KAMYAA NAIMITTIKA KARMAAS PART 1 15624 16624 KR IRS
Having discussed ‘Dainandina Karyas’ or the Essential Daily activities,
Dharma Sindhu proceeded with the description 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 Katyayana Sutras imply from the statement:
Shaavayet chaaturo 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 whatever is done for them
through Brahmanas is fruitful to them; in case a Sudra engages a Brahmana
and performs ‘Veda mantra yukta Homa abhishekaas’ 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
‘Parama pada’).
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-Nirukta-Vayavyas
would not yield beneficent results; all other directions are auspicious.
Such diggings of Vaapi-Kupa-Tatakaas are best done in Uttarayana Maagha up
to Six months ahead in Shukla Pakshas. Kartika-Margashirsha months are also
good enough if there is an apprehension of dwindling 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,
Uttara -Bhadra, Shatabhisha, Hasta, Jyeshta, Anuraadha, and Revati; of the
Tithis the best once are Vidiya, Tritiya, Chaturthi, Panchami, Saptami,
Dashami, Ekadashi, and Thrayodashi; 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).
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 installation for
all other Devas excepting of Vishnu Bhagavan. Murti Pratishtha is most
suited in Uttarayana but not in Dakshinayana. However, some Vedic Experts
feel that in Dakshinayana too, the Pratishtha of Sapta Matrikas, Bhairava
Murti, Varaha Murti, Nrisimha Murti, Tri- Vikrama Murti, and Devi Murtis
could be installed in Dakshinayana 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. Likewise, 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 Kartha’s 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 Linga’s height and the Linga’s
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 Linga’s 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 equivalent to 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 Pratishtha’and detailed puja, needs to be worshipped with
daily puja but need not be formally bathed or treated with regular ‘Sampro
-kshana’etc. 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 Ganesha Panchaayatana.
Hence the pattern of Panchaayatana. K RAJARAM IRS 15624 16624
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