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1 Acknowledgement: (a) shree Pujya Gurudev 2 3 4 5 preface (d) Forward (b) Thanks &Approval Subject/Con tent Page No. Blessings from 1 To (c) 13 e 14 15 18

Realisations of English Translator Prayer Naimisharanya- As observed by the author

Naimish : Its importance as viewed in 21 6 Indian scriptures Culture, civility (sanskar) and Daily routine 25 7 of Rishis at Naimish First Birth place of shree Ram and 28 8 Meditation place of Manusatrupa. Planning of Ashwamedh Yagh by Maryada 30 9 10 purshottam shree Ram in Naimish Entry of Mahrshi Valmiki with Lav-Kush in Naimish Ram Yagh and entry of Ma-Sita in 34 11 12 Earth Patit pawani River Gomti The Place where after death the soul (jiva) 38 13 realizes all pervasion (sublok) No Moon day (Amavasya) festival/sacred 39 14 day parva While visiting sacred places the pandvas 41 15 16 17 entred/ arrival in / visited Naimisharanya 43 1 Arrival of Prahlad in Naimisharanya at 45 penance place of Nar- Naravan. Arrival of smaddekr, IN Naimish and 47 37 32

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killing of Rakshasha/ Giants by him.

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Arrival of puruva along with Urvashi in 51 Naimisharanya Arrival of Vayudeva (God of Air) in 51 54

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Naimsharanya

Mention & Description of Naimisharanya 56 in befitting places for shraddha/ Offerings to the dead ancestors or Ralatives. 59 of 62 64

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Ancient

Natural

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Naimisharanya. 25 26 27 Important places of visit in Naimisharanya.

Purana/My- theology Temple (M,andir) & 68 A hermitage (Ashrama) of Shree Swami Naradanand 70 (Chapter,) Meaning of 72

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Lalita a Division Word Lalita

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Lalita- A beautiful personality and detailed Interpretation Shree Vidaya (Goddes of Education) 73

dissolution of a compound Lalita and achievements of an incarnation. Spiritual mystery of extinction of a desire for sensual Happiness Mother- Ma Naimish Realisation of fruits by worshipping Ma/ Mother Lalita. Advantages of Listening importance, Lalita Shakti Peeth in

dignity, glory, virtue and beneficial aspects of Lalita. Invaluable Treasure of Pujari Heritage, 2

Mantra

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word

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formula

having,

miraculous) power &Tantra (Occultism) Arti/ Offering Prayer with a Sacred Lamp to Ma/Mother LALITA

Blessings form Shree Pujya Gurudev jee On the Holy Occasion of Gurupurnima Taranti Janaha Papebhyo Yatra Ashau Tirth Where human beings are able to come out of the errils and illdeeds, that place is known as Tirth/Holy Place. There are number of Holy Places (Tirth) in India. Naimisharnya is one of the important and prime holy places. The founder of the same is shree Laita Devi. By worshiping, praying and meditating for her, human beings are able to come out of the miseries of life. Introduction of her is not much required. I have heard the details of NAIMISH DARSHAN

book, written by chief priest (Pujari) Shri. Pandit Jagdamba Prasad. The book contains truthful facts, described with feeling and emotions. I desire that all human beings should read and meditate think and ponder about the facts of the place, knowledge presented and the introduction of the Bhagvati-Swarup for their own good and welfare.

1008 Shree Swamiji Maharaj Shree Pitambera Peeth Date: 16-07-1978 Datia. (Madya Prad)

Few words of Thanks: For writing the broad Commentary (detiled interpretation) about ancient famous holy reiigious place (Tirth) of Hindu sect./sampradaya/religion, Naimisharanya, I received very good source of information from books, purana (scriptures) and support of respectable and pious individuals, and I convey my heartfelt thanks for the same. Firstly with grace and right direction that I received from our param pujaya guradev of DatiaPitambera Peethadhiswara Shree Swamiji Maharaj and I specially thank him. With his grace and good wishes, I had good flow of spiritual thoughts tantra& inner spiritual power, related meditaion, etc., which was easily possible for me. I had very good inspiration of writing about this ancient (Thirth) with the blessing of Swamiji Maharaj. With the emotional touch of most respected Pandit BANSIDHAR Shukaa, an advocate and Ex. M. L. C, I got inspiration in the subject of sadhana/meditation. Due to him I could think and practice it and because of his presence I could complete this work/ project. I sincerely express my heartfelt thanks for the same to him I especially thank to Swami Virjanandji Mahafaj of Ma Anandmayi Ashram of namisharanya and because of his diseourses on the importance, glory andvirtues of the subject naimisharanya I could understand it and was possible to complete the complet Book. I cannot forget the desire/expectations of emotional, expert practitioner and (malakar) aliner shri ramashare. He was enthusing &giving me motivation and continuous support, which helped me 4

to complete the writing work of the book within a year. As a result of his pious desire, the book is inour hands as a fruit along with this, I had chance of listening discourse and had lessings of Ma Anandomayi. I an thanikful to all saints with whose blessings this publication was possible. With this small effotrt if it benefits to a single person also I will consider it worth appreciating. This effort has been done in a very limited time, and with my less intelligence & knowledge about the subject. If any mistakes are found/located, all knowledgable persons are requested/prayed to pardon me for the same. One can inform or discuss with me about mistakes so that care may be taken to correct the same in next publication.

JAY MA Ever yours Jagdamba prasad pujari Lalita devi temple, naimisharanya. Kalipeeth Sasthan Naimisharwaya Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh, India )

Preface: Auspicious and religious Tirth/Place, Naimisharanya, with its successful & glorious importance is present to day also. The holy, true & proper pride has already been mentioned frequently since beginning in veda, various purana, upanishad, Ramayana, Mahabharat and other scriptures of India/Our country. Unaccountable number of male-female, Children, Youth, Aged who are effected with the miseries of life continuously have kept on visitings the place. Due to their visit to the place their miseries are reduced, their souls are purified and with the grace of almighty in the place they all are benefited and they are able to lead their life successfully and with happiness.

Continuous flow of snow, ice, dew, drizzle from the hgeights of Himalaya blow from this pious place in from if breeze, river-Water gets spirit and speed tries to reach to the deep sea with all it rigour & vigour. After meeting with sea it gets one with the atmosphere of ocean as usual. 5

Similarly the flow of people to visit this tirth deeps on continuously running during all sacred days & dates throughout the year. If there is some special sacred festival/occasion outside this area, the flow of visitors may be little and this place may be peaceful. During this peaceful period the place tries to regain cleanliness of its physique and its culture. This helps in working with vigour again. This is how there is always equal flow force/velocity of pilgrim religious visitors from one festival to other continuously. Naimisharanya has got a special form which gets/collegects unconventional light & eleanliness during the period when rush of pilgrims is less as it happens in case of any place of pilgrimage.

In this undivided global situation their has been always periodical changes, divisions, still the divine light is always all pervasive in all the pilgrim places. Similar situahion is always present in Naimisharanya too; that inspite of its manifesation for development there are periodical flashes, moments, when it feels, excluded, forsaken, but again it comes to lime light.

In this big place, which gas seen many phases of divisions & wholeness in past, still it gas its own prestige, value & light. Earlier historically number of incidences have happened and have been transcribed in various forms of writings & notings. In naimisharanya whatever things have happened, what ever pictures & dramas it has seen are special in nature and as now being brought in lime-light in present age.

On the globe, sages with their own insight have experienced personally the importance, glory and vibrations of the holy/religious places (tirth) and this tirth has been considered as one of the unexplored religious place. Even though the type of such places/tirths have its own image and strength, sometimes it mighy have been published or not, the fact is the it is prevelant & all pervasive. Both types of such places have its relevance and deep culture stories/facts. The types of vibrations that are experienced by pilgrims are unique and uncomparable, whin they visit the places. In other words as (parmatma) god is present in each (jiva) soul in the body & is the 6

initiator of all act/actions of a person, similarly, incertain places there is always presence of almighty and that provides spirites and value of the place- oura of the place. Individuals personality includes internal as well as extern activities of a person having the strength and presence of light of almighty. In the same way the presence of spirit of almighty in certain holy places provides power to attract people. People/pilgrim feel that their welfare is in visiting and experiencing eternal peace in such places. Due to the physical presence of almighty in such places tbv hey feel vibrated happy and satisfied while visiting emphasised tha welfare seading vibrations are always present in the pilgrimages. To feel he same the pilgrim should have the mind set and go deep into the realization if attractions of the places and have personal experience. A few customer/pilgrims may not realize its minimum important value due to their own personal limitations, but the fact remains that he place remains vibrated, clear and has its own confidence of its sanctity.

It is an appreciable gesture & hard work on the par of shriman jagdamba Prasad pujari to write his book. As an outcome of this publication the deep rooted historical facts of naimisharanya will come in live light in present situation.

This special affort of shriman fujariji to study and bring out facts of past, enumerated in veda, scriptures, purana & other historical writing has been accumulated and presented before people,as an outcome of his dedicated, appreciable pious work. It connot be denied that his expresses deep rooted confidence, faith bhakti in his heart for such places/pilgrimage. The mater needs to be re- naimish. The description and reference of all this is found in the book. The writer has a definite strength of touching the mind & soul of he reader.

This will also bring new vigour amongst the reader too, which will help them in self realization and knowhow of great & glorious almighty god as grace & motivation. In a natural course whaever deeprooted worship and authority to serve lalita devi is available to shriman pujariji is all the grace which has prompted him to write the book.

The ultimate aim of the book is to present facts about the naimisharanya in such a way so that they will have realisation of faith, importance & confidence regarding the sanctity of place. 7

There is also an effort to specially present the nature, importance and auspciousnes of Lalita Deve. By just touching the sense the readers will havi realisation of its holiness & piousness. I convey my good wishes to shriman pujariji for this very good effort that he has put which will enable to help in knowing importance of namisharanya &Lalita Devi too, and with holy grace. The place & people will realize success, real education & light. Hari Ohm lll

Shree Swami Virjanandaji Ma Anandmayi Ashram, Varanasi (Bhadeni) Uttar pradseh . SHOWING CONSENT: This is an effort to comprehend, by a disciple, disciplined and hard work of author important to write critical analyses of naimisharany are a specially chakra tirth and tripursundari, Lingdharini Shree Lalita Devi by a Blessing of pratah smarniya pujya shree 1008 swamiji maharaj pitambara peeth, Datia and preface written by pujaya swami shree virajanandji shows the importance, spirituality, ancient and religious, high level utility of the writup/ book.

