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PrashnaPrashna BhavaPregnancyINDEX1 The form, quality, colour, suffering, faults, happiness, longevity,Age of the planets: -If the lord of 5th house does not aspect the 5th house and ifPrashnaage, caste could be examined from the Prasna lagna (AscendantEverywhere the Moon is equivalent to the seed, the ascendantMars = youththe 5th house is occupied by a malefic or if the 5th house is aspectedBhavaat the time of query)(prasna lagna) to the flower the navamsa to the fruit and the twelveMercury = boyby a malefic, miscarriage ;s probable.B 1-38bhavas to the sweets. Judge well the Moon, the prasna lagna, theMoon and Venus = middle aged2 Increase and decrease of prices in jewels, gold, pearls,navamsa, and the twelve bhavas to predict correctly from theSaturn, Sun, Jupiter, Rahu = old = (Krishneeye)At the time of query by the occupancy of two pairs of planetselements, and sale and purchase of paddy could be examined theascendant. (Prasna Lagna)17in two signs birth of twins is probableJUDGE2nd house.Opinion 1: - Mars: breast - fed, Venus: - 16 years, Mercury: -To predict the birth of a male child or female childB40-83Before you answer the query, ascertain whether the inquirer. 8 yrs Jupiter; - 30 yrs, Moon: - 70 yrs, Sun: 50 yrs Saturn & Rahu:3 Sisters, brothers, servants, service etc. could be looked intois genuine in posing the question.120 yrsAdd the number of tithi, weekday, and the number of lettersfrom the 3rd house.1) If the Moon and Saturn occupy the prasna lagna and if MercuryOpinion 2: - Venus = 32 yrs, Moon = 71 yrs, Sun = 50 yrs,in the name. Divide it by three. If it is an even number predict theLitigationis combust with the Sun in AquariusJupiter = 20 yrs Mercury = 30 yrs, Mars = 20 yrs, Satum = 100 yrsbirth of female child. If it is an odd number, predict the birth ofDISPUTE4 Flower garden, rice mills, herbs, storehouses, tunnels, enteringit should be understood that the inquirer is wicked and his query ismale child. If the remainder is zero predict abortionB 101-house etc. could be seer) from the 4ttl housenot genuine.Places of the planets:-Venus, Moon = PondCount the number from prasna lagna to the sign occupied byGone Abrod5 Preg nancy, progeny, disciples, chanting Vedic hymns,1) Uz ZAz, PAz , CAUv zs. 2) U ZAz Pd zsg zJupiter= TempleVenus.B 104-education, literary compositions, are examined by the Sttl house3) Uz PgUgU. Kv Pl zvMercury= Brick yardThis is the month number of pregnancy. If this number isSun=Cattle shedgreater than 9, count the number from the 5th house to the signTheft6 By the 6ttl house buffalo, fight, row, camel, cruel deeds, uncles,l _Mars= Burnt placeoccupied by Venus. This is the month number of pregnancyC 74-are known.1) Uz sU 2) U Pd-Ug-ZAzgg tznAzSaturn, Rahu = Waste LandQ, 3) zs Cx Ug iwAi Male, FemalePatient7 By the 7ttl house, sale and purchase, litigations, disputeszAi jgz.Jupiter, Mars, Sun = MalesThis is the query about the pregnant woman.B 137-joumey and retum joumey, wife are examined,Moon, Mercury, Saturn, Rahu, Venus = FemalesIf the woman is in her parent's house count the number of1st query from the prasna lagna, 2nd query from the Moon 3rt!But some are of the opinion that Mercury and Saturn areletters in her father's surname. Add to this number the tithi numbe~DISPUTE8 Crossing the river, seize the fort, loss of money snake - bite,query from the Sun - sign, 4th query from Jupiter, 5th query fromeunuchs while the Moon and Venus are females.and add 7 and divideJagala 101diseases, are examined by the S!h house.the strongest of Mercury, Venus, Mars, 6th query from saturn shouldthis total number by 3. If the remainder is 1, predict birth of abe examined. However if Jupiter is combust or debilitated JupiterPlanetary timings: -son. If the remainder is 2, predict the birth of a daughter. If the9 Wells, tanks, temples, mantra deeksha, pilgrimage charitableshould not be examined. If satum is weak instead of saturn theSun =6maonthsremainder is zero, either abortion may happen or the born babydeeds are examined from the 9th house.strongest of Mercury, Venus, Mars could be examined.Moon = 1 momentdies .Mars =1 day. If the woman is in her husband' house-count the number of10 Coronation, job, City, virtue, rainfall, etc. may be examinedAs said above, six queries could be answered. For six moreMercury = 2 montsletters of her husband's surname and add this to the tithi's numberfrom the 10th house.queries the 2nd places of each should be examined. SO for eachJupiter 1monthand add 7 to this totallagna 12 bhavas and for each 12lagnas, 144 bhavas are nVenus = fortnightAnd divide it by 3. If the remainder is 1 birth of a son, if the11 Elephant, horse, vehicle, paddy, gold, maid, education, gettingSaturn = 1 yearremainder is 2 birth of a daughter, if the remainder is zero the bornmoney, are examined from the 11 ttl house.One should not judge 7th bhava without Venus, 9th bhavaRahu= 8 montsbaby may die.without Saturn, 9th bhav"l without Sun, 11th bhava without MercuryKetu= 3 monts12 Sacrifice, luxury, charity, agriculture, and other expenditureand Moon, 5th bhava (vidya) without Jupiter, 9th bhava withoutMandi 18 monthsn+t+7=x/3, R 1, 2, 0are examined from the 12th houseMars, 5th (putra) without Moon and Venus, and aU the bhavaswithout Moon.Immediate fruition of work queried may happen if the Moon isWife /HusbandTo know the past, present and future make three divisions ofin the 4th house, a benefic in the 7th house or a benefic in theIf the prasna lagna is occupied by the benefic planets orthe prasna lagna. The elapsed degrees of the prasna lagna indicateAt the time of prasna (query) if the papa vargas in the prasnaprasna lagna and the Sun in the 10th houseaspected by the benefic planets one gets the woman by force. Ifthe past the middle degrees indicate the present and the remainedlagna are abundant evil results may be predicted without anythe rn house is occupied by the benefic planets or aspected by theshow about the future. Think similarly of the bhava, queried.reference to the planetary placement.The number of signs between the prasna lagna and the Moonbenefics one gets the married woman.is the number of days that has to be mentioned for the fruition ofIf the prasna lagna has the planets in subha vargas good resultswork queriedIf the 4th house is occupied by a malefic or aspected by aIf there lies the mutual aspect of the lords of prasna lagna andcould be safely predicted unconcerned of the bhavas.malefic one gets the married woman. If the 4th house is occupiedbhava with the aspect: of the Moon, the querist's desire could beFor exampl~ Aries is the prasna la9na and the navamsa isby a malefic or aspected by a malefic one gets the married womanfully accomplished.Aries. The lord of Aries is Mars. Because it is 1st navamsa, predictIf a malefic occupies the 4th house or aspects it, one elopes with a1 day for the fruition of work. If it is the 2nd navamsa predict 2married womanFirst judge the lord of the prasna bhavafortnights. Apropos of the above see the table below.Judge the bhava queried whether it is aspected by the maleficsSun = ayanas (6 months)If both the 4th and 7th houses are occupied or aspected by theor benefics or occupied by them. Judge similarly the lord of prasnaMoon = momentsbenefics, one the eloped woman and the other is the marriedlagna. Next judge the mutual aspect or association of the lord ofJudge the navamsa of the lord of prasna lagna. Judge theMars = dayswoman. But if both the 4th & 7th houses are aspected or occupiedprasna lagna and the lord ofmutual relationship of the lord of the navamsa of prasna lagna lordMercury = seasonsby the malefics, the woman is neither of the two.bhava about which the query is put. It means the aspect orand the lord of lagna navamsa, like mutual aspects and friendshipJupiter = months.association of the benefics is good where as the aspect or associationetcVenus = fortnightsHe can not enjoy the above women in the beginning, but laterof the malefics is evil.Saturn = years.gets happiness with both or with either of the two.Sun = 3 days - 20 ghatisJudge the lord of the Prashna bhava, Prashna Lagna, Lord of the eachMoon= 15 ghatisMiscellaneousIf two benefics and a malefic occupy the 6th house of prasnaand there mutual aspects, Aspect to there own house or vise a versaMars= 5 daysMercurylagna the woman is a vishakanya.querist's wish could be accomplished.One has to give away money for litigation with government ifThe Moon occupies the 12th house of the Sun. Waste of moneyIf two benefics and a malefic occupy the 6th house of prasnaThe lord of lagna is the receiver while the lord of 11th house isshould always be looked into from the 12th house of prasna lagnalagna the woman is a vishakanya.the giver. So the desire of the inquirer is likely to be fulfilled when= 3 days - 20 ghatisthe lords of lagna and 11th house are conjunct in one signIf the prasna lagna is ocrupied by an exalted planet, the spouseJupiter = 1 month - 13 days - 20 ghatisIf the prasna lagna is occupied by Mars and Rahu the fort canis safe. If the malefics occupy the 7th loss of spouse is probable.The prasna lagna is deemed strong when it is aspected by theVenus = 3 days - 20 ghatisnot be seized even by lndra.The same is true if the prasna lagna is occupied by a maleficlord of prasna lagna or by the benefics, or by the benefics in theSaturn = 3 months - 10 daysunexalted.kendras. Otherwise it is weakRahu = 2 monthsIf the lord of lagna is suppressed, the inquirer abandons hisIf the Moon in the prasna lagna or in the 6th house is associatedthe Moon occupies 3rd, rt', 11th, 5th or 6th house and isnationality caste, profession etc. otherwise the bhavas getThe lord of prasna lagna and the lord of navamsa lagna movewith malefics, or aspected by the malefics the Moon is said to beaspected by the Sun, or Mercury, or Jupiter, marriage is sure tobeneficence.in the bhavas 2oc1 and 3rd etc. then those bhavas the increasedweak. Such Moon not only gives troubles but also causes deathtake place. Marriage takes place if Jupiter or Mercury or Venus orresults. Find