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Yajur Veda
Aavani Avittam/Upaakarma
Japa Vidhi
(Can be used every year)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
1.7.
1.8.
1.9.
1 Introduction
Please note this document is elaborate and provides step by step
instructions with pictures and should be a good guide for people who
are unaware of performing the Yajur Veda Aavani Avittam/Upakara. I
have provided a link to the Nithyakarma Anushtanams
document/audio that includes Trikala Sandhyavandhanam as well. This
document can be used for the other two Vedas (Rig and Saama Vedas)
with few modifications. It can also be re-used for every years
Upaakarma with minor modifications (Sections 1.6, 1.10, and 1.28
where we need to fill up which year, season, star, etc.) in terms of
timings, stars, lagnams, etc. based on your location (indicated by ** in
few places of this document). Please pardon me if there are any
errors/omissions and let me know your feedback by e-mail (as seen in
the bottom of every page).
Significance of Aavani Avittam or Upaakarma
Aavani Avittam is an ancient and important ritual performed by the
Brahmin community in the South Indian states (Tamil Nadu, Kerala,
Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka), and in some parts of Orissa and
Maharashtra, on the day of Shravan Poornima. The day is of great
significance to Yajur Vedi Brahmins. On the next day, Gayatri Japam is
performed. This ritual is called as Aavani Avittam in Tamil Nadu and
Kerala, and as Yajur Upaakarma in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Aavani Avittam means beginning or "Arambham", i.e., to begin the
study of the Veda (Veda Adhyayanam). For example, Yajur Upaakarma
means to begin the study of the Yajur Veda. This auspicious day is also
the day when Lord Narayana took the avatara as Lord Hayagriva. Lord
Hayagriva restored the Vedas to Brahma from Asuras and also is the
God of Knowledge.
Aavani is the name of the Tamil month and Avittam is one of the 27
nakshatras or stars.
The principal duty ordained for Brahmins in the Hindu scriptures
(Vedas) is learning and teaching (Adhyayana and Adhyapana). So,
learning and teaching became the foremost occupation for Brahmins
even in the early days. No wonder, education got well organized and
systematized in the Vedic period. The Upaakarma was the solemn
opening of the brahminical school term or semester and Utsarga its
closing or valedictory function, the duration of the term being four and
half months. The term Upaakarma literally means things to be done
before, or as preliminary or preparatory to a main event. Nowadays
only Upaakarma is observed and that too in a vestigial form and
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The Vedas/Sastras very strongly states that "A Dwija is not eligible to
learn vedas if he does not do Trikaala Sandhayavandanam
as it is the lynchpin for all the vedas. It also very clearly states that
whatever "Naimittika Karmas (Special duties)" a 'Dwija' does like
Yajnam/Homams/Pujas/Japam/Service will not render him any benefit
if he fails to do his Nitya Karmas. One cannot jump right into college
without even going to school. Sandhya Vandanam is a 'Raksha'
(Shield) not only for the individual who is doing it but also for the
entire family a 'Dwija' is supporting. Do this every day without fail and
especially on this Aavani Avittam day and next day to reap the
benefits.
What is done?
The first step is a 'Prayashchita', a prayer to atone the sins. It says,
"For the removal of all my sins and thereby to secure a divine blessing
and for qualifing myself to perform the essential duties of Brahmanas
as prescribed in the Vedas/Smritis and adopted by the really good in
their conduct I put on this Yajnopaveetam (the sacred thread).
Then a new Yajnopaveetam is worn. When the thread is worn another
mantra is recited which means -"I put on the sacred thread which is
highly pure, is inseparable from Bhagawan, is capable of prolonging
life and is the foremost in the accomplishment of a Brahmana. May
such pure Yajnopaveetam bring strength and dignity".
While removing the old thread, the mantra means -"I throw away the
broken dirty old thread, may the new one bring on long life and
Brahmana's brilliance."
each arm starting with top of the arm, middle of the arm and lower
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arm, middle chest, two below the shoulder and two on the back.
21. Compass For knowing the directions
stars, lagnams, etc. for the ritual (Kamoka Rishith Japam, Maha
Sankalpam, and Gayathri Japam) to be performed based on your
location. Make sure you have this information ahead of time.
(our ancestors who passed away). When we indulge in humanly acitvites the
Yajnopaveetam should be worn in Niviti (garland) fashion.
4. After performing the Avaini Avittam ritual and Gayathri Japam learn from
elders or Guru and chant Gayathri Kavasam (sheild), Gayathri Sthrothram,
Gayathri Hrudayam and Gayathri Sabha Vimosanam. Chant a lot of
Bhagawan Namas (Rama, Siva, Govinda) on this day.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
Put little water on the base of thumb and wipe the mouth. Repeat this twice.
