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MANBLUNDER
October 20, 2017 10:12 PM

Vishesh arghya can be used only in navavarana puja, as we invoke Sudha Devi in that. However, you can do abhishekam with the water you have discussed; but that is not visesha arghya, which is used only for performing tarpana. 

Ramesh Purohit
October 20, 2017 10:10 PM

Guruji, I want to know somthing about performing abhisheka of meru shriyantta.. After preparation of visesa arghya (i am talking other than navavarana puja) ,we take about 1 lit. Of water, consecrate this by reciting 24 gayatri mantra and 8 timrs recite mulmantra and. Then. visesa arghya poured in that consecrated water. I want to know that can we perform abhisheka of meru shriyantta.by using this water with teciding Lalita sahastranama ?

Krishna
October 20, 2017 08:23 PM

The source for the document is Mantra Maharṇava, which sources the same from rudrāyāmalaṃ. You may also find the same in other gaṇeśa kalpa books as well. A kavacam is truly meant to protect us from harm, which could be directly related to our karma or from uninitiated japa mantras etc. It may not be possible to completely overcome the bad effects of karma entirely, but to some extent, relief can come through recitation of kavacam and further from Sahasranamam and ultimately from Mantra japa and meditation. There is no point in performing any of these tasks, if the mind is not calm and pure. The mind can be made relatively calm through pranayama. Purity in this context, is related to seeking favours from the concerned deity and also one's greed. Initially, this may not be possible, especially if the circumstances are really harsh and some urgent relief is required. We must note that Brahaman and in this particular case, the form of Brahman as Ucchishta Ganapati/ganesha, knows what's best for us and will help to remove the impediments on our way and ultimately lead us to the path of liberation, providing us the opportunity as well as granting us a much clearer mind to study the scriptures and practice the path towards moksha. We will make an effort to post the kavacham and sahasranamam on youtube very soon, to help learn the pronunciation. If you would like to have the kavacham/sahasranamam transliterated into a different language, please let us know. We will make our best effort.

Sneha Sridhar
October 20, 2017 07:23 PM

Respected Sri GuruJi, Many times I have become frustrated and depressed by the incessant shower of problems in life. I used to feel let down by God and tell myself that I will not pray again. But then I keep going back. I start praying again because I feel empty without God. The love for God cannot be suppressed. Now I realize that one has to endure their share of Karma and there's no escaping it. I don't ask for much, I am happy with what I have but sometimes even during severe problems when our prayers are not answered we feel terrible. I observed this Navrathri vrath and by the end me and my father got severe fever. I felt that The Divine Mother doesn't like me. I thought of that sickness as a bad omen. Not sure if my thinking is wrong. GuruJi, thank you for this post. I have couple of questions regarding UCCHISHTA GANAPATI KAVACHAM. From the explanation given, it seems more like the prelude to the Kavacham. Usually in Kavacham we will pray for protection of our body and mind. Here we can see only the benefits of reading this Kavacham and the importance of reciting with a pure mind. Can you please explain this. Also, if you can point to a source from where we can learn pronunciation of this great mantra, it would be of great help. Thanks a lot GuruJi. 

MANBLUNDER
October 19, 2017 08:54 PM

It is always better to do more mantra japa and practice more meditation, to effectively move forward in spiritual path.   

MANBLUNDER
October 19, 2017 08:49 PM

Generally, japa should be done at the end of all recitations. One is not supposed to recite either Khadgamala or Trishati, without initiation into Panchadashi mantra. For Devi Mahatmyam, you need initiation into Chandi Navakshari. It is better to concentrate on Bala mantra rather than going into hymns and verses. However, what your Guru says is final.

Preeti
October 19, 2017 08:29 PM

In continuation to my earlier post, my only reason for reciting devi mahatmyam - is to know more about Lalita parabhattarika. Not to lower the dignity of my initiations? Pl. advise.

Preeti
October 19, 2017 08:19 PM

Pranamams Raviji, I have initiation of Bala and siddha lakshmi Ganapati. 1. How to recite Bala Lalita sahasranamam with Bala mantra? I mean the order? If reciting together - how many times? 2. Same question with Trisati and khadgamala - if we can recite it along with Bala 3. I would like to read Devi Mahatmyam. Is it advisable to read without initiation? If so, How to recite with Bala. I think definitely, there must be difference with ones initiated into Bala and the others - not initiated when reciting the above stotras. OR Should I concentrate on japam of ganapati Before Bala? Thank you in advance - for your time... Pl. answer my questions ..in detail.. Just would like to know how to recite LSnamam, Trisati, khadgamala and Devi Mahatmyam when combined with Bala?

MANBLUNDER
October 17, 2017 09:40 AM

Thank you for your good words. 

Sneha Sridhar
October 17, 2017 09:19 AM

I came across this book only now and I have read all the chapters. Thank you very much for writing this book GuruJi. This book contains a wealth of information on Spirituality. Your knowledge on Spirituality is very vast. You are certainly a very blessed child of God. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Your work creates hope and sheds light in our minds. I believe only if we have God's blessings we will get Gurus like Shankara did. I wonder what we can do to earn such kind of blessings. Sir, I have read in your home page that you prefer not to be addressed as GuruJi. But how else can we call a scholar who selflessly shares knowledge of great value to help Spiritual aspirants :) Please kindly allow me to call you as GuruJi :)

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