Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.4

YANTRA FOR SLOKA NO.4.

SLOKA NO.4:-

"Thvadanyaha Paanibhyaamabhayavarado Daivathaganaha

Thvamekaa Naivaasi Prakatithavaraabheethyabhinayaa!

Bhayaatthraathum Daathum Phalamapi Cha Vaanchaasamadhikam

Sharanye Lokaanaam Thava Hi Charanaaveva Nipunau!"

Literal Meaning: "All deities except Thee,vouchsafe protection to devotees and grant their desires by gestures of their hands. Thou alone art not given to any such external demonstration of giving boons and shelter. It is so because Thy feet are by themselves powerful to protect those in the grip of fear and grant more than what is desired by devotees."

Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold or silver plate.Sit facing North-East (or East). Chant this sloka 3000 (1000) times daily for 36, (40,16) days.

Offerings:Rice cooked with green-gram pulse, cooked rice mixed with lemon juice, bits of sugarcane and milk.

BENEFICIAL RESULTS:Cures diseases, grants freedom from fear and poverty; enables possessions of vast estates.

Literal Results: To meditate on the feet of the Goddess while reciting sloka. Suited for dancers and instrumentalists, as the focus is on hands and feet.More benefits are derived apart from attaining desired benefit. Atleast 11 times a day.

Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.3

YANTRA FOR SLOKA NO.3.

SLOKA NO.3:-

"Avidyaanaamanthasthimiramihiradweepanagari

Jadaanaam Chaithanyasthabakamakarandashruthijhari!

Daridraanaam Chinthaamanigunanikaa Janmajaladhau

Nimagnaanaam Damshtraa Muraripu Varaahasya Bhavathi!"

Literal Meaning: "The dust of Thy lotus-feet is the Island City, wherefrom takes place the luminous sun-rise of spiritual illumination driving away the over-casting darkness of ignorance in the hearts of the devotees. It forms the cluster of flower buds from which gushes forth the nectar of intelligence. enlivening the dull-witted. It is a veritable necklace of wish-yielding gems for the poverty-stricken. And for those immersed in the ocean of wordly affairs, it becomes their uplifter like the Tusk of Vishnu, which raised the earth from submergence in pralayaa waters when He incarnated as the Cosmic Boar."

Moda of worship: Yantra to be made on a gold plate.Sit facing North-East. Chant the sloka 2000 times (1008) daily, for 45 (54,15) days.

Archana: Chant Lalitha Trishathi offering white flowers such as jasmine, etc.

Offerings: Cooked rice, cakes of black gram, honey and betels with slices of areca nut.

BENEFICIAL RESULTS:Attainment of versatile knowledge, particularly of Vedas.

Literal Results: This sloka is a remedy for people who are weak in grasping and memory power. Extremely helpful in enhancing performance levels in academics. Atleast a recitation of 11 times a day will bring remarkable changes in a dull student. It is also important to note that the key objects mentioned in all slokas would bear fruit. In this particular sloka, the mention of gems and necklace would yield results as sloka attains power through chanting.This is also a prayer to one of the Dasavatharas of Lord Vishnu,the Varaha Avathaara!

Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.2

(YANTRA FOR SLOKA NO.2.)

SLOKA NO.2 :-

"Thaneeyaamsam Paamsum Thava Charanapankeruhabhavam

Virinchisanchinvan Virachayathi Lokaanavikalam!

Vahathyenam Showrihi Kathamapi Sahasrena Shirasaam

Haraha Sankshudyainam Bhajathi Bhasithodhoolanavidhim!"

Literal Meaning:-"Collecting minute particles of the dust falling from Thy lotus-feet, Brahma creates this limitless and mysterious Universe without any imperfection, Vishnu in the form of Adisesha though with thousand heads, bears it with great effort and Shiva reducing the particles into ashes besmears His body with them at the time for dissolution!"

Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on a gold plate. Sit facing North. Chant the sloka 1000 times daily for 45 (or 55/ 0r 12) days.

Archana:Chant Lalitha Trishathi offering vermillion.

Offerings: Sweet milk gruel, coconuts and fruits.

BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Gaining vast influence over others and fascination of those around.

Literal Results: To meditate on the feet of the Goddess. Mitigates evil influence of Rahu ( evil placement of Rahu in the horoscope and during Rahu Maha dasa), useful for devotees whose moon is in the constellation of Ardra, Swathi and Satabhisham. Atleast 11 times chanting everyday is recommended to attain prescribed results.

Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.1

(YANTRA FOR SLOKA NO.1)

SLOKA NO. 1:-

"Shivah Shakthyaa Yuktho Yadi Bhavathi Shakthaha Prabhavithum

Na Chedevam Devo Na Khalu Kushalaha Sphandithumapi

Athasthvaamaaraadhyaam Hariharavirinchaadibhirapi

Prananthum Sthothum Vaa Kathamakruthapunyaha Prabhavathi!"

Literal Meaning :-"Shiva becomes capable of creating the Universe, only when united with Shakthi (Thee), but otherwise (when not so joined with Thee), He is incapable of even a stir, How then could one, who has not acquired merit (punya)- in this and previous births worship Thee or atleast praise Thee, who is adored even by Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma and others?"

Mode of worship: Yantra for sloka No.1 to be made on a gold plate. Sit facing East. Chant the above verse 1001 (1000) times daily, for 12 days.

Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranamam offering red hibiscus or any other red flowers.

