This English Version of the Ashtamangala Prashne is the Translation of the Kannada Original version performed on 07.01.2000 at the Bellore Arasula Parari
II Om Shri Gurubhyo Namaha II
II Gam Ganapathaye Namaha II
II Sam Sarswathaye Namaha II
II Om Aadhithyaadhi Navagraha Devathaabhyo Namaha II
The village god of the Parari Guthu, descendants of the royal family, is Shri Kaveshwara. The guthu family was worshiping Maadlaya, Shri Bhootharaja (Existing Daiva), Dhoomavati / Banta, Maisandhaaya, Kallurti, Panjurli, Guliga, Hosa Bhoota, Kodamaniththaaya, Chamundi and Bhairava. There are signs of this property being handed over to the family in ancient days for performing the 5 Parwas of the Grama and the family daivas. This Grama Daiva used to take Dharma Nema once in every 7 years from each of the 7 guthu houses. Later Nema were performed to the family daivas also.
Every guthu house Chavadi had a swing (Uyyale) for Shri Maadlaya Daiva. There are signs of other 6 guthu houses participating and extending all the support when the Dharmanema was performed in one of the guthu houses. Traditionally all the 7 guthu houses had power and authority in Kaveshwara Temple and supported the daily Pooja activities and festivals by way of cash and kind.
The land enjoyed by all these guthu houses were originally belonged to Lord Shri Kaveshwara. Off late, there are indications about these guthu families are not participating in the rituals and behaving rudely and indifferently by not extending their support they were supposed have been giving to the temple.
There are signs that the family members themselves were responsible for creating a way towards eradication of the family by getting involved in land litigations, committing mistakes, exhibiting anger and hatred against each other, getting cursed by the Grama Daiva, Family Daiva, Brahmin women and the poor.
There are also indications of family members cursing each other in the name of god and Daivas. Further, being victims of ancestral curse due to non-performance of their last rites.
It is also found that number of sins committed have been committed through Naga Hathye, Hutha Naasha, Anda Naasha and felling of trees, attracting anger and curse of Naga. Infanticide and killing of cows also have been indicated.
There are signs of stealing Hundi of Tirupati Thimmappa, and also stopping worship of Lord Srinivasa.
Once being decked with ornaments of Gold and Silver, the Daivas now have no ornaments due to the greed of the family members. At present the Daivas neither have their seat, nor shrine, nor tower, nor Dharma Chavadi, nor rituals, nor the 5 Parwas and decorations. Donations payable to the village God is being not paid, as well.
The above indications have been experienced since last 50 years. The result of the mistakes and omissions committed by the ancestors have been experienced by the family members alive now. The current family members seem to be not aware about their original Guthu house; how were the Daivas worshipped? And which/where is the village temple.
Due to all the above mistakes and omissions the current family members seem to be experiencing loss of generation, unnatural deaths, non-curable diseases, skin diseases, eye defects, joint pains, heart ailments, blood ailments and family conflicts.
The families which forcefully left the original house by parting the land allotted for the Daivas have been facing land litigations till date. The Taravadu house is now covered in dark as there is no custom of lighting the lamp.
In the absence of an able Yajamana, there are no options but for a lady who has taken the responsibility to meet and invite a Poojary to perform the rituals.
There are indications of the traditional Guru (Acharya) being dishonoured and changed by appointing a temporary Guru. Thus hurting the sentiments has resulted in anger and curse of the guru on the family. Every religious activities done in the family gets disrupted and corrupted. The Naga Prathishte which was done recently seems to be inadequate.
The Tantri heritage of Kaveshwara Temple is supposed to be the traditional Tantris of this family. There are indications that, the First Cover, of the four covers shall be responsible for the arrangements at the Tharavadu house. There are signs showing that the first cover has to manage the Prashne. Third and the Fourth cover have the same view.
There are indications that the rituals of Daivas were performed by people lacking knowledge about the rituals. Whatever instructions given were violated and acted against the norms.
There are signs of enmity between Bellur Guthu and Parari Guthu regarding Treasury of the Daiva. Though wealth belonging to God was available, were not given for the purpose. The Acharya was not given the Shawl supposed have given to him. This is evident by many indications.
