What is Mantra

What is Mantra?Mantra is a word or a group of words, such as "Hreem" or "Aum Namo Bhagavatey Vaasudevaaya". They are very powerful sounds which when pronounced repeatedly (doing Jap or Jaap) create great effects. Mantras are not devised by sages or gods but were revealed by gods. Ajapaa (A + Japaa = No + Chant) is the primal Mantra. This chantless Mantra pervades the breath going in and out, the subtle sound ‘Sah’ going in and the subtle sound ‘ham’ going out. (Sa = Shiv, Vishnu, Lakshmee, or Gauree [Paarvatee or Shakti]; Ham = I am; so = Parvati). As one chants this subtle-sound Mantra ‘soham’, a derivative of ‘sah-ham,’ ‘Hamsa’ comes into being by inversion. Soham, Hamsa and Aum (Pranav) all are equipotent. Hamsah is the union of the male and the female and the universe is Hansah. The Triangular Kaam Kalaa is thus formed by Hansah; Hansah Peeth is composed of Mantra. Kaam is desire and Creative Will and unitary ShivShakti, and Kalaa is their manifestation. Shiv and Shakti are known as Kaameshwar and Kaameshwaree. Shakti (Kalaa) is the manifestation of Kaam (desire), which is Ichchhaa Shakti. Shiv is Seed and Shakti is Sprout. Mantra are double-edged swords; they can be used only for the good and never for harming anyone. If Mantra are used for evil purposes, it is like digging a grave for someone else but falling and getting interred in it. A Mantra is sound and or silent energy which has transformational power on the person who utters it. By Mantra a Devtaa is invoked. Chanting of Mantra is like shaking a sleeping person to wake up from sleep. The moving lips are Shiv and Shakti; their movement is Maithun (union). Their Shabd or sound is the name, their Arth (meaning) is Devtaa whose name it is. The Devtaa that appears before him, is his or her manifestation, which is actually a roused, altered or higher consciousness of the Saadhak (aspirant), which can perceive the Arth or the object that is invoked by Mantra. Shabd is cognitive sound, while Arth is the object it denotes and the thought it provokes. Thus the whole universe is covered by Shabd and the 50 letters of the Sanskrit alphabet, which is the Vaikharee stage in the evolution of Sound. Mahaakaalee's garland of fifty heads represents those fifty letters; she absorbs the letters, the Shabd, and the Arth into herself during Mahaa Pralaya (Great dissolution). That is the naked fierceness of absorption or dissolution. (1) Mantra may be used on their own or as a part of visualization practice. In a typical visualization practice there is a communication from the practitioner to deity in the form of Mantra; and with deity to the practitioner in the form of blessings, or rays of light, or even speech. (2) It can be used as mind protector while walking, doing dishes, or sitting in meditation. When counting the Mantra, one can use Maalaa (rosary) of beads (in Hinduism it is of 108 beads). This number has a mystical significance in ancient India. But the use of Maalaa is not essential if one does not have to count it. It is only essential when one has to do the Jaap of some Mantra by counting. Jaap can be done in a loud voice or internally. (3) Definitions of Mantra are oriented toward either the results of repeating the Mantra or of the intentions of the original framers and testers of the Mantra. Types of Mantra There are two types of Mantra-(1) Vaidik Mantra - All the extensions of links to Ved are known as Vaidik Mantra, and (2) Taantrik Mantra - Which are developed in Taantrik events are called Taantrik Mantra. Taantrik Mantra are of three types - Beej Mantra (Maulik, Yaugik and Koot); Naam Mantra; and Maalaa Mantra. Beej Mantra In Sanskrit language, sounds which have no direct translation but which contain great power which can be "grown" from it are called "Seed Mantra." Seed in Sanskrit is called "Beejam" in the singular and "Beej" in the plural form. For example, the Mantra "Shreem" or Shrim is the seed sound for the principle of abundance (Lakshmee - the consort of Vishnu). If one says "Shreem" a hundred times, a certain increase in the potentiality of the sayer to accumulate abundance is achieved. If one says "shreem" a thousand times or a million, the result is correspondingly greater. But this abundance can take many forms. There is prosperity, to be sure, but there is also peace as abundance, health as wealth, friends as wealth, enough food to eat as wealth, and a host of other kinds and types of abundance which may vary from individual to individual and culture to culture. It is at this point that the intention of the sayer begins to influence the degree of the kind of capacity for accumulating wealth which may accrue. Beej Mantra come under the category of Taantrik Mantra (Vaidik and Sabar Mantra are still different). They are base for Tantrik Mantra. A Beej Mantra responds to the "Kaaran Deh" (Causal body) of the Deity, hence its the seed of growing their basic power. A Mool Mantra responds to the "Sookshm Deh" (Subtle Body) of the Deity hence it responds to harnessing an already developed (semideveloped you can say) form of the deities power in some way. So you must also understand that the use of a Beej Mantra is also totally different. Beej Mantra should never be given out loud and should never be recited out loud, that is how they loose their powers. These are the rules of the Rishi. you are doing just some Prayog.. Or you just want the normal benefit from a Mantra.000 of Mantra Jaap is Bhojan (to Braahman or Kanyaa) Viniyog of a Mantra Lets say you are not doing a complete Anushthaan. empowered by a Guru. and daily procedure for Purushcharan requires usage of Viniyog + Nyaas (see Mantra Nyaas) + Dhyaan + Mudraa + Fixed Jaap (chanting).000 Maarjan/Abhishek (sprinkling water on self).. any no of fixed days. in Prayog the procedure is again clearly defined by the person given that Prayog.. Prayog is a specialized way. it is a well . then 1/10. it can be using a Yantra with specific Mantra and Tantra for 11. that means Guru.Mantra Anushthaan for a Mool Mantra see also Mantra-Jaap As for complete Mantra Anushthaan for a Mool Mantra.. then 1/100 Tarpan (on Yantra and/or in river/water).. then 1/1. you need at least these steps and they have following importance and hard work: (1) Mantra Shuddhi (purifying Mantra vibration in atmosphere) = 4% (2) Utkeelan (unlocking password as by creator of Mantra) = 2% (3) Mantra Maitree (gaining friendship/compatibility b/w Mantra and own vibration) = 2% (4) Shaap Vimochan (removing curse on Mantra if there is is any) = 2% (5) Mantra Sanskar = 5% (6) Mantra Jaagriti = 5% (7) Purushcharan = (Jap + Hom + Tarpan + Maarjan + Bhojan) = 70% (8) Mantra Arth (Mantra meaning) = 5% (9) Others procedure if any = 5% All this starts after Deekshaa and I have given approximate figures but clearly Purushcharan is the most important and most time consuming. 45.. Others have minimum effect (yes this is the truth. and then 1/10 of Jaap we do Hom (obligation of Mantra with Swaahaa in Havan Kund). 21. even in that case. works primarily for his disciples. try it). Seer who first attained or mastered the Mantra) (3) Chhand (Meter of Mantra or pattern of pronunciation) (4) Devataa (Name of deity) (5) Beejam (main seed for power source of Mantra) (6) Shakti (you can say main power enhancer. it all depends on .. call it a master key like given in book Mantra Rahasya or their is one another little longer way also). Still even without their knowledge or knowledge of Keelak also you can use a Mantra provided you have at least first 6 part of Viniyog. And their is a way to substitute Nyaas and Dhyaan also. like to mature the seed) (7) Keelak (the unlocking password) (8) Abheesht Arth (your purpose of chanting) Although after that Nyaas (Energizing body ports and finger by .. But for a Beej Mantra. oo. Mantra Arth aur Devataa Se Ekee-karan karke dhyaan). Procedure is totally different. To be a Rishi of some Mantra .known fact that the bare minimum required for working any Tantra or Mantra or Yantra is the knowledge of its Viniyog which compromises -(1) Mantra Name (2) Rishi (Creator of Mantra. one that initiate by molding tongue. etc.. ee. some match while some don't. one that don't use tongue and Vyanjans (Consonants) like ka. etc.. kha.. It is like very basic and raw form of energy... it responds to a the causal body of Deity. (for Keelak there is a special way of unlocking a Mantra. (Real Mantra Jap is useful only if you are gaining Mantra Chetana = knowing + repeating the meaning of Mantra. cha.. sticking to deity image on third eye with devotion.. ie (Mantra.Rishi Nyaas + Kar Nyas + Hridyaadi Nyaas) + Dhyaan (deity image to concentrate on Third Eye) + Mudraa (Posture to invite and please deity) are also required before real Mantra Jap.. There is hidden energy of various deities in various sounds.To be a Rishi you will have to know the complete compatibility of all the 50 alphabets "Varn Maalaa" (all Devanaagaree letters) which has Swars (Vowels) like aa. Although all Mantra are said to originate from Shiv's Damaroo but as for Moon Mantra.. because the Shaastra says "jisey naad ka poorn gyaan ho jaataa hai use Brahm kaa gyaan ho jaataa hai" (one who has complete knowledge of sound gets knowledge of god/supreme/creator). Better safe than to be sorry because misuse can burn you... Still if one wants to use them.. even higher frequency)... everyone knows the wrong use of Beej Mantras can harm. you need to be in level of one of these to actually form a Mantra! And then you will have to device the corresponding Yantra (the physical tool for corresponding deity's astral body) and Tantra (system/technique) for using it. A real Mantra is supposed to combine all these Gun (qualities) from all planes for the Mantra Saadhak. how to prepare such a Mantra is no Childs play. well Indian scholars always knew the same but they considered sound to be the base of Shakti (energy) in physical plane (hence its said in Mantra Rahasya : Brahmaand Mantra-maya hai. (universe is made of sound) that changes forms and it has its Maryaadaa (rules).. only energy. do minimum like the initial (1) Pavitreekaran (purification sprinkling water all around.. So this is very difficult job. All this is given in somewhat detail in the book Mantra Rahasya" but to be honest even that is just the beginning.. Modern science says that there is no matter. keep that water next to your right knee) (2) Aachman (inner purification) + (3) Digbandh (sealing direction to protect against evil) + . In higher planes the Bhaav (feeling) and then Arth (meaning) and then Prakaash (subtle light.. then just do one at time (that is my suggestion). Mantra are given by (1) Brahmaa (Vaidik Mantra) (2) Shiv (Taantrik Mantra) (3) Rishi (Masters) (4) Some times deities themselves have offer See.the element they correspond to. Like mixing water with air will not be a very good idea. But Beej Mantra is still easy way for those who cannot do Anushthaan or Prayog or even recite Stotra and Kavach. the Tantra (technique). you will realize it. I would recommend Navaarn Mantra. Well. Aim. it touches Brahm Randhra. like Viniyog) + (9) Jap (chant as much you can do. So go for the Mmmm ending one. and actually if you read the Viniyog of the Navaarn Mantra. is it Kreem or Kreeng. Shreeng. whenever you use Mmmm. because this is also fairly easy.] ... And two final notes: (1) One very commonly confused point. There is a simple scene. This doesn't take much time to do but it will take time to actually start showing results in life. this will cover all... if you have not taken Deekshaa..(4) Deepak (hold lamp in lit b/w palms) + (5) Invite dear Guru... Ganesh and other Deities you like with their short Dhyaan and or Mantra + (6) Guru Dhyaan + (7) Specific Deity Dhyaan / meditation (whose Mantra you use) (8) Praarthanaa (prayer for specific wish... sound comes out of nose. Aim or Aing.. Get a Deekshaa for that Mantra. as it is a very special and already Siddha Mantra in Atmosphere of earth. This will bring peace to concentration to you. (2) The Mantra you are trying to form. let it be fixed per day) + (10) Kshamaa Yaachanaa (Ask for forgiveness for any conscious or unconscious mistake during like Karm or during Karm Kaand) (11) Offer Prasaad and/or the water kept during ritual to Tulasee At least this much you should do for a Beej Mantra.. Shreem or Shreeng. Vishnu and Shiv. etc have a different procedure). [As a wise head.... and so on. Hreem or Hreeng. "Aim Hreem Shreem Kleem" is obviously very similar to Navaarn Mantra "Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamunda-yayi Vichye". (one with Kreeng. Kleem have powers (Shaktis = Sarawswati + Lakshmee + Kleem/Paarvatee) of Brahmaa. and ideally this is the best situation for Dhyaan and transmitting your vibration to universe / Deity... Hreem. Also considering your desires. "Swaahaa" in the end.After this Viniyog comes Nyaas Mantra. Whichever Mantra end in "Namah". and Traan means "to be kind on worldly people". These three types of Mantra are used in six types of Karm (1) Shaanti (to pacify). a 3-syllableed Mantra is called “Kartaaree”. Mantra is of three types . The Mantra which have two "th" i. servers. a Mantra with 4-9syllables is called Beej Mantra. They are short. Whichever Mantra end in "Hum" or "Phat". Commonly the term Beej is applied to monosyllable Mantra. and Use Man + tra. masculine and neuter. Susiddh. they are neuter. . they are feminine. Kreeng.feminine. Mantra are classified as Siddh. and Ari.e. accordingly they are friends. they are masculine. The Nityaa Tantra gives various names to Mantra according to the number of their syllables. a one-syllabled Mantra is called “Pind”. supporters. The Taantrik Mantra called Beej are so named because they are the seed of the fruit. Pauraanik Mantra come in this category. All Mantra's Devtaa are men. (3) Stambhan (to stop). Hoong. They lack in the force and vitality like others. Both these meanings give meaning to the word Mantra. and destroyers – a matter which is determined for each Saadhak by means of Chakra calculations. Saadhya. unetymological vocables such as Hreeng. and all Vidyaa's Devtaa are women. (2) Vashya or Vasheekaran (to control). for example. Manan means "to know all". which is Siddhi. Mantra Siddhi is the ability to make a Mantra efficacious (Siddh) and to gather its fruit in which case the Mantra is called Mantra Siddh. Their Genders. a Mantra with 10-24 syllables is called Maalaa. Aing. Shreeng. and because they are the very basic essence of the Mantra. Phat etc which will be found throughout the text (see also the Mantra portion of Atharv Ved to which the Tantra stands in close relation). Pranav is its "Beej"."Om Namo Naaraayanaaya" According to [Padm Puraan. U (as pronounced in U in Usha) and M (as pronounced in M in Mother). Pranav consists of three letters .For Shiv . its Chhand is "Daivee Gayatri". (5) Uchchaatan. This is the dwelling place of Brahm. Six Types of Mantra (1) "Namah" is used in Shaanti (peace) and Mohan (2) "Vaushat" is used in Pushti (health) and Vasheekaran (to control somebody) (3) "Hum" is used in killing and destroying love (4) "Phat" is used in Vidweshan and Uchchaatan (5) "Vashat" is used in attaining sons and Deepti Some Special Mantra (1) Omkaar/Pranav Mantra . Thus this Mantra is said to be of three Pad. second Pad is "Namo" and third Pad is "Naaraayanaaya"."Om Namah Shivaaya" [See also Aum] (3) Ashtaakshar (8-letter) Mantra .For Naaraayan . Ukaar and Makaar and thus it is said to be the form of three Ved.Omkaar is a combination of three basic syllables [See also Aum] A (as pronounced O in Other). Ukaar represents Lakshmee Jee and Makaar is their servant "Jeev" which is the 25th element also. (2) Panchaaksharee (5-letter) Mantra . both Rishi and Devtaa of this Mantra is Naaraayan. Lakshmee is called this Mantra's "Shakti" (power). and (6) Maaran (to kill). All ordinary people should pronounce it as OM.Akaar. 