out in which bhava the lord of navamsa lagna has theMoon, or Sun.A planet overcome by a malefic, or associated with malefics orfull aspect etc. count the number from that bhava to the prasnaA benefic in the 12th house of prasna lagna makes one toaspected by malefics or combust is the suppressed planet.lagna. This number is the number of months.spend money for auspidous activities like marriage etc. But a maleficIf the marriage yoga is present a benefic in the 7th gives athere causes loss of money by theft, fire acddent etc.beautiful wife whereas a malefic gives an ugly wife.An overcome planet means a planet defeated in war. Forexample - jf the Sun is beside Rahu, the Sun is deemed defeated.If the lord of prasna lagna or the lord of 8th house occupiesMarriage soon takes place if the lords of prasna lagna & 7thA planet associated with a malefic in the same sign and in the(Query on Theft)the 7th house the ship is deemed mOiling in the middle of the seahouse are in their own houses or exalted, or mutually aspect:ed orsame navamsa the planet is deemed suppressed.interchanged (parivartana).The query is about the success or failure in thieving, If a maleficIf the lord of prasna lagna does not aspect the prasna lagnaThe lord of lagna is the receiver while the lord of 11th house isoccupies the prasna lagna he is successful. But the aspect of aand if the 8th house lord does not aspect the 8th house, the ship isIf the prasna lagna is Aries cancer, Ubra or Ubra and is occupiedthe giver. So the desire of the inquirer is likely to be fulfilled whenmalefic is not useful to him in stealing.deemed Sunk in the sea undoubtedlyby the Moon and aspected by Venus and with malefrcs in thethe lords of lagna and 11th house are conjunct in one sign.kendras, the bride is from a high family.In the war, theft, metallurgy etc. judge the benefic planets inIf the lord of 8th house is debilitated or associated with thethe prasna lagna. It means benefic planets are harmful and theSun or in the inimical 9th house or in the debilitated 9th house,If Venus occupies the Prasnalagna, 7th house or 4t11 houseIf the lord of query house is associated with the lord of prasnamalefics are favourable.profit from the materials in the ship is ni1.aspected by the benefics, one gets beautiful woman.lagna the effects of qury house are sure to happen when theIf the Moon occupies 7th or 3rd or 1st or 4 th or 5th associated orlord of query house aspects the so house.In the above said dispute etc. the aspect of malefic to theaspected by the benefics one gets good woman.prasna lagna is evil and the aspect of benefic is good.Benefics' in the kendras in the 11th or exalted or aspected byJudge the navamsa of the lord of prasna lagna. Judge theInvestment /Labha Hanithe benefics and the lord of prasna lagna occupies the 7th, onemutual relationship of the lord of the navamsa of prasna lagna lordCan I recover my money lost?Investiture with sacred thread, coronation, installing deity, couldgets a beautiful woman.and the lord of lagna navamsa, like mutual aspects and friendshipOne can recover his money if the prasna lagna is occupied bybe looked into by the 10th house and by the aspects of planetsThe Moon in the 7th Jupiter in the prasna lagna or in the kendrasetc.the benefic planets and by the occupancy of Venus in the 2nd anddevoid of malefics in the 8th she is not only rich and beautiful butby Jupiter in the 12th,In the query about labha, jf the 11th house is vacant predictalso a woman of good progeny.The Moon In the prasna lagna indicates the direction assignedthe unexpected gain if the 9th house is aspected by the beneficsto the prasna lagna. The Sun in the prasna lagna gives the directionJob & Transferof the sign occupied by the lord of prasna lagna,If the lord of prasna lagna occupies the Stt1 house his endeavourThe query is about job and transfer. If the benefics occupy thefails, but success is possible if it is friendly sign to the lord of4th or 10th of prasna lagna no travel or transfer need be expected.Directionsprasna lagna.If maJefics occupy journey on transfer or job is probable.DISPUTEIn disputes, in conquering over the enemies, and in fights orJagalabattles the malefIC in prasna lagna always gives victory, but theDirectionsKreta means the buyer and the vikreta means the seller. Judgeaspect of a malefic gives defeat.Aries, Leo, Sagittarius = Eastthe buyer by the lord of prasna lagna and judge the seller by theThe query is about any change of place, her happiness withGemini, libra, Aquarius = west11th house lord of the prasna lagna.husband and Progeny. No change of place is probable if the 7th orIn the war, theft, metallurgy etc. judge the benefic planets inTaurus, Virgo, Capricorn = SOuth8th is occupied by Venus if Venus is assodated with the t?nefics inthe prasna lagna. It means benefic planets are harmful and theCancer, Scorpio, Pisces = NorthIf the prasna lagna Is strong the inquirer gets the profit bythe 7"" or 8th happiness is assured.malefics are favourableDirections given in Jinendramalapurchasing. The prasna lagna is deemed strong if it is aspectedAries = Eastthe lord of prasna lagna, or by the occupancy of the benefics in theIf both the prasna lagna and its 7th house are occupied by twoSagittarius, Leo = South Eastprasna lagna or by the ocrupancy of the benefics in the kendrasThe query is about the treasure whether obtainable or not.malefics the dispute lasts long. The win or defeat depends on theTaurus = SOuthIf the lord of 4th house of the prasna lagna aspects the 4thstronger planet. It means that the inquirer wins if the prasna lagnaVirgo, Capricorn = SOuth WestDoes the price of the article increase or decrease? The price ofhouse, the treasure lies hidden in the ground. If the lord of 4this occupied by a malefic planet. If the 7th house is occupied by thelibra, Aquarius = North westthe article remains cheap as long as the planet strongly placedhouse is a malefic he can not get it. If the Moon occupies the 4 thplanet the enemy of the inquirer wins.Gemini =Westremains for months or years in the prasna lagna.house the treasure lies in tact. If the Moon or the lord of 4th houseCancer =northdoes not occupy or does not aspect the 4 th house the treasure canOther places than the prasna lagna and its 7tl1 house, occupiedScorpio Pieces = N ESimilarly the cost of the article remains high a long as thenot be obtainable till one year. Hence the aspect of the Moon is aby the malefics indicate that both fight with arms.malefics aspect the prasna lagna or occupy it, may be days ormust. The trea ~ ure could be drug out after one year if beneficsThe"stolen money would be recovered if the prasna lagna is amonths etc. But after the benefics occupy or aspect the prasnaaspect.seershodaya sign and is occupied by the full Moon or by beneficslagna the price gets lowInspite of the knowledge of the treasure in the ground oneor aspected by the benefics or by the benefics in the 11th.should not attempt to dig out the treasure if the Moon is debilitatedThe number of days indicated by a planet could be taken asor if it is thE]..new Moon day.The person who has gone abroad hasn't retumed. The queryGemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Libra and Aquarius are thethe number of months for the prices that remain high or low.is whether he is imprisoned or dead. If a malefic occupies theseershodaya signs.prasna lagna he is neither dead nor Imprisoned but quite safeSagittarius, Taurus, Cancer, Capricorn, and Aries are theAs mentioned above, in the query about sale and purchase inThe success in examination can be predicted if the lord of 5thprishtodaya signs"the absence of aspect and association of the lord of prasna lagnahouse aspects the stn house or if the lord of 5th house Is placed inIf the malefics occupy the t en or 8th or in both the prasnaPisces is the ubhayodaya sign.to the prasna lagna, examine the lord assigned to the article andkendra trikona and labha placeslagna & 7th or prasna lagna & 8th he is either dead or imprisonedthe lord of the prasna lagna. Now judge the relative strength ofIf the 5th is occupied by benefics or by the 5th lord, success inIf the 2nd or 3rd is occupied by the benefics or if the 4th 7th orthe two and predict the prices whether high or low.examination is certain.The person who has gone abroad returns when the planets10th is occupied by benefics the stolen money or property wouldSun = oils, ghee, spicestransit the 2nd, 5th, 11th houses.certainly be recoveredMoon = juices, elixir, Mercury, etc.Mars = corn, grain, ruby, riceAt the time of query jf the Moon is in kendras he returns whenIf the Full Moon in the Prasnalagna is aspected by Jupiter orMercury = grainsthe Moon moves in to panapara places (2nd, 5th, 11th from theby Venus or the benefics in 1,4, 7, 10, or in 3, 6, 10, 11 places theJupiter = wheat, mustard, barley,prasna lagna). But it may be noted that his return should not bestolen money would be recovered.sugarcane, goldsaid when the Moon enters the 8th from the 7th of prasna lagna.If the Prasnalagna is occupied by the full Moon or Jupiter orIf the prasna !Jgna is strong the price of the article is cheap, ifThe Moon in the 7th of prasna lagna and the lord of 9th houseVenus or Mercury or a benefic in the 7th, the stolen money wouldweak it is costly.is in the later half of any sign occupied by him. It means he is onbe recovered.the way in his return journey.The direction to which the stolen money is taken away couldEvil is thought to be present ifMarriage love affairs and FriendshipIf the prasna lagna is a cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, libra,be known by the directions of the planets. And the number of the1. The Sun occupies the prasna lagna, or its 8th house or its 12111Capricorn) and the navamsa lagna too is a cardinal sign and if thenavamsas in the prasna lagna show the number of the yojanas (=13 to 16 Km)house.Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are 'Fruitful' signs,Moon occupies the 4th house, the person must have returned homethat the stolen money is taken away.2. Mars occupies the 12th or 10th32. Gemini, Leo and Virgo art 'Barren' signs.Directions of the Planets3. Moon in the 6th or 8th or 12th or the prasna lagna33. Fruitful signs on the cusps of the 1st, 5th, and 7th houses are conduciveFind the number of signs between the planet in the prasnaSun = East4. Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu & Ketu in the 7th or 12thto early marriage/fruition of love affairslagna and the sign occupied by a planet of greater strength. ThisMoon = Norttl WestSun = kshetradhipatinumber is the number of months that the person takes to returnMars = SouthMoon = akasa devatahome. It means that the person takes one month if the number isMercury = NorthMars = sakini1; if the number of signs is 2 the person takes two months for hisJupiter = North EastJupiter = devatareturn journey and so on. If the stronger planet is in the cardinalVenus = South EastMercury = vanadevatanavamsa double the period, if in tlle dual navamsa treble the periodsaturn = WestVenus = jaladevatamentioned.Rahu = SOuth WestSaturn = atmaRahu = preta l z vAvU AiitP APv Cx vPAq APv zjU a, 4 AiitPR,Uw Uz Cx zzg Uzq x zzgAiiw PV gv.Uw 4 7 g Cx Czg CwAiq x AiUzzg C gz Pzs.( ZP s qz- Pg Uzg UAz AZ ,wzg qz.)vdPz g z Pg iw Uzzg. vPArg Q vVAi gv.Uw wAiz Cz Ez zzg Uz AUq Ev AiU qzg- AiitP gngvUw PV ZAz Uz PUzq xzzg, Q U gv.AiitP eUv g- zzzg UwAi AUq ZAz xAiUzgP.Uv wAi vwAiU Cx Zvxv wAiU Cx sUUggUAz wAi vwAiU sUUzg U gv.Uw PAzzg Uz AUq x AiUzz U zgvVzg DQgz E.g vg sUUzg AiitP U ; PgUUzg Uv.UAz UxAz z Cx zzz J sUUgv CAidU AiitPUAmUv.PatientIf the malefics occupy the 7th, 12th 2nd of the prasna lagna orDesieseif the Moon occupies 8th or 6th or the prasna lagna or if the maleficsare placed in the 2nd and 12th of the Moon, the patient dies soon.Sun in the prasna lagna, and Moon in the 7th cause mrityuyoga. 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Sheet724 KAMYAA NAIMITTIKA KARMAASHaving discussed Dainandina Karyas or the Essential Daily activities, Dharma Sindhu proceeded with the decscription of Kaamya-Naimittika Karyas. Samskara Vichara: To recall the details of Samskaaraas, a Dwija is required to undergo sixteen Samskaaraas viz. Garbha daana, Pumsavana, Anavalobhana, Seemantonnayana, Jaata Karma, Naama Karma, Nishkramana, Annapraashana, Choula Karya, Upanayana, Mahaa naamnaadi Vrata Chatush -taya, Samaavartana, and Vivaaha. Jata Karma, Naama Karma, Nishkramana, Anna Praashana, Chooda Karma, and Vivaha are the six Samskaraas required for women of which Vivaha is with Mantras and the rest are without Mantras. Garbha daana and Seemanta are common to women. However Brahma Purana asserted : Vivaha Mantram Samskaaram Shudropi labhataam sada/ ie.Kapilaa ksheera paanena Brahmani gamanenacha, Vedaakshara vichaarena Shudras chandaa -lataam vrajet/ But in Katyaayana Sutras imply from the statement : Shaavayetchaaturo varnaan, krutwaa Brahmana magratah/ The inference is that among the Four Vranas, Brahmanas occupy prime place; in other words, there is no strict bar but what ever is done for them through Brahmanas is fruitful to them; in case a Sudra engages a Brahmana and performs Veda mantra yukta Homaabhishekaas would indeed be qualified the fruits of such actions. In any case, the Sarva Sadhaarana Dharmas to all Varnas are specified viz. Ahimsaasatyeyasteya shouchendriya nigraha daana shama dama kshayaadyayah Shudraadi Sarva saadhaaranaa Dharmaah Parapada praapakaah/ (Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Shoucha, Indriya Nigrah, Daana, Dama, Kshama etc. are the common Dharmas to one and all the Chatur Varnas leading to Paramapada). Vaapi Kupaadyutsarga ( Digging of Wells and Small Water Bodies) : Either to a village or in a house, the digging of wells or small water bodies either in the middle or Southern Direction or the Sub Directions of Agneya-Nirruti-Vayavyas would not yield beneficient results; all other directions are auspicious. Such diggings of Vaapi-Kupa-Tatakaas are best done in Uttaraayana Maagha upto Six months ahead in Shukla Pakshas. Kartika-Margasirsha months are also good enough if there is an apprehension of dwindlng water levels on Earth. But in Chaturmaasaas and Shukraastamaas, digging works be avoided. Jala Pratishtha or Installation of Water Sources is best done in the Nakshatras of Ashwini, Rohini, Mriga Sheersha, Pushya, Makha, Uttara, Uttaraashaadha, Uttaraa -bhadra, Shatabhisha , Hasta, Jyeshta, Anuraadha, and Revati; of the Tithas the best once are Vidiya, Tritiya, Chaturthi, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, and Trayodhashi; or of the best days like Budha , Guru-Shukra and Soma. If the digging of done otherwise, that water should not be utilised. Again, once installed if such wells or water bodies are not used for long, the water is not to be utilised unless Chandrayana Vrata be observed before use. Vrikshaadiropana (Gardening): The best time for initiating the act of gardening or to install new plants or trees would be in the ideal Nakshatra-Tithi-Vaara times. The best Nakshatras are Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigaseersha, Pushya, Magha, Uttara, Uttaraashaadha, Uttaraabhaadra, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha- Moola-Shatabhisha- Revati. Asleshaayaam Soma Vaarassomey Lagney balaadhikah, Yogesmin ropayedikshum kadali kramukaadikaan/ (The ideal time for planting sugarcane, plantain and nutmeg is on Mondays in Aslesha Nakshatra, Soma Lagna when Chandra is strong). Naarikelaanvapeyd bhumaa vasinyaam lagnageravou, Naaga valleem Gurou lagney chandrey chaamshastitey sati/ (In Ashwini Nakshatra when Surya is in Lagna, Naariyal or coconut plants be sown in Bhumi, and in Brihaspati Lagna in Chandra lagnaamsha, betel leaf creepers be planted. Murti Pratishtha (Installation of Deva Idols): Pratishthaa Sarva Devaanaam Vaishakha Jyeshtha Phalguney, Chaitretusyadwi -kalpena Maaghe Vishnanya Murtishu/ Soumyaayaney Shubhaa proktaa ninditaa Dakshinaayaney/ (The Pratishtha of all types of Devas is most auspicious in Vaishakha-Jyeshtha-Phalguna Months ; Chaitra Month is of Vikalpa or of medium value; Magha Month it is auspicious to perform the istallation for all other Devas excepting of Vishnu Bhagavan. Murti Pratishtha is most suited in Uttaraayana but not in Dakshinaayana. However some Vedic Experts feel that in Dakshinayana too, the Pratishtha of Sapta Matrikaas, Bhairava Murti, Varaha Murti, Nrisimha Murti, Tri- Vikrama Murti, and Devi Murtis could be installed in Dakshinaayana also. Vishnossha- staas Chaitra Maasaashwina Shraavanakaa api, Maagha Phalguna Vaishakha jyeshthaashaadha sahaassucha/ Shaavanecha na bhasyecha Linga Sthaapana muttamam/ (For Vishnu Sthaapana, the ideal months are Chaitra- Ashviyuja and Shravanas; to install Shiva Linga, the suitable months are Maagha- Phalguna-Vaishakha- Jyeshta- Ashadha- Margasirsha-Shravana- Bhadrapadaas). Devyaa -maagheshwiney maaseyt-Uttamaa sarva kaamadaa/ (For Devi Pratishtha, the months of Maagha, and Ashwiyuja are the best). Sarva Devataa Pratishtha is appropriate in the Nakshatras other than Ashwini, Rohini, Uttara, Uttaraashaadha, Uttaraabhaadra, Mrigasirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, and Revati as also all the days other than Saturdays and Tuesdays; the Darsha Riktaati Rikta Tithis are also not suitable). Vishnu Pratishtha is excellent on Dwadashis coinciding with Shravana, Krittikaadi and Vishakhaanta Nakshatraas. Chaturthi is the most ideal for Ganesha Pratishtha. Navami with Moola Nakshatra is the most ideal for Devi Pratishtha. Like wise, the Nakshatras concerned to distinct Devas are to be taken into significance like Ardra for Shiva Bhagavan, Hasta for Surya Deva and so on. Hantrartha heenaa kartaaram Mantra heenaa tu rutwijam, Striyam lakshana heenaatu na pratishthaa samoripuh/ (In the event of Murti Pratishta, if the Karta is short of money then it would be inauspicious for him; if the Pratishtha suffers from insufficiency of Mantras, then the Ritwicks would face Arishtaas or great risks of life; if there is deficiency of the Pratima, then the Karthas women are would have to face the consequences.) Brahmaatu Braahmanai sthaapyo Gayatri sahitah Prabhuh, Savarnaistathaa Vishnuh pratishthaapya ssukaadhibih/ (As Brahma is along with Gayatri, Brahmanas should do the Pratishtha of Gayatri Murti. Like wise, Vishnu Pratishta is to be done by the Public who are all in the quest of happiness.) Maatru Bhiravaadyaah sarvey, Shiva Lingam Yati naapi/ (Matru Bhiravaadi Pratimas might be installed by any body, while Yatis are required to perform the Pratishtha of Shiva Linga.) Nutana sthapitam Lingam Stree Shudrovaapi na sprushet/ In the context of Shiva Pratishtha, women do not have the approval of playing any role. Shudrovaa nupaveetovaa Striyovaa patitopavaa, Keshavam vaa Shivam vaapi sprushtwaa Narakamasnutey/ One should face North while worshipping a Pratima facing the East.If it is a Chala Vigrah or a moveable Murti, only Brahmanas could perform formal Puja. A Pratima could be prepared of Gold, Silver, Copper, Mrittika, Stone, Dhaatus or alloys, Pearls, brass or bronze. Its size might vary from the height of an Angushtha to a foot but should not be higher. Some persons make the worship-worthy Pratimas out of wood, lac and such other material also. There is no need to set up Yantras underneath the Pratimas nor there is need for Nitya Snaana or regular wash, excepting perhaps on Parva Dinaas or festival / significant days so that they are cleaned up. Pancha Sutri Nirnaya: The height, width and circumference of a Shiva Linga as also the measurements of its base and Soma Sutra measurements are called Pancha Sutras. Taking into account the Linga Siro vistara, the Lingas height and the Lingas circumference, the Peetha or base of the Linga should be made in a circular manner so that the the circumference of the Peetha should be double of the Lingas measurement. It must be ensured that two Lingas are worshipped in the same house: Grihey Linga dwayam naarcham Saalagraamadwayam tathaa, Dwechakrey dwaarakaayaastu naarcheyet Surya dwayam tathaa/ Shakti trayam Tri Vighnesham dwousham bhunaarchayetsudhih/ (In the same