The Navagraha Puja which is included in the Cosmic Puja is a powerful way to propitiate the planetary influences in our lives….
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How Does Cosmic Puja Change Our Perceptions?
Navagraha Worship Questions
Navagraha 1 – Surya (Sun) Mantra
Surya (Sanskrit: सुर्य, surya) is the Source of life in our Solar System, and likewise represents the life force of the individual’s ‘Soul System.’
Surya is the King of the Kingdom of 9 gates and he is considered to be the Paramatma, or Universal Self. He is the Light of Wisdom, and the power, confidence and sense of identity in an individual’s birth chart. He rides a chariot pulled by seven horses, representing all the sevens…
This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of the Surya, the Sun. Surya represents the Light of Wisdom, the Dispeller of Ignorance.
Navagraha 2 – Soma (Moon) Mantra
Soma (Sanskrit: सोम, soma) also known as Chandra, is the Moon. Chandra symbolizes the Light of Devotion, as it nurtures life with the ebb and flow of its soothing cool rays.
The Moon reflects the Sun’s light according to the lunar phases, reminding the Earth that, on Purnima (the full Moon) the mind is fully reflecting the light of the soul and on Amavasya (the new Moon) the Earth is blocking the light from reaching the mind.
This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of the Soma, the Moon. Soma represents the Light of Devotion.
This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Soma, the Light of Devotion.
Navagraha 3 – Mangal (Mars) Mantra
Mangal (Sanskrit: मङ्गल, maṅgala) or Mars, is the Bearer of Welfare and is the planet of action through exploration and protection.
Mars’ characteristics include discrimination, determination and will power. Although the Sun is the source of universal power, Mangal is the executive branch acting on behalf of that power, which is why he is the bearer of welfare. His exploratory nature leads him on journeys and missions, often alone. As the General of the Army of the Gods, Mangal protects from inimical invasions.
This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Mangala, the Bearer of Welfare.
Navagraha 4 – Budha (Mercury) Mantra
Mercury (Sanskrit: बुध, budha) is the planet of communication, organization, and mental dexterity.
As the Emblem of Intelligence, Mercury informs the Sun of current events and offers advice regarding strategy and alliance.
He is the closest planet to the Sun, and the fastest moving, which is indicative of his role as messenger.
This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Budha, the Emblem of Intelligence.
Durga Worship Questions
~~OM~~ Dhyanam to Durga In the Dhyanam to Durga, the twelfth sloka, Chanda appears to be translated both as passion and as fear, as in “The Terrible Slayer of Passion” and “She Who Tears Apart Fear,” respectively. How are these descriptions related? Swamiji says: Passion, fear, desire – these are all inseparably connected. Whatever we […]
Navagraha 5 – Brihaspati (Jupiter) Mantra
Brihaspati (Sanskrit: बृहस्पति, bṛhaspati) is the “spati” of the “bṛha” or “Spirit of the Vast” which alludes to his ever-expansive nature, and his unending inspiration and optimism.
As the Guru of the Gods, Brihaspati teaches the religion, philosophy and morals of cohesion and unity. Brihaspati is the preceptor of God made law and man made law. The Gods seek council from him when forces of division usurp their domain.
This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Brihaspati, the Spirit of the Vast.
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