WHAT ARE THE RIGHT SPIRITUAL PRACTISES OF SANATHANA DHARMA ?
1. Sanathan Meditation / Manasika Japa Yagna
This process is born out of the core of Sanathan Dharma. In this practise, the Saadhaka (Seeker) sits comfortably and takes one of the divine names of Sanathan Gods (remember THE one Supreme Being expressed on many God forms to operate and maintain the creation created by HIM) and practise repetition of this name only mentally without moving tongue and lips, closing eyes in an easy and comfortable way, without straining but easily focusing the attention of the mind at the spot between the eyebrows. Thus, the Saadhaka (Seeker), when he meditates like this the mind moves inward by way of centrifuging itself towards Individual Consciousness which is the connector to Universal Consciousness (GOD).
Remember Sanathan Gods names are cosmic codes and constant repetition of which ultimately opens the Individual Consciousness to Universal Consciousness (GOD). This is the highest and best form of spiritual practise which out great sages and saints practised.
For details on how to meditate visit Sanathan meditation page.
Naama Mantras for Sanathan Meditation / Japa
- Namo Paramaguruve Namaha
- Namo Naaraayanaaya Namaha
- Namo Lakshmi Naaraayanaaya Namaha
- Namo Vaasudevaaya Namaha
- Namo Shree Krushnaaya Namaha
- Namo Lakshmi Venkateshaaya Namaha
- Namo Lakshmi Narasimhaaya Namaha
- Namo Brahmadevaaya Namaha
- Namo Shivaaya Namaha
- Namo Gowri Shankaraaya Namaha
- Namo Ganapathayae Namaha
- Namo Subrahmanyaaya Namaha
- Namo Saraswathyai Namaha
- Jai Shree Raam Jai Hanuman
- Namo Pavanasutha Hanumaan Namaha
- Namo Shree Raama Bhaktha Hanumaan Namaha
- Namo Soorya Naaraayanaaya Namaha
- Namo Shree Raaghavendraaya Namaha
- Namo Paramaguruve Namaha
- Namo Naaraayanaaya Namaha
- Namo Lakshmi Naaraayanaaya Namaha
- Namo Vaasudevaaya Namaha
- Namo Shree Krushnaaya Namaha
- Namo Lakshmi Venkateshaaya Namaha
- Namo Lakshmi Narasimhaaya Namaha
- Namo Brahmadevaaya Namaha
- Namo Shivaaya Namaha
- Namo Gowri Shankaraaya Namaha
- Namo Ganapathayae Namaha
- Namo Subrahmanyaaya Namaha
- Namo Saraswathyai Namaha
- Jai Shree Raam Jai Hanuman
- Namo Pavanasutha Hanumaan Namaha
- Namo Shree Raama Bhaktha Hanumaan Namaha
- Namo Soorya Naaraayanaaya Namaha
- Namo Shree Raaghavendraaya Namaha
2. Japa
Japa is one of the most commonly practised method by both sages and saints as well as householders. In this method, a Japa Mala/Rosary is used for counting purpose while doing Japa. In this process, one of the names of divine Sanathan Gods which is dearer to Saadhaka (Seeker) is chosen and with the help of the Japa Mala/Rosary this name is repeated counting through rosary. This Japa can be practised either with open eyes or with closed eyes. Japa exclusively works on the purification of the conscious mind, charging IT with divine vibration of that Gods frequency. This method also radiates cosmic energy through the practitioner into the environment, not allowing the negative forces to dominate the social order.
3. Homa / Havana
In this process, there are two ways Vaidika/Vedic & Vedantic way.
- In the Vedic way of Homa Saadhana, it is practised according to the laid down rituals of Vedas. This needs certain amount of knowledge of Vedas. Therefore, all the people may not be able to practise this Homa’s, because there are varieties in it for various specific purposes.
- Vedantic way of practise: – This sort of Homa/ Havana can be practised by one and all. Here is the description of Vedantic way of performing Homa.
