood in Brindaban liked SriKrishna and they were called as ‘Gopikas’.They fell in love and had the affection with Sri Krishna. The rainy season came. In that time the people, who looked after the cattles used to do a ceremony.
The purpose for the ceremony was to get the blessings of the Almighty for the welfare of their cattle and their lively hood. The principle Goddess for that ceremony was named “Gowri”. Sri Krishna ordered to commence that ceremony “Kathyayani viratha. By doing this ceremony, it was believed that those who had not got married would be married soon.
At the riverbank of ‘kalinthi’ the Gopikas (Female devotees) while worshipping Sri Krishna with their lips, they made a wet sand image of ‘SriGowri’ and they followed the prayers with flowers and camphor to the Goddess ‘Sri Gowri’. When the final day for completion of the ceremony at the Banks of “River Yamuna”,
All the Gopikas went to bathe in the river Yamuna. Before that, they placed their dresses and sarees safely at the bank of Yamuna. All of them were bathing in the river, dipping their body up to the neck.
By that time, Sri Krishna entered to the riverbank, to play with Gopikas, took their sarees, and climbed upon a tall tree. All the Gopikas watched this mischievous action of Sri Krishna. It was really a clumsy scene with shy. Gopikas asked Sri Krishna, “You have taken our cloths and climbed upon that tree. We are not immoral woman but Gopikas. Do you know the manners? “You your self know that you are thief of butter” we will inform about this to your parents. If you can return back the clothes we will forgive and worship you”.
However, Sri Krishna denied all the request from Gopikas, who pleaded for their clothes, one Gopika came nakedly before Sri Krishna and worshipped him by raising her both hands. Lord Krishna gave her the clothes. The other Gopikas also one by one-worshipped Sri.Krishna with both hands got back thir clothes.
By this playful act of Sri Krishna, it was denoting directly that one should avoid body consciousness to attain enlightment. To a common out look the conduct of Sri Krishna with the Gopikas could confuse every one. But there is a sound reason behind it. Long ago there was a big forest in which the Rishis (saints) were worshipping Lord Narayana. They did severe penance. They had the presence of the Lord. Rishis enjoyed the incomparable beauty of Lord. Their inner hearts had the desires to embrace the Lord. Even in this present day the friends, family members when they come or go for out stations we use to embrace each other in respect of love.
Lord blessed born them their wishes and told them that in their future births, they would born as Gopikas in Brindaban and the lord in his incornation as Sri.Krishna would grant them the opportunities. As such, Sri Krishna when played the flute the Gopikas enjoyed the tunes and submerged with the sweetness. There were so many Krishnas in formation. Each of the Gopikas was able to be with Sri Krishna individually. They were pleased to dance around sri Krishna and their boon asper their previous birth came for existence. It was purely the achievement of devotion only and nothing beyond that to be considered. One day Sri Krishna with other cowherds went deep into a forest. Sri Krishna’s colleagues told him, that they are hungry.
Sri Krishna told them in this forest some Brahmin scholars are performing “Homa” (a kind of holy fire). Go and ask for food. As per the words of Sri Krishna, the cowherds went and asked food from the scholars. But the scholars refused to give food to them because they thought Sri Krishna should have been an ordinary person. Hearing this, Sri Krishna again told his cowherds to get food from the wives of the scholars. This time, wives of the scholars treated the collegeus of Sri Krishna nicely and gave the food they asked.
But one scholar came to know about this activity of his wife and her offering food to the cow herds with whom Sri Krishra accompanied. That scholar began to punish his wife through the deer’s skin by tieing her both hands and dragged her on the way to home. However, that woman did not think about any thing and worshipped Sri Krishna. By that time, a palanquin decorated with flowers came from heaven and took her to “vaigundha”, Sri Narayana’s palace of heaven. Sri Naryana, Sri Krishna and all explain about the Almighty “Sri Maha Vishnu” only.
Then Sri Krishna told the wives of the other scholars and all other scholars that, “Those who surrender and worship me would not enter into the hell”. Then the scholars regretted about their ignorance. The Sri Krishna with his cowherds took the food and ate.
Vedic Astrology.
During the last issue, I explained a little bit about the “Rasis” or zodiac signs. In this issue, I wish to explain a little bit about the nature of the Children born in the specified Rasis. This is a general explanation. This will vary according to the planets occupy the rasi or the position of the owner of that rasi.
