Brahma Puranam

        Brahma Puranam

        

·         Brahma Puranam is called as Adi Puranam or Pradhama Puranam or Adi Brahmam. Brahma is narrating to Mareechi. Since Surya Prayer is explained in detail – it is being called as Soura Puranam as well. Another two Puranas what Brahma narrated are Brahma Vyvartha and Brahmanda Puranams. (Middle and Last ones in the series of 18 Puranas). This Purana has 14,000 slokas. Puranas classified as - Vishnu (Sathvika) Puranas, Brahma (Rajasa) Puranas, Siva (Tamasa) Puranas. Vedam, Sastram, Puranam (mythology), Ithihasam (Epic) – very fundamental for Indian culture.

·         24 Avatharas of Bhaghavan 1) Koumara Sargam (Sanaka, Sadananda, Sanaathana, Sanathkumara) 2) Varaaha 3) Narada 4) Nara Narayana 5) Kapila 6) Dathatreya 7) Yagna 8) Rishabha Deva 9) Pruthu 10) Mathsya 11) Kachhapa 12) Dhanvanthari 13) Mohini 14) Narasimha 15) Vamana 16) Parasurama 17) Veda Vyasa 18) Ramachandra 19) Balarama 20) Krishna 21) Budha 22) Kalki 23) Gajendra Moksha Datha 24) Hamsa. Infact most of places Hayagreeva is listed and Budha is rightly removed in the list.

·         Originally Vyasa told this Puranam to Suka maharshi. Lomaharshana Maharshi went to Nymisaranyam as Satra yagnam is taking place near Saraswathi river. Yagnam and Sandhya Vandanam (to ensure surya gamanam by removing obstacles of demons) both are for Loka Kalyanam (public prosperity). Vedam srvanam, Go dust, Homa dhumam (Listening to Vedas, Cow dust, Yagna sacred ash)– these three are very sacred and if we touch, get punya and difficult to get this punya. Nymisaranyam is having full of trees, all caste people are there following their customs, Having all resources. Deekshithas greeted Lomaharshi. They asked him to talk about creation. Then he decided to tell them about Brahma Puranam. Prayed to Vishnu, Vyasa and started.

Aadi Sarga

·         Whole creation is originally filled with water. Madhu, Kytabhas formed from Vishnu. They wanted to fight with Brahma. He tried to wake-up Lord Vishnu, but He was in deep sleep. Then He prayed Jagan Matha. Vishnu woke-up, defeated both Madhu-Kytabhas. Brahma first created Appulu i.e., Nara i.e., water i.e., Narayana. In that he left Srishti samkalpam (sperm). That became egg. In that Brahma himself created. Tatvam – Divam and Bhuvam – In middle created Aaksam – 10 directions – Time, Manassu, Vaak (Speech), Kama, Krodha, Rati – From Rosham Rudra - Saptha Brahmas i.e., Mareechi, Atri, Angirasa, Pulasthya, Pulaha, Krathuvu, Vasishta (7) – Mansa Putras (4) – Lightening, Thunders, clouds – Rainbows, Birds – Vedas, Bhuthas etc., born.

·         Brahma made himself two halves – One half male, another half female. Created Manuvus. There are 7 Manuvus for each Manmantaram as head. In each Saptahrshis change. 1. Swambhuva 2. Swarojashasa 3. Uthama 4. Thamasa 5. Raivatha 6. Chaakshusava 7. Vyvasvatha – Now Saptharshis 1. Athri 2. Vasishta 3. Kasyapa 4. Gauthama 5. Bharadwaja 6. Viswamitra 7. Agiras. These Saptharshis vary for each Manvanthara.  

Aditya Uthpathi

·         Kasyapa with Daksha sutha, Adithi, had son, Vivaswantha (Sun). His son only Vyvasvantha. Sun married to Sangna. Their Children are – Sradha Manuvu, Yamuna and Yama (Twins). Unable to bear heat – Sangna i.e., Sowmya (D/O Thwashta prajapathi) created Chaya, exact replica of her. She left telling her to take care of children and husband, also not to tell her husband. Sowmya went to father’s place. But he advised her to go back to husband place. Unable to go back Sangna went to faraway place, converted herself to a white horse.

·         Sun is spending with Savarna (Chaya) and had children, Savarna Manuvu, Sani. She started showing step motherly treatment. Yama got angry on her. Chaya cursed him to get infect liquid to come from his feet. Then Yama and Sun realized something happened. Chaya finally told the fact. Sun went to his father-in-law place, from there went in a horse form. When he reached Sangna, could recognize each other because of their breath-in-out. Then Ashwini Gods have been born. Then Sun reduced his hotness.

Somothpathi

·         Athri did 3000 years Tapassu – Tejassu (Charishma) from him is Soma rupam. That has fallen on Earth. Brahma took him (Soma) on his chariot. Soma did 21 pradakshinas to Vasundhara. His tejassu entered to earth as Oshadhis (Medicines).

·         Soma has done Rajasuya yagam in which Brahma has taken Dakshina (Donation) . Brahma, Athri, Brughuvu have been rithviks. Hari has been a member. Cine, Kuhuvu, Dhyuthi, Pushti, Prabha, Vasuvu, Keerthi, Dhruthi, Lakshmi have served Soma. After getting so much aiswaryam (prosperity) he has become avinaya (disobedient) and nanaya (corrupted). He kidnapped Bruhasptahi’s wife Tara. Then Sukrudu came from Bruhaspathi and fought with Soma along with Gods. But in vain. Brahma mediated and made Tara to be handed over back to Bruhaspathi. But she was already pregnant and delivered Budha (due to Soma). Bruhaspathi disowned her.

Puru Dynasty

·         The order of kings, Santhana (Ganga) – Devavratha, (Kaali) – Vichitra Veerya – Dhrutha Rakshta, Pandu Raju, Vidura.

·         Dhrutha Rakshtra – Duryodhana & Co – 100. Pandu Raja – Dhanunjaya – Subhadra – Abhimanyu – Parikshith – Janamejaya - ……Kanakudu-Krutha Veeryudu – Arjuna (Kartaveeryarjuna).

