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Jai Shree Mataji SAHAJA YOGA MANTRA BOOK SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Aarti Morning Prayer Prayer – Mother, Please Come in my Heart Shri Mataji: On Meditation Meditation with Shri Mataji Mantras in Sahaja Yoga (explanation of Shri Mataji) Mantras The Affirmations Advice at Chelsam Road Sayings from Shri Mataji Prayers for Agnya and Heart Are You Progressing Well? How to awaken Shri Ganesha’s Power within you Ganesha Atharva Sheersha Ganesha Atharva Sheersha – Translation The 12 Names of Shri Ganesha – Nirvighnamastu AUM, to the Divine Essence of the Prayer Aarti to Lord Ganesha The 108 Holy Names of Shri Ganesha The 108 Holy Names of Lord Ganesha (English) The 113 Names of Shri Ganesha The 108 Names of Shri Karttikeya Gayatri Mantras for Center Swadisthan The 21 Names of Shri Brahmadeva Saraswati Prayer to Shri Bhoomi Adi Devi Prayer to Shri Santaana Lakshmi Guru Purnima

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Prayer to Shri Raja Lakshmi Aparajita Hymn The 108 Names of Lord Vishnu The 10 Holy Petals of Nabhi Chakra The 108 Names of Shri Adi Guru Dattatreya Guru Mantra The Names of the 10 Primordial Masters Prayer to Shri Annapurna O Mother Anna-Purneshwari Prayer to Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi You are the Mother Prayer to the Divine Mother Prayer to the Devi Shri Rama Jayam Praise to Lord Rama (Rama Kavacha) The 108 Names of Shri Rama The 108 Names of Shri Shiva The 108 Names of the Ganges The 84 Names of Shri Durga The 99 Names of Allah The 16 Names of Shri Radha Krishna The 108 Names of Shri Krishna The Lord’s Prayer – Our Father Our Mother’s Prayer – Our Mother Advice with Ekadesha Rudra Problems Prayer for Shri Buddha Puja The Mantras for Shri Mahaganesha The 11 Ekadesa Rudras The 108 Names of Lord Jesus Christ We Bow to Thee, Shri Mataji Shri Bhagavati Prayer to The Almighty Shri Nirmala Namaskar The Kavach of the Devi The Mantras of Virata The Mantras for Shri Nirmala The 108 Names of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi

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The Mantras for the Ida Nadi The 21 Names of Shri Bhairava The 108 Names of Shri Mahakali Prayer to Mahasaraswati Shri Hanumana Chalisa The 108 Names of Shri Mahalakshmi The 51 Names of Mary Mahalakshmi Padma Purana Negativity Destroying Mantras Praise by Adi Shankaracharya Tad Niskala (by Adi Shankaracharya) Guide to perfection To My Flower Children The Subtle System

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AARTI Chorus Sab ko dua dena, Ma Sab ko dua dena Jai Nirmala Mataji Jai Nirmala Mataji Dil me sada rehena Ma sab ko dua dena

Mother, give blessings to all Mother, give blessings to all Jai Nirmala Mataji Jai Nirmala Mataji Always dwell in our hearts Mother, give blessings to all

Jag me sankat, Karan Kitane liye Avtar, Ma Kitane liye Avtar Vishwa me Teri mahima Vishwa me Teri mahima Too Ganga Yamuna Ma sab ko dua dena

Whenever the world was in danger Mother, You have always incarnated on this earth in different forms Your Grace is all over the world You are Ganga, You are Yamuna Mother, give blessings to all

Jo bhi sharan me aya Sukh hi mila us ko, Ma Sukh hi mila us ko Bhait ke dil me O Ma Bhait ke dil me O Ma Laut ke na jana Ma sab ko dua dena

Whoever surrenders himself to You Mother, gets comlplete satisfaction Once You have entered our hearts Do not go away, Mother Mother, give blessings to all

Manav me Avtar ke Kar diya ujiyaala, Ma Kar diya ujiyara Kalyug me maya hai Kalyug me maya hai Fir bhi pehechaana Ma sab ko dua dena

By incarnating in human form You have enlightened our lives, Mother In spite of the illusions of the Kali Yuga We have been able to recognise You Mother, give blessings to all

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Sant jano ki dharti Hai Bharat Mata, Ma Hai Bharat, Mata Is dharti par ake Is dharti par ake Dukh se door karana Ma sab ko dua dena

The land of all the saints Is Mother India As You have incarnated in this land Please take away our sorrows Mother, give blessings to all

Jab dilme aye tab Madhoo sangeet sun lo Ma Madhoo sangeet sun lo Hoye sake jo sewa Hoye sake jo sewa Hamse kara lena Ma sab ko dua dena

Whenever You so wish we can listen to the sweet music Whatever service You wish us to do Kindly ask us to do it Mother, give blessings to all

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MORNING PRAYER May I this day, be what You’d have me be May I this day, say what You’d have me say May I this day, be part and parcel of the whole And may my thoughts be of a realised soul May I this day, have Love for all mankind Shri Mother, be in my heart and in my mind.

PRAYER Mother, please come in my heart Let me clean my heart so that You are there Put Your Feet into my heart Let Your Feet be worshipped in my heart Let me not be in delusion Take me away from illusions Keep me in Reality Take away the sheen of superficiality Let me enjoy Your Feet in my heart Let me see Your Feet in my heart.

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SHRI MATAJI: ON MEDITATION In the morning you get up, have your bath, sit down, take some tea; don’talk. Don’t talk in the morning sit down, meditate because at that time the Divine rays come in the Sun comes afterwards. That’s how the birds get up. That’s how the flowers get up. They’re all awakened by that, and if you are sensitive you will feel that by getting up in the morning you will look at least ten years younger. Really, it’s such a good thing to get up in the morning and then, automatically you sleep early. This is for getting up, for sleeping I need not tell because that you’ll manage yourself. Then, in the morning time you should just meditate. In meditation try to stop your thoughts. Watch My photograph with open eyes and see that you stop your thoughts. You should stop your thoughts, then you go into meditation. The simple thing to stop your thoughts is the Lord’s Prayer, because that’s the Agnya state. So in the morning you remember Lord’s Prayer or Ganesha’s mantra. It’s just the same. Or you even say “I forgive”, So you can start with Ganesha’s mantra, say Lord’s Prayer and then say “I forgive”. It works out. Then you are in thoughtless awareness. Now you meditate. Before that, there’s no meditation. When the thoughts are coming or “I have to take tea”, “what shall I do”, “now what have I to do”, “who’s this and who’s that”, all this will be there. So first you become thoughtlessly aware, then the growth of spirituality starts after thoughtless awareness, not before. One should know that. On rationnal plane you cannot grow in Sahaja Yoga. So first thing is to establish your thoughtless awareness; still you might feel little chakra blockages here and there; forget it. Just forget about it. Now start your surrendering. Now if a chakra is catching, you should say “Mother, I surrender this to You”. Instead of doing any of these things you can just say that. But, that surrendering should not be rationalised. If you’re still rationalising and worrying why should I say this, it will never work out. If there’s pure Love and purity in your heart that’s the best thing; that to do so is to surrender. Leave all the worries to Your Mother. Everything to Your Mother. But surrendering is one point that is very difficult in ego-oriented societies. Even talking about that, I feel a little bit worried. But if there’s any thoughts coming in to you or any chakra catching, just surrender. And you’ll see that the chakras are cleared up. In the morning time you do not go on putting this way, that way, nothing; don’t move your hands too much in the morning. You’ll find most of your chakras will clear out in the meditation.

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Try to put your Love in your heart. Just try in your heart and there, try to put Your Guru, in the core of it. After establishing in the heart, we must bow to that with full devotion and dedication. Now whatever you do with your mind after realisation is not imagination because now your mind, your imagination, is itself enlightened. So project yourself in such a way that you humble down at the Feet of Your Guru, Your Mother. And now ask for the necessary temperament needed for meditation, or atmosphere needed for meditation. Meditation is when you are One with the Divine. Now if there are thoughts coming in first you have to say the first mantra, of course, and then watch inside. Also, you must say the mantra of Ganesha, will help some people, and then you should watch inside and see for yourself which is the biggest hurdle. First the thought – now for the thought you have to say the mantra of Nirvichara.

Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Nirvichara Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah Now come to the hurdle of our ego. You see the thought has stopped now no doubt, but there is still a pressure on the head. So if it is ego, you have to say:

Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Mahat Ahamkara Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

Mahat means the great, Ahamkara means the ego. You say it thrice. Now, even now, if you find that ego is still there, then you have to raise your left side to push it back to the right side. With your hand, one hand towards the photograph. Push the left side higher and the right side lower so the ego and the superego get the balance. Do it seven times. Try to see how you are feeling inside, you see. So once you have given yourself a balance, then, the best thing is to pay attention to your emotions, to Manas Shakti. Watch them. You can enlighten your emotions, by thinking of Your Mother, Right? Just enlighten them.

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This solves all the problems. Whatever are the problems in the Mana. So once you are connected to those emotions and you start looking at them in your meditation you will see these emotions are rising within you and if you try to put these emotions on your Mother, (as they say at the Lotus Feet of your Mother) they, those emotions, will start dissolving and they’ll become sort of, expanded. Expanse you see. You will extend them in such a way that you will feel you are in control of them and by controlling those emotions your emotions are expanded, enlightened and powerful. Now what you do is to watch your breathing. See now, try to reduce your breathing; reduce it, in the sense that you have breathed out, wait for a while, then breathe in. For a long time. Then you breathe out. So during one minute your breathing will be less than normal, Alright? Try that, keep the attention on the emotions, you see? So that the connection is established. Better? See, the Kundalini rises. Now, when you are breathing, you find that there is a space in-between which you just leave vacant. Breathe in. Keep it there. Now breathe out and keep breathing out. Now breathe in. Now start breathing in such a way, that you really reduce your breathing. Your attention should be on your heart or it could be your emotion, it’s better to keep the breath inside for a while. Hold it. Bring it out. Hold out. Then keep it outside for a while. Then again. Then you’ll find that for a while you will not breathe. Good. See, you’re settled now. The Laya takes place between your Prana and your Mana. Both the Shaktis become one.

Now raise your Kundalini – up on top and tie It up. Again, raise your Kundalini – up on the head and tie It up. Again, raise your Kundalini and tie It up thrice. Now at the Sahasrara you should say the mantra of Sahasrara – thrice.

Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Kalki Sakshat Shri Sahasrara Swamini Moksha Pradayini Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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Now its open now, if you see, now you can open again your Sahasrara like this. And see that you are stationed there – Once this has been done – then you go into meditation. Reduce your breathing, will be better. You reduce your breathing as if stopping it, but no exertion about it.

H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI

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MEDITATION BY H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI Please close your eyes. All of you close your eyes. Now we will all do the meditation the way we have been doing in the halls, wherever we had public programes. We will work on the left hand side and the left hand towards Me. Now first of all you put your hand on your heart. In the heart resides Shiva, is the Spirit. So you have to thank your Spirit that it has brought light to your attention because you are a Saint and the light that has come in your hearts has to enlighten the whole world. So please now in your heart you pray. Let this light of my Love of the Divine spread to the whole world. With all sincerity and understanding that you are connected with the Divine and whatever you desire will happen with full confidence in yourself. Now put your right hand in the upper part of your abdomen on the left hand side. And now here is the centre of your Dharma. Here you have to pray: Let Vishwa Nirmala Dharma spread in the whole world. Let people see the light through our dharmic life, through our righteousness. Let people see that and accept the Vishwa Nirmala Dharma by which they get enlightenment and a benevolent higher life and a desire to ascend. Now take your right hand in the lower portion of your abdomen, of the stomach on the left hand side. Press it. Now this is the centre of pure knowledge. Here you have to say as Sahaja Yogis that our Mother has given us the full idea how the Divine works. She has given us all the mantras and all the pure knowledge that we could bear and understand. Let all of us be fully knowledgeable about that. I have seen if the man is a leader, the wife does not know a word about Sahaja Yoga. If the woman knows about Sahaja Yoga, the husband doesn’t know anything about it. Let me be proficient and an expert in this knowledge, so that I can give realisation to people, make them understand what is Divine Law, what is Kundalini and what are the Chakras. Let my attention be more on Sahaja Yoga than on all these mundane things.

Now put your right hand on the upper part of your abdomen and close your eyes. Now here on the left hand side press it. Mother has given me the spirit and I have my own Guru which is the Spirit. I am master of my own. Let there be no abandonment.

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Let there be dignity in my character. Let there be generosity in my behaviour. Let there be compassion and Love for other Sahaja Yogis. Let me not show off, but have a deep knowledge about God’s Love and His doing, so that when people come to me, I should be able to tell them about Sahaja Yoga and give them this great knowledge with humility and Love. Now raise your right hand on your heart. Here you have to thank God that you have felt the ocean of joy and you have felt the ocean of forgiveness and the capacity to forgive as our Mother has, which we have seen is so tremendous. Let my heart expand and encompass the whole Universe and my Love should resound the Name of God. The heart every moment should express the beauty of God’s Love. Take now your right hand on the left Vishuddhi between the neck and the shoulder in the corner. I will not indulge into the falsehood of guilt because I know it is falsehood. I will not escape my faults but face them and eradicate them. I will not try to find fault with others, but in my own knowledge of Sahaja Yoga let me remove their faults. We have so many ways secretly we can remove the faults of others. Let my collectivity become so great that the whole Sahaja Yoga race is my own family, my own children, my home, my everything. Let me get that feeling completely, innately built within myself that I am part and parcel of the whole because we all have one Mother and let my concern go to the whole world to know what are their problems and how can my true desire power solve them. Let me feel the problems of the world in my heart and let me try innately to remove all of them from the basis of which they are generated. Let me go to the principles of all this problems and try to remove them through my Sahaja Yoga powers, through my Saintly powers. Now put your right hand on your forehead across. Now here you have to say first: I have to forgive all those who have not come to Sahaja Yoga, those who are on the periphery, who come and go, who jump in and out. But first of all and foremost I have to forgive all the Sahaja Yogis because they are all better than me. I am the one who tries to find fault with them but I am at the lowest end and I have to forgive them because I must know that I still have to go very much further. I am still much less, I have to improve myself. This humility has to come within us. So you have to say here: Let there be the humility in my heart in a true sense, not hypocritical. Work out this feeling of forgiveness so that I bow to reality, to God and to Sahaja Yoga.

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Now you have to put back your hand on the back side of your head and push back your head and you have to say here: Oh Mother, whatever wrong we have done to You so far or whatever wrong goes in our minds, whatever smallness we have shown to You, whatever way we have troubled You and challenged You, please forgive us. You should ask for forgiveness. In your intelligence you should know What I Am. I don’t have to tell you again and again, not at Sahasrara. You have to thank Me at Sahasrara, put your hand, move it seven times and thank Me seven times. Mother, thank You very much for the realization. Mother, thank You very much for making us understand how great we are and thank You very much for bringing all the blessings of the Divine and thank You very much for raising us higher, much higher than from where we were and also thank You very much for sustaining us and for helping us to improve ourselves and correct ourselves. And thank You very much ultimately that, Mother, You have come on this earth, taken Your birth and that You are working so hard for us, for all of us. Press it hard. And move it hard. Now take down your hands. Heads are all very hot. So now let us give ourselves a nice bandhan. In the bandhan of Mother let us move our left to the right. One, Nicely. Understand what you are. What are your auras. Now again second one. Now the third one. Now the fourth one. Now the fifth. Now the sixth one. And now the seventh. Now raise your Kundalini slowly, very slowly, raise it first time, you have to do it very slowly. Now push back your head and give it a knot, one knot. Second one, let’s do it very slowly and knowing what you are, you are a Saint. Do it properly, not in a haste. Push back your head and give it two knots there, one and two. Now let’s do the other one. Again the third one you have to give three knots. Very slowly do it. Very slowly. Now do it properly. Now push back your head. Now give it the third knot. Three times. Now see your vibrations. See your vibrations like this. All the children see your vibrations like this, put your hands. Beautiful. I am getting vibrations from you. May God bless you. Thank you very much.

H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI STUDY CAMPS, JUNE 18TH ’88

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MANTRAS IN SAHAJA YOGA In Sanskrit, “manana” means to meditate. A mantra is that which is uttered in meditation. It is the phonetisation of vibrations into a specific sound which has a direct effect on the inner being. When a realised soul (Sahaja Yogi) utters a mantra, he/she meditates spiritual energy for the specific purpose for which the mantra is intended.

Meditation Mantras are most effective when used whilst sitting in meditation. To do this, find a clean, quiet place. Set Shri Mataji’s picture on a table, placing a lit candle before the picture. Sit comfortably with hands relaxed on your lap, palms upward. This can be done in conjunction with footsoaking. After putting yourself in bandhan, keeping your attention loose, see what sensations – i.e. tingling, numbness, slight heat – you may feel in your fingers or in your body at the location of the Chakras. These sensations tell you where the blockages are in your Chakras. Clear them, using bandhan and the appropriate mantras (checking which finger or location on the hand corresponds to which Chakra). After some time these sensations will disappear, and you will start to feel coolness on your hands. This means that the Chakras have cleared and that Kundalini is rising unimpeded. Sometimes, you may feel the cool breeze at first, and then heat in the hands or in the body. This happens when the Kundalini starts to burn away the impurities that are clogging the Chakra, and is a good sign. The process can be helped along by footsoaking. If the heat is more in left hand and also you do not feel vibrations on left hand, put that hand out towards Shri Mataji’s photograph and right hand palm down on Mother Earth. In a severe case hold the left hand towards a flame of a candle, palm upwards and very near the flame (not so near that the finger gets burnt) and right hand on ground. If right hand is hot/warm or no vibrations are coming, put that hand towards Shri Mataji’s picture and left hand palm facing upwards and towards the back. No candle. If you are disturbed by thought or mental activity, try doing the Attention Exercise given in the Explanation of Sahaj Terms. Do not fight your thoughts, but try to just witness them and let them go. Gradually, you will find yourself in thoughtless awareness, without any effort.

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Mantras in Sahaja Yoga

1. AUM The AMEN, the WORD of John’s Gospel. The AUM is the integrated power of the Adi Shakti (Holy Spirit). Its essence is expressed in Shri Ganesha at Mooladhara Chakra; its manifestation is Lord Jesus Christ at Agnya Chakra. “A” Mahakali energy;

“U” Mahasaraswati energy;

“M” Mahalakshmi energy

Ida Nadi Left sympathetic nervous system. Aspect of “tamo guna”. Its quallity is Desire/Existence. Pingala Nadi Right sympathetic nervous system. Aspect of “rajo guna”. Its quality is Action/Creation. Sushumna Nadi Parasympathetic nervous system. Aspect of “satwa guna”. Its quality is Evolution/Awareness.

2. Mantras for the Chakras To help raise the Kundalini, we can invoke the different aspects of the Divine (Deities) which govern each Chakra. The basic form is as follows

Om Twameva Sakshat ------------Sakshat, Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah In the space indicated, say the name of the Deity related to the chakra you wish to clear. The Dieties and the Chakras they govern are on the following page:

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Shri Ganesha Shri Kartikeya Shri Gauri Kundalini Shri Brahma Granthi vibedhini

Shri Brahmadeva-Saraswati Shri Nirmala Vidya Shri Hazrat Ali Fatima Shri Laxhmi-Vishnu Shri Gruha Laxhmi Shri Shesha Laxmana Shri Raja Lakshmi Shri Adi Guru Dattrateya Shri Jagadamba Shri Shiva-Parvati

Shri Sita-Rama

Shri Vishnu Granthi Vibehdini

Shri Radha-Krishna Shri Sarva Mantra Siddhi

Left Mooladhara Chakra Innocence, wisdom Right Moladhara Valour, knowledge Mooladhar Seat of Kundalini, purity Brahma Granthi Knot of Brahma; Material attachment Swadhistan Creativity Left Swadhistan Pure knowledge Right Swadhistan Creative action Nabhi Sustenance Left Nabhi Household matter Right Nabhi Liver attention Right Nabhi liver, attention Void Guru principle Center Heart Sense of security Left Heart Mother‘s place; Seat of Spirit; existence Right Heart Father’s place; Responsible behaviour Vishnu Granthi Knot of Vishnu; Beginning of Ego Vishuddi Collectivity Vishuddi Collectivity 16

Shri Vishnumaya Shri Yeshoda Shri Vittala Rukmini Shri Hamsa Chakra Swamini Shri Ekadesha Rudra

Shri Jesus-Mary

Left Vishuddhi Self-esteem Right Vishuddhi Respect for others Right Vishuddhi Respect for others Hamsa Chakra Discrimination Ekadesha Rudra 11 destructive powers of Christ; faith in God Agnya Forgiveness The Lord’s Prayer;

Another: Shri Mahavira

Left Agnya

Shri Buddha

Superego: conditioning Right Agnya Ego

Shri Maha Ganesha, Shri Maha Bhairava, Shri Maha Hiranya Garbha Shri Mahakali-Bhairava Shri Mahasaraswati-Hanumana

Back Agnya Left Side Ida Nadi: emotion Right Side Pingala Nadi; Physical & mental activity

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3. SAHASRARA MANTRA Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Mahalaxshmi Mahasaraswati Mahakali Trigunatmika Kundalini Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Kalki Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Kalki Sakshat Shri Sahasrara Swamini Moksha Pradayini Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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MANTRAS – THE AFFIRMATIONS There are two types of Mantras: (1) the Affirmation, and (2) the Poem of Praise. (2) We use them in different circumstances. The Affirmation When a Chakra has been affected and if the residing deity of the Chakra recedes, the qualities of that Chakra do not maintain themselves without constant attention and nourishment. The Affirmation is used to bring our attention back to the qualities so the deity returns, making these qualities return and act spontaneously within us. Left Side (1) Mooladhara (2) Swadisthan

(3) Nabhi

(3a) Void

(4) Heart

Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am the powerful innocence of a child Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am the pure knowledge/technique of the Divine that acts. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am satisfied. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am peace. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am a generous Person. Shri Mataji, am I my own guru/master? Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am my Own guru/master. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, as I am The pure knowledge, I am my own guru. Shri Mataji, am I the Spirit? Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am the Spirit. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, please forgive Me for any mistakes against any Spirit. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am the Instrument of Mother’s Love.

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(5) Vishuddhi

(6) Agnya (7) Right Sahasrara (left side) whole left side

Shri Mataji, I am not guilty. As I am the Spirit, by Your Grace, How can I be guilty? Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, please forgive me. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am protected from all the challenges and I will be victorious over all the challenges to ascent. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, I am fortunate to be in the attention of the Holy Spirit.

