PARAKUNNATH SREE VETTAKKORUMAKAN PAYYAN KSHETHRAM (TEMPLE), AROLI, KANNUR, KERALA: March 2016

Thursday, 31 March 2016

Sometimes when we get caught up in the difficulties of life, we forget the good things that are right in front of us.

It's time for Thursday Thoughts Beautiful Folks 🌿🌺👍

Sometimes when we get caught up in the difficulties of life, we forget the good things that are right in front of us. We forget that we are blessed beyond measures. Shiva has given us priceless gifts of eternal love and eternal life. But we get caught up in the inevitable demands of everyday life, we sometimes fail to pause and thank HIM for the countless blessings he has bestowed upon us. ‪ Sometimes life is frustrating. We start counting our worries and neglect all the good things. We suffer because of our misplaced priorities. Give thanks to Shiva in every circumstance of life. When our hearts are troubled and lives seem to be spinning out of control, we don't feel like thanking anyone. In all circumstances Shiva offers us his love, his strength and his grace. Praise him with sincerity, humility and with consistency. The expression of gratitude will enrich your life. He has blessed us beyond measure and we owe him everything. So If you find yourself discouraged today, take a few minutes to make a list of your blessings. Change your perspective and you change your world! Count your joys instead of your woes, Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears, Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your kind deeds instead of your mean, Count your health instead of your wealth. Count on God instead of yourself!!! Love, light & Peace! Hari Om Tat Sat ~ Jai Shri Mahakal 🙏🏻🙏🏻

हरि ऊँ तत सत ~ जय श्री महाकालेश्वराय नमः ~ श्री महाकालेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग उज्जैन , द्वादश ज्योतिर्लिंगों में से एक उज्जैन में विराजित राजाधिराज पृथ्वी अधिपति बाबा महाकाल के का 31 मार्च, 2016 गुरूवार , 10 :30 am , महा भोग आरती श्रृंगार दर्शन 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Ujjain - Baba Mahakal ke 31/03/16 Thursday , 10:30 am , Maha Bhog Aarti Shingar Darshan ~ Jai Shri Mahakal 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Ganesha , also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is one of the best known and most worshipped deities.

Ganesha , also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is one of the best known and most worshipped deities. His image is found throughout India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rituals and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions. India's rich spirituality begins with Ganesha. Even the most austere yogi starts his inward journey by invoking the God who softens karma and guides dharma. He reigns over our beginnings, our changes, earthly decisions and problems, always there when needed, never aloof.‪ Ganesha has been ascribed many other titles and epithets, including Ganapati and Vighneshvara. The name Ganesha is a Sanskrit compound, joining the words gana , meaning a group, multitude, and isha , meaning lord or master. The word gaņa when associated with Ganesha is often taken to refer to the gaņas, a troop of semi-divine beings that form part of the retinue of Lord Shiva. Some interpret the name "Lord of the Gaņas" to mean "Lord of Hosts". Ganapati a synonym for Ganesha, is a compound composed of gaṇa, meaning "group", and pati, meaning "ruler" or "lord". Though the earliest mention of the word Ganapati is found in Hymn of the 2nd-millennium BCE Rigveda. Ganesha is foremost of Shiva’s Ganas. While the rest of the Ganas, creatures known as Yakshas and Pramathas and Bhutas , are fearsome and forbidding with their unusual misshapen forms, loved, included and understood only by Shiva, their ascetic master, Ganesha has been able to delight inspiring artists to create and recreate him in various shapes, each one joyful in mood and awe-inspiring in expanse!

ALL WOULD BE WELL

SHIVA, The Ultimate Time Traveller.'s photo.

ALL WOULD BE WELL

It had dawned on Him that He was an eternal witness, and thus too, the realisation that the story of all life, was His story.
Life was like a repeated throw of dice, and He knew, somehow the dice rolled from His hand. But He was not always in control of how the dice would roll.This was the interesting thing:
It was a story whose end was fixed, but the journey itself was always unknown; a completely uncharted flight to a known destination. The play seemed to be in the remembrance of the simple knowledge that all would be well by the end.
The challenge was to hang onto the exciting act, with just a vague but comforting belief that though He appeared to be one of many actors, He was also the scriptwriter; That life would always have a secret to be known, but He was the encryptor.

If you are struggling with anything at this point of time, know that you are not alone. Many of us are right there with you, working hard to feel better and keep our lives on track. And it’s never too late to take a step in the right direction.

