Ratha saptami on 22 Jan

Ratha saptami
People worship the sun in the early morning and recite the Surya Sahasranama.
Good actions done on this day give manifold results. People fasting on this day are said to attain knowledge and derive virtues. If widows fast on this day, they get rid of widowhood from the next birth onwards. Even the sin of slaying a person is expiated by the power of fasting on this day. He who takes a bath at the time of sunrise is purified like Mother Ganges. He can never become a poor man. This day is as powerful as Amavasai and several people offer Tharpanam to Ancestors

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Runa vimochana Sri Nrusimha Stotram

Runa Vimochana Sri Nrusimha Stotram
[The prayer to Lord Narasimha to get rid of debts]
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

[The debt could be explained also as the debt of Karma, which we have to get rid off to attain salvation.]

Deva karya sidhyartham, sabha sthambha samudbhavam,
Sri nrusimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 1

For the purpose of completion of the need of the devas,
You appeared from a pillar in a palace,
Oh Narasimha who is a great warrior,
I salute you to get rid of my debts.

Lakshmyalingitha vamangam, bhakthanaam vara dayakam,
Sri nrusimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 2

Goddess Lakshmi embraces your left side,
And you give boons to your devotees,
Oh Narasimha who is a great warrior,
I salute you to get rid of my debts.

Aantramaladaram, sankha charabjayudha darinam,
Sri nrusimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 3

God who wears the inner part of your enemy as garland,
God who holds conch wheel, lotus and other weapons,
Oh Narasimha who is a great warrior,
I salute you to get rid of my debts

Smaranath sarva papagnam, khadruja visha nasanam,
Sri nrusimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 4

God whose very thought kills all sins,
God who destroys poison of all snakes,
Oh Narasimha who is a great warrior,
I salute you to get rid of my debts.

Simhanadenaahath, digdanthi bhayanasanam,
Sri nrusimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 5

God of a terrible lion like roar,
Who removes fear of elephants, which guard all directions,
Oh Narasimha who is a great warrior,
I salute you to get rid of my debts.

Prahlada varadam, srresam, daithyeswara vidharinam,
Sri nrusimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 6

God who was kind to Prahlada,
The lord of Lakshmi and he who ripped apart the king of demons,
Oh Narasimha who is a great warrior,
I salute you to get rid of my debts

Krooragrahai peedithanam bhakthanam abhaya pradham,
Sri nrusimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 7

God who gives freedom from fear to devotes,
Who are being troubled by cruel planets,
Oh Narasimha who is a great warrior,
I salute you to get rid of my debts.

Veda vedantha yagnesam, brahma rudradhi vandhitham,
Sri nrusimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 8

God who is the lord of Vedas, Vedanta and sacrifices,
Who is worshipped by Brahma, Rudra and others,
Oh Narasimha, who is a great warrior,
I salute you to get rid of my debts.

Ya idam padathe nithyam, runa mochana samgnakam,
Anruni jayathe sathyo, danam seegramavapnuyath. 9

He who reads daily this prayer for getting rid of debts,
Would surely become debtless and would soon earn lot of money.

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SRI DATTA JAYANTHI

Om Dattathreya Vidmahe
Atri putraaya dhimahi
Thanno Datta prachodhayat!
- Dattatreya Gayathri mantra
Datta Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the day of the birth of Lord Datta, that is, the day that the Datta Principle became active on earth. This festival is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Margashirsha./On the full moon day of the Tamil month of Karthigai (Nov-DecIn ancient times there was a very rigorously disciplined rishi called Atri. He was believed to be the mental son of Brahmadev, because he had been born from the brilliance of Brahma's eyes. His wife was Anusuya, who was a very loyal, humble and faithful wife.

In heaven sage Narada used to tell the gods very interesting stories about Anusuya's loyalty to her husband. This annoyed Saraswathi, Lakshmi, and Parvati, who decided to lower Anusuya's repute. They sent the three Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to earth for the purpose of bringing about her disgrace.

Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva became three guests, and when Atri was not in his house, they knocked the door. Anusuya at once welcomed the guests. She got food ready for them and requested them to have a meal. Then they said that they would eat only on one condition. The strange condition was that Anusuya should serve them the food without clothes on.

Anusuya was shocked. But in a minute she thought of a solution, and by the power of her mind she turned the three guests into small babies. The babies began to cry. She kept them in a cradle and with great love she began to rock them and feed them.

There was a commotion in heaven. The three wives of the gods, Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Parvati became worried. If the three great gods become small babies, who will take the responsibility of the universe ?

Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva asked for Anusuya's forgiveness. The form of three babies kept a particle of their being in the house of that faithful wife and they returned to heaven.

Anasuya named the three babies, Som, Datta, and Durvas. When they grew up Som went to the moon, and Durvas went to the jungle to do penance. Before leaving both of them kept their particle of being with Datta. Thus Datta became the combined avatar of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

The worship of Lord Datta prevents and resolves problems of negative energy due to unsatisfied ancestors' souls.


Preparation for Datta Jayanti
This is done by worshipping Lord Datta in the following manner:
1.Meticulously following the code of conduct according to the four spiritual classes (varnas*) and stages of life (ashrams**).
2. Doing spiritual practice according to the path of Yoga and Shaktipat disksha (initiation by energy transfer).
3. Since Lord Datta is the deified Guru, He has to be worshipped in the form of the Guru Himself by repeating His Name, 'Sri Gurudev Datta'. Since Lord Datta is the Supreme Guru, the Guru-disciple tradition, in which the Guru is a human being, is not followed in the Datta sampradaya
4.Following of the rules (discipline) of the Datta sect
5.Performance of severe rituals and undergoing physical hardships
6.Strictly observing the specifications regarding clothing.

Celebration of Datta Jayanti
Ritualistic worship of Lord Datta (Satyadattapuja): This is a ritualistic worship of Lord Datta similar to the commonly performed ritualistic worship of Lord Vishnu (Satyanarayan). This is done by following the basic steps of Hindu rituastic worship, namely, cleaning the premises and the altar, cleansing oneself, and preparing the holy sacrament (prasad), etc., before the worship, performing arati of Lord Datta, distributing the sacrament among the attendees, etc. Instead of Lord Datta's statue, wooden slippers (Paduka) and the fig (Oudumbar) tree are used for His ritualistic worship.
On Datta Jayanti, seekers are advised to repeat (chant) six malas (6 x 108 = 648 times) 'Om Sri Gurudev Datta', using the marak (destroyer) tune.

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Sri Durga Sapta Shloki

Sri Durga Sapta Shloki

Gyaninam Api Chetaansi Devi Bhagvati Hi Saa
Balaadh_Aakrsihya Mohaaya Mahaamaya Prayachhati 1

Durgay Smritaa Harasi Bheetim_Ashaisha Janto
Swasthai Smrita Mati mateeva Shubhaam Dadaasi
Draaridra Dukhha Bhaya Haarini Kwaa Twatadanya
Sarvopa Kaara Karnaya Sdaarda_Chita 2

Sarvamangala Maangalyey Shivey Sarvardha Sadhikay
Sharanyai Triyambikay Gauri Narayani Namostutay 3

Sharanaagata Deenarta Paritraana Paraayaney
Sarva Syaarti Haray Devi Narayani Namostutay 4

Sarvaswaroopay Sarvayshay Sarva-Shakti-Samanvithay
Bhaye-Bhya_Thraadhi No Devi Durgay Devi Namostutay 5

Rogaan_Asheshaan Apahansi Tushtaa_
Rushta Tu_Kaamaan Sakalaan Abheeshtaan
Twaam Aashritaa naam Na_Vipannaa_raanaam
Twaam Aashritaa Hyaa Shreytaam Prayanti 6