Offerings: Cooked rice, scrapings of coconut kernel mixed with powdered jaggery and ghee.

BENEFICIAL RESULTS:-All prosperity, granting of cherished purposes and solution to intricate problems.

Literal results:The yin and yang factor (feminine and masculine factor) is balanced. Treats hormonal imbalance. Female devotees facing severe marital problems will be able to bring issues under their control/ curb abusive tendencies in husband.If living in a joint family, there will be harmony between female devotee and in laws.This sloka could help females even in work atmosphere, in gatherings etc.Atleast 11 times chanting is a must everyday.

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The name game! (Part 2)

I have found 9 to be a magical number. It is a fiery number well suited for police, navy and army, but surprisingly many trendsetting artistes have names that add upto number 9.

Innumerable examples like, Ghulam Ali (27), Madonna (27),Sylvester Stallone (63), N.T.Rama Rao (27), Rajnikanth (27), Ghantasala (27), Madhubala (27), Mali (9), D.K.Pattammal (36), Palghat Mani Iyer (45), M.S.Subbulakshmi (45), Elvis Presley (45), Elizabeth Taylor (45), Bismillah Khan (36), Latha Mangeshkar (45), Umayalpuram K.Sivaraman (63), Semmangudi, popularly known by his surname-(36), to name a few.The number 27 is known as "The Sceptre" and bestows power, command and authority on the person or entity. The other compound numbers 36 and 45 have the same meaning as 27. Even the dynamic organisation, "Music Academy" adds to 36 (the name vibrates without the prefix-'The', as people usually refer to the organisation without 'the'. Even with 'The' it adds upto 50 which is again a Mercury number of great authority).

18, though a compound number of 9, is full of upheavals and controversial situations ,where the native always has to fight against odds in life.It is therefore the least desirable number of the 9 group.

A vital branch of numerology is based on combined analysis of planets and numbers, known as astro numerology. Pythagaros, who had invented the Law of vibration,stated that according to that law, each and every number has a particular vibration.

The planets represented by the numbers are:-No.1-Sun, No.2-Moon, No.3-Jupiter, No.4-Rahu, No.5-Mercury, No.6-Venus, No.7-Kethu, No.8- Saturn, No.9-Mars.

There is a practice of coining names based on the strength of planets in the native's horoscope.For instance, if somebody's Rahu is strong, a name that adds upto the number 4(compound numbers-13, 22, 31, 40, 49 etc. ) is recommended for the native despite Western numerology's contempt for all compound numbers of 4. Even vedic astrology states that Rahu is responsible for skin diseases of a virulent type, misunderstandings, fear from opponents and poison.

A startling example of the above is the case of Michael Jackson. Interestingly his names (first as well as surname) adds upto 22 individually.

MICHAEL (4135153)-22, JACKSON (1132375)-22.

The genius pop icon suffered from a skin related problem known as vitiligo. At sometime of his career he was also involved in a fire accident that had caused extensive damage to his skin. The subsequent operations performed on him to save his face and skin, altered his looks to drastic proportions. All these facts about him were widely publicised and well-known to general public.The double Rahu in his name even exposed him to constant upheavals and controversies in his personal life. Therefore the number of Rahu is not altogether devoid of problems.

On the other hand I found the compound number of 13 to be quite magnetic. Especially the abbreviated versions like, TVS (463), BPL (283),AIADMK (111442), BSNL (2353), PBS (823), SPB (382), MLV (436) , KVN (265) etc. Though not abbreviated,'NALLI' (51331) could be included in the list.This number sparks off regeneration and great changes.

A strong Rahu (4 and all compound numbers of 4) in the horoscope indicates one's prowess in Veena and it is not surprising that Veena (65551) adds upto 22 which is a Rahu number!

Kethu, 7 is another number that surprises me! According to Western chaldean method of numerology, 7 is considered extremely harmful as a name number. All its compound numbers like 16 (known as the shattered citadel), 25 (extreme trials and tribulations in early life), 34 ( same as 25), 43 (worst of all, revolution,strife,upheaval and dangers), 52 etc., are treated with fear, making people opt for a Venus or Mercury number in the place of Kethu.

Two examples of 43 are:-

SALMAN (313415)- 17,1+7=8 RUSHDIE (2635415) -26, 2+6=8 added upto 43 and individual first and surnames added to 8 each (first name value:8 and surname value:8), ruled by saturn which is the most karmically testing and trying planet. Even in his surname, the lexigram of the same when split, give rise to two potently negative words!In this case, a change in the spelling of his surname and opting for a different compound vibration is mandatory in order to make life hassle-free for him.

Similar example of another person who is also an author is:-

TASLIMA (4133141)-17, 1+7=8 NASREEN (5132555)- 26,2+6=8

It is ironical that the above mentioned are authors, carrying the heavy burden of a double saturn in both first as well as surnames ( adding upto a 43) and also leading similar lifestyles. In such cases, spelling changes in their names in order to achieve a favourable number becomes mandatory.

Smt.M.S.Subbulakshmi, famously known as MS (4,3) adding to 7 has proved lucky for her as the number coincides with her birthdate which is 16th (of September). Any name number which adds upto the birth date value is extremely lucky and carries with it the blessing of the cosmos.

Even if the abbreviation MS (as she was more popularly known) added upto 7,a Kethu number (same as her birthdate value of 16), SRIDEVI is 22 and added to 4, a Rahu number (same as her birthdate value of 13th August), the numbers prove to be rewarding for gaining immense popularity, due to the coincidence of their dates of birth and name numbers.

