These sounds were permulated into words and phrases and were tested over many tears to provide the required changes . These words and phares are today known as MANTRAS .

What happens when a Mantra is recited? When we repeatedly utter a Mantra , we are tuning to a particular frequency and this frequency establishes a contact with the cosmic energy and drags it into our body and surroundings. Thus we can balance the energies and also increase the level of a certain type of energy, which promote certain actions and events. This energy changes your outlook from cellular level , giving you the changes that you desire .

Donot mistake Mantras as prayers . Mantras are NOT prayers . Mantras are a science which work from vibrations and energy thus created . Prayers are a combination of thought , feelings and emotions directed to a diety / GOD . Mantras when recited are obliged to give a result ; the vibrations created when reciting a mantra are real and as you know every action has a reaction , so the vibrations created will have an effect .

These sounds were permulated into words and phrases and were tested over many tears to provide the required changes . These words and phares are today known as MANTRAS .

What happens when a Mantra is recited? When we repeatedly utter a Mantra , we are tuning to a particular frequency and this frequency establishes a contact with the cosmic energy and drags it into our body and surroundings. Thus we can balance the energies and also increase the level of a certain type of energy, which promote certain actions and events. This energy changes your outlook from cellular level , giving you the changes that you desire .

Donot mistake Mantras as prayers . Mantras are NOT prayers . Mantras are a science which work from vibrations and energy thus created . Prayers are a combination of thought , feelings and emotions directed to a diety / GOD . Mantras when recited are obliged to give a result ; the vibrations created when reciting a mantra are real and as you know every action has a reaction , so the vibrations created will have an effect .

Meditation is a term broadly used for practices without much external aid and mostly done by individual practitioners for the purpose of relaxation or self-improvement and in advance stages for enlightenment .It does not necessarily be connected to religion . Meditation has been described as the key to the mysteries of your mind leading to enlightenment .

Meditation to be beneficial reqires ‘ mindfulness ‘ or concentration and this in turn requires effort .This can be difficult in the starting phase but will become easier as time goes.The state of your mind plays a big part in this – the more agitated the mind , the longer it takes to get into the ‘ mindfulness’ state .When you start the practice of meditation , you will have to try and control your thoughts ; a very difficult task – so try and develop a ” loving-kindness ” state in your mind .This can only be achieved by a conscious effort to think of good things – think of your young children and their smiles !Concentrate on that thought for a while and you will soon see that your breathing is becoming slower , your heart is slowing down as well . Now start to concentrate on your breathing – become conscious of each breath ; be focused on the rising and falling of each breath and soon you will  reach a level of almost  suspended respiration and you will hear every heart beat . Meditation of this type , when you shut out everything and are only aware of your every breath and every heart beat , done 20 minutes a day will be tremendously beneficial to you . When you finish this and get up , you will feel like a new person , and when practiced regularly will bring untold benefits .

At a recent controlled clinical trial over nine years involving men and women with an average age of 59 who suffered from the narrowing of the arteries in their hearts , showed that heart attacks , strokes and deaths fell by 47% in the meditating group .It showed that long term and regular practice of stress reducing meditation reduces the incidence of cardio-vascualr events .

With meditation you will obtain stability of the mind and will get rid of past and present transgressions ; thereby setting your mind free from burdens thus engaging in blissful contemplation to enjoy hapiness in everything around you .

There are different types of meditations and you need to decide the purpose for your programme . For stress reducing meditation :

• After wasing your face and hands , Find a quite spot
• Sit down in a comfortable postion which does not cause pain to the joints , preferably in loose clothing
• Have some object in front of you , like a lit candle on which you can focus
• Clear your mind
• Take a few deep breaths and then get into a regular breathing pattern , slowly becoming aware of each breath -concentrate on each breath.
• Focus on the flame of the candle without losing  awareness of your breaths
• soon you will find your mind in a calm state  ; stay that way for twenty minutes or so
• Practice this regularly , preferably at the same time and same spot.

