God With Form or God Without Form...
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Like all of us, Arjuna was also confused about the proper way to worship God.
So, Arjuna very specifically asked bhagwan Krishna whether one should worship God as a person (WITH FORM) or worship God as impersonal (WITHOUT FORM).
(BG:12:1).
Prabhu Shree Krishna answered
Those who worship me with great faith, I consider them to be perfect. However, those worship the impersonal, formless, imperishable Brahman with proper control of senses also will finally attain me.
(Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12:2,3,4)
Bhagwan Krishna answered: Remember those whose minds are attached to the impersonal, formless, imperishable Brahman will find very difficult to progress in their path since they are born with body and mind.
(Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12:5)
Since the concept of God is very difficult to explain, Rishi Veda Vyasa wrote, we can worship God.
With form - SAGUNA BRAHMAN - as well as Without form - NIRGUNA BRAHMAN
Source: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter XII, Verses 1-5.
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Shri Chakarapani Prabhu's – Shri ...
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Mahasthan Shri Abasaheb Temple. This temple is popularly known as “Shri Abasaheb Temple” at Phaltan, Maharashtra. In earlier times, this was the home of “Rambhaisa” [रंभाइसा]. “Rambhaisa” who was the stepmother of Shri Chakrapani Prabhu Maharaj and she was the sister of Chakrapani Prabhu’s real mother “Janakaisa” [जनकाइसा]. Rambhaisa brought Shri Chakrapani Prabhu at her home when Prabhuji was just one year old.
Shri Chakrapani Prabhuji stayed at this place for around 10 years.
Renovation of this temple was made using red/pink stones and this is one of the beautiful temple of Mahanubhav Pantha temples. This is Charanankit Sthan [चरणांकित स्थान] of Shri Chakarapani Maharaj.
Shree Chakrapani Maharaj was a great saint in the Bhakti tradition in Hinduism and his teachings inspired in the formation of Mahanubhav sect.
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Surrender everything to me, I am ...
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Lord Shree Krishna said that during the last chapter since, he exhausted all other advice to Arjuna regarding:
1. Jnana Yoga: The path of external renunciation, where outside activity is given up in pursuit of inner enquiry.
2. Karma Yoga: It purifies the mind. It leads one to consider dharma of work, and the work according to one's dharma, doing god's work.
3. Raja Yoga: It does emphasize the importance of self-control, meditation, and inner discipline, which are core principles of Raja Yoga, and discusses various yogic paths including Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Jnana Yoga.
Sarva-Dharman parityajya mam ekam sharanam vraja aham tvam sarva-papebhyo mokshayishyami ma shuchah.
Lord Krishna said: Abandon all Dharma (duties) and just surrender unto me (the will of God). I shall deliver you from all bonds of Karma. Do not fear.
Source: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter XVIII, Verses 66.
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Kaliya The poisonous Naga living ...
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Kaliya was the name of a poisonous Naga living in the Yamuna River, in Vrindavan. The water of the Yamuna for four leagues all around him boiled and bubbled with poison. No bird or beast could go near, and only one solitary Kadamba tree grew on the river bank.
The proper home of Kaliya was Ramanaka Dwipa, but he had been driven away from there by fear of Garuda, the foe of all serpents. Garuda had been cursed by a yogi dwelling at Vrindavan so that he could not come to Vrindavan without meeting his death. Therefore Kaliya chose Vrindavan as his residence, knowing it was the only place where Garuda could not come.
Once Krishna and herdboys were playing ball, and while playing Krishna climbed up the Kadamba tree and hung over the river bank, the ball fell into the river and Krishna jumped after it. Kaliya rose up with his hundred and ten hoods vomiting poison and wrapped himself around Krishna's body. Krishna became so huge that Kaliya had to release him. So Krishna saved himself from every attack, and when he saw the Brij folk were so much afraid he suddenly sprang into Kaliya's head and assumed the weight of the whole universe, and danced on the naga's heads, beating time with his feet. Then Kaliya began to die. But then the naga's wives came and prayed to Krishna with joined palms, worshiping Krishna and praying for their husband.
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Sudarshan Chakra: The wheel of time
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The word sudarshan chakra (सुदर्शन चक्र) is derived from two words, su (सु) and darshan (दर्शन). It means the vision (darshan) of which is auspicious (su). The word chakra is derived from chruhu (चृ:) which means movement and kruhu (कृ:) which means to do. Thus, chakra means that which is constantly in motion. Of all weapons, this is the only one which is in constant motion.
The Sudarshan Chakra having 108 serrated edges used by the Hindu God Shree Krishna. The Sudarshana Chakra is generally portrayed on the right rear hand of the four hands of Shree Krishna, who also holds a shankha (conch shell), a Gada (mace) and a padma (lotus). While in the Rigveda the Chakra was Shree Krishna's symbol as the wheel of time, by the late period Sudarshana.
Chanting of Sudarshana Mantra is believed to be the most powerful way to please Lord Sudarshana.
Sudarshan Chakra Mantra
Om Sudarshan Chakray Mam Sarv Karya Vijayam Dehi Dehi Om Phat.
ॐ सुदर्शन चक्राय मम सर्व कार्य विजयं देहि देहि ॐ फट।
Benefits of Sudarshana Mantra
The shloka has immense powers to rid you all of the curses or doshas and freedom from evil thoughts or spirits. All the evil influences that block good things from happening will be decimated by chanting of the Sudarshana Mantra. This is also good for pregnant women who only need to think of Lord Sudarshana. Please remember : the Sudarshana Mantra will ensure the triumph of good over evil.
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Leela of Deepawali - Sarvadnya Sh...
