Guest guest Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 alphabet are only emanations from OM which is the root of all sounds and letters. There is no Mantra superior to or greater than OM. OM, as it pronounced ordinarily, is an outward gross form of the real subtle inaudible state of sound which is called the Amatra or the immeasurable fourth transcendental state. As the various Devatas are the aspects or forms of the One Supreme Being, so the various Bija-Aksharas or Bija-Mantras are so many aspects or forms of the Supreme Bija or Mantra, viz., OM. Even the letters 'A', 'U' and 'M' do not really give the transcendental or original state of sound. Even this triliteral sound is only an expression or manifestation of the highest primal Dhvani or vibration. The transcendental sound of OM is heard only by Yogins and not by the ordinary ear. In the correct pronunciation of OM the sound proceeds from the navel, with a deep and harmonious vibration, and gradually manifests itself by stages at the upper part of the nostrils where the Anusvara or the Chandrabindu is sounded. Pse repeat Om everytime the mantra is recited. auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"> Yours George Pillai http://rudraaksha.com Anand <anand_nortel (AT) (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Can I ask the learned friends to shed some light on this subject......Is it true that if one is repeating mantras in numbers that add up togive a total of 9 (e.g. 108 times where 1+0+8=9) that one needs to say'Aum' only once and then simply repeat the rest of the mantra ratherthan starting with 'Aum' every time the mantra is recited?Also for the mantras where 'Aum' forms part of the mantra (e.g. where itappears more than once or in the middle of the mantra) what is it thatone ought to do?Kind regardsAnand Meet your soulmate! Asia presents Meetic - where millions of singles gather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Sh. Anand, "Jap Maala" or rosary consists of 108 beads with "Me'ru" or "Mani Poosa" hanging from it. The number 108 is an Astronomical and Astrological figure. According to the "Panchama Veda" (PANCHANG), there are 27 stars identified, which represent 9 Planets. Each star is divided into 4 parts or "Paadas". The product of 27 stars with the "padas" makes the number 108. The figure 9 is considered as mystic number. Sum of the digits of the product of 9 with any number makes 9 again. In view of all these facts, the eminent "Gurus" of the Vedic age had fixed 108 as the unit measure of "Japa" To derive the benefits or to attain "Siddhi" of a "mantra", it shall be chanted for fixed number of times. Every mantra has its number. For example "Maha Mrityunjay Mantra" shall be chanted for 8000 times, Similarly Gayatri Mantra for 500,000 times. Every Mantra has its rhythm; some are "Naada" (Sound) based. Naada based Mantras are from "Sama Veda". All Mantras from Sama Veda shall be uttered loud with rhythm. "AUM" when chanted exclusively and singly, it becomes Mantra of Sama Veda. In addition, shall be chanted loud. "AUM" comprises of three letters, such as "Aaa" as articulated in Father, "Uoo" as in Zoo, and "Mmm" as in stadium. When chanted in correct manner, the first sound of "Aaa" generates from belly or stomach (Manipura chakra), "uoo" from heart (Anahata Chakra), the last half letter "Mmm" from neck (Vishddhi Chakra). "AUM" empowers three chakra or Padmas of "Kundalini" and it awakens "Aajna Chakra". AUM is responsible for three basic elements of the nature i.e. Fire, Air and ether or space. AUM is the only single lettered (When all sounds are conjoined) mantra that can attune three charkas simultaneously. "AUM" is the "Beeja" of Lord Rudra and Mother Goddess Parvati. AUM starts responding after 30 minutes from the start of it's chanting. So, it shall be chanted for at least 60 minutes to realize its effect. When any Mantra is empowered with "AUM", it is necessary and mandatory that it shall be chanted with every repetition, whether it is in the beginning, middle or end of any Mantra. It is pertinent that one should not add "AUM" to any mantra when it is not laid down. If it is added to any mantra when not prescribed, it adds "Roudra" (Uncontrollable) power to it. For this reason it is said any mantra shall be learned from a Guru. As Guru is, guide and has adequate experience and knowledge of the Mantra that is taught by him. He can identify the short come or the defects of his disciple and guides his disciple in desired/right path. Guru is not chosen, on the contrary Guru searches for his disciple. One need not feel sorry or disappointed for not getting a Guru. In the absence of Guru, one should take "Para Brahman" with in him as ones Guru. When one accepts the higher soul as ones