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Lord Krishna is regarded as one of the avatars of Lord Vishnuand also a Supreme God to Vaishnavas.He was appeared in Dwapara Yug (five thousand years ago) at Madhura India and his birth place is called “Sri Krishna Janmasthana” and his birthday is celebrated as “Sri Krishna Janmasthami“. Lord Krishna appeared with his brother Balarama to eliminate the demonic adminitration on earth .  Being a devine incarnation his birth, and his advice to Arjuna at battle field as “Bhagavad Gita” lead a life of a mischevious childhood, youth life , as a great warrior, his lilas(Devine play) are recollected, enjoyed praised and worshiped in this Kaliyug also. 

Krishna Birth and Youth :

The brith of krishna is regarded as one the lilas as he was born to princess Devaki and Vasudeva’s son in Madhura, but brought up as Yasodha and Nanda in Gokul known as Yadavas. When Devaki was married with Vasudeva, then Vani (power of god) says that her brother who is happy now will be killed by her son. So kamsa had couple and also his parents inprisoned predecting the future death. He killed all the children born of Devaki and when her 8th child was born by God’s lila he was shifted the baby to Gokul Yashodhas son. So krishna from there brought up as Yasodha’s son. Krishna is the most mischevious child, used to steal butter with his friends, destroyed demons and showed his lilas. In his youth age he did some adventoures like lifting Govardhana Hill, dancing on Shesha Naga (Kalinguni Padaga )and with the extraordinary music of his Flute he got the attention of young gopis performed Rasa-lila with his lover(bhaktha) Radha and also with Gopikas in Vrindavan and Nandagram in the autumn season at night under a full moon.

Krishna Kingdom :

Krishna and his brother balarama were invited by kamsa prdecting him as Devaki’s son and he killed Kamsa in the battle and realeased his parents and grandfather Upasana and crowned him as the Emporer. Along with balarama, krishna lived in Madhurafor some years  and later established their places in Dwaraka, western india and lived with their respective wifes Revathi and Rukmini . Krishna married many queens in which Rukmini,Satybhama and Jambhavathi are closer. Although they were married, Lord Krisna and Lord Balarama exhibited the quality of detachment from material life perfectly.

KuruSkhethra and Bhagavad Gita:

 Both Pandavas and Kauravas are cousins to Lord krishna and balarama in which krishna fond of pandavas for their truthness and Balarama on Kauravas for their warriorness.Krishna asked to pick his army or his for the battle Kuruskhetra and Kauravas picked his army and Pandavas picked krishna not as flighter but only as a charioteer for Arjuna in the great battle. At the Battle field Arjun throws his bows away that he can’t fight with his brothers, relatives for a kingdom then krishna advices and preches  arjuna  ”The Bhagavad Gita” which is one of two epic books including Ramayana. When Bhisma saw the universal form at the battle field he pronounced the Supremeness  in the form of  ”Vishnu Satahasthranama “. Other books related to Lord Krishna Srimad Bhagavatham, Bhagavatha Purana, Mathya Puranas etc. Later Balarama and  Sri Krisna resumed their life in Dwaraka and spent some thirty-five more years and Balarama gave up his body using Yoga and Lord krishna in a forest sat under a tree in meditation was the shotted of an by a hunter and wounded him morally.

Krishna- Bhakthi :

Krishna Bhakti is spreading love and surrending himself to the Supreme God not only in india it has spreaded to America, Europe, Africa, South America and Russia which the “Harekrishna Movement” by ISKCON ( International society of krishna consciousness).The famous Krishna Mantra which is receited even by a common man is also referred as “Maha Mantra”

   Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna

  Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

   Hare Rama Hare Rama

   Rama Rama Hare Hare

In Hinduism Lord Shiva is worshipped as one of the main Diety of Trimurthi. According to Vedas, Puranas and Hindu Mythology this universe is formed from 3 Divines, in which Bramha is the Creator, Vishnu is the Preserver or Maintainer, and Shiva is the Destroyer or Transformer.So these three Divines are called Trimurthis.(thri-means 3,murthis means Gods).  Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are both regarded as same,equal and Main Divines along with Devi Maa in Hinduism. Those Dieties who worship Lord Shiva are called Shaivites or Shaivas . Lord Shiva is usually depecited and worshiped in Linga form.

