Temple

                                              Temple

In Manu dharma temple is a gigantic temple place. Here the things will not go as per trust or belief. From entrance door to (altar) sanctuary, from the Gods of entourage to Main Deity, each and every step consists of Rules, regulations and scriptural elements.  If God’s power is to be concentrated the belief only is not sufficient.  It should be supported by the wisdom of saintly knowledge as foundation. If the procedure of the Priest is correct then Idol will become Siva.  If not the Siva will become idol.   

Yassaastra vidhi mutsrujya vartate kaama kaaratah

Na sasiddhi mavaapnoti nasukham na paraam gatim       23

He who abandons scriptural instructions and follows his own whims cannot find happiness, perfection, or the greatest goal of salvation.

Patanjali Ashtaangayoga:

1) Yama: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satyam (truthfulness), Aasteyam (not to steal anything), Aparigrahanam (not to expect anything from others) 

2)Niyama: Saucham (purity of body and mind), Santosham (contentment), Swaadhyaayam (scriptural reading),  and Eeswara pradhaanam (surrendering to God).

3)Aasana: Steadyness with sitting posture.

4)Praanaayaama: controlling breath.

5)Pratyaahaara: Withdrawal of senses.

6)Dhaarana: Concentration on the object.

7)Dhyaana: Concentration only on God.

8)Samaadhi: Sama = equal, Adhi = with God, merger with God.

Dhaarana, Dhyaana, and Samaadhi together are called Samyak Samaadhi.

Dhyaan should start with seed initially and in the end it should become seedless.    

Tasmaachchaastram pramaanam te

kaaryaa kaarya vyavasthitau

gnaatwaa saastra vidhaanoktam

karma kartu mihaarhasi                                               24

When you are in doubt as to what is to be followed or not to be followed, then scriptures give guidance.  Doing Karma in this world by following the scriptural instructions is desirable to you.

Om chanting, in chakras, and Beejaakshara (Root word) chanting  in chakras are the part of Kriyayoga. The sadhak will drive out the darkness in chakras with these techniques.  Then only he will be able to completely root out threefold hell gate, lust, anger, and greediness.     

Three things that are required for the construction of temple according to Sastra or scripture (s) are:

1)   Nigama – Vedas

2)   Aagama – Dharma sastras  and

3)   Smriti – mantram, tantram, and Vignaanam 

Establishment of temple construction, and procedural rules and regulations for prayers in that constructed temple, are to be done in accordance with Aagama Sastra i.e., Dharma Sastra. 

The utilization of Nigama matras are to be done in accordance with Aagama Sastra i.e., Dharma Sastra.

Not only that the prayers in that temple are to be executed in accordance with the construction of that temple procedure.  For example if the temple is constructed as per Saiva procedure the Saivagamanaalaya procedure is to be followed.

In this  Saivagamanaalaya 28 Praakaaraas or walls exist like Kaaranakaamika, Yogachintya, Deepta, Sookshma, and Sahasra etc.

This temple is in the fashion of Kaaranagama. That is why the worship of Goddess and Sreechakraarchana are done in the fashion of Sreevidyaupaasana. 

The five faces or facets of Siva are known as Pancha Brahmas. They are called Satyojatha, Vaamadeva, Aghora, Satpurusha, and Eesaana. 

From these faces or facets Panchaanksharee  i.e., OM  NA  MAH  SIVA YA     mantra has emanated.

THE Siva who gives consciousness to these five faces or facets  is the leader of this world.

Agnimithi Bhasmam, Jalamithi Bhasmam, Sthalamithi Bhasmam, Vyomethimithi Bhasmam, is the essence of Veda vibhoothi. 

Agnisaara Bhasmam provides Varchhassu, Tejassu, wealth, Protection, auspiciousness, and Peace.

Bhasmabhaasanam bhasitam proktam bhakti kilmisha bhakshanaat is Smrithi.  That means effulgence uproots all sins. 

Vibhooti lines are three. They are worn on the forehead from left to right.

Omkaaram constitutes Akaraam, ukaaram, and makaraam. Vibhuti is the representative of this Omkaaram. 

Vibhuti is the representative of Rik, Yajur, and Saama Vedas.

Vibhuti is the representative of Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheswara.

Vibhutidharanam is the replica of all pervasiveness. 

Dharmasya jayostu.  Let the righteousness be victorious.

Adharmasya naashostu.  Let the unrighteousness be destroyed. 

Sivo rakshito. Let Siva protect us.

Harahara mahadeva.

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