Shiva Puja is the name of the action in Hinduism by which one worships Lord Siva through traditional and ancient rites with the use of mantra, tantra, kriyas, mudras, and abhishekam.
Lord Shiva is an embodiment of the four tattvas ( principles). He is the pure, intense life energy. The Shiva linga – or the aroop roopa. Rudrabhishekam Pooja: Lord Shiva is worshiped in His Rudra form, is hailed During this ritual, we will hear many mantras and shlokas, while milk, yoghurt. Abhishekam To Shiva Lingam with PANCHAGAVYAM-PANCHA KAVYAM(mixture of five ingredients i.e. Milk,curd,ghee, cows urine, cow dung) – Removes all sings of mankind Abhishekam To Shiva Lingam with PANCHAMRUTHAM(ripe banana, jaggery, candy sugar, seedless dates, honey, dry fruits) – Gives wealth.
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Introduction[edit]
In popular Hinduism, Shiva is often represented as a destructive aspect of Brahman and entitled 'The Destroyer.' This is merely one attribute, as there are many different groups and sects who hold Shiva, or any of his different forms and associated Deities, as the Supreme Being and attribute different titles onto him. Popular Puja may take an eclectic or North Indian style, whereas more specific sects or castes may have their own specific forms. General worship of Shiva is quite diverse and can range from worshipping an anthropomorphic murti (Such as the famous TamilNataraja statues from the ancient Chola Kingdom), a Lingam (one of Shiva's main symbols), a deified landmark (such as the Ganges or Mount Kailash) or not worshipping a symbol at all (as in the case of the Lingayats).
Puja in the Puranas[edit]
The Puranas are a collection of texts describing the feats of various Gods and Figures from Hindu Cosmology. The texts are organized by their focus on one of the major Devas, and explore the feats and legends of those Gods. Among the most important attributed to Shiva is the Shiva Purana, which describes in various stories the mythological origins of puja implements and taboos. An example might be offering Magnolia champaca and flowers to Shiva, each given a justification grounded in an episode from mythology.
Abhishekam[edit]
Shiva Abhishekam is usually performed to a Lingam representing his manifestation as a creator of good (by destroying evil). In many temples, there is a vessel hung over the Lingam called thaara paathra, that continuously drips water or other offerings onto the Lingam in deference to Shiva's desire for Abhisheka. Some of the common items used for Shiva Abhisheka are:
- Curd
- Milk/water
- Honey
- Tender Coconut water
- Vibhuti (holy ash)
- Panchamruta (Curd based delicacy consisting of Panch(5) items: Milk, Sugar, Ghee (clarified butter), Honey, curd)
- Bananas
- Sandalwood Paste
- Ghee (Clarified butter)
- Haldi
- Fragrant oils
- Bael leaves (vital importance): While selecting BAEL leaves make sure the Chakra and the Bajra should not be there. The Chakra is a white mark made by the insects on the BAEL leaves, while the Bajra is the thick portion towards the stalk. The BAEL leaves used in pooja should be of 3 leaflets even if one of the leaves gets detached of three leaves then it is of no use.
- Flowers - AAKAMDA Flowers, DHATURA Flowers, BLUE LOTUS (or Pink Lotus/White Lotus) Flowers are auspicious.
8 Flowers That Please Lord Shiva:
- Ahimsa prathamam pushpam Non-violence is the First Flower
- Pushpam Indriya Nigraham Control of the senses is the Second Flower
- Sarva Bhootha Daya Pushpam Being Kind towards all the living beings is the Third Flower
- Kshama Pushpam Visheshataha Forgiving is the real special Flower – the Fourth Offering
- Shanthi Pushpam Peace is the Fifth Flower
- Tapah Pushpam Penance is the Sixth Flower
- Dhyanah Pushpam Meditation is the Seventh Flower
- Sathyam Ashta Vidha Pushpam Truth is the Eighth Flower
- Milk, curd or Panchamrit should never be poured in utensil made of Bronze, as this is equal to wine
- Fingers should not be put in water, milk and ghee etc., because the touching of nails makes these things inauspicious.
