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Sivapuranam in English – Kailasha Samhita
Kailasha Samhita
A million salutations to Ma Parvati and Deity Supreme, Lord Shiva, his sons and servitor ganas, who are the principal cause of creation, sustenance and destruction of the body and its nature.
Mysticism Of Pranava
Prayed Shaunaka on behalf of the holy audience:
O learned Soota! Please explain to us the core Shiva element that is called Pranava.
Obliged Soota:
Holy sirs! The real knowledge of Lord Shiva itself sheds light on the meaning of Pravana. This knowledge can only be gained by the grace of Lord Himself. In ancient age Sati had immolated herself at hearing blasphemy against her lord Shiva. She was reborn as Parvati in her next life. Parvati made a long penance to gain Shiva as her husband.
One day Parvati and Shiva were sitting on Kailasha hill watching the scene. Suddenly, Parvati urged, “Lord! Initiate me and give me the true elementary knowledge.” Shiva agreed to oblige her and imparted her the ‘Pranava’ mantra.
Parvati was not satisfied. She complained, “Dear Lord! You have given me soulless mantra. I want to know its origin, meaning, importance and how Vedas describe it? How expansive is it and what are its implications? Tell me in detail. How it is incanted, invoked and what regimes it has? I pray for full enlightenment.” Shiva admitted it was his duty to fulfil every wish of his consort. So, He prepared to unveil the mysticism of Tranava’.
Pranava System
One who comprehends Pranava he becomes the knower of Shiva element as well. Pranava is the seed of all the mantras. This Pranava is omniscient and the doer of all. In this ‘OM’ one letter mantra Shiva dwells in the form of core truth. All the things of this world have souls as their diverse properties yet appear lifeless. That is the true meaning of Pranava. In pronunciation it sounds ‘AUM’.
It is the soul of all meanings. Through it I am the creator of cosmos and worlds. Enlightened ones know this perfect God element Pranava. It is the mother of all mantras and the king of all gems. I impart this mantra to the dying ones at Kashi as a ticket to heaven or moksha. To assimilate Pranava one must purify oneself and create spiritual understanding.
Pranava becomes prefix of all mantras and acts like the metallic arrow head which leads the arrow to its target and hits it. It has several layers of meanings, symbolisms, connotations, similes, implications and different meanings from different angles without being in contradiction. It is mantra starter. ‘AUM’, is phonetic expression of God.
See space vin ‘A’, fire in ‘U’, time in ‘M’, cosmic hum in its end drag ‘mmm.’ and Power Supreme in the Dot. In this light romance has five representations in it. From another angle it is Triguna aspect of Pranava. ‘A’ inheres the property of Attachment and Brahma is its deity. ‘U’ inheres the property of Darkness and is reigned by Vishnu.
‘M’ enriched by Deity Supreme as the seed inheres Nobility and Shiva rules it. Bindu (The dot) is Deity Supreme and Hum (Naada) is primordial Power Eternal. In the same way see Sadyojata in ‘A’ Vamadeva in TJ’ and Aghora in ‘M’. Tatapurusha is in the dot (Bindu) and Eeshana in hum (Naada). In ‘OM’ or ‘AUM’ there are 38 lights (kalas). Eight of them are Sadayojata born, thirteen are Vamadeva born and eight are created by Aghora. They are in ‘A’, TJ’ and ‘M’ respectively, Four are born of Tatapumsha and the five born of Eeshana are in the hum (Naada).
Six are the substances, namely, Mantra, Yantra, Devata, Prapancha, Guru and Shishya (mantras, mystic figures, deity, world, preceptor and pupil). A five letter mantra becomes a yantra in itself which is also a form of deity. The deity is a world itself and also a kind of guru.
And the body of guru is shishya. In the body of a seeker, in adharachakra there is ‘A’, TJ’ in head and ‘M’ in heart. Bindu (dot) is in Vishudhichakra and Naada (Hum) resides in Ajnachakra. Only person of true asciticism and spiritual knowledge has the right to receive Pranava mantra.
