Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 I found this on the web. It is Amma's views and blessings on L.S. For those who have difficulty going to that website, I have pasted it below. http://www.hinduweb.org/home/general_sites/sita/sitakasansar/intro.ht m Om Sree Maha Ganapathaye Namah Om Sree Maha Saraswathaye Namah Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namasivaya Om Sree Anjaneyaya Namo Namah Our pranams to Sree Matha Amritanandamayi. In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind devoted to mankind, sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid hatred and animosity towards our enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the ancient Brahmanda Purana, forms an integral part. It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set backs in our life. However, it is our will to conquer them makes us successful in our endeavours. We should have the Belief, Confidence and Determination to try for this. Some cases these qualities are in- born. But for many these are developed. A useful and beneficial method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting prayers knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous benefits if one chants keerthans and namavalis with their meanings in mind. He/She will be able to express more and get closer to God. May I with the blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise called as Durga ma, Kali ma, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, etc) list some of the benefits of regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranamavali. This is the most favoured form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and it is also very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra or Mantra. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as visiting religious places, taking bath in a holy river, offering food, offering materials. It is an indirect blessing to those who cannot do these kind of offerings to God. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil from uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a way of penance. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature death, will provide a long and contended healthy life. Fever can be cured by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching on a persons forehead. The number of times you chant the more benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used for Sree Lalitha Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which will give much relief to fever and headache. It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam keeping a glass of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it over the head, all sorts of troubles related to once planetary positions and from evil spirits will be warded off. It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping in mind a picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean which contains `Amrut' , he will be cured from any kind of disease related to poison. It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency and will have children. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who chants the namam. The power derived from the chanting supersedes all other forms of prayers and the person will no more require to consult astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He will have tremendous self confidence in himself. Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person. Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy and will make him victorious in all his good deeds. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person blessed with word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi. Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and every one can chant at any time and every time. It does not matter if one could not complete it. Because each of the namam in itself is powerful and will provide all sorts of benefits. It depends on what you wish and how you go about it. It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the most important one to Sree Lalitha Devi herself. It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will bring about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus prosperity. In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is chanted regularly there will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of life. This is the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the mantras of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other Gods and Goddesses. It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, who is also called Kalima, Durga ma, Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi etc, who in turns is the universal mother. And how can a mother ignore her children when they are in distress or duress or troubles of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and start chanting. Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts of day-to-day problems. The importance and benefits and related stories of each one of them will be listed successively in our page as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika. Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in Stotra form and the other in mantra form. In Stotram form, all 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. Both ways, however, are equally effective. Mata Amritanandamayi, a modern-day Satguru who is none but Kali Herself, has said the following of chanting Lalitha Sahasranamam: "Children, if we can do archana of the thousand names of the Divine Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There will never be lack of life's essentials, food and clothing, in a family that chants the Lalita Sahasranama with devotion." It is really annoying to see a delay of two to three days for all my posts to appear on the newsgroup. Is the newsgroup moderator on some kind of ego trip. If he is maybe it is time to tell Amma or start another newsgroup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 On Tue, 02 Sep 2003 13:26:48 +0000, markasme <markasme wrote: > It is really annoying to see a delay of two to three days for all my > posts to appear on the newsgroup. Dear Brother, I don't know the answer in your particular case, but it may be part of a more general problem. The exact same thing has been happening with all the I read, and my internet server has been having similar problems. I think it's due to the severe virus and email worm attacks of recent weeks; the servers (including ) are overloaded with random files being sent out everywhere, and some have installed filters to reduce virus activity. The situation is very frustrating. Hope this helps. Regards, Ramlal -- Aum Amriteshvaryai Namah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Namaste Brothers and Sisters, I have questions on this. I just hope that it comes out right and I don't forget any of them. First of all, Are you only talking about the mantra that is at the beginning of the 1000 names of the divine Goddess. I thought