Kuber Mantra

Shri Kubera Mantra

In English

“Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye

Dhanadhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Svaha॥”

In Sanskrit

ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये 
धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥

Meaning : ‘I bow down to Lord Kuber who is the custodian of all the wealth in the world and the Lord of success.’

Benefit : Chanting this mantra brings in a lot of prosperity within the family who always stay calm and amiable among themselves despite staying in the presence of of wealth. One must stay very down to earth and worship Him. This Mantra also gives one a lot of confidence and status in the society.

Kubera Dhana Prapti Mantra

In English

“Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kleem Vitteshvaraya Namah॥”

In Sanskrit

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं क्लीं वित्तेश्वराय नमः॥

Meaning : ‘I bow to the Lord Kuber who is the giver of wealth and fame and destroyer of all that is evil.’

Benefit : This Kuber Mantra prevents any kind of financial losses and makes sure one only profits in business provided he chant the mantra carefully and with full conviction.

Laxmi Kuber Mantra

In English

“Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi

Mama Grihe Dhanam Puraya Puraya Namah॥”

In Sanskrit

ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्रीं श्रीं कुबेराय अष्ट-लक्ष्मी मम गृहे धनं पुरय पुरय नमः॥

Meaning : ‘Ode to the Superior Lord Kuber, the partner of Goddess Laxmi to bestow upon me all the wealth and happiness of the world.’

Benefit : The Mantra develops devotion inside one for Lord Kubera who starts listening to the devotee after one achieves good levels of devotion. Worshipped together with Goddess Laxmi, Lord Kuber is known to give the best of blessings to the one who is really devoted to him.

Chanting Kuber Mantra

Kuber Mantra can be chanted with devotion and fervour by those who want to get rid of monetary problems. Kuber is known to be merciful and also helps to remove the sufferings of people who chant his mantra with sincerity and devotion.

• Kuber Mantra can be chanted while doing puja to Kuber Yantra.
• Kuber mantra can be chanted 108 times in a round and the cycle can be continued for 21 days for getting the desired results.
• While chanting the mantras, the chanters must maintain physical purity and clean state of mind.

It is essential that people are not arrogant due to their wealth. Developing arrogance is a sure way to invite the wrath of Kuber that shall give adverse results in due course. However, chanting of Kuber mantra for genuine purposes shall bless an individual with wealth and prosperity and shall remove the debt crisis.

Dhanteras To DOs

On the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi came out from the ocean of milk during the churning of the Sea. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi, along with Lord Kuber is worshiped on the day of Trayodashi.

According to a popular legend, when the devas and asuras performed the Samudra manthan (churning of the ocean) for Amrita (the divine nectar of immortality), Dhanvantari (the physician of the Gods and an incarnation of Vishnu) emerged carrying a jar of the elixir on the day of Dhanteras

	“Real dhana is health. You can pray for good health on this day. On Dhanteras, we celebrate (vegetarian) food, particularly grains. You should have plenty of food in the kitchen on Dhanteras. Then you will have a lot of food throughout the year.  Offer food to others on this day.”

	Create Dhan Kalash Dhan Kalasha
	Set up Pooja area - Put Blue or Yellow cloth underneath lakshmi/Green is also okay
	Go to temple Buy Gold Buy Gold On this day, Hindus consider it as an extremely auspicious day to make new purchases, especially gold or silver articles and new utensils. It is believed that new "Dhan" (wealth) or some form of precious metal is a sign of good luck. In modern times, Dhanteras has come to be known as the most auspicious occasion for buying gold, silver and other metals especially kitchenware. The day also sees heavy purchases of appliances and automobiles.
	Entrance
	On Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi day, drawing ॐ (Om symbol) at the main entrance with the paste of turmeric and rice (after grinding freshly), would bring wealth and prosperity at home.
	Put ghee Deepak on front door
	Entrance – sindur make swastika, to welcome maa  to your house
	Kubera Pooja
	Perform Kubera Pooja using the vidhi
	Chant Om Yakshaya Kuberai mantra Kuber Mantra
	Chant the mantra from u tube
	Lakshmi Pooja
	make a mala of 21 elachi using yellow thread and offer to maa lakshmi, it will remove evil  eye
	Sing Sri Suktam
	§ Take camphor, elachi, and take cloves, you have to burn the eachi and clove, while it is being burned, chant any Lakshmi  mantra. 0r if you do not know any mantra, chant  Shreem 108 times Om Shreem Shryay Namaha
	Paan pattay seven – lala swastika, include supari,  maata Lakshmi offer them  Paan came from Naaga loka
	Dhanvantri Pooja
	Recite your ascenadant mantra 108 times to honor Dhanvantri  Pray to a photo or a statue of Dhanwantari. The mantra for Dhanvantari is: Om Dhanvanatarayae Namah.  By repeating this mantra, you can attain good health.
	Night
	Before sleeping
	Take a lemon in your hand and mediate and tell all your problem. Cut it into four parts, and leave it on your night stand
	Next day, after doing morning Pooja, drop this to an isolated area and do not look back and go to your work

