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Shree Hanuman, an ideal for devotion and loyalty

Shree Hanuman-A true devotee

By Smruti Swagat Ray Mohapatra | Khandapada August 10, 2017


If we go through the great Indian mythology and search for a perfect ideal for devotion and loyalty, then a name called as “Shree Hanuman” will come for sure. It is believed that, when Lord Vishnu was incarnated as Mohini (a beautiful lady) in order to kill a demon, then Lord Shiva was too much attracted by the beauty of “Mohini”. As a result of this, a powerful soul was formed. Latter, “Pawan Dev” placed that soul in the womb of “Anjani”, the queen of “Keshari”. In the previous birth, Anjani was a celestial lady. Due to a curse, she was born in the monkey race in the next birth. Lord Hanuman was the son of Anjani and Keshari. As Pawan Dev placed his soul in the womb of his mother, he is also known as “Pawanputra Hanuman”.

When the parents of Shree Hanuman started searching a perfect teacher for him, then God “Sun” was chosen as the best one. After finishing his learning, Shree Hanuman asked God Sun to demand any repay from him. And as per the instruction of God Sun , Shree Hanuman helped “Sugriba” throughout his lifetime. Because Sugriba was the son of God Sun. Shree Hanuman remained constantly by the side of Sugriba all the time.


Shree Ram and Hanuman

 

Without Shree Hanuman, the whole “Ramayana” would be incomplete and impossible. Each and every important events of Ramayana was completed by the help of Lord Hanuman. Lord Shree Ram met Shree Hanuman after Ravana had kidnapped Maa Sita. Shree Hanuman is a great devotee of Lord Shree Ram. Shree Hanuman was the only person of the army of Shree Ram, who was able to jump the whole Indian Ocean Sea and reach at Lanka with a single jump. He discovered Maa Sita in Lanka (Now Sri Lanka) and told all the information of Shree Ram. He was blessed with the power of immortality by Maa Sita there. Then he destructed almost all the Lanka except the royal palace of Ravana with fire and showed the demons the power of the name “Shree Ram”.

Again during the war between Shree Ram and Ravana, Laxman was severely injured by Meghanada (the most powerful son of Ravana) and he could only be cured by the application of holy “Sanjeevani” leaves. And the Sanjeevani trees were situated in the ancient Himalayas. Shree hanuman rushed towards the Himalayas and without recognizing the Sanjeevani trees, he moved the whole Sanjeevani Mountain to Lanka. And Laxman was cured by the application of Sanjeevani. When “MahiRavana” kidnapped Shree Ram and Laxman and kept them in Patal Lok secretly, then Shree Hanuman was the only person, who was able to rescued Shree Ram and Laxman from Patal Lok.

Shree Hanuman
 
After the war between Shree Ram and Ravana ended, Maa Sita was rescued and returned to Ayodhya, the kingdom of Shree Ram. Lord Hanuman was always there for any service of Shree Ram. He was very dearer to both Shree Ram and Maa Sita. Once, Maa Sita was applying “Sindoor” on her forehead. Shree Hanuman appeared there and questioned about the particular reason behind that. Then Maa Sita explained that wives apply Sindoor on their forehead as a symbol of the lifetime happiness of their husbands. Being a great devotee of Shree Ram, Lord Hanuman applied Sindoor all over his body as a symbol of life time happiness of his Lord Shree Ram. It is believed that, Lord Hanuman is very fond of Sindoor.

When Shree Hanuman was asked to prove his loyalty and devotion towards Shree Ram in the court of Shree Ram, he tore his chest and showed the image of Shree Ram and Maa Sita in his heart. In this way, Shree Hanuman proved his genuine devotion and loyalty towards Shree Ram. And with the blessing of Maa Sita, Lord Hanuman is believed to be still alive on this earth and helping the society by spreading the holy spiritual knowledge in a secret identity.

 

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Smruti Swagat Ray Mohapatra India

Contributor at Ommrudraksha

Swagat Ray is a creative writer, story teller and an artist.

Story of how Ganesh outfox Kartikeya

Ganesh and Kartikeya

By Diptimayee parida | bangalore August 7, 2017

Both Ganesh and Kartikeya are the two sons of lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Kartikeya is the elder son and Ganesh is the younger son. Kartikeya killed many demons like Narakasura, Gajasura and known as the lord of war. He is the chief commander of the army of Gods. Kartikeya gets his name from the 6 kritikas who brought him up and consequently has 6 heads.
Valli and Devasena are two wives of Kartikeya. Kartikeya is worshiped more in south India where as Ganesh is worshiped all over India.

On the other hand Ganesh is having supreme place. In Hindus no religious work is completed without the name of shree Ganesh. Ganesh is blessed by Lord Shiva to be worshiped as Vigneshwer, removes all obstacles. 

Ganesh and kartikeya
It is said that there was always a fighting between two brothers that who is the best. So in Hindu mythology there is a story about this.

Ganesh and Kartikeya race

One day the devas gave a supreme fruit to lord Shiva and Parvati and told that who will eat it, will get the supreme knowledge. Both the brothers wanted to eat it, so this lead to an argument among them. So Shiva told them that who will circle the world for three times and came first will get the fruit. Then Kartikeya took his challenge and started his journey with his vahana peacock without wasting his time. On the other hand Ganesh knew that he is no matching to Kartikeya to won the race. Ganesh’s vehicle is mouse. So Ganesh knew that with his huge belly and slow moving mouse he never defeat his brother. So he applied his intelligence and started circling his parents three times. By the question of his parents for the reason doing so, he replied that parents are my whole world. Whole world are within his parent, so he is circling the whole world by circling his parents. Lord Shiva and Parvati pleased with his answer and gave him the supreme fruit. From that day Kartikeya felt cheated and leave his parents. Ganesh is declared as the God of wisdom, clever and removal of obstacles.