RIGHT SIDE (1) Mooladhara (2) Swadisthan (3) Nabhi

(3a) Void (4) Heart

(5) Vishuddhi (6) Agnya

(7) Left Sahasrara (right side) Whole right side

Shri Mataji, verily You are the Killer of devils. Shri Mataji, I do nothing. Verily You are the Doer and You are the Enjoyer. Shri Mataji, verily You are the Royal Dignity in me. Shri Mataji, verily You solve my money/ family worries and take care of my wellbeing. Shri Mataji, verily You are my Guru/Master. Shri Mataji, verily You are the responsibility in me. Shri Mataji, verily You are the boundaries of good conduct and the benevolence of a good father. Shri Mataji, verily You are the sweet countenance of my words and deeds. Shri Mataji, I forgive everyone and I forgive myself. Shri Mataji, by Your Grace, please keep Me in Your attention. Shri Mataji, verily You are the Victory over all the challenges to ascent. Shri Mataji, verily You are the Holy Spirit. (Also) Ask the question of Shri Mataji 20

relating to your job; e.g. for a teacher; “Shri Mataji, are You the Teacher of all the teachers?” Shri Mataji, verily You are the Teacher of all the teachers. The Poem of Praise These verses are said in Sanskrit and praise the residing Deities now in the Being of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, thus giving sustenance and energy to those centres. The qualities of the Deities manifest themselves in your everyday life spontaneously, bringing you towards an integration of all the qualities of the Divine. Sanskrit is used, for when the Kundalini rises. She makes vibrations. These vibrations are sounds (the language of the Gods). Sanskrit derives its sounds from those vibrations. Aum Twameva Sakshat, Shri........Sakshat, Shri Adi Shakti Mataji, Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah LEFT SIDE (1) Mooladhara (2) Swadisthan (3) Nabhi (3a) Void (4) Heart (5) Vishuddhi (6) Agnya

Shri Ganesha Shri Nirmala Vidya Shri Gruha Lakshmi Shri Hazarat-Ali Fatima Adi Guru Dattatreya Shiva Parvati Vishnumaya Mahavira

CENTRE (1) Mooladhara (1a) Mooladhara (Sacrum Bone) (2) Swadisthan (3) Nabhi

Shri Ganesha Shri Ganesha Gauri Shri Kundalini Mata Shri Bhramadeva Saraswati Shri Laxmi Narayana

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(3a) Void (4) Heart

Adi Guru Dattatreya Durga Mata Shri Jagadamba Shri Radha Krishna Shri Jesus Mary Shri Maha Kartikeya Shri Maha Ganesha

(5) Vishuddhi (6) Agnya (Front) (Back) RIGHT SIDE (1) Mooladhara (2) Swadisthan (3) Nabhi (3a) Void (4) Heart (5) Vishuddhi (6) Agnya

Shri Kartikeya Shri Nirmala Chitta Shri Raja Lakshmi Adi Guru Dattatreya Sita Rama Yeshoda Buddha

7. Sahasrara Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Mahalaxmi Mahasaraswati Mahakali Trigunatmika Kundalini Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Kalki Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Kalki Sakshat Shri Sahasrara Swamini Moksha Pradayini Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah NADIS (CHANNELS) (I)

Ida Nadi

(II)

Pingala Nadi

Whole Left Side Mahakali/Bhairava Whole Right side Mahasaraswati/Hanumana

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(III) Shushumna Nadi

The Centre Mahalakshmi/Ganesha

“I

am the Enjoyer of All Your doings – not of my doings any more”

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ADVICE AT CHELSHAM ROAD “You must know that you represent Me... Try to imbibe some of My qualities... Some of My qualities. You must show patience. Now the best way would be to pray, Prayer is a very great thing for Sahaja Yogis. Pray with your heart. First of all you must ask for strength from Mother, give me strength so that I be genuine, I won’t deceive Myself.. You are deceiving yourselves morning till evening. Give me strength that I face myself, and say it with my heart, that I try to improve myself. Because these are defects which are not your own. They are outside, if they fall off you’ll feel alright. You’ll by perfect. Now, then you should ask for forgiveness, pray for forgiveness, there should be prayer... Said that You forgive me. Because I have been ignorant. I did not know what to do. I have done mistakes. So You please forgive me. That is the first thing one has to ask... is the forgiveness. Then second thing..You ask for.. is give me a sweet tongue. A method by which I become communicative with others. Others respect me, they like me, they like my presence. Give me strength, give me Love, give me the beauty of culture, beauty of understanding that everybody loves me, wants me. Ask for prayer. In the prayer you ask that.. O Lord, give me the sense of security.. Of my SPIRIT.. So that I do not feel insecure by which I trouble others, or get angry. Give me sense of my own dignity, so that I do not feel that I’m belittled, or someone has littled me, if you are at a higher position no-one can belittle you. It’s only you belittle by your foolishness and tomfoolery. Ask for strength that give me my witness state. Give me satisfaction, ask for satisfaction, let me feel my satisfaction for what I have. Whatever I have. Whatever I eat. Everything. Take out my attention away from all these things. You know that your attention is in the stomach. And those who are very much interested in food will get liver in any case whatever you may try. In anything like this wherever my attention is going, please give me strength to pull it back – Chitta Nirohd. Teach me how to avoid things that tempt me, that take away my attention. Take away my thoughts, give me witness state by which I see the whole drama. Let me never spite others and criticise others. Let me see my mistakes, not others. Let me see why people are not happy with me. Give me strength to have a very sweet tongue and a very sweet nature, so that others like my company, they enjoy my company. Let me be like a flower and not like a thorn. You have to pray. All these prayers are going to help you. Then ask for the greatest prayer which you must ask.. Please keep me

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away from EGO that gives me ideas that I am superior to others, or in any way that takes away my meekness and my humility. Give me natural humility, by which I can penetrate into the hearts of people. Just you have to bend your head and you go up to your heart. You have to bend hour head and there is your heart.. Where resides the SPIRIT, be with it. If you are any way hurt in your ego, or you are hurting somebody’s ego, it is just the same. You’ll behave in the same manner, the same egoistical manner. So try to understand that these things have to go away. Its best is to pray and ask for help. Prayer is a very big thing, but with your heart...Pray...That God give us strength and that growth that we can please our Mother sometimes. We want to please our Mother...We want to see Her happy. The only thing that will really give Me happiness is...That the way I love you... You love each other.

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SAYINGS FROM SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI: ‘What purpose will be served by your birth?” From the DEVI PURANA Don’t react, just see! Where is my attention? Have I become the Spirit? I am a Sahaja Yogi! So one criteria will be that whatever we were or do: Will Mother like it? DOURDAN ’87 Whatever you do, it should be done with the faith that you have in worshipping, zeal of a warrior and sensitivity of an artist. Those who love others are those who really love Me. MAY 25TH ’81 Meditation is the state to be always in the company of the ever Loving Bhagavati. MARATHI LETTER Recognition is the only worship in Sahaja Yoga. BRIGHTON LECTURES If your aim is to give realisation, you will not encounter any Problem whatsoever. SHRI BUDDHA PUJA’88

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PRAYERS Agnya: How fortunate we are to have been realised! We are Sahaja Yogis, God had chosen us. How can we work if we remain weak? Adi Shakti has given us the Power To redeem the whole mankind. We can do it and we will do it.

Heart: How deep is God’s Love for us! He has given us the realisation. He is the ocean of mercy. Ignoring all our mistakes. He is working hard day and night for our welfare and instead of praying for His forgiveness of our mistakes, we are making complaints against Him and are blaming Him. My life is Yours, my heart is Yours, all this is Yours!

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ARE YOU PROGRESSING WELL? With a complete surrendered mind, you have to go through the pilgrimage of this castle. This is one of the glimpses of the tapas that you have to do because I am told, some of you had to get into little difficulties and you people suffered a little bit on your way for the pilgrimage. But it is fun to be venturesome and to get into places where the devils dare not to go. And if you know how to get fun out of the so-called discomforts, then you should know you are on the right line. And as you start becoming discreet automatically, you should know you are progressing well. As you become more peaceful and your temper vanishes in the thin air as soon as you see somebody attacking you, then know that you are progressing well. As soon as you see an ordeal or a calamity falling on the personality and you don’t get worried about it, then know that you are progressing. When no amount of artificiality can impress you, then know that you are progressing, no amount of material well-being in others makes you unhappy, then know that you are progressing well. No amount of labour or troubles are sufficient to become a Sahaja Yogi. Whatever you may try, one cannot become a Sahaja Yogi, while you have got it without any effort, so you are something special. So this one should understand that you are special. You will become humble about it. Then, when it happens to you that you humble down when you see you have achieved something, that you have some powers, that you are emitting innocence, that you are discreet and as a result of that you become a more compassionate, humbler personality, a sweeter personality, then you should believe that you are in the Heart of Your Mother.

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This is what is the sign of the new Sahaja Yogi now in the new area, who has to move with new force, where you will grow so fast that...without meditation you will be in meditation, Without being in My Presence, you will be in My Presence, Without asking, you will be blessed by Your Father. This is what you are in for and again I welcome you to this new area today on this great day of Sahasrara. May God bless you!

H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI FROM SAHASRARA DAY, CHATEAU MESNIERES, FRACE MAY 5TH ‘84

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HOW TO AWAKEN SHRI GANESHA’S POWER WITHIN YOU

With right hand to the photo and left hand on the ground:

Prayer:

Shri Ganesha, I am going to be worthy of Your attention, Please make me innocent, so that I am in Your attention. Shri Mother, You who are Shri Ganesha, Please give me wisdom and discrimination.

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GANESHA ATHARVA SHEERSHA Om Namaste Ganapataye Twameva Pratyaksham Tattwamasi. Twameva Kevalam Kartasi. Twameva Kevalam Dhartasi. Twameva Kevalam Hartasi. Twameva Sarvam Khalvidam Brahmasi. Twam Sakshat Atmasi Nityam. Ritam Vachmi Satyam Vachmi. Ava twam Mam. Ava Vaktaram. Ava Shrotaram. Ava Dataram. Ava Dhataram. Ava noo Chanam. Ava Shishyam. Ava Pash chat tat. Ava Puras tat. Avot tarat tat, Ava Dakshinat tat. Ava Chor Dhvat tat. Ava Dharat tat. Sarvato Mam Pahi Pahi Saman tat. Twam Vang mayas Twam Chin mayah. Twam ananda mayas Twam Brahma mayah. Twam Sat chit ananda dvitiyosi. Twam Pratyaksham Brahmasi. Twam Gyana mayo Vigyana mayosi. Sarvam Jagadidam Twatto Jayate. Sarvam Jagadidam twat tas tish thati. Sarvam Jagadidam Twayi Laya me shyati. Sarvam Jagadidam Twayi Pratyeti. Twam Bhoomi rapo nalo nilo Nabhah. Twam Chatvari Vak Padani. Twam Guna traya teetah. Twam Deha traya teetah. Twam Kala traya teetah. Twam Moola dhara sthitosi Nityam. Twam Shakti trayat makah. Twam Yogino Dhyayanti Nityam. Twam Brahma Twam Vishnus twam Rudras Twam Indras Twam Agnis Twam Vayus Twam Sooryas Twam Chandramas Twam Brahma bhoor bhuvah Swarom. Ganadim Poorva much charya Varna dim Tada nan taram. Anus varah Para tarah. Ardhendu lasitam Tare na Ruddham. Etat tava Manuswa roopam. Gakarah Poorva roopam. Akaro Madhyama roopam. Anuswarash chantya roopam. Bindu ru tara roopam. Nada Sandha nam. Sanhita Sandhih. Saisha Ganesha Vidya. Ganaka Rishihi. Nich rid Gayatri Chandah. Ganapatir Devata. Om Gam Ganapataye Namah. Eka Dantaya Vidmahe. Vakra Tundaya Dheemahi. Tanno Dantih Prachodayat. Ekadantam Chatur hastam Pasham ankush dharinam. Radam Cha Varadam Hastair bi bhranam Mooshak dhvajam. Raktam Lambodaram Shoorpa karnakam rakta vasasam. Rakta gandhanu liptangam Rakta pushpaihi Supoojitam. Bhaktanu Kampitam Devam jagat Karanama chyutam. Aavir bhootam Cha Shristyadau Prakritehe Purushat param. Evam Dhya yati Yo Nityam Sa Yogi Yoginam Varah. Namo Vratapataye Namo Ganapataye Namaha Pramatha Pataye Namaste Astu Lambodaraya ekadantaya Vighna Nashine Shiva sutaya Shree Varada moortaye Namah. Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah.

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GANESHA ATHARVA SHEERSHA (Translation) Amen. Salutations to Ganapati. You are verily the (Primordial) principle. Only You are the doer. Only You are the supporter of the Earth. Only You are the remover of obstacles. You are verily the Brahman. You are verily the eternal Self. From the front, from back-side, from north, from south, from above and from below: protect me from all sides. You are in the literature, You are in the Consciousness, You are the Bliss. You are one with the Brahman. You are the absolute Truth-Consciousness-Bliss (Sat-Chit-Ananda). You are all knowledge. You are the recognition. All the world has originated from You and it is sustained by You; it ends in You and You manifest as the world. You are the earth, water, air and sky. You are the four parts of speech (para, pashyati, madhyama, vaikhari). You are beyond the three Gunas (satwa, raja, tama). You are beyond the three times (present, future, past). You are always present at Mooladhara. You are within the three powers (Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati, Mahakali). Yogis always meditate upon You. You are Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra (Shiva), Indra, Agni (God of fire), Vayu (wind God), the Sun, the Moon and the three Lokas (terrestrial, celestial, atmospheric). Uttering Gana, followed first by varna (syllable), then by the nasal sound. Your form is sporting the half moon and star. G (Gakar) is the first form. A (Akar) is the middle form and the nasal sound is the last form. The Bindu is on top. The sound, thus made, may be meditated on for the knowledge of all Vedas. It is Ganesha Vidya. We want to have the knowledge of the God with one tusk. We meditate upon the God with the curled up trunk. May He stimulate our intellect. He has one tusk, four arms and is holding a noose and goad. With one hand He is blessing. He has a mouse as His vehicle. He is red in complexion, has a big belly and ears like winnowing fans. He wears red clothes and smears red coloured fragrant paste on His body.

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He is worshipped with red flowers. He is the God who has compassion for His devotees and is said to be the cause of the world. He manifests before the creation from supreme Prakriti and Purusha. He, the greatest of all Yogis, is eternally worshipped by the Yogis. Obeisance to the Lord of assemblage (Vrata-pati). Obeisance to the Lord of Ganas (Ganapati). Obeisance to the Master of Cupid. Obeisance to the big bellied God; the remover of obstacles; the Son of Shiva.

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THE 12 NAMES OF SHRI GANESHA NIRVIGHNAMASTU Sumukhashch Aikadantashcha Kapilo Gajakarnakah Lambodarshcha Vikato Vighnanasho Ganadhipah Dhoomraketur Ganadhyaksho Bhalachandro Gajananah Dwadaishitani namaniyah pathet shrunu yadapi Vidyarambhe vivahecha praveshe nirgame tatha Sangrame sankate chaiva vighnastasya najayate May it be obstacle-less Sumukha Ekadanta Kapila Gajakarnaka Lambodar Vikata Vighnanasha Ganadhip Dhoomraketu Ganadhyaksha Bhalachandra Gajananah

having good face having one tusk eternal having elephant’s ears big-bellied huge destroyer of obstacles leader of Ganas grey-bannered chief of Ganas sporting moon on forehead elephant-faced

One who says, or even listens to these twelve names, At the beginning of learning, marriages, entrance and exit, in battles and at times of difficulty, faces no hurdle.

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AUM, TO THE DIVINE ESSENCE OF THE PRAYER Let our ears hear that which is true; Let our eyes see that which is pure; Let our beings praise that which is Divine; And let those who listen hear not my voice but the wisdom of God. Let us worship with the same song, the same strength and the same Knowledge. And let our meditation enlighten and enrigh. Let there be amongst us compassion and peace. NOW THE PRAYER Salutation to Shri Ganesh, sakshat Shri Jesus sakshat Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah. It is You who is the beginning of all the beginnings. It is You who is the doer of all deeds which have been done, are being done and will be done. It is You who supports all things that are supported. It is You who protects all things that are protected. It is You who is the complete, all-pervading Spirit. God’s Divine energy. Think clearly brain. Speak only the Truth. Let Your presence, awakened in us by Kundalini, speak; Let Your presence, awakened in us by Kundalini, listen; Let Your presence, awakened in us by Kundalini, bless; Let Your presence, awakened in us by Kundalini, protect; Let Your presence, awakened by Kundalini, in us. Your disciples, be the disciple. You are the essence of all the Sacred Literature and Holy Words, and You are the Energy that understands the Holy Words; You are the Divine combination of complete Truth, complete Happiness and complete Energy; And You are beyond; 35

You are All Knowledge, and You are the use to which the Knowledge is put. You exist until the end of all things, and after the end of all things, You are; You create the end of all things, and after the end of all things, You remain indifferent; You are the Earth, You are the Water, You are the Fire, You are the Air, and You are the space above the Air; You are the Gunas; and You are beyond the Gunas; You are the Body; and You are beyond the Body; You are the Essence of Time; and You are beyond Time; You and only You exist at the Mooladhara Chakra; You are the Spirit; and You are beyond the Spirit; And those who would join God meditate upon You. You are Brahman, Vishnu, Rudra; You are Indra, Agni, Vayu; You are the Sun at noon; You are the Full Moon; Through all of these, and more, You are the all-pervading energy of innocence and wisdom. You are the Divine servant who stoops to wash the feet of saints. You are the tiny core of all things without which the larger have no purpose;You are the key to the libraries of all the scriptures, without which the Truth is hidden; You are the full stop which completes the sentence, and without which the sentence loses its meaning; You are the Crescent Moon; You are the Stars; and You are beyond the Stars; All things, from tiny dot to Universe, is You. You are where the sounds combine; You are the silence between the sounds; You are the rhythm of all music and all prayers; This is the knowledge of Nirmal Ganesh, and You, Nirmal Ganesh, are the master of that Knowledge, and all Knowledge. You are the God; and You are the Goddess. Aum, Gam Nirmal Ganapataye To Your powers, Ganesha, let all surrender; Let the left side of memory and the right side of action surrender to You and let Your enlightenment prevail. Your first tooth You have, and four-hands; one holding a rope, the second a goad, the third is raised in blessing and the fourth offers sustenance. Your banner is that of a humble mouse. You have long ears and are clothed in red; red decorates You and You are worshipped with red flowers. 36

You have compassion for those who love You, and it is for those who love You that You come to this Earth. You are the force that creates, the energy that pervades and the Spirit that protects. Those who seek union with God pray through You: Those who seek union with God worship You. Aum, Gam Nirmal Jesusye To Your powers, Aum Jesus, let all surrender; Let the left side of memory and the right side of action surrender to You and let Your enlightenment prevail. You are the Word that was the beginning; You are the Word that will be the ending. You are he who was born of a Virgin, and died on the cross; You are he who absorbs all sins, and who died to live again; You are God in Man, and You are worshipped with red flowers. You have compassion for those who love You, and it is for those who love You that You come to this Earth. You are the force that creates, the energy that pervades and the Spirit that protects. Those who seek union with God pray through You. Those who seek union with God worship You. Shri Ganesha, Salutations to You. Shri Jesus, Salutations to You. He who is the beginning of all worship, Salutations to You. He who destroys all the powers of evil, Salutations to You. Sakshat, Son of Lord Shiva, who is unending blessings, Salutations to You. Sakshat, Son of Mary Mataji, who is unending Love, Salutations to You. Sakshat, Mataji Nirmala Devi, who is unending Joy, Salutations to You.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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AARTI TO LOD GANESHA Sukha karta dukha harta varta vighnachi Noorvi poorvi prem krupa jayachi Sarvangi sunder oti shendurachi Kanthi jhalke mal mukta falanchi REFRAIN Jai Deva Jai Deva Jai mangala murti Darshan matre man kamana purti Jai Deva Jai Deva... Ratna kachita fara tuza Gauri Kumara Chandanachi uti kumkum keshara Hiray jadita mukuta shoba tobara Roon jhunti noopooray charni ghagariya REFRAIN Lambodar pitambar fanivar vandana Sarela soda vakra tunda trinayana Das ram acha vatpahe sadana Sankashti pavave nirvani rakshave survar vandana

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THE 108 HOLY NAMES OF SHRI GANESHA Om Vinayakaya Namaha Om Vighnarajaya Namaha Gauriputraya Ganeshvaraya Skandagrajaya Avyayaya Putaya Dakshaya Adhyakshaya Dvijapriyaya Agnigarbhachide Indrashripradaya Vanipradaya Avyayaya Sarvasiddhipradaya Sharvatanayaya Sharvaripriyaya Sarvatmakaya the Creator. Divyaya Anekarchitaya Shivaya Shuddhaya Buddhipriyaya Shantaya Brahmacharine Gajananaya Dvaimatreyaya Munistutyaya Bhaktavighnavinashanaya

Adoration to the Peerless One. Adoration to the Ruler of Obstacles. Adoration to the Son of Gauri. Adoration to the Lord of Categories. Adoration to the First-born, Skanda’s elder. Adoration to the Inexhaustible One. Adoration to the Pure One. Adoration to the Skilful One. Adoration to Him who presides. Adoration to Him who is fond of the twice born. Adoration to Him who contains fire within. Adoration to the Bestower of Power to Indra Adoration to the Bestower of Speech. Adoration to the Inexhaustible One. Adoration to the Bestower of All Fulfilment. Adoration to the Son of Shiva. Adoration to Him who is fond of night. Adoration to Srishtikartre Adoration to Adoration to the Resplendent One. Adoration to Him who is worshipped by multitude. Adoration to the Auspicious One. Adoration to the Pure One. Adoration to Him who is fond of Intelligence. Adoration to the Peaceful One. Adoration to Him who is celibate. Adoration to Him who has an elephant’s face. Adoration to Him who has two Mothers. Adoration to Him who is praised by sages. Adoration to the Destroyer of Devotee’s obstacles. 39

Ekadantaya Chaturbahave Chaturaya Shaktisamyutaya Lambodaraya Shurpakarnaya Haraye Brahmaviduttamaya Kalaya Grahapataye Kamine Somasuryagnilochanaya Pashankushadharaya Chandaya Gunatitaya Niranjanaya Akalmashaya Svayamsiddhaya Siddharchitapadambujaya Bijapuraphalasaktay Varadaya Shashvataya Krutine Dvijapriyaya Vitabhayaya Gadine Chakrine Ikshuchapadhrite Shridaya Ajaya

Adoration to Him who has one tusk. Adoration to Him who has four arms. Adoration to the Ingenious One. Adoration to the Powerful One. Adoration to Him who has a large belly. Adoration to Him whose ears are like winnowing fans. Adoration to Him who is lionlike. Adoration to the foremost knower of Brahman. Adoration to the Embodiment of Time. Adoration to the Lord of Planets. Adoration to Him who is Love. Adoration to Him whose eyes are the Sun & the Moon. Adoration to Him who wields the noose And goad. Adoration to Him whose actions are rhythmical. Adoration to Him who transcends qualities Adoration to Him who is without blemish. Adoration to Him who is without impurity. Adoration to Him who achieved fulfilment by Himself. Adoration to Him whose lotus feet sages worship. Adoration to Him who is fond of pomegranates. Adoration to the Bestower of Boons. Adoration to the Unchanging One. Adoration to Him who works incessantly. Adoration to Him who is fond of the Twice-born. Adoration to Him who is free from fear. Adoration to Him who wields the mace. Adoration to Him who wields the discus. Adoration to Him who holds the surgarcane bow. Adoration to the Bestower of Wealth. Adoration to the Unborn One. 40

Utpalakaraya Shripataye Stutiharshitaya Kuladribhettre Jatilaya Kalikalmashanashanaya Chandrachudamanye Kantaya Papaharine Samahitaya Ashritaya Shrikaraya Saumyaya Bhaktavanchitadayakaya Shantaya Kaivalyasukhadaya Sachidanandavigrahaya Jnanine Dayayutaya Dantaya Brahmadveshavivarjitaya Pramattadaityabhayadaya Shrikanthaya Vibhudeshvaraya Ramarchitaya Vidhaye Nagarajayajnopavitavate Sthulakanthaya Svayamkartre Samaghoshapriyaya

Adoration to Him who holds the blue lotus blossom. Adoration to the Lord of Wealth. Adoration to Him who rejoices in praise. Adoration to Him who supports the Mountain ranges. Adoration to the Intricate One. Adoration to the Destroyer of Kali’s Impurity. Adoration to Him who wears a Moon on His Head. Adoration to the Beloved One. Adoration to the Destroyer of Wickedness. Adoration to the Attentive One. Adoration to Him who is our refuge. Adoration to Him who manifests prosperity Adoration to the Pleasant One. Adoration to the Grantor of Devotee’s desires. Adoration to the Peaceful One. Adoration to the Bestower of Absolute Happiness. Adoration to Him whose form is Existence, Knowledge and Bliss. Adoration to the Wise One. Adoration to Him who is full of compassion Adoration to Him who has self-control. Adoration to Him who is free from aversion to the Supreme. Adoration to Him who is feared by powerintoxicated men. Adoration to Him who has a beautiful throat Adoration to the Lord of the Wise. Adoration to the God worshipped by Rama. Adoration to the Controller of Destiny. Adoration to Him who wears a cobra as a sacred thread. Adoration to Him who has a stout neck. Adoration to Him who acts independently. Adoration to Him who is fond of the 41

Parasmai Sthulatundaya Agranye Dhiraya Vagishaya Siddhidayakaya Durvabilvapriyaya Avyaktamurtaye Adbhutamurtimate Shailendratanujotsanga Khelanotsukamanasaya Svalavanyasudhasarajita

Samastajagadadharaya Mayine Mushikavahanaya Hrushtaya Tushtaya Prasannatmane Sarvasiddhipradayakaya

Sound of Sama Veda Adoration to Him for whom there is no Other. Adoration to Him who has a stout trunk. Adoration to the First-Born. Adoration to the Courageous One. Adoration to the Lord of Speech. Adoration to the Bestower of Fulfilment. Adoration to Him who is fond of Durva and Bilva. Adoration to the Manifestation of the Unmanifest. Adoration to the Wondrous Form. Adoration to Him who is fond of playing with His Mother Parvati, daughter of the Mountain Lord. Adoration to Him who is a vast ocean of sweetness more charming than the God of Love. Adoration to the Supporter of All the Worlds. Adoration to the Source of Illusory Power. Adoration to Him who rides the mouse. Adoration to the Rapturous One. Adoration to the Content One. Adoration to the Benign One. Adoration to the Bestower of All Fulfilment

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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108 NAMES OF LORD GANESHA (English) Wakra Tunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Sammaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Shuba Karyeshu Sarvada You are the One to be worshipped first. Obeisance to You again and again. You are the Word that was in the beginning. ‘Obeisance to you.. You are the Omkara You are the source of life. You are the source of security. You are worshipped with red flowers. You are adored by yogis and yoginis. You are the Support of the root and the Support of the fruit. You are auspiciousness and the bestower of auspiciousness. You are wisdom and the bestower of wisdom. You are innocence and the bestower of innocence. You make Holy what evil had soiled. You build anew what was destroyed. You resurrect the innocence that was lost. You are the Lord of Chastity. You are the bestower of the inner paradise. You are the refuge of all. You have compassion for Your devotees. You are the giver of satisfaction and fulfilment. You are the beloved Son of Mahagauri. You are the greatest pupil of Mahasaraswati. You are the guardian of Mahalakshmi. You are listened to by Adi Kundalini. You are manifested in the four heads of Brahmadeva. You are the foremost disciple of Shiva. You are the glory of Mahavishnu. You are the bond of Love between Rama and His brothers. You lead the dance of Krishna’s Gopis. You are Jesus the Child and Christ the King. You fill the nets of Jesus’ disciples.