Clean the palm.
Continue to sit in Aachamanam posture and perform
Angavandanam.
Uttering the following six pairs of mantras, touch the various parts of the
body with the respective fingers of the right hand, against each pair. Make
sure the tip of the forefinger touches the thumb in the first mantra and the
thumb touching the respective fingers while doing the remaining pairs.
Touch with the first/index finger both sides of nose saying VishnoMadhusoodana
Keep two katta darabhais under the folded legs or asanam by chanting:
Darbesh Vaaseena:
After this wash the palms (both sides) with water by saying Apa Upas
Prasya
Wear the Pavithram (Katta Darabhai Ring made of two katta darbhais) in
right hand ring finger by chanting:
Pavitrham Truthva
Fold two katta darbhais and keep it around ring finger as seen in the picture
below by chanting: (do not hold the nose as seen in the picture, just wear it)
Darbhaan Dhaaryamaana:
2. Ganapathi/Vigneshwara Dhyaanam
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Pray to Lord Ganesha, who has a serene smile, white like a moon clad in
white cloth to remove all obstacles. Recite the following mantra slowly
tapping the two sides of the forehead (5 times) with both fists together.
Om
Shuklaambaradharam vishnum
Shashivarnam chathurbhujam
Prasannavadanam dhyaayet
Sarvavighna upashaantaye
3. Praanaayaamaha
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
This step requires empty or near-empty stomach as it deals with yogic
breathing or regulation of breath. Ironically the timings of Maadhyaahnikam
and Brahma Yajnam at 12.00 PM before lunch adhere to it as well. Fold the
index and the middle fingers. Press the right nostril with the thumb and the
left with the ring and little fingers. There are three parts in this mantra. The
first part is from Om bhoohu to Ogm satyam. The next part is from Om
tat to Prachodayat and the third part is from Om-aapo to Bhoor-bhuvassuvarom. Inhale through the left nostril reciting mentally, the first part of
the mantra. Hold the breath during the second part and breathe out through
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the right nostril reciting the third part. This entire process is one
Praanaayaama or yogic breathing. If you cannot do this process, at least
hold both nostrils and do not breathe while reciting the following mantra:
Om, Om, Om
4. Sankalpaha
Indicates the determination to do an action (Kamo Karsheet Japam) with the
understanding that the Lord Parameshwara is the Phaladhata.
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Keep the right palm inside the left palm and keep the palms on the right
thigh and recite the following mantra:
Suba
Suba
Suba
Suba
Naama Samvathsare
Aayane (Dakshinaayane Or Uttharaayane)
Ruthow
Maase
Sukla Pakshe
Pournamaasyaam
Subhathithow
Vaasaraha
**
**
**
**
Suba
Suba
Suba
Suba
Vaasara Yukthaayaam
Nakshathra Yukthaayaam
Yoga
Karana
Evam Guna
Viseshana Visishtaayaam
Asyaam
Varthamaanaayaam
Pournamaasyaam
Subhathithow
Mamopaatha Samastha Duritha Kshayadhwaaraa
Shree Parameshwara Preethyartham
Thaishyam Pournamaasyam Adhyaaya Uthsarjana Akarana
Praayaschithaartham,
Ashtothara Sahasra Sankiyaya (1008)
(OR Ashtothara Satha Sankiyaya (108))
Kamokarsheeth Manyurakaarsheeth Ithi Maha Mantra Japam Karishye
Remove the two dharbhas in your hand and put it on the north side (left
hand side), which you kept between the Pavithram.
After this wash the palms (both sides) with water by chanting Apa Upas
Prasya.
5. Do Kamo Karsheet Japam (Sit down and face east)
Chant the mantra 1008 times. Take care that the mantra is not heard to any
one and if possible without the lips moving. Chant the mantra mentally
count using only hands covered with angavastram.
The hands with both palms joined. The traditional method of counting uses
both the palms. Hold the palm together sideways in front of your face during
morning (see the pictures). There are three sets of lines on all the fingers
except the thumb. Begin counting, using the right thumb, from the middle
line on the ring finger. Move the thumb down to the bottom line of the same
finger, then to the bottom line of the little finger and then move the thumb
upwards on to the middle and top lines on the same finger and then along
the top lines of the ring, middle and forefingers, and then finally move down
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Bend down and touch the ground with the right ring finger and then the
forehead in the middle area of the eyebrows chanting the manthra below:
Remove the Pavithram, keep it safely as we need it for the next karma.
8. Samarpanam
Give away all the actions to the lord.
