Month: August 2012

Full Moon

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Look up there in the sky at night, a big circle, bright & some random designs. Yes, we are talking about the moon. People of every religion and country know about full moon and new moon. Varied beliefs, as usual and we know that, some people believe it to be very good and some find it bad.

Since ancient times, people used to pray to the moon. Their knowledge was not so good those days and moon was considered as a heavenly body. There were many religious and spiritual rituals to be performed at places around the world.

There are many effects of the full moon on us, it can be related to your feelings, emotions and desires. For normal people it is like crisis period but for spiritual and/or religious people it is the period of opportunity. On the full moon day the cosmic energies are on the highest levels and if not handled carefully it might create crisis.

If we talk about crisis, one can feel drowsy, over-excited or aggressive. If you have noticed, on the full moon day possibilities may arise of road accidents, diseases, fights (for minor issues) and many similar problems. When we say problems it can also be of lost password. An alcoholic will get more thoughts about need to drink more and more. A gambler will keep on betting even if he is losing every bet.

If we talk about spiritual/religious person, it is possible to awaken thoughts about spirituality that lie in someone’s mind to increase spiritual practice and use the heightened mind activity. Such person will do powerful meditations, prayers, visit religious places, do rituals and carry out donation and help to needy people. This heavy and dense energy will give fast and fruitful reaction for this good work. A writer will get very nice subject ideas and good thoughts to finish it. A donor will try to help as many people as possible.

To Do:

  • Early morning prayers
  • Chanting of God name (as per religion)
  • Chanting of your spiritual guru or your favorite teacher (spiritual protection)
  • Meditation (if you know any, CLICK HERE FOR MEDITATION HELP)
  • Physical help to needy (serve at hospital, help aged people in their work, etc…)
  • Donation (for food, medicines, clothes, etc…)
  • Stay in good mood as much as possible (CLICK HERE FOR IDEAS)
  • Spend more time with kids below 3 and people above 60

Not To Do:

  • Intake of alcohol, tobacco, cigarette and any hallucinogenic products
  • Listening of rock, hard rock, metal and similar music types
  • Fights for minor issues
  • Important decisions
  • Buying and/or selling of properties/costly items
  • Fast driving
  • Going on heights
  • Deep water diving/swimming
  • Stay with more than 2 person for more than a couple of hours

Let us try a small yet effective full mood meditation for peace, happiness, silence, health and love. (If you don’t find it comfortable just stop meditation, open your eyes and sit relax and take plain water bath)

Very slowly take salt water bath, wear nothing but white cotton clothes with head cover, sit alone in a peaceful place, minimum light (not darkness). Do some light physical exercise, even some body shaking will do.

(Set an alarm for 15 to 20 minutes to bring you back in your body, place the device at a fair distance)

Close your eyes and chant “OM” for around 11 times to purify your whole system and to gain peaceful mind. Pray to god for divine guidance, protection, happiness, love, prosperity during the meditation. Imagine the bright white glorious moon shining above your head. See the smiling moon. The light rays are so alive dancing. It is traveling downwards to embrace you. Hold you tight with love and care. Feel the touch very cool, yet warm. It is entering through your skin going through every pores, every cell; making you energetic, peaceful, happy and weightless. You are the moon light. Let go your soul with the moon wherever it wants.

On the alarm bell, very gently, slowly come back to your body. Slowly move your fingers. Open your eyes with big smile. Give blessings to whole world for divine health, guidance, protection, prosperity. Give blessings to co-workers and neighbours. Give blessings to your family.

Sit in normal position for a minute. Stand up and do some shaking, jump for a couple of seconds to release any excessive energy. Stay away from your family, children & aged people for around 1 or 2 hours. Do not take bath for next 12 to 24 hours.

Try to notice what happened during your meditation and note it down. Share it via comments to know more about your experiences.

DO NOT FALL INTO ANY RUMORS ABOUT FULL MOON AND DON’T PANIC!

Disclaimer:
The physical and psychological conditions of each practitioner vary. Therefore, the author, publisher and this website will not be held liable for any adverse effects arising from the practice of any meditation and/or other spiritual/religious practices. If any discomfort or adverse effect is experienced, the practitioner is advised to stop the practice immediately and consult a Medical Doctor and a Certified Spiritual Practitioner (Take salt water bath at least twice a day along with guidance of medical doctor and/or certified spiritual practitioner).

Eid-ul-Fitr

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Eid-ul-Fitr

We are here to know few basic things about Eid-ul-fitr (known as EID, in general), sorry if you find any mistakes in the writing. Readers are welcome with their thoughts and corrections if required.

