Details of Shivalinga Pooja

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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Sai Ram Brothers & Sisters

10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">If anybody has the details of doing the

Shivalinga Pooja, can I please have it as well? (Similar to the one we received

for the Paduka pooja) Or even a web ID which lists the details.

10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Thanks a lot & Sai Ram

10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Shivathmika

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SaiRam dear brothers and sisters, below are how to perform Shivalinga Pooja.

Pure Water or Ganga Jal Cow Milk without boiling Curd Ghee (Butter-oil) Honey

(shahad) Sugar (gud-shakkar) White Cloth Sacred thread worn by Hindus Betal

(supari) Betal-nuts Leaves of the Holy Tulsi, bel-patra, dhatura, bhang,

rishphal, White Sandal wood (chandan) Unbroken rice Flowers of Catotropis

gigantea and oleander etc.(Aak, Kanair etc.)

Wood-apple Thorn apple Incense Powder Ashes of funeral pyre Clay-lamp Oblation

material sweets etc.(Naivaidya) Fruits Dry-fruits Perfume Saffron Cloves

Camphore Sandal wood powder stick Agaru (Aloe) wood powder stick Incense powder

stick Mat, usually called Aasan made of wool, straw or

hay of square shape on which one person may sit comfortably. Sacred thread of

yellow and red threads plaited together, usually called kalaawaa Red powder

made of turmeric and lime usually calledRolee. Pitcher known as Kalash, when

installed as such in worship.

Before learning How To Do Shiva Mantra Jaap let us first understand What is

Japa? JAPA, OR RECITATION, IS THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICEof 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, while conscientiously

concentrating on the meaning of the mantra. 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 and

disregard for contemplative traditions 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 highlighting the importance of japam. Japa is a form of devotional worship,

invocation, supplication, praise, adoration, meditation and direct, experiential

communion. Unless we are actually in a state of samadhi (total absorption),

which is rare for most people, japa provides a means to disengage from our

racing thoughts and our memories of the past -- mostly the bad ones. 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. There are three ways by which one can do 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). Lord Shiva Mantra Siddhi

JapaNumber of repetitions Based on the teachings of Sri Harihara in Prasna

Marga, we advise that this mantra should be recited for 8000 times in a period

of forty days. The recitation of 108 mantra for forty days both in the morning

and evening covers this requirement. For other purposes larger number of

repetitions are advised. After lighting a lamp and sitting in any yogic

posture (preferably Padmasana which is the picture of Lord Shiva in the

picture) while facing east. Recite the Maha-mantra 108 times (one rosary) or

its multiples in each sitting. This is the greatest work of Maharishi

Vashistha. Before commencing the Mahamrityunjaya mantra recite the mantra to

the everlasting spirit of the Maharishi vasiShTha for his blessings and

guidance which is as follows. Thereafter, perform Rudrabhishek (Ritual

offering of the Panca-Amrita or the five forms of nectar as Honey, Ghee, Curd,

Milk and Water) on the Shivalinga. Understanding the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

It is important to understand the meaning of the words as this makes the

repetition meaningful and brings forth the results. OM is not spelt out in the

Rig-Veda, but has to be added to the beginning of all Mantras as given in an

earlier Mantra of the Rig-Veda addressed to Ganapati. This Mantra is given in

the prayer page of my Book "Maharishi Jaimini's Upadesa Sutra". TRYAMBAKKAM

refers to the Three eyes of Lord Shiva. 'Trya' means 'Three' and 'Ambakam'

means eyes. These three eyes or sources of enlightenment are the Trimurti or

three primary deities, namely Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and the three 'AMBA'

(also meaning Mother or Shakti' are Saraswati, Lakshmi and Gouri. Thus in this

word, we are referring to God as Omniscient (Brahma), Omnipresent (Vishnu) and

Omnipotent (Shiva). This is the wisdom of Brihaspati and is referred to as Sri

Duttatreya having three heads of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. YAJAMAHE means,

"We sing Thy praise". SUGANDHIM refers to His fragrance (of knowledge,

presence and strength i.e. three aspects) as being the best and always

spreading around. Fragrance refers to the joy that we get on knowing, seeing or

feeling His virtuous deeds. PUSTIVARDHANAM Pooshan refers to Him as the

sustainer of this world and in this manner, He is the Father (Pater) of all.

Pooshan is also the inner impeller of all knowledge and is thus Savitur or the

Sun and also symbolizes Brahma the Omniscient Creator. In this manner He is

also the Father (Genitor) of all. URVAAROKAMEVA 'URVA' means "VISHAL" or big

and powerful or deadly. 'AAROOKAM' means 'Disease'. Thus URVAROOKA means deadly

and overpowering diseases. (The CUCUMBER interpretation given in various places

is also correct for the word URVAROOKAM). The diseases are also of three kinds

caused by the influence (in the negative) of the three Guna's and are ignorance

(Avidya etc), falsehood (Asat etc as even though Vishnu is everywhere, we fail

to perceive Him and are guided by our sight and other senses) and weaknesses

(Shadripu etc. a constraint of this physical body and Shiva is all powerful).

