Gayatri Mantras

Shiva Guru SPARK VASI YOGA 🔱 🧘‍♀️ 

35_காயத்ரி_மந்திரங்கள்

ஒம் பூர்ப் புவஸ் வக தத்ச விதுர் வரேண்யம் பர்கோ தேவஸ்ய தீம ஹி தியோ யோன ப்ரசோதயாத்

#காயத்ரி_மந்திரத்திரத்திற்கு மேலான் மந்திரம் உலகில் கிடையாது. விசுவாமித்திரரால் அருளப்பட்டது இந்த மந்திரம்.

*1. வினாயகர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே

வக்ர துண்டாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ தந்தி : ப்ரசோதயாத்.

*2. ஸ்ரீ சுப்ரமணியர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே

மஹா சேநாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ சண்முக: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*3. ஸ்ரீ ருத்ரர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே

மஹாதேவாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ ருத்ர: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*4. ஸ்ரீ லக்ஷ்மி காயத்ரி*

ஓம் மஹலக்ஷ்ம்யைச வித்மஹே

விஷ்ணு பத்ந்யைச தீமஹி

தந்நோ லக்ஷ்மி: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*5. ஸ்ரீ சரஸ்வதி காயத்ரி*

ஓம் வாக்தேவ்யைச வித்மஹே

விரிஞ்சி பத்ந்யைச தீமஹி

தந்நோ வாணி: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*6. ஸ்ரீ துர்க்கை காயத்ரி*

ஓம் காத்யாயனாய வித்மஹே

கன்யா குமரீச தீமஹி

தந்நோ துர்க்கிப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*7. ஸ்ரீ கிருஷ்ணர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் தாமோதராய வித்மஹே

ருக்மணி வல்லபாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ கிருஷ்ண: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*8. ஸ்ரீ ராமர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் தசரதாய வித்மஹே

சீதா வல்லபாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ ராம: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*9. ஸ்ரீ மஹாவிஷ்ணு காயத்ரி*

ஓம் நாரயணாய வித்மஹே

வாசுதேவாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ விஷ்ணு: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*10. ஸ்ரீ நரசிம்மர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் வஜ்ர நாகாய வித்மஹே

தீக்ஷ்ண தம்ஷ்ட்ராய தீமஹி

தந்நோ நரசிம்ஹப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*11. ஸ்ரீ சாஸ்தா காயத்ரி*

ஓம் பூத நாதாய வித்மஹே

பவ நந்தனாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ சாஸ்தா: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*12. ஸ்ரீ ஆஞ்சனேயர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் ஆஞ்சனேயாய வித்மஹே

வாயு புத்ராய தீமஹி

தந்நோ ஹனுமத் ப்ரசோதயத்

*13. ஸ்ரீ ஆதிசேஷன் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் சஹஸ்ர ஷீர்ஷாய வித்மஹே

விஷ்ணு தல்பாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ நாக ப்ரசோதயாத்

*14. ஸ்ரீ லக்ஷ்மி ஹயக்ரீவர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் வாகீஸ்வராய வித்மஹே

ஹயக்ரீவாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ ஹம்ச ப்ரசோதயாத்

*15. ஸ்ரீநிவாசர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் நிரஞ்சனாய வித்மஹே

நிராபாஸாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ ஸ்ரீனிவாச ப்ரசோதயாத்

*16. ஸ்ரீ கருட காயத்ரி*

ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே

ஸ்வர்ண பட்சாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ கருட ப்ரசோதயாத்

*17. நந்தீஸ்வரர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே

சக்ர துண்டாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ நந்தி: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*18. ஸ்ரீ தக்ஷிணாமூர்த்தி காயத்ரி*

ஓம் தக்ஷிணாமூர்த்தியைச வித்மஹே

தியான ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ தீசப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*19. ஸ்ரீ பிரம்ம காயத்ரி*

ஓம் வேதாத்மனாய வித்மஹே

ஹிரண்ய கர்ப்பாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ ப்ரம்ம: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*20. ஸ்ரீ காளி காயத்ரி*

ஓம் காளிகாயைச வித்மஹே

சமசான வாசின்யை தீமஹி

தந்நோ அகோர ப்ரசோதயாத்

*21. ஸ்வர்ணாகர்ஷண பைரவர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் பைரவாய வித்மஹே

ஹரிஹர ப்ரமஹாத்மகாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ ஸ்வர்ணாகர்ஷ்னபைரவப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*22. காலபைரவர் காயத்ரி*

ஓம் காலத் வஜாய வித்மஹே

சூல ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ பைரவப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*23. சூரிய காயத்ரி*

ஓம் அஸ்வத்வஜாய வித்மஹே

பாச ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ சூர்யப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*24. சந்திர காயத்ரி*

ஓம் பத்மத்வஜாய வித்மஹே

ஹேம ரூபாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ சந்திர ப்ரசோதயாத்

*25. அங்காரக காயத்ரி*

ஓம் வீரத்வஜாய வித்மஹே

விக்ன ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ அங்காரக: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*26. புத காயத்ரி*

ஓம் கஜத் வஜாய வித்மஹே

சுக ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ புதப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*27. குரு காயத்ரி*

