Speech of HH Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji on the occasion of Nakshatra Homa – September 18, 2015 – Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad
During this 12th Chaturmasya, at Dilsukhnagar, today we started the program with Sri Chakra archana. We also had a wonderful Veena Nada seva as Sangeeta Seva. This is Nada Shanthi, Sangeeta Santhi similar to Anna Santhi. Like how Anna santhi, peace through food is needed for body, Nada Shanthi – peace through music also is required for mind.
Music calms our mind. Despite all the tensions, we must listen to good music, especially to veena. Who ever has problems with nervous system and those having psychological disorders must listen to veena recital. Those with Parkinson disease also will get better if continously heard to veena sounds for 1 hour a day for 40 days. A research by doctors declares this. Such is the power of music through veena.
Nakshatra homa is going on here. Today homa for Ashwini, Bharani, Kruthika and Rohini stars is going on. Nakshatra Shanthi is very important. We come across many difficulties like, ill health, dull business, delay in our work, late marriage, no children etc. For all these, the remedy given in the Vedas is Nakshatra Shanthi – rituals for the stars. We perform all other pujas but it is said that when Nakshatra Shanthi is performed when the baby is born, it protects the child for 12 years. Such is the power of this ritual. Again after 12 years, if problems still persist, we may perform the same again. If things are fine, this has to be done during 60th birthday. Our life goes on in a 12 year cycle. This 12 number is very important. Again during 60th birthday, nakshatra shanthi, mrutyunjaya homa, ayushya homa have to be performed. Every 12 years, there will be a change in us and this nakshatra homa protects us for those 12 years.
So dilsukhnagar commitee people requested to be blessed specially. I asked them what do they mean by special. They said tell us something new which never happened so far. I took some time to decide on this. In the meanwhile, some devotees came to me and said that their works are getting delayed and asked for remedy. Some people do not know their star. It is important that we know our star. We have to find out. Some people do not know their time of birth. Sometimes, it so happens that within few seconds, the star changes. Due to this, their entire horoscope changes. So, what to do at such time ? We must atleast know our star according to our name. It is called Nama Nakshatra – determining our star according to our name. If the star could not be determined even then, treat Sadguru’s star as your star too.
The Vedas talk elaborately about stars. Stars are the initial ones that originated. Then came planets and Zodiacs or Rasis. Vishnu Sahasra Nama says stars are the form of Lord Vishnu. Stars are ever pervading. Even scientists calculate the time based on the light emanating from stars. Such is the importance of stars.
When Nakshatra shanti program was suggested, all the trustees felt very happy and came forward to organise this in Dilsukhnagar. Today this program started with first four stars – Ashwini, Bharani, Kruthika & Rohini.
What is a Star ? What is Nakshatra Shanthi ? Why should we do this – has been explained in vast in the Vedas. It is a huge subject. There is something called Nakshatra Ishti. This has to be done for 28 days starting from Karthika Purnima during a particular star and a particular muhurtham. This is as per smarta procedure. Vedas describes two procedures of Sroutha Karma and Smarta Karma. The one that we are following today is as per Smarta karma – as mentioned in smruthis. Sroutha karma has to be done only during the month of Karthika. Smarta karma can be done at anytime that too we performed Ganesh festival just yesterday and today is Rishi Panchami – a very auspicious day. All rishis are in the form of Sadguru.
agnirnah paatu kruttikaaha
nakshatram devamindriyam
As per the vedas, the first star is Kruthika where as for us it is Ashiwini. Who is the Lord of Ashwini star ? It is mentioned in its name itself. Ashwini devatas ! Who ever is born in Ashwini star, when in trouble should chant ‘Ashwini devataabhyo namaha‘ ! Remember this.
Atleast once in a day, chant the 12 names of Sun – Mitra, Ravi, Surya, Bhanu, Khaga Poosha, Hiranyagarbha, Marichaaditya, Savitrarka, Bhaskarebhyo namo namaha ! This mantra removes the sin of 2 births and you will have a good day too. Why are we not doing such a simple thing ? Because we forget. We must not forget. Prayer to Sun and the Devata of the respective star has to be remembered. It is very easy.
How did they identify this star ? Did they have telescope ? Did they have Labs ? Were there Scientists ? No. Only Sadgurus and Mahatmas who were in penance only were there. They were only Scientists then. They identified this star and determined that it is in the form of a horse. It is a group of stars. Hence they named it as Ashiwini. Two stars together is called Ashiwini. It looks like a horse. So, those that were born in Ashwini star will be with great speed. They are in hurry always. They want everything instant. If patience is developed, they grow to heights. They have the quality of taking speed decisions. They have to be careful in this aspect. People born in Ashwini star will have good health but will have few heart related problems. They must consume low fat food. Ashwini devatas are the doctors even for devatas.