 Lord Shiva is unique  with his ”Three Eyes“(Trinetra) “Blue Throat” “Crescent Moon on his head ” Gangadhar“(bearer of river ganga), Garland of a Snake, Wores and Seated upon a tiger skin,  holds Trishul with drums, Ashes all over body. Lord Shiva apperas in meditation, as a dancer (nataraja),  both an ascetic yogin and as a householder (wife paravathi, two sons ganesha and karthikeya) teacher of yoga, music, and wisdom, and giving exposition on the shastras. One another form of Shiva is Ardhanarishvara (one half of the body as male, and the other half as female) teaches both men and female are equal . lord Shiva is also referes as Ganagadhar, Pasupathi (his vahana nandi a bull), Mahadeva,Mahesvara, Parameshwara, Chandrasekhara, Nilakanta, Bheesmeshwara..etc which are in his Sahasthranamas and Astotharas.

Shiva-Linga is worshiped all over india, china, also other Hindus. He is Shambho, whose being is peace and also Ishwara, whose perception is without limitation. He is the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness takes us beyond the mind. Shiva will be prassana (bless you) even with bhelwapathra,(a leaf)  or abhishekha(milk on linga) or atleast some water on shivlinga.

Siva Mantra :

“Om Namah Shivaya”

Siva mantra is called Panchakshari(5 words) which is recieted all over india, hindus and mostly in November(karthika masam) month which is regarded as the mostly ascpious month for Shiva puja.

Jyothirlingas  of Maha Deva :

The name Jyothirlingas itself defines the  Jyothi  of Shiva is there in those Lingas. All over india there are Dwadasa Jyotirlingas (12) of Shiva. Those are,

• Somanath Jyothirlinga  (Sourashtra in Gujarat)
• Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh)
• Bhimashankar Jyothirlinga (Sahyadri hills of Maharastra)
• Tryambakeshwar Jyothirlinga(Nasak,Maharastra)
• Rameswaram Jyothirlinga(Tamilnadu)
• Omkareshwar Jyothirlinga (Madhya Pradesh)
• Vaidyanath Jyothirlinga (Deogarh,Bihar)
• Sree Saila Mallikarjuna Jyothirlinga (Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh)
• Kedarnath Jyotirlinga (Himalayas)
• Varanasi Viswanatha Jyothirlinga(Benaras,Uttar Pradesh)
• Nageshwar Jyothirlinga (Dwaraka, Gujarat)
• Grishneshwar Jyothirlinga (Ellora Caves).

Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram By Adi Sankaracharya is a highly revered devotional prayer song of Lord Ganapathi, the destroyer of obstacles. Here is the Ganesha Pancharathnam Stotra with English Translation and English Meaning. The English Translation of Ganesha Pancharantnam stotra by Sri P.R.Ramachander.

Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram - Ganesha Pancha Rathnam Mantra

Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimukti Saadhakam
Kalaadharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka Rakshakam
Anaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha Daityakam
Nataasubhasu Naashakam Namaami Tham Vinaayakam.

I salute that remover of obstacles,
Who has modakas in his hand
Who always bestows salvation
Who wears a part of moon on his head
Who protects this world which is varied,
Who is the leader of those who cannot be lead,
Who is the cause of destruction of asuras,
And who destroys all things which are not good.

Natetaraati Bheekaram Navoditaarka Bhaasvaram
Namat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa Duddharam
Suresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram Ganeshvaram
Mahesvaram Samaasraye Paraatparam Nirantaram.

