COMMENTS


Anonymous
May 01, 2014 12:29 PM

Hello sir, i got initiated into srividya by a renowned saint of india. That mantra should be recited by focussing on root chakra only or move up one by one till ajna. Thanks

Prabhakar
May 01, 2014 11:28 AM

Sir Can you please tell me where we can get Swarnakarshana Bhairava Ashtakam

MANBLUNDER
May 01, 2014 11:02 AM

Simple mantra need not be split. Let us take "om namaḥśivāya ||". Important point here is the duration of inhalation - holding - exhalation - holding, before inhalation again. Length of recitation should vary accordingly. For example, inhalation - holding - exhalation -holding can be in this proportion. This is only an example and this can be adjusted to one's capacity. 4 + 6 + 6 + 2 = 18 counts. om namaḥśivāya should be recited to fit into 4 + 6 + 6 + 2. Fit here means adjusting the duration of recitation.

MANBLUNDER
May 01, 2014 10:17 AM

This book is mainly in Sanskrit with plenty of interpretations in Sanskrit only. English commentary is limited to very few pages.

MANBLUNDER
May 01, 2014 10:15 AM

Thank you very much for your kind words. Mantra Maharnava, Devi Rahasya Tantram, Shri Vidyarnava Tantram etc cannot be translated into English for their size and advanced Sanskrit usage. This can be done by a group of Sanskrit scholars. One should be truly blessed by Her to get them translated into English.

Krishna
May 01, 2014 01:54 AM

Dear Ravi, I have the book published by you expounding the 1000 names of Shri Lalitha Devi. It is an excellent effort by an enlightened person such as yourself. I do request you to please publish more such books, revealing the knowledge of the Tantras for the benefit of all. Books such as Mantra Maharnava, Devi Rahasya Tantram, Shri Vidyarnava Tantram etc. are not available in the English Language, which has now become the de facto language of the educated classes. Since most of us did not learn Sanskrit or have the ability to translate or properly understand the inner meaning of the mantras, tantras and the associated rituals, it would really help us if gifted people like yourself, with proper understanding of the texts publish such books. Please continue the good work and thank you very much for revealing the divine knowledge to us.

Krishna
May 01, 2014 01:43 AM

Thank you very much for the speedy response and your generosity in revealing the knowledge gained. Your explanations on the slokas themselves are very enlightening. As recommended, I shall definitely look forward to reading the commentary of Shri Kuppusamy as well. I personally prefer chanting the entire 100 verses vs chanting one a 1000 times in a day, which probably is not possible, at least by me!

Krishna
May 01, 2014 01:37 AM

Dear Ravi, Is splitting a mantra absolutely necessary for the breath meditation? For instance, a simple mantra like 'om namah shivaya' can be recited mentally in one inhalation and also in one exhalation. It also allows for the mantra to be recited during both inhalation and exhalation. Thank you very much for revealing the breath mediation techniques for the benefit of all. You blogs with explanation and revelation of various Vedic and Tantric matters is very enlightening, refreshing and educative. Please continue the good work!

MANBLUNDER
May 01, 2014 01:02 AM

I discussed this aspect with my Guruji when he was alive. He told me that there are no authentic proof on this. I have also tried this with a few and it seems to be not working. Further, if you take into account the number of repetitions per verse, it is always 1000 plus per day. But every text published these yantras and the number of repetitions. The best commentary is by Shri. Kuppusamy and is very authentic. In his commentary, though he has published these, he has not attached much importance to them. Since most of them are not practically possible, I have not published them.

Krishna
May 01, 2014 12:52 AM

Dear Ravi,The Saundaryalahari hymn is also seen as a manual of tantra, with each sloka representing certain benefits prescribed with a particular mode of worship. Would you be able to also publish this information for the benefit of the users, along with the associated yantras.Best Wishes,Krishna.