Abhishekam means “sprinkling” or “wetting,” and refers to the ritual of pouring water or other sacred substances on a Linga while chanting Vedic mantras or shlokas. Whatever is offered in abhisheka gets charged with powerful vibrations of the chanting and the touch of the Divine symbol. Of the items that are offered, the sacred water and other subs…

Ganga means one who speeds up our journey or evolution and who unites us with the Goal OF life. She flows from Brahmaji’s kalash to Vishnu Bhagwan’s foot during the Vamana Avatar and from there to the jata of Shivji before flowing on the earth due to Bhagirath’s penance. So she is symbolic of Jnana, Bhakti and Seva. She is held by Bhagawan Shiva in…

Väsuki is the eldest son of Rishi Kashyapa and Kadrů. Vasuki went through all pain for others to get Amrit. He did not ask what will i get out of it. Selfless people who see oneness and operate love go through difficulties joyously because of this vision of oneness and love. In Tripura-dahana, Vasuki becomes the bow-string of Shiva’a bow(Pinaka) an…

Bhagawan Shiva is Shashi-shekhara. Shashi is a name given for the moon . The meaning of the word is one who has a rabbit like mark . Moon shows a rabbit like mark when seen from earth so it is given that name . Shekara means crest or crest ornament. One who wears moon as an ornament in his crest is called shashishekara . Moon is the presiding deity…

RUDRAKSHA JABALA UPANISHAD says Bhusunda questioned Lord Kalagnirudra: What is the beginning of Rudraksha beads? What is the benefit of wearing them on the body? Lord Kalagnirudra answered him thus: “I closed my eyes for the sake of destroying the Tripura Asuras. From my eyes thus closed, drops of water fell on the earth. These drops of tears turne…

Bhagawan Shiva wears Bhasma (sacred ash) as a powerful symbol of detachment, destruction of ego, and transcendence over Maya (illusion). Here’s why: 1. Symbol of Impermanence – Bhasma represents the fact that everything material will turn to ash. It reminds us that worldly attachments are temporary, urging seekers to focus on the eternal truth—Brah…

Halahal is also called Kālakūta. Owing to the curse of Durvasa, the Devas were subjected to symptoms of old age, and to produce amṛta (nectar) as remedy for this unfortunate development, the churning of Kşīrā-bdhi (ocean of milk) was started. Vasuki, the snake, was used as cord to rotate mount Mandara, which was used as the churning rod. When the c…

Do you do Japa with Om Namah Shivaya? A Mantra is that which removes all obstacles and miseries of one who reflects on it and bestows eternal bliss and immortality. Shiva Panchakshara (Namah Shivaya) is the best among seven crores of Mantras. There are seven Skandhas in Krishna Yajurveda. There is Rudradhyayi in the centre of the middle Skandha. In…

Why not give milk, curd etc to the poor and the hungry is a question that many ask. Yes it can surely be given and anna daan or charity is prescribed by our scriptures and it has its own significance. It will feed the poor and also give punya to the needy. It should be done. However every karma has its own results and charity cannot replace what is…

We always ask how did this creation come about? In Pure Consciousness which is Infinite, there is no creation since Infinity means beyond space, time and causation. 5 elements that make up this creation are by themselves inert and can do nothing by themselves. Yet we see so much dynamism in the creation. So how did this creation come about? Shiva l…

Shivaratri is made up of two words – Shiva & Ratri. The word Shiva means – “Shete tishthati sarvam jagat Yasmin sah shivah shambhuh vikararahitah” Shiva is the One in whom the entire universe rests, who is changeless and brings auspiciousness to everyone. Shiva is Pure Consciousness or the very life-spark in our heart. Consciousness is Sat-Chit-Ana…

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Salutations to Sri Dakshinamurty, the abode of all learning, the healer of all those who suffer from the disease of Samsara and the Teacher of the whole world. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in I…

Salutations to Sri Dakshinamurty, the abode of all learning, the healer of all those who suffer from the disease of Samsara and the Teacher of the whole world. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in I…

