Latha's Request for Puja Info - Rudraksha

December 4, 2003

Dear Kamala,

Thank you for the wealth of information. Can you also please clarify

on the Rudraksh? I have some old rudraksh that I am not using

anymore , but dont want to offer to the deity what I have already

used. Can you please clarify the ways to purify a rudraksh and offer

it to others?

FYI, the rudrakshes that I have extra are the ones that I have from

Swamiji from Sivaratri, Navaratri etc and I am a bit hesitant about

purifying them and giving them out. What do you suggest?

Thank you again,

Love

Latha

, "kamalama_2002"

<kamalama_2002> wrote:

> Greetings Latha,

> I hope the following info will be helpful for your puja

> tomorrow night:

> 1) While reciting the appropriate mantra, you tie the sacred thread

> (often a thick red thread like embroidery thread) around the right

> wrist (for males) or left wrist (for females) of the person(s) for

> whom you are performing the puja in a simple knot.

>

> 2) When reciting the sankalpa part of the puja, after you say the

> tithi (name of the day), then you say the gotra (the family name)

of

> the person, then you say "your Sanskrit name krtaitat", then "the

> other person's name krtaitat" if they are going to be participating

> in the performance of the worship with you.

>

> 3) You can invite the other person to participate in the worship

as

> much or as little as you wish. Just remember to purify their hands

> with water at the altar if they are going to assist with the

> offerings to the chosen deity.

>

> 4) Often the pujari will educate the person/family regarding the

> appropriate items that they can prepare ahead of time to be offered

> in the puja: a red cloth or item of clothing, flowers and a flower

> mala to put around the murthi, statue, or picture, incense, a ghee

> light or a candle, fruits, food, and/or ladoos (Ghanesh especially

> loves sweets), a cup of water, the things to make the charan amrit

> (a little milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, sugar, and rose water), the

> colored powders and rice grains, and dakshina (donation). Other

> items that people offer are jewelry, bracelets, scented oil, a

> rudraksha bead, etc.

>

> 5) Usually near the end of the puja, the pujari teaches and

invites

> the individual/family to recite one mala of mantras of their chosen

> deity out loud, and also to sing the Chalisa or a bhajan about the

> chosen deity. followed by a closing prayer.

>

> If any other pujaris out there have something to add to help Latha,

> please do! Latha, I know you'll have a happy puja! Kamala

December 4, 2003

The Tears of Lord Siva known as Rudraksha are the original Vedic Beads of

Power worn by the Yogis and Saints of India and the Himalayas for thousands

of years to maintain health, insure protection and to gain self empowerment

and fearless life on their Path to Enlightenment and Liberation. Today

science has found that the natural electromagnetic properties of the

Rudraksha Beads improve concentration, focus and mental stamina .Due to

these same properties it was found that wearing these natural Rudraksha

Beads on the chest and around the Heart reduced and controlled stress

levels, blood pressure and hypertension resulting in the feeling of

tranquility and calmness Historically the positive effects that have been

exhibited in the wearers Neurophysiology, Personality and Physical Health

has resulted in their being used widely in the Eastern Cultures of

India,Nepal and Japan by Hindus, Buddhists and followers of Zen. (MORE...)

Rudraksha is very auspicious beads and Brings the man near the Almighty

God

-

"Latha Nanda" <lathananda

<>

Thursday, December 04, 2003 11:03 AM

Re: Latha's Request for Puja Info - Rudraksha

> Dear Kamala,

> Thank you for the wealth of information. Can you also please clarify

> on the Rudraksh? I have some old rudraksh that I am not using

> anymore , but dont want to offer to the deity what I have already

> used. Can you please clarify the ways to purify a rudraksh and offer

> it to others?

>

> FYI, the rudrakshes that I have extra are the ones that I have from

> Swamiji from Sivaratri, Navaratri etc and I am a bit hesitant about

> purifying them and giving them out. What do you suggest?

>

> Thank you again,

> Love

> Latha

>

> , "kamalama_2002"

> <kamalama_2002> wrote:

> > Greetings Latha,

> > I hope the following info will be helpful for your puja

> > tomorrow night:

> > 1) While reciting the appropriate mantra, you tie the sacred thread

> > (often a thick red thread like embroidery thread) around the right

> > wrist (for males) or left wrist (for females) of the person(s) for

> > whom you are performing the puja in a simple knot.

> >

> > 2) When reciting the sankalpa part of the puja, after you say the

> > tithi (name of the day), then you say the gotra (the family name)

> of

> > the person, then you say "your Sanskrit name krtaitat", then "the

> > other person's name krtaitat" if they are going to be participating

> > in the performance of the worship with you.