ARIES (MESHA)
Ruled by Mars, the Aries child must be busy with something and prefer to follow their impulses rather than logical demands. Their ruler planet Mars gives them energy and courage. The Aries child’s attention and shrieks his head off if he does not get it. Just in case you do not know it yet, he is the boss! Even when he is not old enough to speak, you will be able to tell his likes and dislikes, as he does not have a faint bone in his body. Aries girls too are extremely direct and determined to get their own way. Aries children learn to walk and talk faster than other children. They must be disciplined as soon as possible. Accident-prone, curious and impetuous by nature, you must watch over them carefully. Keep knife like objects out of their reach. Watch out for their temper tantrums. However, you need not be concerned. Arian children are extremely affectionate. If he or she likes you, he can be generous to a fault. Remember that he or she will only like you if he or she can get his or her own way. Do not ever make the mistake of comparing him or her to their siblings. If you want to motivate them to do well, he or she will shine in challenges. On one hand, the Aries child can be tough and practical and on the other, a dreamy sentimental soul with a vivid imagination.
TAURUS (RISHABA)
A fixed sign Taurus child shows both be aware of trait so that neither of you will be discouraged if his progress in school of is not as fast or spectacular as children of other signs. Venus is the ruling planet of Taurus. Taurus child is gifted and talented children and will be able to array to a successful completion. You just cannot force the Taurus.
Taurus child to do anything that he does not want to do. There is a reason why they are called “bulls.” On the face of it, the Taurus child is the most mild-mannered of all. However, if they are pushed, you will see the stubbornness of the bull rise to the surface. The way to get around them is through logic and love. Powerful, emotionally stable and athletically inclined, these toddlers seem more competent than the average child. Calm and cheerful, they are not disheveled easily. Marked by maturity beyond their years, they dislike too much attention. They are extremely well behaved and much happier left to their own devices. A very sensual sign, the Taurus (Rishabha) child responds to harmonious colures and sounds. Discordance disturbs their mental equilibrium. That is why it is important to have a harmonious family life in his formative years. A wise parent will start the little Taurean on music and singing lessons as early as possible. Logical, practical and industrious, the Taurean is a born leader. He has a sense of fair play and good judgment. He will always be a credit to his school and will certainly make you proud.
GEMINI (MITHUNAM):
Ruled by mercury Child If blessed with a Gemini (Mithunam) child, you had better learn to fly. In this case, one equals two. Gemini (Mithunam) is the sign of the twins. Your child can be in two places simultaneously and you might find it hard to keep up, this little one was born with winged feet. Extremely active, the typical Gemini (Mithunam)
hates to feel constricted and seeks mental stimulation by exploring his little world. All air signs need variety, so make sure you provide him with tons of books and toys. Restricting a Gemini (Mithunam) mentally and physically leads to an emotionally depressed adult.
Mercury (the ruler of the sign) will give him or her sharp voice may be un bearable. Extremely restless, the twins can do two things at once, and be able to concentrate on both. These youngsters love communicating and have a variety of friends. Gemini (Mithunam) hands are the most sensitive and expressive of all signs, who knows, you may be raising a skilled surgeon or dentist. Blessed with a vibrant sense of imagination, the Gemini (Mithunam) youngster lives in a dual world of fantasy and reality. Always encourage him to speak the truth because he could get confused between the two worlds.
The Gemini (Mithunam) lacks patience and persistence and finds it hard to listen without interruption. It is very difficult to catch his mercurial attention, until you have his curiosity aroused.
CANCER (KARKATAKA)
Ruling Planet is Moon Children of this sign are deeply attached to home and family. They are likely to be tied to mother as apron strings and a wise parent will give them a gentle push now and then. Blessed with the powers of observation and a sharp memory, his or her emotions form rich and colorful images. A loner at heart, this tender soul is usually easy to manage and discipline. All he needs is loads of attention, lots of love, hugs and cuddles. His or her emotional needs surpass that of all other signs. Therefore, his or her formative years and early home environment influence the rest of his life.
You will have to learn to laugh and cry with him or her; keep him or her safe and protected from all his or her fears – real or imaginary. Attention, understanding and emotional empathy from you will encourage his artistic and creative tendencies and help him or her gain confidence. You will be paid back in full measure when you are ill or down. He or she will gently lend you his or her little shoulder to cry. You will be better able to cope with it and to work with them in acquirement of a more equable nature.
