Tuesday 19 April 2011

Sankat Chauth ~ to Hindu God Ganesha

Sankata Nivarini Chaturthi, also known as Sankat Chauth or Sankashta Chaturti, is dedicated to Hindu God Ganesha. Sankata Nivarini Chaturthi date in April 2011 is April 21, Thursday.

The Chandrodaya Time on April 21, 2011 (Moonrise Time) in Maharashtra is given at 10:29 PM. Sankashta Chaturthi fasting is observed on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha or waning phase of moon as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar.

The vrat is observed by millions of Ganesh devotees and it is considered to be highly meritorious and wish fulfilling upvaas. Special pujas are held in Ganesh temples on the day.

The importance of Sankata Nivarini Chaturthi was explained by Lord Krishna to Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandavas. It is also detailed in the Narasimha Purana and Bhavishaya Purana.
Vrata on Ganesh Sankat Chauth begins at sunrise and ends after evening puja or after sighting the moon.

It is widely believed that observing Sankashta Chaturthi will bring prosperity, happiness and fulfillment of desires.














Tuesday 12 April 2011

How Hanuman Jayanti is observed

Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman Jayanthi is one of the main Hindu Festivals and is celebrated to commemorate the birthday or Lord Hanuman or Anjaneya Swamy. Hanuman Jayanti is observed on the full moon day (Purnima or Poornima) in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March – April).

Lord Hanuman, an ardent devotee of Lord Ram or Ramachandra, is worshipped all over India as well in other countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Another importance of Hanuman Jayanti is that, the festival is celebrated not only in Lord Hanuman Temples but also in Lord Ram Temples, as Hanuman is worshipped along with Lord Ram. Hanuman is the greatest devotee of Lord Rama, and seeing his unparalleled devotion Lord Ram gave him the boon to be along with Him and get worshipped by his devotees wherever Lord Ram is worshipped.

Lord Hanuman signifies strength, bravery, intelligence, spirit of selfless service, and his unparalleled devotion towards his master, Lord Rama. Lord Hanuman is known by other names such as Anjaneya, Vayu Putra, Bajrang Bali, Pavanasuta, Marutsuta, Kesari Nandan, Pavankumar, Maruti, and Mahavira.

Observing Hanuman Jayanti

On the auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees wake up early in the morning and after bath chant the Hanuman Gayatri Mantra and read the Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan Stotra. Devotees spend the whole day chanting prayers and mantras on Lord Rama and Hanuman. Devotees also visit Hanuman Temple or Lord Ram temples and conduct pujas and offerings. Most devotees visit Hanuman Temple or temples dedicated to Lord Ram and spend the day in the temple. Hanuman devotees also fast on the Hanuman Jayanti day.

As Lord Anjaneya is regarded as the personification of strength and bravery, praying Lord Hanuman and chanting his names is believed to increase the inner strength for overall development.

Hanuman Gayatri Mantra Lyrics

Om Aanjaneya Vidhmahe
Vayu puthraya Dheemahe
Thanno Hanumant Prachodayath

Hanuman Gayatri Mantra Meaning
Om, Let me meditate on the son of Anjana,
Oh, son of Vayu Deva (God of air), give me higher intellect,
And let Hanuman illuminate my mind.

Thursday 7 April 2011

Oh Hingula Devi... Hinglaj Maa



Welcome to the most sacred temple built by nature over 200,000 years ago,” said the pujari (the priest) when we entered the holy place nestled in the colorful mineral-caked overhanging cliff of an old river. At the same time, we heard drum-beats & bhajan (devotional song). The sound echoed off the surrounding peaks giving supernatural effects. The pujari recited a mantra, “Oh Hingula Devi, she who holds nectar in her self and is power incarnate. She who is one with Lord Shiva, to her we pay our respects and make this offering (swaha)"

Later, he explained that Hinglaj is one of the holiest shakti peeth (sites of cosmic power) of Hinduism. To calm down an entranced Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu is believed to have carved Sati’s Body into dozens of pieces and spread them across the South Asia. Mythology states that the head landed at Hinglaj. Lord Ram had meditated here.


Where is God They are around with us


We have all heard people say "where is a policeman when you need one" Why do people say that, simple there is a problem.

Every so often you will hear some say " Where is God when I need Him".

Why do they only need God when they have a problem and why do they blame God for not being there. I have said it before, ask a stranger to give you $500 and see what happens then ask someone who trusts you.

