तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि
तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात्

tatpurushaaya vidmahe vakratund'aaya dheemahi
tanno dantih' prachodayaat

We meditate on that Supreme Being.
We contemplate the one with a curved trunk.
May that tusked one inspire and guide us.

Listening to this mantra brings numerous benefits. It invokes Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, clearing the path to success and positivity. The mantra enhances focus, sharpens intellect, and inspires wisdom, making it ideal for students and professionals. It also calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes inner peace. Regular listening fills the environment with positive energy and removes negativity, making it a powerful tool for personal and spiritual growth.

Knowledge Bank

How many Gods are there?

In the court of the illustrious king-sage Janaka, a debate among scholars took place. Vidagdha Sakalya questioned Yajnavalkya, 'How many gods are there, Yajnavalkya?' Yajnavalkya replied with a list from the Nivid, 'There are 303 and 3003 gods.' Sakalya then asked, 'How many are there truly?' Yajnavalkya said, 'There are thirty-three.' Sakalya continued, 'How many are there in essence?' Yajnavalkya answered, 'There are six.' When Sakalya asked, 'How many are there in reality?' Yajnavalkya replied, 'There is only one.' Finally, when asked to identify these thirty-three gods, Yajnavalkya explained, 'They are expressions of the greatness of the one Rudra.'

Niyoga rules

If the husband is impotent or dies childless, the wife can conceive from a brother-in-law. This is called niyoga and is allowed only in the case of childlessness. A woman can do niyoga only for one child or a maximum of two. After the successful union, if the brother-in-law is younger, he treats the woman as his mother. If he is elder, he treats her as his daughter-in-law. Niyoga should be at night. The man has to wear white clothes and apply ghee all over his body for purity. The man and woman have to keep their mind pure and be clear that the act is only for begetting a child. If a prospective bridegroom dies after the engagement, the woman can go for niyoga. (Manu Smriti.9)

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