A person so qualified must stick to a strict regime of celibacy, non-violence, truth, compassion for all, cleanliness, selfless, greedless, pious and noble conduct. He must wear sacred ash and Rudrakshamala to maintain a contant religiousness.
Then one must look for a guru who is well qualified and is firm devotee of Shiva. He must have the understanding that there is no distinction between guru and Shiva. The guru must be well versed in religious tenets, Puranas, Smiritis and Vedas. He must be a man of wisdom.
Shishya must formally put forward his request to learn Pranava to the chosen guru. The guru must test the shishya to know the desirability of the seeker. It must be done seriously. If he passes the test and is chosen by the guru he should follow every single instruction of his guru regarding food intake and the other regimes. It should be treated as preparing the ground.
After the basic preparation exercise the guru shall bring ash from the holy fire pit of Girija havana on an auspitious day and ask the pupil to smear his body with the ash with incantations of prescribed mantra. Then, the guru shall reveal the meaning of Pranava to his initiated pupil.
During this ritual the guru must take himself to be Shiva and in that spirit he must impart knowledge to his pupil or disciple. After revealing the meaning of Pranava he must recite – I am Brahma. You are that. Soul itself is Brahma. Whole world is pervaded by Power Supreme.
I am the life. The soul is the gist of spiritual knowledge. Enlightened soul there is known and exists. He is your, mine and every one’s Omniscient. That is also the nectar of enlightenment. He is in a body and sun too. That Para-Brahama is I. I am the joyous moment of universe.
I am soul Supreme who lives in the heart of even creature. I am the life force of all elements and the earth. I am the life of water and light. I am the life of space and air. I am the life of all the three properties. I am unique and all encompassing. It is all Brahma form. I am the liberated form. So I must be mediated upon’. This ritual is called Yogapatha.
Conduct Of Pranava Pupil
An ideal ascetic or seeker Pranava jnan must . rise early in the dawn hour. He must bring to his mind the feet of his guru and make obeisance praying ‘My Lord! From dawn to dusk whatever I do it has your inspiration in each act. That enables me to deal with adverse situations and the impossible tasks. You are my moral force, my inspiration and beacon. I worship you. Please accept my worship’.
With the permission of guru he may sit down and do pranayama and then meditate. Remembering the six chakras he may visualise the Deity Supreme Shiva in the middle. Only after doing so he may begin other chores. One must remember Almighty in the morning to seek his blessing for the successful day. After morning ablutions he may incant the Pentasyllable Mantra as guided by the guru.
Offer water thrice with Pranava in mind. Incant Pentasyllable 108 times and offer water 12 times. Do three pranayamas-. After washing hands and feet enter the pooja place putting the right step in first. Then, very complex rituals of Sanyas Mandala and Hansa Nyasa follow which must be done under the guidance of the competent guru. Then, Shiva’ meditation and worship may be done. It is also a complicated process requiring the able guidance of guru. Varna Pooja will also require the help of guru to perform correctly.
Names Of Shiva And Om
Glorious Shiva has many names, numerous names but eight of them are considered to the principal ones. They are Shiva, Maheshwara, Rudra, Ritamaha, Samsara, Vaidya, Sarvagna and Parmatma. Shiva, Shankara and Mahadeva are all his names. Because of divine diversity, myriad act, miracles and aspects.
He has countless epithets, appelations, adjective names, proverbial nouns, titles, endearing addresses, devotional expressions of the faithfuls. He is the Nature which is beyond the 23 elements and beyond nature the 25th body. He is the Master of the body and its nature, He is the Lord of the eternal Maya, the Protector of the core of three properties, the granter of moksha and the woe banisher. That earned him the name ‘Rudra’.