Buying Gold on Dhanteras

2021 Muhurat for New Jersey

Dhanteras Muhurat to purchase gold on Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Auspicious timings to Buy Gold on Dhanteras - 07:33 AM to 11:32 PM

Most Hindu families prefer purchasing gold during Diwali. Purchasing gold during Diwali is religiously significant as buying gold during Diwali is considered auspicious. The ritual of buying gold during Diwali is equivalent of inviting Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity at home.

Apart from jewelry, the most preferred items to purchase gold during Diwali are coins. In India, gold coins are specially molded for Diwali with Goddess Lakshmi embossed on the front and her symbol Shri embossed at the other side of the coin. In other coins, both Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, and optionally Goddess Saraswati, are embossed on gold coins.

The newly bought gold is used during Lakshmi Puja and it is kept inside an artificial home called Hatari (हटरी), which is either made of mud or silver. During Lakshmi Puja, the newly bought gold coin is attached to the navel of Goddess Lakshmi with the adhesive which is prepared ad-hoc with Sindoor and pure Ghee.

Like other important activities the most Hindus prefer Muhurat i.e. auspicious time to purchase gold during Diwali. Pushya Nakshatra day and Dhanteras are the two most auspicious days when most of the gold purchasing occurs during Diwali festivity. Nakshatra Pushya, being the birth star of Goddess Lakshmi, has got the honor of being the most auspicious Nakshatra to bring Lakshmi home.

Due to being associated with Goddess Lakshmi, Pushya Nakshatra is considered good for buying gold and gold jewelries for Diwali. When Pushya Nakshatra prevails on Thursday it creates Guru Pushya Yoga or Gurupushyamrut Yoga and when it prevails on Sunday it creates Ravi Pushya Yoga. In Vedic astrology, both Guru Pushya and Ravi Pushya are given utmost importance to perform all sorts of purchasing activities.

In most years Pushya Nakshatra prevails few days before Dhanteras and this day is preferred to do Deepawali shopping, including gold, new clothes and jewelries. Most jewelry shops make special arrangements to handle extra rush on the day of Pushya Nakshatra before Dhanteras. It should be noted that more gold coins are sold on the day of Pushya Nakshatra than the day of Dhanteras. However, on Dhanteras silver coins are more in demand along with Kalash, bowls, spoons, tumblers and Lakshmi-Ganesha statues made of silver.

Apart from Pushya Nakshatra day, Dhanteras is the most significant day to purchase Gold and this day is considered as auspicious as that of Akshaya Tritiya to purchase gold and gold jewelry.

Dhanya Kalash Sthapana on Dhanteras

Dhanya Kalash  Sthapana on Dhanteras:

On this day you invoke lord Dhanvantri, lord of health, and all types of medicine.

·        Remove the Kalash that was used last year. Either use the grain or give it to birds to eat.

Buy a new copper kalash, and the seven grains listed below.

Wash it and fill it up with one fistful of each of the seven grains representing seven planets:

Sun – wheat

Moon – rice

Mars – red daal

Mercury – moong

Jupiter – channa daal

Venus – Channa

Shani -  black urad

Put a silver coin in the Kalash

Cover it with a Green cloth and tie it with a red thread.

Store it in the north direction.

You can keep it in the kitchen in the north direction,

Time: 2021

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat - 07:00 PM to 08:39 PM

Duration - 01 Hour 39 Mins

Pradosh Kaal - 05:46 PM to 08:32 PM

Vrishabha Kaal - 06:26 PM to 08:15 PM

Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 02:01 AM on Nov 02, 2021

Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 11:32 PM on Nov 02, 2021

Chant your ascendant lord mantra

**Dhanteras pray Lakshmi – standing statue

Purchase gold coin/silver coin

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Mahalakshmi is always sitting

Start diary

Kumbh lagna and kumbh navamsha

Depavali – you can pray your second lord

How are you welcoming Lakshmi? Have you de-cluttered your house?

