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Adiyen

 

I have 5 saligramas at home. After reading on the internet I understand

one should have even numbers not odd numbers of saligramas at home. I

am not in a postion to get the 6th salaigrama right away. what should I

do? Please guide me to overcome this.

 

Dasan

Ramasesh

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Swamin,

I am not an expert in this matter, but I can share with you my experience in terms of having Saligrama moorthy's at home. I had 2 moorthy's for a long time (in fact I inherited from my forefathers). About 6 - 7 years ago, one of the moorthy's was stolen from my house leaving me in great mental distress. I then asked our prakrutham Azhagiyasingar who advised me that one should have only odd number saligramas at home and not even numbers and He said not to worry about the stolen one but to do regular ArAdhanA for the other moorthy I had. This is what I have been doing since then. He also said that if someone had even no of Saligrama's, they they should at least be kept in separate pettis and not in the same petti.

 

This is my humble experience. I would also like to know more about this from learned people.

 

Daasan

 

Srinivasa Desikan

 

nrsesh <nrseshandavan Sent: Monday, 4 June, 2007 4:38:54 PM Saaligrama

 

AdiyenI have 5 saligramas at home. After reading on the internet I understand one should have even numbers not odd numbers of saligramas at home. I am not in a postion to get the 6th salaigrama right away. what should I do? Please guide me to overcome this.DasanRamasesh

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Swamin,

 

I too endorse Sriman Desikan's views.

As I have heard and read from " kurai onrum illai " book

of Late Sri Mukkur Lakshminarasimhachariar,

even numbers of saligraama must not be kept

at home (especially 2 or 4).

Odd numbers are definitely recommended.

I am not sure if higher even numbers such as 6,8...

are good.

It would be nice if other learned persons advise

us the right path.

Like Sriman Ramesesh I too have 5 saligraamas at

home.

 

Dasan,

Nadathur Rajagopalan

 

--- Srinivasa Desikan <desikan01 wrote:

 

> Swamin,

> I am not an expert in this matter, but I can share

> with you my experience in terms of having Saligrama

> moorthy's at home. I had 2 moorthy's for a long

> time (in fact I inherited from my forefathers).

> About 6 - 7 years ago, one of the moorthy's was

> stolen from my house leaving me in great mental

> distress. I then asked our prakrutham

> Azhagiyasingar who advised me that one should have

> only odd number saligramas at home and not even

> numbers and He said not to worry about the stolen

> one but to do regular ArAdhanA for the other moorthy

> I had. This is what I have been doing since then.

> He also said that if someone had even no of

> Saligrama's, they they should at least be kept in

> separate pettis and not in the same petti.

>

> This is my humble experience. I would also like to

> know more about this from learned people.

>

> Daasan

>

> Srinivasa Desikan

>

>

>

>

> nrsesh <nrsesh

> andavan

> Monday, 4 June, 2007 4:38:54 PM

> Saaligrama

>

> Adiyen

>

> I have 5 saligramas at home. After reading on the

> internet I understand

> one should have even numbers not odd numbers of

> saligramas at home. I

> am not in a postion to get the 6th salaigrama right

> away. what should I

> do? Please guide me to overcome this.

>

> Dasan

> Ramasesh

>

>

>

>

>

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Swamin, I really appreciate the inputs with references. Recently I got one saligrama at Badrinath which is not in round in shape but I would say flat with a thickness of 1. to 1.25 inches (approx) and relatively in a very slight oval shape. As I look inside of this it has wide opening, inside two big chakras facing each other. I was told it is sudarshana. Any idea what kind of perumal this saligramam could be? Dasan RamaseshRagini Rajagopalan <ragnk wrote: Swamin,I too endorse Sriman Desikan's views.As I have heard and read from "kurai onrum illai" bookof Late Sri Mukkur Lakshminarasimhachariar,even numbers of saligraama must not be keptat home (especially 2 or 4).Odd numbers are definitely recommended.I am not sure if higher even numbers such as 6,8...are good.It would be nice if other learned persons adviseus the right path.Like Sriman Ramesesh I too have 5 saligraamas athome.Dasan,Nadathur Rajagopalan--- Srinivasa Desikan <desikan01 (AT) (DOT) co.in> wrote:> Swamin,> I am not an expert in this matter, but I can share> with you my experience in terms of having Saligrama> moorthy's at home. I had 2 moorthy's for a long> time (in fact I inherited from my forefathers).

