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ANBE SIVAM, SATYAME
PARAMASIVAM
சைவ ைித்தாந்த
மன்றம் மலேைியா
Advisor : Sanga Ratna, Thondar Thilagam N. Thiruvasagam
M. Counseling (Hons) UM, B.B.A (Hons) Bolton University, UK
Dip. in Psychology, IHCA, Chennai
Dip. in Saiva Siddhanta, Annamlai University, India
Prof. Cert. & Trg & Dev, Sheffield University, UK
Dip. In Counseling, UM, dip HRM, University New Castle, Australia
Certified Trainer for PBSM, Pranic Psychotherapist Healer
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CALENDAR
MARCH 2018
(Masi/ Pangguni)
01 Pournami
01 Masi Magam
05 Sangatahara Sathurthi
09 Ashtami
15 Pradosham
15 Sivarathiri
17 Amavasai
21 Chaturthi Viradha
22 Kartigai
31 Pournami Viradha
23 Sashti Viradha
29 Pradosham
30 Pangguni Uthiram
APRIL 2018
(Pangguni/ Chithirai)
04 Sangatahara Sathurthi
08 Ashtami
13 Pradosham
14 Sivarathiri
15 Amavasai
18 Kartigai Fast
19 Chaturthi Viradha
21 Sashti Viradha
27 Pradosham
29 Chithira Pournami
CONTENT 1. Calendar
2. Editorial
3. Events
4. Feature – Sacred Trees of
Tamilnadu
6. Temple Insight- Lingaraja Temple,
Bhubaneshwar
7. Did you Know?
8. Insight
8. Greetings
9. Sri Ramana Maharishi Said
9. Recipe
10. Activities
GURUDEVA:Religion is the
connection between the
three worlds, and temple
worship is how you can
get your personal
connection with the inner
worlds.
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EDITORIAL
We are entering into March and we are
going to observe another important
Saivite festival. There are many epics and
mythologies about this festival called
Masimagam. According to the records
from the puranas, the day marked by the
brightest star in Leo constellation, Magha
star, in the Tamil month of Masi is when
special cosmic energy fills the earth plane,
enabling you to increase your abundance
and help elevate the souls of your
ancestors. This once-in-a-year event can
help you increase your prosperity and
royalty consciousness as the star energy
of the day carries the qualities of a King. It
also helps you seek the blessings of your
ancestors, as the presiding deity of Magha
star is Pitris (ancestors). It is said that
offering our sincere prayers with
prescribed rituals on the day of Masi
Magham can bestow the following
benefits upon you:
1. Happiness and peace of mind 2. Receive the blessings of your
ancestors 3. Good health, wealth and
knowledge 4. Get rid of curses caused by
mistreating priests and learned Vedic scholars
5. Cleanse negative energy and fill your life with positivity
6. According to the mythology, on this day, River Goddess Ganga purifies all water sources. Taking a dip in a holy river can wash away your sins and bad karma
If one were to visit the temple named
Kumbaeswara ,a huge Sivan Temple
located at the town of Kumbakonam, in
Tamil Nadu, one can get back to the origin
of this festival based on the historical facts
written on the walls of this temple. In this
temple the Sivalingam is called is
Kumbeshwarar, made out of Sand and not
a granite stone as usual. Abeshigams are
not carried for this Sivalingam, but in front
they have installed a granite Sivalingam
for the daily rituals to be carried out. Lets
see what the scripture says about this
festival and how it originated.