Know the vibrations around you

Documented research of Vastu applications in the last 20 years have proven that every object in your house emanates vibrations that affect your subconscious mind. If the object is kept as per Vastu principles – that is, it is in sync with the attributes of the 16 Vastu zones in your home as well as the five basic elements (the Panchtattva – water, air, fire, earth and space), then the vibrations emitted are positive. If the same object comes in conflict with the zonal energies and the Panchtattva, then it begets negativity. The same is the case with clutter.

A cluttered or unkempt North-East Zone in your house can produce vibrations that directly influence the mind of all individuals living in that house in a negative manner. In Vastu Shastra, the North-East is considered to be the zone of wisdom and clarity of mind. This is the zone where Vastu recommends doing meditation and thinking. This is because the energies present in this zone are responsible for your connectivity with your higher self (your Intuitive and Ananda bodies). When you meditate in this zone of your house, you feel connected and get all the necessary insights and intuitions, which show you the way to move ahead and solve your problems. Hence, if this zone is not clean – but full of clutter, waste, non-useful material, garbage, etc. – then you are not able to clearly see your goals and targets. With a scattered state of mind attracting money is a remote possibility.

When the clutter occurs in North – the zone of money and opportunities, it negates new opportunities in your business and career. And, you are not able to realise money out of your efforts – products and services.

While in the North the clutter affects new opportunities in career, in the South-West direction it creates situations wherein you may end up feeling that you are not able to perform upto the standards. Documented research on Vastu (reference from MahaVastu Handbook, the world’s largest book on Vastu Shastra) says that the South-West direction is responsible for sharpening of your skills. When you store clutter and waste products in this zone of your home or work place, the positivity and harmony in the ‘space’ gets disturbed. By storing clutter in South-West, you are unknowingly attracting such situations wherein you are not able to concentrate on your work and the result is poor performance. Due to this, your financial stability also gets affected.

Likewise, clutter in West of South-West – which is the Vastu zone of studies and savings – may make children in the house restless. Their attention keeps wandering here and there, which does not let them focus on their studies. Also you find it hard to save more.

The best remedy that Vastu recommends to get rid of problems caused by clutter is to get rid of the clutter itself. Clutter can be in many forms, starting from that stack of old newspapers in the dark corner of the storeroom, to packaging material that you thought you would use someday but never touched. It can be an old washing machine or refrigerator that you thought you would discard some day, old waste papers/documents that have no relevance today, or even your broken artefacts or furniture. There are so many similar things that could be kept in cupboards that you hardly open, under the kitchen shelves, or in some corner of your balcony.

So, this Diwali clean your home of all clutter and keep things in organised manner. This will help you become more organised in your approach. With systematic and organised approach, you will attract more money, happiness, love and prosperity in your life.

Ahoi Ashtami Pooja - Celebration of Motherhood

Celebration of Motherhood,

Motherhood, the most beautiful and exclusive experience for a woman on this earth. The joy of giving birth and seeing the part of self growing in front is indescribable and can only be felt by a mother. This is a relationship without which nobody would have ever experienced life. The child has a special bond with mother and nothing can replace or substitute the motherly love in this world.

Mothers observe fast for a day and do not eat anything but many mothers do not take even a drop of water till evening when stars are visible in the sky. Later in the evening, mother narrates a traditional story associated with this festival to all her children. She prays for the health, well being and long life of her children and then worship stars by offering water and some special homemade sweets, and with that she breaks her fast.

How come it is related to Personal Development?

Motherhood is a symbol of emotions, sacrifice, patience, affection, care and love. These are not just feminine or motherly qualities but forms the foundation of strong individual. In our society, men are not encouraged to be emotional and caring, simply because these qualities are considered as feminine qualities. But the fact is each one of us, irrespective of gender, deep down has a craving to develop these qualities because it brings peace, harmony and deeply felt satisfaction to self.

We all, irrespective of gender, must strive to develop these qualities as an important part of our personal development journey because until we learn to love others selflessly, we cannot become strong individuals. In order to make this world a nurturing place for all, these are the qualities that urgently needed. Just celebrate Ahoi Ashtami in a perfect spirit of personal development by embracing the motherly qualities in you, they already exists in you, you just need to uncover them.