We meditate upon Sri Dakshinamurty Bhagawan through the 1st verse of Dakshinamurty Dhyana shlokas. Verse 1: I worship Śrī Dakṣiṇāmūrti, the young Guru, who teaches the knowledge of Brahman through silence, who is surrounded by disciples, who are themselves ṛṣis and scholars in the Vedas. I worship Śrī Dakṣiṇāmūrti, who is the Teacher of teachers, w…

We meditate upon Sri Dakshinamurty Bhagawan through the 1st verse of Dakshinamurty Dhyana shlokas. Verse 1: I worship Śrī Dakṣiṇāmūrti, the young Guru, who teaches the knowledge of Brahman through silence, who is surrounded by disciples, who are themselves ṛṣis and scholars in the Vedas. I worship Śrī Dakṣiṇāmūrti, who is the Teacher of teachers, w…

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Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enqu…

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Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enqu…

Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enqu…

Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enqu…

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Story and symbolism of Ghushmeshwar Jyotirlinga. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer an…

Story and symbolism of Ghushmeshwar Jyotirlinga. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer an…

We explore the legend behind the 2 Shivalingas at Rameshwaram Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would lik…

We explore the legend behind the 2 Shivalingas at Rameshwaram Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would lik…

Rameshwaram is one of the Char Dhams, a Jyotirlinga also. There are 2 lingas there. One established by Sri Rama and another by Hanumanji. The Puranic stories behind each we explore with the significance. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through gene…

Rameshwaram is one of the Char Dhams, a Jyotirlinga also. There are 2 lingas there. One established by Sri Rama and another by Hanumanji. The Puranic stories behind each we explore with the significance. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through gene…

Summary of earlier chapters about the structure of the universe, followed by understanding of the 7 lower realms which we think as hell but they are svargas - Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Rasatala and Patala. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, thr…

Summary of earlier chapters about the structure of the universe, followed by understanding of the 7 lower realms which we think as hell but they are svargas - Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Rasatala and Patala. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, thr…

We explore the legends, significance and glory of Sri Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deogarh Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors o…

We explore the legends, significance and glory of Sri Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deogarh Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors o…

Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga - the puranic legend associated with Rishi Gautama and the origin of Godavari or Gautami Ganga and the symbolism of the legend is explored in this satsang Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contri…

Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga - the puranic legend associated with Rishi Gautama and the origin of Godavari or Gautami Ganga and the symbolism of the legend is explored in this satsang Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contri…

We explore the glory and significance of Kashi, the legend of King Divodas and its symbolism followed by meditation on Kashi Vishwanatha Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online u…

We explore the glory and significance of Kashi, the legend of King Divodas and its symbolism followed by meditation on Kashi Vishwanatha Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online u…

We explore the significance and glory of the Jyotirlinga at Varanasi and Bhagawan Kashi Vishwanath Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatm…

We explore the significance and glory of the Jyotirlinga at Varanasi and Bhagawan Kashi Vishwanath Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatm…

We explore the significance and glory of Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga and the stories related to his manifestation. Many believe that Bhimashanker is in Maharashtra near Mumbai & Pune. As per the Shiva Purana, the Bhimashanker Jyotirlinga is in Kamarupa or Assam. A third belief is that Bhimashanker is in Uttarakhand in Nainital district in a place call…

We explore the significance and glory of Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga and the stories related to his manifestation. Many believe that Bhimashanker is in Maharashtra near Mumbai & Pune. As per the Shiva Purana, the Bhimashanker Jyotirlinga is in Kamarupa or Assam. A third belief is that Bhimashanker is in Uttarakhand in Nainital district in a place call…

We explore the significance and glory of Kedarnathji and the stories related to his manifestation Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatma…

We explore the significance and glory of Kedarnathji and the stories related to his manifestation Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatma…

We explore the significance and glory of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga along with Amaleshwara(not mamleshwara). Here 2 Jyotirlingas are considered as one. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be m…

We explore the significance and glory of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga along with Amaleshwara(not mamleshwara). Here 2 Jyotirlingas are considered as one. Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be m…