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Contents What is Tandavamurthy with r. What is Panchanana Siva in the What is Anugrahamurthy of the What is Ugramurthy of the for
forms? Andhakasura-vadha-murth Bhairava-murthy: Gajasura-vadha-murthy: Kalari-murthy: Kamantaka-murthy: Kankala-bhairava murthy: Sarabhesa-murthy: Tripurantakmurthy: What is Yogamurthy of the What is the significant of The T What is the significant of the Sy What is Sivalinga which is one ( What are the important idol for
. Chandrashekharar (mo ii. Kalyana sundarar (The iii. Ardhanarishvarar (half iv Natarajar (King of danc
V. Kalari (The enemy of ka vi. Lingodhbhava murthy vii. Bhikshatana murthy viii. Hrihara murthy What do you mean by Siva Agama Why is it reffered that the pranave What are the 10 principal schools What are the Eight steps of Astang What are the gayatrimantras for
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1. What is Tandavamurthy with refe Tandavamurthy is the dancing pose of Lord Siva in the outward appearance as Nataraja i movements of the manifest creation, known
of the universe, the mode of movements oftl the galaxies and the interstellar spaces, on W His dance is a divine motion that suffers no ( our unawareness. It obliterates our illusions : conclusion, at the end of creation it diffuses ekanda, a suspended activity.
Lord Siva is the authority of all the different nirtha sasthra) connected with the 108 types from Him just as all the yogic postures. All th Siva are the expression, which He uses eithe of His devotees.
Out of the 108 forms of dancing postures ni which the most popular form is Nataraja (the
Four types of Dances of Siva which are mor
1. Ananda-tandava-murhty, dancin 2. Uma-tandava-murhty, dancing 3. Tripura-tandava-murthy, dancir 4. Urdhva-tandava-murhty, dancir
The Apsmarapurusha (the forgotten and delu illustration of Nataraja denotes this reality. T stage on which Lord Siva performs his danc
2. What is Panchanana Siva vhi In some Hindu temples Sivalinga is exposed Each one of these faces exposed in the Sival aspect.
These five faces of Panchanana Siva are Isar Vamadheva murtha and Sadhyojatha murtha
1. Isana murtha faces south east an
or the Eternal Siva.
2. Tatpurusha murtha faces the eas
3 Aghora murtha faces the south a
Siva that, like fire, first devours
4. Vamadeva murtha faces north. F 5. Sadyojata murtha faces west an
3. What is Anugrahamurthy whi This is the peaceful (serene) aspect of L 4. What is Ugramurthy which is
forms?

rence to Lord Siva?
Siva as Nataraja. s in latent or hidden form in all the periodic rhythmic as the cosmic dance that ensures the orderliness (Rta) he earth and the heavens, the systematic arrangement of hich depends precariously the entire equilibrium. :onflicts. It entertains our anguish minds and dispels and blazes the worlds of demons and ignorance. In the entire universe into an inexplicable period of
nature of the forms of dance. The art of dance (Natya of classical Bharatha dance varieties have originated he forms of expressions of different types of dances of r to destroy the immorality or diminish the sufferings
ne types of stances are considered significant out of
King of dance).
e significant are: g in a pleasant and cheerful mood. in the company of Parvathi. ng while slaying Tripurasura. ng in the aether(space- air).
ided self), on whose body he rests Lord's feet in the his entire spacious world of apasmarapurushas is a e performance.
ch is one of the form of Siva
with five faces and is known as Panchanana Siva. inga has a precise name and represents a specific
na murtha, Tathpurusha murtha, Aghora murtha,
d represents Iswara aspect of Siva known as Sadasiva,
t. He is Siva in his aspect as a deluded purusha or ego. ind represents the destructive and regenerative aspect of life and then prepares the ground for its renewal. He is healer and preserver. i represents the creative power of Siva.
ch is one of the form of Lord Siva? ord Siva. one of the form of Lord Siva? and give the different

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These are the fierce forms of Siva. These fier during which Siva assumed his dreadful form The following are his well known terrible for
1. Andhakasura-vadha-murthy:
Subsequently joined his forces as
2. Bhairava-murthy: The form gei the secrets of tantras, yantras, alc
3. Gajasura-vadha-murthy: The
4. Kalari-murthy: the form in whi
Markandeya.
