ANTHYESHTI KARMA - FINAL RITES - YAJURVEDA APASTHAMBA SUTHRAM

 Om Namasivaya Nama:

Dear Guests,

Please find the link for Anthyeshti Karma, i.e., the final rites performed by the Kartha (Bloodline relatives). Although it was uploaded to our YouTube channel, I thought a simple sequence of links would ease the search; hence, please make use of the same.

Episode 01 of 07

https://youtu.be/qoMlUJ-qrqY?si=vJoNfT5nHUfCmaUe

Episode 02 of 07

https://youtu.be/kQifg4YyLLo?si=olf75ImyP4IwH74i

Episode 03 of 07

https://youtu.be/LQNw_TUXrbU?si=wag7g8gHcN8dPbe0

Episode 04 of 07

https://youtu.be/zlgps8YxFYs?si=_IWlh1FmAciRImmW

Episode 05 of 07

https://youtu.be/9vmOGe9wnnQ?si=t7MlHM8ExGi_8QBY

Episode 06 of 07

https://youtu.be/IzxekvyblJs?si=VMpwE48Jj1WcFNC5

Episode 07 of 07 (concluded)

https://youtu.be/W0y6qQ-kTio?si=1xGK7c9P-FuhwG2l

Sivoham

SAMVATHSARA PRAYASCHITHA GAYATHRI JAPA VIDHI

 

Om Ganesa-Saradha-Gurubhyo Nama:

PRAYASCHITHA GAYATHRI JAPA VIDHI

Dosha-Vadha-Pathaneeya Prayaschithaartham

Midhyaadheetha Prayaschithaartham

Samvathsara Prayaschithaartham

 1.       Aachamyam   (Om Achuthaaya Nama: Om Ananthaaya Nama: Om Govindhaaya Nama: - Om Kesava, Narayana, Madhava, Govinda, Vishnu, Madhusoodhana, Thrivikrama, Vaamana, Sreedhara, Hrusheekesa, Padmanabha, Dhamodhara)

 2.       Prarthana   (Matha, Pitha, Guru, Eswara Devathabhyo Namo Nama: Mama Udhishta Kaarya Sidhyartham Aseervadha Anugraham Dehime, Aham Asmibho).

  3.       Punyaha Jalam   (Om Saptha Kodi Theertha Pathe Varunam Dhyayaami, Om Varuna Raajaaya Nama, Asmin Pancha Paathra Jale Varuna Deva Saannidhyam Kuru Kuru, Om Gangecha Yamune Chaiva Godavari Cha Saraswathi, Narmadhe Sindhu Kaveri, Jalesmin Sannidham Kuru. Asmin Panchapathra Jalam sudhirasthu, Harihi Om).

 4.       Pavithra Dhaaranam   (Pavithram Dhaarayamaanaha, Dharbhe-shwaaSeenaha, Dhabhaan Dharayamaanaha).

 5.       Sankalpam   (suklaambharatharam Vishnum Sasi Varnam Chathurbhujam, Prasanna Vadhanam Dhyaayeth, Sarva Vignopasanthaye.

 6.       Pranayaamam   (Om Bhoohu, Om Bhuvaha, Omghum Suvaha, Om Mahaha, Om Janaha, Om Thapaha, Oghum Sathyam – Om Thath Savithur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yonah Prachodhayaath, Om Aapo, Jyothiraso, Amrutham Brahma, Bhoor-Bhuva-SsuvarOm).

 7.       Sankalpam   (Om Thadeva Lagnam Sudhinam Thadeva, Thaaraabalam Chandrabalam Thadeva, Vidhyabalam Dhaivabalam Thadeva Lakshmi Pathe Angriyugham Swarami. Apavithraha Pavithrova Sarva-vasthaam Gathopivaa, Yasmareth Pundareekaaksham Sabhaahyaa-bhyanthara-suchihi. Maanasam Vaachikam Paapam Karmannaa Samupaarjitham. Sri Rama smarannenaiva Vyopohathi Na Samsayaha. Sri Rama Rama Rama. Thidhir Vishnuhu Thadhaavaaraha Nakshathram Vishnu-revacha Yogascha Karanam Chaiva Sarvam Vishnumayam Jagath.