5/35].(4) Dwesh or Vidweshan (jealousy). . Akaar represents Vishnu. It is said that AUM should be pronounced only by Taantrik. Its first Pad is "Om". He is the Fruit.is the famous 'Sarva Dharmam Paritraajya Mama Ekam Aham Twam Sarv Paapebhya.For Krishn/Naaraayan . and power is "Namah". 5 Bhoot. my obeisance to you. Women and Shoodra can also do its Jaap but without "Aum". Shreeman Naaraayan during His Krishn Avataar did the Geetaa Upadesh to all the people through Arjun.200.Abandoning all duties. (18-66) (4) Dwaadash-Akshar (12-letter) Mantra . (5) Shodashaakshar (16-letter) Mantra Hare Raam. Mahat Tattwa. and their witness Consciousness is the 25th Tattwa. 3. Shreeman Naaraayan.these are the 24 Tattwa. It is a secret because of its invaluable hidden truth."Aum Namo Vaasudevaaya". And for the sixteen nodes. surrender unto Me only. Dwayam or Tirumantram . It contains three Divine . as a means of God-Realization . This Mantra's Prajaapati is Rishi.3 Charam Shlok . Its Jaap should be done 1. . Hare Raam.2.Om Namo Naaraayanaaya (Tirumangai Azvar received this Mantra from Bhagavaan Himself. its Havan should be done by its one tenth number (120.000 times. seed is "Aum".) Homage or obeisance to Lord Naaraayan Purport: Ashtaakshar: Naaraayan is the Means and the Goal. Ahankaar. we hence have thirty-two Gun (characteristics). Krishn out of His Mercy asked him (all the people) to perform 'Prapatti'. Devtaa is Vaasudev. mind.Shreeman Naaraayan Charanau Sharanam Prapadye Srimat Naaraayanaaya Namah. I shall deliver you from all sins.1.000) times. Ashtaakshar . I fall down and surrender at your feet. Shreeman Naaraayan. Raam Raam Hare Hare | Hare Krishn Hare Krishn Krishn Krishn Hare Hare || It has two ‘Akshar’ (letters or syllables) each. " Shlok of Geetaa. Do not lament. . 3. and Prakriti .] 3. Chhand is Gaayatree. For others its Jaap can be done with "Aum". .[10 Indriyaan. 5 Tanmaatraa. Since Bhakti Yog was highly difficult even for Arjun. "Aum Bhoor Bhuvah Swah. he approached Sage Vashishth for naming ceremony. (6) Gaayatree Mantra . but there is only one Mantra well-known by the name of Gaayatree Mantra."Aum Kireet Keyoor Haar Makar Kundak Shankh Chakra Gadaambhoj Hast Peetaambardhar Shree Vatsaankit Vakshahsthal Shree Bhoomi Sahit Swaatma Jyotirmaya Deept Karaaya Sahastraaditya Tejasey Namah" It contains 65 letters. Thus the term Hare applies to all five types of Upaasak. . Such is the greatness of this Mahaa Mantra.500. The word Raam is to bestow one with ‘Sukh’ (happiness) to all the three worlds. Its Jaap should be done 6.000 (65 Lac) times. Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayaat". He who does the Haran of ‘Vighn’ (obstacle) is Ganesh. ‘Hare’ comes from ‘ha’ and ‘ra’ Dhaatu (‘haran’ means "to take away") He who does the Haran of ‘Sansaar’ (worldly existence) is Hari Naaraayan. He who does he Haran of ‘A-Gyaan’ (ignorance) is Shiv. The word Raam is ‘Par Brahm’. the power of Mahaa Mantra is that the Lord not only satiates that person’s worldly desire but also bestows Mukti. While the word Krishn means something that attracts our mind. ‘Raam’ and ‘Krishn’. When King Dasharath and Kaushalyaa were blessed with Raam. By uttering the word Raam. Tat Savitur Varenyam. even if one chants the Mahaa Mantra with a worldly desire in mind. He who does the Haran of ‘Andhakaar’ (darkness) is Soorya. He who does the Haran of ‘Dur-Gati’ (misfortune) is Durgaa. The word Raam came into existence even before the incarnation of Raam. that is . (7) Mahaa Mrityunjaya Mantra .Names – ‘Hare’."Aum Tryambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvaarukmev Bandhanaan Mrityor Moksheeya Maamritaat" (8) Kireet Mantra for Naaraayan . the mind is removed from all the stress and is filled with calmness. Thus.Any Mantra with 24 syllables may be called as Gaayatree Mantra. [Naarad Puraan. the second 100.000 Mantra's Jaap stabilizes Saadhak's Buddhi in Vishnu 700. 400. p 434] Some Other Information About Mantra Mantra of 4 Ved .Rig Ved. I. and after doing the Jaap of Mantra 800. Vam Sam Pushtyai Namah" And there are many more Mantra for many Devtaa.they are called "Mool Brahm" (root Brahm) [Agni Puraan. Atharv Ved and Saam Ved. whatever number of letters are in a Mantra.000 times. for example the 5-letter Mantra should be recited 500. Yajur Ved.000 Mantra's Jaap makes the Saadhak As Vishnu. the third 100. are called "Pratham Mantra" (First Mantra) Sadyojaat etc Mantras are called "Dwiteeya Mantra" (Second Mantra) Brahmaa.000 Mantra's Jaap takes the Saadhak to Vishnu 500. p 272] .000 Mantra's Jaap does Mantra-Shuddhi (Mantra's purification).(9) Pushti Devee Mantra .all are the forms of "Pancham Mantra" (Fifth Mantra) . Rudra and Vishnu are the forms of "Triteeya Mantra" (Third Mantra) Eesh (Shiv). -------------------------------------------------------------------How Many Times to Recite a Mantra? One should do Jap of a Mantra the same number of times in Hundred Thousands (Lacs). The first 100. Agni and Indra etc Devtaa are the forms of "Chuturth Mantra" (Fourth Mantra) A. E (pronounced as in Ek) and O . U.000 times the Saadhak attains Moksh.000 Mantra's Jaap gets the Saadhak Swarg Lok.000 Mantra's Jaap gives Aatm-Shuddhi (cleanses one's mind)."Gam Dam.000 Mantra's Jaap gives clear Gyaan 600. We employ different means to worship the Supreme Brahm. [From Tantra of the Great Liberation (Maha Nirvan Tantra). the Space (Aakaash) came first and sound is the property of the Aakaash. in order to render an ideal fit for worship. and chanting of the Divine Names). In order to worship the Lord in the form of Fire through Havan. Mantra (the form of sound) have to be chanted. in the form of fire (during Havan). Sound is an abstraction that is closest to the Supreme Brahm. by Arthur Avalon] But in all types of worship the main thing is Mantra. . From Space came Air (Vaayu). However. In order to worship the Lord through Praanaayaam. if we were to worship the Supreme Brahm in the form of sound. it is said that during the process of creation from the Supreme Brahm. Tantra is the Body. Mantra is the soul of Tantra. in the form of air (through Praanaayaam etc) and in the form of sound (through the chanting of the Ved. Thus all these forms of worship are rendered futile unless accompanied by the sound aspect in the form of Mantra. In order to worship the Lord in a Kalash (vessel of water). Mantra are to be chanted to install the Lord in the Water. Mantra have to be chanted to install the Lord in Agni. in the form of Water (in a Kalash). and Mantra is soul. mere chanting of the Ved or chanting the Divine Name of Lord alone is enough. It does not expect any other accessory to make it complete. That is the greatness of worship by chanting the Divine Names.Greatness of Mantra In our scriptures. and from Air came Fire (Agni). However. We worship It as a deity in the form of Earth. one should contemplate on and chant the Pranav Mantra. There is no Tantra or Yantra separate from Mantra and vice versa. from Fire came Water (Jal) and from Water came Earth (Prithvi). by his spiritual power. it bestows various kinds of learning. A Mantra is an aid to meditation.Adhishthaatree Devtaa of the Mantra. or Kamalaa (Shreem). the particular view of God and the universe they stand for. When the Mantras that are of the nature is given to the disciple or Saadhak by an illumined Guru. instead of the Mantra Om. Lastly. When introduced by the Beej of Saraswatee (Aim). (9) Deepan. The Guru. (8) Tarpan. (2) Jeevan.they are called Saatwik Mantra. (3) Taadan. it becomes a living seed. The Mantra may be varied either by the prefixing or omitting of Om by placing it before each word or every two words of the Mantra. there are those that are of quiet and purely spiritual types of Mantra . as nearly as possible.(1) Janan. gives life to the word and at the same time awakens the spiritual power latent in the disciple. Maayaa (Hreem). The second category of Mantra excite and manifest might and power and are called Raajasik Mantra. The awakening of the Mantra is in the consciousness of the Saadhak. (p 25) Mantra Chaitanya is Chaitanya Shakti and is the name for the Gyaan of the presiding Devtaa . (6) Vimaleekaran. and (10) Gupti. (p 29) A Mantra can be said to be a word-symbol or symbols representing and expressing. All the Mantra again fall under two classifications: (a) those that need only to be chanted and there is no need for one to know their meaning and (b) those Mantras that are of the nature of an invocation and the devotee . There 10 of them . (4) Bodhan. Siddhi and prosperity in every quarter. (7) Aapyaayan. the knowledge of Him. (5) Abhishek. That is the secret of Guru's initiation.Mantra also have their Sanskaar. There are three types of Mantra: The first category include those that invoke the low powers of nature and are called as Taamasik Mantra. 2. Aaasan Aasan is also specified by Guru on your capacity. Mantra Timings Usually the Mantra chant has to be done in early morning. For some Vaishnav Mantras it is . Metrical Mantra are called "Rik" and "Yajus" is the name of the prose Mantras. such as Mahaa Lakshmee. but it depends on Yug. or Amaavasyaa and so on. In the absence of knowledge of meaning of the Mantras he will not be able to bring his mind to play upon the Divine theme constantly. chant will be at midnight.. for some it should be Poornimaa.but the same number you have to do daily.. between June 12-16. 1.. I mean daily 1000 times. Upaasak has to sit in mountain peak or banks of rivers or temple or Guru Charan or at least in his own house. or you will get from Guru. 2009] Some More Things to Know About Mantra [by Narasihma Rao in "Aum Namah Shivaaya" Group. up to completion of 1 Lakh count without fail. The Vaidik Mantra are both in prose and poetry.000 (one million or 10 Lakh). All these are mentioned in the Tantra or Sanhitaa. In some cults. For some Vaamaachaar cults it be may be midnight.. His Mantra Siddhi number is 1. Swarn Karshan Bhairav and Neel Saraswatee.000.. Let us take one Shiv Mantra. so in Kali Yug it is 4 Lakhs.. (Number may be differs like 108.000 . for some Mantra Upaasak has to stand in a water stream.must necessarily know the meaning of those Mantra. 2009] Mantra Number It depends on Mantra.000. Even day also differs. Chanting Place It is defined by the Guru. this is Kali Yug. on Jun 15. For all Mantra Darbhaasan is recommended. [By G Balasubramanian in "Aum Namah Shivaaya" Group. Mantra Chant Must be in a regular passion. They are expressed before and after Mantra chanting. Mantra Parts Each Mantra. Deepam. Of course non-veg. Food Habits For Mantras onion.. For Vaamaachaar and Panch Makaar Upaasanaa Upaasak has to eat fish daily. Masaalaa and garlic are restricted. * Rule : For Krishn jin and Vyaaghra jin should not have any holes or damages (means the hunted animal skin should not be used). Otherwise it is like asking help from PHC. Mantra Hom Whatever the Mantra number chanted. Pushpam. they will suggest Panch Peethaasan and Shavaasan.. for Mahaa Lakshmee is Lotus flower. . For every Mantra the Saptaang (7 parts) are (1) Rishi : Author of the mantra (2) Chandassu: Chanting pronunciation (3) Devtaa : To whom it is addressed (GOD name) (4) Kaamyam : Purpose. like for some Shaivite Mantra Til and Ghee. Dhupam. (7) Arpanam: Chant is giving to GOD..Peetaambaram. Depends on your mental stamina they may suggest Krishn skin or Vyaaghra skin (Skin of deer and tiger). a Hom (offering to Fire) has to be performed for its Dashamaansh. you have to do with Saptaang. whatever it may be. Hom Dravya depends on Devtaa. egg are also prohibited. Mantra Mudraa It differs from Mantra to another Mantra.. Naivedyam. Desire (5) Ang Nyaasam: It varies from Mantra to Mantra (6) Panch Poojaa (Gandham. For some Vaamaachaar. Taamboolam). Mantra were given to us as special gifts. all along the upper palate..phrases such as "It' s hard. Or if our Mantra is." If the right combination of keys is struck. . live on how we think. or silently -." it's never going to happen. out loud. but also for a scientific reason that goes far beyond pure definition. so after their Jap we have to do the Shaap Vimochan Mantra Jap. Mantra Shaap Vimochan Mantra For some Mantra." or "I' m tired. They began reciting certain sounds that made the tongue hit these meridian points in the mouth in certain combinations." We don't even notice them becoming part of our reality by repetition. highly evolved Rishi (Seers) went into deep meditation. thalamus.. Whichever combination of letters . and pituitary in the brain are all stimulated in such a way as to bring our minds into a meditative state. we hit certain "keys.the secrets hidden in sound. and the word was God. It's kind of like playing the piano -. All Mantra we use are based on the science of "Naad" -. Shaap will be there. Long ago.. We all use mantras or words all day long -. In the beginning was the word. So powerful are our words to ourselves and to others and the power of positive thinking and expressions of positive thinking through words are very important.s not enough money. and even into ecstasy.Mantra Tarpan Dropping water or something for GOD.s not enough time. a beautiful song is produced." "There&# 39. If our Mantra is." "I don't know what I'm doing." "It will never happen .repetitive. The roof of our mouth has 84 meridian points. then the hypothalamus. "It's never going to happen. "I am stressed. I'm stressed." or "There&# 39. The words in Mantra are chosen not only for their meaning as words." we will be stressed. With every word we speak. We act out on what we say. or in this case the Mantra we recite.if certain notes are struck. do not pronounce every Mantra by holding .feminine."Now I will tell you about the Deekshaa method which breaks Paash and gives desired fruit. Uchchaatan (just for pronouncing sake). they passed it on to us. Mantra finishing with "Swaahaa' are feminine Mantra. Whichever Mantra end with "San" and "Van". masculine and neutral. and when the breath moves in both the nerves then all Mantra are active. and Maaran (to kill somebody).Shaanti (peace). Thus learned people should consider all Mantra Fire-related. Mantra are of three types . they are masculine Mantra. that is why learned people call it Deekshaa. they are called Firerelated Mantra. Stambhan (to stop someone from doing something). Mantra which finish in "Hum" or "Phat". If Mantra's Jap is done at its sleep time (when it is not active). when the breath moves in Idaa nerve then Som-related Mantra are active. Whichever Mantra finish with "Raan" and "Swaahaa". they are called Som-related Mantra. While pronouncing Mantra. Deekshaa gives Divinity and destroys Paap. Deekshaa method gives power to Mantra. Vashya (to control someone). then Fire-related Mantra are active. Dwesh (in jealousy).gave the ancient seers this peaceful feeling or helped them heal their ailments. it harms. When the breath moves in Pingalaa nerve. Mantra which finish with "Namah" they are neutral Mantra. Mantra Sanat Kumaar Jee said . These three types of Mantra are used for six types of Karm . Every single Mantra in the Ved are the results of their experience. All Mantra's Devtaa are males and all Vidyaa's Devtaa are Devee. means when right breath is in motion. to 1. They should not be used. and Som-related Mantra give sweet fruits. After taking bath in the morning. the Saadhak should bow to Guru's feet. Guru should enter the Yagya Mandap doing Swasti Vaachan with calm mind. his all wishes are fulfilled. Worship him with clothes etc and request for the desired Mantra. 