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You reside in all the deities. You are the house of Yoga. You are the substance of the Adi Guru. You become the Adi Guru to reveal Your Mother. You only know how to worship Your Mother. You only know Your Mother. You are the Joy of Your Mother. You live on the complete blessings of Your Mother. You live in the present which is the presence of God. You are the foundation of the Sangha. You are the body of Dharma. You are the essence of Buddha. You are Sahaja. You are the Primordial Friend. You create the sphere of Sahaja Yoga. You are the honesty of Sahaja Yoga. You are the eldest Brother of the Sahaja Yogis. You bestow the Shakti of chastity upon the Sahaja Yogis. You are pleased by humility. You are pleased by simplicity. You grant the Knowledge of pure Love. You grant the Love of pure Knowledge. You are beyond grasp. You are beyond temptations. You are beyond imagination. You challenge, defeat and punish negativity. You watch the gates of hell. You open and close the gates of hell. That which is not within You is hell. You are the Lord of the ganas. You grant the subtlety of discretion. You remove all the obstacles. You bless the sanctity of the marriage union. You call on this earth the realised souls. You are the dignity of childhood eternal. You are the Lord of Maharashtra. You are complete and perfect. You do not tolerate fanaticism, especially in Sahaja Yogis. You play and see the play. You are magnetic and fascinating. 44

You are the Beloved One. You are the quality, that makes Love enchanting. You are the power of all Bandhans. You are the Saviour of our attention. You have a prominent belly expressing contentment. You are fond of Kusha grass which is Mother Earth’s green saree. You are fond of Laddhus, because You are the essence of sweetness. You are fond of dancing for Your Mother’s delight. You fan Your ears to make the Chaitanya blow. You have one tusk to lift us out of Samsara. You hold many weapons for the doom of evil doers. You are the guardian of the Sanctum Sanctorium. You shine like a thousand Suns. You rule over a galaxy of lotuses. You bestow upon the seekers the power to become lotuses. You are the remembrance of God within all seekers. You sustain the hope for God during the quest. You destroy the impurity of Kali Yuga. You are the bestower of boons. You are the bestower of absolute happiness. You gave an infinitesimal fraction of Your power to Manmatha and he conquered the world. You give to Love its power of attraction. You are the purity of Love immaculate. You are the Love that soothes, nourishes and elevates to God. You are the Love by which we recognise God. You are the vessel of sacred adoration. You are lost in the Goddess’ darshan. You bring the Yogi to the Goddess’darshan. You grant the darshan of the form and the formless. You grant the darshan of Shri Nirmala Ma and of Shri Nirguna. You are the master of protocol of Adi Shakti Nirmala Devi. You are the foremost knower of Adi Shakti Nirmala Devi. You witness the awesome greatness of Adi Shakti Nirmala Devi. You allow the Divine Mother to feel Her Motherhood. You allow the Divine Father to enjoy Her creation. You allow the Sahaja Yogis to melt into You.

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You are the Owner of God as the child owns his Mother. You are fond of playing with Your Mother Nirmala in the snowy regions of Sahasrara.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

SHRI GANESHA PUJA SWITZERLAND, 1984

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THE 113 NAMES OF SHRI GANESHA Satvatman Satvasagara Satvavidhe Satva Sakshina Satva Sajaya Amaradhipaya Bhutakrete Bhutaprete Bhutatman Bhutasambhavana Bhutabhava Bhava Bhutavide Bhutakarana Bhuta Sakshina Prabhuta Bhutanangparamagata Bhutasangavidhatmane Bhutashankara Mahanatha Adi Natha Maheshware Sarvabhutanirvasatman Bhutashankarparmashina Sarvatman Sarvakritih Sarva Sarvajna Sarvanirnaya Sarvasakshina Brihanive Sarvavide

He whose Atman expresses Truth. He is the ocean of Truth. He knows pure Vidya. He sees the essence. He who meditates on the essences. He who is the eternal Lord. He is the one who creates the past. Salutations to Him who slays the past. He is the essence of the past. He incarnates as the past. He is the emotions of all that is so far created. He is the emotion. He is the expert in all Vidyas so far. He is the cause of all. He is the within of all created. He enlightens all that is created. He is the one who takes all that is created beyond. He is the one who resides with all that is created. He is the Shankara of all that is created. He is the Great Master. Primordial Master. He is the greatest God. He resides in every Spirit. He kills all that is human i.e. heat due to Sympathetic activity. He resides in all the Atmans. The one who encompasses all. He is Everything. He is all Knowledge. He is the Judgement of everyone. He is the Witness of everything. He is the Sun. He is the Knower of all Knowledge

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Sarvamangala Shanta Satya Samaya Purna Ekakine Kamalapati Rama Ramapriya Viram Ramakarana Shuddha Ananta Paramaprete Hamsa Vibhave Prabhave Pralaya Siddhatmane Paramatman Siddanangparamagata Siddhi Siddha Sahaja Vijvaraya Mahathaha Vaholandanavardina Avyakta Purusha Prajna Parijna Parama Druthishe Buddha Pandita Viswatman Pranava Pranavatita Shankaratman

He is All that is auspicious. He is Peaceful. He is Truth. He is with the Maya. He is Complete. He is Alone. He is Vishnu. He is Rama. Rama is very fond of Him. He is the full stop. He is the cause of Rama. He is of pure heart. He is Eternal. He who achieves ultimate means. He witnesses pranava. He is discrimination. He is the Lord of the whole Universe. He is the enlightenment of all that has been created. He is the destroyer of creation. He is a Realised Soul. He is the Highest Spirit. He is the One who takes us to the Highest state. He is the Siddhi and the Siddha. He is spontaneous. He never gets heated. His arms are very strong. He is the one who gives the greatest joy. He is not manifested. He is enlightened awareness. He is beyond all awareness. He is the one who cares for the emancipation of others. Salutations to the Knower. He is very learned. He is the Spirit of the whole Universe. He is the one who is OM. He is beyond Pranava. He is the Spirit of Shankara. 48

Paramaya Devanamparamagata Achita Chaitanya Chaitanavikrama Parabrahmane Param Jyotis Param Dhamne Param Tapasye Paramsutra Paramtantra Kshetrajna Loka Pala Gunatmane Anantaguna Sampanna Yajna Hiranyagarbha Garbha Surhada Paramananda Satyananda Chidtananda Suryamandalmadya Janaka Mantravirya Mantrabija Shastravirya Ekaiva Nishkala Nirantar Sureshwara Yantrakrute Yantrine Yantravide Yantrarudraparajita Yantramata Yantrakara Brahmayona

He is beyond the Maya. He takes the Devas to the Parama State. He is beyond attention. He is the flow of awareness. He conquers the hero. He is beyond Brahma. He is the highest light. He is the highest abode. He is the greatest of those who do penances. He is the highest thread. He is the highest mechanism. He is the Knower of the field. He who looks after the people. He is the Spirit of the three gunas. He is of unlimited virtues. He is a fire that burns off and gives auspiciousness. He is the Creator. He is the Womb of the Mother. He is a good friend. He is the highest Joy. He is the highest Joy of Truth. He is the highest Joy of the attention. He who resides in the centre of ego. He is the Father of Sita. He is the Essence of mantra. He is the Seed of mantra. He is the Essence of the scriptures. He is the One One. He is complete without any phases. He is Eternal. He is God of all the Gods. He is the Creator of yantra. He is the engineer of yantra. He is the Knowledge of yantra. He defeats all that comes in. He is the Way of yantra. He resides in and sustains the Kundalini. He is the essence of Brahma. 49

Vishwayona Guruvai Bramana Trivikrama Sahasrambayonibhava Rudra Hrudayastha

He is the power. Salutations to our Guru. He is Brahma. He is the conqueror of the three worlds. Born out of Sahasrara of his Mother. He is the destructive power. He resides in the heart.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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THE 108 NAMES OF SHRI KARTIKEYA Skandaya Guhaya Shanmukhaya Bala Nethrasutaya Prabave Pingalaya Krittikasunave Shikhi Vahanaya Dwadashbhujaya Dwadashnithraya Shaktidharaye Pisidasprapancha Naya Tarakasura Samharine Rakshopala Vimarthanaya Mathaya Pramathaya Unmathaya Sura Sainya Surakshakaya Devasenapataye Pragnaye Kripalave Bhaktavatsalaya Umasuthaya Saktidharaya Kumaraya Krauncha Taranaye Senanye Agnijanmane Visakhaye Sankarathmajaye Sivaswamine

(Hail Skanda) Vanquisher of mighty foes. Praise be to the mighty Lord, He who abides in the hearts of devotees true. Praise be to the six-faced one. Praise be to the Son of the three-eyed Shiva Praise be to the Lord supreme. Praise be to the golden-hued one. Hail to the Son of the starry maids. Hail to the rider on the peacock. Hail to the Lord with the twelve hands. Hail to the Lord with twelve eyes. Hail to the wielder of the lance. Praise be to the destroyer of the asuras. Praise be to the destroyer of Tarakasura. Praise be to the victor over the asuric forces Praise be to the Lord of felicity. Praise be to the Lord of Bliss. Hail, oh passionate One. Hail, saviour of the devas. Hail, commander of the heavenly hosts. Hail, Lord of widwom. Hail, compassionate One. Lover of devout ones, praise be to Thee. Son of Uma, praise be to Thee. Oh, mighty Lord, praise be to Thee. Lord of eternal youth, praise be to Thee. He who rent as under the krauncha mount, Praise be to Thee. Praise be to the Army chief. To the effulgence of fire, all hail. To Him who shone on the astral visaka, All hail. Thou, son of Sankara, all hail. Thou, Preceptor of Shiva, all hail.

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Ganaswamine Sarva Swamine Sanathanaya Anantashaktaye Akshopiyaye Parvathipriya Nandanaya Ganga Suthaya Sarod buthaya Pavakatmajaya Abhuthaya Agnigarbhaya Sarmigarbhaya Visvarethase Surarigne Hiranyavarnaya Subhakruthe Vasumathe Vadaveshaprathe Trumbaye Prajrumbaye Ujrumbaye Kamalasana Samstaya Ekavarnaya Dvivarnaye Trivarnaye Chaturvarnaye Panchavarnaye Prajapathaye Booshane Kapasthaye Kahanaye Chandra Varnaye Kalatharaye

Oh Lord of the Ganas, all hail. Oh Lord God Almighty, all hail. Oh Lord eternal, praise be to Thee. Thou, potent Lord, praise be to Thee. Unsullied by arrows art Thou, praise be to Thee. Thou, beloved of Parvati, praise be to Thee. On, son of Goddess Ganga, praise be to Thee. Hail, Thou who did nestle in the Saravanai Lake. Hail, Thou who are born of fire. Hail, Thou, the Unborn Lord. Hail, Thou who didst sustain the fire. Hail, Thou who didst arise out of the Vanni flame. Thou, Glory of the absolute Paramsiva, all hail. Oh, Subduer of the foes of the devas, all hail. Thou, respondent One, all hail. Thou, auspicious One, all hail. Oh, Splendour of the Vasus, all hail. Praise be to Thee, a Lover of celibacy. Praise be to Thee, oh Peerless One. Praise be to Thee, Auspicious One. Praise be to the Invincible One. Praise be to the Lord extolled by Brahma. The One Word art Thou, all hail. In Two art Thou, all hail. Thou are the Three, all hail. In Four art Thou, all hail. In Five Letters art Thou Father of all Creation, all hail. Thou, Luminous Sun, all hail. Thou, Effulgence Divine, all hail. Thou, Omniscient One, all hail. Thou, Radiance of the Moon, praise be to Thee. Thou who adorns the Crescent, praise be 52

Maya Tharaye Maha Mayine Kaivalyaya Sahatatmakaya Visvayonaye Ameyatmane Tejonithaye Anamayaya Parameshtine Gurave Para Brahmane Veda Karpaye Pulinthakanya Parthre Mahasarasvataprathaye Asritha Kiladatre Soraknaye Roganashanaye Ananta Murthaye Anandaye Sigandikrutha Gedanaye Dambaye Parama Dambaye Maha Dambaye Vrsha Kapaye Karanopathadehaye Karanathita Vikrahaye Aneeswaraya

to Thee. Energy art Thou, praise be to Thee. Great Delusion too, art Thou, praise be to Thee. Everlasting Joy of Attainment, praise be to Thee. Thou who art all pervading, all hail. Source of all existence, all hail. Oh Supreme Splendour, all hail. Illumination Divine, all hail. Saviour of all ills, all hail. Thou are Immaculate, Lord, all hail. Oh, Matchless Guru, praise be to Thee. Thou, Transcendent One, praise be to Thee. The Quintessence of the Vedas art Thou, praise be to Thee. Praise be to the Lord of Vali. Praise be to the Source or Gnosis. Praise be to Him who showers Grace on those who seek His solace. Praise be to Him who annihilates those who steal. Praise be to the Divine Healer. Praise be Thine whose Forms are endless. Praise be Thine, oh Thou Infinite Bliss. Praise be Thine, oh Thou, Lord of the Peacock Banner. Praise be to Thee, oh Lover of Gay Exuberance. Praise be to Thee, Oh Symbol of Superb Liveliness. Praise be to Thee, Oh Lord of Lofty Magnificience. Thou, who art the Culmination of all Dharma, hail. Thou, who designed Embodiment for a Cause, all hail. Form transcending casual experience, all hail. Oh, Eternal, Peerless Plentitude. 53

Amrthaye Pranaye Pranatharaye Paravaraye Vrithakhandare Viraknaye Raktashyamagalaye Loka Gurave Supingalaye Mahadhe Subrahmanyaye Guha Priyaye Brahman Yaye Brahmana Priyaye Sarveswaraye Akshaye Bala Prathaye Nishkalankaye

Oh, Everlasting Nectar, all hail. Thou, Life of Life, praise be unto Thee. Thou, Support of all beings, praise be Unto Thee. Oh, Sovereign Goodness, praise unto Thee. Praise unto Thee, who subjugates all hostile forces. Thou, Vanquisher of heroic opponents, Praise unto Thee. Thou art Love and of Crimson praise unto Thee. Oh, Universal Teacher, praise unto Thee. Distilled Sweetness, all praise to Thee. Oh, Consummation of Glory, all praise to Thee. We Praise Thee, oh Effulgent Radiance. We Praise Thee, oh Dweller in the Cove of Hearts. We Praise Thee, Luminous Wisdom Serene. We Praise Thee, Beloved of seers. We Praise Thee, Sovereign Lord Almighty. We Praise Thee, oh Bestower of Beneficence Ineffable. We Praise Thee, Faultless Brilliance.

Beauty,

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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GAYATRI MANTRAS For the Center Swadisthan

OM Bhooh, OM bhuvah, OM Swah, OM Mah, OM Janah, OM Tapah, OM Satyam, OM Tatsavitruvarenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhi Mahi, Dhiyoyonah Prachodayat, Om Apo Jyotirasomritam, Brahma Bhoor Bhuvah Swarom.

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THE 21 NAMES OF SHRI BRAHMADEVA SARASWATI

Jai! Shri Bhramadeva Saraswati! Om Shri Buddhi Namah Om Shri Maha Ahamkara Namah Om Shri Surya Namah Om Shri Chandra Namah Om Shri Tattwa Swamini Namah Om Shri Vayu Tattwa Swamini Namah Om Shri Tejas Tattwa Swamini Namah Om Shri Apa Tattwa Swamini Namah Om Shri Prhtvhi Tattwa Swamini Namah Om Shri Aksha Tattwa Iswari Namah Om Shri Aneela Tattwa Iswari Namah Om Shri Tejo Tattwa Iswari Namah Om Shri Jala Tattwa Iswari Namah Om Shri Bhoomi Tattwa Iswari Namah Om Shri Hiranyagarbhaye Namah Om Shri Pancha Tanmatrasye Namah Om Shri Pancha Bhuteshuye Namah Om Shri Vishwa Namah Om Shri Taijasatmika Namah Om Shri Prajnatmika Namah Om Shri Turya Namah

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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A PRAYER TO SHRI ADI BHOOMI DEVI OM Sakshat Shri Bhoomi Devi Namoh Namah. Upon You Beloved Mother Earth We stand at this the crossroads of man’s destiny. Only through Your kind Love of Your children are we here now. You have graciously sustained us thus far. You have given us food, water, clothing and shelter. ‘O’ Beloved Mother Earth, with our heads bowed we thank You. And with our heads bowed we come humbly to You asking further sustenance and strength for the many long days ahead. ‘O’ Beloved Mother Earth, now that we have grown a little and stand firmer each day, we pray to You to help clear the way as we begin to march forwards. We long for the cleansing of all lands, so that upon You, beloved Mother Earth, the righteous may return to their Divine home. We hope to be many. ‘O’ Beloved Mother Earth, give us patience as we search for our brothers and sisters. Give us detachment from all distractions. Give us perseverance in our task. ‘O’ Beloved Mother Earth, most of all, help us, as Your seas cleanse the shores, to clean our hearts, so that we may desire only that which is right. ‘O’ Beloved Mother Earth, support us so that we may soon stand upon You in great numbers and invoke with one mighty voice the Dance of Lord Shiva. These things we most humbly pray.

Om Sakshat Shri Bhoomi Devi Namoh Namah Bolo Shri Bhoomi Devi, Shri Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Ki Jai!

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PRAYER TO SHRI SANTAANA LAKSHMI The Giver of Children Ayi gaja vahini Mohini Chakrini Raga Vivardhini Gnana maye Guna gana varadhi Loka hitaishini Sapta swara vara gana nute Sakala surasura Deva muni swara Manava vandita Pada yute. Jai Jai He Madhusudhana kamini Santana Lakshmi Shri Nirmala Devi Palaya Mam.

You are The One who rides on an elephant You are extremely attractive, You have the Chakra in Your hand; You have no anger, You are full of knowledge, You are the good-natured one, You always wish good for the whole world, You are the seven sounds, We praise You by singing the seven ‘swaras’. Everybody good and bad, All the Devas and Munis and also the humans, They all praise Your Lotus Feet.

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GURU PURNIMA “How many of you are religiously working it out, morning, evening, and every moment of life, how many of you are thinking that you are in the path of becoming full fledged Gurus of Sahaja Yoga and nothing else – you will have to do it, you are in it now, you’d better do it, you have to do it fast, for heavens sake better do it fast.”

H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI JULY 1981

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PRAYER TO SHRI RAAJA LAKSHMI The Giver of Transport (Elephants etc.)

Jaya jaya durgatinasini Kamini Sarva phala prada Sastra maye, Ratha gaja turanga padati Sama vruta Pari jana mandita Loka nute Hari Hara Brahma supujita sevita Thapani nivarini Pada yute Jai jai He Madhusudhana kamini Raja Lakshmi Shri Nirmala Devi Palaya Mam.

Victory to the destroyer of all our miseries! You are the One who loves us, You are the Giver of all the fruits of our prayers, chariots, elephants, horses and footservants, Its a total congregation of all the people, The world bows down to You. The Lords Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma worship You and serve You. You lift the sadness of people who are in extreme sorrow, They come to Your Feet. Oh, Shri Raja Lakshmi, Thou who Art the Giver of help & prosperity. Shri Nirmala Devi, I bow to Thee, You rule over me.

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NOTE:

Traditionally, when one joyously gives ones child in marriage, it is a sign of great auspiciousness, generosity and prosperity, to have a procession of all the elephants, horses, etc.... Likewise in daily life if blessed with this quality of Shri Lakshmi we will find somehow we are helped to move around, we have sufficient prosperity to enjoy our generosity and there will always be transport and people around to help when needed. For doing Our Holy Mother’s Great Work!!

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APARAJITA HYMN In praise of the Divine Mother from the Devi Mahatmyam

Ya Devi sarva buteshu Vishnumayaiti Shabdita Namas tasyai Namas tasyai Namas tasyai Namo namah

To the Devi who in all beings is called Vishnumaya. Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her again and again.

Ya Devi sarva buteshu Chetanyata bhidhiyate Namas tasyai Namas tasyai Namas tasyai Namo namah

To the Devi who in all beings is termed as Consciousness. Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations again and again.

Ya Devi sarva bhuteshu Buddhi rupena Samstithan Namas tasyai Namas tasyai Namas tasyai Namo namah

To the Devi who abides in all beings the form of intelligence. Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations again and again.

Ya Devi sarva bhuteshu Nidra rupena Samstithan Namas tasyai Namas tasyai Namas tasyai Namo namah

To the Devi who abides in all beings the form of sleep Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations again and again.

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Kshuddha rupena Chaya rupena Shakti rupena Trishna rupena Kshanti rupena Jati rupena

form of hunger form of reflection form of power form of thirst form of forgiveness form of genius

Lajja rupena Shanti rupena Shraddha rupena Kanti rupena Lakshmi rupena Vritti rupena

form of modesty form of peace form of faith form of lustre form of good fortune form of activity.

Smrti rupena Daya rupena Tushti rupena Matr rupena Bhranti rupena

form of memory form of compassion form of contentment form of Mother form of error

Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham Vishwadharam, Gaganasadrsham Meghawarnam Subhangameyes, Lakshmikantam of Yogis, Kamalanayanam Yogeebheerdyanagamyam Vande Vishnum Bhava Bhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham

Peaceful in form, reclining on the serpent, lotus-navelled Lord of the bearer of the Universe, like the heavens, the colour of dark raincluds of auspicious limbs; Beloved of Shri Lakshmi, with lotus approached by the meditation praise by the meditation praise Shri Vishnu, the remover of the fear of becoming, the One Lord of all the worlds.

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THE 108 NAMES OF LORD VISHNU Foreword The 108 names of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, of Shri Mahakali, of Shri Shiva are based on the Sahaja Yoga shastras and thus have a definite capacity of sustaining our meditation. But the 108 names of Shri Vishnu in the May-June issue of Nirmala Yoga represent, in some sense, a rather descriptive, more random selection of the Sahasranama; they do not, as such, typically reflect the teachings of Sahaja Yoga. For instance some of these names correspond rather to the Shiva tattwa (Swayambu, Ugra, Sana, Ishwara) while others refer to the Brahmadeva tattwa (Hiranyagarbha, Prajapati). Therefore it was felt useful to propose here 108 names of Shri Vishnu which bring a more specific focus on those aspects of the Lord of Shri Lakshmi which have been highlighted in Nirmala Vidya, that is, in the teachings of Her Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. The list starts with those famous names which correspond to the nadis within the sushumna.