Chant with Anjali Mudhraa (fold hands together)
1.7.
1.8.
1.9.
Put little water on the base of thufmb and wipe the mouth. Repeat this twice.
Clean the palm.
Continue to sit in Aachamanam posture and perform
Angavandanam.
Uttering the following six pairs of mantras, touch the various parts of the
body with the respective fingers of the right hand, against each pair. Make
sure the tip of the forefinger touches the thumb in the first mantra and the
thumb touching the respective fingers while doing the remaining pairs.
Touch with the first/index finger both sides of nose saying VishnoMadhusoodana
Keep two katta darabhais under the folded legs or asanam by chanting:
Darbesh Vaaseena:
Fold two katta darbhais and keep it around ring finger as seen in the pictures
below by chanting: (do not hold the nose as seen in the picture, just wear it)
Darbhaan Dhaaryamaana:
2. Ganapathi/Vigneshwara Dhyaanam
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Pray to Lord Ganesha, who has a serene smile, white like a moon clad in
white cloth to remove all obstacles. Recite the following mantra slowly
tapping the two sides of the forehead (5 times) with both fists together.
Om
Shuklaambaradharam vishnum
Shashivarnam chathurbhujam
Prasannavadanam dhyaayet
Sarvavighna upashaantaye
3. Praanaayaamaha
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
This step requires empty or near-empty stomach as it deals with yogic
breathing or regulation of breath. Ironically the timings of Maadhyaahnikam
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and Brahma Yajnam at 12.00 PM before lunch adhere to it as well. Fold the
index and the middle fingers. Press the right nostril with the thumb and the
left with the ring and little fingers. There are three parts in this mantra. The
first part is from Om bhoohu to Ogm satyam. The next part is from Om
tat to Prachodayat and the third part is from Om-aapo to Bhoor-bhuvassuvarom. Inhale through the left nostril reciting mentally, the first part of
the mantra. Hold the breath during the second part and breathe out through
the right nostril reciting the third part. This entire process is one
Praanaayaama or yogic breathing. If you cannot do this process, at least
hold both nostrils and do not breathe while reciting the following mantra:
Om, Om, Om
4. Sankalpaha
Indicates the determination to do an action (Kamo Karsheet Japam) with the
understanding that the Lord Parameshwara is the Phaladhata.
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Keep the right palm inside the left palm and keep the palms on the right
thigh and recite the following mantra:
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Lokhashatkasya
Adhobaage
Mahaa Naalaayamaana
Paniraja
Seshasya
Sahasra Paanamani
Mandalamandithe
Lokhaaloka
Achalena
Parivruthe
Dhikdanthi
Shundadhanda
Utthambithe
Lavana
Ikshu Surasarpi
Dadhi
Dhugtha
Shudhaanavaihi
Parivruthe
Jamboo Plaksha
Shaalmali
Kusha Krouncha
Shaaka
Pushakaraakya
Saptha Dweepa Dheepithe
Indra
Kasheru
Thaamra
Gapasthi Naaga
Sowmya Gandharva Chaarana
Bhaarathaadhi
Nava Kandaathmage
Mahaa Meru
Giri
Karnikaa
Upethe
Mahaasara
Uruhaayaamaana
Panchaashath kodi yojana
Vistheerna
Bhoomandale
Sumeru
Nishadha
Hemakoota
Himachala
Maalyawathu
Paariyaathraga
Gandhamaadhana
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Kailaasa
Vindhyachalaadhi
Mahaa Shaila
Adhistithe
Lavana
Samudhra
Mudhridhe
Bharatha
Kimpurusha
Hari
Ilaavrutha
Ramyaka
Hiranmaya
Guru Badhraashva
Kethumaalaakya
Nava Varusha
Upashobithe
Jampoo Dweepe
Bharatha Varshe
Bharatha Kande
Meroho
Dakshine Parshve
Karma Bhumou
Swaami Avanthi
Kurukshethraadhi
Sama Bhoomadhya
Rekhaayaahaa
Poorvadhikbaaghe
Vindhyaachalasya
Dakshinadhikbaage
Dhandakaaranye
Ghodavaryaahaa
Dhakshine Theere
Sakala Jagath Srashtuhu
Paraadhdatdvaya Jeevinaha
Brahmanahaa
Prathamaparaardhe
Panchashathu Apdathmage
Atheethe
Panchashathu Apdhaathou
Pratheme Varshe
Pratheme Maase
Prathame Pakshe
Prathame Dhiwase
Ahani
Dwithiyeyaame
Trithiye Muhurthe
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Swaambhuva
Swaarorchisha
Utthama
Thaamasa
Raivatha