> >

> > 3) You can invite the other person to participate in the worship

> as

> > much or as little as you wish. Just remember to purify their hands

> > with water at the altar if they are going to assist with the

> > offerings to the chosen deity.

> >

> > 4) Often the pujari will educate the person/family regarding the

> > appropriate items that they can prepare ahead of time to be offered

> > in the puja: a red cloth or item of clothing, flowers and a flower

> > mala to put around the murthi, statue, or picture, incense, a ghee

> > light or a candle, fruits, food, and/or ladoos (Ghanesh especially

> > loves sweets), a cup of water, the things to make the charan amrit

> > (a little milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, sugar, and rose water), the

> > colored powders and rice grains, and dakshina (donation). Other

> > items that people offer are jewelry, bracelets, scented oil, a

> > rudraksha bead, etc.

> >

> > 5) Usually near the end of the puja, the pujari teaches and

> invites

> > the individual/family to recite one mala of mantras of their chosen

> > deity out loud, and also to sing the Chalisa or a bhajan about the

> > chosen deity. followed by a closing prayer.

> >

> > If any other pujaris out there have something to add to help Latha,

> > please do! Latha, I know you'll have a happy puja! Kamala

>

> Your use of is subject to

>

December 4, 2003

Rudrakshas

Rudrakshas are nature's gift to mankind. They have tremendous energy and

power. Rudrakshas have been worn by our ancient Sadhus and Gurus since the

last 5000 years to obtain spiritual powers and blessings of Nature.

Rudrakshas are the most powerful and sure-shot medium to fulfill one's

wishes and desires, provided one is wearing the right type and quality of

Rudrakshas, which are also powerful and have been purified after puja.

It is sad that some ignorant people treat them to be just scientific items.

Others sell it as a commercial commodity, and treat it the same. Beware of

such ignorant souls. Be careful that 95 % of Rudrakshas available in market

are either 'khandit' or fake and are made of wood. A fake Rudraksha does not

harm anybody but a 'khandit' or defective Rudraksha can even kill a person,

since it is full of negative energies.

Real Rudrakshas are very rare and very holy and auspicious. They are also

very very powerful.

Following are the kinds of Rudrakshas which are generally available in this

age.

One-faced Rudraksha - Power, authority, wealth and all comforts of life.

Eradication of all troubles & problems, attainment of peace of mind, true

happiness, success, 'Siddhi' and 'Moksha'. Has the power to bless one with

almost anything one desires. Improves 'karma' and destiny. This Rudraksha is

the rarest & most difficult to obtain.

Two-faced Rudraksha - Ends 'tamsic' habits, increases spiritual power,

blesses one with peace of mind and happiness.

Three-faced Rudraksha - Freedom from bad luck & diseases, blesses one with

good luck, wealth and education.

Four-faced Rudraksha - Increases intellect, power of speech and stimulates

mind. Increases sexual energy, power of attraction & Vashikaran.

Five-faced Rudraksha - Blessings of Deities, increase of positive influences

in life, fulfillment of all desires, achievement of objectives and freedom

from diseases.

Six-faced Rudraksha - Success in business, education & examination, and

achievement of all comforts of life. Also cures hysteria & other mental

disorders.

Seven-faced Rudraksha - Respect, wealth and spiritual power. Protection from

untimely death, despair, diseases, worries. Removal of obstructions in

success.

Eight-faced Rudraksha - Removal of past sins, bad luck and obstructions.

Increases good luck and blessings.

Nine-faced Rudraksha - Enjoyment of wealth, family comforts and children's

welfare. Helps in fulfillment of desires and bent towards spiritualism.

Ten-faced Rudraksha - Protects from malefic influences of planets and all

other evil effects like black magic, ghosts, spirits etc. Removes all

negativity from life.

Eleven-faced Rudraksha - For exceptional strength, power, energy and wealth.

Blesses one with a progressive and wealthy spouse, increase charisma &

attraction power.

Twelve-faced Rudraksha - Removal of obstacles, sins & fears, protection from

enemies & mis-haps, increase in employment opportunities, comforts and

blessings of Deities.

Thirteen-faced Rudraksha - Good health, wealth, assets, property and

comforts of life. Increase in mental power, cosmic strength and spiritual

energy.

Fourteen-faced Rudraksha - Cures diseases, bestows all comforts and luxuries

of life, and a high position of power & authority.

Fifiteen-faced Rudraksha - Health, wealth, power, energy, prosperity,

elevation of soul and increase in spiritual power. Blesses one with true

happiness and inner peace, leads one to the right path, improves 'karma',

destiny and future.

Any one interested in procuring most powerful and authentic Rudrakshas can

write about their requirement to contact.