Let us pay our obeisance to Ganesha in the New Year !

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  1. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    My dear Vidya !

    So, Pillayar has made everybody nostalgic !
    I am not familiar with Bangalore & have seen the other two !
    In Chennai, for the past 40 yrs, Luz Navashakti Vinayakar is the most popular for good luck. Whenever we or our children change the vehicle, V will insist on going only to that temple for "car pujai' ! That pillayar comes in His full glory in Raj TV, first in the morning !
    Thanks for the F B.
    Love,
    Chithra.
     
  2. slgayatri

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    Hi Chitra
    That is a nice post...
    Thanks for sharing very ancient photo of Ganesha with us.
    And the floral Ganapathi image is really good.
    This time, I'll try at my home.
    I'll read some slokams about Ganesha. But what u gave at the end, I didnt understand. Bcoz I dont know Tmail.:cry:
    Can u plz post it in English also?
    I am eager to see some more useful info about our favourite God, Ganesh.


    Gayathri.
     
  3. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    My dear Gayathri !

    Thanks for your F B.
    Only shlokams can be written in english, Gayathri, not verses in tamil. If I attempt it, the entire pronounciation will become wrong !
    I hope you read through the pdf file posted by Vidhi. It is very beautiful !
    Love,
    Chithra.
     
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    Dear Chithraji,

    Happy Gudi Padva/Ugadi to you & your family.

    Woke up had a cuppa & something made me log on to this. Thanks for making my day Chithraji. Hope he removes the obstacles from our lives as easily as he takes a Modak from his bowl...

    I really liked the explanation too....

    Thanks & Regards,

    Corallux
     
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    Dear Vidhi,

    Loved your file on Ganeshji.....Very apt for the new year's day today

    Thanks a lot,

    Regards,

    Corallux
     
  6. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    Dear C,
    Happy new year.
    If your happened to see this morning, a posting made in Jan 2007, it is a "meaningful" coincidence!
    Hope God blesses you well with all that you are praying for.Bow
    All the best this year, C
    Love,
    Chithra.


     
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    Dear Chithra aunty ( still confused whether to call you just Chithra or aunty!):confused2:

    Thanks for the wonderful and detailed post about GANESHA before the new year.

    Even if we know some of the information, it is always wonderful to read your detailed account and explanations.

    The picture of GANESHA and the flower decoration are both awesome!

    I agree with you about the famous LUZ VINAYAKAR temple.Bow

    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ONCE AGAIN!

    Regards
    Krithika
     
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    An Introduction To Ganesha For Your Lo

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    Gayatri refers to a special three-line Vedic meter used in mantras for invoking and focusing consciousness on the Deity. The three gayatris below are intoned during pujas and yajnas. They may also be recited as powerful japa -- repeated again and again, while gently regulating the breath according to systematic rhythms given by one's guru to establish a deep inner connection with Lord Ganesha.


    Aum ekadantaya vidmahe
    vakratundaya dhimahi
    tanno dantih prachodayat


    We devote our thought to the one-tusked Lord.
    We meditate upon Him who has a curved trunk.
    May the tusked One guide us on the right path.
    Ganapati Upanishad


    Aum tatpurushaya vidmahe
    vakratundaya dhimahi
    tanno dantih prachodayat



    We devote our thought to that supreme person.
    We meditate upon Him who has a curved trunk.
    May the tusked One guide us on the right path.
    Narayana Upanishad


    Aum tat karataya vidmahe
    hasti mukhaya dhimahi
    tanno dantih prachodayat


    We devote our thoughts to the mysterious Lord.
    We meditate on His elephant face.
    May the tusked One guide us on the right path.
    Maitrayani Samhita 2.6-9
    A Special Collection of Ganesha Mantras


    Ganesha mantras are siddhi mantras . Each mantra contains certain specific powers of Lord Ganesha. When chanted with the proper pranayama (rhythmic breathing) and sincere devotion, they will yield good results. In general, Ganesha mantras will ward off all evil and bless the devotee with abundance, prudence and success. Evil spirits dare not enter the home or the mind of the devotee where Ganesha mantras are recited.



    Those so mystically inclined and knowledgeable of the seven chakras below the muladhara use these powerful incantantions under the direction of the guru to close off these regions of the mind one by one and free consciousness from deep depression, confusion, jealousy, rage, lingering anger and fear. Some such mantras are given below for the spiritual benefit of the readers.


    One more point to remember is that one should bathe or wash the limbs before sitting for repetition of the mantra. Also, one should do three or more pranayama before beginning the mantra. The minimum repetition of the mantra should be one full mala, or 108 times. When this is done at a fixed hour and place regularly for 48 days, it becomes an upasana, which means intense meditation, that will yield siddhis, or spiritual powers. Another warning to bear in mind is that one should use those powers only for healing the sick and other such selfless actions for the benefit of mankind. These powers should not be misused. Misuse of power may bring the curse of the asuras.


    Aum gam ganapataye namah

    This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad. One may always use it before beginning a journey, a new course in school, new career or job, or before entering into any new contract or business so that impediments are removed and your endeavor may be crowned with success.