I bow before that great Lord permanently,
Who creates fear in the enemies of his devotees,
Who sparkles like the just risen Sun,
Who is saluted by Gods and Asuras
Who destroys obstacles of his devotees,
Who is the God of all devas,
Who is the God of all wealth,
Who is the God of all elephants,
And who is the leader of the army of Lord Shiva.

Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya Kunjaram
Daredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra Maksharam
Krupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram Yasaskaram
Manaskaram Namaskrutaam Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram.

I bow to that Ganapati who shines like the Sun,
Who bestows peace to all the worlds,
Who removed the Gajamukhasura from this world,
Who has a very big paunch,
Who has an elephant-face which blesses,
And who is the one who shows kindness
Who is tolerant
Who is full of blessing,
And who showers great fame,
To those who salute Him.

Akimchanaarti Marjanam Chirantanokti Bhaajanam
Puraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva Charvanam
Prapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi Bhushanam
Kapola Daana Vaaranam Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam.

I salute the very ancient elephant-god
Who destroys the wants of the have nots,
Who has been worshipped since ancient times,
Who is the eldest son of the lord who destroyed cities,
Who eats away the pride of the enemies of the gods,
Who is awesome at the time of final deluge,
Who wears serpents like Dananjaya as ornaments,
And who is fierce like the elephant in rut.

Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti Mantakaanta Kaatmajam
Achintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya Krintanam
Hrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva Yoginam
Tameka Danta Meva Tam Vichintayaami Santatam.

I always meditate only on that God with single tusk,,
Who is ever lustrous tusk is very pretty,
Who is the son of Lord who killed the god of death,
Who has a form beyond ones imagination,
Who is endless,
Who tears asunder all obstacles,
And who dwells forever in the heart of Yogis ,
Like the season of spring.

Phalasruthi

Maha Ganesa Pancha Rathna Maadharena Yo Anvaham,
Prajalpathi Prabhathake Hrudhi Smaran Ganeswaram,
Arogadhamadhosadham Susahitheem Suputhratham,
Samahithayurshta Bhoothi Mapyupaithi Sochiraath.

The resultant benefit of Chanting Ganesha Pancharatnam

He, who remembers with respect every morning,
These five gems of the great Lord Ganapati,
And who meditates in his heart the leader of ganas,
Will soon be blessed with a healthy life,
Free of all problems, endowed with great peace
Great sons, longevity and spiritual and physical wealth

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Ganesh Mantra Siddhi Jaap

What is Japa?

JAPA, OR RECITATION, IS THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE of devotedly repeating a mantra, generally a specified number of times, such as 108, often while counting on a strand of beads,called a japa mala. The repetition should be dutifully slow. This brings punya, merit, to the devotee. It should not be thought lessly mechanical or the hurried, so-called rapid-fire or machine-gun japa, which demonstrate ignorance of the tantras. Such casual, nonchalant negligence brings papa, demerit, to the devotee, creating internal strife, community opposition and turmoil for all concerned.

Lord Krishna says in the Bhagvat Gita
Of all the Vedas I am the Sama Veda!
Of all the Yagnas I am the Japa yagna!!

 Thus Japa is a form of devotional worship, invocation, supplication, praise, adoration, meditation and direct, experiential communion. The repetition of positive, uplifting, spiritual mantras over and over again lifts consciousness and causes the muladhara chakra to spin clockwise. We feel uplifted. Life does not look so bad, and neither does the past.A sense of forgiveness comes and the future looms bright. The past is forgiven and forgotten. Japam can be done by everyone. However for yagnas certain conditions are mentioned.

Three Ways of Doing Japam :

1. Ucchahi – loud recitation – less effective
2. Upamshu – soft recitation – more effective
3. Manasikam – within the mind – most effective.

OM is the basic vibration of the cosmic universe. Hence all mantras begin with “OM”.

Benefits of Japam :

1. Physical – to energize the system (to tone up the system)
2. Mental – to remove depression/obstacles/mental blocks.
3. Spiritual – Attaining Siddhi,self-development/specific areas of growth(strengthening the inner-personality by projecting positive powers inwards; over-coming/eliminating negative traits).