Why should God help you if he does not know you, even if the situation is real bad He is not going just stop the world for you, you have never stop to spend time with Him.

God will help everyone who is prepared to help themselves and if you spend the time talking with God and telling him what you need and asking if it is the way to go he will answer. However, if you sit in a corner and expect things to come to you, you are going to be in that corner a long time. Get out and put your heart into what you are wanting to do and talk with God all the while. I do it and at times I forget where I am and get the odd look of 'shame he talks to him self" or he is nuts. Well it is quite amazing that while I am doing something and talking with God how things just work out. I ask him to help with just little mundane things, or a minor problem that I want to solve. I scratch my head and look at the problem and ask' God what would you do" or How would You do it" it is not long before the solution is found. I did not think of the solution if I had, then I would not have needed to ask for help.

God is always there, you just have to find him and you are not going to find him by sitting with your mouth and mind shut. You can ask him anything and once He knows that you want to change your life and make Him the most important person in your life you will not only have the best friend in the world but also the best advisor and confidant. Remember he made you and he knows you inside out. He will not take lightly to you trying to pull the wool over His eyes. Give Him the life he has loaned you and ask Him to run it for you and when you ask He will be there in an instant.


Sukh Ke Sab Sathi



Sukh Ke Saba Saathii Dukhame.N Na Koii
Mere Raama, Mere Raama
Teraa Naama Hai Saachaa Duujaa Na Koii

Jiivana Aanii Jaanii Chhaayaa
Jhuuthii Maayaa Jhuuthii Kaayaa
Phira Kaahe Ko Saarii Umariyaa
Paapakii Gatharii Dhoii

Naa Kuchha Teraa Naa Kuchha Meraa
Ye Jaga Jogiivaalaa Pheraa
Raajaa Ho Yaa Ra.Nka Sabhiikaa
A.Nta Ekasaa Hoii

Baaharakii Tuu Maatii Phaa.Nke
Manake Bhiitara Kyuu.N Na Jhaa.Nke
Ujale Tanapara Maana Kiyaa Aur
Manakii Maila Na Dhoii

Monday 4 April 2011

MAA Randal Mataji Na Lota's


There are many reasons why people perform this ceremony, here are some:-

A Maher family tradition were the ceremony is performed when a new daughter-in-law is welcomed into the new home. The ceremony will bring happiness and blessings upon the couple.

In other family traditions the ceremony is associated with the first pregnancy, they will do this on the seventh month to call blessings upon the baby inside the mother to be.

Some parents like to perform the ceremony for an infant boy some time after he has his head shaved at his balmuvara. They ask for Randal Matajis blessings for the new boy’s life. Also this is for when a boy attains the janoi, Randal Mataji will give blessings to the boy and make him safe and be successful in his studies.

Other people do the ceremony for the joy and love for Randal Mataji.

The ceremony is usually performed at home, to also give blessings onto the home. And the ceremony should be performed on auspicious days most commonly Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The priest should always be consulted over the best days for the ceremony.

Everything should be planned in advance so stress is taken away. The priest will make a list of items that they need to get e.g. food artifacts and offerings that are required. The success depends how many goyni's there are. Any woman caste or faith can be a goyni. The goyni must be fit to eat well but not be pregnant. On this day the goyni represent the form of Randal Mataji.

The minimum number of goynies is determined by the number of lota used in the cremony. Lotas are always counted in pairs. With 14 goyni’s for each pair of lotas.

Saturday Evening

The Matajis mudh is ready the priest has already came and set it up, however this room is very devotional and is reserved for mediation and devotional songs, food is prepared. Although Kheer and paar are done the following day.

Sunday Morning

The priest arrives early morning and performs the puja, firstly prayers to lord ganesh and homage to him who removes obstacles. Flowers are given and ganesh is washed. The priest will invite all gods and goddess, ancestors, planets holy rivers and Randal Mataji. During the puja two ghee lamps will be lit. Once lit, the lamps must remain alight until the ritual on Monday. The lamps are witnesses to the ceremony. They signify continuity throughout the following days of ritual.

Milk is offered to Mataji and the priest may leave. Preparation of two spiritual foods, the kheer and paar. After the puja, the householders will go to Randal Mataji's mudh to invite a Bhuy Maa or a Bhuvor in the form of Randal Mataji. Although the divine mother is everywhere-especially in our hearts-it is part of the tradition of the ceremony to extend a formal invitation.

