Sunday, December 16, 2012
BMC's grand plan Rs.4 Crore down South Bombay's drains
About BMC grand plan Rs.4 Crore down South Bombay's drains
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/
Dear Chaitanya Marpakwar Ji,
Green Greetings
I was delighted to read about the efforts of the M.C.G.M. , to make an effort to use technology to address odour issues in "South Bombay's" storm water drains.
Could I take the opportunity created to offer some suggestions which may be very useful ?
Please read about some of my work conducted with support and encouragement of the M.C.G.M. on their premises, the Municipal Versova Sewage Pumping Station, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053, Maharashtra, India.
The third row, third picture ( from left ) is Shri Markandeya, former Chief Engineer SWM who visited the project and encouraged me.
http://www.greencrosssociety.
Suggestions:
Since there is a large part of Mumbai's housing which drains their sewage through storm water drains ( albeit illegal ) , the matter needs to be Eco technologically addressed.
Using incredibly fast 'TURBO ECOLOGY', it now becomes possible to address the inorganic chemicals which are the real hazard in the sewage.
Just as we add an extra programme in our laptop to make it run more smoothly, 'TURBO ECOLOGY' can be easily installed along with any other system or process. It becomes an 'ON LINE TREATMENT' process.
The mosquito issue can also be addressed and use of pesticide avoided entirely.
Separately, addressing odour by destroying the 'FOOD' ( C/N ratio ) in the sewage while leaving the INORGANIC content untouched will lead to invisible hazard which gives no warning signals.
Turning off the alarm bell without addressing the root cause of the ecological fire was what current sewage treatment practices were about till recently.
Such processes also needlessly used electric power and machinery.
NASHIK MUNICIPAL CORPORATION had demonstrated this some years ago, even won an award from the Urban Development Ministry of the Government of India, from the hands of Shri Jaipal Reddy.
Odour issues can be better understood at this link http://www.greencrosssociety.
This knowledge and expertise is also available with the Municipal Corporation engineers also.
Ecological regards,
Shantharam Umanath Shenai
http://india.ashoka.org/
www.greencrosssociety.com
+91 9324156273
+91 8454097701
Chaitanya.Marpakwar @timesgrou
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has found a solution to the city’s stench problem and, believe it or not, the grand plan involves pouring 10,000 litres of deodorant worth Rs 4 crore down Mumbai’s clogged drains.
The BMC’s Storm Water Drains (SWD) department has floated tenders to bulk buy a herbal chemical branded ‘greenoxy’, which works both as a disinfectant and a deodorant.
The pilot project, for which the civic body has set aside Rs 5-7 lakh, involves spraying the nullahs around Malabar Hill – arguably a part of the city that least needs it. If the project is successful in South Mumbai’s D Ward, the BMC will try and get the total budget sanctioned in order to tackle more challenging neighborhoods further north.
The chemical works only on narrow drains, officials admitted, so travelling across Mahim Creek will continue to be a nightmare.
“When poured into the drains, the chemical reacts with the sludge and separates the silt from the water. The silt settles at the bottom of the drains, allowing the drain water to flow
smoothly,” LS Vhatkar, Chief Engineer (SWD), told Mumbai Mirror.w“It also acts as a deodorant and after its use there is no stench or odour of any kind. Since it’s a herbal product and is eco-friendly, it won’t have any adverse effects when the drains empty out into the Arabian sea.”
The BMC, ironically, chanced upon this idea three months ago, thanks to a problem that closely affected the SWD department. Their office in Dadar stands right next to a small, artificial pond created to collect water overflowing from the pumping station that stands in its centre. After the monsoons, officials said, the smell was unbearable, and those close to the windows of the five-storey building were forced to abandon their desks for a week.
One of the staff members had heard about the herbal deodorant, which worked wonders for them (as an SWD official put it, the previously sludgy pond now smelled like ‘agarbattis’, or incence sticks). After this, a suggestion was made asking the BMC to consider using it in other problem areas – like the rest of the city.
“At that time,there were a lot of complaints from the Malabar Hill area about the stench emanating from the drains. We found that there was a problem, as storm water drains and sewage drains had gotten connected. That’s why we have planned the pilot project here,” a BMC official said.
The project – expected to be rolled out next week – will see the civic body’s conservancy workers use the chemical everytime they clean the drains.
Indrani Malkani, the ALM coordinator for Dward,said treating the drains was a step in the right direction. “But the odour emanating from the storm water drains was caused by the illegal sewage lines, which have been connected by certain housing societies. The BMC should take action against them as well,” Malkani said.
After which they can try and solve the Mahim Creek problem.
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/
Dear Chaitanya Marpakwar Ji,
Green Greetings
I was delighted to read about the efforts of the M.C.G.M. , to make an effort to use technology to address odour issues in "South Bombay's" storm water drains.
Could I take the opportunity created to offer some suggestions which may be very useful ?
Please read about some of my work conducted with support and encouragement of the M.C.G.M. on their premises, the Municipal Versova Sewage Pumping Station, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053, Maharashtra, India.
The third row, third picture ( from left ) is Shri Markandeya, former Chief Engineer SWM who visited the project and encouraged me.
http://www.greencrosssociety.
Suggestions:
Since there is a large part of Mumbai's housing which drains their sewage through storm water drains ( albeit illegal ) , the matter needs to be Eco technologically addressed.
