Sri Nrisimha Pranama / Prayer to Lord Nrisimha

Sri Nrisimha Pranama

(sung after arati)

namas te narasimhaya
prahladahlada-dayine
hiranyakashipor vakshah
shila-tanka-nakhalaye

ito nshimhah parato nrisimho
yato yato yami tato nrisimhah
bahir nrisimho hridaye nrisimho
nrisimham adim sharanam prapadye

I offer my obeisances to Lord Nrisimha-deva, who is always giving bliss to His devotees like Prahlada Maharaja and chiselling at the hearts of demons like Hiranyakashipu. The devotee always sees Lord Nrisimha everywhere. Lord Nrisimha is within and without. Therefore let us all take shelter of Lord Nrisimha.

Prayer to Lord Nrisimha

 

tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-sringham
dalita-hiranyakashipu-tanu-bhringam
keshava dhrita-narahari-rupa jaya jagadisha hare

O my Lord Nrisimha, Your hands are very beautiful like the lotus flower, but with Your long nails You have ripped apart the wasp Hiranyakashipu. Unto You, Lord of the universe, I offer my humble obeisances.

 

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Hindu Rituals

Hindu Rituals

Hindu Rites Pregnancy Marriage Death & Funeral Domestic Worship Temple Worship Visit to Sacred Sites

Hindu Rites Rituals are basically an art of worshipping God. Rituals in Hinduism vary greatly among regions, villages, and even individuals. To the Hindus, every stage in a Hindu’s life is defined by a series of rites or samskaras. There are 16 Vedic rituals or samskaras in the life of an individual. However many Hindus today either do not perform these rites or perform them very selectively. Among the main Hindu samskaras are the rites for marriage, pregnancy and confinement, celebration of a newborn, and death. Even for the more commonly practiced rites a lot of regional variations have come into them and each region and linguistic community follows them according to their respective local customs. It is very true that today most of the Hindus perform these rites more as a social obligation rather than a religious duty.

Pregnancy, Birth, Infancy Hindu rituals begin before a child is born. Ceremonies may be performed during pregnancy to ensure the health of the mother and growing child. Charms may serve to ward off the evil eye and witches or demons. During the third month of pregnancy the ceremony of Punsavana (fetus protection) is performed. This is done for the strong physical growth of the fetus. The Simantonnyana is performed during the seventh month. This is the equivalent of a baby shower and means ’satisfying the craving of the pregnant mother’. Prayers are offered for the mother and child with emphasis on healthy mental development of the unborn child. Hindus believe that mental state of a pregnant woman affects the unborn child. Once the child enters the world, Jatakarma is performed to welcome the child into the family, by putting some honey in the child’s mouth and whispering the name of God in the child’s ear. Other rituals include a naming ceremony (Namakarna), the child’s first trip out (Nishkarmana) and the child’s first taste of solid food (Annaprasana). The ear-piercing ceremony (Karnavedha) and first haircut (Mundan) ceremonies are also considered highly significant. These sacraments are performed on both the sexes. Hindus believe that the piercing of a hole in the lower lobes of the ear have benefits of acupuncture. Head saving is connected to the removal of impurities.

Marriage The next important transition in life is marriage. For most Hindus, the betrothal of the young couple and the exact date and time of the wedding are matters decided by the parents in consultation with astrologers. At Hindu weddings, the bride and bridegroom represent the god and the goddess, although there is a parallel tradition that sees the groom as a prince coming to wed his princess. The actual ceremonies in many cases become extremely elaborate, but orthodox Hindu marriages typically have at their center the recitation of mantras (prayers) by priests in front of a sacred fire. One of the most important signs of an Indian marriage is the thali. This is a gold locket, made from a small nugget of gold provided by the groom. The thali is a symbol that binds the couple in marriage.