After such acknowledgements and formerly narrated stories, the permission from a person of my level is superfluous, instead I am feeling that seeking my permission has provided me pride. The subjects attended Like: Temples in Naimisharanya. Tirth vyas & Suta Gaddiya, fort of pandavas, mani parvat (Hill) our ancient culrure. Outline and spiritual & ancient history etc. are highlighted on our memory screen and are subjects of future minute research. Related to these are parikrama, samiparvati ancient religious and historical places, are also important for future archeological research and sufficient attention must be given to the same. The attempt of the writer is just the preliminary seedling. We have confidence that in future the same will grow and we will be able to see flower and fruits through this seedling. This wiil provide a bridge to the long awaited need in the subject. Banshidhar shukla Ex. Mcmber, Vidhan Parishad,

President, U.P. Labour Resources Co-Op. sangh Ltd., Ex. Deputy Chief Sachalak. Vidhan Mandai Lal. Member All Indian Labour Committec. 17-7-1973 52,B-Block Darul safa, Luknow Phone no: 24029 ?

REALISATIONS OF ENGLISH RRANSLATOR: JAYENDRA SHAH When I visited Naimisharanya Tirht Last time we were accommodated in Sree Shaktidham KaliPeeth. I had a chance of talking to Chief Priest Shree jagdamba Prasadji. During our discussion he asked me to make English translation of his book Glance At Naimish.

Whith the cffect of the place- Shakti Peeth, that too in Naimisharanya and still further in Uttar Pradesh which has its own spiritual attraction, pious effect, I felt that this is the order and desire of God/Godesses/Gurus and Saints of the above places. I really accepted to carry out the order. I got the hindi version . While attending this work, I got lot of spiritual and religious know how of the place. While attending this exercise I have personally been benefitd and I am thankful to God/ Godesses/ Saints/ Gurus/ Shree jagdamba Prasadji for the save me. I realize that I have special blessings of 1008 Shree Swame Maharaj- Shree Pitambera Peeth, Datia (M.P.)Shree Swami Vifjanandji, Ma Anandmayi Ashram, Varanashi (Bhadeni)(U.P.) Shree Banshidhar Shukla ji Ex- Member MLC, UP

I hope that the English translation will help in wider publication of the place, its importance and specially Naimisharanya & UP tourism in specific.

I feel highly obliged to have such a good self enriching experience for my own development and spiritual Learning.

Hope for total welfare of one & all and enjoy real freedom of Life.

Thanks Jayendra S Shah Human Resourees Management Educator. 15th August. 2011 OHM 2. PRAYER/SALUTATION Vindu Sthite Vindu kallek Rupe, Vindvatmike Vrunhitchit Prakase, Vruhat Kuchambhoj Vilol Haare, Bruhat Parabhave Lalite Nameste One who is placed in the center of Shree Yantra and artistic look which is center of attraction of her, her lively beauty is center of increasing Light, and on whose vast breast ther is Letus hanging/placed, with all these & great impressive look LALITE we offer prayer and salutations to you.

3. NAIMISHARANYA- AS VIEWED BY WRITER: This is that Land of forest where austere asceties have practise penance and the Land has been sanctified by penance. As mentioned in purana, the mother of Hindu culture and on the

historical pages its link is available. The down of Culture of varied opinions like vedvad (ved cult) Karmavad (Action cult) Upasana Vad (Worship cult,) Gyan Vad (Knowledge Cult) and still among the different opinions/beliefs, there was rise of one cult and culture which was outcome/effect of Naimisharanya pious/Holy and beautiful place. Before few centuries the place was full of only forests. In the north there is himalaya and in the South Naimisharanya were two renewed & famous forests in India. In this place only Maharshi ved Vyas converted as knowledge base Vedas in purana which can be followed & used by ordinary people. Due to this

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only Naimisharanya has come up as one of the important Indian cultural development & motivation centre not only in India but Globally too. A place where, not one or two but 88000 (Eighty Eight Thousand) Sages (Rushis) have undergone penance to attain Spiritual knowledge. To bringout people from the evils of monsters/devels like vrutras a great Sage/Rishi namely Dhatichi donated his own bones at this place. In the holy rememberence of him, today also,. On Falgun Amavash day, 84 kilometers cireular motion (Parikrama) starts/begins. It ends/concludes on fuul moon Purnima day at the given mixed (Mishrit) holy place (Tirth) in presence fo Lacs of people who come together for a (Mela) fair. In the mixed (Mishrit) Place/Tirth the water of all tirths is brought and mixed and therefore it is famous known as mixed place. A story of truth i.c. Satyanarayana (Katha) Story, which is being narrated in each house from palace to poor persons house, was first told in Naimisharanya, some years ago. Naimishe Nimish Khsetre Rushayah Sounakadayah Satram Swargiya Lokay Sahastra Saam Masatah . (Shreemad Bhagwat.) The Meaning is that, to gain the fruits of heaven (Swarg) Sage Saunakadi and many other started a continuous ceremonial performance of sacrifice (Yagna) which was to be performed for Ten Thousand days (100,000.) the ancient history is serving as witness that such a Long Session has never happened in past and not possible/feasible to happen in future. This place is still quite conductive for the spiritual development activities. It is the public opinion that who so ever meditates in this place, definitely achieves objectives of the same. This has been pronounced by Goswami Tulsidas in Ramayana: Tirth per Naimish Vikhyata Ati Punit Sadhak Siddhi Data (Ram Charitmanas ) The poet by using adjective word like Ati in Punit word has expressed importance of the place. As deseribed in Tulsidas written Ramcharitmanas, the writeup about Rama is famous and transcribed in the mind of people is all because of the holiness miraculous power of Naimisharanya as a place, which is birth place of Maryada Purshottm Rama. If there would not have been Naimish there had not been tulsidas. To get wold wide fome Reputation tulsi the 11

(shree goes) to this Naimish only. Satrupa and Manu chose this as one of the best place in world for practicing penance. And as outcome,& fruit of that the Birth of beloved Rama of Tulsi happened in this renowned place.Normally by going to holy & religious place Tirht one gets fruits of personal benefit, but in Naimisharanaya, as representative of all Tirthas the all ill deeds/sins (Papa) is washed out with the grace bliss of all Gode Goddess Present in the place Naimisharanya. As mentioned in one of the oldest/ancient scripture Vaman-Purana, one of the following sloka is mentioned that, 30,000 (Thirty Thousand) sins removing tirth are present in this holy and pious place. Tasmin Tirthvare Snatava Drashtma Devam Trilochanam, Pujayitava Suvarnakhaiyam Naimisham Prapayo Ththa, Tirth Sahastrani Trinshat Papharani Cha, Gomatya Kanchan Khyascha Gurudayashcha Madhyatah. (VAMAN PURANA)

4. Naimish: Its importance as viewed in Indian Scriptures:Chakratirth Satyuge Naimisharanya Tretayam Cha Puskare, Dwapare Cha Kurukhsatre Kallo Ganga Prakirtita. (Kurma Puran)

From the above verse (Shloka) it is justified that the existence of Naimisharanya is, since th beginning of Satyuga, upto Kaliyuga and number of (historical) religios incidences has been woven in the cloth of this forest.

After the conclusion of Satvik Yaga and with the doubts of the effects of kaliyuga a guoup of Saints and religious Priests/Gurus, with the direction/order or Bhagwan Brahmaji came here, for joint religious performances, without any disturbances. This is clear from the following example-

Kalikal Vibhitasmo Naimisharanya Vasinath, Brahmanatra Samadishtam Chakram Datwa Manomayam. (Devi Bhagwat) 12

Shaunakji has told that, we all staying in Naimisharanya are afraid of Kalikal, and thus on our request Bhagwan Bragmaji has erected Universe/Creation. a Divya/Divine Chakra with his mental

Kathitam Tena Nah Sarvan Gachhadwam Tasya Prushtatah, Namih Sanshiryate Yatra Sa Deshah Pawanah Smrutah, Kale Statra Praveshon Kadachit Sambhavishyati, Tavttishthata Tatraiva Yavat Satyaga Panah. (Devi Bhagwat) After the origin/birth of manas chakra, he ordered that you should follow it, and wherever its circumference of wheel/a half part falls, at that place should be considered as holy/pious. In the atmosphere of that place ill intentions and Sanskar/Culture or civility of Kaliyuga cannot Stay/Prevail. You all should stay there with peace of mind, till satyug returns again.

Tachhtva Vachnam Tasya Grahitva tat Kathanakam, Chalyannirgata Sturna Sarva Deshdidkshya, Pretyatra Chalyan Chakram Namihi Shirnatra Pasyatah, Tenedem Naimisham Proktam Kshetram Param Pavanam. (Devi Bhagwat)

After listening the talk/promises of him, and with a desire to see the complete/whole country the saints started follwing the chakra/wheel. And when they reached there at the save me place the cireumfernee of wheel came ther, fel on the land and by cutting the land went deep. As a result of that, there was stroms/devastation of water and this place was turned into tirth form and became famous as Chakra Tirth. The place was all forest and due to the fall of wheel (Naimi) the place was known as Naimisharanya.

Yatha- Naimihi Sanshiryate Yatra Tatah Naimisham, Naimisham Cha Tatah Aranyam Iti Naimisharanyam, The other reason o 13

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Naimish:Evam Krutva Tato Devo Munim Gaurmukham Tada, Unacha Naimishe Nedam Nihitam Danavam Balam, Aarnya Smim Statstaveta Tannaimisharany Sangnitamy Bhavishyati Ya tharth Vai BrahmananamVishashanam. ( Varah Puran)

In the meaning of naimish it is told that within fraction of fraction/second God/Almighty destroyed all the (Raksgasha) devil forces here. Therefore Name Naimish is also proved.

5. Culture Civilitv (Sanskar)and Daily routine of Rishis )at naimish:

(saints

Tirthanamuttamam Trirtham Kshetranam Kshetra Mattamam, Tatraiv Naimisharanye Shounakadhyastapodhaah. (Skand Puran) One of the excellent Tirth and one of the Good place (kshetra) in which such rishis like sankadik resides. Tap is the wealth of them. These self enlightened great men had heartfelt experience Tap (Peanance) from all balanced ways that humanity is the best. They never saw or understood the other part of the life/world parts

Following were the civility/culture of those naimish rishis / Saints.

Saunakadhya Mahtmanah Rushiyon Brahma Vadinah, Naimishe Ch Maharanye Tapaste Pur Mumkshavah, Jitendriyah Jataharah Sant Satya Parakramah, Yajanto Parya Bhaktya Vishnumadhyam Sanatanam. (Narad Puran) 14

In this Land/place of austeritys practies practice such souls resides who are always related with the deep thinking (Chintan) meditation of Brahama/God/Almighty.