8-letter Mantra is adolescent. * Yoni Mudraa . or specific number of letters.Shaant (peaceful). Offer Arghya to the door of Yagya Mandap and remove all kinds of Divine obstacles by Astra-Mantra. A Guru should decide about the Mantra after testing his disciple. then remove . There are three types of Mantra . this is called Yoni Mudraa Bandh Aasan. But there is a way to correct their faults. . For example. 24-letter Mantra is matured. and right foot's heel on penis.Keep left foot's heel close to anus. If the Mantra could wake up its Devtaa. are faulty Mantra. 16-letter Mantra is young. Gyaan (knowledge) and Raudra (terrible).breath. Mantra Dosh Some Mantra. Pronounce Anuswaar letter with Anulom breath (drawing the breath inside) and Visarg letters with Vilom breath (throwing the breath out).and 400-letter Mantra are called old. Thus there are 49 types of faults in a Mantra. with some specific letters. If any Mantra's Jaap is done by sitting in Yoni Mudraa. it becomes a Raudra Mantra. as they may be harming a person. If "Hum phat" is added to a Shaanti Mantra. Fire-related Mantra are used to fulfill cruel objectives.000-letter Mantra are called very old. 20-. 7-letter Mantra is a child. 100. and even an evil Mantra also becomes fruitful if its Jaap is done with that Maalaa. Then the Guru should give the decided Mantra to his Saadhak in a clean place and at an auspicious time. then it gives its fruit very soon. 64-. and 400. "Rise. Devee (west). Soorya and Vishnu. and do the process methodically. He should pronounce the Mantra in his ears eight times. Thus he should worship these five Dev respectfully. son. sa". Devee and Shiv all around. then he should do the Jaap of Paadukaa Mantra 10 times and salute to his Guru. Devee and Shiv. Draw Sarvatobhadra Mandal. and if he worships Soorya. even sitting in his bed. you are now free. The disciple should fall on Guru's feet and Guru should raise him saying. 108 times and give it to him with the feeling that "he should be like me". Param Hans is Devtaa. The first letter of Mantra is called Beej. Ganesh (south). Devee. then he should start his process. He should worship his Isht Dev also. and if he worships Devee then he should worship Shiv. and the ending letter is called Shakti (power).600 times in one day and night. There is a 4-leaf red lotus in Moolaadhaar Chakra. This A-Japaa Mantra belongs to Rishi Hans. then remove land-related obstacles by clapping three times. A Jeev does A-Japaa named Gaayatree Mantra Jap 21. He should start serving Guru from the same time. and if he worships Shankar. Soorya and Vishnu all around." Then the Saadhak should worship him again and offer Dakshinaa. and Vishnu (north). sha. Ganesh. Ganesh Jee is sitting on it with his Shakti. and if he worships Ganesh. There is a 6-leaf coral colored . or if he doesn't want to do it at that moment. A-Vyakt is Gaayatree Chhand. long life. When he worships Vishnu. then he should worship Shiv. he should worship Ganesh. There are four letters on its four leaves ."va. Offer 600 Jap to Ganesh Jee. he should worship Ganesh. The disciple should do his daily chores. and then start his day. sha. strength health etc. Soorya.obstacles of sky by offering water. Vishnu. Guru should do Jaap of the Mantra which is to be given to the disciple. the he should worship Soorya (east). Follow good conduct and you always receive fame. Offer 6. Keelak (1) Keelak means a wedge or a clue to a mystical puzzle. kha. Offer 6. pa. e. ta. The Guru gives the Keelak of the Mantra.000 Jap to Him.000 Jap to him. da. bha.000 Jap to him. A 12-leaf white lotus is in Anaahat Chakra. A 16-leaf white lotus is in Vishuddh Chakra. u. Keelak means the description. offer 1. It has "ha and Ksha" letters on its leaves. On its leaves are written "Ka. A 10-leaf black colored lotus is in Manipur Chakra. nga. ra. Jagd Guru Sadaa Shiv along with Paraa power is sitting there. Consequently the energy of the Mantra is manifested to the disciple. ree. the rhythm of recitation of the Mantra (Alaap). He is the Lord of Vidyaa (knowledge). i. All Maatrikaa Varn are sitting there. lri. When a sage creates a Mantra along with a precondition that "without the pronunciation of a particular word prior to the Mantra. ee. proximity. ma. On its leaves are written "da. dha. ya. By doing only the Sankalp of this A-Japaa Gaayatree Mantra. pha" letters. au. gha. people get free from their greatest sins. Offer 6."Eeshwar" with Praan power. ah". aa. o. In Sahstraar Chakra there are 1. Sometimes the Keelak assumes the form of a prior notice. Here is sitting Vishnu along with Lakshmee Jee. ga. there is a 2-leaf lotus. etc.000 Jap to them. na. then the mere chanting of . cha. ta. dha. Rudra is sitting on it with Paarvatee Jee.000 leaves lotus. Offer 1. Offer 1. na. chha. On its leaves are written vowels. "a. jha. ang. lree. Brahmaa Jee is sitting on it with his Shakti. ai. the practice of that Mantra will not be fruitful". speed and method of pronunciation.000 Jap to them. tha" letters. ja. la" letters are on those six leaves. oo. yan.lotus in Swaadhishthaan Chakra and "ba. In Aagyaa Chakra. There are sitting the Lord of Indriya . ri.000 Jap to them. tha. There are seven Skandh in Yajur Ved. Naadee Bandh also occurs if a Mantra is chanted appropriately. This Panchaakshar is the body of Lord Nataraaj.that Mantra does not prove to be of any avail. Namah Shivaaya. Panch Akshar is His eye. The energy used to perform Naadee Bandh is also called Keelak. However. who is the Ved Purush. only spiritually evolved persons can give guidance to this effect. There is Rudraadhyaayee in the centre of the middle Skandh (the 4th Skandh). This is the abode of Lord Shiv. it proves to be fruitful. and chanting along with it or destroying the relationship of that word with the Mantra is called Nishkeelan or Utkeelan (unlocking). Yajur Ved is the head of Parameshwar. This is the emphatic declaration of the Ved. If you add ‘Om’ to the ‘Namah Shivaaya’ in . Shiv which is in the centre of the ‘Namah Shivaaya’ is the apple of the eye. In this Rudraadhyaayee there are one thousand Rudra Mantra for Rudra or Shiv. One comes across "Shrimat Hanumaan Keelakam" in Shree Raam Rakshaa verse (Stotra). Naadee Bandh (blocking the channels) is performed to achieve it. Keelak means the expulsion of the Samaan vital energy from which energy is generated. (2) Movement of the Samaan vital energy (Vaayu) is essential to activate the Kundalinee (spiritual energy). Rudram which is in the middle of Yajur Ved is the face of Parameshwar. He who does Jaap of this Panchaakshar is freed from births and deaths and attains eternal bliss. that is a wedge or a clue to a mystical puzzle. Panchaakshar is the best among seven crores of Mantra. But Namah Shivaaya or the Shiv Panchaakshar Mantra shines in the centre of these one thousand Rudra Mantra. Only when the Mantra is chanted along with it. A Mantra is that one or few words which remove all obstacles and miseries of one who reflects on it and bestows eternal bliss and immortality. Understanding that word. 8-Panchaaksharee Mantra Shiv's Panchaakshar Mantra is a Mahaa Mantra which is composed of five letters. Such a word is termed as a Keelak (lock) of a Mantra. Sookshm Panchaakshar (Shivaaya Namah). ‘Shi’. in a quiet . viz. ‘Aaya’ denotes ‘Aikyam’ or identity of Jeevaatmaa and Paramatman. Mahaa Manu or Mukti Panchaakshar (Shi) ‘Namah’ means ‘Prostration’. ‘Shiv’ represents Paramaatmaa. the Arul Shakti. Lord Shiv. Take bath or wash your face. ‘Va’. ‘Na’ represents Tirodhan.the beginning. Sit on Padmaasan or Sukhaasan. Wear Bhasm and Rudraaksh Maalaa. They also denote the five elements and all creations through the combination of the five elements. Srishti (creation). Sthool Panchaakshar (Namah Shivaay). and ‘Ya’. Sanhaar (destruction) . the individual soul. ‘Shivaaya Namah’ means ‘Prostration unto Lord Shiv’.. The Jeev is the servant of Shiv from the Deh-Drishti. hands and feet. Pranav and Panchaakshar are one. viz. ‘Namah’ represents Jeevaatmaa. ‘Om Namo Mahaadevaaya’ is the eight-lettered Mantra or Ashtaakshar. then it becomes Shadaakshar or six-lettered Mantra. Kaaran Panchakshara (Shivaaya Shiv). like ‘Tat Tvwm Asi’ which signifies the identity between the individual and the supreme soul. Pranav denotes the external form (husk) of the Lord (paddy) and Panchaakshar is the internal Swaroop (rice). Sthiti (preservation).. ‘Ma’ represents the Mal or impurity. facing East or North. Mahaa Kaaran Panchaakshar (Shivaaya). Panchaakshar Mantra is of six kinds. Hence ‘Shivaaya Namah’ is a Mahaa Vaakya. Tirodhan (veiling) and Anugraha (blessing). The five letters denote the five actions or Panch Kritya of the Lord. If you practice meditation regularly. Repeat silently the Panchaakshar and meditate on the form of Lord Shiv. or bank of river). Keep the image in the heart or space between the eyebrows.All Poojaa. simple milk or sugar will do. You will enjoy the eternal bliss of Shivaanand and become immortal. etc should be done in the morning. Maximum 6 breaks may be taken during the Jaap. your heart will be purified. There are several types of Poojaa of the deities and some of them can take a whole day. While doing Poojaa or Mantra Jaap .place or room. Preferable to set aside a particular . Mantra chant can be done in installments.if you don't have anything at home. Time and Breaks . reciting Stotra and doing Mantra Jap. temple. Everybody cannot perform Poojaa like an ordained Vaidik priest. Hence our scriptures allow one to do a Poojaa as per one's capability and convenience. Rules and Regulations A lot of people are worried about the rites and rituals to be followed for performing Poojaa. Preferably keep an idol or photograph of the deity in front of you. Mantra recitation. always use some woolen or silk spread under. You will attain the glorious Shiv-Pad or Shiv-Gati and become one with Lord Shiv. You will attain Shiv-Yog-Nishthaa or Nir-Vikalp Samaadhi. fix a quiet and lonely place (under a tree. set a time and then do the Jaap of that Mantra. All Sanskaar and sins will be burnt in to to. east-faced. Various Poojaa books and Web sites prescribe long preparations and rituals for Poojaa. light a lamp and an incense stick and offer some Prasaad .One should choose a Mantra. wear clean clothes. Doing it with faith is what really matters. Never sit on a bare floor. The minimum is: Take bath. The way a Poojaa is performed also varies depending on one's regional and traditional background. but then why 108 times? We have 27 Nakshatra with 4 Pad (Charan or parts) each. Each Charan has 3 degree and 20 minutes so if you multiply 3 degree and 20 minutes to 108 it comes out to be 360 degrees ie one cycle (Circle). How Many Times and Use of Maala . Thus 27 x 4 = 108. By continuous recitation of songs and Bhajans we just reduce our Paap Karm of the present and the previous lives. The chosen Mantra should be pronounced correctly. If the Nakshatra are pacified. at the same accumulate good Karm for our future lives. Still if one cannot manage these he should not stop doing Poojaa or Jap. So chanting a Mantra completes one cycle of this Brahmaand. The Jap can be done either according to the convenience or by counting (for Saadhanaa). planets and Nakshatra are within these 360 degree in 2 dimensional horoscope.Normally one should recite a Mantra minimum 108 times. The Nakshatra are nothing but physical manifestation of the Supreme Lord and one of his countless attributes in the Universe. in turn the planets are also modified in our individual charts. This cycle represents the whole Brahmaand because all the Raashi (Signs). (Read more explanation about number 108) Recitation of Mantra does have a conclusive effect if done properly. It is said that each part of the Nakshatra is pacified when one recites a Mantra 108 times.place to sit. So by doing this number of Jap we are able to increase our bank balance. Gaayatree Mantra (read more about Gaayatree Mantra here) which is mentioned in . Therefore continuous recitation of Mantra or Naam Jap always tends to decrease the malefic tendencies in one's Horoscope. because the planets all appear in one or the other constellation. the more cleansing of your past Karm is possible. facing east or north. Mantra Jaap cleans your Karm. The more Jaap you do. For Daily Recitation .The starting and ending time of A-Khand Jap should be the same. the number of times of recitation of the Mantra is prescribed. No short . one should never cross the 109th bead (known as Sumeru). it includes the day and night in equal portion. 21. The prescribed time limit to complete the Jaap is called one Mandal (40 days). This period (Mandal) can be extended to eight days more if any emergency or illness arises. otherwise mental Jap is always preferred for the sake of uniformity. Some people recite some Mantras daily. 11.one should do it as vowed. One should never touch the index finger and the smallest finger also to the beads. The normal number of times a Mantra is recited is 3. So to count the number of these Mantra there is a Maalaa. 27. Turn the beads only by the help of medium finger and the thumb towards oneself.To pacify any specific planet. For Specific Graha Shaanti .Ved several times and is Divine. in the forenoon or afternoon. (If you are not comfortable with using Maalaa. use the time.108 beads to work on and the 109th bead denotes that there is nothing greater than Paramaatmaa and nothing beyond Him. When it is meant for 24 hours. while all other Mantra are man-created (Laukik or Paurusheya). It is up to your convenience. adopt it. So the maximum period is 48 days.A lot depends on the type of Mantra you intend to recite and the purpose.) A-Khand or Unbroken Jap . A Maalaa is a chain of 109 beads . If it can be conveniently adopted. 54 and 108 or more. that is why while doing Maalaa. If one has taken a vow to do X number of Jap in Y number of days . Traditions permit the vocal chanting in the day and mental chanting in the night time. There are three kinds of Jap . counting and wavering of concentration .There are no restrictions for daily Jap. because in other Yagya. while in Jap Yagya he sacrifices his own self. telling lies and being angry for the whole period. for Specific Purpose or Siddhi . (1250/48 = 26 Maalaa of 108 beads daily) Other Conditions . and (3) Repetition is purely mental. They have some other strict restrictions also. (2) No audible sound. This is one failure for which the gods make you pay.000 (1 Lac) times with an extra 25% prescribed to compensate for any mistakes in pronunciation. and clean (washed) clothes . So one should take the vow carefully and fulfill it promptly.One should wear loose. For specific purposes and period oriented recitals. one should take vegetarian food (if possible without onions and garlic too) with minimum spices. convenient. is 100. Jap Yagya is the highest.cuts and no excuses. Geetaa says that of all the Yagya.