Using incredibly fast 'TURBO ECOLOGY', it now becomes possible to address the inorganic chemicals which are the real hazard in the sewage.
Just as we add an extra programme in our laptop to make it run more smoothly, 'TURBO ECOLOGY' can be easily installed along with any other system or process. It becomes an 'ON LINE TREATMENT' process.
The mosquito issue can also be addressed and use of pesticide avoided entirely.
Separately, addressing odour by destroying the 'FOOD' ( C/N ratio ) in the sewage while leaving the INORGANIC content untouched will lead to invisible hazard which gives no warning signals.
Turning off the alarm bell without addressing the root cause of the ecological fire was what current sewage treatment practices were about till recently.
Such processes also needlessly used electric power and machinery.
NASHIK MUNICIPAL CORPORATION had demonstrated this some years ago, even won an award from the Urban Development Ministry of the Government of India, from the hands of Shri Jaipal Reddy.
Odour issues can be better understood at this link http://www.greencrosssociety.
This knowledge and expertise is also available with the Municipal Corporation engineers also.
Ecological regards,
Shantharam Umanath Shenai
http://india.ashoka.org/
www.greencrosssociety.com
+91 9324156273
+91 8454097701
Fume no more: SoBo’s drains to smell of roses
10,000 litres of deo down the drain; BMC’s nod to Oscar Wilde: ‘We’re all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars’
Chaitanya.Marpakwar @timesgrou
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has found a solution to the city’s stench problem and, believe it or not, the grand plan involves pouring 10,000 litres of deodorant worth Rs 4 crore down Mumbai’s clogged drains.
The BMC’s Storm Water Drains (SWD) department has floated tenders to bulk buy a herbal chemical branded ‘greenoxy’, which works both as a disinfectant and a deodorant.
The pilot project, for which the civic body has set aside Rs 5-7 lakh, involves spraying the nullahs around Malabar Hill – arguably a part of the city that least needs it. If the project is successful in South Mumbai’s D Ward, the BMC will try and get the total budget sanctioned in order to tackle more challenging neighborhoods further north.
The chemical works only on narrow drains, officials admitted, so travelling across Mahim Creek will continue to be a nightmare.
“When poured into the drains, the chemical reacts with the sludge and separates the silt from the water. The silt settles at the bottom of the drains, allowing the drain water to flow
smoothly,” LS Vhatkar, Chief Engineer (SWD), told Mumbai Mirror.w“It also acts as a deodorant and after its use there is no stench or odour of any kind. Since it’s a herbal product and is eco-friendly, it won’t have any adverse effects when the drains empty out into the Arabian sea.”
The BMC, ironically, chanced upon this idea three months ago, thanks to a problem that closely affected the SWD department. Their office in Dadar stands right next to a small, artificial pond created to collect water overflowing from the pumping station that stands in its centre. After the monsoons, officials said, the smell was unbearable, and those close to the windows of the five-storey building were forced to abandon their desks for a week.
One of the staff members had heard about the herbal deodorant, which worked wonders for them (as an SWD official put it, the previously sludgy pond now smelled like ‘agarbattis’, or incence sticks). After this, a suggestion was made asking the BMC to consider using it in other problem areas – like the rest of the city.
“At that time,there were a lot of complaints from the Malabar Hill area about the stench emanating from the drains. We found that there was a problem, as storm water drains and sewage drains had gotten connected. That’s why we have planned the pilot project here,” a BMC official said.
The project – expected to be rolled out next week – will see the civic body’s conservancy workers use the chemical everytime they clean the drains.
Indrani Malkani, the ALM coordinator for Dward,said treating the drains was a step in the right direction. “But the odour emanating from the storm water drains was caused by the illegal sewage lines, which have been connected by certain housing societies. The BMC should take action against them as well,” Malkani said.
After which they can try and solve the Mahim Creek problem.
The BMC will use a herbal chemical branded ‘greenoxy’, which costs Rs 400 a litre, to freshen up south Mumbai’s drains
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Yoga for Respiratory Disorder
Simha Garaja
The Roaring Lion, is a great technique to bring emotional balance, and it also heals the lungs and respiratory system. It also harmonizes the Thyroid gland. Emotions trapped within the anahat chakra are released when Simha Graja is performed. Emotions and stress are the main cause for respiratory disorders. These may be due to the persons current life situation or even emotions and desires from their past lives. Performing this over a period of time results in the release of the emotions past and present. It also makes the person more expressive and confident. It also calms the nerves and relaxes the body and mind.
Naadi Shodan / Anulom- Vilom
This is a pranayama to balance the Ida and Pingala Naadis. The Lunar and Solar energies/currents of our body. It brings a balance and health the the left and right hemispheres of the brain, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, it heals the lungs and improves the body's capacity to breathe and optimizes the lungs ability to enrich the body with oxygen. Leads to balance of all solar and lunar activities of the body and mind, eventually opening the passage for Sushumna Nadi.
Bhramari
The buzzing bee is an instant stress buster. It calms and stills the mind, body, emotion and spirit. It opens the doorway to tranquility and calm. It is a great practice for heart patients as well. It is also a great technique for insomnia especially if performed before sleep. It also enriches the pineal gland and balances Pirtuatary function in the body. Spiritually, if perfected, it can lead you to Shunya and the realization of the Naad or the cosmic sound/vibration. It takes one to higher state of one's consciousness.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Surya Namaskara & Surya Mantra
1. Pranamasana / Prayer Pose
Hindi: “Om Mitraya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the friend of all.”
