MAHA SHIVRATRI – THE ECSTATIC NIGHT OF SHIVA
Maha Shivaratri literally means ‘The Great Night of Shiva”. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in the Hindu month of Phalguna on the 13th lunar night (Trayodashi) transiting to the 14th lunar night (Chaturdasi). On this night, the Sun is in the Aquarius sign while Moon is in the Capricorn sign. The planetary positions are aligned in such a pattern on this auspicious night that it naturally invokes an upsurge of energy in the human structure. Being awake the whole night and meditating on Shiva’s name rejuvenates the devotees – physically, mentally and spiritually. Maha Shivaratri is observed the night before Amavasya i.e. the New Moon. Moon represents the Mind; this Mind keeps attracting and distracting us in different directions. On the 14th lunar night when the Moon’s Energy has its least effect on the Mind, it is an appropriate time to direct our energies inwards. This inward journey quietens and calms the mind and helps us connect to the ‘Shiva Tattva’ – the element of Shiva within us. Shiva is the very energy that administers and regulates the entire creation – within and without us. Maha Shivaratri is a celebration of spiritual significance and a cultural and cosmic event deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and tradition. Legend has it that on this auspicious night, Lord Shiva performed the heavenly dance of creation, preservation, and destruction, known as the Tandava Nritya. This divine dance symbolizes the cosmic cycles of life, death, and rebirth, highlighting the eternal rhythm of the universe. The Secret of remaining awake the whole night: Staying awake throughout the night symbolizes vigilance and awareness. It represents a heightened state of consciousness and mindfulness in which devotees remain fully present and engaged in their spiritual practice, whether through meditation, chanting, or prayer. This vigilance helps ward off ignorance and negative influences, allowing individuals to deepen their connection with the divine. In Hindu philosophy, the night symbolizes Tamas, one of the three Gunas or qualities of nature associated with darkness, ignorance, and inertia. By remaining awake and actively engaging in spiritual practices, devotees strive to overcome the influence of Tamas and cultivate qualities of light, knowledge, and dynamism associated with the other Gunas, namely Rajas and Sattva. According to Ayurveda, Vata imbalance is the root cause of most diseases. A person with balanced Vata is physically and mentally healthy; he is positive, active and calm. Maha Shivaratri is the night to balance the Vata in the body. The energies around us this night are most conducive to aligning the Cosmic Energy to regulate the excessive Vata. Sitting comfortably in Padmasana or Ardha-Sukhasana automatically keeps the spine erect. Performing anulom vilom pranayam – an ancient yogic breathing technique – in this pose helps balance and regulate the Vata energy in the body. Besides, this kriya also purifies the Energy Body – Sukshma Sharir and activates Higher Consciousness. Note: Do not forget to recite the Panchakshari Mantra 108 times after doing the Pranayam. Maha Shivratri Muhurat 2025: Here is the auspicious Muhurat for Maha Shivaratri – 2025 for Mumbai: Maha Shivaratri is on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Nishita Kaal Puja Time – 12:27 AM to 01:16 AM, February 27 What should you do during Maha Shivaratri? Maha Shivaratri is a very auspicious and potent night to start any Mantra Sadhna. It is also a promising time to initiate remedies for the fulfilment of desires or solving of problems. This is also a good occasion to apologize for your wrongdoings and free yourself from any guilt. Here is the list of things you can do on Maha Shivaratri: Start any health-related Mantra recitation such as Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. This is the best time of the year to start wearing Rudraksha, Pearls and silver ornaments – especially for remedial purposes. If you are already wearing a Rudraksha, please energize it on the day of Shivaratri. It will become ten times more powerful. For childless couples: For the protection of pregnancy and to get a healthy child, the wife should wear Garb Gauri Rudraksha. For early marriage: Eligible boys and girls should wear the ‘Gauri Shankar Rudraksha’ on Mahashivaratri. It is also a good time to install a Parad/Mercury Shivling (for health) or Sphatik/Crystal Shivling (for wealth and prosperity). People with weak Chandra/Moon should perform Mahashivratri Pooja or at least meditate on Lord Shiva on this night. Those troubled by malefic Shani/Saturn or Pitru/Kaal Sarpa/Manglik/ Grahan Dosha should do appropriate remedies on this day. People suffering from Kaal Sarpa Dosh should fast and light up an Akhand Diya (Eternal Lamp) followed by Rudrabhishek. Shiv Aradhana or Shiva Meditation is the most effective and powerful remedy to calm down Rahu and Ketu. A very good remedy for Ketu is the reciting of Shiva Panchakshari Stotra: Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya. You can read and contemplate on scriptures related to Lord Shiva, such as the Shiva Purana, Linga Purana and Rudram Chamakam, to deepen your understanding and connection with His divine attributes and teachings. You can perform Rudrabhishekam, a special ritual where Lord Shiva’s lingam or idol is bathed with various sacred items like water, milk, yoghurt, honey and ghee while chanting Vedic hymns and mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva. SHIV MANTRAS & THEIR BENEFITS: Basic Shiva Mantra: A very powerful Mantra that enhances your abilities and raises the intellect to the optimum levels. Panchakshara Stotra: The ‘Panchakshara’ literally means “five letters” in Sanskrit and refers to the five holy letters Na, Ma, Śi, Vā and Ya. The human body is made up of five elements and these five letters represent these elements. Na – Prithvi