You owe this to yourself – HAPPY MEDITATION !

Chakras cannot be anatomically pinpointed as they are energy  centers .These energy centers are located along the human spine where nerve collection is the most ; which creates a magnetic field which are known as chakras . I am not going to go too much into the technical properties of these chakras but will focus on the bija mantras of these chakras and the benefits you can derive from the knowledge about the chakras and what they control and how you can enhance the power of a particular chakra . Although there are many in the body,yoga practitioners focus on 7 that are seen as major energy centers.

Many times they are close to or with in the glands of the endocrine system. It is well known that the endocrine system hormones influence almost every cell in the body. So you can easily see how meditating on those areas effects every cell of the body.

Rather than going into an elaborate technical discussion of the properties of each chakra , let us focus on the immediate and practical use of these chakras to us and how we can control them .

 MULADHARA( ROOT OR BASE )  CHAKRA – base of the spine – the foundation   Bija mantra – LAM ( l—u-u-m / lung )  This is a powerful chakra and is associated with wealth .

SWADISTHANA( SACRAL ) CHAKRA – this is the sexual centre situated in the spine behind the sexual organ ( sacral region ) . Bija mantra is VAM ( as come )

MANIPURA(SOLAR PLEXUS ) CHAKRA – this is located in the navel region and the Bija mantra for this is RANG . It controls your health and physical beauty and helps in the digestion of what you consume .

ANAHATA( HEART )  CHAKRA – the heart centre  or the dorsal region , behind the middle of the chest and contains vital energy .  . Bija mantra is Yam . The heart centre is the air centre where all our feelings , our passions , our loves , hates , likes and dislikes arise – normally in opposites and pairs .

VISHUDDHA(THROAT)  CHAKRA – located at the base of the throat , the creative centre , Bija mantra is Ham ( h-u u m as humming ) . Use this to obtain  material success as well as spiritual progress .

AJNA (THIRD EYE)CHAKRA – located between the eye brows , the soul centre or the dwelling place of the third eye – this is the centre for spirituality and believed to be the residence of the soul .Bija mantra is SHAM

SAHASRARA( CROWN OF THE HEAD) CHAKRA – is the entryway to the absolute , the crown of the head , also known as the window of liberation and the meditation method for this is silence . (or OM)

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The practice of this  requires you to stay still and concentrate on the chakra you wish to activate. In Chakra meditation a constant connection and unification is made with the desired Chakra eg. Meditate on the throat Chakra for growth. Meditate on the third eye Chakra for spiritual awakening.

CAUTION : Chanting any of the above chakra bija mantras will stimulate and activate the energy centre and will open the  energy vortex to receive more energy ; this is a very powerful technique and if not applied with caution can create imbalance in your body – so use this technique judiciously .

Find a comfortable seated position that does not stress the joints. This will allow you to concentrate better on the meditation.

Spend at least 5 minutes doing relaxing breathing techniques . These breathing techniques naturally lengthen the exhalations and have a soothing affect on the nervous system. This will help to maintain stable rhythmic breathing throughout the meditation period. Now recite the mantra of your choice with a focused mind thinking of the area that you are trying to stimulate . If you feel agitated , stop for a day or so and start again .

GOOD LUCK !

DON’T TRY TO UNDERSTAND THEM , JUST EXPERIENCE THEM and you donot need any elaborate rituals to start the practice and you can start them and recite them wherever you are . I will give a few of them here and their significance .

These seed sounds relate to principles without any physical locations .

SHREEM – this is a bija mantra for abundance of all kinds . This mantra is associated with LAXMI who is a very beautiful and gracious lady depicted in Hindu religion as standing or sitting on a lotus flower with gold coins falling out of her hands .

