Monday, December 8, 2008
दीक्षा के दौरान आपको जो काम करने होंगे ----
गोविन्द माला /दीक्षा के दौरान आपको जो करना होगा
गोविन्द माला /दीक्षा में उच्चारित करें - "ॐ नमों वेंकेट्शाय"
गोविन्द माला /दीक्षा में हमेशा दूसरो को "गोविंदा/गोविन्दा स्वामी कह कर संबोधित करें
कपड़े (पीले अथवा केसरिया वस्त्र धारण करें)
तोलिया - ३
कमीज़/धोती - ३ (पुरुषों के लिए )
साडी/ ब्लाउज (महिलाओँ के लिए )
कमीज़/पजामा (बालकोंके लिए )
स्कर्ट /ड्रेस (बालिकाओँ के लिए )
पूजा का सामान
पूजा का सामान
पूजा एवं संबंधित सामानभगवान वेंकेटश्वर स्वामी की फोटो /चित्र
भगवान वेंकेटश्वर स्वामी की मूर्ति (वैकल्पिक)
१०८ माला - भगवान वेंकेटश्वर स्वामी की तुलसी माला - 1 (पहनने के लिए )
१०८ माला - भगवान वेंकेटश्वर स्वामी की चंदन /रुद्राक्ष /बिल्लोर की माला - १ (पहनने के लिए )
१०८ माला - चंदन /तुलसी /बिल्लोर की माला - १ (जप /जपं के लिए )
तेल
गाय का घी
दीया - २ (मिट्टी /पीतल )
घंटी (पीतल )
गिलास - छोटा , मझला एवं बडे आकार का (चाँदी /ताम्र /पीतल /इस्पात )
तस्तरी - चोटी , मझली एवं बडे आकार की (चाँदी /ताम्र /पीतल /इस्पात )
चम्मच - choti , मझली एवं बड़ी आकार की (चाँदी /ताम्र /पीतल /इस्पात )
रुई
कुमकुम
पीसी हल्दी /पसुपु
चंदन
विभुथी (पवित्र राख )
नाम (श्वेत , पीला एवं केसरिया /नारंगी /लाल )
गुलाब जल
चावल (गुलाब जल , कुमकुम और पसुपु के मिश्रण सहित )
अगरबत्ती
कपूर
मिठाई (मिश्री /कल्कंद )
नारियल
सुपारी
पान का पत्ता
दक्षिणा
गुरा
पुष्पों की माला
फल (सेव , संतरा , केला …)
शहद की चोटी शीशी वैकल्पिक
वे (, काजू , बादाम …वैकल्पिक।
छोटा तोलिया (निजी उपयोग हेतु )
अन्य
सोने के लिए चटाई , तकिये के विकल्प के लिए लकड़ी का लट्ठा इस्तेमाल करें
धार्मिक एवं अध्यात्मिक पुस्तकें /कैसेट्स /सीडी या डीवीडी
श्री वेंकेट्श्वेर सुप्रभातम
श्री वेंकेट्श्वेर अस्तोथारानामम
गोविंदा नामालू
भजन और संबंधित ---
यह सूची पूर्ण नहीं हैं . कृपया अपनी आवश्याकतानुसार सूची में घटाएँ या बढाएं ...........
