Latha's Question about Rudraksha Beads

[Guest guest]

Greetings again, Latha!

When cleaning and "purifying" a murthi, or statue of a deity, a

rosary of rudraksha beads or a single rudraksha bead, the following

steps have been recommended to me:

While continuously reciting the mantra of the deity, or the Gayatri

Mantra, you first bathe the item with warm soapy water, then mustard

oil for the deity and sandalwood oil for the rudraksha, then bathe in

milk, then rinse thoroughly with water and dry. For cleaning deities

made of brass, Shree Maa has recommended using tumeric powder.

Of course if you have a new rudraksha mala or individual bead to

offer in the puja, that would be preferred. But if not, purifying the

item is acceptable. It would be good to put the rudraksha bead on

new, fresh thread. Hope this helps! Kamala

[Guest guest]

No wonder this is my istha mantra. I connected with it deeply the first time I heard it.

Thank you for your deep and extended explanation.

Bhattathiry <mpmahesh (AT) asianetindia (DOT) com>

Fri, 05 Dec 2003 03:40:20 +0530

Re: Re: Latha's Question about Rudraksha Beads

EXPERIENCE THE FRUIT OF GAYATRI MEDITATION

The Gayatri Mantra (Rig Veda (III, 62, 10 an ancinet Hindu sacred book said

to be more than 5000 years old). does not belong to any particular sect of

worship, or it is not restricted to any certain community. It is universal,

for the whole world. It contains in it the culture not of any particular

society, but the culture of humanity. The Gayatri Mantra is a treasure and

heritage that belongs to the whole of humanity without exclusion.

Om Bhoor Bhuvah Svah

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi

Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayaat.

Oh Creator of the Universe!

We meditate upon thy supreme splendour.

May thy radiant power illuminate our intellects,

destroy our sins, and guide us

in the right direction!

Rishis selected the words of various Mantras and arranged them so that

they not only convey meaning but also create specific power through their

utterance. Gayatri Mantra inspires wisdom. Its meaning is that "May the

Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path".

All the problems of a person are solved if he/she is endowed with the gift

of righteous wisdom. Once endowed with far-sighted wisdom, a man is neither

entangled in calamity nor does he tread the wrong path. A wise man finds

solution to all outstanding problems. Only those persons who do not think

correctly find difficulty and take wrong steps due to foolishness. Chanting

of Gayatri Mantra removes this deficiency. The teachings and powers

incorporated in the Gayatri Mantra fulfill this purpose. Righteous wisdom

starts emerging soon after Jap(recitation) of this Mantra is performed.

Gayatri mantra is meant for realization of god and is regarded as

representing the Supreme Lord. It is meant for spiritually advanced people.

Success in chanting it enables one to enter the transcendental position of

the Lord. But, in order to chant the Gayatri mantra, it is necessary for one

to first acquire the qualities of the perfectly balanced person in terms of

the qualities of goodness according to the laws of material nature. The

Gayatri mantra is considered to be the sonic incarnation of Brahman and is

regarded as very important in Vedic civilization. In Bhagavadgita (Ch. 10.

35), Lord Krishna states:

Brihat saama latha saamnaam

Gayatri chandasaam aham

Maasaanam maarga sirshoham

Ritunaam kusumaakaraha

Among the hymns, I am the Brihat saama sung to Lord Indra, Of the poetry, I

am the Gayatri verse sung daily by the initiated, Of all the nuwsas

(months), I am the margasira (November- December). Among all the ritus

(seasons), I am the flower bearing spring. Gayatri is depicted seated on a

lotus. She is depicted with five faces representing the pancha pranas

/pancha vayus(five lives/winds): prana, apana,vyana, udana, samana, of the

five principles/ elements (pancha tatwas) earth, water, air, fire, sky

(prithvi, jala, vayu, teja, aakasha). She has 10 hands carrying the five

ayudhas: shankha; chakra, kamala, varada, abhaya, kasha, ankusha, ujjwala

utensil, rudrakshi mala. The Shiva-Vishnu Temple performs Gayatri havan

(homam) periodically to propitiate the Lord. Numerous devotees participate

in the function performed outdoors in the Temple precincts depending on the

weather conditions. Ghee (rectified butter) is applied during the homa by

all the participants seated around the homa-kunda.

The DIVINE AND GREAT GAYATRI mantra inspires righteous intellect and

elevates prudence and devotion. It is a universal prayer and the supreme

mantra of all ages. Chhandogya Upnishada describes the existence, expansion

and activities of the world as a reflection of the eternal vibrations of

this mantra. According to Adi Shankaracharya , "Gäyatrï represents the

limitless Brahm --- eternal, omnipresent, absolute existence of Thee..". As

per the Vrahadaranyakopanishada --- "One, who realizes and attains the

essence of the knowledge of Gäyatrï in life, becomes Omniscient and

Omnipotent". The Sädhanä of (spiritual endeavors of realization of ) Gäyatrï

bestows immense boons on a true devotee and arouses the divine element

existing in his individual self.