house, there should not be the worship of two Shiva Lingas, two Shaala graamaas, two Dwaraka chakraas, two Suryaadhishthaanaas, three Shaktyadhishtaanaas and several Vighneshaadhistaanaas and two Shankhas.) Also, Naarchayeccha tathaa Matsya Kurmaadi Dashakam gruhey/ (In the same house, there should not be the worship of Dashavataaras together.). There should not also be a Puja of Pratimas half burnt, partly mutilated, or broken, although a shalagrama broken or spoilt could be worshipped. Salagraama daana is equivalentto Prithvi daana. Brothers must observe separate Devatarchana, Agnihotra, or Brahma Yagna. Shaalagraama Puja: Saalagraama shilaakreetaa madhyamaa yaachitaadhamaa, Ukta lakshana sampanna paaramparya kramaagataa, Uttamaasaatu Vigneyaa Guru dattaatu tatsamaa/ ( A saala -graama which is bought has a medium value, the one requested for and obtained is of low value, the one that is secured from family tradition is of considerable propitiousness and that which is received by Guru is indeed the best).Tatraapyaamalaki tulya pujyaa sukshmeva yaa bhavet, Yathaa yathaa shilaa sulshmaa tathaasyaattu maha phalaa/ Yava maatram tu gartasswaadyavaartham Linga -muchyatey, Shiva naabhi ritikhyaatastrishu lokeshu durlabhah/ (A shalagrama of the size of a small Amla fruit is most worthy of worship. A tiny sized seed-like Shaalagraama is indeed very rare to procure and is called as Shiva Naabhi). A saalagraama once installed and invoked in a Praana Pratishthaand detailed puja, needs to be worshipped with daily puja but need not be formally bathed or treated with regular Sampro -kshanaetc. Thus the daily Puja vidhana does not require Prana Pratishtha, Prokshana, Aavahana; but the Naamas of Vaasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna, Aniruddhaadi be recited along the Puja; it is stated that Vaasudeva has five Chakras, Sankarshana has seven, Pradyumna six, and Aniruddha eleven. Vishnu preetikaram nityam Tulasi kaashta chandanam, Kaartikey ketakee Pushpam yena dattam Hareyh Kalou/ Deepa daanaancha Devarshey taaritam tena Vaikulam/ ( The person who lights a deepa with Tulasi Kaashtha chandana and offers Ketaki Pushpa as also gives away Deepa Daana to Shri Hari in Kartika Maasa leads his entire Vamsha to Salvation.) Again, Agraahyam Shiva Nirmaaly- am Patram pushpam phalam jalam, Saalagraamasya samspra shaat Sarvamyaati pavitrataam/ (In the case of Shiva Linga Puja, Patra-Pushpa-Phala Nirmaalyaas are forbidden to take away by the devotees, but in the case of Saalagraama the Archana material could be taken away as the Nirmalya. Salagrama Puja is to be done with the middle finger and Anamika finger while nirmalya is to be picked up by Angushtha and Tarjani fingers. In case Saalagrama Puja is performed with Bhasma Tripundra and Rudraaksha Maala then Maha Deva would be immensely pleased too. Rudraaksha-Tulasi Maalaa Dharana/ Samskaara: Wearing Rudraksha Maala has to be accompanied the Mantras and also having applied Panchaamrita and Pancha -gavyas.Rudraakshasya Pratishthaayaam Mantram Panchaaksharam tathaa, Triambakaadi Mantram cha, Tathaa tatra prayojayet/ (While wearing Rudraaksha Maala, the Triyambika Mantra and Panchaakshari Mantra be recited.) The beads of the Mala must have hundred eight, or fifty four or atleast twenty seven. The Japa Maalaas before wearing should be treated with Pancha gavyas and after wash, should recite Om- Hreem- and the Sanskrit Alphabets viz. Am-Aaam-Im-Eem-Vum-Voom-Rum-Room- Lum-Loom-Aem-Aim-Am-Aah-Kam-Kham- Gam-Gham- Gnyam- Cham- Chaam- Jam- Jham-Inim- Tam-Tham-Dam-Dham-Nam-Tam-Tham-Dum-Dham-Nam-Pam-Pham-Bum-Bham-Mam-Yam-Ram-Lam-Vam-Sham-Sham-Sam-Hum-Llam and Ksham/ Thereafter these fifty Maatrikaas and a Maala of Ashwattha Patraas be coincided in a Nyasa with the following Five Mantras: Om Sadyo jaataam, Vaama Devaaya, Aghorebhyo, Tatpurushaaya, Ishaana-ssarva Vidyaanaam/ The Maala be then washed with Pancha gavyaas again, perform Prokshana with cold water, apply Gandha with Vaamana Deva Mantra, give Dhupa with Aghora Mantra, apply chandana and Kasturi with Tatpuurusha Mantra and perform Abhimantrana of each bead with Aghora Mantra and finally worship with Panchopachaaraas. Rudraaksha Dhaarana Vidhaana: Rudraakshaan Kantha deshey dashana parimitaan Mastakey Vimshatidwye, Shat Shat Karna Pradeshey Karayugala krutey Dwaadasha Dwaadashaaiva, Baahyaa -rindoh kalaabhirnayana krutey chaiva mekam Shikhaayaam Vaksha -syashtaadhikam yah kalayati shatakam, Saswayam Neela Kanthah/ (A person who wears thirty two beads around the neck, six each around the ears, forty on the head, twelve each on wrists, sixteen each on hands, one each on the eyes, one on tuft and hundred eight on the chest is as good as Nilakantha and one could attain Rudrapada.) Shiva-Vishnu Snaana Vichara: Lingaabhyangana is to be executed as follows: Pancha vimshatphalam Lingeyshyabhyam gamkaara yedadha, Snaapayet -tilatailascha kara yantrod bhavaisshivam/ (Abhyan -gana Snaana is to be performed by applying twenty five palaas of sesame oil around the Shiva Linga). This would be followed by Maha Snaana: Payodadhighrita kshoudra sharkaaradyaistatah kramaat, Shivasya sarpishaa snaanam proktam palashateynavai/ Taavata Madhunaachaiva dadhnaapi payasa -picha, Palasaardha sahasrena raneynai vaikshavenacha/ Bhaktyaa choshnodakai sshitodakai samsnaa -pa yecchivam/ (The Maha Snaana is performed to Bhagavan Shiva with milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar etc. with hundred each of the Palaa measures by turns of each of the materials alternatively by hot and cold waters). Vishnu Panchamrita Snaana is also to be done: Shri Vishnum Ksheera dadhyaadyaih kramaaddasha gunottaraih, Snaapayekinchi dushnaischa Ksheeraadyaih Pancha bhissamaih/ (The Panchamrita Snaana is done with milk, curd etc. with hot and cold waters to Bhagavan Vishnu). Vishnwaadi Panchaayatana: Vishnu Panchaayana denotes that with Vishnu Pratima in the middle and other Devataas around him: Vishnur madhye Shive bhaasya Suryaaryaa Isha dikramaat, Shambhur madhye Vishnu Surya Gajaaswaaryaastathaa kramaat/ Ravou madhyagatey Rudra Ganesyaachuta Shaktayah, Madhye Devi Vishnu Shiva Ganesha Ravayah kramaat/ Madhye GanapatirVishnu Shiva Suryaambikaastathaa, Ishaanaadika kramenaiva Panchaayatana Panchakam/ ( Keeping Vishnu Murti in the middle and Shiva-Ganesha-Suryaabikas in directions starting from Ishaana Disha is called Vishnu Panchayatana; Shiva in the middle and Vishnu-Surya-Ganesha-Ambika in other directions commencing from Ishana is called Shiva Panchaayatana; similarly Surya in the middle and Rudra-Ganesha-Vishnu-Shaktis around from Ishana again is Surya Panchayatana; Devi in the middle and Vishnup-Shiva-Ganesha-Suryas from Ishana is Devi Panchayatana and finally Ganesha in the middle and Vishnu-Shiva-Surya-Ambikaas from Ishana is called Ga nesha Panchaayatana. Hence the pattern of Panchaayatana. Keshavaadi Naama Dhyana Shlokaas: Dharma Sindhu narrated the Keshava Naama Dhyana Ekadasha Shlokas: Keshaveschaturbahor Dakshinordhwa karam kramaat, Shanka Chakra Gadaa Padmaayudhaih Keshava Uchyatey/ Narayanah Padma Gadaa Chakra Shakhaayudhaih kramaat, Madhavas chakra shankaabh- yaam Padmena Gadayaabhavet/ Govindo Gadayaa Padma Shankha Chakraih kramaadvhavet, Vishnuh padmena shankhena chakrena Gadayaa kramet/ Shankha Padma Gadaa Chakrair Madhusudana Eritah, Trivikramo Gadaa Chakra Shankha Padmairanukramaat/ Vaamana sshankha Chakraabhyaam Padmena Gadayaapicha, Chakrena Gadayaa shankha padmaabhyaam Shridharahsmritah/ Hrishikesha smritah chakra Padma shankha Gadaayudhaih, Padmanaabhah Padmachakra Gadaa Shankhaih kraamats -mrutah/ Damodara sshankha Gadaa Chakra Padmai -rudeeryatey, Samkarshana Shankha Padma Chakra yudhaih/ Vaasudeva sschakra Gadaa Padma Shankaakhya Lakshanaaih, Pradyumna ssyaacchhaankha Gadaa Padma Chakraih kramaadhrutaih/ Aniruddho Gadaashankha Padma chakrairanukramaat, Padma Shankha Gadaa Chakraayudhaissaat Purushottamah/ Adhokshajo Gadaa shankha chakrapadaih karasthitaih, Narasimhaha padma gadaa shankhachakraayudhair bhavet/ Achyutah padma chakraabhyaam shankhena gadayaakramet, Janaardanah chakrashankha gadaa padmaadhya baahubhih/ Upendro gadayaa chakra padmashankha -anchitaih karaih, Chakrapadma Gadaa Shankhaih karasthaissyaat kramaad Harih/ Shri Krishnaabhyo gadaa padma shankha chakra shankhairmato Vibhuh/ Iti Proktaah Keshavaadi chaturvimshati Murtyayah/ (Vishnu with the twenty four popular names of His is described with the details of his four hands and the four Ayudhas that are carried by Him).Deva Pratishtha Prayoga: The procedure of Deva Pratishtha commences with the Kartas selection of a suitable Place, construct an Agni / Homa Mandapaof twelve measures of a normal mid-hand, identify a Homa Kunda of a hastas measure of square in the East or Ishana of the Mandapa and install Agni with the Sankalpa: Asyaam Murtou Lingevaa Devataa saannidhyartham Deergaahur -lakshmee Sarva Kaama Samruddhyakshayya sukha kaamomu Deva Murti pratishthaam karishye/ The Sankalpa would be followed by Swasti vaachanaas, Naandi Shraaddhaanta, Acharya Varana and Ashta/ Chatur Ritwija Varana. Acharya would then purify the Bhumi with kushodaka prokshana with the Mantra: Apohishthaa mayo bhuvah taana urjey dadhaatana, Maheranaaya Chakshasey yovasshivatamo rasah / Tasya bhaajaya-tehanah Ushiteeriva Maatarah, Tasmaa Arangamaamavaha Yasya Kshayaaya jinvatha Aapo janayathaa cha nah/ After the prokshana on the Bhumi, Deva Pratishthaapana is accomplished with the Mantra: Devaa aayantu yaatu dhaanaa apayaantu Vishno Deva yajanam rakshaswa/ Bhu Shuddhi is done with the Mantra: Yadatra samstitham Bhutam sthaanamaashritya tishthati, Staanamtyaktwaatu tat sarvam yatrastham tatra gacchatuAapakraamantu/ Then Murti is purified with Pancha Gavyaas and is immersed in a container full of water along with Suvarna and Yava-Durvaara-Ashwattha-Palaasha leaves with the Apohishtha Mantra as also the following recitals:Hiranya varnaassuchayah Paavakaah yaa Sujatah Kashyapoyaaswindrah, Agnim yaa garbham dadhirey Virupaastaana Aapassaggusyona bhavantu/ Yaa saag Raajaa varuno yaati madhye satyaanrutey Avapashyan