Maathru🙏Vandanam (Maathru chintane)
Certain positions in Nature have surfaced a point of level that can never be encroached upon and have to be recognized/accepted with due respect without any compromise.
One such position is that of a Mother (MaAthru). +
Certain positions in Nature have surfaced a point of level that can never be encroached upon and have to be recognized/accepted with due respect without any compromise.
One such position is that of a Mother (MaAthru). +
Hindu Puranas and sacred Scripts unequivocally emphasize on the importance of worshiping parents (MaAtha-Pitha);
Famous sloka “Mathru Devo Bhava-Pithru Devo Bhava-Aaachaarya Devo Bhava-Athithi Devo Bhava”
is just...+
Famous sloka “Mathru Devo Bhava-Pithru Devo Bhava-Aaachaarya Devo Bhava-Athithi Devo Bhava”
is just...+
an example of how much significance is given to these four elements of human life whose worship is considered as equivalent to the worship of God.
We have examples where several sages, devotees, great personalities and even...+
We have examples where several sages, devotees, great personalities and even...+
the incarnations of Lord Vishnu have exemplified & glorified the significance of this dictum of Sanatana Dharma which has not changed over ages. In this order Mother is given first & foremost prominence, a unique & sacred place that can never be filled by any other element. +
Merits that comes from...
> 6 times Bhoopradakshina;
> 100 times Samudra SnaAna;
> 1000 times Ganga SnaAna at KaAsi Kshethra;
would come from offering a sincere🙏 with devotion to a MOTHER.
"na Mathru para dhaivatham...."
[there is no Daivam (God) superior to Mother] ++
> 6 times Bhoopradakshina;
> 100 times Samudra SnaAna;
> 1000 times Ganga SnaAna at KaAsi Kshethra;
would come from offering a sincere🙏 with devotion to a MOTHER.
"na Mathru para dhaivatham...."
[there is no Daivam (God) superior to Mother] ++
In #Mahabharata (Shanti Parva) in the episode of #YakshaPrashna, when Yaksha asks #Yudhishtira;
What is #weightier than #earth? the answer given was
#MOTHER; +
What is #weightier than #earth? the answer given was
#MOTHER; +
" jananI janmabhUmishcha svargAdapi garIyasi|"
🙏🙏🙏
[#mother and the #motherland are more precious than the #heaven] +
🙏🙏🙏
[#mother and the #motherland are more precious than the #heaven] +
मातृदेवीम नमस्तुभ्यं मम जन्मदात्रिम त्वम् नमो नमः ।
बाल्यकाले मां पालन कृत्वा मातृकाभ्यो त्वम् नमाम्यहम ॥
I, Salute my #Mother who gave me birth;
I also salute my other Mothers (women) who added knowledge and wisdom to my actions and life to make me a good human being; ++
बाल्यकाले मां पालन कृत्वा मातृकाभ्यो त्वम् नमाम्यहम ॥
I, Salute my #Mother who gave me birth;
I also salute my other Mothers (women) who added knowledge and wisdom to my actions and life to make me a good human being; ++
आयु: पुमान् यश: स्वर्ग कीर्ति पुण्यं बलं श्रियं ।
पशु सुखं धनं धान्यं प्राप्नुयान्मातृ वन्दनात् ।।
A man who serves #Mother truthfully will be blessed with long life, success, heaven, fame, Laxmi, wealth, cattle, food grain, and everything. ++
पशु सुखं धनं धान्यं प्राप्नुयान्मातृ वन्दनात् ।।
A man who serves #Mother truthfully will be blessed with long life, success, heaven, fame, Laxmi, wealth, cattle, food grain, and everything. ++
A #Mother is depicted as an epitome of benevolence, love and affection.
#Mother is considered as the first #Guru (teacher) of a child and the one who introduces #Father to a child. +
#Mother is considered as the first #Guru (teacher) of a child and the one who introduces #Father to a child. +
#Mother, with all her struggles bears a child in her womb for nine months before he/she is blessed with life in this world.
A day in the calendar of #Pithrupaksha during BhaAdrapada MaAsa is exclusively earmarked for a Mother known as #AvidhavaNavami.
A day in the calendar of #Pithrupaksha during BhaAdrapada MaAsa is exclusively earmarked for a Mother known as #AvidhavaNavami.
one such place which is exclusively #dedicated to performing sacred rites to a #Mother we find only at #Siddhpur (Gujarat) known as #MathruGaya Kshetra on the banks of the holy #BinduSarovara where Lord #ParashuRama had performed rites for His Mother. ++
There is a sampradaya in #Mathrukaarya where, a #Mother is offered #16Pindaas for D hardships She has undergone towards her child. Purported to be from #VayuPurana we come across #MathruShodasi (slokas) depicting 16 hardships & for each hardship 1 Pinda is reverentially offered;+
Meaning of these slokas is so appealing that one would definitely shed tears for the hardships he has caused to a #Mother; (to be continued...)