Death & Funeral After the death of a family member, the relatives become involved in ceremonies for preparation of the body and a procession to the burning or burial ground. The body of the departed is given a bath and dressed in fresh clothes. Fragrant sandalwood paste is applied to the corpse, which is then decorated with flowers and garlands, followed by a small amount of gold dust sprinkled on different parts of the head and face. After some purificatory scriptural chants and worship rituals, the body is placed on the funeral pyre facing either north or south. For most Hindus, cremation is the ideal method for dealing with the dead, although infants are buried rather than cremated. At the funeral site, in the presence of the male mourners, the closest relative of the deceased (usually the eldest son) takes charge of the final rite and, if it is cremation, lights the funeral pyre. In larger cities bodies are cremated in modern crematoria. After a cremation, ashes and fragments of bone are collected and eventually immersed in a holy river or the sea. After a funeral, everyone undergoes a purifying bath. The immediate family remains in a state of intense pollution for a set number of days (sometimes ten, eleven, or thirteen). At the end of that period, close family members meet for a ceremonial meal and often give gifts to the poor or to charities.

Domestic Worship The home is the place where most Hindus conduct their worship and religious rituals. The most important times of day for performance of household rituals are dawn and dusk. For many traditional households, the day begins when the women in the house draw kolam (floor art) in chalk or rice flour on the floor or the doorstep. For traditional Hindus, dawn and dusk are greeted with recitation from the Rig Veda (Holy Scripture). After a bath, there is personal worship of the gods at the family altar, which typically includes lighting a lamp and offering foodstuffs before the images and idols of the Gods. In some families prayers in Sanskrit or an Indian language are recited.

Temple Worship Rituals performed at temples, like household rituals, may be described as those that take place daily, nitya; those performed on specific occasions, naimittika; and those performed voluntarily, kamya. Hindu temples are dedicated to a deity or several deities who are believed to preside over the temple. Hindus visit temples to worship the temple deity or to worship another deity of their choosing by means of these three types of rituals. As at household shrines, they worship sculptures or painted images of the presiding deity and make offerings. Basic rituals performed daily at most Hindu temples include rousing the deity from sleep at dawn, making the deity available for worship and offerings by visitors at midday, and putting the deity to bed at dusk. At some temples, the additional rituals of bathing and feeding the deity take place between dawn and midday. These rituals express the personal nature of Hindu love of and devotion to their deities. A visitor to a temple might request the performance of puja, or daily prayers, at the temple and make a donation for that purpose.

Visit to Sacred Sites Hindus make pilgrimages to sacred sites in India in the hope of cleansing themselves of sins and lessening their karmic debt.

 

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What is Rudra Yaga and How Can It Help The World

What is Rudra Yaga and How Can It Help The World
	Rudra normally refers to Lord Shiva who according to popular belief is the God of Destruction. In the Vedic Tradition however Rudra has another meaning as Rudra is the Divine Being whose eyes are filled with tears of compassion. When Rudra sees people suffering these tears spontaneously drop from his eyes and manifest in the form of the Scriptures which embody the techniques for overcoming pain and misery. Those same tears also manifest in the form of Saints and Sages and Herbs and the Healing Sciences. That is why not only the Scriptures but also the Science of Ayurveda, Physicians, Saints, Sages and Herbs are said to be living forms of Rudra. Eight different aspects of nature are the direct manifestations of Rudra and they are Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space, The Sun, The Moon and the Life Giving Force. Gaining Knowledge of Rudra and cultivating proper respect for all of his manifestations and serving Rudra by serving these manifestations is called Rudra Yaga. Anything Good and Auspicious and anything that keeps us Healthy and Happy and anything that helps us attain freedom from pain and misery is Rudra and worshipping that Rudra is called Rudra Yaga. Here worship does not mean just performing rituals or participating in some sort of ceremony., In Sanskrit Yaga means ” to give, to serve, to contribute, to share, to sacrifice, to become part of ” . Therefore Rudra Yaga means that you contribute to the well being of nature that is the direct manifestation of Rudra. By serving natures forces you serve yourself and you serve creation and you serve the creator. This requires self sacrifice and that is why Rudra Yaga and other highly evolved practices are called “Sacrifices ” . By Pandit Rajmani Tigunait Yoga International April May