ஓம் விருஷபத்வஜாய வித்மஹே

க்ருணி ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ குருப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*28. சுக்ர காயத்ரி*

ஓம் அஸ்வத்வஜாய வித்மஹே

தனுர் ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ சுக்ர: ப்ரசோதயாத்

*29. சனி காயத்ரி*

ஓம் காகத் வஜாய வித்மஹே

கட்க ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ சனிப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*30. ராகு காயத்ரி*

ஓம் நாகத்வஜாய வித்மஹே

பத்ம ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ ராகு ப்ரசோதயாத்

*31. கேது காயத்ரி*

ஓம் அஸ்வத்வஜாய வித்மஹே

சூல ஹஸ்தாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ கேதுப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

*32. நவகிரஹ சாந்தி ஸ்லோகம்*

ஆதித்யாயச சோமாய மங்களாய புதாயச

குருசுக்ர சனிஸ்வராய ராகுவே கேதுவே நமஹ

*33. வருண காயத்ரி*

ஓம் ஜலபிம்பாய வித்மஹி

நீல் புருஷாய தீமஹி

தன்னோ வருணப் ப்ரசோதயாத்

இதை எல்லோரும் படித்தால் ரொம்ப நல்லது; நல்ல மழை பொழியணும் என்று வேண்டிக்கொண்டு சொல்லுங்கோ

*34. ஸ்ரீஅன்னபூரணி (என்றும் உணவு கிடைக்க)*

ஓம் பகவத்யை வித்மஹே

மாஹேச்வர்யை தீமஹி

தந்நோ அன்னபூர்ணா ப்ரசோதயாத்

*35. குபேரன்*

ஓம் யட்சராஜாய வித்மஹே

வைச்ரவணாய தீமஹி

தந்நோ குபேரஹ ப்ரசோதயாத்...

10 powerful guidelines for Spiritual progress

 Keys to Spiritual Progress

The yamas and niyamas together are the 10 powerful guidelines that form the first two rungs of raja yoga (royal yoga, the eight-runged path). If the yamas (restraints) are like the banks of a river, restraining the haphazard flow of inner energies, then the niyamas (observances) are the disciplines and observances that propel this stream forward toward its goal. The five niyamas are constructive tools for cultivating happiness and self-confidence; the opportunities to practice them arise wherever you may find yourself.

Self-Purification (Shaucha)

Shaucha means “purification; cleanliness.” It includes a number of techniques for cleansing the body as well as the mind, and it has even been called the aim of the entire system of yoga. Why does it have such significance? The sages say that shaucha is not only the foundation for bodily health, it is also the doorway to deeper and more tranquil states of meditation.

Connections between purification and health are easy to identify. For example, the dramatic lengthening of the human lifespan over the past century is widely attributed to improvements in sanitation. And the need for cleanliness both when handling food and in medical situations is well established. But purification has an even more intimate relationship with our health. The body, breath, and mind are all undergoing constant change—old cells are replaced by new ones; the breath ebbs and flows; thoughts enter and depart in a seemingly endless procession. At every layer of our being, nutrients are continually taken in and wastes discharged.

Blockages in the flow at any level are an invitation to trouble. And from the yogic point of view the accumulation of internal wastes (whether in the form of undigested food or undigested experience) is the primary cause of disease. The aim of shaucha is to remove internal toxins and wastes, and to select wisely from the many choices of food, emotions, and thoughts waiting to come in.

When the body is purified it enjoys physical health; when the mind is purified it becomes increasingly clear, friendly, and cheerful. It does not hold on to fear or anger, and self-doubts vanish quickly. All of these benefits, both internal and external, come about through the practice of yoga.

It is not difficult to recognize moments in life when shaucha can be applied productively. The trick is to grasp those moments and use them. For as the texts say, once the heart is purified, then the mind becomes one-pointed; when the mind is centered, the senses become calm; and when the senses are calmed, the way to self-realization is prepared.

Happiness becomes our choice:

Contentment (Santosha)

The word santosha means “contentment” as well as “delight, happiness, joy.” We tend to equate it with the satisfaction of desires, but yogis tell us that true contentment is something quite different. The happiness that arises from fulfilling desires, they point out, is soon clouded by the birth of more cravings and frustrations. Contentment, they say, is quite different. It unfolds from an experience of acceptance—of life, of ourselves, and of whatever life has brought to us. Contentment is an aspect of living in the moment. When we are content, we are happy. Thus—and here is the key to this niyama—through the power of contentment, happiness becomes our choice.

But how do we achieve contentment when inwardly we are disappointed and striving for change and improvement? The answer is actually more practical than we might imagine: We create it. We commit ourselves to the yogic premise that whatever we have in the present moment is enough. And once we do this, happiness will find an enduring place in our lives; whatever aspirations we have for the future will simply add to our joy.

Practicing contentment means letting go of the past. It means not condemning ourselves for not being wiser, wealthier, or more successful than we are. It also means that we must free our mind of expectations. Then we will see life in a larger context and be able to ride its ups and downs with equanimity. Contentment allows us to know that we are making the right effort. Contentment also leads us to the next niyama, tapas, which complements and completes it.

