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PrashnaPrashna BhavaPregnancyINDEX1 The form, quality, colour,
suffering, faults, happiness, longevity,Age of the planets: -If the
lord of 5th house does not aspect the 5th house and ifPrashnaage,
caste could be examined from the Prasna lagna (AscendantEverywhere
the Moon is equivalent to the seed, the ascendantMars = youththe
5th house is occupied by a malefic or if the 5th house is
aspectedBhavaat the time of query)(prasna lagna) to the flower the
navamsa to the fruit and the twelveMercury = boyby a malefic,
miscarriage ;s probable.B 1-38bhavas to the sweets. Judge well the
Moon, the prasna lagna, theMoon and Venus = middle aged2 Increase
and decrease of prices in jewels, gold, pearls,navamsa, and the
twelve bhavas to predict correctly from theSaturn, Sun, Jupiter,
Rahu = old = (Krishneeye)At the time of query by the occupancy of
two pairs of planetselements, and sale and purchase of paddy could
be examined theascendant. (Prasna Lagna)17in two signs birth of
twins is probableJUDGE2nd house.Opinion 1: - Mars: breast - fed,
Venus: - 16 years, Mercury: -To predict the birth of a male child
or female childB40-83Before you answer the query, ascertain whether
the inquirer. 8 yrs Jupiter; - 30 yrs, Moon: - 70 yrs, Sun: 50 yrs
Saturn & Rahu:3 Sisters, brothers, servants, service etc. could
be looked intois genuine in posing the question.120 yrsAdd the
number of tithi, weekday, and the number of lettersfrom the 3rd
house.1) If the Moon and Saturn occupy the prasna lagna and if
MercuryOpinion 2: - Venus = 32 yrs, Moon = 71 yrs, Sun = 50 yrs,in
the name. Divide it by three. If it is an even number predict
theLitigationis combust with the Sun in AquariusJupiter = 20 yrs
Mercury = 30 yrs, Mars = 20 yrs, Satum = 100 yrsbirth of female
child. If it is an odd number, predict the birth ofDISPUTE4 Flower
garden, rice mills, herbs, storehouses, tunnels, enteringit should
be understood that the inquirer is wicked and his query ismale
child. If the remainder is zero predict abortionB 101-house etc.
could be seer) from the 4ttl housenot genuine.Places of the
planets:-Venus, Moon = PondCount the number from prasna lagna to
the sign occupied byGone Abrod5 Preg nancy, progeny, disciples,
chanting Vedic hymns,1) Uz ZAz, PAz , CAUv zs. 2) U ZAz Pd zsg
zJupiter= TempleVenus.B 104-education, literary compositions, are
examined by the Sttl house3) Uz PgUgU. Kv Pl zvMercury= Brick
yardThis is the month number of pregnancy. If this number
isSun=Cattle shedgreater than 9, count the number from the 5th
house to the signTheft6 By the 6ttl house buffalo, fight, row,
camel, cruel deeds, uncles,l _Mars= Burnt placeoccupied by Venus.
This is the month number of pregnancyC 74-are known.1) Uz sU 2) U
Pd-Ug-ZAzgg tznAzSaturn, Rahu = Waste LandQ, 3) zs Cx Ug iwAi Male,
FemalePatient7 By the 7ttl house, sale and purchase, litigations,
disputeszAi jgz.Jupiter, Mars, Sun = MalesThis is the query about
the pregnant woman.B 137-joumey and retum joumey, wife are
examined,Moon, Mercury, Saturn, Rahu, Venus = FemalesIf the woman
is in her parent's house count the number of1st query from the
prasna lagna, 2nd query from the Moon 3rt!But some are of the
opinion that Mercury and Saturn areletters in her father's surname.
Add to this number the tithi numbe~DISPUTE8 Crossing the river,
seize the fort, loss of money snake - bite,query from the Sun -
sign, 4th query from Jupiter, 5th query fromeunuchs while the Moon
and Venus are females.and add 7 and divideJagala 101diseases, are
examined by the S!h house.the strongest of Mercury, Venus, Mars,
6th query from saturn shouldthis total number by 3. If the
remainder is 1, predict birth of abe examined. However if Jupiter
is combust or debilitated JupiterPlanetary timings: -son. If the
remainder is 2, predict the birth of a daughter. If the9 Wells,
tanks, temples, mantra deeksha, pilgrimage charitableshould not be
examined. If satum is weak instead of saturn theSun
=6maonthsremainder is zero, either abortion may happen or the born
babydeeds are examined from the 9th house.strongest of Mercury,
Venus, Mars could be examined.Moon = 1 momentdies .Mars =1 day. If
the woman is in her husband' house-count the number of10
Coronation, job, City, virtue, rainfall, etc. may be examinedAs
said above, six queries could be answered. For six moreMercury = 2
montsletters of her husband's surname and add this to the tithi's
numberfrom the 10th house.queries the 2nd places of each should be
examined. SO for eachJupiter 1monthand add 7 to this totallagna 12
bhavas and for each 12lagnas, 144 bhavas are nVenus = fortnightAnd
divide it by 3. If the remainder is 1 birth of a son, if the11
Elephant, horse, vehicle, paddy, gold, maid, education,
gettingSaturn = 1 yearremainder is 2 birth of a daughter, if the
remainder is zero the bornmoney, are examined from the 11 ttl
house.One should not judge 7th bhava without Venus, 9th bhavaRahu=
8 montsbaby may die.without Saturn, 9th bhav"l without Sun, 11th
bhava without MercuryKetu= 3 monts12 Sacrifice, luxury, charity,
agriculture, and other expenditureand Moon, 5th bhava (vidya)
without Jupiter, 9th bhava withoutMandi 18 monthsn+t+7=x/3, R 1, 2,
0are examined from the 12th houseMars, 5th (putra) without Moon and
Venus, and aU the bhavaswithout Moon.Immediate fruition of work
queried may happen if the Moon isWife /HusbandTo know the past,
present and future make three divisions ofin the 4th house, a
benefic in the 7th house or a benefic in theIf the prasna lagna is
occupied by the benefic planets orthe prasna lagna. The elapsed
degrees of the prasna lagna indicateAt the time of prasna (query)
if the papa vargas in the prasnaprasna lagna and the Sun in the
10th houseaspected by the benefic planets one gets the woman by
force. Ifthe past the middle degrees indicate the present and the
remainedlagna are abundant evil results may be predicted without
anythe rn house is occupied by the benefic planets or aspected by
theshow about the future. Think similarly of the bhava,
queried.reference to the planetary placement.The number of signs
between the prasna lagna and the Moonbenefics one gets the married
woman.is the number of days that has to be mentioned for the
fruition ofIf the prasna lagna has the planets in subha vargas good
resultswork queriedIf the 4th house is occupied by a malefic or
aspected by aIf there lies the mutual aspect of the lords of prasna
lagna andcould be safely predicted unconcerned of the
bhavas.malefic one gets the married woman. If the 4th house is
occupiedbhava with the aspect: of the Moon, the querist's desire
could beFor exampl~ Aries is the prasna la9na and the navamsa isby
a malefic or aspected by a malefic one gets the married womanfully
accomplished.Aries. The lord of Aries is Mars. Because it is 1st
navamsa, predictIf a malefic occupies the 4th house or aspects it,
one elopes with a1 day for the fruition of work. If it is the 2nd
navamsa predict 2married womanFirst judge the lord of the prasna
bhavafortnights. Apropos of the above see the table below.Judge the
bhava queried whether it is aspected by the maleficsSun = ayanas (6
months)If both the 4th and 7th houses are occupied or aspected by
theor benefics or occupied by them. Judge similarly the lord of
prasnaMoon = momentsbenefics, one the eloped woman and the other is
the marriedlagna. Next judge the mutual aspect or association of
the lord ofJudge the navamsa of the lord of prasna lagna. Judge
theMars = dayswoman. But if both the 4th & 7th houses are
aspected or occupiedprasna lagna and the lord ofmutual relationship
of the lord of the navamsa of prasna lagna lordMercury = seasonsby
the malefics, the woman is neither of the two.bhava about which the
query is put. It means the aspect orand the lord of lagna navamsa,
like mutual aspects and friendshipJupiter = months.association of
the benefics is good where as the aspect or associationetcVenus =
fortnightsHe can not enjoy the above women in the beginning, but
laterof the malefics is evil.Saturn = years.gets happiness with
both or with either of the two.Sun = 3 days - 20 ghatisJudge the
lord of the Prashna bhava, Prashna Lagna, Lord of the eachMoon= 15
ghatisMiscellaneousIf two benefics and a malefic occupy the 6th
house of prasnaand there mutual aspects, Aspect to there own house
or vise a versaMars= 5 daysMercurylagna the woman is a
vishakanya.querist's wish could be accomplished.One has to give
away money for litigation with government ifThe Moon occupies the
12th house of the Sun. Waste of moneyIf two benefics and a malefic
occupy the 6th house of prasnaThe lord of lagna is the receiver
while the lord of 11th house isshould always be looked into from
the 12th house of prasna lagnalagna the woman is a vishakanya.the
giver. So the desire of the inquirer is likely to be fulfilled
when= 3 days - 20 ghatisthe lords of lagna and 11th house are
conjunct in one signIf the prasna lagna is ocrupied by an exalted
planet, the spouseJupiter = 1 month - 13 days - 20 ghatisIf the
prasna lagna is occupied by Mars and Rahu the fort canis safe. If
the malefics occupy the 7th loss of spouse is probable.The prasna
lagna is deemed strong when it is aspected by theVenus = 3 days -
20 ghatisnot be seized even by lndra.The same is true if the prasna
lagna is occupied by a maleficlord of prasna lagna or by the
benefics, or by the benefics in theSaturn = 3 months - 10
daysunexalted.kendras. Otherwise it is weakRahu = 2 monthsIf the
lord of lagna is suppressed, the inquirer abandons hisIf the Moon
in the prasna lagna or in the 6th house is associatedthe Moon
occupies 3rd, rt', 11th, 5th or 6th house and isnationality caste,
profession etc. otherwise the bhavas getThe lord of prasna lagna
and the lord of navamsa lagna movewith malefics, or aspected by the
malefics the Moon is said to beaspected by the Sun, or Mercury, or
Jupiter, marriage is sure tobeneficence.in the bhavas 2oc1 and 3rd
etc. then those bhavas the increasedweak. Such Moon not only gives
troubles but also causes deathtake place. Marriage takes place if
Jupiter or Mercury or Venus orresults. Find out in which bhava the
lord of navamsa lagna has theMoon, or Sun.A planet overcome by a
malefic, or associated with malefics orfull aspect etc. count the
number from that bhava to the prasnaA benefic in the 12th house of
prasna lagna makes one toaspected by malefics or combust is the
suppressed planet.lagna. This number is the number of months.spend
money for auspidous activities like marriage etc. But a maleficIf
the marriage yoga is present a benefic in the 7th gives athere
causes loss of money by theft, fire acddent etc.beautiful wife
whereas a malefic gives an ugly wife.An overcome planet means a
planet defeated in war. Forexample - jf the Sun is beside Rahu, the
Sun is deemed defeated.If the lord of prasna lagna or the lord of
8th house occupiesMarriage soon takes place if the lords of prasna
lagna & 7thA planet associated with a malefic in the same sign
and in the(Query on Theft)the 7th house the ship is deemed mOiling
in the middle of the seahouse are in their own houses or exalted,
or mutually aspect:ed orsame navamsa the planet is deemed
suppressed.interchanged (parivartana).The query is about the
success or failure in thieving, If a maleficIf the lord of prasna
lagna does not aspect the prasna lagnaThe lord of lagna is the
receiver while the lord of 11th house isoccupies the prasna lagna
he is successful. But the aspect of aand if the 8th house lord does
not aspect the 8th house, the ship isIf the prasna lagna is Aries
cancer, Ubra or Ubra and is occupiedthe giver. So the desire of the
inquirer is likely to be fulfilled whenmalefic is not useful to him
in stealing.deemed Sunk in the sea undoubtedlyby the Moon and
aspected by Venus and with malefrcs in thethe lords of lagna and
11th house are conjunct in one sign.kendras, the bride is from a
high family.In the war, theft, metallurgy etc. judge the benefic
planets inIf the lord of 8th house is debilitated or associated
with thethe prasna lagna. It means benefic planets are harmful and
theSun or in the inimical 9th house or in the debilitated 9th
house,If Venus occupies the Prasnalagna, 7th house or 4t11 houseIf
the lord of query house is associated with the lord of
prasnamalefics are favourable.profit from the materials in the ship
is ni1.aspected by the benefics, one gets beautiful woman.lagna the