MYTHOLOGY: SIGNIFICANCE OF MASI
MAGHAM
According to the scriptures, when Brahma (Creator God) understood Lord Shiva’s plan to recreate the universe after destruction, he asked about the methodology to recreate the world. Lord Shiva asked Brahma to fill a Kumba (pot) filled with amrita (elixir) and the source energy for creating the world, and to place it at the top of mount Meru. Brahma requested to begin his creation activity from the place named Kumbakonam (sacred temple city in Southern India), where he found the pot, on a Magha star day in the Tamil month of Masi. The Moon will be in the sign Leo, transiting the star Magha ruled by Ketu. The symbolic representation of Magha star is a throne, which represents royalty and royalty consciousness. Moreover, the association of the King and Queen of the
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planets, the Sun and the Moon, with the sign Leo makes it an ideal day to amplify your prosperity, fame, royalty blessings and set high goals and ambition in life. The planetary combination of the day also helps you get rid of your negative ego, enhance your leadership skills and decision making skills. As an individual devote we can do any of the following rituals for Lord Siva. Kumbeshwarar Homa ceremony on March 1st at 8:00 am IST. Chanting of Maha Rudram during the Homa ceremony archana (Light and Sound Ceremony) to Lord Vishnu at the spot where the panchamiratam well on earth. It is believed that Lord Vishnu incarnated as Varaha (boar) Avatar on Masi Magham to save the earth from the underworld. Performing special light and sound
ceremony to Lord according to Powerspot
mythology, Kumbeshwarar (Shiva) is the
supreme Lord who helped Brahma in
recreating the entire universe from a
sacred pot (Kumbam). Performing a
sacred fire lab to Lord Kumbeshwarar on
the day of Masi Magham can invoke the
graceful blessings of Lord Shiva and
bestow you with overall victory,
prosperityand wealth along with
happiness and peace of mind to live a
blessed life.
EVENTS
Keep yourself free for the following
activities/ events organized by SSMM.
SIVARATHIRI
Thursday, 15-3-2018
7.30pm
VENUE
(1) SSMM HQ, Bangsar (2) SSMM Klang Branch, Klang
Puja, Ritualistic Worship, is an effective
sadhana (Spiritual practice) to purify our
mind. Employing our body, speech and
mind, we perform puja for inner
development. Physical action like offering
flowers and ringing the bell, vocal actions
like chanting mantras and singing hymns
and mental actions like feeling the
presence of God, constitute the procedure
of ritual. As we sincerely do it day after
day, our devotion to the Lord further
increases and flows as an undercurrent all
through the day's activities. We shall in
fact find that God is with us at all times.
All members, family and friends are
invited to participate in this very
auspicious pooja.
For those wish to partake ubayams or
donate items are welcomed to contact
SSMM (HQ) Bangsar at: 03-22835045
or SSMM Klang at: 03-55144121.
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FEATURE Sacred Trees of
Tamilnadu Sthala vrikshas or sacred temple trees are found all over India. In Tamilnadu, almost every temple is associated with a plant or tree connected to the history and mythology of the temple and/or deity. This is the sthala vriksha. Ancient Tamil literature frequently refers to sthala vrikshas. Towns are sometimes named after the sacred tree, such as Thiruverkadu, Purasaipakkam, Thirumullaivaayil, Maangaadu, Thiruvaalangaadu, Kacchineri Kaaraikadu, etc. In South India shrines were erected in places where certain trees were regarded as the abode of the deity and worshipped as such. The same tree was then adopted as the sthala vriksha. Examples include the eka-amra (mango) tree of Kanchi, jambu (the Indian black plum) of Jambukeswaram, tillai (mangrove/blinding tree) of Chidambaram, kadambu (Indian seaside oak) of Madurai, mullai (Jasmine) of Mullaivaayil, nelli (Indian gooseberry) of Tirunellikka, panai (palmyra palm) of Thirupanandhaal and Thiruppanaiyur and so on. Sthala vrikshas are generally associated with Shiva, Vishnu, Muruga and sometimes with goddess Sakthi. They are also found associated with some village guardian deities, such as Arkamma (erukku), Panaiveriyamman (panai), Puliyidaivalaiyamman (puli) and Kadamberiyamman named after kadambu The tradition of associating trees with gods and goddesses in Tamilagam can be traced back to Sangam literature, which is full of references to more than a hundred plants that dominated the life of the ancient Tamils. There are more references to plants with special significance. The Agananooru and Purananooru describe the use of flowers in love and war. Detailed descriptions of the morphology of plants, colour of flowers, pollination and cultural and ritual uses are available in Sangam literature.