Self-Discipline (Tapas):

The literal definition of tapas is “heat,” in this case the heat that builds during periods of determined effort. Tapas accompanies any discipline that is willingly and gladly accepted in order to bring about a change of some kind—whether it be improved health, a new habit, better concentration, or a different direction in life. Tapas focuses energy, creates fervor, and increases strength and confidence. The practice of asanas is a form of tapas for the body; meditation is a tapas that purifies and focuses the mind.

But tapas is not so much a specific action as it is the concerted internal effort that accompanies the action. Tapas can go hand in hand with any task—even something as mundane as cleaning the bathroom floor. Whenever we perform our actions with full determination and effort, they are performed with tapas. Just as a light beam can be focused and reorganized into a powerful laser, so does our determination focus diverse energies to increase internal fire. Far from the mindlessness of heavy-handed discipline, true tapas generates ardor and enthusiasm.

What is the value of performing actions with conscious determination and self-discipline? Picture a pile of stacked wood being gradually consumed by a steady flame. The fire both purifies and transforms— impurities are turned to ash while the energy contained in the wood is liberated in the form of light and heat. Acts of tapas are similar. They reduce lethargy, sloth, discouragement, doubt, and the ill effects of past actions to ashes; they liberate energy in the form of light and heat—in our case, joy and productive action.

A word of practical advice about tapas: be realistic. Through the ardor of tapas we may choose to make healthy changes in our life, but focusing on only one or two changes at a time is usually the best course. Take small steps that can be accomplished successfully. Find replacements for habits that are unproductive. And finally, if you find yourself focused on failure, remember that guilt magnifies its negative effects and keeps you preoccupied with the event that generated it in the first place. Forgive yourself easily while redoubling your determination and self-discipline.

Self-Study (Svadhyaya)

Svadhyaya means, literally, “to recollect (to remember, to contemplate, to meditate on) the self.” It is the effort to know the self that shines as the innermost core of our being. By now, however, it must be apparent that within the context of yoga the word self requires some careful handling. In the everyday sense, “study of the self” implies self-analysis—the effort to gain a clearer understanding of our personality. Yoga approaches the theme of self-study quite differently. It acknowledges that analysis can provide important information, but yogis have long believed that no matter how many hours we give to it, self-analysis will not free us from the tensions of everyday existence. For that we must dive deeper.

Self-study begins with the study of writings that inspire us to feel the presence of the indwelling spirit. They encourage us by illustrating how life is transformed when we learn to concentrate and rest within. For example, this is how the Bhagavad Gita describes the joy of self-awareness: “One whose joy is within, who finds contentment within, whose light is within—such a yogi attains the enduring bliss of the higher self.” (5:24)

But inspiring as it is, such knowledge is of little use if we cannot apply it to ourselves. In the second stage of self-study we gain a working knowledge of ourselves through practicing the yamas and niyamas, the asanas, breath awareness, and meditation, and we learn to recognize when we are acting in harmony with our goals and when we are unconsciously acting counter to them. At this stage, self-awareness, contemplation, and mindfulness are powerful tools.

Over time, self-study is directed increasingly inward. When mantra is introduced into our meditation practice, it establishes a direct link to the self within. We sense an inward quietude, a state that lingers in our daily life, reducing conflict and calling us back again when our meditation time approaches.

Self-study is not prescriptive. Any practice of yoga can be part of it, as can the words of yogis, saints, and sages, as well as inspiration gained through the teachers we are drawn to. Follow your heart in choosing your path of study and let it nurture you.

Self-Surrender (Ishvara Pranidhana)

Ishvara refers to all-pervading consciousness; pranidhana means “to surrender.” Together, these words are most frequently translated as “self-surrender,” the last and most important of the niyamas, and perhaps the most difficult for students to embrace. The problem, of course, lies with the word surrender. To many of us it implies defeat—our will overwhelmed and forced into submission. And what could be more offensive to our sense of independence and self-responsibility than this?

To understand the importance of Ishvara pranidhana let us return briefly to the four instinctive urges: food, sleep, sex, and self-preservation. Appeasing them is an endless job. They can be regulated but never fully satisfied. When the four urges dictate the flow of life, the pursuit of happiness inevitably becomes dependent on externals. And one purpose of the yamas and niyamas is to regulate our wants so that life doesn’t become an endless round of such cravings and attachments.

Along with the four primitive urges, however, there is another powerful inner drive: the urge for self-realization. As strong and inexhaustible as the other four, this fifth urge is fulfilled through attending to our inner life, and its call is the voice of our inner self. When the outer world distracts us, it slips away, only to return later and call again.

Yoga shows us how to answer this call. Through the practical experiences we gather in our quest we are inspired to practice more. Our enthusiasm is tested and strengthened by the demands of daily life. We may make choices that seem illogical to those who do not know about the inner journey we have embraced, but we feel at ease about the direction our life has taken.

