Sri Satha Chandi Maha YagamWithSri Lalitha Sahasra Nama Parayanam
At Sri Danvantri Arogya
Peedam, WalajapetOn 25th November
2018
TO 2nd December 2018
“Om Aim Hreem Kleem
Chamundayei Vicche”
With the blessings of our Guruji “Kayilai
Gnanaguru” Dr. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal, Sri Lalitha Sahasra Nama Parayanam
with Satha Chandi Maha Yagam will be performed on the occasion of Kala
Bhairavar Jayanti Festival in our Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam, from Sunday,
25th November 2018 to Sunday, 2nd December 2018
for eight days at 9.00 AM at Vellore District, Walajapet, Sri Danvantri Arogya
Peedam. Sri Satha Chandi Maha Yagnam is conducted with the chanting of the
Durga Sapthasathi Mantra (Devi Mahatmayam) also known as Chandi Path.
Benefits of Sri Lalitha Sahasra Nama
Parayanam
To create a mind devoted to mankind, sincere
love, unity and to be one with your atman chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra
Namam, a Sanskrit namavali should forms an integral part of your life.
Lalitha Shasranama helps you develop the
energy of Faith to do and achieve anthing which is positive for you in your
life. This energy generates the Belief, Confidence and Determination in your
own self to work for Devi.
A beneficial method to develop this is energy
is by chanting Lalitha Sahasranama knowing their meanings. It will give the
most advantageous benefits if one chants namavalis with their meanings in mind.
He/She will be able to express more and get closer to Devi.
We list some of the benefits of regular
chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranamavali.
This is the most favoured form of prayer to
Goddess Lalithambika
• Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha
Sahasranama is an indirect blessing to those who cannot do these kind of
offerings to God.
• Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha
Sahasranama will form a way of penance.
• Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha
Sahasranama will provide a long and contended healthy life.
• Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra
nama will have tremendous self confidence in himself.
• Through the regular chanting of Sree
Lalitha Sahasra nama, the atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body
will be invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person.
• Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person and
will make him victorious in all his good deeds.
• Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra
nama will make a person blessed with word power, fame, good will etc.
Particular importance should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra nama on
Friday's which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi.
• Sree Lalitha Sahasra nama is the form of
prayer that any one and every one can chant at any time and every time. It does
not matter if one could not complete it. Because each of the nama in itself is
complete to realize the vision of Devi.
• It is said that chanting the name of Lord
Siva once is as good as chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And
chanting the name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a
thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra nama to become one with Sree
Lalitha Devi herself.
• It is very beneficial if all members of the
family unite and chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra nama once in a day in the evening
or whenever time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will bring
about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus prosperity.
• In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra nama is
chanted regularly there will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of
life. This is the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples
to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the mantras
of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other Gods and Goddesses.
It is also to be noted that by religiously
chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of the
universal mother. And how can a mother ignore her children when they are in
distress or duress or troubles of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and
start chanting.
Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two
different ways. One in Stotra form and the other in mantra form. In Stotram
form, all 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and
recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said individually, preceded
by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When chanted in mantra
form, the endings of each namam are generally changed to "e" or
"yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite Lalitha Sahasranamam
during archana. Both ways, however, are equally effective.
Benefits of Satha Chandi Maha Yagam:
1. It is an Anugraha (complete blessing) for
all of those attending the Yagna
2. Repeated conducting of Chandi Homam brings
about a positive transformation in society
3. It wards off ill effects of evil forces
4. This Homam removes the malefic effects of
all planets, especially Rahu & Ketu
5. Chanting the Devi Mahatmyam and
participating in a Chandi Yagnam by a person who is regular in his daily poojas
(Nithya Karma) helps him to attain Devata Siddhi, Ishta Siddhi, Karya Siddhi ,
Mantra Siddhi. This is a secret disclosed by Guruji with the intention that
this message should reach humanity
6. This Yagna satisfies all genuine wants of
a devotee and finally grants salvation (Moksha).
The major rituals and procedures of the Satha
Chandi Yagam are:
Guru Vandana – The
blessings of the Guru are invoked before commencing the yagna.
Punyahavachanam – It
is a purification ritual which involves invoking Lord Varuna for purifying the
place of Yagna, people associated, pooja materials with vedic mantras such as
Varuna Sukhtam, Pavamana Sukhtam.