Sri Govinda Govinda Govinda, Aadhya sree Bagavathaha Mahapurushasya Vishno-Raatnaya Pravarthamaanasya Aadhya-Brahmanaha Dwitheeya Paraardhe, swetha Varaaha Kalpe, Vaivaswatha Manvanthare, Ashtaavighum sathithame, Kaliyuge, Prathame Paadhe, (Manasadhyaayann, Videsa Nagare – say this additional mantra for those who live outside Bharatha Desam),  Jambhoo-dweepe, Bhaaratha Varshe, Bharatha-khande, Meroho, Dakshine Paarswe, saalivaahana sakabdhe, Asmin Varthamaane, Vyaavahaarike Prabhavaadheenaam Shashtyaaha Samvathsaraannaam Madhye, xxx Naama Samvathsare, Dakshinaayane, Varsha Rithou, xxx Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Pradhamayaam subha-thithou, xxx Vasara Yukthaayaam, xxx Nakshathra Yukthaayaam, subha Yoga, subha Karana, Yevam Guna, Viseshana Visishtaayam Asyaam, subha thidhou, Manopaatha Samastha Dhuritha Kshaya-Dhwaaraa, Sri Parameswara Preethyartham, Dhoshavadha-pathaneeya Prayaschithaartham, Midhyaa-dheetha Prayaschithaartham, Samvathsara Prayaschithaartham, Ashtothara Sahasra Sankyayaa, Gayathri Mahamantra Japam Yadha Sakthim Karishye.

 8. Dharbha-Nirasya upari Apa Upa-Sprusya   (remove Katta Pullu and discharge to the North quarter. Keep the Pavithram as it is).

 9.       Gayathri Aavaaham Vidhi   (Om PranavaSya Rishi-hi Brahma, Devi Gayathri Chhandha-ha, Pramathma Devathaa. Bhooraadhi Saptha Vyaa-hrutheenaam, Athri-Bhrughu-Kuthsa-Vasishta-Gouthama-Kaasyapa AangiraSaa Rishaya-ha. Gayathri, Ushnik, Anushtup, Bruhathi, Pamkthi, Thrishtup, Jagathyaa-ha ChhandhaamSi, Agni Vaayu Arka Vaagheesa Varuna Indra Viswaadeva Devathaaha. Savithryaa Viswamithra Rishi-hi. Nichruth Gayathri Chhandha-ha, Savitha Devathaa. Gayathri sirasa-ha, Brahma Rishi-hi, Anushtup Chhandha-ha, Paramathma Devathaa.

 10.   Dasa Pranaayaamam   (Do 10 times Pranayamam like Sandhya Vandanam).

 11.   Mantra Nyaasam   (Aayaathvi-thyanuvaakaSya Vaama Deva Rishi-hi,  Anushtup Chhandha-ha. Gayathri Devathaa. Aayaathuvaradha Devi Aksharam Brahmasammitham. Gyathreem ChhandhaSaam, Maathedham Brahma-jjushaSwa Na-ha. Ojosi, Sahosi, BalamaSi, BhrajoSi, Devanaam Dhaama NaamaaSi, ViswamaSi, Viswaayu-hu, Sarvamasi Sarvaayurabhi-BhoorOm, Gayathreem Aavaahayaami, Savithreem Aavaahayaami, Saraswatheem Aavaahayaami. Savithryaa Rishi-hi, Viswamithra-ha Nichruth Gayathri Chhanda-ha. Savitha Devathaa.