(1) Mantra is audibly repeated. Chanting Shaanti Mantra .One should chant "Shaanti Mantra" three times after the Jap. phenomenal and subjective levels. There are some highly ritualistic Taantrik Mantra and Poojaa also. and should keep away off alcoholic drinks and sex outside marriage. Kinds of Jap . The minimum number of times the Mantra has to be recited to give results.The time limit for such Mantra is 48 days.000 times in total in 48 days. While doing Jaap of these Mantra. the man sacrifices other things. General Rules Dress .so 125. only the movement of lips. one is prohibited from sex. For Most Other Mantras. This is to invoke peace at cosmic. and that each round will take a predictable amount of . Normal socks should not be worn but if you feel cold. On sneezing. eyes. the Jap may be resumed after cleaning the hands and feet. This rule applies to those situations also when a discharge is through nose.while reciting Mantra.One should take bath before starting his Jap. Fixed time per practice session . A traditional way to do an extended Mantra practice is to choose a number of repetitions per day. special clean socks can be set aside to wear at that time. boil or sweat etc.Mind finds comfort in knowing that it will do the practice of one round of 108 repetitions (or some other number of rounds). 40-Day Practice of Jaap The period of 40 days has been widely recognized as an auspicious period both in the East and the West since ancient times. A small pitcher (Lotaa. It is not necessary to take bath after each disruption. If one is required to go to toilet in between. purification can be achieved by taking three Aachaman only. or Kalash) filled with water should also be kept all the time in case you need to do Aachaman. Environment . but keeping an image (idol or picture) of the Deity whose Mantra you are reciting is helpful. Dhoop and Deep should be continuously burning during this period. Unclean women should do only mental Jaap.Although it is not necessary. At the end that water should be poured in Tulasee plant or in some other plant. he can wear at least clean clothes after wiping his body with a wet towel. But in case he cannot take bath. Purification . passing the wind. and to do that for 40 days. yawning etc. The mind likes to have a beginning and end to a practice. such a sense of completion comes with a 40 day (or longer) practice. 2. Mind may resist at times. Or. This can be very beneficial in stabilizing a noisy mind. but rather with feeling and awareness too. or 4 rounds of 108 Mantras per day. Difference Between Daily Upaasanaa. which is a very common complaint. 3. you can decide for yourself whether or not the practice was beneficial.is a part of a routine worship for day to day living. with the other 8 considered an offering to the Deity. Anushthaan . Specific number of days . By running your own experiment for 40 days.Mind also likes the predictability of doing a certain number of rounds done per day. choosing to do a regular practice frees the mind from wondering what practice will be done that day. you can use the Mahaa Mrityunjaya Mantra CD instead of the Maalaa beads. Anushthaan and Purashcharan? Daily Worship . Same number of rounds . It is also important not to do the Mantra practice with just repetition.Mind also likes the plan of knowing how many days or months a practice will take to complete.time (18 minutes per round of 108 repetitions of Mahaa Mrityunjaya Mantra). whoever you personally hold. . You might also want to alternate between doing some with the recording and some without. You might choose to do 1. mind likes the habit. It has been said that there is freedom in discipline. but once it gets started in the practice. While doing one Maalaa (108 times).is a worship of higher order in which the devotee is bound by many restrictions and has to follow specified rules and regulations. only 100 are counted. It means 1250/40 = 31 Maalaa per day. . 20 Maalaa will take approximately 7 hours. traditionally it requires feeding Braahman or Kanyaa. Saadhanaa Saadhanaa is carried out in two ways . This is equivalent to 1. This can be done by doing 20 Maalaa in the morning and 10 Maalaa in the evening. In practice the Taantrik excites the the bio-energy of an animate being by violently killing it or inflicting excruciating pain on it by extraction its flesh or blood. Taantrik call this energy as Durgaa and Kaalee.Dakshin Maarg and Vaam Maarg (Tantra). For Purashcharan a specific number of specific Mantra and rituals are to be followed. Only an individual with advance training is capable of performing of these. This practice is extremely complex and dangerous. Jap and Havan are basic ingredients of Anushthaan.is still higher form of Saadhanaa.000 repetitions of a Mantra (this practice is called a Purashcharan). Invocation is done by a specific process during the Anushthaan. Purashcharan . After Poorn Aahuti in Havan. If these rounds can be finished in 40 days.Consequently special benefits accrue in this Jap. A noticeable level of Mantra Siddhi (power of the Mantra) is said to come after 125. An ordinary person should do only Anushthaan. it is very good. After Deekshaa (initiation) one surrenders to Gaayatree and Yagya (his spiritual parents) which are inseparable. Dakshin Maarg practices involve only Mantra etc practices.250 rounds of a Maalaa and takes a considerable time. If somebody takes some 20 minutes to recite the Mantra 108 times. and 10 Maalaa 3 hours and 30 minutes. Vaam Maarg is the technique of pulling out bio-energy from living beings and utilizing it for exercising psychic control over others and for exorcist activities. Though you may recite it with your voice. You do not even need to charge it. but in addition. that is. One has to do it for a length of time for the healing process to begin. (3) If you do not remain excited and impatient all the time. Aghor Mantra Here is the information you are looking for Aghor Mantra and specifics. Only after a certain absorption. after doing a prayer or a Poojaa. and remain straight with yourself. healing also takes place. to work your heart. It is of the Aghor nature. Such a Mantra is given for the benefit of all. peaceful Mantra. (1) Aghor Mantra is a very cool. It is not an excitable or a hard Mantra. protecting you and guiding you in all things.Mantra For Healing One should sit and consciously chant the Mantra mentally. It is like having to achieve a minimum threshold of exertion during exercise. It has the capacity of being beneficial to everybody. He gives it to the disciple when the planets and constellations are in favorable positions. that Mantra remains self-charged. faith and attitude with which it is accepted and practiced. because it is a Mantra. This is only about healing. (2) An Aghor Guru has charged the Mantra with Shakti. very simple. is it healing. there is Bhagavaan’s grace also. . Your success is indicated when you remain straight with yourself. Doing a Poojaa before the beginning of chanting invokes the Saatwik attitude in you. but receiving it depends upon the feeling. it is most beneficial if it is recited through the vibrations of your heart. (4) The Mantra given by the Guru should be safely kept in secrecy. It will then provide great equanimity. having one's own Karm Phal. singing or loud chanting. You have to sit and do it seriously. Besides. that divine shadow hovers around you. Who will be auspicious and beneficial for us? To learn it from a person who does not know the path. You may experience a little discomfort to the body. (10) Taking an interest in the Mantra fills it with unfathomable Shakti. You feel great joy. inner happiness in meeting a true friend. trouble and pain. One should follow the vow he has undertaken. (9) Your Guru has asked you to keep your Mantra and Isht (personal divinity) very carefully. (8) As far as your question about the Mantra of the Divine Mother is concerned. You do not have to charge it. but even that will go away if what you keep gets pleased with you. But Mantra from books cannot be beneficial unless they are from the mouth of a knowledgeable person. can never be beneficial." This sword in the form of the Mantra cuts down the enemies residing within your own . Because when you recite your Mantra. (6) Mantra are written in many books. It provides support when our life becomes sorrowful and seems to be disintegrating. divine rays that give you everything. it is necessary to keep in mind through whose lips we gain this knowledge. and great pain on separating from him or her. nothing remains impossible for you. Mantra is always self-realized. divinity. This is the simple answer. This is the meaning of an Aghor Mantra. strength and ability. perform worship. "Guru's Mantra is like a sharp sword. Keep them with such care as a bird keeps her eggs. One should remain straight with oneself. has not walked on it. and remain simple and straight. those supercharged. undertake spiritual practices. It releases divine rays into your body. (7) Regarding initiation by Mantra. What is important is that one should make himself conducive to that Mantra. If you remain steadfast in your word. (11) It has been said.(5) The Guru gives you a friend in the form of the Mantra who is always ready to help you in times of strife. By itself. destroys the three Dosh (ills). . (17) Mantra Jaap cleanses our Naadee (channels through which Praan flows in the body). If your attention to what you are doing remains unbroken. our thoughts are prevented from running away with us and are brought back to the Self. bought or sold. (18) Our speech should be so pure that when we voice our Jaap. We could become confused or aggressive. the Jaap should sound appropriate to that Divinity. (16) The very moment you sit to do Jaap with a clean and yearning heart. healthy and peaceful life to you as well as to those who come in contact with you. (14) When we perform Jaap with beads (a rosary). (12) The molecular power of the Mantra is such that it leads to accumulation of many minuscule power particles in our speech as we keep reciting it. and provides a happy. for these words can have an instantaneous effect on those at whom they are directed. and has a very deep effect. It does not matter if you voice the Mantra aloud or not. And the Divinity. receive it. Being vibrationless.body. Therefore one should be very careful about its use. then instead of helping us it can also have an adverse reaction. At that time one should be very careful not to use wrong words. (13) The power of Mantra remains great as long as they are not traded. will turn to us. or attitude. and we are not in the appropriate Yantra. purifies the mind. the divine energy begins to saturate your body and fills you with indescribable luster. If it turns to us. Then our voice will instantly find its object. the mind begins to be quiet. attracted by it. We should voice it with the correct tone of voice. that flow does not break. store it. (15) Misuse or faulty use of the Mantra given by the Guru can have adverse results. A place where this happens becomes a charged place. an awakened place. it will be very good. to our divinity. focusing on it. let the Mantra resonate in your Praan (being. to the lineage and family in which we are born. When you have enough practice. and to the person from whom we receive our food. You may even see your Isht in different Mudraa .(19) A rosary has 108 beads. with pure intention. The very moment remembrance of name (Mantra) comes to our mind. the whole process will begin as soon as you close your mouth. life-force). (23) The very moment your heart begins to resonate with the sound of your Mantra. to our father. As you meditate and repeat the Mantra. With practice you can see it. the ether takes shape in the form of your Isht Dev. We are left with 100 beads that we count however many times we have promised ourselves to count them. to our mother. If you let Jaap continue with the resonance of your heart. while repeating the divine mantra given to us by our Guru. is not to be spoken aloud. When energy awakens in your Praan the seed of divine characteristics will be sown. You should try to hear that resonance. our senses are getting disciplined. (22) Dispelling lethargy. The word-is happening. and the waves of joy produced by it. and we ourselves become the seat of spiritual strength. As we are thinking of it. we can recite it thousands of times in a flash of a moment. to the ruler of the country. by itself. Eight of those represent what we owe to our Guru. we sit on the Aasan with alertness. From your toes to the top of your head. all your body-pores will begin to resonate with its sound. a strange kind of sensation permeates the body. (20) This "word" (Mantra) that is emanating from within you. Such a Jaap is termed as Amogh Jaap. yawning and dullness. (21). the unfailing Jaap. the heart begins to vibrate. The word is happening within. Every single pore of our body begins to echo that sound. Keep your attention focused on that. emanating by itself from your pores. Warnings The best is 'Maa Lakshmi Stambhan'. distribute the money with open hands and money never ends. Beginning in Om and dissolving in Om. Consider Mantra knowledge to be the same. the Saadhak can become a multi-millionaire. in reality. etc etc. WARNING : Please do not do anything specific without consulting. sound emanates and spreads in the whole solar-system at once. but these are of a lower order. The ancient Indian sages had this sophistication thousands of years ago. . They have used sound in its gross and subtle states to penetrate the planes of human consciousness and to reach the divine vibration that is the experience of God. Saadhak himself cannot use it for his personal needs. The negative part is. Consider posture knowledge to be the same. an Aghor Vidhi. (25) Dissolve the Mantra in your mouth and experience the joy in your seclusion. the Mantra comes full cycle. the power of gross sound vibration is just beginning to be utilized in physical therapy. In the modern world. and dies with lots of pain and diseases Beej Mantra The science of Mantra is very complex. bestowing boons. There are even Mantra for such specific purposes as curing snake bite and chronic disease. The whole atmosphere seems to be charged with radiance. and its potential is being tapped in other fields. he can even sleep on money.