RAO'S COMPENDIUM- EIGHT-8

 SITA   WIFE OF LORD RAMA

DRAUPATHI -WIFE OF ARJUNA ( AND DHARMAPUTRA.BHEEMA, NAKULA, SAHADEVA)

INDUMATHI-MOTHER OF KING DASARATHA,

KAUSALYA. WIFE OF DASARATHA,MOTHER OF LORD SRIRAM.

KAIKEYI. WIFE OF DASARATHA ,MOTHER OF BHARAT

SUMITRA- WIFE OF DASARATH MOTHER OF LAKSHMAN AND SATRUGNA.

SHANTHA-DAUGHTER OF DASARATHA.MARRIED TO

SAGE RISHYASRINGA.

URMILA -WIFE OF LAKSHMAN

MANDAVI,- WIFE OF  BHARAT.

SHRUTHA KEERTHI- WIFE OF SATRUGNA

GARGI., WOMAN SAGE

LOPAMUDHRA WOMAN SAGE

ANASUYA WIFE OF ATRI MAHARISHI

SABARI STAUNCH DEVOTEE OF LORD RAMA.

AHALYA WIFE OF SAGE GAUTAMA.

TARA WIFE OF KISKINDA VALI.

TARA-WIFE OF DEVA GURU BRAHASPATHI,

ANJANA-MOTHER OF HANUMAN,

SULOCHANA- WIFE COF INDRAJIT,

MANDODARI- WIFE OF RAVANA-KING OF SRILANKA,

ILAVIDHA=MOTHER OF KUBERA,

SARAMA -WIFE OF VIBHISHANA MOTHER OF TRIJATA.

RUMA- WIFE OF SUGRIVA,

HEMA- MOTHER OF MANDHODARI VEDAVATHI GrandDaughter of Devguru Brihaspati, Daughter of Brahmarishi Kusadhvaja,

RAMBHA.CELESTIAL DANCER

MENAKA-.CELESTIAL DANCER 

OORVASI,.CELESTIAL DANCER 

THILOTHAMA- CELESTIAL DANCER,

SHAKUNTHALA- DAUGHTER OF SAGE VISWAMITRA AND MENAKA WIFE OF     KING DUSHYANTH- MOTHER OF BHARATH,     

DAMAYANTHI- WIFE OF KING NALA.

Satyavati ; 

Amba/

Shikhandi ;

Ambika

 & Ambalika 

;Gandhari

;Kunti

 ;Madri ;

Kripi 

;Devaki 

;Rohini

 ;Uttara

 ;Sauvali

 ;Ruknimi 

;Radha 

; Chitrangada

 ;Ulupi

Subhadra : Krishna’s Sister

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Shakuntala, daughter of Sage Vishwamitra and nymph Menaka, was a pivotal character in the Mahabharata

 who married King Dushyanta of Hastinapur. Raised by Sage Kanwa, she met Dushyanta during a forest hunting trip, marrying him through a Gandharva marriage. They had a son named Bharata, whose name inspired the name for India (Bharatvarsha) MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

• The Meeting & Marriage: Dushyant met Shakuntala in her hermit home,OF SAGE KANVA, fell in love, and married her, leaving his royal ring as a promise to return.
• The Curse: Sage Durvasa
   cursed Shakuntala because she was too distracted by thoughts of her husband to greet him properly. As a result, Dushyant forgot her entirely.
• The Lost Ring:
   While travelling to the court, Shakuntala lost the ring in a river, causing Dushyant to not recognize her, leading to her public rejection.
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NAMBINORE KEDUVADHILLAI

NAN MARAI THEERPU.

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THANKS TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS.

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अश्वत्थामा बलिव्र्यासो हनूमांश्च विभीषण:।

• कृप: परशुरामश्च सप्तएतै चिरजीविन:॥
  सप्तैतान् संस्मरेन्नित्यं मार्कण्डेयमथाष्टमम्।
  जीवेद्वर्षशतं सोपि सर्वव्याधिविवर्जित।।
  अश्वत्थामा बलिव्र्यासो हनूमांश्च विभीषण:।
  कृप: परशुरामश्च सप्तएतै चिरजीविन:॥
  सप्तैतान् संस्मरेन्नित्यं मार्कण्डेयमथाष्टमम्।
  जीवेद्वर्षशतं सोपि सर्वव्याधिविवर्जित।
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• The 8 Chiranjeevi ( immortals )on Earth