HREEM – this is the bija mantra to manifest to you or for you that which you are meditating upon. To bring illusion to reality. It is the mantra that awakens us at a soul or heart level connecting the divine forces of love and attraction. In vedic terms it has a solar quality , as it opens the lotus of the heart to the inner sun of consciousness.

AIEM – this is the bija mantra for knowledge , education , spirituality and is associated with SARASWATI who is depicted with a feather writing on papyrus.

DHUM – this is the bija mantra for protection from everything and is associated with DURGA who is depicted riding a tiger with eight hands, all holding some form of weapon.

KLEEM – this is the bija mantra for attracting, and acts like an energy magnet

KREEM – is the bija mantra for invocation and is associated with KALI the Goddess of energy and transformation , another aspect of DURGA , but a more ferocious one depicted with a garland of skulls and tongue hanging out red with blood . This mantra acts faster and is very powerful and acts by arousing the chakras .  (it is also associated with Lord Indra , the King of the celestials as it is like a thunderbolt  that destroys ignorance and releases the light of absolute truth)

 GUM – is the bija mantra for the removal of obstacles and is associated with GANESH ( also GANAPATEY) , the elephant headed God who is very popular. One of the most common mantras is OM GUM GANPATYE NAMAH .Ganesh is the ruler of power and Ganpati is the ruler of the group , the multiple desire centers in our body have to be united to form a unified group.

 HUM (pronounced Hoom) is a mantra of the inner fire.It both calls the divine down into us and offers our soul upward to the Divine for transformation in the sacred fire of awareness. It is a Shiva mantra but also a mantra of Chandi, the fierce form of Durga . It is used to destroy negativity and creates great passion and vitality. As a powerful mantra it should also be used carefully. Yet it can be used in a more  gentle manner to invoke divine grace and protection. Through it we can offer ourselves or our afflictions into the Divine for purification and transformation.It is often used when making offering into the fire,

So here are some seed mantras , try them and see what happens – like if you are trying to do something and find that you encounter obstacles along the way , just keep saying GUM as many times as you can and you will see the results or if you need protection from something , keep saying DHUM which will ward of any dangers . As I said , just experience them , donot try to understand them . See how powerful SOUND  is – first came sound and then all others followed .

GOOD LUCK !

According to astrolog  every living being born is under the influence of Planets .Each planet has its specific impacts. There are nine goddesses associated with these planets and there are nine avatars of Goddess Lakshmi, one associated with each planet. There are mantras for Shree Laxmi and the planets ; BUT YOU MUST SEEK CONSULTATION WITH AN ATROLOGER BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO PRACTICE ANYTHING RELATING TO PLANETS .

Goddess Laxmi’s association with the nine planets .

·    Surya (Sun) Lakshmi: Positive impact will bring happiness , confidence and wealth , while negative impact may bring wealth that may not have been earned by right means and thus will bring problems with it .

·    Chandra (Moon) Lakshmi: The influence of this palnet relates to your health and positive influence will see you in good health, while negative influence will bring ill-health.

·    Mangal (Mars) Lakshmi: If the planet favours you, success will come easy, and if you are not blessed, it will bring hurdles and obstacles and a string of collapses.

·    Budh (Mercury) Lakshmi: With the help of Mercury, one can have a smooth and successful period through school and college; and if there is no help from this planet  you will have to be satisfied with mediocre results .

·    Guru (Jupiter) Lakshmi: If this planet is favourable you can expect a smooth life as you will be given help in every aspect but if Jupiter is angry at you, you may have to face hurdles .

·    Shukra (Venus) Lakshmi: The positive aspect of this planet is that you will get a very understanding and loving spouce  but the negative aspect may give you just the opposite and problems associated with that.

·    Shani (Saturn) Lakshmi: This planet is most feared and in mythology is known to be sitting on the throne of justice and will not spare anyone.Positive impact brings plenty of fame and fortune earned by genuine means , while negative impact may include hurdles , delays and frustrations . 