(poses) such as granting you fearlessness. consider ritual and Yantra knowledge to be the same. Look at it yourself. Within a night. victory. (24) In this age of science. Ka means Kaam Dev. The Naad and Bindu mean that which dispels sorrow. HUM ( huM ) In this Mantra Ha is Shiv. it also means Lord Krishn. and u means to protect. and Bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. Lord Shiv should be worshipped. DUM (duM ) Here Da means Durgaa. and Bindu is the dispeller of sorrow.HAUM (haOM ) In this Mantra. Ha means Shiv. and Bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. Naad is the Supreme. Naad is the Mother of the universe. Sha is Mahaa Lakshmee. Naad is the manifested Brahman. and Bindu means dispeller of sorrow. SHREEM ( EaIM ) This is the Mantra of Mahaa Lakshmee. Ha is Shiv and au is Sadasshiv. . and Bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. ra is Brahman. Naad means Mother of the universe. and ee is Mahaamaayaa. Naad is the Mother of the universe. the Lord of desire. With this Mantra. La means Indra. also lord of the senses. HREEM (h`IM ) This is the Mantra of Mahaamaayaa or Bhuvaneshwaree. Naad and Bindu mean those that bring happiness and sorrow. ra means wealth. and Bindu signifies action (worship or prayer). and U is Bhairav. ra is Prakriti. Ee is satisfaction or contentment. ee means Mahaamaayaa. KLEEM (@laIM ) This is the Kaam Beej Mantra. Ee means contentment or satisfaction. Ai stands for Saraswatee. AIM (eoM ) This is the Beej Mantra of Saraswatee. This is the Beej Mantra of Durgaa. Ka is Kali. the ruler of Heaven. KREEM (k`IM ) With this Mantra Kalikaa should be worshipped. and Bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. This is called Ganapati Beej Mantra as well. Ra is Brahmaa. Atharv Sheersh (Atharv Sanhitaa) mention it as Ganapati Beej and for the Saadhanaa of this single lettered Mantra there is a procedure laid down in Aagam and Tantra Shaastra with a separate Dhyaan and Parivaar Devataa. "Gam" is the is the Ekaakshar Mantra of Ganapati. and Bindu means dispeller of sorrow. GLAUM (glaaOM ) This is also a Mantra of Ganesh. KSHRAUM This is the Beej Mantra of Narasinh Bhagavaan. the Mantra with the Beej is chanted as follows: "Om Am Aagnaye Namah" VAM ( vaM ) The Mantra Vam is the Amrit Mantra mainly ascribed to Varun and it is used for the Amriteekaran in Arghya Sthaapanaa. It is also used as part of Bhoot Shuddhi.GAM (gaM ) This is the Ganesh Beej Mantra. Au means with teeth pointing upwards. AM ( AM ) This Beej Mantra is for Agni Dev. Ga means Ganesh. Ksha is Narasinh. and Bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. The Dhyaan and Ang Devataa are different than Mahaa Ganapati for Ekaakshar Mantra . Mantra Used by Kuntee vishnur yonim kalpayaatu twashtur roopnai vigam shatu aasimpragyaatu prajapatirdhata garbham vidhaa dhaatu garbham dehi chinivaaree garbham dehi saraswatee garbhante ashwinee-au devee pradattam pushp raja stree sa ivaYNauyaa-oinama\ klpyaatu %vaYtur $pnaO ivagama Satu . la means that which pervades. Ga means Ganesh. When Agni dev is worshipped. au means luster or brilliance. a very fierce half man half lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. please buy a Book titled "Nitya Karma Pooja Prakash" published by Gita Press. Arjun by Indra . By the time you provide your birth-data.Aaisamap`&atu p`jaapitQaa-ta gaBa-ma\ ivaQaa Qaatu gaBa-ma\ doih icainavaarI gaBama\ doih sarsvatI gaBa-nto AiSvanaI AaO doiva p`d<ama\ puYp rja s~I sa This is the famous Mantra by which Kuntee was able to get sons like Karn by Sun. but a child with blessings can be expected. My first astrological advice is. Nakul and Sahadev by Ashwinee Devataa Jaap Vidhi : Have a bath and after sunset sit in front of Lord Vishnu's Moorti photo/image /idol/ or of your Isht Dev offer Dhoop. As per most reliable sources this is the Mantra (original). and Jyotishee to give their opinion all would be doing their work. easily available in any book shop. Naivedyam Jaap this Mantra for 40 days and wife and husband should be in harmony and peace and have foods which are digestive easily. like He did to Kuntee. Bheem by Vaayu Dev. . Remedy for Eyes Doctors have done what was their work. Deep. and this Mantra Jaap can be done if the women is already pregnant. I don't assure that God would stand in front of you and bless with child. Yudhishthir by Yam Raaj. Gorakhpur. selling the Bhakti/Pooja related books. Do not close your eyes while offering Arghya (Jal). Take opinion of a Pandit near you. Please keep the Jal in a small bucket. re-fill it from the bucket and start the same procedure again. Do it slowly.You will find Shree Aaditya Hridya Strota in the Book. Asato Maa Sadgamaya. when sunrays are not harsh. cemented or otherwise. where you can peep into the Sun Rays. Aum Namah Chaakhyus Tejo Daatre Divyaaya Bhaaskaraaya Aum Namah Karunaakaraaya Amritaaya Aum Namo Sooryaaya. as much as you can afford. through the water falling down in the pot. Tamase Namah. to Soorya Bhagavaan. so that water falls in this flower pot. fill the Gadavaa from the bucket. After finishing the recital offer Jal. you can buy a earthen flower pot. if you have one in your residence else. Immediately after this you will find "Chakhyuhsh Upanishad (Chakhkshee Vidyaa Stotra). Yathaa Aham Andho Na Syaam Tathaa Kalpaya Kalpaya. Twaritam Chaakhyu Rogan Shamaya Shamaya Maam Jaatroopam tejo Darshaya Darshaya. go on looking into the sunrays. Tamaso Maa Jyotirgamaya. Do it early morning. The Mantra will be as follows -Viniyog : Aum Asyash Chakhyushi Vidyaaya Ahirbudhnaya Rishirgaayatree Chhandah Sooryo Devataa Chaakhyu Rog Nivrataye Viniyogah "Aum Chaakhyu Chaakhyu Chaakhyu Tejah Sthiro Bhav Maam Paahi Paahi. Ooshno Bhagavaanchho Shuchi Roopah Hansoh Bhagavaan Shuchi Pratiroopah. Aum Namo Bhagavate Sooryaaya Aksh-hi tejas Namah Khechare Namah. which items can be mixed in the water (Red Chandan or Red Sindoor etc etc). with a flower bearing plant. when the water is falling. Please make the offering at least 11 times. Mahate Namah Raajase Namah. Mrityormaa Amritam gamaya. Further. when the water is released. and bring the Gadavaa to the level. Please start reciting this Mantra with full faith and trust in the healing powers of Go Sun' and start reciting it daily morning. . and go on reciting "Om Sooryaaya Namah". Kalyaanam Kuru Kuru Yanni Maam Poorv Janmo Upaarjitaani Chaakhyuh Pratirodhak Dushkritaani Sarvaani Nirmoole Nirmoole. look up. Water should fall near the roots of a Tree. Please make sure that water does not fall on the floor. Also buy a Gadavaa of Taambaa (copper pot). When the Gadavaa becomes empty. mixed with Gandh etc. taani sarvaani nirmoolay nirmoolay | Om namashchakshu shtejodaatre divya bhaaskaraaya. which was poured on me by accident. Once I was "boiled" by hot water. yathaaham andho na syaam tathaa kalpay kalpay. take some water in an open vessel (so that all water is visible) and read this Stotra 12 times. . Any one having problems with eyes can use it as it is a prayer to Soorya Bhagavaan and not Mantra. mam jaataroopam tejo darshe darshe. Reciting it 11 times every morning helps cure eye related diseases. Om namo bhagavate shree sooryaaya akshitejase namah. I have seen some people who were benefited from this remedy even when they had problem by birth. This is the Chaakshushmatee Stotra published in September '95 issue of Mantra Tantra Yantra Vigyan. My details 15th December 1976 time:-8 27 AM Place:-New Delhi. Na Tasya Kule Andhoh Bhavati. and right eye is 40 % disabled. Scorpio rules hot water.co. I too had my share of accidents when I was young.Yaa Imam Chaakhyaashi Vidyaam Brahmaano Nitam Dheete Na Tasya Akhirogo Bhavati. maam paahi paahi. Apply some water to eyes and drink remaining. I have taken e-format of Stotra from files section of issplist on which has a big collection of many such things. You wrote: In fact my left eye is 90% disabled. Astoh Braahman Samyag Grahayitwa Vidyaa Siddhirbhavati Namo Bhagavate Aadityaaya Aho Vaahineem Vaahineem Swaahaa! Raj Bhardwaj rajbharadwaj1949@yahoo. Om khecharaay namah. Om Chaakshush chaakshuh tejah sthiro bhav. Om mahaasenaaya namah. twaritam chakshurogaan prashame prashame. Om namah karunaakaraaya amritaaya. kripayaa kalyaanam kuru kuru. mam yaani yaani poorva janmopaarjitaani chakshu pratirodhak dushkritaani. Some people also advice putting 2 small Ilaayachee which should be consumed with water.in Please read Chaakshushmatee Vidyaa Stotra At sunrise. 7. 3. Om shree mahaavishnave namah. 4. Worship the ruling deity Gauree. 2. 6. Om rajase namah. Jap of Sun's Mool Mantra: "Om hraam hreem hraum sah sooryaaya namah". Om mrityormaaamritam gamaya. Recite the Chandra Stotra: . Om vishwaroopaaya namah. 4.Worship the ruling deity Lord Shiv 2. Om kamalekshanaaya namah. Om tamaso maa jyotirgamaya. 6. Jap of Moon's Mool Mantra: Om shraam shreem shraum sah chandraaya namah. Om pushkarekshanaaya namah. Om sooryanaaraayanaaya namah | Om shaantih shaantih shaantih || Soorya For Soorya or Sun related troubles and during the Dashaa or Antar-dashaa of the Sun: 1. Recite the Soorya Stotra: Japaa kusum sankaasham kaashyapeyam mahadyutim Tamorim Sarva paapaghnam pranatosmi Divaakaram 5.Om tamase namah. Rudraaksh: Wear 1-Mukhee or 12-Mukhi Rudraaksh Chandra For Chandra or Moon related problems and during the Dashaa or Antar-dashaa of the Moon: 1. 10. or sugar candy on Sunday. Pooja: Rudraabhishek. mumugdhyasmaannidhayev baddhaan || Om pundareekaakshaaya namah. 8. Om asato maa sadgamaya. Om saatwaaya namah.000 times in 40 days. 3. Charity: Donate wheat. Fasting day: Sundays. Recite Aaditya Hridaya Stotra daily or Gaayatree Mantra daily. Recite Annapoornaa stotram.000 times in 40 days. priyamedhaa rishayo naadhamaanaah | apa dhwaantamoornuhi poordhi chakshuh. ushno bhagavaan shuchi roopah hanso bhagavaan pratiroopah | Om vishvaroope ghrinin jaatvedase hiranyamaye jyoti roopam tapantam | Sahastra rashmih shatadhaa vartamaanah purah prajaanaam udayatyesh sooryah ||> Om namo bhagavate shree sooryaaya aadityaaya akshitejase-aho vaahinee swaahaa | Om vayah suparnaah upasedurindram. 4. 7. 6. Lohito Lohitaakshashcha samagaana Kripaakarah Dharmaatmajah Kujo bhaumou bhumido bhuminam Rakt maalyambaradharam shool shakti gadaadharah Charbhujo yeshagato varadamcha dharaa sutah Mangalo bhumi putrashch rin hartaa dhanapradah Sthiraasano mahaakaayo sarvakaam phal pradam Budha For Budh or Mercury related problems and during his Dashaa and Antar-dashaa: 1.Recite the Budh stotra: Priyangu Kalika Shyaamam Roopen Pratimam Budham Saumyam Saumya gunopetam tam Budham Pranamaamyaham. The Kartikeya mantra is "Om Saravana bhavaaya Namah" The Shiv mantra is "Om Namah Shivaaya" 2. Jap of the Budh Beeja Mantra: Om braam breem braum sah budhaaya namah. Jap of the Mars Mantra: Om kraam kreem kraum sah bhaumaaya namah. Rudraaksh: Wear a 3-Mukhee Rudraaksh. 6. 4. 5. Poojaa: Kaarttikeya Poojaa or Rudraabhishek. Fasting: On Tuesdays. Fasting: On Wednesdays. 17. Mangal For Mangal or Mars related problems and during the Dashaa or Antar-dashaa of Mars: 1. Worship Lord Vishnu. Fasting: On Mondays. Charity: Donate cow's milk or rice on Monday. . Recite Kaarttikeya or Shiv stotra. Recite Vishnu Sahastranaam Stotra. 2. Charity: Donate Masoor dal (red lentils) on Tuesday. 5. 7. The following is a highly recommended Stotra of Mars for this purpose. Charity: Donate Urad Daal on Wednesday.Dadhi Shankh tushaarabham ksheero darnava sambhavam Namaami shashinam somam shambhor mukut bhushanam 5. Mars is also the remover of debts and the giver of wealth. 3. Poojaa: Devee Poojaa. 6. 8. 8.000 times in 40 days. 7. Recite the Mangal Stotra: Dharanee garbha sambhootam vidyut kaanti samaprabham Kumaaram shakti hastam tam mangalam pranamaamyaham. Rudraaksh: Wear 2-Mukhee Rudraaksh.000 times in 40 days. Worship the ruling deities Kaarttikeya and Shiv. Angaarako yamashchaiv sarva rogaapahaarakah Nrishtekargaacha hartaacha sarvadevashch poojitah. 3. Wear a 10-Mukhee Rudraaksh. 2. 7. Pooja: Vishnu Poojaa.000 times in 40 days. 2. 8. Recite Shree Sooktam or Devi Stuti or Durgaa Chaaleesaa. Worship Lord Hanuman. Fasting on Saturdays. Worship Devi. Shukra For Shukra or Venus related problems and during the Dashaa or Antar-dashaa of Venus: 1. Shani For Shani or Saturn related problems and during the Dashaa or Antar-dashaa of Shani: 1. 7. Wear a 5-Mukhee Rudraaksh. 8. Worship Lord Shiv. Recite the Shukra Stotra: Hima kunda mrinalaabham daityanam paramam gurum Sarv shastra pravaktaram bhargavem pranamaamyaham 5. 4. Guru For Guru or Jupiter related problems and during the Dashaa or Antar-dashaa of Guru: 1.7. Wear a 9-Mukhee Rudraaksh. Recite Shree Rudram. 19. 3. Poojaa: Hanuman Poojaa . 2. Fasting: On Thursdays. 6. Jap of Shani Mantra: Om praam preem praum sah shanaischaraaya namah. 4. 6. 16. 3. Donate a buffalo or black Til (sesame seeds) on Saturday. 5.000 times in 40 days. Fasting: On Fridays. Recite the Guru Stotra: Devaanaam cha rishinaam cha Gurum kaanchan Sannibhaam Buddhi bhutam Trilokesham tam namaami Brihaspatim. Pooja: Devi Poojaa. Recite the Shani Stotra: Nelaanjan samaabhaasam raviputram yamaagrajam Chaaayaa maartand sambhootam tam namaami shanaishcharam 5. 6. 20. Donate clothes or dairy cream or curd to a lady on Friday. 8. Recite Hanuman Chaaleesaa or any other Hanuman Stotra. Pooja: Rudraabhishek. Jap of the Guru Beej Mantra: Om jhraam jhreem jraum sah gurave namah. Jap of Shukra Beej Mantra: Om draam dreem draum sah shukraaya namah.000 times in 40 days. 3. 4. Donate: Saffron or turmeric or sugar on Thursday. 7. Donate: Urad dal or coconut on Saturday. Recite the Ketu stotra: Palaash pushp sankaasham taarak graha mastakam Raudram raudratmakam ghoram tam ketum Pranamamyaham.000 times in 40 days. Recite the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam. Recite Ganesh Dwaadash Naam Stotra. 3. 2. Fasting on Saturdays. 6. Worship Lord Ganesh. Jap of the Ketu Beej Mantra: Om shraam shreem shraum sah ketave namah. A very good remedy for Ketu is the reciting of Shiv Panchaksharee Stotra. 4. Wear An 8-Mukhee Rudraaksh. Fasting: On Thursdays. Gayatri Mantra of Planets: Sun: Om Bhaaskaraaya Vidmahe Mahaa dyutikaraaya Dheemahi Tanno Aaditya Prachodayaat Moon: Om Ksheer putraaya Vidmahe Amrit Tattwaaya Dheemahi Tanno Chandra Prachodayaat Mars: Om Angaarakaaya Vidmahe Shakti Hastaaya Dheemahi Tanno Bhaumah Prachodayaat Saturn: Om Neelanjanaaya Vidmahe Chhaayaa maartandaaya Dheemahi Tanno Shani Prachodayaat Planetary remedies from Valmiki Ramayana: . 8. 18. Poojaa: Bhairav or Shiv or Chandee Poojaa. Wear a 14-Mukhee Rudraaksh.8. Pooja: Ganesh Poojaa. 5. 9. 5. 7. 7. 8. Raahu For Rahu related problems and during the Dashaa or Antar-dashaa of Raahu: 1. Jap of the Raahu Beej Mantra: Om bhraam bhreem bhraum sah raahave namah. 4.000 times in 40 days. Recite the Raahu Stotra: Ardha Kaayam mahaa veryam chandraaditya vimardanam Sinhikaa garbh sambhootam tam raahum pranamaamyaham. For all Saturn related troubles Dasharath Shani Stotra is of an excellent remedy. One of the best remedies for Raahu is reciting the first chapter of Durgaa Sapt Shatee. Donate: A black cow or black mustard seeds on Thursday. 3. 6. Worship Bhairav or Lord Shiv. 9. Ketu For Ketu related problems and during the Dashaa or Antar-dashaa of Ketu: 1. 7. 2. Wear a 9-Mukhi Rudraaksh. In various Cantos of Yajur Ved and Atharv Ved there are many scientillating Mantra which relate to the cause of death. (10) Jalandhar Naath. It is still a mystery as how they work. (5) Bheem Naath. style or procedure. his disciple Guru Gorakh Naath was its main user. (3) Harishchandra. There are 11 Aachaarya believed to accomplish these Mantra . After Matsyendra Naath. worship. and (11) Malyaarjun Naath. sacrifice or any other ritual as is in the case of Vaidik Mantra. (2) Jadbharat.Sabar Mantra Taken from Google books Yantra-Mantra Tantra and Occult Sciences" By Bhojraj Dwivedi Sabar Mantra are used to dispel effects of snake bites. Many people still believe that a great ascetic Matsyendra Naath who was an accomplished Aghor in Kali Yug was the great user of these Mantra. (2) There is consideration to piety. (1) They do not require the observance of any code. cleanliness or observance of any code and mode as is in Vaidik . that is why these Mantra are called Sabar or Shabar or Sabaree or Shabaree Mantra. At that time Shiv was in the form of a Shabar and Paarvatee was in the form of a Shabaree. (4) Satya Naath. premeditative rituals. Although they are also effective Mantra but Sabar Mantra have their own separate place as effective Mantra which are said to yield instant results. evil spirits etc.