Since Shiva is said to wear Nageshwara (Snake God) as an ornament around his neck, it is said that the fragrance of Aloe (which attracts snakes) is also a very holy item to be used for the worship of Shiva.
In contrast, it said that Lord Vishnu is Alankara Priyar (Desirous of ornamentation). Hence Vishnu Sthalas (places of worship of Lord Vishnu) have elaborately carved idols of Lord Vishnu with the alankaram (decoration ceremony) post the abhishekam, being a very elaborate ritual.
In any discussion of Hinduism, it is important to remember that these rituals are an offshoot of the interpretation of Vedas, the holy text of Hindus. These texts by themselves do not outline the deities or rituals for their worship thereof.
Kindly Note:-(AVOID - Ketaki flower, Tulsi patar (leaves) and Chempaka flower)
Champaka, also known as Golden Champa or Yellow Champak is not used in the worship of Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story in the Shiv Purana which explains the reason why Champaka flowers are not used in Shiva Puja. On the way to Shiva Temple in Gokarna stood a beautiful Champaka tree with full of flowers. Sage Narada once on his way to temple noticed this tree and admired it. Suddenly he found a Brahmin priest nearby. He came to pluck the flowers but on seeing Sage Narada he refrained from doing it. When enquired by Sage Narada the Brahmin told that he was on his way to a nearby village and just stood their enjoying the Champaka tree.
After Narada left for the temple, the Brahmin plucked the flowers in a basket and hid it.On return from the temple, Sage Narada again met the Brahmin and this time he told that he was going home. But suspicious about this behavior, Sage Narada went and asked the Champaka tree did anyone pluck your flowers. The Champa tree said no. But still Sage Narada had his doubts so he went back to the temple and found that the Shivling was covered with Champaka flowers.
Sage Narada asked a man who was meditating nearby as to who offered this flowers to Lord Shiva. The man told that an evil Brahmin daily comes and showers the Shivling with champa flowers. Lord Shiva is pleased with this act and due to His blessings the Brahmin has become very powerful in the King's court and now harasses poor people. The Sage Narada went to Lord Shiva and asked why he is helping the bad man. Shiva told that I cannot deny a devotee who worships me with Champaka flowers. Sage Narada went back to the Champaka tree and cursed it for lying to him. He said that the champa flowers will never be accepted in worship of Lord Shiva. He also cursed the evil Brahmin to be born as demon and will attain only moksha when Lord Ram kills him.
Ketaki, known as umbrella tree or screw pine or keura in Hindi, is barred from the worship of Lord Shiva. It is not offered during pujas and worship as it is cursed by Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story mentioned in the Tamasic shiva Purana that explains why Ketaki Flower is forbidden. Once Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu got it into a fight over who is supreme. To sort out the issue Lord Shiva made His first appearance in the form of Jyotirlinga or Lingodabhavamurti (a column of fire with no end or beginning) before Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Lord Shiva intervened in the fight and said whoever can find out the origin or end of the Shivling is superior.
Lord Brahma and Vishnu set off to explore the beginning and end of the mighty column of light. Vishnu went down in the form of a boar and Lord Brahma went up in the form of a swan. Lord Vishnu was unable to find the base and came up and admitted defeat. Brahma on his journey upwards came across a Ketaki flower. Brahma again went up but was unable to find the uppermost limits. So He decided to take the help of the Ketaki flower. Brahma decided to take the Ketaki flower back to Vishnu to bear witness that he had reached the top of the pillar of light. Brahma said he found the Ketaki flower atop the Jyotirlinga and ketaki supported it. This lie infuriated Shiva. Brahma was cursed that for telling lie, He would not be worshipped on earth by people. Similarly, ketaki was also cursed that she would never again be used in worship of Shiva. Thus, ketaki is debarred forever from pujas and worship of Lord Shiva.