The Gayatri mantra is mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavatam also. Great sins

are said to be expiated by a pious recitation of this Gayatri verse. The

origin of the divine culture and philosophy of ancient times has been

attributed to the Gäyatrï Mantra. The Indian rishis of yore --- who are

honored as perfect beings, had devoted their lives to the Sädhanä of Gäyatrï

Mantra for the ultimate realization and spiritual refinement of the inner

self and attainment of divine potentials. Gäyatrï Sädhanä has been an

integral part of the lives of the spiritual saints and sages of the later

ages too.

That Gäyatrï Sädhanä indeed bestows miraculous blessings and boons.

Although, the positive effects and astonishing attainments by Gäyatrï

Sädhanä occur through the subtle scientific process at deeper domains of

consciousness, the devotional sentiments of gratitude towards the power are

advisable in order to maintain humility and dedicated sincerity of mind ---

which are necessary for the consistent advancement of the Sädhanä".

Incidents of miraculous transmutation of the personalities of Gautam,

Dhruva, Mahatma Anand Swami, Kathiyawadi Baba, Siddha Booti Baba,

Madhavacharya, etc., by Gäyatrï Sädhanä and the experiences and views of

Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Vivekanand, Ravindra Nath Tagore, Lokamanya

Tilaka, Mahatma Gandhi, William Magnere, Arthur Koestler, etc, are worth

mentioning in this context.

..

Immediate effects of Gäyatrï Upäsana include --- cultivation of

self-confidence and fearlessness in the Sädhaka (devotee) and gradual

illumination of his intellect, power of decision-making and sense of

responsibility and purification of the inner cores of mind. As a result, the

devotee's worldly life too begins to progress well at personal, professional

and social levels. Further advancement of the Sädhanä with increasing

devotion awakens the hidden talents and divine sentiments and opens the

doors for materialistic as well as spiritual development. This implies the

eternal validity of the following vedic hymn ---

" Om Stutä Mayä Vardä, Vedamätä Prachodayantäm

Pävmäni Dwijänäm, Äyuh, Pränam, Prajäm, Pashum,

Kïrtim, Dravinam, Brahmvarchasam

Mahyam Dattwä Brajata Brahmlokam || "

That "Gäyatrï bestows good health, vitality, longevity, wealth with

grace, glorious success, co-operation, love, intellectual elevation and

divine culmination of the self" --- can be verified by everybody by

sincerely practicing Gäyatrï Sädhanä in day-to-day life with intrinsic

faith... Nothing could be more authentic then self-experience...

The highest level spiritual endowments described as ashta siddhi and

nava nidhï are natural consequences of progress in Gäyatrï Sädhanä. At

initial stage the righteous progress of this Sädhanä is reflected in the

serene charm, impressive voice, brilliance of eyes, glow of the aura around

the face and the body. Clarity of thoughts, trenchancy of wisdom,

intellectual talents, creativity and prudence arouse automatically in the

Sädhaka as he (or she) matures in the Sädhanä. Most importantly, the Sädhaka

(devotee) begins to feel the presence of divine power in the inner self

which educes immense strength and peace in his mind to face all adversities

and ups and downs of life with stable faith and patience. His inner voice

forcibly cautions him against every immoral activity and thought and guides

ideal path in the moment of difficulty and dilemma.

The japa (rhythmic enunciation with deep meditation) of Gäyatrï Mantra

is an integral part of Gäyatrï Sädhanä. This helps refine the Sädhaka's

voice and leads to its subtle transmutation into the extrasensory divine

voice. Boons or curses expressed in this sublime voice indeed come true.

Further awakening of the inner potentials gradually bestows the supernormal

powers of premonition, afflatus, telepathy, clairvoyance and prophecy.

Activation and sublime transformation of unconscious and super conscious

minds of such a Sädhaka links his conscious mind with divine impulses..

In the above state, the Sädhaka -- whether awaken, asleep or in trance,

can receive cosmic signals and divine messages. Transmission of his vital

energy or mental vibrations into other beings becomes as easy for him as if

one is handing over some physical items to the other. The atmosphere

surrounding these spiritually empowered personalities also becomes serene

and remains charged with some kind of divine influence.

Sincere and determined efforts in the appropriate direction take one

closer to the goal. Spiritual endeavors are no exceptions. This seems to be

more true and certain in case of Gäyatrï Sädhanä. The nectar of the eternal

divine power of Gäyatrï is for every body. Each one of us can be blessed by

enormous attainments in materialist, mental, intellectual and spiritual

domains of life with the help of devoted Gäyatrï Sädhanä.

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"kamalama_2002" <kamalama_2002 >

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Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:10 PM

Re: Latha's Question about Rudraksha Beads

> Greetings again, Latha!

> When cleaning and "purifying" a murthi, or statue of a deity, a

> rosary of rudraksha beads or a single rudraksha bead, the following

> steps have been recommended to me:

> While continuously reciting the mantra of the deity, or the Gayatri

> Mantra, you first bathe the item with warm soapy water, then mustard

> oil for the deity and sandalwood oil for the rudraksha, then bathe in

> milk, then rinse thoroughly with water and dry. For cleaning deities

> made of brass, Shree Maa has recommended using tumeric powder.

> Of course if you have a new rudraksha mala or individual bead to

> offer in the puja, that would be preferred. But if not, purifying the

> item is acceptable. It would be good to put the rudraksha bead on

> new, fresh thread. Hope this helps! Kamala

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