(1) Naagaarjun. (9) Kanyaadhaaree. purification. He wrote these Mantra in a simple common language for the benefit of commoners. restraining activities of enemies. ghosts. There is no reference of these Mantra in Vaidik or Pauraanik times. According to a Pauraanik episode. These Mantra are easy to follow like gems. infatuation etc. prayer. (7) Charpat Naath. (6) Gorakh Naath. killing. (8) Avaghat Naath. obeisance. And that is how these Mantra came to be called as Shabar Mantra. once there was a discussion between Shiv and Paarvatee when they were fighting with Arjun in the form of Kiraat. and if you will not do it. (6) The experts in Shabar Mantra have tremendous confidence. (3) Vaidik Mantra are worship and obeisance oriented. These Mantra are capable of warding off all the three types of agonies.in these Mantra the aspirant orders the Deity. a sort of rough and abusive language is used to force the Deity to do his work. They regard their Guru higher than the God. Types of Sabar Mantra Although there are several types of Sabar Mantra. effects of ghosts and devils. One should recite these Mantra in . supernatural or man-made problems. (7) There is another specific characteristic of these Mantra that each word in the Mantra is treated as if spoken by God Himself. but at the end of the each Mantra God's omnipresence is accepted. impact of unfavorable. to remove hurdles. witchcraft and planetary bad effects etc. effects of sorcery. There comes a story in Ken Upanishad (read this story here) in which God destroys gods' pride by showing their might useless. failing which he will be punished. as each Mantra has a specific Deity to accomplish a specific aim. witches. chaste. So Shabar Naath must have understood this fact and he did not forget to pay his obeisance to God every time. The existence of the Deity or the God is recognized separately. to lessen the effects of scorpion or snake bites. here are given some (1) Shaanti Karan Mantra These Mantra are not meant to do any harm to others.Mantra. "Get up and proceed. you will be cursed and punished. fearless and arrogant. devotion to his Guru cannot be ignored. They are accomplished Aghoree. That is why it is repeated in every Mantra that Guru is everything and God is secondary. or to seek freedom from natural. And the aspirant prays and asks for his benevolence to accomplish the aim. cultured and sober language is used while in Shabar Mantra. Rati is reigning Deity of these Mantra. but Shabar Mantra are quite different . do this work. They are used to dispelling diseases. loss. (5) Devotion to preceptor is the salient feature of these Mantra. courageous." (4) In Vaidik Mantra. and that also in a challenging tone. diamond. and using coral. This should be done in Winter season. wood of fig tree. A rosary of coral. and the day is Saturday. cereals.winter season and early in the morning at 4 am. leisure. and Kheer should be used in a golden or Nava Ratna pot. inactivity and immobility. These are the basic requirements for this ritual except where they are mentioned otherwise. status. One can get quicker results if one can sit in Padmaasan. Salt and mustard oil are used at the sacrifice. pleasures. If the aspirant sits on a Swaastik seat. (4) Stambhan Mantra By the use of these Mantra any person. sesame seeds. sitting facing north. uses crystal or Rudraaksh rosary. Goddess Saraswatee is its Deity. money etc. Lotus root. Bael leaves. Deities for such Mantra are many depending on the purpose. This process is called Vashya Karm. pure Ghee. sesame seeds etc. restricted and limited. comforts. modest and speak very sweetly. They can be used to enchant friends as well as foes. (3) Vasheekaran Mantra All such Mantra are able to enchant other persons are called Vasheekaran Mantra. . (2) Pushti Kaarak Mantra By these Mangtra one can add to his wealth. These Mantra are called Stambhan Mantra and the process is called Stambhan Karm (Prakriyaa). crystal or Rudraaksh is recommended. To perform prosperity related rituals it is imperative to use cow's pure Ghee. This process enables the aspirant to obstruct any object's (live or inanimate) natural course of activity or performance. bird or any mobile object's speed. jasmine flowers. The aspirant must be polite. property. it will give quick results. figs. when white neat clothes or royal dress should be worn. humble. thus rendering an object's working capacity to cause inertia. diamond or crystal rosary (for quicker results). Kheer. yogurt (curd). Facing north-east direction wearing white clothes. Use a copper urn. milk. They are normally done in Spring season. progress. These Mantra and their allied rituals are performed in the Maagh or Phaalgun. activity or function can be retarded. Besides. reputation. animal. fame. (6) Uchchaatan Mantra These Mantra cause mental derangement and lunacy without any apparent cause. If all these requirements are used. Season is Summer season. distract an inimical and unfavorable person from his friend. that is why they are called Maaran Mantra. fear disturbance. lack of confidence. ONE MUST NOT USE THIS . detachment. They can make a person hallucinated and misled. Bhadrakaalee is the goddess of such Mantra and her abode is south-west direction. Use a rosary of Rudraaksh or yellow beads. rift. wearing smoke colored clothes. Everything is not bad. village. The aspirant should wear blue or deep blue color clothes and sit on a buffalo's skin. day is Tuesday.facing east. An ideal day is Sunday with 5th. time is afternoon. Its effect may be tested if somebody has somebody's wife. 11th. facing north-west direction. (7) Maaran Mantra These Mantra can cause even the death to the targeted person. This is an ill-motivated device which create jealousy. piece of land and other persuasions fail to yield the favorable results. Durgaa Devee is the Deity of such rituals. 12th or Amaavasyaa of the krishn Paksh. (5) Vidweshan Mantra These Mantra are used to create rift and animosity. it is a requirement. Goddess of this ritual is Shree Jyeshthaa whose abode is in south-west direction. the required results can be seen quickly. favorite object. Use earthen vessel and crow's wings for oblation. region. . The person feels uncertainty. at evening time and yellow color. son's money. during 4th Prahar (4th phase) of the day. sitting on an animal's or buffalo's skin. Ideal time to practice them is midnight of Krishn Paksh days during the winter season. disenchantment between two friendly people.because they kill the aspirant also. and are called Vidweshan Mantra. Always try to get relief first. Its rituals should be done in rainy season. Use an earthenware and owl's wing for oblation of poison mixed blood and a string of donkey's teeth. there is "Mool Mantra" given but where it ends is not clear. he can be forced to leave that village by the use of this Mantra. Another Vidhi (method) is as given in Upnishadik Vidhi. It is like very basic and raw form of energy. it requires writing the Viniyog on copper plate. In the same way if some very evil man is living in a village.required only once before the whole Jap (not needed for Guru Mantra as Guru Mantra is open to you as soon as you take Guru Deekshaa). The 24th part is Sarv Mantra Tantra Utkeelan which can be used for Utkeelan of a Mantra .. on page 203 something regarding Utkeelan written again in Sanskrit. If any man is attracted to another woman than his wife.. making 1000 times Tarpan of the Mantra practically asking for Rishi permission to use that Mantra. Dhyaan Mantra. For Keelak there is a special way of unlocking a Mantra. There are a few Mantra marked as stanza 1. (this is to be used only in case Mantra is Keelit (locked) by its Rishi and you don't know its password). Maaran Mantra should never be used. Utkeelan Especially for the Keelak (locked) Mantra. How many times to recite the Mool Mantra. Nyaas. Keelak is the master key like given in book Mantra Rahasya or their is one another little longer way also). And their is a way to substitute Nyaas and Dhyaan also. Mantra Saadhanaa On page 196 of Mantra Rahasya. Further.10 is that also part of Mool Mantra. Further. . WARNING : Please do not do anything specific without consulting. . so its better you use the first method. this Mantra can create the rift between them and save the marriage. It is given in Sanskrit and starts with "Paarvatee Uvaachya" then Shiv Uvaachya. Procedure is totally different.. The other method is long... Utkeelan Method .can be used for good purposes also.. see the book Tantrokt Guru Poojan. in the chapter "Vishisht Guru Poojan".There is one "Utkeelan Vidhi" mentioned on page 208 of "Mantra Rahashya" book written by Narayan Datt Mali. it responds to a the causal body of Deity.. there is one Sarv Mantra Tantra Yantra Utkeelan Vidhi given.Note Stambhan Mantra and Vidweshan Mantra . But for a Beej Mantra. Regarding Viniyog. there are 24 parts given for a Mantra Saadhak to follow while doing Mantra Saadhanaa. 2. . Energy Establishment in Fingers First joining thumb to index finger ( shraam angushtabhyaam namah) Indx finger to thumb ( shreem tarjaneebhyaam namah) Thumb to middle dinger ( shroom madhyamaa bhyaam namah) to ring finger ( shraim anaamikaabhyaam namah) to little finger( shraum kanishkaabhyaam namah) .. Kar Nyaas. Nyaas can be of many types. It can be like Rishi Nyaas...which used these 6 parts : (you can choose either one of these) Om Param Tatwaaya Naaraayanaaya Gurubhyo Namah Om Nyaas After Viniyog comes Nyaas = Establishment of Divine Energies in body parts. like of Shakti Mantra. Nyaas literally means establishing? We establish Divine energies at various parts of body. Nyaas is done in genital and Nyaas for Beej Mantra in feet. Divine Grace establishment of parts of Viniyog Third Eye (forehead) for Rishi Name (Rishaye Namah Shirasi) Mouth/throat for Chhand (Chhand namah mukhe) Heart for Devta (Devta namah hridi) Genital for Beej (Beejam namah ghooye/Linge) Feet for Shakti (shaktye nmah paadyo) Navel for Keelakam (kelkay namah naabhau) All part at once (. fingers.. and so on. please download it.. Stithi Nyaas. Usually. Rishi Nyaas is done by touching tips of 5 finger of right hand on (while chanting). Each Mantra has its own corresponding Nyaas Vidhi. Srishti Nyaas. Viniyogay namah sarvaange) Kar Nyaas is done by (with chanting of Beej Mantra Roop. Kar Nyaas and Shad Ang Nyaas) are usually bare minimum to perform before the Jaap of a Mantra. Still the first three Nyaas (Rishi Nyaas. or even Mantra syllables. Hridaya / Shad Ang Nyaas. example of "Shreem" Beej in bracket). direction. so it all varies from Mantra to Mantra For the sake of simplicity.. I have added a file named "Mantra 7 Secret" in the files section. About Nyaas Well. Varn Nyaas. because for some Mantra. so depending on the Mantra its Nyaas is done.. Although Mantra Bhaavanaa is very important... And if you don't succeed once (no one does in one go).. ie feelings. all these Nyaas. Mudraa Dhyaan etc are also meant to help Saadhak become truly Mantra Chaitanya. 64) (9) Then Mantra Jap (Chanting) (10) Then Stotra and / or Aaratee (hymn to please deity) . At the end of the day. saying "Iti Digbandh". especially Dig Nyaas (10 direction locking by establishing energies in 10 directions around you) (4) Then comes Dhyaan (Meditation on image of the Deity with apt Dhyaan Mantra) (5) Then comes Aavaahan (Invoking the main deity in corresponding idol or picture or Yantra of that particular Mantra) (6) Then Mudraa (Hand or body posture to please the deity) (7) Then Shakti Peeth Poojaa and / or Yantra Aavaran Poojaa if need be (8) Then Poojaa (making offerings. It establishes vital energies in vital body parts enhancing your chance of becoming Mantra Chaitanya... so it depends on the Mantra Purpose of Nyaas Well Nyaas gives support (Saanidhya) of Divine masters and energies to ensure your success. "Persistence overcome all known obstacles to mankind. keep trying.This Nyaas differs for various Mantra.. image and surrender." (1) Rishi Nyaas (Divine Grace establishment of parts of Viniyog) (2) Kar Nyaas (Energy Establishment in fingers) (3) Hridi / Shad-Ang Nyaas (Energy Establishment in 6 Body parts). Mantra Chetanaa is the main thing.. one with vibration. rotate right hand over head with first two fingers straight and other bend (shrah astraya phat) Snap on all side... 5 or 16 or 18..Finally joining base of both fists and pranaam ( sh-rah kartal karprishtaabhyaam namah) Hridayaadi/Shad Ang Nyaas is done by using right hand to touch 6 body parts Base of first to Heart (shraam hridyaya namah) Five finger tips to Forehead (shreem Shirasay swaahaa) Thumb to Braid base (Shroom shikhaayai vashat) Both palms on opposite shoulder (shraim kavachay hoom) Both hand First two fingers on Eyes (shraum Netra taraya Vausht) Left palm straight. Then any other type of Nyaas if need be. Varn Nyaas ... but that does not mean one should ignore other procedures if they are known. its a an . Even without knowledge or knowledge of Keelak also you can use a Mantra provided you have at least first 6 part of Viniyog (1) Rishi (Creator of Mantra. in fact a double must when you add something in Viniyog as a specific purpose. Jal or Prasaad Vitaran (distributing water or offering left after ritual) Do this everyday till your Jap is complete. then Maarjan. then you may skip Nyaas and other procedure. like to mature the seed) (6) Keelak (the unlocking password) (7) Abheesht Arth (your purpose of chanting) (2) Nyaas see above. Thats why. This is called Viniyog. Kar Nyaas and Shad Ang Nyaas. Ganesh and Kul Dev Poojan are a must. Seer who first attained or mastered the Mantra) (2) Chhand (Meter of Mantra or pattern of pronunciation) (3) Devataa (Name of deity) (4) Beejam (main seed for power source of Mantra) (5) Shakti (you can say main power enhancer. when you just say "to please Diety I chant". even before Viniyog of the main Mantra. let water flow on earth. but when you say "to please this Deity and get this wish fulfilled". announce these parts of a Mantra. you have to hold water in a teaspoon or palm. Nyaas is a must. It is meditation on Image of the Deity with apt Dhyaan Mantra.