गोविंदा माला दीक्षा में न करें :
गोविंदा माला दीक्षा में न करें :
(1) दूसरों से बात करते समय एकवचन रूप अर्थात वह, यह इत्यादि का उपयोग न करें ।(2) कम से कम माला धारण की दिनांक से और व्रथम के आरंभ से दर्शनम के बाद घर आने तक तथा माला उतारने तक किसी तरह का मधपान न करें और माँसाहार खाने से बचें ।
(3) इस अवधि के दोरान तेल स्नान न करें । धूम्रपान और पान आदि का सेवन न करें ।
(4) किसी भी परिस्थिति में नाराज़ न होवें ।
(5) झूठ न बोलें।
6) अपशब्द बोल कर या फिर अपने कार्यकलापों से दूसरों की भावनाओं को ठेस न पहुँचायें ।
(7) मृत्यु समारोह में भाग न लें । अगर किसी करीबी रिश्तेदार की मृत्यु हो जाती है, तो अपनी पारिवारिक परम्पराओँ का पालन करें और जहाँ तक सम्भव हो इस समय यात्रा में भाग न लें । गुरु स्वामी की सलाहानुसार, अगर मृत्यु किसी दूर के रिश्तेदार की हुई है, तो आप माला उतार सकतें हैं, उस अवधि में दीक्षा को हटाए बिना, प्रातकाल का ध्यान कर स्नान करें, और मृत्यु संस्कार के पूर्ण हो जाने के बाद, तीन बार थोड़े से गाय का गोबर इस्तेमाल कर स्नान करें और फिर १०८ बार गोविन्द नामालू / "ॐ नमों वेंकेटशाय" का उच्चारण करें या फिर आप गायत्री मंत्र उपदेशम का पालन करते हैं तो १०८ बार इसका उच्चारण करें । मन्दिर में या गुरुस्वामी के माध्यम से पंचागाव्यम द्वारा अपनी माला को शुद्ध कर धारण करें ।
(8) किसी भी जीवित प्राणी को न सतायें ।
(9) अवेध तरीके से धन न कमाएँ ।
(10) किसी भी गोविंदा को चाहें आपका शिष्य ही क्यों न हो डाटें नहीं।
(11) दूसरों में ग़लतियाँ न ढूँढें ।
(12) इस अवधि के दौरान अदालती मामलों में भाग न लें और हर किसी की सुनिश्च्चता का ख्याल रखें ।
(13) ऐसे नाटकों और सिनेमा में, जिनमें आपको अनेच्छिक दृश्यों को अभिनय करना पङे , भाग न लें और ऐसे सिनेमा को देखने से भी बचें ।
(14) जाने, अनजाने कोई अपराध न करें ।
(15) ऐसी महिलाओं जो मासिक धर्म से हैं, उनके पास न जायें और उन्हें न छुयें । अगर ऐसा होता है तो सलाह दी जाती है की तुरंत स्नान करें और कोई दूसरा काम करने से पहले, उपलब्ध हो तो "पंचागाव्यम " या फिर गोविन्द नामालू / "ॐ नमों वेंकेटशाय" का १०८ बार जाप करें ।
(16) इस अवधि के दौरान अपनी शेव और बाल न कटवाएं ।
(17) दिन में सोने से बचें और रात में देर तक न सोयें । जहाँ तक सम्भव हो ताज़ा भोजन करें और बाहर का भोजन करने से बचें। अगर आपको विषम परिस्थितियों में बाहर का भोजन करना पङे, तो स्नान करने के बाद ही भोजन करें और धन को फिजूल खर्च न करें ।
दर्शनं करने और घर पहुचने के बाद ही माला उतरें । घर आकर प्रवेशद्वार पर नारियल तोरें पूजा स्थल पर प्रसादम रखें , स्नान करें , नैवेद्यम के साथ प्रसादम हेतु हरथी करें , अपनी पूरे परिवार को प्रसादम बातीं और फिर "ॐ नमो वेंकतेशाया " का उच्चारण करें फिर अगर आप माला उतारने के मंत्रो को जानते हैं तो इसका उच्चारण कर ख़ुद ही माला उतारिने। मार्ग में ही माला उतारने की स्वीकृति नही है।
Friday, December 5, 2008
Albums - Photos/ Pictures of Pooja Items
If you are unable to find the meaning of any pooja item or description in the blog kindly check the albums for pictorial representations.
" OM NAMO VENKATESHAYA "
http://picasaweb.google.com/govindaswamy41/
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Q. 1.
Ans.
If you have any queries kindly post them in your comments we will try to answer you in the post.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Food & Drinks - In Govinda Maala Deeksha
To not consume left over food.
Food should be prepared by yourself or any other Govinda / Govinda Swamy and should be taken only after Pooja while observing similar / related code of conduct.