you were referring to the 1000 names and that THIS should be regularly chanted? And is that the one down there that you have posted? Second, I have read similar things on the Gayatri mantra, is this not so? Is the LS more powerful even than the Gayatri. What is the difference? And Also What about our Japa? If we are always chanting this, wouldn't that be our japa? How do we know when to chant the LS and when to chant our mantra? Is this going to be more powerful than chanting my japa? Are we suppose to chant the 1000 names of the Goddess after this? Please inform me of the right way to do this. At Amma's Feet, Robin markasme <markasme wrote: I found this on the web. It is Amma's views and blessings on L.S. For those who have difficulty going to that website, I have pasted it below. http://www.hinduweb.org/home/general_sites/sita/sitakasansar/intro.ht m Om Sree Maha Ganapathaye Namah Om Sree Maha Saraswathaye Namah Om Namo Narayanaya Om Namasivaya Om Sree Anjaneyaya Namo Namah Our pranams to Sree Matha Amritanandamayi. In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind devoted to mankind, sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid hatred and animosity towards our enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the ancient Brahmanda Purana, forms an integral part. It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set backs in our life. However, it is our will to conquer them makes us successful in our endeavours. We should have the Belief, Confidence and Determination to try for this. Some cases these qualities are in- born. But for many these are developed. A useful and beneficial method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting prayers knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous benefits if one chants keerthans and namavalis with their meanings in mind. He/She will be able to express more and get closer to God. May I with the blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise called as Durga ma, Kali ma, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, etc) list some of the benefits of regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranamavali. This is the most favoured form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and it is also very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra or Mantra. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as visiting religious places, taking bath in a holy river, offering food, offering materials. It is an indirect blessing to those who cannot do these kind of offerings to God. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil from uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a way of penance. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature death, will provide a long and contended healthy life. Fever can be cured by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching on a persons forehead. The number of times you chant the more benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used for Sree Lalitha Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which will give much relief to fever and headache. It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam keeping a glass of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it over the head, all sorts of troubles related to once planetary positions and from evil spirits will be warded off. It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping in mind a picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean which contains `Amrut' , he will be cured from any kind of disease related to poison. It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency and will have children. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who chants the namam. The power derived from the chanting supersedes all other forms of prayers and the person will no more require to consult astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He will have tremendous self confidence in himself. Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person. Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy and will make him victorious in all his good deeds. Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person blessed with word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi. Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and every one can chant at any time and every time. It does not matter if one could not complete it. Because each of the namam in itself is powerful and will provide all sorts of benefits. It depends on what you wish and how you go about it. It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the most important one to Sree Lalitha Devi herself. It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will bring about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus prosperity. In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is chanted regularly there will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of life. This is the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the mantras of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other Gods and Goddesses. It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, who is also called Kalima, Durga ma, Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi etc, who in turns is the universal mother. And how can a mother ignore her children when they are in distress or duress or troubles of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and start chanting. Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts of day-to-day problems. The importance and benefits and related stories of each one of them will be listed successively in our page as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika. Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in Stotra form and the other in mantra form. In Stotram form, all 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. Both ways, however, are equally effective. Mata Amritanandamayi, a modern-day Satguru who is none but Kali Herself, has said the following of chanting Lalitha Sahasranamam: "Children, if we can do archana of the thousand names of the Divine Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There will never be lack of life's essentials, food and clothing, in a family that chants the Lalita Sahasranama with devotion." It is really annoying to see a delay of two to three days for all my posts to appear on the newsgroup. Is the newsgroup moderator on some kind of ego trip. If he is maybe it is time to tell Amma or start another newsgroup. Sponsor Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Ammachi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Dear Robin, IMHO The power is in the individual and not in any mantras. Any chanting should help, it's your attitude that counts. You are chanting to be in the present, being in the present moment that's the key. Namah Shivaya. - "Robin Wilson" <lilymoonjewel <Ammachi> Wednesday, September 03, 2003 9:58 AM Re: Lalita Sahasranamam > Namaste Brothers and Sisters, > > I have