Chaakshushaakyeshu
Shatsu
Manushu
Athi Deshu
Sapthame Vaiswatha Manwanthare
Ashtavimsathi thame
Kaliyuge
Shaalivaagana Shakaabdhe
Prabhavaadhenaam Sashtyaahaa
Samvathsaraanaam Madhye
**
**
**
**
Suba
Suba
Suba
Suba
Naama Samvathsare
Aayane (Dakshinaayane Or Uttharaayane)
Ruthow
Maase
Sukla Pakshe
Pournamaasyaam
Subhathithow
Vaasaraha
**
**
**
**
Suba
Suba
Suba
Suba
Vaasara Yukthaayaam
Nakshathra Yukthaayaam
Yoga
Karana
Evam Guna
Viseshana Visishtaayaam
Asyaam
Pournamaasyaam
Subhathithow
Mamopaatha Samastha Duritha Kshayadhwaaraa
Shree Parameshwara Preethyartham
Anaadhi Avidhyaa
Vaasanayaa
Pravarthamaane
Asminu
Mahathi
Samsaarachakre
Vichitraabihi
Karmakadhibihi
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Vichithraasu
Yonishu
Punapunaha
Anekadha
Janithwaa Kenaapi
Punnyakarma
Viseshena Idhaaneemthana
Maanushye
Dwijajanma
Visesham
Praapthavathaha
Mama
Ihajanmani
Poorvajanmani
Janma Janmaantharesucha
Bhalye Vayasi
Koumaare
Youwane
Vaardhake Cha
Jaagrath
Swapna
Sushupthi
Avasthaasu
Mano Vaak Kaaya
Karmendriya
Gyanendriya
Vyaaparaihi
Sambaavithaanaam
Upapaadhakaanaam
Sankali Karanaanaam
Malini Karanaanaam
Apaathri Karanaanaam
Jaathi Brahmshakaranaanaam
Prakeernakaanaam
Evam Thavaanaam
Navividhaanaam
Bhahunaam
Bahuvidhaanaam
Sarveshaam
Paapaanaam
Sadhyaha
Apanodhana Dhwaraa
Samastha Paapa Kshyaartham
Samastha
Harihara
Devatha
Sannidhou
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Do Prokshanam
(i.e. the old thread worn till then) but not the effulgence in me
nor the long life I aspire for.
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Put little water on the base of thumb and wipe the mouth. Repeat this twice.
Clean the palm.
Continue to sit in Aachamanam posture and perform
Angavandanam.
Uttering the following six pairs of mantras, touch the various parts of the
body with the respective fingers of the right hand, against each pair. Make
sure the tip of the forefinger touches the thumb in the first mantra and the
thumb touching the respective fingers while doing the remaining pairs.
Touch with the first/index finger both sides of nose saying VishnoMadhusoodana
2. Ganapathi/Vigneshwara Dhyaanam
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Pray to Lord Ganesha, who has a serene smile, white like a moon clad in
white cloth to remove all obstacles. Recite the following mantra slowly
tapping the two sides of the forehead (5 times) with both fists together.
Om
Shuklaambaradharam vishnum
Shashivarnam chathurbhujam
Prasannavadanam dhyaayet
Sarvavighna upashaantaye
3. Praanaayaamaha
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
This step requires empty or near-empty stomach as it deals with yogic
breathing or regulation of breath. Ironically the timings of Maadhyaahnikam
and Brahma Yajnam at 12.00 PM before lunch adhere to it as well. Fold the
index and the middle fingers. Press the right nostril with the thumb and the
left with the ring and little fingers. There are three parts in this mantra. The
first part is from Om bhoohu to Ogm satyam. The next part is from Om
tat to Prachodayat and the third part is from Om-aapo to Bhoor-bhuvassuvarom. Inhale through the left nostril reciting mentally, the first part of
the mantra. Hold the breath during the second part and breathe out through
the right nostril reciting the third part. This entire process is one
Praanaayaama or yogic breathing. If you cannot do this process, at least
hold both nostrils and do not breathe while reciting the following mantra:
Om, Om, Om
4. Sankalpaha
Indicates the determination to do an action (Yajnopaveeta Dhaaranam) with the
understanding that the Lord Parameshwara is the Phaladhata.
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Keep the right palm inside the left palm and keep the palms on the right
thigh and recite the following mantra:
Mamopaatta samasta-durita-kshaya-dvaaraa
Shree parameshvara preetyartham
Shrauta smaartha vihita nitya karmaanushthaana
Sadaachaara yogyatta siddhyartham
Brahmatejaho: Abi Vrudhyartam Yajnopaveeta dhaaranam karishye
After Sankalpam wash the palms (both sides) with water.