Maha Ganapathy Pooja –
As with any pooja, the Yagna commences with Maha Ganapathy Pooja to remove all
obstacles.
Maha Sankalpam –
Sankalpam is a vow or a prayer. In our Chandi Yagnam, Maha Sankalpam is the
done as a Loka Kshema Sankalpam. It is an over all Prarthana for Global well
being and Universal peace.
Mandapa Puja –
Seventy seven kalashas of various Parivara Devatas of Goddess Chandika
Parameshwari are kept around the Mandapa in which the homam is to be done. The
Devatas are invoked in their respective kalasas.In addition, Stamba Pooja is
performed for the four entrances and eight directions indicating the four vedas
and ashtadik balaks.
Sri Chandika Parameshwari Avahanam –
Goddess Chandika Parameshwari in invoked in the Main Kalasa. Surrounding it at
the eight kalashas representing Ashta Bhairavas (Asitanga Bhairava, Ruru
Bhairava, Chanda Bhairava, Krodha Bhairava, Unmatta bhairava , Kapala Bhairava,
Bhishana Bhairava and Samhara Bhairava) and Ashta Dik Balas (Indra, Agni, Yama,
Niruthi, Varuna,Vayu, Kubera, Isana) .Sri Maha Ganapathy is invoked in another
Kalasa. The Navagrahas (Surya,Chandra,Mangal,Budha,Brihaspati, Sukra, Shani,
Rahu and Ketu) are invoked in nine kalasas which are positioned as per
shastras. Special herbs are added to the water in these kalasas.
After the Dhyana mantras are chanted, Avahana
is peformed using Prana Pradishta mantra and Avahana Mantras. Purusha Sukhta
and Sri Sukhta Vedic Hymns are used to do Shodasha Upachara Pooja. Archana is
done starting with Maha Ganapathy, Navagrahas and to Goddess Chandika
parameswari with Sri Lalitha Sahasranama or Sri Lalitha Trishati.
Agni Mathanam & Agni Pradhistai –
Agni mathanam is getting the holy fire for the Yagna by rubbing wood pieces of
Peepul Tree and the spark generated is built into a big fire after which
Vedokta Agni Pradhista (Invoking Agni) is performed. Such an Agni generated is
considered to be very auspicious and pure. This practice is done in major
temples, Ashrams on all major occasions like Maha Samprokshanam/Kumbabhishekam,
Athi Rudra Homam, Maha Sudarshana Homam etc.
Durga NavaVarna Yantra Pooja and Navavarna
Homam – Pooja is done to the Sri Chandi Navavarna Yantra while
simultaneously Navavarna Homam is done. It is called Navavarna since it
contains nine sheats (avarnas) or layers and the Para Brahmam, Goddess Chandika
sits on the Bindu at the center of the yantra. Poojas are offered for the
various deities residing in each of the nine Avarnas of the Yantra with the
final pooja being done for Goddess Chandi.
Maha Ganapathy and Nava Graha Homams – Sri
Maha Ganapathy Homam is done with the Maha Ganpathy moola mantras and Maha
Ganapathy Gayathri. It is followed by the Navagraha Homam with Vedic Navagraha
Mantras.
Chanting of Navangam of Devi Mahatmyam – The
nine Purvanga Mantras of the Devi Mahatmayam and vedic Ratri Sukhtam are
chanted. Chandi Navakashari Moola mantra homam is done and the Nyasas of Durga
Saptashati mantra are chanted.
Chandi Homam – Chandi
Homam is performed by chanting every verse of the Durga Sapthasathi Mantra and
doing an offering into the sacrificial fire. Each chapter has a presiding deity
and the offering is made by mentioning the name of the deity and with the
sacred Swaha mantra like “Om Maha Kalyai Nama Swaha”.The offering is Sweet
Pongal for most of the chapters and for some of them it Ksheerannam (milk
pudding). Panchamrutam made of several fruits, Dry Fruits and Honey is offered
for verses with a “Uvacha”.
Poornahuti is offered the end of every
chapter of the Durga Sapthasathi Mantra with specific fruits. The specific
fruits are as ordained by Goddess Chandika Parameshwari to our Guruji “Kayilai
Gnanaguru” Dr. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal.
Chanting of Devi Sukhtam: Vedic
Devi Sukta Mantra is chanted by Saktha Upasakar.