Theory of death and illness seem to be more in this Ashtamangala Prashne. Property belonging to the Daiva has been destroyed. Daiva doesn’t seem to have energy / spirit / life, moreover, the family members may have life threats in future.
It is better to clear the differences amongst the family members by apologizing with each other.
People born in the following Nakshathras may face some challenges for a year:
Mrugashira, Chithra, Dhanishta, Aardhra, Swathi, Shathabisha, Punarvasu, Vishaka and Purvabhaadra.
Hence, better to perform Mruthyunajaya Homa.
As per the Ashtamangala Figures, past was highly cursed, present is ok, future might be challenging due to fear of robbery, invasion, weapons etc.
Mental instability may be seen. They need spiritual interventions. There has been shortcomings in the way Lord Subramanya was worshiped in the past. As a result some of the family members are suffering from diseases related to blood. This might continue in future as well.
Further, the Prashne has revealed that the life of the brother of the person in-charge of the Prashne is in danger or the said land will be pulled to litigation by the brother.
There are signs of obstacles being posed in the work of Daivas. There are also signs of anger and curse from the present Acharya, during the said tenure.
The second cover should purchase the land back which they had sold and give it away to the family Taravadu house. This may help to bring some respite to that cover.
Shashti Samaradhane to the Naga Devatha shall be restored. Arrange for milk and plants bearing flowers shall be grown to keep the Naga sannidhi cool.
All the other 6 Guthus shall be informed while the corrective measures are being initiated here. It has been found that other 6 Guthu families are facing similar hardships and challenges faced by this Guthu family members.
There are indications that the members of all the 4 covers have migrated from other places. Once they came here, there are evidences of the lamp post being shifted from the west position.
1 Lakh Dhanwanthari Japa, Homa through 108 Adhithya Hrudaya japa shall be performed.
Relief and Resolution of Issues
- To Sri RajaRajeshwari Temple
In order to get relief from the Curse, Dosha and bad omen, the members of all 4 covers shall light the lamp at the Tharavadu House while taking an oath to do the needful to all the Daivas and Devas of the area, thus Visit the temple of Sri RajaRajeshwari Temple, Polali with fruits, flowers and saree blouse and Perform Sarva Alankara Seva.
In addition to the above, the Parari Guthu members shall, with utmost devotion, worship the family deities and apologize for all the Curse, Dosha and bad deeds as found in the Ashtamangala Prashne. Further, obtain blessing to conduct the Punar Prathishte of Daiva, Deva and NagaDeva to get relief from the anger and Shapa of Grama Daiva, Deva and Acharya.
- To Kaveshwara Temple:
Visit the temple with fruits, flower and offerings and perform Rang Pooja and pray as mentioned above to obtain prasada of the Lord.
- Offer fruits, flower and offerings at the Marigudi and donate the Pooja expenses follow the above process to obtain blessings.
- Follow the above for Madlaya Daiva and obtain blessings from the Daiva.
- Perform Gana Homa of 3 coconuts for Lord Ganapati at the Balike Guthu and obtain blessings as above.
- Relief from Curse and Anger of Former Acharya:
Visit the original house of Vamadapadavu Paangannaya along with fruits, flower and offerings (Silk Patte, Shawl, Pot, Hariwana, Panchapaatre, Tambula, Flowers, at least Rs.101/-) and request them to condone the bad deeds of our ancestors who rejected, insulted and sent their ancestors away from the beedu. As a result they have bestowed their anger and curse on our ancestors. All the family members shall apologize and request them to pardon the family members and pray for the well-being of the family. Perform Pooja to their family deity and do the needful as mentioned in the Ashtamangala Prashne and convince them to resume as Acharya of the beedu.
- In order to get relief from Mruthyu Dosha, the members of all the 4 covers shall obtain blessings by conducting Maha Mruthyunjaya Homa at the Taravadu House, chanting Mruthyunjaya Japa 48,000 times.