Victory to the Lord of our Ascent! Jai Shri Mataji! Sayanambudhau Nirmale Twavaiva Narayanakyam pranatosmi rupam O Nirmala! I bow to You in the form of Narayana residing in the ocean Om Twameva Sakshat Shri: Keshavay Namaha Narayanay Namaha Madhavay Namaha Govinday Namaha Vishnuve Namaha Madhusudanay Namaha Trivikramay Namaha

Having all powers The refuge of men. The honey-like spring. Lord of the cows. All pervading. Killer of Madhu. Who measured the world with three steps. 64

Vamanay Namaha Shridharay Namah Hrishikeshay Namaha Padmanabhay Namaha Damodaray Namaha Sankarshanay Namaha Vasudevay Namaha Pradyumnay Namaha Aniruddhay Namaha Purushottamay Namaha Aghokshay Namaha Narasimhay Namaha Upendray Namaha Achyutay Namaha Janardanay Namaha Haray Namaha Krishnay Namaha Vishnave Namaha Peshalay Namah Pushkarakshay Namah Harine Namaha Chakrine Namaha Nandakine Namaha Sharngadhanvay Namaha Shankhadhrte Namaha Gadadharay Namah Vanamaline Namah Kuvaleshaya Namaha Garudadhvajay Namah Lakshmivan Namah Bhagavan Namaha Vaikunthapataye Namaha Dharmagup Namaha Dharmadhyakshay Namaha Niyantay Namah

Incarnated as short man. Bearing Shrimata on his chest. Controlling the senses. In his nabhi is the cause of universes. Attained by disciplines. Drawing everything together. Residing everywhere (as Maya) Infinite, enlightened wealth. Never obstructed nor overcome. Highest among the Purushas. Known by turning inwards. Incarnated as man-lion. Above Indra. Unchanging. Oppressor of evil, saviour. Remover Dark One. His splendour pervades the firmament and beyond. Charming in His darshan, speech, action and mind. His eyes are like lotuses. Bearing a yellow garb, or, liquidating samsara. Master of the discus, the Sudarshana Chakra Holding the sword called Nandaka. Having the boy called Sharnga. Bearing the conch called Panchajanya. Bearing the club called Kaumodaki. Wearing the garland called Vaijayanti. Lying on the belly of Shri Shesha. His flag bears the emblem of Garuda. Shri Lakshmi resides in His chest. He knows the origin and dissolutions Of all beings. Lord of Vaikuntha. He safeguards Dharma. He presides over Dharma. He establishes men in their respective functions. 65

Naikajay Namah Svastine Namaha Sakshine Namaha Satyay Namaha Dharanidharay Namaha Vyavasthanay Namaha Sarvadarshine Namaha Sarvagyaya Namaha Ghanay Namaha Nahushay Namaha Mahamaya Namaha Adhokshajay Namaha Yagyapataye Namaha Vegavan Namaha Sahishnu Namaha Rakshana Namah Dhaneshwara Namaha Hiranyanabha Namaha Sharirabhrt Namaha Annam Namaha Mukunda Namaha Agrani Namaha Amogha Namaha Varada Namaha Subhekshana Namaha Satamgati Namaha Sukhada Namaha Vatsala Namaha Veeraha Namaha Prabhu Namaha Amaraprabhu Namaha

Born many times for the preservation of Dharma. His nature is auspiciousness. The witness. The Truth. The support of the earth. Everything is based on Him. He sees and knows what is done by all creators. He is the All and the Knower. He is Inscrutable. He binds all creatures by His power of Maya Supreme creator of illusions. Knowledge of Him arises only when the attention goes inward. The protector, enjoyer and Lord of all sacrifices. Endowed with great speed. He bears the duality of cold and heat etc. (Ida, Pingala). Taking His stand on Sattwa Guna; He protects the 3 worlds. The Lord of wealth. He whose navel is auspicious like gold. Sustenance and food. He causes all beings to eat. The one who grants release. He leads the seekers of salvation to the foremost abode. He who blesses His worshippers. He bestows the desired boons. Breaking all knots. The refuge of the seekers. He endows righteous people with happiness. He is cherished by His devotees. He destroys the various life styles of Kali Yuga. Skilled in action. The Lord of the immortals. 66

Suresha Namaha Purandara Namaha Samitimjaya Namaha Amitavikrama Namaha Shatrughna Namaha Bhima Namaha Surajaneshvara Namaha Sampramardana Namaha Bhavana Namaha Kshetragya Namaha Sarvayogavinissrta Namaha Yogeshwara Namaha Chala Namaha Vayuvahana Namaha Jivana Namaha Sambhava Namaha Samvatsara Namaha Vardhana Namaha Eka Namaha Naika Namaha Vasu Namaha Ishana Namah Lokadhyaksha Namah Trilokesha Namaha Jagatswami Namah Yugavarta Namaha Vistara Namaha Vishvarupa Namaha Anantarupa Namaha Avishista Namaha Maharddhi Namaha Paryavasthita Namaha Sthavishtha Namaha Mahavishnu Namaha Kalki Namaha

The Lord of the devas. He destroys the cities of the enemies Of the devas. Victorious in war. Of enormous valour. He kills the enemies of the devas. Of Him everything is afraid. Exceeding in prowess the greatest heroes. He punishes and torments the evil doers. The giver of the fruits of action. Knowler of the field. Dvoid Lord of all attachments. Detached Lord of the yogis. He moves in the form of wind. He makes the wind blow; or, the wind is His vehicle. In the form of the breath of life. Manifesting by His own free will. Standing in the form of time. He who makes things to evolve. He is One. He is not only One as He has many forms. All beings abide in Him. Controller of all things. The chief supervisory witness of all the world. The Lord of the three worlds. The Master of the Universe. He who makes the yugas turn. He in whom all worlds are expanded. Form the the Totality. Infinite are His forms, or; form of infinity. The pervasive inner Ruler of all. Whose glory is greatest. He envelops the Universe pervading it everywhere. He stands in the great form of Virata. He who manifested His evolved form as Lord Jesus Christ. The immaculate Rider of the last days. 67

Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham Vishvadharam Gaganasadrusham Megavarnam Shubhangam Lakshmi kantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhir Dhyanagamyam Vande Vishnum Bhava Bhaya Haram Sarvalokaikanatham Amen! Jai Shri Nirmala Vishnu!

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THE 10 HOLY PETALS OF THE NABHI CHAKRA

Om twameva Sakshat Shri Adya Lakshmi Namah Adi Shakti Om twameva Sakshat Shri Vidya Lakshmi Namah Knowledge Om twameva Sakshat Shri Saubhagya Lakshmi Namah Good Fortune Om twameva Sakshat Shri Amruta Lakshmi Namah Grace of Spirit Om twameva Sakshat Shri Gruhah Lakshmi Namah Wife Om twameva Sakshat Shri Rajah Lakshmi Namah Queen Om twameva Sakshat Shri Satya Lakshmi Namah Awareness of Truth Om twameva Sakshat Shri Bhogya Lakshmi Namah Enjoyer Om twameva Sakshat Shri Yoga Lakshmi Namah Giver of Yoga Om twameva Sakshat Shri Maha Lakshmi Namah Power of Evolution

Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Mataji Sakshat Shri Nirmala Devi Tvamekum Sharanam Gachami

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THE 108 NAMES OF SHRI ADI GURU DATTATREYA Sattvaya Sattvabhrtangataya Kamalalayaya Hiranyagarbhaya

Salutations to the one who is Sattva Salutations to the one who sustains Sattva. Salutations to the one who is the abode of Lotuses Salutations to the Golden Egg of Brahma, the Subtle body of the Virata. Bodhasama Shrayaya Salutations to the one who is the collective Shelter of awakening. Nabhavine Salutations to him who lives in or is the possessor of the navel or Nabhi Chakra. Dehashunyaya Salutations to the one who is the Void of the body. Paramarthadrshe Salutations to the one who can see the Supreme Goal. Yantravide Salutations to the knower of yantras. Dharadharaya Salutations to the support of all supports. Sanatanaya Salutations to the Seed of Mantras. Chitkirtibhushanaya Salutations to the one who is adorned in the glory of attention and awareness. ChandrasuryagniSalutations to the one who is not excited or lochanaya agitated. Antahpurnaya Salutations to him who is completely fulfilled within. Bahirpurnaya Salutations to him who is completely fulfilled without. Purnatmane Salutations to him who is the Self of fullness and fulfilment. Khagarbhaya Salutations to the one who is self-contained. Amararchitaya Salutations to the immortal one honoured and respected. Gambhiraya Salutations to him who is deep and profound. Dayavate Salutations to him who is possessed of mercy and compassion. Satya vijnanabhaskaraya Salutations to him who shines brilliantly with discernment and knowledge. Sadashivaya Salutations to the one who shines by his own light. Shreyaskaya Salutations to him who makes better.

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Salutations to the one who annihilates nonknowledge. Dhritye Salutations to the one who is fairness, constancy and contentment. Dambhadarpamadapa- Salutations to the remover of hypo critical pride haya and intoxicated frenzy. Gunantakaya Salutations to the remover of the Gunas. Jvaranashanaya Salutations to the destroyer of fever and illness. BhedavaitandakhanaSalutations to him who breaks destructiveness danaya and silly arguments. Nirvasanaya Salutations to the one who has no Vasanas or entrapping conditionings. Nirihaya Salutations to him who is motionless, inactive, desireless and still. Nirahamkaraya Salutations to the one who is without ego. Shokadukhaharaya Salutations to him who removes anxiety and pain. Nirashir nirupadhi kaya Salutations to him who is devoid of the qualities of hopelessness and depression. Anantavikramaya Salutations to him who endlessly conquers and overcomes. Bhedantakaya Salutations to him who makes an end of destruction and splitting. Munaye Salutations to him who is the great Muni (sage), the essence of silence. Mahayogine Salutations to the great yogi. Yogabhyasa prakashSalutations to him who illuminates the repeated anaya practice and discipline of Yoga. Yogarira darpaSalutations to the destroyer of arrogance and nashanaya enemies of Yoga. Nityamuktaya Salutations to him who is eternally in Yoga. Yogaya Salutations to the one who is Yoga. Sthanadaya Salutations to him who gives stability and and a place to stay. Mahanubhavabhavitaya Salutations to the one who is the becoming of great experience and understanding. Kamajitay Salutations to him who has conquered desire, lust and passion. Shuchirbhutaya Salutations to him who is most magnificient and glorious.

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Tyagakaranatyagatmane Salutations to the one who is the Self of abandoning and the cause of abandoning. Manobuddhivihinatmane Salutations to him who has abandoned totally both intellect and manas. Manatmane Salutations to him who is the Self of the Manas (imaginative desiring quality in man). Chetanavigatayane Salutations to the one who has abandoned and gone beyond thinking awareness. Aksharamuktaya Salutations to him who is eternally free and liberated. Parakramine Salutations to him who takes the last absolute step. Tyagarthasampannaya Salutations to the one who is perfectly accomplished in the meaning of renunciation. Tyagavigrahaya Salutations to him who is the analysis and resolution of renunciation. Tyagakaranaya Salutations to him who is the cause of renunciation Pratyaharaniyojakaya Salutations to him who causes one to become attached to withdrawal of the senses. Pratyakshavaratave Salutations to him who dawns and becomes light before ones very eyes. Devanam Paramagataye Salutations to him who is the supreme goal of the Devas. Mahadevaya Salutations to him who is victorious of death dead spirits. Bhuvanantakaya Salutations to him who limits and destroys the Universe of Shri Yama. Papanashanaya Salutations to him who is the destroyer of sins. Avadhutaya Salutations to the one who has come through hell, conquering it. Madapahaya Salutations to the one who sustains and removes intoxication. Mayamuktaya Salutations to the one who has been freed from Maya. Chiduttamaya Salutations to him who is the highest attention. Kshetrajnaya Salutations to the knower of the field, Shri Krishna, the Atman or the Spirit. Ksetragaya Salutations to the goer into the field. Ksetraya Salutations to the one who is the field. Samsaratamonashanaya Salutations to him who destroys the darkness of samsara and transmigration. 72

Sankamuktasamadhimate Patre Nityashuddhaya Balaya Brahmacharine Hrdayasthaya Pravartanaya Samkalpa Dukkha Dalanaya Jiva Sanjivanaya Layatitaya Layasyantaya Pramukhaya Nandine Nirabhasaya Niranjanaya Shraddharthine Gosakshine Nirabhasaya Vishuddhottamagauravaya Niraharine Nityabodhaya Puranaprabhave Sattvabhrte Bhutashankaraya

Salutations to him who is Bliss, free from fear or alarm. Salutatiions to the protector. Salutations to him who is eternal purity. Salutations to the boy, the child. Salutations to the pure and chaste youthful student. Salutations to him who is placed in the heart. Salutations to him who is in constant enlightened motion. Salutations to him who rips apart and destroys the pain of planning. Salutations to him who brings living creatures alive. Salutations to the one who is beyond dissolution. Salutations to him who flows with dissolution. Salutations to the most excellent one who faces all Salutations to the rejoicer. Salutations to him who is devoid of false appearances. Salutations to him who is simple, pure, clean, undecorated. Salutations to him who is endowed with meaning, purpose, faith and devotion. Salutations to the one who has many eyes. Salutations to him who is without falseness or deception. Salutations to him who is the highest untainted purity of the Guru. Salutations to the one who gives and takes nothing for himself. Salutations to the one who gives eternal awakening. Salutations to the ancient Lord, the ancient dawning light. Salutations to the one who bears and supports that which is essential to existence. Salutations to him who is auspicious and beneficient to all beings.

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Hamsasakshine Sattvavide Vidyavate Atmanubhavasampannaya Vishalakshaya Dharmavardhanaya Bhoktre Bhogyaya Bhogarthasampannaya Bhoga Jnana Prakashanaya Sahajaya Diptaya Nirvanaya Tattvatma Jnana Sagaraya Paramanandasagaraya

Salutations to the witness, pure and swanlike in his discrimination. Salutations to the knower of the essence of existence on sattwa guna. Salutations to him who is possessed of Vidya or Knowledge. Salutations to him who is perfect and excellent in his perception of the Atman. Salutations to him who has mighty, large, powerful eyes. Salutations to him who increases Dharma. Salutations to the enjoyer. Salutations to him who should be enjoyed. Salutations to the perfected one in the meaning and significance of how to enjoy. Salutations to him who illuminates the knowledge of how to enjoy. Salutations to him who is spontaneous. Salutations to the one who blazes with light. Salutations to the one who is Nirvana. Salutations to him who is the ocean of the knowledge of the Tattvas. Salutations to him who is the ocean of supreme Bliss.

Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Dattatreya Sakshat Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Twamevam Saranam Gachami

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GURU MANTRA

Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwarah Guru Sakshat Parabrahma Shri Mataji Nirmala Ma Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

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PRAYER TO ANNAPURNA Nityananda kari Varabhaya kari Saundarya ratnakari Nirdhootakhila-ghora-papa-nikari pratyaksha-maheshwari Praleya-chala-vansha-pavanakari kashipuradhishwari Bhikshamdehi krpavalambana-kari Matanna-purneshwari Nana-ratna-vichitra-bhooshana kari hemambara dambari Mukta-hara-vidamba-mana-vilasad-dakshoja Kumbhantari Kashmiraga-ruvasitang-ruchire kashipuradhishwari Bhiksham dehi Krpavalambana-kari Matanna-purneshwari Yogananda kari ripukshaya-kari dharmaika-nishtha kari Chandrarkanal-bhasamana-lahari trailokya rakshakari Sarvai-shwarya-kari tapah-phala-kari kashi puradhishwari Bhiksham dehi krpavalambana-kari matanna-purneshwari Kailasachala-kanda-ralaya kari Gauri Uma Shankari Kaumari nigamartha gochara kari Onkara beejakshari Moksha-dwar-kapata-patanakari kashipuradhishwari Bhiksham dehi krpavalambana kari matanna-purneshwari Annapurne Sadapurne Shankar-prana-vallabhe Jnana vairagya siddhyartham bhiksham dehi cha Parvati Mata cha Parvati devi pita devo Maheshwarah Bandhavah Shiva-bhaktashcha Swadesho bhuvanatrayam Indriyanam adhishthatri bhootanam chakhileshu ya Bhooteshu satatam tasyai vyapti devyai namo namah Chitiroopen ya kritsna-metadvyapya sthita jagat Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

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O MOTHER ANNA-PURNESHWARI! You are the bestower of eternal Bliss, you give boons with one hand and fearlessness with the other, you are the ocean of beauty and the destroyer of all sin, you are verily the supreme Goddess. You have purified the clan of Himalaya (Parvati was the daughter of King Himalaya or Himavan).

Kindly be pleased and give me the alms. Your hands are bedecked with different ornaments of jewels and diamonds. Your throne has a golden canopy. Your clothes are shining. Necklaces of pearls are adding to your splendour. You have applied saffron, musk, sandalwood paste and other scented materials to your body which are enhancing your beauty.

O Mother Anna-purneshwari! Be pleased with me and give me the alms. You are the bestower of the joy of Yoga. You strengthen the allegiance to Dharma. You are the destroyer of enemies. The Resplendence of your being reminds us of the light of the sun, the moon and the fire. You are the protector of “Trailokya” (the earth, heaven and netherworld). You give all prosperity and reward of penances.

O Mother Anna-purneshwari! Be pleased and give me the alms. You are residing in the caves of Kailasa. You are Gauri, Uma, Shankari (the consort of Shri Shankara) Kaumari (Mother of Kumar, i.e. Karttikeya). It is by your blessings alone that the true meaning of Vedas becomes clear. You are the first letter Om. You are all beejaksharas (Primordial letters. These are the sounds produced when Kundalini pierces chakras). You open the gates of Moksha for your devotees. O Mother Anna-purneshwari! be pleased and give me the alms. Shri Adi-Shankaracharaya has further praised the Divine Mother. He says ‘O Mother you are looking after and guiding those visible and invisible Gods and officials, your belly is the receptacle of entire universe, you are conducting all the play and the drama that is this universe, you are lighting the lamp of knowledge, you are the foundation of all letters from “a” to “Ksha”, you give victory to your devotees, you are the ocean of mercy, you are the supreme Goddess who gives food. He ends the prayer as follows:

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O Mother Annapurna, you are always complete. You are the beloved of Shri Shankara. Please give me the alms of success in attaining the true knowledge and vairagya (complete detachment). Parvati is my Mother and Shiva is my father. All the devotees of Shiva are my brothers and all the three worlds are my home. Let us all Sahaja Yogis get over our egos and join Shri Ad-Shankaracharya to praise our Mother. We invoke the eternal child Shri Ganesha to be present within us and make us humble, innocent and loving children. We open both our hands and pray.

Bhiksham dehi Krpavalambana kari Mata Sahaja Yogeshwari. Pray, Mother, may we get over our ‘I consciousness’ so that the drops that we are, integrate with the ocean that is You. Obeisance to that Goddess who is the foundation of all the organs of beings and who is ever present within all beings. That Goddess who has pervaded the whole universe in the form of Consciousness, obeisance to Her, obeisance to Her, obeisance to Her.

PRAYER TO SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI Manas Twam Vyoma Twam Marud Asi Marutsarthir Asi Twam Aapas Twam Bhoomis Twayi Parinatayam Na Hi Param Twam Eva Swat-Manam Pari Na Mayi Tum Vishwa Vapusha Chida Nanda Karam Shiva Yuvati Bhaven Bibhrushe You are the Mind, You are the Ether, You are the Air, You are also Fire and Water and the Earth. You manifest Yourself as the Universe, there exists nothing other than You. To transform Yourself, who are Consciousness Bliss into the universal body, You deem Yourself the Young Bride of Shiva.

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YOU ARE THE MOTHER Twameva mata pita twameva Twameva bandhu sakha twameva Twameva vidya dravinam twameva Twameva sarvam, Mama deva deva

You are the Mother You are the Father You are the relation, You are the Friend You are the technique, You are Mercy You are everything, O my God, my God.

Apradh Sahasrani Kriyante aharnisham maya Daso’yam iti mam matwa Kshamaswa Parameshwari Kshamaswa Parameshwari Kshamaswa Parameshwari

I must have committed a thousand sins in my life from day to day; Please accept me as Your servant O Mother, forgive me O Mother, forgive me O Mother, forgive me

Aawahanam na janami Na janami tavarchanam Poojam chaiwa na janami Kshamya tam Parameshwari Kshamya tam Parameshwari Kshamya tam Parameshwari

I do not know how to invoke You I do not know how to welcome You I do not know how to do Your Puja Forgive me, Adi Shakti Forgive me, Adi Shakti Forgive me, O Supreme One

Mantrahinam kriyahinam Bhaktihinam Sureshwari Yat pujitam Mayadevi

I have no mantras, I have done nothing I have no devotion, O Great Goddess And yet whatever my prayers Please fulfil them, Mother, through Your Grace

Pari purnam tadastu me have been to You.

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THE PRAYER TO THE DIVINE MOTHER Japo Jalpah Shilpam Sakalamapi Mudravirachana Gathi Pradakshinya-kramana-mashana dyahuti vidhih Pranam sanveshah sukhama-khilamatmarpana-drusha Saparyaparyas-tava bhavatu yanme vilasitam Through the sight of Self surrender let my prattle become recitation of Your name; the movement of my limbs, gestures of Your worships; my walk, perambulation around You; my food, sacrificial offering to You; my lying down, prostration to You; whatever I do for my pleasure, let it become transformed into an act of worship to You.

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PRAYER TO THE DEVI Vishwe-shwari twam Paripasi Vishwam Vishwatmika dharayaseeti vishwam. Vishwesh-vandya bhavatee bhavanti Vishwa-shraya ye twayi bhakti namraha. Queen of the Universe, You are its guardian. In the form of the Universe, You are its receptacle. You are worshipped by the Lords of the Universe. Those who are devoted to You themselves become supporters of the Universe.

Prana-tanam praseeda twam devi Vishwarti-harini. Trailokya vasina-meedye lokanam varada bhawa. O Devi, the remover of the afflictions of Universe, be pleased to us who are prostrating on Your feet. O Devi, who are worthy of all praise by the dwellers of three worlds, grant boons to all the people.

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SHRI RAMA JAYAM Om Shri Anjaneyaya Namaha Sarvarishta Nivarakam Subhakaram Pingakshmakshapaham Seethanweshanathatparam Kapivaram Kodindu Soorya Prabham Lankadweepa Bhayangaram Sakaladham Sugreevasammanidham Devendradhi Samastha Devarinudham Kakustha Dootham Bhaje Khyatha Sree Rama Dhootha Pavanuthanupava Pingalaksha Sighavan Seethasokapahari Dasamugha Vijayee Laxmana prana datha Anetha Beshajadre Lavanajala Nidhe Langane Deekshithoya veera Sreeman Hanuman Mama Manasivasam Karyasiddhim Thanothu Buddhir Balam Yaso Dhairyam Nibayathwamarogatha Ajadyam Vak Paduthwancha Hanumath Smranadh Bhavedh

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RAMRAKSHA or RAMA KAVACHA In the beginning one should meditate on Lord Rama, putting one’s attention on the right heart. The physical description of Lord Rama follows: His hands are very long, reaching His knees; He is holding a bow and arrow in His hands, sitting on a throne and wearing yellow clothes. His eyes are like a fresh lotus petal and He is happy as He looks at His wife, Sita who is sitting on His left. His skin is the colour of a water-filled cloud (light blue). His hair is very long and His body is covered with different ornaments. 1) 2) 3)

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Lord Rama’s character is so vast that we could write 1000 million verses describing it, every word of it capable of destroying the greatest sins of human beings. A wise man should learn this praise of Lord Rama (called Ramraksha) by heart. The qualities of Lord Rama are described as follows: His skin has a light blue colour and His eyes are like a lotus, big and joy-giving. In front of Him is Shri Laxmana and His Wife Sita. He is decorated by a crown made of long hair. He has a sword in one hand and a bow and arrorw in the other and on His back spare arrows to kill the Rakshasas. May Lord Rama, who is born in the famous line of Raghuraja, protect my head. May Lord Rama, the Son of King Dashratha, protect my forehead. May Lord Rama, Son of Queen Kausalya, protect both my eyes. May Lord Rama, the favourite disciple of Lord Vishwamitra, protect both my ears. May Lord Rama, the protector of the Havan of Lord Vishwamitra, protect my nose. May Lord Rama, who loves His brother Laxmana, protect my mouth. May Lord Rama, who holds all knowledge, protect my tongue. May Lord Rama, who is worshipped by Bharata, protect my throat. May Lord Rama, who possesses all the powerful weapons, protect my shoulders. May Lord Rama, who broke the strong bow during the Swayamvara of Sita, protect both my arms. May Shri Sita’s Husband, Lord Rama, protect my hands. May Lord Rama, who won gainst Parashurama, protect my heart. May Lord Rama, who destroyed the Rakshasa named Khur, protect the centre of my body. May Lord Rama, who gave refuge to Jambvan, protect my navel.