effects of qury house are sure to happen when theIf the Moon
occupies 7th or 3rd or 1st or 4 th or 5th associated orlord of
query house aspects the so house.In the above said dispute etc. the
aspect of malefic to theaspected by the benefics one gets good
woman.prasna lagna is evil and the aspect of benefic is
good.Benefics' in the kendras in the 11th or exalted or aspected
byJudge the navamsa of the lord of prasna lagna. Judge
theInvestment /Labha Hanithe benefics and the lord of prasna lagna
occupies the 7th, onemutual relationship of the lord of the navamsa
of prasna lagna lordCan I recover my money lost?Investiture with
sacred thread, coronation, installing deity, couldgets a beautiful
woman.and the lord of lagna navamsa, like mutual aspects and
friendshipOne can recover his money if the prasna lagna is occupied
bybe looked into by the 10th house and by the aspects of planetsThe
Moon in the 7th Jupiter in the prasna lagna or in the
kendrasetc.the benefic planets and by the occupancy of Venus in the
2nd anddevoid of malefics in the 8th she is not only rich and
beautiful butby Jupiter in the 12th,In the query about labha, jf
the 11th house is vacant predictalso a woman of good progeny.The
Moon In the prasna lagna indicates the direction assignedthe
unexpected gain if the 9th house is aspected by the beneficsto the
prasna lagna. The Sun in the prasna lagna gives the directionJob
& Transferof the sign occupied by the lord of prasna lagna,If
the lord of prasna lagna occupies the Stt1 house his endeavourThe
query is about job and transfer. If the benefics occupy thefails,
but success is possible if it is friendly sign to the lord of4th or
10th of prasna lagna no travel or transfer need be
expected.Directionsprasna lagna.If maJefics occupy journey on
transfer or job is probable.DISPUTEIn disputes, in conquering over
the enemies, and in fights orJagalabattles the malefIC in prasna
lagna always gives victory, but theDirectionsKreta means the buyer
and the vikreta means the seller. Judgeaspect of a malefic gives
defeat.Aries, Leo, Sagittarius = Eastthe buyer by the lord of
prasna lagna and judge the seller by theThe query is about any
change of place, her happiness withGemini, libra, Aquarius =
west11th house lord of the prasna lagna.husband and Progeny. No
change of place is probable if the 7th orIn the war, theft,
metallurgy etc. judge the benefic planets inTaurus, Virgo,
Capricorn = SOuth8th is occupied by Venus if Venus is assodated
with the t?nefics inthe prasna lagna. It means benefic planets are
harmful and theCancer, Scorpio, Pisces = NorthIf the prasna lagna
Is strong the inquirer gets the profit bythe 7"" or 8th happiness
is assured.malefics are favourableDirections given in
Jinendramalapurchasing. The prasna lagna is deemed strong if it is
aspectedAries = Eastthe lord of prasna lagna, or by the occupancy
of the benefics in theIf both the prasna lagna and its 7th house
are occupied by twoSagittarius, Leo = South Eastprasna lagna or by
the ocrupancy of the benefics in the kendrasThe query is about the
treasure whether obtainable or not.malefics the dispute lasts long.
The win or defeat depends on theTaurus = SOuthIf the lord of 4th
house of the prasna lagna aspects the 4thstronger planet. It means
that the inquirer wins if the prasna lagnaVirgo, Capricorn = SOuth
WestDoes the price of the article increase or decrease? The price
ofhouse, the treasure lies hidden in the ground. If the lord of
4this occupied by a malefic planet. If the 7th house is occupied by
thelibra, Aquarius = North westthe article remains cheap as long as
the planet strongly placedhouse is a malefic he can not get it. If
the Moon occupies the 4 thplanet the enemy of the inquirer
wins.Gemini =Westremains for months or years in the prasna
lagna.house the treasure lies in tact. If the Moon or the lord of
4th houseCancer =northdoes not occupy or does not aspect the 4 th
house the treasure canOther places than the prasna lagna and its
7tl1 house, occupiedScorpio Pieces = N ESimilarly the cost of the
article remains high a long as thenot be obtainable till one year.
Hence the aspect of the Moon is aby the malefics indicate that both
fight with arms.malefics aspect the prasna lagna or occupy it, may
be days ormust. The trea ~ ure could be drug out after one year if
beneficsThe"stolen money would be recovered if the prasna lagna is
amonths etc. But after the benefics occupy or aspect the
prasnaaspect.seershodaya sign and is occupied by the full Moon or
by beneficslagna the price gets lowInspite of the knowledge of the
treasure in the ground oneor aspected by the benefics or by the
benefics in the 11th.should not attempt to dig out the treasure if
the Moon is debilitatedThe number of days indicated by a planet
could be taken asor if it is thE]..new Moon day.The person who has
gone abroad hasn't retumed. The queryGemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio,
Libra and Aquarius are thethe number of months for the prices that
remain high or low.is whether he is imprisoned or dead. If a
malefic occupies theseershodaya signs.prasna lagna he is neither
dead nor Imprisoned but quite safeSagittarius, Taurus, Cancer,
Capricorn, and Aries are theAs mentioned above, in the query about
sale and purchase inThe success in examination can be predicted if
the lord of 5thprishtodaya signs"the absence of aspect and
association of the lord of prasna lagnahouse aspects the stn house
or if the lord of 5th house Is placed inIf the malefics occupy the
t en or 8th or in both the prasnaPisces is the ubhayodaya sign.to
the prasna lagna, examine the lord assigned to the article
andkendra trikona and labha placeslagna & 7th or prasna lagna
& 8th he is either dead or imprisonedthe lord of the prasna
lagna. Now judge the relative strength ofIf the 5th is occupied by
benefics or by the 5th lord, success inIf the 2nd or 3rd is
occupied by the benefics or if the 4th 7th orthe two and predict
the prices whether high or low.examination is certain.The person
who has gone abroad returns when the planets10th is occupied by
benefics the stolen money or property wouldSun = oils, ghee,
spicestransit the 2nd, 5th, 11th houses.certainly be recoveredMoon
= juices, elixir, Mercury, etc.Mars = corn, grain, ruby, riceAt the
time of query jf the Moon is in kendras he returns whenIf the Full
Moon in the Prasnalagna is aspected by Jupiter orMercury =
grainsthe Moon moves in to panapara places (2nd, 5th, 11th from
theby Venus or the benefics in 1,4, 7, 10, or in 3, 6, 10, 11
places theJupiter = wheat, mustard, barley,prasna lagna). But it
may be noted that his return should not bestolen money would be
recovered.sugarcane, goldsaid when the Moon enters the 8th from the
7th of prasna lagna.If the Prasnalagna is occupied by the full Moon
or Jupiter orIf the prasna !Jgna is strong the price of the article
is cheap, ifThe Moon in the 7th of prasna lagna and the lord of 9th
houseVenus or Mercury or a benefic in the 7th, the stolen money
wouldweak it is costly.is in the later half of any sign occupied by
him. It means he is onbe recovered.the way in his return
journey.The direction to which the stolen money is taken away
couldEvil is thought to be present ifMarriage love affairs and
FriendshipIf the prasna lagna is a cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer,
libra,be known by the directions of the planets. And the number of
the1. The Sun occupies the prasna lagna, or its 8th house or its
12111Capricorn) and the navamsa lagna too is a cardinal sign and if
thenavamsas in the prasna lagna show the number of the yojanas (=13
to 16 Km)house.Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are 'Fruitful'
signs,Moon occupies the 4th house, the person must have returned
homethat the stolen money is taken away.2. Mars occupies the 12th
or 10th32. Gemini, Leo and Virgo art 'Barren' signs.Directions of
the Planets3. Moon in the 6th or 8th or 12th or the prasna lagna33.
Fruitful signs on the cusps of the 1st, 5th, and 7th houses are
conduciveFind the number of signs between the planet in the
prasnaSun = East4. Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu & Ketu
in the 7th or 12thto early marriage/fruition of love affairslagna
and the sign occupied by a planet of greater strength. ThisMoon =
Norttl WestSun = kshetradhipatinumber is the number of months that
the person takes to returnMars = SouthMoon = akasa devatahome. It
means that the person takes one month if the number isMercury =
NorthMars = sakini1; if the number of signs is 2 the person takes
two months for hisJupiter = North EastJupiter = devatareturn
journey and so on. If the stronger planet is in the cardinalVenus =
South EastMercury = vanadevatanavamsa double the period, if in tlle
dual navamsa treble the periodsaturn = WestVenus =
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Sheet724 KAMYAA NAIMITTIKA KARMAASHaving discussed Dainandina
Karyas or the Essential Daily activities, Dharma Sindhu proceeded
with the decscription of Kaamya-Naimittika Karyas. Samskara
Vichara: To recall the details of Samskaaraas, a Dwija is required
to undergo sixteen Samskaaraas viz. Garbha daana, Pumsavana,
Anavalobhana, Seemantonnayana, Jaata Karma, Naama Karma,
Nishkramana, Annapraashana, Choula Karya, Upanayana, Mahaa
naamnaadi Vrata Chatush -taya, Samaavartana, and Vivaaha. Jata
Karma, Naama Karma, Nishkramana, Anna Praashana, Chooda Karma, and
Vivaha are the six Samskaraas required for women of which Vivaha is
with Mantras and the rest are without Mantras. Garbha daana and
Seemanta are common to women. However Brahma Purana asserted :
Vivaha Mantram Samskaaram Shudropi labhataam sada/ ie.Kapilaa
ksheera paanena Brahmani gamanenacha, Vedaakshara vichaarena
Shudras chandaa -lataam vrajet/ But in Katyaayana Sutras imply from
the statement : Shaavayetchaaturo varnaan, krutwaa Brahmana
magratah/ The inference is that among the Four Vranas, Brahmanas
occupy prime place; in other words, there is no strict bar but what
ever is done for them through Brahmanas is fruitful to them; in
case a Sudra engages a Brahmana and performs Veda mantra yukta
Homaabhishekaas would indeed be qualified the fruits of such
actions. In any case, the Sarva Sadhaarana Dharmas to all Varnas
are specified viz. Ahimsaasatyeyasteya shouchendriya nigraha daana
shama dama kshayaadyayah Shudraadi Sarva saadhaaranaa Dharmaah
Parapada praapakaah/ (Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Shoucha, Indriya
Nigrah, Daana, Dama, Kshama etc. are the common Dharmas to one and
all the Chatur Varnas leading to Paramapada). Vaapi Kupaadyutsarga
( Digging of Wells and Small Water Bodies) : Either to a village or
in a house, the digging of wells or small water bodies either in
the middle or Southern Direction or the Sub Directions of
Agneya-Nirruti-Vayavyas would not yield beneficient results; all
other directions are auspicious. Such diggings of
Vaapi-Kupa-Tatakaas are best done in Uttaraayana Maagha upto Six
months ahead in Shukla Pakshas. Kartika-Margasirsha months are also
good enough if there is an apprehension of dwindlng water levels on
Earth. But in Chaturmaasaas and Shukraastamaas, digging works be
avoided. Jala Pratishtha or Installation of Water Sources is best
done in the Nakshatras of Ashwini, Rohini, Mriga Sheersha, Pushya,
Makha, Uttara, Uttaraashaadha, Uttaraa -bhadra, Shatabhisha ,
Hasta, Jyeshta, Anuraadha, and Revati; of the Tithas the best once
are Vidiya, Tritiya, Chaturthi, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami,
Ekadashi, and Trayodhashi; or of the best days like Budha ,
Guru-Shukra and Soma. If the digging of done otherwise, that water
should not be utilised. Again, once installed if such wells or
water bodies are not used for long, the water is not to be utilised
unless Chandrayana Vrata be observed before use. Vrikshaadiropana
(Gardening): The best time for initiating the act of gardening or
to install new plants or trees would be in the ideal
Nakshatra-Tithi-Vaara times. The best Nakshatras are Ashwini,
Rohini, Mrigaseersha, Pushya, Magha, Uttara, Uttaraashaadha,
Uttaraabhaadra, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha-
Moola-Shatabhisha- Revati. Asleshaayaam Soma Vaarassomey Lagney
balaadhikah, Yogesmin ropayedikshum kadali kramukaadikaan/ (The
ideal time for planting sugarcane, plantain and nutmeg is on
Mondays in Aslesha Nakshatra, Soma Lagna when Chandra is strong).
