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*7 Anna Praashana: Anna* Praashana to boys performed in the sixth,
eighth, tenth or twelfth month after birth. To a girl-child the prescribed
months are the fifth, seventh, or the ninth. The most suitable for this
function are Dwiteeya, Triteeya, Panchami, Saptami, Trayodashi, and
Dashami. Some opine that Sunday and Mondays are godd too. The Shubha
Nakshatras are Ashvini,Rohini, Mrigaseersha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Uttara
Tithis, Hasta, Chitra, Swaati, Anuradha, Shravana , Dhanishtha,
Shatabhisha, and Revati. Janma Nakshatra is also stated to be good.
Understandably, Bhadra-Vaidhruti, Vyateepata, Gandaati ganda Vajra Shula,
Parigha Yogaas are unsuitable. This procedure of the function comprises of
Puja to Shiva-Vishnu-Chandra-Arka- Dikpaalaka-Bhu Brahmanaas; seating the
child on the mother’s lap and slowly administering the ‘Paayasa’ made of
ghee, honey , milk and curd mix (without jaggery) from a gold or bronze
vessel by hand with a gold ornament like a ring along with appropriate
Mantras. After the Anna Prashana the child is left free to crawl towards a
nearby destination where attractive and courful Vastras, ornaments, books,
knife , pen and so on so that the first thing that he or she would get
attracted to and touch or grab would decide as to what would be in his or
her life ahead;
Agratodha parinyasya Shilpa Vastuuni Sarvashah Shastraani chaiva
Vastraani tatah pashyettu Lakshanam/Prathamam yatsrusheyd baalah
Pustakaadi Swayam tadaa , Jeevikaatasya Baalasya tey naiva tu bhavishyati/
This function need not be avoided in Mala Maasa, in case so required.
* 8 Karna Vedha:* Piercing through the ear-lobes of a
child-normally a girl child- called Karna Vedhana can be performed on the
tenth, or twelfth or sixteenth day of the birth or in the sixth or seven or
eighth or twelfth month or even in the first or third year. But later on
any even year is to be avoided. Excepting the month of birth in the base
years later on, the suitable months are Kartika- Maagha-Chaitra and
Phalguna. As regards Tithis, Diteeya, Dashami, Shashthi, Sdaptami,
Trayodashi, Dwaadashi, Panchami, Triteeya are good. Soma, Budha , Guru and
Shukra vaaraas are auspicious. Pushya, Punarvasu, Mriga sirsha, Uttara
Traya, Hasta, Chitra, Ashvini, Shravana, Revati and Dhanishtha Nakshatras
are auspicious too. After performing Puja to Vishnu, Rudra, Brahma, Surya,
Chandra, Dikpaalakaas, Ashvini Devataas, Saraswati, and Go-Brahmana-Gurus.
Then after applying ‘Lattika Rasa’, the boy’s right ear first and left
later-for girls the other way round- be pierced. The ‘Karna Randhraas’ or
the pierced holes of the ear lobes should enable Surya Kanti to go through
so that the ‘Poorva Punya’ is stated to be intact!
Drishti Dosha Nivaaraka Rakshaavidhi: To overcome the problem
of ‘Drishti’ or Evil Looks , the procedure is apply Bhasma on the head,
forehead and body parts of the child and recite the following Mantra:
Vaasudevo Jagannadhah Putanaa tarjano Harih, Rakshatu twarito Baalam
muncha muncha Kumaarakam, Krishna Raksha Shishum Shankha Madhu Kaitabha
Mardana/ Praatassangava Madhyaahna Saayaahneshu cha Sandhyayoh, Mahaa nishi
Sadaa raksha Kamsaarishtha nishudana/ Yadgorajah Pishaachaamcha Grahaan
Maatru grahaanapi, Bala grahaanvisheshena chindhi chindhi Mahaa bhayaan/
Traahi traahi Harey nityam twadrakshaa bhushitam Shubham/
( Vaasudeva! Jagannaadha! Hari! You are the destroyer of Putana; do
save my child at once; Bhagavan Krishna! The demolisher of Shankhaasura
and Madhu Kaitabha Rakshasaas; Do protect my child from evil looks; The
slayer of Kamsha and Arishtaasura ! Do provide shield to my child in the
mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights; do safeguard my child from cruel
animals, serpents, pishachaas, Grahas, Matru Grahas, Maha Bhayanaka Bal
Grahas, and demolish all such Evil Spirits and Forces; do also those
provide Raksha to all who provide guard to my the defenders of my child!