·         He ruled 7 Dweepas. He has 1000 hands. Brightening like Sun. Worshipped Dathatryea. He has been blessed with 1) 1000 hands 2) Protecting good people from adharma 3) Propagating Dharma 4) Winning wars and finally being killed by a better warrior. He has been annexing kingdoms like Maahishmathi which is being ruled by Nagas. Oceans, rivers, wales etc are used to be afraid of him. He used to play and stop those waters with his hands, divert them. Narmada river used to flow in reverse being afraid of him. He even tied down Ravana Brahma and jailed him in Maahishmathi. With the help of Agni and Varun, he burnt mountains, forests, ashramas. Apavudu, a muni cursed him that a more powerful person will kill him soon. His name is Ramudu (Parasu Ramudu) son of Jamadagni. He has 100 sons

Samanthakopaakhyanam

·         Krishna Kathamrutham (from birth to niryanam) detailed. Vasudeva has 14 wives. Pouravi, Rohini, Madhira, Aadi, Vysakhi, Hathra, Sunamni, Sahadeva, Santhideva, Sri Devi, Deva Rakshitha, Mruga Devi, Upa Devi, Devaki. Others have total 9 Children including a daughter Chitra (Called as Subhadra).

·         Prasena and Satrajith are brothers. They are surya upasana believers. Satrajith got Samanthakamani from Sun and took it into his neck. He was shining like Sun. It gives daily huge amount of gold. The Kingdom becomes wealthy. One day Sri Krishna asked for it. He did not give. Then Vinayaka Story. Lion Kills Prasena, the brother of Satrajith. Finally, Krishna reaches to Dwaraka with Sathyabhama and Jambavathi. But left the Mani with Satrajith only. Satrajith has 10 wives, 100 sons (Bhangakarudu, Vatapathi, Vasumathi) and three daughters. Eldest is Sathyabhama. Other two (Vrathini, Prasvapini) were also married to Krishna.

·         Sathadhana (Used to ask Sathyabhama to be given in marriage), killed Satrajith and took Samanthaka mani and kept at Akroora, a strog Kirshna devotee. Sathyabhama asked Krishna to take revenge and bring Mani. Sathadhana got afraid and ran on a horse called by name Hrudaya. Krishna who went along with Balarama reached Mithila. Krishna went on foot and killed him. But he could not get Mani. Balarama got doubt on Krishna and he went to Mithila.

·         Akroora, meanwhile used Samanthaka mani, done many yagnas, done donations. No limit for his prosperity. Everyone got doubt on this. Meanwhile all invited Balarama to comeback to Dwaraka, he also softened his stand and went back. Akroora got afraid, stopped yagnas and went to Mithila, then rains stopped. All requested and asked him to come back again. The rains came again. Krishna realized through his yoga gnaana that Mani is with Akroora. He called Akroora told to exhibit the Mani in sabha mandapam and to get relieve him from the bad name of 60 years with his brother. Akroora with shy, did the same. Finally, Krishna got relieved and gave back the Mani to Akroora only.

Paatala Pramaana Kathanam

·         Earth is 70,000 yojanas area. Height is also same. Each Patala is 10,000 yojanas. Atala, Vitala, Nitala, Suthala, Talaatala, Rasaatala, Paataala. Narada says these are better than heaven. These have Ratnas, Naagabharanas. Sun and Moon shows lightening, but have no effects of hot and coolness. Bhakshya, Bhojya, Lehya, Paneeyas always abundantly available. Rivers, Lakes, Gardens are there. Danavas, Dhythyas, Nagas live here happily. Below Paatala Sesha will be there. He kills asuras. Carries Nagali (Plow) and rokali (Wooden pestle). Goddess Vaaruni (Naaga Angana). He is so powerful. None knows about him. Garga prayed him and learnt many Jyothisha Chakra secrets. The moment he wakes up and rises the earth shatters. He is called as Anantha.

Konadithya Devalayam (Konark Temple)

·         Bhakthi, Sradha, Dhyanam – Three important. Patram, Pushpam, Thoyam important. White puja things are important. White jilledu (swallow wort) flowers. Bhanu Sapthami is very special. No patients, No poverty will be there. Lamp should be with Cow ghee or til (gingelly) oil. No eyes problem.

·         Sun was first in Srishti creation. Aditya, Indra (Ruler), Dhatha, Pradhynnudu (Rains), Thwashta (Oshadhis/Vanasptahis), pusha (Takes care of people), Aryama (Entertains Gods), Bhaga (As prana vayuvu in our body), Vivaswantha (Providing food for jeevis), Vishnuvu (Kills demons), Anshuman (Good sparsa / Touch), Varuna (Rains), Mithra (Loka Hitham / Public interest) – Dwadasa Adithya murthys.

Marthanda Keerthana

·         Brahma is saying, Aditya is moolam (basis) for this world. Agni Ahuthi is Surya, from him Rains, rains give crops, food and population. Dhyana, Moksha, Tatvam provider. Kshana, Mhurtha, Divasa, Nisaa, Paksha, Maasa, Year, Season, Yuga etc time calculation. Seasons colours: Vasantha – Kapila Colour, Greeshma – Golden, Rainy – white, Sarath – Pandu, Hemantha – Copper, Sisira – Red.  12 general names are Adithya, Savithru, Surya, Mihira, Aarcha, Prabhakara, Maarthanda, Bhaskara, Bhanu, Chitra Bhanu, Diwakara, Ravi.

·         Brahma started creating Srishti again. First Budhi (mind) born. Then ahamkaaram (ego). Then Mahabhuthams. Then Egg. All lokas in it are there. Trimurthis are there in it and praying Eeswara. They could see Surya as Vignaana swarupa in dhayna yogam. Then they prayed in the form of stotram. Gods praised him so as he reduces his Tejassu and becomes normal to be seen. It is Pavithra to be seen every day in the morning.

Uma Maheswara Kalyanam

·         Brahma is conducting the marriage as a priest. Shankara told Brahma that He will do whatever He instructs. Saila Putri came with Mangala Instruments. Brahma did Yoga Bandham of both of them with Darbhas (Sacred Grass), Agni is ready with open hands to take Havissu, all Gods were eagerly watching and got blessed. This is one of the best pious one to see and listen.

Purushothama Kshetra Varnana

·         Once Sridevi bowed and asked Vasudeva Jaganntaha - It is not that easy to take birth in Karma bhumi of Bharath. She also asked His advice how to get moksham (Salvation) from Birth and death. Then Deva Deva is telling about greatness of Purushotham Kshetra. Once Srishti creation done by Brahma, He prayed Vishnu. He wanted easy way of Moksham rather than Yagnas etc., Vishnu was telling. It is in South sea. 10 yojanas to it Banyan tree is there. This kshetra will not destroy even in the kalpanthara. Will get rid of Brahma hathya if one takes rest under this tree. One who makes Pradakshina to this tree will go to Vishnu Loka. This is Indra neela Prathima. Yama prayed and requested him to withdraw this as none is sinner and everyone is going white house of heaven. Hence there is no respect to him. Then Vishnu hidden this Prathima under sand. Indra Dhymna, the King saw the city with full of prosperity, male and female with perfect shape, bugnlows are beautiful, sweet and melodious music through out the day.