 12.   Gayathri Dhyaanam   (Mukthaavidhruma Hema-neela-dhavala-Chhayairmukhai-Sthreekshannai-hi. Yuktham Indu Kalaa Nibadhamakutaam Thathwaartha Varnaathmikaam, Gayathreem Varadhaa-bhayaankusaa-ha subhram Kapalam Gunam, sankam Chakramadhaaravindha-Yugalam Hasthairva-handheem Bhaje. Yo Deva-ha Savithaa Asmaakam Dhiyo Dharmaadhi-gochaara-ha, Prerayeth Thasya Yadh-bharga-ha Thadwa-renyam Upaaswmahe.

 13.   Pranaayaamam

 14.   Upasthaanam   (Gayathri Upasthaanam Karishye).

 15.   Bhoomi-Prarthana   (Utthame sikhare Devi, Bhoomyaam Parvatha Moordhani, Brahmanebhyo Hyanughnaanam Gachha Devi Yadha Sukham.

 16.   Abhivaadhana Namaskaram

 17.   Om Thath-sath Brahmaarpanam Asthu.

 

Notes: XXX to be filled with current Panchangam elements.

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YAJURVEDA ADHYAAYOPAA KARMA VIDHI (PROCEDURE) – SHORT METHOD

Om Ganesa Saradha Gurubhyo Nama:

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Om Namo Narayanaaya Nama:

YAJURVEDA ADHYAAYO-PAAKARMA VIDHI (PROCEDURE) – SHORT METHOD

 

What is Adhyaa-yopaa-karmam?

Initiation to learn the Vedas under a genuine, competent Guru or Aacharya (Master). For Yajur Vedi Sravana Poornima day with Sravishta Star to be considered as the ideal day for this auspicious ritual. Those who have already learned the Vedas must recite and respect Rishis as “Thanksgiving”. The knowledge Parampara starts with “Information – Knowledge – Wisdom – Realising Absolute Truth as Brahman”.

All four Vedas have their first sloka as “Veda Vakhyam” (Narrative / the Gist of respective Veda). By chanting this Pramaanika Sloka is considered as chanting the entire respective Veda. Kindly recite at the right juncture.

Rig Veda: Om Harihi Om - Om Agni-Meele Purohitham Yagnasya Dheva Mruthwijam, Hothaaram Rathna Dhaathamam.

Yajur Veda: Om Harihi Om – Om Ishe ThwOrjwe Thwa Vaayava-Stho-paayavastha Dhevo Va: Savitha Praarpayathu sreshtathamaaya Karmane.

Sama Veda: Om Harihi Om – Agna Aayaahi Veethaye GrunnanOhavyadhaathaye NihOthA Sathsibharhishi.

Adharvana Veda: Om Harihi Om – sanno Dhevirabheeshtaya AapO-bhavandhu PEthaye, samyOrabhi Sruvandhu Naha.

A Veda Adhyayi must chant the following as a full, summarised Veda Padanam on this day. I will explain everything in detail at a later stage. Now I will list that Vedic chanting procedure for understanding purposes.

There are a total of 21 specific subjects that must be recited on this special day. There are;

Rigveda, 2. Yajurveda, 3. Bhraahmanam, 4. Aaranyakam, 5. Kaatakam, 6. Eakagnikaanda-Mantraprasnam, 7. Saamaveda, 8. Adharvanaveda, 9. Aapasthamba Sroutha-Soothram, 10. Yajurveda Saptha Lakshanam, 11. Aapasthamba Gruhya Soothram, 12. Praathisaakhyam (Veda Lakshanam), 13. Aapasthamba Dharma Soothram, 14. Paanini Vandhanam, 15. Vyakaranam – Maheswara-Soothraani, 16. Jyothisasthram (Vararuchi Vaakhyam), 17. Ithihaasam, 18. Poorva Meemamsa, 19. Uthara Meemaamsaa, 20. Puranam / Bhagavath Geetha and finally 21. Savithri Gayathri Purascharanam.

Note: Depending on the region, the sequence may vary, and some additional subjects may be added or replaced.  This is the procedure in Dravida Desam, especially among Tamil Brahmin residents in Kerala.