Most of them are sensitive, courteous souls famous in the fields of art and music and have good business sense too. However, for all their gentleness and docility, they just cannot be followers. Highly individualistic and blessed with independent thinking, they make the most compassionate.
LEO (SIMHA)
As a fire sign, their passions run hot. A typical lion cub, this child will be happy and cheerful as long as he/she gets his/her way. They will attack if they feel let down or their position is threatened. Although you should encourage their natural leadership qualities, otherwise they will turn into a show-off. Blessed with an innate sense of dignity, they thrive on power and applause and need to be respected. However, do not let them get away with making demands. Teach them to respect the dignity of others. On the brighter side, these youngsters are playful, affectionate and a lot of fun. They enjoy games of challenge and chance. Though intelligent and quick to learn, they can be a little lazy. Therefore, it is important that you inculcate discipline and good study habits and give them responsible and dignified duties to perform. These little charmers also fall in and out of love easily, so you are for a tough adolescent phase. You need to provide them gentle discipline and lots of love and affection. Build his courage and confidence with love instead.
VIRGO (KANNI):
Mercury the ruling planet of Virgo as associated with reasoning and intellectual activities. They will be joy to rise, as they are pleasant, very neat and tidy. They will learn to talk early and fluently and is a born actor and an excellent mimic too. Always the teacher’s pet, Viragos are very bright and easy to discipline. Efficient and highly dependable, they make the ideal class monitor. Very sensitive to criticism themselves, they are still a little too quick to point out other people’s mistakes. Instinctive, they are quick learners and require a full education. You would be wise to provide your little Virgoan with educational toys and good reading material. You should point out to them that few things in life are perfect that they will be happier if they reserve their perfectionist tendencies.
Wise beyond their little years and with a curious practical bend of mind, they are realists who are always careful with their allowance. Ever ready to help others, financially or otherwise, you never need to worry about spoiling this little sage. They have strong likes, dislikes, and are usually a fussy eater. However, do not look surprised if they show a preference for healthy, wholesome vegetables over chocolates and fries. Good for you. Virgo children generally are very good students as they are mentally acute and have a passion for accuracy. As a member of an earth sign, your young Virgo is calm and dependable. Although they do not show it, these children crave physical demonstrations of affection to survive. They do not find it easy to make emotional connections, needs plenty of love and encouragement, and compliments to believe that they are as good as the rest. You must get them a little pet to teach them the lessons of love and caring. Ever ready to help others, financially or otherwise, you never need to worry about spoiling this little sage.
LIBRA (THULAM):
Venus is ruling this rasi. An utterly charming baby, with the sweetest of expressions, is a blessing indeed. Your little Libran is too well behaved to throw peevishness. Do not rush them, or you will disturb their mental equilibrium. Do not be discouraged. Their natural bent towards caution usually keeps them out of trouble and helps avoid accidents and stupid mistakes. The harmonious Libran is a great seeker of truth and beauty. Kind-hearted and balanced, they insist on fair play and can normally see both sides of the story. In fact, they enjoy a healthy argument and make great lawyers. Although people consider Librans as lazy, it is not true. Librans just need to intersperse periods of great activity with moments of deep respite. It is the way their batteries are recharged. Be careful of the famous Libran charm, as it is through this that they manage to get their own way. You just will not be able to refuse them for anything, and would certainly end up spoiling them. More than actual discipline, they need less mollycoddling. Raised well, this child will turn out to be bright and logical.They love companionship and will make many friends also point out to Libran child that compromise policy is not always best policy. They love pretty pictures, also be sure they will take very good care of their belongings.
SCORPIO (VRISCHIKA):
Scorpio child generally has strong physiques and even stronger wills. A challenge for any parent, this one enjoys a good fight. Your little Scorpion will never compromise. With those beautiful, penetrating eyes, they will hypnotize you into getting their own way. They will only learn from someone that they perceive to be stronger than they are. So stand firm and earn their respect, but always do it with love. Encourage them the qualities of compassion and forgiveness, because Scorpions are famous for their vindictiveness. Raised well, they will turn into a brilliant, magnetic personality. They have a strong desire for privacy, but usually manage to search out your secrets. They have fantastic instincts and could sense your moods before you know it. Extremely perceptive, they have sharp, penetrating minds. You must channel their energies in the right direction by keeping them mentally active and physically stimulated. Your Scorpion knows exactly what they want and makes sure that they get it. So guide them towards a worthy cause or goal. Never impose your will. Extremely loyal themselves, they expect loyalty in return. Do not even make the mistake of breaking your word to a Scorpio. You will live to regret it. Scorpions make the best of friends and the worst of enemies. . Guide them gently, and teach them to love and be loved. It is a lesson they need to learn.