English: “Salutations to the friend of all.”
2. Hasta Utthanasana / Raised Arms Pose
Hindi: “Om Ravaye Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the shining one.”
English: “Salutations to the shining one.”
3. Padahastasana / Hand to Foot Pose
Hindi: “Om Suryaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who induces activity.”
English: “Salutations to he who induces activity.”
4. Ashwa Sanchalasana / Horse riding pose
Hindi: “Om Bhanave Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who illumines.”
English: “Salutations to he who illumines.”
5. Parvatsana / Mountain Pose
Hindi: “Om Khagaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who moves quickly in the sky.”
English: “Salutations to he who moves quickly in the sky.”
6. Ashtanga Namaskara / Salute with Eight Points
Hindi: “Om Punshne Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the giver of strength.”
English: “Salutations to the giver of strength.”
7. Bhujangasana / Cobra Pose
Hindi: “Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the golden, cosmic self.”
English: “Salutations to the golden, cosmic self.”
8. Parvatsana / Mountain Pose
Hindi: “Om Marichaye Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the Lord of the Dawn.”
English: “Salutations to the Lord of the Dawn.”
9. Ashwa Sanchalasana / Horse Riding Pose
Hindi: “Om Adityaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the son of Aditi, the cosmic Mother.”
English: “Salutations to the son of Aditi, the cosmic Mother.”
10. Padahastasana / Hand to Foot Pose
Hindi: “Om Savitre Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the Lord of Creation.”
English: “Salutations to the Lord of Creation.”
11. Hasta Utthanasana / Raised Arms Pose
Hindi: “Om Arkaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who is fit to be praised.”
English: “Salutations to he who is fit to be praised.”
12. Pranamasana / Prayer Pose
Hindi: “Om Bhaskaraya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who leads to enlightenment.”
English: “Salutations to he who leads to enlightenment.”
Yoga reference for Surya Namaskar Mantras in English and Hindi:
1. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha; Swami Satyananda Saraswati ; Yoga Publications Trust Munger, Bihar, India; First edition 1969; Quoted edition for this article 2008.
1. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha; Swami Satyananda Saraswati ; Yoga Publications Trust Munger, Bihar, India; First edition 1969; Quoted edition for this article 2008.
2. Satyananda Yoga – Bihar Yoga; Bihar School of Yoga and Sivananda Ashram
Gayatri Mantra: Meaning and Significance
*Om bhur bhuvah swah**Tat savitur varenyam**Bhargo devasya dheemahi**Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat*
Gayatri mantra has been bestowed the greatest importance in Vedic dharma. This mantra has also been termed as Savitri and Ved-Mata, the mother of the Vedas. The literal meaning of the mantra is:
O God! You are Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Almighty. You are all Light.You are all Knowledge and Bliss. You are Destroyer of fear, You are Creator of this Universe, You are the Greatest of all. We bow and meditate uponyYour light. You guide our intellect in the right direction.
The mantra, however, has a great scientific importance too, which somehow got lost in the literary tradition.The modern astrophysics and astronomy tell us that our Galaxy called MilkyWay or Akash-Ganga contains approximately 100,000 million of stars. Each star is like our sun having its own planet system. We know that the moon moves round the earth and the earth moves round the sun along with the moon. All planets move around the sun.
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Shri Hanuman Chalisa
In spiritual traditions across the world, often a hymn, poem, haiku(s), songs, prayers etc. created by awakened or enlightened souls or masters serve as text, mantra, shlokas or scriptures that are being used till date for healing. Healing not just of the body or mind. But the healing of one's life and ones whole self: body, mind, spirit. While there is an intellectual meaning to the text, it is not of much consequence, except to the intellectual mind. And focusing on its intellectual or literery or literal meaning would be loosing the point all together. What is required, is to be pure hearted or devotional or trying to be of empty mind. Just reading this text is like unraveling a spell that leads to a chain reaction of events and healing for oneself and one's loved ones. If you cant read, just listen to the audio. Sing along. Be free and creative. Sing it, read it rap it, what ever works for you. Though these may fall under some religious traditions, it is important to understand that religion is derived from spirituality by society. One such text or hymn, created by Tulsi Das, a poet & saint from India is the "Hanuman Chalisa". It is supremely effective especially for clearance of obstacles that manifest in our lives.
To best experience it, try to approach it with a state of no mind and humility.
To best experience it, try to approach it with a state of no mind and humility.