Naarikelaanvapeyd bhumaa vasinyaam lagnageravou, Naaga valleem
Gurou lagney chandrey chaamshastitey sati/ (In Ashwini Nakshatra
when Surya is in Lagna, Naariyal or coconut plants be sown in
Bhumi, and in Brihaspati Lagna in Chandra lagnaamsha, betel leaf
creepers be planted. Murti Pratishtha (Installation of Deva Idols):
Pratishthaa Sarva Devaanaam Vaishakha Jyeshtha Phalguney,
Chaitretusyadwi -kalpena Maaghe Vishnanya Murtishu/ Soumyaayaney
Shubhaa proktaa ninditaa Dakshinaayaney/ (The Pratishtha of all
types of Devas is most auspicious in Vaishakha-Jyeshtha-Phalguna
Months ; Chaitra Month is of Vikalpa or of medium value; Magha
Month it is auspicious to perform the istallation for all other
Devas excepting of Vishnu Bhagavan. Murti Pratishtha is most suited
in Uttaraayana but not in Dakshinaayana. However some Vedic Experts
feel that in Dakshinayana too, the Pratishtha of Sapta Matrikaas,
Bhairava Murti, Varaha Murti, Nrisimha Murti, Tri- Vikrama Murti,
and Devi Murtis could be installed in Dakshinaayana also.
Vishnossha- staas Chaitra Maasaashwina Shraavanakaa api, Maagha
Phalguna Vaishakha jyeshthaashaadha sahaassucha/ Shaavanecha na
bhasyecha Linga Sthaapana muttamam/ (For Vishnu Sthaapana, the
ideal months are Chaitra- Ashviyuja and Shravanas; to install Shiva
Linga, the suitable months are Maagha- Phalguna-Vaishakha- Jyeshta-
Ashadha- Margasirsha-Shravana- Bhadrapadaas). Devyaa -maagheshwiney
maaseyt-Uttamaa sarva kaamadaa/ (For Devi Pratishtha, the months of
Maagha, and Ashwiyuja are the best). Sarva Devataa Pratishtha is
appropriate in the Nakshatras other than Ashwini, Rohini, Uttara,
Uttaraashaadha, Uttaraabhaadra, Mrigasirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya,
Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha,
and Revati as also all the days other than Saturdays and Tuesdays;
the Darsha Riktaati Rikta Tithis are also not suitable). Vishnu
Pratishtha is excellent on Dwadashis coinciding with Shravana,
Krittikaadi and Vishakhaanta Nakshatraas. Chaturthi is the most
ideal for Ganesha Pratishtha. Navami with Moola Nakshatra is the
most ideal for Devi Pratishtha. Like wise, the Nakshatras concerned
to distinct Devas are to be taken into significance like Ardra for
Shiva Bhagavan, Hasta for Surya Deva and so on. Hantrartha heenaa
kartaaram Mantra heenaa tu rutwijam, Striyam lakshana heenaatu na
pratishthaa samoripuh/ (In the event of Murti Pratishta, if the
Karta is short of money then it would be inauspicious for him; if
the Pratishtha suffers from insufficiency of Mantras, then the
Ritwicks would face Arishtaas or great risks of life; if there is
deficiency of the Pratima, then the Karthas women are would have to
face the consequences.) Brahmaatu Braahmanai sthaapyo Gayatri
sahitah Prabhuh, Savarnaistathaa Vishnuh pratishthaapya
ssukaadhibih/ (As Brahma is along with Gayatri, Brahmanas should do
the Pratishtha of Gayatri Murti. Like wise, Vishnu Pratishta is to
be done by the Public who are all in the quest of happiness.)
Maatru Bhiravaadyaah sarvey, Shiva Lingam Yati naapi/ (Matru
Bhiravaadi Pratimas might be installed by any body, while Yatis are
required to perform the Pratishtha of Shiva Linga.) Nutana
sthapitam Lingam Stree Shudrovaapi na sprushet/ In the context of
Shiva Pratishtha, women do not have the approval of playing any
role. Shudrovaa nupaveetovaa Striyovaa patitopavaa, Keshavam vaa
Shivam vaapi sprushtwaa Narakamasnutey/ One should face North while
worshipping a Pratima facing the East.If it is a Chala Vigrah or a
moveable Murti, only Brahmanas could perform formal Puja. A Pratima
could be prepared of Gold, Silver, Copper, Mrittika, Stone, Dhaatus
or alloys, Pearls, brass or bronze. Its size might vary from the
height of an Angushtha to a foot but should not be higher. Some
persons make the worship-worthy Pratimas out of wood, lac and such
other material also. There is no need to set up Yantras underneath
the Pratimas nor there is need for Nitya Snaana or regular wash,
excepting perhaps on Parva Dinaas or festival / significant days so
that they are cleaned up. Pancha Sutri Nirnaya: The height, width
and circumference of a Shiva Linga as also the measurements of its
base and Soma Sutra measurements are called Pancha Sutras. Taking
into account the Linga Siro vistara, the Lingas height and the
Lingas circumference, the Peetha or base of the Linga should be
made in a circular manner so that the the circumference of the
Peetha should be double of the Lingas measurement. It must be
ensured that two Lingas are worshipped in the same house: Grihey
Linga dwayam naarcham Saalagraamadwayam tathaa, Dwechakrey
dwaarakaayaastu naarcheyet Surya dwayam tathaa/ Shakti trayam Tri
Vighnesham dwousham bhunaarchayetsudhih/ (In the same house, there
should not be the worship of two Shiva Lingas, two Shaala graamaas,
two Dwaraka chakraas, two Suryaadhishthaanaas, three
Shaktyadhishtaanaas and several Vighneshaadhistaanaas and two
Shankhas.) Also, Naarchayeccha tathaa Matsya Kurmaadi Dashakam
gruhey/ (In the same house, there should not be the worship of
Dashavataaras together.). There should not also be a Puja of
Pratimas half burnt, partly mutilated, or broken, although a
shalagrama broken or spoilt could be worshipped. Salagraama daana
is equivalentto Prithvi daana. Brothers must observe separate
Devatarchana, Agnihotra, or Brahma Yagna. Shaalagraama Puja:
Saalagraama shilaakreetaa madhyamaa yaachitaadhamaa, Ukta lakshana
sampanna paaramparya kramaagataa, Uttamaasaatu Vigneyaa Guru
dattaatu tatsamaa/ ( A saala -graama which is bought has a medium
value, the one requested for and obtained is of low value, the one
that is secured from family tradition is of considerable
propitiousness and that which is received by Guru is indeed the
best).Tatraapyaamalaki tulya pujyaa sukshmeva yaa bhavet, Yathaa
yathaa shilaa sulshmaa tathaasyaattu maha phalaa/ Yava maatram tu
gartasswaadyavaartham Linga -muchyatey, Shiva naabhi
ritikhyaatastrishu lokeshu durlabhah/ (A shalagrama of the size of
a small Amla fruit is most worthy of worship. A tiny sized
seed-like Shaalagraama is indeed very rare to procure and is called
as Shiva Naabhi). A saalagraama once installed and invoked in a
Praana Pratishthaand detailed puja, needs to be worshipped with
daily puja but need not be formally bathed or treated with regular
Sampro -kshanaetc. Thus the daily Puja vidhana does not require
Prana Pratishtha, Prokshana, Aavahana; but the Naamas of Vaasudeva,
Sankarshana, Pradyumna, Aniruddhaadi be recited along the Puja; it
is stated that Vaasudeva has five Chakras, Sankarshana has seven,
Pradyumna six, and Aniruddha eleven. Vishnu preetikaram nityam
Tulasi kaashta chandanam, Kaartikey ketakee Pushpam yena dattam
Hareyh Kalou/ Deepa daanaancha Devarshey taaritam tena Vaikulam/ (
The person who lights a deepa with Tulasi Kaashtha chandana and
offers Ketaki Pushpa as also gives away Deepa Daana to Shri Hari in
Kartika Maasa leads his entire Vamsha to Salvation.) Again,
Agraahyam Shiva Nirmaaly- am Patram pushpam phalam jalam,
Saalagraamasya samspra shaat Sarvamyaati pavitrataam/ (In the case
of Shiva Linga Puja, Patra-Pushpa-Phala Nirmaalyaas are forbidden
to take away by the devotees, but in the case of Saalagraama the
Archana material could be taken away as the Nirmalya. Salagrama
Puja is to be done with the middle finger and Anamika finger while
nirmalya is to be picked up by Angushtha and Tarjani fingers. In
case Saalagrama Puja is performed with Bhasma Tripundra and
Rudraaksha Maala then Maha Deva would be immensely pleased too.
Rudraaksha-Tulasi Maalaa Dharana/ Samskaara: Wearing Rudraksha
Maala has to be accompanied the Mantras and also having applied
Panchaamrita and Pancha -gavyas.Rudraakshasya Pratishthaayaam
Mantram Panchaaksharam tathaa, Triambakaadi Mantram cha, Tathaa
tatra prayojayet/ (While wearing Rudraaksha Maala, the Triyambika
Mantra and Panchaakshari Mantra be recited.) The beads of the Mala
must have hundred eight, or fifty four or atleast twenty seven. The
Japa Maalaas before wearing should be treated with Pancha gavyas
and after wash, should recite Om- Hreem- and the Sanskrit Alphabets
viz. Am-Aaam-Im-Eem-Vum-Voom-Rum-Room-
Lum-Loom-Aem-Aim-Am-Aah-Kam-Kham- Gam-Gham- Gnyam- Cham- Chaam-
Jam- Jham-Inim-
Tam-Tham-Dam-Dham-Nam-Tam-Tham-Dum-Dham-Nam-Pam-Pham-Bum-Bham-Mam-Yam-Ram-Lam-Vam-Sham-Sham-Sam-Hum-Llam
and Ksham/ Thereafter these fifty Maatrikaas and a Maala of
Ashwattha Patraas be coincided in a Nyasa with the following Five
Mantras: Om Sadyo jaataam, Vaama Devaaya, Aghorebhyo,
Tatpurushaaya, Ishaana-ssarva Vidyaanaam/ The Maala be then washed
with Pancha gavyaas again, perform Prokshana with cold water, apply
Gandha with Vaamana Deva Mantra, give Dhupa with Aghora Mantra,
apply chandana and Kasturi with Tatpuurusha Mantra and perform
Abhimantrana of each bead with Aghora Mantra and finally worship
with Panchopachaaraas. Rudraaksha Dhaarana Vidhaana: Rudraakshaan
Kantha deshey dashana parimitaan Mastakey Vimshatidwye, Shat Shat
Karna Pradeshey Karayugala krutey Dwaadasha Dwaadashaaiva, Baahyaa
-rindoh kalaabhirnayana krutey chaiva mekam Shikhaayaam Vaksha
-syashtaadhikam yah kalayati shatakam, Saswayam Neela Kanthah/ (A
person who wears thirty two beads around the neck, six each around
the ears, forty on the head, twelve each on wrists, sixteen each on
hands, one each on the eyes, one on tuft and hundred eight on the
chest is as good as Nilakantha and one could attain Rudrapada.)