questions on this. I just hope that it comes out right and I don't forget any of them. First of all, Are you only talking about the mantra that is at the beginning of the 1000 names of the divine Goddess. I thought you were referring to the 1000 names and that THIS should be regularly chanted? And is that the one down there that you have posted? Second, I have read similar things on the Gayatri mantra, is this not so? Is the LS more powerful even than the Gayatri. What is the difference? And Also What about our Japa? If we are always chanting this, wouldn't that be our japa? How do we know when to chant the LS and when to chant our mantra? Is this going to be more powerful than chanting my japa? Are we suppose to chant the 1000 names of the Goddess after this? Please inform me of the right way to do this. > > At Amma's Feet, > Robin > > markasme <markasme wrote: > I found this on the web. It is Amma's views and blessings on L.S. > For those who have difficulty going to that website, I have pasted > it below. > > http://www.hinduweb.org/home/general_sites/sita/sitakasansar/intro.ht > m > > Om Sree Maha Ganapathaye Namah > Om Sree Maha Saraswathaye Namah > Om Namo Narayanaya > Om Namasivaya > Om Sree Anjaneyaya Namo Namah > > Our pranams to Sree Matha Amritanandamayi. > > > In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind > devoted to mankind, sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid > hatred and animosity towards our enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha > Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the ancient Brahmanda > Purana, forms an integral part. > > It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set > backs in our life. However, it is our will to conquer them makes us > successful in our endeavours. We should have the Belief, Confidence > and Determination to try for this. Some cases these qualities are in- > born. But for many these are developed. A useful and beneficial > method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting > prayers knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous > benefits if one chants keerthans and namavalis with their meanings > in mind. He/She will be able to express more and get closer to God. > > May I with the blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise > called as Durga ma, Kali ma, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, > etc) list some of the benefits of regular chanting of Sree Lalitha > Sahasranamavali. > > > This is the most favoured form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and > it is also very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra > or Mantra. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as > visiting religious places, taking bath in a holy river, offering > food, offering materials. It is an indirect blessing to those who > cannot do these kind of offerings to God. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil > from uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a > way of penance. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature > death, will provide a long and contended healthy life. Fever can be > cured by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching > on a persons forehead. The number of times you chant the more > benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used for Sree Lalitha > Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which will > give much relief to fever and headache. > It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam > keeping a glass of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it > over the head, all sorts of troubles related to once planetary > positions and from evil spirits will be warded off. > It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping > in mind a picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean > which contains `Amrut' , he will be cured from any kind of disease > related to poison. > It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while > chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency > and will have children. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any > kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who > chants the namam. The power derived from the chanting supersedes all > other forms of prayers and the person will no more require to > consult astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He will have > tremendous self confidence in himself. > Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the > atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be > invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person. > Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree > Lalitha Sahasra namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy > and will make him victorious in all his good deeds. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person > blessed with word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance > should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's > which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi. > Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and > every one can chant at any time and every time. It does not matter > if one could not complete it. Because each of the namam in itself is > powerful and will provide all sorts of benefits. It depends on what > you wish and how you go about it. > It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as > chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the > name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a > thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the most > important one to Sree Lalitha Devi herself. > It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants > Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever > time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will > bring about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus > prosperity. > In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is chanted regularly there > will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of life. This is > the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples to > chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the > mantras of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other > Gods and Goddesses. > It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha > Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, > who is also called Kalima, Durga ma, Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi > etc, who in turns is the universal mother. And how can a mother > ignore her children when they are in distress or duress or troubles > of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and start chanting. > Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts > of day-to-day problems. The importance and benefits and related > stories of each one of them will be listed successively in our page > as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika. > Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in > Stotra form and the other in mantra form. In Stotram form, all > 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and > recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said > individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When > chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally > changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite > Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. Both ways, however, are > equally effective. > > Mata Amritanandamayi, a modern-day Satguru who is none but Kali > Herself, has said the following of chanting Lalitha Sahasranamam: > > "Children, if we can do archana of the thousand names of the Divine > Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There will > never be lack of life's essentials, food and clothing, in a family > that chants the Lalita Sahasranama with devotion." > > > It is really annoying to see a delay of two to three days for all my > posts to appear on the newsgroup. Is the newsgroup moderator on some > kind of ego trip. If he is maybe it is time to tell Amma or start > another newsgroup. > > > > > Sponsor > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > Ammachi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > Ammachi > > > Your use of is subject to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Dear Robin, 1. The LS includes all of it: the mantra at the beginning (as you put it) and traditionally also called the Dhyanam, and the 1000 names. All of it has to be chanted. You can chant it in Archana format or the Stotram format. Initially, it may take some time, but a person familiar with the LS takes about an hour for the Archana format, but the Stotram format will take only about 20-25 minutes. .. I hope this info does not scare you, but gives you data to prepare mentally for the chanting. 2. The Gayatri mantra is a very powerful mantra too. That has been regarded as the Queen of all mantras..... In Kundalini Yoga, Gayatri Ma has been shown to occupy the seventh or the highest chakra, even above Lord Siva (6th, Agna Chakra or the medullar plexus), and Lord Vishnu (4th, heart charka, not sure which plexus it corresponds to)...... It depends on your temperament and stamina. If you can do both (and also your personal mantra), then well and good. I do not know which is more powerful than the other (or whether you can relate mantras with this line of thinking), but I do know that they are both very effective, and that is what matters. 3. How and when to chant all the 'types' of mantras? Robin, I think that is a very personal decision.... Do what works best for you ( all 3 above, any 2, just one, or none at all!) At any rate, I am sure you will not do anything wrong! . Just one more point that can help you (and this is to give you a clue as to how I relate to all mantras): Your personal mantra (one that has been blessed by a Sadguru like Amma) is YOUR GREATEST GIFT ON EARTH! So, treasure your personal mantra the most, and make sure your spiritual discipline inculcates chanting this mantra atleast. I gather that you have not met Amma yet, and you do not yet have a mantra that has been blessed by Amma. But, when you do get one, make sure you chant it to the max! Jai Ma! Ammachi, Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel> wrote: > Namaste Brothers and Sisters, > > I have questions on this. I just hope that it comes out right and I don't forget any of them. First of all, Are you only talking about the mantra that is at the beginning of the 1000 names of the divine Goddess. I thought you were referring to the 1000 names and that THIS should be regularly chanted? And is that the one down there that you have posted? Second, I have read similar things on the Gayatri mantra, is this not so? Is the LS more powerful even than the Gayatri. What is the difference? And Also What about our Japa? If we are always chanting this, wouldn't that be our japa? How do we know when to chant the LS and when to chant our mantra? Is this going to be more powerful than chanting my japa? Are we suppose to chant the 1000 names of the Goddess after this? Please inform me of the right way to do this. > > At Amma's Feet, > Robin > > markasme <markasme> wrote: > I found this on the web. It is Amma's views and blessings on L.S. > For those who have difficulty going to that website, I have pasted > it below. > > http://www.hinduweb.org/home/general_sites/sita/sitakasansar/intro.ht > m > > Om Sree Maha Ganapathaye Namah > Om Sree Maha Saraswathaye Namah > Om Namo Narayanaya > Om Namasivaya > Om Sree Anjaneyaya Namo Namah > > Our pranams to Sree Matha Amritanandamayi. > > > In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind > devoted to mankind, sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid > hatred and animosity towards our enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha > Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the ancient Brahmanda > Purana, forms an integral part. > > It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set > backs in our life. However, it is our will to conquer them makes us > successful in our endeavours. We should have the Belief, Confidence > and Determination to try for this. Some cases these qualities are in- > born. But for many these are developed. A useful and beneficial > method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting > prayers knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous > benefits if one chants keerthans and namavalis with their meanings > in mind. He/She will be able to express more and get closer to God. > > May I with the blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise > called as Durga ma, Kali ma, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, > etc) list some of the benefits of regular chanting of Sree Lalitha > Sahasranamavali. > > > This is the most favoured form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and > it is also very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra > or Mantra. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as > visiting religious places, taking bath in a holy river, offering > food, offering materials. It is an indirect blessing to those who > cannot do these kind of offerings to God. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil > from uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a > way of penance. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature > death, will provide a long and contended healthy life. Fever can be > cured by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching > on a persons forehead. The number of times you chant the more > benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used for Sree Lalitha > Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which will > give much relief to fever and headache. > It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam > keeping a glass of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it > over the head, all sorts of troubles related to once planetary > positions and from evil spirits will be warded off. > It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping > in mind a picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean > which contains `Amrut' , he will be cured from any kind of disease > related to poison. > It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while > chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency > and will have children. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any > kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who > chants the namam. The power derived from the chanting supersedes all > other forms of prayers and the person will no more require to > consult astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He will have > tremendous self confidence in himself. > Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the > atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be > invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person. > Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree > Lalitha Sahasra namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy > and will make him victorious in all his good deeds. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person > blessed with word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance > should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's > which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi. > Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and > every one can chant at any time and every time. It does not matter > if one could not complete it. Because each of the namam in itself is > powerful and will provide all sorts of benefits. It depends on what > you wish and how you go about it. > It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as > chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the > name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a > thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the most > important one to Sree Lalitha Devi herself. > It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants > Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever > time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will > bring about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus > prosperity. > In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is chanted regularly there > will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of life. This is > the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples to > chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the > mantras of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other > Gods and Goddesses. > It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha > Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, > who is also called Kalima, Durga ma, Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi > etc, who in turns is the universal mother. And how can a mother > ignore her children when they are in distress or duress or troubles > of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and start chanting. > Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts > of day-to-day problems. The importance and benefits and related > stories of each one of them will be listed successively in our page > as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika. > Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in > Stotra form and the other in mantra form. In Stotram form, all > 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and > recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said > individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When > chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally > changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite > Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. Both ways, however, are > equally effective. > > Mata Amritanandamayi, a modern-day Satguru who is none but Kali > Herself, has said the following of chanting Lalitha Sahasranamam: > > "Children, if we can do archana of the thousand names of the Divine > Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There will > never be lack of life's essentials, food and clothing, in a family > that chants the Lalita Sahasranama with devotion." > > > It is really annoying to see a delay of two to three days for all my > posts to appear on the newsgroup. Is the newsgroup moderator on some > kind of ego trip. If he is maybe it is time to tell Amma or start > another newsgroup. > > > > > Sponsor > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > Ammachi > > > Terms of Service. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Namaste Dear Brother, Yes it sounds very time consuming and strenuous, but I have a strong will to learn everything that Amma says is pure and good. It will be done. Thank you for the information and I do wait for the day I will meet Amma and receive my mantra. (grin) At Amma's Feet, Robin manoj_menon <manoj_menon wrote: Dear Robin, 1. The LS includes all of it: the mantra at the beginning (as you put it) and traditionally also called the Dhyanam, and the 1000 names. All of it has to be chanted. You can chant it in Archana format or the Stotram format. Initially, it may take some time, but a person familiar with the LS takes about an hour for the Archana format, but the Stotram format will take only about 20-25 minutes. .. I hope this info does not scare you, but gives you data to prepare mentally for the chanting. 2. The Gayatri mantra is a very powerful mantra too. That has been regarded as the Queen of all mantras..... In Kundalini Yoga, Gayatri Ma has been shown to occupy the seventh or the highest chakra, even above Lord Siva (6th, Agna Chakra or the medullar plexus), and Lord Vishnu (4th, heart charka, not sure which plexus it corresponds to)...... It depends on your temperament and stamina. If you can do both (and also your personal mantra), then well and good. I do not know which is more powerful than the other (or whether you can relate mantras with this line of thinking), but I do know that they are both very effective, and that is what matters. 