Ganesh Mantra Siddhi Jaap :

Lord Ganesha is invoked through the mantra Aum.

The Upanishad elucidates the inner meaning of Aum, which embodies the highest wisdom. Aum has three syllables. A represents the waking state. U represents the dreaming state. M represents the state of deep sleep. Aum in its entirety, plus the moment of silence which follows it,represents the shanti, the peace beyond understanding.

Methods to do Aum japa :

1. For Aum japa to be effective, the mantra must be pronounced correctly. The first syllable is A, pronounced as the English word “awe,” but prolonged: “aaa.” The second syllable is U, as in “roof,” pronounced “oo” but prolonged: “ooo.” The third syllable is M, pronounced “mm” with the front teeth gently touching and the sound prolonged: “mmmm.” Each repetition is sounded for about seven seconds, with two seconds on A, two seconds on U and three seconds on M, with a silence of about two seconds before the next repetition. The three syllables are run together: AAUUMM (silence), AAUUMM (silence), AAUUMM(silence). On the first syllable, A, we feel the solar plexus and chest vibrating. On the second syllable, U, the throat vibrates. The third syllable, M, vibrates the top of the head. Thus, proper chanting of Aum also is a high form of yoga, moving energy from the lower chakras of the body up to the highest chakra, or energy center -the sahasrara chakra at the crown of the head.

2. Another traditional way to do this japa is to take a full breath and then chant the AUM three times as you exhale. The first repetition is audible, the second is more quiet and the third is barely audible, as you concentrate within. Then inhale slowly as you visualize the image of our loving Lord Ganesha in your mind. Then repeat the AUM again three times as you exhale. The breathing should not be forced, but natural, slow, gentle and rhythmical.

You can use a japa mala with 108 beads and pass over one bead for each repetition, or do the japa for a prearranged period of time.

Ganesha Siddhi Mantras:

Those so mystically inclined and knowledgeable of the seven chakras below the muladhara use these powerful incantantions under the direction of the guru to close off these regions of the mind one by one and free consciousness from deep depression, confusion, jealousy, rage, lingering anger and fear. Some such mantras are given below for the spiritual benefit of the readers.

1. Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah

meaning “Praise to Lord Ganesha.” This is the mantra of invocation, adoration and worship. It is repeated at the beginning of pujas and it can be used for japa, to invoke Ganesha’s blessings for the auspicious beginning of a task, project, change of life, community undertaking or simply to offer Him our praise. This mantra is usually taught to children for their good education. It increases their memory power, and they become successful in their examinations. Of course, people of any age may use this mantra when taking courses in a school or university, and for success in attaining their degree.

2. Aum Gam Ganapataye Namah

This is Lord Ganesha’s mula (“root”) mantra. It is also known as His bija mantra, for it combines Ganesha’s bija (“seed”) sound, “gam,” with the phrase, “Praise be to Ganapati.” This mantra is used for yoga sadhana in which we invoke Ganesha and merge ourself with His supreme knowledge and peace. Most importantly, this must be chanted at the same time each day, and this means exactly the same time, for full devonic support. This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad. One may always use it before beginning a journey, new career or job, or before entering into any new contract or business so that impediments are removed and your endeavor may be crowned with success.

3. Aum vakratundaya Hum

This is a very powerful mantra, as discussed in the Ganesha Purana. When something is not working properly, individually or universally, nationally or internationally, or when the minds of the people turn crooked, negative, depressed or discouraged, the attention of Ganesha may be drawn by this mantra to straighten their ways. The HUM symbolizes “Delay no more, my Lord, in straightening the paths of the crooked-minded ones.” This mantra is used many times in the Ganesha Purana to curb the atrocities of cruel demons. In addition, this mantra could also be used for healing any spinal deficiency, such as curvature of the spine or curved limbs. Dedicate 1,008 repetitions of this holy word to straighten and heal such deficiencies.