Shiva-Vishnu Snaana Vichara: Lingaabhyangana is to be executed as
follows: Pancha vimshatphalam Lingeyshyabhyam gamkaara yedadha,
Snaapayet -tilatailascha kara yantrod bhavaisshivam/ (Abhyan -gana
Snaana is to be performed by applying twenty five palaas of sesame
oil around the Shiva Linga). This would be followed by Maha Snaana:
Payodadhighrita kshoudra sharkaaradyaistatah kramaat, Shivasya
sarpishaa snaanam proktam palashateynavai/ Taavata Madhunaachaiva
dadhnaapi payasa -picha, Palasaardha sahasrena raneynai
vaikshavenacha/ Bhaktyaa choshnodakai sshitodakai samsnaa -pa
yecchivam/ (The Maha Snaana is performed to Bhagavan Shiva with
milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar etc. with hundred each of the Palaa
measures by turns of each of the materials alternatively by hot and
cold waters). Vishnu Panchamrita Snaana is also to be done: Shri
Vishnum Ksheera dadhyaadyaih kramaaddasha gunottaraih,
Snaapayekinchi dushnaischa Ksheeraadyaih Pancha bhissamaih/ (The
Panchamrita Snaana is done with milk, curd etc. with hot and cold
waters to Bhagavan Vishnu). Vishnwaadi Panchaayatana: Vishnu
Panchaayana denotes that with Vishnu Pratima in the middle and
other Devataas around him: Vishnur madhye Shive bhaasya Suryaaryaa
Isha dikramaat, Shambhur madhye Vishnu Surya Gajaaswaaryaastathaa
kramaat/ Ravou madhyagatey Rudra Ganesyaachuta Shaktayah, Madhye
Devi Vishnu Shiva Ganesha Ravayah kramaat/ Madhye GanapatirVishnu
Shiva Suryaambikaastathaa, Ishaanaadika kramenaiva Panchaayatana
Panchakam/ ( Keeping Vishnu Murti in the middle and
Shiva-Ganesha-Suryaabikas in directions starting from Ishaana Disha
is called Vishnu Panchayatana; Shiva in the middle and
Vishnu-Surya-Ganesha-Ambika in other directions commencing from
Ishana is called Shiva Panchaayatana; similarly Surya in the middle
and Rudra-Ganesha-Vishnu-Shaktis around from Ishana again is Surya
Panchayatana; Devi in the middle and Vishnup-Shiva-Ganesha-Suryas
from Ishana is Devi Panchayatana and finally Ganesha in the middle
and Vishnu-Shiva-Surya-Ambikaas from Ishana is called Ga nesha
Panchaayatana. Hence the pattern of Panchaayatana. Keshavaadi Naama
Dhyana Shlokaas: Dharma Sindhu narrated the Keshava Naama Dhyana
Ekadasha Shlokas: Keshaveschaturbahor Dakshinordhwa karam kramaat,
Shanka Chakra Gadaa Padmaayudhaih Keshava Uchyatey/ Narayanah Padma
Gadaa Chakra Shakhaayudhaih kramaat, Madhavas chakra shankaabh-
yaam Padmena Gadayaabhavet/ Govindo Gadayaa Padma Shankha Chakraih
kramaadvhavet, Vishnuh padmena shankhena chakrena Gadayaa kramet/
Shankha Padma Gadaa Chakrair Madhusudana Eritah, Trivikramo Gadaa
Chakra Shankha Padmairanukramaat/ Vaamana sshankha Chakraabhyaam
Padmena Gadayaapicha, Chakrena Gadayaa shankha padmaabhyaam
Shridharahsmritah/ Hrishikesha smritah chakra Padma shankha
Gadaayudhaih, Padmanaabhah Padmachakra Gadaa Shankhaih kraamats
-mrutah/ Damodara sshankha Gadaa Chakra Padmai -rudeeryatey,
Samkarshana Shankha Padma Chakra yudhaih/ Vaasudeva sschakra Gadaa
Padma Shankaakhya Lakshanaaih, Pradyumna ssyaacchhaankha Gadaa
Padma Chakraih kramaadhrutaih/ Aniruddho Gadaashankha Padma
chakrairanukramaat, Padma Shankha Gadaa Chakraayudhaissaat
Purushottamah/ Adhokshajo Gadaa shankha chakrapadaih karasthitaih,
Narasimhaha padma gadaa shankhachakraayudhair bhavet/ Achyutah
padma chakraabhyaam shankhena gadayaakramet, Janaardanah
chakrashankha gadaa padmaadhya baahubhih/ Upendro gadayaa chakra
padmashankha -anchitaih karaih, Chakrapadma Gadaa Shankhaih
karasthaissyaat kramaad Harih/ Shri Krishnaabhyo gadaa padma
shankha chakra shankhairmato Vibhuh/ Iti Proktaah Keshavaadi
chaturvimshati Murtyayah/ (Vishnu with the twenty four popular
names of His is described with the details of his four hands and
the four Ayudhas that are carried by Him).Deva Pratishtha Prayoga:
The procedure of Deva Pratishtha commences with the Kartas
selection of a suitable Place, construct an Agni / Homa Mandapaof
twelve measures of a normal mid-hand, identify a Homa Kunda of a
hastas measure of square in the East or Ishana of the Mandapa and
install Agni with the Sankalpa: Asyaam Murtou Lingevaa Devataa
saannidhyartham Deergaahur -lakshmee Sarva Kaama Samruddhyakshayya
sukha kaamomu Deva Murti pratishthaam karishye/ The Sankalpa would
be followed by Swasti vaachanaas, Naandi Shraaddhaanta, Acharya
Varana and Ashta/ Chatur Ritwija Varana. Acharya would then purify
the Bhumi with kushodaka prokshana with the Mantra: Apohishthaa
mayo bhuvah taana urjey dadhaatana, Maheranaaya Chakshasey
yovasshivatamo rasah / Tasya bhaajaya-tehanah Ushiteeriva Maatarah,
Tasmaa Arangamaamavaha Yasya Kshayaaya jinvatha Aapo janayathaa cha
nah/ After the prokshana on the Bhumi, Deva Pratishthaapana is
accomplished with the Mantra: Devaa aayantu yaatu dhaanaa apayaantu
Vishno Deva yajanam rakshaswa/ Bhu Shuddhi is done with the Mantra:
Yadatra samstitham Bhutam sthaanamaashritya tishthati,
Staanamtyaktwaatu tat sarvam yatrastham tatra
gacchatuAapakraamantu/ Then Murti is purified with Pancha Gavyaas
and is immersed in a container full of water along with Suvarna and
Yava-Durvaara-Ashwattha-Palaasha leaves with the Apohishtha Mantra
as also the following recitals:Hiranya varnaassuchayah Paavakaah
yaa Sujatah Kashyapoyaaswindrah, Agnim yaa garbham dadhirey
Virupaastaana Aapassaggusyona bhavantu/ Yaa saag Raajaa varuno
yaati madhye satyaanrutey Avapashyan janaanaam, Madhuschuta
ssuchayoyaah paavakaastaana Aaapassayussyona bhavantu/ Yaasaam
Devaadi Vikrunnvanti bhaksham yaa Antarikshey bahudhaa bhavanti,
Yaah Prithiveem payasomdanti Shukraastaana Aaapassag syonaa
bhavantu/ Shivenamaa chakshusaa pashyataapah Shivayaa tanuvopa
sprutashatwam chamey, Sarvaagum Agneegum rapsushadohuvevomayi
varcho balamojo nidhattha/ Pavamaanah Suvarjanah Pavitrena
vicharshanih, Yah potaa su punaatumaa, Punantumaa Deva Janaah
Punantu manavo dhiyaa/ Punantu Vishwa yaavah Jaatavedah pavitravat,
Pavitrena punaahi maa Shukrena Deva deedyat Agney kratwaa
kratugumranu /Yattey pavitramarchishi Agney vitataa mantaraa Brahma
tena punee mahey, Ubaabhyam Deva Savitah pavitrenasavenacha Idam
Brahma puneemahey, Vaishva devi punati Devyaagaat yasyai
bahyistanuvo veeta pushtaah, Tayaamadam tassadhamaadyeshu
Vayagssyaamapataroyeenaam/ Vaishvaanaro Rashmibhirmaa punaatu,
Vaatah Praaneyneshi romayobhuh, Dyaavyaa Prithivi payasaapayobhih,
Rutaavariyagnaye maapuneetaam, Bruhadbhissavitastrubhih,
Varshtherdevanvabhih, Agney dakshaih punaahimaa, Yena Devaa
apunata, Yenapo divyam kashah,Tena Divyena Brahmanaa/ Idam Brahma
puneemahey, Yah paavamaaneeradhyeti, Rishibhissambhrutagum
rasam,Sarvagum saputamasnaati swaditam Maatarishwanaa
Paavamaaneeryop Adhyeti, Rishibhissambhrutag rasam Tasmai
Saraswatee duhey, Khseeragum sarpirmadhudakam, Pavamaani
swaysytyayanee/ Sudhughaahi payaswatih, Rishibhih sambhrutoRasah/
Braahamayeshvamrutahitam, Pavamaanirdishantunah, Imam Loka Madho
Amum; Kaamaansamardha yantunah, Devirdevaissamaabhrutaah,
paavamaaniswastyayaneeh sudughaahi ghrutaschytah,
Rishibhissambhruto rasah/ Brahmaneshwamrutagum hitam, yena Devaah
pavitrena Atmaanamputey sadaa, Tena Sahasra dhaarena, Paavamaanyah
punantumaa,Praajaapatyam pavitram, Shatodyaamagum hiranmayam, Tena
Brahma vidovayam, Pootam Brahma puneemahey, Indrassuneetee
sahamaapunaatu, Somassvastyaa Varunassameechyaa, Yamo raajaa
