ATHA DHYANAM Shuklam-baradharam Vishnum shashivarnam chaturbhujam | Prasanna vadanam dhyayet sarva vighnopa-shantaye || Vyasam vasistha-naptaram shakteh poutrama-kalmasham | Parasha-raatmajam vande shukatatam taponidhim || Vyasaya vishnuroopaya vyasaroopaya vishnave | Namo vai brahmanidhaye vasisthaya namo namah || Avikaraya shudhaya nithya paramathmane | Sadaika roopa roopaya vishnave sarva gishnave || Yasya smarana-matrena janma-samsara bhandanat | Vimuchyate namasta-smai vishnave pradha-vishnave || Om namo vishnave prabhavishnave VAISHAMPAYANA UVACHA Shrutva dharma nasheshana pavanani cha sarvashah | Yudhishthirah shantanavam punareva abhya-bhashata || YUDHISHTHIRA UVACHA Kimekam daivatam loke kim vapyekam parayanam | Stuvantah kam ka marchantah prapnuyuh manavah-shubham || Ko dharmah sarva-dharmanam bhavatah paramo matah | Kim japanmuchyate janthuh janma samsara-bandhanat || BHISHMA UVACHA Jagat-prabhum deva-dev...
In the rush of modern life, finding moments of purity and peace can transform our spiritual journey. The Nirnaya Sindhu , a 16th-century Dharmashastra text by Kamalakara Bhatta, teaches us that soucha (purification) is the cornerstone of all sacred practices. At Shvash Tantra, we believe that aligning your breath (Shvash) with disciplined practice (Tantra) creates harmony within. Let’s explore soucha rituals from the Nirnaya Sindhu , enriched with powerful mantras, to cleanse your mind, body, and soul. What is Soucha? Soucha, as outlined in the Nirnaya Sindhu , is the practice of purifying oneself externally and internally to prepare for worship or meditation. It’s more than physical cleanliness—it’s about creating a sacred space to connect with the divine. The text emphasizes soucha as essential for rituals, ensuring clarity and reverence. By pairing these practices with mantras, you amplify their spiritual potency, much like the transformative energy of Rudrabhishek celebrated on our...