Self-surrender, then, is not a process of defeat or of mindlessly submitting to another’s will. It is the act of giving ourselves to a higher purpose—and when we do we feel uplifted and invigorated. This may take place in the midst of a decision-making process, or in discovering a point of view that is better than our own, but it occurs most often when we are meditating, when we let go of the thoughts and desires that bind our thinking process and give one-pointed attention to the center of our being. At such times we transcend the limitations of our attachments and sense the presence of inner stillness. In whatever form it presents itself, that experience, the sages tell us, guides us toward wholeness and the fulfillment .

Shiva Raja Yogi Dr.Suresh. 

7 chakras

 

What are the 7 Chakras? A Comprehensive Guide of the Energy Centers and their Effects

What are Chakras?

Chakras are the energy centers of the body. They are located in the astral body along the spine, starting at the base of the spine and running upwards to the crown of the head. The Chakras coincide with a gland in the physical body and each radiate a specific color and energy. Since each chakra relates to specific spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical aspects of our being, it is said that the blockage or malfunction of the chakras can lead to physical, psychological and emotional disorders. The conscious awareness and the balancing of these energy centers on the other hand is believed to lead to well-being and good health. That is one of the purposes of asana practice: to stimulate and balance the chakras or energies in the body.

You can read more about what the main chakras are and how to stimulate and balance them in this guide. And at the bottom of this blog you can watch a detailed illustrated movie about the seven chakras. Learning about their specific mantra (sound) and yantra (sign).

The 7 Chakras – A Guide about their Attributes, Strengths and weaknesses, related yoga postures

1. Muladhara Chakra – Root Chakra

Root Chakra - Muladhara ChakraMuladhara Chakra is located at the base of the spine between the anus and the genitals. It radiates the color red and represents the element earth.

It is characterized by the emotions of survival, stability, ambition and self sufficiency. When this chakra is out of balance, a person might feel unstable, ungrounded, lack of ambition, lack of purpose, fearful, insecure and frustrated. However when Muladhara Chakra is balanced a person might feel stable, confident, balanced, energetic, independent and strong.

The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Muladhara Chakra is ‘Lam’.

Practicing the following postures helps to balance Muladhara Chakra: Tree Pose (Vrkshasana) and Mountain Pose (Tadasana).

2. Svadhishthana Chakra – Sacral Chakra

Navel Chakra - Svadhishtasana ChakraThe second chakra, Svadishthana Chakra, is located at the lower abdomen, about four fingers below the navel. It radiates the color orange and represents the element water.

The attributes of Sacral Chakra are the basic needs for sexuality, desires, creativity and self-worth. When imbalanced, a person might feel emotionally explosive and irritable, lacking of energy and creativity, manipulative or obsessed with sexual thoughts. When Svadhishthana Chakra is balanced, a person might feel positive, vital, satisfied, compassionate, and intuitive.

The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Svadhishthana Chakra is ‘Vam’.

You can work on balancing Svadhishthana Chakra by practicing balancing poses like Crow Pose (Kakasana) or standing poses like Triangle Pose (Trikonasana).

3. Manipura Chakra – Solar Plexus Chakra

Solar Plexus Ckakra - Manipura ChakraManipura Chakra or Solar Plexus Chakra is located above the navel at the solar plexus (between the navel and the bottom of the rib cage). It represents the element fire and thus radiates yellow color.

This chakra is characterized by energy and emotions like ego, anger and aggression. An imbalance of Manipura Chakra can manifest itself physically by digestive problems, liver problems or diabetes. On an emotional level one might struggle with depression, lack of self-esteem, anger and perfectionism. By bringing the chakra into balance one might feel energetic, confident, productive and focussed.

The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Manipura Chakra is ‘Ram’.

Working on Manipura Chakra can be done in poses like Classical Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana), Classical Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) and Bow Pose (Dhanurasana).

4. Anahata Chakra – Heart Chakra

Heart Chakra - Anahata ChakraAnahata Chakra, Heart Chakra, as the name implies, is located at the heart region. Its color is green and the element is air.

This fourth Chakra is the seat of balance within the body, characterized by emotions of love, attachment, compassion, trust and passion. When Anahata Chakra is out of balance a person might deal with emotional issues like anger, lack of trust, anxiety, jealousy, fear and moodiness. By harmonizing this chakra, you might feel compassionate, optimistic, friendly, motivated, understanding and caring.

The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Anahata Chakra is ‘Yam’.

Heart Chakra can be balanced by practicing poses like Half Bridge Pose (Ardha Setubandhasana), and Fish Pose (Matsyasana).

5. Vishuddha Chakra – Throat Chakra

Vishuddha Chakra - Throat ChakraThe fifth Chakra, Throat Chakra, is located at the base of the throat, coinciding with the thyroid gland. Its color is bright blue and the element is space.

Vishuddha Chakra represents inspiration, expression, faith and the ability of communication. Imbalance of the Throat Chakra may lead to timidity, quietness, a feeling of weakness or the inability to express your thoughts. Balance of the Throat Chakra can manifest itself by creativity, positive self expression, constructive communication and satisfaction.

The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Vishuddha Chakra is ‘Ham’.

Throat Chakra is stimulated in poses like Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and Plough Pose (Halasana).