·    Rahu ( North Node ) Lakshmi: If Rahu smiles at you, you will have good friends; but a negative glance from Rahu will weaken your judgements resulting in you being  surrounded by liars and cheats.

·    Ketu ( South Node ) Lakshmi: A postive impact from this planet may give you fame, while a cruel one can bring shame to your life due to actions taken by you .

The nine avatars of Goddess Lakshmi and their blessings are required by each one of us .The ultimate mantra which, when recited by a person, can help him/her attain salvation :

You are requesting Goddess Laxmi to destroys all forms of misery from your life and to give you fame fortune and happiness ; the mantra is :

 ’‘Om Hreem Ashtalakshmeya Daridraya Vinashini Sarvasukha Smruddhi
          Dehi Dehi Hreem Om Namah!!”

LAXMI MANTRAS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH ZODIAC SIGN

Aires : Om Aiem Kleem Saun

Taurus: Om Aiem Kleem Shri
Gemini: Om Kleem Aiem Saun
Cancer: Om Aiem Kleem Shri
Leo: Om Hreem Shreem Saun
Virgo: Om Shree Aiem Om
Libra: Om Hreem Kleem Shree
Scorpio: Om Aiem Kleem Saun
Sagittarius: Om Hreem Kleem Saun
Capricorn: Om Aiem Kleem Hreem Shree Saun
Aquarius: Om Hreem Aiem Kleem Shree
Pisces: Om Hreem Kleem Saun

As with all practices relating to mantras associated with Planets and Zodiac signs , a consultation with an astrologer is a must as your birth chart will have to be studied .

 GOOD LUCK !

• SUN ( Sunday )  -   AUM SURIYA YE NAMAHA
• MOON (Monday)   -  AUM CHANDRA YE NAMAHA
• MARS (Tuesday)  -  AUM BOUMAYE NAMAHA
• MERCURY (Wednesday)  -  AUM BUDHA YE NAMAHA
• JUPITER (Thursday)  -  AUM GURUVE NAMHA
• VENUS (Friday)  -  AUM SHUKRA YE NAMAHA
• SATURN (Saturday)  -  AUM SHANISCHARAYA NAMAHA
• DRAGON’S HEAD ( NORTH NODE )  – AUM RAHUVE NAMAHA
• DRAGON’S TAIL ( SOUTH NODE )  -  AUM KETUVE NAMAHA

Astrology is a science and it is accepted that the movements of the planets do have an effect on one’s life . The astrologer you consult will be able to tell you how many times you need to do the mantra for each planet . The recitation of any mantra does have a positive effect on you . BUT remember , you need to seek a consultation with an astrologer to know which mantra you need to do before you start any practice.

GOOD LUCK !

PRANA MUDRA – MUDRA OF LIFE

In this mudra the tips of the little finger and the ring finger should touch the tip of the thumb , keeping the other two fingers straight . You can practice this for as long and as frequently as you want . 

This will imrove the power of the source of your vital  energy /life and you will notice that you become stronger both physically and mentally . It reduces the clamps in the blood and will make you more energetic and active . It will also strengthen your immune system and will help your eyes and eyesight .

APAN MUDRA – MUDRA FOR DIGESTION

The tip of the middle finger and the ring finger touch the tip of the thumb whilst the other two fingers stay straight . This needs to be practiced for 45 minutes per session .

It will help regulate diabetes. It will cure constipation and piles and will regulate bowel movements and relief in urinary problems . It will also ease the difficulty during labor and delivery.

APNA VAYU MUDRA – MUDRA OF THE HEART

The tips of the middle finger and the littel  touch the tip of the thumb whils the tip of the index finger touches the base of the thumb and the ring finger is held straight . Practice this for atleast 15 minutes per day .

This mudra is to do with your heart . It acts as a powerful sorbitate tablet .

This will help in keeping blood pressure  at normal level and will help in regulating palpitations and strenghthens the heart .