Prathima Avirbhavam

·         He decided to construct prasaadams (Architectures) and did aswamedha yagam. The king was sleeping on darbhas in anxiety. Vishnu appeared in his dream, on Garuda in Vanamali rupam, with 8 hands. He told him to go next day to sea side. Look for a tree which is both in earth and water. To cut that without hesitation and bring that log to make Prathima. He was surprised, kept on chanting Vishnu prayers, in the dawn took bath, went alone in search. Could see the sacred tree. It was in red colour, shining, but unable to know which type and category it belongs. Then he cut the tree to make into two halves. Then two brahmins (Vishnu and Viswakarmas) came like twins and asked him why did he cut the tree. King explained to them in detail and that it is for Loka kalyanam.

·         Vishnu was happy and He told him that the other Brahmin with him is a sculptor equal to Viswakarma and can do all three pratimas he is looking for. He asked him to come from the sea shore. He asked the sculptor to do as follows 1) Tamara reku (Lotus petal), Srivatsa, Kausthabhams in chest, four hands Sankha (Conch), Chakra (Wheel), Gada (Mace), Padmam (Lotus flower). 2)  Swasthika Mudra Nagali (Plow) – white anantha murthy 3) Golden colour Subhadra with Vasudeva rupam. Viswakarma instantly did all the three. 1) Balarama Murthy – Sarathkala Chandra Bimbam White – Red Eye. Big body. Snake padaga 2) One kundalam (ear ring). White tamara (lotus) eyes. Black cloud. Blue body. Peethabaram stomach. Sri vatsa lakshanam. Chakrayudham – Sri Hari murthy 3) Golden body. Ratna haram. Vichitra Bhushanam. Kamala (lotus) eyes. Vichitra clothes. Subhadra murthy. Seeing them Indra Dhyumnu got astonished and asked them whether they are Gods? Vishnu? Aswini devathas?

Purushothama Varnana

·         Then Bhaghavan Blessed the king, told that his kindness will be with him, He will live with 10,900 years. This lake will be Indradhyumnu lake. Those who take dip here will have 20 generations heaven luck. There is a banyan tree in South side in South Eeastern side. There is a mandapam and a mogali poda (fragrant screw pine) here. So many other flowers are there. Ashadha Sukla Panchami., Magha star pray Balarama and Krishna. Those who see them and pray will have residency in Vaikuntham for 10,000 years. After that they will born as brahmins as crorepathis and chaturvedis. Then Hari and Viswakarma disappeared. King took three prathimas, did yagnas, established in sacred place. Thus, the king finally attained Vishnu padam. Jyeshta Sudha dasami fasting and Jagannatha Darshan will give 70,000-year tapassu phalam.  

Markandeya Vata Darsanam

·         In Kalpantham – All lakes, rivers will be dried up. Roudragni, Kalpagni – sruthis will be audible. It will shine with crores of Sun. Only Markandeya maharshi will be in dhyana mode as per veda, as he will be controlled by Indriyas. He will go to Banyan tree which is protected from Pralayam. He will sit there and eagerly waiting to have a glimpse of Purushothama.

·         Then thunders with different colours started. Heavy downpour for 12 years started. Oceans flooded; mountains smashed. Earth has been submerged. One Banyan leaf is there on which Vishnu was sleeping. Markandeya is praying Vishnu. He noticed that earth is submerged, moon and sun not visible, he tried to swim in the dark, seeing his efforts Purushotham was very happy and called Markandeya in singular tone as a Kid. Markandeya got agitated and wondered how come such a reputed Maharshi of his nature is being called like that. Then he saw Banyan tree. He saw on top of it a beautiful Bala Krishna. Seeing Him, who is like Surya, he got astonished, could not see him directly. The kid asked him to come towards Him. To enter into his stomach.

·         He entered into the kid’s womb. He saw entire Bhu mandalam, saw 7 oceans, dweepas, Meru, Kuruskehtram, Human beings, villages, cities, 14 lokas, God blessed him, told him to open his eyes and to see Him. He started praying paramathma. Save me who is crying. Afraid of fire rains. Suffering from hunger. I am surprised and sorrowful seeing your stomach with complete viswam in it. You are pancha bhuthas, Prakruthi, Guna Thraya.

·         Markandeya asked Vishnu who is He and to explain His tatvam. Vishnu said even Gods does not know who am I, you are pithru Bhaktha, I am Jagath karana, I do not have destruction. My face is agni, Sun and moon eyes, earth is leg. To have Siva Kesava abhedam – establish Linga temple here. Construct temple of mine in your name. North to this Markandeya hrada theertha will be famous. He disappeared.

Samudra snaana vidhi

·         Pithru, Tarpanas. During Sradha, (Homa time one can do with One hand) Tarpana should do with both hands. Devatha tarpanam should not be done standing in water and at bank side, or standing at bank side and in water. Pithru tarpanam should not be done in water. Should be done in neat place at the bank side. Should not be done with one hand. East side Darbhas for devathas, South for Pithrus.

Vishnu Lokam

·         Beautiful Gardens, Women, Lakes etc. 7 Prakaras – Swarnamayam, Marakathamayam, Indra Neelam, Maha Neelam, Padma Raga Mani, Vajram, Vydhuryam. Four Dwarams with twin dwara palakas. After that Vykuntha Loka. In that Srihari Sri Devi will be there. Right Hand Sudarsanam, Left white Sankham (Pancha Janyam), Right Hand Kaumudi Gada. Apsarasas, Devathas, Bhakthas (Devotees) will be praising and praying Vishnu. None will have any health, hunger, weather issues. Those who die at Purushoththama kshetra will reach here.