5. Kamantaka-murthy: The form disturbing him while doing pena
6. Kankala-bhairava murthy: Th
head of Brahma.
7. Sarabhesa-murthy: The form in
incarnation of Vishnu.
8. Tripurantakmurthy: The form silver and iron built by the three
5. What is Yogamurthy which is The descriptions of Dakshinamurthy (south f seated on a elevated seat, with one leg folded deluded self.
Siva is identified as Dakshinamurthy, accord teachings sitting on the Snowy mountains of subcontinent, which is in the southern directic
The manifestation of Siva as the universal te: clandestines of yogas, tantras, yantras, arts, S astrology, magic, ancient history and knowle goddesses and his highly competent devotees
Two of his posterior arms hold a snake (or rc other. The snake is considered a symbol ofta enlightenment. Of the remaining two anterio and the other holds a scripture in gnanamudr
Puranic tradition of the deity shows that once Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, and Sanathku! Eventually they were uncertain of the Suprer Lord Siva to acquire the knowledge of the Ti seat and the four sages too sat down beneath uttering a single remark. Anyhow all the unc practicing the posture of their Guru.
This shows that the Truth cannot be elucidat Dakshinamurthy with the great 'chinmudra This appearance in which Siva is shown as S known as Dakshinamurthy.

ce forms of Siva are commonly related with the events
to exterminate the demons or the wicked.
S.
The form in which he defeated Andhakasura, who his commander and became popular as Bhringi. nerally found in connection with the cults of teaching hemy, magic and occult knowledgeu. form he assumed while killing a demon named Nila. ch he fought and defeated Yama to save his devotee
in which he destroyed Manmadha, the god of lust, for
CC. e form which he assumed after cutting off the fifth
n which he allegedly fought and sacred, Narasimha, the
he assumed while destroying the three cities of gold, sons of Andhakasura.
one of the form of Lord Siva in brief aced Lord) portray Siva in his very pleasant mood, while the other rests on the Apasmarapurusha, the
ing to puranic tradition for the reason that he does his Himalayas and facing towards the Indian on to him.
acher is recognized as Dakshinamurthy, instructing the ciences, alchemy, occult knowledge, astronomy, ‘dge of the future to the sages and saints, gods and
sary or both) in one hand and flame of fire in the antric knowledge and the fire a symbol of r hands one is in abhayamudra (posture of assurance) a (posture of presenting knowledge).
a the four sons, of Brahma, (the Loard of Creation) mara did rigorous thapas (meditation) and analysis. me Truth. Lastly they determined to move towards to ruth. Lord Siva was sitting under a banyan tree, on a around Him. Lord was in the yoga posture without ertainties of the four sages got cleared just by
ed in expressions and must be experienced. posture shows that he is the guru of all the teachers. upreme Guide to the sages is the form of wisdom

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6. What is the significant which is one The trident is the symbolic weapon of Siva w trident is the symbolic illustration of the triple Siva is the controller master of these three qu The trident symbolically represents the truth 1 controller of all illusion. The trident furtherm the past, the present and the future. Siva (as K the evolution of the universe according to His The symbol trident in addition represents the knowledge, the path of action and the path of devotees and destroys the evil in them.
The trident also signifies the three main tribu advancement towards the divine. They are thi
7. What is the significant of the Symbolism The snakes in Hindu mythology symbolize th The snake stands for all the evil and demonic around his neck. Sometimes we see more Sna acting as bracelets around his hands. By wear assurance that no evil can touch us or destroy The snake according to Saktha worship cult d is expressed as a coiled serpent lying in the la and ascend when ones spiritual status increas
The snake coiled around the neck of Siva exp only has arisen fully but is also actively invol who approach Him. The snake also stands for all enthusiasms and expresses that, He has overcome all desires a maneuverings.