The house holders should carry kumkum, rice, friut and a coconut with them, as offerings. The bhuy maa or Bhuvor will explain his or her rituals at this time. The householders pray that Randal Mataji comes back to there home and bless them.

It is still early morning by this time the special foods for the ceremony should be prepared. The kheer and paar should remain in the house at all times. The first person to be offered is of course Randal Mataji. Kheer and paar is offered in a thal. There are special garba sung at this time. The goynis arrive with there families, treat them with great respect as if they were your daughters. Randal mataji's physical presence is one of them goynis.


The first mark of respect is washing the big toe of the goynis feet. Attach few grains of rice to the chandlo; the big toe of the goynis foot is now washed. Bathe each goynis toe in turn with warm water, milk and warm water again. After the toe is washed, they apply another chandlo with rice to the goynis washed toe. Remember that the washing is an act of love and devotion towards Randal Mataji. The washing should be performed by a women, usually the lady of the house hold, If possible, it should be done in the shrine room. Complete your devotions to each goyni by offering her a present of a chandlo and sopari (betel nut). Other presents may be offered as well.

During the stage of the ceremony, it is vital to keep an accurate count of the number of goynis who have had their toes washed. The success of the ceremony depends upon having the minimum number of goynis required by the number of lotas on the mudh. Having more than minimum number of goynis is not a problem.

Now the goynis can eat within the household, but she must eat properly (several mouthfuls at least) - and she must eat kheer and paar first. After she has eaten the goyni is free to leave, although she is of course more than welcome to stay on. No kheer or paar may leave the house. It must be consumed within the four walls of the family home. Now is the best time to sing Mataji garba. The singing of the garba should be encouraged throughout the ceremony. They create a deeply spiritual atmosphere and they focus the minds of householders and guests on the wonderful event.

Sunday afternoon around 4.00 pm everyone will gather around the shrine room for the singing of garba. I f there is a single best time to sing garba this is it. Mean while someone goes to the mudh to invite the bhuy maa or the bhuva over to the house where the ceremony is taking place. The bhuy maa or bhuva will become the channel through which Randal Mataji speaks to the devotees. While the household continues to sing garba the bhuy maa or the bhuva will enter the shrine room and perform his or her own personal ritual at the mudh to prepare oneself for what is to come. This part of the ceremony is called the ghoro kundwo. As singing progresses the bhuy maa experiences surge of energy that transforms her into the mouthpiece of Matajis. The more love, devotion, and energy that the devotee put into their garba and into the ceremony the stronger is the presence of the deities during the "ghoro kundwo".

The householders will now ask Mataji through the bhuy maa whether the ceremony has been successful. They should ask for forgiveness for any mistakes. There is no particular form of words for this conversation words should be loving and respectful.

Matajis reply comes to the householders through the medium of the bhuy maa or bhuva. More garba should now be sung as Prasad and milk are offered to Randal Mataji. Special garba invite that Mataji to come to eat. If necessary the bhuy maa will guide the householders on the procedures to follow.

After the thaal the devotees sing praise to Randal Mataji through the ritual known as aarti. Finally there are a few more prayers and then everyone can relax because the day’s ceremonies are over. However this is a useful time to pause for thought to consider the mystery and the meaning of the day’s events.

After the aarti the householders fast is also over. They can at last enjoy the food they provided for their guests. But they should not forget their witnesses the two ghee lamps. They must keep an eye on those lamps overnight. For spiritual and for safety reasons it’s advisable for someone to sleep overnight in the same room as the lamps.

Monday morning

Once again the house holders must fast until the mornings rituals have been completed. Daatan (a special toothbrush stick) and milk should be offered to Randal Mataji.

The priest returns early on Monday morning to perform another puja. This puja gives thanks to Randal Mataji and gives her leave to go. It can take up to an hour and involves the priest and two householders.

There is another special Prasad to accompany this puja. This puja comprises khuller and coconut. One coconut is offered for every two lotas placed in the mudh. This Prasad is the divine goddess's breakfast. It is offered in a specific order: daatan; milk; khuller; and coconut. As always the priest will advise on the procedures.

This puja ends when Randal Mataji leaves to go. The ceremony must be completed by 12.00noon which then after is the mudh (mandap) is dismantled.