SAGITTARIUS (DHANUS):
This Jupiter ruled Sagittarius child is versatile and adaptable. You must give them a good reason for all activities concerning them. You also need to be firm in all your dealings. They expect you to be fair and almost as honest as themselves for you to earn their respect. You have given birth to a cute little clown. Their sunny disposition and love for human contact assure them friends everywhere. They crave for hugs and cuddles from you. These children are frank and outspoken. This happy-go-lucky archer can be brutally honest, and they expect the same from you. They will obey you only if they find your command logical, otherwise expect defiance tremendously curious as well as uncomfortable and clumsy, the little archer is known to trip. Keep your first-aid kit handy. They have a strong desire for freedom, mentally and physically, and likes being around people who believe in them. They will become independent faster than your other children will. Sagittarius is a sign of extravagance and spend-thriftiness. Therefore, you must teach your child the value of money while still in the formative years. They can learn easily if they concentrate on their study. The Sagittarian curiosity and thirst for knowledge makes them excellent students. They crave for variety and change. Surprisingly, you will find ever on the lookout for a mission or a cause; their freewheeling natures force them to follow their own paths.
CAPRICORN (MAKARAM):
Capricorn is a cardinal sign ruled by Saturn. They need evidence of your love and affection. They are born old also the influence of Saturn, young Capricorn might have a very dull outlook of life and seem to look younger as they grow older. They are quite definite about what they want and will surely let you know. They set a place for all their things and do not like it if anything is disturbed. They love their home and family, and seldom have a large group of friends. Extremely responsible and obedient, you will not have to chase them to finish their homework. Capricorn children do not waste their leisure time either and are a delight for their teachers of arts and crafts. However, they should also be encouraged to play outdoors games. They are very thorough where studies are concerned, and have deep concentration. Slowly and steadily, they manage to acquire positions of authority and trust. Patient and polite, your Capricorn child will display great respect for his elders and he will always take good care of you.
AQUARIUS (KUMBHA):
As an Air Sign, their talent is apt to the intelligent mental inviter rather manual, who lives in tomorrow. Fixed air Sign ruled by Saturn. In the matter of discipline, you will find that they will listen to reasons. Sensitive and individualistic, you will find it impossible to keep with his thought processes. Your Uralian child may react negatively to a command. However, let them be until they have weighed all the pros and cons and thought over the matter themselves. You can trust them to do the right thing eventually. Very unpredictable, lovable and amusing, this one is a bundle of contradictions. They may not know where they are headed, but certainly knows how to get there. They may wander off trying to chase the rainbow or simply explore their surroundings. Whichever way, you will just not know what to expect. Aquarius (Kumba) is the sign of genius. In addition, as you know, there is a very thin line between genius and insanity. These absent-minded little children can grow into unusual adults and even forget their last name or where they were going. You must teach your little Aquarian to organize his thoughts. Always encourage physical activity or you might have a little daydreamer on your hands. It is possible for him to while away the whole day. Aquarius (Kumba) is the sign of the humanitarian, as well as that of ‘friends’. Some may say, ‘friends’. You see, they do not just love you; they love the complete human race.
PISCES (MEENA)
Ruled by the planet Jupiter, Pisces Children are angelic charming – the Piscean lives up to its image, always in a world of fantasy. Your Piscean infant will not follow a routine. As a rule, Pisceans march to their own drumbeat. Tea times might be at dinner times. They will require lots of attention and affection because they are susceptible, uncertain little child. They fiercely guard their privacy and withdraw into their own little world whenever they please, innately artistic. Pisces children love dancing and singing. They are passionate about reading; they are enchanted with poetry. They make excellent writers. Sensitive by nature, they get hurt easily and much prefers the company of adults to other children. Blessed with deep wisdom, they are not in the least bit materialistic. They also shun responsibility, as they prefer to live life on their own terms. Characterized by gentleness, compassion, beauty, understanding, tolerance and imagination, these youngsters are highly intuitive. You would be wise not to take his dreams too lightly, as the universe speaks to them in their dreams. Who knows, it may have been a Piscean who coined the phrase “dream come true”. This young Piscean may incline to worry or feel that desires are unattainable and his efforts fruitless.