janaanaam, Madhuschuta ssuchayoyaah paavakaastaana Aaapassayussyona bhavantu/ Yaasaam Devaadi Vikrunnvanti bhaksham yaa Antarikshey bahudhaa bhavanti, Yaah Prithiveem payasomdanti Shukraastaana Aaapassag syonaa bhavantu/ Shivenamaa chakshusaa pashyataapah Shivayaa tanuvopa sprutashatwam chamey, Sarvaagum Agneegum rapsushadohuvevomayi varcho balamojo nidhattha/ Pavamaanah Suvarjanah Pavitrena vicharshanih, Yah potaa su punaatumaa, Punantumaa Deva Janaah Punantu manavo dhiyaa/ Punantu Vishwa yaavah Jaatavedah pavitravat, Pavitrena punaahi maa Shukrena Deva deedyat Agney kratwaa kratugumranu /Yattey pavitramarchishi Agney vitataa mantaraa Brahma tena punee mahey, Ubaabhyam Deva Savitah pavitrenasavenacha Idam Brahma puneemahey, Vaishva devi punati Devyaagaat yasyai bahyistanuvo veeta pushtaah, Tayaamadam tassadhamaadyeshu Vayagssyaamapataroyeenaam/ Vaishvaanaro Rashmibhirmaa punaatu, Vaatah Praaneyneshi romayobhuh, Dyaavyaa Prithivi payasaapayobhih, Rutaavariyagnaye maapuneetaam, Bruhadbhissavitastrubhih, Varshtherdevanvabhih, Agney dakshaih punaahimaa, Yena Devaa apunata, Yenapo divyam kashah,Tena Divyena Brahmanaa/ Idam Brahma puneemahey, Yah paavamaaneeradhyeti, Rishibhissambhrutagum rasam,Sarvagum saputamasnaati swaditam Maatarishwanaa Paavamaaneeryop Adhyeti, Rishibhissambhrutag rasam Tasmai Saraswatee duhey, Khseeragum sarpirmadhudakam, Pavamaani swaysytyayanee/ Sudhughaahi payaswatih, Rishibhih sambhrutoRasah/ Braahamayeshvamrutahitam, Pavamaanirdishantunah, Imam Loka Madho Amum; Kaamaansamardha yantunah, Devirdevaissamaabhrutaah, paavamaaniswastyayaneeh sudughaahi ghrutaschytah, Rishibhissambhruto rasah/ Brahmaneshwamrutagum hitam, yena Devaah pavitrena Atmaanamputey sadaa, Tena Sahasra dhaarena, Paavamaanyah punantumaa,Praajaapatyam pavitram, Shatodyaamagum hiranmayam, Tena Brahma vidovayam, Pootam Brahma puneemahey, Indrassuneetee sahamaapunaatu, Somassvastyaa Varunassameechyaa, Yamo raajaa pramrunaabhih punaatumaa, Jaatavedaamorjayantyaa punaatu/ Thus with the above Mantraas, Abhisheka be performed, besides the Vyaahrutis and Idam Vishnu Mantra; thereafter fruits, Yavaas and durvaas are offered; a Kankana or wrist-string is tied to Deva Hasta with Rakshoham Mantra; the Deva becovered with a Vastra with the Mantra Avateyhedo Uduttama and finally keep the Deva in water. Chala Murti Pratishtha: In the case of installing Sthira-Chara Devataas, the Kartha has to foremost initiate Agni Sthapana, Graha-Vaastu Devataa dhyana and perform Anvaadhaana, Chakshushi Aajyena, Graha Homa to Main Grahas and Adhi Devataas and Pratyadhi Devataas with Samidhaas, Charu, Ghee as also homa to Vaastu Devataas followed by Anvadhaana in favour of the following Devataas: Indram, Prithiveem, Sharvam, Agnim, Pashupatim, Yamam, Yajamaana Murtim, Ugram, Nirrutim, Surya Murtim, Rudram, Varunam, Jala Murtim, Bhavam, Vaayum, Vaayu Murtim, Ishaanam, Kuberam, Soma Murtim, Maha Devam, Aakaasham, Bheemam, Lokapaala Murtim, Murti Prati Devataah/ These Devataas are offered Homa Samidhas of Palaasha- Aoudumbara- Ashwathha-Shamya- and Apaamaarga Vrikshas; tila, charu, and ghrita each hundred and eight times, or possibly one thousand and eight times or atleast twenty eight times minimum; with the Mantra of Agniryujubhir ityanuvaakena Vishwaan Devaan Tilaajyaabhaam Dasha Dashaahutibhih; the Kartha would do Anuvaaka to all the Devatas by way of Tila-Ghrita Aahutis ten times to each of them. This is repeated for the second and third time with the same material and in the same number of Ahutis. After the Aajyaanta or the end of the Ahutis, the Karta would perform the Tyaaga or the termination of the Homaas reciting: Idamupa kalpita manvaadhaanokta dravyajaata manvaadhaa -noktaahuti paryaapta manvadhaanoktaabhyo Yaksha maanaabhyo Devataabhyostu na mama/ He would then perform homaas with Gruhaanna and five types of samidhas, Tila, Aajya etc. Each of the drayvaas or the materials should touch the Devatas feet, navel and head. Following the Aajya Homaas, the northern side of the Homa Kunda a Jalapaata from a Purna Kumbha be done with the Mantras: Indraayendyo iteendrasya, syoneti Prithivi Murteyh, Aghorebhyo iti tatpateyh Sharvasya, Agna aayaahotyagneyh, Agni dutamityagni murteyh, Namah Sharvaaya cha Pashupataye cheti Pashupateyh, Yamaaya Somamiti Yamasya, Asahi Veereti Yajamana Murtih, Stuhi Shrutamiti tatpateyrugrasya, Asunvantamiti Nirruteyh, Aakrishneyneti Surya Murtih/ These Mantras are addressed to Indra, Prithivi, Sharva, Agni, Agni Murti, Pashupati, Yama, Yajamaana Murti, Murti Pati Ugra, Nirruti, and Surya Murti respectively). Other Mantras are: Yo Rudro Agnaaviti taptaye Rudrasya addressed to Rudra; Imam mey Varuna Shrudhee havamadyaa cha Mridaya addressed to Varuna Deva; Shannodevi etc. to Jala Murti; Namo Bhavaayacha Rudraayacha to Rudra Bhagavan; Aano Niyudbhih to Vayu Deva; Vaata Aavaatu to Vayu Murti; Tameeshaanam to Ishana deva; Aapyaa -yaswa to Kubera Deva; Vayam Soma to Soma Murti; Tat Purushaaya Vidmahey Maha Devaaya dheemahi tanno Rudrah prachodayaat/ addressed to Rudra; Abhitvaadey to Ishana Murti; Adithyaprasannasya to Akasha Deva and to Nama Ugraayacha Bheemaayacha to Bhima Deva. Following these salutations and homaas with Samidha Panchakas of Palaashomoburaadis, Payasa-Charu-Tila-Aajyaas, the Kartha should touch the feet-navel-Siras of Shaapna Deva with Mula Mantras, Deva Gayatri or other Vaidika Mantras. Then Tilaajyaahutis are performed by the Karta ten times to each of the following Devas with the Mantras: Agniryajubhih, Savitaa Stomaih, Indra Ukthaamadaih, Mitraa Varunaa vaashisha, Angirasodhishniyairagnibhih, Maruta ssadoha virdhaa, Naabhyaam, Aapah prokshaneebhih, Oshadayo Barhishaa, Aditirvedyaa, Somo deekshayaa, twashtedhmena, Vishnuryagnena, Vasava Aajyena, Adityaa Dakshinaabhih, Vishwadevaa Uurjyaa, Pushaanvaa -gaakaarena, Brihaspatih Purodhayaa, Prajaaparirudgeedhana, Antariksham pavitrena,Vaayuh Paatraih, Ahagshraddhaayaa swaahaa/ Then perform Deva Paada Sparshsha, Abhisheka, Dwiteeya Homa, Deva Naabhi Sparsha and again the triteeya homa, Deva Shira Sparsha and so on. In all the three Sevas, the Karta is required to execute four thousand seven hundred sixty four homas and finally prostrate to the Pratishtha Deva and welcome Him stating: Swaagatam Deva Devesha Vishwarupa Namostutey, Shuddhepi twadhishthaney Shuddim kurmassahaswa taam/ ( Deva Devesha! Our sincere greetings to you on your most propitious arrival ; we are trying to sanctify and purify this spot for your installation).Then along with the help of Ritviks, the Karta lifts the Murti for Agnyuttarana reciting the Mantras: Uttishtha brahmanaspatey and Agnissapta Manu Sukta. Repeat the recitations hundred eight times, clean up the Murti after Mrittika Snaanaas added with Pancha Gavyaas and recite the Mantra: Payah Prithivyaam Paya Oshadheeshu Payo Divyam tarikshe -payodhaam, Payaswateeh Pradishassantu mahyam/ Avo Raajaanamiti cha samsnaanapya Aapyaayasveti Pancha Mantraih: Panchaamritena [Gavya maajyam dadhi ksheeram maakshikam sharkaraanvitam, Ekatra Militam jneyam Divyam Panchaamritam param] samsnaapya; the Panchagavyas are applied to theif the Pratishtha Murti with the above Ruchas; if the Pratishta devais a Shiva Linga the Pancha gavyas and Panchamritas are used in the Abhisheka with Namastey Rudra Mantra. After the Snaana, Ghritaabhyanga, Ushna Jala Prakshaalana, and Jalaabhisheka with tender leaves, Aoushadhis, Sapta Dhaanyaas,Pancha Ratnaas, Phala Pushpaas, Darbha Doorva Gorochanaas, in four vessels along with ApohishthaaYo vassivatamo rasah, TasmaaMantras. After the Abishekaas, Vastra-YagnopaveetaGandha-Pushpa- Dhupa-Deaapaas are offered. Eight Deepas are offered with the Mantra: Om Hiranya garbhah ,Om ya Atmadaah; Om yah Praanato, Om yasyamey, Om Yenadhouh, Om Yam krandasi, Om Aapohayat , Om Yaschidaapo, Ityashtou Peetha deepaan datwaa/ With a golden wire honey and ghee are offered to the Murtis both eyes along with the Mantra: Om Chitram Devaanaam , Om Tejosi Sukramasyamrita masi dhaamanaamaasi, Priyam Devaanaamanaadhrushtham Deva Yajanmaasi/ as also Om Namo Bhagavatey tubhyam Shivaaya Harye namah, Hiranya retasey Vishno Vishwa rupaaya tey namah/ Later, Anjana is applied to the Pratishtha Devas eyes. The Karta would then offer Naivedya to the Deva, Go daana to Acharya and Dakshinas to Ritwijas. Neeraajana is shown to the Deva ( in the case of Rudra Deva leave it at the Chatuspatha or the Four Path point with the Mantra: Om Namo Bhagavatey Rudraaya Sarva Bhutaabhipataye Deepta Shuladharaayomaadayitaaya Vishvaadhipataye Rudraayavai namo namah , Shivamagarhitam karmaastu swaahaa/ Then the Acharya should invoke the Sarvato Bhadra Devas; the Aavahana is as follows: In the centre Brahma, in the Ashtadishas the Ashta paala -kaas, in the specified directions the Deities viz. Indra, Astaavasus, Ekaadasha Rudraas, the two Ashwini Devatas, Vishvedeas, Pitru Devas, Naagaas, Daksha, Vishnu, Durga, Swadhaakaara, Mrityu Devata, Samudra Nadis, Marutdevataas, Ganapati, Meru,Prithivi, Vajra-Shakti-Danda- Khadga- Paasha- Ankusha-Gada-Shulaadi Aayudhaas; Gautami-Bharadwaaja-Vishwamitra-Kashyapa-Jamadagni-Vasishtha-Atriadi Rishis; to Nava Grahas; Ashta Koumaris viz. Aindri-Kaumari-Brahmi-Vaaraahi-Chaamunda-Vaishnavi-Maaheshwari- Vainaayaki and so on. After the Sarvadevaahana, the Mukhya Deva is lifted along with Mangala Vaadyaas and placed on his Shayya or bed while Purusha Sukta and Mahanyasa are recited. Anga Nyasa is performed with the Naamaas viz. Purushatmaney namah, Praanaat -maney namah, Prakriti Tatwaatmaney namah,Buddhi Tatwaaya namah, Ahamkaara Tatwaaya namah,and Manstatwaaya namah/ Nyaasa is also done with various Deha Tatwaas viz. Rasa-Gandha-Shrotra- Tyakshu-Jihva-Ghraana- Vaak- Paani-Paada-Paayupastha and Prithivyaakaashaadis and Satwa-Rajas-Tamo Gunaas. At the end, as the Pratishta Devata is put to Yoga Nidra, Homa sesha-Balidaanaas are concluded and Purnahuti is accomplished. This is briefly the Chara Deva Pratishtha Vidhaana. Praana Pratishta: After the preliminary prayers, homaas, Abhishekas and various Pujas, the Pratishtha Devata is lifted from Yoga Nidra with the Mantras: Uttishtha Brahmanaspatey and resort to Dhyana: Brahmaney namah, Vishnave namah, Rudraaya namah, Indraadyashthabhyo, Vasubhyo, Rudrebhyo, Aadirtyebhyo, Ashvibhyam, Kurudbhyo, Kuberaaya, Gangaadi Maha Nadeebhyo, Agneeshomaabhyaam, Indraagnibhyaam, Dyavaa Prithiveem bhyaam, Dhanvantaraye, Sarveshaaya,Vishvebhyo, Brahmaney/ Then with Pushpaanjalis and Purna Bhavanaas, the Sarva Sakshi Bhagavan is felt seated before the Karta and the Prana Pratishtha Vidhana is initiated with the Maha Sankalpa: Asya Shri Prana Pratishthaa Mantrasya BrahmaVishnu Rudraa Rishayah, Rikyajiussaamaani chandaamsi, Kriyamayavapuh, Praanaakhyaa Deataa,Aam Beejam Stroum Shaktih Praana Pratishthaayam viniyogah, Brahma Vishnu Rudra Risheybhoy namah Shirasi, Rikyajursaamacchaandebhoy namah, Mukhey, Praanaakhya devataayai, Hridi, Aam Beejaaya Guhye Kroum Shaktayai, Paadayoh/ Om Kam, Kham,Gam, Gham, Jnam, Am Prithivyaapastejo -vayavyaakaashatmaney Aam Hridayaya; Om cham, chham, jam, jham, neem;eem shabda sparsha rupa rasa gandhaatmaney Eem Shirasey swaahaa; Om tam, tham, dum, dhum, nnam, Voom, Shrotra twak chakshur jihvaa ghraanaatmaney voom Shikhaayai vashat; Om tam, tham, dum,dham, nam , yem vaak paani paada payupasthatmaney Yyem Kavachaaya hum; Om pam, pham, bum, bham Om vachanaa daana viharanaot sargaanandaatmaney Om netra trayaaya voushat/ Om yam, rum, lam, sham, sam, hum, ksham, tram Manobuddhyahankaara chittaatmaney ahaha Astraaya phut (make sound with the Astra Mudra); Thus the Kartha and the Pratishthita Deva establish nyaasa or direct contact, touch the Deva and perform Japa as follows: Om Aaam hreem kroum yam rum lam vam sham shum sum hum llam ksham-Devasya praanaa iha praanaah/ Om Aaam hraam kroum yam rum lam vam sham shum sum hum sah - Devassajeeva ihassthitah/ Om aam hraam Hamsah Devasya sarvendri yaani/ Om Aaam Hraam Hamsah-Devasya Vaagmana chakshusshrotra ghraana praanaa ihaagatya swastaye sukhena suchiram tishthantu swaahaa/ So saying the Karta should keep his Angushtha on the Deva Pratimas heart and recite: Asyai praanaastishtantu, Asyai Praanaas -charantu, Asyai Devatwamar chaayai maama heticha kaschana/ Then keep reciting Pranava, perform Dhyaana with Dhruvaadyouh and three other Ruks, slowly give Gayatri in the ears of the Deva, give Purusha Sukta touching the Idols paada-naabhi and siras and make the japa of Ihai vidhi thrice. The Karta then would recite the following prayer: Swaagatam Deva Devesha madbhaagyaatwa mihaagatah, Praakrutam twamadrushtwaa maam Baalavat paripaalaya/ Dharmaartha Kaama siddhyartham sthiro bhava Shivaayanah, Saannidhyam tu sadaa Deva swarchaayaam parikalpaya/ Yaavacchanraapani Suryaastishthantya pratighaatinah, Taavatwa yaatra Devesha stheyam Bhaktaanukampayaa/ Bhagavan Devadevesha twam pitaa Sarva dehinaam, Yena Rupena Bhagavan twayaa vyaaptam charaacharam, Tena Rupena Devesha swaarchaa -yaam sannidhou bhava/ (Deva Devesha! May your arrival bring all round happiness to us; it isd our unique fortune that we are able to vision you! Kindly do not ignore me that I am a Prakruta and Ayogya or Worldly wise and Undeserving! Do please treat me as a child and provide me protection from the vicissitudes in life and bestow all kinds of fulfillments of Dharma-Artha-Kaama- Moksha. Do bless me to be always near you till such time that Surya and Chandra last for ever. Indeed you are the father of the Srishti in totality and the Omni Present and the Omni Scient; never discard me and bestow my proximity always!) Then the Acharya or the Karta should formally welcome the Archana Murti ar the Shiva Linga as the case that be with the Aavaahayami Mantras: Bhuh Purusha maavaahayaami, Bhuvah Purusha -maavaahayaami, Swah Purusha maavaahayaami, Bhurbhuvah Purusha maavaahayaami/ After the Aavaahana, provide Aasana with Pranava, Paadodaka with Durva-Shaamaa-Vishnu -kraanta-Kamala Pushpas with the recital of Om imaa Aaapah Shiva tamaah, Putaah Putatamaa Amritaa Amrita rasaah Paadyaastyaajushataam pratigrihyataam pratigrhnnaatu Bhagavaan Mahaa Vishnuh Vishnavey namah/ If it were a Shiva Linga, the Padya pradaana is done with: Bhagavan Mahaa Devo Rudraaya Namah/ Then Aachamaniya be offered: Imaa Aapassi -vatamaa, Aachamaneeyastaa rushantaam pratigrihyataam/ Then Arghya and Panchaamrita snaana: Imaa Aapah Arghyastaa rushantaam Idam Vishnuh to Vishnu or to Shiva Linga with Namostu Nilagrivaaya/ Further Vastra and Yanopaveeta be offered followed by Gandha with the Mantra: Imey Gandhaasshubhaa divyaassarva gandhair alankritaah, Putaa Brahma Pavitrena Putaa Suryasya rashmibhih/ Pushpa maalas be offered: Imey Maalyaasshubhaa Divyaassarva maalyairalankrutaah/ Further dhupabe offered: Vanaspati rasodbhuto ghandhaadhyo Gandha mutta mah, Aaghreyassarva Devaanaam dhupoyam pratigrihyataam/ The next offering is of Deepa: Om Jyotisshukram cha Tejascha Devaanaam satatam priyam, Prabhaakritssava bhutaanaam Deepoyam Pratigrihyataam, Pratigrihnaatu bhavaan/ While offering the Deepa, the Karta dedicates flowers to each of the Vishnu Naamaas and performs Dwadasha Ahutis to Agni Deva of Payasa Gudaanna in favour of Sharanginey, Shriyai, Sarasvatyai, Vishnavey as also the Mantras : Vishnornukam veeryaani, Tadasya Priya, Pratadvishnuh, Paromaatrayaa, Vichakramey, Trirdevah Prithivi/ followed by Naivedya of Griha Siddhaana with Tilas to Vishnu. In the case of Shiva Linga, after the Deepa Darshana, the Karta recites: Bhavaayadevaaya, Sharvaaya devaaya, Ishaanaaya devaavaaya, Pashupataye devaaya, Rudraaya devaaya, Ugraaya devaaya, Bheemaaya devaaya, ahatey devaaya and performs Pushpa Puja, Tarpana, Tilaanna Homa, Paayasa Gudaanna Homa and Nivedana with the Mantras: Bhavasya Devasya Patnai Swaha, Bhavasya Devasya Sutaayai swaaha; Traiyambakam Maanomahaantam maanastaakey Aaaraattey vikirada, Sahasraani Sahasram; Shivaaya Shankaraaya Sahamaanaaya Shitikanthaaya Kapardiney Taamraaya Arunaaya Aapaguramaanaaya Hiranyabaahavey Saspinjaraaya Babhrushaaya, Hiranyaaya/ Finally, the Karta gives away Go daanaas and Dakshinaas to Ritviks and organises Vipra Bhojana to either hundred or at least to twelve minimum. In the Nutana Devalaya, there should be a Jalaashaya Pratishta too. Samkshipta Chala Murti Pratishtha: The Karta has to make the Sankalpa, Naandi Shraaddha, Acharya Varana, Aamuka Deva Pratishta Karma, Sarvato Bhadra Mandala Prakriya, Brahmaadi Mandala Devata-Aavaahana Puja, Agni Pratishtha and Anvaadhaana, Samidha- ajya-tila-charu homa to Sthaapya Devata and Mandala Devataas, Pratishtha Devatas Mrittikaa Snaana with Dasha Mrittikaas of Tadaaga-Nadi-Teera- Goshtha-Chatwara or the Center of Four Roads-Parvata-Gajasthaana-Ashwasthaana-Hrada- Valmika-Nadi Sangama Sthala; Pancha Gavya Snaana; Ashtha Kalasha Sthapana with Durva, white Mustard and Pancha Pallavaas; Mantraabhisheka; Agnyut -taarana; Ashta Kumbha Sthaapana; Ashta Deepa Karana; Deva Netronmeelana; Chitraanna Bali; Purusha Sukta Stuti; Chaturpadardha Aajya Homa; Mandala Devataa Homa, Purnaahuti; Sukta Nyaasa Aavaahana; Panchamrita Snaana, Abhisheka; Vastra-Yagnopaveeta-Dhupa-Deepaadi-Naivedya-Tamboola-Phala-Neeraajana-Pradakshina-Pushpaanjali; Kshamaapana Prarthana- Acharya Dakshina-Ashta Kumbhaabhisheka to Karta-Brahmana Bhojana-Vishnu Smarana-and Ishwaraarpana. Punah Pratishtha: The Pratishtha Devata requires Punah Pratishtha in the events of Madya-Chandaala Sparsha, Vahni Dagdhana, Brahmana Rakta-Paapaatma Sparsha, Murti Bhedana/ Khandana, Sthaana Chalana, Nitya Puja Naasti, Shava- Gardhabaadi-Asuchi Vastu- Patita-Chora-Rajaswala Sparsha and so on. There no doubt could be remedies for none-too-pronounced flaws such as Archana Bhangata for a few days or minor chouryaas, then observance of dina-ratri upavaasa might absolve the deficiency. If Puja is not done on one day, one could perform double puja or if it is abscence of two Ratris, then Maha Puja be performed. But if there is prolonged failure of Puja, Dhatu Murti Sparsha by Chora-Chandala-Rajaswala or such serious blemishes occur, then Loha Patra Shuddi, Murti Punah Pratishtha and such actions of Restoration would be called for. The Process entails Jalaadhi vaasa, Pancha Gavya Snaana, Kalasha Snaana with Purusha Sukta ranging from twenty eight to eight thousand times; Gandha Pushpaadi Puja, Gudaanna Nivedana should bestow Punah Pratishtha purification. Punah Pratishta should could be performed in Mala Maasaas, Shukraasthamayaadis and such other days too after ascertaing the suitable Dina-Nakshatra-Muhurtas. If there is destruction or decadence of Devalayas Vaapi-Kupa-Tadaagaas then Ajyaahutis be executed with the Mantra Maanastokey Vishnoh karmaani paadosya, followed by Brahmana Bhojanaas. Puja lopa Samprokshana: The Karta has to perform Devodwaasana, Mrikkikaa Jala- Pancha Gavya Snaana, Kushodaka shodhana with Moola Mantraas, Ashtottara Shata Prokshana, Shira-Peethaanta Sparsha, Tatwa Nyasa-Maatrukaakshara Nyasa-Mantra Nyasa-Prana Pratishtha and Maha Puja. Jeernoddhaarana Vidhi: This is essentially in respect of the eventuality of Lingaadi Bhagna-Dagdhana. If it is a Siddha Pratishthita Linga, then Mahaabhisheaka might suffice, unless the damage is extensive. In such an extreme case, the Jeernodhaara Vidhi is as follows: The Karta should make the Sankalpa Amuka Devasya Jeernoddhaaram karishye/ ; Naandi Shraaddha, Acharya Varana, Peetha Mandala Devataavaahana, Linga Shadanga Nyasa, Aghora Mantra Japa, Agni Pratishtha, Ghritakta Sarshapa Sahasra Homa to Indraadis and Tila Homa to Jeerna Deva with the Mantra: Jeerna bhagna midam chaiva Sarva doshaadaham Nrinaam, Asyoddaarey kritey shaanti ssaastresmin kathitaa twayaa/ Jeernoddhaara vidhaanamcha Nripa raashtra hitaavaham, Tadadhisthaayataam Deva praharami tavaagnyaa/ (Deveshwara! As this Murti is not in perfect condition, this has to be revived lest, there might be several obstacles to the Society as a whole and there is need for resoration of the Pratishta Devata. To the Kingship and the Kingdom there could be perils like Kshaama-Rogas affecting the peace of the Public and that is why we wish to replace the affected Murti in a formal and Vedic manner as per your own inspiration and instruction.). As the first step of the