Main thing is the vibration, that is it. If you ask me, ’Do you know the meaning of all the chants? I will say, ’I also don’t know.’ It’s the vibration of the chants that is important and then the meaning.

There are two parts, the first part says, ’Namo, namo, namo, namo!’

Mana, means mind. The word mind in English comes from Sanskrit word Mana.

Nama is the reverse of the mind. The mind going to its source is called Nama.

When the mind goes outside to experience the world, it is Mana. So Nama. is the mind going back to its source.

When it goes to its source, what does it find? Everything is made up of one consciousness.

*Q: Guruji What is the importance of Rudra pooja?*

*Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji*:-

Rudra pooja has been going on since centuries. It impacts the person and the environment.

They say that the villages in which Rudra pooja is done, there will be no sickness.

The important thing is to meditate.

People perform this as a ritual, without devotion and they do not get any benefit out of it.
These mantras affects the subtle world.
The vibration of the words is what is important. The pooja is done not for one or two people. It converts all the negativity into positivity

*In Rudrapooja 6 Shaktis are are honored.*
They are
Shiva,
Vishnu (Narayan)
Ganpati,
Surya,
MahaDevi (Laxmi Saraswati & Shakti) and
Gurutattva.

*Rudrapooja reduces 4 types of Doshas*
Pitrudosha
Grahdosha
Vastudosha
karmadosha

This pooja balances tridosha
i.e.
Vatta Pitta Kapha
& it increases Prana & Sattva guna in us and the environment around us.

Now, what do the scientists today say? God Particle – by which everything has been made. Thousands of years ago the Rishis said the same thing, that everything is made up of one thing, and that they called Brahman. – that which is neither male nor female. It is nothing but a Tattva. Tattva means principle.

A great principle by which everything is made of, they called itBramhan. And when that Bramhan becomes personal, it is called Shiva Tattva – the innocent Divinity; that is in everything. That is why we say, ‘Namo, namo!’

In the trees, in the greenery, in the birds, even in the thieves, and in a dacoit, everywhere, it is the same one principle.

Then, the second part will say, ‘Chame, chame, chame, chame.’ You have heard this, isn’t it?! This means, everything is in Me.

‘Me’ in English comes from the Sanskrit word ’ Ma’, which means Myself.

‘Ma Ma’ means ’ For Me’, ‘In Me’. So, everything is in terms of ; myself;. The second part is everything is for me and everything is in terms of me.

Even for numbers they say, ‘Ekaachame’, which means, one, two, three, four, they are all my form; Myself. Like that, ‘Sugamchame’, happiness for me!

‘Abhayanchame’, fearlessness, happiness, health, all the good things in the universe, let them all come to me, and they are all part of me. That is it.

And as this is being chanted, usually milk and water runs through the crystal, drop by drop. This is the ancient method. It is done with water or in fire as well.

What they do is they keep a fire and they put different herbs for the different chants.
Or you allow a string of water to keep falling on a crystal and you listen to this chanting – this is the ancient method.

And done on Mondays it is even more special. Monday is the day of the moon and the moon and mind are connected. Mantra, mind, moon, they are all connected somewhere. So, in India, it is a tradition, they have this chanting going on in the Ashrams. So in our ashram also, every Monday, we have this.

All the five elements are used in pooja. Pooja means honoring all the elements, born out of fullness. So, fire, water, incense sticks, fruits, flowers, rice, whatever nature has given to us, those things are used and the chanting goes on.

There is a lot of depth and meaning to it. You can go and do some research on it, more and more things will come out.

Mainly, it creates more positive ions, more so when people are meditating.Just doing it as a ritual is not that effective because it is said that the Veda Mantras are effective when people are awake from within; for them, these mantras have more meaning. So, they help you to go deep into meditation.