Anantha Vasudeva Mahathyam

·         Brahma asked Viswakarma to make Vasudeva Pratima. He has done Vanamali rupam. Brahma installed in Amaravathi. Indra prayed him went back to his place killed asuras like Vruthrudu, Namuchi. Ravana did severe Tapassu. Brahma pleased and gave him a boon that he will not be killed by anyone except Manushya and Vanara. His son Meghanatha occupied Amaravathi. Ravana wanted to take all properties of Indra Loka, but by seeing Vasudeva Pratima, he left behind all and took it away. Vibhishana got astonished seeing it, took it from Ravana. With Bhakthi, did Puja for 108 years and got Dhanya. Then when Rama killed Ravana, He made Vibhishana the King of Lanka, took the Vasudeva Pratima, surrendered it to Vishnu Loka through Samudra after ruling Ayodhya for 11,000 years. Dwapara yuga He has been born in Vasudeva family. Later in Purushoththama kshethram raised from Sea waters. Those who pray here will give moksham for 21 generations. Will go to Vishnu lokam.  

Hari Amsavatharam

Rama Krishna’s Leelas

·         Once Krishna said we are all cow shepherds and why we need to do pray to Indra. We need to do puja to Cows, then to forests which control these cows, then to mountain which control these forests. Even Farmers need to do Puja to Nagali (Plow). This was liked by all; they did the same. Krishna made all flocks to be worshipped, made them to do Pradakshina for Govardhana Giri. After that all of them took back their Cows to their Go sala.

Gopika Parithaapam

·         When Akroora came and taking, Bala Rama and Krishna to Madhura, On the way Akroora told them that he will have Sandhya in Yamuna.  By the time he took water in his hands he saw Adi Sesha naga, then Vanamali swarupa Vishnu with Sankha, Chakra, Gada. He could realize that these both are none but Bala Rama and Krishna, but got wondered how they could reach to Yamuna from the chariot. But Krishna did not allow him to express the doubt. He prayed the Achchyutha.

Devaki – Vasudeva discussion with Sri Krishna.

·         Krishna being Yadava, cannot become King due to Yayathi curse. Then they went to Avanthi and joined Sandipani Gurukula to learn formal education. In just 64 days he learnt Dhanurvedam. Guru-Sishya relationship is an ideal one between them. As a Guru Dakshina, the muni asked to give rebirth of his son who died in Lavana samudram in Prabhasa theertham. They went and asked Sagara the same. He told that a sankha form Dhythya by name Panchajana took him. Krshna defeated him, took the pious Panchajanyam. Then they went to Yamalokam, fought with Yama, got relieved the boy who is suffering with punishments, made him to the original form and gave back to Sandipa. Then they went to Madhura.

Rukmini Kalyanam.

·         Bheeshmakudu – Vidharbha King. Daughter Rukmini. Son Rukmi., Poundrukudu, Danta Vaktrudu, Vidhuradhudu, Sisupala, Jarasandhda, Salva, etc., Kings attacked the Brothers. But Krishna also defeated him. Made Rukmi head half shaved. Krishna got blessed Pradhymna as a child as Manmadha amsa.  

Pradhymna Story

·         On 6^th day of birth, One Kala Sambara kidnapped him as he came to know that he will die due to that kid. He threw him in the ocean. One fish ate it. The fishermen gave that fish to Sambara. He gave it to his wife, Mayavathi to cook. When she cut, she saw the beautiful kid, Narada told the story. She protected him and grew him up with care and love. As he grown up, Mayavathi fall in love with him. Pradhymna became angry on her as she is like mother. But she narrated the whole story and she said he is like Vishnu kumara. He got angry and attacked Sambara and killed. Krishna and Rukmini came, saw him. Narada told the entire story to them and told that he is Their son only. Mayavathi also actually not Sambara wife, but Manmadha wife born again, hence will be daughter-in-law for Them. Thus, all of them went to Dwaraka happily.

Anirudhdha Marriage – Rukmi's Death

·         Rukmini had 7 sons. Charumathi is the daughter. Krishna has Kalindi, Mitravinda, Sathya Bhama, Nagnajithi, Jambavathi, Rohini, Seelamandala – another 7 wives. In addition, He has 16,000 gopikas as wives. Pradhymna married Rukmi daughter. Son is Anirudha. They asked for him Rukmi’s granddaughter.  For the marriage all went to Bhojakatakam. In the marriage time, they started doing gambling (Joodam). Rukmi won day by day against Balarama. Kalinga king laughed opening his teeth, Rukmi said Balarama does not know anything of gambling, but playing. Balarama became angry and bet it with 1 crore and won. Rukmi bluffed that he did not agree for the game. But Akasavani told the truth. Balarama became angry started hitting the kings who were supporting Rukmi, Kalinga etc. He hit and killed Rukmi. Later all went back to Dwaraka with Anirudha couple.

Banayudha Varnanam

·         Bana was eagerly waiting to do war as he has 1000 hands and Sankara blessed accordingly. He came back home and saw Anirudha having romance with Usha. He was brought by Yoga sakthi from Dwaraka. Then war took place. Anirudha defeated them. Bana started doing Maya war and made Anirudha arrested. Then Hari came with his troops. Then Maheswara Maha jwaram after touching Krishna body, taapam generated. Bala Rama closed his eyes seeing this. Maheswara jwaram has been knocked out from Krishna body. Brahma requested Hari to for give it. Krishna forgave it and made it to layam in Vyshnava jwaram. Then Banudu, Sankara, Kumara swamy fought with Krishna. Gods thought it came for Jagath pralayam only. Hari made Hara to fall down, Garuda made Kumaraswamy to bleed. Bana came to do war with Krishna. Then Balabadra, Anirudha, Krishna did fierce war. Krishna decided to kill Bana and released Chakra, cut the 1000 hands of him. He was bleeding. Sankara came to the rescue. He pleaded with Krishna that He is the killer for Demon, but He gave assurance to Bana to protect him. So, requested Him to leave him. Then Krishna pardoned him and told – Sankara we both are abhedam, do not want to create any difference, hence leaving Bana. Then Anirudha got relieved of the snakes tied around him. With the new couple, Bala Rama and Krishna, returned to Dwaraka puri.

Krishna Niryanam

·         Vasudeva left his humanly body and attained Trimurthy body. Thus, He merged His own Athma into His own Athma – a rare one.

Yagna Varaha Murthy Swarupa Varnanam.

·         His four legs Vedas, Kora Yupa stambham, Krathuvu – Hands, Aswinis – Face, Agni – Jihva, Darbhas – Hair, Brahma Sirassu, Day and Night Eyes, Vedangas – Karna Bhushanas, Ajyam – Nose…. He took the earth on His kommu and reformed Vasundhara.

Dathathreya Avatharam

·         To protect Yagnas, Chatur Varnas He has taken birth. He has given boon to Kartaveerya rjuna to have 1000 hands and to protect and rule entire Vasudha.