pramrunaabhih punaatumaa, Jaatavedaamorjayantyaa punaatu/ Thus with
the above Mantraas, Abhisheka be performed, besides the Vyaahrutis
and Idam Vishnu Mantra; thereafter fruits, Yavaas and durvaas are
offered; a Kankana or wrist-string is tied to Deva Hasta with
Rakshoham Mantra; the Deva becovered with a Vastra with the Mantra
Avateyhedo Uduttama and finally keep the Deva in water. Chala Murti
Pratishtha: In the case of installing Sthira-Chara Devataas, the
Kartha has to foremost initiate Agni Sthapana, Graha-Vaastu Devataa
dhyana and perform Anvaadhaana, Chakshushi Aajyena, Graha Homa to
Main Grahas and Adhi Devataas and Pratyadhi Devataas with
Samidhaas, Charu, Ghee as also homa to Vaastu Devataas followed by
Anvadhaana in favour of the following Devataas: Indram, Prithiveem,
Sharvam, Agnim, Pashupatim, Yamam, Yajamaana Murtim, Ugram,
Nirrutim, Surya Murtim, Rudram, Varunam, Jala Murtim, Bhavam,
Vaayum, Vaayu Murtim, Ishaanam, Kuberam, Soma Murtim, Maha Devam,
Aakaasham, Bheemam, Lokapaala Murtim, Murti Prati Devataah/ These
Devataas are offered Homa Samidhas of Palaasha- Aoudumbara-
Ashwathha-Shamya- and Apaamaarga Vrikshas; tila, charu, and ghrita
each hundred and eight times, or possibly one thousand and eight
times or atleast twenty eight times minimum; with the Mantra of
Agniryujubhir ityanuvaakena Vishwaan Devaan Tilaajyaabhaam Dasha
Dashaahutibhih; the Kartha would do Anuvaaka to all the Devatas by
way of Tila-Ghrita Aahutis ten times to each of them. This is
repeated for the second and third time with the same material and
in the same number of Ahutis. After the Aajyaanta or the end of the
Ahutis, the Karta would perform the Tyaaga or the termination of
the Homaas reciting: Idamupa kalpita manvaadhaanokta dravyajaata
manvaadhaa -noktaahuti paryaapta manvadhaanoktaabhyo Yaksha
maanaabhyo Devataabhyostu na mama/ He would then perform homaas
with Gruhaanna and five types of samidhas, Tila, Aajya etc. Each of
the drayvaas or the materials should touch the Devatas feet, navel
and head. Following the Aajya Homaas, the northern side of the Homa
Kunda a Jalapaata from a Purna Kumbha be done with the Mantras:
Indraayendyo iteendrasya, syoneti Prithivi Murteyh, Aghorebhyo iti
tatpateyh Sharvasya, Agna aayaahotyagneyh, Agni dutamityagni
murteyh, Namah Sharvaaya cha Pashupataye cheti Pashupateyh, Yamaaya
Somamiti Yamasya, Asahi Veereti Yajamana Murtih, Stuhi Shrutamiti
tatpateyrugrasya, Asunvantamiti Nirruteyh, Aakrishneyneti Surya
Murtih/ These Mantras are addressed to Indra, Prithivi, Sharva,
Agni, Agni Murti, Pashupati, Yama, Yajamaana Murti, Murti Pati
Ugra, Nirruti, and Surya Murti respectively). Other Mantras are: Yo
Rudro Agnaaviti taptaye Rudrasya addressed to Rudra; Imam mey
Varuna Shrudhee havamadyaa cha Mridaya addressed to Varuna Deva;
Shannodevi etc. to Jala Murti; Namo Bhavaayacha Rudraayacha to
Rudra Bhagavan; Aano Niyudbhih to Vayu Deva; Vaata Aavaatu to Vayu
Murti; Tameeshaanam to Ishana deva; Aapyaa -yaswa to Kubera Deva;
Vayam Soma to Soma Murti; Tat Purushaaya Vidmahey Maha Devaaya
dheemahi tanno Rudrah prachodayaat/ addressed to Rudra; Abhitvaadey
to Ishana Murti; Adithyaprasannasya to Akasha Deva and to Nama
Ugraayacha Bheemaayacha to Bhima Deva. Following these salutations
and homaas with Samidha Panchakas of Palaashomoburaadis,
Payasa-Charu-Tila-Aajyaas, the Kartha should touch the
feet-navel-Siras of Shaapna Deva with Mula Mantras, Deva Gayatri or
other Vaidika Mantras. Then Tilaajyaahutis are performed by the
Karta ten times to each of the following Devas with the Mantras:
Agniryajubhih, Savitaa Stomaih, Indra Ukthaamadaih, Mitraa Varunaa
vaashisha, Angirasodhishniyairagnibhih, Maruta ssadoha virdhaa,
Naabhyaam, Aapah prokshaneebhih, Oshadayo Barhishaa, Aditirvedyaa,
Somo deekshayaa, twashtedhmena, Vishnuryagnena, Vasava Aajyena,
Adityaa Dakshinaabhih, Vishwadevaa Uurjyaa, Pushaanvaa -gaakaarena,
Brihaspatih Purodhayaa, Prajaaparirudgeedhana, Antariksham
pavitrena,Vaayuh Paatraih, Ahagshraddhaayaa swaahaa/ Then perform
Deva Paada Sparshsha, Abhisheka, Dwiteeya Homa, Deva Naabhi Sparsha
and again the triteeya homa, Deva Shira Sparsha and so on. In all
the three Sevas, the Karta is required to execute four thousand
seven hundred sixty four homas and finally prostrate to the
Pratishtha Deva and welcome Him stating: Swaagatam Deva Devesha
Vishwarupa Namostutey, Shuddhepi twadhishthaney Shuddim
kurmassahaswa taam/ ( Deva Devesha! Our sincere greetings to you on
your most propitious arrival ; we are trying to sanctify and purify
this spot for your installation).Then along with the help of
Ritviks, the Karta lifts the Murti for Agnyuttarana reciting the
Mantras: Uttishtha brahmanaspatey and Agnissapta Manu Sukta. Repeat
the recitations hundred eight times, clean up the Murti after
Mrittika Snaanaas added with Pancha Gavyaas and recite the Mantra:
Payah Prithivyaam Paya Oshadheeshu Payo Divyam tarikshe -payodhaam,
Payaswateeh Pradishassantu mahyam/ Avo Raajaanamiti cha
samsnaanapya Aapyaayasveti Pancha Mantraih: Panchaamritena [Gavya
maajyam dadhi ksheeram maakshikam sharkaraanvitam, Ekatra Militam
jneyam Divyam Panchaamritam param] samsnaapya; the Panchagavyas are
applied to theif the Pratishtha Murti with the above Ruchas; if the
Pratishta devais a Shiva Linga the Pancha gavyas and Panchamritas
are used in the Abhisheka with Namastey Rudra Mantra. After the
Snaana, Ghritaabhyanga, Ushna Jala Prakshaalana, and Jalaabhisheka
with tender leaves, Aoushadhis, Sapta Dhaanyaas,Pancha Ratnaas,
Phala Pushpaas, Darbha Doorva Gorochanaas, in four vessels along
with ApohishthaaYo vassivatamo rasah, TasmaaMantras. After the
Abishekaas, Vastra-YagnopaveetaGandha-Pushpa- Dhupa-Deaapaas are
offered. Eight Deepas are offered with the Mantra: Om Hiranya
garbhah ,Om ya Atmadaah; Om yah Praanato, Om yasyamey, Om
Yenadhouh, Om Yam krandasi, Om Aapohayat , Om Yaschidaapo,
Ityashtou Peetha deepaan datwaa/ With a golden wire honey and ghee
are offered to the Murtis both eyes along with the Mantra: Om
Chitram Devaanaam , Om Tejosi Sukramasyamrita masi dhaamanaamaasi,
Priyam Devaanaamanaadhrushtham Deva Yajanmaasi/ as also Om Namo
Bhagavatey tubhyam Shivaaya Harye namah, Hiranya retasey Vishno
Vishwa rupaaya tey namah/ Later, Anjana is applied to the
Pratishtha Devas eyes. The Karta would then offer Naivedya to the
Deva, Go daana to Acharya and Dakshinas to Ritwijas. Neeraajana is
shown to the Deva ( in the case of Rudra Deva leave it at the
Chatuspatha or the Four Path point with the Mantra: Om Namo
Bhagavatey Rudraaya Sarva Bhutaabhipataye Deepta
Shuladharaayomaadayitaaya Vishvaadhipataye Rudraayavai namo namah ,
Shivamagarhitam karmaastu swaahaa/ Then the Acharya should invoke
the Sarvato Bhadra Devas; the Aavahana is as follows: In the centre
Brahma, in the Ashtadishas the Ashta paala -kaas, in the specified
directions the Deities viz. Indra, Astaavasus, Ekaadasha Rudraas,
the two Ashwini Devatas, Vishvedeas, Pitru Devas, Naagaas, Daksha,
Vishnu, Durga, Swadhaakaara, Mrityu Devata, Samudra Nadis,
Marutdevataas, Ganapati, Meru,Prithivi, Vajra-Shakti-Danda- Khadga-
Paasha- Ankusha-Gada-Shulaadi Aayudhaas;
Gautami-Bharadwaaja-Vishwamitra-Kashyapa-Jamadagni-Vasishtha-Atriadi
Rishis; to Nava Grahas; Ashta Koumaris viz.
