COMMENTS


Krishna
May 20, 2020 10:37 PM

The change is now in place. Thank you for pointing out the anomaly. It is now fixed.

Krishna
May 20, 2020 10:28 PM

Japa should be done with abject and intense concentration upon the deity and immersing ourselves into the mantra. Deep contemplation is required to see any meaningful results. While this is ideal, it is definitely not possible while we are walking, travelling etc. For those who have aligned the mantra with the breath, this would happen automatically in the mind without any conscious effort. In terms of maintaining count, I would suggest using only the japa count that is done with full concentration upon the deity. This is usually in a sitting or any relaxed posture. The purpose of the japa is to please the deity and obtain the benefits and rise materially and spiritually and not just completing a specified count. The latter by itself serves no purpose, if the former is not realized. The deity is pleased when we follow all the procedures, seek proper guidance from our guru and also put in the best possible effort that we can. Eventually with the release of karmic effects, we may experience some benefits from our mantra japa.

Krishna
May 20, 2020 10:15 PM

We will consult and make the change after seeking Ravi guruji's consent.

Sathish
May 20, 2020 01:21 PM

Hi Krishna Ji, I need little more clarification regarding Japa. Does Japa needs to be done strictly in the sitting posture and eyes closed. can I do japa while walking, travelling in the bus, during free time in office, or during any other activity. Would it be considered towards actual Japa if do I so(while walking, travelling, so on..) and can lead to progress in Sadhana.

kiran
May 20, 2020 01:02 PM

"Śarva form of Śiva represents water element and Śarva’s wife is Śarvānī". Should this be changed accordingly in the interpretation of the 124th Naama?

Krishna
May 20, 2020 09:16 AM

Both Śarva and Śarvānī represent the earth element.

Krishna
May 20, 2020 01:22 AM

It is important to stick any one mantra and allow it to bestow the benefits. Jumping from one mantra to another does not give any benefits. Any one higher level mantra can bestow all the benefits that you seek. If this mantra appeals to you the most, then please find a proper practicing guru and get initiated into the mantra japa. You also need to worship the yantra and recite the relevant stotras etc. With regards to the eight other forms of Bhairava, we will post another article specifying their importance. This particular form of Bhairava is equated with Lord Nārāyaṇa and will bestow all the riches to His sincere devotees. Through this high level sādhana, Both material and spiritual benefits will be bestowed by the Divine Father!

kiran
May 19, 2020 10:42 PM

Namaste! This website has turned out to be a blessing to all the seekers. My sincere pranams to all of those who have spent your time and energies for bringing this together! Thank you. In Naama 124 Sarvani, one of the cosmic forms of Siva being "Sarva" is interpreted to represent earth. However, in the immediate next line, the interpretation changes to Sarva form representing water element. Am I reading this wrong? Please clarify.

Gold
May 19, 2020 01:16 PM

Thank you sir. I am in a total confusion all these days, mind has been wandering from one mantra to another. Unable to concentrate on anything. I want to do something but don't know what that is. I want to be wealthy (both spiritually and materialistically). I feel blessed that you posted this mantra. I have chanted this mantra for a couple of minutes and felt some vibrations in the body which I have never experienced with any mantra earlier. I believe this is the right one for me. But I have a question. I read that there are 8 forms of Bhairava, in which Sri Swarnakarshana Bhairava is not present. Then who is Sri Swarnakarshana Bhairava? As I understand devatas fall under different planes like lower and higher, what type of mantra is this? Lower or Higher? Thank you.

Krishna
May 19, 2020 07:52 AM

If you are reciting purely for the love of poetry, please do so at any place that is convenient for you. If you are planning to recite them as part of mantra japa, then it is important to seek guidance from a practicing guru who can assist you with this and provide detailed information on how to perform the japa with all the procedures. It is generally suggested to focus on the dhyāna śloka for mantra japa. In this particular case, you may focus on the meaning of the respective śloka that you are reciting.