Practically all Jains will start the day with a recitation of Navkaar mantra, a forgiveness prayer and a prayer

for bliss for all. Navkaar mantra: namo arihantnarm namo siddhnam namo yariynam namo uvajjhynam namo loe savvashnam eso pancha namukkro savvapvappansano mangalnam cha savvesim padhamam havai mangalam Obeisance to the spiritual victors, Obeisance to the liberated souls, Obeisance to the spiritual leaders, Obeisance to the spiritual teachers, Obeisance to all saints in the world, who practice non-violence and reverence for all life in action, and pluralistic viewpoint in their thinking. These fivefold obeisance removes all sins and is the most auspicious of all benedictions. Forgiveness Prayer: khmemi savvajive, savve jiv khamantu me mitti me savva bhuesu, veram majjha na kenai I forgive all living beings; may all living beings forgive me, All living beings are my friends; I have malice towards none. Prayer of Bliss for all: shivamastu sarvajagatah, parahitanirat bhavantu bhtaganh dosh prayntu nsham, sarvatra sukhibhavatu lokah May the entire universe be blissful; May all beings be engaged in each other's well being. May all weakness, sickness and faults vanish; May everyone be healthy, peaceful, and blissful everywhere.

Zoroastrian marriages are generally solemnized after sunset, as it was one of the promises given to the Hindu King Jadav Rana by the ancestors of Zoroastrians who came from Iran to India about 1200 years ago. Marriages can also be solemnized in fire temples in the morning. The marriage ritual is referred to as the Ashirwad since the priests give ashirvad (blessings) to the couple. The senior priest starts the initial part of the Ashirvad, during which rice grains or a mixture of rice, coconut

shreds, pomegranate seeds and rose petals are showered on the couple. These items are significant as they all carry a meaning: coconut symbol of utility and helpfulness to each other and society; rice indicative of prosperity and plenty; pomegranate symbolizes fertility and abundance of children and rose petals indicate fragrance of happiness in married life.

Taking Refuge Prayer This is a very important first step which should precede chanting of any mantras. Taking refuge instantly places. You under the protection of the Buddhas & Bodhisattvas of the ten directions. NAMO GURUBYA, NAMO BUDDHAYA, NAMO DHARMAYA, NAMO SANGHAYA THE FOUR IMMEASURABLES

May all sentient beings abide in equanimity, free of anger and attachment. May all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness. May all sentient beings be free of sufferings and the causes of suffering. May all sentient beings never be separated from the happiness of higher rebirths.

THE SEVEN LIMB PRAYER

Reverently I prostrate with my body, speech and mind. I present clouds of every type of offering, actual and mentally transformed. I confess all my negative actions accumulated since beginningless time. And rejoice in the virtues of all holy and ordinary beings. Please remain with us until samsara ends. And turn the wheel of Dharma for all sentient beings. I dedicate all the virtues of myself and others to the great enlightenment.

Mantra to White Umbrella Goddess - Buddha of Protection

TADYATHA OM ANALE ANALE KHASAME KHASAME BHAIRE BHAIRE SAUME SAUME SARVA BUDDHA ADHISHTHANA ADHISHTHITE SOHA AND OM SARVA TATHAGATA USHNISHA SITATA - PATRE HUM PEH HUM MAMA HUM NI SOHA (chant one mala 108 times a day) The name Ushnisha Sitatapatra translates as "The Victorious White Parasol." She is known as the White Umbrella Goddess who saves us from all harm. Her parasol symbolizes protection from natural catastrophes, diseases, spirit harm and all forms of misfortune. Ushnisha Sitatapatra is a female form of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. She has a thousand eyes that watch over living beings, and a thousand arms that protect and assist them. Chanting her mantra invokes extremely powerful protection.

