Ernakulam is
Iraniyar Kulam / Rishi Naga Kulam
'Iraniyar' is mentioned in 1st Sangam. Iraniyar is Shiva himself. Iraniyar is also mentioned in the sthala Puranam of 'Tiruvottriyur' temple, Chennai Tamilnadu
@naa_ganesan
Archeologists are yet to find real stuff that must be much more older than the present find
Chakras of the River Nile:
Temples, Tombs and Pyramids : Muladhara to Sahasrara
In esoteric and alchemical views, River Nile symbolizes the kundalini serpent's ascent along the spine. The river's flow represents life energy rising from the root chakra (source at bottom) through oases as energy centers: sacral in fertile curves, solar plexus at the central sun symbol (transformation hub), heart at mid-branches, throat in narrowing paths, third eye in upper visions, to crown at the delta (enlightenment). Occultly, it depicts alchemical transmutation—base earth to divine gold via mercurial waters.
Seven major temple complexes sit along the Nile in strict south-to-north sequence, from the first cataract at Aswan to the Delta where the river meets the Mediterranean.
Ordered by latitude, they map to the seven chakras in exact order: Aswan (root), Kom Ombo (sacral), Karnak (solar plexus), Dendera (heart), Giza (throat), Saqqara (third eye), Heliopolis and the Delta (crown).
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> Root (source): Aswan area, grounding at the Nile's Egyptian entry.
> Sacral (fertile curves): Edfu/Kom Ombo, sites of creation myths.
> Solar Plexus (central sun): Luxor/Karnak, power centers with solar temples.
> Heart (mid-branches): Abydos, temple of resurrection and love. Dendera, Birth of Isis
> Throat (narrowing): Cairo/Giza, hub of expression via pyramids.
>Third Eye (upper visions): Saqqara and Heliopolis, ancient wisdom site.
> Crown (delta): Alexandria/Delta, enlightenment outflow to the sea.
Bharathapuzha-Kerala
Major Temples on the Banks of Bharathappuzha:
The river is culturally significant, with many temples explicitly listed in the sources
Key Temples (Directly on Bharathappuzha’s Banks)
>Thiruvilwamala Temple (Vilwadrinatha Temple)
>Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple
> Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple
> Chamravattam Ayyappa Temple
> Panniyur Sri Varahamurthy Temple
> Thiruvegappura Shiva Temple (near Thrithala region)
> Pattambi West Mutt Guruvayurappan Temple
> Mallur Shiva–Parvathi Temple
River Kaveri and Temples:
Many major temples lie directly on its banks.The river is one of Hinduism’s seven sacred rivers and is revered as Kaveriamma
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Pancharanga Kshetrams (Five Ranganatha Temples)
:These are the most important Vishnu temples along the river
> Srirangapatna – Adi Ranga (Karnataka)
> Shivanasamudra – Madhya Ranga (Karnataka)
> Srirangam – Anthya Ranga (Tamil Nadu)
> Appalarangam (Koviladi), Tiruppernagar (Tamil Nadu)
> Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple, Mayiladuthurai (Tamil Nadu).
Some traditions include Sarangapani Temple, Kumbakonam instead of Vatarangam.
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Other Important Temple Towns on the Cauvery Belt
> Kumbakonam – Sarangapani Temple, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
> Thiruvaiyaru – Panchanadeeswarar Temple
> Mayiladuthurai – Mayuranathar Temple, Parimala Ranganathar Temple
> Thanjavur – Brihadeeswarar Temple (near the delta region)
> Bhagamandala – Bhagandeshwara Temple at the Triveni Sangam
Talakaveri Temple at the river’s origin
Illuminated Manuscript, Map of the Nile River with various oases on each as far as Sīdī Maʿrūf from Book on Navigation, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.658, fol.310b
Originally composed in 1525 and dedicated to Sultan Süleyman I ("The Magnificent"), this great work by Piri Reis on navigation was later revised and expanded.
Psychologically speaking,
It is our own 'Remorse' and 'Regret' that end up our lives horrific. You call that 'Kutta Bodham' in malayalam.(The remorse of wrong doings)
If you feel regrets and remorse, you are living in the past. Only a 'Veera' can come out of it. For that, you need 'Atma Bhalam' (The strength of the Atman).
