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Sri Rudra
Homam
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Sri Rudram occurs in
Krishna Yajur Veda. There are seven chapters in this Veda and Sri
Rudram occurs in the fourth or middle chapter. So if Krishna Yajur
Veda is like a garland, Sri Rudram is like a pendant in the middle.
Sri Rudram is treated as the celebrated portion of Yajurveda with
the sacred Siva Panchakshari mantra (Namasivaya) enshrined within
it.
It has two portions called Namakkam and Chamakkam . Each contains
eleven chapters, or Anuvakams. Most of the chapters in the first
portion end with the letter Namaha or namo Namaha , while the ending
letter of the second portion is "cha me".
It is firmly believed that every deity is pleased with Rudra japam,
and it is also believed that by chanting it, whatever may be the
genuine prayers of the devotee, will be granted. Rudra japa is
spoken of as a great purifier and it is the most effective expiation
(pariharam or remedy) for even the worst sins. |
In summary, Rudra japam is the
best sadhana (ritual) for attaining both material and spiritual benefits
from the Almighty...
Rudram means Dukham-eliminator, paapam-eliminator. The word 'Rudram' is
derived from two words - 'Rud' and 'Ra'. 'Rud' means dukham (sorrow) or
paapam (sin, demerit). 'Rud' also means the cause of dukham or paapam.
What is the cause of sorrow or sin? It is agnyanam (ignorance). 'Ra'
means eliminator. Lord Siva gets the name Rudra because he removes
sorrow and sin and also the cause of it, which is ignorance.
The Sri Rudram chant is an ancient Vedic hymn, and is the oldest example
of a listing of various names of Lord Siva. Through the chanting of Sri
Rudram, Lord Sivas various attributes and aspects are invoked and
worshipped. Chanting the Rudram is considered to be of great benefit.
The Rudra homa is resorted to in times of fear and concern. The powerful
chant accompanying this ritual today is a collection of about 82
mesmerizing suktas taken primarily from the Yajur veda. Of these 66 to
69 suktas are addressed directly to the divinity of Rudra. These
elaborate suktas are the outpourings of Parameshti Kutsa rishi The
remaining ones are addressed in the original Vedas, to various deities
such as Mrtyunjaya, Agni, Prajapati and Atma. In usage however all these
have been gathered under the terms Shri Rudram, Shatarudriyam,
Rudradhyaya and Rudra Prasna. Reciters also classify parts of the
ShriRudram as namakas and chamakas based on the recurrences of the words
nama and chamey.
Customized Homam
The Homam to be performed
depends on the type of problems & the individual's Birth Chart, usually
a Pundit is consulted for advice on the type of homams that are to be
conducted. If you have any doubts please ask to our Pundits. A detailed
analysis of your Horoscope chart, by our Pundits would suggest you the
most suitable remedies or if to conduct special poojas for specific
problems at specific temples, that would help you over come your
problems and to obtain evident good results with the Power of Cosmic
Energy.
How Can I Get This Homam
Performed?
By analyzing your horoscope,
our experienced Pundits can identify the reason for the problems and the
ways to nullify the problems. Based on your Birth Chart and on the
instructions given by our Pundit, selective Homams are performed by Our
Experienced Priests. Our Priests has vast experience in the field of
performing Homams & Poojas. They have sound knowledge on the various
aspects of performing homams. The main aim of performing the Homams is
to enrich positive energy of the ruling planets and to nullify the
negative elements shown in the birth chart. It is also a form of
remedial measure which has been followed from the ancient times. Homams
and poojas performed for a particular deity by invoking Agni - the God of
fire. It is said that when Lord Brahma (the creator among the Trinity)
created man, he also created "Homam" for man's livelihood and his
attainment of spiritual desires.
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