THE GLORY OF RUDRAM - RUDRABHISHEKA

Rudram is treated as the celebrated portion of Yajurveda with the sacred Sivapanchakshari mantram (Namasivaya) enshrined within it. It has got two portions called Namakkam andChamakkam each containing eleven chapters or Anuvakams. Most of the chapters in the first portion end with the letter namaha or namonamaha while the ending letter of the second portion is "cha me"

It is firmly believed that every deity is pleased with Rudra japam, also that by chanting it whatever be the genuine prayers of one, the same will be granted. Rudra japa is spoken of as a great purifier and the most effective expiation (pariharam) for even the worst sins. In summary Rudra japam is the best sadhana for attaining both material and spiritual benefits from Almighty.

METHOD OF RUDRA JAPAM: Rupam: Chanting Namakkam once followed by chanting Chamakkam is called Rupam.

Rudra Ekadasini: First the eleven Anuvakas of Namakkam, followed by the first Anuvakam of Chamakkam are chanted. Again the eleven Anuvakams of Namakkam with second Anuvakam of Chamakkam are chanted. Like this for 11 full chantings of Namakkam one full chanting of Chamakkam is completed. This is called Rudra ekadasini.

Laghu Rudram & Maharudram: If in the above method eleven Rudra ekadasinis are repeated it is called Laghu rudram. Eleven Laghu rudrams is one Maharudram.

Athirudram: Athirudram the biggest of all Rudra japam is eleven times of Maharudram. i.e. in the Athirudrabhiskekam, ultimately 14641 times Namakkam and 1331 chamakkams will be chanted totally along with abhishekam.

SRI RUDRAM & CHAMAKAM - Sri Rudram-Chamakam occupies a very important place in Vedic literature and in the practice of Vedic Religion. It is the heart of Krishna Yajurveda and is treasured in the centre of Taittiriya Samhita. Sri Rudram is known as Rudropanishad. Though it forms part of Karma Kanda, it ranks at par with the Upanishads of the Jnana Kanda. And as it is seen in all the 101 Shakhas of the Yajurveda, it is called 'Satarudriyam'.

Among the Vidyas, the Vedas are supreme; in the Vedas the Rudra Ekadasi is supreme; in the Rudram the Panchakshari Mantra 'NAMASIVAYA' is supreme; in the Mantra the two letters 'SIVA' is supreme. As by pouring water at the root of a tree, all its branches are nourished, so also by pleasing Rudra through Rudra Japa,all the Devas are pleased. This is the best atonement (Prayaschittam) for all sins and the foremost 'Sadhana' for attainment of cherished desires.

29th & 30th Pradosham_11th & 26th February 2010

"OM NAMAH SHIVAYA"

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Photos - Mahashivaratri 2010

"OM NAMAH SHIVAYA"

By the grace of Lord Shri Aadityamaka Rudra, our programme of RUDRA EKADASHI went on very well on Mahashivaratri Day. Please click the link to view the photos taken on Mahashivaratri day.

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Venue: JSS International School, Al Barsha, Dubai

MAHASHIVARATRI CELEBRATION

We are glad to inform you that on MAHASIVARATHRI day, Dubai Pradosham Group will start the 4B Team Annual Event by conducting “RUDRA EKADASHI”. In Rudra Ekadashi, Rudram will be chanted 11 times, with one Abhishekam each time chanting one anuvakam of Chamakam. This is followed by Rudra Homam, Vasordhaarai and Poornaahuthi.

The brief programme schedule is as under:

5.15 AM - Vigneswara Pooja
6.30 AM - Mahaanyasam
7.30 AM - Rudra Japam with Abhishekam
10.00 AM - Rudra Homam, Vasordhaarai & Poornaahuthi
11.45 AM - Maha Deeparadhanai
12.00 Noon - Aasheervadam and Mangalam, To be followed by 4B Cultural Programme.

Venue JSS International School

For any further information regarding Rudra Ekadashi, please contact:

Ganesh: 050 8411882

Prakash: 050 8425753

Praveen: 050 2532730

27th & 28th Pradosham_12th & 27th January 2010

"OM NAMAH SHIVAYA"
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26th Pradosham_29th December 2009, Tuesday

"OM NAMAH SHIVAYA"

VENUE:-
Flat 309, Block 'A'
Mubarak Building,Behind Sana Fashions,
Karama, Dubai

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Maha Mrityunjay Mantra

The Maha Mrityunjay Mantra or Lord Shiva Mantra is considered extremely powerful and significant by the Hindus. Also known as the Moksha Mantra of Lord Shiva, chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is said to create divine vibrations that heals. Devotees of Lord Shiva further believe that Maha Mrityunjay evokes the Shiva within human beings and removes the fear of death, liberating one from the cycle of death and rebirth.

Significance of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Devotees strongly believe that proper recitation of the Maha Mrityunjaya rejuvenates, bestows health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity and contentment. It is said that chanting of Shiva Mantra generates divine vibrations that ward off all the negative and evil forces and creates a powerful protective shield. Besides, it is said to protect the one who chants against accidents and misfortunes of every kind. Recitation of the mantra creates vibration that pulsates through every cell, every molecule of human body and tears away the veil of ignorance. Hindus believe that recitation of the mantra ignites a fire within that consumes all negativity and purifies entire system. It is also said to have a strong healing power and can cure diseases declared incurable even by the doctors. Many believe Maha Mrityunjay Mantra to be a mantra that can conquer death and connect human beings to their own inner divinity.

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

The following Maha Mrityunjay Mantra has been taken from the Sukla Yajurveda Samhita III. 60. The Mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva and is a centuries old technique of connecting one to pure consciousness and bliss.

Om Tryambhakam Yajamahe

Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam

Urvarukamiva Bandhanan

Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

Meaning:

Om. We worship The Three-Eyed Lord Shiva who is fragrant and who increasingly nourishes the devotees. Worshipping him may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality just as the ripe cucumber easily separates itself from the binding stalk.

Explanation:

The mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva who is addressed as Sankara and Trayambaka. Sankara is sana (blessings) and Kara (the Giver). Trayambaka is the three eyed one (where the third eye signifies the giver of knowledge, which destroys ignorance and releases us from the cycle of death and rebirth).

Best Time to Chant

Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra with sincerity, faith and devotion in Bramha Muhurata is very beneficial. But one can also do Maha Mrityunjaya japa anytime in a pure environment with great benefit and discover the happiness that's already within.