By SHRI SHRI RAVISHANKARJI

ART OF LIVING

अनन्तं वासुकिं शेषं पद्मनाभं च कम्बलं
शन्खपालं ध्रूतराष्ट्रं च तक्षकं कालियं तथा

एतानि नव नामानि नागानाम च महात्मनं
सायमकाले पठेन्नीत्यं प्रातक्काले विशेषतः

तस्य विषभयं नास्ति सर्वत्र विजयी भवेत
ll इति श्री नवनागस्त्रोत्रं सम्पूर्णं ll

Anantam Vasukim Shesham
Padmanabham cha Kambalam
Shankhapalam Dhartarashtram
Taxakam Kaliyam Tatha

Etani Nava Navaami Naganancha Mahatmana
Sayam Patenityam Prathahkaale Visheshita
Tasya Vishabhayam Naasti Sarvatra Vijayaa Bhaveth

This Navnag mantra is also chanted to avoid as well as negate all kind of ill effects, curses and black magic. It also negates Naga Dosha, Kala Sarpa Dosha, Rahu Dosha and Ketu Dosha. Pregnant ladies can also chant this mantra for the protection of fetus in the womb for a safe baby delivery.

The names of the 9 Naag Devatas – Anant, Vasuki, Shesh, Padmanabh, Kambal, Shankhapal, Dhrutrashtra, Takshak and Kalia – if prayed daily in the morning will keep one protected from all evils and helps to become victorious in life.

The Best day to initiate this mantra is on Purnima or tuesdays or Nag Panchami or any panchami thithis or Amavasya days. Chanting this mantra 11, 21, 108 or 1008 times will bestowed with all kinds of spiritual powers. Any mantra is generally recited by facing east direction.

Nag Panchami is falling on 25 July this year and expected to bring a major turn in the lives of people. There is a provision of venerating Nagas or Serpents with utter devotion on this day.

As the name itself suggests, the festival of Nag Panchami is dedicated to the serpents. It is a tradition to celebrate this event on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan every year. This year, Nag Panchami will be celebrated across the country on 25 July 2020, Saturday. According to the popular beliefs and rituals, Nagas or Serpents are devotedly worshipped on the day of Nag Panchami, and fast is observed.

The festival of Nag Panchami inspires people to protect animals other than snakes, and preserve the environment. The names of major mythological serpents are mentioned in the Devi Bhagavata. It is believed that from ancient times, Sages and Scholars have laid emphasis on carrying out puja rituals venerating the serpents and observing a fast on this auspicious day. Snakes or Nagas are worshipped on the day of Nag Panchami and then bathed with cow’s milk.

Create the idols of snakes with cow dung and place them on both sides of the doors of your house on the day of Nag Panchami.

Offer Curd, Durva, Gandha, Kusha, Akshat, Flowers, Modak and Malpua etc. to this statue of the snake.

On this day, offer food to the Brahmins and observe a fast. Doing so eliminates any fear of serpents. Although even though you cannot invite Brahmins at home due to the ongoing pandemic and guidelines regarding social distancing, you can take that portion out and donate it in a temple.

Apart from this, bathing the serpents with milk and worshipping them with devotion on this day also helps you get rid of your fear of snakes.

Anant, Vasuki, Shesha, Padmanabha, Kambal, Karkotak, Ashwa, Dhritarashtra, Shankhpal, Kaliya and Takshak are the names of all the serpents. On the day of Nag Panchami, write all these names on the wall with turmeric-sandal paste.

According to the beliefs, cooking anything in an iron pan on the day of Nag Panchami is a prohibited act.

Apart from this, prepare a Payas made of wheat, milk, gram or chana, paddy or rice and roasted barley with full devotion and a purposeful mindset, and offer it to the snakes.

An account of Nag Panchami is also associated with Lord Krishna. According to this story, once upon a time, Lord Krishna was playing with his friends when his ball accidentally fell into the river. This was the same river which served as the abode to the Serpent King Kalia Nag, who was sent by Kansa to kill Krishna. Seeing the ball going into the river, Lord Krishna also jumped into the water, where Kalia Nag attacked him. However, Lord Krishna taught him a lesson, after which Kalia Nag apologised for his actions and vowed never to harm anyone in the village. The victory of Shri Krishna over Kalia Nag is also celebrated as Nag Panchami.

It is said that once Naglok started burning as a result of Matra-Shrapa or the Maternal Curse. To get rid of the excruciating pain, Snakes were bathed with Cow Milk on the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami. The Cow’s milk cools down the agony caused by the fire and at the same time, provides relief from the fear of snakes to the devotees who perform the task. For a native who performs the fast and rituals with a true heart on the day of Nag Panchami, both the Sheshnag and Vasuki, the best among the Nagas, pray with folded hands to Lord Hari and Lord Shiva.