> About 6 - 7 years ago, one of the moorthy's was> stolen from my house leaving me in great mental> distress. I then asked our prakrutham> Azhagiyasingar who advised me that one should have> only odd number saligramas at home and not even> numbers and He said not to worry about the stolen> one but to do regular ArAdhanA for the other moorthy> I had. This is what I have been doing since then. > He also said that if someone had even no of> Saligrama's, they they should at least be kept in> separate pettis and not in the same petti.> > This is my humble experience. I would also like to> know more about this from learned people.> > Daasan> > Srinivasa Desikan> > > > > nrsesh <nrsesh >> andavan > Monday, 4 June, 2007 4:38:54 PM> Saaligrama> > Adiyen> > I have 5 saligramas at home. After reading on the> internet I understand > one should have even numbers not odd numbers of> saligramas at home. I > am not in a postion to get the 6th salaigrama right> away. what should I > do? Please guide me to overcome this.> > Dasan> Ramasesh> > > > > > Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading> messenger. Click herehttp://in.messenger./webmessengerpromo.phpDownload prohibited? No problem! To chat from any browser without download, Click Here: http://in.messenger./webmessengerpromo.php

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Swamin

 

It is preferable to get this clarified from some learned persons. Generally our griha brihaspathis know how to identify the perumal in the saligraamam. Ideal would be to ask our prakrutham Andavan Swamigal himself.

 

Daasan

Desikan

"Kumari Usha, MD" <nrseshandavan Sent: Monday, 11 June, 2007 4:59:50 PMRe: Saaligrama

 

 

Swamin,

 

I really appreciate the inputs with references.

 

Recently I got one saligrama at Badrinath which is not in round in shape but I would say flat with a thickness of 1. to 1.25 inches (approx) and relatively in a very slight oval shape. As I look inside of this it has wide opening, inside two big chakras facing each other. I was told it is sudarshana. Any idea what kind of perumal this saligramam could be?

 

Dasan

RamaseshRagini Rajagopalan <ragnk (AT) (DOT) co.in> wrote:

 

 

Swamin,I too endorse Sriman Desikan's views.As I have heard and read from "kurai onrum illai" bookof Late Sri Mukkur Lakshminarasimhacha riar,even numbers of saligraama must not be keptat home (especially 2 or 4).Odd numbers are definitely recommended.I am not sure if higher even numbers such as 6,8...are good.It would be nice if other learned persons adviseus the right path.Like Sriman Ramesesh I too have 5 saligraamas athome.Dasan,Nadathur Rajagopalan--- Srinivasa Desikan <desikan01 (AT) (DOT) co.in> wrote:> Swamin,> I am not an expert in this matter, but I can share> with you my experience in terms of having Saligrama> moorthy's at home. I had 2 moorthy's for a long> time (in fact I inherited from my forefathers) . > About 6 - 7 years ago, one of the moorthy's was>