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LINGA MUDRA – FOR HEAT AND ENERGY

Interlock the fingers of both hands kepping the left thumb stright up encircled by the right thumb and index finger .Left thumb should be upright and the right thumb around it . Prctice this with restraint as it generatesa lot of heat in the body .You must drink a lot of water as a cooling agent . The heat this produces in the body helps in curing colds and coughs and will remove accumulated phlegm in the chest .Remember to take a lot of water whepractcing this position .

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VAYU  MUDRA – AIR

Keep the index finger at the base of the thumb and press with the thumb keeping the other three fingers straight .You can practice this for 45 minutes per session and you will notice a difference within a few days . Continue for 2/3 months for full benefit .

This mudra is very good for Rheumatism  , arthritis and gout . It will also help in reducing the shaking caused by Parkinsons disease . You will feel relief from pain caused by trapped nerves in the neck .

SHUNYA ( ZERO ) MUDRA – ETHER / NOTHINGNESS

Keep the middle finger at the mount of venus and press it with the thumb , keeping the other three fingers straight . Do it for 45 mins per session .

This is very good for ENT , ear nose and throat . If you have an ear ache , you will notice that the pain goes away within ten minutes ! It is used for reducing deafness and diseases relating to the ear and in a lesser degree for the nose and the throat.

SURYA  MUDRA – SUN

Bend the ring finger and press it with the thumb . Practice this for 5-15 minures per session . If this is difficult , you can touch the tip of your ring finger to the tip of your thumb and apply gentle pressure .

This position will sharpen the centre of the thyroid gland .It will also help in reducing cholestrol , anxiety and even help in reducing weight .

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NOTE : THIS INFORMATION IS GIVEN ONLY AS A GUIDE AND IF THERE IS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST CAUSE FOR WORRY , PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL .

I donot think anyone in the world has not heard of SWINE FLU which has spread over the entire world infecting millions and causing hundreds of deaths . It is curable , but you can take precautions to better your chances of not getting it .Information is the first thing one needs :

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As we all know , the symtoms are very much like normal flu . There are some prevention methods that I will list below which may be useful .

(1) You can add in your tea : freshly ground fresh ginger , fresh turmeric , cumin , cinnamon powder and  small pieces of garlic and sip when warm , stirring all the time so that you are not left with a sediment at the bottom of the cup. .This combination is an old ayurvedic  receipe to prevent colds which lead to flu . Ginger and cummin will heat up your body ( ginger also has blood thinning properties as such do not take in combination with asprin ) whilst turmeric is known to have antibiotic and and antiseptic properties . Drinking this tea once a day will help in keeping your body warm and strenghthen your immune system to fight any infections .

(2) Once/twice  a day take one table spoon of luke warm honey and add a quater teaspoon of cinnamon powder and swallow this . This will strenghten the immune system to fight against bacteria and viral infections .Constant use of this will give power to your white blood corpusles to fight bacteria and viral infections .

(3) Keep everything around you clean and sanitised . Keep sanitaising towels or spray with you and use it often . Make sure that you use this sanitising spra/gel/towels to clean the hands of your children every time they go out or come home .

(4) Always put something ( a tissue ) in front of your mouth when coughing or sneezing .

(5) Grandma’s chicken soup – a very good prevention remedy . The ingredients for this can be found very easily on the internet . For vegetarians other soups are available .

(6) This is an ancient prctice that will produce heat in the body thus fighting colds . It is called

LINGA MUDRA , mudra meaning position/gesture .

Interlock the fingers of both hands kepping the left thumb stright up encircled by the right thumb and index finger .Left thumb should be upright and the right thumb around it . Prctice this with restraint as it generatesa lot of heat in the body .You must drink a lot of water as a cooling agent . The heat this produces in the body helps in curing colds and coughs and will remove accumulated phlegm in the chest .Remember to take a lot of water when practcing this position .

BE AWARE  AND ALERT .