(11) Then Kshamaa Praarthanaa (ask for forgiveness) (12) Finally. so one has to be very careful. then it becomes Sa-kaam Praarthnaa (prayer with desire). consider Guru. then Saadhanaa becomes Klisht and Mantra becomes your enemy. Then the Dhyaan Mantra (concentrating on deity image as written in Mantra on third eye) and then Mudraa before jap (please don't ask this.Rishi Nyaas. do 3 Nyaas . because its well know fact. (3) Dhyaan After Nyaas comes Dhyaan. then another Sankalp for Jap in lieu of Havan and finally Tarpan. would even try to give you physical discomfort by the vibrations if you don't have proper grace of your Guru and Nyaas of seers. General Structure of Mantra Saadhanaa (1) Viniyog First of all. and then at end of it. then Braahman Bhojan on the last day. before any Mantra chanting. It may be very short but consider it a must. as symbolic of the resolution being absorbed by earth and cosmos. .Hand and body posture to please the Deity. Procedure and Mudraa for doing Nyaas differs from Mantra to Mantra.Invoking the main deity in corresponding idol or picture or Yantra of that particular Mantra (5) Mudraa Then cmes Mudraa .hymn to please deity (10) Kavach (Armor) Then read Kavach . Knowledge of meter of .. but usually the tip of five fingers like in "ShukreeMudra" is used to physically touch the body parts and then imagine energy flow with the Mantra vibration.wearing astral armour by special hymn (11) Kshamaa Praarthanaa Then Kshamaa Praarthanaa is to be asked for any known or unknown mistakes made during the Poojaa .ask for forgiveness (12) Prasaad Finally. (6) Shakti Peeth Poojaa Then comes Shakti Peeth Puja and or Yantra Aavaran Poojaa if need be (7) Poojaa Then Poojaa is performed making offerings. Jal or Prasad Vitaran .Mantra chanting (9) Stotra Recitation Then recite Stotra . you should create right element energies to invoke the Deity) (4) Aaavaahan Then Comes Aavaahan . 64 items (8) Mantra Jaap Then do Mantra Jap . 5 or 16 or 18.important part just know that because five fingers mean 5 elements.distributing water or offering left after ritual Mantra Viniyog Chhand Chhand or meter of Mantra is the pattern of pronunciation. announce these parts of a Mantra. This is a meter of four lines.in this case it is Vashishth Jee (2) Chhand (meter).a Mantra is of paramount importance. or Shir (head) . like the seed that creates the tree) . then take Sankalp for whole Saadhanaa on the first day -- . (3) Devataa (the deity of the Mantra). After that. with 8 phonemes each. Mantra Parts Every Mantra has five parts . The general structure of a Mantrokt Saadhanaa is -- Start Saadhanaa (1) First of all.there are several opinion about this but the most appropriate one is given by Kahol Rishi as "Haum" (5) Shakti (physical power of the Mantra like the mother) . (it is the same Mantra in Yagya Vidhaan also). you have to hold water in a teaspoon or palm. or Hridaya (heart) .in this case its Devataa is Lord Shiv . no matter how precise other parts of ritual maybe. everything ahead of that. because unless you know the right pronunciation of Mantra.Ling (the sexual organ) . let water flow on earth.in this case Shakti is Devee Amriteshwaree Devee addressed as "Hreem" Dhyaan Mantra is same as the one written in Dainik Guru Poojan book (the one you should have got with Deekshaa).which is technically very specific for each Mantra . before any Mantra chanting.Mrityunjaya Tryambakeshwar. do proper Shodash Upachaar Poojaa of Guru in Guru Yantra. (4) Beej (the seed syllable that created the Mantra and contains the Mantra within itself.they are explained here with the reference of Mahaa Mrityunjaya Mantra Om Tryambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvaa Rukmev Bandhanaat Mrityormuksheeya Maamritaat (1) Rishi (Guru or teacher of the Mantra). It may be noted that any change in this meter shall cause distortion shall be ruined. the Jyotirling. Do all Kriyaa from Pavitreekaran to Ganesh Smaran as in Dainik Guru Poojan. and then at end of it.in this case it is Anushtup Chhand. as symbolic of the resolution being absorbed by earth and cosmos. the whole ritual of Mantra Saadhanaa will be a failure. or Mukh (mouth) . And one more thing.. someone asked for which Maalaa to use. an electromagnetic field is generated similar . Everything has a particular vibratory frequency. let water flow on earth. hold water in a teaspoon or palm.. "Man" means mind.. well for Aim Hreem Shreem and Kleem. Parts of Viniyog are -(a) Rishi (Seer who first attained or mastered the Mantra) (b) Chhand (meter of Mantra = pattern of pronunciation) (c) Mantra's Devta (Deity) (d) Beej (seed. power source of Mantra) (e) Shakti (enhancing power. and the basic structure of our bodies is the cell. First do Kavach Paath (as giving in Dainik Vidhaan (wearing astral amour by special hymn. and theme of Saadhanaa is Yellow (1) In Guru Poojan.. think and speak defines our particular vibration. And we create our world based upon that vibration.Starting Day = Thursday (Guru Vaar). for protecting you throughout the Saadhanaa) (2) Viniyog (declaration) . The basic structure of the universe is the atom. like to mature the seed) (f) Keelak (unlocking password) (g) Abheesht Arth (your purpose of chanting) Mantra. Every thought. because of this rotation. each cell is made of billions of atoms and each atom is made of a positive nucleus and negative electrons rotating around it. Mantra Arth aur Devta ka ekeekaran karke dhyaan. How we feel. it has a scientific reason behind it as how it attracts power when chanted by someone. the best bet is Sphatik Maalaa (pure quartz crystal rosary).before any Mantra chanting. Therefore "Mantra" is the projection of the mind through sound vibrations. and "tra" means wave or projections. Sound is an incredibly powerful vibration.. announce these parts of a Mantra (Viniyog). and then at end of it. Mantra is not a joke. every word and every emotion. as symbolic of the resolution being absorbed by earth and cosmos. As a result these Nerves become active and the person chanting is blessed with different powers (Siddhi). they create great energy and become more powerful. The permutation and combinations of these letters have the power to create wonders. Mantra or Stotra are those scientifically made sound combinations that affect our subtle Nerves "Shat Chakra" and "Power Centers" directly in such a way. our ancient sages developed the science of Music or Sound (Shabd) Therapy. which being related to Ether (which is very subtle). falls on our self. becomes very powerful as the power of Subtle (Sookshm) is greater than the Gross (Sthool).to fields generated by an engine. cell. A small pebble thrown in a pond creates numerous ripples reaching quite far. called Bio-waves or "Mantra" and a collection of Mantra called a "Stotra". water. but the Power of Sound. Thus the Effects of whatever Words we speak. Stotra Saadhanaa is nothing else. creates vibrations and waves in our mind. So every thing in this universe is vibrating. the words. These Sanskrit Mantra letters contain both Emotions and Meanings. this is a given scientific fact. Every single atom is vibrating in a specific frequency. Same way. our society. that SOUND is the most powerful element. Realizing this fact. In fact. which awaken subtle powers in us. that it awakens our 'powers'. in the same pond itself. When atoms are isolated. with our naked eyes. or anything else. which we pronounce. whether this atom is part of metal. which otherwise lie dormant. . likewise when a person focuses on every single syllable and letter emanating from the Shabd Brahm (Mantra) or the Naad (the vibration) it is said to have profound effects on the psyche as well as one's physical self. and even on the universe. although that power is so small that it is impossible to see it. moving directly towards the presiding Deity of that Mantra. becomes more powerful. makes it very powerful. these Mantra sound vibrations are also received by the ear and are turned into electrical signals which move along the acoustic . These vibrations are in the shape of a Ring which rises up with great speed. As these different chemical liquids are secreted to different parts of the brain. Simultaneously. The Stronger the Faith.000 frequencies per second and not outside of this range. Will-power and Emotion attached with the Mantra. Its like a Dynamo effect. the Stronger will be the attraction of the powers of the Deity. The hard upper palate forms the roof of the mouth where there are 84 meridian points located. the movement of the tongue stimulates these meridian points which in turn stimulate the hypothalamus to secrete neurotransmission fluids. like a dynamo the Sound waves are transformed into electrical energy or vibrations and if coupled with deep emotions. messages are transmitted throughout as well. the more you keep repeating a Mantra continuously the more you get charged up with Divinity . through the medium of Ether.This phenomenon is so subtle and so fast that the person chanting the Mantra does not even realize it as these sound waves or vibrations moving in the air in about 340 m/sec have their own frequency while humans can hear only from 20 frequencies per second to 20. "When a Mantra is pronounced repeatedly. On the physical level the science of Sound works with the movement of the tongue in the mouth. When it reaches its Deity. While pronouncing the Mantra. it combines with the power of that Deity before bouncing back along with the subtle but now manifold powers of that Deity back to re-enter the source of its origin which is the subtle body of the one chanting the Mantra.Sound being the base of the Mantra. nerve towards the acoustic bark in the Brain, whose cells then correspond to these waves and move into the various parts of the brain especially the frontal part. All these parts work together corresponding to the signals and translating them to a language the human understands. And as, as our body is made up of at least 70 per cent water, our bodies become an excellent conductor of sound vibrations thus every cell in our body acts as a sound resonator. So finally, the brain analyses these signals and gives orders to the various parts of the body to correspond to these signals. The signs of this charged Mantra, re-entering the subtle body of the person chanting it, are in the different types of Vibrations or Emotions that can move one to tears, lift his spirits up, bring back beautiful memories, make him deliriously happy, or rouse violent emotions, sensations of energy flowing from the head to the base or goose bumps too. The Mantra may be chanted out aloud, or repeated silently, or resonated in the mind (Maanas Jap) and should be recited from the base of the stomach which represents the seat of a person's dormant power. There is a lot of hidden Shakti here. It produces subtle vibrations in the fine nerves of the brain, thereby empowering the brain's 108 centers and quelling their inactivity. If Mantras are pronounced correctly, following the rules and regulations, given in the Scriptures it can undoubtedly cure many a diseases. So, the success of the Mantra lies in its correct pronunciation. Unless the pronunciation is correct, it does not have the desirable effects on our Nerves. Jap and Dhyaan, are similar to Naad (Sound) and Bindu Saadhanaa (Concentration on a point), which can pierce the greater or the subtlest particle. Examples The Gayatri Mantra when repeatedly chanted, creates ring shaped sound waves which rises up with great speed, through Ether and goes towards the Sun, and after touching the surface of the Sun, it returns back along with the subtle powers of the Sun, like Heat, Light, Electrical etc. Thus the Mantra combined with all these powers of the Sun re-enters the subtle body of the one chanting it, who, therefore is blessed by Gayatri Maa. Power of Mantra - Taansen the famous court-musician of Emperor Akbar, could make the clouds pour down by singing the Raag Megh Malhaar, and could lit the lamps by singing Raag Deepak. Power of Sound Vibrations - Two scientists by the name of Graham and Neil conducted an experiment in a crowded street, in Australia's Melbourne city. The experiment was done to show the 'Powers of Sound'. The medium of the experiment was a Motor-Car. They wanted to move the car, according to their commands. The car followed their command when they said 'START' and again when they commanded 'GO', the car started moving and stopped when they said 'HALT'. People thought it to be a magic, which in reality, it was not. It was merely an experiment, which showed the 'Power of Sound'. But how did it happen? Graham had a Transmitter in his hands; the function of the Transmitter was to convert the command into a fixed frequency of electrical power, and send it to the control unit, which was fitted in the dashboard of the car. Another device named 'Car Radio' was fitted in front of the Controlunit. When the electro-magnetic frequencies transmitted by the Transmitter, dashed against the 'Car Radio' the cars engine started and even began to move, and ultimately stopped. The source of all these happenings was the 'Sound Waves'. The causes and effects of the 'Mantra' and 'Stotra' could not be analyzed till date, because they are based on Ultrasonic Sounds, which, we can neither see, nor hear. But if these are pronounced with clarity and emotion, than it can do wonders. "In a Disco, your Mind makes you Dance, In a Satsang, you Make your Mind to Dance" Swami Gyaaneshvar Bharati has told the following tips to do Mantra Jaap. (1) One can recite a Mantra solely as a mental process, or somewhat like training a parrot in rote repetition. While this may help train the mind to be one-pointed, the rote repetition is not nearly as beneficial as reciting the mantra with feeling. Recitation along with feeling is a deeper process that brings greater benefits. In either case, it is important to note that the use of Mantra merely to repress emotions is not your intent. It should be used to bring a stabilizing effect on the mind. (2) Chanting Mantra aloud alone or in a group is surely a very enjoyable and useful process, but after some time that process should turn inward, and the chanting should be done in the inner silence. (3) One might initially use his willpower to remember the Mantra. This trains the mind to have a centering or balancing effect. Another approach is to sit silently, with attention inward, and allow the Mantra to arise and repeat itself. It might take some patience, but this is a subtler practice. The process of attention is more internal than the process of expression. Also, attention leads to concentration; then concentration leads to meditation; and then meditation leads to Samaadhi. the Mantra can more purely shift to a deeper form of meditation. and the practitioner thinks that Mantra is being forgotten. (6) Some practitioners use a name of God from within their religion. Later the Mantra itself might drift away. it will naturally move very slowly. Both practices are useful and have their place in Saadhanaa (spiritual practices). (5) Counting practices can help to focus the mind and create deep impressions that have a stabilizing effect. At first. (7) Sometimes the Mantra naturally leads attention into silence.