Eid al-Fitr was originated by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is observed on the first of the month of ‘Shawwal’ at the end of the holy month of Ramadan (also known as Ramzaan in many places), during which Muslims undergo a period of fasting.

Eid is generally celebrated for 1, 2 or 3 days in different countries and traditions. Simple greetings are “Eid Mubarak” (Blessed Eid) and “Eid Sa’id” (Happy Eid). Good news – it is declared as ‘Holiday’.

Very special day, joyful and Muslim people wait to wake up with very happy mood with some religious/spiritual essence. Wake up early (before sunrise), perform pre-sunrise prayer, brush their teeths, takes bath, wears new clothes (best available), apply perfume.

It is forbidden to fast on Eid Day. Starts with small sweet breakfast, preferably date fruit before attending special Eid Prayer (known as ‘Salaat’).

People do charity by giving money to poor and needy before performing the ‘Eid Prayer’:

  • To show happiness
  • To give as much charity as is possible
  • To pray Fajr in the local Masjid
  • To go early for Eid salaat
  • To read the takbirat in an open field.
  • Go to the Eid prayer on foot

Muslims recite the following incantation in a low voice while going to the Eid prayer: Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. La ilaha illà l-Lah wal-Lahu akbar, Allahu Akbar walil-Lahi l-hamd. Recitation ceases when they get to the place of Eid or once the Imam commences activities.

The Eid prayer is performed in congregation in open areas like fields, community centers, etc. or at mosques. No call to prayer is given for this Eid prayer. The Eid prayer is followed by the sermon and then a supplication asking for God’s forgiveness, mercy, peace and blessings for all living beings across the world. The sermon also instructs Muslims as to the performance of rituals of Eid, such as the zakat. After the prayers, Muslims visit their relatives, friends and acquaintances or hold large communal celebrations in homes, community centers or rented halls.

Coming to the most favorite part of this festival, the gifts – Eid gifts, known as ‘Eidi’, are frequently given at eid to children and immediate relatives. As we all are children of god, even non-muslim people get chance to give and receive Eidi.

As I always say, different countries have different changes to celebrate and have minor procedure changes.

Here is the video capture for Eid Prayer performed at Makkah last year, I find it best suitable for the post.

On this holy day, may allah bless the whole world for happiness, food, prosperity, well-being, protection and teachings. In full faith, Amin!

Hanuman

Hanuman ji

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‘Fear’, a word known and faced by every living being on the earth. It comes in varied forms during our life-like fear of injuries, results, relations, financial, etc. Different cultures and religions have their own role models on which they have full faith. In hindu culture, there is a god called “Hanuman” who is always ready to make you free from fear, weakness or any kind of troubles you are suffering from. For non-Indian people, he is very famous as “Monkey God”.

Hanuman is said an ardent and most powerful devotee of Lord Rama. He was the central character in one of the Hindu epics called “Ramayana”. He was the leader of Lord Rama’s Army fighting against the demon king ‘Ravana’. There are many beliefs for his name and it is also said that he is incarnation of Lord Shiva.

As we know now that Hanuman is an ardent and most powerful devotee of Lord Rama, it becomes very easy to please him when you call upon him. Hanuman is always ready to help and protect anyone, especially if the person is devotee of Lord Rama & her wife Devi Sita.

Some literature also mentioned that once Hanuman was put to test his devotion towards Lord Rama and he was in need to show the strongest possible proof, he stand facing Lord Rama & Devi Sita and shouted “Jai Shree Ram” and started to tear his chest. People present over their tried to stop hanuman doing it and very tensed, even Lord Rama questioned him, for which he answered that I am an ardent devotee of yours and just trying to show your place in me. The moment he tear his chest everyone show Lord Rama & Devi Sita’s image in his heart. This is the reason you find some of his pictures doing the same. Hanuman wanted to tell everybody that you cannot become a devotee just by chanting prayers/mantras, for that you must have space and real faith in your heart.

Hanuman is blessed with many unique special powers by different gods. Let’s check them out:

Brahma gave Hanuman a boon that would protect him from the irrevocable Brahma’s curse. Brahma also said: “Nobody will be able to kill you with any weapon in war.” From Brahma he obtained the power of inducing fear in enemies, of destroying fear in friends, to be able to change his form at will and to be able to easily travel wherever he wished. From Shiva he obtained the boons of longevity, scriptural wisdom and ability to cross the ocean. Shiva assured safety of Hanuman with a band that would protect him for life. Indra blessed him that the Vajra weapon will no longer be effective on him and his body would become stronger than Vajra. Varuna blessed baby Hanuman with a boon that he would always be protected from water. Agni blessed him with immunity to burning by fire. Surya gave him two siddhis of yoga namely “laghima” and “garima”, to be able to attain the smallest or to attain the biggest form . Yama, the God of Death blessed him healthy life and free from his weapon danda, thus death would not come to him. Kubera showered his blessings declaring that Hanuman would always remain happy and contented. Vishwakarma blessed him that Hanuman would be protected from all his creations in the form of objects or weapons. Vayu also blessed him with more speed than he himself had.