1.     1. Praatha Sandhya Vandanam

2.     2. Samidha-Dhaanam (for Brahmacharis)

3.     3. Kaama Manyu Japam (2^nd year onwards after Upanayanam) - then Madhyahnikam

4.     4. Brahma-Yagnam

4.1  Deva Tharpanam

4.2  Rishi Tharpanam

4.3  Pithru Tharpanam

5.    5.  Maha-Sankalpam including Ganga/Punya Theertha Snaanam

6.    6.  Yagnopaveetha Dhaaranam (Wearing Poonal)

7.    7.  Kaanda Rishi Tharpanam  

8.    8. Maha Ganapathy Pooja

9.    9. Veda Parayanam

1110.  Jayaadhi Homam

1111. Naandhi

1112. Gayathri Homam

Santhi Mantra Padanam, Dakshina Sahitham Pradhakshina, Namaskarams to Acharya and elders. Mangala Harathi – Sobhana Ghaanam.

1 13. Prayaschitha Gayathri Japam 1008 times (Next day).

Please note that the base for all the above is the respective timely Sandhya Vandanam. Madhyahnikam is to be performed either before Brahma Yagnam or after Kaanda Rishi Tharpanam. It is our right to perform these rituals without hesitation, because this is not for everyone.

In today's dynamic society, many of our Brahmins (elders and children are forced to work for their livelihood abroad, etc. Therefore, I have the following suggestions for those who are unable to perform everything in detail as per sastra vidhi. Please note this is not as per Veda Pramaanam. or an alternate approach to the entire divine ritual.  My philosophy is “something is better than nothing”; therefore, at least do these sincerely. You can do either physically or mentally, or mixed, according to your convenience.  

Make a sincere prayer to Matha, Pitha, Guru and Easwara by saying that on this special day I can perform my Upakarma only in a simple way. Kindly bless me and pardon my mistakes, if any.

Wear a Dhoti (veshti) and apply Vibhoothi or Chandhan or Kum-Kum as Thilak, then sit facing east. Thereafter, perform the following:

 

1.   1.   Please do or chant Sandhya Vandana Mantras and offer a pot of pure water to Lord Soorya Narayan by chanting the Savithri Gayathri Mantra 3 times.

2.   2.   Facing East (Sun), chant 10 times “Kamo-akaarsheeth-Manyu Akaarsheeth” Namo Namaha.

3.   3.  Take a pot of water and chant “Deva-Rishi-Pithru” devathaa thrupthyartham Yadha Sakthi Argya Jalam Tharpayaami. Kindly offer the water (pour it in the soil or kitchen sink).

4.  4.  Perform Yathnopaveetha Dhaaranam.

5.  5.    Take a pot of water and chant “Samastha Kaanda Rishi Devathaa thrupthyartham Yadha Sakthi Argya Jalam Tharpayaami”, then pour the water as said in 3.

6.  6.    Conclude this divine ritual by saying Om Thath Sath Brahmaarpana-masthu and offer a spoon of water to the lotus feet of your Upasana Moorthy.

7.  7.  Again do physical or maanaska Namaskarams to your parents, Acharyas and God.

 

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SRI DEVI MAHATHMYAM - PRILIMINARY STHOTHRAMS (MULTIPLE) - SANSKRIT

 Om Namasivaya Nama:

Om Nama Chhandika Devyai Nama:

Dear Blessed Listeners,

Please find below the links for Sthothrams featured in the Sri Devi Mahathmya Patana Grandham.

