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TravisJC

Member
Edmonton, Canada. I have friends in San Diego, and in LA, and in the East Bay area.

I've always wanted to visit Canada, heard good things about it ahah

Quick question, why do some people wrap the red and yellow string around their right hand befoure puja?
 

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
I've always wanted to visit Canada, heard good things about it ahah

Quick question, why do some people wrap the red and yellow string around their right hand befoure puja?
It's not a custom I'm really familiar with, but it could be a blessing, or also a marker. Someone else here will know.
 

Aupmanyav

Be your own guru
It is for availing God's protection by tying that thread in his name - Kalava, Mauli, etc. A kalava is never removed, it is kept till the knots open by themselves or the thread breaks. If it does not break even then a new one is tied every day. So, people may have many kalava strings on their wrists.
"The thread on the wrist helps one control mood swings that one experiences time and again in their daily life and gets them into the Satvik state, which is pure and placid."
Kalava - Wikipedia

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Many Kalavas.
 
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Jainarayan

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Staff member
Premium Member
"The thread on the wrist helps one control mood swings that one experiences time and again in their daily life and gets them into the Satvik state, which is pure and placid."

Sort of like articles I've seen about wearing a tulsi kanthi (and rudraksha mala, for that matter)... anyone can wear one anytime anywhere because it will help bring one closer to God and sattvic mode.
 

Jainarayan

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Staff member
Premium Member
I really should start wearing mine again. I stopped because they work their way around, and the tassels always wound up sticking out of the back of my neck. Meh, not really a good reason, is it? There are worse things in life :D
 

TravisJC

Member
It is for availing God's protection by tying that thread in his name - Kalava, Mauli, etc. A kalava is never removed, it is kept till the knots open by themselves or the thread breaks. If it does not break even then a new one is tied every day. So, people may have many kalava strings on their wrists.

So, if one does not break within the day, a new one is tied alongside the one from the previous day?

I really should start wearing mine again. I stopped because they work their way around, and the tassels always wound up sticking out of the back of my neck. Meh, not really a good reason, is it? There are worse things in life :D

I ordered myself a nice rudrashka mala japa, should have it soon :p
 

Shantanu

Well-Known Member
Namaste,

I'm back at it again with some more questions! Please forgive any mistakes I make for I am still learning. I have been learning a lot about Hinduism, specifically Lord Shiva and Abhishekam. Plus a whole lot more about things here and there.

My first question would be that I refer to this link for a general guideline for shiva abhishekam and I'm not exactly sure what the heck Kshama-Prarthana is. I have looked far and wide but I'm confused because each time I look into what this mantra I'm referred often to Durga or Krishna.

I often find myself watching shiva abhishekam and find that sometimes I'm not sure what they're reciting. Are parts of Sri Rudram recited throughout the process? By this I mean do they sing mantras in between offering milk, honey, curd, etc? :rolleyes:
(I have included this link in order for you guys to have a better understanding of what I'm talking about. There seems to be a lot of chanting outside of the offering mantras, since I don't speak any Hindi, Tamil, etc I'm very lost)

Is Parvati a reincarnation of Sati? And whether or not this is true, does Durga represent Goddess Parvati or vice versa? Also, if Lord Kartikeya is the God of War is he supposed to represent a more "evil" side? I know there is a better word for evil but I can't think of one at the moment.

I realize these are questions that require in depth responses but that is exactly what I am looking for! I hope to learn from everyone so please let's converse about Lord Shiva.

Thank you. :D
When you give a name to your deity you are describing him, or your conception of him or her. Others cannot tell you what Shiva is or should be.
 

Yogi1054

Shakti
Lots of temples there. One way to find them is with google maps. No Murugan specific ones though as far as I know,
I read your post last night before I went to bed and woke up and realized it deleted again. :p
Thank you for rewriting the answers and being patient enough to do it twice ahha



There is just so much history that it is sometimes very overwhelming!



I live in Southern California, so this might be difficult. At the moment I'm trying to come in contact with a local temple so I can start coming and just simply learning and picking things up.

I'm very lucky about an hour down the road in Lecister we have a Tamil Murgan temple; very special indeed
 

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Vinayaka

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I'm very lucky about an hour down the road in Lecister we have a Tamil Murgan temple; very special indeed


If anybody knows anything about temple worship, it's the Tamils.

Do you get to go to their annual festival?
 

Yogi1054

Shakti
Been to pooja a few times before ; it was very beautiful indeed

Also been to another Tamil temple Sri Thurkkai Amman temple; took my class of children with me for pooja and they loved it, really special day for us all! The priest was lovely with the children and prepared a meal for us all
 

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Shantanu

Well-Known Member
Namaste,

I'm back at it again with some more questions! Please forgive any mistakes I make for I am still learning. I have been learning a lot about Hinduism, specifically Lord Shiva and Abhishekam. Plus a whole lot more about things here and there.

My first question would be that I refer to this link for a general guideline for shiva abhishekam and I'm not exactly sure what the heck Kshama-Prarthana is. I have looked far and wide but I'm confused because each time I look into what this mantra I'm referred often to Durga or Krishna.

I often find myself watching shiva abhishekam and find that sometimes I'm not sure what they're reciting. Are parts of Sri Rudram recited throughout the process? By this I mean do they sing mantras in between offering milk, honey, curd, etc? :rolleyes:
(I have included this link in order for you guys to have a better understanding of what I'm talking about. There seems to be a lot of chanting outside of the offering mantras, since I don't speak any Hindi, Tamil, etc I'm very lost)

Is Parvati a reincarnation of Sati? And whether or not this is true, does Durga represent Goddess Parvati or vice versa? Also, if Lord Kartikeya is the God of War is he supposed to represent a more "evil" side? I know there is a better word for evil but I can't think of one at the moment.

I realize these are questions that require in depth responses but that is exactly what I am looking for! I hope to learn from everyone so please let's converse about Lord Shiva.

Thank you. :D
Lord Shiva is one of the three deities of the guna consciousness triad known as the Trimurthi of Brahman Vishnu and Shiva. The Supreme God Sri Krishna is above the guna consciousness energy of the universe. If you are looking for a tamasic existence in which materialism is important, that is, to make progress in all the sensual things in life, you are attracted to Lord Shiva, and should worship that deity. If you are looking for a pure hearted spiritual existence that is based on simplicity of life it is a sattvic existence that is attracting you and so you may worship Brahma. If on a middle course is being charted in which one is focussed on duties and responsiblities, a rajasic existence is indicated with the worship of Lord Vishnu. If you want to surrender to God and live by His guidance, you are directed to live to the reality of Sri Krishna.
 
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