 

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Diptimayee Parida India

Contributor at Ommrudraksha

Diptimayee parida is a writer and Story teller. A Social activist.Connect with her at LinkedIn.

Know how seven crystals boost your life

seven crystals to boost your life

By Diptimayee parida | bangalore August 9, 2017

We know the gemstones or crystals are used for healing the various problems of life. Every stone has unique healing properties. The top most seven crystals for better life are listed below in this article.

seven stones


 

  • 1-Rose quartz-It is one of the best stone to use for relationship troubles, emotional traumas, and other issues. It symbolizes love and harmony with its pink color. It also encourages you to forgive others and yourself and helping you to move on. It keeps atmosphere peaceful.
  • 2-Clear quartz-Any issues about physical, mental, emotional and soul level of human can be healed by clear quartz gemstone. It connects with the higher chakra, bringing divine connection to higher self, higher consciousness, higher wisdom and pure love. As it is known as the master healer, it is used for everything.
  • 3-Amethyst-It provides clarity when there is confusion in mind. It helps to reduce stress and anxiety, mood swings and immunity. As it has many qualities, it is known as “The All Purpose Stone.”These are available in light violet color. It resonates with crown chakra as well as Ajna chakra, opens up the divine consciousness and higher intuition.
  • 4-Black Tourmaline-It is known among the top protective stones. As it is resonates with muladhara chakra, it helps to ground and create shield against harmful electromagnetic fields. This will help remove any energetic blockages related to your wish, filling it up with positive energy.
  • 5-Citrine-As a weight loss stone, it is associated with Manipur chakra. For aura protection, wear it or keep always with you. It is helpful in removing financial blockages and attracts new opportunities. This golden yellowish crystal is beloved for its beauty and healing properties.
  • 6-Carnelian-This stone resonates with Svadhisthana chakra. It is helpful in alleviate addiction and harness your sensuality and creativity. This stones are available in light orange color to reddish brown color. It improves your confident.
  • 7-Aventurine-It is available in many colors such as green, red, yellow, blue and more. It optimizing your personal growth .As it represents the heart chakra, it attracts true love, friendship and lasting relationship. Use this to help with your allergies, sleep disorders, Immunity and to regulate blood pressure. Green aventurine is famous for bringing good fortune and new opportunities. It also clears the emotional issues.

So choose one crystal that resonate the most with you and use on your healing journey towards a happier life.

 

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Diptimayee parida India

Contributor at Ommrudraksha

Diptimayee parida is a writer and Story teller. A Social activist.Connect with her at LinkedIn.

Lord Ganesha giver of success

Lord Ganesh-The vighneshwara

By Diptimayee parida | bangalore August 9, 2017

Ganesha is a God of wisdom, success and prosperity in hinduism. Ganesha is called as “vighneshwara” in hindu tradition, who destroys all obstacles and give success to the human. He is the younger son of lord Shiva and Parvati.The hindu tradition gives him a special place, all hindus worship ganesha before starting any ceremony for good luck. 

As ganesha is the remover of all obstacles and god of new beginning, success and prosperity, he is worshiped before beginning of new business, career, laying foundation of new house etc.
The ganesha devotees always keep tiny image of ganesha for performing success always. It is said that on the 4th day of waning moon every month ganesha’s energy is very close to his devotees. At that days he helps his devotees in transformation and changes their lives as they desire.
lord ganesh


 

Ganesh chaturthi is an important festival of India. It is said that when a clay idol of ganesha is worshiped on that day, it absorbs all the negative energies of his devotees and give success.

Ganesha resonates in the muladhara chakra which is the root of spiritual energy. This chakra holds all the negative energies. With the activation of this chakra level of consciousness increases and so does intelligence. Meditating ganesha and hidden meaning of his body parts gives you knowledge how to improve your consciousness. It helps to solve all the problems from root. When ganesha absorbs your negative energies he dissolves the lower vibration of your body and brings clarity in the mind.

 

diptimayee parida

Diptimayee parida India

Contributor at Ommrudraksha

Diptimayee parida is a writer and Story teller. A Social activist.Connect with her at LinkedIn.

Shakti-the infinity power

Maa Adishakti

By Diptimayee parida | bangalore August 9, 2017

A supreme cosmic energy that appears feminine energy and the dynamic forces that move through the universe is maa Shakti. The goddess who is the creator and is often manifested to destroy demonic forces and restore balance. In Hinduism every god has a Shakti or energy force. So this is the reason that she is worshiped by many Indians. She is called as the mother goddess, a universal source of energy, power and creativity. She is a representative, who you may call for strength, fertility and power. She always identified in a powerful female figure in your bad time.


Maa Shakti


 

Shakti is a great goddess who is a sum of every goddess. In the form of Durga, she is a furious warrior who kills Mahisasur and many other evils. In the form of Kali, she is famous for fighting with the head of an army of demons Raktavija. Kali is the another form of Shakti symbolizes the destructive and temporary nature of life. Shakti as Parvati symbolizes fertility, marital happiness, power and asceticism.

In the many forms of Shakti are identified with an animal or bird that acts as vahana. It is also an extension of her power. The lion is the vahana for both Durga and Parvati. She uses her lion as a weapon and for transportation.

Hence we have to remember that to fight our own enemies, pray Devi Durga, for fertility call the mother goddess Parvati and to destroy evil and restore balance, and pray maa Kali.

 

 

diptimayee parida

Diptimayee parida India

Contributor at Ommrudraksha

Diptimayee parida is a writer and Story teller. A Social activist.Connect with her at LinkedIn.