stolen from my house leaving me in great mental> distress. I then asked our prakrutham> Azhagiyasingar who advised me that one should have> only odd number saligramas at home and not even> numbers and He said not to worry about the stolen> one but to do regular ArAdhanA for the other moorthy> I had. This is what I have been doing since then. > He also said that if someone had even no of> Saligrama's, they they should at least be kept in> separate pettis and not in the same petti.> > This is my humble experience. I would also like to> know more about this from learned people.> > Daasan> > Srinivasa Desikan> > > > > nrsesh <nrsesh >> andavan@ .com> Monday, 4 June, 2007 4:38:54 PM> Saaligrama> > Adiyen> > I have 5 saligramas at home. After reading on the> internet I understand > one should have even numbers not odd numbers of> saligramas at home. I > am not in a postion to get the 6th salaigrama right> away. what should I > do? Please guide me to overcome this.> > Dasan> Ramasesh> > > > > > Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading> messenger. Click herehttp://in.messenger ./ webmessengerprom o.phpDownload prohibited? No problem! To chat from any browser without download, Click Here: http://in.messenger ./ webmessengerprom o.php

 

 

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Swamin,

 

It is very correct that the identification of

saligrama sila murthy is to be ascertained from

learned people.

 

When oppurtunities come, the murthys cd be shown to

our Acharyas. HE identifies and blesses us explaining

the significance of the particular saligrama murthy.

 

For general knowing about saligrama sila murthys a

number of web sites are avilable, and a message posted

on this subject matter sometime back, is brought out

below for general information :

 

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Auspicious Shaligrama Shilas

 

LORD SHALIGRAMA SHILAS THE DIVINE GIFT

 

Worship Shree Shaligram for six values of life

Righteous living, Wealth, Protection, good health,

pleasures and piritual

 

AKYAS CA IVA DESE CA SALAGRAMA STHALAM MAHAT

SANAM TAD BHAVAM YAT TAT SALAGRAMAM ITI SMRTAM

 

Shaligrams are found in Mukti chhetra and Damodar

Kunda (north-west of Nepal). The shaligram is the most

sacred stone worshipped by vaishnavas to worship

Vishnu in an abstract form (i.e., God without

form) as a Shaligram. The marks made by an insect

called " Vajrakitta " gives the Shaligrama a special

significance, with the pattern often representing that

of Sudarshan Chakra (the Discus of Lord Vishnu).

Shaligrams come in different colours but the black,

yellow and blue varities are considered most sacred.

Shaligrams of different shapes are often associated

with the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu

(such as Narasimha, Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana

Avataras and so on).

 

This webpage is for the devotees aspiring to obtain

the rare Shaligram Shilas. We have been inspired by

the devotees of Hare Krishna and others all over the

world to pass on these auspicious Shaligrams to the

devotees so that these Shilas can find the place

at their puja altar. We have a large collection of

rare Shaligrams which we have collected over many

years. After a deep study we have gained immense

knowledge and experience to name the Shaligram and

recommend them to the devotees according to the

ancient scriptures so that devotees can benefit out of

it. We have around 5000 Shilas of different types. As

per Skanda Purana there can never be a price put

on any Shaligram as there is not enough gold, jewels

or any precious thing exist in the world to equal

even a single Shaligram. We accept a small donation to

cover the cost of the wages, lodging, boarding

and potter / transportation charges paid to the poor

villagers who collect and bring them to us. These

villagers risk their life in search of rare Shaligrams

under very difficult and trying climatic conditions

that exist in and around Kali Gandaki river at

Muktinath (Himalayas Nepal) to bring these auspicious

Shaligrams to all of us.

 

As per Skanda Purana, Padma Purana and other epics,

the worshipper of Shree Shaligram knows no fear and is

blessed to attain all desirable things, worldly

comforts, good wife, good sons, good health, immense

wealth, peaceful environment prevails in his

surroundings and he gets immense protection against

all evil forces. His all anxieties, mental tension

goes off and all ambitions are fulfilled Even the

water that has just touched the Shaligram Shila

becomes " Amrit " and by drinking it " man " is relived

of all diseases. Worshipping of Shaligram helps in

meditation and attainment of spiritual liberation.

 

The devotees are hereby cautioned that spurious, fake,

artificially carved black stones are very much

available in the market and people are selling them at

a very cheap price. Devotees are advised that

they should approach a genuine organization to obtain

authentic shaligrams which can give best results.