Once Lord Vishnu made a penance to propitiate the Deity Supreme, Shiva. Every day he would incant one thousand names of Shiva and offer oblation of 1000 lotus flowers. One day, he found only 999 flowers and for the 1000th lotus he scooped out his eye and offered since he was called Kamalalochana for having eyes like lotus petals. Impressed with the supreme devotional act Shiva appeared and booned Vishnu whatever he asked for. Following were the thousand names of Lord Shiva that were incanted by Vishnu everyday.
Shiva Sahasranama
Shiva; Hara; Mooda, Pushkara, Pushpalochana, Arthigamya, Sadachara, Sharva, Shambhu, Maheshwara, Chandrapeeda, Chandramauli, Vishnam, Vishwambhreshwara, Vedantsarsandoha, Kapali, Neelalohita, Dhyanadhara, Aparichhedhya, Gauribharta, Ganeshwara, Ashtamoorti, Vishwa- moorti,
Trivargawargasadhana, Jnanagdmyat Dridhapragna, Devadeva, Trilochana, Vamadeva, Mahadeva, Patu, Parivridha, Dridha, Vishwaroopa, Virupaksha, Vagesha, Suchisattama, Sarvapramana- samwadi, Vrishanka, Vrishvahana, Eesha, Pinaki, Khatavangi, Chitravesha, Chirantana, Tamohara, Mahayogi, Gopta, Brahma, Dhoorjati, Kaalakala, Kritivasa, Subhaga, Paravavatmaka, Unnaghra, Purusha, Jushya, Durvasa, Purshasana, Divyayudha, Skandhrguru, Parameshti, Puratpara,
Anadhi- madhyamidhana, Girisha, Girijadhava, Kubera- bundhu, Shukantha, Lokvarnottama, Mridu, Samadhi- vedhya, Kedandi, Neelakantha, Parashvadhi, Vishlaksha, Mrigvyadha, Suresha, Suryatapana, Dharmdhama, Krishnashetram, Bhagzvana, Bhag- netrabhita, Ugra, Pashupati, Taksharya, Priyabhakta, Parantapa, Daata, Dayakara, Daksha, Kapardi, Kamashasana, Shamshanilaya, Sookshama, Shamshanastha, Lokakarta, Mrigapati, Mahakarta, Mahoshdi.
Uttara, Gopati, fnanaganya, Puratana, Neeti, Suneeti, Shudhatma, Soma, Somratta, Sukhi, Somapa, Amritapa, Saumya, Mahateja, Mahadhyuti, Tejomaya, Amritmaya, Annamaya, Sudhapati, Ajatshatru, Aloka, Sombhanrja, Havyavahana, Lokakara, Vedakara, Sutrakara, Sanatana, Maharshikapilacharya, Vishwa- deepti, Pinakapani, Bhoodeva, Swastida, Swastikrita, Sudhee, Dhatridhama, Dhamakara, Sarvaga, Sarva- gochara, Brahmasrika, Vishwasrika,
Sarga, Karnikar- priya, Kavi, Shakha, Vishakha, Goshakha Bhiska- ganuttama, Gangaplovodaka, Bhavya, Pushkala, Sthapati, Sthira, Vijitatna, Vidheyatma, Bhoota- vahanasarathi, Sagana, Ganakaya, Sukeerti, Chhinna- sanshaya, Kamadeva, Kamapala, Bhasmodhulita- vigraha, Bharmapriya, Bhasmashayee, Kaami, Kanta, Kritagama, Samavarta, Anivrittatma, Dharmapunya, Sadashiva, Akalmasha, Choturbahu Duravasa, Durvasada, Durlabha, Durgama, Durga, Sarvayudha- visharada, Adhyatamyoganilaya.