3. How and when to chant all the 'types' of mantras? Robin, I think that is a very personal decision.... Do what works best for you ( all 3 above, any 2, just one, or none at all!) At any rate, I am sure you will not do anything wrong! . Just one more point that can help you (and this is to give you a clue as to how I relate to all mantras): Your personal mantra (one that has been blessed by a Sadguru like Amma) is YOUR GREATEST GIFT ON EARTH! So, treasure your personal mantra the most, and make sure your spiritual discipline inculcates chanting this mantra atleast. I gather that you have not met Amma yet, and you do not yet have a mantra that has been blessed by Amma. But, when you do get one, make sure you chant it to the max! Jai Ma! Ammachi, Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel> wrote: > Namaste Brothers and Sisters, > > I have questions on this. I just hope that it comes out right and I don't forget any of them. First of all, Are you only talking about the mantra that is at the beginning of the 1000 names of the divine Goddess. I thought you were referring to the 1000 names and that THIS should be regularly chanted? And is that the one down there that you have posted? Second, I have read similar things on the Gayatri mantra, is this not so? Is the LS more powerful even than the Gayatri. What is the difference? And Also What about our Japa? If we are always chanting this, wouldn't that be our japa? How do we know when to chant the LS and when to chant our mantra? Is this going to be more powerful than chanting my japa? Are we suppose to chant the 1000 names of the Goddess after this? Please inform me of the right way to do this. > > At Amma's Feet, > Robin > > markasme <markasme> wrote: > I found this on the web. It is Amma's views and blessings on L.S. > For those who have difficulty going to that website, I have pasted > it below. > > http://www.hinduweb.org/home/general_sites/sita/sitakasansar/intro.ht > m > > Om Sree Maha Ganapathaye Namah > Om Sree Maha Saraswathaye Namah > Om Namo Narayanaya > Om Namasivaya > Om Sree Anjaneyaya Namo Namah > > Our pranams to Sree Matha Amritanandamayi. > > > In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind > devoted to mankind, sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid > hatred and animosity towards our enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha > Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the ancient Brahmanda > Purana, forms an integral part. > > It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set > backs in our life. However, it is our will to conquer them makes us > successful in our endeavours. We should have the Belief, Confidence > and Determination to try for this. Some cases these qualities are in- > born. But for many these are developed. A useful and beneficial > method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting > prayers knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous > benefits if one chants keerthans and namavalis with their meanings > in mind. He/She will be able to express more and get closer to God. > > May I with the blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise > called as Durga ma, Kali ma, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, > etc) list some of the benefits of regular chanting of Sree Lalitha > Sahasranamavali. > > > This is the most favoured form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and > it is also very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra > or Mantra. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as > visiting religious places, taking bath in a holy river, offering > food, offering materials. It is an indirect blessing to those who > cannot do these kind of offerings to God. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil > from uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a > way of penance. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature > death, will provide a long and contended healthy life. Fever can be > cured by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching > on a persons forehead. The number of times you chant the more > benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used for Sree Lalitha > Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which will > give much relief to fever and headache. > It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam > keeping a glass of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it > over the head, all sorts of troubles related to once planetary > positions and from evil spirits will be warded off. > It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping > in mind a picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean > which contains `Amrut' , he will be cured from any kind of disease > related to poison. > It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while > chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency > and will have children. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any > kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who > chants the namam. The power derived from the chanting supersedes all > other forms of prayers and the person will no more require to > consult astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He will have > tremendous self confidence in himself. > Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the > atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be > invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person. > Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree > Lalitha Sahasra namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy > and will make him victorious in all his good deeds. > Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person > blessed with word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance > should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's > which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi. > Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and > every one can chant at any time and every time. It does not matter > if one could not complete it. Because each of the namam in itself is > powerful and will provide all sorts of benefits. It depends on what > you wish and how you go about it. > It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as > chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the > name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a > thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the most > important one to Sree Lalitha Devi herself. > It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants > Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever > time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will > bring about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus > prosperity. > In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is chanted regularly there > will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of life. This is > the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples to > chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the > mantras of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other > Gods and Goddesses. > It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha > Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, > who is also called Kalima, Durga ma, Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi > etc, who in turns is the universal mother. And how can a mother > ignore her children when they are in distress or duress or troubles > of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and start chanting. > Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts > of day-to-day problems. The importance and benefits and related > stories of each one of them will be listed successively