Mahashivaratri will fall on 23rd February on Thursday in 2009

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Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri :

 

There are three stories which are associated with this special day:

 

1. Once Adi Shakti Parvatiji asked Lord Shiva which Vrata and

day was the best in terms of giving maximum punyas & his blessings.

So Lord Shiva himself revealed about this auspicious day.

 

2. On this day manifested the great & also the first ever

Jyotirmaya form (Anala-skanda) of Lord Shiva in front of Lord Vishnu

& Brahmaji. Lord Shiv is the Saguna Roopa of that Jyotirmaya Form.

 

3. On this day there was also supposed to have been the

marriage of Lord Shiva with Adi Shakti.

 

The story of the hunter on Mhashivratri day is the spiritual journey

of you and me.

 

The hymn glorifies Lord Shiva, as the universal supreme force in the

earth. In the Yajurvedam " RUDRA " prasna is the most important

component whereas in the Panchakshara manthra OM NAMA SHIVAYA is more

important. packed. Chanting of the Rudram in rhythm, purifies the

entire atmosphere and wipes out distress in our lives.

 

" Rudra Japam " is able to wipe out all our sins and mistakes and acts

as a 'Prayaschitham' repentance. Sri Rudram is also called as Rudra

Upanishad and Satha Rudriyam.

 

In Rudram, there are 11 Anuvakams.After every chant of Rudram another

hymn, " CHAMAKAM " is also chanted. The hymn identifies 346 desires of

human beings to be fulfilled, to have a peaceful daily life.

 

Chant the mantra `Om Namah Shivaya' entire day and practise Dhyana

for longer periods than the usual routine. Remain more introvert on

this day contemplating about the truths of life. And have darshan of

Lord Shiva where He is properly and regularly worshipped.

 

Mahashivaratri will fall on 23rd February on Thursday in 2009

 

4.00 A.M

Sri Ganapati Homam

Sri Rudra Homam

 

5.00 A.M

Kalasa Sthapanam, Avahanam

Archana, Arati

 

6.30 P.M

 

Mahanyasa Parayanam

 

7.30 P.M

Prathama Kala Abhishekam

Trisati Archana, 300 names of Lord Shiv Arati

Bilva Archna, Lingaashtakam, Mantrapushpam, Prasadam

 

10.30 P.M

Dwiteeya Kala Abhishekam

Manyu Sookta, Bilva Ashtottara Sata Nama Archana

Shri Uma Maheshwar Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam, Prasadam

 

February 19th

 

1.0 A.M

Triteeya Kala Abhishekam

Shiv Sahasra 1008 names of Lord Shiva, Sri Rudra Krama Archana

Daridyadahan Shiv Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam, Prasadam

 

3.00 A.M

Chaturtha Kala Abhishekam

Sri Siva Ashtottara Satanama Archana

Arati, Mantrapushpam, Prasadam

 

3.00 A.M

Chaturtha Kala Abhishekam

Sri Siva Ashtottara Satanama Archana

Arati, Mantrapushpam, Prasadam

 

5.00 A.M

Sri Lalita Sahasranama Pooja

Sri Siva Kavacha Parayanam

Arati, Mantrapushpam, Prasadam

 

6.00 A.M

Sri Nandikeswara Abhishekam

Pooja Conclusion

 

The one who recites his name will not fear death.

 

shiveshaanaaM mahaadevaM vaamadevaM sadaashivam.h |

namaami shirasaa devaM kiM no mR^ityuH karishhyati

 

Jai Shiv onkara, Prabhu jai Shiv onkara,

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv ardhangi dhara

 

Lord Mrityunjay Mahadev is the winner of death. Meditate and worship

on Mrityunjay Mahadev you can can escape from miseries and troubles of

this materialistic world as well as the problems related to inner

soul. He devours/displels our troubles, tensions, stress as well as

our ego.

 

Mahamrityunjaya THE BEING who allows us to conquered death, death of

emotions, fears, wrong doing, karma dhosha, evil effects or words and

evil eye. Through his worship, Sadhana and meditation one can banish

the fear of death forever from one's life. This is why Maarkandey

Rishi sang - Chandrashekharaashraye Mam Kim Karishyati Vei Yamah i.e.

" When I am in the protection of Lord Chandrashekhar then how can Yama,

the Lord of death harm me. "

 

YAMDEV or Death is the greatest warrior of nature who does not know

defeat. Though one cannot predict or control death, it is considered

possible to influence the ticking of life with the reminiscence of

Maha Mrityunjay. For this reason Mriotunjay Mahadev gave Yoga Sutra to

Maharishi Patanjali. Read about HIM, emerse yourself in HIS love, let

the tears flow from HIS separation.

 

shiveshaanaaM mahaadevaM vaamadevaM sadaashivam.h |

namaami shirasaa devaM kiM no mR^ityuH karishhyati

 

Meditate on the Name, worship the Name, and through the Name, you

shall be absorbed in intuitive peace and poise.

 

Rudram glorifies Lord Shiva, as the universal supreme force in the

earth. In the Yajurvedam " RUDRA " prasna is the most important

component whereas in the Panchakshara manthra OM NAMA SHIVAYA is more

important. packed. Chanting of the Rudram in rhythm, purifies the

entire atmosphere and wipes out distress in our lives.

 

" Rudra Japam " is able to wipe out all our sins and mistakes and acts

as a 'Prayaschitham' repentance. Sri Rudram is also called as Rudra

Upanishad and Satha Rudriyam.

 

In Rudram, there are 11 Anuvakams.After every chant of Rudram another

hymn, " CHAMAKAM " is also chanted. The hymn identifies 346 desires of

human beings to be fulfilled, to have a peaceful daily life.

 

The order according to Krishan

Yjurveda is in the following manner.

 

Cow Milk - All-round happiness;

Cow curds - health;

Cow ghee - financial prosperity;

Sugarcane(juice or candy) - destruction of sorrow;

Honey - Tejo Vridhi;

Coconut water - Sarva Sampada Vridhi;

Bhasmam - destruction of great sins; Sandal wood water & #65533; Sons

prosperity;

Pushpodakam - Bhoolabh;

Bilvajalam - Bhog and Bhagya;

Doorvodakam - Nasta Dravya Prapti;

Sesame Oil - Apa Mrityu Haram;

Rudrakshodakam - Maha Iswaryam;

Gold water - destruction of Daridra;

Rice - Raajya Prapti;

Grape Juice- Sakala Kaarya Jayam;

Dates - Kharjur juice & #65533; destruction of both internal and external

enemies;

black apples - renunciation;

Kasturi Water - Kingdom;

Nav Ratan Jal - Dhanya, gruha development;

Mango Juice - destruction of long ailments;

Turmeric water - Mangal pradam and this is the order.

 

BE DIVINE IN HIS DIVINE LOVE.

BE A JOGAN IN HIS LOVE.

 

May The Mother bless us in new year with new hope new dreams and

ultimate joy.

 

Let us reflect upon spiritual rest, spiritual renewal, spiritual

healing and celebration created to enlighten, encourage, educate and

empower ourselves and then the mankind.

 

Rajyalaxmi