To save the family from the anger of Lord Shri Kaveshwara, all the family members shall offer Coins, Silver, Gold and Navaratnas in a Silver Pot kept on a new Tray (Harivana) with Rice, Beetle Leaves, Arecanut etc. and Covered on top with a Coconut, along with another Tray (Harivana) filled with two coconuts, banana, other fruits, 5 tender coconuts and flowers.
All the above shall be kept at the Taravadu House and taken in the procession by all the family members to Shri Kaveshwara Temple, take 11 Pradakshines (rounds) and offer prayers to accept the above happily towards the pending offerings since our ancestors days to date and make the family members debt free.
Further, offer a silver face cover (mukhavaada) to the lord and pray to condone all the curses of the Tantris and bless the family to complete the process without any hurdles. Seek blessings from the Tantri and request the Tantri to lead the prayers of the family Daivas.
Evoke the Daivas on a Swastika in front of the Tulsi Katte, offer Naivedya, Fruits and Flower, and seek blessings of the Daivas.
The proposed Taravadu house shall be built facing East or West. All the Daivas shall be allocated space at the Taravadu House for worship in future.
Sanctum for Daivas:
1. Build a swing (Uyyale) for the Rajan Daiva Madlaya at the Chavadi.
2. Sanctum (Gudi) for Dhoomavati, Bunta and Mahishandaya.
3. Sanctum (Gudi) for Kallurti – Panjurli.
4. Install a Stone plinth outside for Guliga and worship.
5. Place for Hosa Bhoota, Bedstead for Kodamanithaya at Chavadi, Stone Plinth outside for Chamundi – Bhairava. Seek blessings from Bhootharaja during the Dharma Nema.
Perform Kola and seek blessings from all the Daivas during the Prathishta Brahmakalashothsava. Perform Rang Pooje to the village god (Grama Devaru) and Daivas and seek blessings.
Seek gauidance from the Tantri about the further process of worship.
Relief from Nagadhosha:
Prepare a golden 5 hood Naga idol with 9 silver eggs in a bronze huttha, offer the same to Subramanya and pray to get relief from Nagadhosha.
Re-install the Naga at a different place following all the rituals, perform Nagadharshana and seek blessings. Once installed, perform Nagapooje every year during Kiru Shashti as done in the past.
Relief from Sthree Shapa:
Perform Durga Pooja by offering Saree and Blouse with Rs. 101/- and pray for relief from the past curses.
Go Shapa:
Prepare and worship a Golden Cow and Calf idol. Pray to condone the misdeeds by offering Rs. 101/- (min) to Udupi Shri Gopala Krishna Temple Go Shaale and seek blessings from Lord Shri Krishna.
Foeticide:
Create and worship a Golden Idol of Bala Krishna and invite the bad omens connected to infanticide and foeticide, and pray for the relief. Also pray for the growth of the generation. Offer the above to Udupi Shri Krishna and get blessings from him.
Curse from Brahmins:
Offer fruits, flower etc., as much as possible to the family deity of the current Acharya Sri. Ananth Bhat and apologize. Obtain his blessings by presenting Dhoti, Plate, Pot, and other offerings (Rs.101/-). Perform Vishnu aradhana and wash the feet of 12 Brahmins. Apologize by offering Dhoti, Plate, Pot and Rs. 101/- each. Sprinkle the water to pretha idols and family members.
METHOD TO GET RELIEF FROM INTERNAL CURSES
Family members of all the 4 covers shall perform Vrinda Pooja to the Tulsi Katte of the Taravadu House and pray to get relief from all sorts of internal curses, enmity, misunderstandings, complaints, anger etc. prevailing since ages. Each and Every individual (including a just born baby) shall offer milk, water and Rs. 36.25 to Tulsi. The amount thus collected shall be offered to the following shrines and perform prayers to get relief from Deva Shapa, Daiva Shapa, Brahma Shapa, Pashu Shapa, Bhoo Shapa bothering the family members, dead or alive.
Thus obtained Prasadam should not be consumed by anyone. It has to be kept in clean containers and shall be used during Pretakarshane.