Other successful Kethu numbers are:- RELIANCE (25311535)-25, T.R.MAHALINGAM (4.2.4151315314)- 34, AISHWARYA RAI (113561211 211)- 25, AMITABH BACHCHAN (1414125 21353515)-43, etc.

Mars, ( number 9) is perfectly projected through the ace thriller film KILL (9) BILL (9). This superbly shot stunning movie, that has made me an ardent fan of Uma Thurman, wreaks of violence and aggressive action as a result of the double 9 (fiery Mars) in the name of the movie!

KEYWORDS:-I also search for keywords (lexigram codes without word jumbling ) and found them to be relevant codes in conveying predominant karmic issues concerning the native.

It is loud and clear that one can never become the greaTEST without a test-Lord Rama, Lord Sita, and the Dasavatharas, great Sanyasis and avataara purushaas like Adi Sankaracharya, Paramacharya ( the tests in case of true sanyasis is the austere life they lead!).

I have wondered how a FUNeral could be 'fun' and a 'real fun' at that! Going by our scriptures, I am sure it is real fun for the departed soul to be freed from 'maya' (illusion)!

This pattern of ideas set me thinking about many other terms like MARriage, feMALE, woMAN, torMENTOR, heART, lOVER, PASSion, MOTHer,mOTHER, fatHER, brotHER, husBAND, HEAVEn, mUSic, sLAUGHTER, etc.

Maybe, late Sri Rajiv Gandhi's name should never have been spelt -" Rajeev Gandhi " as that could have averted the "die in grenade danger" lexigram in his name!In the case of public figures (politicians, movie stars, musicians, artistes etc.,) the danger of extreme vibration of name, due to their names appearing in newspapers and journals (increasing the count to a few million times due to that many number of copies printed!) is hazardous and makes it absolutely necessary for the concerned entity to take care that their names are not misspelt!

Sometime ago I had received a forward about lexigrams, which I found to be interesting:-

PRINCESS DIANA- END IS A CAR SPIN

ASTRONOMER- MOON STARER

DESPERATION- A ROPE ENDS IT

THE EYES- THEY SEE

THE MORSE CODE- HERE COME DOTS

ELECTION RESULTS-LIES- LET'S RECOUNT

SLOT MACHINE- CASH LOST IN ME

SNOOZE ALARMS- ALAS!NO MORE Z'S

DECIMAL POINT- I AM A DOT IN PLACE

THE EARTH QUAKES- THAT QUEER SHAKE

ELEVEN PLUS TWO- TWELVE PLUS ONE

To wind up on a note of humour:-

MOTHER-IN-LAW- WOMAN HITLER

I have understood that the problem of lexigram and numerology arises because of the language,English. Without fighting or opposing karma, a person could neutralise bad vibrations in his/ her name by writing it down in mother tongue or sanskrit for atleast 3 times ( only if such an exercise becomes absolutely necessary!)

LIKHITHA JAPAM:-The best practice is "likhitha japam" , which is the written exercise of mantras related to the chosen deity to cross hurdles in life. This practice again should not be done in English,as that would amount to problems related to lexigram and numerology! Likhitha japam is best done in mother tongue or Devanagari.

A few mantras are:-

1)For success in all endeavours-Sri Rama Jayam

2)For great inner strength-Sri Mathrey Namaha

3)For love-Om Parama Prema Roopaya Namaha

4)To overcome misunderstandings between couple-Sri Radhakrishnaya Namaha

5)To enhance beauty and attraction-Om Padmasundaryai Namaha

6)For education and intellect-OmAim Saraswathyai Namaha

7)To remove obsatcles and blockages in chakras-Om Gum Ganapathaye Namaha

8)For the grace of Guru-Sri Gurubhyo Namaha.etc.

There are many more mantras suited for various problems and it is not necessary to incur new karma by changing names! Interestingly, I happened to browse this site http://www.9dozen.com/ which could be used for "likhitha japam", this could be useful for people who work with computers or who simply do not have the time for a pen and paper!

The name game! ( Part 1)

I have observed that in today's world, numerology is a powerful occult science that yields immediate and effective results. Like how every plus has a minus, even this practice has a definite drawback to it, and that is called 'lexigram'.

Numerology is all about the numerical value of a person's name. In certain cases the name given by parents at the time of birth could contain letters amounting to an inimical vibration and unfavourable to the life number (which is the total sum of the birth date,month and year) of the native.

In such cases, modern numerology advocates an alteration in the spelling of the name of the native. Sometimes it could mean deletion/addition of an alphabet or deletion/addition of a vowel! After the name alteration,the native is advised to write his/her name as many number of times and days as the total numerical value of his/her name. I have observed that such a practice could yield harmful results when the 'lexigram' of the new name is not double-checked for possible bad/negative/evil lexigram results.

What is lexigram? The term lexigram has been used to describe a mystical property of words. A lexigram decodes hidden messages in words or titles by putting together full sentences from letters in that word that convey a deeper meaning of the original word. It is considered a spiritual process.

My Guru in lexigram is none other than Linda Goodman. I have been fascinated by her revelations (in her book, Star Signs, the secret codes of the Universe) regarding lexigram so much so that it has become my practice to mentally decode the name (including surname, which indicates situation,life style and temperament) of any person I happen to meet.In that process I have been able to appreciate the authenticity of lexigram due to the accuracy of the decoded messages in describing the concerned person! As somebody acutely conscious of the power of lexigram, I am wary of modern numerology that advocates either deletion or addition of alphabets in names that would amount to removing a positive message from the name or introducing a negative message into the concerned name!

