bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

In Hindu sampradaya any Nithya or Nymittika Karma always begins with a ritual called Aachamanam followed by Sankalpa which has religious and spiritual significance. Aachamanam is the simplest of Vaidika karmas yet none the less in importance than an Aswamedha Yaagam. Its importance can be well realized when we note that it forms the prelude to all the rituals; no Vedic karma begins without Aachamanam. What is Aachamanam? In simple terms the process of reciting the names of Supreme God (Maha Vishnu) while performing Jalapanam (sipping drops of water) as per Vedic scripts is called Aachamanam (Aachamana). It is a purification ritual wherein one sips water three times from the Brahma Theertha (base of the right thumb) while reciting divine names. It is done three times to make ourselves free from three shortcomings viz. Kayik (physical/bodily); Vachik (verbal) and Manasik (mental). One would have observed in a temple the priest offers theertha (sacred water) three times. Number ...

Ugram Veeram Maha Vishnum  Jwalantham Sarvathomukham Nrusimham Bheeshanam Bhadram  Mruthyu Mruthyum Namaamyaham "I surrender and bow to Lord Narasimha who is ferocious and heroic; who is Maha Vishnu; radiant and glowing from all sides; who is omnipresent; who is terrific; who is adorable; who bestows auspiciousness and who is the death of death personified". Lord Vishnu has incarnated on this Earth in many forms called Avatharas. All his Avatharas had specific significance and were always meant for a particular cause or purpose. It could be for Dushta Sikshana, or for Sishta Rakshana or for protection of Dharma etc. The longevity and form of His Avatharas depends on the need of the hour and the purpose. Avatharas of Lord Vishnu are classified into Paripoorna Avathara, Amsaavathara, Aavesaavathara and Archaavathara. Significance... Out of several avatharas of Lord Vishnu, ten important incarnations are classified as Dasaavatharas. Among them Nrusim...