These people did not get attracted to the enjoyment of worldly objects eentertainment & happiness through that but were in deep. meditation in Naimisharanya for salvation. Their senses were above all objects and their desires were all in control. These saints were decorated with truthful acdtions and they were all engrossed (rata) in the spiritual & emotional worshipping with offerings (Arehana) Valkhilya Maharaj Ashmakuttashcha Tapsah, Danto Lukha Lina Schanye Prasndhya nastatha pare, Vayabhaksha Jalaharah Parnabhavshashetla tapasah Nananiyam Yaktashcha Tatha Sthandil Sayinah. Mahabharat/ Gada puran)

The daily routine of naimish saints (Rishis) had been much surprising. We Penances were like keeping legs up mouth down,Some were sleeping on ground. For stomach some were eating/using air, some were drinking water and some were chewing leaves. Some penances were eating to powder food, and some were eating food in raw form by chewing with teeth, thus many other rules/practices were being rigorously followed by the saints (Rishis) of Naimisharanya. They had developed non-attchment to worldly things, happiness, etc.

This body is minute/subtle world. As the support /base/foundation of the universe is Meru Hills, Similarly this/our bodys base/support is Meru Dand. In this Meru-Dand our Rishis /Saints have visualized (six) Shat-Chakra(Muladhar Swadhisthan, Manipur Anahat Vishuddha,

Agnyachadra.) There are thousand of veins in the body but in the There are three main veins( Ida pingla and sushshma) sushushma (Nadi )vein is in Meru Dand and in that also there are three veins, chitra, vajra Bahmnadi. The lowest portion of extreme lower pari is a pointed end. And the surrounding portion of the same is called Kund Here only between penis (Ling) and the anus (Guda) on chaturdal (Kamal) Lotus this self eminated ling is located in three rounds, it is in deep sleep way lyip dormant in

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serpent form known as Kundalini Shkti Rishis Yogis awadin this Kundalini Shakti and by penetrating in Shatchkra locatd in Brahmanadi and take it through upto sahasrar where there is sower of Amrut a very sweet immortalzing drink /Nectar of gods. After the awakening of kundalini shakti a person becomes self willed/behaving on ones own, he achieves full Shivatva Welfare/Prosrerity and Kaivalyam salvation and that is what is the Ultimate chief aim/mission/objective of yogis.

Naimish rishis group also with the practice of these yogic actions/driya and mastering that by heart by differdnt methods achieved this ultimate height and were all fullfledged yogis.

The proof of the save is clear in the verse of skand pruana.

Naimisharanya Nilaye Rushayah Shounaka Dayah, Ashtang yognirta Brahma Gannek Tatparah. (Shand Purana)

This means that the rishis including Saunakadi by Practising Ashtang yog (Yam Niyam. Ashan Pranayam, Dharna, Dhyan,.Pratyahar, Samadhi) were involved in the meditation of the ultimate power. Grahantu Paraamambrahm Jagachakshu Samaujaruh, Dharma Shastrathe Tava Gnasteshuh Naimishkanane. (NARAD-PURANA )

These group of rishis /saints had learnt by heart all the definitions of resigion, and were always ready to bliss all lively people and animals. Self pride and egoism were abandored by them. They had no worldly/colloquial interests or resolutions. They were without any sins or il-practices.

They were all like light of sun and were continuously involved in & busy with knowing meanings of Vedas and religion. Rishis/Saints who knew the gist of religious scrptures were residing in Naimisharanya.

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 Pasuhinah Krutah Yagnah Puroashadi Bhihikil, Kalativasan Karya Yawat Satya Yugagamah. (Devi Bhagwat)

And in waiting for the satya yuga, without any beastly actions continued to do ceremonial sacrifice and penance. That is had clearly has been stated in the above verse (Sloka.)

6. First Birth Place of Shree Ram and Meditation Place of Manu Satrupa This is the same holy/pious place where the aborigin person Manu came and with his powerful practice of penance, parabrahma God/ Almighty was pleased to come to the place and blessed hum.

Terath Var Naimish Vikhyata, Atipunit Sadhak Siddhi Data, Basahi Jahan Muni Siddhi Samaja, Tahanhiya H arshi Chale Manu Raja, ( Ram charit manas) On the Holy Bank of river Gomti, which flows from the place, the souls of Manu Satrupa for 6000 six Thousand years by only drinking water, and for 7000 Seven Thousand years only by inhalin air, for 12000 Twelve Thousand years only standing on one leg practiced rigorous penace.

Vidhi Hari Har Tap Dekhi Apara, Manu Samip Aaye Bahu Yara. (Ram Chrit manas) It is a very good fortune of the place that Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh not only once but also number of times came to this place. Renownes and big saints were able to get their darshana once. Still manuwith his perseverance firmness and bravery Remained stable got confounded (vivas) and come to this place for giving darshana. God Brahma gave blessings to manu And asked to demand gift/promise. 17

Manu started telling-

Dani shiromani kripa nidhi, Nath kahau satbhav, Chahanun Tumahi Saman Suta, Prabha Sun Kaun Durav, (Ram charit manas)

One who is super power of the world and has got such a level of brahma shakti has to get as son in gift from god such a moral spiritual asset/good bliss was given to gained by Manu only in this Naimaisharanya. By saying Evamastu by passionate God (Karuna Nidhi) Manu expressed that, for similar son where shall I search God said Hey Nrup I mayself will take(Birth) avatar for you as Son But when God Looked at rani satrupa who was standing with folded hands, with pity God asked her to demand a gift as per her Choice/desire.

Devi Mangu Var jo Ruchi Tore (Ram Charit Manas) Rani satrupa requested for the worship with politeness and Modesty Soi Sukh, Soi Gati Soi Bhagti Soi Nij Charn Snehu. Soi Vivek, Soi Rahani, Prabhu Hamhi Kripa Kari Dehu (Ram charit manas)

Summarizing the reasons there of (Raja) king manu appered as Dashrath and due to the gift of God he could consider Ram as his son and could not bear the pain of departing and left for hcavenly abode. While (rani) queen satrupa (Kaushalya) because of above said gift and with the help of polite & modest worship did not get upset or unsteady. As a result of this while departing from son rani kaushaly, though being mother could stay alive which is amystery (rahasya.)

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7. Planning of Ashwamedh Yagna by Maryada Purshottanm shree Ram in Naimish:-

After killing a great sinful person and rival ravana. By Maryada purashottam shree rama while returning to ayodhya, he got inspiration to perform Ashwamegh yagna because as per

apastambha shraut-sutra (20.01.01) for becoming universal (samarat) kng performing ashwa Medha yagma is necessary therefore he told Laxman to fulfill this yagna-

Yagna Vatasya Sumhan Gomatyah Naimishe Bane, Agyapyatam Magavaho Taddi Punyamanuttamam,shantshy mahavaho pravartantah samantath, Shat Shashyapi Dharmagnayah Kratumukhaya Manuthaman Anubhuya Maha Yagnam Naimishe Raghunandane. (Valmiki)

O Laxman at the Gomti river Bank in Naimisharanya, start Preparation of a huge pandala/Mandapa, as this is the most beautiful and holy place & Use all means instruments & strategy so as to complete this yagna without any difficulty or problem. Thousands of religious people in Naimisharanya shall observe this best yagna.

Laxman by obeying this order, sent Bharat alongwith shatrughna with full wealth and necessary requirements to the sight and he with brahnin s (Ritwig) and with black coloured horse, started walking towards decided yanga place.

Tatobhyagehhat kakutasthah sahu sainyam naimisham (Valmiki)

After that shree ramchandraji along with his full army went towards naimisharanya. By seeing beautiful and hug pandala/mandapa. Shree ram was very much pleased & happy. Naimishe Vasatastasya Sarva Eva Naradhipah, Aninyu Rupharnscha Tan Ramah Pratya Pujyatah. (Valmiki Ramayan) 19

All the kings of the earth came to attend the Yagna in Naimish Tirth. They offered variety of gifts to shree ram. And the same were affectionately accepted by raghvendra. This is how the beginning of ashwamedha yagna was made in a beautiful manner.

During this shree Laxmanji moved alon-with the horse of ashwamedha, sround the earth. He also connected in sequence( samanvit ) to Lav, Kush and Mother sita. With full victory and suecess he brought back the horse to the yagna place. Shree Lvashistha and other rishis were not able to recollect that they had attended/seen such a yagna in past. This yagna continued in the pious place for a year continiously and there had been shortage of any materials.

8. Appearnace of Maharshi Valmiki with Lav-Kush in Naimish Ram Yagna and Entry of MA sita in Earth

Vartmane Tathabhute Yagne Cha Parmadabhu Te. Sa Shishya Aagamasu Valmikirbhagwan Rushihi. (Valmiki Ramayana) When the yagna was still continuing, at that time Maharshi Valmiki, with his loveable students/disciple Lav-Kush came to the place of yagna. He ordered Lav-Kush to tell to Shree Rama the complete Ramayana which he himself had learnt and had made reading with good tune with Meharishi Valmiki. In the dawn of morning both the children recited the whole Ramayana. Hearing the same Purashottam Ram was very much impressed and he told Bharat to give 18000 Gold Coins to them.

But both the children returned the same Coins, by telling that they were Vanvasi i.e. they were staying in forest. By listening Ramayana, maryada purashottam rama undoubtedly new that these both maryada children are son of Sita. purashottam rama undoubtedly knew that these both

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Raghvendra sent message, through his messengers, to Valmiki that Sita could give her clarification describing experience of her sacredness (Shuddhta) so that a blame on me can be removed. Maharshi Valmiki supported about the sacredness of Sita and MA was ready/engrossed to be tested for her ssacredness on the bank of holy water River Gomti. Tamrushi Prushthatah Sita Anvagacchha Davanmuki, kruta lalivarshpakala krutava raman manogatam (Valmiki Ranayana)

Sita with folding hands was walking/following Shree Valmikiji ther were drops of weeping in her eyes, and in the heart she was meditating only Rama. Such a heart touching scene was being observed by the great people of the whole nation, Brahmadik Devtas who came from

Brahmalok. During her test Ma Sita prayed to Ma EarthYathahan Raghvadanyan Mansapin Chintaye, Tathe Me Madhvi Devi Vivaran Datu Maharti (Valmiki Tamayan)

Sita pronounced I have never thought of any other person than Raghunath, and if this is true. Ma Earth (Prithvi) may kindly accommodate me in her lap and as a proof of proof of truth, a throne came up from the interior part of Earth in which Mother Earth was sitting. This Mother Earth (Prathvi Mata) took Ma sita in her lap and started entering earth. At this time there was shower of flowers, and all persons sitting there started shouting Dhanya-Dhanya Praise Worthy- Praise Worthy This is how mithisesh kumara who had born from earth got inesusion (samavishtha) in Earth finally.