To start with the basics,I have observed that Linda Goodman's Chaldean method (which is also called the mystical numerology) is commonly followed due to its simple theory which involves comparitive study of the life number [which is achieved by adding the date,month and year of birth] and the name number of the native for compatibility between the two) . The result is quite effective. The alphabetical value in the Chaldean method is as follows:-

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5, F-8, G-3, H-5, I-1, J-1, K-2, L-3, M-4, N-5, O-7, P-8, Q-1, R-2, S-3, T-4, U-6, V-6, X-5, y-1, z-7.

Without getting into the nitty-gritty of life-path-number-versus-name-number-compatibility, the Chaldean method provides an easy way out by determining the nature of certain numbers. The numbers that are meant for fine arts, beauty, love & romance, cosmetics etc. is 6 (ruled by Venus)and all the compound numbers that add to 6. The number meant for communication, advertising, journalism, media works like radio and television is 5 (ruled by Mercury) . For someone in the field of fine arts,I had always found 5 more effective than 6, because communication is a vital factor for arts. Even if the native is not performing in public, expression ('bhava' and 'manodharma') come under the category of communication and Mercury is an important planet for all musicians.

The compound numbers that add upto 5 are 14, 23, 32, 41, 50 and so on. I personally found 14 to be risk and accident prone, 23 as a solid number capable of fighting lone battles and emerging as the victor even against worst odds and enemies (no wonder that this number is known as "The Royal star of the Lion"), 32 for exuding personal magnetism thereby attracting groups of people and a lively,social atmosphere, 41 as absolutely potent,but the transit from the original name to a 41 vibration is extremely trying and difficult to withstand, 50 to make the native matured, as a teacher or a preacher of some sort.

As a student of astrology, I had interacted with many numerologists, pronologists and astrologers to learn new approaches. I knew of this reputed astrologer who had a penchant for throwing in a good measure of "h"s into a name to somehow bring about a '41' vibration in the name. He firmly believed that 41 could raise the native to unimaginable heights and he could be right.Except that too many 'h's could mar the lexigram potential of the name.

My astrologer friend was keen that I change the spelling of my name to -E.GHAYETHREE to achieve a 41 (this despite my other name,VEENAI GAYATHRI ,( a name which I acquired when my articles were published in Kumudam almost three decades ago) adding to 41 (655511 31114521)! Not only does it look awkward, but the keyword, 'gay' is replaced by 'hay', which means dried grass! Even for a 41 ,I would not like to be reduced to a lump of dried grass! I told my friend that handling Veenai Gayathri robbed me of my stamina for anymore 41s! Incidentally, my blog, "JASMINE STRINGS", adds to a 41.I had coined the name (because I think Jasmine flowers smell divine!)after careful scrutiny for any lexigram hitches.I liked the fragrance (jasmine),' rings' ( resonance), 'sings' (melodious), etc., the only hitch being the 'sting' in the name.I told myself I would handle any sting as and when it came my way!

There are many natural 41s in this world, A few examples are :-M.G.RAMACHANDRAN (4.3.214135154215), HARRY POTTER (51221 874452),LALGUDI G.JAYARAMAN (93133641 3. 111121415), ANGELINA JOLIE (15353151 17315), GEORGE BUSH (357235 2635) etc.,

I personally found even 23 to be an extremely safe and victorious number in projecting one's personality. Few examples,J.JAYALALITHA (1.1113131451), BEATLES (2514353), D.K.JAYARAMAN (4.2.111121415) etc.

32 is magnetic for speeches, poetic recitation etc. P.B.SRINIVAS, multi-faceted singer/writer/poet/linguist/orator etc. is a fantastic example of this number!

I had found 66 to be absolutely fantastic for veena playing. I happened to read the book on numerology by Sri Laxmidoss, which was quite analytical based on planets and their relationship to numbers. It was casually mentioned in the book that ladies who played the veena would benefit from the double Venus in 66(more so,because it is exalted in the house of Pisces owned by Jupiter [6+6==12, a compound number of 3 which is a Jupiter number).I wanted to try it out and a few years back, when I had a lot of leisure time, I started writing my name (GAYATHRIVASANTTASHOBHA-[3111452161315441357251] which is my birth name given by my parents,I had to delete a 'h' from Vasantha and add a 't' to it) religiously for 66 times for nearly one month in an effort to test the results.I was fascinated to discover that I played more veena than ever before, could create novel ideas and felt very good in general.I would constantly be with the veena, and my ease on the instrument during the 66-vibration period was tremendous to say the least! But soon the strain of writing a big name for 66 times became too much to take and I abandoned the entire exercise midway. In the event I also discovered that more letters in the name meant more additions to qualities,events, situations and changes in life,( due to lexigram) which I felt were unwarranted and unwelcome despite 'Gayathrivasanttashobha' having a 'NO' to cancel negative meanings in my name! This also made me realise how much more peaceful life would be without additions in the name, resulting in too many code meanings and messages! I had learnt astrology and numerology only due to my interest in occult studies, all the while maintaining my belief in God as the Supreme Being; realizing the simple truth that changing names amounted to fighting or opposing karma.