For a veera, there is NO 'Paschatapa'(repentance) nor 'Prayachitta'(atonement).
Which is attained through 'Atma Vidya/Brahma Vidya/Atma Jnanam/Brahma Vidya' (Enquiry of the knowledge of the Brahman)
We see many people ending up their lives (Atma Hatya) due to silly & petty issues of life. The major reason is, it's their EGO. They did not get what they wished for or worked for. So, they end up their lives feeling ashamed and worthless.
The greatest strength of life is to attain 'Atma Bhalam'.
That is what, all the spiritual practices are there for.
Do Tantrikas meet horrific ends?
Ans:
It all depends on what you used your Mantrika power for?
If you used it to trouble a whole lot of people for absolutely no reason, then the likelihood is that it will return to trouble you.
BUT it doesn’t have to be like that.
If you used it to help people out to the extent you could and didn’t try to enslave anything or subjugate any Pretas or Bhootas or whatever… especially if you helped out those spirits and/ or gave them gati or did sadhana to set them on their path, then the entire Universe is your playground and you can go anywhere with a smile on your face.
Ma is aware of everything and She will provide for the sadhaka.
Anything the sadhaka absolutely needs will be given (note I didn’t say the word desired)… and sometimes even what one desires if one wants it badly enough.
The enemies of the Tantrika will meet with problems in their life eventually so why do blah blah rituals to subjugate them… this is where many people get into trouble. I mean if in desperate necessity…. any sadhaka with little bit of Shakti can stop their enemy but sometimes it’s worth seeing what exactly the Universe has in store for you… crisis gives wings to sadhana and one can only fly in the heights after getting forged in the fires of Tapascharya.
The power of Tantra is so immense that an individual can accomplish a lot of good on his or her own.
Joy Ma Tara
People use 'Guilt Tripping' to make you feel ashamed & worthless.
Be immune to that.
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Guilt tripping is a form of emotional manipulation in which someone uses guilt, blame, or implied obligation to pressure you into doing what they want, often by framing themselves as the victim. It commonly appears in relationships, families, and workplaces and can damage emotional well‑being and boundaries.
Too much of Psychology man
@binarybodhi
Ask yourself, what do you fear the most?
You fear your DEATH. And the death of your loved ones. You fear death more than losing your job and paying your bills. Not because you fear the unknown (what is after death). You fear death because, your life (Known) comes to an end. You fear because you are attached to life. You are afraid of losing everything.
The highest 'Spiritual strength' is to lead a normal life with sanity, even after losing your grandparents, parents, your near and dear ones. You don't become bitter because life was unpleasant to you.
That is where COMPASSION comes into play.
'Karuna' - Jeeva Karunya Niroopanam (Chattampi Swami)
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Death is the ultimate fear.
To conquer the fear of death, Sadhakas were asked to do sadhana in the 'Smashana'. That is the highest of all sadhanas. It's more of a psychological thing.
> Venkatraman Iyer became Ramana Maharishi, after conquering this fear.
> Rajneesh became Osho, after conquering this fear.
> Senguntha Kaikolar became Arunagirinathar, after conquering this fear.
> Jiddu Krishnamurti became JK, after conquering this fear. (His beloved brother passed away)
> Raja Harishchandra conquered this fear.
> Poonthaanam conquered this fear. (His only Kid passed away)
> Melpathur Narayana Battathiri conquered this fear.(He was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, which he got cured in front of Guruvayoor temple)
> Aghoris and Naga Sadhus conquer this fear by residing in Smashana.
Removing the misconception about 'Vamachara'. Vamachara is not some black magic or something to be feared as been portrayed by the internet. Vamachara is about 'inner' rituals than the 'outer' rituals.
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KulArnava Tantra:
Ullasha 2, Verses 7,8.
SarvevyashchottamA VedA
Vedebhyo Vaishnvam Param |
Vaishnvad-uttamam Shaivam...
ShaivAddakshinm-uttamam ||
DakshinAduttamam VAmam
VAmAth SiddhAntam-uttamam |
SiddhAntAd-uttamam Kaulam ...
KaulAth Parataram Na Hi ||
Meaning:
VedAchara is the most excellent.
Better than VedAchAra is VaishnavAchAra.
Better than VaishnavAchAra is ShaivAchAra.
Better than ShaivAchara is DakshinAchAra.