Parasu Rama avatharam

·         He killed Kartaveerya by throwing him from Chariot, cutting his 1000 hands. He attacked 21 times across prithvi to eliminate kshatriyas. As a prayaschitha he did aswametha yagam. He gave the Bhumi to Kasyapa that he has won. Later he went to do Tapassu for loka kalyanam

Kalki Avatharam

·         In Sambala village will be born as Vishnu Yasassu. By praying Him, pithru devathas will be pleased. Will get rid of sins, attain bhogas and moksham.

Yama Lokamaartha swarupa Varnanam

·         East gate is only for Deva rishis. North Gate entrance is for those who did service for parents, talk sweetly, do guru seva etc. West Gate is for those who are devotees, dies for cows, friends, burnt in fire, tapodhanas. South gate is for all wicked persons who do all mis-deeds like harassing women, parents, anti-nationals. Kill cows and Brahmins. Yama king. He will be black, infact He is Dharmathma. He will be with full hair, red eyes, looks as if he can swallow whole ocean, black yama bhatas accompany him. He looks angrily towards sinners. Chitra Gupta addresses the jeevis as “O siners, you did sins on earth and came here. Where are your kingdoms? Wives? Properties? You deserve the ultimate punishment” Then Yama asks to list down their sins. Accordingly, Yama lists punishments. He will order Chanda and Maha chanda to execute the punishments.

Sraadha Vidhi Varnanam

·         Darbhas from Vishnu hair, Til from his sweat, mixed with the liquid in a patra (vessel) and made teertha. Mixed Gandha, flowers – done proskha with kusa. Akshathas generated from all Gods. He called Viswe Devas. He started doing Pithru Tarpanas. Kusa, Gandha, Pushpa, Tila mixed. Done argya tarpanam – to pithamaha, Pritha maha, prapithamaha. Also, matha maha. Then with Aditya Vasu Rudra mantra Ghee, til, darbha – make three ahuthis to Soma, agni and Yama. Then made Amrutha samana annam, honey with full items served by Vishnu to Brahmins. Then asked if they are happy with the meals, they said yes. Till then Brahmins who are in mounam (silence) left it and finished it with utharopasanam.

·        All four varnas should do Sradha karma. Sudra and women should do without agni hotram. Pushkara teerthas, pilgrim places, mountains, sacred rivers, lakes etc., suitable places for Sradha. The places where should not be done – Kiratha, Kalinga, Konkanam, North of Sea / Sindhu River, South of Narmada. Every year should be done. With mantras only non-sudras should do. When Surya enters in Kanya Rasi 15-day Sradha is Good to be done. It will fetch tithi-wise from Padyami to Pournami/Amavasya as follows: 1) Money 2) Animal property 3) Children 4) Enemy destroy 5) Prosperity 6) Becomes Loka Pujya 7) Ganadipathyam 8) Gnaanapradam 9) Women labham 10) All ambitions 11) Becomes sarva veda rich 12) Jayam 13) Children development, animal prosperity, long age, aiswaryam, 14) Those who died because of weapons or at the young age will get satisfied 15) Will attain sarva kama and reach heaven.

Kanya Ravi (Mahalaya) Prasamsa

·         One should do sradha to parents, children less father’s brothers, elder brothers. Every year pithru devathas, Viswa devatha should be done. two Brahmins should be prayed in the place of Deva pithru places. Brahmins become Suchi after 11th, Khsatriya 13th, Vysya 16th, Sudra 31^st day. Ekodishta Sradha should be done on 12^th Day, Tripaksha day. Every month masikam. Then sapindikaranam also should be done. In this Viswa Devathas will not be invited. Brahmins will be in odd number. No need for children less women. For such women anniversary should be done by Gnathas, if not, brothers, or Grandson (daughter’s son). If none is there King should do for any caste as he is the relation for all castes. Then Nithya Sradham should be done for Pithru, Pitha maha, Pra Pithamaha + three more generations – thus including the yajamani it relates to 7 generations. Thus, by doing this he will satisfy all. Whatever births they would have taken (Birds, animals) will be happy.

Maha Pralaya Varnanam

·         In Krutha yuga 12-year Tapassu equals to 1 year in Tretha – 1month in Dwapara – 1 day and night in Kali. Krutha – Dhyanam, Tretha – Yagnam, Dwapara – Archana, Kali – Keerthana. Brahmins should be satvika, adhere to Vedas, do rituals. Sudras should respect Brahmins. Women should respect husband and they go to heavens only because of that.

Srishti Upsamhara Lakshanam

·         Three types of Pralayams – Nymythikam (After Brahma’s ayuh kalam), Prakruthikam (for every 2 pararadhams once happens), Athyanthikam (Jeeva moksham). 100 crore crores is parardham Double of it is dwiparardham Hence whatever pralayam happens for every dwiparardham is called Prakrutha pralayam. One eye lid time is Nimesham – 15 such – kashtam – 30 such = 15 kalalu nadika. 2 Nadika = 1 muhurtham. 30 such = 1 day and night. 30 such = 1 month. 12 months = 1 year. 360 years = 1 Devatha year. 1200 Devatha years = 1 chaturyugam. That will be Krutha Thretha Dwapara Kali yugas. 1000 such = 1 Brahma dinam i.e Kalpam. After Kalpam end – including Brahma nymithika layam happens. During Nymithika time after 1000 Chaturyuga – heavy rains, downpour takes place, all will be submerged, Vishnu will become like Rudra and in Sun’s 7 rays He will appear and dries out all, 7 Suns will appear in all directions, all water dependant animals die, whole world dries up, becomes like back of tortoise, gradually fire generates, burns the entire universe till heaven including trilokas, with nowhere to stay Brahmins run to Maharloka, then to Jana loka, then Vishnu forms dark clouds, heavy rains continue for 100 years.

Nymythika Prakrutha Pralaya Kathanam

·         First water swallows prithivi’s ghandha quality, then prithvi takes water form. Then fire takes away rasa quality of water, then it becomes agni tatvam and everything becomes fire. Then Vayu takes away agni’s rupa quality, then all becomes vayu. Then sky takes away sparsa quality of vayu, then entire thing becomes sky. It becomes sunyam. Then trigunas will be in equal state. For Vishnu Dwiparardham is equal to one day. For Him there is no day and night. Only day.

Athyanthika Laya nirupanam

·         Jeevi will recognize doshas and dukhas through Adhyathmika, Adi Bouthika, Adi Dyvika and become vyragya. Then he becomes laya and attains moksham. Getting physical problems like fever etc and mental problems is Adhyathmika. From animals, birds, reptiles’ problems – Adi bouthika. Bhuthas – pranis problem like heat, cold, rain – Adi Dyvikam.  