What your Sun Sign says about you

What your Sun Sign says about you
	AQUARIUS                                                                    January 21st to February19th You are very friendly and know a large number of people,but are afraid to have close ties with anyone you feel more secure in yourseclusion, you do not easily confide in others. Not that you distrust them orare suspicious, but perhaps you do no feel the need to have, any close intimateties. You are a thinker, sensitive to others suffering and compassionate bynature. You live in tomorrow, and what you say usually comes true. PISCES                                                                   February 20th to March 20th  Anybody will be charmed by your Piscean charm of manner andlazy good nature. There is very little which excites you Pisceans to violetaction or reaction. You are quite but not an introvert and are completelydominated by emotions. You are Versatile and talented, but may lack direction attimes. You are born with a desire to see the world through rose colouredspectacles. You can make others forget their miseries and trouble. A shortconversation with you and a person instantly relaxes. ARIES                                                                      March 21st to April 20th  Commonly believed to be one of the most powerful andfundamental of all signs, you like to be your own master. You are enthusiastic, exuberant,extrovert independent. Fearless and self-reliant. You like to thrive acompetition on the harder the better. You have a big ego. You are sure that youare the undisputed monarch of all survey. You are out and out a fighter.Violence and sex drive the Arian character. Yes, you have the push, pep and go.  TAURUS                                                               April 21st to May 21st  Materialism and artistic tendencies wage a royal battle onyou. So while some call you money-mad, others call you arty. You have remarkablememory and often remember any insult or injury done to you. You have your ownprincipal and you stick to them rigidly. You are an excellent host. You lay agood table, wallop food and expect your friends to complete with you. You aresolid and steady and nothing disturb your tranquility. You like honest and frankpeople .You can save for a rainy day.  GEMINI                                                                 May 22nd to June 21st  An over plus of intellectual energy reveals the Gemini.This radiates in your remarkable versatility. You Gemini are or can be extremelycharming, witty, outgoing and attractive. You are kind, generous, very creativeand full of ideas and rather restless until you fulfill your aim and ambition inlife. But you are not easily satisfied. You approach to life is practical andrealistic. Expression and communication are your plus factors. Communication isyour lifeblood. Cut this Circuit and you are finished.    CANCER                                                                 June 22nd to July 23rd  Cancerians may be attached to their home and family, butthey also seek limelight and publicity .If you are born under this sign you mayfind yourself clannish and an ardent admirer of things and matters traditional.Sincere as a friend, you are easily involved with those who exhibit theslightest sympathy towards you. Tenacity often helps you achieve the impossible.You are also a well of secrecy. People automatically confide in you. You guardyour inner feelings carefully from prying eyes.  LEO                                                                        July24th to August 23rd  Yours is the most powerful dynamic sign of the zodiac. Ifyou are born under this sign you may have a regal bearing. Your manner ofgreeting people is very friendly. You believe yourself to be a shade better thanothers and like to stay aloof. Highly principled, you dislike those who aresuperfluous or those who have no aim and direction in life. You are a naturalhead of any organisation. You are a good a judge of character and one of yourfavorite pastimes is to observe others.  VIRGO                                                                   August 24th to September 23rd  You are a happy-go-lucky type. You take life as it comesand accept others as they are. Though quite finicky, you are very understandingand sympathetic towards others. You are a practical person with a definite goalsin life. Remarkable power of analysis and a fine sense of discriminationcharacterise you. You are generally have a large circle of friends but youoccasionally take their advice when annoyed by vulgarity, stupidity orcarelessness, you suddenly become cranky, irritable and nervous.           LIBRA                                                                   September 24th to October 23rd  Librans show their aggression on the intellectual plane andareas of public affairs, marriage and foreign affairs. You are intelligent andhave great intellectual brilliance; you have refined testes and artistic bent ofmind. Your voice is soft and gentle and there is always a simile on your face.Skilful in discussion and quite tactful, make a perfect diplomat.  SCORPIO                                                                October24th to November 22nd  Essentially adventurous, you are a born leader, it isabsolutely certain that you will carve out a distinct path for yourself. You aredignified in your bearing and reserved by nature, Single mindedness,thoroughness, selfdicipline and courage are your strong point, you are a keenobserver, extremely introspective, analytical and highly intuitive and welldetermined in pursuit of your goals, Hindrance and obstacles bring out the bestin you. It is beneath you to flatter, but when it comes to jealousy, you couldburn and erupt violently. Women find you irresistibly attractive. SAGITTARIUS                                                         November23rd to December 21st You are optimistic, friendly, kind, jovial andversatile. You have bright frank ways. You are tremendously curious andtherefore always ask the why of things. You are bold and optimistic and alwaysaim for the highest place in any career or profession you choose. You haveplenty of self confidence to attain your goal in life. Your progressive andenterprising attitude makes you extremely successful. You have a good sense ofhumour and are a good conversationalist. CAPRICORN                                                         December 22nd to January 20th You have tremendous drive, organising ability andovervaulting ambition. You are known for a single-minded and realistic approachto life. There is always a faint aura of melancholy and seriousness surroundingyour personality. You are sensitive to a beautiful environment. Sordid, crude orugly things repel you. You make a perfect diplomat. You believe in goodwill toall and malice to none. Article by: AAcharya Raghavkirti Astrology-Vastu-Tantra expert