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May Lord Rama, who is the Lord of Sugriva, protect my waist. May Lord Rama, who is the Lord of Hanumana, protect my groin. May Lord Rama, who is the Destroyer of the lineage of the Rakshasas, protect my thighs. May Lord Rama, who built a bridge over the seas, protect my knees. May Lord Rama, who destroyed the ten-faced Ravanna, protect my calves. May Lord Rama, who gave Rajlakshmi to Bhibishana, protect my feet. May Lord Rama, who gives joy to everyone, protect my body. Anyone who learns this Rama Kavacha, which is full of the Power of Lord Rama, will live a long life, will be contented and happy, will have sons and will succeed wherever he goes, gifted with humility. Anyone who has the protection of this Rama Kavacha will be saved from the evil spirits of dead people living on the Earth, in the sky or in Hell.

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Anyone who remembers the name of Lord Rama as Ram. Ramchandra or Rambhadra, never falls prey to sin, will experience all types of well-being and in the end is lliberated (i.e. he gets his Self-Realisation). This Ramraksha or Ramakavacha is as strong as the iron cage of Lord Indra, hence it is also called Vajrapanjar. The one who recites this Ramraksha triumphs wherever he goes, is blessed and obeyed by all. This Ramraksha was recited by Lord Shiva in the dreams of Sage Buddhakaushika, and he wrote it down in the morning of the following day, exactly as told. Lord Rama is like a beautiful garden of nectar-giving trees. Lord Rama – who is the Destroyer of all our troubles and worries and who is praised throughout the three lokas (Heaven, Earth and Hell) – is our God Almighty. Lord Rama and His Brother Laxmana, who are the heads of the Raghu dynasty, protect us. Lord Rama and Laxmana are described as follows: Young, handsome, well-built, very strong and courageous. Their eyes are like lotuses and They wear a pitambar. They eat roots and herbs. They have gained mastery over the organs of Their bodies and appear spiritually evolved. They are celibate, They protect all the animals and are great warriors with the bow and arrow. They have destroyed the dynasty of the Rakshasas.

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May Lord Rama and His Brother Laxmana who have a bow and arrow ready in Their hands and many arrows on their backs walk in front of me on my path to protect me. May Lord Rama, who is always on guard, having a bow and arrow and club, who is always guiding our minds and who, with Laxmana, is omnipresent in the Universe, protect us. One who takes the names of Lord Rama in different forms now Given gets many blessings from Lord Rama. The different names of Lord Rama are: One who gives joy Son of Dashratha One Whose servant is Laxmana Who is strong Who is a great man The One who is Purnabrahma (the entire Universe) Son of Kausalya Who has very great knowledge 85

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One who praises Lord Rama, having light blue skin, eyes like a lotus, who wears a pitambar, is freed from the bondage of sin and death. Lord Rama, who is the elder brother of Laxmana, the highest of the Raghu dynasty, the husband of Shri Sita, who is very handsome, full of compassion and who is replete with good qualities, who loves brahmanas (realised souls), who is very dharmic, who is the King, lover of Truth, Son of Dashratha, whose skin is fair and whose personality is peaceful, who gives joy to others, who decorates the Raghu dynasty like kum-kum on the forehead and who is the enemy of Ravanna, I bow to you. I bow to the Husband of Shri Sita who is known also as Ram, Rambhadra, Ramchandra, Vedhas, Raghunath and Natha. Oh Lord Rama, who is the elder brother of Bharata, who is merciless in battle, be our protector! I worship the Feet of Lord Rama in my mind. I praise the Feet of Lord Rama. I bow at the Feet of Lord Rama. I surrender at the Feet of Lord Rama. Lord Rama is my Mother and my Father. He is my Lord and my Friend. So also the ever compassionate Lord Rama is everything to me and I do not even know anyone else at all. I bow to Lord Rama on whose right side is Laxmana, and on whose left is King Janaka’s daughter Shri Sita. Lord Rama, who gives joy to everybody, who fights courageously on the battlefield, whose eyes are like a lotus, who is the Greatest of the Raghu dynasty and who is the compassionate Lord.; I surrender to Him. Shri Hanumana, who flies in the sky as he wills, who is as swift as the wind, who has mastered and controls his senses and organs, who is the Most Intelligent of all, who is the Chief of the monkeys, who is the Son of the Lord of the wind and who is the messenger of Lord Rama; I surrender to You. Sage Valmiki, who sits on a tree branch in the form of a cuckoo, chanting “Ram Ram” in a beautiful voice; I bow to you. Lord Rama, who is the Destroyer of all our troubles, who gives us wealth and who gives joy to the people; I bow to You again and again.

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When we say “Ram Ram” and worship Lord Rama, it makes us detached from worldly problems, makes us the witness, helps us to encounter material well-being and frightens the messengers of Yama (God of death). I worship the Husband of Shri Sita, Lord Rama, who gains always the Victory. I bow to Lord Rama who has killed the army of Rakshasas. I consider no-one greater than Lord Rama and I am His servant. Lord Rama, let my attention be always on Your Being and may You help me to evolve. Shri Shiva tells Shri Parvati “One who takes the Name of Lord Rama and worships Him, with such a person I am pleased”. This Praise of Lord Rama is equal to the Vishnusahasranama. Thus the Ramakavacha written by Sage Buddhakaushika comes to an end and may it be offered at the Feet of Lord Rama.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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THE 108 NAMES OF SHRI RAMA Om Shri Ramaya namaha Om Ramabhadraya namaha Om Ramachadraya Om Saswathaya Om Rajeevalochanaya Om Sreemathe Om Rajendraya Om Raghupungavaya Om Janakivallabhaya Om Jaithraya Om Jithamithraya Om Janardhanaya Om Viswamitrapriyaya Om Dandhaya Om Saranathranathath paraya Om Vallepramadhanadhaya Om Vagmine Om Sathyavache Om Sathyavikramaya Om Sathyarrathaya Om Vrathadharaya Om Sadha Hanumada Srithaya Om Kousaleyaya Om Kharadwansine Om Viradhvnadha Pandithaya Om Vibeeshanapari Tratre Om Hari Kodanda Khandanaya Om Saptha Thala-Prabhathre Om Dasagreeva Siroharaya

Pleasing One. Auspicious and Pleasing One. Whose countenance is pleasing like the Moon. Eternal. Deer-eyed One. Glorious. Like Indra among Kings. Star among the race of the Raghu. Janki(Sita) is fond of him. One who wins His friends over. Lord of the people. Vishwamitra is fond of Him. One with great Arms. One who gives refuge to Orphans. Giver of great treasures and prosperity The One with sweet speech. Speaker of Truth. One who is victorious in the name of Truth. Imbiber of Truth. Observer of Vows. He who is eternally worshipped by Shri Hanuman. The Famous One. The One who lives through hardship.

The One who broke the bow of Shri Shiva. The One who enlightens the Seven Seas (Chakras). The One who defeated the ten- headed demon (Ravana).

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Om Thatakanthaya Om Vedantasaraya Om Vedatmane Om Bhavarogasya Bheshajaya Om Dooshana Trisiro Hanre Om Trimoorthaya Om Trigunathmakaya Om Trivikramaye Om Trilokathmane Om Punyacharithra Keertanaya Om Trilokarakshakaya Om Dhanwine Om Dandakaranya Kartaya Om Ahalyasopasamanaya Om Pitrubhakthaya Om Varapradaya Om Jitendriyaya Om Jitakrodhaya

The One who is the Essence of the Vedas. The One who is the Spirit of the Vedas. Healer of diseases. Slayer of Dooshana (demon). Master of the three gunas (left, right and centre). One whose nature is of the three Gunas. He is victorious over the three Gunas. The Atma of the three Worlds. He who is famous for His unblemished character. Protector of the three Worlds. He who possesses all the riches. One who has Strong Arms. The One who released Ahalaya from the curse. He is devoted to His parents. Giver of boons. Conquerer of the senses. The One who has conquered Anger.

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Om Jitamitraya Om Jagadgurave Om Rikshavanara Sangathine Om Chitrakoota Samasrayaya Om Jayanthathranavaradaya Om Sumitraputrasevithaya Om Sarvadevadhidevaya Om Mrutavanarajeevanaya Om Mayamareechahantre Om Mahadevaya Om Mahabhujaya Om Sarvadeva Stuthaya Om Sowmyaya Om Brahmanaya Om Munisamsthuthaya Om Mahayogine Om Mahodharaya Om Sugreevepsitha Rajyadaya Om Sarvapunyadhika Bhalayya Om Smritha Sarva Gana Sanaya Om Aadhi Purushaya Om Parama Purushaya Om Maha Purushaya Om Punyodayaya Om Dhaya saraya Om Purana Purushothamaya Om Smithavakthraya Om Mithabashine Om Poorvabashine Om Raghavaya Om Ananda Guna Gambhiraya Om Deerodhatha Gunothamaya Om Mayamanushacharithraya Om Mahadevadhi-Poojithaya Om Sethukrithay

One who wins His friends over. The Pride of the World. He who collected the Vanaras (monkeys) as His Army. One who resides in Chitrakoota. The One who is served by the Son of Sumitra (Laxmana). The One who is outstanding among Devas. Giver of life to the dead Vanaras. The Destroyer of the maya of Mareecha (rakshasa). Great among Devas. The One with great Arms. Praised by all the Devas. He who is Soft. Realised One. He who is praised by all the Saints. The Mahayogi. Big-bellied. The One who restored Sugreeva’s Kingdom. Giver of credit for good deeds. Ganas meditate upon Him. Primordial One. The Highest Human. Greatest among human beings. Giver of credit for all good deeds. He is kind. The Greatest of the heroes of legends He who speaks with a smiling face. Sweet speaking One. The First Orator. From the race of Raghava. Adorned by the quality of joy. He who has the quality of courage. Whose character is full of human Maya. The One who is worshipped before Shiva. He who built the bridge over the Sea. 90

Om Jithavarasay Om Sarvadheerhamayaya Om Haraye Om Shyamangaya Om Sundaraya Om Sooraya Om Peetha Vasase Om Dhanurdharaya Om Sarvayajadhipaya Om Yajwane Om Jaramaranavarjithaya Om Vibeeshana Prathishtathre

Bestower of Victory. He who contains all the courage. He who is Hari Himself. He who has a dark body. Handsome One. Brave and courageous One. He who gains the highest seat. He who wears a Bow.

He is beyond birth and death. The One who established Vibhishana (brother of Ravana)as a King.

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Om Sarvapa Guna Varjithaya Om Paramatmane Om Parabrahmane Om Satchidananda Vigrahaya Om Parasmai Jyotishe Om Parasmai Dhamne Om Parakasaya Om Paratparaya Om Paresaya Om Paragaya Om Paraya Om Sarvadevatmakaya Om Parasmai

Beyond all gunas. The Supreme Atma. The Supreme Spirit. Giver of the state of Satchidananda. He who is the brilliance of Parasa (it is a stone which turns everything into gold). He who possesses Parasa. The One who is height itself.

The Wise One. Who is One with all the Devas. The One whose touch turns everything into Gold.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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THE 108 NAMES OF SHRI SHIVA

Amen, We, the children, we bow with utter devotion and Adoration to the Sacred One who resides in the heart of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.

From Him came the desire for our emancipation. Om Shivam Shivakaram Shantam Shivatmanam Shivotamam

Shivamarga Pranetaram Pranatosmi Sadashivam.

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Om Twameva Sakshat Shri ... Shiva Shankara Swayambu Pashupati Kshamakshetra Priyabhakta Kamadeva Sadhusadhya Hrtpundarikasina Jagaddhitaisin Vyaghrakomala Vatsala Devasuraguru Shambu Lokottarasukhalaya Sarvasaha Svadhrta Ekanayaka Shrivatsala Subhada Sarvasattvavalambana Sarvaripati Varada Vayuvahana Kamandaludhara Nadhishwara Prasadasva Sukhanila Nagabhusana Kailashasikharavasin Trilocana Pinakapani Sramana

Pure Compassionate Born out of Himself Lord and protector of animals Field of forgiveness Favourite of the devotees God of Love Achieved easily by the saintly Occupying the lotus of the heart Well wisher of the Universe Tender to the tiger Beloved Preceptor of the Gods and of the Asuras Bestower of blessings Abode of the most excellent happiness Bearer of everything Self-supported Sole Lord The darling of the Goddess Bestower of auspiciousness Supporter of all living beings Lord of the night Bestower of boons Having the wind of vibrations as vehicle Holding water-pot Lord of the rivers Lord of the wind Pleasing wind Having serpents for His ornaments Residing on top of Mount Kailash Three eyed Holding the mighty bow Ascetic

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Acaleshwara Vyaghracarmambara Unmattavesa Pretacarin Hara Rudra Bhimaparakrama Nateshwara Nataraja Ishwara Paramashiva Paramatma Parameshwara Vireshwara Sarveshwara Kameshwara Vishwasakshina Nityanrtya Sarvavasa Mahayogi Sadayogi Sadashiva Atma Ananda Chandramauli Maheshwara Sudhapati Amrutapa Amrutamaya Pranatatmaka Purusha Pracchanna Sukshma Karnikarapriya Kavi Amoghadanda Nilakanta Jatin Pushpalocana Dhyanadhara

Lord of the mountain Wearing the tiger hide Having the guise of a mad one Going about surrounded by bhoots Destroyer Fierce Of terrible exploits Lord of the dance King of the dance. The Lord of spiritual reality The great Shri Shiva The soul of the Cosmos The supreme Lord The Lord of heroes The Lord of All The Lord of Love The Witness of the Universe Ever dancing Abode of All The great Yogi Primordial, immutable Yogi God the Almighty The Self The Joy With the moon for His crest jewel The great Lord Lord of nectar Drinker of nectar Full of nectar Soul of the devotee Divine spiritual Being Hidden One Very subtle Fond of the pericarp of the lotus The poet Of never failing punishment With a blue throat Having matted hair Having flowery eyes The object of meditation 95

Brahmandahrt Kamashasana Jitakama Jitendriya Atindrya Nakshatramalin Anadyanta Atmayoni Nabhoyoni Karuna Sagara Sulin Maheshvasa Nishkalanka Nityasundara Ardhanarishwara Umapati Rasada Ugra Mahakala Kalakala Vaiyaghra Dhurya Satrupramathin Sarvacarya Sama Atmaprasannya Naranarayanapriya Rasajna Bhaktikaya Lokaviragrani Cirantana Vishvambareshwara Navatman Navyerusalemeshwa Adi Nirmalatma Sahaja Yogipriya

The Heart of the Universe Chastiser of Manmatha Conqueror of lust Conqueror of sense organs Beyond the scope of sense organs Having a garland of stars Having neither beginning nor end The origin of the Self The origin of the firmament Ocean of mercy Owner of the trident Having a great bow Spotless Ever beautiful Whose other half is Shri Parvati The Lord of the Mother The bestower of sweetness Frightful The great destroyer The destroyer of death The leader of the nature of the tiger The suppressor of enemies Perceptor of all Equanimous Contented soul Fond of Nara and Narayana (Shri Shesha and Shri Vishnu) The knower of the taste Whose body is devotion The leader of the heroes of the world Eternal life Lord of the Earth Born again soul Lord of the New Jerusalem The Primordial Self of Shri Mataji. Fond of Sahaja Yogis.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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THE 108 NAMES OF THE GANGES Gangastottara-sata-namavali Ganga Vishnu-padabja-sambhuta Hara-vallabha Himacalendra-tanaya Giri-mandala-gamini Tarakarati-janani Sagaratmaja-tarika

Saraswati-samayukta

Sughosa Sindhu-gamini Bhagirathi

Bhagyavati Bhagiratha-rathanuga Trivikrama-padoddhuta Triloka-patha-gamini

Ganges Born from the lotus-like foot of Vishnu Dear to Hara (Shiva) Daughter of the Lord of Himalaya Flowing through the mountain country Mother of [the demon] Taraka’s enemy (i.e. Karttikeya) Liberator of the [60,000] sons of Sagara (who had been burnt to ashes by the angry glance of the sage Kapila). Joined to [the river] Saraswati (said to have flowed underground and joined the Ganges at Allahabad). Melodious (or: Noisy). Flowing to the ocean Pertaining to the saint Bhagiratha (whose prayers brought the Ganges down from Heaven). Happy, fortunate Following the chariot of Bhagiratha (who led the Ganges down to Hell to purify the ashes of Sagara’s sons). Falling from the foot of Vishnu Flowing through the three worlds (i.e.Heaven, earth and the atmosphere or lower Regions).

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Ksira-subhra Bahu-ksira Ksira-vrksa-samakula

Trilocana-jata-vasini Rna-traya-vimocini

Tripurari-siras-cuda

Jahnavi

Nata-bhiti-hrt Avyaya Nayanananda-dayini Naga-putrika Niranjana Nitya-suddha Nira-jala-pariskrta Savitri Salila-vasa Sagarambusa-medhini Ramya Bindu-saras Avyakta Vrndaraka-samasrita Uma-sapatni Subhrangi Shrimati Dhavalambara Akhandala-vana-vasa Khandendu-krta-sekhara

White as milk. [A cow] which gives much milk Abounding in [the four] “milktrees’ (i.e. Nyagrodha (Banyan). Udumbara (glamorous figtree), Asvattha (holy-fig- tree),and adhuka (Bassia Latifolia). Dwelling in the matted locks of Shiva. Releasing from the Three Debts, viz. (1) Brahma-carya (study of the Vedas) to the rishis,(2) sacrifice and worship to the Gods, (3) procreation of a son,to the Manes. The tuft on the head of the enemy of Tripura (Shiva). (Tripura was a triple fortification, built in the sky, air and earth of gold, silver and iron respectively, by Maya for the Asuras, and burnt by Shiva). Pertaining to Jahnu (who drank up the Ganges in a rage after it had flooded but relented and allowed it to flow from his ear). Carrying away fear. Imperishable. Affording delight to the eye. Daughter of the mountain. Not painted with collyrium (i.e. colourless) Eternally pure. Adorned with a net of water. Stimulator Dwelling in water. Swelling the waters of the ocean. Delightful River made of water-drops Unmanifest, unevolved Resort of the eminent Having the same husband (i.e. Shiva)as Uma (Parvati). Having beautiful limbs (or body). Beautiful, auspicious, illustrious, etc. Having a dazzling white garment. Having Shiva as a forest-dweller (hermit). Having the crescent moon as a crest. 98

Amrtakara-salila Lila-lamghita-parvata Virinci-kalasa-vasa Triveni Trigunatmika Sangataghaugha-samani Sankha-dundubhi-nisvana Bhiti-hrt Bhagya-janani Bhinna-brahmanda-darpini Nandini Sighra-ga Siddha Saranya Sasi-sekhara Sankari Saphari-purna

Bharga-murdha-krtalaya Bhava-priya Satya-sandha-priya Hamsa-svarupini Bhagiratha-suta Ananta Sarac-candra-nibhanana Om-kara-rupini Atula Krida-kallola-karini Svarga-sopana-sarani Ambhah-prada Duhkha-hantri Santi-santana-karini Darirya-hantr Siva-da Samsara-visa-nasini Prayaga-nilaya

Whose water is a mine of nectar. Leaping over mountains in sport. Dwelling in the water-pot of Brahma (or Vishnu, or Shiva). Triple-braided (i.e. consisting of the waters of three rivers; Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati). Possessing the three gunas. Destroying the mass of sins of Sangata. Making a noise like a conch-shell and drum Carrying away fear. Creating happiness. Taking pride in the broken egg of Brahma. Happy Swift-flowing Perfect, holy. Yielding shelter, help or protection. Moon-crested Belonging to Sankara (Shiva). Full of fish (esp. Cyprinus Saphore a kind of bright little fish that glistens when darting about in shallow water – or carp). Having Bharga’s (Shiva’s) head as an abode Dear to Bhava (Shiva) Dear to the faithful. Embodied in the forms of swans. Daughter of Bhagiratha Eternal. Resembling the autumn moon. Having the appearance of the syllable Om. Peerless. Sportively billowing Flowing like a staircase to Heaven. Bestowing water. Destroying sorrow. Bringing about the continuance of peace. Destroyer of poverty. Bestowing happiness. Destroying the poison of illusion. Having Prayaga (Allahabad) as an abode.

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Tapa-traya-vimocini Saranagata-dinarta-paritrana Sumukti-da Siddhi-yoga-nisevita Papa-hantri Pavanangi Parabrahma-svarupini Purna Puratana Punya Punya-da Punya-vahini Pulomajarcita Puta Puta-tribhuvana Japa Jangama Jangamadhara Jala-rupa Jagad-d-hita Jahnu-putri Jagan-matr Siddha Ramya Uma-kara-kamala-sanjata

Anjana-timira-bhanu

“Furrow”. Name of the eastern branch of the four mythical branches into which the heavenly Ganges is supposed to divide after falling on Mount Meru. Releasing from the Three Afflictions. Protector of the sick and suffering whocome to you for refuge. Giving complete [spiritual] emancipation. Resorted to (for acquisition of successor magic powers). Destroyer of sin. Having a pure body. Embodiment of the Supreme Spirit. Full. Ancient. Auspicious. Bestowing merit. Possessing (or producing) merit. Worshipped by Indrani (wife of Indra). Pure. Purifier of the Three Worlds. Muttering, whispering. Moving, alive. Support of substratum of what lives or moves. Consisting of water. Friend or benefactor of what lives or moves. Daughter of Jahnu. Mother of Bhisma. Holy. Delightful, beautiful. Born from the lotus which dreaded Uma (Parvati) (presumably a poetic way of saying that they were sisters). A light amid the darkness of ignorance.

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THE 84 NAMES OF SHRI DURGA

Om Shri Mataji Nirmala Ma Namo Namah

Salutations to the Protectress, The Great Goddess, The Divine Mother

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Kameshvara Stra Nirgadha She annihilates Bandasura and Sabhandasura Shunyakaya his city with her blazing weapons. Namah Madhu Kaitabha Hantri Namah She is the killer of Madhu and Kaitabha Mahish Asura Gatini Namah She is the slayer of Mahishasura (Sai Baba) Raktabija Vinashini Namah She is the destroyer of Raktabija (Guru Maharaji). Narak Antaka Namah She is the killer and destroyer of Narak (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi). Ravana Madhini Namah She is the destruction of Ravana(Rajneesh) Rakshasagni Namah She destroys all the evil forces and rakshasas. Chandika Namah She is angry with evil forces. Ugrachandeshvari Namah She is Fire, Hailstorm and Fury. Krodhini Namah She is the Cosmic Wrath. Ugraprabha Namah She is the radiance of Fury. Chamunda Namah She is the slayer of Chanda and Munda. Khadgapalini Namah She rules by the sword. Bhasvarasuri Namah Her blinding radiance destroys the demonic forces. Shattrumadhini Namah She is the slayer of the enemies of the Saints. Ranapandita Namah She is the Mistress of the science of wars and battles. Raktadantika Namah Her sparkling teeth chuckle with bloodful thirst for challenging evil forces. Raktapriya Namah She is fond of the blood of demons. Kurukulavirodhini Namah She is the confronter of demonic hosts and all the sins of the world. Daityendramadhini Namah She is the victorious chief demon slayer. Nishumbashumbasanhatri She is the destroyer of Shumba and Namah Nishumba. Chandi Namah She is the remover of evil tendencies and desires of her devotees. Mahakali Namah She is the Great Destroyer. Papanashini Namah She is deeply devoted to cleansing the sinful souls.

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Shmashanakalika Namah

She presides over the dead and lives in the cremation ground. Kulishangi Namah She is the Thunderbolt-bodied. Dipta Namah She is the beautiful Mother illunimating the dark paths followed by the seekers. Ghoradanshtra Namah She has exceedingly fierce jaws. Mahadanshtra Namah She is endowed with Cosmic Jaws. Vijaya Namah She establishes triumph over evil. Tara Namah She is the Saviour of all and redeems all evils. Suryatmika Namah She is radiant like the sun. Rudrani Namah She is the Spouse of Rudra, removing all opposition to the creation. Raudri Namah She is the force of Rudra to abolish all outdated things. Bhayapaha Namah She liberates her devotees from fear and doubt. Rathini Namah She is chariot-seated and supreme in battle against the asuric forces. Samaraprita Namah She has a deep passion for the wars of life as a whole. Vegini Namah She crushes all opposition. Tarak asura samharini Namah She is the slayer of Taraka. Vajrini Namah She is the Thunderbolt-handed Mother challenging the asuric forces. Atirama Namah She is the healing influence. Shankini Namah She holds a conch for her battle with the demons. Chakrini Namah She is holding Vishnu’s Discus for war. Gadini Namah She is holding a Mace to crush down the demons. Padmini Namah She is the Lotus-holding Mother blessing her devotees in the battle of life. Shulini Namah She is the demon-killer holding the Trident. Parighastra Namah She is the Club-holding Mother paving the way for fresh creation. Pashini Namah She is the Noose-holding terrific Image of the feminine aspect of God Almighty as the Mother Mahakali. Pinakadharini Namah She is the Bow-holding Mother, the Almighty Force for protecting the Gods and her devotees. Raktapa Namah She drinks blood in the cosmic war for Love Asurantka Namah. She is dedicated to destroying the demons. Jayada Namah She symbolises Good over evil.