1. NYAASA MANTRA STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/U7TZn3XHxxU?si=J5q-ThagyvDuTTwm

2. KANYAKA DEVEEM AVAAHANA POOJA STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/wGQE1xdHZwc?si=aKEThidxXIKuAsjl

3. CHATHUSHSHATI NAAMAANI STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/GW2xZUYUv_4?si=wAn-et1A_HRwVgF-

4. ARGALLA STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/AG6NHpEi3GQ?si=9ED2kFjwcB7y4uMU

5. KEELAKA STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/_6cGkn3IBSg?si=D8dy5sPpL_6kR22z

6. HRUDHAYA STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/UnYpWuEp9Q0?si=qzGSF7EX_fR2GU2T

7. DHALLA STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/bsI-7fHYp0Y?si=-ngNLCj5z43bOeL7

8. DHYAANA STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/0KatGjK2pdo?si=qml6ZmK6GQrksqfh

9. KAVACHA STHOTHRAM

https://youtu.be/BP1kQkvI1TY?si=1qASfVrbLX7Gf2yL

10. THANTHRIKA RATHRI SOOKTHAM

https://youtu.be/9cjWjLIkFrI?si=c5Ztcw0S8HB4dxlA

11. GURU KEELAKAM

https://youtu.be/JPjf7284K34?si=UITMow3CthrxhXEo

SRI DEVI MAHATHMYAM - TAMIL DISCOURSE

 Om Namasivaya Nama:

Om Nama Chhandika Devyai Nama:

Dear Blessed listeners,

I am sharing the links below for Sri Devi Mahathmyam Tamil Upanyasam. 

God bless all devotees, Sivoham.

Episode - 01 - (Introduction One)

https://youtu.be/Dt-U9nSGGro?si=GgjTVtuKPZgSsJh1

Episode - 02 (Introduction Two)

https://youtu.be/MBs1pqJXpjo?si=atNBuDuAUDR2tWLL

Episode - 03 (Introduction Three)

https://youtu.be/T35Fs5jP_rY?si=Tc9YTmxzvNvGiw_2

Episode - 04 (Introduction Four) 

https://youtu.be/ACXF38U2uh4?si=sv2X-DRpXPwL92La

Episode - 05 (Sri Durga Sapthasloki)

https://youtu.be/Jiub1_pFV-4?si=25Qbk2Wph_KaaHB5

Episode - 06 (Sri Durga Sapthasloki, Parayana Vidhi & Parayana Sankalpam)

https://youtu.be/gn8K8hv1mZc?si=hqZ-uHkJ09GnA02y

Episode - 07 (Parayana Sankalpam, sapoddhaarana Mantram, Uthkeelaka Mantram)

https://youtu.be/W-pxmRUR2yw?si=vb3_L3_Ri6gOnWUN

Episode - 08 (Nyaasam)

https://youtu.be/th1j50alX4E?si=Wcdasnql1CuK57rM

Episode - 09 (Principles of Aavaahanam & Kumari Deveem Pooja Vidhi)

https://youtu.be/tHK-JQPIi54?si=XiUMdd42of1N-Rcr

Episode - 10 (Kumari Deveem Pooja Vidhi & 64 Yogini Deveem Naamaani)

https://youtu.be/Htgl637qoIo?si=PhMsQhVjv6-UIG3h

Episode - 11 (64 Yogini Deveem Naamaani concluded)

https://youtu.be/Y4KJzpYvywU?si=P9d7yttUWVMnNJBL

Episode - 12 (Argalla Sthothram)

https://youtu.be/qt6CRFSAf9I?si=8rW8MdB41UjvWil1

Episode - 13 (Argalla Sthothram continued, Swaha & Swadha Deveem)

https://youtu.be/qt6CRFSAf9I?si=8rW8MdB41UjvWil1

Episode - 14 (Argalalla Sthothram continued, Madhu & Kaidaba)

https://youtu.be/6pLUS0nxjgM?si=b05qvtcrCm5riODh

Episode - 15 (Argalalla Sthothram concluded, Brahma Sthuthi)

https://youtu.be/hKK_zM-P7Jo?si=VUK5zloSmCcA8VoZ

Episode - 16 (Keelaka Sthothram)