TEXT:
Shri Hanuman Chalisa
Shri guru charan saraj raj, Nij manu mukur sudhare |
Barnau raghubar bimal jasu, Jo dhayak phal chare ||
Budhihien tanu jaanke, Sumerao pavan-kumar |
Bal budhi vidhya dehu mohe, Harhu kales bikar ||
Barnau raghubar bimal jasu, Jo dhayak phal chare ||
Budhihien tanu jaanke, Sumerao pavan-kumar |
Bal budhi vidhya dehu mohe, Harhu kales bikar ||
Jai hanuman gyan gun sagar |
Jai kapise tehu lok ujagar ||
Ram dut atulit bal dhama |
Anjani putra pavan sut nama ||
Mahabir bikram bajragee |
Kumati nivas sumati ke sangi ||
Kanchan baran biraj subesa |
Kann kundal kunchit kesa ||
Haat vajar ao dheja biraje |
Kandhe muj janeu sajee ||
Sankar suvan kesrinandan |
Tej pratap maha jag bandhan ||
Vidhyavan gune aati chatur |
Ram kaaj kaibe ko aatur ||
Prabhu charit sunibe ko rasiya |
Ram lakhan sita maan basiya ||
Susham roop dhari siyahi dhikhava |
Bikat roop dhari lank jarava ||
Bhim roop dhari asur sahare |
Ramchandra ke kaaj savare ||
Laye sanjeevan lakhan jiyaye |
Shriraghuvir harsha ure laye ||
Raghupati kinhe bahut badai |
Tum mam preye bharat sam bhai ||
Sahart badan tumarhu jas gavey |
Aas kahi shripati kant lagavey ||
Sankadeek bhramadhi munisa |
Narad sarad sahit ahisa ||
Jam kuber digpal jaha thi |
Kavi kovid kahi sake kaha thi ||
Tum upkar sughuv kehina |
Ram milaye raj pad denha ||
Tumraho mantra vibhekshan mana |
Lankeshvar bhaye sab jag jaan ||
Jug sahes jojan per bhanu |
Linyo tahi madhur phal janu ||
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahi |
Jaldhi ladhi gaye acraj nahi ||
Durgam kaaj jagat ke jete |
Sugam anugrah tumre tete ||
Ram duaare tum rakhvare |
Hoot na aagya binu pasare ||
Sab sukh lahai tumhre sarna |
Tum rchak kahu ko daarna ||
Aapan tej samharo aape |
Teno lok hakte kape ||
Bhut pesach nikat nahi aaveh |
Mahavir jab naam sunaveh ||
Nase rog hare sab peera |
Japat nirantar hanumat bal bira ||
Sankat se hanuman chudave |
Maan kam bachan dayan jo lavey ||
Sab per ram tapasvi raja |
Tin ke kaaj sakal tum saja ||
Aur manorat jo kayi lave |
Tasuye amit jeevan phal pavey ||
Charo guj pratap tumarah |
Hai prasidh jagat ujeyara ||
Sadhu sant ke tum rakhvare |
Asur nikandan ram dulare ||
Ashat sidhi navnidhi ke data |
As var deen jaanki mata ||
Ram rasayan tumhre pasa |
Sada raho raghupati ke dasa ||
Tumreh bhajan ram ko bhavey |
Janam janam ke dukh bisravey ||
Ant kaal raghubar pur jaie |
Jaha janam hari bhagat kahaei ||
Aur devta chitna dhareyo |
Hanumat seye sarav sukh karaei ||
Sankat kate mite sab pera |
Jo sumere hanumat balbira ||
Jai jai jai hanuman gusai |
Kripa karo guru dev ke naai ||
Jo sat bar pat kar koi |
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hoai ||
Jo yahe pade hanuman chalisa |
Hoye sidhi sa ke goresa ||
Tulsidas sada hari chera |
Kijeye nath hridaye maha dera ||
Ram dut atulit bal dhama |
Anjani putra pavan sut nama ||
Mahabir bikram bajragee |
Kumati nivas sumati ke sangi ||
Kanchan baran biraj subesa |
Kann kundal kunchit kesa ||
Haat vajar ao dheja biraje |
Kandhe muj janeu sajee ||
Sankar suvan kesrinandan |
Tej pratap maha jag bandhan ||
Vidhyavan gune aati chatur |
Ram kaaj kaibe ko aatur ||
Prabhu charit sunibe ko rasiya |
Ram lakhan sita maan basiya ||
Susham roop dhari siyahi dhikhava |
Bikat roop dhari lank jarava ||
Bhim roop dhari asur sahare |
Ramchandra ke kaaj savare ||
Laye sanjeevan lakhan jiyaye |
Shriraghuvir harsha ure laye ||
Raghupati kinhe bahut badai |
Tum mam preye bharat sam bhai ||
Sahart badan tumarhu jas gavey |
Aas kahi shripati kant lagavey ||
Sankadeek bhramadhi munisa |
Narad sarad sahit ahisa ||
Jam kuber digpal jaha thi |
Kavi kovid kahi sake kaha thi ||
Tum upkar sughuv kehina |
Ram milaye raj pad denha ||
Tumraho mantra vibhekshan mana |
Lankeshvar bhaye sab jag jaan ||
Jug sahes jojan per bhanu |
Linyo tahi madhur phal janu ||
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahi |
Jaldhi ladhi gaye acraj nahi ||
Durgam kaaj jagat ke jete |
Sugam anugrah tumre tete ||
Ram duaare tum rakhvare |
Hoot na aagya binu pasare ||
Sab sukh lahai tumhre sarna |
Tum rchak kahu ko daarna ||
Aapan tej samharo aape |
Teno lok hakte kape ||
Bhut pesach nikat nahi aaveh |
Mahavir jab naam sunaveh ||
Nase rog hare sab peera |
Japat nirantar hanumat bal bira ||
Sankat se hanuman chudave |
Maan kam bachan dayan jo lavey ||
Sab per ram tapasvi raja |
Tin ke kaaj sakal tum saja ||
Aur manorat jo kayi lave |
Tasuye amit jeevan phal pavey ||
Charo guj pratap tumarah |
Hai prasidh jagat ujeyara ||
Sadhu sant ke tum rakhvare |
Asur nikandan ram dulare ||
Ashat sidhi navnidhi ke data |
As var deen jaanki mata ||
Ram rasayan tumhre pasa |
Sada raho raghupati ke dasa ||
Tumreh bhajan ram ko bhavey |
Janam janam ke dukh bisravey ||
Ant kaal raghubar pur jaie |
Jaha janam hari bhagat kahaei ||
Aur devta chitna dhareyo |