Satantu, Tantuvardhana, Shubhanga, Lokas- aranga, Jagdeesha, Janardana, Bhasmashudhikara, Meru, Ojaswi, Shuddhavigraha, Asadhya, Sadhu- sadhya, Bhrityamaskatazoopadhika, Hiranyareta, Paurana, Ripujeevahera, Bake, Mahahrida, Mahagarta, Siddhavrindaravandita, Vyagracharm- ambara, Vyali, Mahabhoota, Mahanihi, Amritasha, Amritavapu, Panchyanya, Prabhanjana, Panchvin- shatitatvastha, Parijata, Paravara, Sulabha, Suvrita, Shoora, Brahmavedanidhi,
Nidhi, Varnashramaguru, Varuee, Shatrujita, Shatrutapana, Ashrama, Kshapana, Kshama, Jnenvana, Achaleshwara, Pramanabhoota, Durjeya, Suparna, Vayuvahama, Dhamurdhara, Dhanurveda, Gunarashi, Gunakara. Satya, Satyapara, Adeem, Dharmanga, Dharumadhama, Anatadrishti, Arida, Danada, Damyita, Dama, Advadhya, Mahamya, Vishma-
karmavishearada, Veetragi, Vineetatma, Tapashri, Bhootabhavana, Unmatavesha, Prachchhanna, Jitkama, Ajitpriya, Kalyanaprakriti, Kalpa, Sawaloka Prajapati, Taraswi, Taruka, Dheemana, Aradhana, Prabhu, Avyayu, Lokapala, Antarhitatma, Kalpadi,
Kamalekshana, Vedshestrarthetatvyana, Amiyama, Niyatashreya, Chandra, Surya, Shani, Ketu, Vranga, Vidrumchchhavi, Bhaktivashya, Parabrahma, Mrigbanarpana, Anagha, Adri Adrayalya, Kanta, Parmatma, Jagadguru, Sarvakarmalaya, Tushta, Mamglaya, Manglavrita, Mahatapa, Dheergatapa, Shavista, Sthaviro, Dhruva, Aha, Samvatsara, Vijapti, Pramanama.
Samvatsarkar, Mantrapratyaya, Sarvadarshama, Aja, Sarveshwara, Siddha, Mahareta, Mahabala, Yogiyogya, Siddhi, Sarvadi, Agraha, Vasu, Vasumana, Sarvapapahar ohara, Sukeertishobhana, Shreemana, Vedanga, Vedvinmuni, Bhrajishnu,
Bhajanam, Bhokta, Loknatha, Duradhara, Shashzvata, Shanta, Vanaharta, Pratapwana, Kamadaludhara, Dhanvi, Avagamana- sagochara, Ateendriyo Mahamaya, Sarvavaa, Chatushpada, Kalayogi, Mahananda, Mahotsaho Mahabala, Mahabuddhi, Mahavirya, Bhootachari, Purandara, Nishachara, Pretachari, Mahashaktir- mahadhyuti, Anir deshy avapn, Shreemana,
Swacharyamanogati, Bahushruta, Amechamanya, Neyatatna, Dhruvodhruva, Ojastejodhyutidhara, Janaka, Sarvashasana, Nityapriya, Nityarityq, Prakashatma, Prakashaka, Sapashtakshara, Buddha! Mantra, Samana, Sarsampalava, Yugadikridhya- gavarta, Gambheera, Vrishavahana, Ishata, Avishta, Shisheshta, Sulabha, Sarshodhana, Teertharoopa,
Teerthanama, Teerthadhrishya, Teerthada,’ Apamnidhi, Adhishathanama, Durjeya, Jayakalvita, Pratishthita, Pramanagna, Hiranyakavacha, Hari, Vimochana, Surgana, Vidhyesha, Vivudusamshreya, Balasoopa, Abalonmatta, Avikarta, Gohana,
Guha, Karanam, Karnama, Karta, Sarvaban dhvimochana, Vyavasaya, Vyavasthana, Sthanada, Jagdadija, Guruda, Lalita, Abheda, Bhavatuatmani, Samsthita, Veereshwara, Veerbhadra, Veerasanavidhi, Virata, Veerchooramani. Vetta, Chidamanda, Nadidhara, Ajnadhara, Trishuli, Shipivishta, Shivalaya, Valkhilya,
