VSN..!!...Stanza # (41)..,Udbhva: kshobano deva:..,

Udbhva: kshobano deva:Shrigarbh:parameswarah:

Karanam kaaranam kartaVikarta gahano guha:

1) Udbhava: - one who is the origin of universe. & Beyond the bondage of worldly feelings."Udbhava:" means "Generation"

2) Kshobhana: - The Creator of a commotion

3) Deva: - . One who sports himself.Deva means God

4) Shri-Garbha: - . One who is the abode of all auspicious qualities.

--- One who has Lakshmi in him-so naturally all auspicious qualities will be with him only.

5) .Parameswara: - . The supreme goal. The ultimate authority. No body above him.

6) Karanam :- . The means / instrument

7) Kaaranam: - The cause. (means the reason)

8) Karta - . The doer.

9) Vikarta: - . One who creates the infinite verities of the universe.

10) Gahana: - . One who is deep and inscrutable.

11) Guha: - . One who dwells in the cave of heart,& hides himself from the nastikas.

There are ELEVEN Thirunamam in this stanza

Stanza # (40).,Viksharo Rohito Margo...,!

Viksharo Rohito MargoHetur Damodara: Saha:

Maheedharo MahabhagoVeghavan Amitasana:

1) Vikshra:

one who is imperishable. . “Kshra” means perishable.Or No waxing & waning for him

2) Rohita: - . The term ”Rohita” means Fish. So this Thirunamam denotes about Bagawan’s Mastyavataram..

3) Marga: - . He is the one, the saints sought after & also means he is the way to attain the goal. He’s the means & goal to get out of this samsarasaharam. ”Margam”means Way/Path

4) Hetu: - . The cause. (”Karanam”)

5) . Damodara: - . i) He who has the worlds in His belly.

ii) One who was tied around HIS waist by ropes by mother yasodhai in Krishnavatara kalam. iii) One who is attained by pure mind & self-control ”Dama.” meaning self-control & ”Udhara” meaning purified.

6) Saha: - . Patience. Tamizhla. - Porumai/sahiputhanmai. one who has immense patience.

7) Maheedhara: - The supporter of earth..

8) Maha-bhaga - . One who is extremely fortunate. {. In Hindi Bhag means the shortened version of Bhagyam-people still use this term to denote bhagyam in Hindi heartland}

9) Vegawan: - . One who is quick /swift. Nothing can over take him..

10) Amitasana;: - . One who has endless appetite. One who is the voracious eater. & Supply unlimited food to His subjects..

There are TEN Thirunamam in this stanza

VSN..... Stanza # (39)...,Atula sarabhobhima ,,,

Atula sarabhobhima :samayjno havir hari:

sarva lakshna lakshanyo ,lakshmivan samitinjayah:

1) Atula: - . The incomparable.

2) Sarabha: - The destroyer of persons act in disregard of laws and rules/ethics..

3) Bhima: - . The formidable one

4) Samayajna: - one who knows all conventions.

5) . Havir- hai: - One who is the recipient of all havis offered in the sacrifice( Yajnam)

6) Sarvalakshna- Lakshanya : - . One who pointed as the ultimate truth by all Saints He is the ultimate definition of all good qualities. one who reveals him self thro’ everything around us.

7) Lakshmivan: - one who is always with Lakshmi.

8) Samitinjaya: - one who wins all battles. The ever victories.

There are Eight Thirunamam in this stanza

Stanza # (38).,Padmanabho(s)ravindaaksha

Padmanabho(s)ravindaaksha:Padmagarbha:sarirabhrit:

Maharddhi-riddhovriddhatma,Mahaksho garudadhvajah:

1) Padmanabha: - One with a lotus-like navel. This is not a literal meaning alone. All thoughts considered being spring forth from naval point. “Sayanachar” in his purusha suktha vyakanam says Bagawan is known as Vak roppam in this world, (Para, pasyanti madhyama vaikari-Para is the base from naval point)

2) Aravindaaksh: - His eyes resembles that of Lotus flower..

3) Padma-garbha: - He who is installed in a lotus..

4) Sarira-bhrit: - one who sustains & nourishes all bodies

5) Maharddhi: - He of immense riches. Riddhi means prosperity & power.

6) Riddhah: - . One who keeps growing

7) Vriddhatma: - The ancient one. .

8) Mahakshah; - One who has great eyes. One with a. powerful axle.

9) Garuda-dvajah: - One whose flag has garudan.

There are Nine Thirunamam in this stanza

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Vishnu sahasranamam slokam # 37

Asokastaranastara:sura;Sauri: janasvara:

Anukoola satavarta;Padmee padmanibhekshana:

1) Asoka - He who destroys the sorrows.

2) Tarana: - one who enables the devotees to cross the samsara saharam

3) Tara: - . The saviour

4) Soora: - . The valient

5). Sauri: - . The grand son of surasena..The descendant of valiant people like yadhava.

6) Janeswara: - . The lord of people.

7) Anukula: - The well wisher & friend of every one.

8) Satavarta - . . “Sata”means hundred , therefore the term means He who has taken several incarnations to sustain dharma.

9) Padmi: - . One who carries the lotus in His hand.

10) Padmanibekshna: - . One who has eyes which resemble the lotus.

There are Ten Thirunamam in this stanza

Vishnu sahasranamam...Stanza # (36)skanda .......

Stanza # (36)

skanda skanda-daro dhuryo:..

.skanda skanda-daro dhuryo:varado vayuvahana:

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1) Skanda - He who destroys.

2) skanda-dhara: - The Supporter of skanda.

3) Dhurya: - The Supporter.