Aindri-Kaumari-Brahmi-Vaaraahi-Chaamunda-Vaishnavi-Maaheshwari-
Vainaayaki and so on. After the Sarvadevaahana, the Mukhya Deva is
lifted along with Mangala Vaadyaas and placed on his Shayya or bed
while Purusha Sukta and Mahanyasa are recited. Anga Nyasa is
performed with the Naamaas viz. Purushatmaney namah, Praanaat
-maney namah, Prakriti Tatwaatmaney namah,Buddhi Tatwaaya namah,
Ahamkaara Tatwaaya namah,and Manstatwaaya namah/ Nyaasa is also
done with various Deha Tatwaas viz. Rasa-Gandha-Shrotra-
Tyakshu-Jihva-Ghraana- Vaak- Paani-Paada-Paayupastha and
Prithivyaakaashaadis and Satwa-Rajas-Tamo Gunaas. At the end, as
the Pratishta Devata is put to Yoga Nidra, Homa sesha-Balidaanaas
are concluded and Purnahuti is accomplished. This is briefly the
Chara Deva Pratishtha Vidhaana. Praana Pratishta: After the
preliminary prayers, homaas, Abhishekas and various Pujas, the
Pratishtha Devata is lifted from Yoga Nidra with the Mantras:
Uttishtha Brahmanaspatey and resort to Dhyana: Brahmaney namah,
Vishnave namah, Rudraaya namah, Indraadyashthabhyo, Vasubhyo,
Rudrebhyo, Aadirtyebhyo, Ashvibhyam, Kurudbhyo, Kuberaaya, Gangaadi
Maha Nadeebhyo, Agneeshomaabhyaam, Indraagnibhyaam, Dyavaa
Prithiveem bhyaam, Dhanvantaraye, Sarveshaaya,Vishvebhyo,
Brahmaney/ Then with Pushpaanjalis and Purna Bhavanaas, the Sarva
Sakshi Bhagavan is felt seated before the Karta and the Prana
Pratishtha Vidhana is initiated with the Maha Sankalpa: Asya Shri
Prana Pratishthaa Mantrasya BrahmaVishnu Rudraa Rishayah,
Rikyajiussaamaani chandaamsi, Kriyamayavapuh, Praanaakhyaa
Deataa,Aam Beejam Stroum Shaktih Praana Pratishthaayam viniyogah,
Brahma Vishnu Rudra Risheybhoy namah Shirasi,
Rikyajursaamacchaandebhoy namah, Mukhey, Praanaakhya devataayai,
Hridi, Aam Beejaaya Guhye Kroum Shaktayai, Paadayoh/ Om Kam,
Kham,Gam, Gham, Jnam, Am Prithivyaapastejo -vayavyaakaashatmaney
Aam Hridayaya; Om cham, chham, jam, jham, neem;eem shabda sparsha
rupa rasa gandhaatmaney Eem Shirasey swaahaa; Om tam, tham, dum,
dhum, nnam, Voom, Shrotra twak chakshur jihvaa ghraanaatmaney voom
Shikhaayai vashat; Om tam, tham, dum,dham, nam , yem vaak paani
paada payupasthatmaney Yyem Kavachaaya hum; Om pam, pham, bum, bham
Om vachanaa daana viharanaot sargaanandaatmaney Om netra trayaaya
voushat/ Om yam, rum, lam, sham, sam, hum, ksham, tram
Manobuddhyahankaara chittaatmaney ahaha Astraaya phut (make sound
with the Astra Mudra); Thus the Kartha and the Pratishthita Deva
establish nyaasa or direct contact, touch the Deva and perform Japa
as follows: Om Aaam hreem kroum yam rum lam vam sham shum sum hum
llam ksham-Devasya praanaa iha praanaah/ Om Aaam hraam kroum yam
rum lam vam sham shum sum hum sah - Devassajeeva ihassthitah/ Om
aam hraam Hamsah Devasya sarvendri yaani/ Om Aaam Hraam
Hamsah-Devasya Vaagmana chakshusshrotra ghraana praanaa ihaagatya
swastaye sukhena suchiram tishthantu swaahaa/ So saying the Karta
should keep his Angushtha on the Deva Pratimas heart and recite:
Asyai praanaastishtantu, Asyai Praanaas -charantu, Asyai Devatwamar
chaayai maama heticha kaschana/ Then keep reciting Pranava, perform
Dhyaana with Dhruvaadyouh and three other Ruks, slowly give Gayatri
in the ears of the Deva, give Purusha Sukta touching the Idols
paada-naabhi and siras and make the japa of Ihai vidhi thrice. The
Karta then would recite the following prayer: Swaagatam Deva
Devesha madbhaagyaatwa mihaagatah, Praakrutam twamadrushtwaa maam
Baalavat paripaalaya/ Dharmaartha Kaama siddhyartham sthiro bhava
Shivaayanah, Saannidhyam tu sadaa Deva swarchaayaam parikalpaya/
Yaavacchanraapani Suryaastishthantya pratighaatinah, Taavatwa
yaatra Devesha stheyam Bhaktaanukampayaa/ Bhagavan Devadevesha twam
pitaa Sarva dehinaam, Yena Rupena Bhagavan twayaa vyaaptam
charaacharam, Tena Rupena Devesha swaarchaa -yaam sannidhou bhava/
(Deva Devesha! May your arrival bring all round happiness to us; it
isd our unique fortune that we are able to vision you! Kindly do
not ignore me that I am a Prakruta and Ayogya or Worldly wise and
Undeserving! Do please treat me as a child and provide me
protection from the vicissitudes in life and bestow all kinds of
fulfillments of Dharma-Artha-Kaama- Moksha. Do bless me to be
always near you till such time that Surya and Chandra last for
ever. Indeed you are the father of the Srishti in totality and the
Omni Present and the Omni Scient; never discard me and bestow my
proximity always!) Then the Acharya or the Karta should formally
welcome the Archana Murti ar the Shiva Linga as the case that be
with the Aavaahayami Mantras: Bhuh Purusha maavaahayaami, Bhuvah
Purusha -maavaahayaami, Swah Purusha maavaahayaami, Bhurbhuvah
Purusha maavaahayaami/ After the Aavaahana, provide Aasana with
Pranava, Paadodaka with Durva-Shaamaa-Vishnu -kraanta-Kamala
Pushpas with the recital of Om imaa Aaapah Shiva tamaah, Putaah
Putatamaa Amritaa Amrita rasaah Paadyaastyaajushataam
pratigrihyataam pratigrhnnaatu Bhagavaan Mahaa Vishnuh Vishnavey
namah/ If it were a Shiva Linga, the Padya pradaana is done with:
Bhagavan Mahaa Devo Rudraaya Namah/ Then Aachamaniya be offered:
Imaa Aapassi -vatamaa, Aachamaneeyastaa rushantaam pratigrihyataam/
Then Arghya and Panchaamrita snaana: Imaa Aapah Arghyastaa
rushantaam Idam Vishnuh to Vishnu or to Shiva Linga with Namostu
Nilagrivaaya/ Further Vastra and Yanopaveeta be offered followed by
Gandha with the Mantra: Imey Gandhaasshubhaa divyaassarva gandhair
alankritaah, Putaa Brahma Pavitrena Putaa Suryasya rashmibhih/
Pushpa maalas be offered: Imey Maalyaasshubhaa Divyaassarva
maalyairalankrutaah/ Further dhupabe offered: Vanaspati rasodbhuto
ghandhaadhyo Gandha mutta mah, Aaghreyassarva Devaanaam dhupoyam
pratigrihyataam/ The next offering is of Deepa: Om Jyotisshukram
cha Tejascha Devaanaam satatam priyam, Prabhaakritssava bhutaanaam
Deepoyam Pratigrihyataam, Pratigrihnaatu bhavaan/ While offering
the Deepa, the Karta dedicates flowers to each of the Vishnu
Naamaas and performs Dwadasha Ahutis to Agni Deva of Payasa
Gudaanna in favour of Sharanginey, Shriyai, Sarasvatyai, Vishnavey
as also the Mantras : Vishnornukam veeryaani, Tadasya Priya,
Pratadvishnuh, Paromaatrayaa, Vichakramey, Trirdevah Prithivi/
followed by Naivedya of Griha Siddhaana with Tilas to Vishnu. In
the case of Shiva Linga, after the Deepa Darshana, the Karta
recites: Bhavaayadevaaya, Sharvaaya devaaya, Ishaanaaya devaavaaya,
Pashupataye devaaya, Rudraaya devaaya, Ugraaya devaaya, Bheemaaya
devaaya, ahatey devaaya and performs Pushpa Puja, Tarpana, Tilaanna
Homa, Paayasa Gudaanna Homa and Nivedana with the Mantras: Bhavasya
Devasya Patnai Swaha, Bhavasya Devasya Sutaayai swaaha;
Traiyambakam Maanomahaantam maanastaakey Aaaraattey vikirada,
Sahasraani Sahasram; Shivaaya Shankaraaya Sahamaanaaya
Shitikanthaaya Kapardiney Taamraaya Arunaaya Aapaguramaanaaya
Hiranyabaahavey Saspinjaraaya Babhrushaaya, Hiranyaaya/ Finally,
the Karta gives away Go daanaas and Dakshinaas to Ritviks and
organises Vipra Bhojana to either hundred or at least to twelve
minimum. In the Nutana Devalaya, there should be a Jalaashaya
Pratishta too. Samkshipta Chala Murti Pratishtha: The Karta has to
make the Sankalpa, Naandi Shraaddha, Acharya Varana, Aamuka Deva
Pratishta Karma, Sarvato Bhadra Mandala Prakriya, Brahmaadi Mandala
Devata-Aavaahana Puja, Agni Pratishtha and Anvaadhaana, Samidha-
ajya-tila-charu homa to Sthaapya Devata and Mandala Devataas,
Pratishtha Devatas Mrittikaa Snaana with Dasha Mrittikaas of
Tadaaga-Nadi-Teera- Goshtha-Chatwara or the Center of Four
Roads-Parvata-Gajasthaana-Ashwasthaana-Hrada- Valmika-Nadi Sangama
Sthala; Pancha Gavya Snaana; Ashtha Kalasha Sthapana with Durva,
white Mustard and Pancha Pallavaas; Mantraabhisheka; Agnyut
-taarana; Ashta Kumbha Sthaapana; Ashta Deepa Karana; Deva
Netronmeelana; Chitraanna Bali; Purusha Sukta Stuti; Chaturpadardha
Aajya Homa; Mandala Devataa Homa, Purnaahuti; Sukta Nyaasa
Aavaahana; Panchamrita Snaana, Abhisheka;
Vastra-Yagnopaveeta-Dhupa-Deepaadi-Naivedya-Tamboola-Phala-Neeraajana-Pradakshina-Pushpaanjali;
Kshamaapana Prarthana- Acharya Dakshina-Ashta Kumbhaabhisheka to
Karta-Brahmana Bhojana-Vishnu Smarana-and Ishwaraarpana. Punah
Pratishtha: The Pratishtha Devata requires Punah Pratishtha in the
events of Madya-Chandaala Sparsha, Vahni Dagdhana, Brahmana
Rakta-Paapaatma Sparsha, Murti Bhedana/ Khandana, Sthaana Chalana,
Nitya Puja Naasti, Shava- Gardhabaadi-Asuchi Vastu-
Patita-Chora-Rajaswala Sparsha and so on. There no doubt could be
remedies for none-too-pronounced flaws such as Archana Bhangata for
a few days or minor chouryaas, then observance of dina-ratri
upavaasa might absolve the deficiency. If Puja is not done on one
day, one could perform double puja or if it is abscence of two
Ratris, then Maha Puja be performed. But if there is prolonged
failure of Puja, Dhatu Murti Sparsha by Chora-Chandala-Rajaswala or
such serious blemishes occur, then Loha Patra Shuddi, Murti Punah
Pratishtha and such actions of Restoration would be called for. The
Process entails Jalaadhi vaasa, Pancha Gavya Snaana, Kalasha Snaana
with Purusha Sukta ranging from twenty eight to eight thousand
times; Gandha Pushpaadi Puja, Gudaanna Nivedana should bestow Punah
Pratishtha purification. Punah Pratishta should could be performed
in Mala Maasaas, Shukraasthamayaadis and such other days too after
ascertaing the suitable Dina-Nakshatra-Muhurtas. If there is
destruction or decadence of Devalayas Vaapi-Kupa-Tadaagaas then
Ajyaahutis be executed with the Mantra Maanastokey Vishnoh karmaani
paadosya, followed by Brahmana Bhojanaas. Puja lopa Samprokshana:
The Karta has to perform Devodwaasana, Mrikkikaa Jala- Pancha Gavya
Snaana, Kushodaka shodhana with Moola Mantraas, Ashtottara Shata
Prokshana, Shira-Peethaanta Sparsha, Tatwa Nyasa-Maatrukaakshara
Nyasa-Mantra Nyasa-Prana Pratishtha and Maha Puja. Jeernoddhaarana
Vidhi: This is essentially in respect of the eventuality of
Lingaadi Bhagna-Dagdhana. If it is a Siddha Pratishthita Linga,
then Mahaabhisheaka might suffice, unless the damage is extensive.
In such an extreme case, the Jeernodhaara Vidhi is as follows: The
Karta should make the Sankalpa Amuka Devasya Jeernoddhaaram
karishye/ ; Naandi Shraaddha, Acharya Varana, Peetha Mandala
Devataavaahana, Linga Shadanga Nyasa, Aghora Mantra Japa, Agni
Pratishtha, Ghritakta Sarshapa Sahasra Homa to Indraadis and Tila
Homa to Jeerna Deva with the Mantra: Jeerna bhagna midam chaiva
Sarva doshaadaham Nrinaam, Asyoddaarey kritey shaanti ssaastresmin
kathitaa twayaa/ Jeernoddhaara vidhaanamcha Nripa raashtra
hitaavaham, Tadadhisthaayataam Deva praharami tavaagnyaa/
(Deveshwara! As this Murti is not in perfect condition, this has to
be revived lest, there might be several obstacles to the Society as
a whole and there is need for resoration of the Pratishta Devata.