In the next issue, we will discuss a great interesting subject in Vedic Astrology. I pray Lord Shiva and Sri Vana Durga to shower their entire blessings on all of us to have a very comfortable living.
Om Shanthi Om Shanthi Om Shanthi.
ADI SHANKARA THE OCEAN OF KNOWLEDGE
Introduction
Adi Shankara was born thousand years before this century. He was born in a Brahmin family, but he lost his father at the very young stage of life. His birth place is called
“KALADY”, a small village situated in KERALA of SOUTH INDIA. Up to six years he was brought up by his mother. He was willing to take renunciation by that age of six itself. However, his mother refused him for Ashram life of renunciation and penance.
One day, when the boy Shankara was taking bath in the river, a crocodile caught one of his legs. That information went into the ears of his mother. His mother ran to the riverbank and saw her son struggling for life. At that stage also, Sri Shankara told his mother, that if she could permit him for a life of renunciation Lord Vishnu would save my life from this crocodile. His mother had no other go. She gave permission for the boy to take renunciation.
By surprise an elephant came into that place and fought with the crocodile. The crocodile slipped into the river leaving the boy unhurt. From that time he became Sanyasi (sage/saint/monk). It was meant, that a person who left the earthly pleasures. But Sri Shankara promised his mother that he would come to her at the time of her last days . He traveled through out India and visited all holy places. Adi Shankara had composed and written many Sanskrit slogas of philosophy. Bhaja Govindam is a collection of poems written by Adi Shankara and his desiples, Sri Padma pathar and Sri Todakachariyar. Baja Govindham plainly explains the sorrowful and changeable nature of the worldly life of people.
Bhaja Govindham follows with 31Slogas, worshipping Sri Vishnu in other name Sri Govindha.
Sloga No.1
Oh fool, the time of death is harmful, what is the use of learning Sanskrit grammar like
“Duklinkarane”.The Grammatical verses will not save any one when the death occurs.
So, through the mind, through the words and through physique worship the “Lord Govindha”. Always worship by chanting the words “Lord Govindha”.
Sloga No.2
Oh fool!! A person gets wealth through his past births and contributions. Avoid strong desire for money, wealth and property. Be satisfied with what that comes ultimately. Do not get confused and get strong desire and become insane. The deeds of past birth have much attachment to present life.
Sloga No.3
Oh fool!! A young woman’s breasts and hip are made by flesh and excessive protein. Do not get infatuation or lust by looking at them! Think with patience how these forms come into vision. Control the mind by minute to minute and second to second. Think about the basic elements of those physical anatomy, then the lust and sexual feeling will not arise.
Sloga No.4
In the lotus leaf, the dew drops of water in the early morning, which exists for a few seconds. Human life is impermanent. This world has strange nature. Every where Ego and Selfishness and disease appear and exist. For this destructive worldly pleasure don’t wander with hunger.
Sloga No.5
When a person has ability to earn and make income, his relatives and others will love him much. When that person becomes unable to make money, wealth due to old age, his relatives and others start to neglect him, and they would not ask his well fare. In old age that person would fall bed-ridden due to disease. No one would come near to that person.
Sloga No.6
While that bird named ‘soul’ fly away from one’s physique, no body would care about that person. With whom that person shared the pleasure would get afraid to go near to that dead body. These are temporary contacts with close relatives and not permanent. The flower like words from them would cease. Nothing in this world is eternal.
Sloga No.7
When a person born and reach to boy hood, he spends his time through playful activities. When a person attains young, he goes behind woman for pleasure. When a person attains old age, he spends his time through thinking about past with tears. These are the three stages of one’s worldly life. Even then no one spends his time about thinking of the God. No one leads his life towards the Almighty.
Sloga No.8
Who is one’s son? Who is one’s wife? This world is nothing but strange trap. Where from a person comes into this world? Who are the relatives when a person has not entered into this world? Engage into that “Deep thought”! Come to realize this physique is not one’s nature! Then how this birth came? Search through philosophy. How and where this deep-mist that disclose the “Truth” of one’s “Self”.
Sloga No.9
Have and join with the true devotees of God! Join with justful people. Then the truth and revealation will come through this attachment! Then the imaginary relations and attraction would destroy. By that time a person will achieve eternal pleasure and will be a known one to all. Even while living in this world a person will become a saint or devotee of God and attains wisdom. Then those people know and understand about the eternal pleasure.