4) Vara-dah: - The Grantor of boons

5) . Vayu-vahanah: - He who has Vayu as His vehicle

6) Vasu-Devah: - . He who pervades& supports. Also one who has born as the son of vasudeva (in Krishnavataram)

7) Brihad-bhanuh: - Possessor of endless rays (that of sun & moon).

8) . Adi-devah - The First Deity

9) Purandarah: -

.i) The Destroyer of the cities

. ii) The Destroyer of the sufferings from the adi-daivika causes.

iii) He who helps the devotee in transcending the attachment to sthula, sukshma and karana sariras.

d) He who brings an end to the bodies of all beings. .

There are Nine Thirunamam in this stanza

Vishnu Sahasranamam...,Stanza # (35) ..,Achuta:Prathita

Stanza #(35)...,

Achuta:Prathida: Prana:Pranado: vasavanuja:

Apamnidhiradhisthana: Apramatta: pradhistha:

1) Achuta: - One who does not fall from his position

2) Prathita: - One who’s having great reputation.

3) Prana: - One who is pranan {life force} to all

4) Prana-da: - one who is life giver to all

5) Vasavanuja: - The younger brother of Indra.(vasava= indra)

6) Apam-nidhi: - . The sustainer of waters present in the ocean

7) Adhishthanam: - The support.

8) Appramatta: - One who is the support to his devotees..

9) Pratishthita: - The vigilent.

There are Nine Thirunamam in this stanza

Pradhosha Mahima

Pradhosha Mahima
Pradhosha pooja is one of the most important among the poojas performed to the Graceful Lord Shiva. In Shukla Paksha (15 moon days from New moon to Full moon) and Krishna Paksha (15 moon days from Full moon to New moon) the evening of the trayodasi (thirteenth moon day) between 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. is called Pradhosha. It comes once in fifteen moon days. Pradhosha time is especially meant for praying Lord Shiva. Praying in that time will free us from out sins and gives moksha finally (hence the name Pradhosha). During pradoSha time a special type of circumambulating called soma sUtra pradaxiNam(1) is done.
Pradhosha Purana:
Once Dhevas and Asuras using the serpent Vasuki and the hill Mandhara were trying to get Amrutham (nector) from the Kseerabthi (milk ocean). Then the terrible poison Halahalam came up. All got frightened and pleaded to Lord Shiva for rescue. Being the peak of mercy Lord Shiva ate that poison. Then as per His order they resumed their effort to get Amrutham. They got it on Dhwadhasi (twelfth moon day). Without praying and thanking the God, by whom they got Amrutham, Devas started dancing and celebrating their victory.
On thrayodhasi (thirteenth moon day) they realised their sin of not praying the God and pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased graceful Lord Shiva forgave them and danced between the horns of the Nandhi (holy bull). That time is called Pradhosham. Whoever prays Lord Shiva in that time, Lord Shiva fulfills their wishes and give them mukthi.
During Prodhosha time anointing (Abhishekam) the Shiva deity with the following is considered fruitful.

Milk
gives long life
Ghee gives Moksha state
Curd gives good children
Honey gives melodious voice
Rice powder
frees from debts
Sugar cane juice gives good health
Panjamrutham gives wealth
Lemon removes fear of death
Sugar removes enmity
Tender coconut gives enjoyment
Cooked Rice( Annam ) gives mejestic life
Sandal gives Lakshmi's grace
Anoint the Lord Shiva with Love, He would give Himself !!
Bilvam and flowers can be given for Shiva pooja. Please go to Shiva temple for every Pradhosham and live in His grace blissfully.
shivAya namaOm bhavAya namaHbhavAya namaOm namaH shivAya



R - R^iShabhamC - chaNdIcharG - gomukhi
During the pradhoSham(1) time soma sUtra pradaxiNam is the suggested way of circumambulating the God. In some of the temples this is followed always. A point to note here is that the gomukhi is never crossed. gomukhi is the place where the water after anointing (abhiSheka tIrtam) would be flowing northwards out. By doing this way of pradaxiNam one does not step over this holy water.
As per the above marked symbols this pradaxiNam is to be done. First saluting the R^iShabha devar (Holy Bull) go anti-clockwise and salute chaNdIshar (not crossing the gomukhi). Now return in the clockwise manner salute R^iShabham and continue clockwise till the gomukhi (not cross it again). Then return in anti-clockwise direction salute the R^iShabham again and proceed towards chaNdIshar. From there return back clockwise without worshiping R^iShabham and reach the gomukhi. Finally return back anti-clockwise from there to salute R^iShabham and continue to chaNdIshar and return back to R^iShabham and worship the shiva li.ngam (at the altar) by viewing through the space between the two horns of the Holy bull. This is one pradaxiNam. Three such times pradaxiNam to be done.
If you carefully observe the curve traced by doing the pradaxiNam is very similar to the periphery of the crescent. Hence this way of circumambulating is called soma sUtra pradaxiNam.

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Vishnu Sahasranama slokam # 33 Yugadrikrit....

Stanza # (33)

yugadikrit yugavartonaikamayo mahashana;

Adhrishyo vyaktaroopashcha,sahasrajit anadajit

1) Yugadikrit:- One who is the creator of yugas.yugas are 4 in No viz Kritam, Tretaa, Dvapara,&kali Yuga means time

.2) Yugavarta:- He is the power behind the wheel of time.

3) Naika-mayaah::- One who takes various forms in his Avatarams to sustain & maintain this world.:

4) Mahashana;:- one who consumes every thing or one who is the voracious eater

5) Adrishya::- one who can’t be seen or perceived by sense organ

6) Vyakta-roopa:- although he can’the be perceived by sense organ once a devotee immerse himself in HIS bakthi/yaoga /meditation he can be perceived

7) sahara-jit:- conqurer of thousands.

8) Anadajit;:- One who victory is endless,countless,limitless.

There are EIGHT Thirunamam in this stan