After thought - Please don’t lose sight of the purpose of the Randal Mataji ceremony when studying in detail of the ritual. We are inviting the mother goddess to enter our homes with faith and with humility. We love and praise her because she loves us. If we approach her ceremony with good intentions minor errors will surely be forgiven.

Randal Mataji



Sacred Symbols

Sacred symbols which embody unspoken intuitions of the spirit adorn India's art, architecture and iconography. Here are 34 of the most beloved.


Shri Ganesh
Ganesh is the Lord of Obstacles and Ruler of Dharma. Seated upon His throne, He guides our karmas through creating and removing obstacles from our path. We seek his permission and blessings in every undertaking


Aum
is the root mantra and soundless sound from which all creation issues forth. It is associated with Lord Ganesha. Its three- syllables stand at the beginning and end of every sacred verse and every human act.


Anjali
the gesture of two palms pressed together and held near the heart, means to "honour or celebrate". It is our Hindu greeting, two joined as one, the bringing together of matter and spirit, the self meeting the self in all.


Padma
is the lotus flower, Nelumbo nucifera, perfection of beauty, associated with Deities and the chakras, especially the I ,000 petalled sahasrara. Rooted in the mud, its blossom is a promise of purity and unfoldment.

Gaja
is the elephant, king of beasts and sign of royalty and power He is Indra's mount, denoting the dominion of Heaven's King. In large Hindu temples and elaborate festive pagentry there is always a noble elephant.

Ghanta
is the bell used in ritual puja, which engages all senses, including hearing. Its ringing summons the Gods, stimulates the inner ear and reminds us that, like sound, the world may be perceived but not possessed.

Gopura
are the towering stone gateways through which pilgrims enter the South Indian temple. Richly ornamented with myriad sculptures of the divine pantheon, their tiers symbolise the, several planes of existence.

Swastika
is the symbol of fortune - literally "It is well". The right-angled arms of this ancient sun sign denote the indirect way that Divinity is apprehended: by intuition and not by intellect.

Nandi
is Lord Shiva's mount, or vahana. This huge white bull with a black tail, whose name means "joyful" is disciplined animality kneeling at Shiva's feet , the ideal devotee, the pure joy and strength of Saiva Dharma.

Mudra
are hand gestures employed in sacred dance and puja to focus the mind on abstract matters and to charge the body with spiritual power. This is chinmudra, the gesture of realisation, reflection and silent teaching.

Trishul
Shiva's trident, carried by Himalyan yogis, is the royal sceptre of the Saiva Dharma. Its triple prongs betoken desire, action and wisdom; ida, pingala and sushumna; and the three gunas - sattva, rajas and tamas.

Chakra
or "wheel", is the circle of time, symbol of perfect creation, of the cycles of existence. Time and space are interwoven, and eight spokes mark the directions, each ruled by a Deity and having a unique quality.

Mayura
"peacock" is lord Murugan's mount, swift beautiful like Kartikeya Himself. The proud display of dancing peacock symbolises religion in full, unfolded glory.His shrill cry warns of approaching harm.

Shikara
is the massive superstructure which above the cave-like sanctuaries of temples in India. It is a living model of Mount Meru, the centre universe where the themselves reside.

Konrai
Golden Shower, blossoms are the flowering symbol of Shiva's honeyed grace in our life, Associated with His shrines and temples throughout India, the Cassia fistula is landed in numberless Tirumurai hymns.

Vata
the banyan tree, Ficus indicus symbolises Hinduism, branches out in all directions draws from many spreads shade far and wide, yet stems from one great Shiva as Silent Sage sits it.
Seval
is the noble red rooster who heralds each dawn, calling all to awake and arise. He is a symbol of the imminence of imminence of spiritual unfoldment and wisdom. This fighting cock bravely crows from Lord Skanda's battle flag.

Hamakunda
the fire alter, is the symbol of ancient Vedic rites. It is through the fire element denoting divine consciousness, that we make offerings to the Gods. Hindu sacraments are solemnised before the fire.
Mahakala
"Great Time", presides above creation's golden arch. Devouring instants and eons, with a ferocious face, He is Time beyond time, reminder of this world's transitoriness, that sin and suffering will pass.

Shivliga
is the an mark or symbol of God. This elliptical stone is a formless form betokening Parasiva. That which can never be described or portrayed. The pedestal called pitha, represents manifest Parashakti.

Kuttuvilaku
the standing oil lamp, symbolises the dispelling of ignorance and awakening of the divine light within us. Its soft glow illumines the temple or shrine room, keeping the atmosphere pure and serene.