guru, one should avoid the feeling of "I am doing". There may not be any response from Para Brahman as long as the feeling of "I am doing" is retained AUM Namah Shivaya , "Anand" <anand_nortel> wrote: > > Can I ask the learned friends to shed some light on this subject...... > > Is it true that if one is repeating mantras in numbers that add up to > give a total of 9 (e.g. 108 times where 1+0+8=9) that one needs to say > 'Aum' only once and then simply repeat the rest of the mantra rather > than starting with 'Aum' every time the mantra is recited? > > Also for the mantras where 'Aum' forms part of the mantra (e.g. where it > appears more than once or in the middle of the mantra) what is it that > one ought to do? > > Kind regards > > Anand > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 benefits or to attain "Siddhi" of a "mantra", it shall be chanted for fixed number of times. Every mantra has its number. For example "Maha Mrityunjay Mantra" shall be chanted for 8000 times, Similarly Gayatri Mantra for 500,000 times. Every Mantra has its rhythm; some are "Naada" (Sound) based. Naada based Mantras are from "Sama Veda". All Mantras from Sama Veda shall be uttered loud with rhythm. "AUM" when chanted exclusively and singly, it becomes Mantra of Sama Veda. In addition, shall be chanted loud. "AUM" comprises of three letters, such as "Aaa" as articulated in Father, "Uoo" as in Zoo, and "Mmm" as in stadium. When chanted in correct manner, the first sound of "Aaa" generates from belly or stomach (Manipura chakra), "uoo" from heart (Anahata Chakra), the last half letter "Mmm" from neck (Vishddhi Chakra). "AUM" empowers three chakra or Padmas of "Kundalini" and it awakens "Aajna Chakra". AUM is responsible for three basic elements of the nature i.e. Fire, Air and ether or space. AUM is the only single lettered (When all sounds are conjoined) mantra that can attune three charkas simultaneously. "AUM" is the "Beeja" of Lord Rudra and Mother Goddess Parvati. AUM starts responding after 30 minutes from the start of it's chanting. So, it shall be chanted for at least 60 minutes to realize its effect. When any Mantra is empowered with "AUM", it is necessary and mandatory that it shall be chanted with every repetition, whether it is in the beginning, middle or end of any Mantra.It is pertinent that one should not add "AUM" to any mantra when it is not laid down. If it is added to any mantra when not prescribed, it adds "Roudra" (Uncontrollable) power to it. For this reason it is said any mantra shall be learned from a Guru. As Guru is, guide and has adequate experience and knowledge of the Mantra that is taught by him. He can identify the short come or the defects of his disciple and guides his disciple in desired/right path. Guru is not chosen, on the contrary Guru searches for his disciple. One need not feel sorry or disappointed for not getting a Guru. In the absence of Guru, one should take "Para Brahman" with in him as ones Guru. When one accepts the higher soul as ones guru, one should avoid the feeling of "I am doing". There may not be any response from Para Brahman as long as the feeling of "I am doing" is retainedAUM Namah Shivaya--- In , "Anand" <anand_nortel> wrote:>> Can I ask the learned friends to shed some light on this subject......> > Is it true that if one is repeating mantras in numbers that add up to> give a total of 9 (e.g. 108 times where 1+0+8=9) that one needs to say> 'Aum' only once and then simply repeat the rest of the mantra rather> than starting with 'Aum' every time the mantra is recited?> > Also for the mantras where 'Aum' forms part of the mantra (e.g. where it> appears more than once or in the middle of the mantra) what is it that> one ought to do?> > Kind regards> > Anand> New and Improved Mail - 1GB free storage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 "Siddhi" of a "mantra", it shall be chanted for fixed number of times. Every mantra has its number. For example "Maha Mrityunjay Mantra" shall be chanted for 8000 times, Similarly Gayatri Mantra for 500,000 times. Every Mantra has its rhythm; some are "Naada" (Sound) based. Naada based Mantras are from "Sama Veda". All Mantras from Sama Veda shall be uttered loud with rhythm. "AUM" when chanted exclusively and singly, it becomes Mantra of Sama Veda. In addition, shall be chanted loud. "AUM" comprises of three letters, such as "Aaa" as articulated in Father, "Uoo" as in Zoo, and "Mmm" as in stadium. When chanted in correct manner, the first sound of "Aaa" generates from belly or stomach (Manipura chakra), "uoo" from heart (Anahata Chakra), the last half letter "Mmm" from neck (Vishddhi Chakra). "AUM" empowers three chakra or Padmas of "Kundalini" and it awakens "Aajna Chakra". AUM is responsible for three basic elements