As a matter of analysis, my natural name E.Gayathri may be decoded as 'rate', 'they hear her art', 'they rate her art','they gather at her art', 'right', 'grit', 'eight' (?), 'try', 'hearty', etc. (except the 'eight' part I understand the rest), but I could not bring myself to adjust to the fact that 'they hate her', 'they hate Gayathri'. Many a time I shared my fears (about 'they- hate- her' -code) with my husband and he consoled me in his usual philosophic manner. He explained that to be hated, to be abused or scolded, to be insulted and hurt; for no rhyme or reason are the best things to happen to oneself (that is , when the affected person does not resist or strive to clear his/her name by opposing or fighting against the accusation). Such an unjustified attack on somebody would reduce the victim's karma by leaps and bounds, not only that, God would shower His blessings and grace only on a defenseless person! He quotes Bhagavad Gita's sloka from the 12th chaptervery often, "Thulya -Ninda- Sthuthir- Mouni-Santhushto-Enakenachith

Anikethaha - sthiramathihi-bhakthiman-me-priyo-naraha!"

Literal Translation:-"One who is equal to friends and enemies, who is equipoised in honour and dishonour, heat and cold, happiness and distress, fame and infamy, who is always free from contamination, always silent and satisfied with anything, who does not care for any residence, who is fixed in knowledge and engaged in devotional service, is very dear to Me!"

My husband's reasoning gave me a lot of comfort and it stuck in my mind so much so that, I kind of like the 'they-hate-her' vibration!

It is important to note that the first name has to be studied along with the surname (husband's name or family/village name) to derive coded messages and meanings.

(Photo above:-My husband, Sri E.V.Ramakrishna and myself)

To be continued...........

Sri Krishnashtami

(A rare image of Krishna playing the flute and Radha playing the veena (rudhra vallaki).)

Powerful ways to invoke Lord Krishna:-

Mantras when chanted continuously, in whatever condition (except for certain unclean and prohibited situations ),time or place will yield maximum results. The mantra has to get into the system of the practitioner, it has to flow along with every drop of blood within the body and every breath taken inside, that way the mantra becomes part and parcel of oneself. Normally such a recitation of a mantra would yield results within just one week or maximum ten days.

Krishna mantras are extremely powerful, and these are a few of them:-

1)To experience Lord Krishna in one's heart and to literally feel His presence in day to day life (even today), one has to read atleast one page of Srimad Bhagavatham everyday.It is better to maintain a particular timing for the parayanam.

2)In extreme difficulties,trials and tribulations the following sloka (recited continuously within oneself) will yield immediate results :-

"Hey Krishna!Dwaarakaavaasin! Kwaasi Yaadava Nandana! Apadbhihi Paribhoothaamaam,Thraayashvaashu Janaardhana!"

3) To attract social gatherings, group of friends or relatives or to allure public,"Om Kleem Krishnaaya Govindaaya Gopeejanavallabhaaya Swaaha!"

4)To get the vision of Lord Krishna in one's dreams in whatever relationship one seeks with Him, one must do the 'anusandhanam' -repitition of the 6th sloka of second chapter (Sankhya Yoga or the yoga of Knowledge) along with every sloka of the eleventh chapter (The yoga of the vision of the Universal Form) of the Bhagavad Gita.

The sixth sloka of the second chapter :-

"Kaarpanyadoshopahatasvabhaavaha Pruchchaamithvaam Dharmasammoodhachethaaha,Yachchreyah Syaannischitham broohi thanme

Shishyastheham shaadhi maam thvaam prapannam!"

The above prayer should be done everyday for 4o days,especially on Ekadasi,Pournami,Ashtami ,Dashami and Rohini nakshatram days to attain the vision of Lord Krishna in dreams.

5) To bring back or infuse love into a relationship,"Om Radhakrishnaya Namaha".

6)When Jupiter (Guru) is malefic or misplaced in one's horoscope; during Guru Mahadasa or during malefic transit of Guru in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th,10th, and 12th houses from moon in their natal charts, one should chant Sri Krishnaashtakam every morning and especially on Thursdays.By reciting the ashtakam, the malefic results due to Jupiter would be nullified.

Sri Krishnaatshtakam:-

Vasudevasutham Devam Kamsa Chanooramardhanam

Devakee Paramaanandam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum!

Athasee Pushpasamkaasham Haara Noopura Shobhitham

Rathnakankanakeyooram Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum!

Kutilaalaka Samyuktham Poornachandra Nibhaananam

Vilasathkundaladharam Devam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum!

Mandaaragandha Samyuktham Chaaruhaasam Chathurbhujam

Bahirpinchaavachoodaangam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum!

Uthphulla- Padma-Pathraaksham Neela -Jeemootha-Sannibham

Yaadavaanaam Shirorathnam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum!

Rukminee- Kelisamyuktham Peethaambaram Sushobhitham

Avaaptha Thulaseegandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum!

Gopikaanaam Kuchadwandwa Kumkumaankitha Vakshasam

Sreeniketham Maheshvaasam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum!

Sreevathsaankam Mahoraskam Vanamaalaaviraajitham

Shankhachakradharam Devam Krishnam vande Jagathgurum!

Krishnaashtakamidam Punyam Praatharutdhaaya Yah Pateth

Kotijanmakrutham Paapam Smarena Vinashyathi!

7) For people who are suffering from malefic placement of Rahu,or Rahu Mahadasa or Kalasarpa Dosham in the horoscope, the parayanam of Narayaneeyam and especially the chapter and slokas of Lord krishna's Kaliyamardhanam would yield immediate results.