Lingoddaarana, Hundred Eight Tilaajyaahutis are perfomed, besides thousand times with Ksheera- Madhu- Durvaaraadi Samiddhaas with the prayers to Linga Swarupa as follows: Linga rupam samaagatya yenedam samadhishthitam, Yaayaastwam sammitam staanam samtyajjaiva Shivaagnayaa/ Atra sthaaney cha yaa Vidyaa Sarva Vidyeshwaryair- yutaah, Shivena saha santishtheyuh/ ( Ishwara! You are manifested in the Linga Swarupa, but as this Linga is not worship worthy since it is not fully perfect, we hereby obey your own directive to replace the original with a new Linga so that it could be enjoined in the comity of Devas to be worshipped ). Visarjanaof the Jeerna Linga be thus done with the Prokshana along with Astra Mantras, pull it out with Vaama Deva Mantras and leave it in the fast currents of a River amid Pranava Naada. If the Jeena Linga is a Daaru Linga, then it should be placed in Agni. To accomplish Shanti on account of disposing of the Jeerna Murti or Linga, homaas be executed thousand times reciting Aghoraadi Mantras with ghee, milk, honey and stating: Bhagavan Bhuta bhavyesha Loka Naatha Namostutey, Jeerna Linga samuddhaa rah krutastavaagnyayaa mayaa/ Agni naa Daarujam dagdham kshiptam Shailaadikam Jaley Praayas -chittaaya Devesha Aghoraastrena tarpitam, Jnaanato jnaanatovaapi yathoktam na kritam yadi, Tatsarvam Puranamey Vaastu twatpraasaadaan Maheshwara/ (Bhagavan! You are indeed the Master of the generations of the Past-Present and the Future; it is indeed under your instruction that I have discarded the Jeerna Linga either by scorching in Agni if it is a Daaru Linga, or by keeping in the swift waters if it is made of Stone; this task as was done either by ignorance or full awareness and as a Prayaschitta I have performed tarpanaas with Aghoraastra Mantras). Go Vipra Shilpi bhutaanaa maachaaryasya cha Yajvanah, Shantirbhavatu Devesha Aachhidram jaayataa midam/ ( Deveshwara! May Arishta Shanti be bestowed on Go Brahmanas, Shilpi who has constructed the Linga to be commisioned soon, and may the new Linga be everlasting without impediments as being worship-worthy for ever). Having resolved to replace the Jeerna Linga with the New One, the Karta must ensure that within a months time the consecration must be accomplished. Pratimaa bhanga Shanti Vidhana: There indeed is a risk of life to the Karta in the absence of even a Jeerna Murti / Linga till the new one is installed. The Shanti Vidhana is as follows: Kundam krutwaa vidhaanena tato homam samaacharet, Charumcha Yama Daivatwam saadhayitwaa vidhaanatah/ Dadhikshoudra ghritaaktaanaa mashvattha samidhaamtatah, Juhuyaaashti shatam praagna imaa Rudreti mantravit/ Maashairgudgaistilaischaiva Ghritinaa Madhunaapicha, Ebhih Pancha Sahapraani Shakti beejena homayet, Bhumim Dhenu manadvaaham swarnam dhaanyam sadakshinmam, Datwaatha Pancha gaveyna snaayaa ddevaalaye Dwijah/ Balim dadyaadyamaa -yaatha krisarai paayasaistathaa, Ishaanaaya Balim datwaa kritakrityo Bhavennarah/ (An Agni Kunda be made and offered to Agni a Yama Deva-oriented Charu followed by hundere eight Aahutis of curd-honey-ghee applied Samidhaas of Peepul Tree with the Mantra of Imaa Rudraa followed by five thousand homaas with the Mula Mantra Heenkaara using Maasha- Mudgara- Tilka- Ghee and Madhu.Then Pancha Gavya be applied in washing Bhumi, Dhenu, Vrishabha, Swarna, Dhanyam, Dakshinam. Yama Bali be given with Dadhyanna and Paayasa Bali to Ishaana. Puja be done with fresh and unspoilt flowers and fruits as Naivedya. Pushpa Puja Prakarana: Following is a brief account of Flowers to adore Devaas. Dharmaarjita Dhana keetataryah kuryaat Keshavaarchanam,Aparyushita doshosti maalaa kaara griheshucha/ (Those Pushpaas which are bought out of ones earnings in a Dharmika way are indeed worthy of Puja to Devas. Such flowers for ones own Nitya Puja need be procured even by Chourya Saadhana or thieving but not by begging. Nirmalya is defined as: Devopati dhrutam Vaamahasteydhovastrey cha Jalentah Ksaalatam cha Pushpam Nirmalyam/ ( Those flowers plucked into Vastras, or brought my left hand, those which are washed in water, or those which are requested for are called Nirmalya. ) Varjyam paru -shitam Pushpam Varjyam parushitam jalam, Na Varjyam Tulasi Patram na varjyamTulasi patram na varjyam Teertha jam Jalam/ (Those folowers and waters which are acquired a day earlier are not worthy of puja.However Tulasi Patra and Tirtha Jala are worthy of worship). Jaaji Pushpa is stated not to cross a Yaama for worship. Karavira could last for a day and night. Tulasi, Bilwa Patra do not suffer from the time limit. Kundana or Jasmine, Chandana, Agastya Pushpa and Kalikaas or flower buds are stated to be fresh as they are received. Bilva patra lasts freshness for thirty days, Apamarga for three days, Jaaji patra one day, Tulasi for six days, Shami Patra for six days, Shatavari for eleven days, Ketaki for four days, Bhringaraaja for nine days, Durvaara for eight days, Mandara for one day, Padma for one day, Nagakesara for two days, Darbha for thirty days, Agastya for three days, Tila for one day, Mallika for four days, Champaka for nine days, Karaveera for eight days and so on. Tulasi Mahima: As regards Tulasi, it is stated that during the Vaidhruti and Vyatipata times, Sunday-Tuesday-Fridays, Purnima and Amavasyas, Sankranti days, Dwadashi Tithis and during Ashuchi days, plucking Tulasi is as atrocious as cutting ones own head. Plucking Durva on Sundays, Tulasi on Raatris and Sandhyas, Dhatri Patra in Kartika Month, no person desirous of achieving Punya would never attempt. Nirmalya should not be removed on Dwadashi for Vishnu. In Purushardha Chintamani the Narada Vachana states that Panchamrita Snaana be done to Vishnu on Ekadashi and Ksheeraabhisheka be done on Dwadashi to certainly accomplish Bhagavat Saayujya. It is said that on Krishna Amavasya, Tulasi could be plucked for Deva Puja, Samidhas for homa purposes, and grass for cows. To Tulasi, ones prayer should be Tulasyamrita na maasi sadatwam Keshava priye, Keshavaardhey vichinvaami Varadaa bhava shobhaney/ ( Devi Tulasi! You are the beloved of Keshava and possess the name of Amrita; I am plucking your leaves to perform Vishnu Puja; kindly bestow on me boons).Having said this, Dharma Sindhu states : Jaati Mallikaa Karaveera Ashokotpala champaka Bakula Bilwa Shami Kushaa etaani Sarva Devataanaam Vihitaani/ (All of these afore mentioned are univerasally accepted by Sarva Devataas) However, following are forbidden in the worship of specified Devatas: Paatala Shami patramcha Durgaayaah, Kunda Palaasha Bakula Durvaah Shivasya, Kumuda Tagare Suryasya, Tulasi Bhringaraaja tamaala patraani Shiva Durga yoh, Agasti Maadhavi lataa Lodhra pushmam Vishnu Shivayoh, Dhattoora Mandaarou Vishnu Suryayoh/ Following are the Priya Pushpas to Bhagavan Vishnu: Malati, Jaati, Ketaki, Mallika, Ashoka, Champaka, Punnaaga, Vakula, Utpala, Kunda, Karaveera , Paatala and Tagara Pushpas. Vishnu is fond of Apaamaarga, Bringaraaja, Khaadira, Shami, Durva, Kusha, Damanaka, Bilwaand Tulasi Patra too. Tulasi is the most precious possession of Vishnu. A person who offers a Maala of thousand Jaaji Pushpaas would be blessed with Kalpa Koti Shata Vishnu Puravaasa! If a person worships Vishnu with Mango maalaas with faith and dedication , he is certain to achieve Koti Go Daana Phala. Following are the Priya Pushpas to Maha Deva: Chaturnaam Pushpa Jaateenaam Gandhamaaghraati Shankarah, Arkasya Karaveerasya Bilvasya Vakulasya cha/ ( Shankara Maha Deva is fond of the Sugandha of Arka, Karaveera, Bilwa and Vakula); Worship to Shiva with Arka Pushpa would yield the Punya of Dasha Suvarna Daana; a thousand times higher phala is bestowed on some one who worships Shiva with the flowers of Dhattura, Shami Pushpa, Drona Pushpa and Nila Kamala. Shankara is stated to have intimated to Devi Parvati that him with Mani-Mukta- Pravaala and Ratnaas fade into insignificance compared to the Puja with Bilwa Patra as the latter destroys poverty and provides high fulfillment! Also whosoever offers to Shiva a thousand garlands of Nila Kamal would be blessed with Kalpa Koti Sahasra Shiva pura nivaasa! Shivas beloved flowers are Paatala, Mandaara, Apaamaarga, Jaati Champaka, Usheera, Tagara, Naaga Kesara, Punnaaga Japaa Kusuma, Mallika, Sahakaara and Kusumbha. Dhaattura and Kadamba pushpas are required to worship Shiva all over the night. If these Pushpas are unavailable a Bhakta could perform Annaabhisheka, or uncooked rice and wheat grains! The forbidden flowers are Bandhuka, Kunda, Atimukta, Ketaki, Kapitha, Bakula, Shirisha and Nimba. Devi Priya Pushpa: is Vakula. Dhaanya -anaam Sarva Patraischa Pushpairdeveem prapujayet, Durvaankurai Sindhu vaarairbandhukaagasti stambhavaih/ ( Dhaanyas leaves/ flowers as also Durva, Kunda, Sinduvaara, Bandhuka and Agasta are also liked by her. Raajasuyaadi Yagna Phala: Bilwa Patra Pujana provides Rajasuya Phala, Karaveera Maala Puja gives Agnishtoma Phala, Vakula Maala Puja yields Vaajapeya yagna Phala. Puja to Surya and Ganesha would be on the lines of Vishnu Puja, except Tulasi is forbidden to Ganesha.This is amply described in many Puranas such as Brahma Vaivarta Purana. Nakshatra Sanjnaas and impact on various common place activities: The three Uttara Nakshatras viz. Uttara, Uttaraashaadha and Uttaraabhadra and Rohini are known as Dhruva Sanjnakaas. Magha, Bharani and Poorva are called Krura Sanjnakas. Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purvabhadra, Punarvasu and Swati are Chara Sanjnaka Nakshatras. Ashvini, Hasta and Pushya are Kshipraa Sanjnaka Nakshatras. Anuradha, Revati, Mriga shira are considered as Mridu Sanjna Nakshatras. Mula, Aslesha, Jyeshtha and Ardra are Tikshna Sanjnakas. Krittika and Vishakha are Mishra Sanjnakas. The rest are Riktaas or ineffective. Yatra noktaa Tithistatra Grahaadyaa riktamamaam vina, Vaaropi yatra na proktastra -arkaarki kujaanvina/ ( If a Tithi is not specified, Amavasya and RiktaTithis be left out and other Tihis be taken into account; if a Dina or a day is not specified then Sunday-Saturday and Tuesday be left out and other days be taken into account).Based on the classification of the Nakshatras as above as also of Tithi-Vaara analogies, a number of Nirnayas are taken in respect of ones mundane life such as Krishi Muhurta, Vastra-Bhushana Dharana, Shastra Ghatana Dharana, Seva Karana Muhurtha, Vahanahorana, Raja Darshana, Vipana Kriya or Opening a Shop, Setubandhaa Pashu kriya, Dhana Grahanaadi Durmuhurta, Nashta Vastu Laabhaa laabha vichara, Nripaabhisheka Muhurtha, Jalaashaya khanana Muhurta, Pashu Gamana, Runa Vimochana, Kshoura Vidhi, Nakshatra Roga phala, Grihaarambha, Griha Pravesha and so on. Krishi Muhurta:The Chara-Mridu-Kshipra-Dhruva and Vishakha-Magha Nakshatras and all the auspicious days of a week including Tuesdays are apt enough to initiate Bhu-Karshana or Tilling of a Land. The Nakshatra which Surya has left out and its third, eighth, and ninth Nakshatras are good for starting Hala-Chakra. Beeja-Vaapa or seedling on all the days except Saturday and Tuesday in the aforesaid Nakshatras is propoitious. Dhanya Mardana is good in Jyeshtha, Moola, Magha, Shravana, Revati, Rohini, Anuradha and both Uttara and Purva Phalgunis. Dhanya Sangrahana is good in Kshipra-Dhruva-Chara and Mridu Nakshatras, besides Moola as also on Budha, Guru, and Shukra Dinaas. Dhanya Vriddhi karana Mantra: Dhanya Vriddhi is attained on reciting the Mantra: Om Dhana --daaya Sarva Loka Hitaaya dehi mey Dhaanyamswaaha/ This Mantra should be affixed on the Dhanya Bhandaara or Grain Storage Point to ensure Opulence of Grains. The expenditure for Dhanya Rakshana might be done on any day excepting on Wednesdays and Saturdays duurng Mridu-Kshipra Nakhatras in the day time.Vastra-Bhushana Dharana: Vastra Bhushana vididhruvaashvanihasta panchaka Punasvasu-dwaye, Poushnavaasava bhayoscha sattidhou Manda Bhouma Sashi vaasaraan binaa/( Clothing and wearing jewellery is suitable for Dhruva Nakshatras, Ashwini, Hastaadi Pancha Nakshatra viz. Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha; Punarvasu, Pushya; Revati, Dhanishtha; Shubha Tithis, and on all the days excepting Shani-Mangalka and Soma. However when a clearance of any other day and Nakshatra is accorded by a Vipra, the same may be followed. But, women folk should not wear new clothing or jewellery in Dhruva Nakshatras besides Pushya Punarvasus. They should not bathe during Shatabhisha Nakshatra. Usage of new Foot wear, Seating and Beds must commence on Good Tithis and Days during Dhruva-Kshipra-Mridu Nakshatras besides Shravani-Bharani and Punarvasu. If there is a burn or a cut of the new clothing, it is better not used and Shanti be done. Similar dispensation obtains in the case of new Shayyaas- Mattresses, Bed sheets, Footwear, etc. Sewing and stitching should commence in Ashvini, Anuratha,Chitra, Mrigaseersha, and Punarvasu. Usage of new utensils for Bhojana: Bhojanam bhaajaney roupya Swarna kaamsyaadi nirmitey, Kuryaadamrita yogeshuchara Kshipra Mridur Dhruvaih/ ( Bhojanaarambha in Silver-Gold Bronze and other Vessels be done in Chara- Kshipra- Mridu-Dhruva Nakshatras and Amritaadi yogaas). Wearing new jewellery or silks be done during Chara Kshipra Mridu Dhruva Nakshatras. Nava Shastra Dharana: Shastra Ghattana or sharpening/ readying of Arms is to be initiated in Krura-Mishra-Teekshana Nakshatras as also in Ashwini-Mrigasirsha while Shastraaastra Dharana is to be done in Dhruva- Kshipra- Mridu Nakshatras besided in Jyeshtha Vishakaas. Sevaakarana: The profession of Employment or Service should commence in Kshipra-Anuradha-Dhruva nakshatras and Budha- Brihaspati-Ravi-ShukraVaaraas. If the Birth Stars of the Master and the Worker are the same the employment could start from Saturdays also.Vaahanaarohna: Alighting a Vaahana or transport like a horse, elephant or a Palki is done ideally in Hasta and six other Nakshatras ahead viz. Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha and Jyeshtha ; the Dhruva Nakshatras, Shravana, Revati, Puyshya and Punarvasu. Rajya Darshana and Nrityaarambha: A meeting with King is useful in Kshipra-Mridu and Dhruva Nakshatras or Shravana and Dhanishthas; A dance debut is fruitful in Dhruva Taaraas as also Pushya, Mrigasirsha, Jyeshtha, Dhanishtha, Anuradha, Shatabhisha and Hasta. Vipani kraya-Vikraya or Opening a Marketing Outlet: The most profitable marketing outlet is best intiated in Mridu-Kshipra-Dhruva Nakshatras and excepting on Rikta-Tithis and Tuesdays. Buying activities are ideal to start in Ashwini, Swati, Chitra, Shatabhisha and Revati while selling activities should begin in Bharani, the three Poorvas viz. Poorva Phalguni, Poorvabhadra and Poorvashadha , Aslesha , and Mitra Devataa Nakshatra. Setu bandhana or construction of Bridges should commence in Dhruva Nakshatras and in Swati preferably coinciding on Guru-Ravi-Shani Vaaraas. Pashu Kraya-Vikraya: Deals concerning cattle are useful in the Nakshatras of Hasta, Pushya, Ardra, Mrigaseersha, Punarvasu, Dhanishtha, Ashwini, Purva Phalguni, Jyeshtha, Shatabhisha and Revati. Pashu gamana is ideal on Sunday, Tuesday, Monday, and Saturday as also on Shravana-Chitraa-Dhruva nakshatras and on any tthi excepting on Amavasya, Ashtami and Rikta Tithi.Dhana Graharana: A limited money be invested in Chara Nakshatra and CharaYoga. But money should not be tken on loan on Bhouma Vaara-Vriddhi Yoga- Ravi Samkranta- Dhanishtaadi Panchaka Nakshatras-Hasta and Tripushkaraas ie. Shani-Ravi-Bhouma Vaaraas;Tripaada Nakshatras and Bhadra Tithi) or Dwipushkaraas (one of Mrigashirsha-Chitra-Dhanishtha Nakshatrasa and Bhadraa Tithis viz. Dwiteeya, Dwadashi and Saptami). Money on loans be returned on Bhouma Vaara and other combinations above. But money should never be partedwith on BudhhaVaraas.Dhana Samgrahana on Wednesdays is most rewarding. Nashta Vastu Laabhalaabha Vichara: Any thing lost in the Mishra- Krura-Tikshana Nakshatras and in Swati is difficult to recover. If one counts from Rohini onward, one gets Andha-Manda-Chibita ad Sulochana Sanjnaka Nakshatraas; Nashta Dhana / Vastu in the Andha Nakshatra is quickly recovered without much effort if searched in the Eastern direction.In the Manda Category the lost material might be recovered with much effort and time lag in the Dakshina Disha or the Southern direction. In respect of Chibita Sanjna the search might be useful in the westen direction and in the Sulochana Sanjna the search might produce the lost material by chance only. Kshoura Vidhi: What ever has been prescribed in the previous pages for performing Choodaa Karma is relevant in respect of normal Kshoura Karma also in terms of Tithi- Vaara- Nakshatraas. To Kings this Karma is once in five days nly but to commoners there is no restriction of periodicity as it could be done as per wish subject however to the suitability of Tithi-Vaara-Nakshatras. In any case this Karma is forbidden on the ninth day. Whosoever desires to live long enough should never resort to Kshoura on Chaturdashi just as Sangama is forbidden on Amavasyas.Kshoura is also forbidden after Abhyanana or Oil bath, followed by bhojana and Snaanaalankaaraas. The Kshra Karma is also forbidden on the days of travel, battles, nights, Sndhyaa Kaala, Shraaddha Dinaas, Pratipattithis, Rikta Tithis Vrata Dinas, Vaidhrutis and Janma Nakshatra. Kshura Karma is not only avoided on the days of travel but also during sickness and medication, and on the days of Vivaas or Arguments. Shasthamaa Purnimaa paata Chaturdashyashtami tathaa,Aasu sannihitam paapam taileshu Streebhagey Kshurey/ (On performing Tailaahishekaa and Stree Sangama on Shashtis, Amavasyas, Pournamis,Vyatipata Dinaas, Chaturdashis and Ashtamis and on top of these also resorting to Kshura Karma one would have been subject to grave and inexcusable sins). The exceptions to perform Kshura Karma however are only while doing Yagnas, Pretakarma Kartavyas, release after imprisonments, or under orders from Kings or Top Authorities; on such occasions the Nishiddha Tithis or Vaaraas are ignored simply. Those who are elderly and have his father alive should not take to frequent Mandanas or Hair cuts. One should sit north facing or east facing while performing the Kshoura Karma; Kesha shmasshruloma nakhaanyudak samsthaani vaapayet/( As one does this Karma, he should fully relieve himself of his hair growth, mouctaches and nails as well) Finally, all kinds of blemishes are relieved while going through the Kshoura Karma as he extols the greatness of his Desha, his Place of Residence, Diti, Aditi and above all Bhagavan Vishnu! Nakshatra Phala of Illnesses: In case one gets illness on Ashwini Nakshatra, the illness lasts for a day, or nine days or tewnty five days. In respect of Bharani, the result would be for eleven days or twenty one days or a month or even death! For Krittika the agony could be for nine/ ten or twenty one days. For Rohini the difficulty might be for ten, or nine or seven or three days. Mrigaseersha Peeda could be for five, ten or upto a momth even. Ardra could have severe impact for ten days or a month or death. Punarvasu is also risky for seven or nine days or death. The Peedafor the Pushya might be cured within a week failing which death! For Aslesha, it could be death or gradual recovery from nine or thirty days. To Magha-twenty days or month to month and half or death.To Purva Phalguni it could be a fortnight, month, two months or the end. To Uttara-seven days or a fortnight or twenty seven days. Hasta might recover withi eight or nine or fortnight failing with a death! Chitra: eleven- fortnight-eighteen or Mrityu. Swati suffers prolonged illness for ten days or a month-two-four or five months or death. Vishakha might recover within eight days, fortnight, or twenty days. Anuradha torments for ten or twenty eight days but would recover. Illness in Jyeshtha might prolong two to three weeks or even a month but might end up in lifes termination. Moola too would have the same impact. Purvashadha might lead to prolonged trouble ending up with death. Uttaraashaadha might torment but could recover normalcy. Shravana is a trouble maker but not killing.Dhanishtha creates problems for a few days but provides eventual recovery. Shatabhisha has similat e