5. Chant
Face east, sit down
Touch the respective parts of the body written against each mantra.
Chant, Harihi Om and touch the water while performing this for each
separate Yajnopaveetam. Brahmacharis chant Om thrice after wearing the
poonal and touch the water.
Chant,
Yajnopaveetam paramam pavitram
Prajaapatehe yat sahajam purastaat
Aayushyam agriyam pratimuncha shubhram
Yajnopaveetam balam astu tejaha
7. Do Achamanam and Angavandanam as in Step 1 (Face east)
8. Remove the old Yajnopaveetam (Face east)
Chant,
Upaveetam bhinnatantum jeernam kashmala dooshitam
Visrujaami jale brahma-varcho deerghaayurastu me
Put the old yajnopaveetam on the north (left hand) side.
9. Samarpanam
Give away all the actions to the lord.
Chant with Anjali Mudhraa (fold hands together)
Put little water on the base of thumb and wipe the mouth. Repeat this twice.
Clean the palm.
Continue to sit in Aachamanam posture and perform
Angavandanam.
Uttering the following six pairs of mantras, touch the various parts of the
body with the respective fingers of the right hand, against each pair. Make
sure the tip of the forefinger touches the thumb in the first mantra and the
thumb touching the respective fingers while doing the remaining pairs.
Touch with the first/index finger both sides of nose saying VishnoMadhusoodana
Keep two katta darabhais under the folded legs or asanam by chanting:
Darbesh Vaaseena:
Fold two katta darbhais and keep it around ring finger as seen in the pictures
below by chanting: (do not hold the nose as seen in the picture, just wear it)
Darbhaan Dhaaryamaana:
2. Ganapathi/Vigneshwara Dhyaanam
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Pray to Lord Ganesha, who has a serene smile, white like a moon clad in
white cloth to remove all obstacles. Recite the following mantra slowly
tapping the two sides of the forehead (5 times) with both fists together.
Om
Shuklaambaradharam vishnum
Shashivarnam chathurbhujam
Prasannavadanam dhyaayet
Sarvavighna upashaantaye
3. Praanaayaamaha
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
This step requires empty or near-empty stomach as it deals with yogic
breathing or regulation of breath. Ironically the timings of Maadhyaahnikam
and Brahma Yajnam at 12.00 PM before lunch adhere to it as well. Fold the
index and the middle fingers. Press the right nostril with the thumb and the
left with the ring and little fingers. There are three parts in this mantra. The
first part is from Om bhoohu to Ogm satyam. The next part is from Om
tat to Prachodayat and the third part is from Om-aapo to Bhoor-bhuvassuvarom. Inhale through the left nostril reciting mentally, the first part of
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the mantra. Hold the breath during the second part and breathe out through
the right nostril reciting the third part. This entire process is one
Praanaayaama or yogic breathing. If you cannot do this process, at least
hold both nostrils and do not breathe while reciting the following mantra:
Om, Om, Om
4. Sankalpaha
Indicates the determination to do an action with the understanding that the Lord
Parameshwara is the Phaladhata.
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Keep the right palm inside the left palm and keep the palms on the right
thigh and recite the following mantra:
Mamopaatta samasta-durita-kshaya-dwaaraa
Shree parameshvara preethyartham
Sraavanyaam pournamasyam adhyaaya upaakarmaangam
Prajaapathyadhi
Kaandarishi tharpanam karishye
Remove the two katta darbhais and put it on the north side (left hand side),
which you kept between the pavithram.
After this wash the palms (both sides) with water.
6. Do Kaanda Rishi Tharpanam
Mix Black Sesame seeds (Thil/ Ellu) and Rice (Akshadai) in water that you
will be pouring before doing this Tharpanam.
Wear Yajnopaveetam as garland; lock it into the palm under the thumb at
the other end. Water should flow via your little fingers of both hands joined
together.
Perform this oblation chanting each mantra Thrice.
Put little water on the base of thumb and wipe the mouth. Repeat this twice.
Clean the palm.
Continue to sit in Aachamanam posture and perform
Angavandanam.
Uttering the following six pairs of mantras, touch the various parts of the
body with the respective fingers of the right hand, against each pair. Make
sure the tip of the forefinger touches the thumb in the first mantra and the
thumb touching the respective fingers while doing the remaining pairs.
Touch with the first/index finger both sides of nose saying VishnoMadhusoodana
Wear the Pavithram (Katta Darabhai Ring made of two katta darbhais) in
right hand ring finger by chanting Pavitrham Truthva
2. Ganapathi/Vigneshwara Dhyaanam
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Pray to Lord Ganesha, who has a serene smile, white like a moon clad in
white cloth to remove all obstacles. Recite the following mantra slowly
tapping the two sides of the forehead (5 times) with both fists together.