8)"Simhaha Prasenam Simho Jaambavathaa Hathaha Sukumaaraka Maarothee,Thava Hyesha Syamanthakaha!"

The above sloka is sung as a lullaby by the daughter of Jambavatha to the little son of Jambavatha,while putting him to sleep.By reciting this sloka, one would regain one's lost reputation or clear his/her name of blemish or an unwarranted blame. This sloka encompasses the entire Syamanthakamani episode of Sri Krishna.This sloka is recommended by Paramacharya in His Deivaththin Kural,4th Volume for everybody to recite in their daily prayers to attain their wishes and to lead a blemishless life.

9)For girls who wish to get married,especially for girls whose lagna and Rahu are conjoined or whose Mars is conjoined with kethu in their horoscopes,the 4th sloka from the 21st Canto of Narayaneeyam would yield results:-

"Varshe Pratheechi Lalithaathmani Kethumaale

Leelaavisesha Lalithasmitha Shobhanaangam

Lakshmyaa Prajaapathisuthaischa Nishevyamaanam

Thasyaahaa Priyaaya Dhruthakaamathanum Bhaje Thvaam!"

10)Daily rendition of Sri Parthasarathy krithi in Suddha Dhanyasi by Sri Muthuswami Dikshithar (set to rupaka thalam) is meant to invoke Lord Krishna when the practitioner is in crisis and needs the guidance and direction from Lord Krishna as Sarathy, to take control of the practitioner's life into His hands to lead him/her.

11) Innumerable krithis on Lord Krishna composed by Sri Dikshithar (the rare Bala Krishnam in Gopika Vasantham ), Sri Narayana Theertha, Sri Purandaradasa, Sri Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer, Meerabai, Ambujam Krishna etc. and many other composers are outpourings of love for Lord Krishna and rendering them as prayers is as effective as slokas and mantras due to the blessings and vibrations of the saintly composers.

12)To invoke Nayika Bhavam in oneself towards Lord Sri Krishna, one must render all the ashtapadis of Sri Jayadeva (Gita Govindam) and the raga Brindavani and Abheri which are dear to Radha.

13)Empathizing with Radha through slokas and songs composed on Her would endear the practitioner to Lord Krishna!

Ragas/Navarasas/Emotions

The navarasas are 1) shantha (peace and serenity) 2) veera (valour and courage), 3) karuna (grief and compassion, 4) rowdra (anger) 5) shringara(love and romance,), 6) bhibhatsa(disgust), 7) hasya (joy and mirth), 8) adbhutha (wonder) and 9) bhaya (fear).

The emotions mentioned above are represented by certain ragas, such as:-

1)Shantha- this rasa is perfectly represented by the raga Shama, Yadukula Kambodhi, Madhyamavathi and Surati to mention a few.

2)Veera -Athana, Nata, Gambheeranata, Hamsanandi and Arabhi to mention a few.

3)Karuna-Sahana, Kanada, Mukhari, Punnagavarali and Shanmukhapriya to mention a few.

4)Rowdra-Athana, Arabhi, Chalanata, Panthuvarali and Darbaar to mention a few.

5)Shringara- Behaag, Kamas, Kapi, Karaharapriya,Yamankalyani, Brindavani and Neelambari to mention a few.

6)Bheebhatsa-Rishabhapriya, Ahiri, Ghanta and Mayamalavagowla to mention a few.

7)Hasya- Kuntalavarali, Navarasakanada, Janaranjani, Kadanakuthoohalam and Saranga to mention a few.

8)Adbhutha-Bilahari, Mohanam, Mohanakalyani, Kedaragowla, Anandabhairavi, Vasantha and Malayamarutham to mention a few.

9)Bhaya-Revathi, Gowlipanthu, Dwijavanthi, Chakravakam and Sarasangi to mention a few.

Apart from the above there are other emotions like confusion and chaos which come under the category of bheebhatsa and bhaya.Most of the janya ragas of the vivadi melas would suit such emotions.

a)Suramani (a janya raga of the 48th melakartha,Divyamani)-SRGMDNS,SNDMGRS;b)Thoomala (a janya raga of the 42nd melakartha, Raghupriya )- SRGMNS,PMRGRS; c)Nandanapriya (a janya raga of the 72nd melakartha Rasikapriya)- SRMDNS,SNDMRS;d) Rakthakshi (janya raga of mela raga Rasikapriya) -SRGMDS,SDMGRS;e)Srikanthavilepini (janya of the 54th mela raga Viswambari)- SRGMDNS,SNDMGRS etc.convey the emotions of confusion and chaos.Even the 2nd melakartha Ratnangi and the 47th melakartha Suvarnangi could be included in the category of chaos and confusion.

Feelings of regret (under the bhaya category) are perfectly conveyed by Dwijavanthi.Feelings of fear born out of abuse and supression of feelings are conveyed by Sarasangi and Revathi.

Shringara is a category that consists of many stages and emotions.Feelings of unexpressed and budding love are characterised by Brindavani.Advancement towards verbal expression of love is conveyed by Kapi and further developments are conveyed by Behaag,kamas and Karaharapriya, in that order.

Love that defies social norms and principles is perfectly conveyed by janya ragas of 61st melakartha raga, kanthamani. Love and alliances that are not approved - Divayadhorini (janya of Kanthamani) SRGPDS,SNDMGRS; clandestine meetings are represented ironically by the janya raga named Preyasi (janya of Kanthamani) SGMPDNS,SNDPMGS-in this raga the exclusion of the rishabha amounts to doing away with social norms and principles. The notes (SG) also indicate the bold step taken against principles towards forbidden, shady (MPDN) interests.