4. Aum kshipra prasadaya namah

Kshipra means instantaneous. If some danger or negative energy is coming your way and you don’t know how to get rid of that trouble, with true devotion, practice this mantra for quick blessing and purification of one’s aura.

5. Aum shrim hrim klim glaum gam ganapataye
vara varada sarva janamme vashamanaya svaha

There are several bija (seed) mantras in this mantra . Among other things, it signals, “Shower Your blessings, O Lord. I offer my ego as an oblation.”

6. Aum sumukhaya namah

This mantra has a lot of meaning. By meditating on this mantra, very pleasing manners and a beauty comes on you. Along with that comes peace, which constantly dances in your eyes; and the words you speak are all filled with that power of love.

7. Aum ekadantaya namah

Ekadanta refers to one tusk in the elephant face, which means God broke the duality and made you to have a one-pointed mind. Whoever has that oneness of mind and single-minded devotion will achieve everything.

8. Aum kapilaya namah

Kapila (red) means that you are able to give color therapy. You are able to create colors around yourself and around others, bathe them in that color and heal them. As per the mantra you create the colors. Another meaning is “wish cow,” the “cow of plenty.” It means that whatever you wish, that comes true. There is a wish-cow inside you. Whatever you wish, especially for healing others, comes true immediately.

9. Aum gajakarnikaya namah

The ears of Ganesha, the elephant, are constant fanning, which means people may talk a lot,but you are not receiving inside anything other than that which is important.It also means that you can sit anywhere and tune your body with seven channels (chakras) and all 72,000 nadis, to any loka and be able to hear ancestors, angels, the voice of God or the voice of prophets. That kind of inner ear you will develop through this mantra.

10. Aum lambodaraya namah

This means you feel that you are this universe. It means that all the universes are within you. Like an entire tree is in the seed, the whole universe is in the sound of creation, which is Aum, and that Aum consciousness in you makes you feel that you are the universe. Therefore, if you say, realizing the oneness with the universe, “shanti to the world” every day, then the grace of God will come and there will be world peace, universal peace. It is the universes within Aum ad Aum within you.

11. Aum vikataya namah

This means realizing this world as a dream or a drama. When you are in that high consciousness, this whole world looks like a dream. When an actor bitten by a sponge cobra on the stage falls, the entire audience cries; but that boy knows it was not a real cobra and he is not dead. Life is a drama - this physical world of ego, is a drama. But inside, like the boy on the stage who is quite happy knowing that he didn’t die by the bite of the sponge cobra, like that, the truth never dies in us; it is immortal. So everything else you consider as drama. That consciousness comes to you by knowing this mantra.

12. Aum vighna nashanaya namah

This mantra invokes the Lord Ganesha to remove every impediment in your life and in your works. By constant meditation on this mantra, all obstacles and blocked energy in your physical and astral bodies are released.

13. Aum vinayakaya namah

Vinayaka is the name of Ganesha in the golden age. So by realizing this mantra, your life will have a golden age. In your office, in your work, you’ll be the boss. Vinayaka means something under control. Vinayaka means the Lord of problems.

14. Aum ganadhyakshaya namah

This mantra is so important. Suppose you have a group, a country, neighbors, or any kind of group therapy, group healing or a whole country needing healing, then you have to bring that entire group to your mind’s arena and say this mantra. A group healing takes place by this mantra.

15. Aum bhalachandraya namah

In Sanskrit, bhala means the forehead center. Chandra means the crescent moon. Bhalachandra means that chakra from where the nectar drips. That is the secret of all healing. It is to feel yourself as Siva, identifying yourself with the Truth and feeling constantly that you are carrying the crescent moon, the symbol of growth and nectar and peace.

