| Mantras
are single or strung together syllables. Mantras are used in rituals,
whispered or chanted in combinations and contexts, setting up patterns
of vibrations. One must learn to pronounce them properly and understand
their meaning. Mantra sadhana is very difficult as if during practice
any drawbacks remain, it can inflict losses. Guidance of a competent
guru is quite necessary to attain success.
A sadhak should observe some rules and regulations very strictly
while practicing mantra shakti. He must completely believe in the
shakti and should avoid anger, egoism. He should observe brahamcharya
and should not fear if he sees any miracles during sadhana. The
food of a sadhak should be simple and must not contain meat, onion,
garlic, etc.
One's subconcious mind can help to find the solution through meditation
and recitation of mantras. Continuous sadhana will enable the sadhak
to find solution to all problems, achieve peace of mind and removal
of mental strain.
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| Asanas
During Meditation |
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The posture arousing mantra shakti is known as asana.
Siddh Asana : This Asana is very useful to acquire Sidhi.
Even fat persons can practice it. Place one heel at the anus and
keep the other heel at the root of generative system. The feet or
legs should be so arranged that the ankle joints should touch each
other. Hands should be placed straight on the knee joints. Sit for
15 minutes with closed eyes concentrating on God. This asana is
useful in curing rheumatism and keeps the mind and body in order.
The eyes must be focussed if not closed, on the space between eyebrows
(Trikuti).
Padma Asana : Place the right foot on the left thigh and
then carefully bring the left foot on the right thigh. This is the
physical position for the spiritual process. One must press the
tongue against the teeth and chin against heart. The sight should
be focussed on the tip of the nose. Breathing should be slow. It
destroys diseases.
Pranayam : Pranayam removes all diseases, purifies the Nadis,
steadies the mind in concentration, improves digestion and increases
the appetite. It helps awaken the Kundalini. Sit in Padma or Siddh
asana. Close the right nostril with the thumb. Draw in the air very
slowly through the left nostril. Then do it like wise with the right
nostril. Retain the air as long as you can comfortably. Then exhale
very very slowly, through the nostril after removing thumb or finger.
Do twenty rounds in the morning and twenty in the evening. Increase
it gradually.
Trataka : This involves steady gazing at a particular point
or object without blinking to increase concentration. It is a very
effective method to control the mind, improve the eyesight, and
develop will power. It can be done by concentrating one's attention
on a black or white dot on the wall, a picture or on Om,etc.
Pooja : Deva or Deity should be kept in one's mind while
reciting the mantra. Each mantra has a tremendous force and draws
maximum benefit. This can be performed in three ways: 1. Vaikhari
(Verbal) by speaking loudly. 2. Upamsu (Whispering). 3. Mansik (Mental).
Agni Hotra : Homa is performed with fire in accordance with
prescribed rituals.
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| Lights
In Meditation |
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Various lights are manifested during meditation.In the beginning
a bright light of the size of the pin point will appear in the forehead
in the trikuti,which is called the 'Ajna chakra'. Different lights
are seen when eyes are closed. These lights appear in mental space,
and are tantric lights having it's specific colors. Frequently it
is combination of white and yellow but red and blue lights are rarely
seen. Initially small balls of light are seen which later become
dazzling lights.
The lights become stable with advancement of meditation. Also at
higher stages of meditation figures as sadhus or other physical
forms are seen in stable light.One should not pay much attention
to these figures and should concentrate on the ultimate goal only.
These are simply to make one convience that there is existence of
God and super physical and meta physical realities. This is 'sadhana
shakti'. If carried out with faith, one can achieve marvellous
results, get siddhi and can benefit both the oneself and the mankind.
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| Rosary,
Beej Mantra And Samput |
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Rosary : During meditation
beads are a must.Different beads are there in rosary according to
the purpose.Beads may be padam beej, rudraksha, tulsi, shankh, pearl,
gold, silver, gem, root of khush. All beads in a rosary should be
of equal size, free from decay and unbroken. One additional bead
of a bigger size than others is put at the top of the rosary. The
number and type of beads in a rosary vary with purpose.
Shiva shakti mantras - Rudraksha.
Vishnu and Lord Krishna mantra - Tulsi
Death inflicting mantras - Padam Beej
Mantras for wealth - gems, jewels, gold and silver.
Beej Mantra : A mantra is full of shakti and there are various
beej mantra each with it own power. When mixed with other mantras,
they provide extra power to that mantra. Basic beej mantra "Om"
is further expanded into the following types of beej - yog beej
,tejo beej, shanti beej and raksha beej, which are respectively
known as aeng (aim) hreem, sreem, kreem, kleem, dum, gam,
glaum, lam, yam, aam or um or ram.
There are some one word beej mantras which are particularly suitable
to young boys and girls who can repeat them with zest and faith,
to secure good results. Few of them with their purposes are -
1. Kshasraum - Narsimha bija.Removes all sorrows and fears.
2. Aim - Saraswati bija.Makes proficient in all
branches of learning.
3. Shree - Lakshami mantra.Leads to prosperity and contenment.
4. Hareem - Bhuvaneshvari mantra.Makes a person leader of
men and help get a person all he needs.
