Daily Invocations: 2. Swami Krishnananda.

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Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) and Chinmaya Swayambhu Ayyappa Temple — at Adi Sankara Nilayam.

March 14 at 8:50 PM · Kochi · 

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Holi Hai! On 13 March 2025, Adi Sankara Nilayam buzzed with excitement as Holika Dahan lit up the evening, filling the air with energy and anticipation. The next morning (14 March), the entire campus burst into a vibrant explosion of colour. Gulal (red coloured powder) floated through the air, laughter rang out and playful water fights turned into spontaneous dance circles.

Swami Sharadananda Sarasvati (Acharya, Vedanta Sadhaka Course) shared the rich history and deep significance of Holi, adding a layer of spiritual meaning to the festivities. His blessings, along with the enthusiastic participation of Br. Ved Chaitanya (Upacharya, Vedanta Sadhaka Course) infused the celebration with even more festive spirit and joyous colour, making it a truly unforgettable occasion. 

By noon, the campus lay like a spilled rainbow and every colour whispering that joy, too, as a prayer.

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Tuesday 18, March 2025, 12:30.
Books
Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Daily Invocations: The Satarudriya
Swami Krishnananda

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The Satarudriya:

1.

ōm namaste rudra manyava utota isave namah,

namaste astu dhanvane bahubhyamuta te namah.

Prostration to Thee, Rudra; prostration to Thy wrath and Thy arrow (which destroy evil); prostration to Thy bow; prostration to Thy mighty Arms.

Note: —According to the celebrated Sayana Acharya, the Rudra chapter of the Yajur Veda consists of the mantras by which oblations are offered in the Sacrifice of Knowledge, wherein the manifold universe is visualised as the extensive manifestation of the Supreme Being.

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2.

yā ta isuh śivatamā śivam babhuva te dhanuh,

śiva śaravya ya tava taya no rudra mrdaya.

This, thy arrow that has become exceedingly peaceful (to the devout); Thy bow become a source of auspiciousness, and Thy quiver of blessedness; with these, O Valiant One (Rudra), make us happy.

Note: —While the first mantra invokes the Terrible Power for destruction of evil, the second envisages the fulfilment of the arms on the establishment of peace, and the now benignant phase of what was once formidable.

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3.

yā te rudra śivā tanūraghorā'pāpakāśinī,

tayā nastanuvā śantamayā giriśam tābhicākaśīhi.

Rudra! That blessed and benign form of Thine, which obliterates the trace of all sins—with that most hallowed and calm phase of Thy being, reveal Thyself to us, O Radiator of Peace from the Mount of Kailasa!

Note: —Rudra-Siva is said to have two forms, the terrific and the beatific, which are manifested at different times.

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4.

yāmisum giriśamta haste bibharsyastave,

śivām giritra tām kuru mā higmsīa purusam jagat.

O Benefactor from the Mount of Kailasa! That arrow which Thou wieldest for aiming at enemies, make that benign (in respect of us). Harm not human beings or others in creation, O Protector on the sacred Mount!

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5.

śivena vacasā tvā giriśācchāvadāmasi,

yathā nah sarvamijjagadayak smagm sumanā asat.

Resident of the Mountains! We pray to Thee with auspicious eulogies for the sake of attaining Thee. Do so deign that this whole world of ours is rid of all ailment and affliction, and blooms with a joyous mind.

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