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Bhishananana Namah Jvalini Namah Durdhyeya Namah Bherunda Namah Batubhairavi Namah Balabhairavi Namah Mahabhairavi Namah Vatukabhairavi Namah Siddhabhairavi Namah Kankalabhairavi Namah Kalabhairavi Namah Kalagnibhairavi Namah Yoginibhairavi Namah Shaktibhairavi Namah Anandabhairavi Namah

She is Huge-faced, and the Cosmic Might for the disruption of brute force on earth. She is the Cosmic Blaze, burning the asuras She knows no rest in slaying the asuras. She awakens a formidable Form for slaying the asuras. She is the all-destroying Vigour of Shiva. She is the child-like Wife of Rudra. She is the Great Consort of Bhairava. She is in tune with the Power of Lord Shiva She is the fearful Wife of Shiva. She is the Consort of Shiva in the form of Great Yogini. She is the Power of Shiva. She is very joyful being the Wife of the Cosmic Destroyer Shiva.

Martandabhairavi Namah Gaurabhairavi Namah Smashanabhairavi Namah

She is in the spirit of total Dissolution, symbolised by her Love of the cremation’ ground. Purabhairavi Namah She is the indwelling Spirit of the Goddess Tarunabhairavi Namah She is the youthfully buoyant Mother Kali gone crazy for dissolving the universe in tune with Shiva. Paramanandabhairavi Namah She rejoices with Lord Shiva. Suranandabhairavi Namah She is deeply in Love with the Gods and godly nectar. Gyananandabhairavi Namah She is joyful at the face of the Cosmic Deluge. Uttamanandabhairavi Namah She is the ecstatically keen for the dissolution of the worlds in tune with Shiva. Amritanandabhairavi Namah She is the enjoyer of the philosophy of cosmic dissolution as Shiva’s Wife. Chakreshvari Namah She holds the Discus for Destroying the asuras. Rajachakreshvari Namah She is the Royal Discus-holder, making her devotees fearless. Vira Namah She symbolises the Great Strength. Sadhakanamsukhakari Namah She is the Dark Divine Deity, devouringly devoted to the cause of healing the hurt minds of her devotees and thus affording them the Eternal Joy. 104

Sadhakarivinashini Namah

She is the mighty Mother Mahakali, vowed to slay the disruptive forces which confront her children. Shukranindakanashini Namah She is avowed to slay those who condemn the spirit of Purity. Sadhakadhivinashini Namah She is the Love incarnated Mother devoted to destroying the suffering of her devotees.

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THE 99 NAMES OF ALLAH La Illaha Illa Hah Muhammed Rasulullah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim Al-Malik Al-Quddus As-Salam Al-Mu’min Al-Musawwir Al-Ghaffar Al-Qahhar Al-Wahhab Ar-Razzaq Al-Fattah Al-Muzill As-Sami Al-Basir Al-Hakam Al-Adl Al-Latif Al-Kabir Al-Hafiz Al-Muqit Al-Hasib Al-Jalil Al-Karim Al-Ba’ith Ash-Shahid Al-Haqq Al-Wakil Al-Qawi At-Matin Al-Awwa

The Beneficent Al-Muhaymin The Merciful Al-Aziz Sovereign Lord Al-Jabbar The Holy Al-Mutakabbir Source of Peace Al-Khaliq Guardian of Faith Al-Bari The Fashioner Al-Alim The Forgiver Al-Qabid The Subduer Al-Basit The Bestower Al-Khafid The Provider Ar-Rafi The Opener Al-Mu’izz The Dishonourer Al-Khabir The All-Hearing Al-Halim The All-Seeing Al-Azim The Judge Al-Ghafur The Just Ash-Shakur The Subtle One Al-Ali The Most Great Ar-Raqib The Preserver Al-Mujib The Maintainer Al-Wasi The Reckoner Al-Hakim The Sublime One Al-Wadud The Generous One Al-Majid The Resurrector Al-Wali The Witness Al-Hamid The Truth Al-Muhsi The Trustee Al-Mubdi The Most Strong Al-Mu’id The Firm One Al-Muyhi The First At-Tawwab

Al-Akhir Az-Zahir Al-Batin

The Last The Manifest The Hidden

Al-Muntaqim Al-Afuw Ar-Ra’uf

The Protector The Mighty The Compeller The Majestic The Creator The Evolver The All Knowing The Constrictor The Expander The Abaser The Exalter The Honourer The Aware The Forbearing One The Great One The All Forgiving The Appreciative The Most High The Watchful The Responsive The All-Embracing The Wise The Loving Most Glorious One Protecting Friend The Praiseworthy The Reckoner The Originator The Restorer The Giver of Life The Acceptor of Repentence The Avenger The Pardoner The Compassionate 106

Al-Wali

The Governor

Al-Muta’ali

The Most Exalted Dhul-Jalal-Wal Ikram The Source Al-Muqsit

Al-Barr Al-Mumit Al-Havy Al-Qayyum Al-Wajid Al-Majid Al-Wahid Al-Jame Al-Ghani Al-Mughni Al-Mani Ad-Darr An Nafi An-Nur

Creator of Death The Alive Self-Subsisting The Finder The Noble The Unique The Gatherer The SelfSufficient The Enricher The Preventor The Distresser The Propitious The Light

Malik-Ul-Mulk

Al-Ahad As-Samsad Al-Qadir Al-Muqtadir Al-Muqaddim Al-Mu’ahkhir Al-Hadi Al-Badi Al-Baqi Al-Warith Ar-Rashid As-Sabur

The Eternal Owner of Sovereign. The Lord of Majesty and Bounty The Equitable of All Goodness The One The Eternal The Able The Powerful The Expediter The Delayer The Guide The Incomparable The Everlasting Supreme Inheritor The Guide to the Right Path The Patient

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THE 16 NAMES OF SHRI RADHA KRISHNA Om twameva Sakshat Shri Radha Krishna Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah Shri Radha Krishna

Shri Vitthala Rukmini Shri Govidampatih Shri Gopta Shri Govindah Shri Gopatih Shri Americeshwari Shri Yeshoda Shri Vishnumaya Shri Vainavini Vamsanadaya Shri Viratangata Virata Shri Bal Krishna Shri Sikhandi Narak Antaka Shri Mahanidhih Shri Maharadah

The Supreme Power of the Dark-Blue God, who is of the nature of Truth, Consciousness and Bliss. Shri Radha and Shri Krishna with the right Vishuddi power. The Supreme Lord of those who know pure speech. Ruling over all creatures, he protects the world The Lord attained by pure speech The Lord of the Earth The Lord of America The foster-Mother of Shri Krishna Shri Krishna’s sister as the Maya Shakti The One who is the holder of the flute and the Sweet Sound of the flute-melody. The Supreme Power of the absolute Cosmic Being. Lord Krishna as a Child. The Peacock feather adorns his head. The destroyer of Narakasurna. All being are in him. The Yogins remain peaceful and happy by plunging in the refreshing waters of his Bliss.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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THE 108 NAMES OF SHRI KRISHNA

Whenever, O scion of Bharata, Dharma declines and evil prevails, I incarnate Myself. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Bhagavad Gita Ch.IV.e.7

No names can describe Him. He cannot be grasped and He is beyond praise. Yet, based on Sahaja Yoga shastras, here are one hundred and eight names humbly offered at His Lotus Feet. Salutation, Honour and Glory to Shri Bhagavati Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi who bears Shri Krishna on her forehead as the crowning jewel of the Heavens.

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He is Shri Krishna. Praise unto Him for Ever and Ever. He is worshipped through Christ. Praise unto Him... He grants permission to become a Sahaja Yogi. He accepts tye Yogis certified by Lord Jesus Christ. He accepts the Yagnyas of the noble souls. He is the Primordial Being. He is the Ishwara of the Yogis. He is the God of Yoga. He is our Ideal in its highest Glory. He is sublime and the source of sublimity. He is fully aware of His Divine Powers. He is the Sakshi (Witness). He is the axis of the whirling universes. He holds the strings of the cosmic puppet show. He is the great Enticer of the three worlds. He is the Father yet He is the Friend. He is the revelation of ultimate Fatherhood. He manifests Shri Sadashiva. Adi Shakti’s creation is for His play. He is the integrated brain of Divinity. He was, is and ever shall be. He is Vishnu the Magnificient. He is the Yahweh of Moses. Buddha perceived Him as Nirakara (formless). He is the Father of Yeshu Krisht. He is the Akbar of Islam. He is the Lord God Almighty, all-knowing, all-pervading. He is the Master of the Aquarian Age. He gets the Divine work done in Krita Yuga. He carries the yellow-dusted feet of Radhaji in His heart. He sees Radhaji in Mother’s laughing eyes. He is the worshipper of Shri Nirmala Viratangana. He pervades Akasha. He is the blue Lord of ethereal Infinity. He is blue for the sake of Shri Mahakali. For His sake the firmament is blue. He wears many garlands of moons, suns and stars. He plays with Mother Surabhi on the Milky Way. Shri Brahmadeva gave Him His yellow dhoti. 110

The Sun rises to behold Him. He grants the Power of total Confidence. He grants the Power of Decision. He grants the Power of Detachment. He grants the Power of Responsibility. Hed grants the Power of auspicious Vision. He grants the Power of Leadership. He granted abundance to America. He grants the Power of Plentitude. He grants the Power to communicate and convince. He grants Power to Silence. He grants Power to the Sahaja Collectivity. He grants the Power to Share. He grants the Power to Permeate. He grants the Power to expand Thoughtless Awareness. He grants the Power of Cosmic Consciousness. He has the Power to make anyone a king. He grants and withdraws power to human institutions. He bears the rings of Saturn on His right finger. He makes fun of worldly powers. He shatters the pillars of false dharmas. He is blazing doom for adharma. He is both Madhuri and Samhara-shakti. He subdues the serpents of anger, hate and arrogance. He dislikes frivolity, grossness and plastics. He is mischievious with individuals. He incarnates on this earth to re-establish the dharma of innocence. He restores the lost vision of the Absolute. All myths are consumed by the fire of His Truth. He leads His worshippers beyond the Kurukshetra of involvement. He inspired Abraham Lincoln. He is propitiated by the twice-born for the salvation of America. He leads the twice-born back to Gokul. He teaches the twice-born through the voice of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. He is adorable and adored by the twice-born. He plays around in frolics, joy and happiness. The cows of Maharashtra rushed to lick His arms. He is the incarnation of gentle graciousness. He melts everyone’s hearts in the honey-like spring of His Sweetness. 111

He drives the chariot of the five senses. He is the protector of chaste womanhood. He is fond of the Nirmala bhaktas. He asked Garuda to answer the call of the Nirmala bhaktas. He sent Sudarshana Chakra to kill the foes of the Nirmala bhaktas. He purifies all relationships. He envelopes our sister’s chastity in Draupadi’s saree. He adorns our brothers with valour and chivalry. He is the flute player of collective charisma. He plays rasa with the Sahaja gopis. He is the friend of the Sudhama yogi. He makes the Energy circulate through everyone. He establishes the link with collectivity. He is the collective Consciousness of the Atma. He breaks the pitcher which covers the ego. He dissolves ego in ethergic Consciousness. He dispels superego in witnessing Consciousness. He feeds the roots of the Tree of Life in the brain. He enlightens the cells of the brain. He crowns the Consciousness of the twice-born. He sustains Adi Shakti’s throne in the brain. He is the Lord of inconceivable Majesty. He is the Witness of His own Bliss. He rules over the Ocean of Amrut. He resides at the parting of Adi Shakti’s hair. He leads the play of recognition of Shri Adi Shakti Nirmala Devi. He will establish on this earth the dazzling Glory of Shri Adi Shakti Nirmala Devi. He will unite the nations of the earth at the Lotus Feet of Shri Adi Shakti Nirmala Devi.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in Heaven Hallowed be Thy name Thy Kingdom come Thy Will be done On Earth as it is in Heaven Give us this day Our daily bread And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those Who trespass against us Lead us not into temptation But deliver us from all evil For Thine is the Kingdom And the Power and the Glory Forever and ever Amen

OUR MOTHER’S PRAYER Our Mother who art on Earth Hallowed be Thy Name Thy Kingdom come Thy Will be done On Earth as it is in Heaven Give us this day Your Divine Vibrations And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those Who trespass against us And lead us not into maya But deliver us from evil For Thine is the Father The Children and the Glory Forever and ever Amen 113

ADVICE WITH EKADESHA RUDRA PROBLEMS

Some notes from Mother’s advice on How to correct problems with the Ekadesha Rudra

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Establish your innocence. Put your eyes to Mother Earth. Cleanse your Void. if you went to a false guru beat him with shoes. Put your attention more to Nature than to other people. Be careful when organising; stop organising if you are catching on this centre, and don’t speak in public. Obstinacy catches here. A half-hearted commitment to Sahaja Yoga can cause a problem with the Ekadesha Rudra. The Ekadesha Rudra collects from the left and the right sympathetic. Therefore the combination of a left catch with a right catch will particularly affect it.

H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI DELHI – 1981

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PRAYER FOR SHRI BUDDHA PUJA

AUM Shri Mataji, salutations to Thee again and again. Shri Mataji, may all aspects of the bodhichitta, The enlightened Consciousness, be awakened at Thy command. May all Bodhisattvas perform Thy Aarti. May Thy grace prevail. Amen.

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May Amoghasiddhi, the all-accomplishing wisdom of becoming be awakened at Thy command. May Ratnasambhava, who maintains balance in all things be awakened at Thy command. May Akshobhya, the wisdom of the all-reflecting mirror be awakened at Thy command. May Amitabha, who upholds the eternal light of discrimination be awakened at Thy command. May Vairocana, the universal harmony in the cosmos be awakened at Thy command. And May Avalokiteshvara, Displaying the thousand arms of acting compassion be awakened at Thy command. Aum. Amen. Shri Mataji, salutation to Thee again and again. Thou art the Primordial Splendour of God, the Adi Shakti and Mother of the devatas. Thou art the roots of all action, the success in any action and the sole and only Doer in the countless universes of Thy creation. Thou art Shri Mahamaya, the Mother of the Adi Ahamkara, the Primordial Ego of God, the Prince of Kapilavastu who became, by Thy Grace, the Buddha. Salutation to Thee again and again. Shri Mataji, Thou art, in solitary Glory, the Creator, the Maker, the Absolute Doer. Thou art the slayer of the hosts of Mara and the only real Mahatahamkar. Thou only can save us from our karma and remove the threat of the impending doom, called upon ourselves by our own misdeeds. Please, Shri Mataji, undo the evil that men have done. Thou art the great Avatar of the great Maitreya, Divine Love in human form, the master of the White Horse. And now the plagues of this modern world will be listed; First and foremost, the ghost of materialism has empowered the rakshasi of the industrial production system with tremendous might to swallow the bodies and minds of the millions.

PRAYER Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. As a result, the three elements of earth, water and air are polluted. We are releasing chemicals which deplete the ozone sphere and destroy marine life. We are cutting down the forests that used to protect the land, and acid rains are destroying the rest.

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Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. We have manufactured hydrogen bombs and leave behind atomic plants and radioactive waste which represent a threat for hundreds of years to come. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. Modern weaponry has transformed war into a faceless butchery of unprecedented proportion. Arms dealers are building economic empires by selling death. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. As a consequence of this, and related genocides, there are millions of bhoots haunting the planet. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. Electronic machinery and mechanisation may transform the human brain into a collection of robotic processes. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. Biotechnology and genetic manipulation may release harmful substances or lead to the creation of monstrous creatures. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. The destruction of innocence dooms our children, our families, and heralds the dissolution of society. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. Violence and the perversion of sex in the media pollute the Consciousness of the masses. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. The diseases of modern life such as cancer, AIDS and insanity are the direct result of our self-made hellish environment. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. Drugs and alcohol throw people into a regression of their Consciousness. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. Because people can no longer feel their heart, social services are breaking down. The hospital system tries to make money on its guinea pigs, and lawyers have graduated to professional crooks.

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Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. The banking system does not so much encourage productive and useful activities as protect the unethical accumulation of wealth. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. Corrupt government and politicians cannot handle the problems of the Kali Yuga but, on the contrary, can only massively add to them. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. Political dictatorship and religious fanaticism have given an official seal to mindless violence. Shri Adi Shakti, please undo the evil that men have done. And finally, Shri Mataji, in this country which should be the land of integration, the brain of the people has been atomised into little bits and fragments. Hence those brains are unable to get the vision of the Whole, the vision of Your Plan. These and other evils are the fruit of our karmas. May they be blown away by the wind of the Holy Spirit.

Buddham Sharanam gachami Dhamam sharanam gachami Sangham sharanam gachami Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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THE MANTRAS FOR SHRI MAHAGANESHA Om Svaha Om Shrim Svaha Om Shrim Hrim Svaha Om Shrim Hrim Klim Svaha Om Shrim Hrim Klim Glaum Svaha Om Shrim Hrim Klim Glaum Gam Svaha Om Shrim Hrim Klim Glaum Ityantah Gam Svaha Om Vara Varada Ityantah Svaha Garvajanam Me Vasam Ityanto Svaha Anaya Svaha Itantah Aim Hrim Klim Chamundaya Vije Namaha

THE 11 EKADESA RUDRAS Om twameva sakshat Shri Ekadesha Rudra sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh namaha Om twameva sakshat Shri Maha Ganesha Om twameva sakshat Shri Maha Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Hiranya Garbha Om twameva sakshat Shri Buddha Om twameva sakshat Shri Mahavira Om twameva sakshat Shri Jesus Om twameva sakshat Shri Lakshmi Narayanam Om twameva sakshat Shri Shiva Shakti Om twameva sakshat Shri Karttikeya Om twameva sakshat Shri Maha Hanumana Om twameva sakshat Shri Brahmadeva Saraswati

namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha

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THE 108 NAMES OF LORD JESUS CHRIST We bow to the One who is the only Son of His Virgin Mother, in whose every pore of his body galaxies whirl as dust, who was born to teach us of His Father Sadashiva, the Everlasting God Almighty Amen. He is the Primoridal Being, the AUM. He is Vishnu and the son of Vishnu. He is Mahavishnu. He is pure pranava energy. He contains millions of universes. He was born in the Primordial Cosmic Egg. He was conceived in the heart of Shri Mataji. He was foretold by the prophets. He was heralded by a star in the east. He was attended by the three magi, who were Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. He was born in a stable. He is the teacher. He is a friend of the cows. He was attended by cows. His Father is Shri Krishna. His Mother is Shri Radha. He is the saviour who burns all our sins with His fire. He adorns the Agnya Chakra. He is light. He is of the nature of sky. He is fire. He performed miracles out of His compassion. He whose cloak was touched. He is a friend of ascetics. He is worshipped by families. He is the Bija Mantras Ham and Ksham. He is the forgiver. He allows us to forgive. He is the Spirit. He is born of the Spirit. He who was crucified and resurrected in pure Spirit. He who rose after three days.

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He is peace. He absorbs all thought. He abides in the Adi Agnya Chakra. He who promised The Comforter who is Shri Mataji, the Holy Spirit. He who returns as a King. He is Shri Kalki. He is the principle of evolution. He is the support of our evolution. He is the end of evolution. He is the evolution from collective subconscious to collective Consciousness. He is the narrow gate. He is the way to the Kingdom of Heaven. He is the silence. He is Lord Karttikeya. He is shri Mahaganesha. He is the purity of innocence. He is continence. He is generosity. He is the light in the eyes of Shri Mahalakshmi. He is obedient to His Mother. He is the perfect Sahaja Yogi. He is the perfect brother. He is the embodiment of joy. He is the embodiment of gentleness. He spits out the half hearted. He who condemns all fanatics. He who is uninterested in riches. He who gives all riches to his devotees. He who is pure white. He is the sacred heart. He wears a crown of thorns. He who condemns misery. He who suffered so that we should enjoy. He is a child. He is ever ancient. He is the Alpha and the Omega. He who gives the Kingdom of Heaven equally to those who are first or last. He is ever with us. He is beyond the Universe. 121

He is the sign of the cross. He is above discrimination. He is the witness. He is the one who is witnessed. He who overcomes temptation. He who exorcizes evil. He who condemns occult practises. He is the embodiment of tapas (penance). He worships His Father. He is hallowed by His Father. He whose name is Holy. He is intelligence. He is wisdom. He is perfect humility. He is angry with materialists. He destroys ego. He absorbs superego. He is the destroyer of desires. He is the pure power of desire. His church is the heart. He has the eleven destroying powers. He is the destroyer of false prophets. He is the destroyer of untruth. He is the destroyer of intolerance. He is the destroyer of racialism. He is the destroyer of anger. He is the herald of the Golden Age. He is adored by our Mother. He is praised by our Mother. He is loved by our Mother. He is the One who is chosen. He is awakened in all Sahaja Yogis. He who rides the white horse at the end of the age. He is the end of our fears. He guards the gate of our Mother. He is the only way to the Kingdom of God. AUM Shri Mahalakshmi Mahavishnu Sakshat Shri Mahavirata sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Bhagavati Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh namah. Jai Shri Mataji!

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WE BOW TO THEE, SHRI MATAJI

Beyond time is the Spirit, That, You’ve helped us become, For now we know that we are, And what it is You’ve done. We bow to Thee, Shri Mataji, The voice of God who speaks, From far beyond duality, You guide the one who seeks. Evolving thus, through many lives, Fighting what must be fought, With Your help, the seeker wins, The victory he’s sought. In winning, he surrenders, Desires that come to him, He withdraws all his senses, In Yoga goes within. There he finds, in Love with God, Heart’s peace and joy, indeed, Becomes the bloom and the fruit, You planted, as a seed.

Jai Shri Mataji!

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SHRI BHAGAVATI

Bhaga: Bhaga means six things together. They are the six attributes of God. And Bhagavati is the power of God, that’s why She is called like that; six basic attributes of God. First is Innocence; Second is Creativity; Third is Palanhar – is the one which nourishes. See, if you put the gardener and the Mother Earth together then that quality is nourishment, growth and looking after, called as Palanhar. The sustenance is also there, the kindness, the control, the looking-after, the weeding out – and the enjoyment of seeing your creation. The one who makes our growth possible. Then He is Almighty. Nobody is more powerful than Him. He is the Most Powerful. And He is Unencompassable. He is All-pervading and He knows everything – “Sarvagya”. He knows everything; Omniscient. This is Bhaga; and Bhagavati is the Power of God, without Bhagavati God has no meaning. It’s like moon and moon-light, its like sun and sunlight. You cannot differentiate. They are one and the same. Adi-Shakti is the same as Bhagavati. She is called by many names. One of them is Nirmala also.

H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI

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PRAYER TO THE ALMIGHTY You must pray to God and ask what you want. Ask for “Complete satisfaction in my heart, Joy in my heart, Bliss in my heart; so that the whole world becomes blissful”.

“Give me Love, Love, that I could love the whole world and that the whole world becomes one in Love”. “Give salvation to the entire humanity, which is suffering”. “Take me to Your Feet”. “Cleanse me with Thy Love”. Now see if there’s God or not. You can feel it. Within yourself he hears you. He is the Glory of all the Glory. He loves you, He protects you, He guides you. He has created you to be really His Love. But accept it. Any time any thought is coming to you – pray; and you will be moving in the way of that Ocean which is Unconscious mind, which starts with thoughtless awareness. If you cannot become thoughtless, you pray to Him:

“Forgive me for what I’ve done, and forgive those who have done harm to me”.