8. What is Sivalinga which which is o The Sivalinga is the symbolic representation usually a round or cylindrical and protruding base. In the form of Sivalinga this aspect has three i. The lower part represent ii. The middle part, which i iii. The upper part, which is Sivalinga literally means the body of Siva.
Sivalinga is considered possibly the most pot almost in all the Siva temples, Sivalinga is ir denotes the union of mind and body. Spiritua Prakriti, the highest principles of the manifes
Sivalingas are either naturally found in river are employed in their making, such as clay, s Stones and various types of wood.

of The Trident of Siva? ith which he annihilates evils and reinstates order. The 2 character of nature, termed, sathva, rajas and tamas. alities with which he controls the universe. that Siva is the sole controller of the universe and the ore represents the three aspects of the duration of time,
ala Bhairava) is regulator of Time, who determines
will. three paths to self-realization, that is to say the path of devotion. With these three paths, Siva transforms his
lations which need to be ruined in order to make
evil of lust the evil of anger, and the evil of pride.
of Snakes of Lord Siva? e nature of control over aspiration and desire of Siva. al nature in the world. He wears a garland of snakes kes; one across his body like a sacred thread and two ing the snake around his neck, Lord Siva gives us the
us once we surrender to him. lenotes the power of kundalini. This kundalini power tent stage at the muladharachakra of all human beings es and divine position is oriented.
presses that in Him the kundalini sakthi (power) not Ved in the divine activity by observing all the devotees
desires. The snakes around his neck, of Lord Siva nd is in full control of Prakriti (maya) and its various
ne of the forms of Siva? of Siva the Supreme Self of the universe. Sivalinga is object. The cylindrical part is held firmly by a circular
parts.
S Brahma.
Soctagonal in shape, represents Vishnu. cylindrical in shape, represents Rudra (Pujabhaga).
ent, powerful and popular symbol in Hinduism. In nstalled in the sanctum sanctorum.Psychologically it lly it characterizes the union between Purusha and tation of universe.
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9. What are the important idol forms
i.Natarajar (King of dance - Yoga murthy The manifestation of the Natarajar idol form shoulders, three eyes, moon and leaves and g
One of the left hand possess destructive fire, pointing down.One of the other hand hold D. The God is seen in the dancing pose, whose 1 body (hyapasmara deham)
Mudra (hand gesture) of the lower right han expresses that "There is a way out." This gi forms and rebirth. This hand points to the wa first left hand.This destruction which leads
impurity of the soul. Balance of creation and
Flame halo (Thiru vasi) represents samsara Life comes as a result of heat (passion). Li over and over again.
The two different ear-rings Siva wears symb aspects of existence. One type of ear-ring wi eye in his forehead symbolizes insight or enl that Siva can control nature and also fertility, unapproachable, and natural by the display o time.
The raised foot is seen out of the plane of the of the world of forms into the formless realit release from rebirth and the assurance of mo symbolizes the creative force of the universe foot symbolizes ignorance of moksha which absentmindedness, negligence, blindness. Tv forgetfulness.
Lord Shiva dances during the creation, prote His dance varies with respect to the action.
i. Sandhya tandava, ii. Urdhva tandava, iii. Rudra tandava, iv. Samhara tandava
The dance of the Lord takes place in every i act. That is the source of all the energy. His Vyagrapada and Patanjali who were worship Worlds. Vyagrapada out of his devotion aske very early in the dawn, even before the bees touched by the bees to offer to God. That is serpent Adisesha on which Vishnu reside, de performing austerity at the holy place called

of Lord Siva found in the temples?
) is where the upright body where the head is with four anga on the head.
one hand stretching downwards, the raised foot amarukam (drum), and the other in protection posture. matted hair is flowing, standing on the unconscious
d explains "Do not be afraid.”Mudra of lower left hand asture promises salvation or release from the world of ly out. Destruction is symbolized by the Fire held in the to creation, over and over again. Fire also cleanses the
destruction is shown by both the upper arms.