Mantra of Buddha Amitabha - Head of The Padma (Lotus Family)

OM AMI DEWA HRIH (Chant the 108 times a day.) Amitabha Buddha emanates ruby red light, a Red that symbolises love and compassion. AMITABHAs radiant form warms and pacifies the hearts of all who gaze at him. As head of the Lotus family, he manifests boundless compassion, protecting and welcoming. all into His Pure land, the Western Paradise from where the attainment of Enlightenment is certain. Reciting Amitabhas mantra purifies all delusions and removes obstacles caused by ones excessive attachment to material things.

Mantras to the 21 Taras

Recite each mantra three times preceded by OM TARE TUTTARE TURE then the mantras as follow:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

WASHEN KURU SOHA SHANTING KURU SOHA PUSHTING KURU SOHA AYUR JANA HRI DRUM SOHA AKAR SHAY HRI SOHA SAWA TUGUTE TSULU SOHA BADA BOTONG WARANAYA CHO SOHA AHMO KASHA THAM MARAYA HUM PE SOHA NOPA SABA RAKYA PEM SOHA SABAR MARA PAME DAYA HUM PEH SOHA BASUDARI SOHA NAKLAM PUSHTING KURU SOHA PORTAYA BAMI KURU SOHA BANZA MAHA PATAYA BAHMI KURU SOHA SARWA PAH BUM THATA GANA YE SOHA SARWA DHARMA PATE SHODAYA SOHA SARWA TAMBAH NETE RAY SOHA NAGA BIKA SHANTING KURU SOHA MUDZA NAYA SOHA

20. 21.

BIZ ARAY SOHA SAWA SIDDHI SOHA

Mantras to Buddha Vajrasattva - Buddha of Purification

OM VAJRASATTVA HUM If pressed for time, recite the short mantra 28 times. While reciting either of the mantras, visualize a flow of light and nectar cleansing your body of all negatives, obscurations and obstructions. OM VAJRASATTVA SAMAYA MANU PALAYA VAJRASATTVA DENO PA TITO - DIDO MAY BHAWA SUTO KAYO MAY BHAWA SUPO KAYO MAY BHAWA ANU RAKTO MAY BHAWA SARWA SIDDHI MEPAR YATSA SARWA KARMA SU TSA MAY TSITAM SHRIYAM KURU HUM HA HA HA HA HO BHAGAWAN - SARWA TATHAGATA VAJRA MA MAY MU TSA VAJRA BHAWA MAHA SAMAYA SATTVA AH HUM PEH

Bija Mantra
Mantras are Sanskrit-invocations of the Supreme Being. Reinforced and propelled by japa meditation, they pass from the verbal level through the mental and telepathic states, and on to pure thought energy. Of all languages, Sanskrit most closely approaches telepathic language because of its affinity to the fifty primeval sounds. It is the most direct way to approach the transcendental state. Mantras cannot be concocted or tailor-made for the individual, despite some current claims. They have always existed in a latent state as sound energies. Just as gravity was discovered but not invented by Newton, Mantras were revealed to the ancient masters. They have been codified in the scriptures and handed down from guru to disciple. Although it is customary for the guru when giving initiation to accept voluntary offerings of fruit, flowers or money, the selling of Mantras is strictly against all spiritual rules. Neither Mantra, deity nor guru, once chosen, should be changed. There are many paths up the mountain. Perseverance on one alone will bring the aspirant to the top faster than if he were to spread his energies in exploring all the alternative paths.

BIJA MANTRAS, MYSTIC SEED LETTERS

1 HAUM In this Mantra, Ha is Siva and au is Sadasiva. The nada and bindu mean that which dispels sorrow. With this Mantra, Lord Siva should be worshipped. 2 DUM Here Da means Durga, and u means to protect. Nada means Mother of the universe, and bindu signifies action (worship or prayer). This is the bija Mantra of Durga. 3 KREEM With this Mantra Kalika should be worshipped. Ka is Kali, ra is Brahman, and ee is Mahamaya. Nada is the Mother of the universe, and bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. 4 HREEM This is the Mantra of Mahamaya or Bhuvaneshwari. Ha means Siva, ra is prakriti, ee means Mahamaya. Nada is the Mother of the universe, and bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. 5 SHREEM This is the Mantra of Maha Lakshmi. Sha is Maha Lakshmi, ra means wealth, ee is satisfaction or contentment. Nada is the manifested Brahman, and bindu is the dispeller of sorrow.