Bhamamani (janya of Kanthamani),SRMGDNS,SNDMGRS falls under the same category.

Shantha, peace after a fight or quarrel is represented by Shama; tranquility as a result of meditation is conveyed through Madhyamavathi; striving for peace and finding a solution to a conflicting situation are conveyed by Surati.

Adbhutha,wonder at discovering something beautiful is conveyed by Bilahari; something of value and substance is conveyed through Anadabhairavi; something concerning progress is conveyed by Vasantha.

Anger (Rowdra) is born out of various situations and emotions.Anger is not the same in all the situations, the emotion is reflected differently based on events,people,nature and situations. Righteous anger born out of masculinity and valour is represented by Athana and Panthuvarali. Anger due to quarrelsome nature is conveyed by Chalanata.

Veera's subdivisions like pomposity is conveyed by Balahamsa (janya of the 28th melakartha,Harikambodhi)- SRMPDS,SNDPMRMGS; heroism by Athana; and valour in a fit of rage by Hamsanandi.

Karuna ,compassion out of pity is conveyed through Mukhari and Saveri; compassion due to overflowing love is represented by the raga sahana, Kanada and Hindolam.

Hasya, joy and laughter again depends on various attitudes and situations.Comedy is represented by Kuntalavarali (janya of 28th mela raga,Harikambodhi)- SMPDNDS,SNDPMS; youthful zest and joy are represented by Kadanakuthoohalam (janya of 29th melakartha ragam, Sankarabharanam)-SRMDNGPS,SNDPMGRS; and joy born out of maturity is conveyed by Navarasakanada (28th melakartha raga Harikambodhi janya)- SGMPS,SNDMGRS; Janaranjani (29th melakartha, Sankarabharanam janya)-SRGMPDPNS,SDPMRS; and Kambodhi.

Manodharma is inexhaustible,there are various ragas to represent various moods, emotions, timings and seasons!

Lord Shiva's poetic hymn on Radha and Their knowledge of veena!

Brahma Samhitha (5.45) compares Lord Shiva to yoghurt and Lord Krishna to milk, to emphasise that they are one and the same.The followers of Gowdiya Vaishnavism also worship Lord Shiva,whom they consider as a counterpart of Lord Krishna.On the auspicious night of Shivarathri, the Krishna devotees offer "pradakshinam" to the Radha Kund and to the Saivaite temples in the village. It is a colourful festival,with devotees singing the hymns and praises of Lord Shiva as they offer their circumambulation.

Further,the followers of Gowdiya Vaishnavism claim that Lord Shiva as Gopeshwar had participated in the "Rasa Leela".Once while meditating,Lord Shiva was captivated by the sweet music from the flute of Lord krishna.This music had led Him to the state of 'samadhi.'Lord Shiva,curious to find out the origin of the divine music from the flute,followed the tone all the way upto Vrindavan where He found Lord Krishna in Rasa Leela.

Desiring to participate in the Rasa Leela,He was advised by Vrinda Devi to bathe in Mansarovar to take the form of a female.

Lord Shiva danced amidst the gopis as a beautiful woman,but He was identified by Lord Krishna and given the name of Gopeshwar.

Even now Lord Shiva is worshipped in Vrindavan as Gopeshwara in the mornings (in linga form) and in the evenings the linga is decorated as a beautiful woman and worshipped as a Gopi.

In the Urdhvamnaya Tantra,none other than Sri Vyasa Maharishi had himself recorded the following Radha Kripa Kataaksha Stotram as told by none other than Lord Shiva Himself!

RADHA KRIPA KATAKSHA STOTRAM:-

1)Muneendravrundavandithe Thrilokashokahaarini

Prasannavakthrapankaje Nikunjabhoovilaasini

Vrajendrabhaanunandini Vrajendrasoonusangathe

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

2)Ashokavrukshavallaree Vithaanamandapasthithe

Pravaalabaalapallava Prabhaarunaanghrikomale

Varaabhayaasphurathkare Prabhoothasampadaalaye

Kadaakrishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

3)Anangarangamangala Prasangabhungarabhruvam

Savibhramam Sasambhramam Dhruganthabaanapaathanaih

Nirantharam VasheekruthaaPratheethanandanandane

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

4)Thadithsuvarnachampakapradeepthagowravigrahe

Mukhaprabhaaparaasthakotishaaradendu mandale

Vichithrachithrasancharanchakorashaavalochane

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

5)Madonmadaathiyowane Pramodamaanamandithe

Priyaanuraagaranjithe Kalaavilaasapandithe

Ananyadhanyakunjaraajyakaamakelikovide

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

6)Aseshahaavabhaavadheeraheerahaarabhooshithe

Prabhoothashaathakumbhakumbhakumbhikumbhasusthani

Prashasthyamandahaasachoornapoornasowkhyasaagare

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

7)Mrunaalabaalavallaree tharangarangadorlathe

Lathaagralasyalolaneelalochanaavalokane

Lalallulanmilanmanognyamugdhamohanaashraye

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

8)Suvarnamaalikaanchithathrirekhakambhukanthage

Thrisoothramangaligunathrirathnadeepthadeedhithe

Salolaneelakunthalaprasoonaguchchagumphithe

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

9)Nithambabimbalambamaanapushpamekhalaagune

Prashastharathnakinkineekalaapamadhyamanjule

Kareendrashundadandikaavarohasowbhagoruke

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupakataakshabhaajanam!