(reincarnation), the endless cycle of birth and death. fe ends in the fires of destruction and then life comes
olize that he embodies both masculine and feminine orn by men, the other one worn by women. The third ightenment. The Ganges River in Siva's hair signifies
The expression on Siva's face is calm, f his own energy symbolizing the flow and change of
rest of the image. The raised foot takes the viewer out y of moksha. Hence the upraised left foot symbolizes ksha-nirvana. The leg that rests on a lotus flower, . The Dwarf (Muyalakan) being crushed by the right Nataraj is overcoming. The Dwarf symbolizes vo feet together symbolize interplay of insight and
ction and destruction processes of the worlds.
nfinitesimal atom, for all the living beings to exist and activity (energy) is sakti. There were two ardent sages ping God to see Its blissful dance that energizes the d for the eyes and legs of the tiger, so that he could go wake up, to pluck the flowers very fresh, not even why he was called Vyagrapada. The other sage was the sired to see the glorious Dance of God. They were Thillaiyambalam.

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ii. Chandrashekharar (moon ornamented The appearance of this Chandrashekharar ido abhaya (protecting) and the other hand in var expression, with a blossomed face and expres crown (moon ornamented Lord), with an boc and the other one the axe.
The puranic incident related to the deity Chal Daksha had twenty seven stars as his daughte had special concern towards Rohini. Hence a dakasha. Daksha understood that moon is not Daksha cursed the moon to lose its luminanci moon started loosing one luminance part (kal and feeling shame moon vanished into the oc requirement of the light of the moon is indisp As a result there was suffering in the world.T take sanctuary in the Great Divine, Lord Siva with only one kala of illumination. Being the head, making him grow for 15 days and deca
iii. Kalyana sundarar (The Siva in marriage The appearance of this deity is with the body hand of devi in one lotus hand, with axe and hair. The face is with three eyes and four hal with divine amazing colourful dress, wearing flamboyant with charming body.
The puranic incident related to the deity kaly Once Sakthi, was born as the daughter (Parva a child, She was not attracted in playing and a mind towards meditating on Lord Siva in th Lord Siva. Hence she wanted to carry out aus for this act. Because of her sternnesss her fat out austerity at Himalayas. Lord Siva satisfie place. Parvati presented her respect to the ag. attempted to persuade her that she shouldn't 1 instead take pleasure in life getting married. instead of aspiring for Lord Siva who always Parvati, not knowing that the elderly devotee elderly man, informed Him that She respecte devotee and She was not prepared listen to a
She requested the aged devotee to leave the willpower and loyalty, revealed who He is. P Nevertheless God had accepted her requestec
The king of Himalaya and his family were ha Lord in the wedding robe got married to Pav, and this form of God is called Kalyanasundh
iv. Ardhanarishvarar (half male and other l

Lord - bhoga murthy) l form is where the upright body with one hand in ada (boon giving) postures. The face is with a pleasant isive eyes. The crescent moon is strikingly seen on the ly, and feet in the same plane. One hand holds the deer
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hdrashekharar is as follows: rs. All of whom were married to moon. But the moon ll the rest of the wives made a complain to their father
treating all his daughters equally. For this reason e (kala) day by day. Consequently day by day the a) out of his 16 parts. For the reason moon frightened ean. There are so many activities where the ensable. Without moon, these activities were harmed. o solve the dilemma the celestials advised moon to . Moon took refuge in Lord Siva when he was left graceful Almighty, He wore the moon crescent on His y for 15 days periodically.
form (bhoga murthy) red (sindhuram) in colour in marriage posture, with a deer in hands and ganga and moon on the wound-up nds (four shouldered). The manifestation of this icon is
necklace and bracelet, shining in the bridal robe,
ana Sundarar is as follows: uti), of the king of Himalayas. While she was young as singing similar to the other children. She was more of he mountain hills. She most wanted to get married to sterity in the hills of Himalayas. Her parents hesitated her finally had to restrain to her willpower. She carried d with her worship, came as an elderly devotee to her 2d devotee of her Beloved Lord. At that moment, He uin her teenage years performing meditation, but He recommended that She could get married to Him,
dances in the cemeteries and wears skulls and bones. is God Himself, got annoyed on the utterance of the d Him only because He gave the impression like a ny little blasphemy of God further.