Mahachapa, Tigmanshu, Badhira, Khaga, Abhirama, Susharna, Subramanya, Sudhapati, Maghwan Kaushi, Gomana, Virama, Sarvasadhama, Lalataksha, Vishmadeha, Sara, Chakrabhrita, Amoghadanda, Madhyastha, Hiranya, Brahmavarchasi, Parmartha, Paromayee, Shambara, Viyaghralochana, Ruchi,
Viranchi, Swarbandhu, Vachaspati, Aharpati, Ravi, Virochana, Skanda, Shastavaivastoyama, Yuktirunna- takirti, Sanuraga, Paramjaya, Kailashadhipati, Kamta, Savita, Ravilochana, Vidvattama, Veetbhaya, Vishwabharta, Aniwarita, Nitya, Niyatakalyana, Punyashravanakeertana, Durshrava, Vishwasaha, Dhyeya,
Duswapananashana, Uttarana, Dushkritha, Vijneya, Dursaha, Abhava, Anadi, Bhurphuvolaxmi, Kireeti, Tirdashadhipa, Vishwagopita, Vishwakarta, Surveera, Ruchirangada, Janana, Janjanmadi, Preetimana, Neetimana, Elevan, Vashista, Kashyapa, Bhanu, Bheema, Bheemaparakrama, Pravana, Satpathachara, Mahakoshi, Mahadana, janmadhipa, Mahadeva, Sakalayamparaga, Tatwama, Tatwaivita,
rEkatma, Vishnu, Vishnubhushana, Rishi, Brahmana, Ashwaryajanmamrityujaratega, Panchayajnasomut- patti, Vishwesha, Vimalodya, Atmayoni, Anadhyanta, Vatsala, Bhaktelokadhrika, Gayatniballabha, Pranshu, Vishwavasa, Prabhakara, Shishu, Girirata, Samrata, Sushena, Surshatruha, Amoghrishtanemi, Kumuda, Vigatawara, Jyotistanujyoti,
Atmajyoti, Achanchela, Pingala, Kapilasmeshru, Bhalnetra, Trayatanu, Jnaskando, Vishwatpatti, Upalava, Vivasvanaditya, Yogapara, Divaspati, Kolyanaguna, Papahe, Punyadasshana, Udarkirti, Udhyogi, Sadhyogi, Sadarnmaya, Nakshatramali, Nakesh, Swadhishthan padashreya, Pavitrapapahari, Manipura, Nabhogati, Hatpundri kamasin, Shakra, Shanta, Vrisha kapi, Ushma, Grihapati, Krishna,
Smartha, Anartha- nashana, Adharmshatru, Ajneya, Puruhoot, Purushrut, Brahmegarbha, Vrihedgarbha, Dharma- dhenu, Dhanagana, Jagadhipeshi, Sugata, Kumara, Kuspalagana, Hiranyavaruo, Nanabhootarata, Dhivani, Araaga, Nainadhyaksha, Vishwamitra, Dhaneshwara, Brahmjyoti, Vasundhama, Mahajyotir- nuttam’, Matamaha Matarishwa Nabhawana, Nagherdhrika, Pulastya, Pulaha, Agastya,
Jatukarnya, Parashara, Niravarananishvar, Vairanchya, Vishtasharawa, Atmbhu, Anirudha, Atri, Jnanmoorti, Mehayasha, Lokveeragrani, Veera, Chanda, Satyaprakrana, Vyalakalpa, Mahakalpa. Kalpvriksha, Kaladhara, Alankarishnu, Achala, Rochishnu, Vikromannata, Ayu, Shabdpati, Vegiplavana, Shikhisrthi, Asansrishta, Atithi, Shakrapramathi, Padapasana, Vasushrawa, Havyavaha, Pratapta,
Vishwabhojana, Japya, Jaradishmana, Lohitatma, Tanoopata, Brihadashwa, Nabhoyoni, Supratika, Tamisraha, Nidaghastapana, Megha, Swaksha, Parapuranjaya, Sukhanila, Sunashpana, Surabhi, Shishimtmaka, Vasantomadhava, Grishma, Nabhasya, Beejvahana, Angiraguru, Atreya, Vimala, Vishwavahana, Pavana, Sumatirvidwana, Traividya, Varvahana, Manobudhirhankara, Kshetragna,