1. Polali RajaRajeshwari
2. Kateelu Durga Parameshwari
3. Kaveshwara
4. Maadlaya
5. Mariyamma of the region
6. Dharmasthala
7. Tirupati
MUDIPU OF SRI. VENKATARAMANA
All the family members shall apologize for the loss of Mudipu by performing Pooja to Sri Venkataramana through the Acharya in front of the Tulsi Katte and offer Rs.5.25 per head to resolve the misdeeds. This shall be done annually and the Mudupi shall be kept in a clean place.
TO GET RELIEF FROM SUFFERINGS
All the difficulties faced during death, sufferings faced by the family members during their life cycle and the current difficulties faced with regard to land/people, found in the following forms:
Bhairoodhi Pancha Moorthis, Shaiva Ganas, Smashana Bhadra, Chandala Daiva, Shaiva Bhoota, Bhoota Rakshasa, Brahma Rakshasa, Nara Bhojini, Bala Pradakshine.
All the above have to be attracted through Aghorasthra Homa and dispel them by performing Pratyanghira Homa.
The list of Pretas of the respective covers have to be attracted to separate silver idols and relieve the sins by performing Vishnu Sahasra Nama Homa, Bhagawatha Parayana (Sapthaha), Geetha Trimmap, Vishnu Sahasranama Parayana.
Conduct Thila Homa, Acharya Pooja, Dampathi Pooje, and Dhvidhashaa Murthi Aradhana, perform tripindrikarana Bhaadhaka, sprinkle the Brahmin Paadha Jala to the idols, lay the pinda at the shrine and immerse the preta idols in the theertha of the shrine.
Panchakshari – 12,000
Achuthananda Govinda Manthra – 3,000
Geethatrimmana – 3,000
Ashtakshari – 3,000
Yamaraja – 3,000
The 2nd Cover shall purchase the Land originally belonging to the Tharavadu House and hand it over to the Family. The rituals for the Daiva during the Brahmakalasha shall be performed by them, as well.
The family members shall follow all the above mentioned actions and duties at the Tharavadu House.
As informed earlier the family members shall establish sanctums to the Daivas and conduct Brahma Kalasha. Provision shall be made to light the lamp, daily, at the Tharavadu House.
All the above rituals shall be performed through the ancestors of the present Tantri of Sri. Kaveshwara Temple. Members of all the 4 covers shall join hands for the above task.
DAIVA PRATISHTE
Swing for Maadlaya at the Chavadi of the Tharavadu House.
Swing for Kodamanithaya at the Chavadi of the Tharavadu House.
Shrine for Dhoomavati and Banta.
Plinth Seat (Peeta) for Mahishandaya.
Shrine for Kallurti and Panjurli
Place of worship for Hosa Bhoota
Plinth Seat (Peeta) for Guliga
Plinth Seat for Chamundi – Bhairava
Provisions shall be made to offer Agelu Seve to other Daivas without affecting the piousness of Sri Naga Deva and Rajan Daiva. Like-wise the said daivas shall be provided with appropriate place of worship.
Sri. Naga deva shall be re-established and worshipped.
All the remedies (Prayashchitta) shall be performed as per the above mentioned procedures and establish Sri Daivas by conducting Brahma Kalasha within three years.
The Sadgathi process of the Bhaada Moorthis and Pretas shall begin by 3/6/2000.
12 Coconut Ganapathi Homa shall be performed in the present Tharavadu House.
Shri. Narayana Sharma
Jyothishi
Nera Shri. Mallikarjuna Devasthana
Kasaragodu.
All the Doshas observed in the Ashtamangala Prashne were rectified by performing various Poojas / Rituals viz. Naga Pooja, Sathyanarayana Pooja along with visiting all the temples as prescribed in the Prashne.
Further, we have constructed the Daivasthana and the Tharavadu Mane Chavadi and establsished;
1. RajandaivaMadlaya
2. Kodamanithaya
3. Dhoomavati and Bunta
4. Mahishandhaya
5. Sathyadevathe
6. HosaBootha
7. KallurtiPanjurli
8. Guliga
9. Chamundi – Bhairava
RajandaiveMadlaya has blessed that he will help to complete the constructions without any obstacles. Accordingly all the above work were completed in two years.
While offering our prayers he blessed by saying: