Lecture on Guru Mantra and Associated Practices

Key Practices and Instructions

Preliminary Instructions

• Shoes: Ensure shoes are removed before beginning the Guru Mantra.
• Starting Mantra: Start with om Guru namama 12 times.
  • When in doubt, use the Guru Mantra and Ganesh Mantra as starting points.

Detailed Mantra Instructions

• Guru Mantra Steps:
  • Recite om Gama.
  • Use the thumb near the heart during the last two repetitions.

Importance of Guru Mantra

• Essential for those practicing Jes.
• Follow the Navagraha shloka structure:
  • Rishi
  • Dy (deity)
  • Meditation and preparation before the main mantra

Navagraha Shloka Explanation

• A simple line-up to remember:
  • Surya (Sun)
  • Chandra (Moon)
  • Mangala (Mars)
  • Budha (Mercury)
  • Guru (Jupiter)
  • Shukra (Venus)
  • Shani (Saturn)
  • Rahu and Ketu (North and South Nodes)

Practical Tips for Daily Practice

• Ensure to remember the sequence Aditya (Surya), Chandra (Moon), etc.
• Simple daily practice can be very effective.
  • Recite it once is sufficient.

Panchanga Series Clarification

• Recorded series can be flexible with the mantras.
  • Real detailed set of mantras specified.

Om vs Whom Mantra Differences

• Om Mantras are more potent and specific.
• Whom Mantras are entry-level and flexible.
• Focus more on Soam Swaha Mantras for Ganesh.

Daily Rules and Preparations

• Importance of Lagna (ascendant) with malefic planets.
• Follow the process for about a year continuously.
• Drawing Swastika:
  • Use vegetable dyes or Kungum powder.
  • Yellow or white paper.
  • Place the drawing at eye level.
• **Setting Up:
  • Light a Ghee lamp in front of Ganesh's picture or mandala.
• Chanting the Mantra:
  • Om Won Namama (emphasize on proper pronunciation)
• Mat (Asana) Preparation:
  • Use yellow, white, or natural grass materials (never black, navy blue, or pink).
  • Essential for meditation and mantra practice.

Vinayoga Procedures

• Acknowledge the Rishi, Chanda (rhythms), Dy (deities), and Bija (seed sound).
• Recite the Vinayoga mantra once before main practice.
• Achaman (cleansing):
  • Use a small copper vessel.
  • Follow three steps for cleaning palms and sipping water.
  • Always use the right hand.

Rishiyadi Nyasa Procedure

• Placing the bees all over the body.
• Follow specific steps and locations (head, lips, heart, etc.).
• Hring Mantra:
  • For protection and activation of chakras.
  • Swirling the palms and touching the three eyes.

Using Japamala (Rosary)

• Ideal to use Rudraksha beads mixed with crystals.
• Correct way to hold the Mala and chant.
  • Avoid touching beads with the index finger.
  • Do not cross the Meru bead (head bead).
• Different Lagna Specific Mantras:
  • 12 specific mantras based on ascendant signs (e.g., Om Soam Vakratunda Swaha for Aries).
  • Mantras vary for each Lagna (ascendant).

Miscellaneous Tips

• Importance of Focus and removing obstacles in life through Ganesh worship.
• Weekly and specific days are recommended for beginning the practice (Thursdays or Sundays).
  • Example: Autama, Ananta, Govinda namaha, and main mantra.

Mantras for Specific Signs

• Aries (Mesha): Om Soam Vakratunda Swaha
• Taurus (Vrisha): Om Soam Ekadanta Swaha
• Gemini (Mithuna): Om Soam Mahotkataya Swaha
• Cancer (Karka): Om Soam Gajavaktra Swaha
• Leo (Simha): Om Soam Lambodaraya Swaha
• Virgo (Kanya): Om Soam Vikataya Swaha
• Libra (Tula): Om Soam Vakratunda Swaha
• Scorpio (Vrischika): Om Soam Dhumravarna Swaha
• Sagittarius (Dhanu): Om Soam Balachandra Swaha
• Capricorn (Makara): Om Soam Vighnarajaya Swaha
• Aquarius (Kumbha): Om Soam Gajanana Swaha
• Pisces (Meena): Om Soam Mukundaya Swaha

Closing Remarks

• Essential to start and maintain consistency in practice.
• Focus on Lagna for the first six months before any other variations.
• Aim for clarity and overcoming obstacles through Ganesh worship.

Additional Practice Recommendations

• For advanced practices, detailed materials, and more intricate steps are provided.
• Use of specific colors and avoiding certain others for various purposes.

Always aim for dedicated and respectful recitation and practice for best spiritual benefits.