Yoga Vidhi

·         Yogis will be like fishes who breaks net and go back to water, animals like who break zoo and go back to forest. This is because they achieve yoga bala. They should eat suji, telaga floor. Should leave oil, should eat only once in a day. Drink watered milk. Fasting in a month. It is like the ability to walk in a thick forest of wild animals, with no proper road and no light – but still able to walk steadily, with no fear and correctly.

Samkhya Vidhi

·         Samkhya yogam – Dasa guna sathvam, Nava Guna Rajassu, Ashta Guna Tapassu, Saptha Budhi, Shashta Nabassu (Sky), Tri – Tamassu, Eka Guna sathvam leads to moksham.  Jeevi should be in sathvika guna, eat limitedly, should forefeet kama krodha. Should know that sukham is like a bubble, Rajo and Tamo.

·         Lomaharshana concluded the Brahma Puranam. He told that Vysaya concluded the Brahma Puranam to Munis. Lomamaharshana took leave of the munis and left the place.

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Sri Sringeri Sarada Chandramouleeswara Vybhavam

Sri Sringeri Sarada Chandramouleeswara Vybhavam

Pravachanam By Brahmasri Chaganti Koteswar Rao Garu

Sarada Mata Vybhavam

·         Saraswati Daya (Blessing) is primary and important for everyone’s life. Shankaracharya mentions the importance of Sarada Devi in everyone’s life. After Her Lakshmi Kataksham (Boon) is needed. For Lalitha - Right side Saraswati and Left side Lakshmi will be there. Lakshmi without Saraswati is dangerous. There will be no situation of existence of Saraswati without Lakshmi.

·         Kambhan at Chola king got some differences with the King, left Chola kingdom and went to Chera King. He said that he is assistant of Kambhan, rather to tell the differences with Chola. Over a period of time, he became nearer to the new king. Some people in the court felt envy of this close relationship and told the king that he is not Kambhan’s assistant, infact the younger brother of a barber in the same Chera kingdom and he bluffed to the king. They told him that the brothers divided the property exactly equal among themselves. Then King ordered for enquiry. Before the prosecution day – Kambhan prayed to Saraswati and requested Her to give Her leg manjiram (Silver ornament). She gave without any question. Next day he went to the court. He presented the manjiram and told that if they have divided the valuable property equally, the barber should present the other manjiram. Then the barber got afraid, surrendered, accepted his lie. When the King demanded the truth, Kambhan told that the manjiram was given by Saraswati. Then King wondered if Saraswati is now with single manjiram and wanted to see Her and asked him to call Her. He prayed (Saraswati Andhadhi 30 slokas) praising Her and She came with single manjiram. She asked him to wear Her with the second one as well. He did and then She walked making sound, disappeared. Thus because of one devotee – rest also had the darshan of Saraswati. His Kambhan Ramayanam is very famous in Tamil.

·         Mooka Shankaraulu got voice from Kanchi Kamakshi, wrote mooka pancha sathi 500 slokas. Kali Das (Sarva Mangala Wife) – blessed by Kali with Beejaksras. He became court poet to Bhoja Raju. Once pundits wanted to separate Bhoja and Kali. They told king that Kalidas is eating fishes. King asked them to bring him. Kalidas came to know this and he intentionally bought fishes, the pundits caught hold of him and paraded before Bhoja. He also suspected and asked series of questions for which Kali Das replied. It is a Book, leaking with sweet literature, the smell of Rama – Ravana war dust is coming, it is Ramayanam, written on Talapatra. Infact when Bhoja wanted to see and opened the bag carrying the fish, it became Talapatra book. That is the power of Saraswati blessed people.

·         Devi Bhaghavatham –Story of Satyavratha. Once upon a time there was a vedic scholar by name Deva Datha. He did the Yagnam for children purpose and during the Yagnam he pinpointed a mistake of a maharshi and the maharshi got angry cursed him, because of which he got blessed with a Son – Uthathsyudu – who is like a fool with no proper education and no intelligence. Uthathsyudu felt ashamed for his fate and left ashram to a forest and leading a sacred life there. He Kept a tapassu of telling Truth only and controlling Indriyas. Slowly people started calling him as Sathyavratha. One day suddenly Ai beejam came without Bindu from his mouth – spontaneously/unintentionally - to save a forest pig from the arrow of a hunter. The hunter came in search of the pig. Wherever truth leads to violence it is untruth only, if untruth saves life – then it is truth only. But Satyavratham gets impacted. He instantly says “What sees cannot speak, what speaks cannot see. (Amma gave this kind instigation).” He told the same to the hunter and he got confused and left the place leaving the pig unharmed. He (Sathyavratha) became gnaani automatically without any guru. All sages started respecting including Vyasa. Thus, Vaghbhavakutami is – Gnaana Shakthi i.e., Saraswathi.  

·         Bammera Pothana. He has written praying 11 Saraswati mantras in which there are 11 Dhyana slokas. He wrote “Sarada neeradendu Gana Sara…”. She is like Sarath Kala moon white in colour, She wears Tadiya moon (Siva i.e, Chandramouleeswara, Kamakshi, Bala Tripura Sundari also wear same). Shankara and Saraswati are Brother and Sisters. Both are white. In right hand She carries Spatika (Crystal) and in left hand Book. Indicating that amnayam (practice) is more important.  Remaining two hands - Abhaya (Blessing) and Varada (Boon) mudra. One namaskaram is sufficient. Madhu, Ksheera, Draksha (Honey, Milk, Grape) – mixed vaak (talk) will be given by Her. Honey is good it gives heat to cold, cold to heat. Milk is easily digestible, for child to Sanyasi it is primary food. Draksha is simple fruit, no thick skin. Misutilizing Vagdevi power is resorting to – Kayyam (Quarrel), Vithandam (trying to prove bad as good). Another four hands of Sarada are like Lalitha Devi weapons – Ankusam (Goad), Pushpa Banas (Flower arrows), Cheraku villi (Sugar cane), Paasam (Cord). Bhaghavan is Purusha/Nayaka (Male) and devotee considers himself as Stri/Nayika (Female).

·         Kalameghan (Varadan)– Cook at Jambukeswaran a Vaishnavaite, wanted to marry his assistant. But she is Saivite. Hence, she demanded him to learn those books. He started learning. In that temple none dares to provide prasadams in male attire, priests also wear saree and do. One day Varadan sat and when Goddess came, he was unable to stand up as he was fat. She put Tambulam pidacha (Betel gulp) in his mouth. He started chanting in praise of her in poetry like black cloud.