Chandi Navakshari Moola Mantra Homam : The
nine lettered Navakshari maha mantra is known by various names such as Chamunda
mantra, Navavarna Mantra, Navarna Mantra, Durga Mantra and Chandi Mantra.
Various sweets are offered into the sacrificial fire along with the chanting of
this mantra.
Suvasini Puja -
This Puja is performed to a married women (Sumangali) treating her as mother
Goddess. In our tradition, this Pooja is done to young Married Women since the
Divine mother is considered as Nitya Sumangali and Yuvathi ( Ever in her
youth).
Kanya Pooja –
This Pooja is done to a girl child treating her as Goddess. She is presented
gifts as per the child’s wish. This puja indicates the presence of Lord
everywhere starting from a child.
Vaduka Bhairava Pooja –
This Pooja is done to a Bramhachari boy treating him as Lord Kala Bhairava form
of Lord Shiva. He is offered dresses and food.
Ashta Dikbala Bali – The
Ashta Dik Balas are Indra, Agni, Yama, Niruthi, Varuna, Vayu, Kubera, Isana.
Offering of rice balls with mixed Honey, Ghee and Curd are offered to these
deities.
Maha Bhairava Bali –
Offering of rice balls with mixed Honey, Ghee and Curd is offered to the
deities Anantha, Bramha, Vishnu, Kshetra balaka and finally to Kala Bhairav.
Maha Yogini Pooja – The
divine mother is considered to have an army of 64(640 million) crore warriors.
So she is referred as “Maha Chatusshasti Koti Yogini Gana Sevitha”, in the
Lalitha Sahasranama. This entire army is headed by 64 captains. Yogini Pooja is
done to these 64 captains. A single Pumpkin is cut into 64 pieces as a
representative of 64 yoginis and Pooja is done with Mangala Theertam.
Maha Poornahuti –
Maha Poornahuti with offering of Mangala Drayvas (Sacred offerings) which
include Fruits, Herbs, Kumkum, Sandal Paste, Dry Fruits, Dry Coconut. Silk
Saree and Blouse are offered as Vastras. It is accompanied by the chanting of
the Durga Suktham. A huge Garland is offered along with the chanting of Vedic
Mantra Pushpam. Tamboolam (Karpoora Veetika) is also offered into the Agni.
Vasodhara Homam –
Vasodhara is the offering of Ghee (Clarified butter) into the sacrificial fire
along with the chanting of the Vedic Rudram Chamakam Mantra. The chanting of
Chamakam is a request to the Lord to fulfill all the genuine desires/wants of
his devotee. It is followed by the Jayadhi Homam and Agni upasthanam.
Maha Naivedyam – It
is the offering of cooked food along with fruits to the Goddess. The Shastras
stipulate the minimum amount to be offered. This prasadam is later distributed
as Visesha Annadanam.
Shodasa Upachara and Avatarikai –
Various upacharas like Chatram (Umbrella), Samaram, Vyajanam, Mirror, Geetham
(Singing of devotional songs), Vadhyam etc are offered to the Divine Mother. It
is followed by the Maha deeparadhana or Aarthi. Chaturveda parayanam is
performed as a part of the avatarikai.
Sri Chandika Parameshwari Maha Abhishekam
with holy Kalasa water – After kalasha Yadhastanam, Abhishekam
is done to the Goddess Mahishasura Mardhini with the holy Kumbha Kalasa Theertham.
Guru Samarpanam – The
Fruits of the Homam are offered to the Lotus Feet of the Guruji Sri Muralidhara
Swamigal and Ambaal, who in turn blesses us back with all the benefits of the
Homam. It is followed by Pradakshina and Namaskaram. The teertha prasadam is
then distributed among devotees. Annadanam is also performed.
Durga Sapthasathi Mantra Recital
Worship of the Divine Mother or Goddess
worship is one of the six streams of Hindu Devotion. Known by the name of
Shaktism or Shakti worship, it has been practiced by various saints. Devi
Mahatmayam mantra occurs in the Markandeya Purana, one of the 18 puranas
compiled by Sage Veda Vyasa. It is one of the authoritative texts of Shaktism
and Mantra Shastra in Hindu religion.
The main text of the Devi Mahatmayam
contains 700 mantras. The preliminary mantras are
Nyasam, Avahanam, Namani, Argalam, Keelakam, Hrudayam,
Dhalam, Dhyanam, Kavacham.