Kshetrapalaka, Jamadagni, Balnidhi, Vigala, Vishwagalva, Aghora, Amuttara, Yajneshrestha, Nishreyaspada, Shaila, Gagankundabha, Damavari, Arindama, Rajnijanakascharu, Nishalpa, Lokshalya- dhrika, Claturveda, Chaturbhava, Chaturshchatur- priya, Amnaya, Sammanaya, Teerthdevashivalaya, Bahuroopa, Maharoopa, Sarvarvopashcharachara, Nyayanirmayako, Nayayagamya, Niranjana,
Sahasaramoordha, Devendra, Sarvashastra- prabhamjam, Munda, Viroopa, Vikranta, Dandi, Danta, Gunottama, Pingloksha, Janadhyaksha,
Neelgreeva, Niramaya, Sahasarabahu, Sarvesha, Sheramya, Sarvalokadhrika, Padmasana, Paramjyoti, Paramparayaphalaprada, Padamgarbha, Maha- garbha, Vichakshana. Paravarajna, Varada, Varenya, Mahaswana, Devasuragururdeva, Devasumnamaskrita, Devasura- mahamitra, Achintya, Devadevatmsambhava, Sadhyoni, Asuravyagra, Devasingh, Divakara,
Vibudhagracherashreshta, Sarvadevotamottama, Shivanamrata, Shreemana, Vajrahasta, Siddha- khadaga, Narsimhampatana, Brahmachari, Lokachari, Dharmachari, Dhanadhipa Nandi, Nandishwara Ananta, Nagnavratadhara, Shuchi, Lingadhyaksha, Suradhyaksha, Yogadhyaksha, Yugavaha, Swadharma, Szvargata, Swargswara,
Swarmayas- zvana, Banadhyaksha, Beejkarta, Dharmavridham- sambhava, Dambha, Alobha, Arthavichhambhu, Sarvabhootamaheshwara, Shamshanilaya, Treyaksha, Setu, Apratimakriti, Lokottarsphutaloka, Trayambaka, Nagbhushana, Audhkari, Mukhdweshi, Vishnu- kandharpatana, Heenadosha, Akshayguna, Dakshari, Pooshadamtabhita, Dhoorjati, Khandaparshu, Sakalo Nishkala, Anagha, Akala, Sakaladhara,
Pandurabha,, Mrindonata, Poorna, Pooryita, Punya, Sukumara, Sulochana, Samgeyapriya, Akroora, Punyakirti, Anamaya, Manjava, Teerthakara, Jatila, Jiriteshwara, Jeevitantkara, Vasureta, Vasuprada, Sadagati, Satkriti, Siddhi, Sajjati, Khalakantaka, Kaladhara, Mahaka-lbhoota, Satyaparayana, Lokalavanyakarta, Lokottar Sukhalaya,
Chandrasanjeevanshesta, Lokagoodhay, Lokbandhurloknatha, Kritagna, Kirti- bhushana, Anpayokshara, Kanta, Sarvashastra- bhritamvara, Teyomaryo, Lokanamagrani, Anu, Shuchismita, Prasannatma, Durjeya, Durtikrama, jyotirmaya, Jagannatha, Nirakara, Jaleshwara, Jumbavina, Mahakopa, Vishoka, Shoknashana, Trilokapa, Trilokesh, Sarvashiddhi,
Adhorshaja, Avyaktalakshamodeva, Vyaktavyakt, Vinshapati, Varsheela, Varguna, Sara, Mandhana, Bhaya, Vishnu Prajapala, Hansa, Hamsagati, Vaya, Veda Vidhata, Dhata, Srashta, Harta, Chaturmukha, Kailashi- kharavasi, Sarvavasi, Sadagati, Druhina, Bhootapdal, Bhoopati, Sadyogi, Yogavidyogi, Varada, Brahmanpriya, Devapriyo Devanatha, Devajna, Devochmtaka, Vishmaksha, Vrishado, Vrishvardhena, Nirmana, Nirhankara, Nirmoha, Nirupdrava, ‘Darpaha Daspada Dripta, Sarvartuparivartaka,
