Thursday, September 1 through Sunday, September 4, 2016

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Website: www.svtemple.org
Email: srivaru@svtemple.org
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Thursday, September 1 through Sunday, September 4, 2016
“MantrANAm paramO mantrO guhyAnAm guhyam utthamam
Pavitram cha pavithrANAm Moolamantra: sanAtana:”
Viswa Shanti Astaksari Mahamantra Yagnam, will be celebrated with
twelve Homa Kundams with Rithviks for each Homa Kunda.
One Hundred and Eight participating Vedic Priests will chant:

Rigveda Paarayanam
Yajurveda Paarayanam
Samaveda Paarayanam
Atharvanaveda Paarayanam
Divya Prabhandam Paarayanam
Venkatachala Mahatyam Paarayanam

Ramayana Paarayanam
Bhagavatam Paarayanam
Maha Bharatham Paarayanam
Bhagvad Gita Paarayanam
Vishnu Sahasranama Paarayanam
May the grace of the Devas of Nature (like the Wind, Water, Fire, Earth,
Sun...) be with us, for all mankind’s welfare. May the plants, herbs, and
medicinal plants grow and flourish. May good things come to us from all
living beings and may they live in peace. Om shanti shanti shantih!
Viśwa Shānti Aśtākśari
Mahāmantra Yagnam
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Om, Sarveśām Svastir Bhavatu
Sarveśām Shāntir Bhavatu
Sarveśām Pūrnam Bhavatu
Sarveśām Maṇgalam Bhavatu
Om, Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ
Sarve santu nirāmayāḥ
Sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu
Mā kashchit duḥkha bhāgbhavet
Oṁ Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ
Auspiciousness (swasti) be unto all;
Peace (shanti) be unto all;
Fullfilment (poornam) be unto all;
Prosperity (mangalam) be unto all.
May all be happy! (sukhinah)
May all be free from disabilities! (niraamayaah)
May all look (pashyantu) to the wellfare of others!
May none suffer from sorrow! (duhkha)
Sri Venkateswara Temple of Pittsburgh is conducting the Viswa Shanti
Astakhsari Mahamantra Yagnam for World Peace and the prosperity and
wellbeing of all devotees. Yagnam is a pre-vedic, spiritual and religious Hindu
ritual of sacrificing and sublimating the havana sámagri (herbal preparations)
in the fire, accompanied by the chanting of Vedic mantras. The philosophy of
yagna teaches a way of living in the society in harmony and a lifestyle which
promotes and protects higher human values in the society. This is indeed the
basis of an ideal human culture, which contributes to Viswa Shanti (World
Peace).
Astakshari Mahamantram: OM NAMO NARAYANAYA means “Salutation
to the Lord Vishnu who is omni-present.”
During Viswa Shanti Astakshari Mahamantra Yagnam the following Veda
and Purana Parayanam will be conducted (see program details for specific
timings).
Rigveda
Rig Veda is the oldest available literature of mankind. In Sanskrit it means
praise and the hymns of Rigveda are an expression of adoration and worship
addressed to various divinity. It contains the earliest form of all Sanskrit
mantras. The Rig-Vedic collection of mantras consists of 1,017 hymns,
covering about 10,600 stanzas.
Yajurveda
Yajurveda is the veda of worship and contains the knowledge, principles
and the methods of performing yagnas and served as guidebook for priests.
Hence we find systematic code of worship evolving in Yajurveda. The essence
of mantras and incantations inspires humans to translate good thoughts into
action and walk the path of karma.
Samaveda
Samaveda focuses on the musical chanting patterns of the Rigveda mantras
and hymns. These musical patterns are supposed to emanate from the
vibrations and resonance of the cosmos itself and were designed to bring
peace to the vagrant mind.
Atharvaveda
Atharva means unwavering, unchanging, thus on a more spiritual level the
Atharvaveda expounds the universal truths, the oneness of the universe, the
way to live in communion with it and finally to merge with Supreme.
Atharvaveda also deals with the sound therapy aspects of the mantras. Its
hymns are of a more diverse character than the Rigveda and are also simpler
in language.