Hanumat seye sarav sukh karaei ||
Sankat kate mite sab pera |
Jo sumere hanumat balbira ||
Jai jai jai hanuman gusai |
Kripa karo guru dev ke naai ||
Jo sat bar pat kar koi |
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hoai ||
Jo yahe pade hanuman chalisa |
Hoye sidhi sa ke goresa ||
Tulsidas sada hari chera |
Kijeye nath hridaye maha dera ||
Pavantnaye sankat haran, Mangal murti roop |
Ram lakhan sita sahet, Hridaye basau sur bhup ||
Devnagri: http://www.prabhubhakti.com/sites/default/files/hanuman_chalisa.pdf
MP3: http://www.prabhubhakti.com/audio/shree-hanuman-chalisa
Devnagri: http://www.prabhubhakti.com/sites/default/files/hanuman_chalisa.pdf
MP3: http://www.prabhubhakti.com/audio/shree-hanuman-chalisa
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BENEFITS of Hanuman Chalisa
To truly experience it's benefits read/chant 7 times daily. If you are unfamiliar with the language, it does not matter, sing along with the song or just listen to it. Can be done by anyone from any faith or religion. Contrary to popular belief, it is not religious.
To truly experience it's benefits read/chant 7 times daily. If you are unfamiliar with the language, it does not matter, sing along with the song or just listen to it. Can be done by anyone from any faith or religion. Contrary to popular belief, it is not religious.
- Removes obstacles/ baadha'
- Makes personality Rajasic or Dynamic
- Leads to Higher States of Consciousness
- Removes bad luck
- Makes one happy and prosperous
- Leads to good health, disease free living
- Conception of child
- Protection from Ghosts and evil spirits
- Protection from bad luck
- Darshan and Grace of Lord Hanuman
- Grace of Lord Ram
- Peace and Tranquility
- Freedom from bondage
- Many more benifits, Chant/read daily to experience
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
5-10 minute Yoga for Stress Management
Yoga deletes stress from its very roots, where is exists on the deeper and subtler levels of consciousness, most often without us even realizing that its happening. So, if you can find a good way to deal with stress, you will solve alot of problems in your life. Just a workout is not enough. It only fatigues the body, and gives an illusion of relaxation. One has to target the source. It's not like if you will do yoga, you won't get stress. Stress is an integral part of life, and it exists for everyone. What makes a difference, is how you deal with it. And yoga will definitely help with that. So here it is. A simple practice that can be done by all. Do not underestimate is potency due to its simple nature. Those who stick to it, will realize its power and potency.
THE PRACTICE
Perform Every Day or Every work day as prescribed below, morning and evening. It is divided into two halves, Morning and Evening. KEEP PHONE ON OFF OR SILENT. For this short period, you must not get up, unless there is a life and death situation or impending emergency. Ask you loved ones, room mates etc. not to disturb you in this period.
Morning:
Om Chanting (5mins): Benifits: Calmness, Peace, Focus. Chanting Om secretes Alpha waves in the brain, causing relaxation and rejuvenation. It is also my observation that whenever i chant at the start of the day, some how my day is better, smoother and has less of obstacles
How to perform
Sit comfortably and chant Om for 5 minutes with eyes closed, remaining still and awareness on sound or on the eyebrow center This is known as Practice of Japa. More details on how to perform Japa: http://informationbaba.blogspot.in/2012/09/mantra-yoga-practice-of-japa.html
Evening: This should be ideally done as soon as one returns from work. It will neutralize most of the days stress.
1) Shavasana: 5-10 mintues
Benifits: Full body relaxation. Rejuvenation, revitalization of physical, mental, emotional and energy bodies. Enormously beneficial for the spine, especially those with lower back problems.
How to perform: Lie down on the floor, using a yoga mat/cloth/mattress etc. Spine in one line. Feet and hands comfortably parted. Palms facing upwards and the body loose and relaxed. Close your eyes for the whole duration and remain perfectly still. The word "Shavasana", is derived from the sanskrit word "Shava" which means Dead Body or Corpse, so you have to remain still like one.
Free online Guided meditation you can use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_iUvaL4xFU&feature=share&list=PL9dWrzD2rbTaMRyuguH91K6kCXJhkaj2b
You may put on some calming music if you want OR just observe the breath. Don't worry about the wandering mind. each time you realize its wandering, just come back to what you or doing or just return to your breath.
2) Om Chanting (5mins)
(same as above)
For more details or guidance, you can email me on: meetutkarsh@gmail.com.
NOTE: Please perform everyday as prescribed
Hari Om Tat Sat!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Mantra Yoga: The Practice of Japa
Mantras are also used for specific purposes. The ancient sages and rishis have discovered a countless number of such mantras in the Tantras, Vedas and other scriptures and texts. These each have a different purpose, role, vibration. Some may be used in rituals or ceremonies while others may complement or supplement other techniques, but mantra yoga itself is a deep science. Any one can discover this. All one has to do is chant.
BENEFITS
There are innumerable benefits to mantra chanting or Japa.
- Calmness, peace and tranquility
- Healing from physical and mental ailments
- Rejuvenation of body, mind spirit
- Revitalization, body, mind, spirit
- Refreshes, Rejuvenates and heals the Central Nervous System
- focus and awareness
- Awakening or free flow of prana/bioplasmic energy
- Enhances creativity
- Preserves the penial gland
- Invokes bliss
- Expansion of the mind
- Realization of higher realities
- Awakening of Kundalini Shakti
...and much much more....
WHAT TO CHANT
For beginners, i would suggest:
1) Om (very powerful and effective, do not underestimate its potency or value due to is simple nature)
2) Gayatri Mantra: for general purpose
"Om Bhur Bhuva swaha
tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo Devasya dhi mahi
Dhiyo yona prachodaya"
3) Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: For healing, charging water, good health, longevity and other purpose
" Om Trayambakam Yajamahey
Sugandhim pushti vardanam
Urva rukamiva vandanan
Mrityor mokshiya Maamritat"
4) "Om Namah Shivai": for general purpose, healing, peace, tranquility and to invoke the grace of Shiva
5) Name of deity: Rama, Krishna, Shiva, Jesus, Allah etc..
6) "Namya ho ringe kyo" from the Lotus Sutra
HOW TO CHANT
- Once or twice Daily or 6 days a week- (realization and effect will multiply if done 1st thing after waking and last thing before bed)
- chant from 5 mins to how ever long you want/can... OR 108 times
- find a secluded space free from distraction
- Sit comfortably with the spine erect
- Close your eyes
- Begin Japa/chanting
- do not move
- do not open your eyes
- chanting should be at a volume loud enough to be heard by yourself.
- listen to the sound and feels its music/rhythm/vibration
- if the mind wanders, let it, but remain aware of the sound
- Don't open your eyes immediately after you stop chanting/Japa
- remain silent, still and experience the moment
- Gently open your eyes
- end of practice
Remember, the only way to discover it is to chant. There is no substitute for hard work.
WHO CAN CHANT
Any one who desires to explore this beautiful science can chant. But it is a great tool for others who are unable to take up or devote time to more intensive looking practices.
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Warning: Some mantras are very powerful and intense and must be used only under the guidance or on the recommendation of a Guru or competent teacher.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
SHIVA MANAS PUJA (Mental Worship of Shiva)
SHIVA MANAS PUJA (Mental Worship of Shiva)
Shiva Manas Puja, written by Adi guru Shankaracharya is a very special hymn, which not only praises Shiva, but also depicts the true flavour of Shiva worship. Shiva needs devotion and not demonstration. In this stottram we offer to the great Lord various offering not in physical form but in mental form. We Start by offering bath, cloths, foods, devotion and finally offer ourselves to the Lord. The beauty lies in the fact that everything we offer, we offer in the portal of our mind and not physical. The compassionate Mahadev accepts all our offering and frees us from the consequences of our wrong doings, done knowingly or unknowingly.
рд░рдд्рдиैः рдХрд▓्рдкिрддрдоाрд╕рдиं рд╣िрдордЬрд▓ैः рд╕्рдиाрдиं рдЪ рджिрд╡्рдпाрдо्рдмрд░ं
рдиाрдиाрд░рдд्рдирд╡िрднूрд╖िрддं рдоृрдЧрдорджाрдоोрджाрдЩ्рдХिрддं рдЪрди्рджрдирдо्
рдЬाрддीрдЪрдо्рдкрдХрдмिрд▓्рд╡рдкрдд्рд░рд░рдЪिрддं рдкुрд╖्рдкं рдЪ рдзूрдкं рддрдеा рджीрдкं
рджेрд╡ рджрдпाрдиिрдзे рдкрд╢ुрдкрддे рд╣ृрдд्рдХрд▓्рдкिрддं рдЧृрд╣्рдпрддाрдо् ..рез..
O Shiva, O merciful Lord of all creatures, I have imagined a throne decorated with precious stones and gems for you, I offer you cold water melted from Great Himalaya to bath, I offer you divine cloths adorned with many precious gems, I offer you musk and sandals, bilva leafs and champak flowers and holy lamp. All these I offer you in my imagination, Please accept my offering, O Lord.
рд╕ौрд╡рд░्рдгे рдирд╡рд░рдд्рдирдЦрдг्рдбрд░рдЪिрддे рдкाрдд्рд░े рдШृрддं рдкाрдпрд╕ं
рднрдХ्рд╖्рдпं рдкрдЮ्рдЪрд╡िрдзं рдкрдпोрджрдзिрдпुрддं рд░рдо्рднाрдлрд▓ं рдкाрдирдХрдо् .
рд╢ाрдХाрдиाрдордпुрддं рдЬрд▓ं рд░ुрдЪिрдХрд░ं рдХрд░्рдкूрд░рдЦрдг्рдбोрдЬ्рдЬ्рд╡рд▓ं
рддाрдо्рдмूрд▓ं рдордирд╕ा рдордпा рд╡िрд░рдЪिрддं рднрдХ्рдд्рдпा рдк्рд░рднो рд╕्рд╡ीрдХुрд░ु ..реи..