Determination of Date

For the long life of children Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated on Kartik Krishna Ashtami falling at Pradosh (evening). If Kartik Krishna Ashtami falls on two days but falls or does not fall at Pradoshkaal then it is celebrated on Second day otherwise first day.

अहोई अष्टमी व्रत उदयकालिक एवं प्रदोषव्यापिनी अष्टमी को ही किया जाता है

In 2018, Ahoi Ashtami is on Wednesday October 31st

Sankalp

On the day of fasting, after taking morning bath women should take the pledge, which is called Sankalp, to keep the fast for the wellbeing of their children. It is also recited during Sankalp that the fasting would be without any food or the water and the fast would be broken after sighting the stars or the moon according to their family tradition.

Puja Preparation

During Sayankal i.e. before the sunset, Puja preparations should be done. Women should draw the image of Goddess Ahoi on the wall. Any image of Ahoi Mata used for the Puja should have Ashtha Koshthak (अष्ठ कोष्ठक) i.e. eight corners due to the festival being associated with Ashtami Tithi. Along with Goddess Ahoi the images of Sei (सेई) (i.e. hedgehog and its children) should also be drawn near to the Goddess. Sei is a spiny mammal from the legend of Ahoi Ashtami. If drawing image on the wall is not feasible then big Wallpaper of Ahoi Ashtami Puja can also be used. Most Puja calendars also depict seven sons and daughter-in-laws from the legend of Ahoi Ashtami.

After that the place of worship is sanctified with holy water and Alpana is drawn. After spreading wheat on the floor or on the wooden stool, one water-filled Kalash should be kept at the place of worship. The mouth of the Kalash should be covered with an earthen lid.

A small earthen pot preferably Karwa is kept on the top of the Kalash. Karwa is filled with the water and covered with its lid. The nozzle of the Karwa is blocked with the shoots of the grass. The commonly used shoot is known as Sarai Seenka (सरई सींक) which is a type of willow. The seven shoots of the grass is also offered to Ahoi Mata and Sei during Puja. The shoot of Sarai is sold during the festival especially in the small towns of India. If shoot of the grass is not available then cotton buds can be used.

The food items which are used in Puja include 8 Puri, 8 Pua and Halwa. These food items are given to some elderly lady in the family or the Brahmin after adding some money

Ahoi Mata PujaThe best time to perform Puja is during Sandhya time just after sunset. During Puja Ahoi Mata is worshipped with all rituals.

Usually women perform Ahoi Ashtami Puja along with the other female members of the family. During Puja women narrate the story of Ahoi Mata. There are several versions of Ahoi Ashtami legend but most of them describe how female devotee of Ahoi Mata got blessed by seven sons even after getting cursed for accidently killing the offsprings of Sei. Sei is also worshipped along with Ahoi Mata and seven grass shoots along with Halwa is offered to Sei.

In some communities, for the occasion of Ahoi Ashtami, Ahoi of silver is also made. Silver Ahoi is known as Syau (स्याउ) and worshipped with Akshata, Roli and the milk during the Puja. Later it is worn in the neck as a pendant with the help of a thread along with two silver pearls.

Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Katha – The story listened while fasting on Ahoi Ashtami puja day

Once there lived a woman along with her seven sons in a village, which was located near a dense forest. Diwali was fast approaching and she decided to decorate her house. For this she decided to go to the forest and gather soil. While digging for soil near a den, she accidentally killed a lion cub. She felt remorse and sad. But as she could not do anything she took the soil and returned home. But in a year’s time all her seven sons disappeared and they were considered dead by the villagers. People thought they might have been carried away by wild animals from the jungle. The mother of the seven sons realized that all this was due to the accidental death of the cub for which she was responsible.


She soon told the villagers about the sin she had committed and they advised her to observe puja and fast dedicated to Ahoi Ashtami Bhagavati. The mother draws the face of a cub and observes a fast and puja on the Ashtami day before Diwali. She repents and her tears washes away the sin she committed. The poor woman’s prayers were heard by the Goddess and soon all her seven sons return home safely.

From that day onwards, mothers in the region pray and fast for the well being of their children on Ahoi Ashtami day.