  1. Hanuman Ji

  2. Bhagwan Parashurama

  3. Maha Rishi Markandeya

  4. Vibhishan

  5. Kripacharya

  6. Ashwatthama

  7. Asura King Mahabali

  8. Ved Vyas
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  Hanuman

  : He is believed to reside on the Gandhamadan mountain (north of Mount Kailash) or in the Himalayas, where he constantly chants the name of Lord Rama.
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  Ashwatthama

  : Cursed to wander eternally, he is most commonly associated with the Asirgarh Fort in Madhya Pradesh, where he is said to offer flowers to a Shiva temple every morning. Other sightings are reported near the Narmada River and in desolate forests.
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  Parashurama

  : He is believed to be in deep penance on Mahendragiri Mountain (near the Vaishno Devi temple area or in the Eastern Ghats), awaiting the arrival of Lord Kalki.
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  Mahabali

   (Bali): He resides in Sutala-loka (the underworld), but according to the Onam tradition

  , he visits his subjects in Kerala once a year.
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  Veda Vyasa

  : The sage is said to live in eternal meditation within the Himalayan caves, specifically in the Badra region near Badrinath.
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• Vibhishana

  : He remains the righteous King of Lanka, staying there as long as the story of Rama exists. He is also said to visit the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, to offer prayers
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Kripacharya

: He is generally believed to be in the Himalayas, living in desolation and hidden from the human eye.

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Markandeya

: The sage is believed to reside near the Yamunotri shrine in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.

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1. Om Namah Shivaya (The Panchakshara)

SAGE MARKANDEYA-SAVED BY LORD SIVA. BECOMES IMMORTAL. 

• Vedic Origin: This mantra originates from the Shri Rudram hymn of the Yajur Veda.
• Spiritual Meaning: It translates to "I bow to the Auspicious One." The five syllables (Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya) represent the five elements
  —Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether—which are the building blocks of the universe.
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• Benefits:
  • Inner Transformation: Helps in dissolving the ego and purifying the mind.
  • Emotional Balance: Acts as a powerful stress-buster
    , bringing deep stability and mental peace.
  • Self-Realization: Connects the chanter to their innermost Self
     (Atman), which is considered synonymous with Shiva.
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  • Om Namo Narayanaya (The Ashtakshara)
    • PRAHALDHA - SON OF HIRANYAKASIBU- BECAME IMMORTAL- DEVOTEE OF LORD NARASIMHA - HEAD  LION BODY MAN
    •   Vedic Origin: It is the principal mantra of Vaishnavism and is extensively detailed in the Narayana Upanishad
       and Narada Purana.
    • Spiritual Meaning: "Nara" means human or water, and "Ayana" means goal or resting place. Chanting it signifies surrender to the Ultimate Reality
       who is the shelter for all beings.
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    • Moksha (Liberation): Known as the Taraka Mantra
      , it is believed to help souls "cross over" the cycle of birth and death.
    • Harmony: It is a mantra of peace
      , intended to bring balance to an off-centered world and remove obstacles rooted in ignorance.
    • Prosperity: Traditionally believed to grant life, wealth, health, and spiritual abundance.
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    • Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya (The Dwadashakshara)
      • Vedic Origin: Known as the Mukti Mantra
        , it is the primary mantra of the Srimad Bhagavatam and appears in the Vishnu Purana.
      • Spiritual Meaning: It translates to "I bow to the Lord who dwells in all." "Vasudeva" refers to the indwelling Awareness
         that pervades everything.
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      • Divine Connection: It provides a direct path to the grace of Krishna/Vishnu, fostering deep compassion and love.
      • Mental Clarity: Clears the mind of weakness and confusion, replacing them with self-confidence.
      • Protection: Acts as a protective shield
        , attracting positive energy and removing the effects of negativity. 
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      • Modern research shows that the rhythmic repetition of these Sanskrit sounds can
      • Lower Cortisol: Reduce stress hormones and stimulate the vagus nerve for relaxation.
      • Increase Focus: Boost frontal alpha waves in the brain, associated with calm alertness
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      • Regulate Health: Slow the breath to a cardioprotective rhythm, helping to lower blood pressure.
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      • DHRUVA- BY THE ADVICE OF SAGE NARADHA- BECOMES IMMORTAL.
      • HEARTY THANKS TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS.
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