lace without any delay. The Lord, pleased with Her arvati was astonished and pleaded the pardon of God. l.
ppy to see their daughter's wedding. The delightful ati the Daughter of the king of Himalaya mountains afaf
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The appearance of the Ardhanarishvarar idol portion of the on the right half and femalese matted hair with moon, axe, smeared in red ( embracing the bull and with a bent leg, this t (lily) flower close to the chest, with a silk lik
The puranic incident related to the deity Ard Maharishi Bringi Sage Bringi who lived in th He normally worshiped only Lord Siva and r indicates, pulled out the energy out of the bo was unable to stand on his own. He pleaded a stick. With the support of the sticksage col
Goddess Sakti wanted to be an indivisible pa vrata austerity. Lord Siva, Delighted with G being part of His form. So the Lord now app and hence became Ardhanarishvarar.
Significance of the of form of Ardhanarishva Hindus consider that the God is male, femal Philosophically, this form is quite associated same Supreme. Because God is conceptually beyond sex, th refer to God as It is proper mainly at Its (Go Parashiva. Shiva also takes the form of Al free-will for the benefit of Pasus (souls), whi the worlds. Its energy of creation consequent and Its power Sakti generate everything.
v. Kalari –The enemy of kala(veera murti The manifestation of the kalari idol form is v where the head is with four shoulders,
Three eyed, with hands holding up the Sulai face, with the left foot standing up over the c hair, to that pashupatiLord of creatures), Ka
The puranic incident related to the deity kala Kala is the deva who is accountable for deat conclusion that Kalari symbolizes that God i
The sagacious Mrikandu did not have any pr homa rituals to get the good thing of Almigh view. Almighty inquired about the sage's rec wish, the Almighty asked the sage whether h for long or a son loving, intelligent and a ge At that moment the sage had two choices. Tl Sage Mrikandu's wife gave birth to a child c Markandeya. Markandeya when he was very would live just for 16 years.

form is where the upright body with the form of male ction on the left half. The head of this icon is seen with aruna), wearing snakes and the skin of tiger, he right half, and the left black in color, hand holding a e lotus foot, wearing gold ornaments.
hanarishvarar is as follows: he remote past was a dedicated devotee of Lord Siva. not Sakti. Goddess Sakti, being the power as the name dy of the Sagacious Bringi. Because of this maharishi his position to Lord Siva. Lord Siva provided him with uld stand and still worshipped Lord Siva alone.
rt of Lord Siva's form. She oberved the Kedhara maha oddess Sakti’s austerity, bestowed her the boon of eared male on the right side and female on the left side
trar. e and neuter as well God is abstractly beyond sex.
with the Grace of God. Siva and Sakti are one and the
ough referred to as He or She but it is more relevant to d's) intrinsic form.The formless God is called "dhanari, his androgynous form. On its (God's) own ch are go down in Pasa (bondage), It thinks to create tly springs out of It. This energy is called Sakti. Siva
nhy) where the upright body is red in colour (sindhuram),
m, noose, axe in hands, with frightening teeth, pleasant chest of kala (time - death), with cast down red matted kalantaka prostrate.
ri is as follows: h. Considering the Kala as time it is able to come to the s away from the limits of time (Mrityuinjayan).
ogeny for fairly a longtime. He carried out tapas and ity. As a result of this performance Lord Siva came into Juest.When the sage Mrikandu informed about his he liked a son with indiscipline, cruel and dumb living m of character living very short span of life. he Iintellectual sage Mrikandu selected the second one. but of a godsend from Lord Siva, and he was named
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Markandeya grew up learning and gaining ki devotional towards Lord Siva. His parents wi
When Markandeya was reaching the age of s expression of sorrow. Markandeya learnt fro) sixteen and that was the reason of the gloom. the Lord Siva, Who is beyond all the scopes death, can save him from the strong control c
Devotional and single-minded and Markande to the Lord. The Yamadootas who approach young boy's devotional rituals and puja. As th Kala the god of death, himself came.