In a copper Homakund vessel put dry cow dung cakes or dry sticks of Peepal tree called samith and lit the fire with the help of Camphor. Now repeat the following mantras given below, one each for three times and start putting small quantities of Akshathas (Rice mixed with pure Sunflower oil and Turmeric powder) into the fire at the end of each mantra.
MANTRAS FOR ANGNIHOTRA
ATHAH AGNIHOTHRAHA
- Sooryanaaraayana Swaaha ; Sooryanaaraayana Idham Namama.
- Prajaapathaye Swaaha ; Prajaapathaye Idham Namama.
- Indraaya Swaaha ; Indraaya Idham Namama.
- Vyomaaya Swaaha ; Vyomaaya Idham Namama.
- Vaayave Swaaha ; Vaayave Idham Namama.
- Agniye Swaaha ; Agniye Idham Namama.
- Varunaaya Swaaha ; Varunaaya Idham Namama.
- Pruthviye Swaaha ; Pruthviye Idham Namama.
- Shaakhaambari Deviyai Swaaha ; Shaakhaambari Deviyai Idham Namama.
- Ashta Dhikpaalakaaya Swaaha ; Ashta Dhikpaalakaaya Idham Namama.
- Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu ; Samastha Sanmangalaani Bhavathu Swaaha.
Shaanthih, Shaanthih, Shaanthihi.
ITHI AGNIHOTHRAHA
4. Manana / Smarana
This process is for those who are very busy in life and who may not find time to perform the above mentioned three types of Saadhana yet can adapt this form of Saadhana. In this process, the Saadhaka (Seeker) simply takes the ONE of the divine names of Sanathan Gods which is of his favourite choice and develop the practise of repeating only mentally without making it to show-off it to others.
The Sadhaka (seeker) repeats at his convenient time like when going for a morning/evening walk, while going for market to fetch things, or when he is simply sitting and doing nothing etc. and at any other time.
A housewife can easily adapt this method, and mentally repeat the divine name of her chosen Sanathan Gods form when she is doing simple household works, like when she sweeping, washing the utensils, cloths and at any other time where concentration on work is not required. This method is very beneficial even to all those who are practising all the above practises.
5. Other Right Sanathan Spiritual Practises
a) Worshipping Sanathan Gods and Goddesses in a traditional manner with devotion or worshipping a chosen deity exclusively and connecting with the deity, emotionally in a balanced way. This method of worship is called Bhahirmukha Saadhana. This way, helps us gradually helps us gradually to ascend to any one the higher orders mentioned above.
b) Visiting temples which are spiritually, divinely vibrant places, where the devotes/ Saadhaka’s (Seekers) consciousness is elevated momentarily as long as one is at the temple. This helps in overcoming a moderate depression.
The above two methods help a devotee to evolve to higher order which would help the devotee to develop the attitude of serving Sanathana Dharma through any one of the above four methods. Whenever any spiritual Seeker of Sanathana Dharma practises regularly, meticulously any above-mentioned Saadhanas will be contributing to upliftment of Sanathana Dharma because the above practises totally comprises Tapas. Through Tapas everything is possible.
In Kalisantharana Upanishadh Lord Brahma said to divine sage Naaradha that any of the divine names of the Supreme Being helps Saadhaka to transcend maaya and reach the Supreme Being, never to return the cycle of birth and death.
” धर्म हिंसा तथैव च । ” – “The diamond alone can cut the other diamond”. This is the law of Nature. Non-Violent way of life is the supreme ingredient of Sanaathana Dharma/ Hinduism (Comprehensive righteous way of life). However, when the Dharma (Comprehensive righteous way of life/ NOT a religion formulated after one man) is under attack by evil and demonic forces either physically or intellectually, it is necessary and imperative to use maximum force/ power physically or intellectually as required, to destroy/ defeat those attacking forces and re-establish Dharma (example: Mahabharata war. ” धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः । – ” Those who protect Dharma Comprehensive righteousness) will also be protected by the same Dharma.
– TATH SATH