Sahasarajita, Sahasararchi, Snigdhaprakritidakshina, Bhootabhavyabhannatha, Parkary ekpandita, Nishkapataka, Kritananda, Nirvyayovyajamardana, Satvavana, Satvika, Satyakeerti, Snehakritagana, Akampita, Gunagrahi, Naikatma, Naikarmakrita, Supreeta, Sumukha, Sookshama, Sookara, Dakshimamila, Nandiskandhadhera, Dhurya, Prakata, Preetivardhama, Aparajita, Sarasatva, Govinda,
Satvavahana, Adhrita, Svadhrita, Siddha, Pootmoorti, Yashodhama, Varahshringadhrikanchagi, Balwana, Ekanayaka, Shrutiprakasha, Shrutimana, Ekabandhu, Anekarita, Shrivatsala, Shivarambha, Shantabhara, Sama, Yasha, Bhooshaya, Bhooshana, Bhooti, Bhritkrita, Bhootbhavana, Akampa, Bhaktikaya, Kalha, Neelalohita, Satyavrata, Mahatyagi, Nitya- shantiparayama, Pararthavritirvarada, Virakta, Visharada,
Shubhada, Shubhakarta, Shubhanama, Shubhasivayama, Anarthita, Aguna, Sakshiakarta, Kanakprabha, Swabhavabhadra, Shatrughna, Vighna- nashana, Shikhandikavachu, Shooli, Jati-mundi-cha- kundali, Amrityu, Sarvadriksingh, Tejorashir- mahamani, Asankhyayoaprameyatma, Veeryavana, Veeryakovida, Vedhya, Viyogatma, Paravara- mimishwara.
Anuttamo Duradharsha, Madhurpriyadarshana, Suresha, Sharuama, Sarva, Shabdabrahma, Santagati, Kaalpaksha, Kankanikrita Vasuki, Maheshwara, Mahibharta, Nishkalanka, Vishshrinkhala, Dhyuma- nistarni, Dhanya, Siddhinda, Siddhisadhana, Vishwatasanvrita, Stitya, Vyudoraska, Mahabhya, Sarvayoni, Nirentaka, Naramarayanapriya,
Nirlepo Nishprapanchatma, Nirvyanga, Vyanganashana, Stavya, Stavapriya, Stota, Vyasamoorti, Nirankusha, Nirvadyanyopaya, Vidyarashi, Rasapriya, Prashantabuddhi, Akshun, Samgrahi, Nityasundara, Vaiyaghradhurya, Dhatrisha, Shakalya, Sharvaripati, Parwartha, Gurmurdutta, Soori, Ashwitvatsala, Rasajna, Rasada and Sarvasatvavalambana. (Sage Soota had read out these names from a long roll of Bhojpatra)
Shave And Ablution Regime
Announced Sage Soota:
After the gum has imparted Pranava to the disciple and initiation ritual, the latter is duly accepted to have gained the yoga fold. Now he must go through shaving and ablution ritual. This ritual was revealed to Vamadeva by Skanda (Kartikeya) the elder son of the Divine Couple.
Before beginning his fast the disciple must get proper shaving which is known a Kshaura for purification. The disciple may make obeisance to his guru and seek permission for the Kshaura ritual. The apron of the barber must be washed clean using clay and water. Invoking the name of Shiva the disciple must close his eyes by placing right thumb on right eye and the ring finger tip on the left eye. Incant mantra. Ask the barber to start shaving the head from the right side. The shaving strokes should move from the front to backwards. Shave off moustache and beard as well. Get the nails also cut.