6. Ajna Chakra – Third Eye Chakra

Ajna Chakra - Third Eye ChakraAjna Chakra (pronounced as ‘Agya Chakra’) is located in between the eyebrows. It is free of element but does have a color: indigo blue.

Third Eye Chakra is often used as a focus point during asana practice to bring more concentration and awareness. It is said that meditation on Ajna Chakra destroys the karma of past lives and gives liberation and intuitional knowledge. Its attributes are intelligence, intuition, understanding, insight and self knowledge. When this chakra is out of balance, one might feel non-assertive, afraid of success, or on the contrary, be egoistical. Imbalance of Ajna Chakra can manifest itself on a physical level by headaches, blurry vision and eye strain. When Ajna Chakra is balanced, one is his own master without fear of death and free of attachment to material things.

The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Ajna Chakra is ‘Om’.

Ajna Chakra is stimulated when practicing Headstand (Shirshasana).

7. Sahastrara Chakra – Crown Chakra

Crown Chakra - Sahasrara ChakraThe seventh Chakra, Sahastrara Chakra, is located at the crown of the head. Also this chakra doesn’t represent an element. It is violet and/or white in color.

Sahastrara Chakra is the center of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy. It allows for the inward flow of wisdom and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness. When out of balance, one might suffer from a constant sense of frustration, no spark of joy and destructive feelings.

The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Sahastrara Chakra is ‘Aum’.

10 Tips For Spiritual Growth

 10 Tips For Spiritual Growth

Spiritual growth is a process of shedding our wrong and unreal concepts, thoughts, beliefs and ideas, and becoming more conscious and aware of our inner being. This process uncovers the inner spirit that is always present, but hidden beyond the ego-personality.

Spiritual growth is the process of inner awakening, rising of the consciousness beyond the ordinary, everyday existence, and awakening to some Universal truths. It means going beyond the mind and the ego and realizing who you really are.

Spiritual growth is of great importance for everyone, in all walks of life.

Spiritual growth is the basis for a better and more harmonious life for everyone, a life free of tension, fear, and anxiety.

Spiritual growth helps us learn not to let circumstances and people to affect our inner being and state of mind. It helps us manifest composure and detachment, and display inner power and strength, which are useful and important tools that everyone need.

Spiritual growth is not an excuse for escaping from responsibilities. It does not mean behaving in a strange and weird manner, or becoming an impractical person. It is a method of growing and becoming a stronger, happier and a more responsible person.

A balanced life requires that we take care not only of the necessities of the body, feelings and mind, but also of the spirit, and this is the role of spiritual growth.

10 Tips for Spiritual Growth

1. Read spiritual and uplifting books. Think about what you read, and find out how you can use the information in your life.

2. Meditate for at least 15 minutes every day. If you do not know how to meditate, it is easy to find books, websites or teachers who can teach you meditation.

3. Learn to calm down your mind. Learn to make your mind quiet through concentration exercises and meditation.

4. You are more than your body. Acknowledge the fact that you are a spirit with a physical body, not a physical body with a spirit. If you can accept this idea, it will change your attitude toward people, life, and the events and situations you go through.

5. Look within you. Look often into yourself and into your mind, and try to find out what is it that makes you feel conscious and alive.

6. Think positive. If you find yourself thinking negatively, immediately switch to thinking positively. Strive to be in control of what enters your mind. Open the door for the positive and close it for the negative.

7. Develop the happiness habit. Always look at the bright side of life and strive to see the good, funny and positive in everything. This will help you develop a happy state of mind. Happiness comes from within you, when you do not allow negative thoughts and feelings to fill your mind. Do not let external circumstances decide your happiness for you.

8. Exercise your will power. Exercise often your willpower and decision making ability, even in small everyday matters. Make your own decisions in matters that relate to you personally. This would strengthen you and give you control over your mind.

9. Thank the Universe. Give thanks to the Universe for everything you own and for everything you get or accomplish.

10. Be a more patient and tolerant person. Showing tolerance, patience, tact and consideration for others make you a better person, and expand your awareness and consciousness beyond the ego.

Spiritual growth is the birthright of everyone. It is the key to a life of happiness and peace of mind, and to manifesting the enormous power of the spirit within you.

This spirit is equally present within the most material person, and within the most spiritual person. The level of the manifestation of spirituality is dependent on how much the inner spirit is close to the surface, and on how much it is hidden by our thoughts, beliefs and negative habits.

“The degree of freedom from unwanted thoughts and the degree of concentration on a single thought are the measures to gauge spiritual progress.”

– Ramana Maharshi

“It is always the false that makes you suffer, the false desires and fears, the false values and ideas, the false relationships between people. Abandon the false and you are free of pain; truth makes happy, truth liberates.”

– Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”

– Buddha

Shiva Guru Vasi Alchemy

7 chakra in our body.....

 HOW TO OPEN YOUR THIRD EYE

Your third eye, or that sixth chakra that sits between your eyebrows and helps you tap into your intuition in a new way, has been around for as long as you have. But that fact alone doesn’t mean you know much about it, including, on a basic level, what exactly it is. And while we’re on the matter, you may want to know how to open your third eye, right? Luckily experts are here to clear things up—for all of your eyes to see.