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Significance And Simple Remedies Of Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri is a significant Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. This Navratri, also called Vasant Navratri marks the beginning of the spring season. Chaitra Navratri is mainly observed in the northern and western parts of India. COSMIC ALIGNMENT: Chaitra Navratri unfolds during the Chaitra month of the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in March or April, marking the beginning of spring. Astrologically, this period holds immense importance as it aligns with the transition of the Sun into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, symbolizing new beginnings, vitality, and courage. Aries, ruled by Mars, symbolises the fiery energy required for spiritual awakening and conquest over inner demons. THE POWER OF NINE: Navratri spans nine days and nights, each representing a distinct facet of the Goddess’s divine attributes. At the heart of Chaitra Navratri lies the worship of the divine feminine in her various forms as Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. From Shailaputri, the embodiment of purity and strength, to Siddhidatri, the bestower of spiritual powers, these nine forms encapsulate the cosmic forces that govern the universe. In astrology, the number nine holds profound significance, representing completion, fulfilment, and attainment of spiritual enlightenment. During Chaitra Navratri, devotees immerse themselves in prayers, fasting, and meditation to harness the potent energies permeating the cosmos. In 2025, Chaitra Navratri begins on March 30 and ends on April 07. Here are some things that make Chaitra Navratri special: Glorification of Feminine power: Chaitra Navratri celebrates the strength, patience, resilience and importance of feminine energy in the universe. Goddess Durga is the epitome of feminine power. People worship her with full fervour and devotion all nine days of the Navratri. They perform Kanya Puja on the eighth day of Navratri, also known as Ashtami. Young girls – the embodiment of the goddess – are worshipped and given offerings Nine days of fasting and prayers: During Navratri, devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to the goddess Durga for nine consecutive days. They believe that fasting and prayers during this period help in purifying the mind, body, and soul. Celebration of Ram Navami: The ninth day of Chaitra Navratri is Ram Navami, which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. It is a highly auspicious day for Hindus who celebrate it with great enthusiasm and devotion by offering prayers, performing puja, and singing bhajans. New Ventures: Chaitra Navratri is also an auspicious time to start new ventures and undertake important tasks. Many people wait for this time to start new businesses or make significant investments. Spiritual significance: Chaitra Navratri is an opportunity for spiritual growth and self-realization. It is a time to reflect on one’s actions and seek forgiveness for any wrongdoings. The festival brings peace, prosperity, and happiness to those who observe it with devotion and sincerity. Try these astrological remedies for auspicious Chaitra Navratri: Burn clove (Laung) and camphor (Kapur): Burning camphor brings positive energy to the house. Try to use pure camphor for burning. performing aarti of Maa with cloves and camphor for nine days in Chaitra Navratri helps eradicate poverty and improves financial conditions. Click here to know which form of goddess should YOU worship during Navratri. Offer Kheer to Maa Lakshmi: Mata Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. If you pray for the happiness and prosperity of the house by offering rice kheer to Mata Lakshmi on Fridays during Navratri, then there will always be happiness and prosperity in your life. Perform Havan with mango wood: Havan marks the culmination of the nine days in Navratri. Havan performed with mango wood on Navami Tithi removes all the negative forces from your house making way for happiness and prosperity. Offer hibiscus flower to the Goddess: Red is the favourite colour of Maa Durga, especially red-coloured things. Offer 5 hibiscus flowers along with red chunri to the Goddess during Navratri. After Navratri, you can take these dried flowers and keep them at the place where you keep cash or wealth in the house. Importance of Cowries in Worship: Cowries represent wealth. For this reason, you should keep cowries at the place of worship. Place 7 cowries along with the Kalash during Kalash Sthapana in Navratri and apply vermilion on them. On the ninth day after the worship of Navratri ends, take out all the cowries, tie them in a yellow cloth and keep them in your cashbox or tijori. With this remedy, not only will you recover your stuck money, but also new sources of income will open up. Water Remedy: During Chaitra Navratri, keep a vessel filled with water in the east or north direction at the main door of the office. Add red and yellow flowers to it. This will give you success in your career and resolve the problems of unemployment and business if any. Mantras: During Navratri, one must recite the Navarna mantra “Om Ain Hree Klein Chamundayai Vicchai” as much as possible. Durga Saptashati must be recited at least once during the days of Navratri. PS: Offering Tulsi and Durva to Maa Durga is prohibited. To read about the various NAVRATRI MANTRA REMEDIES, click HERE.
AMAZING MANTRA REMEDIES FOR NAVRATRI
NAVRATRI, which is a very potent stretch of nine nights when one can perform remedies to rid oneself of problems and obstacles. Navratri Mantra remedies are very effective for various purposes such as: finding a suitable life partner begetting a child winning over adversaries recovering from health problems ensuring victory in lawsuits getting rid of debts resolving conflicts improving relationships Nevertheless, Navratri is also a very good time for performing astrological and mantra remedies, which can be used to pacify or reduce the malefic effects of planets in one’s horoscope. CLICK HERE TO READ: MOST EFFECTIVE NAVRATRI SHLOKAS AND MANTRAS One of the most effective remedies is DURGA SAPTASHATI PAATH, which means the recitation of the shlokas of Durga Saptashati. Durga Saptashati consists of 13 Chapters and 700 shlokas or mantras. In short, this collection is a powerful reservoir of mantras – every verse being a dynamic force. Mantra for enhancing luck and good health: Dehi Saubhagyamaarogyam Dehi Me Paramam Sukham Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi, Yasho Dehi Dwisho Jahi || देहि सौभाग्यमारोग्यं देहि मे परमं सुखम्। रूपं देहि जयं देहि, यघो देहि द्विषो जहि।। Mantra to obtain special powers: || Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chaamundaaye Vichche || || ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे ॐ || Mantra to remove obstacles in one’s life: || Dehi Saubhagyamaarogyam Dehi Me Paramam Sukham Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi, Yasho Dehi Dwisho Jahi || || देहि सौभाग्यमारोग्यं देहि मे परमं सुखम्। रूपं देहि जयं देहि, यघो देहि द्विषो जहि।। Powerful mantra to get success in all kinds of work: || Sarvmangal mangalaaye shivay sarvaarth-saadhikay, sharanaye triyambakay gauri narayani namostutay || || सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके । शरन्ये त्रयम्बिके गौरी नारायणी नमोस्तुते ।। Mantra to solve problems: || Sharanagat Deenarta Paritranaparayane Sarvsyartihare Devi, Narayani Namostute || || शरणागतदीनार्तंपरित्राणपरायणे। सर्वस्यार्तिहरे देवि, नारायणि नमोघ्स्तु ते || Mantra for getting married or removing obstacles in marriage: || Hey Gauri Shankarardhangi Yatha Tvam Shankarpriyaa| Tatha Mam Kuru Kalyaani Kaantkatam Sudurlabhaam || || हे गौरि शंकरार्धांगि यथा त्वं शंकरप्रिया । तथा मां कुरु कल्याणि कान्तकातां सुदुर्लभाम || Mantra for getting a suitable wife: || Patni Manormam Dehi, Manovrittanusarinim Tarineem Durgsansarsaagarasya Kulodbhavaam || || पत्नी मनोरमां देहि मनोवृत्तानुसारिणीम्। तारिणीं दुर्गसंसारसागरस्य कुलोद्भवाम् || Mantra for conceiving a child: || Aum Garbarakshambigaayai cha vidhmaheMangala dhevadhaayai cha dheemaheeDhanno devi prachodayaat || || ॐ गर्भरकक्षांम्बिकाय़ै च विद्महे, मंगल देवतायै च धीमहि, तन्नौ देवी प्रचोतयात् || Navratri Mantra for solving debt problems and winning over enemies: || Om Hleem Bagalaamukhi Sarvadushtaanaam Vaacham Mukham Padam Stambhay Jihvaam Keelay Buddhim Vinaashaay Hring Om Swaha || || ॐ ह्लीं बगलामुखि सर्वदुष्टानां वाचं मुखं पदं स्तम्भय जिह्वां कीलय बुद्धिं विनाशय ह्रीं ॐ स्वाहा || To know which form of Maa Shakti to worship, click here. To read about the SIGNIFICANCE OF NAVRATRI, click here