Om
Shuklaambaradharam vishnum
Shashivarnam chathurbhujam
Prasannavadanam dhyaayet
Sarvavighna upashaantaye
3. Praanaayaamaha
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
This step requires empty or near-empty stomach as it deals with yogic
breathing or regulation of breath. Ironically the timings of Maadhyaahnikam
and Brahma Yajnam at 12.00 PM before lunch adhere to it as well. Fold the
index and the middle fingers. Press the right nostril with the thumb and the
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left with the ring and little fingers. There are three parts in this mantra. The
first part is from Om bhoohu to Ogm satyam. The next part is from Om
tat to Prachodayat and the third part is from Om-aapo to Bhoor-bhuvassuvarom. Inhale through the left nostril reciting mentally, the first part of
the mantra. Hold the breath during the second part and breathe out through
the right nostril reciting the third part. This entire process is one
Praanaayaama or yogic breathing. If you cannot do this process, at least
hold both nostrils and do not breathe while reciting the following mantra:
Om, Om, Om
4. Sankalpaha
Indicates the determination to do an action with the understanding that the
Lord Parameshwara is the Phaladhata.
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Keep the right palm inside the left palm and keep the palms on the right
thigh and recite the following mantra:
Mamopaatta samasta-durita-kshaya-dvaaraa
Shree parameshvara preetyartham
Adhya Poorvoktha
Evenguna
Visheshana
Visishtaayaayaam
Asyaam
Pournamaasyaam
Shubathithow
Parameswara Preethyartham
Shraavanyaam
Pournamaasyaam
Adhyaaya
Upaakarmaangam
Vedhaarambham
Karishye
After Sankalpam wash the palms (both sides) with water by chanting Apa
Upas Prasya.
Ogum suvaha tat savithurvarenyam bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah
prachodayaat
5. Chant Vedic Mantras
Face east, sit down
Chant with Anjali Mudra (fold hands together)
Facing east, recite or repeat Vedic Mantras like Sri Sukhtam, Purusha
Suktham, Rudram, Chamakam etc. If you do not know listen to the
Vadhiyars chanting in the audio link and repeat clearly.
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Remove the Pavithram, unwind it, and put in on north side (left hand side)
and wash your hands (both sides) with water.
7. Do Achamanam and Angavandanam as in Step 1 (Face east)
Aarthi Mantra
Reference Audio Link To Download Click HERE
To Listen in YouTube Click HERE
Peform Aarthi to Bhagawan by chanting the following mantra:
Rajadhi rajaya Prasahya Sahine
Namo Vayam Vai Sravanaya Kurmahe
Samekaman Kama Kamaya mahyam
Kamesvaro Vai Sravano dadatu
Kuberaya Vai Sravanaya
Maha rajaya Namah.
Pray to Bhagawan and partake Prasadam by chanting
Bhagawan Nama.
Meaning:
This seed of gold from the womb of the Almighty, grant infinite virtuous
effects to me, quelling all sins". "This is being handed to your goodselves the
teacher, with humility".
It is clear therefore from the above:
1. What ever I give you is the property of Almighty only. I am only a trustee
handing over.
2. What I give is only a small bit and that bit let it be a seed for the infinite
results to me, to you.
It thus exhibits, humility, detachment, gratitude, prayer everything of the
giver while making a dakshina!
1.19. Mangalam
This mantra is chanted for Loka Kshemam (Global Welfare). Please
listen and pray to Bhagawan sincerely when this mantra is recited.
Reference Audio Link To Download Click HERE
To Listen in YouTube Click HERE
1.20. Snaanam (Nithya Karma)
Please refer to Nithyakarma Anushtanams document. Click HERE
to access the document and audio files.
1.21. Sandhyaa Vandanam (Nithya Karma - Sayaam Sandhyam)
Please refer to Nithyakarma Anushtanams document. Click HERE
to access the document and audio files.
1.22.
picture below. Bend all the fingers except the thumb and the little finger to
form space enough for an Uddharani (Spoon) full of water. Take very small
quantity of water in the palm and sip (as Brahma Thirtha) after each
mantra. Sip the water from the palm each time uttering the following
mantras:
1. Om achyutaaya namaha
2. Om anantaaya namaha
3. Om govindaaya namaha
Put little water on the base of thumb and wipe the mouth. Repeat this twice.
Clean the palm.
Continue to sit in Aachamanam posture and perform
Angavandanam.
