Guest guest Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri : Gyanm ichyaet sadashiv, moksham ichyaet janardan Meaning one should worship Shiva for spiritual knowledge and Janardan (Vishnu) for the Final Liberation (Moksha). Ru means to cry and dra means to run: Rudra is one who makes us cry or who runs while crying, now we need to contemplate on this word. Why Rudra is realy means one vanquishes (run) the sorrow and metirial world (World of sorrow and the cause of crying). Rut means truth or one who knows truth and the one who bestows truth on worshipers is Rudra. There are three stories which are associated with this special day: 1. Once Adi Shakti Parvatiji asked Lord Shiva which Vrata and day was the best in terms of giving maximum punyas & his blessings. So Lord Shiva himself revealed about this auspicious day. 2. On this day manifested the great & also the first ever Jyotirmaya form (Anala-skanda) of Lord Shiva in front of Lord Vishnu & Brahmaji. Lord Shiv is the Saguna Roopa of that Jyotirmaya Form. 3. On this day there was also supposed to have been the marriage of Lord Shiva with Adi Shakti. The story of the hunter on Mhashivratri day is the spiritual journey of you and me. The hymn glorifies Lord Shiva, as the universal supreme force in the earth. In the Yajurveda " RUDRA " prasna (rahasya) is the most important component whereas in the Panchakshara manthra OM NAMA SHIVAYA is more important. OM NAMA SHIVAYA appears in Yajur Veda in the middle. Chanting of the Rudram in rhythm, purifies the entire atmosphere and wipes out distress in our lives. Chant the mantra `Om Namah Shivaya' entire day and practise Dhyana for longer periods than the usual routine. Remain more introvert on this day contemplating about the truths of life. And have darshan of Lord Shiva where He is properly and regularly worshipped. Mahashivaratri will fall on 11th Feburary on Thursdsay in 2010 4.00 A.M Sri Ganapati Avahan poojan 5.00 A.M Kalasa Sthapana, Devi Avahan and Poojan Archana, Arati 6.30 P.M Mahanyasa Parayana, Prathama Kala Abhisheka Trisati Archana, 300 names of Lord Shiv Arati Bilva Archna, Lingaashtakam, Mantrapushpam, 10.30 P.M Dwiteeya Kala Abhishekam Manyu Sookta, Bilva Ashtottara Sata Nama Archana Shri Uma Maheshwar Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam, February 19th 1.0 A.M Triteeya Kala Abhisheka Shiv Sahasra 1008 names of Lord Shiva, Sri Rudra Krama Archana Daridyadahan Shiv Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam, 3.00 A.M Chaturtha Kala Abhisheka Sri Siva Ashtottara Satanama Archana Arati, Mantrapushpam, 5.00 A.M Sri Lalita Sahasranama Pooja, Sri Siva Kavacha Parayana Arati, Mantrapushpam, 6.00 A.M Sri Nandikeswara Abhisheka, mangal aarti The one who recites his name will not fear death. shiveshaanaaM mahaadevaM vaamadevaM sadaashivam.h | namaami shirasaa devaM kiM no mR^ityuH karishhyati Jai Shiv onkara, Prabhu jai Shiv onkara, Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv ardhangi dhara sham karoti iti Shankar sham means welfare and karoti is the doer. Thus the one who is responsible for one's welfare is Shankar. Everywhere I go; people ask me why we perform rituals. First try to know the science behind these rituals, the truth behind the ritual will appear on its own. Every one needs the discipline first to pass the exam. Rituals make abstract philosophy palatable to earnest aspirants. They are the ridge poles, as it were, of the spiritual roof. If they are pulled down due to ignorance ,religion will lose its vitality .Rituals have poetic, aesthetic and sublime elements which make religious functions convivial that men, women and children, pure in body, mind and attire, joyously partake in them. Lord Mrityunjay Mahadev is the winner of death. Meditate and worship on Mrityunjay Mahadev you can escape from miseries and troubles of this materialistic world as well as the problems related to inner soul. He devours/displels our troubles, tensions, stress as well as our ego. Mahamrityunjaya THE BEING who allows us to conquered death, death of emotions, fears, wrong doing, karma dhosha, evil effects or words and evil eye. Through his worship, Sadhana and meditation one can banish the fear of death forever from one's life. This is why Maarkandey Rishi sang - Chandrashekharaashraye Mam Kim Karishyati Vei Yamah i.e. " When I am in the protection of Lord Chandrashekhar then how can Yama, the Lord of death harm me. " Meditate on the Name, worship the Name, and through the Name, you shall be absorbed in intuitive peace and poise. BE DIVINE IN HIS DIVINE LOVE. BE A JOGAN IN HIS LOVE. May The Mother bless us in new year with new hope new dreams and ultimate joy. Let us reflect upon spiritual rest, spiritual renewal, spiritual healing and celebration created to enlighten, encourage, educate and empower ourselves and then the mankind. Rajyalaxmi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Rajyalaxamiji, You have sent very excellent knowledgeable things. Om Namah Shivay Assaram--- On Wed, 2/10/10, raj_laxmi_us <rajyalaxmi11 wrote: raj_laxmi_us <rajyalaxmi11 When is Mahashivratri : 11 Feb Thursday 2010 Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 11:28 AM Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri :Gyanm ichyaet sadashiv, moksham ichyaet janardanMeaning one should worship Shiva for spiritual knowledge and Janardan (Vishnu) for the Final Liberation (Moksha).Ru means to cry and dra means to run: Rudra is one who makes us cry or who runs while crying, now we need to contemplate on this word. Why Rudra is realy means one vanquishes (run) the sorrow and metirial world (World of sorrow and the cause of crying). Rut means truth or one who knows truth and the one who bestows truth on worshipers is Rudra.There are three stories which are associated with this special day:1. Once Adi Shakti Parvatiji asked Lord Shiva which Vrata andday was the best in terms of giving maximum punyas & his blessings.So Lord Shiva himself revealed about this auspicious day.2. On this day manifested the great & also the first everJyotirmaya form (Anala-skanda) of Lord Shiva in front of Lord Vishnu & Brahmaji. Lord Shiv is the Saguna Roopa of that Jyotirmaya Form.3. On this day there was also supposed to have been themarriage of Lord Shiva with Adi Shakti.The story of the hunter on Mhashivratri day is the spiritual journeyof you and me.The hymn glorifies Lord Shiva, as the universal supreme force in theearth. In the Yajurveda "RUDRA" prasna (rahasya) is the most importantcomponent whereas in the Panchakshara manthra OM NAMA SHIVAYA is moreimportant. OM NAMA SHIVAYA appears in Yajur Veda in the middle. Chanting of the Rudram in rhythm, purifies the entire atmosphere and wipes out distress in our lives.Chant the mantra `Om Namah Shivaya' entire day and practise Dhyanafor longer periods than the usual routine. Remain more introvert onthis day contemplating about the truths of life. And have darshan ofLord Shiva where He is properly and regularly worshipped.Mahashivaratri will fall on 11th Feburary on Thursdsay in 20104.00 A.MSri Ganapati Avahan poojan5.00 A.MKalasa Sthapana, Devi Avahan and Poojan Archana, Arati6.30 P.MMahanyasa Parayana, Prathama Kala AbhishekaTrisati Archana, 300 names of Lord Shiv AratiBilva Archna, Lingaashtakam, Mantrapushpam, 10.30 P.MDwiteeya Kala AbhishekamManyu Sookta, Bilva Ashtottara Sata Nama ArchanaShri Uma Maheshwar Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam, February 19th1.0 A.MTriteeya Kala AbhishekaShiv Sahasra 1008 names of Lord Shiva, Sri Rudra Krama ArchanaDaridyadahan Shiv Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam, 3.00 A.MChaturtha Kala Abhisheka Sri Siva Ashtottara Satanama ArchanaArati, Mantrapushpam, 5.00 A.MSri Lalita Sahasranama Pooja, Sri Siva Kavacha ParayanaArati, Mantrapushpam, 6.00 A.MSri Nandikeswara Abhisheka, mangal aartiThe one who recites his name will not fear death.shiveshaanaaM mahaadevaM vaamadevaM sadaashivam. h |namaami shirasaa devaM kiM no mR^ityuH karishhyatiJai Shiv onkara, Prabhu jai Shiv onkara,Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv ardhangi dharasham karoti iti Shankar sham means welfare and karoti is the doer. Thus the one who is responsible for one's welfare is Shankar.Everywhere I go; people ask me why we perform rituals. First try to know the science behind these rituals, the truth behind the ritual will appear on its own. Every one needs the discipline first to pass the exam. Rituals make abstract philosophy palatable to earnest aspirants. They are the ridge poles, as it were, of the spiritual roof. If they are pulled down due to ignorance ,religion will lose its vitality .Rituals have poetic, aesthetic and sublime elements which make religious functions convivial that men, women and children, pure in body, mind and attire, joyously partake in them.Lord Mrityunjay Mahadev is the winner of death. Meditate and worshipon Mrityunjay Mahadev you can escape from miseries and troubles ofthis materialistic world as well as the problems related to innersoul. He devours/displels our troubles, tensions, stress as well asour ego.Mahamrityunjaya THE BEING who allows us to conquered death, death ofemotions, fears, wrong doing, karma dhosha, evil effects or words andevil eye. Through his worship, Sadhana and meditation one can banishthe fear of death forever from one's life. This is why MaarkandeyRishi sang - Chandrashekharaashr aye Mam Kim Karishyati Vei Yamah i.e."When I am in the protection of Lord Chandrashekhar then how can Yama,the Lord of death harm me."Meditate on the Name, worship the Name, and through the Name, youshall be absorbed in intuitive peace and poise.BE DIVINE IN HIS DIVINE LOVE. BE A JOGAN IN HIS LOVE.May The Mother bless us in new year with new hope new dreams andultimate joy.Let us reflect upon spiritual rest, spiritual renewal, spiritualhealing and celebration created to enlighten, encourage, educate andempower ourselves and then the mankind.Rajyalaxmi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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