This method of chanting is called as Navanga parayanam
since there are nine preliminary stotras to be chanted before chanting the
Saptashati. Then Vedic or tantric Ratri Suktam is chanted. It is followed by
the Durga Saptashati chapters. The Uttaranga Mantras are Tantric or Vedic Devi
Sooktam, Rahasya Trayam (Pradhana Rahasyam, Vaikritika Rahasyam, Murti
Rahasyam), Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram.
The Navakshari Mantra ( 9 lettered mantra on
Goddess Chandi who is the very embodiment of Maha Kali , Maha Lakshmi , Maha
Saraswathi ) is chanted before and after chanting the saptashati. It has to be
chanted after taking Mantra Upadesa of Maha Ganapathy Moola Mantra and Chandi
Navakshari Moola Mantra from a Guru.
Devi Mahatmayam is called as sapthasathi
since it contains 700 verses (saptha means seven). It is also because seven
devis – Bramhi, Maheswari, Vaishnavi , Kaumari, Indrani, Varahi, Chamunda, are
worshipped in the mantras.
Goddess Chamunda also represents the 3
Shaktis:
Icha Shakti ( Power of Will) as Goddess Kali
or Durga
Kriya Shakti (Power of Action) as Goddess
Lakshmi
Gyana Shakti (Power of Knowledge) as Goddess
Saraswathi
Devi Mahatmayam contains 13 chapters. The
Devi Mahathmyam contains the dialogue between a dispossessed King Suratha, a
merchant Samadhi betrayed by his family and a sage named Medhas. The sage
instructs by recounting three different epic battles between the Devi and
various demonic adversaries. The three tales being governed by, respectively,
Maha Kali (Chapter 1), Maha Lakshmi (Chapters 2-4) and Maha Saraswathi (Chapters
5-13). By doing upasana of Chandika Parameshwari Devi, the king and the
merchant regain back their lost possessions and finally liberation. Each
chapter of the Sapthasathi has a presiding deity as described below:
Chapter 1 – Madhu Kaitaba Vadham – Sri Maha
Kali
Chapter 2 – Mahishasura Sainya Vadham – Sri
Maha Lakshmi
Chapter 3 – Mahishasura Vadham – Sri Shankari
Devi
Chapter 4 – Chakradhi Stuti – Sri Jaya Durga
Devi
Chapter 5 – Devi Dhoota Samvadham – Sri Maha
Saraswathi
Chapter 6 – Dhoomralochana Vadham – Sri
Padmavathi Devi
Chapter 7 – Chanda Munda Vadham – Sri Raja
Mathangi Devi
Chapter 8 – Raktabeja Vadham – Sri Bhavani
Devi
Chapter 9 – Nishumba Vadham – Sri Ardhambika
Devi
Chapter 10 – Shumbashura Vadham – Sri
Kameshwari Devi
Chapter 11 – Narayani Stuthi – Sri
Bhuvaneshwari Devi
Chapter 12 – Devi Charitha Mahatmyam – Sri
Durga Devi
Chapter 13 – Sri Maha Tripura Sundari Devi
Durga Saptashati is
chanted after invoking Goddess Chandika in a Kalasha (gatha stapana). The
Kalasha is filled with water and a coconut is placed on the mouth of the
kalasha. Maha Ganapathi, Ashta Bhairavas, Navagrahas and Ashta Dikbalas are
also invoked along with the Goddess in seperate kalashas. Spiritual herbs are
added to the water in the Kalasas and Alankara is done. Vedic Sri Sookta
Aradhana along with Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam/Sri Lalitha Trishati Archana and
other archanas are performed.
Kala Bhairava Pujai is
also performed to get rid of Pitru Dosha, Stree Shapa dosha, Kala Sarpa Dosha
etc. Along with Devi Mahatyam other Mantras like Maha Ganapathy Moola Mantra,
Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam, Sri Lakshmi Sudarshana Maha Mantra, Sri Lalitha
Sahasranamam, Sri Lalitha Trishati, Dhanvantri Mantra could also be chanted.
After all the upachara pujas are complete, the holy water from the kalasha is
then distributed as prasadam to devotees.
More details Please Contact
Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam
Ananthalai Madura, Kilpudupet, Walajapet
- 632513.
Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Tele : 04172-230033, 230274 | Cell :
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