Month: May 2012

Archangel

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The Angelic Council

God and his team members are always ready to help, guide and protect the world from evils. Just like a government office with an officer for each task who can work according to his area of expertise, similarly the god created departments and appointed an officer. Who are those officers, their qualifications? Well, each and every officer is with special powers and they are the most loyal officers to the god. They all are appointed to work in their particular fields and always ready to help the god to maintain universal balance. You might be feeling like yes, ok .. i know all this .. but who are they? what are their names?

He is known as “ARCHANGEL”

An archangel is an angel of high rank. Archangels are found in a number of religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Different religions and their beliefs say different things, sometimes it is really hard to know the fact but it is ok even if we have certain knowledge. We can use half knoweledge (saying: “Half knowledge is dangerous than ignorance”), if we are just concerned with that half, which according to our beliefs is true at certain levels and at the same time we do not have other choices but to take that half for granted. Here, we are just going to learn about the known facts without falling into any messy debates or arguments.

An archangel, it is said that there are seven archangels working for the god. After going through many religious materials and traditions, I will suggest that we will just learn about an archangel without been worried about how many are there in total.

All the archangels has their special unique powers to follow any orders of the god. One can call on any particular archangel and depending upon your need and importance of the situation, an archangel can help you to come out of the problem either by sending his assistants or by visiting himself. Don’t forget that those archangels are working for the god, so there is no age, gender, religion bars set to help anyone.

Keep in touch, detailed archangel posts are coming soon!

(The Angelic Council photograph is from Wikipedia)

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Blessing Power

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Each and everyone be blessed!

Namaste, Salaam, Hello, etc..etc..! Here, I am taking it for granted that we all know at least a bit about blessings.

Blessing, the infusion of something with holiness, spiritual redemption, divine will, or one’s hope or approval.

Almost people of all cultures believe that – “As you SOW so shall you REAP: Life is like a boomerang. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later much more than we sow.” Question may rise to all the readers, why the sow-reap quote is here in blessing chapter? – Sow-reap quote is here because I know that not all readers can follow the topic and understand certain things we are going to read here, I will try to use this quote as a theory with some examples to make my readers understand it very easily.

Apart of all the philosophies and teachings and knowledge we gain about blessings with heavy words and language, let us understand it in simple words and easy language. Blessing is a positive thought, positive wish, positive attitude we put into someone in need. It is always given for a good sake. When someone is ill, we usually say – “Don’t worry, you will be fine soon!”, yes, you can call this phrase a blessing.

We are always taught that priests, sages, elders can bless the youngers or less spiritual people and on top of that God can always bless anyone he/she likes. Great ancient belief in almost all religion – “God dwells in every living being.” which means anyone can bless the other (no age or sex bar). I am sure there are many parents, especially our beloved mothers who like to touch her child’s feet and take blessing considering that a child is a form of God. Even I never mind doing that with any kids because they are (upto certain age!) the most innocent beings on earth.

Another question with readers – “Does it really works?” – Answer is – “YES”, of course it depends on many things like spiritual development, internal true feelings, will to say good for a good sake of others, etc.. etc.. but if there is anything said whole heartedly with true feelings, it has a great impact on the person it is said for.

We have learnt that our elders always say – “If you cannot say anything good for anyone, at least don’t curse them.” or “If you cannot say anything good for anyone, keep your mouth shut.”, the reason for this is the sow-reap theory. As you sow so shall you reap – you bless someone for good health, good financial conditions – you will get it back in abundance (sooner or later) and vice versa, you think something bad for someone (doesn’t matter if its their fault or not), you will get it back in any form in abundance (sooner or later).

According to certain rules of “KARMA” (our actions), there is a balance sheet in the office of God. We take birth to nuteralize our karmas and when it is equal on both the sides, we stop taking birth. Please don’t ask me – where we go if we are not coming on the earth!

Lets not stretch it further, reason to think good, act good, bless for good sake is – we never know about our next incarnation, but for this time we know our condition and if we bless each and every living being for the best possible things happen to them, we are sowing the good seeds and we will get chance to reap them in many ways and in next incarnations.

Always keep in mind that we all are children of god and are equal, when he is not setting any levels / categories, who are we to do that.

