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Namaste Swamiji!

 

I have a CD (Chant to Control the 9 Planets) from Sri Siva (Dr. Wayne

Dyer's guru) that's in Tamil. It's a short chant created by

Jnanasambandar, a 6th century Tamil saint who ascended at the age of

sixteen. I have felt a good effect from this chant, but have had

difficulty getting clear instructions from Sri Siva's people.

 

Sri Siva has gone under at least two other names that I know of: Sri

Guruji (in Dyer's "Manifesting Your Destiny") and Sri Brzee (sp?).

This does not instill confidence.

 

Nevertheless, I have felt good vibes from this particular chant.

No text of the chant is included with the CD. The CD starts with Sri

Siva explaining the chant as a description of Ardhanarishvara (the

sacred androgyne -- half Shiva, half Parvati) riding Nandi (Shiva's

bull) who enters the heart of the chanter.

 

The sound of the chant is most important, but also important is the

visualization of Ardhanarishvara -- especially the special garland

he/she wears. I was told the garland is made of white jasmine, but I

am not satisfied with this. I just know the garland is more complex

than that and most probably included red flowers (white & red for

Shiva & his Shakti). What red flowers would be used? Is there a

particular type of garland used to worship this androgyne or Lord

Shiva?

 

As the chant goes along, this androgyne separates into Shiva and

Parvati. There's emphasis placed on visualizing the flowers adorning

Shiva's matted locks -- but again no description of what type of

flowers or color. Can you help?

 

Also what is your opinion of the efficacy of Tamil chants compared to

Sanskrit chants?

 

Thank you!

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