9. PATIT PAWANI UIVER GOMTI: trustamaya prathamam yatave sajuhu susartwa rasaya shwetya tya, tva sindho kubhaya gomti kramum, Mahentwa sartham yabihiriyase. (rugveda -10-75-6) 21

In Rigved, there is mention of seven main rivers i.e. Trishtama sushartu, rasa sweti kubha gomti kramu. From those river gomti has its own importance. On the bank of the holy water rivr rishis of naimish were preparing and developing the Ashram and peripherial facilities for their practice of (Tapasya) penance.

Tathhaiv Gomti Tire Chakra Stevai Dhrut Vrutah Sandipanoapiatrev Pratah Sandya Samachare, (Skand Purana)

Sandipani, who was Guru of Lord Shree Krishana and sudama,was doing his penance on the bank of river Gomti There is no best rever than Gomti. A person, who takes bath, in the early morning in Gomti and does his worship and offers prayers, shall relieved of the worldly affairs things of world and goes to vaikunth (Paradisee).

Velhnurmaya Bhagawati Yaha Sammohit Jagat (Shree mad Bhagawat) IIIusion of Vishnu only has fascinated the entire world.

Ganga Shatadra Yamuna VIpashan Saraswati Naimish Gomtimva Tatha Va Garhyarhyarchna Madaren Drutwatu Na Durita Nihanti. (Vishnu Purana)

As mentioned in the above verse (Shloka) one who respectfully takes bath and performs (Tarpana) religious ceremony, his/her all sins will be destroyed.

bhadramase Sitastamyam Krishna Janma Samudrabhavam (Skand Purana)

One who takes bath in the river on Krishna Janma tami day, shall get maximum holy kVirtues (Punya). Today also on the banks of river, the ashrams located, that of Saints/Rishis reminds 22

makes special marks of the ancient menories, on the mental screen of people/vilitors. If one observes the natural scenery in the evening feels life forgetting ones Own self. 10. The place where after death the soul (Jiva) realizes all pervasion (Sublok): Yasatya Jennaimishe Pranan Upvasa Parayanah, Modete Sarvlokeshu Evamahurnishinah. (Maha Bharat)

In the description of Various Tirthas, it is said for the subject Pulstya that one who fasts and dies in Naimisharanya, will be presented (Mudit) in all Places/Lodas of Unirese.

In Garuda Purana this has been told-

Gruhat Prachalitstirth Marane Samu Stite, Pade-Pade Tu Godanam Hinsano Yadi Vartate, (Garuda Purana)

Whenerere there are sense/illusion (Abhash) of death and in that siruation one starts for Tirth he gets fruits of Godan for every step. The cendition here is that while walking one should not have violent ideas in mind, as Naimish is protected by the spiritually powered attendents of lord. Tatran Nityam Nivasati Brahmadev Ganneyh Saha, Naimisham Mrugmanasya Papasyadhardhapran Sayati, Pravistamatra Stunarah Sarva Papaih Pramuchyate. Where the creator of universe Brahmaji resides, by just finding/Locating (it) Naimish, half of the sins are destroyed and if one enters it, then all sins are destroyed.

Tatra Mass Vased Dhiro Naimishe Tirth Tatparah, Pruthivyam Yani Tirhani Tani Tirthani Maimishe, Kutabhishek Statraiva Niyto Niyatasanah, Gavan Meghasya Yagnasya Falam Prapnoto Bharat, Puntya Saptamam Chaiva Kulam Bharat Sattam. ( Maha Bharat) 23

Staying in Naimisharanya Tirth for one month with an objective and to be stick to resolution as there is location of all Tirthas in Naimish only. One who controls on the food and takes bath with confidence he gets fruits/gains of Gomedh Yagna and his seven become holy & pious. Swagrihe Yatkutam Papam Tirthasthane Vishuddhati, Tatra Deyani Danani Hya Kshayani Sadakhaga. (Garud Puran)

Sins done at home are all destroyed by taking bath in Tirth and whatever donations are given in Tirth become more and unfinishable (Akshaya) Nityam Megham Cha Punyam Cha Naimishe Nrup Satam (Maha Bharat) Naimish Tirth is always pious and holy.

11. NO Moon Day (Amavasya) festival/Sacred Day (Parva)

The special importance of No Moon day/Amavasya in Naimishatanya is properly justified in the following verse (Shloka).

Chakra Tirtha Mahat Punyam Serva Pap Prana Sanam, Vertate Madhya Bhage Tu Prathivyam Serva Nthakam, Gatwa Tu Naimisham Kashchitirtham Bhaya Chiya Ytnatah, Snanam Kuryad Amaya Tu Masi Yadanarah, Sarvan Kaman Vapnoti Gatim Labhate Param.

(Shaktiyamal)

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The destroyer of all sins and great vertues (Punaya) giver Chakra thrth is located in the centre of Naimish. If a person goes to Chakra Thirht every month no no moon day (Amavasya), his/her all desires are fulfilled. The person also gets a beautiful place to stay where Gandharva and others stay. If this amavasya day coinsides with Monday, then a big crowd of religious people marches like sea, towards, Chakra Tirht, for bath and then this flok of religious people, with higher desires, goes to Ma Lalita flock Darshan in the temple. It is surprising & wonderful to watch some of the followers (Bhaktas) goes towards the temple and prostrate making their headsdown (sashtang dandwat). Hundreds of followers walking besides, heats with leg on their back. But still without any ill-feelings they continue marching forward towards the temple for the aradhana (worship) of Ma Latitamba.

12. While visiting sacred places the Pandavas Entered/arrived in for visit to naimisharanya: Tae Tatha Sahita Vira Vasantstatra Tatrah, Kramena Pruthvipal Naimisharanye Magatah, Tatastirthesu Punyesu Gomatyah Pandva Nrupah, Krutabtishekah Pradadargascha Kittcha Bharat, Tatra (Maha Bharat) Those brave pandavas while visiting various Tirthas, they also came to Naimish, took holy bath in Gomti River moved and visited near by temples for Darshana, gave away/donated Cows, Money and wealth. The number of times satisfied and pleased (Trispta) to Devas. Brahmins and forefathers (Pitru) Today also there is one place here which is known as pandava killa this place is also worth visiting and in that numbers of tales/incidences have been inter woven & internalized. Devan Pitrun Viprastarpayitva Punah Punah.

13. Arrival of Prahlad in Naimiaharanya at Penance place of Nar-Narayan: Prahlad asked ChyavanRishi thatPruthivyan Kani Tirthani Punyani Muni Satam, Patale Cha Tathakashe Tani Novad Vishtaram. (Deve-Bhagwat)

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O Muni Stam Kindly let me know at length that, on this World/Earth, sky and Patal (Under Earth) which are the Tirth at present. Chyavan Rishi replied thatPratham Naimish Punyam Chakra Tirth Cha Pushkaram, Anayeshanchaiv Terthanam Sankhya Nasti Mahitale. (Deve-Bhagwat) In all the Tirthas, the first holy pious Tirth is Chakratirth of Naimish. Like that there are innumerable Tirthas on the earth. After that Chyavan Rushi told that before starting of tirth yatra, those who desire welfare (Kalyam) should definitely purify Mind, as the purification of Mind will then lead to (Dravya) pufification of Emotions (Bhavsuddhi) only otherwise not. By purification of Emotions the actions (Achra) will be purified. Without this the whole pious/Virtuous actions will go in Vain (Vyarth). Prathamam Manshah Suddhi Kartavaya Shubhamicchata, Suddhe Manshi Dravyashya Sudhirbhavati Nanyatha. (Deve-Bhagwat) If the mind is impure & polluted, it will lead to sinful actions only. If the person performs sinful acts with greed (Lobha) and infatuation (Moha) then his sins will get attached/stick with the person and cannot be destroyed. After listening to the comprehensive lessons & talks of Chyavan Rishi, Prahsad alongweth other giants (Daitya), came to Naimisharanya and took bath in Vimlodaka of Chakratirth and felt self fulfillment of ones duty (Krutkrutya). But the mind set of prahlad was not purified regarding the importance of the Tirth. In this Religious place Nar & Narayan were deeply engrossed in penance. Prahlad considered that they are (Daitys) hypocrats/making false show and created obstraction & breakdown in their penance. Nar-Narayan were angry with the action of prahlad and had strong battle with him. This was settled with the intervention of Bhagwan Vishnu. 14. Arrival of Balaranji, in Naimish, and killing of Rakshash/Giants, by him: During Mahabharat battle/wer Shree Krishna was fully assisting pandavas, and Balramji was well wisher and Guru of both Bhim and Duryodhan. In this situation to keep balance and to the impartied & be impartial he left for Dwarika for Tirthyatra. After visiting all Tirthas in India,

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Naimisham

Yatra

Rushayah

Satra

Maste

(Shreemad Bhagwat)

He reached to Naimisharanya Tirth. For the welfare of the world Rishis were Performing Satsang Yagna for longer period. The whole lot of people got up to pay respect to Balramji and welcomed him. But with a view to keep respect of (Vyas Gaddi) Speakers platform, Chief Speaker (Vyaspithadhiswar) Shree Lomharsan, belonging to lower caste, did not get up to welcome Balram. Therefore, Balramji considered it as his dishonour, disrespect and started saying that his birth is for the killing of hypocrates & those making false show. Etavduktwa Bhagwan Nivattoasadadwdhyadapi, Bhavitwat Tam Kusagren Karsthena Hanta Prabha (Shrimad Bhugwat) By saying so he killed Lomharsan, with the front part of (Kusa) plough and the was the destiny (Bhavishyavata). The whole group of Rishis were astonished and startled saying that you have done a censurable/blamable act. If you with your own will realize Brahma-Hatya, as repentance, you will come out of the sin and get Liberation. Balramji, accepted to follow the order/advice of Rishis and abiding by that as repentance, started teaching/telling purana to the son of Lomharsan gave him promise gift of Indriya Shakti, and advised Rishis for any other service. Rishis toldBhagwan! a giant named Valval is creating lot of hindrance in our Yagna; you please kill him and make us fearless/doubtsess, that is what the desire of residents of Naimisha. Listening such words of Rushis Balram, with his weapon, plugh killed that giant and walked through Naimisha Kshetra towards Kausiki River.

