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November 2008 is Kartika Masa:

The Auspicious Month of Lord Shiva

We are now entering the sacred month of Kartika, which is the most auspicious month of the year for worshipping Lord Siva and obtaining His grace for good health, mental balance, and deep meditations. During the month of Kartika, it is very good to wake up early in the morning and do meditation, especially in the sacred brahmi muhurta time between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m.

Somavaras (Mondays) are Especially Auspicious for Worshipping Lord Siva

In particular, Somavara (Monday) is an especially auspicious day to worship Lord Siva, and the Somavaras occurring in Kartika Masa are very important days for spiritual practice. The dates for these highly-auspicious upcoming Somavaras are November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 2008. In addition, the Kartika Masa Pournami (full moon day) on November 13th is highly auspicious.

Somavara is the day of the moon, and white attracts the positive energy of the moon, so it is very good to wear white clothes in cotton or silk on Somavara while performing sadhana. If it is possible, practicing silence and fasting or taking light, sattwic food will be very beneficial.

Especially on these sacred days, one can do meditation, sing bhajans, and/or perform extra japa (mantra repetition) of one's guru mantra. One can also chant the Siva Panchakshari Mantra ("Om namah sivaya") or Siva Sakti Panchakshari Mantra ("Om hrim namah sivaya"), 108, 1008 or more times. This is also an excellent time to chant the Sri Mrutyunjaya Mantra, one of the world's oldest and most powerful mantras, for the healing of health problems.

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Those who have a Siva Lingam may wish to do puja by offering water, flowers, vibhuti, milk, yogurt, ghee, sugar, and/or honey. The offerings can be spooned onto the Siva Lingam (using a pure puja spoon only) while chanting "Om namah sivaya," "Om hrim namah sivaya," or Sri Mrutyunjaya Mantra.

Special Worship to be Performed at Amma's Penusila Ashram

During this beautiful (auspicious) month, Amma and the priests at her holy Penusila Ashram in Andhra Pradesh, India will be performing special acts of worship every Somavara/Monday. These will include powerful Pujas and Abhishekams for mental and physical health, long life, and protection from accidents and untimely death.

As mentioned before, the full moon day in the month of Kartika (November 13th) is another highly-auspicious day for the worship of Lord Siva. On this special occasion, a Mrutyunjaya Homa (fire ceremony) and Sri Rudra Abhishekam (bathing of a blessed Shiva Lingam) will be performed. These will emit tremendous healing energy for the world, relieving those in suffering from diseases and mental turmoil through the power of vedic prayer.

All of the above ceremonies will be held under the compassionate guidance of our beloved Amma. Those whom wish to sponsor all or any of these special acts of worship will have their names, and the names of their loved ones, recited by Amma's holy priests at the beginning of each ceremony. Afterwards, blessed items will be sent from India directly to each sponsor, thereby continuing the special, healing blessings that such acts of worship bring.

All sponsorships support Amma's mission of peace, which includes free food programs and healthcare for some of India's poorest men, women, and children.

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Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May All Beings Be Happy

Om Shantih Shantih Shantihi

May the Whole World Be in Peace

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