Blessings are always free to send and receive, use your spiritual power more than your text messages on your mobile phone and emails. More you give, more you receive and your spiritual developement will be much more than you can think.

My mailbox is always open for any discussions regarding the subject because we always learn something new if we share and discuss.

God bless you all for your good health, prosperity, respect, abundance and all your good wishes! In full faith, so be it.

St. Francis of Assisi Prayer:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen!

(Note: The prayer in the video link is written in words above “St. Francis of Assisi Prayer”)

Lord Shiva Meditation

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Lord Shiva (father of Lord Ganesha) is a major Hindu deity, and is considered as Destroyer or Transformer. He is believed to be a yogi who has a vision on everything happening in the world. He has great powers but still like to live like a sage (Yogi) on the peak of Himalayan mountain. He works as a creator, preserver, destroyer, concealer, and revealer (to bless).

Amongst all the gods, he is said to be the most kind, benignant, gracious, benign, charitable, benevolent, kindly, sympathetic, good-hearted, openhearted, large-hearted, gentle, kindhearted, kind-hearted, call him with any of these words.

He has got the most aggresive nature but at times he is the only god who can be pleased so easily like a child is pleased just by a chocolate, very caring, friendly, best teacher, almost anything and everything one can think of.

Ok coming back on the topic, meditating on Lord Shiva can give you strength, energy, life-force, devine protection and often it is practiced for the good sake of an ill/dying person.

For Lord Shiva Meditation one can use any one of the following mantras (Chant it for 108 times, recommended):

aum tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pusti-vardhanam urvarukam iva bandhanan mrtyor muksiya mamrtat (Mahamrityunjaya Mantra – Great death-conquering mantra also called Tryambakam Mantra)
Om Namah Sivai (Very basic powerful mantra, can be used everyday)
OM (Purifies, energies – powerful mantra, can be used everyday)

Best time for meditation:

Mid-night

Sitting Position:

East (Sun rise) facing
Folded legs / Padmasan / On chair without crossing your legs or hands (if you are sitting on chair, do not let your back touch the chair)
Rest your hands on your knees / thighs with your palms facing sky
Eyes closed (No Spectacles)

Know Lord Shiva

Lets go through 108 names of Lord Shiva (one can even use one of the following name to meditate):