Dhavja
"flag", is the orange or red banner flown above temples, at festivals and in processions. It is a symbol of victory, signal to all "Sanatana Dharma shall prevail". Its bold colour betokens sun's life giving glow.

Natraja
is Lord Shiva as "King of Dance". Carved in stone or caste in bronze. His ananda tandava, the fierce ballet of bliss, dances the cosmos into and out of existence within the fiery arch of flames which denote consciousness.
Shri Paduka
the sacred sandals worn by saints, sages and Satgurus, symbolise the preceptor's holy feet, which are the source of his grace. Prostrating before him, we humbly touch his feet for release from worldliness.

Naga
the cobra, is a symbol of kundalini power, cosmic energy coiled and slumbering within man. It inspires seekers to overcome misdeeds and suffering by lifting the serpent power up the spine into God-Realisation.

Mushika
is our Lord Ganesha's mount, the mouse, traditionally associated with abundance in family life. Under cover of darkness, seldom visible yet always at work, Mushika is like God's unseen grace in our Iives.

Shatkona
"six-pointed star", is two interlocking triangles; the upper stands for Shiva, purusha and fire, the lower for Shakti, prakriti and water Their union gives birth to Sanat Kumara, whose sacred number is six.

Kalasha
a husked coconut circled by five mango leaves on a pot, is used in puja to represent any God, especially Lord Ganesha. Breaking a coconut before His shrine is the ego's shattering to reveal the sweet fruit inside.

Rudrakha
seeds, Eleocarpus ganitrus, are prized as the compassionate tears Lord Shiva shed for mankind's suffering. Shaivites wear malas of them always as a symbol of god's love, chanting symbol of God's love, chanting on each bead.

Vel
Lord Murugan's holy lance, is His protective power, our safeguard in adversity. It's tip Is wide, long and sharp, signifying incisive discrimnation and spiritual knowledge, which must be broad, deep and penetrating.

Mankolam
the pleasing paisley design, is modeled after a mango and associated with Lord Ganesha. Mangos are the sweetest of fruits, symbolising auspiciousness and the happy fulfilment of legitimate worldly desires.

Tripinda
is the Saivite's great mark, three stripes of white vibhuti on the brow. This holy ash signifies purity and the burning away of anava, karma and maya. The bindu, or dot, at the third eye quickens spiritual insight.

Shankha
the water-born conch, symbolises the origin of existence, which evolves in spiralling spheres. In ancient days it signaled battle's victory. In the Lord's hands it is our protection inner from evil, sounding the sacred nadi.

Urdhvapundra
is the royal mark upon the forehead of Vaishnavities. Two white lines are Vishnu's footprint resting upon a lotus base, The red represents Lakshmi. Thus the Lord's lowest part is worshiped on our highest.

Friday 1 April 2011

Symbolic Meaning ~ During Hindu Pujas and Prayers

A simple prayer before the deity with hands folded and placed near the heart is the most common form of praying in Hindu religion. But there are also various other acts that Hindus perform while praying like lighting the lamp, offering flowers and leaves, burning camphor or offering food etc. In Hinduism, each act performed has a symbolic meaning.

Sprinkling of Water and Sipping while doing Puja

Sprinkling of water symbolically performs the purification of the surroundings. Sipping of water is purification of oneself.

Lighting of Lamp

It symbolizes removal of ignorance and ushering in of knowledge. The wick in the traditional oil lamp symbolizes ego and the oil or ghee used symbolizes our negative tendencies. When we are lit by self knowledge, the negative tendencies (oil) melt away and finally the ego (wick) perishes.

Burning of Camphor

Burning of camphor symbolizes the destruction of our egos and arrogance. When ego melts what is left is the pure Self.

Lighting of Incense and Agarbathis

This is used for fragrance which symbolically suggests the presence of the deity and the love of deity.

Performing Aarati or waving of lamp around the deity

Waving of lamp and camphor around the deity is symbolically an act of surrender.

Breaking of Coconut

Symbolically breaking of coconut is act of destruction of one’s ego. Coconut kernel and the water is also considered to be the purest form of offering that a devotee can make.

Offering of Betel leaves and Betel nuts

Betel leaves and nuts symbolize fertility and is usually offered for the birth of children at home. It is also part of all important pujas in South India.