Chanting to call upon him when you are in any problem or bad time:

  • Ram Laxman Janki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki
  • Shree Ram Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram (also known as Ram-Dhun, it is said that Hanuman promised to give his presence at any place where people are chanting Ram-Dhun)
  • Very well known and most powerful prayer is called Hanuman Chalisa:

(It might be hard to pronounce exactly but you can pray to god in advance to forgive your mistakes or wrong pronouciation and he will accept your prayer)

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nijamanu Mukuru Sudhaari;
Barnau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Daayeku Fala Chaari;
Buddhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan Kumaar;
Bala Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mohe, Harahu Kales Bikaar

Jai Hanuman Gyaan Gun Sagar,
Jai Kapis Teehun Lok Ujagar (1)
Raamdoot Atulit Bal Dhaama,
Anjani Putra Pavansut Naama (2)
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi,
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi (3)
Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa,
Kaanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa (4)

Haath Bajra O Dhwaja Biraaje,
Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje (5)
Sankar Suvan Kesari Nandan,
Tej Prataap Maha Jag Bandan (6)
Bidyabaan Guni Ati Chaatur,
Raam Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur (7)
Prabhu Charit Sunibe Ko Rasiya,
Raam Lakhan Sita Mann Basiya (8)
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyanhi Dikhawa,
Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa (9)
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhaare,
Raamchandra Ke Kaaj Sanwaare (10)

Laaye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaaye
Sree Raghuveer Harashi Ur Laaye (11)

Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badai
Tum Mum Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai (12)
Sahas Badan Tumhro Jas Gaawen
Us Kahi Sreepati Kanth Lagawe (13)

Sankadik Bramhadi Munisa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa (14)
Jam Kuber Digpaal Jahan Te,
Kabi Kobid Kahi Saki Kahante (15)

Tum Upkaar Sugreevhin Kinha,
Raam Milaaye Raajpad Dinha (16)

Tumhro Mantra Bibhishan Maana,
Lankeswar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana (17)

Joog Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu,
Lilyo Taahi Madhur Fal Jaanu (18)
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maahi,
Jaldhi Laanghi Gaye Achraj Naahi (19)

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete,
Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete (20)
Raam Dooare Tum Rakhwaare,
Hoat Na Aagya Binu Paisare (21)

Sab Sukh Lahaye Tumhri Sarna,
Tum Rakhshak Kaahu Ko Darna (22)
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapaye,
Teeno Lok Haank Te Kaapen (23)
Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahi Aawe,
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunawe (24)
Naasaye Rog Hare Sab Peera,
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera (25)

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhoodawe,
Mann Krama Bachan Dhyaan Jo Laawe (26)
Sab Par Raam Tapaswi Raja,
Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja (27)
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laawe,
Soi Amit Jivan Fal Paawe (28)

Chaaro Jug Partaap Tumhara,
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara (29)
Saadhu Santa Ke Tum Rakhwaare,
Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaare (30)
Asta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daata,
Us Bar Deen Jaanki Maata (31)

Raam Rasayan Tumhre Paasa,
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa (32)
Tumhre Bhajan Raam Ko Paawe,
Janam-Janam Ke Dukh Bisraawe (33)
Antakaal Raghuvar Pur Jaayee,
Jahan Janam Hari Bhakta Kahayee (34)
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharayi,
Hanumat Sei Sarba Sukh Karai (35)

Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera,
Jo Sumiraye Hanumat Balbira (36)
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaai,
Kripa Karahun Gurudeb Ki Naai (37)

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kare Koi,
Chhootahin Bandi Mahasukh Hoyi (38)
Jo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa (39)

Tulsidas Sada Harichera,
Kije Naath Hridaya Mahn Dera

Pavantanaye Sankat Haran, Mangal Moorti Roop;
Raam Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hridya Basahu Soor Bhoop (40)

You can even play audio file of Hanuman Chalisa every morning, it can help alot.


I will put a new post for Hanuman names otherwise this post will become very lenghty.

May God Hanuman bless you all for your good wishes and protect you from any evil and negative energies.