Excavation or any kind of digging of land on the day of Nag Panchami is prohibited.

For carrying out the Nag Puja, always worship either the picture or the idol made of clay or metal of Nag Dev. Read the article till the end to know why you should avoid worshipping real serpents.

Apart from this, you can offer Milk, Rice or Dhaan, Kheel or Puffed Rice and Doob. Along with it, if possible, purchase the serpent from the Snake Charmer and release them in the wild.

On the day of Nag Panchami, it has been observed that in many places, people devotedly worship Snakes captured by Snake Charmers, which is wrong. Let us tell you why this is wrong. Actually, Snake Charmers capture wild snakes and break their teeth, which makes them highly vulnerable and incapable of hunting their prey. Due to this, they are forced to stay hungry.

After this, the hungry snake considers the milk offered to him as water for drinking. But drinking this milk can worsen the wounds formed due to their teeth being broken by the Charmers, hence further worsening the situation, and eventually, the snake dies. One major fact to understand is that a snake is not a herbivore organism by nature and doesn’t drink milk. In such a situation, people should worship their statue or idol instead of real and alive snakes.

Both Rahu and Ketu hold high significance in Vedic Astrology. These planets majorly affect our lives and its various aspects. In case you wish to attain an astrological input regarding this topic and have questions regarding their impact on your academics, marriage, career, family life etc, you can click here and seek expert consultation from our well-read astrologers. Now let us move ahead and read in detail about Rahu and Ketu.

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Let us talk about Rahu. There are various notions and superstitions regarding Rahu and its effects on our lives. People usually consider Rahu as an inauspicious planet; however, the reality seems completely opposite. Rahu forms an eclipse with either the Sun or Moon in a kundli, whose impact can be seen in your family life, career, marriage, profession etc. It can completely turn the tables and make a native touch the heights of success. However, its afflicted placement gives rise to several obstacles.

Next is Ketu. Many consider Ketu as an unfavourable planet as well; however, outcomes may vary. Ketu present in the third, sixth and eleventh house of a kundli enables a native to move forward in life. This shadow planet with either the Sun or the Moon, creates an eclipse or Grah Dosha and impacts various aspects of life.

Mythological Legend Associated With Shadow Planets Rahu and Ketu
In Hinduism, Sawrbhanu was the son of Simhika and quite powerful and intelligent. To obtain the Nectar of Immortality or Amrit derived from Samudra Manthan or Churning Of The Ocean, a situation of warfare had arisen among the Gods and Demons. At that time, Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini and initiated a reconciliation between two sides. After this, Lord Vishnu in the form of Mohini first started distributing the Nectar to the Gods and planned to trick the Demons. When Swarabhanu saw this and realised the trickery, he took the form of a God and sat in line.

The moment he tasted the Nectar, the Sun (Lord Surya) and the Moon (Lord Chandra) recognized the true identity of Swarabhanu and revealed his truth in front of Lord Vishnu. Enraged, Lord Vishnu separated his head from the torso with his Sudarshan Chakra, but since the Nectar had reached his throat by then, his body became immortal.

From then, his head attained the name Rahu and torse, Ketu. This is the reason why Rahu and Ketu forms an eclipse with the Sun and the Moon as an act of revenge.

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Rahu-Ketu- Astrological Significance & Impact On Our Life
Rahu and Ketu are always considered to be in retrograde motion. They are not recognized as direct planets but widely known as shadow planets.

Rahu
अर्धकायं महावीर्यं चन्द्रादित्यविमर्दनम। सिंहिकागर्भसम्भूतं तं राहुं प्रणमाम्यहम।।

ardhakāyaṃ mahāvīryaṃ candrādityavimardanama। siṃhikāgarbhasambhūtaṃ taṃ rāhuṃ praṇamāmyahama।।

Meaning: I bow in front of the Great Rahu, who is half-bodied, full of great power, afflicts the Moon and the Sun and is born from the womb of Sinhala.

If Rahu is located in the Angular or Kendra House with the Lord of the Trikona House or in the Trikon House with the Lord of the Angular or Kendra House, it forms a major Raj Yoga. In such a situation, the native is expected to reach the heights of success. A blessed and favourable Rahu is necessary if you want to become an expert in Politics and Diplomacy.

