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My Mantra Sid Dhanam Monday, March 1, 2010 APSARA SADHNA URVASHI SHABAR MANTRA OM NAMOH ADESH.GURUJEE KO ADESH.GURUJI KE MUNH MEIN BRAHMA UNKE MADHYAE MEINVISHNU AUR NEECHAE MAHESHWAR STHAAPIT HEIN,UNKE SARA SHARIR MEIN SARV DEV NIVAS KARTE HEIN UNKO NAMASKAR.INDRA KEE APSARA GANDHRAV KANYA URVASHI KO NAMASKAR.GAGANMANDAL MEIN GHUNGROOUOON KEE JHANKAAR AUR PAATAL MEIN SANGEET KEE LAHAR. LAHAR MEIN URVASHI KE CHARAN.CHARAN MEIN THIRKAN.THIRKAN MEIN SARP.SARP MEIN KAAMVAASNA.KAAMVAASNA MEIN KAAMDEVA.KAAMDEVA MEIN BHAVAAN SHIVA.BHAVAAN SHIV NE JAMEEN PAR URVASHI KO UTAARA.SHAMSHAAN MEIN DHOONI JAMAI.URVASHI NE NRITYAE KIYAA.SAAT DEEP NAVKHAND MEIN PHOOL KHILE,DAALI JHUMEE.POORAV PASCHIM UTTAR DAKSHIN MEIN SAB MAST BHAYAE. MASTI MEIN EK TAAL DO TAAL TEEN TAAL. MAN MEIN HILOR UTTHEE,HILOR MEIN UMANG,UMANG MEIN OZ,OZ MEIN SUNDARTAA,SUNDARTAA MEIN CHANDRAMUKHEE,CHANDRAMUKHEE MEIN SHEETALTAA,SHEETALTAA MEIN SUNGADH,SUNDAH MEIN MEIN MASTEE. YAH MASTEE URVASHI KEE MERE MAN KO BHAI. YAH MASTEE MERE SARA SHARIR MEIN ANGA ANGA MEIN LAHRAI URVASHI INDRA KEE SABHA CHOR MERE PAAS AAYE,MERI PRIYAA BANE HARDAM MERE SATH RAHE, JO KAHOON SAUH POORAU KARE,SONCHU TO HAAZIR RAHE,YADI AYESO NAA KARE TO DAS AVTAAR KEE DOHAI,GYAARAH RUDRA KEE SAUNGH ,BAARAH SURYAE KO VAJRA,TAINTEES KOTI DEVI DEVATAON KEE AAN. MERO MAN CHARE APSARA KO MERO JEEVAN USKE SHRINGAAR KO. MEREE AATMA USKE ROOP KO AUR MEIN USKO VAH MERE SAATH RAHE,DHAN,YAUVAN,SAMPATEE,SUKH DE. KAHIO KARE HUKUM MANE. ROOP YAUVAM BHAAR SE LADEE MERE SAMNE RAHE. JO AISAA NA KARE TO BHAGVAAN SHIV KO TRISHUL AUR INDRA KO VAJRA OOS PAR PARE. CHANT THE ABOVE MANTRA IN THE NIGHT WITH THE HELP OF YELLOW HAKIK ROSARY INFORNT OF URVASHI SABAR YANTRA DAILY IN THE NIGHT THEN URVASHI APPEA Urvashi Apsara Sadhana Urvashi Apsara Sadhana: Apsara Menuka Captivating Vishwamitra When we talk of divine beauty the picture of an Apsara springs to the mind, quite as if one might think of a Miss Universe or World in the context of earthly beauty. But the beauty is not just skin deep. Beauty also signifies an inner appeal that could draw crowds and make others feel as if they are being pulled by some strange magnetic force. Such very magnetism, attractiveness and hypnotic persona can be developed through the most bewildering of Sadhana – the Sadhanas of Apsaras or the divine celestial nymphs who are unparallel in the beauty and charm in the entire universe. No wonder the Apsara Menuka could captivate even a great Yogi like Vishwamitra. Not just the worldly people even great Yogis have accomplished Apsara Sadhanas to infuse liveliness, energy, charm and joy into their lives. If you think an Apsara is just some other beautiful damsel then you are wrong. She can be a great friend subtly banishing problems from your life, bringing you joy and if you are alone then arranging for a beautiful and attractive life partner for you whose nature would be compatible to your own. Another wrong notion is that only men can or should try Apsara Sadhana. Not at all, women can try it for added beauty, to gain charm, to become eloquent and proficient in arts, music and dance. Remember the great Mahabharatwarrior Arjun was trained by an Apsara in dance and music. And this was arranged by none other than Lord Krishna. Another little known fact is thatLord Krishna himself accomplished Urvashi Apsara Sadhana and no wonderthrough his charming persona he could leave even enemies bowled ever. Urvashi is the head of all Apsaras, the most beautiful, resourceful and divine of all heavenly nymphs. Urvashi means one who lives in the heart of Lord Narayan. Through her Sadhana while a man could become more handsome, and magnetic, the women could gain beauty and charm. It is a means of driving away lethargy and infusing divine energy into the body. Though the Sadhana is known to bring even outer physical changes, its main job is to bring about an inner subtle metamorphosis due to which one overflows with a mysterious appeal that no one could possibly resist. Just imagine how easy it would then be to influence people and achieve the desired success in any sphere of life. Presented here is a very secret Urvashi Sadhana procured from a very ancient hand written text from Nepal. Try this Sadhana on any Friday in the night. Have a bath and wear beautiful clothes. Spray perfume, preferably natural, in the room and burn incense. Then sit on a Yellow mat facing North. Cover a wooden seat with yellow cloth. On heap of fragrant flowers place the Urvashi Yantra. On a mound of rice grains place the Urvashi Rosary. Light a ghee lamp. Offer vermillion, rice grains, and flowers on the Yantra and rosary. Then contemplate on the divine form of the Apsara Urvashi projecting a beautiful image in the mind. Pray for success in the Sadhana. Then