6 AIM This is the bija Mantra of Saraswati. Ai stands for Saraswati, and bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. 7 KLEEM

This is the Kamabija. Ka means Kamadeva, the Lord of desire; it also means Lord Krishna. La means Indra, the ruler of Heaven, also lord of the senses. Ee means contentment or satisfaction. Nada and bindu mean those that bring happiness and sorrow. 8 HOOM In this Mantra Ha is Siva, and u is Bhairava. Nada is the Supreme, and bindu means dispeller of sorrow. 9 GAM This is the Gneasha bija. Ga means Ganesha, and bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. 10 GLAUM This is also a Mantra of Ganesha. Ga means Ganesha, la means that which pervades, au means luster or brilliance, and bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. 11 KSHRAUM This is the bija of Narasimha, a very fierce half man half lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ksha is Narasimha, ra is Brahma, au means with teeth pointing upwards, and bindu means dispeller of sorrow. The science of Mantra is very complex. There are even Mantras for such specific purposes as curing snake bite and chronic disease, but these are of a lower order. In the modern world, the power of gross sound vibration is just beginning to be utilized in physical therapy, and its potential is being tapped in other fields. The ancient Indian sages had this sophistication thousands of years ago. They have used sound in its gross and subtle states to penetrate the planes of human consciousness and to reach the divine vibration that is the experience of God. Beginning in OM and dissolving in OM, the Mantra comes full cycle.

A Simple Yet Powerful Bija Mantra Meditation Ritual In yoga there are 7 specific Bija Mantras that vibrationally align our energy centers or chakras through sound energy: 1. Root Chakra Bija mantra: LAM (Pronouncd as lum in alum ) 2. Sacral Chakra VAM (vum as in thumb) 3. Solar Plexus Chakra RAM (rum) 4. Heart Chakra YAM (yum as in yummy) 5. Throat Chakra HAM (hum as in humming) 6. Third Eye Chakra U ( u as in uber) 7. Crown Chakra Om (aum) You can chant each mantra while lying down or by sitting in a cross legged meditation pose. You can focus on a particular chakra and chant its specific seed mantra repetitively in one sitting or do all seven in succession one after the other. These mantras are very powerful even when they are chanted silently.

MANTRA(S) eng, em, enga, ema, aing, aim, ainga, aima

ASSOCIATED GOD OR GODDESS

LIFE STAGE

shiring, shirim

hring, hirim

kiring, kirim

shyam, shyama

ram, shri ram

Academic Saraswati, [goddess preparation from of learning. music, kindergarten to speech and fine arts] college, typically given for ages 5 to 24 Career development, gaining wealth to Mahalakshmi or support a family, Lakshmi, [goddess of typically given for wealth] ages 18 to 32, when an individual is working Parenting, transmission of Bhuvaneswari, or values and wisdom to Mahamaya [goddess the next generation, of wisdom] typically given to parents, ages 25 to 40 Integration of the experiences of life, fulfillment of Kalika [goddess of remaining personal fulfillment of desires, aspirations and destroyer of desires, given for obstacles] middle age and above when the children are grown, as early as age 40 Attraction of a life mate, may be typically given at any Krishna [the god of age from 18 to 36, love, the all-attractive when issues of one] loneliness or being single are paramount for the individual Personal mastery and overcoming obstacles in career or life, given as an alternate mantra for the same Agni [the god of fire] age groups as Shiring or Shrim when the individual is seeking achievement and success in their career as their

primary objective; this mantra is associated with the achievement of leadership and personal power