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please see the attached file for a possible solution. The first one is where the Nni is pronounced by extending the Ni (as in Neeee) and the second one is where it is shortened (as in Nee or Ni).

Hi, I saw your message on hindu-religion website, but am not sure if you already received your answer. is it Kaalinda or Kalinda (a and d are almost silent) or da where d is more pronounced - not like Linda (Da) but likethe softer da please see attachments with variations. Best Wishes jagdish

Please see attached jpg file for a possible version of what you seek. hope this helps Best Wishes Jagdish

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The reason for having those different planets is that the particular level of facility for "enjoying" the fruits of our karmas is not available on earth. example - on those planets people can live for many 100s or 1000s or yugas years where as on earth the life span is an average of 70 ? in many countries on earth it is even 35-38, etc. So the facility is created according to the requirements. and Swargloka is such a planetary system. - on those planets the souls just enjoy the fruits of their actions (karmas) they don't have the opportunity of cultivating devotion and going to higher planes etc.. - It is said that it is only on earth that we get the opportunity to burn off our karmas and therefore become liberated OR to cultivate devotion... etc -- Ethiopia etc are examples of the opportunities given to those people to burning off our karmas, now based on that one finds it difficult to imagine how the actual narklokas must be - far more dreadful, because here we don't carry the earthly body. We get a different body according to the planetary system - and thus the souls/jeevas/we are able to suffer OR enjoy as per our karmas or achievements for many 1000s of years which cannot be done on Earth (It is said that Earth is the Field of activities). Other planes are the place of the receiving the fruits of those activities. Best Wishes Jagdish

The village deities are not real bhutaas, they are usually local deities designated for particular purpose. - Unless specifically mentioned and Unless one sees a form of Lord Shiva surrounded by these deities one should not assume that they are bhutaas/bhootas Usually the sacrifices made to them is out of ignorance of the villagers and it is due to a misguided practice of a lower quality. However, because they have sincerity in their devotion Lord Shiva being the absolute Lord accepts this type of devotion and thuse exhibits his acceptance in the form of his expansions such as Maha Bhairav or Kaal Bhairav, etc. His Guise as Kaal Bhairav is actually there as the presiding deity over Cremation grounds, to allocate time slots to the ghosts in those cemetaries, as to when they are allowed to leave the grounds and what times they should return. Thus in this guise Lord Shiva is also considered the Lord of Ignorance, because ignorant people (Asurs, demons or demonic minds) tend to worship him for materialistic benefits. He also removes ignorance from devotees and gives them Gyan/Knowledge of Self, etc.. These expansions of Lord Shiva are mainly worshipped in tantric practices, which again require animal sacrifices as part of their rites and rituals. Whilst those who are situated in the mode of goodness (Saatvic) worship Lord Shiva in his absolute forms (Shiva, Maheshvar, Lord Ashutosh, Shankara etc) Maa Kali - similar to Lord Shiva, she is his Shakti (divine material energy) and his Consort. She is Maa Parvati/Maa Shakti/ Maa Gauri. Maa - Mother She took on the "horrific" form of Kali to kill demons and demonic minds. The demonic mentality and the quality of ignorance in a devotee is exterminated by her. But for the devotees she is the most graceful divine Mother. Lord Vishnu We rarely see him in fearful forms. However, His partial incarnatinos such as Varaha (The boar), for killing the demon who had kidnapped mother earth and for rescuing her and Nursingh (Part Man Part Lion), for killing the demon Hiranyakahsipu and rescuing his son who was Lord's devotee, Prahlad, are well known "anger" incarntions. Lord Vishnu is always situated in the mode of goodness regardless of the type of his incarnation and is always worshipable by his devotees. He reciprocates the feeling that is reflected in him by his devotees. Demons usually exhibit anger/hatred/fear etc and hence that is what they get, whilst the devotees exhibit love and that is what they get. Best Wishes Jagdish

Lord Balaji is Lord Vishnu/Krishna He is addressed fully as: Sri Tirupati Balaji Venkateswara For general overview and information Please see http://balaji.sudarshana.org/ Best Wishes Jagdish