Ketu
पलाशपुष्पसंकाशं तारकाग्रहमस्तकम। रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम।।

palāśapuṣpasaṃkāśaṃ tārakāgrahamastakama। raudraṃ raudrātmakaṃ ghoraṃ taṃ ketuṃ praṇamāmyahama।।

Meaning: I fold my hands in front of Ketu, whose aura is similar to Palash Pushpa, who is aggressive by nature and son of Rudra, is very fierce, and prominent among planets and stars.

If Ketu is posited in the Angular or Kendra House with the Lord of the Trikon House or in the Trikon House with the Lord of the Angular or Kendra House, it forms a major Raj Yoga. Such a person tastes complete success and prosperity in life. It makes him/her religious, and if favourably placed, Ketu makes such a native the Head of a temple, religious place or institution.

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Planet Rahu & Multiple Outcomes Attained From It
Favourable Rahu: Sharp Mind, Not Confined Within The Walls Of Society But Makes One Eager To Explore
Inauspicious Rahu: Obstacles In Thoughts, Bad Company, Hiccups, Intestinal Problems, Ulcers, Gastric Issues and Insanity
Colour: Blue
Symbols: Enemy, Lightning, Despair, Treachery, Elephant, Cat
How To Appease The Shadow Planet Rahu
Different scriptures reveal multiple methods and remedies to appease Rahu and attain his grace. Let us know some of them.

Tp please Rahu, adorning Gomed or Hessonite Gemstone is revealed to be significant. In case Gomed stone is not available, you can adorn Tursa or Safi stone as a substitute as well.

Fast To Be Observed For Rahu
To pacify the malefic effects of Rahu, the fast is observed on Saturday. Apart from this, this fast can be observed on the day ruled by the Ruling Deity of the house in a kundli where Rahuis posited. The fast associated with Rahu must be performed for eighteen consecutive Saturdays. Click here to know about the Rahu Fast Rituals.

Donations For Rahu
नीलाम्बरो नीलवपुः किरीटी करालवक्त्रः करवालशूली।
चतुर्भुजश्चर्मधरश्च राहुः सिंहासनस्थो वरदोऽस्तु मह्यम्।।

Rahu, the One who adorns blue-coloured clothes, wears a blue-coloured crown, has a deformed face, owns a Sword, Shield and Prong and resides on a glorified Throne, I wish to seek your blessings and grace on me!

As a remedy to cure a malefic Rahu, it is auspicious to donate a Black-colored Sheep, Iron, a figure or idol of Nag or Serpent made of Gold, Gomed or Hessonite Gemstone, and a Vessel made of Copper and filled with Sesame Seeds

Diseases Due To A Malefic Rahu
Diseases caused by a malefic Rahu present in the kundli of a native are:

Constipation, Chicken Pox, Brain-related Illnesses, Memory Loss, Arthritis, Leprosy, Diarrhea, Fear of Ghosts, Spinal Pain or Rupture, Hunger and Dehydration, Air-borne Disorders, Skin-related Diseases, Heart Diseases or Stomach Infection

Mantras For Rahu
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं राहवे नमः / oṃ aiṃ hrīṃ rāhave namaḥ
ॐ रां राहवे नमः / oṃ rāṃ rāhave namaḥ
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः / oṃ bhrāṃ bhrīṃ bhrauṃ saḥ rāhave namaḥ
ॐ कया नश्चित्र आ भुवदूती सदावृधः सखा। कया शचिष्ठया वृता।। (यजुर्वेद ३६/४) / oṃ kayā naścitra ā bhuvadūtī sadāvṛdhaḥ sakhā। kayā śaciṣṭhayā vṛtā।। (Yajurveda 36/4)
Remedies for Rahu
To pacify the shadow planet Rahu, one must offer a Silver Nag-Nagin on the Shivling to attain favourable outcomes.
It is auspicious to donate black sesame seeds wrapped in a blue-coloured cloth on Saturday.
You can also perform the Rudrabhishek as a remedy for a Malefic Rahu. (Click here to know more about Remedies to pacify Rahu).
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Planet Ketu & Multiple Outcomes Attained From It
Favourable Ketu: Fame and Success, Courage, Spirituality and Peace in Life.
Malefic Ketu: Weakness in legs, Alienation from your Maternal Grandfather and Uncle’s Love and Affection, Issues related to Spine, Genitals, Knees, Joint Pain, Kidney, Legs, Ears etc.
Symbols: Poisonous Creatures, Brown and Black Animals.
How To Appease The Shadow Planet Ketu
According to the various religious scriptures and texts, one should adorn Cats Eye or Lehsunia Gemstone to appease Ketu. Firoza or Turquoise Gemstone can also be worn in in case the above stone is not available.