chant one round ofGuru Mantra. Thereafter chant 21 rounds of the following Mantra with Urvashi rosary. Om Sam Soundarya Siddhaye Swaahaa Repeat this Sadhana for three consecutive days at the same time. Better do the Sadhana after 9 pm. On the fourth day drop the Yantra and rosary in a river or pond. Accomplishing this Sadhana means generating youthful vigor, beauty and good fortune besides inviting prosperity, comforts and wealth into one’s life. Rambha Apsara Sadhana Rambha Apsara Sadhana ( ): Rambha, The Celestial Nymph Among all the celestial nymphs, Rambha is on the first position. Apsara Rambha is regarded as well mannered and etiquette. Rambha is the synonym of happiness, enthusiasm, beauty, joy, music and politeness. Only the Rambha Apsara Sadhana is a divine key to beauty, happiness, and youthful life and to attain the magnetic personality. The old man can also be rejuvenated and revitalized to youthfulness through the divine Rambha Apsara Sadhana. This is Saumya Sadhana. Even Gods and Goddesses performed this divine Rambha Apsara Sadhanaand Many Yogis and Rishis also have done this divine Sadhana, through which they attained completeness and high pleasure in their life. One must perform this ritual to achieve desired beauty and happiness in his/her life. Rambha is actually a collective form of whole nature and beauty in the universe. Apsara Rambha is capable to captivate the highest proficient Yogi and Rishi due to her beauty, mesmerizing eyes, thick black hair, soothing and polite voice. Following are the advantages of Rambha Apsara Sadhana: Sadhak attains highest pleasure, happiness and joy in his life. He achieves full success in other Sadhanas, and in materialistic world. He/she becomes mentally and physically strong. On achieving Siddhi on Rambha Apsara Sadhana, Rambha be seated in the whole life of Sadhak as a shadow in every step in his/her life. She helps to fulfill every desire in his/her life. Sadhak will get the magnetic personality. Anyone get hypnotized and attracted towards him/her. There will be the end of ageing, diseases and ailments from the life of Sadhak. The whole life of Sadhak becomes full of love, happiness. There could not be love, enthusiasms and happiness in one’s life if he has not performed Rambha Apsara Sadhana. Sadhana Procedure: Articles needed for Rambha Apsara Sadhana: Mantra Energized Rambhotkilan Yantra Apsara Mala Saundarya Gutika and Saafalya Mudrika. This is 27 days Sadhana and should be performed at night. This Sadhana can be started on any Full Moon night, on Friday. Before performing Sadhana, take a bath and wear attractive cloths and sit on yellow mat facing east. Light a ghee lamp and place a steel plate in front. Then take rose petals on both hands and offer prayers to Rambha chanting thus. ||O Rambhe Aagachchh Purnna Youvan Samstute|| Chant this Mantra minimum 101 times and put each petal of Rose on the plate on each chanting. In this way cover the whole plate with the petals of rose and flowers. Then place the Apsara Rosary on the mound of rose petals on the plate. And spray the natural perfume on your seat. Then place the Rambhotkilan Yantraon pink cloth and also place Saundarya Gutika and Saafalya Mudrika right and left of the Yantra respectively. Then worship Sadgurudev and chant one round of Guru Mantra. Then worship the Yantra with rice grains colored with pink color chanting following Mantra. Om Divyaayei Namah, Om Vaagishwaryei Namah, Om Saundarya Priyaayei Namah, Om Youvan Priyaayei Namah, Om Saubhagyadaayei Namah, Om Aarogya Pradaayei Namah, Om Praanpriyaayei Namah, Om Urjaswalaayei Namah, Om Devpriyaayei Namah, Om Aishwaryapradaayei Namah, Om Dhandaayei Rambhaayei Namah. Then chant 5 rounds of the following Mantra with Apsara Rosary, Mantra: Om Hreem Ram Rambhe! Aagachchha Aagyaam Paalaya Manovaanchhitam Dehi Ayeim Om Swahaa ॐ ! ॐ Every day, perform this Sadhana praying Rambha Apsara and each day take two garland of rose. Wear one garland self and another on the Yantra. During 27 days of this Sadhana, new and divine experiences will felt by the Sadhak. Most of the Sadhak has seen and experienced the divine form and appearance of Rambha. After the accomplishment of this Sadhana, Sadhak should wear Mudrika on Anamika finger and rest of the articles should be dropped in the river or pond.This Sadhana is really effective and if done with full faith and devotion, whole desires will be fulfilled in no time. Kamdev Rati Sadhana Be Live, be beautiful! Kamdev Rati Sadhana: Kamdev Yantra Beauty and love form the essence of life and everyone in the world wishes to experience these two treasures. These are two elements that make life worth it and keep a person feeling youthful and energetic even though one might have crossed one’s prime of life.
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