)
Also, the following Mantra be written on a ‘Taala Patra’and tie it
on the shoulders of the child :
Raksha Raksha Maha Deva, Nila griva Jataadhara, Grahaistu Sahito
Raksha muncha muncha Kumaarakam/
These actions should secure immediate relief to the crying child.
Additionally, prepare a Circle of six-inches with the word HREEM in the
center prepared and within the circle get made an inscription with the name
of the child and on the six angles of the circle the Mantra viz. Om
luluvatu Swaahaa and tie it up on the child’s hand, besides perform Bala
Graha Shanti and Kamalaakara Shanti.
Vardhaapana Vidhi: This is an year long duty of the parents to
observe in the monthly celebration of the child on the return of the Tithi
of the birth. In fact, the celebration should be an annual affair
subsequently The Janma Dinotsava should not be observed in the Adhika
Maasaas but only in the Shudda Maasa. If there is a Khanda Tithi then the
tally should be done with the Janma Nakshatra also and there is no Janma
Tithi Nakshatra Yoga, then the determinant is the length of the yoga at the
beginning of the day’s Sun rise by two muhurtaas earlier of later; if the
Sun rise is far later the the Janma Dina is on that day or otherwise on the
previous day.On the Janma Tithi thus decided, there should be an early
morning Sankalpa by the parents with:
Ayurabhivriddhyardham Varsha Vrpddhi karma karishey/;
after giving bath to the child with the water mixed with ‘tila’ powder
and fresh up with new clothing, Tilakaadi alankaaraas and perform puja to
Guru, Parents, Kula Devata, Ganesha, Markandeya, Veda Vyaasa, Parashurama,
Ashvatthaama, Kripaacharya, Bali Chakravarti, Prahlada, Hanuman, Vibhisana,
and Shashti Deva. To Shashthi Devi, there should be offering of
‘Daddhyanna’ or curd rice and disrtibute the ‘Prasaada’ to relatives and
invitees and make the following Prayer:
Chiranjeevi Yathaa twambho bhavishyaami Mahaa Muney,Rupavaan
Vittawaan schaiva Shriyaa yuktascha Sarvadaa/ Markandeya namastestu Sapta
Kalpaanta Jeevana , Aayuraarogya siddhyartham praseeda Bhagavan Muney/
Chiranjeevi yathvaatum Muneenaam Pravaro Dwija, Kurushwa Muni shaardula
tathaamaam Chiranjeevinam/ Markandeya Mahaa bhaaga Sapta kalpaanta Jeevana,
Aayuraarogya siddhyarthamasmaakam varadobhava/
(Markandeya! You have the unique distinction of longevity of Sapta
Kalpaas and shine as the role model of Maharshis; kindly bestow the boon of
Long Life- Health- and Prosperity for long long time).
Shashthi Devi Prarthana:
Jaya Devi Jaganmaatarjagdaa –nandakaarini, Praseeda mama Kalyaani
Namastey Shashtha Devatey, Trailokyeyaani Bhutaani Sthaavaraani cha Raani
cha/Brahma Vishnu Shivai ssaartham Rakshaam kurvantu taanimey/
(Jagajaanani Shashti Devi Maataa! You are the Unique Spring of
Happiness to the Universe; thanks to you the Sthaavara Jangamaas ot the
Moving and Immobile Beings of the entire Creation are at peace in the
worlds; may you along with Brahma-Vishnu –Rudra protect the child and
grant longevity and fulfillment in life.)
Having prayed to the Devi thus, the mother should administer milk
mixed with jaggery and Tilas while the husband performs twenty eight Ahutis
in the Grihaagni reciting the names of Shashti Devi and follwed by Brahmana
Bhojana. That particular day, shaving, travel , meat eating, quarrels, hot
water bathing should be avoided and celibacy observed.
* 9 Choodaa karana: This* action could be accomplished either
from the first to five years after the birth of the child say at the Prathama
Kesha Khandana on completion the first year upto the Samskaaraas of
Upanayana depending on the family traditions and one’s own convenience.