No Non-Veg Food Items (like Fish, Meat, Eggs, ....... )
No Smoking (Tobacco or Related)
No Drinking (Alcohol & Related)
No Drugs
Some Vegetables and other food items should be avoided like
- Onions
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Potatoes and similar vegetables* (Root and Tuberous)
This is not a complete list. Ask Guru Swamy for more information
All the things you would require in due course of deeksha
All the things you would require in due course of Govinda Maala / deeksha..............
" OM NAMO VENKATESHAYA " - Chant Always in Govinda Maala / Deeksha
" GOVINDA / GOVINDA SWAMY " - Address Others Always in Govinda Maala / Deeksha
Clothes (Yellow Color Preferably or Saffron)
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Towel - 3 Nos
Shirts / Dhoti - 3 Nos (Men)
Sarees / Blouse - 3 Nos (Women)
Shirts / Trousers / Shorts - 3 Nos (Boys)
Skirts / Dress - 3 Nos ( (Girls)
Pooja & Related Items
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Lord Venkateshwara Swamy Photo / Potriat
Lord Venkateshwara Swamy Idol (Optional)
108 Beads - Tulsi Maala with Lord Venkateshwara Swamy Locket - 1 No (To Wear)
108 Beads - Chandanam / Rudraksh / Spatika (Quartz) Maala with Lord Venkateshwara Swamy Locket - 1 No (To Wear)
108 Beads - Chandanam / Tulsi / Spatika (Quartz) Maala - 1 No (Jap / Japam)
Oil
Cow Ghee
Lamps - 2 Nos (Mud/Brass)
Bell (Brass)
Glass - Small, Medium & Big Size (Silver / Copper / Brass / Steel)
Plate - Small, Medium & Big Size (Silver / Copper / Brass / Steel)
Spoon - Small, Medium & Big Size (Silver / Copper / Brass / Steel)
Cotton
Kumkum
Turmeric Powder / Pasupu
Sandal / Chandanam
Vibhuthi (Sacred Ash)
Namam (White, Yellow & Saffron / Orange / Red)
Rose Water
Rice (Mixed with Rose water, Kumkum and Pasupu)
Agarbathis (Incense Sticks)
Camphor (Karpoor)
Sweet Candy (Mishri / Kalkanda)
Coconuts
Arecanut (Supari)
Betel leaf
Coins (Dakshina)
Jaggery
Flowers (Garland....)
Fruits (Apple, Orange, Bananas....)
Small bottle of honey (optional)
Dry Fruits (Dry Grapes, Cashew Nut, Badam...........optional)
Small Towels (for personal use)
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Mats for Sleeping , Wooden Block for alternative to pillow
Devotional & Spiritual Books / Cassettes / CDs or DVDs
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Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam
Sri Venkateshwara Astotharanaamam
Sri Venkateshwara Sahasranaamam
Govinda Naamalu
Bhajanas and Realated....
This is not a complete list. Please add or remove to list as per your requirements.............
Friday, November 28, 2008
DO NOT's:- In Govinda Maala Deeksha
Avoid oil bath, smoking and chewing of pan during this period.
Never get angry under any circumstances.
Do not tell lies.
Do not hurt others feelings either by word or action
Do not tease anybody or any living things
Do not earn illegal money.
Do not scold any Govinda even they are your disciple.
Do not point out other’s mistakes
Do not take part in Court Cases and stand surety for anybody during this period.
Either knowingly or unknowingly, do not commit sins.
Do not have shaving and hair cuttings during this period.
Avoid sleeping day time and to avoid sleeping long time in night.
Do's :- In Govinda Maala Deeksha
MALADHARANAM:- For Tirumala Yatra, the prime duty is the Maladharanam. As far as possible the Mala, should be worn through Guru swamy with whom the Bhaktha intend to perform the Yatra. If Guru swamy could not be contacted, the priest / poojari at any venkateshwara Swamy temple Sannidhanam. The Mala can be of either Rudraksham or Tulasi or Chandanam.
During this period always speak TRUTH and Talk LESS.
Treat all living creatures, as they are also created by the GOD, like us.