“The third eye is an energetic center, or chakra,” says Erica Matluck, a naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, holistic coach, and founder of Seven Senses, which facilitates wellness retreats. “Though it is not an actual physical structure, it is associated with the pineal and pituitary glands on the brain and located on the forehead between the brows.”

Matluck explains that the chakra system is like the organ system of the subtle (or energetic) body, and each chakra has a function or purpose. The function of the third eye? To access clarity, intuition and foresight. “It gives us the ability to see beyond what is physically present in the moment,” Matluck says. “Seers and psychics typically have highly developed third eye chakras.”

To that point, learning how to open your third eye isn’t something you can necessarily accomplish in an afternoon—it takes a whole lot of time and work, including putting a strong foundation in place. “Before we open the third eye, it is important to build the energetic foundation of the first five chakras, starting at the root (the first chakra),” Matluck says. “Attempting to open the third eye before working with the lower five chakras is like learning to jump before you can even stand on two feet. In fact, opening the third eye prematurely can result in a spiritual crisis—often perceived as psychosis.”

In other words, if opening the third eye is your ultimate goal, it’s time to get to work on unblocking and balancing your other chakras (more advice on that here!). Once you’ve done that, you can start taking steps toward opening that sixth chakra. But remember, this takes time—so be patient with yourself along the way.

Want to know how to open your third eye? The following 11 tips can help.

1. Pay attention to your dreams

Dreams can be confusing, disorienting, wonderful, and terrifying—but don’t just shrug them off each morning when your alarm goes off. Look to them for help in opening your third eye. “Pay attention to your dreams. Write them down, remember them, and listen to them,” suggests Matluck. Sounds like it’s time to crack open that dream journal, huh?

2. Focus your meditation on your third eye

Whether you use an app or practice mindfulness meditation or transcendental meditation on your own, if you’re looking to open your third eye, meditation can help with that quite a bit. “Focus your attention on the point between the brows in meditation, and simply observe what images or thoughts arise,” Matluck says.

3. Practice breath work

Breath work is an excellent tool to use in everyday life, but it’s especially beneficial in opening your third eye. “There are many kinds of breath work, but holotropic breath work is particularly well-suited to opening your sixth chakra,” says Matluck.

4. Practice Kundalini yoga

If you haven’t tried Kundalini yoga yet, go for it. The super-spiritual (and often intense) yoga practice is great for opening your third eye, especially when you focus on certain kriyas. “When you practice Kundalini yoga, choose kriyas that focus on the pituitary or pineal glands,” suggests Matluck.

5. Don’t give up your regular yoga practice either

If Kundalini is too intimidating or simply isn’t your thing, a standard vinyasa practice can help you learn how to open your third eye, too. “One of my favorite poses for activating the third eye is child’s pose, with your forehead pressing into the floor,” says Claire Grieve an international yoga specialist, stretch therapist, plant-based health coach. “Bring your focus, attention, and energy into the chakra. Stay here for two to five minutes, breathe deeply, and visualize your world. Another great pose is forward fold: As you drop your head below your hips, blood and oxygen are rushed to your brain, and the third chakra delivers fresh energy for alignment.”

6. Eat a nutritious diet

Hate to break it to you, but opening your third eye isn’t easy if all you’re eating is junk food. This is because your food choices are incredibly important for chakra alignment. “Your food choices govern your energy,” says Grieve. “Adding an array of purple foods, such as blackberries, blueberries, grapes, eggplant, purple kale, purple sweet potatoes, and purple cabbage into your diet will boost and balance your third eye.”

She also notes that foods like chlorella, spirulina, blue-green algae, raw apple cider vinegar, chlorophyll, cilantro, raw cacao, goji berries, and vitamin D will help you detoxify your pineal gland.

7. Start using essential oils

Haven’t tapped into your essential oil collection in a while? It’s time to get going, especially if knowing how to open your third eye is the goal. Scents like lavender, sandalwood, frankincense, white sage, and pine can gently stimulate the pineal gland,” Grieve says. “Use essential oils in the bath or in a diffuser.”

8. Meditate with crystals

Crystals are a great spiritual tool to have in your back pocket—especially when you’re opening your third eye. “Try placing a crystal on your third eye as you lay in a comfortable position and bring your focus into your breath,” instructs Grieve. “Anything in the purple realm, such as amethyst, lapis lazuli, blue or purple sapphire, purple violet tourmaline, or rhodonite will awaken and activate your third eye.”

9. Try tapping

Maybe you’ve used tapping to help cope with stress and anxiety. Well, the practice is also a great strategy for opening the third eye. “Try gently tapping the forehead where the third eye is and activating your pineal and pituitary glands by sending light waves of vibration,” says reiki master and chef Serena Poon.

10. Use sound healing

If you’ve ever attended a sound bath, you know about the healing power of sound. And sound is great for opening up your third eye, too. “Using sound healing or toning aids in meditation and brings you to a theta state,” says Poon. “This is an excellent way to help open the third eye.”

11. Work with reiki masters and other healers

The more work you put into healing yourself, the easier it will be to open your third eye—so put in the work where you can. “Working with healers, receiving reiki and energy work, and doing spiritual development are all excellent ideas when you’re opening your third eye".