of the nature i.e. Fire, Air and ether or space. AUM is the only single lettered (When all sounds are conjoined) mantra that can attune three charkas simultaneously. "AUM" is the "Beeja" of Lord Rudra and Mother Goddess Parvati. AUM starts responding after 30 minutes from the start of it's chanting. So, it shall be chanted for at least 60 minutes to realize its effect. When any Mantra is empowered with "AUM", it is necessary and mandatory that it shall be chanted with every repetition, whether it is in the beginning, middle or end of any Mantra.It is pertinent that one should not add "AUM" to any mantra when it is not laid down. If it is added to any mantra when not prescribed, it adds "Roudra" (Uncontrollable) power to it. For this reason it is said any mantra shall be learned from a Guru. As Guru is, guide and has adequate experience and knowledge of the Mantra that is taught by him. He can identify the short come or the defects of his disciple and guides his disciple in desired/right path. Guru is not chosen, on the contrary Guru searches for his disciple. One need not feel sorry or disappointed for not getting a Guru. In the absence of Guru, one should take "Para Brahman" with in him as ones Guru. When one accepts the higher soul as ones guru, one should avoid the feeling of "I am doing". There may not be any response from Para Brahman as long as the feeling of "I am doing" is retainedAUM Namah Shivaya--- In , "Anand" <anand_nortel> wrote:>> Can I ask the learned friends to shed some light on this subject......> > Is it true that if one is repeating mantras in numbers that add up to> give a total of 9 (e.g. 108 times where 1+0+8=9) that one needs to say> 'Aum' only once and then simply repeat the rest of the mantra rather> than starting with 'Aum' every time the mantra is recited?> > Also for the mantras where 'Aum' forms part of the mantra (e.g. where it> appears more than once or in the middle of the mantra) what is it that> one ought to do?> > Kind regards> > Anand> New and Improved Mail - 1GB free storage! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Sh.Dushyant trivedi, On behalf of AUM Namah Shivaya Group, We would like to wish all our revered members to have happy and joyful year of 2006. May I request the learned member, Sh.Dushyant trivedi to enlighten us the significant numbers of all nine planets. As was given in the case of Mars as figure 9. AUM Namah Shivaya , dushyant trivedi <trivedi20> wrote: > > Dear Readers, > > 108 equals to nine by adding the individual digits. 9 according to nemerology is the no. assigned to planet Mars. Mars means energy and is the Commander-in-chief of the Planetary Kingdom. It is also indicator of re-generation meaning the old order dies and a new order commenceth. > > Hence no. 9 is very important and hence our great Rishish who were well versed in Astronomy/Astrology have used 108 beads to recite any Mantra/Japa to give energy, enthusiasm, vigour and vitality to the person who recites the Mantras. > > D D Trivedi > > www.astrologertrivedi.com > > > > pillai george <pillai_george> wrote: > Sh.K.S.Rao ji, > Namaste > > Beautiful Explaination. > > Anbe Sivam > > KASTURI SUBBA RAO <kasturisrao@g...> wrote: > Sh. Anand, > > "Jap Maala" or rosary consists of 108 beads with "Me'ru" or "Mani > Poosa" hanging from it. The number 108 is an Astronomical and > Astrological figure. According to the "Panchama Veda" (PANCHANG), > there are 27 stars identified, which represent 9 Planets. Each star > is divided into 4 parts or "Paadas". The product of 27 stars with > the "padas" makes the number 108. > > The figure 9 is considered as mystic number. Sum of the digits of the > product of 9 with any number makes 9 again. In view of all these > facts, the eminent "Gurus" of the Vedic age had fixed 108 as the unit > measure of "Japa" > > To derive the benefits or to attain "Siddhi" of a "mantra", it shall > be chanted for fixed number of times. Every mantra has its number. > For example "Maha Mrityunjay Mantra" shall be chanted for 8000 times, > Similarly Gayatri Mantra for 500,000 times. Every Mantra has its > rhythm; some are "Naada" (Sound) based. Naada based Mantras are > from "Sama Veda". All Mantras from Sama Veda shall be uttered loud > with rhythm. "AUM" when chanted exclusively and singly, it becomes > Mantra of Sama Veda. In addition, shall be chanted loud. "AUM" > comprises of three letters, such as "Aaa" as articulated in > Father, "Uoo" as in Zoo, and "Mmm" as in stadium. When chanted in > correct manner, the first sound of "Aaa" generates from belly or > stomach (Manipura chakra), "uoo" from heart (Anahata Chakra), the > last half letter "Mmm" from neck (Vishddhi Chakra). "AUM" empowers > three chakra or Padmas of "Kundalini" and it awakens "Aajna