I am offering you ghee, and sweet milk in golden bowl decorated with nine jewels and another five verities of foods made of milk and curd, preparations made from divine fruits and scented sweet water to drink. I offer you lighted lamp with camphor, betel leafs and nuts. O Shiva, I offer you all these from my devotion in my inner mind. Please accept my offerings.
рдЫрдд्рд░ं рдЪाрдорд░рдпोрд░्рдпुрдЧं рд╡्рдпрдЬрдирдХं рдЪाрджрд░्рд╢рдХं рдиिрд░्рдорд▓рдо्
рд╡ीрдгाрднेрд░िрдоृрджрдЩ्рдЧрдХाрд╣рд▓рдХрд▓ा рдЧीрддं рдЪ рдиृрдд्рдпं рддрдеा .
рд╕ाрд╖्рдЯाрдЩ्рдЧं рдк्рд░рдгрддिः рд╕्рддुрддिрд░्рдмрд╣ुрд╡िрдзा рд╣्рдпेрддрдд्рд╕рдорд╕्рддं рдордпा
рд╕рдЩ्рдХрд▓्рдкेрди рд╕рдорд░्рдкिрддं рддрд╡ рд╡िрднो рдкूрдЬां рдЧृрд╣ाрдг рдк्рд░рднो ..рей..
I offer you a seat decorated with canopy, two decorates hand fans and a shining mirror and I present to you songs and dance accompanied with music from veena, mridanga and big kettle drums. I offer you various prayers and hymns in total devotion. O Shiva, please accept these offerings, which is a product of my devotion in my imagination.
рдЖрдд्рдоा рдд्рд╡ं рдЧिрд░िрдЬा рдорддिः рд╕рд╣рдЪрд░ाः рдк्рд░ाрдгाः рд╢рд░ीрд░ं рдЧृрд╣ं
рдкूрдЬा рддे рд╡िрд╖рдпोрдкрднोрдЧрд░рдЪрдиा рдиिрдж्рд░ा рд╕рдоाрдзिрд╕्рдеिрддिः
рд╕рдЮ्рдЪाрд░ः рдкрджрдпोः рдк्рд░рджрдХ्рд╖िрдгрд╡िрдзिः рд╕्рддोрдд्рд░ाрдгि рд╕рд░्рд╡ा рдЧिрд░ो
рдпрдж्рдпрдд्рдХрд░्рдо рдХрд░ोрдоि рддрдд्рддрджрдЦिрд▓ं рд╢рдо्рднो рддрд╡ाрд░ाрдзрдирдо् .. рек..
O Shiva, you are my soul, Godess paarvati is my reason, my five senses (hearing, speaking ,touching, tasting and smelling) are Your attendants and my body is your home. All the pleasures of my senses are objects to your worship. My sleep is you meditation. Wherever I walk I am walking around You. Everything I say is your prayer and everything I do is in devotion to You.
рдХрд░рдЪрд░рдг рдХृрддं рд╡ाрдХ्рдХाрдпрдЬं рдХрд░्рдордЬं рд╡ा
рд╢्рд░рд╡рдгрдирдпрдирдЬं рд╡ा рдоाрдирд╕ंрд╡ाрдкрд░ाрдзрдо् .
рд╡िрд╣िрддрдорд╡िрд╣िрддं рд╡ा рд╕рд░्рд╡рдоेрддрдд्рдХ्рд╖рдорд╕्рд╡ .
рдЬрдп рдЬрдп рдХрд░ुрдгाрдм्рдзे рд╢्рд░ीрдорд╣ाрджेрд╡рд╢рдо्рднो .. рел..
O Shiva please forgive all my sins, that I may have committed knowingly or unknowingly through my hands or feets, voice or action, ears or eyes or mind in various different forms. Hail! Hail! O ocean of compassion! O great God! O benevolent Lord! 5
Shiva Manas Puja, written by Adi guru Shankaracharya is a very special hymn, which not only praises Shiva, but also depicts the true flavour of Shiva worship. Shiva needs devotion and not demonstration. In this stottram we offer to the great Lord various offering not in physical form but in mental form. We Start by offering bath, cloths, foods, devotion and finally offer ourselves to the Lord. The beauty lies in the fact that everything we offer, we offer in the portal of our mind and not physical. The compassionate Mahadev accepts all our offering and frees us from the consequences of our wrong doings, done knowingly or unknowingly.
рд░рдд्рдиैः рдХрд▓्рдкिрддрдоाрд╕рдиं рд╣िрдордЬрд▓ैः рд╕्рдиाрдиं рдЪ рджिрд╡्рдпाрдо्рдмрд░ं
рдиाрдиाрд░рдд्рдирд╡िрднूрд╖िрддं рдоृрдЧрдорджाрдоोрджाрдЩ्рдХिрддं рдЪрди्рджрдирдо्
рдЬाрддीрдЪрдо्рдкрдХрдмिрд▓्рд╡рдкрдд्рд░рд░рдЪिрддं рдкुрд╖्рдкं рдЪ рдзूрдкं рддрдеा рджीрдкं
рджेрд╡ рджрдпाрдиिрдзे рдкрд╢ुрдкрддे рд╣ृрдд्рдХрд▓्рдкिрддं рдЧृрд╣्рдпрддाрдо् ..рез..