 

TYPES OF SHALIGRAM

 

Matsya - Worshipping this auspicious Shaligram brings

immense wealth and worldly comforts . It bestows the

worshipper with peaceful environment, austerity and

philanthropy.

 

Kurma - The worshipper of this shaligram gets immense

PERSEVERANCE, strong will power, patience, wealth and

happiness in his life. The kurma shaligram also works

as a shield against all evil forces.

 

Varaha - The worshipper of this Shaligram gets immense

protection and occult/black magic does not work on

him.

 

Narsimha - The opponents and the enemies of the

worshipper vanishes and are sent to hell . No black

magic or any type of occult works on him. He becomes

fearless and gets success in all his endeavors.

 

Vamana - The worshipper of Vamana gets immense

strength to fight against all odds, evils and enemies

.. His enemies do not get any place in the complete

" Triloka " . He becomes invincible.

 

Krishna- The worshipper of this shaligrama will earn a

great respect and dignity in the society. He will be

successful in all his endeavors by his wit and

intelligence.

 

SURYA SHALIGRAM - By worshipping Surya Shaligram

the worshipper gets the quality of the sun-to rule and

to move continuously with brilliant radiance and

strength.Gives happiness, popularity and material

gains. Also protects from accidents and misfortune.

 

SHIVLINGA SHALIGRAM -Shivling shaligram is the symbol

of auspiciousness. The worshipper of this shaligram

gains health and peace. The worshipping of this

shaligram increases the family harmony.

 

MAHALAKSHMI SHALIGRAM -The worship of Mahalaxmi

shaligram bestows the devotee with good health and

wealth . Man can progress in business and service and

spends his life happily. It protect like a shield

from any loss.

 

GANESHA SHALIGRAM -The pooja of Ganesha shaligram

removes all obstacles and brings success in all

undertakings. It gives the worshipper Riddhies and

Siddhies. His opponents are finished. The devotion of

Ganesha shaligram ensures the earliest accomplishment

of all works pertaining to property, business etc.

 

MAHAVISHNU SHALIGRAM -One who sees the Mahavishnu

shaligram gets eternal peace. The worshipper gets rid

of obstacles arising due to negative planetary

effects. The Mahavishnu shaligram contains

the influence of ten incarnations. It is considered

most powerful shaligram and works like a shield and

drives evils away . Extremely good for fortune and

worldly comforts.

 

LAKSHMI NARAYAN SHALIGRAM -One who worships this

shaligram gets immense wealth and very good health.

The environment in his house becomes like Vaikunth.

Peace prevails in his house and at his workplace.

Wherever he puts his hands he reaps gold and wealth.

It is one of the very very rare shaligram. It gives

protection to the worshipper and gives all wordly

comforts.

 

LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SHALIGRAM-This is one of the very

rare Shaligram. The worshiper of this shaligram gets

immense protection from his opponents. Besides great

protection, the worshipper also enjoys good

fortune and all the wordly comforts. He enjoys the

peaceful environment in his surroundings throughout

his life. His all wishes are fulfilled and reaps gold

and wealth in all his endeavours.

 

 

For rarest of the rare Shaligrams please contact

Rajiv - 09322646421 – Mumbai

E-mail-shaligram8,

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" Pl visit Our website - www.shaligram.com and see

glorious collection of most rare and auspicious

Shaligrama Shilas.

 

N.B.

The above is inserted for knowing some details about

Saligrama silas. It would be more appropriate to have

details clarified by our Acharyas.

 

Dasan jagannathan

 

 

--- Srinivasa Desikan <desikan01 wrote:

 

> Swamin

>

> It is preferable to get this clarified from some

> learned persons. Generally our griha brihaspathis

> know how to identify the perumal in the saligraamam.

> Ideal would be to ask our prakrutham Andavan

> Swamigal himself.