Alchemical oils of various metals

Alchemical oils of various metals
	1) GOLD OIL – THE SUN : This oil is prepared from the ashes of gold (calcinated gold of 24K) which cannot return to the metallic state. Those ashes are fused into a colorful glass with special alchemical salts elaborated from a phosphoric principle. Those highly fixed salts are then combined naturally with the universal spirit which contains corporified light or astral fire. When exposed several nights to the full moon, this glass dissolves by attraction into an oily thick paste. This oil which is the soul and heavier falls to the bottom; the spirit which is lighter floats on top. So, you have to shake the bottle before use. This gold oil is excellent for leukemia patients as the highly fixed phosphoric principle will join by the law of affinity with its corresponding human phosphoric principle within the bones. Thus it will establish itself there and do its work of regeneration from within. Gold is also meant for most heart diseases. It is also excellent for teenagers who have a difficult physical incarnation; several cancers – Rachidian deformation; several ptosis; venous stasis; lipothymiaes and vertigo and also the circulation. ________________________________________________ 2) SILVER OIL – THE MOON : This oil is prepared from metallic ashes of silver which cannot return to the metallic state. Those ashes are fused into a colorful glass with special alchemical salts elaborated from a phosphoric principle. Those highly fixed salts are then combined naturally with the universal spirit which contains corporified light or astral fire. When exposed several nights to the full moon, this glass dissolves by attraction into an oily thick paste. The oil which is the soul and heavier falls to the bottom; the spirit which is lighter floats on top. So, you have to shake the bottle before use. The moon, silver, rules the brain, the skin and the sexual organs in females. The silver oil is very useful for children suffering of night terrors and those children who “look old.” It is good for female sterility, also for almost constitutional dysmenorrhoea if given in the first half of the menstrual cycle. It is also good for curing dry constipation. Excellent in controlling mental illnesses and chronic diseases of the brain. _________________________________________________ 3) IRON OIL (BLACK) MARS : This oil is made from an ore widely found in the Himalayan belt. This black sticky ore is first purified and made soluble. It is then distilled very slowly in a glass retort to release its thick oily soul (approximately 15% of its weight). It is excellent for: diabetes, male and female sterility, as a strong tonic it is highly recommended in general debility due to old age; bronchial disorders; asthma; piles, inflammation, digestive disorders like dyspepsia; worms, constipation; skin ailments; blood pressure and sexual impotency. Note: The treatment should not exceed 40 days as it could increase blood pressure. It must not be given to kidney stone or gall-bladder stone patients. _________________________________________________ 4) IRON OIL (RED) MARS : This oil is made from red magnetite ore, iron pyrites and iron ashes (incinerated iron) dissolved in a strong vegetable alkali alchemically prepared from oak wood. This metallic solution when put in a warm place for digestion starts to precipitate into an earth. This earth then ferments and swells thus releasing a gaseous vapor in the form of thousands of bubbles and foam. When the fermentation is completed, the matter has completely putrefied while passing through various colors which culminate in a pith-black tar-like substance. The body is then considered dead as it has released or given up its soul in the form of a fiery red oil. Mars rules the gall-bladder and the larynx. So this oil is excellent for curing ailments related to these organs. Due to its power of fixation iron has a great anti-toxic function against several poisoning substances such as arsenic, lead, mercury, copper, and cyanide. It is also indispensable to fix and strengthen will power and consolidate the nervous system in cases of neurosis and convalescence. ________________________________________________ 5) MERCURY OIL (MERCURY) OR MAKARADHWAJA OIL : This oil is made from purified medicinal mercury which has been processed to absorb in itself the essence of copper. In Indian alchemy it is said that this mercury has received 5 impressions or memories. This mercury is alchemically joined to purified medicinal sulphur by the agency of a salt, thus becoming a bright red exalted alchemical cinnabar. On being exposed several nights to the full moon it resolves itself into a blood-like oil by attracting the universal spirit of the world in the form of corporified light. To this oil, essences of gold and mica are added along with pure musk, ambergris oil, Baltic Russian amber paste, saffron and gorochand, which is a rare orange stone-like animal substance. Mercury rules the lungs, the lymphs and the nerves. It is very useful in paralysis, hemiplegia and several nervous disorders such as Zona. It is also a very helpful agent in treating certain cancers, especially of the lungs. Ideal for young lymphatic children and the ones suffering of stagnation. It removes obsessions, fixed ideas, mental viscosity and deep depression of “lung type.” In the light geriatrics, it is a powerful regenerator of the immune system, nervous system, if combined with several mineral essences such as gold, mica, etc, and a strong sexual tonic when animal essences such as musk or ambergris are added. _________________________________________________ 6) COPPER OIL VENUS : This oil is made from a fine chalcopyrite found in a French mine. This ore contains an average of 10 grams of gold per ton. To this, ashes of incinerated copper are added. They are then dissolved in a strong vegetable alkali alchemically prepared from oak wood. This metallic solution when put in a warm place for digestion starts to precipitate into an earth. This earth then ferments and swells thus releasing a gaseous vapor in the form of thousands of bubbles and foam. When the fermentation is completed, the matter has completely putrefied while passing through various beautiful colors which culminate in a pitch-black, tar-like substance. The body is then considered dead as it has released or given up its soul in the form of a fiery red oil. This is called the solution or the separation of the elements. Venus, or copper, rules the kidneys and the veins. It is very useful in controlling the bad effect of an excess of its metal in polarity: iron. It is a powerful antispasmodic. It stimulates the veinous stasi in the human organism, and it removes the affections of its key-organ the kidneys, and also the thyroid. It is excellent in post traumatic problems such as accident, surgery, and in convalescence. It removes body pain of rheumatic origin, inflammation, swelling, etc… _________________________________________________ 7) TIN OIL JUPITER : This oil is made from ashes of incinerated tin, which cannot return to the metallic state. These ashes are then dissolved in a strong vegetable alkali alchemically prepared from oak wood. This metallic solution, when put in a warm place for digestion, starts to precipitate into an earth. This earth swells and ferments, thus releasing a gaseous vapor in the form of thousands of bubbles and foam. When the fermentation is completed, the matter has completely putrefied while passing through various beautiful soft colors which culminate in a black tar-like substance. The body is then considered dead as it has released or given up its soul in the form of a fiery orange oil. This is called the solution or the separation of the elements. Jupiter or Tin rules the liver, the cartilage and the muscles. This oil is excellent in case of someone “loosing shape.” Its key organ is the liver; thus it is best for jaundice; hepatitis; cirrhosis; certain types of eczema; liquid ovarian cysts; inflammatory effusions; pleurisies; certain phases of manic-depressive people; certain types of obesity. It is an excellent antidote for the bad effects of its metal in polarity: mercury. _________________________________________________ LEAD OIL (SATURN): This oil is made from the ashes of incinerated lead and from good lead ore (Galena). These are then dissolved in a strong vegetable alkali alchemically prepared from oak wood. This metallic solution, when put in a warm place for digestion, starts to precipitate into an earth. This earth swells and ferments, thus releasing a gaseous vapor in the form of thousands of bubbles and foam. When the fermentation is completed, the matter has completely putrefied while passing through various colors, which culminate in a black tar-like substance. The body is then considered dead as it has released or given up its soul in the form of a fiery red oil. This is called the solution or the separation of the elements. Saturn, or lead, rules the spleen, the skeleton, and the marrow. It is useful to control an excessive imagination, and also hallucinations due to neurological delirious after-effects. (encephalitis, post-traumatic troubles). It favors ossification and structuring. It is precious for osteoporosis and metastasis of the bones. It is also very useful for the spleen and its ailments. It is better not to take this oil in the period of the rising, full moon, to replace it with silver, which is its metal in polarity. _________________________________________________ 9) ANTIMONY OIL : This oil is made from excellent stibnite (antimony ore) found in the French Britannia, and from an alchemically prepared antimony metal exalted with iron. These are then dissolved in a strong vegetable alkali alchemically prepared from oak wood. This metallic solution, when put in a warm place to digest, starts to precipitate into an earth. This earth swells and ferments, thus releasing a gaseous vapor in the form of thousands of bubbles and foam. When the fermentation is completed, the matter has completely putrefied while passing through various beautiful colors, which culminate in a black tar-like substance, The body is then considered dead as it has released or given up its soul in the form of a fiery red oil. This is called the solution or the separation of the elements. Antimony is excellent for all ailments of the lungs and the bronchial tubes. It is good for asthma. It greatly favors expectoration and removes excess of phlegm from the lungs. It is very efficient for those who suffer from chronic breathing problems. Dose: One drop in a 200ml bowl of hot instant soup, preferably in the morning once in a while or daily for acute or chronic cases. _________________________________________________ 10) POTABLE GOLD SUN : It is a liquor called by the ancient masters “Potable Gold.” It is obtained by a divine process and it is made from the finest and purest seminal gold, which appears as a volatile red-brown greasy earth, which is then dissolved into a liquor. It is also called by the ancient “The universal medicine of the first order.” In the light of geriatrics, it is considered the king of medicines as it is endowed with extraordinary virtues to regenerate the human body and to cure most illnesses. It is excellent for most cancers and also for the heart. It is also a powerful stimulant of the liver etc…. It dissolves kidney-stones and the gall-bladder stones. It can be added to ant vegetable medicinal extract in order to greatly amplify its virtues. It can also be added to metallic oils as well. It can be used in almost any emergency. When absorbed, it can generate a lot of heat in the body, thus provoking natural profuse sweating by which the impurities are expelled. Dose: One drop a day for seven days in a glass of wine or in any drinks or in a cup of hot instant soup; then one drop a week in drinks only for a while. _________________________________________________ SOME COMBINATIONS OF ALCHEMICAL OILS 1) LEUKEMIA : GOLD + LEAD 2) LOSS OF MEMORY : MERCURY + SILVER 3) ALZEIHMER DISEASE : MERCURY + SILVER _________________________________________________ From : Article from booklet published by Petri Murien, Society of Alchemical Mercury, France