Bathe in the river by taking twelve dips. Collect some soil from under pepal, bhael or tulsi plant. LMake three parts of it. With first part wash your hands by rubbing it twelve times. With the other part make paste and apply it on face and the shaven head. Take twelve dips in water. Wash mouth sixteen times. Do achamana twice. Apply the third part on rest of the body.
Do pranayama sixteen times incanting Pranava mantra with devotion. Think of the intitiator guru and lie down prostrate three times to pay respects to him. Then take dips in the holy water of the river and put the mind to the thought of benign Lord Shiva. The grace of Deity Supreme is must in all exercises.
Shave And Ablution Regime
Announced Sage Soota:
After the gum has imparted Pranava to the disciple and initiation ritual, the latter is duly accepted to have gained the yoga fold. Now he must go through shaving and ablution ritual. This ritual was revealed to Vamadeva by Skanda (Kartikeya) the elder son of the Divine Couple.
Before beginning his fast the disciple must get proper shaving which is known a Kshaura for purification. The disciple may make obeisance to his guru and seek permission for the Kshaura ritual. The apron of the barber must be washed clean using clay and water.
Invoking the name of Shiva the disciple must close his eyes by placing right thumb on right eye and the ring finger tip on the left eye. Incant mantra. Ask the barber to start shaving the head from the right side. The shaving strokes should move from the front to backwards. Shave off moustache and beard as well. Get the nails also cut.
Bathe in the river by taking twelve dips. Collect some soil from under pepal, bhael or tulsi plant. LMake three parts of it. With first part wash your hands by rubbing it twelve times. With the other part make paste and apply it on face and the shaven head. Take twelve dips in water. Wash mouth sixteen times. Do achamana twice. Apply the third part on rest of the body.
Do pranayama sixteen times incanting Pranava mantra with devotion. Think of the intitiator guru and lie down prostrate three times to pay respects to him. Then take dips in the holy water of the river and put the mind to the thought of benign Lord Shiva. The grace of Deity Supreme is must in all exercises.
Worship Of Guru
Spoke Sage Soota :
Now hear to what Skanda told Vamadeva about worship of guru by the desciple.
On the twelfth of initiation in Pranava yoga the desciple must rise at the dawn and attend to the natural duties. Then he must take bath and worship Deity Supreme Shiva. In the noon he must invite some brahmins and feed them. Mentally take a vow to worship the initiator guru. The guru, when he arrives be welcomed and his feet touched reverently by the disciple. His feet be washed by the disciple with his own hands. Then disciple shall get him beseated and worshiped with dhoop, deep and kusha.
After making obeisance to guru the disciple shall offer him rice as his symbolic oblation. Then, he befed. The disciple shall serve food with his own hands.Feeding over, the guru be offered betel leaf and then the disciple shall present umbrella, sandals (footwear), fan, a wooden stool (Patri) and a stick. The disciple shall walk around him three or seven times and offer salutation with folded hands.
After touching his feet the disciple shall receive his blessings and see him off. After his departure poor and other guests be fed. A true disciple who will faithfully do it every year paying respect to preceptor shall gain the domain of Shiva.
In Gwru-shishya tradition, Vaishampayan, Pail, Jamini and Sumantu were famed disciples of Sage Vyasa. Vamadeva, Agastya, Pulastya and Kratu are disciples of Sage Sanatakumara. All of them are ardent devotees of Shiva. These scholars propounded the theory of Panch Mahabhoota (Five basic elements). The meditation and penance of benign Lord Shiva raises the faithful to Shiva level of spiritual excellence. The worship of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh gains the faithfuls moksha and in life time their wishes are fulfilled.
After so enlightening Vamadeva Skanda departed for Kailasha abode remembering his divine parents and whispering their names with great reverence. Sage Vamadeva also followed him and went to Kailasha. There he made obeisance to the divine couple, Shiva and Parvati and sang prayers in their praise. Having earned the grace of Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati he made Kailasha his permanent abode. In this way you may comprehend the import of Omkar Maheshwara and gain the sublime knowledge. Shiva is the final deliverer of all.