Divya Prabhandam
The Nalayira Divya Prabandham is a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses
composed by the 12 Azhwars. These verses express feelings of deep devotion
and longing for the Lord, are songs in praise of the Lord in the various Vishnu
temples. They provide the essence of the vedas in a simple way.
Venkatachala Mahatyam
Venkatachala Mahatyam describes the glory of the Vekatachalam, the
place and the shrine. Scriptures tell us the Venkatachala Sapta giri is ADI
VARAHA KSHETRAM; and Lord Vishnu in Kaliyuga had Garuda bring down
the KREDACHALA of VAIKUNTHAM along with Swami Pushkarini, and the
Ananda Nilaya GOPURAM of the holy Temple to this holy site. This glory is
described in several of the PURANAS. Scriptures also tell us that this Holy site
and the Ananda Nilaya GOPURAM are ETERNALLY guarded on four sides by
the Avataras of VISHNU HIMSELF. Scriptures also tell us that reciting the Glory
of Venkatachala Mahatyam is like reciting the Glory of the LORD himself.
Ramayana
This Sanskrit epic poem ascribed to the Hindu sage and Sanskrit poet Valmiki
Maharshi is regarded as one of the great works of Indian literature, along with
the Mahabharata. The Ramayana explores human values and the concept of
Dharma. It depicts the duties of relationships, portraying ideal father, ideal
wife, ideal servant, and the ideal king. It consists of 24,000 verses.
Srimad Bhagavatam
Srimad-Bhagavatam is also known as the Bhagavath Purana, one of the
eighteen Puranas - is the most influential of the Puranas, and is sometimes
referred to as the “Fifth Veda”. It has 18,000 verses, each of which deals with a
specific aspect of transcendental knowledge and practice of Krishna bhaktiyoga.
Maha Bharatham
The Mahabharata a historic story about Kuru Vamsam (Pandavas
And Kauravas), compiled by Veda Vyasa, is the longest known epic poem
ever written. It contains the text of Bhaghavat Gita, numerous subplots,
interpolations on theology, moral conduct & political governance. It consists
of over 100,000 shlokas.
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is the essence of the Vedas and Upanishads. It is a universal
scripture applicable to all people for all times. It is a book with sublime
thoughts and practical instructions on Yoga, Devotion, Vedanta, self-discipline
and Action. The Bhagavad Gita has influenced many great thinkers over the
years.
Vishnu Sahasranamam
The Vishnu Sahasranama is a list of 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu. Regular
chanting of the Vishnu Sahasranama calms the mind. Every human being has
the privilege to chant Vishnu Sahasranama. The only qualification for chanting
is Bhakti.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Suprabhatam 9:00 AM
Utsava Murty Abhishekam
Tiruvāradhanam
Sri Venkateswara Sahasranama Archana
Sātrumārai
Vishwaksena Puja 5 PM Mahamantapam
Punyaha Vāchanam
Acharya Ritvik Varanam
Raksha Bandhanam
Mrutsanghrahanam
Ankurarpanam
6:45 PM
Vasthu Homam
At Yagasala
Sri Sudarshana Procession to Yagasala
Kalasadhivasam
Archana Followed by Arati
Sātrumārai
Theertha prasada Goshti
Friday, September 2, 2016
Suprabhatam, GoPuja
8:00 AM
Tiruvāradhanam
Veda Parayanam
Sātrumārai
Utsava murty pravesam to Yagasala 9:30 AM
Vishwaksena Aradhana
Punyaha Vāchanam
Dwara torana Dhwaja kumbha āradhanam
Arani Madhanam
Agni Prathishta
Paryagni Karnam
Chaturveda Parayanam
Maha Bharatam, Bhagavatham, Ramayana,
Bhagavad Gita, Sri. Vishnu Sahasranamam,
Sri. Venkatachala Mahatyam,
Divya Prabhanda Parayanams
45 min RigVeda Homam @RigVeda Kundam
45 min YajurVeda Homam @YajurVeda Kundam
Ashtakshari Mahamantra Homam
followed by Purnahuti
Veda Vinnappam with All Parayanams
Chaturveda - DivyaPrabhanda Sātrumārai
Theertha Prasada Goshti
Vishwaksena Aradhanam
5:00 PM
Dwara torana Dhwaja kumbha āradhanam