 

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Nandi the Bull

Nandi the Bull

Nandi bull is the Vahana or the living transport of Lord Shiva. As a matter of submission and humility, the tail is tucked in, and the feet and face are in repose. It is a charging bull made tame by Lord Shiva. Nandi represents a devotee (of Shiva) whose passions are under control and whose devotion to Shiva is perfect.

A statue of Nandi can often be seen watching over an alter to Shiva or at the entrance of a Saivite shrine.   So most devotees pray first to her first born Vinayaga, that there should not be any obstacles while praying to Lord Shiva in his Koil (abode). In Sanskrit, the common bull is “vrisha”, meaning : righteousness or Dharma. So it is important to seek the blessings of Nandi also before one proceeds to worship Lord Shiva. It is said that a devotee who whispers his desires in the ears of nandi before praying to Shiva , gets his wishes fulfilled faster.

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Abhishek for ShivLing

Abhishek for ShivLing

Place the Shivaling along with three Rudrakshas under the
Abhishek Pot. Take flowers in both hands and offer them on
the Shivaling chanting thus- 

Hastaabhyaam Kalashadwayaamrit Rasei-raaplaavayantam Shiro,
Dwaabhyaam Tou Dadhatam Mrigaashavalaye Dwaabhyaam Vahantam
Param. Ankanyast-kar-dwayaamritghatam Kailaash-kaantam Shivam,
Swachhaambhojagatam. Navendumukutam Devam Trinetram Bhaje. 

i.e. I pray to Lord Mahamrityunjaya Shiva who holds two pots
of divine elixir in his two hands, who sits on the Kailash
mountain on a lotus flower and who has a moon ornamenting
his forehead. 