H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI BOMBAY – FEBRUARY 9TH 1975

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SHRI NIRMALA NAMASKAR Om Twameva Sakshat ... Shri Maha Nirmala Mahati Shri Maha Rajni Adi Shakti Shri Mahagrasa Mahasana Shri Maha Tripurasundari Shri Sarveshwari Sarvamayi Shri Sarva Mantra Swarupini Shri Jayatsena Tripureshi Shri Maheshwari Mahadevi Shri Mahalakshmi Mahakali Shri Sarvadhara Maharupa Shri Parapara Mahapujya Shri Maha Pataka Nasini Shri Maha Maya Maha Sattva Shri Maha Shakti Maharathi Shri Mahabhoga Rajyalakshmi Shri Maha Virya Maha Buddhi Shri Mahabala Mahasiddhi Shri MahaYogeshwareshwari Shri Maha Tantra Maha Mantra Shri Maha Yantra Shiva Murti Shri Maha Kailasha Nilaya Shri Maha Bhairava Pujita Shri Maheshwari Mahakalpa Shri Maha Tandava Sakshini Shri Viswa Mata Visva Grasa Shri Nirakara Nirvikra Shri Nirmalambika Prakriti Om Twameva Parameshwari Shri Maha Kamesha Mahisi Shri MahaYogini Malini Shri Maha Mata Nirmala Ma Shri Adi Devi Shri Vastava Namastasye Namastasye Namastasye Namoh namah

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THE KAVACH OF THE DEVI Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwarah Guru Sakshat Parabrahma, Shri Mataji Nirmala Ma. Tasmai Shri Guruveh Namaha. Our Guru is The Great Mother. All Her Shakti and Yogini aspects are available for Her children. By reading The Kavach of The Devi, we mobilise these powers to purify and enlighten our Koshas (our mental, emotional and physical bodies). Thus by the Power of the Gurumata The Atma becomes The Guru of the body. While reading The Kavach of The Devi one should put one’s attention on the aspect or the part of the body which is protected. One may also, while reading, pause between the Names and silently take the corresponding mantra, for example:

Om Twameva Sakshat, Shri Chandi Namoh Namah The Kavach should be read aloud. It washes away the ‘catches’ and bathes the children in Divine Vibrations. May the wisdom and compassion of our Satguru flow through us and reach the four quarters of the earth.

Jai Shri Mataji! Amen In the Name of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the merciful, the compassionate. The protection of Shri Chandi. Salutations to Shri Ganesha. Salutations to Shri Saraswati. Salutations to Shri Guru. Salutations to the Deity worshipped in the family, that is, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. may there be no obstacle. Amen. Salutations to Narayan. Amen. Salutations to Naranaratam, that is, Shri Vishnu. Amen. Salutations to The Goddess Saraswati. Salutations to Ved-Vyasa, that is, Sage Vyasa, the all knowing. Now begins the “Kavach” of The Devi. The Presiding Sage for Shri Chandi-Kavach is Brahma, the metre is Anushtup. The Presiding Deity is Chamunda; The Main Seed is “Anganyasakta Matar”. The Principle is Digbandha Devata. It is recited as part of Sapta-Shati, to please Jagadamba. Amen. 127

Obeisance to Chandika. Thus spoke Markandeya: 1) Amen. O Brahmadeva, please tell me that which is very secret and has not been told by anyone to anybody else and which protects all human beings in this world. Brahmadeva said: 2) Brahmin, there is Devi Kavach which is most secret and is useful to all beings. Please listen to that, O Great Sage. (3.5) The following nine names have been told by the Great Soul Brahmadeva Himself. Durga is known by these names: First, Shailaputri Second, Brahmacharini Third, Chandraganta Fourth, Kooshmanda Fifth, Skandamata Sixth, Katyayani Seventh, Kalaratri Eighth, Mahagauri Ninth, Siddhidatri

Daughter of the King of Himalayas, One Who observes the state of Celibacy, One Who bears the Moon around Her neck, Whose Void contains the Universe Who gave birth to Karttikeya, Who incarnated to help the Devas, Who is even the destroyer of Kali, One Who made great penances, One Who grants Moksha.

(6-7) Those who are frightened, having been surrounded by the enemies on the battlefield, or are burning in fire, or being at an impassable place, would face no calamity, and would never have grief, sorrow, fear, or evil, if they surrender to Durga. 8) Those who remember You with great devotion indeed have prosperity. Undoubtedly, O Goddess of The Gods, You protect those who remember You. 9) The Goddess Chamunda sits on a corpse, Varahi rides on a buffalo, Aindri is mounted on an elephant and Vaishnavi on a condor. 10) Maheshwari is riding on a bull, the vehicle of Kaumari is the peacock, Lakshmi, the Beloved of Shri Vishnu, is seated in a lotus and is also holding a lotus in Her Hand. 11) The Goddess Ishwari, of white complexion, is riding on a bull and Brahmi, Who is bedecked with all ornaments is seated on a swan. 12) All the mothers are endowed with Yoga and are adorned with different ornaments and jewels. 13) All the Goddesses are seen mounted in chariots and very angry. They are wielding conch, discus, mace, plough, club, javelin, axe, noose, barbed dart, trident, bow and arrows. These Goddesses are wielding their weapons for destroying the bodies of demons, for the protection of Their devotees and for the benefit of The Gods. 16) Salutations to You, O Goddess, of very dreadful appearance, of frightening valour, of tremendous strength and energy, the destroyer of the worst fears. 128

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O Devi, it is difficult to have even a glance at You. You increase the fears of Your enemies, please come to my rescue. May Goddess Aindri protect me from the east. Agni Devata (Goddess of Fire) from the south-east, Varahi (Shakti of Vishnu in the form of the boar) from the south, Khadgadharini (Wielder of the sword) from the south-west, Varuni (The Shakti of Varuna the rain God) from the west and Mrgavahini, (whose vehicle is the deer) may protect me from the north-west. 19) The Goddess Kaumari (The Shakti of Kumar, that is, Karttikeya) protect me from the north and Goddess Shooladharini from the north-east, Brahmani, (The Shakti of Brahma) from above and Vaishnavi (Shakti of Vishnu) from below, protect me. 20-21) Thus Goddess Chamunda, Who sits on a corpse, protects me from all the ten directions. May Goddess Jaya protect me from the front and Vijaya from the rear; Ajita from the left and Aparajita from the right. Goddess Dyotini may protect the top-knot and Uma may sit on my head and protect it. 22-23) May I be protected by Maladhari on the forehead. Yashaswini on the eyebrows, Trinetra between the eye-brows, Yamaghanta on the nose, Shankini on both the eyes, Dwaravasini on the ears, may Kalika protect my cheeks and Shankari the roots of the ears. 24-27) May I be protected by Sugandha-nose, Charchika-lip, Amrtakala-lower lip, Saraswati-tongue, Kaumari-teeth, Chandika-throat, Chitra-ghanta-sound box, Mahamaya-crown of the head, Kamakshi-chin, Sarvamangala-speech, Bhadrakali-neck, Dhanurdhari-back. May Neelagreeva protect the outer part of my throat and Nalakoobariwindpipe, may Khadgini protect my shoulders and Vajra-dharini protect my arms. 28-30) May Devi Dandini protect both my hands, Ambika-fingers, Shooleshwari my nails and may Kuleshwari protect my belly. May I be protected, by Mahadevi-breast, Shuladharini-abdomen, Lalita Devi-heart, Kamini-navel, Guhyeshwari-hidden parts, Pootana-kamika-reproductive organs, Mahishavahini-rectum. 31) May Goddess Bhagavati protect my waist, Vindhyavasini-knees and the wishfulfilling Mahabala may protect my hips. 32) May Narasinhi protect my ankles. May Taijasi protect my feet, may Shri protect my toes. May Talavasini protect the soles of my feet. 33) May Danshtrakarali protect my nails, Urdhvakeshini-hair, Kauberi-pores, Vagishwari-skin. 34) May Goddess Parvati protect blood, marrow of the bones, fat and bone; Goddess Kalaratri-intestines, Mukuteshwari-bile and liver. 35) May Padmavati protect the Chakras, Choodamani-phlegm (or longs), Jwalamukhi lustre of the nails and Abhedya-all the joints. 129

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Brahmani-semen, Chhatreshwari the shadow of my body, Dharmadharini-ego, superego and intellect (buddhi). 37) Vajrahasta-pran, apan, vyan, udan, saman (five vital breaths). Kalyanashobhanapranas (life force). 38) May Yogini protect the sense organs, that is, the faculties of tasting, seeing, smelling, hearing and touching. May Narayni protect satwa, raja and tamo gunas. 39) Varahi-the life, Vaishnavi-dharma, Lakshmi-success and fame, Chakrini-wealth and knowledge. 40) Indrani-relatives, Chandika-cattle, Mahalakshmi-children and Bhairavi-spouse. 41) Supatha may protect my journey and Kshemakari my way. Mahalakshmi may protect me in the king’s courts and Vijaya everywhere. 42) O Goddess Jayanti, any place that has not been mentioned in the Kavach and has thus remained unprotected, may be protected by you. 43-44) One should invariably cover oneself with this Kavacha (by reading) wherever one goes and should not walk even a step without it if one desires auspiciousness. Then one is successful everywhere and all one’s desires are fulfilled and that person enjoys great prosperity on the earth. 45) The person who covers himself with Kavach becomes fearless, is never defeated in the battle and becomes worthy of being worshipped in the three worlds. 46-47) One who reads with faith every day thrice (morning, afternoon and evening), the ‘Kavacha’ of the Devi, which is inaccessible even to the Gods, receives the Divine arts, is undefeated in the three worlds, lives for a hundred years and is free from accidental death. 48) All diseases, like boils, scars, etc. are finished. Moveable (scorpions and snakes) and immovable (other) poisons cannot affect him. 49-52) All those, who cast magical spells, by mantras or yantras, on others for evil purposes, all bhoots, goblins, malevolent beings moving on the earth and in the sky, all those who mesmerise others, all female goblins, all yakshas and gandharvas are destroyed just by the sight of the person having Kavach in his heart. 53) That person receives more and more respect and prowess. On the earth he rises in prosperity and fame by reading the Kavacha and Saptashati. 54-56) His progeny would live as long as the earth is rich with mountains and forests. By the grace of Mahamaya, he would attain the highest place, that is inaccessible even to the Gods and is eternally blissful in the company of Lord Shiva.

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THE MANTRAS OF VIRATA Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Gruhalakshmi Kubera Virata Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namaha Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Brahmadeva Vithala Virata Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namaha Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Vishnumaya Virata Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namaha Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Vithala Vishnumaya Virata Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namaha Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Nirananda Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namaha

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THE MANTRAS FOR SHRI NIRMALA Om Shri Adi Shakti, Mataji, Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah Shri Nirmala Tantra Shri Nirmala Sarva Shri Nirmala Skanda Shri Nirmala Gauri Shri Nirmala Kanya Shri Nirmala Rupini Shri Nirmala Shakti Shri Nirmala Shayini Shri Nirmala Shrodha Shri Nirmala Vritti Shri Nirmala Bhava Shri Nirmala Bhumi Shri Nirmala Saraswati Shri Nirmala Vidya Shri Nirmala Kumari Shri Nirmala Ganga Shri Nirmala Mani Shri Nirmala Ganapati Shri Nirmala Shrimati Shri Nirmala Chandika Shri Nirmala Radmika Shri Nirmala Babi Shri Nirmala Stotra Shri Nirmala Yajna Shri Nirmala Yoga Shri Nirmala Soma Shri Nirmala Bhagwati Shri Nirmala Pushbha Shri Nirmala Chakra Shri Nirmala Swayambhu Shri Nirmala Shivaya

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Shri Nirmala Sati Shri Nirmala Parvati Shri Nirmala Sita Shri Nirmala Yogeshwari Shri Nirmala Murti Shri Nirmala Lakshmi Shri Nirmala Stuti Shri Nirmala Mary Shri Nirmala Ramdasa Shri Nirmala Chitta Shri Nirmala Varaha Shri Nirmala Gaja Shri Nirmala Garuda Shri Nirmala Ananta Shri Nirmala Shesha Shri Nirmala Sarva Shakti Mayi Shri Nirmala Sthira Shri Nirmala Bhavani Shri Nirmala Kundalini Jagruti Shri Nirmala Padma Shri Nirmala Sahaja Shri Nirmala Buddhi Shri Nirmala Parameshwari Shri Nirmala Malini Shri Nirmala Mudra Shri Nirmala Rajni Shri Nirmala Nandi Shri Nirmala Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi

Shri Nirmala Swah Shri Nirmala Mah Shri Nirmala Janah Shri Nirmala Tapah Shri Nirmala Sattyam Shri Nirmala Gayatri Shri Nirmala Jiva Shri Nirmala Rishi Shri Nirmala Savitri Shri Nirmala Riddhi Shri Nirmala Siddhi Shri Nirmala Ishwari Shri Nirmala Rama Shri Nirmala Charvrupa Shri Nirmala Sukha Shri Nirmala Moksha Pradayini Shri Nirmala Pingala Shri Nirmala Bhakti Shri Nirmala Sundari Shri Nirmala Matrika Shri Nirmala Trikona Shri Nirmala Bindu Shri Nirmala Ardha Bindu Shri Nirmala Valaya (Shri Nirmala Shweta) (Shri Nirmala Tejasa )

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THE 108 NAMES OF SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI These are 108 out of the 1000 names of the Maha Devi given in the Shri Lalita Sahasranama. The Great Goddess is, at the same time, simple and innocent as a little child and unfathomable, all-pervading, totally elusive, transcending all categories of perception, all known and unknown universes. The names simply expose some aspects of her field. She is to be worshipped. The names can be recited through the following mantras, while keeping the attention on Shri Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.

Om Sakshat Shri Mata namoh namah. Amen. Salutation to the one who verily is the Sacred Mother. Om Sakshat Shri Maharajni namoh namah. Amen. Salutations to the one who verily is the Great Empress. These mantras should remind us that, ultimately, it is only through the devotion and worship of the heart that the true nature of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi can be exposed. May She, the Ocean of Mercy, bless us all.

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Sacred Mother. She not only gives every good thing that a loving Mother gives to her child, but also the highest knowledge, Brahman Vidya, the knowledge of to Her devotees. Shri Maharajni The Great Empress. Shri Deva Karya Samudyata Emerges for a Divine purpose. She appears in Her great splendour when all the Divine forces are helpless and unable to eradicate wickedness. Shri Akula One who is beyond kula, that is measurable dimensionality; i.e. who resides in the head in Sahasrara. Shri Vishnu Granthi Vibhedini She cuts the knot of Maya (illusion) of Shri Vishnu. Then the devotee perceives the unreality of his individuality as body, mind, present incarnation; he loses the Consciousness of the limited “I”-ness.

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Shri Bhavani Shri Bhakti Priya Shri Bhakti Gamya Shri Sharma Dayini Shri Niradhara Shri Niranjana Shri Nirlepa Shri Nirmala Shri Nishkalanka Shri Nitya Shri Nirakara Shri Nirakula Shri Nirguna

Shri Niskala Shri Nishkama Shri Nirupaplava Shri Nitya Mukta Shri Nirvikara Shri Nirashraya Shri Nirantara Shri Nishkarana Shri Nirupadhih Shri Nirishvara Shri Niraga Shri Nirmada Shri Nishchinta Shri Nirahamkara Shri Nirmoha Shri Nirmama Shri Nishpapa Shri Nishamshaya Shri Nirbhava Shri Nirvikalpa Shri Nirabadha Shri Nirnasha

Queen of Bhava, i.e. Shiva; giver of life to the whole Universe. Fond of devotees. She is realised by devotion. Giver of happiness i.e. including Divine Bliss. Unsupported. She is the ;support of the Universe. She is pure Consciousness, unformulated, undifferentiated. Unstained by any limitations whatsoever. Untouched by various karmas and dualism. Pure. Faultless brilliance. Eternal. She is formless. Unruffled. Attributeless. Beyond the three gunas and the three nadis (ida, pingala and shushumna). She is Consciousness devoid of the qualities and attributes of the mind. Indivisible – complete. Nothing to desire, having everything. Indestructible. Ever free; and Her devotees are ever free. She is changeless, but is the unchanging basis of all changes. She has no basis as She is everything. Undifferentiated. Causeless, i.e. cause of all causes. Alone; without maya, the basis of plurality. Supreme. Unattached. Prideless. Without any anxiety. Without Ego. Without any illusion such as mistaking the unreal for real. Without selfishness. She is beyond sins. Having no doubts. Unborn. She is beyond all doubts. Untroubled. Deathless. 135

Shri Nishkriya Shri Nishparigraha

Shri Nistula Shri Nilachikura Shri Nirapaya Shri Niratyay Shri Sukhaprada Shri Sandra Karuna Shri Mahadevi Shri Maha Pujya Shri Maha Pataka Nashini Shri Maha Shaktih Shri Maha Maya Maharatih Vishvarupa Shri Padmasana Shri Bhagavati Shri Rakshakari Shri Rakshasaghni Shri Parameshwari Shri Nitya-Yauvana Shri Punya-Labhya Shri Achintya Rupa Shri Para-Shaktih Shri Gurumurtih Shri Adi Shaktih Shri Yogada Shri Ekakini

Beyond all actions; not involved in any action. Taking nothing, since She needs nothing as She is the Purnakama or has everything. Devotees also become Nishparigraha. Unequalled. Dark-haired. Beyond dangers. Impossible to cross or transgress. Confers happiness or Bliss or moksha which is the Bliss of liberation. Intensely compassionate to Her devotees. The greatest of Goddesses; infinite. Worshipped by the highest, i.e. the Trimurtis; Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva. Destroys the greatest of sins. The great power. The supreme creator of illusion and confusion even to the greatest of Gods. The greatest Bliss–that is beyond all sensepleasures. Universe is Her form; and also the individual Self “Vishva” in the wakeful state which is Her form. She is seated in the lotuses, i.e. in the Chakras. The matrix of the Universe, worshipped by all including Gods. The Saviour. Slayer of evil forces who are Rakshasas (demons). The ultimate ruler. Ever young, untouched by time as it is Her creation. Attained by the meritious or righteous. She is worshipped as a result of good actions in previous births. Inaccessible to thought since mind, the instrument of thought, is Her creation. The ultimate power. The energy manifested in every particle, as well as the Primordial vibration, is She. Of the form of guru. Every guru is the Goddess Herself. Primal power, being the first cause. One who gives Yoga or Union of the individual soul “Jeevatma” with Alone. The unitary basis of the plurality of the Universe.

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Antar Yoga, inner Yoga, without putting the body to great strain. Shri Shobhana-Sulabha-Gatih The easiest path to self-realisation. Shri Satchitananda Rupini “Sat” is absolute Truth. “Chit” is the Consciousness. “Ananda” is the Bliss. These are the three components of ultimate; they are therefore Her forms. Shri Lajja Bashful modesty. She resides in all beings as modest chastity. Shri Shubhakari The beneficient. The greatest good is the realisation of the ultimate and She grants that to devotees. Shri Chandika Angry with evil forces. Shri Trigunatmika When She becomes the creation, She assumes the form of three gunas (moods): Sattva Guna, Rajo Guna, Tamo Guna, which correspond in the human body to three channels of the autonomic nervous system. Shri Mahati The great, immeasurable, supreme object of attention and worship. Shri Prana Rupini Of the form of the Divine Breath of Life. Shri Paramanuh The ultimate atom, too minute Shri Pashahantri One who destroys “Pasha” or bonds and gives Liberation or moksha. Shri Vira Mata “Vira” means devotees who are competent and who can lead the battle against the human forces. She is their Mother. Shri Ganesha is also called “Vira”. Shri Gambhira Bottomless depth. In the scriptures the Great Mother is visualised as a great and bottomless lake of Consciousness, uncomprehended by space and time. Shri Garvita Proud, as the Creatrix of the Universe. Shri Kshipra Prasadini Who showers grace on her devotees very quickly. Shri Sudha-Srutih Ambrosial stream or flow of Bliss resulting from meditation on the Great Goddess in the Sahasrara. Shri Dharmadhara Dharma is the code of right conduct handed down by tradition in each age. She is the support of right conduct. Shri Vishvagrasa Devours the Universe at the time of Pralaya, the ultimate dissolution. Shri Svastha “Sva” means Self. “Sta” established. She is established in Herself: also, She establishes Self in the devotee. Shri Svabhava-Madhura Natural sweetness i.e. Ananda. She resides in the heart of Her devotees as Bliss.

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Shri Dhira-Samarchita Shri Paramodara Shri Shashvati Shri Lokatita Shri Shamatmika Shri Leela Vinodini Shri Sadashiva Shri Pushtih Shri Chandranibha Shri Ravi Prakhya Shri Vishva-Garbha Shri Chitshakti Shri Vishvasakshini Shri Vimala Shri Varada Shri Vilasini Shri Vijaya Shri Vandaru-Jana-Vatsala Shri Sahajayoga Dayini

Worshipped by the wise and the brave, meaning. She cannot be worshipped by the cowardly and the stupid. Of supreme generosity: Who readily responds to the prayers of Her devotees. Ever present, continuous. Transcends all created universes. She is seated above Sahasrara. Peace is Her essence. Devotees with their minds at peace are her abode. Whose sport is the Universe: i.e. the entire act of creation is Her play: The sacred spouse of Sadashiva. Nourishment. It is She who nourishes the Jeeva by Divine vibrations. Luminous like the moon. Effulgent like the sun. The entire Universe is in Her as She is the Mother of the Universe. The power of Consciousness that dispels ignorance and confusion. The silent witness of the action of the Universe. Clean, pure, untouched. Giver of boons to the Trimurtis. The Universe is for Her pleasure, or She, at Her pleasure, either opens or closes the way to Self-realisation. The element of success in all actions. Loves Her devotees as Her children. Grants spontaneous Self-realisation.

Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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THE MANTRAS FOR THE IDA NADI (left side)

Aum Twameva Sakshat, Shri Maha Bhairava sakshat, Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namaha.

Aum Shri Siddha Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Vatuka Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Kamkala Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Kala Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Kalagni Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Yogini Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Maha Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Shakti Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Ananda Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Martanda Bhairava Yanamaha Aum Shri Gaura Bhairava Yanamaha

Aum twameva sakshat, Shri Mahakali sakshat, Shri Adi Shakti Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namaha.

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The Archangel Michael Om twameva sakshat Shri Maha Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Vatuka Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Siddha Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Kankala Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Kala Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Kalagni Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Yogini Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Shakti Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Ananda Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Martanda Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Gaura Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Bala Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Batu Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Shmashana Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Pura Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Taruna Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Paramananda Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Surananda Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Gyanananda Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Uttamananda Bhairava Om twameva sakshat Shri Amritananda Bhairava

namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha namoh namaha

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THE 108 NAMES OF SHRI MAHAKALI We, the Children, are bowing to the Immaculate Desire Of God the Almighty Om Twameva Sakshat Shri... Mahakali Kamadhenu Kamaswarupa Varada Jagadanandakarini Jagatjivamayi Vajrakankali Shanta Sudhasindhunivasini Nidra Tamasi Nandini Sarvanandaswarupini Paramanandarupa Stutya Padmalaya Sadapujya Sarvapriyankari Sarvamangala Purna Vilasini Amogha Bhogawati Sukhada Nishkama Madhukaitabhahantri Mahishasuraghatini Raktabijavinashini Narakantaka Ugrachandeshwari Krodhini

The seed energy of God’s desire. Wish-fulfilling cow. Whose form is desire. Bestower of boons. Cause of the total Bliss of the Universe. Total life-force of the Universe. Transforms the human skull into a thunderbolt. Peace. Dwelling in the cosmic ocean of nectar. Sleep Generating and presiding over the tamo guna. Pleasing everyone. Embodying universal joy. The highest form of Divine Bliss. The most fitted for all adoration and worship. Residing in the purest lotus. The sacred immutable object of adoration. Universal wish-fulfilling Divine Energy. The Auspiciousness of the Cosmos. Perfect, complete. Ocean of joy. Mother whose darshan seldom goes unrewarded. The supreme enjoyer of the Universe. Bestowing perfect happiness on Her devotees. Desireless Killer of Madhu and Kaitaba Slayer of Mahishasura Destroyer of Raktabija Destroyer of Narak. Fire, hailstorm and fury; Cosmic wrath. 141

Ugraprabha Chamunda Khadgapalini Bhaswarasuri Shatrumardini Ranapandita Raktadantika Raktapriya Kapalini Kurukulavirodhini Krishnadeha Naramundali Galatrudhirabhushana Praitanrityaparayana Lolajivha Kundalini Nagakanya Patiwrata Shivasangi Visangi Bhutapatipriya Pretabhumikritalaya Daityendramathini Chandraswarupini Prasannapadmavadana Smerawakttra Sulochana Sudantee Sindurarunamastaka Sukaishi Smitahasya Mahatkucha Priyabashini Shubhashini Muktakaishi Chandrakotisamaprabha Agadharupini Manohara Manorama Vashya

Radiance of fury. Killer of Chanda and Munda She rules by the sword. Whose fierce radiance destroys the demonic forces. The Slayer of the enemies of the saints. Mastering the science of wars and battles. Whose sparkling teeth are red with blood. Who is fond of blood. Holding a skull in Her hand. Confronting demonic hosts and all sins of the world. Dark bodied. Wearing a garland of human skulls. Whose clothes are dripping with blood. The Spirit of the cosmic dance of dissolution. With Her tongue coming out. Residual energy of the Holy Spirit. The virgin serpent. Devoted wife. Eternal companion of Shri Shiva. Without any companion. Fond of the protector of the bhoots i.e. Shiva. Dwelling in the land of bhoots and ghosts. The victorious chief demon-slayer. Of the form and cooling radiance of the moon. Having a bright, smiling lotus-like face. The Divine Mother with smiling countenance. With such beautiful eyes. Having marvellous glittering teeth. Who puts the red sindur on Her forehead. With magnificient long, dark hair. Eternally smiling to Her devotees. Her heavy breasts give milk to the whole Universe. Gifted with loving eloquence. Her speech is soft and sound. Her dishevelled hair grants liberation. Shining with the lustre of a million moons. Whose immeasurable beauty enchants the Universe. Magnetic and fascinating so that She wins the hearts. Highest Divine grace and charm to please all. Celestial charmer enticing all in Her web of Love. 142

Sarvasaundaryanilaya Rakta Swayambhukusumaprana Swayambhukusumanmada Shukrapujya Shukrastha Shukratmika Shukranindakanashini Nishumbhasumbhasanhartri Vanhimandala Madhyasta Virjanani Tripuramalini Karali Pashini Ghorarupa Ghoradanshtra Chandi Sumati Punyada Tapaswini Kshama Tarangini Shuddha Sarvaishwari Garishtha Jayashalini Chintamani Advaitabhogini Yogeshwari Bhogadarini Bhaktabhawita Sadhakanandasantosha Bhaktavatsala Bhaktanandamayi Bhaktashankari Bhaktisamyukta Nishkalanka

Home of all beauty. Red is Her colour. She is the life force of the self created flowers. Intoxicated with the self-created flowers (Chakras). Worshipped as the whiteness of purity. Surrounded by a halo of purity and whiteness. Soul of purity and sacredness. Committed to destroying the foes of holiness. Slayer of Shumba and Nishumba. Sitting at the centre of the blazing cosmic fire. Mother of the brave. Wearing as a trophy the head of the demon Tripura. Presiding over the cosmic dissolution. Holding the noose of death. Terrifying form. Having fierce jaws. Destroys evil tendencies in Her disciples. Mother of the purest wisdom. Showering virtues. Ascetic Forgiveness Bubbling with life and energy. Saintly chastity. Mistress of the Cosmos. Manifesting Her joy at the sight of Her disciples. Royal and victorious Wish-fulfilling Gem Enjoyer of non-duality Detached Fulfilled intensity of all pleasures, joy, Bliss. Fulfilled by the pure Love of Her disciples. Fulfilled by the joy of Her disciples. Cherishing those who worship Her. Source of the eternal Joy of Her disciples. Bringing the desires of Her disciples to fruition. Bestower of devotion. Pure.