(4) Some practitioners and teachers of Mantra recite Mantra very fast. A larger and longer practice is called a Mahaa Purashcharan. or in song. it can be much easier for the mind to stay focused. by getting the physical body involved through the motion of the fingers. the Mantra will naturally shift in speed. A practice where a specific number of Mantra is done over an extended period of time (called a Purashcharan) can be a very beneficial practice in clearing or purifying the mind. or as given by their teacher. past body and sensory awareness. one might do 125. or recited or remembered internally. There may be extra . as the grosser sound is replaced by a deeper longing or communion for what is behind the name or Mantra. this can definitely create a groove on your mind for remembering the Mantra. as their Mantra. But by setting aside the Maalaa. where attention is naturally drawn to the Mantra as a single object of focus. In the beginning. chanting. disengaging the use of the motion of the body allows the attention purely goes inward. the Mantra or name might be used externally through repetition. faster than the mind might normally be able to recite. At other times.000 repetitions over a few months. For example. But the more advanced or internal practice is to allow the Mantra to come at it's own speed. When the counting is set aside. sometimes moving very fast. Over time. 11/22 Poojaa of Five Elements . One is an active process of expressing. but for the less imaginative people visible form of worship (Moort) Poojaa was introduced at a later date. more clear state of Mantra meditation. Just give some time and the struggle will go away automatically. Conception of a particular shape.visible or Moort having a shape and form and invisible A-Moort that which has no shape. (9) Some translate the word Jap as reciting or repeating. Types of Poojaa Cure by Poojaa Agni. Vaidik Agni Worship is A-Moort and is for more imaginative people. This process can be tricky in practice.effort to then continue to recite. while the process of listening or paying attention is more internally focused. Atri Sanhitaa mentions two types of worship . while the other is a passive process of paying attention. Poojaa-1 See also Bhaagvat Puraan. This partly . The active process is easier to practice in the beginning.Soorya. quieter. On later dates it developed into various Avataar and other Devtaa. one can easily get into an inner fight between the Mantra and the stream of thoughts. subtler aspect that rests in the silence. while the attention process is more internal and advanced. It requires a bit of practice and attention to notice the difference between drifting off into sleep and going into a deeper. This leading quality is one of the most important aspects of Mantra practice. Vaayu Poojaa means devotional worship. or internally speak the Mantra. This is not the best thing to do. color and demeanor has greater effect on the mind of a true devotee in developing a particular Ras or emotion. The process of actively reciting or repeating is more externally focused. while others translate Jap as listening or remembering. as one might just be falling asleep. (8) At meditation time. Jal. Prithvi. Deeper than this is to allow the Mantra to naturally lead attention to its deeper. offering Him a seat. which consists of kindling a fire. lighting a lamp to show Him one's happiness at His arrival. offering Him perfume and incense.accounts for the multiplicity of the same Deity in different forms. and offering flowers. This name of God can be only name of God. On special days a Poojaa is accompanied by fasting and eating special vegetarian food first offered to God. chanting Mantra in front of it. a Mantra (for example Gaayatree Mantra).. burning an incense. (4) It may be done individually in a lonely place at home. and oblations to God by pouring them into fire. such as "Om Namah Shivaaya" etc. . (5) It may even consist of Aavaahan (invoking God) of the deity in one's home. Tulasee or Bilva leaves. or in congregation by singing devotional songs and Mantra followed by Aaratee and offering as above. or a short phrase. (3) It may consist of repeating the name of God. washing His feet. A Hindu has the freedom to choose his own way of worshipping God. fruits. (2) Poojaa can be done by reciting favorite hymns sitting in front of an image of God often followed by an Aaratee (by waving a lamp. and water in front of that person or God's idol with reciting or not reciting a hymn). offering flowers and food and lastly Aaratee. colors and attitudes. loudly or quietly. sweets. 108 times or more. Here fire acts the messenger-priest who communicates the message of the man to God. (1) Poojaa can be performed with a Hom (Yagya). in soul by treating all alike. and all Bhog etc. Braahman. My Isht Dev is not different from me . To do Jap by understanding the meaning of one's Isht Dev's Mantra is called "Swaadhyaaya". First Ahinsaa. Dhoop and lamp for Agni Dev and fruits and flowers are for vegetation. Cleaning Bhagavaan's place is called "Abhigaman". in Prithvi. fifth Sham. fourth forgiveness. in water by offering flowers with water. Ghee. [Padm Puraan. cow. Yajur Ved. Agni. and by Jap in solar system. Krishn is pleased with only above mentioned flowers. doing . third to be kind on all living beings. soul. and in all living beings by considering them all as the form of Bhagavaan. and eighth Truth . in Vaayu by Praanaayaam. Swaadhyaaya (self-study). Grains is the flower for Prajaapati. Instruments are regarded as the flower for Vishnupad (means to attain Vishnu). and all living beings are the places of worshipping Bhagavaan.Learned man should worship Hari by putting Havishya in Agni (fire). Upaadaan. in Braahman by felicitating him. Other flowers are only for show. Soorya. Kush and roots are the flowers for Prithvi. Vaayu. or Stotra. Shiv Jee says to Paarvatee Jee . 4/19] In Padm Puraan. and Ijyaa.these are eight flowers. or Vedee or clay idol by reading Mantra."Bhagavaan's worship is said to be of five types . in Agni by offering Aahuti of Havishya. in cows by feeding them with grass and water. in Vaishnav by treating them like brothers. milk and yogurt are the flowers for Chandramaa. Water is the flower of Varun Devtaa.Naarad Jee said to King Ambareesh . sixth Dam. water. One should worship Hari in Soorya by three Vidya (Rig Ved. smell and sandalwood are for Vaayu (air). Saam Ved). Gathering flowers and sandalwood paste etc things is called "Upaadaan". seventh meditation. Yog.Abhigaman. by flowers in water. by meditating in mind. 4/17.this feeling is called "Yog". second control on Indriyaan. Prithvi. It is appropriate to worship Hari's Chaturbhuj Roop in all these places. in heart by meditation. Reading Sookt. Vaishnav. By worshipping these 8 types of flowers Vishnu is pleased very soon. and Shraddhaa is the flower for Vishnu. heart. and by Jap in solar system. Saameepya. Naarad Jee says to king Ambareesh . Some Animal Products Used in Poojaa There are several products of animals which are used in Poojaa. They give Saarshti.Bhagavaan's Keertan.). by flowers in water. Panchgavya. studying Shaastra etc also come under "Swaadhyaaya". Saayujya and Saaroopya named Mukti respectively. The holiest and the costliest Valaampuree Shankh (conch) and other Shankh too are shells of creatures. Peacock feathers are used by Hindoo and Muslims. Gaj Mani etc (how these animal Mani are treated as gems. five products of cow. they use the secretion of a species of a cat to apply to the Baalaa Jee idol. Use of Gorochan used in inscribing Mantra and other Tantra rituals is most often recommended in many an ancient scripture. 4/19. as well as Kastooree (Deer Musk) and Ambergris (whale's mouth secretion. In reality peacocks are supposed to shed these feathers in rainy season but some people poison them and then sell the feathers but the buyer is not aware about it." In Padm Puraan. also I believe its the . Baalaa Jee's idol is applied with Civet (Punogu). like Naag Mani. To worship one's Isht Dev methodically is called "Ijyaa". by meditating in mind."Learned man should worship Hari by putting Havishya in Agni (fire). Vallampuree Shankh (conch). Saalokya. Hair of certain animals is used to fan (give air) to several Deities Chamar cow's tail's hair are used to make Chamar for Deaity In the most famous Tirumalaa Baalaa Jee Temple. are considered most sacred and is found mention in various Puraan. one should contemplate on and chant the Pranav Mantra. In order to worship the Lord in the form of Fire through Havan. in order to render an ideal fit for worship. in the form of Water (in a Kalash). Telegu. Mantra have to be chanted to install the Lord in Agni. from Fire came Water (Jal) and from Water came Earth (Prithvi). However. [From Sacred Objects Group. if we were to worship the Supreme Brahm in the form of sound. but also done in Tanjore and Madurai for Shakti manifestation and in Maduraa for Shree Krishn. Mantra (the form of sound) have to be chanted. mere chanting of the Ved or chanting the Divine Name of Lord alone is . Apr 15. Keral languages) mixture with Real Mineral Cinnabar (Jadi Lingam) and Made made Cinnabar -Vermillion) in his Namam (sacred mark on his forehead). This practice is not unique to Baalaa Jee. In order to worship the Lord through Praanaayaam. We worship It as a deity in the form of Earth. From Space came Air (Vaayu).Teemaa Muktaa/whale pearl. it is said that during the process of creation from the Supreme Brahm. In order to worship the Lord in a Kalash (vessel of water). Sound is an abstraction that is closest to the Supreme Brahm. or called Temegalam Ratnam in Tamil. and chanting of the Divine Names). Thus all these forms of worship are rendered futile unless accompanied by the sound aspect in the form of Mantra. Civet as eye brows lining. in the form of fire (during Havan). 2009] In our scriptures. Mantra are to be chanted to install the Lord in the Water. the Space (Aakaash) came first and sound is the property of the Aakaash. For Shakti Alankaar (decoration). Kastooree (musk) and Ambar (ambergris) mixture as Tilak (Kastooree Tilak). and from Air came Fire (Agni). in the form of air (through Praanaayaam etc) and in the form of sound (through the chanting of the Ved. We employ different means to worship the Supreme Brahm. However. grace and beauty. The Indian goose is also associated with Brahmaa and Saraswatee as their Vaahan (vehicle of transport) as it is portrayed as the Vaahan of Brahmaa and Saraswatee. meaning "Swan". In Vaidik times. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P-Q R S T-U V-W-X Y-Z Soham Aum. Hams . Every time you . It does not expect any other accessory to make it complete. Hamsa is life.’ Hamsa (inversion of Soham). Hamsa. Soham is the unintonated sound of normal breathing. It is the culture gap here. Some call Hamsa a goose (Anser indicus). This life giving force or Mantra has the Great Self as the basis. Upon the dedication of oneself to ascetic. Ham is exhaled breath and sa is inhaled breath. To the average Indian. Aatmaa. Hamsa = ham + sa. The west's association of goose with a silly or foolish person or simpleton does not apply here. All of us including all air-breathing living beings recite this Mantra ‘Soham’ unknowingly for a lifetime.enough.the wild goose (Anser indicus) is known for its discipline. This chantless Mantra (Ajapaa Jap) is called Ajapaa Gaayatree. meaning ‘I am He. the paternal ancestors in the South and the maternal ancestors in the West. you are identifying your individual self with the Great Self of the Supreme Being. The Devtaa and Rishi should be worshipped in the East. the bar-headed white goose was associated with the Sun. is a one-letter Mantra. Hamsa is a high flyer and thus a metaphor for spiritual endeavor to attain Brahman. Spirit. knowledge. though a three-letter word. thus. stands for an ascetic . That is the greatness of worship by chanting the Divine Names.Hamsan. As you are breathing this chantless Soham in and out. Praan. Every breath (and the Mantra) that you take pervades the whole universe of your body. Brahm and life itself. goose does not sound very appealing compared to swan which is said to have the mythic ability to separate milk from water. and tree and Vaachak Shakti are awake and florid. are Taantrik in origin. one cannot get to the seed without going through the fruit. Vishnu and Mahaa Lakshmee in Vaishnav tradition) such as Bhairav. Vaachya Shakti is without attributes (Brahm). while the son of Devakee is Vaachak Shakti. but Hamsa is the King of Mantra and confers the Complete Fruit. the former is life of Mantra and the latter is the sustainer of life. all are created by her Maayaa power for bewilderment of those devoid of Her Grace. and Vaachak Sakti is object and immanent. inclusive of Shakti.Shiv). Every Mantra has two Shakti (powers): Vaachya Sakti and Vaachak Shakti. fire in the wood. Devee or Shakti says that any Shaastra that is in opposition to Shruti. it erases all class distinctions. yellow. It is so powerful that a lowly man chanting this Mantra can consecrate the idols and images. this Brahmaand (Brahm + Anda = Brahmaa's Egg = Brahman's Universe) is contained in the Mantra. Sat-Chit-Aanand. All Mantra rituals. and confers liberation. blue. All other Mantra do not have any potency unless they are conjoined with this Mantra. and Oneness (Shiv and Shakti in Shaiv tradition. Paramaatmaa (Krishn) is Vaachya Shakti. not only inspiration and expiration of air but the internal breathing of each cell. seed and Vaachya Shakti are latent and dormant. An ordinary Pashu (individual soul) becomes Pashupati (the Lord of the Pashu . To exemplify this fact it is said that Hamsa Mantra is like light in the Sun. Shiv and Shakti throb in this Mantra. Vaachak Shakti is with attributes (Eashwar). There is no life without this Mantra. red and more of Kundalinee Devee. This Mantra can be chanted by anyone to obtain its benefits. and Supreme Reality. Smriti. the former is the seed and latter is the flesh of the fruit. Vishnu and Shiv Mantra and many more but not all.the Source. the Essence. and liberation. Vaachya Shakti is seed and Vaachak Shakti is the tree. Hamsa is thus Shiv and Shakti. it leads the individual soul to the Great Soul . Gautam. Rudra. and Brahmaa repeat this Mantra and gain knowledge. The Vaahcya Shakti is subject and transcendent. one cannot understand the meaning and true nature of Vaachya Shakti without worshipping Vaachak Shakti (they are like Brahm and Eeshwar). learned it from a Guru gives release (liberation).chant a Mantra. Kapala. Hamsa is Prasaad Paraa (Supreme Grace) Mantra. luster. Sakala and the like. Vaachya Shakti is white light and Vaachak Shakti is spectral or rainbow colors. Mantra in general are deity-specific and therefore fruit-specific (specific benefits). yielding both Yog and Bhog. that is the reason why Tantra is called Mantra Shaastra. Vaachya is . Even gods like Vishnu. movement in the wind. oil in the sesame seed. Mantra is the sound-body of god. it is integral to life and breathing. Shakti in Shiv. Hamsa Mantra. As the tree is contained in a seed. meaning. and seed and tree are author's input. Vaachya Shakti is all-pervasive and unmanifested. phrases and mutterings of Mantra. The Vaachak Shakti of Mantra with attributes is awakened by Siddhi of Saadhak who then with the help Devee step into the monistic world of Brahm knowledge. Hamsa = Ham + Sa = Male + Female = Shiv + Shakti = Purush + Prakrti. meaning) Devata and god who is Mantra itself (god's sound body = Mantra) is Vaachak Shakti. Vaachya Shakti is like clouds and Vaachak Shakti is like rain water. The god who is the subject of Mantra is Vaachya Shakti and Pratipaadya (to be explained. . (Refer to white light and spectral or rainbow colors. Vaachak Shakti is delimited. 'Sa' sound originates in Naad and 'Ha' sound originates in Bindu. the former is the means and the latter is the goal.) Vaachak Shakti is the road to Vaachya Shakti. Hamsa is a bird: swan. while Vaachak Shakti is manifest. Vaachak is words. Vaachya Shakti is unlimited.