During this period, as far possible, try to take part in the Poojas and Bhajans.
Manasa, Vaacha and Karmana (with mind, word and duty) have full devotion to Lord.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
lrumudi
- the Munmudi (the front part) and
- the Pinmudi (the back part) &
the opening at centre.
The front portion is reserved for keeping all the puja articles and offerings to the deity
while the rear part is meant to hold the pilgrims personal requirements for the journey.
1. Coconut filled with ghee for Abhishekam (bathing the idol of the Lord, which is to be offered to Hundi)
2. Coconuts - 2 to 4 nos
3. Beetel leaves, Beetel Nut, coins for offering
4. Jaggery (Bellam), Cashew, Raisins, Dry ginger, Poha (thin & thick variety), Cardamoms, Dates, Honey, Avil ( beaten rice), Kadhi Chakkar , etc which are used in preparing Laddu and other prasadam in the temple for Neivedyam / offering.
5. Dried turmeric tubers, Turmeric powder, Blouse piece, Kumkum, Vibhooti, Sandal paste, Sambarani, Camphor, Agarbathi (Incense stick), Rosewater, Lemon, Rice and Dal for offering.
Items for use of the pilgrim from the day of commencement of the journey after till the return is kept in the back compartment or the Pin Mudi, which are as under :
Some snacks which one may require now and then during the trip and other raw materials for food items to be prepared during the journey. And pulses and rice needed for cooking can be included in Pin mudi.
Guru Swamy
The role of the Guru is significant in the Deeksha.
The Guru swamy is usually an elderly person who has undertaken pilgrimage to Tirumala in Govinda Mala Deeksha not less than seven consecutive years in the traditional route and had darshan of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy. The devotees treat the Guru swamy as Lord Venkateshwara Swamy himself. It is important that pilgrims gain knowledge from the Guru on all the aspect of the Pilgrimage.
One should serve the Guru physically, mentally and verbally.
The pilgrims should give the due respect and reverence the Guru deserves. All instructions of the Guru should be carried out without fail. The Guru will enlighten the Shisyas the austerities to be followed. He will teach them the slokas and way to perform pooja and bhajans.
He shall prepare them for the pilgrimage mentally and physically. He will lead the pilgrims safely and comfortably to Tirumala.
Best Practices - A Must Know
Given below are the austerities and regulations that has to be strictly followed for taking pilgrimage in Govinda Maala Deeksha / Vratam to Tirumala.
The vratham has to be undertaken after getting permission from parents. Then one has to get the permission of the the Guru. After this the date is fixed to commence the vratham. The previous day before the said date one has to offer prayers to ones family deity and make a holy knot with yellow cloth with some currency units within and present it to the family deity, thereby taking Her / His permission to commence the vratham.
Previous day before starting the vratham, the devotee will cleanly shave, clip his nails, trim his hair and make himself physically clean. The holy mala / garland (tulsi / chandanam ) should be cleaned and smeared with sandal paste and placed before the portrait of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy. The devotee should also buy a new pair of coloured (yellow, saffron) dhoti and towel / shawl.
On the day of starting the vratham the devotee shall wake up early, bath and offer prayers to family deity, Navagrahas and perform pooja to the holy mala. Then he shall go to temple with his Guru. The mala has to be received from the Guru in midst of vedic chanting. After wearing the mala the devotee becomes Lord Venkateswara Swamy himself and starts the demands of pious life.
The devotee shall withdraw from all social activities and spend his time by taking part in praying, poojas, bajans, visiting temples, cleaning temples, feeding the poor, helping the poor / sick and attending religious discourses.
He shall take only satvic foods and refrain 100% from taking meat, intoxicating drinks / drugs, chewing betel leaves and from smoking.
He shall bathe twice, if possible thrice, daily and perform pooja by at least chanting 108 Govinda Naamalu. He shall continuously chant " Om Namo Venkatesaya " in mind, both at work and at home.
He must wear Tirunamam, Namam every time in deeksha.
He shall not hurt anybody verbally or physically.