Better than Dakshinachara is VAmAchAra.
Better than VAmachAra is SiddhantAchAra.
Better than SiddhantAchAra is KaulAchAra.
And there is nothing superior to KaulAchara.
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Spiritual meaning of Smashana:
A Cremation ground (Smashana) denotes detachment. That is the only place, where there is no greed or desire.
All desires and greed are burnt down there. That is why 'Shiva' rests there.
A sadhaka's mind should be like that. That's the real meaning of 'Smashana'.
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Psychological Meaning :
A cremation ground is the most feared place by most of the humans. The ambience, the darkness, the burning of bodies, the smoke, the ashes, the left over bones and skull, Vultures waiting to feed the leftovers etc..
Inorder to confront the fear (of the mind), a sadhaka was asked to sit in Cremation ground (Smashana). A fear remains a fear only when you run away from it. Once you confront your fear, the fear dissolves. Thus, the capacity and strength of the mind increases.
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For detailed analysis about Vamachara and other 'Acharas', check the below thread.
Removing the misconception about 'Vamachara'. Vamachara is not some black magic or something to be feared as been portrayed by the internet. Vamachara is about 'inner' rituals than the 'outer' rituals.
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KulArnava Tantra:
Ullasha 2, Verses 7,8.
SarvevyashchottamA VedA
Vedebhyo Vaishnvam Param |
Vaishnvad-uttamam Shaivam...
ShaivAddakshinm-uttamam ||
DakshinAduttamam VAmam
VAmAth SiddhAntam-uttamam |
SiddhAntAd-uttamam Kaulam ...
KaulAth Parataram Na Hi ||
Meaning:
VedAchara is the most excellent.
Better than VedAchAra is VaishnavAchAra.
Better than VaishnavAchAra is ShaivAchAra.
Better than ShaivAchara is DakshinAchAra.
Better than Dakshinachara is VAmAchAra.
Better than VAmachAra is SiddhantAchAra.
Better than SiddhantAchAra is KaulAchAra.
And there is nothing superior to KaulAchara.
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Spiritual meaning of Smashana:
A Cremation ground (Smashana) denotes detachment. That is the only place, where there is no greed or desire.
All desires and greed are burnt down there. That is why 'Shiva' rests there.
A sadhaka's mind should be like that. That's the real meaning of 'Smashana'.
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Psychological Meaning :
A cremation ground is the most feared place by most of the humans. The ambience, the darkness, the burning of bodies, the smoke, the ashes, the left over bones and skull, Vultures waiting to feed the leftovers etc..
Inorder to confront the fear (of the mind), a sadhaka was asked to sit in Cremation ground (Smashana). A fear remains a fear only when you run away from it. Once you confront your fear, the fear dissolves. Thus, the capacity and strength of the mind increases.
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For detailed analysis about Vamachara and other 'Acharas', check the below thread.
Not just ‘Tantra’ but this is Vama Marga Tantra (Left hand path), that too Smashanic kriya (using the power of the cremation ground).
That… I am afraid is something which most people have ZERO idea about.
To give you an example, a simple Preta … if you attempt to get it under your control and fail, then that thing will literally ‘speak inside the head’ of the fool who meddled with it.
I put it in inverted commas, because medical professionals will diagnose it as schizophrenia… or something else and that is going to need prolonged medication and many victims don’t really manage anything after that in their lives. (To clarify, many psychiatric disorders will have an organic cause, not this sort of thing).
Now… unless you know the specific thing to do to stop that thing (things) from affecting that person … there might be no relief.
Binding it or removing it and one other option which I won’t elaborate on (why give away specific knowledge on this medium and at this time at all)…
Anyway… it’s a good warning for people not to meddle with Vamachar.
Vamachar: 99.99999% people lack the steel nerves…and discipline required to succeed.
Cremation ground requires one to be focused and majority of people who can’t succeed in their mundane life and achieve zero there… what are they going to achieve in a cremation ground ?
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> Before silencing the mind, you have to undergo immense turmoil which will push you to the extreme limits.
> It's like jumping blind folded into the abyss.
> Only the heroic can sustain this stage.
> Its a 'DO OR DIE'.
> You surrender to the universe completely.
> Once sustained, the mind is silenced.
> Out of that silence, clarity is born.