Chakra". > AUM is responsible for three basic elements of the nature i.e. Fire, > Air and ether or space. > > AUM is the only single lettered (When all sounds are conjoined) > mantra that can attune three charkas simultaneously. "AUM" is > the "Beeja" of Lord Rudra and Mother Goddess Parvati. AUM starts > responding after 30 minutes from the start of it's chanting. So, it > shall be chanted for at least 60 minutes to realize its effect. When > any Mantra is empowered with "AUM", it is necessary and mandatory > that it shall be chanted with every repetition, whether it is in the > beginning, middle or end of any Mantra. > > It is pertinent that one should not add "AUM" to any mantra when it > is not laid down. If it is added to any mantra when not prescribed, > it adds "Roudra" (Uncontrollable) power to it. For this reason it is > said any mantra shall be learned from a Guru. As Guru is, guide and > has adequate experience and knowledge of the Mantra that is taught by > him. He can identify the short come or the defects of his disciple > and guides his disciple in desired/right path. Guru is not chosen, on > the contrary Guru searches for his disciple. > > One need not feel sorry or disappointed for not getting a Guru. In > the absence of Guru, one should take "Para Brahman" with in him as > ones Guru. When one accepts the higher soul as ones guru, one should > avoid the feeling of "I am doing". There may not be any response from > Para Brahman as long as the feeling of "I am doing" is retained > > AUM Namah Shivaya > > > > > > , "Anand" > <anand_nortel> wrote: > > > > Can I ask the learned friends to shed some light on this > subject...... > > > > Is it true that if one is repeating mantras in numbers that add up > to > > give a total of 9 (e.g. 108 times where 1+0+8=9) that one needs to > say > > 'Aum' only once and then simply repeat the rest of the mantra rather > > than starting with 'Aum' every time the mantra is recited? > > > > Also for the mantras where 'Aum' forms part of the mantra (e.g. > where it > > appears more than once or in the middle of the mantra) what is it > that > > one ought to do? > > > > Kind regards > > > > Anand > > > > > New and Improved Mail - 1GB free storage! > > > Lord shiva > > > > > > Visit your group "" on the web. > > > > > Terms of Service. > > > > Photos > Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. 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Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 dear friends om namo bhagawate rudraya the reasons or rationale behind counting a mantra for 108 times are many. let met share one in each mail. the total constellations/stars are 27 and each has four padam means 27 x 4 = 108. all humans are born in a particular nakshatra in a particular padam. even if someone is not aware of his birth time or nakshatra, if he recites a mantra 108 times, his lord or planet in whose name the mantra is chanted would receive it irrespective of whichever constellation he is in at the time of recital. in praise of lord shiva and with best wishes arjun , dushyant trivedi <trivedi20> wrote: > > Dear Readers, > > 108 equals to nine by adding the individual digits. 9 according to nemerology is the no. assigned to planet Mars. Mars means energy and is the Commander-in-chief of the Planetary Kingdom. It is also indicator of re-generation meaning the old order dies and a new order commenceth. > > Hence no. 9 is very important and hence our great Rishish who were well versed in Astronomy/Astrology have used 108 beads to recite any Mantra/Japa to give energy, enthusiasm, vigour and vitality to the person who recites the Mantras. > > D D Trivedi > > www.astrologertrivedi.com > > > > pillai george <pillai_george> wrote: > Sh.K.S.Rao ji, > Namaste > > Beautiful Explaination. > > Anbe Sivam > > KASTURI SUBBA RAO <kasturisrao@g...> wrote: > Sh. Anand, > > "Jap Maala" or rosary consists of 108 beads with "Me'ru" or "Mani > Poosa" hanging from it. The number 108 is an Astronomical and > Astrological figure. According to the "Panchama Veda" (PANCHANG), > there are 27 stars identified, which represent 9 Planets. Each star > is divided into 4 parts or "Paadas". The product of 27 stars with > the "padas" makes the number 108. > > The figure 9 is considered as mystic number. Sum of the digits of the > product of 9 with any number makes 9 again. In view of all these > facts, the eminent "Gurus" of the Vedic age had fixed 108 as the unit > measure of "Japa" > > To derive the benefits or to attain "Siddhi" of a "mantra", it shall > be chanted for fixed number of times. Every mantra has its number. > For example "Maha Mrityunjay Mantra" shall be chanted for 8000 times, > Similarly Gayatri Mantra for 500,000 times. Every Mantra has its > rhythm; some are "Naada" (Sound) based. Naada based Mantras are > from "Sama Veda". All Mantras from Sama Veda shall be uttered loud > with rhythm. "AUM" when chanted exclusively and singly, it becomes > Mantra of Sama Veda. In addition, shall be chanted loud. "AUM" > comprises of three letters, such as "Aaa" as articulated in > Father, "Uoo" as in Zoo, and "Mmm" as in stadium. When chanted in > correct manner, the first sound of "Aaa" generates from belly or > stomach (Manipura chakra), "uoo" from heart (Anahata Chakra), the > last half letter "Mmm" from neck (Vishddhi Chakra). "AUM" empowers > three chakra or Padmas of "Kundalini" and it awakens "Aajna Chakra". > AUM is responsible for three basic elements of the nature i.e. Fire, > Air and ether or space. > > AUM is the only single lettered (When all sounds are conjoined) > mantra that can attune three charkas simultaneously. "AUM" is > the "Beeja" of Lord Rudra and Mother Goddess Parvati. AUM starts > responding after 30 minutes from the start of it's chanting. So, it > shall be chanted for at least 60 minutes to realize its effect. When > any Mantra is empowered with "AUM", it is necessary and mandatory > that it shall be chanted with every repetition, whether it is in the > beginning, middle or end of any Mantra. > > It is pertinent that one should not add "AUM" to any mantra when it > is not laid down. If it is added to any mantra when not prescribed, > it adds "Roudra" (Uncontrollable) power to it. For this reason it is > said any mantra shall be learned from a Guru. As Guru is, guide and > has adequate experience and knowledge of the Mantra that is taught by > him. He can identify the short come or the defects of his disciple > and guides his disciple in desired/right path. Guru is not chosen, on > the contrary Guru searches for his disciple. > > One need not feel sorry or disappointed for not getting a Guru. In > the absence of Guru, one should take "Para Brahman" with in him as > ones Guru. When one accepts the higher soul as ones guru, one should > avoid the feeling of "I am doing". There may not be any response from > Para Brahman as long as the feeling of "I am doing" is retained > > AUM Namah Shivaya > > > > > > , "Anand" > <anand_nortel> wrote: > > > > Can I ask the learned friends to shed some light on this > subject...... > > > > Is it true that if one is repeating mantras in numbers that add up > to > > give a total of 9 (e.g. 108 times where 1+0+8=9) that one needs to > say > > 'Aum' only once and then simply repeat the rest of the mantra rather > > than starting with 'Aum' every time the mantra is recited? > > > > Also for the mantras where 'Aum' forms part of the mantra (e.g. > where it > > appears more than once or in the middle of the mantra) what is it > that > > one ought to do? > > > > Kind regards > > > > Anand > > > > > New and Improved Mail - 1GB free storage! > > > Lord shiva > > > > > > Visit your group "" on the web. > > > > > Terms of Service. > > > > Photos > Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. 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Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Dear Members of OM_NAMAH_SHIVAYA_GROUP, The nos assigned to Various planets are as under. Sun-------1 Moon-----2 Jupiter----3 Uranus---4 Mercury--5 Venus----6 Neptune-7 Saturn---8 Mars-----9 D D Trivedi www.astrologertrivedi.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 om namo bhagawate rudraya the reasons or rationale behind counting a mantra for 108 times are many. let me share one such reason ihave read.According to Saankya philosophy: (a) Chaturvihumsathi tatwas=24- >(Panca Gjna Indriyas=5--Panca Karmendriyas=5---Panca Tanmaatras=5---Panca Mahabutas=5---Maanasic traits =4(manas-buddhi--chittam-ahamkaram)--Total=24--subclasses are:Panca Rasas=5--Sabdha Dhatus=7--Panca kosas=5 Tri Doshas=3-Trigunas=3-Grand Toatal=44) (b) Asakthis =28-----©Bhaavanaas=8---Ashta Siddis=8.--Nava Nidhis=9---I have forgotten the remining components=11--44+28+8+8+9+11=108.In the original Saankya Philosophy Maanasic traits are given only as 3(Manas-Buddhi-Ahamkaram) Some authors feel "Chittam" was added only by Acharya sri.Sankara-however this is controversial issue--The 24 th component in Saankya Philosophy is "Avyaktham"(athma is not "Prathyaksham" but only "Anumaanam).sri.Acharya Sankara disagrees here because of his Non-dualism(Advaitham) philosophy.The 108 components enlisted are only Saariric(Somatic)and Maanasic(Psycic)and Atma is not counted--sri.Sankara's that they (108)are "Ksharam"=destrutable and not Aksharam=indestructable and also the 108 components are Achetanam--and only the Brahmam is Chetanam/"Chaitanyam" ssrvj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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