Bells Rung during Puja

The bells that are rung during puja are to keep out other noises and it is also a means of celebrations. Bells rung in the beginning is done to ward away evil forces.

Offering of Food or nevediya

Symbolically, offering of good indicates a thanksgiving to the deity. It is an act of sharing God’s bounty. It is then distributed as 'prasad.' What is offered should be shared with the poor and the needy.

Offering of Flowers

Flowers are offered basically because of their fragrance and due to the association of a particular flower with a particular deity. For example Bilva leaf is associated with Lord Shiva and Tulsi with Lord Vishnu. Puranas have stories which explain why a particular flower is associated with a particular deity.

On the symbolic level, the flowers and leaves are picked up with five fingers and is offered with all five fingers. It is usually placed at the feet of the deity. The five fingers symbolically indicate the five senses and thereby surrendering of it before the deity.

Flowers are also offered by bringing it close to one’s heart. This symbolically suggests that one is offering the soul or atma to the deity.

Walking thrice around the deity or Pradakshina

In some places mainly in temples people walk around the Sanctum Sanctorum three times in clockwise direction. It is symbolically to cross the nether world, earth and heaven to reach Brahman.

Knocking the two ends of forehead before Pujas in South India

Some devotees knock the two ends of forehead before beginning prayer and puja in South India. It is believed that the nerves connecting to the intellect passes through these two ends and the knocking is to invoke Lord Ganesha, the god of Budhi (intellect).

Arms crossed across the chest and holding ear tips

In South India, Hindus while praying knock both the sides of forehead and then put arms crossed across the chest and hold ear tips and then sits and stands before the deity a few times. This is known was Thoppukaranam in South. It is a sort of self-imposed penance and praying for forgiveness.

How to Chant Mantras & Benefits of Chanting Mantras

Mantra is a Sanskrit word derived from two words, Man (Manan) and Tra (Trana). Trana means liberation from the worldly ties. Originally originated in the Vedic tradition of India, mantras later become an integral part of the Hindu traditions and later a practice followed within Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Mantras are a powerful combination of words that is believed to reach the deity in the form of sound vibrations. Mantra can be used for self realization, freedom from worries, fulfilling desires, to bring success, peace and happiness. Chanting mantras is a good spiritual discipline and not a superstition.

When mantras are chanted, an appealing effect is felt in the body. Also, the combined effect of sound vibrations can be observed on brain, or on EEG (Electro Encephala Graph). Thus it is called as Music Therapy or Mantra Therapy. There are various kinds of Mantras, out of which Tantrik Mantras and Vedic Mantras are more popular. Tantrik mantras are called as Beeja Mantras andVerdic Mantras are those which are followed under the Vedic system.


How to Chant Mantras

1) The mind should be kept peacefully and should not be distracted.
2) Complete devotion and faith are necessary for chanting mantras.
3) Mantras should be chanted after taking bath, with absolute cleanliness
4) Quiet places are chosen for chanting mantras.
5) Sitting position is best suited for meditation as well as for chanting.
6) The best time is early morning. Even you can do on transition periods such as dawn to sunrise and twilight to sunset.
7) Some people use a rosary of 108 Rudraksha or tulsi (basil) or sandalwood beads for chanting mantras
8) Mantras can be chanted on a daily basis.
9) Mantras should not be used for negative purposes.
10) Veda mantras are to be chanted on the guidance from a guru.


Benefits of Chanting Mantras

Chanting of mantras repeatedly in rhythmic tone with ups and downs, create a melodious effect in the body. This effect can be defined as Neuro-linguistic (NLE) + Psycholinguistic effect (PLE). These effects are caused due to the production and spreading of medicinal chemicals in the brain, which give smoothening and curing effect in the body. Also, listening to mantras lowers blood pressure and normalizes heart beat rate, brain wave pattern, adrenalin level and the cholesterol level. Even the doctors advise the people under high tension to listen to music or mantras. Chanting or listening mantras has become an accepted formula like the yoga and Pranayam practices. Chanting mantras has gentle effect on nervous system and helps relax the muscles and also used to reduce stress.

Mantras of Gods & Goddesses

There are mantras, slokhas, stotras, and Vedic hymns for all gods and goddesses in Hindu religion. There are also different types of Mantras such as Gayarti Mantras, Ashtakams Chalisa, Pancharatnams, Kavachams, Bhujandams, Ashtottrams ( 108 Names ) and Sahasranamama ( 108 Names ).