If you are struggling with anything at this point of time, know that you are not alone. Many of us are right there with you, working hard to feel better and keep our lives on track. And it’s never too late to take a step in the right direction. It’s never too late to become the person you are capable of being. Things can change at any age, at any time. And The biggest disappointments in our lives are often the result of misplaced expectations. Expectations leads to sufferings and remember it's Kaliyuga! It's the crazy world Where things are being loved and people are used for own material gains.

People are around you only until their purpose is solved. Stop expecting people to be as caring and kind as you are. You will end up very disappointed if you expect people will always do for you as you do for them. Not everyone has the same heart as you. Hope for the best, expect less. Boom Shiva ~ wake up call! Change yourself, Tempering your expectations of other people will greatly reduce unnecessary frustration and suffering in your life and help you refocus on the things that truly matter. Keep a little ego in your pocket, it's necessary lest people take you for granted and exploit you.

Respect yourself, maintain your dignity. When you practice self-love and self-respect, you give yourself the opportunity to be happy. True strength is about having faith and trust in who you are. Decide this minute to never beg anyone for the love, respect, and attention that you should be showing yourself. Never forget your self respect and your worth, just be who you are and the right people will love the real you!!!

Lord Shiva at Naini Jheel Nainital Uttarakhand

Lord Shiva at Naini Jheel Nainital Uttarakhand

Wednesday, 30 March 2016

The Sanskrit term ‘Shakti’ means ‘power’. There is a supreme power behind this universe that is expressed in many varied ways. Heat, light, lightning – all these are expressions are of just that power.

The Sanskrit term ‘Shakti’ means ‘power’. There is a supreme power behind this universe that is expressed in many varied ways. Heat, light, lightning – all these are expressions are of just that power.
Shakti is the creator of the universe, the universe is her form. Shakti is the foundation of the world, she is the true form of Body. Whatever form She takes, whether it be the form of a man or a woman, that is the superior form. In Shakti is the form of all things, of all that lives and moves in the world. There is no jewel rarer than Shakti, no condition superior to that of Shakti. There is not, nor has been, nor will be any destiny equal to that of Shakti. There is no kingdom, no wealth, to be compared with Shakti. There is not, nor has been, nor will be any holy place like unto Shakti. There is no prayer equal to Shakti. There is not, nor has been, nor will be any yoga to compare with Shakti. No mystical formula nor asceticism to match Shakti. There is not, nor have been, nor will be any riches more valuable than Shakti.
Shakti represents 3 potencies and they are Itcha Shakti, Kriya Shakti and Jnana Shakti.
As the whole world is under the influences of these energies, every human possesses these 3 Shaktis or powers:
1. Itcha Shakti is the will power, the desire or motivation which relates to the Mind.
2. Kriya Shakti is the power of action, the ability to act for the fulfillment of the desire that relates to physical body
3. Jnana Shakti is the power of knowledge, the capacity to know and recognize, which relates to the soul (Atma)
The concept of Shakti is also connected with Goddess Durga and Goddess Kali. Durga represents the power of the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation. Durga, also called Divine Mother, protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil forces such as selfishness, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, anger and ego. Kali is the fierce form of Parvati. She is a fierce protector and upholder of Dharma, although seemingly cruel at times.! Jai Maa Durga ~ Jai Maa Adi Shakti!

It's easy to trust Shiva when the things are going good.

It's easy to trust Shiva when the things are going good. It's easier to trust Shiva when you still have a dream. It's little bit harder when it crashes to the floor. Tears fall the same when little or big dreams break. But it's not supposed to hurt when you know that Shiva is in control. ✨ Namaste Lovely People. It's time for Wednesday Wisdom 💥📿🙏🏻 Trust is a continuing, ever evolving strengthening process. It deepens when you are put to test. What may seem like a disappointment could be Shiva setting you up for a rescue. Trust his plan even when you don't know the path. Know that Challenges, trials and tribulations are a part of life, especially in this age of Kali Yuga. Scriptures are filled with devotees who underwent one challenge after the other; but did not give up chanting his holy name, or their faith/trust in the Lord didn't shake. That is in itself a form of gratitude. So remember that Disappointments draw us near Shiva enabling us to trust him in greater degree. You are supposed to know that it's just a phase. Everyone goes through tough times every now and then. You are not alone. I have been there too. You just have to acknowledge it, that yes times may be tough but I am Strong! You have to undergo challenges and deal with all kinds of choices. However, you also have to remember that Shiva is ALWAYS there for us too. He wants His devotees to receive the credit by maintaining their devotion despite all difficulties that may arise during the tough times. Chant his name, sing his glories, no matter what the situation. ~ love, light & peace ~ Hari Om Tat Sat ~ Jai Shri Mahakal 🙏🏻🙏🏻