Aashutosh – One Who Fulfills Wishes Instantly
Aja – Unborn
Akshayaguna – God With Limitless Attributes
Anagha – Without Any Fault
Anantadrishti – Of Infinite Vision
Augadh – One Who Revels All The Time
Avyayaprabhu – Imperishable Lord
Bhairav – Lord Of Terror
Bhalanetra – One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
Bholenath – Kind Hearted Lord
Bhooteshwara – Lord Of Ghosts And Evil Beings
Bhudeva – Lord Of The Earth
Bhutapala – Protector Of The Ghosts
Chandrapal – Master Of The Moon
Chandraprakash – One Who Has Moon As A Crest
Dayalu – Compassionate
Devadeva – Lord Of The Lords
Dhanadeepa – Lord Of Wealth
Dhyanadeep – Icon Of Meditation And Concentration
Dhyutidhara – Lord Of Brilliance
Digambara – Ascetic Without Any Clothes
Durjaneeya – Difficult To Be Known
Durjaya – Unvanquished
Gangadhara – Lord Of River Ganga
Girijapati – Consort Of Girija
Gunagrahin – Acceptor Of Gunas
Gurudeva – Master Of All
Hara – Remover Of Sins
Jagadisha – Master Of The Universe
Jaradhishamana – Redeemer From Afflictions
Jatin – 0ne Who Has Matted Hair
Kailas – One Who Bestows Peace
Kailashadhipati – Lord Of Mount Kailash
Kailashnath – Master Of Mount Kailash
Kamalakshana – Lotus-Eyed Lord
Kantha – Ever-Radiant
Kapalin – One Wears A Necklace Of Skulls
Khatvangin – One Who Has The Missile Khatvangin In His Hand
Kundalin – One Who Wears Earrings
Lalataksha – One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
Lingadhyaksha – Lord Of The Lingas
Lingaraja – Lord Of The Lingas
Lokankara – Creator Of The Three Worlds
Lokapal – One Who Takes Care Of The World
Mahabuddhi – Extremely Intelligent
Mahadeva – Greatest God
Mahakala – Lord Of All Times
Mahamaya – Of Great Illusions
Mahamrityunjaya – Great Victor Of Death
Mahanidhi – Great Storehouse
Mahashaktimaya – One Who Has Boundless Energies
Mahayogi – Greatest Of All Gods
Mahesha – Supreme Lord
Maheshwara – Lord Of Gods
Nagabhushana – One Who Has Serpents As Ornaments
Nataraja – King Of The Art Of Dancing
Nilakantha – Blue Necked Lord
Nityasundara – Ever Beautiful
Nrityapriya – Lover Of Dance
Omkara – Creator Of OM
Palanhaar – One Who Protects Everyone
Parameshwara – First Among All Gods
Paramjyoti – Greatest Splendour
Pashupati – Lord Of All Living Beings
Pinakin – One Who Has A Bow In His Hand
Pranava – Originator Of The Syllable Of OM
Priyabhakta – Favourite Of The Devotees
Priyadarshana – Of Loving Vision
Pushkara – One Who Gives Nourishment
Pushpalochana – One Who Has Eyes Like Flowers
Ravilochana – Having Sun As The Eye
Rudra – The Terrible
Rudraksha – One Who Has Eyes Like Rudra
Sadashiva – Eternal God
Sanatana – Eternal Lord
Sarvacharya – Preceptor Of All
Sarvashiva – Always Pure
Sarvatapana – Scorcher Of All
Sarvayoni – Source Of Everything
Sarveshwara – Lord Of All Gods
Shambhu – One Who Bestows Prosperity
Shankara – One Who Gives Happiness
Shiva – Always Pure
Shoolin – One Who Has A Trident
Shrikantha – Of Glorious Neck
Shrutiprakasha – Illuminator Of The Vedas
Shuddhavigraha – One Who Has A Pure Body
Skandaguru – Preceptor Of Skanda
Someshwara – Lord Of All Gods
Sukhada – Bestower Of Happiness
Suprita – Well Pleased
Suragana – Having Gods As Attendants
Sureshwara – Lord Of All Gods
Swayambhu – Self-Manifested
Tejaswani – One Who Spreads Illumination
Trilochana – Three-Eyed Lord
Trilokpati – Master Of All The Three Worlds
Tripurari – Enemy Of Tripura
Trishoolin – One Who Has A Trident In His Hands
Umapati – Consort Of Uma
Vachaspati – Lord Of Speech
Vajrahasta – One Who Has A Thunderbolt In His Hands
Varada – Granter Of Boons
Vedakarta – Originator Of The Vedas
Veerabhadra – Supreme Lord Of The Nether World
Vishalaksha – Wide-Eyed Lord
Vishveshwara – Lord Of The Universe
Vrishavahana – One Who Has Bull As His Vehicle

Lord Ram Meditation

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Lord Rama

As we all know, there are many types of meditations depending on the one you have faith on.

Rama personifies the characteristics of an ideal person (purushottama) who is to be emulated. He had within him all the desirable virtues that any individual would seek to aspire, and he fulfils all his moral obligations (maryada). Rama’s purity and piety in his intentions and actions inspires affection and devotion for him from a variety of characters from different backgrounds.

There are many different ways to meditate on particular subject. One can choose any mantra to meditate as it is all about our internal faith.

For Lord Rama Meditation one can use any one of the following mantras (Chant it for ten to fifteen times):

OM NAMO RAMA OM (Recommended – Provided by GMCKS)
Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram (also used for Ram Dhun) (Dhun is like uttering the same mantra with a particular rhythm)
AUM DASARATHAYE VIDMAHE, SITAVALLABHAYA DEHEEMAHI, TANNO RAMAH PRACHODAYAT (Gayatri Mantra for Lord Rama)

Best time for meditation:

Sunrise (Your city’s standard sunrise time)
Sunset (Your city’s standard sunset time)

Sitting Position:

East (Sun rise) facing
Folded legs / Padmasan / On chair without crossing your legs or hands (if you are sitting on chair, do not let your back touch the chair)
Rest your hands on your knees / thighs with your palms facing sky
Eyes closed (No Spectacles)