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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Purusha Suktam – For Success, Prosperity, and Excellence
Purusha Suktam, an ancient Rig Vedic hymn, praises Purusha, the universal being who is found in everything that is conscious and unconscious. The hymn also appears in the Sama-veda Samhita, the Taittiriya Aranyaka, the Vajasaneyi Samhita, and the Atharva Veda Samhita. Lord Vishnu is the deity who is invoked in this worship. Chanting or listening to this Suktam can bestow clarity of mind, wealth, radiance, prosperity, excellence in all actions, peace, happiness, success in endeavors, strength, prudence, and power. Purusha Suktam is one among the Pancha Suktam (5 Suktams). The others are Vishnu Suktam, Sri Suktam, Bhu Suktam, and Nila Suktam. It is also recited during Homas or statue installation, and during meditation. It is supposedly very useful for those with diabetes. It can bestow progeny and marital bliss.
Sahasra Seersha Narayana Suktam – For Cleansing the Self
‘Sahasra’ means ‘1000’, and ‘Seersha’ means ‘head’. This Sloka extols the 1000-headed deity or Lord Narayana/Vishnu. The 1000 heads signify that he is omnipresent and all-pervading. The Narayana Sukta is a sacred hymn from the Yajurveda. Lord Narayana is none other than Vishnu. The hymn praises the glorious qualities of Narayana as Para Brahman. Reciting this hymn or listening to it is believed to be very auspicious. It also cleanses the self.
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Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Bhagya Suktam is a hymn that is addressed to Lord Bhaga, who is one of the 12 forms of the Sun (one of the 12 Aadityas, i.e., sons of Aditi). ‘Bhaga’ means ‘good fortune’ and ‘affluence’. Hence, people chant this Suktam to seek luck and prosperity. Bhaga is also the god who presides over marriage. Hence, it is also chanted by those who desire a happy marriage. It is also chanted during Yagnas or havans. This Suktam is also called Praathah Suktam (morning hymn). Each Mantra in the Vedas is associated with a rishi (seer), a deva (god), and a chandas (a poetical meter). The rishi who is associated with it is Vasishtha Maitraavaruni. The 7 Mantras of Bhagya Suktam are also called Kalyaanaartha Prarthana Suktam (hymn for well-being or marriage) in the Atharva Veda. It is also found in the Taittiriya Brahmana of the Krishna Yajurveda. Bhaagya Suktam must be recited in the morning. It begins by invoking many deities and seeking blessings from the forces of nature. Then it praises Lord Bhaga and prays to him for wealth and prosperity.
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
The Narayana Upanishad is one of the minor Upanishads. It is number 18 in the extended anthology of 108 Upanishads which Rama recited to Hanuman. The text was composed in the medieval period, but its author and chronology are vague. It is written in Sanskrit and attached to the Krishna Yajurveda. It is one of 14 Vaishnava Upanishads. It prescribes devotion to Lord Narayana/Vishnu. As per the Narayana Upanishad, reciting the Mantra "Aum Namo Narayanaya" can help one attain salvation. The text is one of the Mantra Upanishads. The Upanishad has only 5 chapters.
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Chapter 13, the final chapter of the Devi Mahatmyam, talks about how King Suratha and the trader to whom Sage Sumedhas narrated the stories of Goddess Durga, obtained the boons they wished by doing penance to the Goddess. King Suratha regained his kingdom and defeated his enemies. In his next life, he was reborn as the 8th son of the Sun God and ruled the world. The trader asked for wisdom. He gained not only wisdom but also Moksha. The Devi Mahatmyam comprises chapters 81-93 of the Markandeya Purana. It narrates the stories and exploits of Durga in her fight against the demons. Devotees chant these verses during Durga Pooja to invoke the Goddess’ blessings and protection.
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
In Chapter 12 of Devi Mahatmyam, the Goddess declares that all those who read or listen to the stories of her greatness and valor in battle as narrated in the Devi Mahatmyam on Ashtami, Chathurthi, and Navami days will be free of sins, suffer no poverty and have loving relationships. She adds that such people will not be troubled by enemies, thieves or kings and that they need not fear weapons, fire, and floods. It would also remove all forms of pestilence and problems arising from ghosts, devils, and natural disasters. By hearing the story of her greatness, during Sharad Navratri and Vasantha Navratri, all problems of her devotees would vanish. They would experience peace and protection from nightmares and the adverse effects of the planets. Such are the immense benefits of reading or listening to the Devi Mahatmyam, especially during Navratri.
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
After the killing of the demon, Shumbha, the gods became very happy and began to praise Goddess Katyayani (Chandika). Narayani is the “innate power behind the ultimate God”, and also the one “who provides the basis for all living beings.” She is the power behind Lord Narayana. The verses describe her attributes and express the gods’ gratitude to the Goddess for saving them from the demons. The Devi Mahatmyam comprises chapters 81-93 of the Markandeya Purana. It narrates the stories and exploits of Durga in her fight against the demons. Devotees chant these verses during Durga Pooja to invoke the Goddess’ blessings and protection.
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Chapter 10 of Devi Mahatmyam describes the killing of Shumbha, the king of the demons and the brother of Nishumbha, who was slain by Goddess Chandika. After the other Shaktis merged with her, the Goddess engaged in battle with Nishumbha and finally killed him. The Devi Mahatmyam comprises chapters 81-93 of the Markandeya Purana. It narrates the stories and exploits of Durga in her fight against the demons. Devotees chant these verses during Durga Pooja to invoke the Goddess’ blessings and protection.
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Chapter 9 of Devi Mahatmyam describes the killing of the demon, Nishumbha, by Goddess Chandika. The Devi Mahatmyam comprises chapters 81-93 of the Markandeya Purana. It narrates the stories and exploits of Durga in her fight against the demons. Devotees chant these verses during Durga Pooja to invoke the Goddess’ blessings and protection.
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Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Chapter 8 of Devi Mahatmyam describes the battle between the Asuras and the Ashta Durgas and the killing of the demon Raktabija by Goddess Kali. (Apart from Chandika, the Ashta Durgas comprised the Shaktis of the various male gods). Raktabija proved difficult to kill as a new demon sprang forth from each drop of his blood that fell to the ground. But Kali eventually killed him by drinking each drop of Raktabija’s blood before it fell to the ground, and she also ate the demons who sprang from his blood. The Devi Mahatmyam comprises chapters 81-93 of the Markandeya Purana. It narrates the stories and exploits of Durga in her fight against the demons. Devotees chant these verses during Durga Pooja to invoke the Goddess’ blessings and protection.
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Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Chapter 7 of Devi Mahatmyam describes how the fierce and terrible-looking Goddess Kali appeared from the forehead of Goddess Kalika to kill Chanda and Munda, the servants of the demons, Shumbha and Nishnumbha, who had sent them to capture Goddess Kalika. After she kills them, Kali takes their severed heads to Goddess Chandika, who tells her that henceforth, she will become famous in the whole world as Chamunda, the slayer of the two demons. Devotees chant these verses during Durga Pooja to invoke Durga’s blessings and protection.
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