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Naveen Kumar Sanagala Founder & Chief Editor of Hindupad.com How you can Contribute You can send us any content related to Hinduism like photographs of temples, festivals and religious events near your place. We will be happy to publish them in our magazine and website. Contact us at [email protected] 1 June 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The temple where the chanting of “Sri Ram Naam” never stops. This Bal temple holds the Guiness World Record for continuous chanting of “Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” since August 1st Hanuman 1964. You can visit the temple to witness the extraordinary feat and even join in if you wish to contribute to the Temple effort. All this started with the efforts of Jamnagar, Gujarat Shri Prembhikshuji Maharaj in the year 1963. He started the “Akhand Rama (Unique Temple of the Month) Nama” at Jamnagar Bal Hanuman Temple in Gujarat. The chanting has never stopped since than and infact it has motivated similar acts in other places. The Akhand Rama Nama chanting has also started in other places like Dwarka, Porbandar, Rajkot, Mahuva and Junagadh. Shri Bal Hanuman Sankirtan Mandir is built at the banks of Ranmal Lake also known as Lakhota Lake. Temple authorities can be reached at Shri Bal Hanuman Sankirtan Mandir Trust Sri Prembhikshuji Marg, Near Lakhota Lake, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Photograph of Inside Temple Phone : 0288 2558196 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ © Content is Copyrighted to HinduPad.com 2 June 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ took the form of a tortoise (Kurma Avatar) and supported the mountain. Birth The King of Serpents, Vasuki was used as the churning rope. Both the Gods and Demons took part in the churning of of the ocean. During the churning, Kamadhenu, the wishful cow was the first to emerge and it was presented to Lakshmi the Rishis for their Yaga and Yagnas. Then Varuni Devi, Kalpavriksha (Mythological Story) (wishful tree) and the apsaras emerged Once a huge war broke out followed by the Moon. Shiva took the between the Gods and Demons. The Moon on his forehead. Then a huge Demons or Rakshasas were able to amount of poison also emerged which defeat the Devas lead by Indra. Then could have killed everyone, But Shiva the Gods went to drunk all of it but seek the advice of managed to keep Brahma who told it within his them that the only throat.(This is the way for them to reason he is defeat the Demons is called by becoming Neelakantha as immortal. He advised his throat turned them that by blue due to the churning the ocean, effect of poison). Amruta can be Some poison extracted and with its were taken up by help, the Gods could the serpents. become immortal. In the final The Gods then stage, Dhanvantri went to Vishnu who helped them in emerged holding the Amrutha and then churning the ocean (samudra Lakshmi emerged holding lotus in her manthan). But when they began to do hands. This is how Lakshmi emerged so with the help of Mandarachal out of the Samudra Manthan and she mountain, it began to sink, so Vishnu married Vishnu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ © Content is Copyrighted to HinduPad.com 3 June 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ result of years of penance of Rishi Significance Vishwamitra who later passed it to humanity. The true glory of Gayatri of Mantra cannot be explained is words, but we would like to make a humble effort to outline its importance in the Gayatri Mantra modern world. The Gayatri Mantra is ageless and timeless. In earlier days, it was closely guarded within a particular community and even women were restricted access to this powerful mantra. But with age, the society became more liberal and now, anyone who wishes can chant this mantra. There is no restriction of any age, caste or sex to chanting this mantra. Also, it is a myth that you require initiation into this mantra. Not everyone in this world is lucky enough to have a Guru who can initiate you into this mantra. With this regard, you can practice this mantra on your own. The only thing that requires attention is र ॐ भूभुवः सवः the proper pronounciation of the ततसिवतुवर रेणयं । mantra. भगो देवसय धीमिह िधयो यो नः पचोदयात् ॥ There is a reason for this. Most mantras are designed to vibrate in a Om Bhuur-Bhuvah Svah certain frequency based on the words Tat-Savitur-Varennyam | used in the mantra. So, if you Bhargo Devasya Dhiimahi pronounce it incorrectly, the vibration Dhiyo Yo Nah Pracodayaat || may not match with what was actually intended. Chanting Gayatri Mantra for We as humans are blessed to have 30 minutes a day can create a protective the Gayatri Mantra. The Mantra was the shield around you for the whole day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ © Content is Copyrighted to HinduPad.com 4 June 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chanting Gayatri regularly helps Swami Vivekananda you to upgrade yourself constantly at all Gayatri is a mantra of levels of the body, mind and soul. You righteous wisdom and would move from Tamas to Rajas and therefore, it has been from Rajas to Saatvic and further go called a be-jewelled beyond Saatvic. crown of all the mantras. Thoughts on Gayatri Mantra ------------------------------------------------- Shankaracharya It is beyond human Rabindranath Tagore competence to It is the Gayatri describe the glory of Mantra which has Gayatri. Nothing is awakened India and so important in the which is so simple as world as to have can be chanted in one wisdom. breath. There is no scope for any logical This wisdom by which self realisation is discussion, difference of opinion or any attained through divine insight is inspired dispute in the study of this holy mantra. by Gayatri. Gayatri is the initial mantra. ------------------------------------------------- It is an incarnation to destroy sins and promote virtues. Mahatma Gandhi ------------------------------------------------- Constant chanting of Gayatri Mantra is Ramakrishna very useful in Paramahamsa healing the deceased I tell people that due and elevating the to the sadhana of soul. Gayatri Japa Gayatri, hard practised with a austeries have been steady mind and pure heart, is capable of rendered removing obstacles and calamities during unnecessary. bad times. The greatest of siddhis can be obtained by Download Gayatri Mantra Android App at http://goo.gl/t4SoO or Scan the japa of Gayatri. The Gayatri Mantra Barcode is small but its powers immeasurable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ © Content is Copyrighted to HinduPad.com 5 June 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cancer : Your relationships will blossom during this Monthly phase. 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