>

> Daasan

> Desikan

>

>

>

> " Kumari Usha, MD " <nrsesh

> andavan

> Monday, 11 June, 2007 4:59:50 PM

> Re: Saaligrama

>

> Swamin,

>

> I really appreciate the inputs with references.

>

> Recently I got one saligrama at Badrinath which is

> not in round in shape but I would say flat with a

> thickness of 1. to 1.25 inches (approx) and

> relatively in a very slight oval shape. As I look

> inside of this it has wide opening, inside two big

> chakras facing each other. I was told it is

> sudarshana. Any idea what kind of perumal this

> saligramam could be?

>

> Dasan

> Ramasesh

>

> Ragini Rajagopalan <ragnk (AT) (DOT) co.in> wrote:

>

> Swamin,

>

> I too endorse Sriman Desikan's views.

> As I have heard and read from " kurai onrum illai "

> book

> of Late Sri Mukkur Lakshminarasimhacha riar,

> even numbers of saligraama must not be kept

> at home (especially 2 or 4).

> Odd numbers are definitely recommended.

> I am not sure if higher even numbers such as 6,8...

> are good.

> It would be nice if other learned persons advise

> us the right path.

> Like Sriman Ramesesh I too have 5 saligraamas at

> home.

>

> Dasan,

> Nadathur Rajagopalan

>

> --- Srinivasa Desikan <desikan01 (AT) (DOT) co.in>

> wrote:

>

> > Swamin,

> > I am not an expert in this matter, but I can share

> > with you my experience in terms of having

> Saligrama

> > moorthy's at home. I had 2 moorthy's for a long

> > time (in fact I inherited from my forefathers) .

> > About 6 - 7 years ago, one of the moorthy's was

> > stolen from my house leaving me in great mental

> > distress. I then asked our prakrutham

> > Azhagiyasingar who advised me that one should have

> > only odd number saligramas at home and not even

> > numbers and He said not to worry about the stolen

> > one but to do regular ArAdhanA for the other

> moorthy

> > I had. This is what I have been doing since then.

> > He also said that if someone had even no of

> > Saligrama's, they they should at least be kept in

> > separate pettis and not in the same petti.

> >

> > This is my humble experience. I would also like to

> > know more about this from learned people.

> >

> > Daasan

> >

> > Srinivasa Desikan

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > nrsesh <nrsesh >

> > andavan@ .com

> > Monday, 4 June, 2007 4:38:54 PM

> > Saaligrama

> >

> > Adiyen

> >

> > I have 5 saligramas at home. After reading on the

> > internet I understand

> > one should have even numbers not odd numbers of

> > saligramas at home. I

> > am not in a postion to get the 6th salaigrama

> right

> > away. what should I

> > do? Please guide me to overcome this.

> >

> > Dasan

> > Ramasesh

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Dear Bhagavatas, Dasan Srikanth's namaskarams. I should have replied earlier, but could not find time. Please pardon me for any apacharams committed. Regarding posession of salagramas, HAVING ODD NUMBER OF SALAGRAMAMS is PROHIBITED. However there is one exception. We can have ONE!!!! ( 3, 5 ,7 etc are PROHIBITED). Among EVEN NUMBERS, WE CANNOT HAVE TWO SALAGRAMAMS. We can have 4, 6, 8 etc but NOT TWO. If we have two, we have to perform aradhanam for both salagramams separately. In other words, we can have 1, 4, 6, 8 , 10 , 12 etc....( but not 2, 3,5,7 etc) Please refer to magnificent articles on this by Sri Sadagopan mama in the bhakti lists. You can also refer to: http://www.salagram.net/sstp-howmany2hav.html I once again apoligise if I have hurt any bhagavatas unintentionally. Swami Desikan Tiruvadigale Saranam, dasan, SrikanthThanks and Regards, Srikanth H.R. email: hrsriks

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