Indian gooseberry tree A rare reference to the worship of the banyan tree, as mentioned in the Agananooru, says that brick walls were built around tree trunks and the plant venerated as a temple. This is equivalent to the worship of the sthala vriksha. The origin of the practice of tree worship is however, lost in antiquity. Sangam literature also refers to certain trees protected by kings and symbolic drums used in war were also made from wood obtained from such trees. There are also references to Naga stones being placed under tree trunks, a practice which continues even today all over Tamilnadu and other parts of India. Sometimes, it is believed that the trees are incarnations of the Gods. On other occasions, minor deities are believed to dwell within or near the trees. Trees such as vembu (neem) are sacred to Amman; vilva, konrai and aal are sacred to Shiva: pipal and tulasi are sacred to Vishnu (the pipal is considered to be the incarnation of Vishnu). The Indian gooseberry (nelli) is sacred to Lakshmi and Parvati, while punnai is sacred to Adhisesha and mango is associated with Ambika and Lakshmi. The sthala vrikshas are protected and worshipped not only for their religious significance but also for social and economical importance. Socio-cultural aspects The sthala vrikshas have played a vital role in the well-being of humanity. The culturally important vrikshas are arasu, vembu, vanni, vaalai, maa, nelli, iluppai, kura, panai, padhiri, mahilam, kadambu and mullai.
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Four vrikshas (maa, nelli, iluppai and kura) are embraced by women for fertility. As symbols of fertility, plants are worshipped by women to fulfill their desire for children and to protect their children from ill health. Some of the vrikshas are ritually married to each other. For example, arasu (pipal) is considered to be a male vriksha, while vembu (neem) and vaalai (plantain) are considered to be female. The marriage of the two trees is conducted with Vedic rites and celebration, to ensure rain and fertility. According to the Irattinacurukkam, some plants are said to respond to a woman’s touch: if they mature without flowering, they can be cured of sterility by the touch of women, after which they will flower and yield a good harvest. Vrikshas such as punnai, padhiri, mahilam and shrubs like species of jasmine are known to respond to such rituals. Women walk around the plant and kick it at the base to make it flower. It is believed that ultimately, the women themselves bear children. Such beliefs persist even today, but can be traced back to the Shalabhanjika bracket figure holding the tree on the gateway of the Sanchi stupa.
Jambu (Indianblack plum) Some vrikshas are worshipped for an early marriage. For example, in Tirunallaaru and Tiruvilanagar, unmarried girls tie a knot between two blades of grasses to pray for marriage. The same plants are also worshipped by married women to bear children. Seven vrikshas are specially worshipped to bear only male children; they are the maa, vaalai, kura, palaa, padhiri, mahilam and nelli. These vrikshas are also worshipped to gain wealth and a long life. Few vrikshas are worshipped to be free of illness and disease. They are: vembu, arasu,
iluppai, kura, tulasi, nelli and vanni. Widows worship four vrikshas - arasu, vanni, vaalai and tulasi for a better life after death. The various modes of worship of different plants by women is well documented in literature and folklore. Sthala vrikshas and biodiversity Tamil tradition and culture have successfully preserved biodiversity through the ages. The sthala vrikshas are symbolic of a single genetic resource and play an important role in the conservation of biodiversity. The social, economical, medicinal and environmental importance of these trees was recognised and the sthala vriksha evolved as a means of conserving the land’s rich genetic plant diversity. The sthala vrikshas represent various geo-climatic habitats. Rare species are also preserved and worshipped as sthala vrikshas. Among the few that are valued as a genetic resource, are the vellerukku (Calotropis procera) which has a white bark and flower, the vriksha of Erukkatthampuliyur. The vriksha of Jambukeswaram is the vennaavel (Eugenia jambolana), which bears a white fruit. The bark of this tree is also white in colour, so it is called vennaval in Tamil. In Thiribuvanam, palaa (Artocarpus integrifoia) is the vriksha, and is said to bear only one fruit a year. The vriksha of Kuththalam is ukthala (Cordia myxa) which is believed to never flower or bear fruit. An unique vilva (Aegle marmelos) tree at Thiruvenkadu, one of the three sthala vrikshas of the temple, does not have thorns unlike the vilva tree found elsewhere. In Aalwar Tirunagari, the vriksha is puli (Tamarindus indica), the leaves of which, it is believed, never close and whose fruits never ripen. The process of conserving economically, ecologically and medicinally important plants by declaring them as sacred also protected the genetic value of several plant species. Thus the preservation of sthala vrikshas may also help in the conservation of local floral wealth. Source:
http://www.cpreecenvis.nic.in/Database/SacredTreesofTamilna
du_3695.aspx
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TEMPLE INSIGHT
Lingaraja Temple,
Bhubaneshwar
Temples of Orissa
Bhubaneshwar the capital of Orissa is a city of temples, several of which are important from an architectural standpoint. TheLingaraj temple - the largest of these is an outstanding specimen of the Orissa style of temple building. It is about a thousand years old. Bhubaneshwar, Konarak and Puri constitute the Golden triangle of Orissa, visited in large numbers by pilgrims and tourists.
Bhubaneshwar is also a revered pilgrimage center, referred to in the BhramaPurana. The BhramaPurana refers
to Bhubaneshwar as the EkamraKshetra enshrining a crore Shiva Lingas.
Beauty of Lingraja Temple of Monuments...
The Lingaraja temple is said to have been built first by the ruler YayatiKesari in the 7th century who shifted his capital from Jaipur to Bhubaneshwar. Bhubaneshwar remained as the Kesari capital, till NripatiKesari founded Cuttck in the 10th century. Inscriptions from the period of the Kalinga King Anangabhima III from the 13th century are seen here.
Structurally, the Parasurameswara temple at Bhubaneshwar is the oldest, dating back to the middle of the 8th century, and the Lingaraja is temple is assigned to the 10th century. The natamandir and the bhogmandir of the Lingaraja temple are of later origin.
Legend has it that Shiva revealed to Parvati that Bhubaneshwar - or Ekamrathirtha was a resort favoured by him over Benares. Parvati in the guise of a cowherd woman, decided to look at the city herself. Two demons Kritti and Vasa desired to marry her. She requested them to carry her upon their shoulders, and
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crushed them under her weight. Shiva, then created theBinduSaras lake to quench her thirst, and took abode here as Krittivasas or Lingaraja.
Minor temples in the Lingaraja Temple complex
The Temple: The vast BinduSagar lake is the center around which are located the multitude of temples of Bhubaneshwar. The Lingaraja temple is located in a spacious courtyard covering over 250000 sq feet and is bounded by fortified walls. Its tower rises up to 180 feet and is elaborately carved.
The Shivalingam in the sanctum of the Lingaraja temple rises to a height of 8 inches above the floor level, and is 8 feet in diameter. The Bhagawati temple is located in the northwest corner of the courtyard. There are several other shrines and temples in this vast courtyard.
Worship: A total of 22 worship services are offered each day. Once a year, an image of Lingaraja is taken to the Jalamandir in the center of the BinduSagar lake.
Other temples in Bhubaneshwar are the
Ananta Vasudeva, RajaRani, Mukteswara,
Kedareswara, Siddheswara,
Parasurameswar
The main spire of the temple
http://templenet.com/Orissa/lingaraja.html
DID YOU KNOW?
On 23rd May 2017 SOAS’s (University
of London) South Asia Institute in
London commemorated the great
Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, whose well-
loved statue has been part of SOAS
for 21 years.