Garbhasya Udhgamane Dhukham Vishame Bhoomivarthmani |
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (1/16)
“Carrying me in her womb, my mother walked on uneven ground, experiencing suffering. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin”
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (1/16)
“Carrying me in her womb, my mother walked on uneven ground, experiencing suffering. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin”
Masi Masi Kritham Kashtam Vedhana Prasave Thadha | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham ||
“During every month of pregnancy and during delivery, I have caused untold suffering to my mother. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.” (2/16)
“During every month of pregnancy and during delivery, I have caused untold suffering to my mother. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.” (2/16)
Padhabhyam Prajayathe Puthro Jananya:parivedhanam | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (3/16)
“I have caused untold suffering to my mother by kicking her with my feet. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
“I have caused untold suffering to my mother by kicking her with my feet. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Sampoorne Dhasame Masi Cha Athyantham Mathrupeedanam |
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (4/16)
“Towards the close of ten months of pregnancy, I have caused untold suffering to my mother. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (4/16)
“Towards the close of ten months of pregnancy, I have caused untold suffering to my mother. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Chaithilye Prasaveprapthe Matha: Vinthathi Dhushkritham |
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (5/16)
“During pregnancy I have caused extreme exhaustion and breathlessness to my mother. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (5/16)
“During pregnancy I have caused extreme exhaustion and breathlessness to my mother. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Pibeshcha Katudravyani Kvathani Vividhani Cha | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (6/16)
In order 2 protect me, my mother suffered by consuming bitter medicines & different types of regulated foods. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.
In order 2 protect me, my mother suffered by consuming bitter medicines & different types of regulated foods. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.
Agnina Shoshayathdheham Dhari Rathro Poshanena | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (7/16)
When I was born, my mother fasted & suffered from pains of Jatara-Agni (Agni in stomach) for three days. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.
When I was born, my mother fasted & suffered from pains of Jatara-Agni (Agni in stomach) for three days. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.
Rathrau Moothrapureshbhyam Klinna:syan Mathrukarpada | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (8/16)
“I used to cause misery to my mother by dirtying her clothes with urine and faeces during nights. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
“I used to cause misery to my mother by dirtying her clothes with urine and faeces during nights. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Kshithya Vihvale Puthre Matha Hyantham Prayachathi | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (9/16)
“When I suffered from hunger, my mother fed me (though she did not have food for herself). I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
“When I suffered from hunger, my mother fed me (though she did not have food for herself). I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Dhivarathrau Sadha Matha Dhadhathi Nirbharam Sthanam |
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (10/16)
“During night and day, my mother gave me breast milk always. I thus caused her trouble. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (10/16)
“During night and day, my mother gave me breast milk always. I thus caused her trouble. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Maghe Masi Nithake Shishirethyantha Dhukhitha | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (11/16)
“In the month of Maagha (Maasi) in winter, and in summer, my mother suffered very much because of me. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
“In the month of Maagha (Maasi) in winter, and in summer, my mother suffered very much because of me. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Puthre Vyadhi Samayukthe Matha: Kranthakarini | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (12/16)
“When her son was afflicted with from some disease, my mother cried in sorrow. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
“When her son was afflicted with from some disease, my mother cried in sorrow. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Yamadhvare Mahaghore Matha Shoshanthi Santhatham |
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (13/16)
“My mother is miserable while passing through terrible experiences in Yamaloka. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (13/16)
“My mother is miserable while passing through terrible experiences in Yamaloka. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Yavath Puthro Na Bhavathi Thavan Mathushcha Shoshanam |
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (14/16)
“Before pregnancy, my mother was miserable for want of a son. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (14/16)
“Before pregnancy, my mother was miserable for want of a son. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Svalpa Aaharasya Karane Yavath Puthrashcha Balaka | Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (15/16)
“My mother prepared a small quantity of food for giving me, even while she herself went without food. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
“My mother prepared a small quantity of food for giving me, even while she herself went without food. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Gathrabanga Bhaven Matha: Mrithyu Yevanasamshaya : |
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (16/16)
“While I was in my mother's womb and during delivery, she suffered death-like misery without doubt. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Thasya Nishkramanarththaya Mathru Pindam Dhadhamyam Aham || (16/16)
“While I was in my mother's womb and during delivery, she suffered death-like misery without doubt. I offer this Matru Pindam for expiation from that sin.”
Hindu Dharma has given highest prominence to the role of Mother and Father and prescribes worship of parents even after they leave this world by performing Pitru Yagna by their descendants. +
Samastha Pithrantharyaami
Bhaarateeramana MukhyaPraanaanthargatha
SriMadhvaVallabha Janaardhana Vaasudevah Priyathaam Preetho Varado Bhavathu
Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu
'nAham kartA hariH kartA'
Hari Sarvottama - Vaayu Jeevottama
Sri GuruRaajoVijayate
Bhaarateeramana MukhyaPraanaanthargatha
SriMadhvaVallabha Janaardhana Vaasudevah Priyathaam Preetho Varado Bhavathu
Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu
'nAham kartA hariH kartA'
Hari Sarvottama - Vaayu Jeevottama
Sri GuruRaajoVijayate
On similar lines we come across #PITHRUSHODASI during Pithru Sraaddha slokas of which in Kannada, English, Sanskrit with meaning in Kannada and English lyrics enclosed in PDF format for ready reference.
drive.google.com/file/d/1XZpwPe…
drive.google.com/file/d/1XZpwPe…
MAATHRU SHODASI - Slokas (Kannada-English-Sanskrit) with meaning in Kannada & English - PDF file for ready reference...👇
drive.google.com/file/d/19aCWyK…
drive.google.com/file/d/19aCWyK…
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