Markandeya was in full concentration during Kala still trying to carry away Markandeya's linga and kicked Kala away. Lord Siva bless boy and made him to be in sixteen years for associated with this valorous deed of Lord Si
vi. Lingodhbhava murthy
This image signifies the importance of Siva beginning and without an end. According to Brahma and Vishnu in the form of a pillar of one end to the other. As Lingodhbava-murth arms, while Brahma and Vishnu adore him fi
vii. Bhikshatana murthhy
This is Siva in his ascetic aspect, wandering human skull, doing penance or lost in his ow Siva going around the villages in India in this our attention or scare away the trailing childr
viii. Hrihara murthy This is Siva in a mood of reconciliation and Sankaranarayana. The images show the right half of Vishnu on the left side.
10. What do you mean by Siva Agama SivAgamas are the ' tantric scriptures of sai scriptures of Hindu religion. Vedas and Aga through the divines and sages. Similar to the word “Agama” signifies the dynamism. Some engineering. Agamasellucidate four glorious parts/paths te а. charya
b. kriya C. yoga d. gnana

nowledge of the great scriptures, caring and loving, ere extremely happy with him.
ixteen he found his father and mother showing the m his mother that he would depart this life at the age of
Markandeya become conscious that none other than of time and hail as Mrityunjaya, who conquered the f death.
ya performed Siva puja and submited himself totally ed to take his life were scared by the flame of this e Yama dootas couldn't take away Markandeya's life,
his rituals all the time embracing the Siva linga. As life, the Lord appeared in furious from from the Siva ed the genuine dedication of the sixteen year young aver, deathless. Thirukkadavoor is the temple
W2.
in the form of Linga as the Supreme Self, without a Hindu mythology, Siva once revealed his infinity to fire that could not be scaled by either of them from y, Siva appears seated in the heart of a Linga, with four om the two sides.
from place to place, with a begging bowl made of n thoughts. Even today we can see some followers of s form. Some of them even do a little magic to attract 'en.
friendship with Vishnu. Also known as Harihara or
half of Siva on the right side of the image and the left
s ܫ vism. As Vedas Siva Agamas are considered the holy mas are blessed by the Divine God Siva Itself, passing
word “Veda” specify knowledge the root gam in the say that if Vedas are the science, Agamas are the
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There are 28 Siva Agamas. All of them have important ones are given below:
а. caryapatha details the pr
b. pavithra vidhi (purificat
of Sivalinga)
C. japamaia, yogapatha lak
yogapatham-used in yog kriyapatha explains man sandhyavandhanam (tw puja, japa, homas (wors samaya vishesha nirvan yogapatha tells about the Asana samadi procedure gyana patha elucidates til Agamas, like Vedas are the sources of almost are the foundation of the religious life of Hir the character of the Supreme as well as the te Agamas support the realistic aspects of relig efficient to produce the absolute benefit. Her rituals.The main viewpoint of the Agama tan pasha . Agama tantra source and verses There are two types of Agamas. They are:
a. Siva Agamas
b. Rrudra Agamas There are 10 Siva Agamas and 18 rudra Aga Lord Siva. These Agamas also have upa Agamas and th number for the 28 Agamas. Some of the Aga example, kamika, Sukshma and sahasra Aga in the history. a lot of of the Agamas access of of the Agamas have only a few of the pad
11. Why is it refered that the pranav, AUM (OM) is identified the pranava mantra designation of something. It is the “all-word total of all letters of the alphabetit embodies supreme in the form of the word.
12. What are the 10 principal schools of V (Commentary of Brahmasutra)?
Advaita Vedanta-Sankara (788. Visistadvaita Vedanta-Ramanu Dvaita Vedanta-Madhava (123 Bhedabheda —Baskara (9"centu Dvaitadvaita Vedanta-Nimbaka Suddahadvaita Vedanta-Vallab Acintya Bhedabheda Vedanta-l Dvaitadvaita Vedanta-Sripathy Sivdvaita Vedanta -Srikantha (1 0. Samanyaveda Vedanta-Vijnana

these four parts. The order and the name change.The
ayashciththa vidhi (atonement) ion), Sivalinga lakshanam (qualification/characteristics
shanam (characteristics of japamala-rosary and ic posture)
tra udhdaranam (elevation with mantras) ilight salutation)
hip, chanting, rites) a acaryabhisheka (initiations into the spiritual stages) a thirty six taththvas, taththveshvara, yama niyama
S.