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Insight
GREETINGS
Birthday Wishes to all Members who are
celebrating their Birthdays this
March
May Lord Siva grant his loving, unfailing protection and may your heart be filled
only with pure thoughts.
Wish you a very
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY”
If you do not Change mentally, nothing external can help you. One day all the disciples went to their master and said “master, master we all are going on a pilgrimage. Master: Why you want to go on a pilgrimage trip? Disciple: So that we can improve our devotion. Master: OK. Then do me a favor, Please take this bitter gourd along with you and wherever you go and whichever temple you visit, place it in the alter of the Deity, take the blessings and bring it back. So, not only the disciples but the Master said,” cook that bitter gourd serve it to me.” The disciples cooked it and served it to the master. After having the first bite, the master said “ Surprising “ Disciples: What is so surprising.? Master: even after the pilgrimage the bitter gourd is still bitter.How Come? Disciples: But that is the very nature of the bitter gourd master. Master: That’s what I am saying. Unless you change your nature, pilgrimage will not make any difference. So you and I, if we do not change ourselves no teacher or guru can make a difference in our live. If you think Positively, Sound becomes music, Movements become dance. Smile becomes laughter, Mind becomes meditative and Life becomes a celebration.
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RECIPE
Spoon Halwa
Ingredients 1) Bombay rava - 1 cup 2) Water - 2 cups 3) Sugar 2 ½ cups (+enough water to immerse the sugar) 4) Ghee - ½ cup 5) Cardamom powder - ½ tsp 6) Saffron - a pinch 7) Chopped nuts - to garnish 8) Roast rava dry on a low flame till pink. 9) Cool & soak in 2 cups of water.
Method 1) After an hour grind to a paste using
that water & keep ready.
2) Heat sugar syrup on a low fire, stirring
well.
3) Boil till it reaches 1 string.
4) Remove & add the rava paste with
one hand, whisking fast simultaneously
with the other hand to prevent lump
formation. (If lumps are there, pass the
handblender trough it to break them –
but if you do the above step correctly,
there will not be a single lump!).
5) Put back on fire & cook adding ghee
little by little at a time.
Sri Ramana Maharishi
said:
“The only spiritual life you need is
not to react”
To be calm is the greatest asset in
the world.
It’s the greatest siddhi, the
greatest power you can have.
If you can only learn to be calm
you will solve every problem. This
is something you must remember.
When you are perfectly calm, time
stops. There is no time, karma
stops, samskaras stop. Everything
becomes null and void.
For when you are Calm you are one
with the entire energy of the
universe and everything will go well
with you.
To be calm means you are in
control.
You’re not worried about the
situation, the outcome. What is
going to happen tomorrow.
To be calm means everything is
alright. There is nothing to worry
about, nothing to fret over.
This is also the meaning of the
biblical saying, “Be still and know
that I am God.”
To be calm is to be still
The only Spiritual Life you Need is
Not to React.
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6) When it becomes a mass & leaves the
sides of the vessel, add cardamom
powder & saffron.
Source:
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/ask-
chitvish/
Apple Kesari with
Nutmeg
Ingredients Cooking apple [medium] :1
Rava: 1 cup.
Sugar: 1 cup.
Hot Water: 3cups.
Saffron threads: 2 pinches.
Milk: 3 tbsp.
Nutmeg powder: 2 pinches
Almond flakes: 1 tbsp.
Raisins: 1 tbsp.
Ghee: 4 tbsp.
Method
1. In 1 tbsp of ghee fry the almond flakes and raisins. Keep aside.
2. Soak the saffron in the warm milk.
3. Peel, core and chop the apple. Keep aside.
4. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a kadai and add the rava. Heat through until you have a pleasant aroma coming through.