The Gada is the main weapon of Lord Hanuman. Known for his strength,

The Gada is the main weapon of Lord Hanuman. Known for his strength, Hanuman Ji is traditionally worshipped by wrestlers in South and Southeast Asia. Shri Vishnu also carries a gada named Kaumodaki in one of his four hands. In the Mahabharata epic, the fighters Bhima, Duryodhana, Jarasandha, Balarama and others were said to be masters of the gada. The martial art of wielding the gada is known as gada-yuddha. It can either be wielded singly or in pairs, and can be handled in twenty different ways. Various gada-yuddha techniques are mentioned in the Agni Purana and Mahabharata such as aahat, gomutra , prabrita , kamalasan, udarvagatra, namita, vamadakshina, aavrita, paraavrita, padodrita , avaplata , hansmarga and vibhag. Gada is carried in the right hand of Hanuman Ji and is a symbol of self-sovereignty, the authority of governance and the power to rule. Lord Hanuman is worshipped for power and protection. Hanuman Ji is described to be one for whom nothing is impossible and who the embodiment of faith, devotion, is and fearlessness, self confidence and loyalty. And success is the outcome of such an attitude. Hanuman Ji embodies willpower, courage and an inspiration for success against all odds. Gada or Mace that Hanuman Ji carries is not a physical weapon, rather it's an ornament. This ornament is adorned on the hands of Shri Vishnu, Krishna, Maa Durga and Pandav Bheema. To be adorned with this ornament, one must have complete control over the five organs of action, the five organs of perception and the five vices of anger, greed, ego, lust and attachment. It is said that if one cannot have complete control over the body and the senses, then how can one be elevated to rule over others. Therefore, a requirement to be elevated to sovereign rule or ruling power, one must have controlling and judgmental powers!
Jai Shri Ram ~ Jai Mahavir Hanuman ~ Om Namah Shivaya!

Kali Yuga & Chanting the Names of God

“Once the four Pandavas (except Yudhishthira who was not present) asked Krishna:

"What is Kaliyuga and what will happen during Kaliyuga?"

Krishna smiled and said "Let me demonstrate to you, the situation of Kaliyuga." He took a bow and four arrows and shot them in four directions and ordered the four Pandavas to go and bring them back.

Each of the four Pandavas went in the four different directions to search for the arrows.

When Arjuna picked an arrow, he heard a very sweet voice. He turned around and saw a cuckoo singing in a spellbinding voice but was also eating flesh of a live rabbit which was in great pain. Arjuna was very surprised to see such a gory act by such a divine bird he left the place immediately.

Bhima picked arrow from a place, where five wells were situated. The four wells were surrounding a single well. The four wells were overflowing with very sweet water as if they were not able to hold water and surprisingly the well in the middle of these four overflowing wells was completely empty. Bhima was also puzzled at this sight.

Nakula was returning to the place after picking up the arrow. He stopped at a place where a cow was about to give birth. After giving birth the cow started licking the calf but continued to lick it even after the calf was clean. With great difficulty people were able to separate them and by that time the calf was injured badly. Nakula was puzzled by the behaviour of such a calm animal.

Sahadeva picked arrow which fell near a mountain and saw a big boulder falling. The boulder was crushing the rocks and big trees on its way down, but the same boulder was stopped by a small plant. Sahadeva was also amazed at this sight.

All the Pandavas asked the meaning of these incidents. Krishna smiled and started explaining...

"In Kaliyuga, the priests will have very sweet voice and will also have great knowledge but they will exploit devotees the same way cuckoo was doing with rabbit.

In Kaliyuga poor will live among rich, those rich will have enormous amount of wealth which will actually overflow but they will not offer a single penny to the poor same as the four wells didn't have a single drop of water for the empty well.

In Kaliyuga parents will love their children so much that their love will actually spoil them and will destroy their lives similar to the love shown by cow to her new-born calf.

In Kaliyuga people will fall in terms of character like the boulder from the mountain and they will not be stopped by anyone at the end only the name of God will be able to hold them from doom like the little plant held the boulder from further fall."

~ Uddhava Gita, Srimad Bhaagawatam.

The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, is situated in everyone's heart. He is also within your hearts. Therefore chant the glories of the Lord and always meditate upon Him continuously.

"One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind. One should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige, and ready to offer all respect to others. In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly."

A devotee should be very much careful to see whether his time is being spent unnecessarily. He should ask himself, "Am I now engaged in maya's service or Guru's service?" This is a symptom of an advanced devotee. Nama−gane sada rucih: such a devotee is never tired of chanting, singing, or dancing. The word sada means "always," and ruci means "taste." A devotee always has a taste for chanting the name of God.