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Saturday, March 31, 2018

SRI LALITHA SAHASRANAMAM - ADHYAY SARAM - MAR-30-2018 - DISCOURSE - 19

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Chapter-6 Bakthanugraham
Naama Manthram : 112-125 (14 Naamaas)

Human beings are the utmost important creation of Paramathma Parasakthi out of 84 lakhs (8.4 Million creatures). Yet, humans are also bound by Samsara whereby it is difficult for them to get out of this illusion. They are tide by ropes made out of the physical body itself, worldly possessions, friends & relatives, name & fame, useless knowledge etc... All these put together called Samsara Bandhan (Bhavan / Transmigration effect). Basically living in the illusionary world!

Whereas divine mother is assuring Her devotees that Bakthi (Innocent pure devotion) alone enough to realize Her and attain Moksha (Salvation). As we learned there are 5 types of Mokshas (Salokhyam, Samepyam, Saroopyam, Sayujyam and Kaivalyam).

There are 3 important Bakthi sadhana / Upasana called Samanya Bakthi, Prema Bhakti & Mukhya Bakthi. Out of many methods of Upasana viz Gnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga & Karma Yoga. these three Yogas also inter-shift in reality. For example Gnaana Yoga - Learning (Ghyan), Practicing (Karma) & Teaching (Bakthi).

Bhavam (Samsaram) is also known as Mahadevan, Kamadevan and Samsaram. This means She makes Siva into Life and Life back into Siva. She plays this game until the Pralaya happens.

Bhavam (Samsaram) is classified into 2 categories.
1. Saabdhi - Instruction from Vedas, Divine names, Guru Vachan.
2. Aarthi - Meanings of Veda Manthras, Anushtanam, Experience, Practical.

She not only helps Her devotees while living but also at the end of the life. Vedas says every human being will realize his true body (soul) at the time of death. Means, leaving everything and the only thing left to him/her is their Soul. Siva become Kalaagni Rudran during Pralayam (Dissolution time) and that Rudra is known as Sarvan, She accompanies him to take care all devotees.

Attaining Moksha is not an easy task or joke. It is a difficult process to even understand what exactly is Moksha. But She, out of sheer compassion helps devotees even to achieve Moksha (Salvation).  Every day when we sleep is a death and only She witness our life while awake as well deep sleep, that is why we could able to say that I had an excellent deep sleep and I am happy. With this type of sleep, he/she is achieving a great relief of everything. This is only a sample of Moksha Sukham (Freedom Enjoyment). 

Summary: Innocent devotion is more than enough to attain Moksham (Salvation).

Sivoham

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Saturday, March 17, 2018

SRI LALITHA SAHASRANAMAM - ADHYAY SARAM - MAR-16-2018 - DISCOURSE - 18

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Chapter 5 - Kundalini Roopam continues...

Three Upasana Sampradhaaya Parampara (Clan of worship) is mentioned in this chapter called Chakra Sangetham, Mantra Sangetham and Pooja Sangetham. Three worship constitution or an approach to knowing Her.

Her presence is mentioned in Thruputi (Triangle principles) forms viz: Maathru, Maana & Meyam, Pancha Dasakshari, Kama Kalaaksharam & Kundalini, and Gnana, Gnaathru & Gneyam (Knowledge, Knower and Known). A Sadhak has to overcome the power of 3 Granthis (Knot) known as Brahma (Rajo Guna), Vishnu (Sathwa) and Rudra (Thamo) controlling Mooladhara Chakra, Manipooraka Chakra and Aghnaa Chakram respectively.  Once the Kundalini crosses over these Chakra and reaches Sahasraara Chakram, the life (Sadhaka) will dive into Amrutha Samudhram; due to which that Amrutha (Nector) spread across the body and reach 72,000 nerves. At this stage, the Sadhak (Yogi or Practioner or Seeker) will attain the status of Moksha. In other words, no more duality or ignorance exists in him/her.

This Kundalini is also known as Kulam and Akulam (Underneath of outer and inner space of Sushmna Nerve). She is also worshipped in Gruha (House), Desam (City), Dheham (Body) and Vamsa (Clan) therefore known as Kaulini.