45 min SamaVeda Homam @SamaVeda Kundam
45 min AtharvaVeda Homam @AtharvaVeda Kundam
Nitya Homam Followed by Purnahuti
Theertha prasada Goshti
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Suprabhatam, GoPuja 7:00 AM
Tiruvāradhanam
Veda Parayanam
Sātrumārai
Utsava Murty Pravesam to Yagasala 9AM
Vishwaksena Aradhanam
Punyaha Vāchanam
Dwara torana Dhwaja kumbha
āradhanam
45 min RigVeda Homam @RigVeda Kundam
45 min YajurVeda Homam
@YajurVeda Kundam
Vishwaksena Puja
5:00 PM
Punyaha Vāchanam
45 min SamaVeda Homam
@SamaVeda Kundam
45 min AtharvaVeda Homam
@AtharvaVeda Kundam
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Suprabhatam, GoPuja
7:00 AM
Tiruvāradhanam
Veda Parayanam
Sātrumārai
Utsava Murty Pravesam to Yagasala 9 AM
Vishwaksena Aradhana
Punyaha Vāchanam
Dwara torana Dhwaja kumbha
āradhanam
Ashtakshari Mahamantra Sahita
Pancha Sukta Shanti Homam
Maha Purnahuti
12 Noon
Theertha Prasada Ghosti
Sri Venkateswara Abhishekam
Music offering
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Narayana Upanishad
The Supreme Being, Narayana willed the creation of all living beings. From Him
emerged the breath of life, Prana. So too, the mind, senses and elements of
creation: earth, fire & water also emerged from Him. From Narayana emerged
Bramha, the Creator. From Narayana emerged Rudra, the Destroyer. From
Narayana emerged Indra, the Ruler of Beings. From Narayana emerged the
Prajapathis, twelve Adityas, Rudras and all the vedas.
From Narayana alone emerged all forms of wealth. All beings emerged from
Narayana in the beginning. Ultimately, all beings will merge into Narayana too.
Narayan is Eternal. Narayana is the Creator, Brahma. Narayana is the Destroyer,
Shiva. Narayana is Indra too. Narayana is the inner principle of heaven and earth.
Narayana is time itself. The directions too are Narayana. Narayana is present in
the higher and lower worlds. Narayana forms the inner and outer worlds. The
Supreme Being, Narayana, is everything …past and present ..blemish less,
ever blissful, one without another, all-pervasive, pure and one divinity – thus
is Narayana Truly - He is one without a second …only one who knows this can
merge in Him.
The great mantra of Narayana begins with the word “Om”. This is followed by the
word “Namo”. The final word is “Naaraayanaaya”. “Om” is a single syllable and
“Namo” is two. “Naaraayanaaya” is five syllables together they form the 8 syllabled
great mantra: “Om Namo Naaraayanaaya”. Verily, one who contemplates on this
mantra, gains good health all his life. He attains kingly prosperity, knowledge
and ruler ship. He attains immortality.
Truly, he attains immorality. The blissful Supreme Being resides within, as the life
principal, in the form of “Aum”. “Aum” consists of sounds A, U and M. It is supreme
bliss and peace. Yogis who know this, chant it regularly and attain liberation by
breaking the bonds of life and death. Those who adore the mantra “Om Namo
Naaraayanaaya” attain the Supreme Abode of Vaikunta Narayana’s seat is the
lotus of the heart. This knowledge is the highest and shines like lightening.
Krishna, the son of Devaki is the very embodiment of Brahma. He alone resides
in all beings, the infinite basis of everything. He himself is causeless. All this is
well said in the Atharva Veda. If this Upanishad is chanted in the morning, it
destroys the sins of the previous night. If it is chanted in the evening, it destroys
the day’s sins. If chanted at noon, whilst facing the sun, truly does it pulverize the
five great sins. Those who chant this Upanishad, receives the merit of studying
all the vedas.
Finally, he attains oneness with Narayana Himself. Indeed, he attains oneness
with Narayana. These are the teachings of the Narayana Upanishads. May there
be peace, peace, peace.
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