BANDANAAN means bound down. Thus read with URVAROOKAMEVA, it means 'I am bound

down by deadly and overpowering diseases'. MRITYORMOOKSHEYA means to deliver

us from death (both premature death in this Physical world and from the

neverending cycle of deaths due to re-birth) for the sake of Mokshya (Nirvana

or final emancipation from re-birth). MAAMRITAAT means 'please give me some

Amritam (life rejuvinating nectar). Read with the previous word, it means that

we are praying for some 'Amrit' to get out of the death inflicting diseases as

well as the cycle of re-birth.

Shiva Ashtottaram Shatanamawali

Om Sivaya namah

Om Mahe-shwaraya namah

Om Shambhave namah

Om Pinaakine namah

Om Sasi-shekha-raya namah

Om Vama-devaya namah

Om Virupakshaya namah

Om Kapardhine namah

Om Nila-lohitaya namah

Om Shankaraya namah

Om Shula-panine namah

Om Khatvamgene namah

Om Vishnu-vallabhaya namah

Om Sipi-vistaya namah

Om Ambika nadhaya namah

Om Srikantaya namah

Om Bhakta-vastalaya namah

Om Bhavaya namah

Om Sharwaya namah

Om Trilo-keshaya namah

Om Siti-kantaya namah

Om Siva-priyaya namah

Om Ugraya namah

Om Kapaline namah

Om Kaomarine namah

Om Amdha-kasura-sudanaya namah

Om Ganga-dharaya namah

Om Lalaa-takshaya namah

Om Kaala-kalaya namah

Om Kripa-nidhaye namah

Om Bheemaya namah

Om Parashu-hastaya namah

Om Mruga-panine namah

Om Jata-dharaaya namah

Om Kailasa-vasine namah

Om Kavachine namah

Om Katoraya namah

Om Tripuran-takaya namah

Om Vrushankaya namah

Om Vrusha-bharudaya namah

Om Bhasmo-dhulitha vigrahaya namah

Om Sama-priyaaya namah

Om Sarwamayaaya namah

Shiva Ashtottaram Shatanamawali.doc

Om Traemurthaye namah

Om Anishwaraya namah

Om Sarwagnyaya namah

Om Paramatmane namah

Om Soma-suryagni-lochanaya namah

Om Havishe namah

Om Yagnya-mayaaya namah

Om Somaya namah

Om Pancha-vaktraya namah

Om Sada-shivaya namah

Om Vishveshwa-raya namah

Om Virabhadraya namah

Om Gana-nadhaya namah

Om Praja-pataye namah

Om Hiranya-retaya namah

Om Durdharshaya namah

Om Girishaya namah

Om Giree-shaya namah

Om Anaghaya namah

Om Bhujanga-bhusha-naya namah

Om Bhargaya namah

Om Giri-dhanvine namah

Om Giri-priyaaya namah

Om Krutti-vasaya namah

Om Pura-rataye namah

Om Bhagavaye namah

Om Pramadha-dipaya namah

Om Mrutyumjayaya namah

Om Shukshma-tanave namah

Om Jagadvayapine namah

Om Jagad-gurave namah

Om Vyoma-keshaya namah

Om Mahasena-janakaya namah

Om Charu-vikramaya namah

Om Rudraya namah

Om Bhuta-pataye namah

Om Sthanane namah

Om Ahirbhudnyaya namah

Om Digamba-raya namah

Om Ashta-murthaye namah

Om Anekat-maya namah

Om Satvikaya namah

Om Shudha-vigrahaya namah

Om Shashwataya namah

Om Khanda-parashave namah

Om Ajaaya namah

Om Pashavimo-chakaya namah

Om Mrudaya namah

Om Pashu-pataye namah

Om Devaya namah

Om Maha-devaya namah

Om Avya-yaya namah

Om Haraye namah

Om Pusha-damta-bhethre namah

Om Avya-graya namah

Om Dakshadwara-haraaya namah

Om Haraya namah

Om Bhaganetrabhitre namah

Om Avya-ktaya namah

Om Saha-srakshaya namah

Om Saha-srapadave namah

Om Apavarga-pradaya namah

Om Anantaya namah

Om Tarakaya namah

Om Para-meshwaraya namah

Sree Siva Astottara Shatanaamaavali

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many thanx for this excellant info.

For the benefit of all the family members, it will be highly appreciated if you

could possibly post the details on " how to perform it " after collecting all

the ingredients u listed in yr letter.

thank you for your hard work

in prayers ,

 

sister sudesh Sathya Siva <kathabatic .sg> wrote:

SaiRam dear brothers and sisters, below are how to perform Shivalinga Pooja.