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PRAYER TO MAHASARASWATI Ya Kundenu Tushara Hara Dhavala Ya Shubra Vastra Vruta Ya Vina Vara Danda Mandita Kara Ya Shweta Padmasana Ya Brahma Chuta Shankara Prabhritibhir Devai Sada Vandita Samampatu Saraswati Bhagavati Nishesha jadyapaha

You are decorated with the snow white Garland You wear a white sari You hold a veena in your hand You reside in a white lotus You are praised by all the deities including Shri Shiva, Shri Vishnu and Shri Brahma You are adored by devotees

Protect us And destroy the ignorance.

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SHRI HANUMANA CHALISA

The Chalisa Hymn commences with an invocation to the Guru in Dohathe form of Hanuman. Hanuman raises the devotee to his own Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, level of excellence, which is a Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari, perpetual state of beatitude.

Tulsidas says: “I bow to the Lotus Feet of the Barnaun Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Divine Guru His Jo Dayaku Phal Chari. The dust of Feet shall clean the mirror of my mind. Now I will describe the pure glory of Shri Ram who bestows all the four giftsBuddhiheen Tanu Janike, Dharma (Virtuousness); Artha Sumiraun Pavan Kumar, (Wealth); Kama (Desire); And Moksha (Liberation, Salvation)”. “Realising the limitations of Bal Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mahin, the mind, I remember the Son of Harahu Kales Bikar. Wind God, I pray to Hanuman to grant me Strength, Wisdom and Knowledge to relieve me of all my sufferings and impurities”. Now begins the main body of Hanuman Chalisa, consisting of forty quatrains, praising Hanuman’s qualities of head and heart, used for fulfilling the Divine mission of protecting the good and destroying the evil.

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Choupai Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar

Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi

Kanchan Baran, Biraj Subesa Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa Hath Bajra Au Dhwaja Biraje Kandhe Moonj Janeoo Saje Sankar Suvan Kesarinandana Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandana

Bidyavan Guni Ati Chatur Ram Kaj Karbe Ko Atur Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya Sookshm Roop Dhari Syahin Dikhava. Bikata Roop Dhari Lank Jarava Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare. Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanware Lae Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaye. Shree Raghubir Harashi Ura Laye Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Barai. Tum Mam Priya Bharat Sam Bhai Sahas Badan Tumharo jas Gaven.

1. Hail Hanuman, who are an ocean of knowledge and virtues flowing from the knowledge of the Supreme. Hail King of monkeys, Hanuman, who illumines the three worlds. 2. Messenger of Shri Ram;, of measureless strength, Son of Anjani, You are also called the Wind-God’s Son. 3. Great and powerful warrior, with limbs as sturdy as the Vajra (Indra’s mace). Remover of evil tendencies in the mind and friend of good sense and wisdom. 4. O You of golden complexion, well attired, wearing ear rings and with curly hair. 5. You hold Vajra (the rock) and the flag in Your hands. You wear Janeoo (Sacred thread) of moon adorning the shoulder. 6. You are the incarnated son of Lord Shiva. You are the son of Kesari. O full of valour and splendour, You are greatly worshipped by the people of the whole world. 7. You are highly learned, virtuous and sagacious. You are always anxious to accomplish Rama’s work. 8. You revel in listening to the lore of Lord, enshrining in Your heart Ram, Laxman and Sita. 9. You appeared before Sita in a tiny form. Assuming a colossal figure, you burnt the city of Lanka. 10. Acquiring a huge form to destroy the Asuras, You served the cause of Lord Ramachandra. 11. You brought the Sanjivani and revived Laxman. Shri Ram then embraced You in joy. 12. Raghupati praised You very highly. “You are as dear to me,” He said, “as Bharat”. 13. “Seshnag, the Serpent with a thousand 146

As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagawen. Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa. Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te. Kabi Kobid Kahi Saken Kahan Te.

Tum Upkar Sugrivahin Kinha. Ram Milaye Raj Pad Dinha Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Mana. Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana Jug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhanu. Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu. Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahin Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahin Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete Ram Duare Tum Rakhware. Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna Apan Tej Samharo Ape. Teeno Lok Hank Te Kampe. Bhut Pisach Nikat Nahin Awe. Mahabir Jab Nam Sunave. Nasey Rog Hare Sab Pira Japat Nirantar Hanumat Bira. Sankat Tey Hanuman Chhurave. Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lave. Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja.

Faces, sings hymns in praise of You,” Lord Lakshmi said pressing You to His heart. 14. Seers like Sanka and Narad, deities like Brahma, and Shard, and Seshanag. 15. Yam (the Lord of Death), Kuber (the Lord of Wealth), Digpals (the Guardians of all the directions), poets and scholars-all have failed to sing fully Your glories. How can then a poet give adequate expression to Your excellence? 16. You helped Sugriv and brought him to Lord Ram. Thus You got back for him his lost kingship. 17. Vibhishan listened to Your advice and became the King of Lanka. The whole world knows this. 18. The Sun is twelve thousand yojans away. You mistook it for a sweet fruit and tried to swallow it. 19. No wonder that putting Ram’s ring in Your mouth You leapt across the sea. 20. With thy grace all difficult tasks of the world are rendered easy. 21. You guard doorsteps of Lord Ram. No one can enter the Divine abode without Your permission and grace. 22. All happiness lies in seeking refuge at Thy feet. When You are the protector, why should one fear? 23. You alone can control the great power You possess. All the three worlds tremble at Your call. 24. The evil spirits do not dare to come near one who recites Your name, O Mahaveer. 25. Disease and pain are destroyed by the The constant repetition of the name of valiant Hanuman. 26. Hanuman delivers a person from Misery if he meditates on Him in thought, word and action. 27. Lord Ram is the Lord of the Universe 147

Tinke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave. Tasu Amit Jivan Phal Pave. Charon Jug Partap Tumhara. Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara. Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware. Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare. Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data As Bar Deen Janaki Mata. Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa. Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa. Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pawe. Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisrave. Ant Kala Raghubar Pur Jai. Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharaee. Hanumat Sei Sarb Sukh Karaee. Sankat Kate Mite Sab Pira Jo Sumire Hanumat Balbira Kripa Karo Guru Dev Ki Naeen.

Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi. Chhutahi Bandha Maha Sukh Hoi. Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa. Hoi Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa. Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera. Kije Nath Hridaya Mahn Dera

and also the Lord of Hanuman. You brought to fruition all His enterprise. 28. If anyone approaches You with any Desire in mind, You fulfil the wish. You will also secure for that person the unlimited fruits of life. 29. Your bright glory travels all directions and ages. The world knows the benign power of Hanuman. 30. You are the protector of the good and the sanity. You are the destroyer of the Asuras, the evil forces. 31. The Divine Mother Janaki bestowed on You the boon of being the dispenser of the eight Siddhis (Yogic Powers), and nine types of Wealth. 32. You possess the Divine elixir of Ram’s Name. You are ever the Servant of Lord Ram. 33. By hymns sung in Your praise one Reaches Shree Ram. People are freed from the sorrows of many lives by listening to Your glory. 34. Such a one in the end enters the Divine abode of Shree Ram (plane of God Consciousness) after death. If reborn, he becomes a devotee of God. 35. Your devotees need not remember any other deity. All happiness is assured by Lord Hanuman. 36. One who remembers Hanuman, the brave, is freed from all difficulties and pain. Jai Jai Jai Hanumam Gosaeen. 37. Hail, Hail, Hail to Hanuman! You are the Lord of my entire Self. I surrender completely to You. Shower Your grace on me like a Divine Guru. 38. One who recites this Chalisa a hundred times will be delivered from difficulties and will attain great joy. 39. One who recites the Chalisa in praise of Hanuman, will become a Siddh Purush. Such is the evidence of no less a witness than Shiva. 40. Tulsidas is ever the servant of the Lord and prays perpetually, “O Lord, may You always reside in my heart”. 148

Doha

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran Mangal Murati Roop Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit Hridaya Basahu Sur Bhoop.

The Hanuman Chalisa closes with a fervent prayer, “O Son of the Wind God, deliverer from miseries, most auspicious figure, the King of Devas, please reside in my heart with Ram, Laxman and Sita”.

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THE 108 NAMES OF SHRI MAHALAKSHMI Shri Mahalakshmi Sakshat! Shri Kamalaksha Nivesita Sakshat! Shri Dhanadhyaksha Sakshat! Shri Ajna-Chakra Antaralastha Sakshat!

Shri Adi Shakti Bhagavati Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namaha In Latin: Saneta Mater

Dei Genitrix

Laudamus Te

Or

Domina Nostra

Dei Genitrix

Grates Agimus Tibi

Or

Sancta Maria

Dei Genitrix

Glorificamus Te

Or

Immaculata Dea

Dei Genitrix

Laudamus Te

Holy Mother

Mother of God

Our Lady

Mother of God We give thanks to Holy Mary Mother of God

Immaculate Goddess

Mother of God We praise Thee

Domina Nostra Our Lady

Dei Genitrix Laudamus Te Mother of God We praise Thee

In English: Or

Bless us

Thee We glorify Thee Or

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Dei Genitrix Virgo Potens Virgo Prudens Virgo Veneranda Virgo Praedicanda Virgo Ab Aeterno Electa Virgo Benedicta Virgo Praeservata Virgo Pulcherima Virgo Clementissima Mater Gratia Plena Mater Puritatis Mater Sanctissima Mater Innupta Mater Intacta Mater Principis Mater Verae Fidei Mater Misericordiae Mater Humilitatis Mater Aeterni Dei Mater Et Domina Mater Spiritus Dulcedinis M. Gratiae Et Sanctitatis Mater Obedientiae Mater Innocentiae Mater Christi Sponsa Mater Creatoris Mater Amabilis Mater Sanctae Spei Mater Castissima Mater Intemerat Fons Caritatis Fons Pietatis Fons Dulcedinis Fons Verae Sapientiae Fons Patriarchum Et Prophetarum Vas Insignae Devotionis Vas Spirituale

Mother of God Mighty Virgin Wise Virgin Virgin to be worshipped Virgin to be preached Virgin chosen since eternity. Blessed Virgin Preserved Virgin Most handsome Virgin Most compassionate Virgin Mother full of grace Mother of purity Most Holy Mother Mother and Virgin Intact Mother Mother of the principle Mother of true faith Mother of mercy Mother of humility Mother of eternal God Mother and lady Mother of the sweetness of the Spirit Mother of grace and Holiness Mother of obedience Mother of innocence Mother and Shakti of Christ Mother of the Creator Lovable Mother Mother holy hope Mother most caste Spotless Mother Fountain of charity Fountain of piety Fountain of sweetness Fountain of true wisdom Fountain of the elders and the Prophets Vessel of signal devotion Vessel filled with the Holy Spirit 151

Rosa Sine Spina Rosa Mystica Rosa Majestica Turris Davidica Turris Eburnea Domus Aurea Foederis Arca Coelorum Regina Angelorum Domina Imperatrix Clarissima Coelis Margarita Fides Omnium Per Quam Renovatur Omnis Creatura Civitas Dei Portans Omnia Portantem Uterus Divinae Incarnationis Factorem Mundi Generans Coeh Clarissima Tollens Tenebrae Aeternae Noctis Speculum Divinae Contemplationis Janua Vitae Porta Paradisi Per Quam Venitur Ad Gaudiam Coelis Altior Archangelorum Laetitia Omnium Exultatio Sanctus Tronus Salomonis Nostra Spes Vera Nostra Mater Nova Nostra Dilectissima Domina Nostra Lux Vera Nostra Pulcherrima Domina Advocata Nostra Mater Divinae Gratiae Mater Veri Gaudii

Rose without thorns Mystical rose Majestic rose Tower of David Tower of ivory Golden house Arch of the union Queen of heavens Lady of Angels Empress most eminent Daisy of heaven Faith of all beings From whom all creation is renewed City of God Bearing all supports Matrix of the Divine Incarnation Begetting the creator of the world The clearest one of the skies Removing the gloom of the eternal Night Mirror of the Divine contemplation Door of life Gate of the paradise By whom one comes to joy The Highest in the sky Delight of archangels Exultation of all beings Holy throne of Salomon Our true hope Our new Mother Our most exquisite mistress Our true light Our most fair Sovereign Our advocate Mother of Divine grace Mother of true joy 152

Virgo Virginum Honor Et Gloria Nostra Hortus Conclusus Aeterni Regis Filia Aeterni Regis Sponsa Hilaris Et Plena Gaudia GeneransAeternum Lumen Iter Nostrum Ad Dominum Praeclarior Luna Solis Lumen Vivens Stella Matutina Flos Immarcessibilis Sanctum Lilium Convallium Lux Meridiana Hospitium Deitatum Lucerna Castitatis Cubiles Coelestis Sanctus Flos Virginitatis Mater Gentium Regina Prophetarum Regina Sanctorum Omnium Gloria Jerusalem Resurrectio Nostra Clipeus Fidei Virginum Corona Amicta Sole Luna Sub Pedibus Duodecim Stellis Coronata Orbis Terrarum Margarita Fons Omnium Charismatum Templum Spiritus Sanctus Regis Diadema Per Infinita Saecula Lumen Sahajae Veritate

Virgin of all Virgins Our honour and glory Enclosed garden Daughter of the eternal king Bride of the eternal king Laughing and full of joy Producing eternal light Our way to the Lord Most clear moon Living light of the sun Morning star Flower which never fades Holy lily of the valley Midday light Sojourn of the deities Lamp of chastity Room of heavens treasure Thesauris Holy flower of Virginity Mother of nations Queen of the prophets Queen of all the saints Glory of Jerusalem Our resurrection Shield of faith Crown of the Virgins Clad by the sun The moon at Your feet Crowned by twelve stars Daisy of terrestrial orb Fountain of all charisma Temple of the Holy Ghost Diadem of the king For unending centuries Light of Sahaja Truth

Namastestu Mahamaye Shri Peethe Surpiyite Shanka Chakra Gadahaste Mahalakshmi Namostute

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THE 51 NAMES OF MARY MAHALAKSHMI Sancta Maria – Benedice nos Sancta Der Genitrix Sancta Virgo Virginium Mater Christi Mater Divinae Gratiae Mater Purissima Mater Castissima Mater Inviolata Mater Intemerata Mater Amabilis Mater Admirabilis Mater Boni Concilii Mater Creatoris Mater Salvatoris Virgo Prudentissima Virgo Veneranda Virgo Praedicanda Virgo Potens Virgo Clemens Virgo Fidelis Speculum Justitiae Sedes Sapientiae Causa Nostra Laetitiae Vas Spirituale Vas Honorabilis Vas Insignae Devotionis Rosa Majestica Turris Davidica Turris Eburnea Domus Aurea Foederis Arca Janus Caeli Stella Matutina Salus Infirmorum

Holy Mary – Please bless us Holy Mother of God Holy Virgin of all the Virgins Mother of Christ Mother of the Divine grace Purest Mother Mother most chaste Inviolate Mother Spotless Mother Lovable Mother Admirable Mother Mother of good advice Mother of the Creator Mother of the Redeemer Most wise virgin Most venerable virgin Virgin to be preached Mighty Virgin Compassionate virgin Trustworthy virgin Mirror of justice Seat of wisdom Source of our joy Vessel filled with the Holy Spirit Vessel of honesty Vessel of signal devotion Majestic rose Tower of David Tower of ivory Golden house Ark of the Covenant Door of heaven Morning star Salvation of the suffering 154

Refugium Peccatorum Consolatrix Afflictorum Regina Angelorum Regina Patriarcharum Regina Prophetarum Regina Apostolorum Regina Martyrum Regina Confessorum Regina Virginium Regina Sanctorum Omnium Regina Sine Labe Originalis Concepta Regina Sacratissimi Rosarii Regina Pacis Regina Amoris Regina Beatitudinis Imperatrix Mundi Lumen Sahajae Veritatis

Shelter of the sinners Comforter of the distressed Queen of the angels Queen of the angels Queen of the prophets Queen of the apostles Queen of martyrs Queen of confessors Queen of virgins Queen of all the saints Immaculate Queen Queen of the holy rosary Queen of peace Queen of love Queen of Bliss Empress of the world Light of Sahajal Truth

Om Twameva Sakshat Shri Omkara Sakshat Shri Jesus Mahavishnu Sakshat Shri Mary Mahalakshmi Sakshat Shri Adi Shakti Bhagawati Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi Namoh Namah

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PADMA PURANA Mother Mahalakshmi

Siddhibuddhiprade Devi Bhuktimukti pradayeni Mantramurte sada Devi Mahalakshmi namostute Adyantrahite Devi Adyashakte Maheshwari Yogje yogsambhute Mahalakshmi namastute Padmasan sthite Devi Parbrahma swarupini Parmeshi jaganmatr Mahalakshmi namostu Te O Devi, giver of intelligence and success and of worldly enjoyment and liberation (as well), Thou hast always the Mantras as Thy form, O Mahalaklshmi, obeisance to Thee. O Devi, Maheshwari, without a beginning or an end, O Primeval Energy, born of Yoga, O Mahalakshmi obeisance toThee. O Devi, seated on the lotus, who art the Parabhrama, the great Lord and Mother of the universe, O Mahalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

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NEGATIVITY DESTROYING MANTRAS

Shri Shattru Mardini Shri Ambika Devi Shri Madhusudanya Shri Tarakasura Sambhantri Nishumbha Shumba Sanhantri Shri Durga Shri Raksakari Shri Rakshasaghni Shri Chamunda Shri Madhu Kaitabhahantri Shri Nara Kantaka

Destroyer of Shumbha & Nishumba Destroyer of the Asuras Saviour from Raksasas Slayer of Raksasas Killer of Chanda & Munda

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PRAISE BY ADI SHANKARACHARYA And she took many incarnations to save the world. Gods and human beings from demons. In modern times, demons of the past have come with decent and attractive appearances. Man has become a slave of his nature and goes to extremes to accomplish his ambitions, ending in disaster. The Ocean of Love as the Divine Mother is, She has again decended onto this world, on the 21st of March, 1923, to save mankind (21st March is equinox when day and night are equal). Perhaps She has taken the birth on this day to correct imbalance even at the cosmic level. Adi Shankaracharya has said “Your right eye being the embodiment of the Sun creates day. Your left eye being the embodiment of the Moon creates night, Your third eye radiant like the slightly open golden lotus, creates twilight”. He also says that due to collyrium that the Mother wears, Her eyes become tricoloured – The streak of red, the natural white colour of the eyes and the black of the collyrium. They look like the triad of the three quantities – Raja, Sattwa and Tama. O Mother. You are not only correcting the imbalances of the people, but are also freely distributing the Divine Bliss which could be enjoyed by very few in the past after great efforts. May thousands and thousands more come and drink the nectar that is flowing from Your Lotus Feet. Proximity to Your Lotus Feet is Moksha and You are so kind that You are present in our hearts the very moment we remember You. O Mother, pray, kindly keep this form of Yours for years and years, so that all seekers get their salvatiion and Mother Earth is relieved from all evil. What can we offer in Puja when You are everywhere and everything, including our Selves?

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TAD NISKALA by Adi Shankaracharya Om, I am neither the mind, Intelligence, ego, nor ‘chitta’, Neither the ears, nor the tongue, Nor the senses of smell and sight, Neither ether, nor air, I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! I am neither the ‘prana’, Nor the five vital breaths, Neither the seven elements of the body, Nor its five sheaths, Nor hands, nor feet, nor tongue, Nor other organs of action. I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! Neither fear, greed, nor delusion, Loathing, nor liking have I, Nothing of pride, of ego, Of ‘dharma’ or Liberation, Neither desire of the mind, Nor object for its desiring. I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! Nothing of pleasure and pain, Of virtue and vice, do I know, Of mantra, of sacred place, Of Vedas or Sacrifice, Neither I am the eater, The food or the act of eating. I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. I am Shiva! I am

Shiva!.

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Death or fear, I have none, Nor any distinction of caste, Neither father, nor Mother, Nor even a birth, have I, Neither friend, nor comrade, Neither disciple, nor Guru. I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! I have no form or fancy, The All-pervading am I, Everywhere I exist, And yet I am beyond the sense, Neither salvation am I, Nor anything to be known. I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. I am Shiva! I am Shiva!

That’s what you are. You are Eternal Bliss and Awareness.Consciousness. The Pure Consciousness. I think this must be. Everyone must learn it by heart and must say it in all the ashrams. That’s a very good way of remembering what you are! May God bless you!

H.H. SHRI MATAJI NIRMALA DEVI, GMUNDEN, AUSTRIA 1986

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GUIDE TO PERFECTION Life is a challenge Life is a gift Life is an adventure Life is a sorrow Life is a tragedy Life is a duty Life is a game Life is a mystery Life is a song Life is an opportunity Life is a journey Life is a promise Life is Love Life is beauty Life is Truth Life is a struggle Life is a puzzle Life is a goal

meet it accept it dare it overcome it face it perform it play it unfold it sing it take it complete it fulfil it discover it praise it realise it fight it solve it achieve it.

18th CHAPTER OF THE BHAGAVADGITA

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TO MY FLOWER CHILDREN You are angry with life Like small children Whose Mother is lost in Darkness Your sulk expressing despair At the fruitless end of your journey You wear Ugliness to discover Beauty You name everything false in the name of Truth You drain out emotions to fill the cup of Love My sweet children, my darling How can you get peace by waging war With yourself, with your being, with joy itself Enough are your efforts of renunciation The artificial mask of consolation Now rest in the petals of the lotus flower In the lap of your gracious Mother I will adorn your life with beautiful blossoms And fill your moments with joyful fragrance I will anoint your head with Divine Love For I cannot bear your torture anymore Let me engulf you in the ocean of joy So you lose your being in the Greater one Who is smiling in your calyx of Self Secretly hidden to tease you all the while Be aware and you will find Him Vibrating your every fibre with blissful joy Covering the whole Universe with light.

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