Uttering the following six pairs of mantras, touch the various parts of the
body with the respective fingers of the right hand, against each pair. Make
sure the tip of the forefinger touches the thumb in the first mantra and the
thumb touching the respective fingers while doing the remaining pairs.
Touch with the first/index finger both sides of nose saying VishnoMadhusoodana
Keep two katta darabhais under the folded legs or asanam by chanting:
Darbesh Vaaseena:
After this wash the palms (both sides) with water by chanting Apa Upas
Prasya.
Wear the Pavithram (Katta Darabhai Ring made of two katta darbhais) in
right hand ring finger by chanting:
Pavitrham Truthva
Fold two katta darbhais and keep it around ring finger as seen in the pictures
below by chanting: (do not hold the nose as seen in the picture, just wear it)
Darbhaan Dhaaryamaana:
2. Ganapathi/Vigneshwara Dhyaanam
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Pray to Lord Ganesha, who has a serene smile, white like a moon clad in
white cloth to remove all obstacles. Recite the following mantra slowly
tapping the two sides of the forehead (5 times) with both fists together.
Om
Shuklaambaradharam vishnum
Shashivarnam chathurbhujam
Prasannavadanam dhyaayet
Sarvavighna upashaantaye
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3. Praanaayaamaha
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
This step requires empty or near-empty stomach as it deals with yogic
breathing or regulation of breath. Ironically the timings of Maadhyaahnikam
and Brahma Yajnam at 12.00 PM before lunch adhere to it as well. Fold the
index and the middle fingers. Press the right nostril with the thumb and the
left with the ring and little fingers. There are three parts in this mantra. The
first part is from Om bhoohu to Ogm satyam. The next part is from Om
tat to Prachodayat and the third part is from Om-aapo to Bhoor-bhuvassuvarom. Inhale through the left nostril reciting mentally, the first part of
the mantra. Hold the breath during the second part and breathe out through
the right nostril reciting the third part. This entire process is one
Praanaayaama or yogic breathing. If you cannot do this process, at least
hold both nostrils and do not breathe while reciting the following mantra:
Om, Om, Om
4. Sankalpaha
Indicates the determination to do an action with the understanding that the
Lord Parameshwara is the Phaladhata.
Face east, continue to sit in aachamanam posture
Keep the right palm inside the left palm and keep the palms on the right
thigh and recite the following mantra:
Asminnu Varthamaane
Vyaavahaarike
Prabhavaadhi
Shashti
Samvathsaraanaam
Madhye
**
**
**
**
Suba
Suba
Suba
Suba
Naama Samvathsare
Aayane (Dakshinaayane Or Uttharaayane)
Ruthow
Maase
Krishna Pakshe
Prathamaayaam
Subhathithow
Vaasaraha
**
**
**
**
Suba
Suba
Suba
Suba
Vaasara Yukthaayaam
Nakshathra Yukthaayaam
Yoga
Karana
Evam Guna
Viseshana Visishtaayaam
Asyaam
Prathamaayaam
Subhathithow
Parameshwara Preethyartham
Mithyaa Dheetha
Praayaschithaartham
Dhoshavathsu
Apathaneeya
Praayaschithaartham
Samvathsara
Praayaschithaartham Cha
Ashtothara Sahasra Sankiyayaa (1008)
Gayathri Mahamanthra Japam Karishye
Remove the two dharbhas in your hand and put it on the north side (which
you kept between the Pavithram).
After this wash the palms (both sides) with water by chanting Apa Upas
Prasya.
5. Pranava Japam
Each and every mantra in the Vedas has a Rishi, who has seen it, a meter
(chandas) and a devata who is invoked by the mantra. Mantras are more
effective if these are remembered before reciting it. By touching the head
you mentally bow to the rishi who has seen it, touch the upper lip/nose to
signify the meter and the chest to meditate on the devata.
Sit down and face east
Abhi bhoorom
Gaayatreem aavaahayaami
Saavitreem aavaahayaami
Sarasvateem aavaahayaami
8. Gaayatree Nyaasaha
Sit down and face east
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Om bhoor-buvah-suvaha
Ttat savitur-varenyam
Bhargo devasya dheemahi
Dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat
10. Do Praanaayaamaha as in Part I - Step 3 (Stand up and face
east)
11. Gaayatree Upasthaanam
Request Gayathri Devi to return to her abode.