Feelings after Mantra Jaap

1. When the ganas and devas of Lord Ganesha are finally attracted to the home shrine, the room will feel filled with actinodic energy .
2. The energy will come out of seeming nowhere into the room. This feeling indicates that Ganesha’s ganas are present, eager and willing to do whatever they can to maintain shanti, peace, within the home and bind the family together. Only good and goodness will be their actions and maintain family togetherness, even at great distances.

Results of Ganesh Jaap :

Ganesha mantras are siddhi mantras. Each mantra contains certain specific powers of Lord Ganesha. When chanted with the proper pranayama (rhythmic breathing) and sincere devotion, they will yield good results.

1. In general, Ganesha mantras will ward off all evil.
2. Bless the devotee with abundance, prudence and success.
3. Evil spirits dare not enter the home or the mind of the devotee where Ganesha mantras are recited.

Precautions for Ganesh Jaap :

1. One should bath or wash the limbs before sitting for repetition of the mantra.
2. The minimum repetition of the mantra should be one full mala, or 108 times.
3. When this is done at a fixed hour and place regularly for 48 days, it becomes an upasana, which means intense meditation, that will yield siddhis, or spiritual powers.
4. One should use those powers only for healing the sick and other such selfless actions for the benefit of mankind.
5. These powers should not be misused. Misuse of power may bring the curse of the asuras(Demons).

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In Hinduism Lord Venkateswara is the Supreme God also another form of Lord Vishnu.  In this KaliYuga people are attached themself to material pleasures and forgot the diveness and so yogies praied Lord Vishnu ,should appear in Kaliyug to destroy the sins of the people,and develop self-realization, so he incarnated as Lord Venkateswarsa (which means Supre God destroys all the sins) from his devotees wishes. The other names for Venkateswara are Srinivasa, Venkatachalapathi, Balaji, Narayana,  Narayanadhri , Tirupathi Timmappa also. The Lord Venkateswara is appeared to be on seven hills(Venkata Hills) which is now populared as Tirumala near Tirupathi. That’s why he is also refered as “Yedukondala Venkateswara” (Seven hills recieted God) also by his disciples. Padmavathi is at her foot down called as Tiruchanur (Tirupathi)

Incarnation as Venkateswara :

In Purnas it is said to be the lord Vishnu came to this place in search of his abode lakshmi, as lakshmi left Vaikunta when a Bhrugu Maharshi came to visit and didn’t get the hounour, fractuated bhrugu kicked Lord Vishnu with his feet on his chest  a place where Sri Mahalaksmi resits, even by this also Vishnu is silent and so by anger Lakshmi devi left Vaikunta and later some time Maha Vishnu came to venkata hill in search of lakshmi, and after some month vishnu is surronded by ant-hill pity Bramha and maha shiva formed as cow and emptyed milk everyday which is belonged to Chola king and when cowherd shoot with his bow vishnu injured on forehead he saw vishnu blood he fell down and died, later  chola king found this and cursed by Vishnu which will end when he marries Padmavathi, Later Vishnu decided a stay on a hil of Varaha by which Vishnu blessed him, in future this place will be famous as Varaha Kshetram and he wil first  get prays and Naiyvedyam by every devotee who visits. Later one day Maha Vishnu heared a song which brought him to Vakiladevi . Both came to know their past, as Vakuladeva is re-birth of Yasodha who brought-up krishna, but unable to see his marriage, sho krishna that Dwapara Yug has promised her , that she will see his son’s marriage in next-birth, so Vakula devi treated Srinivasa as his son, and later Srinivasa meets princess Alamelu(Padmavathi) and soon fall in love, and his father agress and says that marriage should be performed grandly, for which Srinivasa abtained heavy loan from Kubera ( lord of wealth) and promises him that he will pay the debt with interest by end of kaliyuga.

 After marriage Srinivasa and Padmavathi where on the Varaha hill, then lakshmi see Vishnu and both quarrels saying that Srinivasa is her husband Vishnu, and by this Srinivasa becomes statue followed Padmavathi and Lakshmi statue also, which is prominet as the Swayambu of Lord Vishnu.