Re: Difference between Yakunta and Kailasha Vaikuntha Loka is the abode/Realm/domain of Lord Vishnu Kailasha Loka is the abode/Realm/domain of Lord Shiva Brahma Loka is the abode/Realm/domain of Lord Brahma Loka - abode(s)/ World(s), etc. Indra Loka is the abode of the Indra Deva who is the king of heavens - the heavenly planets in this domain are above our world (earthly planetary system). The abodes of Lord Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu are above this system of planets - one could say, almost like in a different cluster of galaxies - similarly, it is said that there are numerous heavenly planets and planetary systems. The term "Heaven" is used very loosely here to generalise everything. However, this is not the case. As there are numerous Vaikuntha planets and so on. It is said that a pious Soul goes to the abode of his/her chosen deity or God. The one towards whom they have had the most devotion. If one is a devotee of Lord Shiva then he/she would go to Lord Shiva's abode and have the benefit of serving the Lord there and likewise Lord Vishnu's devotee would go to His abode and so on. It is also said in the puranas, that according to one's karmic actions he/she goes to a specific planet to enjoy the fruits of their actions. If the actions have been bad then a suitable planet in the Narkloka (the hellish planetary system) becomes their next home after earthly life, until they have paid off the debts of their actions, and so on. Regarding Ashwathama. - His situation is totally depended on God's Grace. Although He is immortal according to our understandings. He was condemned to suffer until the end of our time and age and when the creation is dissolved/absorbed back into the Lord. So in that way it is a very long time but not infinity. Obviously, God saw his actions so grave that He "cursed/blessed" him and gave him the opportunity to continue burning off his karmas by doing good deeds and guiding those who seek guidance, etc. So by the end of time he would be purified enough to go back to God or be given a different role to play, etc. Who are we do know/judge God's reasons. Hope this Helps Best Wishes Jagdish

Hi, I have replied to this by email. ? please let me know if you received it. - you could try upper arm (usually the part is not exposed to public), upper back (just below the shoulder blades) or middle back ? Best Wishes Jagdish

Possiblilities Shiv = pure/absolute = without any material contamination In its purest form it represents infinity/eternity - that which is eternal and thus has no end or beginning. Hence, in its purest form it could also represent the creative energy and is symbolic representation of fertility of the divine nature - because it is that which creates the creation of which we are all part. It is also said The bottom part of the Lingam represents Brahma The middle part represents Vishnu The top part represents Mahesh/Shiv Thus also representing that which is Absolute and Complete in every way.

Depends on your reason for having the tattoo. If it is purely for cosmetic/decorative reasons then OM won't have any meaning for you. If you hold any respect for it then you would not put it on your lower back. Body is considered to be a temple and one should maintain it as such. OM is AUM is considered that which is made up of and encompases the three Brahma Vishnu and Mahesh, etc. So Would you establish the deities in the bakyard of the temple/shrine which is near to where all the impurities come out of ? People usually have these tattoos on their Arms, where they can see the tattoo regularly and hence be reminded of the divinity within them and their link with the divinity. just my thoughts, they are not meant to be hurtful so please don't take them to heart Best Wishes Jagdish

tat(a is silent) tvam (tavam) asi The closest match is as follows: तत तवं असी or तत् तव्म् असी If you cannot read it on the site in text, Please see the jpg, image attachment Hope this helps Anyone with further insight, please feel free to correct it. Best Jagdish

chloe = blooming/blossoming did you wish to have the translation literally in hindi alphabets or the meaning ? Best Jagdish

Thank You i stand corrected, Shishupal and Dantavkra ? - they were destined to be born 3 times as enemies of God rather than 7 times as devotees. Kans had known that during the battle between the gods and demons he was the demon Kalnemi, and he was killed by Lord Vishnu. So fearing Lord Vishnu rallying with Yaduvanshis, Kansa cultivated high degree of hostility towards them. When all pervasive Lord saw that Yaduvanshis were being tortured without reason, He transferred his glory in Vasudev. Through Vasudev, Devaki received that brilliant part of the lord. On the other hand, Kansa also came to know about Devaki's eighth issue. Since, then his hostility surged unprecidently and he began to wait for the birth of Devaki's eight son very anxiously. All it means to say that Kansa mind reflected on God every moment day in and day out. Best Wishes Jagdish

we cannot compare Ashwathama with Kanss/Kamsa for following reasons: 1) Kamsa was actually a devotee of Krishna/Vishnu (loosely speaking) in the sense that he was constantly remembering him with the bhaav of enemity, fear etc - He actually died by the hands of Krishna because he was blessed to be killed in this way, so krishna was fulfilling his promise by "killing" him and giving him liberation and sending him back to Vaikunthloka. - more so, Kamsa actually was constantly remembering Krishna (Sumiran) constantly, out of fear, anger, hate etc. and hence he was actually performing devotion with that Bhaav of being an enemy, so again he deserved what he got. - Kamsa was actually being the medium (by God's will) of sending back the cursed souls (Krishna's brothers) by killing them after they are born. Those souls were cursed to be born, and as per their karmic actions they were supposed to have lived that long (ie., breathed so many breaths) - there are many other reasons like these 2) Ashwathama, on the other hand was supposed to be an acharya's son, a Brahmin's son, a highly learned person and yet he went against all the qualities of a Brahmana (killing the pandava's sons in sleep, releasing the Brahmastra which could destroy all creation in an attempt to kill Maharaja Parikshit while still in the womb of Uttara (Abhimanyu's wife), etc etc) in a very grevious way and therefore his "punishment" was more severe or one could say Krishna in his compassion blessed Ashwathama so that he gets the chance to atone for his "sins" or bad deeds by continuous penances/austerities/tapasya etc. Best Wishes Jagdish