5. Kaleem - Kamraj mantra. Fulfills one's desires.
6. Kreem - Destroys enemies and gives happiness.
7. Dum - Durga beej. One gets whatever one wants.
8. Gam Glaum - Ganesa beej. Removes all obstacles and promotes
success.
9. Lam - Earth beej. Helps to secure good crops.
10. Yam - Vayu beej. Help secure rains.
11. Aam Um Ram - Beej mantras ao Brahma,Vishnu and Rudra.
Samput : Samput are some specific words used in the mantra.
These can be used at the start, middle or end of the mantra. The
samput has great shakti and should be used carefully.
Gayatri Mantra "Om bhur bhava suha tatsa vetur vareneyam bargo
devasyaha dhimi diyo yona parachodayat." Few words can be added
after Om bhur bhava swaha as samput to fulfill various desires.
Some samput with their purposes are given below.
Om aeeng kaleeng soo - for proficiency in words.
Om shareeng hareeng shareeng - for wealth and comforts.
Om aeeng hareeng kaleeng - enemies are destroyed, troubles
vanish and the individual is blessed with joy and happiness.
Om shareeng hareeng kaleeng - Blessed with progeny.
Om hareeng - Recovery from diseases.
Om aeeng hareeng kaleeng - Protection from all evil forces.
Hopes and wishes are realised.
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| Division
Of Mantra And Their Use |
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The uses of mantra is divided into six categories
1. SHANTIKARAN : These mantras deal with the cure of diseases
and warding off the malefic effects of the planets.
One example will be of no use as there is different mantra for different
disease.
2. VASHI KARAN : Through these mantras one can put under
one's control any woman, man, officer, minister, devta, soul, animal,
etc. and can fulfill your wishes.
"Om namo sarvlok vashikaraye kuru kuru swaha".
3. STAMBHAN : These mantras are used to stop all the persons,
souls, devtas, etc. from doing any harm to you.
"Om namah bhagvate shatrunam budhi stambam kuru kuru swaha".
4. VIDESHAN : these mantras are used for creating differences
between two or many individuals.
"Om namo nardaya amukasya amuken seh vidheshna kuru kuru swaha".
5. UCHCHATTAN : These mantras deal with distraction of the
mind of the enemy so that they may remain away from their country,
birthplace, residence, work and family members. It is also used
if the sadhak wants aperson to remain at war with others.
"Om shareem shareem shareem swaha".
6. MARAN : These are death inflicting mantras through which
you can kill anybody at any distance without disclosing your identity.
To avoid it's harmful use it is not been given.
Besides one mantra given in each category, there are many mantras
with different number of times they are to be recited under each
category. Also specific time, day and the articles used for different
mantras vary from category to category.
The basic mantras for every day recitation and early siddhi attainment
of one's mantras are -
"Om Namo Shivaye".
"Om Namo Narayane Aye Namaha".
"Om Namo Bhagwate Vasdev Aye Namaha".
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| Practical
Uses Of Mantras |
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For education : "Om kreeng kreeng kreeng"
For attaining moksha : "Om shree hreeng kreeng krishnaye swaha"
For wealth : "Omnamo dhandaye swaha"
For success in elections : "Om emminder vardhaye shteriyame ma
emam vishmek virsham kirinu tawan"
For fame : "Om giravargrateshu hirnye ch goshu cha"
For successful completion of all jobs : "Om namo sarvarthsadhni
swaha"
For reduction of rash temper : "Om shante parshante sarv karodh
pashnon swaha"
To attract one or all : "Om chamunde tarutatu amukaye akarshaye
akarshaye swaha"
Besides these purposes given above,there are mantras for fulfilment
of all kind of desires and for reduction of all kind of flaws. There
are mantras for worship of different Gods and Goddesses and pleasing
them to fulfill one's desires.
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| Some
Important Mantras |
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Some simple mantras are given which can be recited by anyone and
help achieve what the sadhak wants. They have simple or no methodology
associated with them.
Panch Akshari - "Om Namah Shivaye" - It fulfills all desires.It
leads to moksha and all sins are destroyed. It has no methodology
assocaited and can be recited by anyone anytime.
Asht Akshari - "Om Namah Narayanaya" - One can achieve and
can be blessed with anything.
Ganpati Mantra - "Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha" - It not only
removes all obstacles but also gives success in one's efforts.
Hanuman Mantra - "Om Hoom Hanumate Rudratamakaye hoom phut
swaha" - There is no favour that Hanumanji cannot bestow. Hanumanji
is the embodiment of all good qualities which he freely gives to
his devotees.
Saraswati Mantra - "Om Aim Kleeng Saum Saraswatiya Namaha"
- It makes a person a learned scholar and he attains high profeciency
in education. This mantra should be recited all morning pujas.
Dattatreya Mantra - "Om Hareem Parambraham Parmaatmane Hari
Harbrahyendraya Dattatroyaye swaha" - Dattatreya can bestow everything
on
his followers.
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The details of various mantras, their essence, time and number of
times they are to be recited, the rules for sadhak and complete
procedure of reciting a mantra can be found in the book
'Secrets of yantra,mantra and tantra' by Dr.L.R.Chawdhri
Publisher - Sterling publishers pvt.ltd.
Price - Rs.125 only. |
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