O Shiva, O merciful Lord of all creatures, I have imagined a throne decorated with precious stones and gems for you, I offer you cold water melted from Great Himalaya to bath, I offer you divine cloths adorned with many precious gems, I offer you musk and sandals, bilva leafs and champak flowers and holy lamp. All these I offer you in my imagination, Please accept my offering, O Lord.
рд╕ौрд╡рд░्рдгे рдирд╡рд░рдд्рдирдЦрдг्рдбрд░рдЪिрддे рдкाрдд्рд░े рдШृрддं рдкाрдпрд╕ं
рднрдХ्рд╖्рдпं рдкрдЮ्рдЪрд╡िрдзं рдкрдпोрджрдзिрдпुрддं рд░рдо्рднाрдлрд▓ं рдкाрдирдХрдо् .
рд╢ाрдХाрдиाрдордпुрддं рдЬрд▓ं рд░ुрдЪिрдХрд░ं рдХрд░्рдкूрд░рдЦрдг्рдбोрдЬ्рдЬ्рд╡рд▓ं
рддाрдо्рдмूрд▓ं рдордирд╕ा рдордпा рд╡िрд░рдЪिрддं рднрдХ्рдд्рдпा рдк्рд░рднो рд╕्рд╡ीрдХुрд░ु ..реи..
I am offering you ghee, and sweet milk in golden bowl decorated with nine jewels and another five verities of foods made of milk and curd, preparations made from divine fruits and scented sweet water to drink. I offer you lighted lamp with camphor, betel leafs and nuts. O Shiva, I offer you all these from my devotion in my inner mind. Please accept my offerings.
рдЫрдд्рд░ं рдЪाрдорд░рдпोрд░्рдпुрдЧं рд╡्рдпрдЬрдирдХं рдЪाрджрд░्рд╢рдХं рдиिрд░्рдорд▓рдо्
рд╡ीрдгाрднेрд░िрдоृрджрдЩ्рдЧрдХाрд╣рд▓рдХрд▓ा рдЧीрддं рдЪ рдиृрдд्рдпं рддрдеा .
рд╕ाрд╖्рдЯाрдЩ्рдЧं рдк्рд░рдгрддिः рд╕्рддुрддिрд░्рдмрд╣ुрд╡िрдзा рд╣्рдпेрддрдд्рд╕рдорд╕्рддं рдордпा
рд╕рдЩ्рдХрд▓्рдкेрди рд╕рдорд░्рдкिрддं рддрд╡ рд╡िрднो рдкूрдЬां рдЧृрд╣ाрдг рдк्рд░рднो ..рей..
I offer you a seat decorated with canopy, two decorates hand fans and a shining mirror and I present to you songs and dance accompanied with music from veena, mridanga and big kettle drums. I offer you various prayers and hymns in total devotion. O Shiva, please accept these offerings, which is a product of my devotion in my imagination.
рдЖрдд्рдоा рдд्рд╡ं рдЧिрд░िрдЬा рдорддिः рд╕рд╣рдЪрд░ाः рдк्рд░ाрдгाः рд╢рд░ीрд░ं рдЧृрд╣ं
рдкूрдЬा рддे рд╡िрд╖рдпोрдкрднोрдЧрд░рдЪрдиा рдиिрдж्рд░ा рд╕рдоाрдзिрд╕्рдеिрддिः
рд╕рдЮ्рдЪाрд░ः рдкрджрдпोः рдк्рд░рджрдХ्рд╖िрдгрд╡िрдзिः рд╕्рддोрдд्рд░ाрдгि рд╕рд░्рд╡ा рдЧिрд░ो
рдпрдж्рдпрдд्рдХрд░्рдо рдХрд░ोрдоि рддрдд्рддрджрдЦिрд▓ं рд╢рдо्рднो рддрд╡ाрд░ाрдзрдирдо् .. рек..
O Shiva, you are my soul, Godess paarvati is my reason, my five senses (hearing, speaking ,touching, tasting and smelling) are Your attendants and my body is your home. All the pleasures of my senses are objects to your worship. My sleep is you meditation. Wherever I walk I am walking around You. Everything I say is your prayer and everything I do is in devotion to You.
рдХрд░рдЪрд░рдг рдХृрддं рд╡ाрдХ्рдХाрдпрдЬं рдХрд░्рдордЬं рд╡ा
рд╢्рд░рд╡рдгрдирдпрдирдЬं рд╡ा рдоाрдирд╕ंрд╡ाрдкрд░ाрдзрдо् .
рд╡िрд╣िрддрдорд╡िрд╣िрддं рд╡ा рд╕рд░्рд╡рдоेрддрдд्рдХ्рд╖рдорд╕्рд╡ .
рдЬрдп рдЬрдп рдХрд░ुрдгाрдм्рдзे рд╢्рд░ीрдорд╣ाрджेрд╡рд╢рдо्рднो .. рел..
O Shiva please forgive all my sins, that I may have committed knowingly or unknowingly through my hands or feets, voice or action, ears or eyes or mind in various different forms. Hail! Hail! O ocean of compassion! O great God! O benevolent Lord! 5
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