Stand up, face east and chant with Anjali Mudra (fold hands
together)
Gayatree-upasthaanam karishye
Bend down and touch the ground with the ring finger and then the forehead
in the middle area of the eyebrows chanting the mantra below:
Stand up, Face east and continue chanting with Anjali Mudra (fold
hands together)
Oordhvaaya namaha (Pray with folded hands together and point above, sky)
Adharaaya namaha (Pray with folded hands together and point below, earth)
Antarikshaaya namaha (Pray with folded hands together and point above,
sky)
Bhoomyai namaha (Pray with folded hands together and point above, earth)
Brahmane namaha (Pray with folded hands together and point above, sky)
Vishnave namaha (Pray with folded hands together and point above, earth)
Yamaaya namaha (Pray with folded hands together)
16. Yama Vandanam
Salutations to Lord Yama.
Stand up, face south and pray with Anjali Mudra (fold hands
together)
Yamaaya dharma-raajaaya
Mrutyave cha-anthakaaya cha
Vaivasvataaya kaalaaya
Sarvabhootha-kshayaaya cha
Audumbaraaya dhadhnaaya
Neelaaya parameshthine
Vrukodaraaya chitraaya chitraguptaaya vai namaha
chitraguptaaya vai nama om namah iti
17. Harihara/Ardhanari/Parabrahma Vandanam
Salutations to Lord Harihara or Ardhanari or Parabrahma.
Stand up, face west and pray with Anjali Mudra (fold hands together)
Narmadayayi Nama-Prathaha
Narmadayai namo nisi
Namosthu narmadhe thubhyam
Trahi maam visha sarpathaha
Jarath karor
Jarath karvaam
Samuthpanno maha yacha
Aasthika Sathya santho maam
Pannagebhyo abhi rakshathu
Apa sarpa sarpa bhadram the
Dooram gacha maha yacha
Janamejayasya yagnanthe
Aasthika vachanam smaran
19. Soorya Narayana Vandanam
This sloka permeates a highest sense of total surrender to the Lord
expected to stimulate a similar sense in the person who chants it.
Stand up, face east and pray with Anjali Mudra (fold hands together)
Do Namaskaram (prostrate)
20. Do Abhivaadanam and Namaskaram as in Step 14. (Face east)
21. Samarpanam
Give away all the actions to the lord.
Face East
Chant with Anjali Mudra (fold hands together)
6 Appendix B Dakshinai
Rice, Dhal, Ghee, Jaggery, Beatle leaves, Nuts, Fruits, Money, Flowers,
etc. to be given along with Vaadhyar Sambhavanai (Priest Dhakshinai)
If a priest is performing this ritual then you have to offer him the
above else if you are performing it at home light the oil/ghee lamp,
offer flowers, neivedhiyam and aarthi to the Lord. Also, if you doing
upaakarma on your own with the help of audio files, keep some
Dakshinai in front to Bhagawan and give it you a priest later to ensure
sambhavanai is done.
2. Gargya:
Krishna Yajur Vedis should do it in the Pournamasya of the month of
Sravana (Aavani in Tamil and Chingam in Malayalam. It occurs during
august September), Rig Vedis in the Sravana Nakshatra of Sravana
Masa. The day should not be the beginning of the month or eclipse.
Upaakarma should not be done if it is eclipse or first day of the month
(Solar month)
3. Gobhila:
Krishna Yajur Vedis, who have learned the Taithreeya branch of the
Krishna Yajurveda should do Upaakarma on the full moon day of the
month of Sravana. Rig Vedis should do it in Sravana (Thiruonam) star
and Sama Vedis should do it in Hastha star. For Krishna Yajur vedis,
the pournami Thithi should be there from the morning till noon. This is
called Oudhayakhi.
4. Smruthyanthara:
If Pournami and Prathama join after 12 nazhigai after sun rise (called
Sangha kala - 4 hours 48 minutes) and before noon, that is the proper
day for annual chant of Gayathri (Gayathri Japam). If it joins before
this time then previous day is Upaakarma and next day Gayathri
Samitha Dhanam.
5. Thithi Tharpanam:
Rig vedis should do Upaakarma on the day when during sun rise
Sravana star is there.
Yajur vedis should do when Pournami extends beyond 4 hours 48
minutes.
Sama Vedis should do it when Hastha Nakshatra extends beyond this
time in month of Bhaadrapada (Purattasi/Kanni/September-October).
If the Simha Bhadrapada is not holy due to Moudya, then they (Sama
Vedis) should do it in Kanya month during Krishna Paksha (waxing
period of moon).
For Rik Vedis the lord of the Shaka (branch) is Guru, For Yajur vedis it
is Shukra, for Sama Vedis it is Angaraka and for Atharva Vedis it is
Bhudha. So they should do Upaakarma when the Lord of their Shakha
is powerful. If these planets are in Moudya (powerless) or when there
is eclipse or when there is month beginning, Upaakarma should not be
performed on that day.
Subham
Sarvam Krishnarpanam