Maagha-Phalguna-Vaishakha- Jyeshtha Months are considered suitable for the
function excepting however in Jyeshtha Month, this is not acceptable if the
child is the elder one. The entire Shukla Paksha is suitable in the
relevant months, and so is Krishna Paksha excepting the last three Tithis
from Trayodashi. Dwiteeya, Triteeya, Panchami,Saptami, Dasham and Ekadashi
are specially good and so are Thursday, Friday and Wednesday in Shukla
Paksha besides Monday in both the Pakshas. The auspicious Nakshatras are
Ashwini, Mrigaseersha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swaati, Jyeshtha,
Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, and Revati. It is stated that Janma
Nakshatra
is unsuitable for hair cuts, travels and commencement of medicines; that
Anuradha, Krittika, Uttara, Uttaraashadha, Uttaraabhadra, Rohini, and Magha
are not appropriate for hair cuts as they affect longevity ; and that when
Brihaspati is in Simha Raashi Chooda Karma is improper. This function is
not to be done within five years if the mother is in pregnancy beyond five
months at that time. However in Chooda Karma along with Upanayana, this
condition is not applicable. Also Manu Vachana states:
Vivaha Vrata Choodaasu Maataa yadi rasaswalaa, Tasyaa Shuddhehi param
kaaryam Mangalam manurabraveet/ (Vivaha-Upanayana- Choodaakarmaas are
forbidden when the mother is in menses.).
Another restraint to perform Chooda Karma is that this Karma
involving ‘mundana’or complete hair- cut is not acceptable if any
Upanayana or Vivaha or any other Shubha Karyaas are contemplated within six
months of close relatives in the same Vamsha.
Kushmaanda Homa: The basic regulation is that two sons of the
same mother should not obtain similar Samskaaraas like Coula or Upanayana
or Vivaha in the same year, let alone simultaneously. However, if the
mothers are different to the same father, then Kushmanda Homa may be
performed by performing ‘Kushmanda Ajya-Homa’ by reciting Kushmandi Ruks
followed by Godaana; for instance, for Upanayana the two Vatus should have
the main Shikha but Parshva Shikhas be kept in different positions on the
heads . In respect of girl children from two mothers, choula- Nama Karmas
may be done without Mantras, excepting the Homaas; in fact one view is that
homas might also be discarded in such cases. In any case there is no custom
in Sishta Vamshaas to perform choula karma to girls in a formal way in
Mantra Vidhi. As regards Vivaha, Chuda Karma lopa prayaschitta is observed
by Kushmanda Homa.
* `10 Vidyaarambha*: Initiation of Aksharaabhyasa is best
performed in the ‘Uttaraayana’ of the fifth year of the child when Surya is
not in Kumbha Raashi. Shukla Paksha is suitable; even Krishna Paksha is
agreeable barring the last three Tithis. Dwiteeya, Triteeya, Panchami,
Dashami , Ekadashi and Trayodashi are auspicious. Ashwini, Mrigaseesha,
Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swaati, Anuradha, Shravana,
Dhanishtha, Shatabhishak, and Revati are appropriate. All the days
excepting Tuesdays and Saturdays are good. At the outset, there would be
the Sankalpa by the Karta :
Mama Putrasya Sakala Vidyaa vishaaradatwa siddhi dwaaraa Shri
Parameshwaa preetyartham Aksharaarambha Vidyaarambham cha karishye/
Thereafter, the parents and the child should perform three
‘Pradakshinaas’ to Vighnesha, Lakshmi Narayana, Sarasvati, Guru, Brahnanas
and Dhaatri before the start of the Puja and there after script on rice
grains mixed with turmeric powder indicative of auspiciousness the Pranava
Mantra-
Om kaara followed by Namasshivaaya or Namo Narayanaaya as per the
family tradition; followed further by the alphabets.;
Om Namah Siddhamiti Akaaraadikshakaaraantaan varnaascha vilikhya
sampujya praangmukham krutwaa Aksharaani trivaaram vaachayitwaa
Vidyaarambham kaarayet/
Later on the couple and the child should perform Deva Namaskaara and
specially invoke Devi Saraswati with the Mantra : Atra bhuvana Maatassarva
vaangmaya Swarupenaagaccha Aagaccha Om/ This Aavahana to Vagdevi would be
followed by ‘Shodashopachaara Puja’.
* 11 UPANAYANA*
Anupaneeta Dharmaas: Upanayana is clear watershed in the life of a
Brahmana.
Praagupanayata- Kaamaachara Kaama Vaada Kaama bhakshaa, Tena
mutrapureeshotsargaadaavaachamanaadyaa –chaaro naasti/ Laghupaataka
hetulashunaparyushitocchishthaadi bhakshaney doshaabhaavah/
(Before the Upanayana Samskaara, a person was in the practice of
unbridled behaviour of speech, action, eating habits, following the
required discipline in cleaning body parts and of purification, let alone
ignoring minor blemishes of eating and drinking forbidden food like
garlic-mixed, left over and polluted varieties; resorting to casual lies
and carrying tales etc. Even meat-eating, contacting women in menses, and
keeping company to chandalas. Indeed there are atonements possible like
Snaana , Aachamana or sipping water thrice and oshtha marjana shuddhi for
sins like for touching and contacting Rajaswalaasetc. But after Upanayana,
wanton misdeeds demand far srtingent Prayaschitthas and that is how a
Brahman by birth would become a ‘Dwija’ or twice born after the Upanayana
Samskaara.