Shiva Slokas[edit]
The most important prayers to invoke and please God Shiva are done on Pradosha, the thirteenth day of every fortnight in Hindu calendar, and on Maha Shivaratri according to Shaivism. Herein the most powerful and popular Shiva Slokas are as below:
The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra reads (IAST transliteration):
In the translation of Arthur Berriedale Keith (1914):
'OM. We worship and adore you, O three-eyed one, O Shiva. You are sweet gladness, the fragrance of life, who nourishes us, restores our health, and causes us to thrive. As, in due time, the stem of the cucumber weakens, and the gourd is freed from the vine, so free us from attachment and death, and do not withhold immortality.'
The Panchakshara Stotra with Om:
'Om Namah Shivaya'
English translation of this mantra:
'I honor the divinity within myself.'May the elements of this creation abide in me in perfection.'May the greatest that can be in this world be created in me, in others and in this world.'I bow to Lord Shiva.'
Lingashtakam[edit]
Sri Lingashtakam is a popular 8-canto hymn chanted during the worship of Lord Shiva. The lyrics are as below
Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam
Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and which destroys the cycle of births and deaths.
Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam
Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of desires, which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate and which subdued the pride of Raavana.
Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam
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Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared with variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas and Suras and Asuras prostrate.
Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingam
Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha Lingam
Daksha Su yagy Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas sacrifice, which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies and which glows with the garland of the serpent Lord coiled around it.
Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with saffron and sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which wipes out all accumulated sins.
Devaganaarchitha Sevitha Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the multitude of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendor is like that of a million suns.
Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight petalled Lotus.
Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam
Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent Being and the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor (Brhaspathi), with innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.
See also[edit]
- Puja in Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism.
- Aum Namah Sivaya, Shiva Mantra
- Shri Rudram, a Vedic chant on the early manifestation of Shiva as Rudra
- Kapalika, a sect of Saivites who worship Shiva in His Bhairava form
References[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- Shiva Puja Beginner, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Devi Mandir, 2001. (ISBN1-877-79527-5)
- Shiva Puja and Advanced Yajna, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Devi Mandir, 1998. (ISBN1-887472-62-2)
External links[edit]
A hydration ceremony, or Abhishekam, is a great way to connect with the Deity or Divine Archetype of your choice. You can create ceremonies for a variety of purposes, like karma removal, prosperity blessings, removal of inner and outer negativity, longevity of a relationship, and more.
During a hydration ceremony, you're pouring water and other liquids on a statue of a Deity with the intent to bring the Deity to life. You're also using mantras that correspond to the Deity.
The statue acts as a proxy, or stand-in, for the Deity. This attunes you to the approximate vibrations of the Deity, much like a radio dial. Vedic traditions often prescribe statues made of alloys of five metals, as they are considered the most auspicious. The metals are usually silver, copper, gold, iron, and zinc. The alloy is called Panchaloha.
Dr. Pillai also recommends crystal statues because quartz amplifies your thoughts and prayers. A statue is not necessary, however. You can use a Yantra (sacred geometric design) that is created for the Deity, or even a laminated image, as well.
The liquids you pour on your statue may vary according to what pleases the Deity. Normally, water and milk are best. Many enjoy honey and yogurt as well. Solid offerings (optional) can be placed in front of the statue or other idol during the ceremony.
8 Flowers That Please Lord Shiva:
- Ahimsa prathamam pushpam Non-violence is the First Flower
- Pushpam Indriya Nigraham Control of the senses is the Second Flower
- Sarva Bhootha Daya Pushpam Being Kind towards all the living beings is the Third Flower
- Kshama Pushpam Visheshataha Forgiving is the real special Flower – the Fourth Offering
- Shanthi Pushpam Peace is the Fifth Flower
- Tapah Pushpam Penance is the Sixth Flower
- Dhyanah Pushpam Meditation is the Seventh Flower
- Sathyam Ashta Vidha Pushpam Truth is the Eighth Flower
- Milk, curd or Panchamrit should never be poured in utensil made of Bronze, as this is equal to wine
- Fingers should not be put in water, milk and ghee etc., because the touching of nails makes these things inauspicious.