There are two types of Pooja (worship) mentioned her such as Kula Pooja (Bahyakasam = do pooja in the open sky itself example any outside Poojas) and Akula or Samaya Pooja (Antharaakasam of Heart = do pooja inside your body).

Siva and Sakthi are one and also they are equal in all their activities mainly Five important equality are mentioned here viz: Aadhara Chakras = Adhishtanam, Pancha Kruthyam = Anushtanam, Nrutham = Avastha, Naadha/Naama = Naama and Varna = Roopa Samyam.

Six important Charas illuminate in our inner body where the spinal code is situated. Each Chakra got the different number of petals (gateways).

Material Development Process (Anybody can do!)
1. Mooladharam = 4 Petals (Brahma Granthi) - Creation
2. Swadhishtanam = 6 Petals

Spiritual Development Process (Few can do!)
3. Manipoorakam = 10 Petals (Vishnu Ghanthi) - Sustain
4. Anahatham = 12 Petals

Divine Experience Realization (Very few can do!)
5. Visudhi = 16 Petals
6. Aagna = 2 Petals (Rudra Granthi) - Withdrawal

Divinity Itself (Only Divine can do!)
7. Sahasranam = 1000+ Petals (Actually innumerable)

Total 50 Petals (All these Petals signify a specific Mathra / Syllables). Every language or sound produced by each and every individual is within these syllables only. Therefore, every sound of ours are actually divine but we created our own negative meaning for it and got confused within that atmosphere, accordingly our mind get impurified.

Raising Kundalini and doing Samaya Pooja is an excellent divine experience. Ideally, a practising Guru is needed to guide.

Summary: One can realize divinity and achieve liberation through Kundalini Yoga Practice. 

Sivoham

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Saturday, March 10, 2018

SRI LALITHA SAHASRANAMAM - ADHYAY SARAM - MAR-09-2018 - DISCOURSE - 17

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Chapter 5 - Kundalini Roopam 
Naama Manthram : 88 to 111 (24 Naamas)

In Sri Lalitha Sahasranaamam this Chapter consists 24 Mantras and these Mantras are like 24 Charat Gold pieces. Let us try to understand what divine mother is offering to us.

Why Mantra? The one who chants with full faith will protect him/her from all odds that are why it is called Mantra. Mantras can be chant in 3 ways viz Loudly, Lip Movement and in silently in Mind. Al note there is no difference between God and its name! Those who differentiate will be considered a sinner! because God is with and without (Naada Brahmam - Roopa Brahmam - AnaadaaaRoopa Brahmam).

In the previous chapters, we learned that divine mother revealed herself in 3 forms viz Sthoolam, Sookshmam & Param. In the Sookshma Roopam, it is further expanded as Pancha Dasa Akshara, Kama Kalaksharam and Kundalini Roopam. Now we will learn the importance of Kundalini Roopam.

Kundalini is the primordial force energy. This divine energy moves everything in this universe. In other words, everything in this universe is just a Jada Pretham (Siva) and the Jadam will move only with the help and blessings of Sakthi. She has shown special compassion towards mankind due to which every human being an learn, practice and achieves this Godhood. In fact, that is what She wants from us.

This Kundalini Sakthi resides in the Kula Kundam which is situated in Mooladhara Chakram having 4 petals. It is in coil form having a measurable size of three and a half and it is always in the sleep mode. Sadhak (Seeker/Practioner) must put efforts to raise it up and ascend towards the centre of head which is Sahasraara Pathmam. Once a devotee/seeker can achieve this he/she will become God and that is the end of everything I mean all unanswered queries will stop here. Entire ignorance will be wiped out in a fraction of that moment.

The quality and purity of Kundalini Sakthi are enjoyed by every being including animals and plants etc without partiality (God has to be impartial! otherwise what is God?). The main difference is its quality and durability. They are 3 ways. a) Pure Bhogam (Sexual act and achieving its climax) this is the lowest grade and stays the shortest duration of maximum 24 to 48 minutes (half or full Muhurtham. This practice is very common and every adult knows this without anyone's guidance or training.