Take water in the right palm and chant thus - 

Asya Shree Trayambak Mantrasya Vashishtth Rishih Anushtup
Chhandah Trayambak Paarvati Patirdevataa Tram Beejam, Bam
Shakti, Kam Keelakam, Mam Sarva Rog Nivritaye Sarva Kaarya
Siddhaye Akaal Mrityu Nivritaye Mahaamrityunjaya Trayambak
Mantra Jape Viniyogah. 

Then let the water flow on to the ground.

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Shrii santoshhii maataa kii Aaratii

Shrii Santoshhii Maataa .

shrii santoshhii maataa kii aaratii

jaya santoshhii maataa, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |
apane sevaka jana kii sukh sampati daataa |
maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[Glory, all gory to you, O Mother Santoshi; being a goddess of compassionate and contended disposition you bestow on your faithful devotees both joy and wealth.]

sundara chiira sunaharii maa.N dhaaraNa kiinho, maiyaa maa.N dhaaraNa kiinho
hiiraa pannaa damake tana shR^i.ngaara kiinho, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[You are elegantly attired, O Mother, in a golden garments and bedecked with lustrous jewels diamonds and emeralds.]

geruu laala chhaTaa chhabi badana kamala sohe, maiyaa badana kamala sohe
ma.nda ha.Nsata karuNaamayi tribhuvana mana mohe, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[The red ochre splendour of your lotus-face looks splendid while, O Compassionate Mother; your faint, feeble smile enthralls all the three spheres.]

svarNa si.nhaasana baiThii cha.Nvara Dule pyaare, maiyaa cha.Nvara Dule pyaare
dhuup diipa madhu mevaa, bhoja dhare nyaare, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[While you are seated on your golden throne, a beloved votary of yours is waving a chowry; incense a lighted lamp, honey, dry fruits and other delicious offerings are lying as food presented to you.]

gu.Da aura chanaa parama priya taa me.n sa.ntoshha kiyo, maiyaa taa me.n santoshha kiyo
sa.ntoshhii kahalaa_I bhaktana vibhava diyo, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[Jaggery and unfried gram are your supreme favourites and satisfy you most; being the very incarnation of contentment, you endow your devotees with great affluence and prosperity.]

shukravaara priya maanata aaja divasa so hii, maiyaa aaja divasa so hii
bhakta ma.nDalii chhaa_I kathaa sunata mo hii, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[You regard Friday as especially consecrated to you; it being the same day (Friday) today, a company of your votaries has assembled and yielded to the charming account of your miracles.]

ma.ndira jaga maga jyoti ma.ngala dhvani chhaa_I, maiyaa ma.ngala dhvani chhaa_I
binaya kare.n hama sevaka charanana sira naa_I, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[The temple lights are glimmering while the atmosphere all around is charged with auspicious sounds. With bowed heads your children are paying homage to you.]

bhakti bhaavamaya puujaa a.ngiikR^ita kiijai, maiyaa a.ngiikR^ita kiijai
jo mana base hamaare ichchhita phala diijai, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[You relieved the impoverished and ailing humanity of its distress and replenished the homes of the unfortunate with plenty of foodgrains and blessed them with happiness and good luck.]

dukhii daridrii rogii sa.nkaTa mukta kiye, maiyaa sa.nkaTa mukta kiye
bahu dhana dhaanya bhare ghara sukha saubhaagya diye, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

dhyaana dhare jo teraa vaa.Nchhita phala paayo, manavaa.Nchhita phala paayo
puujaa kathaa shravaNa kara ghara aananda aayo, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[He who meditated on your never failed to receive your blessing of contentment (for he had his desires, ambitions and all fulfilled). Blessed are the homes of those who adore you and listen to the story of your marvellous acts.]

charaNa gahe kii lajjaa rakhiyo jagadambe, maiyaa rakhiyo jagadambe
sa.nkaTa tuu hii nivaare dayaamayii ambe, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[Pray protect, O Mother, the honour of him who seeks refuge in you being full of the milk of divine kindness, you alone can deliver me from these deepening crisis.]

santoshhii maataa kii aaratii jo koii jana gaave, maiyaa jo koii jana gaave
R^iddhi siddhi sukha sampati jii bhara ke paave, maiyaa jaya santoshhii maataa |

[The devotee, who performs this ceremony of singing the arati song in adoration of Maan Santoshi is blessed with prosperity, accomplishment, happiness and wealth to his heart's content.]

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