https://youtu.be/SdcTrtezc00?si=Xy5n9wBjuji7AF7s

Episode - 17 (Keelaka Sthothram continued)

https://youtu.be/mWe-07ksfbc?si=I9axnqzrB8Vbnh_c

Episode - 18 (Keelaka Sthothram continued)

https://youtu.be/G41MEMkMaFs?si=lkUpzZyR3UhHREDc

Episode - 19 (Keelaka Sthothram concluded)

https://youtu.be/TmpkOoUWzbk?si=5yL-1siWj-mcPs1D

Episode - 20 (Hrudhaya Sthothram )

https://youtu.be/XvrJwBcm0UA?si=CeQ4QqZzuiK2mPuv

Episode - 21 (Dhalla Sthothram)

https://youtu.be/i0IKLg9-ggE?si=hoNNkt0kMW3naT8z

Episode - 22 (Dhalla Sthothram continued)

https://youtu.be/36kHMLe3V68?si=ZWt9FJEMI_NxHhIT

Episode - 23 (Dhalla Sthothram concluded)

https://youtu.be/pxBNqQMazsg?si=I1LLSuqUBOEUTrFm

Episode - 24 (Dhyaanam)

https://youtu.be/UHbBfbowkpw?si=As9XEvE8_SjMMmkb

Episode - 25 (Dhyaanam continued)

https://youtu.be/L2CYJzS-fE0?si=VgaorLyF7PnW6pR5

Episode - 26 (Dhyaanam continued)

https://youtu.be/q7rjz2m2vk4?si=3P7xri8oIkYWz_B-

Episode - 27 (Dhyaanam concluded)

https://youtu.be/l7I0YwMuQCI?si=qS1PsEhtXM1lQFms

Episode - 28 (Kavacha Sthothram)

https://youtu.be/-izqaN5YHnQ?si=VAgYJdoWdXAfegzw

Episode - 29 (Kavacha Sthothram continued)

https://youtu.be/Y9rbltpF6Vc?si=VqKliJ_lwwQDpjAB

Episode - 30 (Kavacha Sthothram continued)

https://youtu.be/daH2mDOFH-E?si=V2bWiHWEyk0Tcjaf

Episode - 31 (Kavacha Sthothram continued)

https://youtu.be/ucxupgYZqsE?si=Ha4qf1N2ouGiETch

Episode - 32 (Kavacha Sthothram - concluded)

https://youtu.be/0XzgTUTdJEQ?si=EmAF8GFgg10P0dBx

Episode - 33 (Navakshari Mantram)

https://youtu.be/sy5lyWj-yes?si=1s7BW419nG9G44eE

Episode - 34 (Vaideega Rathri Sooktham)

https://youtu.be/mcoZY-Od1bg?si=WT0v5Hz7Tyg0MkZb

Episode - 35 (Thanthreeka Rathri Sooktham)

https://youtu.be/hXAWsoIen0Y?si=UvtXQy70Rz1jfogZ

Episode - 36 (Thanthreeka Rathri Sooktham - concluded)

https://youtu.be/agvh9ek3c20?si=8p7AodA1EtQYJtwR

Episode - 37 (Navakshari Mantra Japam and Sapthasathi Nyasam)

https://youtu.be/fKgLcv6kFt8?si=9ZKN6U4YN7kBsFti

Episode - 38 (Guru Keelakam)

https://youtu.be/ucyRinUEVEk?si=mummzmTomwQe7Ryu

Episode - 39 (Pradhaanika Rahasyam)

https://youtu.be/mWw9cetEID4?si=hLdyzaGb0I6XQRMg

Episode - 40 (Pradhaanika Rahasyam continued)

https://youtu.be/V7MPCVTKUfU?si=Ywt8-8vcaEKx-M6a

Episode - 41 (Pradhaanika Rahasyam concluded)

https://youtu.be/lTjMa_GPfDI?si=43b2F74FzdKLd1Ij

Episode - 42 (

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