Wealth Manifestation by lord shiva Prayers

             SHIVA GURU SPARK VASI YOGA

EXTREMELY POWERFUL LORD SHIVA MANTRA FOR GREAT PROFITS IN BUSINESS 

Mantra:

||ॐ श्रीं श्रीं श्रीं परमाम् सिद्धिं श्री श्री श्रीं ||

|| Om Shreem Shreem Shreem Paramaam Siddhim Shreem Shreem Shreem ||

Lord Shiva is the Parameshwar of this world. He himself is the creator of Sanatana Dharma, the lord of the Lords. The word Shiva itself means - auspicious.

He is giver of mercy to  even the depraved of the depraved.

Whatever punya and paap naashan a person gets by worshipping other gods, doing homa, tarpan, daan, etc. all these are achieved by just bowing once in front of the creator of Sanatana Dharma.

Who is there in this world or the upper or lower worlds who may have the audacity to test a person, who is protected by the power of Lord Rudra, as long as the sadhak is on the path of dharma.

By worshipping him, a householder fulfills all his 4 purusharth and a yogi fulfills his desire of spiritual development.

Today, one such time tested mantra is being shared by here, which is dedicated to the ever graceful - Lord Shiva.

This mantra has the power to bring great great  changes in your business and destroy the poverty of your house alongside.

The mantra has been time tested and many many people have gained great success in business by performing this mantra prayog.

Lord Shiva is the lord of all the 3 gunas.

This prayog is satvik in nature hence any body, even with low spirituality can perform this prayog to get success in business.

Procedure:

1. Start this Prayog from Pradosh.

2. On the day of Pradosh, wake up in brahma muhurta and have a bath.

3. Then, perform your daily sandhya and take a sankalp that you are doing this prayog for success in your business. The sadhak has to perform this prayog for 11 pradoshas and he has to fast as well as chant the mantra side by side, hence the sankalp must be taken accordingly.

4. After performing sandhya, do panch dev puja.

5. Offer bilva, raw milk, rice, honey, sugarcane juice,etc. and all such auspicious things to Lord Shiva.

6. The whole stay keep fast and dont eat any kind of food the whole day.

If the sadhak wants, he can eat fruits, raw milk, ghee. However, para-anna can only be done on the next day morning.

7. After keeping fast the whole day, the sadhak has to do puja of lord Shiva at dusk.

8. The sadhak must do puja of Lord Shiva as done in the morning.

9. Then, 3 malas must be chanted of the mantra  I am sharing here, followed by 1 mala havan.

The havan must be done using flowers of ashwagandha dipped in ghee.

That is it. This small yet very powerful prayog must be repeated for a total of 11 pradoshas. 1 month has 2 pradosha. Hence, this prayog is approx. 6 months long. However, it is very simple and only needs to be performed only on pradoshas.

On the next day morning of each pradosha at sunrise, the sadhak can do para-anna and break his fast.

Aasan: Yellow velvet or white velvet

Direction: East in the morning,  North in the evening.

Mala: Rudraksha or sphatik

Diya: Ghee diya

Tilak: Lord Shiva upasana involves making a tripundra tilak and not an urdhva tilak. Hence one must make a tripundra tilak and then do japa.

During the prayog days, one must maintain brahmacharya and do not involve in any kind of thoughts, words or actions that induce kamechha in he sadhak.

Keep in mind that the person who hasn't kept brahmacharya is not allowed to touch Lord Shiva on that day.

OM sound and Light

 LIFE LIGHT & SOUND जीवन प्रकाश और ध्वनि ஜீவ ஒளியும் ஒலியும்

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ௐ எனச்சொன்னால் என்ன ஆகும் ?

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தமிழ் மொழியில் உள்ள உயிர் எழுத்துகள் மற்றும் மெய் எழுத்துகளை தெரிந்து கொண்டு அதனுடன் "ம் " மற்றும் "ங்" போன்ற எழுத்துகளை(பீஜங்கள்) சேர்த்து கொண்டு உச்சரிக்கும்போது பலவித சித்திகளும் ,முக்தியும் கிடைக்கும்.

-பிருகு முனிவர் .

முதலில் "அம்" என்று செபம் செய்து, பிறகு "ஆம்" என்றும் ,"இம்", "ஈம்" ,"உம்", "ஊம்","எம்", "ஏம்","ஐம்", "ஓம்", "ஔம்" என்றும் பதினோரு வகையான உயிர் பீசங்களை தனித் தனியாகச் செபம் செய்யவேண்டும் . மனதிற்குள் செபித்தால் தான் மந்திரத்திருக்கு பலன் அதிகம் .

இவ்வாறு ஒவ்வொரு மந்திரத்தையும் மனதிற்குள் ஒரு லட்சம் முறை கூறவேண்டும் என கூறுகிறார்.

பிறகு மெய் எழுத்துகளுடன் "ங்" பீஜத்தை சேர்த்து கொண்டு செபிக்கவேண்டும் எனவும் கூறுகிறார். 