15. Arrival of Pururva alongwith Urvashi in Naimisharanya: Chakram Tadapi Sankshiptam Shlaxmanam Charu Shilatale, Vimalswadu Paniyo Nipampat Vane Kwachid, Tadwanam Taen Vidhyatam Naimisham Muni Pujitam. (Shiva Purana)

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Earlier we have seen the production/development of Chakra in Naimisharanya. And as mentioned in the above Verse/Shloka of Shivpurana it has been proved that the Naimi of the Chakra of Brahmaji was in this place. Therefore this forest was famous with the name Naimish. Rishi and munis had respectfully/honourably worshipped it. In use Pandals (Mandapas) ceremonial performance of sacrifice with variety of materials were made for long term yagna. With the use of some material the Rushi and Munis were offering the sacrified materials (Ahuthi). To Agni Dev, means Ceremonial sacrifice (Havan) was mede in all Mandap Religious Chanting of Veda, Sanhita, Purana were being done. Ashtadash Samudrashya Dwipagacch Na Pururvah, Vilas Vasamurvashya Yato Devedn Choditah, Akramen Haranmohat Yagnavatam Hiran Mayam, Muni Bhiryatra Sankradwav Kushvajren Patitah (Shiv Puran) At that time, Pururva th king of eightcen oceans (Samudra) and Islands (Dwip), alongwith Urvashi, while on tour came to Naimisharanya. On seeing the Golden Yagan Mandapa, out of lustand ignorance became arrogant and started using Weapons & robbing the yagnashala. Rishis tried to explain & persuuade him a lot but he did not listen to anyonce. At that stage Rishis became angry and use plough equipment lying in Yagnashala and made him to fall down.

16. Arrival of Vayudevata (Deva of Air) in Naimisharanya and propagation/imparting knowledge to Rushis Vishwam Shishrukshamanavay Yatra Vishwa Srujah Pura Satra Mare Bhire Divyam Brahmeshagarhya Patyagati. (Shiv Puran) Agni Upasaka Prajapatiyas and Brahma who had intense desire/ambition of orgrising beautiful and long lasting Yagna in Naimishranya. And having knowlidgable about the concepts, its meaning and science of justice, with their intellectual reasoning were defeating anti religious (Nastik) 28

Persons. Iti Savijit Manyayardave Nopamanyaradhi Gatambhidhaya Gnan Yogam Munibhyah, Pranti Mupagatebhyasthebhya Udbhavitatma Sapadi Biyati Vayah Sammantarhitoabhuta (Shiva Parana) When Rishis & Munis at the end were having last offering of a sacrifice (Puranahuti), in Naimisharanya,at that time only vayudevta came into existence, gave knowledgable preaching and explained proper meaning of Shivatatava, and disappeared in space (Antardhyan). Tatah prabhat Samaye Naimishi Yastapodhanah, Satrante Avebhrutatham Kartu Sarva Evam Samadhyauhu, Tada Brahma Sama deshadwevi Sakshat Saraswati, Prasanna Swadu Salila Pravartatam Nadisubha, Saraswati Nade Drustava Munayom Hrusta Manasah, Samapta Satram Prarabaham Chakrusta Travagahanam, Atha Santparya Devadistadiyaih Salile Shivaih, Smaranantam Purvavrutantam Vayu Varanasim Prati. (Shiv Puran) After disapperance of vayudevata in space, all the Rishi & Munis staying in Naimisharanya, and penance is the only wealth of them, on the order of Bhagwan Brahma, took post yagna bath in b eautiful water of Saraswati River, gave offerings (Tarpana) to Devatas, continued the remembarance of earlier descriptions and proceeded towards varanase from Naimisharanya.

17. Mention & Description of Naimisharnya in befitting places for shraddha/Offerings to the dead ancestors or relatives:

When Rishis asked Shree Suta Muni about befitting Turthas description he told that on earth vefitting proper places for Shaddha/offerings are Gaya, Varanashi, Vimleshwar, Gangasager etc. and Naimisharanya Tirth. Tirtham Brahm Sarastadwa Chacchatadru Salile Hrude, Tirthantu Naimisham Nam Sarvatirth Falapradam, Gangodabhedastu Gomatyam Yatrodbhutamah Sanatanah, Tatha Varahastu Dev Devascha Shulbruta. (Matsya-Purana) Naimish Chakratirth is located in the holy water place, which is considered as one which can fulfill all desires and can give fruits of visiting all turthas. Here, near ancient Ganga-Gomti, there

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is location of Gomudh & adequate place for yagna. This is also the place where Trishul equipped Shivji resides permanently. Tade Ta Naimisharanyam Sarvatirth Nishevitam, Dev Devasya Tatrapi Varahasya Tu Darsanam, Yatraste Narshinhastu Swayameva Janardanah, Tirth Ch Naimisham Prodtam Pitrunam Vallabham Sads (Matsya Purana) This is the Same Naimisharanya which is a wealthy outcome or coordinated efforts of all tirths. Here the God of Devas Bhagwan Varah and Bhagwan Nrusingha permanantly resides. This naimisharanya has always been bclove of their salvation. Based on the scriputures, the followers ?(Bhaktas) believe that until & unless the pitri Shraddha (Pinddan) is done in Naimisharanya the Pitris are not satisfied. Naimisharanya is also known/said as Nabhigaya.

18. Ancient Natural Condition of Naimisharanya Supunye Naimisharanye Pavitre Sumanohare, Nanamuni Janakirne Nana Pushposhobhite, Karlaikarnikareshchaiva Pansairardh Khakirei, Amtra Jumba Kapit thainya Grodhairdev Darubhihi. (Brahma Purana) Naimisharanya is beautiful and holy place and was surrounded by groups of Munis & it is full of variety of floweres. This Naimisharanya had different types of trees like saral, Karnikar, Kathal, Ardhkhadir, Aam, Jamun , Kapitth, Bargad, Devdaru, Ashwstha, parijat Chandan, Agura Patal, Vakul, Saptavarna, Punnam, Nagkeshwar, Shal, Tal, Tamal, Nariyal, Arjun, Champak etc. Nana Pakshigana Kirnee Nana Mruganneryute, Nana Jalashyeh Punye Dirdhka Dhair Lankrute (Brahma Purana) Naimisharanya was decorated fully by Varicty of Birds, Animals like deer, Beautiful Lakes and Holy Cattles (Dirdhikas/Bavali). Rushinan Vahultwata Saraswastya Vishmpate, Tirthani Nagarayante Kule Vai Dakshine Tada.: (Maha Bharat)

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Over and above this, number of Rushis group started staying Naimisharanya and it looked like a Nagar/City. Brahmanaih Kshtriye Vaishyeeh Sudraschanyeyscha Jatibhihi, Vanprasthe Grihasthaisch Yatirbhi (Brahm Parana) In this Naimisharanya, people in all castes like Brahman, Kshtriya, Vaishya, Shudra and others are staying for penance in adjustament with Varnashram system Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanprastha, Sanyas Rushis were remaining engrossed observing/implementing (Vratanusthan) moral & religious vow. Sampanai gokuleischaiv Samalkrute.. Yajtam Naimisheyanam Satre Dwadesh Varshike. All types of cows breed were there. Godhum, jaba, Chana, Urda Mung, Til, Ikh Chimak and Variety of Holy Sasyas and Dhanya (Grains) were sowed/produced and it made the place Naimisharanya ornamental. This is beyond description. In this types of Naimisharanya, Groups of Rishis had always been performing yagana giving offerings, through out year, for number of years. Brahmacharinhihi.

19. Important places of Visit in Naimisharanya: Chakratirth Lalita Devi Temple: Kalipeeth Temple Suta Gadi/Throme: Vyas Gadi/throne: Gomti River: Mani Parvat/Mountain and Ayodhya a holy place: Hanuman Gadhi/Fortress: Pancho (five) Pandav: Shree Swami Naradanand Hermitage/Ashram: Puran Mandir Temple-Mishrit Tirth: Balaji Temple: Hatyaharn Tirth Rudra Varta Dev-Deveshwer. Temple (Mandir)

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20. Purana/Mythology Temple-Mankir & A Hermitage (Ashram) of Shree Swami Naradanand: At the present time with the assistance Shree Ma-Anandmayi-puranas and with assistance of Swami Gangeswararanandji- Vedas have been re-established in the temple and this has helped in over coming one of the missing links of the place. With this one more link has been established in the chain by frequen visit of Ma-Anandnavi and with her graceful insight, it is felt and realized that the Mother of Universe is physically/lively present in the place before us. A Hermitage (Ashram) of Shree Swami Naradanand: As per the mention in scripture like Veda our social organization was prevelant on four divisions system (Varnashrama) caste system. The whole human life was also divided in four ashram like Brahmcharya, Grihasta, Vanprastha, Sanyas: and the social system was never disorganized. In society, these ashrams were giving sense of owners. On the basis of parasar-Gruhya-Su. 2-5-40 brahmcharya was important element of life. Therefore there was never ethical/value base

deterioration in the society. Today also we can see/reflection/picture of our heritage of Brahmacharya in the spiritual college established in the hermitage of trusted Shree Swami Naradanandji. Dressed in yellow uniform studying in Devagira Sanskrit Language, deeped in studies and IN ( ishta) ones own favourit deity: if (sadhak ) person trying hard to achive his gole and is house holder(grahasti) , with his clcan and value &constructive base attitude worships lalita with his (kama) ambition &love lorn can produce /gain excellent child. Female cow-herd(gopiyan ) of gokul , vrindavan ,etc a birth place of lord Krishna ,with sweet sentiments and inspring love and values worshipped with self involvement and become devotees of lord Krishna. premaiva gopramanam kama ityagamat pratham, Ityoddava dayo pyete vangchhatnti bhagwat priiyah. (gomati tantra) Aws told by lalita personally in brahmand purana that lalita shakti was only in male from of Krishna with female-cow heards, having leisure& merriment walk. mamaywa paurusham rupam gopika jan mohanam (brahmand purana)

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Fully & Tightly to following all rules of Brahmcharya Asharma, all students are studying in ashrama, located in Naimisharanya. They are all motivational force, for the present day ruined & mentally derailed youngsters. In this hermitage all Sadhakas of all the four ashram i.e . Brahmcharya, Grihastha, Vanprastha, Sanyasha are successfully attaining fulfilled life under the leadership of Swamiji. This ancient and wonderful/divine place in Naimish with its spiritual, devotional and emotional sentimental outlook provides direction and light to the nation. For providing introduction/information of Naimish to ordinary people lot of credit goes to Shree Swami Naradanandji. Many people are unaware about the pious & religious history of Naimish, but Swamiji has moved to all Corners of Nation and has explained importance of Naimish Thrth. Wherever Swamiji has gone Naimish also went there.