5. Add the water. Keep stirring as there should not be any lumps.
6. Once the rava is cooked add the sugar, nutmeg and the saffron soaked in milk and mix well.
7. The mix will become watery first but will come together in a few minutes.
8. Add the raisins, almonds, chopped apples and the rest of the ghee and mix well.
9. Once the mix starts to leave the side remove from flame.
10. Serve warm.
You can substitute fresh pineapple instead of apples and add a few drops of pineapple essence for a completely different flavour.
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ACTIVITIES
SIVARATHRI POOJA The Maha Sivarathiri Pooja was held onTuesday 13th February 2018 at Sri Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Jalan Brunei, Off Jln Pasar. The programme started at 6.30pm with Home, Abisegam and Special Pooja. The Four Kala pooja was conducted with Homa and special pooja.
The Maha Sivarathiri Prayers came to a close at 7am. Prasadam was served to all the devotees. May God Siva’s divine blessings enrich our lives.OmNamasivaya.
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GURU THIRUVADY POOJA Guru Thiruvady Pooja of Guru Maha Sannithanam His Holiness Seer Valar Seer Sivaprakasa Desika Paramacharya Swamigal was held on Saturday17thFebruary 2018. Recital of Thirumurai, Thiruvady Prayer, Malar Vazhlipadu followed by Deepa Aarathanai was witnessed by devotees who attended the pooja.
SSM KLANG CENTRE
Siddhanta Course
SSM Klang Centre conducted a Siddantha course on “Uyirittavanai Pathi, Pasu, Pasam” from 26th February to 1st March 2018 at their centre.
Thambiran Swamigal Visit
His Holiness Thiruchitrambalam Thambiran Swamigal from Thiruvathurai AAdeenam visited SSM Klang on the 18 of February 2018. His Holiness delivered a keynote speech at the event which was well attended. Devotees who were present obtained his blessings and the holy ash.
Smart/ Speed Readers Program
SSM Klang Centre once again organized the Smart/ Speed Readers Program on the 11
th of February 2018 at their premises at
55A, Jln Temenggong, Off Jln Sg. Jati,
Klang. The Program was conducted by Lt. Col. (R) Dr. Subramaniam.
EVENTS IN PICTURES
Hinduism Class for Children conducted at SSMM (Semenyih Centre) on
every Sunday (9.00 p.m)
Basic Hinduism Course
Tamil/ Thevaram/ Astrology Classes
Foster Home for Underprivileged Children and Senior Citizens
Library on Spiritual & Religious Collection
Religious Camp for Children
Religious Tours (Yaathirai)
Service Centre for Culture, Education, Religious and Moral Advancement
Religious Seminars and Conferences
Personal Counseling
Religious and Spiritual Discourses
Monthly Shivarathri Poojas
Annual Maha Shivarathri Pooja
Fund Raising Projects
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Volunteers to tutor, counsel, motivate and interact with the Foster
Home’s residents
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and activities
Sponsor meals and host of other things required at the Foster Homes
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SAIVITE CREEDS
Lord Siva is God, whose Absolute Being, Parasiva, transcends time, form
and space.
God, whose immanent nature of love, Parashakti, is the substratum,
primal substance or pure consciousness flowing through all form as
energy, existence, knowledge and bliss.
Lord Siva is God, whose immanent nature is the Primal Soul, Supreme
Mahadeva, Paramesvara, author of Vedas and Agamas, the creator,
preserver and destroyer of all that exists.
Three worlds: the gross plane, where souls take on physical bodies; the
subtle plane, where souls take on astral bodies; and the causal plane,
where souls exist in their self-effulgent form.
The law of karma that one must reap the effects of all actions he has
caused and that each soul continues to reincarnate until all karmas are
resolved and moksha, liberation, is attained.
Religion is the harmonious working together of the three worlds and
that this harmony can be created through temple worship, wherein the
beings of all three worlds can communicate.
The Panchakshara mantra, the five sacred syllables “Namasivaya,” as
Saivism’s foremost and essential mantra. The secret of Namasivaya is to
hear it from the right lips at the right time.