Sarvaa Baadhaa Prashamanam Trilokya Syaa_Akhilaishwari
Evam_eva Twayaa Karyam_Asmat Vyri Vinaashanam 7

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Lalitha devi arati in telugu

లలిత హారతి
శ్రీ చక్రపురమందు స్థిరమైన శ్రీ లలిత పసిడి పాదలకిదే నీరాజనం
పరమేశ్వరుని పుణ్యాభాగ్యాలారాశి ఆ సింహమధ్యకు రత్న నీరాజనం.
బంగారు తల్లికిదే నీరాజనం
బంగారు హారాల సింగారు మొలికించు అంబిక హృదయకు నీరాజనం
శ్రీగౌరి శ్రీమాత శ్రీమహారాజ్ఞి శ్రీ సింహసనేశ్వరికి నీరాజనం.
బంగారు హారాల సింగారు మొలికించు హిమశైలతనయకు నీరాజనం లోకపావనికి నీరాజనం.
కల్పతరువై మమ్ము కాపాడు కరములకు కనకంబు కాసులతో నీరాజనం
పాశాంకుశ పుష్పబాణ చాపధరికి , పరమపావనమైన నీరాజనం.
ఆశ్రితుల పాలించి అభయంబు నొసగేటి లలితాంబ నీకిదే నీరాజనం, సింహ వాహినికి నీరాజనం.
కాంతి కిరణాలతో కలికిమెడలో మెరిసే కళ్యాణ సూత్రమునకు నీరాజనం
కాంతలందరి పసుపు-కుంకుమలు కాపాడు కాత్యాయినికి నిత్యనీరాజనం.
క్షీర సాగర తనయ సిరులోసగు మా తల్లి శ్రీ మహాలక్ష్మికి నీరాజనం కనక మహాలక్ష్మికి నీరాజనం.
చిరునవ్వులోలికించు శ్రీదేవి అధరాన శతకోటి నక్షత్ర నీరాజనం
కలవరేకులవంటి కన్నుల మా తల్లి రాజరాజేశ్వరికి నీరాజనం.
జగదేక జనయిత్రి దీన జన బాంధవి కనకదుర్గమ్మకు నీరాజనం రాజరాజేశ్వరికి నీరాజనం.
ముదమారమోమున ముచ్చటగ ధరియించు కస్తూరి కుంకుమకు నీరాజనం
చంద్రవంకను శిరోమకుటముగా దాల్చు సౌందర్యలహరికిదే నీరాజనం.
బంగారు హారాల సింగారు మొలికించు హిమశైలతనయకు నీరాజనం లోకపావనికి నీరాజనం.
శుక్రవారమునాడు శుభములొసగే తల్లి శ్రీ మహలక్ష్మికిదే నీరాజనం
శృంగేరి పీఠమున సుందరాకారిణి, శారదా మాయికిదే నీరాజనం.
చదువు సంధ్యలు ఇచ్చి చల్లంగా మము బ్రోచు వాక్దేవి నీకిదే నీరాజనం, సంకీర్తనంతో నీరాజనం.
ముగ్గురమ్మలకును మూలమగు పెద్దమ్మకు ముత్యాలతో నిత్యనీరాజనం
జన్మజన్మల తల్లి జగధీశ్వరీ నీకు భక్తజనులిచ్చేటి నీరాజనం.
ఆశ్రితుల పాలించి అభయంబు నొసగేటి లలితాంబ నీకిదే నీరాజనం, సింహ వాహినికి నీరాజనం.
సకల హృదయాలలో బుద్ధి ప్రేరణ చేయు తల్లి గాయత్రి కిదే నీరాజనం
ఆత్మార్పణతో నిత్యనీరాజనం, బంగారు తల్లికిదే నీరాజనం.
బంగారు హారాల సింగారు మొలికించు హిమశైలతనయకు నీరాజనం లోకపావనికి నీరాజనం.

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