:KALI PEETH:

In todays Naimish this is prime visiting place. In the court-yard of the temple, there is specially attractive eleven feet height idol (Pratima) Statue of, south facing, Ma Kali. Like that whatever temples have been developed are all beautiful & worth visiting. Temples are like:1. Dasmaha (Vidya Mandir) Education temple in which Navdurga and 51 Shakti Peeth are located. 2. Mahakaleshwar Temple 3. Gayatri Temple 4. Radha Krishana Temple 5. Laxmi-Narayan Temple 6. Sita-Ram Temple 7. Lohitya Ganesh Temple

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8. Ma Ganesh Yagna/a ceremonial performance of sacrifice in which (Agni) God of fire, Earth (Jagdhatri), Bhairavji, Bhadrakali, and so on statues are established. 9. Vithal-Rukaman Temple in which idols of Swaminarayana and a (Satsang) discourse hall 26 x75 is constructed to organize Bhagwat and other religious story telling. For bigger planning of programmes there is big open space, where renowned sages programs, under the leadership of Kalipithadhish Shree Gopal Shastri, have already been arranged. 10. Goondvalekar mahraj tapasthli, amandir 11. Swami, Samarth, mandir 12. Shirdi, sai mandir 13. Hanumant dham Mandir 14. Naygrah mandir Other spcialities: a) Since last many years daily in the morning there is organization of free (Yagna) ceremonial rerformance of sacrifice in Ma Gayatri Yagnashala. b) In Mahakaleshwar Temple, on special occasions of sacrifice & festivals and the special request of visitors, performance of Rudrabhishek is carried out my specilly learned pundits. c) During Pious religious Navratri celebrations shat Chandi Maha Yagna, and other programmes are also organized. d) Others like (Karmakand) a section of Vedas dealing with religious rites and ceremonies, (Pujan) worship facilities, usal recitation of prayer or religious book or part there of (Patha) are organized as required. e) Pilgrim Residence (Yatri Niwas)

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For the convenience of pilgrim special, clean, beartiful, rooms (With Western Style Toilet) are built where in light, water, dinning facilities are abailable. For pilgrim perpose contact: Mobile: 09415524983, 09450373916, 09936146700. Email: kalipithsansthan@gmail.com, gopalpujari@gmail.com.

Ma Lalita Devi 21. Lalita a division/chapter, Meaning of word lalita:

Lalateshou Lalita, Lalita Cha Sambika Cha Lalitembiketi Bigrah. Ukta Cha Padampurane Lokan Atitya Lalate Lalitaten Sochyate. Iti Lokah Diranah Aavaran Dematastanati kramy Tatsthano puritan binku sthane Laalateapi Taranshobhatu Ityartha. (Shobha Vilaso Madhurta Gambhirya Sthrya Tejase, Lalityam Cha Tathhoudaryamityashtaou Paurushah Gunah) Itayabhiyukta Prashiddh Lalittvam. 35

Lalitam rachi chestitamit Kamshastra Prasiddha Cha. Sokumarya Tu Lalityam Iti Prashidham. Tat Sarvamasya Astit Lalita, Ukta Cha Laliteti Nam Yakta Tavakil Divya Navavrutatyah. Dhanaraykshavamstrani Kushumani Tathakilan Lalitamiti. Lalite Sundare Iti Shabdarnavah. (Saubhagya Bhaskar Tika Lalita Shahstranam)

One who is bringing up by fondling (Nourishing, Protecting) is Lalita, Mother Lalita, creator of world and with montherly strength, by crossing all Global phenomenon, one who guards and rears all and has highest strength is Divine mother called by name Lalita, one which can ne seen is Named as Lok that is fruits of good & bad deeds, rays, light and covering God (Pruthve/Earth, Akash/sky, Jal/water, Vayu/Air-Wind, Tej/Light all these are crossed over, and one which is stabled at the highest point, is full of light and dignified beauty is Lalita, There are eight masculine powers i.e. (a) Charming Appearance (b) Fascinating expressions & gestures (c) Pleasant (d) Patience (e) Firmness (f) Brilliant & Extra Ordinary achiever (g) Loveable/ Lovliness (h) Liberal & Openminded.

The meaning thereby is that one who is present/perceptible-in material, comprehensible by senses, subtle/small, for that reason it may be in all the three Gold, Silver Copper also. Therefore the central point of discussion/reference Lalita has also got these eight masculine powers within her. That is how it is also evident that Lalita is considered & known as masculine & female both. In Shakti Sangam Tantra it is told that at time during battle/war Lalita is like masculine Krishna. At times Lalita Devi appears as masculine Krishna also. This is the principally approved by scriptures/systematic knowledge. As per the Kama-Sutra meaning of word Lalita is believed as wife of Cupid/God of love (Kamdev) Meaning of word Lalita is also (Sukumar) delicate. Lalita is one who has all these qualities. The bow which is used with consideration,. Flower arrow divine power of earth are some other factors for which she has been named Lalita. Meaning of word `Lalita is beauty which is mentioned in Shabdarnava/, dictionary .

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22. Lalita- Abcautiful personality and detailed interpretation:

All sect opiners (Sampradaya) in their own opinions have described their understanding regarding the Devine power. As per their experience Jains have experienced in Arhan, Philosophers & expert critics have experienced in (Karma) Action, Vedantis have experienced in Brahma (Lord Brahma) the creator of Universe, vaishnavs have experienced in Vishnu who nourishes all living being, Shaive in Shiva who is leading to welfare, auspiciousness and prosperity and (Yogis) ascetics (Tapaswis) have experienced meditation.

In the same way for supreme Divine Goddess Powers opiners of Goddess powers

have

perceived it in Ten Forms (Swarup) which is famous as Ten (Mahavidhyon) great knowledge/education idols. In ten great knowledge odols ,three prime are (1) (kali) the goddess durga in her frightful from ii (tara) heavenly bodies, iii shodashi. Shodasi vadya is transformed form of shree vidya, which is primary /original form.the word shree is all for excellence and venerable. It can be know by reading brahmand puranttar kand aadi puranetihas, that shree vidya is only is the only ancient strength goddess and shree vidya is only is the form of lalit mahatripur sundari.

Without writing much it is matter of truth that lalita shakti is only the original shakti &(atmashakti) one own spiritual Knowledge\strngth . In swatantra tantra it is told thatSelf supreme animate spirit is (vishwatmika) supreme spirited soul lalita devionly. Her strength element is of red colour and bleeding heavily . atmavidya mahavidya shree vidya kam sevita (br.pu lalita sahastranam)

nirupadhi savidev kameshwarah. Sadanand purna swatmaivaper devata Lalita louhityam tasya sarvasya vimarsh. (bhavnopnishad :27-29) 37

Swatmayva devta prokta lalita ishwavigraha, Lohityam tadwimarsh syadupastirti bhavana (bhashya)

Even as per kathopnishada (2.15) (brahmacharya) control of sense(tap) practice of penance (ved)spiritual & systematic knowledge all this is possible when one has experience of self soul (lalita)&its knowledge. On the basis of above proofs/references it is clear that total happiness of self/ soul-lalita and that soul is ever/always present in the body of universe.understanding ones own pure form (suddha-swarup) is the only thing to know\understand lalita in satpath Brahman it is clerly told one should always thinks think& meditate ( chintan) of a soul which is always full of wisdom, with life spirit soul, full of light & luster , having diving divine naure. Lalita devi is having all these qualities . in vrihadaranyak (4.4.22) there is hint given that one who knows it by ved , yagna, dan\donation, tap,Upvasa/fast will become a saint..

In yogvashishth it is written that sarva shaktimayon hyatma yadhytha bhavyatam, Tatatha pasyati tada swa sankalpa vinrumbhitam. (yogvashistha)

The soul is connected with all strengths (shaktiyan)and with ones determination power whatever it desire can see\ perceive it clearly. With these supporting proofs\evidences oit is uncontroversial truth that soul is the only sureme power. For the total development of the same/soul, sagacious and learned persone (manishiyone) have performed and accomplished \achieved self discipline and arduous effort for the attainment of god or self realization. Through this it is proved that our soul is self supreme animate spirit(vishwatmika) supreme spirited soul lalita only. Therefore even if it internal (abhayantar) or outside (bahya) worship or meditation of form (rupa/) that is worship (pujan) and offering of ma lalita only. This is the only(kadi vidya/)knowledge of pncha dashakashri form.

kamo yonihi kamala bajrapanigurha, hasha matarishwa bhimindrah, 38

Purnagaha sakala mayamaach , murchyesha vishwatati vidya (devya atharvashirsh)

23. Shree vidya (goddess of education ) Dissoiution of a compound Lalita-the achievements of an incarnation In thripura rahasya Brahmand purana, there are ten main achievements of incarnation battles shown of Shree Vidya. In which Lalita Battle is of great importance in itself. Brief commentary (Vivechan) of the same is as follows:

At the time when Lored Shiva in his angers with his knowledge based Sense, Organ eyes, burnt kamadev inio ashes. Ganesha due to his childlike nature turaned the ashs into male from.Maparvati with a dsir that there will a childs who can play with ganesha installed soul (jiva) into that form of male.

As the same was burant due to the anger of lord shiva when the form got life his inclination of mind (vrutiyan) cultur (sanskar) were of unlimited hot tempered , anger & passionate. After sometime were he observd the divinity (aishvarya) wealth and happiness of devas he felt jealously and the he askd ganesha that how without any labour and fforts this devas class gets such a fasinating luxurious facilits of life, while we are all without such fasinating . Ganesha told their all thes achicevemnts\ asquirements are gruits of the strong practice penance (UgraTapasiya). By hearing such word from Ganesh he decied & took oath of going for strong (tapasiya) patice of penance . He practiced stong (tapasiya) pnance and got\obtained promises & bkessings from lord shiva that he will be unconquered and other important blessing. When hot tempered and becomes injurious (ahitkari) to society. He proved as the same experience and with his lurge .furicious animal power he took away right\power of devas and started working as his slavish servant. He attacked 105 (brahmands) universal and made them all under his control.

After prfoming/doing such cruality he kept on doing a ceremonial performance of a sacrifice (yagn-adi) activities. In his religious the (tyag) abandoining.(tapasysa) penance, (paropakara) 39

benevolence/ philanthrophy and universal overall welfare and alike highest sentiment/ emotions are not at all present, and the religious/such activities were done with and intention to create damage to society . there was a wide difference. i.e. celler (bhand) type vaccuum in the inner/hiddn agenda and externak behavior. And that is how by doing celler type (bhand) activites. He was named as bhandasura in the battle field he defeated, number of times, to ganesha and other devatas.