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As we all know that our fifth avatar of Mahanubhav Pantha; Sarvadnya Shree Chakradhar Swami Ji spent his most of the time in the Maharashtra and at the age of 80. Lord left to the Badrikashram, Himalaya.
Once Mahadaisa requested the Lord. I wish to celebrate the Deepwali Festival in your service. Lord given the grant and all they started the preparation. Even they need anything, then ask the Nagubaisa.
Everything is ready for the evening bath, they have the Turmeric paste, Oil and Soap all from the Umaisa's home. At the early morning. Sarvadnya Shree Chakradhar Swami is ready and have taken the assan. Even all the Bhakats have taken their positions. Mahadiase, who requested for the celebration have started. She started with the arti, then greeted the lord with Beeda(वीड़ा). She started rubbing turmeric over the body of the Lord, then after shared the bowl with the bhagats. The bhagats have rubbed the same material on each other. Then they washed the Lord. Mahadaisa was pouring water and Baisa is rubbing the body. Bhagats were standing beneath and they are also washing them with the same Charan Amrit. In this way, the sanan is done.
Since Nagdev body is hairy, so more water is given to him for the bath. Mahadaise, have done some traditional way arti of Prabhu Ji. Then after Prabhu Ji dressed up and arti, Chandan tilak, Paan-Beeda, Bhog is proposed to the Lord. This way the Pooja avasr have been done. Later the food is processed to all the Bhakats and in this way the Leela of Deepawali happened.
सर्वज्ञ श्री चक्रधर स्वामी महाराज यांनी, महाराष्ट्रात साजरे केलेले आठ दिवाळी सन।
पूर्वार्ध:
🔴 १) पैठण.. शके ११९०, रवि ०७.१०.१२६८
🔴 २) सिन्नर.. शके ११९१, शनि २६.१०.१२६९
🔴 ३) बिड.. शके ११९२, बुध, १५.१०.१२७०
🔴 ४) जालना.. शके ११९३, सोम ०५.१०.१२७१
उत्तरार्ध:
🔴 ५) डोमेग्राम.. शके ११९४, शनि २२.१०.१२७२
🔴 ६) नेवासा.. शके ११९५, बुध ११.१०.१२७३
🔴 ७) पैठण.. शके ११९६, सोम ०१.१०.१२७४
🔴 ८) आंबा [शेकटा].. शके ११९७, रवि २०.१०.१२७५
महात्माओं की दीवाली
एक दिन महदाइसाने भगवानसे प्रार्थना की, ‘महाराज ! मैं आपकी सेवामें दीवालीका त्यौहार मनाऊँगी ।’ भगवानने आज्ञा दी, ‘हमारे साथ महात्मालोगोंकी भी दीवाली मनायी जाये । त्यौहार मनानेका सामान यदि कम हो, तो नागुबाइसासे माँग लो।’
महदाइसाने ‘जो आज्ञा’ कहकर सबको स्नान करानेके लिये संध्याके समय ही पानी भर लिया । उमाइसाके घरसे उबटन, तेल तथा साबुन ले आयी । उस दिन भगवान् बहुत सवेरे उठकर शौच आदिसे निवृत्त होकर आसनपर आ बैठे । भक्तलोगोंको भी बैठाया गया । महदाइसाने भक्त तथा भगवानकी आरती उतारी और भगवानको वीड़ा दिया । महदाइसाने भगवानके शरीरपर उबटन मला । उस कटोरीमें और तेल डालकर उसने भक्तोंको दिया । उन्होंने उबटनसे परस्पर एक-दूसरेके शरीरका मर्दन किया । उसने भगवानके सिरपर तेलकी मालिश की । भगवानको ऊँचे चबूतरेपर बिठलाया गया । नारियलके दूधसे उनका सिर धोया गया । भक्तजनोंको भी हरे नारियलका दूध सिरमें लगानेको दिया गया । उन्होंने एक-दूसरेके सिरपर मल लिया । फिर भगवानको जलसे नहलाया गया । महदाइसा पानी डाल रही थी और बाइसाजी सिर तथा शरीरको मल रही थी । भक्तलोग चबूतरेके नीचे खड़े होकर उस पानीसे नहा रहे थे । अंतमें जब भगवानकी श्रीमूर्तिपर पानीकी धार डाली गयी, तो भगवानने दोनों हाथ सिरपर रख लिये । पानी कुहनियोंसे होकर बहने लगा । उस पानीसे भक्तजन नहाये । इस प्रकार भगवान् तथा भक्तोंको स्नान करवाया गया ।
शरीरपर बाल अधिक होनेके कारण नागदेवजीको और अलग पानी देकर नहलाया गया । महदाइसाने कुछ वस्तुएँ लेकर भगवानके सिरसे वार दीं । उसके पश्चात भगवानने वस्त्र पहिन लिये । भगवानको आसनपर बिठलाकर उनकी पूजा की गयी । सभीको चंदनका तिलक लगाया गया । पुनश्च सभीके सिरपरसे कुछ वस्तुएँ वार दी गयीं । भगवानको वीड़ा और भक्तजनोंको पान दिये गये । भगवानने सबको पान खानेकी आज्ञा दी । सबने पान खाये । उतनेमें अरुणोदय हो जानेपर बाइसाजीने दैनिक पूजाअवसर किया । बादमें भगवान् विहरणके लिये चले गये और महदाइसा भोजन बनानेमें लग गयी ।
विहरणसे भगवानके लौटनेपर महदाइसाने पूजाअवसर किया । भगवानके लिये थाल और भक्तोंके लिये पत्तलें परोसी गयीं । भगवानके साथ बैठकर सब भक्तजनोंने भोजन किया । इस प्रकार दीपावली मनायी गयी ।
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