10)Anekamanthranaadamanjunoopuraaravaskhalath

Samaajaraajahamsavamshanikvanaathigowrave

Vilolahemavallareevidambichaaruchankrame

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

11)Ananthakotivishnulokanamrapadmajaarchithe

Himaadrijaapulomajaavirinchajaavaraprade

Apaarasidhdhivrudhdhidigdhashatpadaangulinakhe

Kadaakarishyaseehamaam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

Makheshwari Kriyeshwari Swadeshwari Sudheshwari

Thrivedabhaaratheeshwari Pramaanashaashaneshwari!

Rameshwari Kshameshwari Pramodakaananeshwari

Vrajeshwari Vrajaadhipe Sri Raadhike Namosthuthe!

Itheedamadbhutham Sthavam Nishamya Bhanunandini

Karothu Santhatham Janam Krupaakataakshabhaajanam!

Bhaveththadaiva Sachchithathriroopakarmanaashanam

Bhaveththadaa Vrajendrasoonumandalapraveshanam!

According to ancient Hindu texts,Rudra means Shiva and rudra veena was played by Lord Shiva.The first rudra veena was made by Lord Shiva using His own intestines as strings! Even Goddess Radha was known for Her exepertise on veena and the veena which She played was known as the rudra vallaki.

Devotees who recite the above stotra on full moon days, the eighth,tenth,eleventh and thirteenth thithi after the waxing and waning moon will be blessed by Goddess Radha's kripa in the form of overflowing love and inexplicable sublime joy of "prema" for Lord Krishna.The best path to reach God is through "Nayika Tattvam" which will be showered on the devotee in abundance by reciting the kripa kataksha stotram of Goddess Radha!

Radhe Radhe!

"Vina Radhaa prasaadena Krishna Praapthirnajaayathe

Thathah Sri Raadhika Krishnau Smaraneeyou su samayuthe!"

Lord Krishna cannot be attained without the presence of Radha.The Lord grants His vision to the devotee who meditates on the form of Lord Krishna in the company of His divine consort,Radha!

Radha was born on the thithi ashtami, in the star of Jyeshta in the month of Bhadrapada to King Vrishabhanu and Queen Kirthi. Radhashtami falls 15 days after Sri Krishna Janmashtami.She was born in a small village called Rawal on the banks of river Yamuna. She was believed to be older than Sri Krishna and after birth She had opened her eyes only when Lord Krishna was born.

Radha was known for Her stunning beauty and Her expertise in fine arts.She was described as a "Gandharava stree" for her dancing skills and expertise on rudra veena.

"Veena-Vadana Sangeetha Rasalaasya Visaaradha

Narada Pramukhodgeetha Jagadaanandi Sadyasah"-this a verse from Radha Ashtothram,describing Her expertise in veena,music and dance.

Her favourite ragas were known to be Megh malhar (close to Raga Brindavani) and Dhanasri (close to Abheri).

The 12the century poet,Jayadeva had composed "Githa Govindam",describing the relationship between Krishna and the gopis of Vrindavan, and in particular one gopi named Radha.

The twelve chapters of Githa Govinda is the erotic love expression between Krishna and Radha,defining the ecstasy of samyoga between Paramatma and Jeevatma.

Radha is the Goddess of love,beauty and fine arts,especially veena.The strains of veena endear the practitioner to the Divine Consort of Lord Krishna.Prayers to Goddess Radha bestows beauty,charm and expertise in arts(especially veena), on the devotee.

Rendering of Jayadeva Ashtapadis vocally or instrumentally balance the yin and yang (masculine and feminine factors) in oneself by ironing out excesses of either factor or enhancing the quality of yin and yang, whereever it is lacking.

The beauty and attributes of Radha are known to be compared to Goddess Tripurasundari.

The stanza from Tripura Sundari Ashtakam,

"Kadamba Vanavaasineem Kanaka Vallakee Dhaarineem

Mahaarha Manihaarineem Mukha Samullasadvaaruneem

Dayaavibhavakaarineem Vishadalochaneem Chaarineem

Trilochana Kutumbineem Tripurasundareem Ashraye!"-(I seek refuge in the immaculate and beautiful Mother,Who carries a Veena at Her breasts,Whose tresses are curly,Who resides in water-lily petals, Who is inimical to cunning minds, Who has eyes which are red as though due to the consumption of wine, Who entices the destroyer of Manasija (Lord Shiva), Who is the daughter of Sage Matanga (as Matangi) and who speaks mellifluously)-this sloka imbibes the spirit of Radha and Her great qualities bestowing on the devotee love,peace ,joy and great expertise in veena.

The greatest Radha Mantra is "Aum Parama Prema Rupaya Namaha".Chanting of this mantra atleast 108 times everyday,brings about divine intervention and divine love into one's life.

There are many prayers on Radha,like Radha Kripa Kataksha Stavam, Sri Radhika Ashtakam, Radha Kunda Ashtakam,Radha Sahasranamam etc. for the devotees of the Goddess of beauty and fine arts.

Radhastami is celebrated with great religious fervour in Radha temple in Barsana, on the outskirts of Vrindavan. Men, women and children sing and dance with delirious joy and devotion,expressing their great devotion on Her Janmashtami.
Radhastami falls on August 27th this year.Radhe Radhe!