He shall treat all co-devotees as Lord Venkateswara Swamy himself and serve them in all the ways.
He shall not feel proud of the respect and privileges he gets when he is wearing the holy mala. When others prostrate themselves on his feet he shall not feel proud but dedicate the same to Lord Venkateshwara Swamy and say aloud 'Lord Save everybody for their faith in you'.
He shall not cause inconvenience to his family members on account on observing the vratham.
As he starts his vratham every year, he shall think that he is doing the same for first time and follow all the rules of the vratham strictly.
He shall strictly follow brahmacharya (continence), refrain from sex, thinking of sex, develop passion against all women including his wife, and treat all women with motherly feeling.
He shall not apply oil to his hair and shall not take bath with oil smeared over his body.
He shall not attend any social function like birthdays, engagement, and wedding, etc. and shall feast in anyone's home who have not undertaken the vratham.
He shall avoid being in the proximity of dead body and shall not eat anything till he bathes if he accidentally sees one.
He shall always carry a tulsi leaf with him to prevent him from evil feeling and from Thitlu.
He shall not sleep on bed but on floor, he shall not use pillow but wooden block, he shall not use footwear but walk with bear feet.
He shall totally surrender himself to Lord Venkateshwara Swamy.
One should remember that the grace and power of Tirumala increases and reflects back by observing the above rules strictly.
Women Devotees
One of the main reasons cited to justify this traditional stand is the duration of period of penance. Tradition insists on 41-day severe penance before undertaking the pilgrimage. The fact that it is womanly impossible to stick on to a strict routine laid down against a conservative Hindu background, especially the stigma attached to menstruation, is cited as one reason for restricting women's entry. Similarly, kms long trek from Tirupati to Tirumala through hazardous forest path is physically a demanding task. However, this argument will not hold good in today's world abundant with examples of Amazonian talents.
The Austerities (Vratham / Deeksha)
Vratham / Deeksha
The vratham starts from the day of wearing of "Thulasi Mala" (garland) and "Rudraksha Mala" or "Chandanam Mala" with the locket of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy.
The mala / maala is to be accepted from a temple Priest serving lord venkateswara swamy or Guru Swami (The devotee who has visited the Tirumala Temple several times or a minimum of seven times continuously and who can guide the other devotees in all matters relating to Tirumala pilgrimage) after the mala / maala is duly sanctified in a temple / or pooja room.
A "Dakshina" may be given to the priest / Guru Swami concerned. After wearing the "Mala" the devotee is called as "Govinda" or "Swami / Swamy" ( in the name of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy) till the completion of his pilgrimage and removal of Mala thereafter.
The eligible female devotees are aged between 1 and 9 and above 50 years.
Without proper Deeksha / Vratham Pilgrimage to Tirumala is not at all advisable for Govinda Swamy / Swami. The mental satisfaction of the pilgrimage can be attained only through the proper Vratham. May the Lord Venkateshwara Swamy help everybody to follow the rule of traditional Vrutham for the attainment of salvation of the soul.
" OM NAMO VENKATESAYA " - ఓం నమో వేంకటేశాయ - ॐ नमो वेंकतेशायाFriday, November 14, 2008
Govinda Swamy / swami - 41
గోవింద స్వామి - ౪౧ రోజులు - మండల దీక్ష
गोविन्द स्वामी दीक्षा ४१ दिन - मंडल काल
Govinda Swamy / swami - Govinda Maala - 41 Days దీక్ష - 1 Mandalam
గోవింద స్వామి - గోవింద మాల - ౪౧ రోజులు - మండల దీక్ష
41 - days Mandalam pilgrimage to Tirumala Tirupati , A P, India, for Lord Venkateshwara Swamy Darshan
గోవింద స్వాముల తిరుమల తిరుపతి 41 రోజుల మండల దీక్ష
गोविन्द स्वामियोंका ४१ दिन व्रत / दीक्षा - तिरुमला तिरुपति यात्रा
Venkatadri samam sthanam brahmande nasti kinchana,
Venkatesa samo devo na bhuto na bhavishyati
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