Fast To Be Observed For Ketu
To pacify the malefic effects of Ketu, the fast is observed on Saturday. Apart from this, this fast can be observed on the day ruled by the Ruling Deity of the house in a kundli where Ketu is posited. The fast associated with Ketu must be performed for eighteen consecutive Saturdays. Click here to know about the Ketu Fast Rituals.

Donations For Ketu
केतोर्वैदूर्यममलं तैलं मृगमदं तथा।

ऊर्णांस्तिलैस्तु संयुक्ता दद्यात्क्लेशानुपत्तये।।

As a remedy for the dosha due to a Malefic Ketu, it is auspicious for the native to donate a Goat.

Diseases Due To A Malefic Ketu
These are some of the diseases arising due to the presence of a malefic Ketu in the kundli of a native:

Cholera, Cancer, Anemia, Pneumonia, Burns, Skin Diseases, Contagious or Infectious Diseases, Asthma, Urinary Diseases, Biliary Diseases, Body Itching, Diarrhea, Nervous System Related Issues, Rashes, Black Magic, or Hemorrhoids.

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Mantras For Ketu
ॐ ह्रीं ऐं केतवे नमः / Oṃ hrīṃ aiṃ ketave namaḥ
ॐ कें केतवे नमः / Oṃ keṃ ketave namaḥ
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः / Oṃ srāṃ srīṃ srauṃ saḥ ketave namaḥ
ॐ केतुं कृण्वन्नकेतवे पेशो मर्या अपेशसे। समुषद्भिरजायथाः ।। (यजुर्वेद २९|३७) / Oṃ ketuṃ kṛṇvannaketave peśo maryā apeśase। Samuṣadbhirajāyathāḥ ।। (Yajurveda 29|37)
Remedies For Ketu
Hoist a flag at a temple to pacify Ketu.
Plant an Ashwagandha Tree to pacify a malefic Ketu.
You can also perform the Rudrabhishek as a remedy for a Malefic Ketu.

Q: Guruji What is the importance of Rudra pooja?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji:-

Rudra pooja has been going on since centuries. It impacts the person and the environment.

They say that the villages in which Rudra pooja is done, there will be no sickness.

The important thing is to meditate.

People perform this as a ritual, without devotion and they do not get any benefit out of it.
These mantras affects the subtle world.
The vibration of the words is what is important. The pooja is done not for one or two people. It converts all the negativity into positivity

In Rudrapooja 6 Shaktis are are honored.
They are
Shiva,
Vishnu (Narayan)
Ganpati,
Surya,
MahaDevi (Laxmi Saraswati & Shakti) and
Gurutattva.

Rudrapooja reduces 4 types of Doshas
Pitrudosha
Grahdosha
Vastudosha
karmadosha

This pooja balances tridosha
i.e.
Vatta Pitta Kapha
& it increases Prana & Sattva guna in us and the environment around us.

*Q: Guruji What is the importance of Rudra pooja?*

*Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji*:-

Rudra pooja has been going on since centuries. It impacts the person and the environment.

They say that the villages in which Rudra pooja is done, there will be no sickness.

The important thing is to meditate.

People perform this as a ritual, without devotion and they do not get any benefit out of it. These mantras affects the subtle world. The vibration of the words is what is important. The pooja is done not for one or two people. It converts all the negativity into positivity

*In Rudrapooja 6 Shaktis are are honored.* They are Shiva, Vishnu (Narayan) Ganpati, Surya, MahaDevi (Laxmi Saraswati & Shakti) and Gurutattva.

*Rudrapooja reduces 4 types of Doshas* Pitrudosha Grahdosha Vastudosha karmadosha