The second approach is through Kundalini Yoga Abhyasa. The same energy was taken to Sahasraara Pathmam from Mooladharam through Sushumna Nadi escorted by Ida and Pingala Nadis. This act is more divine in nature and it stays from 48 to 180+ minutes.You need an accomplished Guru to achieve this joy. The seeker will get complete relief from Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha and Mathsarya who are the core and principle obstacles in achieving Godhood.

The third one is granted by God itself. The approach is Proksha Parama Bhakti Sadhana. In this case, God himself/herself will become our Guru. Duration of enjoyment is boundaryless. No limit, wow imagine God himself/herself selecting his/her disciple. This section is beyond the explanation of words. Pray...Pray....Pray.

Those who do not believe in God's presence in external objects can practice this method and realize God Paramathman by utilizing his/her own physical body being controlled by the inner energy.
 
The one (Energy) rule Kulam is Kundalini. Kulam also representing Earth, Aacharam, Kundalini, Sushumna and Sakthi.

To be continued in next Satsangh.

Sivoham

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Saturday, March 3, 2018

SRI LALITHA SAHASRANAMAM - ADHYAY SARAM - MAR-03-2018 - DISCOURSE - 16

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Chapter 4 - Manthra Rupam 
Naama Manthram 84 to 87 (4 Naamas)

Last 3 Chapters we learned Paramathman in Her Sthoola Roopam (Kara Charana Angams) and now we are going to know her through Sookshma Roopam (Manthra Mayam), later we will also learn Para Roopam (Vasana Mayam). Her Sookshma Roopam is spread across 3 paths viz: Pancha Dasa Askari, Kaama Kala Akshram and Kundalini.

An approach to realizing Paramathma (Supreme God) or absolute Brahman is in either of the three ways only: Means, The Supreme God is either a Sound or Light or Form. Across all religion, either one of this method is practiced for spiritual practices.

a. Sound (Sabdha / Oli / Naadha Brahmam)
b. Light/Effulgence (Chaithanyam / Olli / Aathma Chaithanyam)
c. Form (Roopam / Uruvam / Prakruthi Swaroopam)

Divine mothers' says (Vasinyaadhi Vagdevathaas) one can attain salvation just by chanting her divine name itself. However, remember to imbibe or consume the power of those Mantras (Hymn) within. She is the Sound, Light and Forms. To be a master or realized person of a specific subject one must put lots of efforts and hard work, likewise even in the spiritual path (Adhyathmic route) untainted attention, devotion, dedication, resolution and faith must be there in the practice. In other words, try to be whole and soul of a particular mantra, no need to chant so many slokas just like an automatic machine. The mantra is meant for consuming the power of it just like a medicine in a tablet or capsule form.

So, to make the life easier for devotees, She revealed her power in the Pancha Dasa Akshari Mantra Vidhya having 3 parts viz: Prathama/Vagbhava Koodam (5 letters), Madhya Koodam (6 letters) and Sakthi Koodam (4 letters). You may wonder why the last Koodam is referred as Sakthi Koodam because Sakthi is the End. Nothing beyond Her. Her Pancha Dasa Akshari Mantra itself representing all her 3 forms viz Sthoola (Physical), Sookshma (Subtle) and Para (Absolute). Every Soul can attain Salvation only by Her blessings or wish. All Mantras having a subtle effect, therefore, it is called Sookshma.

There are 2 types of Pranavam Manthram exists:

1) Omkara Pranavam = A, U, M (Akara-Ukara-Makram)
2) Hrimkara Pranavam = H, R, E (Hakara-Rakara-Eakaram)

When you say Aa or Ha = Our inner energy will vibrate between Hipe to the foot
When you say Uu or Ra = Our inner energy will vibrate between Hipe to the chest
When you say Mm or Ee = Our inner energy will vibrate between Chest to the centre of eyebrows.

According to Sanathana Dharma Maarg, the core 3 principle ways of attaining salvation by practising one of these only. Where here, all such yogas or pathways are combined in one Mantra itself. Wow, what a greatness of divine mother!

1) Prathama Koodam = Gnaana Margam
2) Madhya Koodam = Bhakthi Maargam
3) Sakthi Koodam = Karma Maargam

Summary: Simply chant Mantra with devotion and attain salvation!

Sivoham

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