To the Kingship and the Kingdom there could be perils like
Kshaama-Rogas affecting the peace of the Public and that is why we
wish to replace the affected Murti in a formal and Vedic manner as
per your own inspiration and instruction.). As the first step of
the Lingoddaarana, Hundred Eight Tilaajyaahutis are perfomed,
besides thousand times with Ksheera- Madhu- Durvaaraadi Samiddhaas
with the prayers to Linga Swarupa as follows: Linga rupam
samaagatya yenedam samadhishthitam, Yaayaastwam sammitam staanam
samtyajjaiva Shivaagnayaa/ Atra sthaaney cha yaa Vidyaa Sarva
Vidyeshwaryair- yutaah, Shivena saha santishtheyuh/ ( Ishwara! You
are manifested in the Linga Swarupa, but as this Linga is not
worship worthy since it is not fully perfect, we hereby obey your
own directive to replace the original with a new Linga so that it
could be enjoined in the comity of Devas to be worshipped ).
Visarjanaof the Jeerna Linga be thus done with the Prokshana along
with Astra Mantras, pull it out with Vaama Deva Mantras and leave
it in the fast currents of a River amid Pranava Naada. If the Jeena
Linga is a Daaru Linga, then it should be placed in Agni. To
accomplish Shanti on account of disposing of the Jeerna Murti or
Linga, homaas be executed thousand times reciting Aghoraadi Mantras
with ghee, milk, honey and stating: Bhagavan Bhuta bhavyesha Loka
Naatha Namostutey, Jeerna Linga samuddhaa rah krutastavaagnyayaa
mayaa/ Agni naa Daarujam dagdham kshiptam Shailaadikam Jaley
Praayas -chittaaya Devesha Aghoraastrena tarpitam, Jnaanato
jnaanatovaapi yathoktam na kritam yadi, Tatsarvam Puranamey Vaastu
twatpraasaadaan Maheshwara/ (Bhagavan! You are indeed the Master of
the generations of the Past-Present and the Future; it is indeed
under your instruction that I have discarded the Jeerna Linga
either by scorching in Agni if it is a Daaru Linga, or by keeping
in the swift waters if it is made of Stone; this task as was done
either by ignorance or full awareness and as a Prayaschitta I have
performed tarpanaas with Aghoraastra Mantras). Go Vipra Shilpi
bhutaanaa maachaaryasya cha Yajvanah, Shantirbhavatu Devesha
Aachhidram jaayataa midam/ ( Deveshwara! May Arishta Shanti be
bestowed on Go Brahmanas, Shilpi who has constructed the Linga to
be commisioned soon, and may the new Linga be everlasting without
impediments as being worship-worthy for ever). Having resolved to
replace the Jeerna Linga with the New One, the Karta must ensure
that within a months time the consecration must be accomplished.
Pratimaa bhanga Shanti Vidhana: There indeed is a risk of life to
the Karta in the absence of even a Jeerna Murti / Linga till the
new one is installed. The Shanti Vidhana is as follows: Kundam
krutwaa vidhaanena tato homam samaacharet, Charumcha Yama Daivatwam
saadhayitwaa vidhaanatah/ Dadhikshoudra ghritaaktaanaa mashvattha
samidhaamtatah, Juhuyaaashti shatam praagna imaa Rudreti mantravit/
Maashairgudgaistilaischaiva Ghritinaa Madhunaapicha, Ebhih Pancha
Sahapraani Shakti beejena homayet, Bhumim Dhenu manadvaaham swarnam
dhaanyam sadakshinmam, Datwaatha Pancha gaveyna snaayaa ddevaalaye
Dwijah/ Balim dadyaadyamaa -yaatha krisarai paayasaistathaa,
Ishaanaaya Balim datwaa kritakrityo Bhavennarah/ (An Agni Kunda be
made and offered to Agni a Yama Deva-oriented Charu followed by
hundere eight Aahutis of curd-honey-ghee applied Samidhaas of
Peepul Tree with the Mantra of Imaa Rudraa followed by five
thousand homaas with the Mula Mantra Heenkaara using Maasha-
Mudgara- Tilka- Ghee and Madhu.Then Pancha Gavya be applied in
washing Bhumi, Dhenu, Vrishabha, Swarna, Dhanyam, Dakshinam. Yama
Bali be given with Dadhyanna and Paayasa Bali to Ishaana. Puja be
done with fresh and unspoilt flowers and fruits as Naivedya. Pushpa
Puja Prakarana: Following is a brief account of Flowers to adore
Devaas. Dharmaarjita Dhana keetataryah kuryaat
Keshavaarchanam,Aparyushita doshosti maalaa kaara griheshucha/
(Those Pushpaas which are bought out of ones earnings in a Dharmika
way are indeed worthy of Puja to Devas. Such flowers for ones own
Nitya Puja need be procured even by Chourya Saadhana or thieving
but not by begging. Nirmalya is defined as: Devopati dhrutam
Vaamahasteydhovastrey cha Jalentah Ksaalatam cha Pushpam Nirmalyam/
( Those flowers plucked into Vastras, or brought my left hand,
those which are washed in water, or those which are requested for
are called Nirmalya. ) Varjyam paru -shitam Pushpam Varjyam
parushitam jalam, Na Varjyam Tulasi Patram na varjyamTulasi patram
na varjyam Teertha jam Jalam/ (Those folowers and waters which are
acquired a day earlier are not worthy of puja.However Tulasi Patra
and Tirtha Jala are worthy of worship). Jaaji Pushpa is stated not
to cross a Yaama for worship. Karavira could last for a day and
night. Tulasi, Bilwa Patra do not suffer from the time limit.
Kundana or Jasmine, Chandana, Agastya Pushpa and Kalikaas or flower
buds are stated to be fresh as they are received. Bilva patra lasts
freshness for thirty days, Apamarga for three days, Jaaji patra one
day, Tulasi for six days, Shami Patra for six days, Shatavari for
eleven days, Ketaki for four days, Bhringaraaja for nine days,
Durvaara for eight days, Mandara for one day, Padma for one day,
Nagakesara for two days, Darbha for thirty days, Agastya for three
days, Tila for one day, Mallika for four days, Champaka for nine
days, Karaveera for eight days and so on. Tulasi Mahima: As regards
Tulasi, it is stated that during the Vaidhruti and Vyatipata times,
Sunday-Tuesday-Fridays, Purnima and Amavasyas, Sankranti days,
Dwadashi Tithis and during Ashuchi days, plucking Tulasi is as
atrocious as cutting ones own head. Plucking Durva on Sundays,
Tulasi on Raatris and Sandhyas, Dhatri Patra in Kartika Month, no
person desirous of achieving Punya would never attempt. Nirmalya
should not be removed on Dwadashi for Vishnu. In Purushardha
Chintamani the Narada Vachana states that Panchamrita Snaana be
done to Vishnu on Ekadashi and Ksheeraabhisheka be done on Dwadashi
to certainly accomplish Bhagavat Saayujya. It is said that on
Krishna Amavasya, Tulasi could be plucked for Deva Puja, Samidhas
for homa purposes, and grass for cows. To Tulasi, ones prayer
should be Tulasyamrita na maasi sadatwam Keshava priye,
Keshavaardhey vichinvaami Varadaa bhava shobhaney/ ( Devi Tulasi!
You are the beloved of Keshava and possess the name of Amrita; I am
plucking your leaves to perform Vishnu Puja; kindly bestow on me
boons).Having said this, Dharma Sindhu states : Jaati Mallikaa
Karaveera Ashokotpala champaka Bakula Bilwa Shami Kushaa etaani
Sarva Devataanaam Vihitaani/ (All of these afore mentioned are
univerasally accepted by Sarva Devataas) However, following are
forbidden in the worship of specified Devatas: Paatala Shami
patramcha Durgaayaah, Kunda Palaasha Bakula Durvaah Shivasya,
Kumuda Tagare Suryasya, Tulasi Bhringaraaja tamaala patraani Shiva
Durga yoh, Agasti Maadhavi lataa Lodhra pushmam Vishnu Shivayoh,
Dhattoora Mandaarou Vishnu Suryayoh/ Following are the Priya
Pushpas to Bhagavan Vishnu: Malati, Jaati, Ketaki, Mallika, Ashoka,
Champaka, Punnaaga, Vakula, Utpala, Kunda, Karaveera , Paatala and
Tagara Pushpas. Vishnu is fond of Apaamaarga, Bringaraaja,
Khaadira, Shami, Durva, Kusha, Damanaka, Bilwaand Tulasi Patra too.
Tulasi is the most precious possession of Vishnu. A person who
offers a Maala of thousand Jaaji Pushpaas would be blessed with
Kalpa Koti Shata Vishnu Puravaasa! If a person worships Vishnu with
Mango maalaas with faith and dedication , he is certain to achieve
Koti Go Daana Phala. Following are the Priya Pushpas to Maha Deva:
Chaturnaam Pushpa Jaateenaam Gandhamaaghraati Shankarah, Arkasya
Karaveerasya Bilvasya Vakulasya cha/ ( Shankara Maha Deva is fond
of the Sugandha of Arka, Karaveera, Bilwa and Vakula); Worship to
Shiva with Arka Pushpa would yield the Punya of Dasha Suvarna
Daana; a thousand times higher phala is bestowed on some one who
worships Shiva with the flowers of Dhattura, Shami Pushpa, Drona
Pushpa and Nila Kamala. Shankara is stated to have intimated to
Devi Parvati that him with Mani-Mukta- Pravaala and Ratnaas fade
into insignificance compared to the Puja with Bilwa Patra as the
latter destroys poverty and provides high fulfillment! Also
whosoever offers to Shiva a thousand garlands of Nila Kamal would
be blessed with Kalpa Koti Sahasra Shiva pura nivaasa! Shivas
beloved flowers are Paatala, Mandaara, Apaamaarga, Jaati Champaka,
Usheera, Tagara, Naaga Kesara, Punnaaga Japaa Kusuma, Mallika,
Sahakaara and Kusumbha. Dhaattura and Kadamba pushpas are required
to worship Shiva all over the night. If these Pushpas are
unavailable a Bhakta could perform Annaabhisheka, or uncooked rice
and wheat grains! The forbidden flowers are Bandhuka, Kunda,
Atimukta, Ketaki, Kapitha, Bakula, Shirisha and Nimba. Devi Priya
Pushpa: is Vakula. Dhaanya -anaam Sarva Patraischa Pushpairdeveem
prapujayet, Durvaankurai Sindhu vaarairbandhukaagasti stambhavaih/
( Dhaanyas leaves/ flowers as also Durva, Kunda, Sinduvaara,
Bandhuka and Agasta are also liked by her. Raajasuyaadi Yagna
Phala: Bilwa Patra Pujana provides Rajasuya Phala, Karaveera Maala
Puja gives Agnishtoma Phala, Vakula Maala Puja yields Vaajapeya
yagna Phala. Puja to Surya and Ganesha would be on the lines of
Vishnu Puja, except Tulasi is forbidden to Ganesha.This is amply
described in many Puranas such as Brahma Vaivarta Purana. Nakshatra
Sanjnaas and impact on various common place activities: The three
Uttara Nakshatras viz. Uttara, Uttaraashaadha and Uttaraabhadra and
Rohini are known as Dhruva Sanjnakaas. Magha, Bharani and Poorva
are called Krura Sanjnakas. Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha,
Purvabhadra, Punarvasu and Swati are Chara Sanjnaka Nakshatras.
Ashvini, Hasta and Pushya are Kshipraa Sanjnaka Nakshatras.