    Aum shri ganeshaya namah

    This mantra is usually taught to children for their good education. It increases their memory power, and they become successful in their examinations. Of course, people of any age may use this mantra when taking courses in a school or university, and for success in attaining their degree.
    Aum vakratundaya hum

    This is a very powerful mantra, as discussed in the Ganesha Purana. When something is not working properly, individually or universally, nationally or internationally, or when the minds of the people turn crooked, negative, depressed or discouraged, the attention of Ganesha may be drawn by this mantra to straighten their ways. The HUM symbolizes "Delay no more, my Lord, in straightening the paths of the crooked-minded ones." This mantra is used many times in the Ganesha Purana to curb the atrocities of cruel demons. In addition, this mantra could also be used for healing any spinal deficiency, such as curvature of the spine or curved limbs. Dedicate 1,008 repetitions of this holy word to straighten and heal such deficiencies.


    Aum kshipra prasadaya namah

    Kshipra means instantaneous. If some danger or negative energy is coming your way and you don't know how to get rid of that trouble, with true devotion, practice this mantra for quick blessing and purification of one's aura.


    Aum shrim hrim klim glaum gam
    ganapataye vara varada sarva
    janamme vashamanaya svaha


    There are several bija (seed) mantras in this mantra . Among other things, it signals, "Shower Your blessings, O Lord. I offer my ego as an oblation."


    Aum sumukhaya namah

    This mantra has a lot of meaning, but to make it simple, it means you will be always very beautiful in soul, in spirit, in face, everything. By meditating on this mantra, very pleasing manners and a beauty comes on you. Along with that comes peace, which constantly dances in your eyes; and the words you speak are all filled with that power of love.



    Aum ekadantaya namah

    Ekadanta refers to one tusk in the elephant face, which means God broke the duality and made you to have a one-pointed mind. Whoever has that oneness of mind and single-minded devotion will achieve everything.


    Aum kapilaya namah

    Kapila (red) means that you are able to give color therapy. You are able to create colors around yourself and around others, bathe them in that color and heal them. As per the mantra you create, so will you create the colors. Another meaning is "wish cow," the "cow of plenty." It means that whatever you wish, that comes true. There is a wish-cow inside you. Whatever you wish, especially for healing others, comes true immediately.


    Aum gajakarnikaya namah

    The ears of Ganesha, the elephant, are constant fanning, which means people may talk a lot, but you are not receiving inside anything other than that which is important. It also means that you can sit anywhere and tune this cosmic television (the body) with seven channels (chakras) and all 72,000 nadis, to any loka and be able to hear ancestors, angels, the voice of God or the voice of prophets. That kind of inner ear you will develop through this mantra.


    Aum lambodaraya namah

    This means you feel that you are this universe. It means that all the universes are within you. Like an entire tree is in the seed, the whole universe is in the sound of creation, which is Aum, and that Aum consciousness in you makes you feel that you are the universe. Therefore, if you say, realizing the oneness with the universe, "shanti to the world" every day, then the grace of God will come and there will be world peace, universal peace. It is the universes within Aum and Aum within you.

    Aum vikataya namah

    This means realizing this world as a dream or a drama. When you are in that high consciousness, this whole world looks like a dream. All of us have taken a role. We have to play our role in life as wife or husband or children or citizens, all consistent with the role we have taken. When an actor bitten by a sponge cobra that is brought on the stage falls, the entire audience cries; but that boy who has fallen knows it was not a real cobra and he is not dead. Life is a drama -- definitely life in this material world, this physical world of ego, is a drama. But inside, like the boy on the stage who is quite happy knowing that he didn't die by the bite of the sponge cobra, like that, the truth never dies in us; it is immortal. So everything else you consider as drama. That consciousness comes to you by knowing this mantra.



    Aum vighna nashanaya namah

    This mantra invokes the Lord Ganesha to remove every impediment in your life and in your works. By constant meditation on this mantra, all obstacles and blocked energy in your physical and astral bodies are released.


    Aum vinayakaya namah

    Vinayaka is the name of Ganesha in the golden age. So by realizing this mantra, your life will have a golden age. In your office, in your work, you'll be the boss. Vinayaka means something under control. Vinayaka means the Lord of problems.


    Aum dhumraketuve namah

    Halley's Comet is called Dhumraketu in the Vedas. Whenever Halley's Comet appears, on the whole planet Earth, and in other places also, there will be fear and terror. The guiding masters and those who have the wisdom to face it will all withdraw to the higher worlds. Important people die during that time, and bloodshed and various other problems come. To overcome that, it's important for us to remember this mantra for world peace.

    Aum ganadhyakshaya namah

    This mantra is so important. Suppose you have a group, a country, neighbors, or any kind of group therapy, group healing or a whole country needing healing, then you have to bring that entire group to your mind's arena and say this mantra. A group healing takes place by this mantra.

    Aum bhalachandraya namah

    In Sanskrit, bhala means the forehead center. Chandra means the crescent moon. Bhalachandra means that chakra from where the nectar drips. That is the secret of all healing. It is to feel yourself as Siva, identifying yourself with the Truth and feeling constantly that you are carrying the crescent moon, the symbol of growth and nectar and peace.



    BROUGHT TO YOU BY SUNKAN
     
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    Re: An Introduction To Ganesha For Your Lo

    Dear Madam,

    Excellent job, no words to explain about your mail today, I was in such a state that no body can find a remedy to my problems except the all mighty. Really when I opened my computer today my eyes filled with tears in joy thank you so much for sending this message which i will practice from today.

    Thanks and Regards,

    Bhuvan
     
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    Re: An Introduction To Ganesha For Your Lo

    thanku bhuvan,
    i enjoyed your feed back, so he had a reason for me to post here, we come to know when we are used as a media when there are responses like the one you have given..sunkan
     

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