MYSTICAL Besakih Temple (Mother Temple)

MYSTICAL Besakih Temple 

(Mother Temple)

Over a thousand years old, Besakih Temple is known as the "Mother Temple of Bali" Perched on the slopes of Mount Agung, at a lofty 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) Besakih is the biggest and holiest of all the Balinese temples. 

Named after the Dragon God believed to inhabit the mountain, it's said to be the only temple where a Hindu of any caste can worship. 

Eighteen separate sanctuaries belonging to different regencies and caste groups surround the three main temples dedicated to Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. 

To the Balinese, visiting the temple sanctuaries is a special pilgrimage. 

The mountain top setting gives it an almost mystical quality. 

Steps ascend through split gates to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines, dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu, are wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings. 

There are are number of temples but many of their inner courtyards are closed to visitors.

 

If travelling on your own, try reach Pura Besakih before 9am, when many tourist buses start to arrive, so that you can take in the lovely temple in the quiet Balinese morning.

  

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

II Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra II महा मृत्युंजय मंत्र  !! Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra !! The great mantra dedicated to Shiva as Mrityunjaya is found in the Rig Veda.  It is called the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, the Great Death-Conquering mantra. It is a mantra that has many names and forms. It is called the Rudra mantra, referring to the furious aspect of Shiva; the Tryambakam mantra, alluding to Shiva's three eyes; and its is sometimes known as the Mrita-Sanjivini mantra because it is a component of the "life-restoring" practice given to the primordial sage Shukra after he had completed an exhausting period of austerity. The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is hailed by the sages as the heart of the Veda. Along with the Gayatri mantra it holds the highest place among the many mantras used for contemplation and meditation. I  The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra  I OM. Tryambakam yajamahe Sugandhim pushti-vardhanam Urvarukamiva bandhanan Mrityor mukshiya mamritat

Guru Mantra

GURU MANTRA

" Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheshwarah
Guru Saakshaata Parabrahma
Tasmayi Shri Guruve Namah"

whenever you stared to chant a mantra first of all rember the "GURU"

Ganpati Mantra - Sankat Mochan

GANPATI MANTRA 

"Om Gam Ganapatayei Namaha "

A very well-known Ganesha mantra commonly used for removing any obstacles facing people in life. They can be obstacles to success, love, or whatever situation you feel is 'stuck'. Simply chant the mantra - or you can set the intention by stating the desired obstacles to be removed before you chant - and Ganesha in his wisdom will help.

Lakshmi Mantra for Money

Lakshmi Mantra

" Om Gam Shrim Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha "

For attracting the abundance in all areas into your life. 

You can also focus on a specific area if you want - i.e. income, friends etc. 

(This is a standard Lakshmi mantra with a Ganesha seed syllable 'Gam' added to help remove obstacles at the same time.) 

I chant a lot of different mantras, but this a good default daily mantra. 

Saraswati Mantra - Rahu Mochak

Saraswati Mantra - Rahu Mochak

 

" Om Eim Saraswatyai Swaha "

For attracting Saraswati's Blessings in the areas of inspiration, creativity, knowledge and the intellect, plus in all areas of the arts and sciences. 

Mahaa Shakti Mantra - Durga

Mahaa Shakti Mantra - Durga

" Om Eim Hrim Klim Chamundayei Vicche Namaha "

For building self-confidence and willpower when feeling weak, nervous or lacking drive. Also for protection from evil forces. For me, this is a great mantra for those times when I need a boost to get me going. (However do read the 'Ego-Purging Mantras' section below before going hard out with this one!) A very important mantra.