Next comes Bharani star. Yama is the lord for this star. It is called Apabharani in the Vedas. People born in this star must chant ‘Yamaya Devaya Namaha’. Dont be afraid to chant the name of Yama. He is also good. Don’t go by the qualities of Yama shown in films. He gives us Atma Gnana. He removes the fear of death. He is Pitru devata and dharma devata. Swamiji once said that Bharani is Lakshmi. If a child is born in this star, the poverty prevailed so far in that house will vanish. Yama gives wealth. But at the same time, he takes it back too. It is important to spend money in a dharmic way. For this, the one born in this star must chant ‘Yamaya Devaya Namaha’. He is the Lord of all the worlds. People born in this star have a tendency to tread wrong path very soon. They do not listen to anyone. Such people have to taught in a smart way.
The third one is Kruthika star. Fire God is the lord for this star. Anger is their quality. However, their anger is momentary. These people have to be handled with patience and silence. They have to be allowed to calm down before saying anything. Subrahmanya Swami is born in this star and is called Karthikeya. People born in this star must chant ‘Agnaye Namaha’. Serving Cows is very important for these people. Feed cows with a banana once a week. Sunday is good for this. If not possible, do this on any day in the week.
agnirnah paatu kruttikaaha
nakshatram devamindriyam
This star gives strength to Indriyas – the sense organs. People born in this star are very dependable. Initially, they would want to do it in their style, but will slowly change. Due to their anger, their blood pressure will be more and will have disorders related to this. They should take care of this. It is good if these people offer materials used in homa. Kruthika nakshatra shanti will happen due to this. People born in Kruthika star should carefully select a person belonging to a compatibale star for wedding. If not found, they must perform Kruthika nakshatra shanthi homa.
Next is Rohini star. This is a very special star. Lord Krishna is born in this star. In Vaishnava tradition, Krishna ashtami is not celebrated if Rohini star isn’t there even during ashtami. Star is primary for them. This is very energetic star. These people always wants to do special and unique things. But they will face many hurdles in this process. They must overcome them and move forward. Prajapathi is the lord for this star. Prajapathi means Brahma. ‘Prajaapathaye Namaha‘ or ‘Brahmane Namaha‘ is the mantra to be chanted by the people born in Rohini star.
Rohini is the mother of BalaRama. Brahma Himself created this star. Business started in the name of people born in this star will flourish. If, in the couple, one is born in this star, the business has to be started with their name. That will progress well. Both cannot be in the same star. People with same star should not get married. Dont say that this is trash. Can you say that we are not related to Sun ? What will happen if the Sun does not rise for a week ? Datta Darshan story is all about this. Sun did not rise for few days. Every one went and prayed Sumati mata. You all know that story. Our qualities are defined by the stars that we are born in. We are not independant. Actually speaking, Earth is not a planet. We say Bhoogolam. It is dependant on other planets. We, living on earth think that we are everything. The influence of other planets is definetely there on us. Similarly Sun’s energy and Moon rays are important for us. So dont ever question the relationship of these stars and planets with us. It is silly to do so.
Earth is related to Sun and we are related to Earth. Hence we are also related to Sun. A cow eats grass grown on earth and feeds its calf. So calf also is related to earth. It is as simple as this. Since the planets are influencing earth, we too are influenced by them for sure. This is given to us my our rishis and they are the ones who designed this nakshatra shanti homa. Today we are performing it for these 4 stars.
Tomorrow, this will take place for the next 4 stars.
Apart from 27 stars, there is one more star mentioned in the Vedas and homa for that also will take place. All of you take darshan of these homas. All your evils related to stars will subside. Rasi or Zodiac sign also has lot of significance as these are a huge in size and are a combination of many stars. But zodiac is evolved from stars. Hence Nakshatra shanti is important.
During this time, in the evening, we are talking about Sundara Kaanda. Each chapter in Sundara Kaanda has the capacity to remove obstacles of different kinds. In fact, every sloka has that capacity. Ramayana is a Maha Mantra. Swamiji gave us Shata Shloki Ramayana. Chanting these 100 slokas also gives us the merit of chanting entire Ramayana. Sage Valmiki in the form of Sadguru introduced Rama and Hanuman to us. Else, we would not know the power of Rama and Hanuman.
If Rama is the hero of Ramayana, without this hero, Sundara Kaanda story was narrated by Valmiki. This is a wonder. In fact, both of them are heros. But in Sundara Kaanda, Hanuman appears are primary hero. It is said that who ever listens to Sundara Kaanda and who ever chants it, can get rid of all planetary evils.
We will all meet during Sundara Kaanda in the evening. November 28th, Saturday this year Appaji permitted to perform Karthika Deepotsavam. November 29th there will be programs in Dindigal ashrama. Very happy. This is called Karya Siddhi.
Jaya Guru Datta ! Sri Guru Datta !
Compiled by Bala Aati