·         Sarada is in Guru Mandala rupini. She protects Bharath and provides vaibhavam (glory) to Bharath because of Gurus due to Saraswathi blessing. She is Dakshinamurthy rupini.

Shankaracharya

·         Once 72 Avydhikas started. Then Kailasa Shankara born as Kaladu Shankara to Siva Guruvu and Aryamba. They went to Trisuru kshetra and did Bhajana there to Siva Linga. There age-old ghee will be there. Even the lamps there will not melt it. Siva Guru got blessed with Shankaracharya. Generally, avatharas are only for Vishnu, but rare for Siva. Like Vishnu who killed demons, Siva came to kill the demon qualities of human. Like Dakshnia murthy who taught without opening any lip to Sanaka Sadananda, Shankara taught to the human-kind - but taught by speaking. Originally, He has to be here only for 8 years, but lived for 32 years. Difference between Shiva and Shankara – 1) Jata Juta and Bald, 2) White cloth and Saffron, 3) Snakes ornaments – Only Rudraksha, 4) Rich and poor, 5) Ardha nareeswara – just single, 6) Dakshinamurthy – Utsava Vigraha, 6) Siva can be Ugrah (angry) and Bhimah (large) - Shankara is Peaceful in Bhodha (Teaching), 7) Siva has Black Spot, Shankara – No Spot. 8) Vinayaka is always with Siva – No Vinayaka with Shankara (Indirectly saying decaying Budhism as another name for Budha is Vinayaka).  Shankara established – 1) In East – Jagannatham - Govardhanam Peetham, 2) West – Dwaraka – Kalika Peetham, 3) North - Badarika – Jyothi Peetham, 4) South – Sringeri – Sarada Peetham. He wrote Bhashyam for Prasthana Thrayam, Pratha smarami. He established Mutts. He taught Adhvaitham which holds good even till today though Visishta advaitham and Dhvaitham came after it. He was born Vysakha Sukla Panchami – Hence named as Shankara as per Sanskrit. When He took Sanysam name remained same. Govinda Bhagavad pada, His Guru, did not change as he knows that He is none other than Siva. Sambhu is producing and Shankara is distributing, hence it suitably applied (referring to knowledge).

·         He has named 10 Sanyasasramas of Sampradayas Giri, Parvatha, Vana, Aranya, Theertha, Sagara, Ashrama, Bharati, Saraswati, Puri. He has brought Soundarya Lahiri directly from Kailasam from Ammavaru. He has brought 5 Spatika (Crystal) lingas from Kailasam and established at – Chidambaram, Sringa Giri, Kanchi, Nepal – Vara Lingam, Mukthi Lingam – Kedar. Considered Bharath as Yagna sala.

Sringa Giri / Sringeri Jagadgurus

·         Saraswati came as Mandana Mishra’s wife. She was ready to go back to Sathya Loka when Mandan became Sanyasi after being defeated by Shankara. He stopped Her by chanting Vana Durga Stotra. She said She will be only and said She will follow Him, but will settle when He turns back. They reached to Karnataka, Tunga river. Shankara realized that it is the sacred place and it is the place where Rishyasringa Maharshi did Tapassu. He did not hear Her sound (as she is walking in Tunga river). He turned back intentionally. Saraswathi settled there. He made Sureshacharyulu (Mandan) –as Peethadhi pathi. A proper Pratima installed by Vidyaranya swamy later.

·         Vruddha Nrisimha Bharati, one of the Jagadguru– ate only Sakas (vegetables, most of the times bitter guards) for 42 years – He used to do anushtanam for 20 hours.  He mostly never slept. Once he went to Bengaluru. Bowring Dora (Commissioner) wanted to test him. Between 1 and 2 midnight he went suddenly, ordered to lift the curtain of the Bharati’s private puja area. He saw Him doing Bilwa (Bael) Puja to Siva Linga. Thus, realized that his doubt is foolish and how Bharati is dedicated to Siva. Once a Gujarathi devotee offered him a Bungalow on their visit, as a guest house to stay where in a Brahma Rakshasa was living (A wicked Brahmin). The devotee did not reveal that. Bharati was doing puja and the Rakshasa came in duplicate disciple form. Bharati could recognize, He chanted mantra, poured water on him. He ran away and jumped in to a well. Only cloths were visible and the Bungalow got relieved of the Rakshasa forever. Once he went to Madhurai and doing Puja inside the Meenakshi temple. Priests were unhappy that he was doing puja directly. He asked his sishya to bring a coconut.  He did attract all powers of Amma into coconut, thus making the statue as dull. As priests surrendered to him, he restored the glory back.  

·         Once Vruddha Nrisimha Bharati went to Rameswaram, he wanted to take bath himself in Koti theertham. But the priests there did not allow, nor by his assistants. They said they only will pour water. So, he went to sarva theertham and took bath there. He made that Koti theertham power comes over to Sarva theertham. The priests at Koti started repenting and surrendered to him at Sringeri. So, he went to Rameswaram all the way again, took water from Sarva theertham in his kamandalam, poured in Koti theertham, made it again flourish.

·         Once he wanted to visit Gokarna, at the age of 82, towards the end. He asked to arrange for Palanquin. His assistants delayed. One day He just said “Oh Gokarna priests come”. Then “Sringeri Palanquin Boyas (Boys) are very strong, can carry me to Gokarna very quickly”. Then said “I have to rush back to Sringeri cannot stay any more at Gokarna”. The next day He attained parama Gati. That day Gokarna temple trust told that he got a dream in which he saw Bharati coming and doing abhishekam to Mahabaleswar, then telling him that he cannot stay any more and need to rush back to Sringeri. Thus, Nrisimha Bharati has fulfilled his Gokarna Darshan with Mano Vegam.