முதலில் "கங்" என்றும், பிறகு தொடர்ச்சியாக எல்லா 

மெய் எழுத்துகளுடன் இந்த பீஜத்தை சேர்த்து லட்சம் முறை செபிக்க வேண்டும் என கூறுகிறார்.

உதாரணமாக :

முதலில் "ஓம்" பிறகு "அம்" இறுதியில் "நம:" 

என்று உச்சரிக்கலாம் .

"ம்" பீஜத்தை சேர்த்து மந்திரம் கூறும் முறை ..

"ஓம் அம் நம: "-என்று உச்சரித்தால் சித்தி கிடைக்கும்.

"ங்" பீஜத்தை சேர்த்து மந்திரம் கூறும் முறை ..

"ஓம் அங் நம: " என்று உச்சரித்தால் முக்தி கிடைக்கும்.

நமக்கு சித்திகள் வேண்டும் என்றால் "ம்" பீஜத்தையும் முக்தி வேண்டுமென்றால் "ங்" பீஜத்தையும் சேர்த்து உச்சரித்து பலன்களை பெறலாம் என்று கூறுகிறார்.

இவ்வாறு பீசங்களை செபிக்கும்போது மைவிழியாள் போகத்தை நிறுத்த வேண்டும் என கூறுகிறார் இவ்வாறு செய்தால் அறுபத்து நான்கு வகையான சித்திகளும் நிச்சயம் கிடைக்கும் என கூறுகிறார்.

சில முக்கிய தமிழ் மந்திரங்கள் உங்களுக்காக....

ஓம் அம் நம: -சித்து விளையாடும் தன்மை கிடைக்கும்,மரணத்தை வெல்லலாம் .

ஓம் அங் நம: -முக்தி வழியான ஞானம் கிடைக்கும்

ஓம் ஆம் நம:- நினைத்தை வரவழைக்கும் ஆகர்ஷண தொழில் சித்தியாகும்.

ஓம் இம் நம: -உடல் புஷ்டி ஆகும்.

ஓம் ஈம் நம: -சரஸ்வதியின் கடாட்சம் கிடைக்கும் .

ஓம் உம் நம: -சகல தொழிலுக்கும் பலமுண்டாகும்.

ஓம் ஊம் நம:-உச்சாடன தொழில் சித்தியாகும்.

ஓம் எம் நம: சத்வ குணம் உண்டாகும்.

ஓம் ஏம் நம:-சர்வமும் வசியமாகும்.

ஓம் ஐம் நம:- ஆண்களை வசியபடுத்தும்.

ஓம் ஓம் நம: வாக்கு பலித சித்தி உண்டாகும்.

ஓம் ஔம் நம: - வாக்கில் ஒளி உண்டாகும்

மந்திரங்களோ எழுகோடி & நாமிருப்பதோ ஊர்க்கோடி !

"மந்திரங்கள் எழுகோடி ஆதலினால் மன்னும் அவர் 

இந்த வகை திருமுறைகள் ஏழாக எடுத்தமைத்து" 

என்பது திருமுறை கண்ட புராணக் கூற்று.

எழுகோடி என்றால்...... ! ?

ஏழு கோடி மந்திரங்கள் என்பது பொருள் அல்ல. 

ஏழு முடிவுகளை உடைய மந்திரங்கள் என்பதே பொருள்.

1 - நமஹா - ஐஸ்வர்யம் அளிப்பது.

2 - சுவாஹா - தேவதைகளைத் திருப்தி செய்வது.

3 - சுவதா - தைரியம், வசீகரம் கொடுப்பது.

4 - பட் - விக்கினங்களைத் துரத்துவது.

5 - ஹூம்பட் - காமாதிகளைப் போக்குவது.

6 - வௌஷட் - தேவதைகளை இழுப்பது.

7 - வஷட் - தேவதைகளை வசம் செய்வது.

Transliteration & Translation :

1 - Namahā - aisvaryam aḷippatu.

2 - Cuvāhā - tēvataikaḷait tirupti ceyvatu.

3 - Cuvatā - tairiyam, vacīkaram koṭuppatu.

4 - Paṭ - vikkiṉaṅkaḷait turattuvatu.

5 - Hūmpaṭ - kāmātikaḷaip pōkkuvatu.

6 - Vauṣaṭ - tēvataikaḷai iḻuppatu.

7 - Vaṣaṭ - tēvataikaḷai vaca ceyvatu 

1 - Namah - providing prosperity.

2 - cuvaha - to satisfy the devatas

3 - cuvata - courage, to charm.

4 - Pat - chasing impediments.

5 - humpat - relieving conjugal desires. 

6 - vausat - attracting devatas.

7 - vasat - bringing devatas under the fold .

திருமுறைகள் அனைத்துமே மந்திரங்கள் 

ஆகையினால் ஏழு முடிபுகளை வைத்தே மூவர் தேவாரங்களை 7 திருமுறைகளாக வகுத்தனர்

மந்திரங்கள்:

நமஹா விநாயகா 

சுவாஹா விநாயகா 

சுவதா விநாயகா 

பட் விநாயகா 

உம்பட் விநாயகா 

வௌஷட் விநாயகா 

வஷட் விநாயகா