Due to the sinful and bricked behavior of bhandasura all the devtas were annoyed and tired of oppression. With the order of guru Brihaspati, for the destruction of bhandaura, an occultism a ceremonial sacrifice was plannes and began. In this ceremonial sacrifice the people gave away their lims too.

chidagni kund sambhuta deva karya samudhayata , Uddyadhanu sahastrabham chatubhahu trilochnam (brhamnad purana)

There was a birth incarnation of beautiful lalita shakti , like a rising sun from the fire pit ( agnikund). At the time of manifestation (pradurbhav) there was a great (maha) terrible (mahaghore)

ukterence (shabda) that except brihaspati all other sevtas becomes deaf and were fainted (murchhit). Devi sprinkled immortazing drink on devtas consoled and pacified them all . after that she seated/ rade in shree chakramak chariot and she departed for battle against bhandasura. There was such a dangerous battle between bhandarura and devi that whole universe was trebling / shivering. Devtas stated becoming fearful . in the end ma (jagadjanni)mother universe nourisher used maham lameshwarashatra and killed bhandasura. The frightened/ oppressed devtas were reinstalled/ provided with their rights and ( abhaydan ) protection to be fearless.

24. spiritual mvstery of extinction of a desire for sensul happiness;

I here can be a natural doubt that the kama was turned in to ashes and how he got rebirth. The explanation or removal of the doubt can be in a principle that there cannot be 40

destruction(vinash) of anythigs , anytime; only it is transformed . therefore when lord shivji turnd him intoashes then also kama was still there into his (bij) seed (bindu)semen form. The ashes of any metal is more powerfull than metal . whenever(kama) ambitious & lovelorn transforms into (tamsi )hot tempered and (rajshi) engrossd in worldly actities & love lorn person is a seed of proudyness and is Destruction (vinas) cannot be by (shabaki gyan) utterance of knowledgenet, (dhruna) or (krodh) anger . (shivji had turned him into ashes by use of (gyan chakshu krodh) knowledgeabke angr eyes). After sometime when he(that kama) is decorated with logicak scriptures(shadtra tark), he can reborn again.(ganesh is one who is considered dewta of logical knowledge and to turn those ashes into a idol from and decorate is the same). And thus with this he becomes prominent reason of the (vyatha) added sffliction/ sadness. Lalita devi did nnot do his destruction(vanash ) with her anger and knowledge but changed/ transformed him to:worship, clean and to satvika form one of the best qualities of nature i.e. the quality of inspiring virtues and coustructive of nature i.e the quality of inspiring virutes and coustructive activities, form by bearing sweet feeling and use of bhakti haladini shakti.

There fore worship of lalita is notto bcome dry or tedious but is full of love happiness, beauty natural & sentimental . and whenever kama arises with (suddha ) clean, (satvik) inspiring virtutes &constructive and in natual form then it does not remain only enjoyment/ pleasue instinct but it gets clean, leading to self/ soul

development/progress&gets(vikin) engrossed

.in ( ishta) ones own favourit deity. If

(sadhak) person trying hard to chieve his goal and is house holder(grahasti),with his clcan and value & constructive base lorn base attitude worship lalita. With his (kama) ambitious & Love lorn can produce / gain exceent child. Female cow- heard (gopiyan ) of gokul, vrindavan, etc.a birth place of lord Krishna with their sweet sentiments and inspiring love and values worshipped with self involvement and become devotees of lord Krishna.

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 premaiva gopramanam kama ityagamat pratham, Ityuddhava daya pyete vanghhatnti bhagwat priyah (gomati tantra)

As told by lalita personally in brahmand purana that lalita shakti was only , in male form of krishma ,ith female- cow herds having leisure&merriment walk.

Mamaywa paurusham rupam gopika jan mohanam

(BRAHMAND PURANA)

25. MOTHER MA LALITA SHAKTI PEETH IN NAIMISH

Ekdahi sadaksho vai naimisharanya magtah, Yadrukshavasha mapann rushibhihi pari pujit Tatra sthito mahadevona bhyuthana bhi vadane. (skanda purana) Once at the time when daksha prajapati came in naimisharanya everyone git up for his reception , but shankarji did not get up to take revenge of this insult daksha did not invite, shiaji in his (yagna) ceremonial performance of sacrifice. Inspite of prohibition/forbidding by shivaji ma-sati reached to the fathers place/house. In tha chif/main program of the ceremonial performance of sacrifice her father backbitted shivaji and she was also insulted there. With this incidence she felt insulted /humiliated and she gave up her life. Shivaji was so much afficted because of the separation of beloved sati that he carried her dead body on his shoulder and started moving in unruly and fierce manner. That is how due to the killing of people the total system of universe was disturbed in a puzzled/ unstable situation lord Vishnu with his arrow turned the dead body in to several pieces. vishnustu twarya tatra dhanurudhyamya margayan, Chichchhe dawayava nastya statasthaneshu te patan (devi bhagawat)

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This is how wherever the limbs of dead of body fell, various types of forms /shapes/images full of strength as divine mother/chief.

Goddesses came up at different place and started know as shakti peeth as per tantra chudamani mahadev as bhairav came up in various forms established at those places.

In india 108 such shakti peeths were established ,in that context naimisharanya area is also considered as one of the holy peeth as per the description devibhagwat of naimish shakti peeth is known as lingdharini. naimishe tu mahasthane devi sa lingdharini (devi bhagwat)

In this verse shloka use word maha great/ glorious shows the importance of the place. As per the spiritual scriptures analysis (vivechan) about the lingdharini peeth of naimish area, by late shree dr. sampunanandji amd ex . mla pandit bansidhar shukla , have clarified/ given meaning in two ways . the lalita shakti peeth and (vimarsh rupan) sadashiva (shivling) the same and not different. The same gets still clearer with the following verse ( shloka) in lalita sahastranam.

shiva duti shivaradhya shivmurti shivankari, Shiva priya shivapara shishestha shishta pujita (lalita sihastrunam)

The worship and offerings to shivaji is done in lingswarup for the spiritual and emotional worshippers perform.

Lingarchan as described in shivapurana as described in the last few verscs/ lines of lalita shastranam shree shiva shivashataikya rupini lalitambila the meaning of lingdharini is lalita which gets still cleares as in lingarchana upward going (shivatwa) human welfare& progress is shown. 43

The same way in lingdharini light 9prakas) and emotional (bhavnatmak) oneness (ekta) has been described and explained.

Prayage lalita prokta naimishe lingdharibi (devi bhagwat) Among All Shakti peeth places for prayag tirth use of lalita is worth nothing, in naimish at the doorstep of lalita temple prayag tirth (panch prayag) can be seen therefore as other/ nick name of lingdharini lalita name is popular. For the earlier scriptures of the subject under refrence it is evident that for the controlling &breaking the circular strength the birth/ incaranation of lalita shakti was there.

The temple of ma lalita is situated in big/huge place. In the same place there is location of a very small temple with ancient artistic and sculpturous architect. Thee is beautiful idol/statue of panch preta sin kameshwar kameshwari in (pranaya) conguga/ sexual love (mudra) impression has been (sthapit) founded.

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Based on the opinion of people , it is sid that this small temple is quite earlier & ancient compart to the present huge temple.

During navratri the worshippers with their own families and relatives come here to fulfil their desires. They comm. End do

(pujan) worship\reverencce (patha) reading & recition of religious books,for the self fulfillment . during navratri on 8th day i.e. ashtami the whole atmosphere gets (gunjarav) pleasant humming sound of swaha- thousands of woshipers\ follower takes 108 times (parikrama) circular loitering this is how the celebration of navaratra is done in an (dhamdhum) exciting and commotion of pomp manner.

The special offerening of \ in the place temple is (chatra) ornamental umbrella made out of gold or silver which is availalle here from the sellers of flowers. Nummeious \number of worshipp belive that by offering (chhatra) ornamental umrell a their desires will be fulfillment . the ornamental umbrella which are offered are one of the prominent example of excellent proof of emotional fulfillment of thousands of devotees and worshippers.

26. REALIZATION OF FRUITS BY WORSHIPPING MA\MOTHER LALITA:

In the forth chapter of Tripura rahashya in haritayan sanhita parsuram asked samvarta (muni) sage what is the remedy, by performing which the persecuted, down-trodden will get relief from the worldly fears. Samvarta & Muni told by following the lessons & advice of guru, devoting & worshipping strengthful lalita they will gain innate quality &peculiarity. Whatever we see is the fascinating expression & strength of this divine mother.this is how you should also become fearless and communicate similarly as I am doing . Here it is completely clear that by worshipping & devoting to shree vidya (lalita) a person can be fearless. In the physical worldly life if any odd situations arise , then the person will naturally become fearfull, but nobody else except the mother goddess can help in overcoming the problems & worries. 45

 dergs smruta harshi bhitomshesh janto,swasthe smreta matimativ shubham dadasi durga saptu sati

Ther is one speciality in the worship of ma- lalita generally by worshipping any god some get either mundane pleasure & comforts or some get only salvation &the combination of both is impossible while worshipping tripur sundari lalita both objects of enjoyment and salvation are available.

yatrasti bhogonatu tatramoksho yatrasti moksho natu tatra bhogh, Shree sundari sadhak pungavana, bhogsch mokshsch karasth eeevati. (Rudrayamal Mangalrajstave)

On the basis of above (sloka) verse, by worshipping of lalita shakti both enjoyment and salvation were co-terminated in regular order but were the god and the special holy place both, becomes presence of enjoyment & salvation, then what to say about speciality of the place too. in agnipurana there is example mentioned that naimish-tirth(holy place) provides both enjoyment & salvation together. naimish param tirth bhakti mukti pradayakam -agni purana-

Naimish tirth is absolutely auspicious full of properity and specially getting the blessings (sanidhya) of ma lalita takes thousands of names of ma lalita and provides \ gives food made up of fix tasts(shadras) to Brahmins,ma lalita keeps the person in her feet and provides all nearness to her , full of enjoyment.in all the three words(trilok )nothing is impossible for the person if he gets her blessings & grace.

ya sahastra brahmana namerminam sahatrakei, 46

Samacharya bhojyed bhaktya payapas pupsadrasachi, tasmai priyati lalita swa samrajyam praya chhati, na tasya durlabha vastu tripu lokeshu vidyate. (brahmand purana) 27. advantages of listening importance , dignity, glory, virtue and beneficial aspects of lalita:

Lalita mahatmya sudhan yah patumbhi vangchhati Tam janiya mrutya bhayamukta purush sattamam . Etatsaran matyarloke lalitayaha kathasruti, Etatsaran matyarloke lalitayaha kathasruti, Bhakti sanjanan dwara yatha tapadma pnu patah. Nayavat sanshrutan hyate lalita charitam nrubhihi,

Tatrat sarva krutam vyarth bhasmani prahutam yatha. (Tripura rahasya) (haritia yan sanhita)

A man who is interested in drinking the sweet immortalizing drink of gods( i.e. amrit) is one of the excellent person and should be understood as liberated (free) From the fear of death. In the mundane world\ earth lisening to the absence of moral of religious story\ narrations of lalita devi is one of the ways of worshipping And the person is able to realize that highest level of devi. Unless the person hear and understands the pious character of devi, his all good deeds are like ashes(rakh) In the sacrificial fire (yagna, hom, and havan) : mantra: a word of formula having miraculous power & : yantra an apparatus a charm, an amulet which works exactly, unchangingly, and it is controlled, organized, Wellplanned. It is told\said mantradhin cha daiwatam god & goddesses are subject (aadhin) to mantra and each letter, never gets perishable\ destructible, and its different strengths have forms of supreme power virtues .by uttering sacred verses , its letters, which type of strengths are disclosed and by collection of the letters are sumbol ( dhyotak) of which elements are origin from the vedic 47

literatene, scriptures and its clarity has been described & doene in it . the strength of mantras are filled with process (anusthan) in yantra, as yantra has been considered as house of devta. When human being desire, to achieve his objective (adhishat) at that stage the strength of yantra fully help\assists in it.