Since Shiva is said to wear Nageshwara (Snake God) as an ornament around his neck, it is said that the fragrance of Aloe (which attracts snakes) is also a very holy item to be used for the worship of Shiva.
In contrast, it said that Lord Vishnu is Alankara Priyar (Desirous of ornamentation). Hence Vishnu Sthalas (places of worship of Lord Vishnu) have elaborately carved idols of Lord Vishnu with the alankaram (decoration ceremony) post the abhishekam, being a very elaborate ritual.
In any discussion of Hinduism, it is important to remember that these rituals are an offshoot of the interpretation of Vedas, the holy text of Hindus. These texts by themselves do not outline the deities or rituals for their worship thereof.
Kindly Note:-(AVOID - Ketaki flower, Tulsi patar (leaves) and Chempaka flower)
Champaka, also known as Golden Champa or Yellow Champak is not used in the worship of Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story in the Shiv Purana which explains the reason why Champaka flowers are not used in Shiva Puja. On the way to Shiva Temple in Gokarna stood a beautiful Champaka tree with full of flowers. Sage Narada once on his way to temple noticed this tree and admired it. Suddenly he found a Brahmin priest nearby. He came to pluck the flowers but on seeing Sage Narada he refrained from doing it. When enquired by Sage Narada the Brahmin told that he was on his way to a nearby village and just stood their enjoying the Champaka tree.
After Narada left for the temple, the Brahmin plucked the flowers in a basket and hid it.On return from the temple, Sage Narada again met the Brahmin and this time he told that he was going home. But suspicious about this behavior, Sage Narada went and asked the Champaka tree did anyone pluck your flowers. The Champa tree said no. But still Sage Narada had his doubts so he went back to the temple and found that the Shivling was covered with Champaka flowers.
Sage Narada asked a man who was meditating nearby as to who offered this flowers to Lord Shiva. The man told that an evil Brahmin daily comes and showers the Shivling with champa flowers. Lord Shiva is pleased with this act and due to His blessings the Brahmin has become very powerful in the King's court and now harasses poor people. The Sage Narada went to Lord Shiva and asked why he is helping the bad man. Shiva told that I cannot deny a devotee who worships me with Champaka flowers. Sage Narada went back to the Champaka tree and cursed it for lying to him. He said that the champa flowers will never be accepted in worship of Lord Shiva. He also cursed the evil Brahmin to be born as demon and will attain only moksha when Lord Ram kills him.
Ketaki, known as umbrella tree or screw pine or keura in Hindi, is barred from the worship of Lord Shiva. It is not offered during pujas and worship as it is cursed by Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story mentioned in the Tamasic shiva Purana that explains why Ketaki Flower is forbidden. Once Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu got it into a fight over who is supreme. To sort out the issue Lord Shiva made His first appearance in the form of Jyotirlinga or Lingodabhavamurti (a column of fire with no end or beginning) before Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Lord Shiva intervened in the fight and said whoever can find out the origin or end of the Shivling is superior.
Lord Brahma and Vishnu set off to explore the beginning and end of the mighty column of light. Vishnu went down in the form of a boar and Lord Brahma went up in the form of a swan. Lord Vishnu was unable to find the base and came up and admitted defeat. Brahma on his journey upwards came across a Ketaki flower. Brahma again went up but was unable to find the uppermost limits. So He decided to take the help of the Ketaki flower. Brahma decided to take the Ketaki flower back to Vishnu to bear witness that he had reached the top of the pillar of light. Brahma said he found the Ketaki flower atop the Jyotirlinga and ketaki supported it. This lie infuriated Shiva. Brahma was cursed that for telling lie, He would not be worshipped on earth by people. Similarly, ketaki was also cursed that she would never again be used in worship of Shiva. Thus, ketaki is debarred forever from pujas and worship of Lord Shiva.
