MUNEESWARAN HOMAM / 29TH MAY 2021, SATURDAY
With the Blessings of our beloved Guruji 'Yagnasri Kayilai Gnanaguru' Dr. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal, Founder, Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam is organizing Sri Sri Lord Muneeswarar Homam, Moolavar Abhishekam on 29th May 2021, Saturday from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
MUNEESWARAN
Muneeswaran is normally worshiped as a kula devata (family deity). His name is simply a combination of the words Muni (demi-god saint) and Ishwara (Lord Shiva).
Legend has it that Lord Shiva himself created Muneeswaran and that he possessed seven divine qualities. Based on the seven divine qualities, he is referred to as :
Maha Muni or Maha Muneeswaran – He became Maha Muni who possessed immeasurable power and divinity.Shiva Muni or Shiva Muneeswaran – As he appeared from Lord Shiva’s face. He assumed the form of Shiva Muni.Vaal Muni or Vaal Muneeswaran – Vaal Muni is praised and worshiped by the Kapalis who live in the jungle.Jadhaa Muni or Jadhaa Muneeswaran – Jadhaa Muni grew trees and possessed Rudrakshamala Katgar and the book.Thava Muni or Thava Muneeswaran – Thava Muni removed all obstacles in the path of the Devas and Rishis during their Yajna.Dharma Muni or Dharma Muneeswaran – Dharma Muni was the protector of the good and the destroyer of evil. He ensures victory of Dharma.Naatha Muni or Naatha Muneeswaran – Naatha Muni offered blessings to the Devas and Buddhaganas
BENEFITS OF MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
The Muneeswaran Moola Mantra is a very powerful and sacred mantra for protection. When Lord Muneeswaran is worshiped wholeheartedly by chanting the mantras dedicated to him, he blesses the devotee with a peaceful and sorrow-free life. He also ensures the well-being of the devotee’s entire family. He destroys all things evil and therefore, you will be relieved of disturbances from all kinds of evil energies and entities.
He also protects the devotee from enemies and the problems created by them. When some one is creating hurdles and problems in your life, then Muneeswaran will protect you. Overall, he protects his devotees from all kinds of calamities, dangers, problems, and misfortunes. He is also a wish fulfiller.
BEST DAYS TO CHANT MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
If you are unable to chant the mantra on a daily basis, you may chant it on Saturdays. Apart from that Amavasya (new moon) days are also auspicious to worship Muneeswaran.
BEST DAY TO INITIATE MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
The best days to initiate the mantra are Shukla Paksha Saturday or on any Amavasya days.
BEST TIME TO CHANT MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
The Muneeswaran Moola Mantra is best chanted during early morning. However, there is no particular time to worship Muneeswaran. Some will also pray to him after sunset and at midnight for protection.
NUMBER OF TIMES TO CHANT MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
This mantra can be chanted for a minimum of 1 time on a daily basis. Apart from that, one can also chant it for 3, 5, 9, 108, or 1,008 times.
WHO CAN CHANT THIS MANTRA
This powerful Muneeswaran Mantra can be chanted by anyone regardless of gender and age.
*Ladies should avoid chanting the Muneeswaran Moola Mantra while undergoing their monthly menstrual cycles.
HOW TO WORSHIP MUNEESWARAN ?
You can use the photo of Muneeswaran, statue of Muneeswaran, a Trishula (trident), or simply a clean brick applied with turmeric, holy ash, and vermilion.
WHERE TO CHANT MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
This mantra should be chanted facing West while seated on either the Northeast or East quadrant of your house or puja room. Apart from that, you may also chant the mantra seated below a pipal tree.
NAIVEDYAM / FOOD OFFERINGS FOR MUNEESWARAN
Generally, you may offer sweet pongal, tamarind rice, or lemon rice to Muneeswaran. Apart from that, you may also offer fruits with betel leaves and betel nuts (areca nuts). Normally, one can offer any food to Muneeswaran as he will accept anything that is offered with utmost devotion and love from his devotees.
*Some also offers non-vegetarian food items as well as cheroots, cigarettes, and alcohol drinks.
FLOWERS / PLANTS FOR MUNEESWARAN
Any fragrant flowers can be offered to Muneeswaran. You may also offer pipal leaves.
*Never ever offer artificially and/or chemically coloured flowers to Gods and Goddesses.
JAPA MALA FOR MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
You can use rosary beads (japa mala) made out of clear quartz crystals known as spadika mala. Apart from that, you may use rudraksha japa mala for the japa of Muneeswaran Moola Mantra.
The various versions of Muneeswaran Moola Mantra are given below :
MANTRA 1 : MAHA MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
Om Ham Namo Bhagavathe
Muni Kula-thilakaaya
Muni Sreshdaaya Sramakaraaya
Vinothina Uthira Soola Hasthaaya
Hoom Phat Swaahaa
MANTRA 2 : SHIVA MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
Om Ham Yogeeswaraaya
Yoga Vallabaaya
Sakala Yoga Palaprathaaya
Dushta Graha Marathanaaya
Shiva Muniswaraaya Nama Swaahaa
MANTRA 3 : VAAL MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
Om Ham Vam Vaneswaraaya
Jeeva Rakshakaaya
Loka Sanjaaranaaya
Sowbhagya Pradhaayakaaya
Vaal Muniswaraaya Nama Swaahaa
MANTRA 4 : JADHAA MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
Om Ham Jadhaa Magudatharaaya
Ugra Roopaaya
Dushta Marthanaaya
Chatru Naasanaaya
Jadhaa Muniswaraaya Nama Swaahaa
MANTRA 5 : THAVA MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
Om Ham Thava Muniswaraaya
Trailokya Rakshakaaya
Sarva Rokha-haraaya
Sarva Viyathi Phiramaarthanaaya
Thava Muniswaraaya Nama Swaaha
MANTRA 6 : DHARMA MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
Om Ham Dharmeswaraaya
Dhana Dhaanya Varthakaaya
Dharma Rakshakaaya
Loka Naathaaya
Dharma Muniswaraaya Nama Swaahaa
MANTRA 7 : NAADHA MUNEESWARAN MOOLA MANTRA
Om Ham Nam Naadha Roopaaya
Gita Piriyangkaraaya
Mandha Nivarthakaaya
Sarva Kalaatharaaya
Naadha Muniswaraaya Nama Swaahaa