Definition of Upanayana:
Guhyotta karmanaa yena sameepam neeyatey Guroh, Baalo Vedaaya
tadyogaad Baalasyopanayam Viduh/
(Upanayana literally means that a Guru sits in the physical and
visual presence of a boy and teaches Vedas and such Yogaas in the form of
Gayatri Mantra).
Those Gurus who perform Upanayana are defined as: Pitaivopanayet
Putram tadabhaavey PithuPitaa, Tadabhave Pitrur bhraataa tadabhave tu
Sodarah/ Tadabhavey Sagotra sapindaah tadabhavey Maatulaadayo Sagotra
Sapindaah, Tadabhavey Asapindasagotrajaah/ Sarvaabhaavey Shrotriyah/
(Father, Paternal Grand Father, Father’s brother, elder brother, or
Sagotra-Sapindaka or close paternal relatives, Maternal Uncle or an Agotra
Sapinda or Sagotra Asapinda; but in any case, he should be younger to the
‘Vatu’ or the boy to whom Upanayana is scheduled. As a last resort, any
‘Shrotriya’/ Purohita might assume the duty.
Shrotriya is defined as follows: Janmanaa Brahmano jneyat Samskaarai
Dwija ucchatey, Vidvatwaachaapi Vipratwam Tribhissrotria Uchatey/
(One born in a family of the Brahmana (Janmanam) becomes ‘ a Dwija’
(Real Brahmin-second birth ) after the Samskaaraas like Upanayana are
applied to him; he becomes a ‘Vipra’ once he is a learned person; only then
a Brahmana becomes a ‘Shrotriya’. He who is eligible to perform Upanayana
should have recited Gayatri Mantra twelve times of thousands each; some
persons are stated to perform the Japa twelve lakh times! Upanayana Kaala:
Either at the time of ‘Garbhaarambha’ or birth, the boy whose Upanayana is
contemplated should have five years or eight years.
Garbhato Janmatovaa Panchameshtamey vaa Varsha
Brahmanasyopanayanam/ The annotation of Ashvalaayana states:
Garbhaashtameshthamey baandey panchamey Saptame shtivaa, Dwijatwam
Praapnuyaad Vipro Varshemtwekaadasho Nrupah/
*(From the time that Garbha took place*, the appropriate time for a
Upanayana is fifth{10m+4yr&2m} or seventh, {10m+6Y2M} failing which the
eleventh year {10M+10Y2M} ). {Also Sathabhishekam is 10M+80Y} (Jadagam is
written as “GARBACHELLU POGA, …..YEARS DASA) (INDIAN CALCULATION CONSIDERS
AS GAE RIGHT FROM THE SEED AND AGE IS ALO STATED AS RUNNING AGE, UNLIKE
WEST COMPLETED YEARS OUTSIDE AFTER THE BIRTH} The suitable time for this
Samskaara is eleventh or twelfth year for Kshatriyas and for Vaishyaas the
time would be during the twelfth or the sixteenth year. It is futrther
stated :
Shashtheshu Dhana Kaamasya Vidyaa Kaameshu Saptamey, Ashtamey Sarva
Kaamasya Navamey kaanti micchitah/
(Persons fond of money in sixth year, those desirous of Vidya or
knowledge in the seventh year, those aiming at Sarva Sukha or all-round
happiness in the eighth year and those who want Shanti or Peacefulness
perform Upanayana in the ninth year). Some Brahmanaas believe that the
sixth year is inappropriate. The outer age limits are sixteen years for
Brahmaaas, twenty-two years for Kshatriyas, twenty-four years for
Vaishyaas; these years are counted from the time of Garbhodaya. Hence,
there is no special prayaschittha in the case of Brahmanas. Thereafter, he
has to keep Shikha after ‘mundana’, eat bhojana of cooked Yaava (Barli)
paste for twenty-one nights and at the end provide bhojana to seven
Brahmanas. The Prayaschittha beyond that time would be the observance
of ‘Krucchaatraya’.
To Brahmanas and Kshatriyas mounji bandha or Upanayana is to be performed
on Uttaraayana Kaala only. To Vaishyas this might be done in Dakshinaayana
too.
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