Mantra

"Om Ahoi Devyai Namah"

Aarti Ahoi Mata Ji Ki

jay ahoi mata, jay ahoi mata|
tumko nisdin dhyavat har vishnu vidhata |
jay ahoi mata ||

brahmani, rudrani, kamla tu hi hai jagmata|
surya-chandrama dhyavat narad rishi gata |
jay ahoi mata ||

mata rup niranjan sukh-sampatti data|
jo koi tumko dhyavat nit mangal pata |
jay ahoi mata ||

tu hi patal basanti, tu hi hai shubhdata|
karma-prabhav prakashak jagnidhi se trata |
jay ahoi mata ||

jis ghar tharo vasa vahi men gun ata|
kar n sake soi kar le man nahin dhadkata |
jay ahoi mata ||

tum bin sukh n hove n koi putra pata|
khan-pan ka vaibhav tum bin nahin ata |
jay ahoi mata ||

shubh gun sundar yukta kshir nidhi jata|
ratan chaturdash toku koi nahin pata |
jay ahoi mata ||

shri ahoi man ki arti jo koi gata|
ur umang ati upje pap utar jata |
jay ahoi mata ||

Jupiter in Anuradha Nakshtra from October 27th until Dec 27th

Guru (Jupiter) the planet of wisdom and positivity moves into the constellation of Anuradha on October 27th, 2018 and he will stay there until December 27th, 2018. This is a very rare, inspiring and positive transit. Jupiter will bring out the best of Anuradha Nakshatra during this time.

Anuradha Nakshatra – The Spark of Inspiration and Enthusiasm

Anuradha nakshatra is all about devotion, love, friendliness, commitment, loyalty and determination. Radha’s devotion to Lord Krishna has a big connection to this Nakshatra. Radha is longing, Krishna is Love, and Radha longs to merge with Krishna. Longing comes first, then comes love. This nakshatra is full of love, passion and devotion to a higher deity or cause. Anuradha also means a “tiny spark” which conveys that all it takes is a tiny spark to bring about a big transformation.

Jupiter in Anuradha will provide you the spark that will inspire you to achieve your goals and live the life you always wanted to. Under Jupiter’s positive influence if you have the right intention, you will be able to manifest your desires. Anuradha Nakshatra falls in the zodiac sign of Scorpio ruled by Mars and Anuradha Nakshatra in itself is ruled by Saturn. The passion and courage of Mars coupled with the discipline and practicality of Saturn will be blessed by the optimism and positivity of Jupiter. So this is going to be a great positive transit if you are able to capitalize on it and make the best use of it.

Lotus Flower – Symbol of Anuradha Nakshatra

Lotus is the symbol associated with Anuradha Nakshatra. Lotus is the symbol of Purity, auspiciousness, wisdom and prosperity. The Goddess of wisdom (Saraswati) and the Goddess of Wealth (Lakshmi) are seen seated atop a lotus flower.

The Lotus flower perseveres through muddy waters and blooms so beautifully. Similary, Anuradha Nakshatra has the power to bloom and rise against all odds. Whatever the situation you are in, you will experience an unseen power that will help you rise up. Jupiter will provide you the much needed support to help you overcome any obstacles or issues you are dealing with in life.

Handle your ego with care

 If you are willing to choose love and devotion over ego and if you are willing to persevere under harsh conditions you will see light at the end of the tunnel.

Remedies and Rituals to make best use of this transit of Jupiter in Anuradha Nakshatra

1. Apply turmeric on your forehead everyday or at least on Thursdays. Turmeric is connected to Jupiter.

2. Offer Lotus flower to Guru or God on Thursdays.

3. Combine the expensive positive nature of Jupiter, passion and courage of Mars and the practicality and discipline of Saturn to make the best use of this transit.

4. Work in groups or work with a friend, build positive partnerships and in existing partnerships give more than you take. This will ensure long term success. Anuradha Nakshatras’s deity is Lord Mitra – The God of patronage and Friendships.

5. Read inspiring and life transforming story of Sage Vishwamitra who was a mighty king and later became a powerful Rishi who gave the Gift of Gayatri Mantra to the world.

6. Explore the road less traveled and be willing and open to new experiences.

7. The deity of Anuradha Nakshatra is Mitra – who is one of the 12 Adityas (solar deities) and rules daylight – so performing surya namaskar everyday to Honor the Sun will bring you clarity and prosperity.

8. If you are putting up with something or someone who is not good for you and your evolution this is the time to get rid of them and let go.

9. Listen to Sri Rudram every Monday and worship Lord Shiva.

10. If your moon sign is Scorpio, Sagittarius or Capricorn you are going through your Sade Sati (7.5 years of Saturn) at this time as well, so it is highly important to bring more discipline and dispassion into your lives and the biggest remedy is to worship Lord Hanuman and fasting every Saturday for Lord Shani.