he characteristics of pati, pashu, pasha.vedhagama
all the theoretical principles. Agamas, similar to Vedas duism in common and saivism in precise. It expresses 2chnique to acquire to It. ious life and convention that would make the worship nce these are somewhat in prolonged elaborations of the tras elucidates about the three aspects pathi, pashu,
mas. All these Agamas form the basis of the worship of
e supporting Agama tantra texts. These are 208 in mas are said to be having trillions of verses. For mas. Lots of these texts have been lost by many means ible today are not having all the parts in full. A number as available.
a mantra.AUM (OM) is sabdabrahma ? a.The mantra AUM (OM) is not a concept, not a
as Chandogya Upanished says.Representing the sum all things in the form of sound; it is sabdabrahman the
edanta, their founders & their main work
-820 CE)-Sarirakabhasya ja (1017-1137CE)-Sribhasya 8-1317CE)-Anuvakhyyayana ry)-Brahmasutrabhasya a (11" century)-Vedantapavijathasurabha ha (1473-1531 CE)-Anubhasya Baladeva (18" century)-Govindabhasya (1350-1410 CE)-Srikarabhasya 3" century)-Srikanthabhasya bhiksu (16" century)-Vijnanamrta
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PLANETS SUN MOON MARS MERCURY JUPITER VENUS SATURN RAHU KETU
13 What are the Eight steps of Astang
1. Yama(Pracice of Precepts)
i. Ahimsa(non-violence) ii. Satya(truthfulness) iii. Asteya(non-stealing) iv. Brahmacarya(continence V. Aparigraha(absebce of g 2, Niyama(practice of virtues)
i. sauca(purity) ii. Samtosa(continence)
iii, Tapas(discipline)
iv. Svadhyaya(study especially V. Iswara pranidhana(surrender .ASana(postures) Pranayama(breath control) Pratyahara(withdrawal of senses) Dharana(concentration) Dhyana(contemplation) Samadhi(trance)
14. What are the gayatri mantras for Surya gayatri -Aum aswadhwajaaya vidmal prachodayaat Chandra gayatri Aum padmadhwajaaya vic prachodayaat Angaaraka gayatri (chevvaai) Aum veerad bhouma: prachodayaat Budha gayatri Aum gajadhwajaaya vidmah prachodayaat Guru gayatri Aum virishabadhwajaaya vidmr prachodayaat Shukra gayatri Aum aswadhwajaaya vidma prachodayaat Sanishwara gayatri Aum kaakadhwajaaya v prachodayaat Raahu gayatri Aum naakadhwajaaya vidma prachodayaat Kethu gayatri Aum aswadhwajaaya vidmah
YANTRAS FOR PL RULING DEITY OVER RUL AGNI, GOD OF FIRE SHIVA APAS, WATER GODDESS PARVATI BHUMI, EARTH GODDESS SKANDA VISHNU,THE MAINTAINER NARAYAN, INDRA, KING OF GOD SBRAHMA INDRANI, OUEEN OF GODS INDRA YAMA, GOD OF DEATH PRAJAPAT DURGA, GODDESS OF POWER SARPA
CHITRA GUPTA,GODOF KARMA BRAHMA

a yoga?
:) reed)
of sacred lore)
to God)
nava- grahas?
hae paasa hastaaya dheemahitanno surya:
Ilmahae hema rupaaya dheemahi tanno soma:
hwajaaya vidmahae vighna hastaaya dheemahi tanno
ae sukha hastaaya dheemahi tanno budha:
lahae kruni hastaaya dheemahi tanno guru:
hae dhanurhastaaya dheemahi tannoshukra:
vidmahae khadga hastaaya dheemahi tanno mandah:
hae padma hastaaya dheemahitanno raahu:
ae soola hastaaya dheemahitannoketu: prachodayaat.
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