in our page > as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika. > Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in > Stotra form and the other in mantra form. In Stotram form, all > 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and > recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said > individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When > chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally > changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite > Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. Both ways, however, are > equally effective. > > Mata Amritanandamayi, a modern-day Satguru who is none but Kali > Herself, has said the following of chanting Lalitha Sahasranamam: > > "Children, if we can do archana of the thousand names of the Divine > Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There will > never be lack of life's essentials, food and clothing, in a family > that chants the Lalita Sahasranama with devotion." > > > It is really annoying to see a delay of two to three days for all my > posts to appear on the newsgroup. Is the newsgroup moderator on some > kind of ego trip. If he is maybe it is time to tell Amma or start > another newsgroup. > > > > > Sponsor > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > Ammachi > > > Terms of Service. > > > > > > > > Sponsor Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Ammachi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2003 Report Share Posted September 7, 2003 Jai Markasme: > It is really annoying to see a delay of two to three days for all my > posts to appear on the newsgroup. Is the newsgroup moderator on some > kind of ego trip. If he is maybe it is time to tell Amma or start > another newsgroup. > Since you are a new member your posts are moderated. The Ammachi List Web Site states: "Upon subscribing, your first few postings will be moderated. This is done to prevent Spam, especially those that advertise sexual sites, from reaching the List. During this time, you may experience a delay in your postings reaching the List." Spammers have the ability to automatically to thousands of Groups and post their advertisements. Some have discovered ways to bypass the usual subscribing procedure. are aware of this and have not yet build in effective counter measures. Many of the do moderate new members to prevent Spam reaching the list. It works in many but not all cases. So a little patience on your part is requested. Om Amriteshwariyai Namaha! Peter White (Kandar) Ammachi List Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Namah Shivaya Peter, In clearing out many old emails...I ran across mention of your responsibilities....and I personally and thankful that you moderate the Ammanetters....and know you take your seva seriously. I feel certain Mother is also grateful for your time and wisdom. ONS, Amritavarshini On Monday, September 8, 2003, at 12:53 AM, KandarW wrote: > Jai Markasme: > >> It is really annoying to see a delay of two to three days for all my >> posts to appear on the newsgroup. Is the newsgroup moderator on some >> kind of ego trip. If he is maybe it is time to tell Amma or start >> another newsgroup. >> > > Since you are a new member your posts are moderated. > > The Ammachi List Web Site states: > > "Upon subscribing, your first few postings will be moderated. This is > done to > prevent Spam, especially those that advertise sexual sites, from > reaching the > List. During this time, you may experience a delay in your postings > reaching > the List." > > Spammers have the ability to automatically to thousands of > > Groups and post their advertisements. Some have discovered ways to > bypass the > usual subscribing procedure. are aware of this and have > not yet > build in effective counter measures. > > Many of the do moderate new members to prevent Spam > reaching the > list. It works in many but not all cases. > > So a little patience on your part is requested. > > Om Amriteshwariyai Namaha! > > Peter White (Kandar) > Ammachi List Moderator > > > > > > ------------------------ Sponsor > ---------------------~--> > Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for Your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark > Printer at Myinks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & > Canada. http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 > http://us.click./l.m7sD/LIdGAA/qnsNAA/XUWolB/TM > --- > ~-> > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > Ammachi > > > Your use of is subject to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 AUM Shri Lalita Maha Tripurasundari Svarupa Shri Minakshi Parameshvari Paradevtambikayai Namah Lalita Sahasranamam Dhyanam.H Sinduraruna Vigraham Trinayanam Manikya Mauli Sphurat.H Tara Nayaka Shekharam Smita Mukhim Apina Vakshoruham.H | Panibhyam Alipurna Ratna Chashhakam Raktotpalam Vibhratim Saumyam Ratna Ghatastha Rakta Charanam Dhyayet.H Paramambikam.H || Meaning : May we meditate on the DIVINE, whose body has the red hue of vermilion, who has three eyes, Who wears a beautiful crown studded with rubies, who is adorned with the crescent moon, Who face sports beautiful smile indicating compassion, who has a beautiful limbs, whose hands holds a jewel studded golden vessel filled with nectar, and in the other a red lotus flower. Arunam Karuna Taran^Gitakshim Dhr^Ita Pashan^Kusha Pushhpa Bana Chapam.H | Animadi Bhiravr^Itam Mayukhaih Ahamityeva Vibhavaye Bhavanim.H || I meditate on the great empress. She is red in color, and her eyes are full of compassion, and holds the noose, the goad, the bow and the flowery arrow in her hands. She is surrounded on all sides by powers such as Anima for rays and she is the self within me. Dhyayet.H Padmasanastham Vikasitavadanam Padmapatrayatakshim Hemabham Pitavastram Karakalitalasaddhemapadmam Varan^Gim.H| Sarvalan^Kara Yuktam Satatam Abhayadam Bhaktanamram Bhavanim Shri Vidyam Shanta Murtim Sakala Suranutam Sarva Sampat.H Pradatrim.H || The divine goddess is to be meditated. Meditate upon as seated on the Lotus with petal eyes. She is golden hued, and has lotus flowers in her hand. She dispels fear of the devotees who bow Before her. She is the embodiment of peace, knowledge (vidya),is praised by gods and grants every kind of wealth wished for. Sakun^Kuma Vilepana Malikachumbi Kasturikam Samanda Hasitekshanam Sashara Chapa Pashan^Kusham.H | Qasheshhajana Mohinim Aruna Malya Bhushhambaram Japakusuma Bhasuram Japavidhau Smaredambikam.H || I meditate on the Mother, whose eyes are smiling, who holds the arrow, bow, noose and the goad in her hand. She is glittering with red garlands and ornaments. She is painted with kumkuma on her forehead and is red and tender like the Japa flower. Note: The simbol ' ^ ' represents the the Preslation Mark denotes the sound Akara to be inserted at the corresponding place. http://www.apsahaj.org/thousandnames.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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