Shiva Slokas[edit]
The most important prayers to invoke and please God Shiva are done on Pradosha, the thirteenth day of every fortnight in Hindu calendar, and on Maha Shivaratri according to Shaivism. Herein the most powerful and popular Shiva Slokas are as below:
The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra reads (IAST transliteration):
In the translation of Arthur Berriedale Keith (1914):
'OM. We worship and adore you, O three-eyed one, O Shiva. You are sweet gladness, the fragrance of life, who nourishes us, restores our health, and causes us to thrive. As, in due time, the stem of the cucumber weakens, and the gourd is freed from the vine, so free us from attachment and death, and do not withhold immortality.'
The Panchakshara Stotra with Om:
'Om Namah Shivaya'
English translation of this mantra:
'I honor the divinity within myself.'May the elements of this creation abide in me in perfection.'May the greatest that can be in this world be created in me, in others and in this world.'I bow to Lord Shiva.'
Lingashtakam[edit]
Sri Lingashtakam is a popular 8-canto hymn chanted during the worship of Lord Shiva. The lyrics are as below
Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam
Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and which destroys the cycle of births and deaths.
Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam
Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of desires, which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate and which subdued the pride of Raavana.
Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam
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Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared with variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas and Suras and Asuras prostrate.
Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingam
Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha Lingam
Daksha Su yagy Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas sacrifice, which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies and which glows with the garland of the serpent Lord coiled around it.
Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with saffron and sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which wipes out all accumulated sins.
Devaganaarchitha Sevitha Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the multitude of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendor is like that of a million suns.
Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight petalled Lotus.
Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam
Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent Being and the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor (Brhaspathi), with innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.
See also[edit]
- Puja in Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism.
- Aum Namah Sivaya, Shiva Mantra
- Shri Rudram, a Vedic chant on the early manifestation of Shiva as Rudra
- Kapalika, a sect of Saivites who worship Shiva in His Bhairava form
References[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- Shiva Puja Beginner, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Devi Mandir, 2001. (ISBN1-877-79527-5)
- Shiva Puja and Advanced Yajna, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Devi Mandir, 1998. (ISBN1-887472-62-2)
External links[edit]
A hydration ceremony, or Abhishekam, is a great way to connect with the Deity or Divine Archetype of your choice. You can create ceremonies for a variety of purposes, like karma removal, prosperity blessings, removal of inner and outer negativity, longevity of a relationship, and more.
During a hydration ceremony, you're pouring water and other liquids on a statue of a Deity with the intent to bring the Deity to life. You're also using mantras that correspond to the Deity.
The statue acts as a proxy, or stand-in, for the Deity. This attunes you to the approximate vibrations of the Deity, much like a radio dial. Vedic traditions often prescribe statues made of alloys of five metals, as they are considered the most auspicious. The metals are usually silver, copper, gold, iron, and zinc. The alloy is called Panchaloha.
Dr. Pillai also recommends crystal statues because quartz amplifies your thoughts and prayers. A statue is not necessary, however. You can use a Yantra (sacred geometric design) that is created for the Deity, or even a laminated image, as well.
The liquids you pour on your statue may vary according to what pleases the Deity. Normally, water and milk are best. Many enjoy honey and yogurt as well. Solid offerings (optional) can be placed in front of the statue or other idol during the ceremony.
'Feed the Gods'
During a hydration ceremony, not only are you 'hydrating' the Archetypes, but you are also feeding them with foods that please them if you choose to include them. When you do this, they must respond. You can also give them gifts that they enjoy, like flowers and leaves, or garlands made from them.
Dr. Pillai Explains:
'In the Bhagavad Gita, there is a very important teaching about prosperity. Krishna, who is a form of Vishnu, tells Arjuna about the secret of prosperity. He says, ‘You have to feed the Gods.' If you feed the Gods, then they are obligated to you to give back abundant wealth in return (for) your offering of food to them.