28.invaluable treasure- laxmi yantra-of pujari heir\ heredity: The act of bearing support of this yantra it has been amply\ hundred percent experienced that by wearing this yantra that people\persons ill effected, without money are getting wealthy, happiness and experiences fullness. The process of how to bear the support of yantra is attached. Other important yantra which can be available from the office are. (1) Child bearing\ heiryantra (2) Saraswati (goddess of education) Kavach (3) Mahavisa yantra (4) Sanmohan yantra (5) Navagrah yantra (6) Sarvarog haran yantra Other evils\ills overcoming yantra are also produced \ prepared , its pujan , anusthan, purascharan method with all (Are ) is made available

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29. offering praver, with a sacred iamp, to ma lalita:

Jay devi jay devi sundari tanaye jay sundari lalita, Shasvadwasati bhorishwari mum hriday. Jay Vindu trikona sahitam sahtkon vrittam, Tadupari vasudal patram vartualmapi dhattam. Dwiguni kruta vasu patram mohit her chittam, Dwar chatushtaya nirmita yantropari antram. Jay.. Vame kalshe pujit puritmadharam, Tasminnapirt pujit puritmadharam, Evam pancha varnit karnit gunasaram, Ma dehitvam bhavane durghat sansar. Jay Kalashmrit jal nav patra sametam, Ganpati yogini batuka kshetradhip yuktam. Archana vidhina sahitam shree guru vidhiyuktam, tarak pandit vidya bhaktyakhil dattam Jay.. Naimisharanya Tirtha Parichay Tirtha Var Naimisha Vikhyatha, Ati Punit Saadhak Siddha- Daata The origin of all the myths of Hindus Religion is Naimisha Tirtha whether it is the story of Rama or Srikrishna, Satyanarayan Katha or stories of 18 Puranas, Had Sri Rama was not born, the Ramakatha of Rama would have not been there.if the holy place of Naimisha, which gives siddhi to sadhak did not exist, how Rama would have born, because Mann Satroopa has got Vardaan to 49

get Rama as son in Naimisha Tirtha only. Tithe Var Naimisha Vikhyatha. Ati Punit Saadhak Sidhi Daata.

Naimisharanya Tirtha Parichay

Tirtha Var Naimisha Vikhyatha, Ati Punit Saadhak Siddha- Daata

The origin of all the myths of Hindus Religion is Naimisha Tirtha whether it is the story of Rama or Srikrishna, Satyanarayan Katha or stories of 18 Puranas, Had Sri Rama was not born, the Ramakatha of Rama would have not been there.if the holy place of Naimisha, which gives siddhi to sadhak did not exist, how Rama would have born, because Mann Satroopa has got Vardaan to get Rama as son in Naimisha Tirtha only. Tithe Var Naimisha Vikhyatha. Ati Punit Saadhak Sidhi Daata. Cklfga tgka xqfu flf) lektkA I.Basabin Jagan Muni Siddhi Samaja Rksgfg; gjfk pysm euq jktkA II.(Tahan Hiy Garashi Chaleu Muni Raja) The Satyanarayan Katha beign performed in palces to huts is started first in Naimisha Ekda. Naimisharanya (Skandapuran). The Original source of Katha of Sri Krishna and other Gods. 18. Puranas and Srimad Bhagwat was written here by Vyasji and Suthji chanted the stories (Kathaas) of all puranas to 88,000 Rishies first time here. You will find Naimisharanya in the first shloka of first chapter of each Puran. To protect the Rishi Munis from the fear of Kali kaal Brahmaji created a chakra and instructed the Gods and Rishies that where Nemi of Chakra will fall that place will be holy place. Due to gall of Nemi is called Naimisha and Aranya was already there, that is why known as Naimisharanya (Devi Bhagwat ) After killing Ravana, Sri Rama performed Aswamedha Yagna at the Bank of Gomathi River here, Sri Ramas sons Lav-Kush along with Maharshi Valmiki come in this Yagna and narrated Ramayana and Maa Sita vanished here in the earth as a evidence of her holiness (Valmiki Ramayan) The brove Pandavas come here in their travellign and took bath in Gomathi River and gave donation of cows, etc. to Brahmans and departed for other Tirthas (Mahabharat) Balaramji being the well wisher Guru of both Bhima and Duryadhana was indifferent toward Mahabharath war & come to Naimisha Tirtha. All the Rishis welcomed him but keeping in view the respect of Vyas Peetha, Katha Vyas Lom Harshanji did not come forward hence Balaramji got angered and killed him. After reprehension from Rishis and after penance he crowned the son of Lombarshan to Vyasgaddi and showered blessing for his long life. Balaramji killed the demon Balkak who used to create hindrance in Rishi Yagna (Srimad Bhagwat) In shivpuran, Naimishopakhyan is described separately. As kper this, Urvashi Purva come here and Vayudeva has sermoned to Rishis. As an important Shaktipeeth of India, Maa Sri Lalitha Lingadhaarini Shakthipeeth is situated here who stopped the Chakra Nemi sent by Brahmaji which was approaching with thunderous speed (Devi Bhagawat) SKANDA PURAAN 1. Naimisharanya is best in Tirthas 2. One who penances here attains heaven 3. One who takes bath here, there is a place in heaven for him. 50

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One who takes bath here, there is a place in heaven for him. This is he most sacred Turtha. If Pitra Sraadh Pinddaan is done here, ancestors get places in Vaikuntha. During Devashyan and Dev uthan month, if daan is given at this Tirtha, ancestors get satisfied till kalp paryant. 8. If penance is done here for 12 years, one gets the power to enter into Brahmalok. GARUN PRAAN 9. This is a Punyadaayak Place. 10. This is a savior place(Muktidayak Place) PADMA PURAM 11. This is a holy place where Siddhi can be attained quickly. 12. One who thinks to visit this Tirtha, half of the sins vanish and by entering Tirtha sins vanish fully. 13. In this Tirtha, desires and Siddisare attained quickly. 14. Lord Brahmaji resides here and this is his favaurable place. SHIVA PURAAN 15. When the Mahakumbha sun falls in Mesha Rashi, one who takes bath in Naimisharanya and Badrikashram, doors of heaven opened for him him . this situation comes once in 12 years after Mesha Samkranti. 16. In Makar Sankranti if Uttarabhadra Nakshatra, Chaturdashi and Tuesday falls on same day, by doing Japadaan Havan, Poojan, Devatas got pleased and offer immense satisfaction. 17. This place is most favourable place for Shiva. 18. One who hears the Vishnu Charitra for one-tow days at this Tirtha, secures place in Vaikuntha. AGNI PURAAN 19. This is an important Tirtha which offers BhogaandMoksha both. VISHNUPURAAN 20. When Pitra poojan is done in this Tirtha, happiness comes. VAYU PURAM 21. 30 thousand Tirthas always live in this area. 22. Worldly problems are solved on taking bath in this Tirtha. 23. On residing in this Tirtha for a month and offering Jal arghya, people get the benefit of Yagna 24. This Tirtha is very famous is Trilok, as sins destroyer and favourable place of Shiva. When penance is done here, the sins of seven janmas (Births) vanish. MAHABHARAT 51

25. This is beloved place of Lord Vishnu 26. All the Tirthas, River Seas of the Earth exist every moment here. One who takes bath here, gets the benfit of bathing at all the Tirthas. 27. Taking bath in Ganga, arriving at Varanasi, Dwarika and Badrika, yield punya but one gets punaya as soon as he leaves his/her house for this Tirtha. DEVI BHAGAWAT 28. Yagna plaace of Gods, worshipped by Rishis, Holy Gomati River, Akshaya paatra of Sun always exist here 29. There is importance of Naimisha Tirtha in Satyuga Pushkar in Tretha Yuga, Kuruskshetra in Dwapar Yuga and Ganga in Kaliyuga. 30. There are unlimited number of Tirthas on earth but this is the first among hem. 31. Bhrigu Samhitha: It has importance in each yuga. GARGA SAMHITHA 32. The importance of this Tirtha is 10 times of any Tirtha. 33. This Tirtha is one o Eight aranyas, eight vaikunthas, eight bhuvanas 34. The reward which we receive in travelling for 8 miles (four kosh), travelling in Kashi for 4 miles (tow kash) and travelling in Kurukshetra for 2 miles (on kosh), we receive the same on every step of Naimisha. TIRTHA IN TANTRA SAHITYA KALI TANTRA 35.Kusah Hastha Shiva always live here 36. One who resides here, attains the grace of God. YOGINI TANTRA 37. Chakra Tirtha is holy, destroyer of all kinds of sins and top most among the Tirtha. 38. Taking bath in Chakra Tirtha Mahatirtha, Grah Peeda will vanish. 39. The sins of 10 earlier genertations and 10 future generations will vanish on toking bath here. SHADTHIYAMAL YANTRA 40. All the desires fulfil and the person acquires property on taking bath every month at this Tirtha. Only by visiting Naimisha or by gearing Ramkathal Bhagwat Katha. Worldy supernatural gaiety can be felt in holy Naimisha Tirtha. Please inform your visit to Naimisha in advance to enable us to make arrangements of lodging and boarding at Kalipeeth Other sacred shrines CHAKARA TIRTHA, LALITHA DEVI TEMPLE, VYAS GADDI, HANUMANGARHI

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