Anuradha, Revati, Mriga shira are considered as Mridu Sanjna
Nakshatras. Mula, Aslesha, Jyeshtha and Ardra are Tikshna
Sanjnakas. Krittika and Vishakha are Mishra Sanjnakas. The rest are
Riktaas or ineffective. Yatra noktaa Tithistatra Grahaadyaa
riktamamaam vina, Vaaropi yatra na proktastra -arkaarki kujaanvina/
( If a Tithi is not specified, Amavasya and RiktaTithis be left out
and other Tihis be taken into account; if a Dina or a day is not
specified then Sunday-Saturday and Tuesday be left out and other
days be taken into account).Based on the classification of the
Nakshatras as above as also of Tithi-Vaara analogies, a number of
Nirnayas are taken in respect of ones mundane life such as Krishi
Muhurta, Vastra-Bhushana Dharana, Shastra Ghatana Dharana, Seva
Karana Muhurtha, Vahanahorana, Raja Darshana, Vipana Kriya or
Opening a Shop, Setubandhaa Pashu kriya, Dhana Grahanaadi
Durmuhurta, Nashta Vastu Laabhaa laabha vichara, Nripaabhisheka
Muhurtha, Jalaashaya khanana Muhurta, Pashu Gamana, Runa Vimochana,
Kshoura Vidhi, Nakshatra Roga phala, Grihaarambha, Griha Pravesha
and so on. Krishi Muhurta:The Chara-Mridu-Kshipra-Dhruva and
Vishakha-Magha Nakshatras and all the auspicious days of a week
including Tuesdays are apt enough to initiate Bhu-Karshana or
Tilling of a Land. The Nakshatra which Surya has left out and its
third, eighth, and ninth Nakshatras are good for starting
Hala-Chakra. Beeja-Vaapa or seedling on all the days except
Saturday and Tuesday in the aforesaid Nakshatras is propoitious.
Dhanya Mardana is good in Jyeshtha, Moola, Magha, Shravana, Revati,
Rohini, Anuradha and both Uttara and Purva Phalgunis. Dhanya
Sangrahana is good in Kshipra-Dhruva-Chara and Mridu Nakshatras,
besides Moola as also on Budha, Guru, and Shukra Dinaas. Dhanya
Vriddhi karana Mantra: Dhanya Vriddhi is attained on reciting the
Mantra: Om Dhana --daaya Sarva Loka Hitaaya dehi mey
Dhaanyamswaaha/ This Mantra should be affixed on the Dhanya
Bhandaara or Grain Storage Point to ensure Opulence of Grains. The
expenditure for Dhanya Rakshana might be done on any day excepting
on Wednesdays and Saturdays duurng Mridu-Kshipra Nakhatras in the
day time.Vastra-Bhushana Dharana: Vastra Bhushana
vididhruvaashvanihasta panchaka Punasvasu-dwaye, Poushnavaasava
bhayoscha sattidhou Manda Bhouma Sashi vaasaraan binaa/( Clothing
and wearing jewellery is suitable for Dhruva Nakshatras, Ashwini,
Hastaadi Pancha Nakshatra viz. Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha;
Punarvasu, Pushya; Revati, Dhanishtha; Shubha Tithis, and on all
the days excepting Shani-Mangalka and Soma. However when a
clearance of any other day and Nakshatra is accorded by a Vipra,
the same may be followed. But, women folk should not wear new
clothing or jewellery in Dhruva Nakshatras besides Pushya
Punarvasus. They should not bathe during Shatabhisha Nakshatra.
Usage of new Foot wear, Seating and Beds must commence on Good
Tithis and Days during Dhruva-Kshipra-Mridu Nakshatras besides
Shravani-Bharani and Punarvasu. If there is a burn or a cut of the
new clothing, it is better not used and Shanti be done. Similar
dispensation obtains in the case of new Shayyaas- Mattresses, Bed
sheets, Footwear, etc. Sewing and stitching should commence in
Ashvini, Anuratha,Chitra, Mrigaseersha, and Punarvasu. Usage of new
utensils for Bhojana: Bhojanam bhaajaney roupya Swarna kaamsyaadi
nirmitey, Kuryaadamrita yogeshuchara Kshipra Mridur Dhruvaih/ (
Bhojanaarambha in Silver-Gold Bronze and other Vessels be done in
Chara- Kshipra- Mridu-Dhruva Nakshatras and Amritaadi yogaas).
Wearing new jewellery or silks be done during Chara Kshipra Mridu
Dhruva Nakshatras. Nava Shastra Dharana: Shastra Ghattana or
sharpening/ readying of Arms is to be initiated in
Krura-Mishra-Teekshana Nakshatras as also in Ashwini-Mrigasirsha
while Shastraaastra Dharana is to be done in Dhruva- Kshipra- Mridu
Nakshatras besided in Jyeshtha Vishakaas. Sevaakarana: The
profession of Employment or Service should commence in
Kshipra-Anuradha-Dhruva nakshatras and Budha-
Brihaspati-Ravi-ShukraVaaraas. If the Birth Stars of the Master and
the Worker are the same the employment could start from Saturdays
also.Vaahanaarohna: Alighting a Vaahana or transport like a horse,
elephant or a Palki is done ideally in Hasta and six other
Nakshatras ahead viz. Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha and
Jyeshtha ; the Dhruva Nakshatras, Shravana, Revati, Puyshya and
Punarvasu. Rajya Darshana and Nrityaarambha: A meeting with King is
useful in Kshipra-Mridu and Dhruva Nakshatras or Shravana and
Dhanishthas; A dance debut is fruitful in Dhruva Taaraas as also
Pushya, Mrigasirsha, Jyeshtha, Dhanishtha, Anuradha, Shatabhisha
and Hasta. Vipani kraya-Vikraya or Opening a Marketing Outlet: The
most profitable marketing outlet is best intiated in
Mridu-Kshipra-Dhruva Nakshatras and excepting on Rikta-Tithis and
Tuesdays. Buying activities are ideal to start in Ashwini, Swati,
Chitra, Shatabhisha and Revati while selling activities should
begin in Bharani, the three Poorvas viz. Poorva Phalguni,
Poorvabhadra and Poorvashadha , Aslesha , and Mitra Devataa
Nakshatra. Setu bandhana or construction of Bridges should commence
in Dhruva Nakshatras and in Swati preferably coinciding on
Guru-Ravi-Shani Vaaraas. Pashu Kraya-Vikraya: Deals concerning
cattle are useful in the Nakshatras of Hasta, Pushya, Ardra,
Mrigaseersha, Punarvasu, Dhanishtha, Ashwini, Purva Phalguni,
Jyeshtha, Shatabhisha and Revati. Pashu gamana is ideal on Sunday,
Tuesday, Monday, and Saturday as also on Shravana-Chitraa-Dhruva
nakshatras and on any tthi excepting on Amavasya, Ashtami and Rikta
Tithi.Dhana Graharana: A limited money be invested in Chara
Nakshatra and CharaYoga. But money should not be tken on loan on
Bhouma Vaara-Vriddhi Yoga- Ravi Samkranta- Dhanishtaadi Panchaka
Nakshatras-Hasta and Tripushkaraas ie. Shani-Ravi-Bhouma
Vaaraas;Tripaada Nakshatras and Bhadra Tithi) or Dwipushkaraas (one
of Mrigashirsha-Chitra-Dhanishtha Nakshatrasa and Bhadraa Tithis
viz. Dwiteeya, Dwadashi and Saptami). Money on loans be returned on
Bhouma Vaara and other combinations above. But money should never
be partedwith on BudhhaVaraas.Dhana Samgrahana on Wednesdays is
most rewarding. Nashta Vastu Laabhalaabha Vichara: Any thing lost
in the Mishra- Krura-Tikshana Nakshatras and in Swati is difficult
to recover. If one counts from Rohini onward, one gets
Andha-Manda-Chibita ad Sulochana Sanjnaka Nakshatraas; Nashta Dhana
/ Vastu in the Andha Nakshatra is quickly recovered without much
effort if searched in the Eastern direction.In the Manda Category
the lost material might be recovered with much effort and time lag
in the Dakshina Disha or the Southern direction. In respect of
Chibita Sanjna the search might be useful in the westen direction
and in the Sulochana Sanjna the search might produce the lost
material by chance only. Kshoura Vidhi: What ever has been
prescribed in the previous pages for performing Choodaa Karma is
relevant in respect of normal Kshoura Karma also in terms of Tithi-
Vaara- Nakshatraas. To Kings this Karma is once in five days nly
but to commoners there is no restriction of periodicity as it could
be done as per wish subject however to the suitability of
Tithi-Vaara-Nakshatras. In any case this Karma is forbidden on the
ninth day. Whosoever desires to live long enough should never
resort to Kshoura on Chaturdashi just as Sangama is forbidden on
Amavasyas.Kshoura is also forbidden after Abhyanana or Oil bath,
followed by bhojana and Snaanaalankaaraas. The Kshra Karma is also
forbidden on the days of travel, battles, nights, Sndhyaa Kaala,
Shraaddha Dinaas, Pratipattithis, Rikta Tithis Vrata Dinas,
Vaidhrutis and Janma Nakshatra. Kshura Karma is not only avoided on
the days of travel but also during sickness and medication, and on
the days of Vivaas or Arguments. Shasthamaa Purnimaa paata
Chaturdashyashtami tathaa,Aasu sannihitam paapam taileshu
Streebhagey Kshurey/ (On performing Tailaahishekaa and Stree
Sangama on Shashtis, Amavasyas, Pournamis,Vyatipata Dinaas,
Chaturdashis and Ashtamis and on top of these also resorting to
Kshura Karma one would have been subject to grave and inexcusable
sins). The exceptions to perform Kshura Karma however are only
while doing Yagnas, Pretakarma Kartavyas, release after
imprisonments, or under orders from Kings or Top Authorities; on
such occasions the Nishiddha Tithis or Vaaraas are ignored simply.
Those who are elderly and have his father alive should not take to
frequent Mandanas or Hair cuts. One should sit north facing or east
facing while performing the Kshoura Karma; Kesha shmasshruloma
nakhaanyudak samsthaani vaapayet/( As one does this Karma, he
should fully relieve himself of his hair growth, mouctaches and
nails as well) Finally, all kinds of blemishes are relieved while
going through the Kshoura Karma as he extols the greatness of his
Desha, his Place of Residence, Diti, Aditi and above all Bhagavan
Vishnu! Nakshatra Phala of Illnesses: In case one gets illness on
Ashwini Nakshatra, the illness lasts for a day, or nine days or
tewnty five days. In respect of Bharani, the result would be for
eleven days or twenty one days or a month or even death! For
Krittika the agony could be for nine/ ten or twenty one days. For
Rohini the difficulty might be for ten, or nine or seven or three
days. Mrigaseersha Peeda could be for five, ten or upto a momth
even. Ardra could have severe impact for ten days or a month or
death. Punarvasu is also risky for seven or nine days or death. The
Peedafor the Pushya might be cured within a week failing which
death! For Aslesha, it could be death or gradual recovery from nine
or thirty days. To Magha-twenty days or month to month and half or
death.To Purva Phalguni it could be a fortnight, month, two months
or the end. To Uttara-seven days or a fortnight or twenty seven
days. Hasta might recover withi eight or nine or fortnight failing
with a death! Chitra: eleven- fortnight-eighteen or Mrityu. Swati
suffers prolonged illness for ten days or a month-two-four or five
months or death. Vishakha might recover within eight days,
fortnight, or twenty days. Anuradha torments for ten or twenty
eight days but would recover. Illness in Jyeshtha might prolong two
to three weeks or even a month but might end up in lifes
termination. Moola too would have the same impact. Purvashadha
might lead to prolonged trouble ending up with death.
Uttaraashaadha might torment but could recover normalcy. Shravana
is a trouble maker but not killing.Dhanishtha creates problems for
a few days but provides eventual recovery. Shatabhisha has similat
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