Sri AtharvaSoolini Durga at Hindu Temple of Georgia
Sri Soolini Durga is the wife of Sri.Sarabeswara. She is another form of Goddess Parasakthi. There are three shapes for each and every deity. They are Santham, Ugram and Maha ugram. It means calm, fearsome and the most fearsome. SriMeenakshi, Sri Kamakshi are the examples for calm poses of Goddess Parasakthi. Sri.Durga is the example for Ugram and Sri Soolini Durga and Prathyangira Devi are the examples for the most fearsome poses. When we need the motherly affection we have to pray the Santha shapes. To get rid of moderate troubles we have to pray ugra shapes as Sri.Durga. To solve the sever problems we face in our day to day life we have to pray the Maha ugram poses. Atharva Veda is the only Veda, which deals with the healing part. It explains in detail about the different methods of prayers and rituals to get rid of our problems. Sri.Soolini Durga plays a vital role in solving the problems faced by each and every body. Sri.Soolini Durga Hrudayam, a part of Atharva Veda and an old palm script compiled by a great monk, “Prapancha sara sara Sangraham” tells in detail about Sri.Soolini Durga. According to those wonderful writings, we will see about Sri.Soolini Durga.
Lord Mahavishnu took the most fearsome pose Narasimha and came out of the pillar, caught the demon took him to the entrance and killed him. Narasimma’s anger was very severe. Nobody could control his anger. So. All prayed Lord Shiva to control the anger of Narasimma. Lord Shiva also took a fearsome pose called Sarabeswara. He had two feathers. He controlled the anger of Narasimma and made him cool. Lord Sarabeswara had two wings. One wing is Sri PrathyangiraDevi and another wing is Sri.Soolini Durga. Prathyangira Devi and Soolini Durga are the most fearsome poses of Goddess Parasakthi.Prathyangira Devi is called as Atharvana Badrakali and Sri.Soolini Durga is called as Atharvan Rudrakali.She is the mother of all.
What do we get from Sri.Soolini Durga? She is the rescuer from enemies. She secures all the wealth and assets. She helps us to come across all enemies. She cures the mind and physic. She blesses us with good children. She gives a lot of knowledge and wisdom. Whenever we call her she comes instantly to support us. It is very hard to go near her. If we go near her it is sure that we will come out of all our troubles. The ways and methods of rituals to get rid of various problems. To have good kids, those who need the kids should eat the rice offered to her everyday for a period of at least 48 days. It is very sure that they will get good kids. To get rid of the mind related troubles “Panakam” (sweet water prepared with sugar candy and dried ginger) is to be offered to her and the offered sweet water is to be drunk by the person having mental troubles. To get rid of the enemies we have to light the lamp with mustard oil. To get rid of the evil spirits we have to offer her butter. She likes the offerings much and blesses her devotees with their ambitions fulfilled.
The method of Prayers.
Daily the minimum Abishegam(holy bathe) to be performed with water and milk. By having this holy bath she becomes cool and blesses the devotees with cool walk of life. When one is affected by fearsome diseases like small pox and chicken pox we have to bathe the deity with water and tender coconut water. The patient should intake a small quantity of water and tender coconut water poured on the image. Within a span of twelve days the patient will be cured.. She cures the different kinds of fever. Fever means not only the hike of temperature in the physical body. It refers to the heat in the mind and poverty. She easily removes these kinds of things. We have another trouble. It is called a Dhrushti or bad eyes or najar. This is the worst one. By praying Sri.Soolini Durga on Tuesdays and Fridays with the offering of lemon, we can easily come across the thing. We face a lot of problems caused by the nine planets. The invisible planets crate a lot of things in this visible world. She cures the ailments caused by the nine planets. She is called as “Aavesa Graha samharyai Namaha”.She cures all kind of physical and mind related problems. She is called as “Vyaadhi Naasini”. The word “Vyadhi” means problems caused by the unseen forces. By praying her she removes all kinds of problems. She is called as the best blessing deity.
The Most Important and Easiest way to get the blessings of Sri.Soolini Durga.
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday are the important days to pray Sri.Soolini Durga. All can come to the Temple and light lamps with wick and mustard oil, which is the best minimum prayer for Sri.Soolini Durga. That too particularly Raaghu kalam on these three days approximately 3.00pm to 4.30 pm, 10.30am to 12.00noon and 04.30 to 06.00pm are the best timings to light the lamp with mustard oil lamp. The Hindu Temple of Georgia is the only Hindu Temple in the entire USA to have Sri.Soolini Durga as one of the presiding deities.