·         Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati is aged 9 years when he became Shankaracharya. His Original name is Siva swamy. S/O Ramaswamy and Lakshmamma. First son Narasimha sastry. Second son Yagna Narayana sastry, 3^rd is daughter. As his father died and 2^nd brother also died, eldest brother looked after him. Vruddha Nrisimha Bharati wanted to give him the uthara peetham. But eldest brother is not interested. Mysore Maharaja pressurized him to accept. That day Siva swamy had severe headache. The process includes Presha Mantra chanting, Sanyasa deeksha, Yoga Patta, Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati naming. The boy tired and slept. He murmured Sarvoham thrice. He respected guru always. When he cried for his Guru’s parama gati, Vruddha Bharati came making sound of padukas, made gnanodayam to Sacchidananda “How many more days you want me to be in this body? Be aware. Take my Padukas. Continue to do puja”

·         Once Sacchidananda took the permission of Sarada to reach to Adi Shankaracharya original Anushtana place, which was in Travancore. On the way he took rest in Permbadur (Kerala) – got dream in which a traditional widow appeared and invited him to reach her. Later he realized that she is none other than Aryamba (mother of Adi Shankaracharya). In memory of her Bharati established Samadhi under a tree in the same place of Kaladi, the birth place of Adi Shankara.

·         Sacchidananda is 27^th peetadipathi. Poornayya is the administrator of Mysore. He had grudge against peethadipathi. He wanted to conduct arguments between Him and pundits. Then Bharati asked them to put a curtain between them. The arguments going on. Bharati alone is defeating the entire pundits and Poornayya noticed that his voice is sounding like woman voice. So, pretending un-intentional – he lifted slightly the curtain, astonished to notice Sarada Devi sitting there in the Bharati place. That’s why even now Bharati’s wear Golden ornaments and sit on the throne as Saraswathi in important festivals. Sacchidananda Bharati felt once that Ganapathi should be there, he made Turmeric Ganapathi in a pillar and went inside. Later when he came out, Ganapathi statute came out of it. It is called Stambha (Pillar) Ganapathi.

·         Even today before accepting Shankaracharya peetha – they keep two Bilwa Patras (Bael Leaves) on the two hands on Saraswati. If it falls from the right hand, it is considered as a blessing. Chandrasekhara Bharati being selected by Sacchidananda Bharati in similar way. At times something will be written. In this case it was written that he should do yatra. If fallen from left hand will not be selected.

·         By the time the next successor Chandrasekhara Bharati came to take over the reins of Sringeri – Sacchidananda attained Paramagathi. Before him 11 siblings born and died. His parents came to Sringeri and got blessings of Sacchidananda and went to Go Karna. Thus, he was born.

·         Once a cobra came when Chandrasekhara was doing Puja for Chandramouleeswara. When devotees were afraid and were running away, he asked them to stay-put. He poured some milk in vessel and offered to it. It drank and looked towards him, bowed, gone back silently unhurting anyone. Whatever be the temperature he used to do puja for hours together in severe hot summer without suffocation while his disciples used to suffer.

·         Once Kamalamma with his Son Viswa came to Sringeri, though her husband told not to take the son. He became suddenly bluish. She looked towards the poster of Chandrasekhara as if only saviour. Then the boy started crying and became normal. She rushed to Nrisimha vanam and took the blessings of Bharati. He told her not to worry of the Child and also not to move without the permission of Husband.

·         His sishya is Abhinava Vidyatirtha. He is a living example of Sarada putra. Many people get vaak from his presence. His sishya Bharati Tirtha. First time when he entered in TN, the locals forced him to speak in Tamil. The organizers told them that He will speak in Sanskrit as it is Sringeri Mutt or in Kannada because it is in Karnataka state – if they do not like it, he will speak in Telugu as it is his mother tongue. But they forced that it should be in Tamil. They conveyed the same to Bharti. He told them that Sarada will take care and he will speak in Tamil that evening. Organizers are worried as the prestige of Sringeri Mutt will be at stake. That evening the Tamil speech given by Him was the supreme and even the best of Tamil pundits got astonished. When the mutt organizers asked him, how he could speak – He told them that it is not He, but Sarada Devi who spoke.

·         His father - Tangirala Venkateswara Avadhani, mother – Anantha Lakshmamma. Hanuma gave her three fruits in her dream as a symbol to indicate that she is going to deliver a great person who is going to be beyond Jagaruth, Nidra, Swapna and will be in Turiya. He studied in Narasarao pet school. He is born Dakshinamurthy. He selected Vidyaranya as Guru and asked him (at Sipra, MP) to taught Tarka sastra. He kept him in cave. Early morning 4’0 clock he has to woke up. He is walking Saraswati. All these Jagadgurus are male Saraswatis.

·         Saraswati not only provides gnaanam, she provides sakthi and kills demons. She wears peetambaram to give money, Red to give Sakthi, white to give gnaanam. She is also Sakambari. Vara veena …may sound as Saraswati prayer, but it is a prayer meaning for all the three Goddesses – it gives meaning for all three separately – thus indicating Sarada is Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati.

·         Chandramouleeswara Lingam is Nithya Abhisheka lingam. Siva Lingam is Arupa rupi. Face is Agni, Gati (Movement) is Kalam (Time), Padam (Foot) is Bhumi (Earth), Breath is Vayuvu, Tongue is Water. He is stanuhu (like pillar)– completely occupied. Bhava (Water Head), Hara (Layam), Mruda (Stithi – Vishnu tatvam) – these three are mainly important names. Laya 3 types – 1) Nidra - Sleep (Night time should sleep by chanting Siva 11 times, Early morning woke up chanting Sri Hari, Sri Hari.) 2) Athyanthika Pralayam – Removing of agnaanam. Both Shankara and Sarada give gnaanam. 3) Maha Pralayam – If we could not attain, He himself will take us into Him as part of Maha Pralayam, withdraws and re-creates once the new creation starts.

·         Sarada provides knowledge in three ways – 1) Kukkuta deeksha – (Kamakshi rupa). Like hen sits on the egg, Amma sits on the head of devotee. Or passes Leg toe-to-Leg-Toe through thread. Ramananda swamy once touched in the dark the head of Kabir with his leg unknowingly. Kabir wanted this intentionally, as he is Muslim and not sure he will take him as his disciple. Then he uttered Rama Rama. Kabir took that itself as blessing/Mantra and deeksha. 2) Nayana Deeksha – through eyes. Ramana Maharshi did like this to Paul Brunton, Samardha Ram Das to Sivaji Maharaj. Fish looks after its eggs, makes it deliver, looks after them, grows them – this is called Meenakshi deeksha. 3) Smarana Deeksha – Guru and Sishya will not be in the same place. In Guru’s heart Sishya will be there. If Sishya does service in such a way that, Guru will be remembering him always like son, then he automatically blesses him. Like tortoise puts eggs (Kamata Deeksha) under Sand, forgets where it has put, then does smarana to evolve from wherever. Visalakshi Deeksha (rotates eyes all over Brahmandam) – blesses like Guru Mandala Sarada.

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