How is that?
He says, 'That is Divine Law.'
When the world was created, particularly the earth plane, it was agreed upon that the relationship between the humans and the Divine will be one of cooperation and reciprocity, (which is) parasparam in Sanskrit. This is the word that Krishna uses.'
How to Perform an Abhishekam (Hydration) Ceremony at Home
Let's start with Shiva. You can use this ceremony as a template for other Deities/Archetypes as well.
Shiva, Archetype of Karma Removal & Enlightenment
What You Need:
- Shiva or Shiva Linga statue, preferably quartz (alternatively, use Shiva Yantra or a smooth, round stone)
- Water
- Milk
- Plate
- Cloth
- Cooked rice (optional)
- Candle (optional) or lamp that is lit during the ceremony
- Incense (optional)
Instructions:
- Bathe before the ceremony, or at least wash your hands, face, and feet.
- Put the statue on the plate while seated. Face the statue east.
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya (pr. ohm NAH-mah shee-VAH-yah). You can also use the Thiru Neela Kantam (TEE-roo NEE-lah KAHN-tahm) karma removal mantra. While chanting, pour water on the statue, and then milk.
- Pour cooked rice on the statue to feed Shiva. Alternatively, you can place the rice in front of him.
- Rinse the statue with water and wipe it with the cloth.
- Offer closing prayers.
- Do not eat the food. Throw it out.
Lakshmi, Goddess Archetype of Wealth
Follow the instructions for Shiva, using water and milk.
Favorite Foods & Offerings: Honey, ripe fruits and vegetables, rice pudding, dates, turmeric, roses, and lotus flowers.
You can decorate her rose and/or lotus garlands as well.
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Mantra: Shreem Brzee.
Hanuman, Archetype of Devotion & Defying Human Limitations
Use water and milk for hydration.
Favorite Foods & Offerings: Tulsi leaves, betel leaves, coconuts, bananas, flowers, fruits, and nuts. Note: Tulsi is especially welcomed by Hanuman, a Devotee powered by Vishnu, all Incarnations (Avatars) of Vishnu, and Vishnu himself.
How Many Shivlings Should We Keep At Home?
You can decorate him with garlands made of tulsi, betel, and flowers. Watch movie online.
Mantra: Om Shri Hanumate Namah (pr. ohm shree hah-noo-MAH-tay NAH-mah). You can also use a Rama mantra, as his power comes from Rama, Archetype of truth, purity of action, and adherence to Divine Purpose (Dharma).
Ganesha
Use water and milk.
Shiva Puja At Home
Favorite Foods: Ganesha loves milk, yogurt, honey, jasmine, flowers, fruits (especially bananas), modak, puffed rice. He doesn't like tulsi.
Mantra: Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha (pr. ohm gum gah-nah-pah-tah-YAY NAH-mah-hah). You can also repeat 'Gum' for a shorter mantra.
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Other Deities
Follow the same instructions. Learn their mantras, favorite foods, flowers, and other offerings. If you just want a simple home Abhishekam, you can stick with just milk and honey and a mantra. Vikings season 5 episode 16 watch online, free.
Work with Expert Vedic Priests to Achieve Your Goals
The do-it-yourself Abishekam ceremonies described above can be very auspicious if you do them with your full attention and faith. If you really want to re-pattern your karma and manifest goals quickly, you can enlist a small army of Vedic priests who can perform very elaborate ceremonies for this purpose.
We have created a year-long program consisting of 9,376 targeted Vedic ceremonies. They're designed to remove karma in 12 areas of life. The priests use Vedic proxy (distance) technology to invoke the Archetypes on your behalf. You can enjoy the benefits from anywhere in the world. There are multiple packages to choose from, including all 9,376 ceremonies.
You'll also receive Vedic Astrology readings to pinpoint which areas of life are causing the most karmic problems.
