The ancient Vedic tradition of India has given us Ayurveda, or the knowledge of total health; it has given us Jyotish, or the knowledge of mathematical planetary predictions; it has given us Vastu, or the knowledge of architecture that harmonizes our habitations with the cycles of nature; and still so many other branches of knowledge that unravel and help us make sense of this grand majestic mystical universe we live in.
Amongst these different branches of vedic knowledge is also a very ancient practice that is tied to the shift of the seasons in the year, as well as the subtle vibrational cosmic energies at play in the universe…
This ancient practice revolves around the feminine energy, known as Shakti. Femininity is an expression of the cosmic creative Shakti energy. Shakti is a constitutive part of Nature and our lives – whether we are male or female.
Every year in Autumn, and depending upon the cycles of the lunar calendar, the exploits of Shakti Devi are narrated for 9 days and 9 nights.
It is told that Shakti Devi – the most potent creative dynamic energy in Nature manifests in order to combat a-sura (dis-harmonious) negative entities/energies that attempt to arrest creativity and the flow of life. Shakti Devi, the Cosmic Mother, in her fierce aspect is known as Chandika… She embodies all energies and battles all negativity. She destroys IGNORANCE that causes us to act against the laws of Nature that support life and growth… NOTHING CAN STAND IN HER WAY… She manifests to clear the stage of life from impediments and disruptive entities.
This means she also helps on an individual level: she supplies shakti so each one so we can overcome our failings and personal negativity. On this level, she helps us rid ourselves of ego-tistic thoughts that are limiting and created out of fear, anger, insufficiency. This is why she is often depicted holding a decapitated head dripping with blood that symbolizes our slain ego… In this sense, CHANDIKA IS THE ULTIMATE HEALER since she rids us of our delusions, illusions and confusions! She clears the space so we can think and act in accordance with the wisdom of our souls seated in the heart lotus – as Vaidya Mishra beautiful explained.
These battles with ignorance and darkness, with the a-sura dis-harmonious energies, continue for 9 days and nights. On the 10th day, she is fully victorious. This day is called vijayadashmi. This day is celebrated with great joy and a renewal and reset of energies. It’s a great new beginning in every way…
So this is the story of the cosmic creatrix, Devi, in her aspect as Chandika … as old as time itself…
This Saturday, October 12th, is Vijayadashmi… The Devi’s energy shift back to that of soft sweet opulent loving beauty… It is a great day to start new projects, push the reset button on your life, and give yourself the opportunity you have been waiting for….
At Chandika.com, Vaidya Mishra’s exclusive home of authentic SVA formulations, we celebrate and welcome the energy of the Cosmic Mother. Vaidya Mishra’s products and knowledge help us navigate the vicissitudes of life with strength, clarity of mind and heart, as well as compassion…
Happy Vijayadashmi Day!
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Vaidya Mishra recommended wearing blue lotus bead mala-s or necklaces. Blue lotus beads are highly auspicious for yogic practices. They are full of soma and grounding and calming to the mind. The blue lotus is a saumya plant that helps cool our mind, emotions, blood. In this age of excessive EMF, stress, bad diet, and global catastrophes, having more soma can benefit us. The 54 lotus beads are set in silver. You can recite mantra or just wear them!
A large silver ghee lamp (on the right) that comes with a small jar of ghee and 10 cotton wicks. The light of the ghee lamp is very auspicious. It is also very balancing for alochak pitta: light your lamp and stare at it for as long as you can then close your eyes and lie down and rest….
A 5 stick incense holder with attached silver small silver tray. No yogic practice is perfect without incense. These incense sticks are 100% toxin/chemical free, hand-rolled with real ayurvedic herbs and petals. You will smell the difference!
No puja can be complete without a Kuber Kolam: the mystical mathematical yantra that invites Laxmi Devi’s opulence. Part of the Vastu vedic science, place this yantra in the North East portion of your home, on a small table with a dedicated space. You may keep flowers there as well. And light a ghee lamp once a week on Fridays. It will invite opulence and good fortune.
The Sri Devi Yantra
A yantra is a Vedic geometric design or mystical diagram inscribed on paper, etched in metal, or fashioned three dimensionally. Yantras are often associated with a particular deity (law of nature) and used to enhance meditation; protect from harmful influences; develop particular powers; attract wealth or success, etc.
The Shri Yantra is called the mother of all yantras because all other yantras derive from it. It represents the cosmos at the macrocosmic level and the human body at the microcosmic. This yantra’s nine interlocking triangles centered around the bindu (central point) consists of five downward pointing triangles, representing Shakti (cosmic female principle) and four upright triangles, representing Shiva (cosmic male principle). The nine interlocking triangles form forty-three small triangles each housing a presiding deity associated with particular aspects of existence.
The Shri Yantra is a tool to give a vision of the totality of existence. Contemplating the Shri Yantra helps us rediscover and experience our divine source.
Now you can wear the Sri Devi Yantra daily! (comes with a 15inch mango orange cotton thread).
Yakrit, the Sanskrit term for the ‘liver,’ literally means ‘where every process happens.’ The liver – the largest organ in our bodies – carries out hundreds of actions, primarily detoxifying and creating new blood; filtering out toxins/chemicals; building immunity. But did you know that it also has an amazing capacity to regenerate itself? Without the liver we wouldn’t be able to transform food into energy, by breaking down fats and proteins. Here are some of the liver’s most vital functions:
Produces fresh blood AND cleans toxins out of the blood: the many cells of the liver, known as hepatocytes, accept and filter this blood. They act as little sorting centers, determining which nutrients should be processed, what should be stored, what should be eliminated via the stool, what should go back to the blood; it also gets rid of old red blood cells; the liver thus regulates/maintains healthy amount of blood in the body;
Produces bile, a fluid that helps the body digest (break down) fat: the liver stores fat-soluble vitamins as well as minerals such as copper and iron, releasing them when the body needs them. It also helps to break down fats in a person’s diet: it either metabolizes fats or releases them as energy. The liver produces an estimated 800 to 1000 ml of bile each day. This bile flows into the small intestine where the fat gets broken down and absorbed – extra bile is stored in the gallbladder.
As if these functions weren’t enough, the liver also plays a major role in the following:
Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates so they turn into energy and your body can use them;
Creates immune system factors that help fight against infection;
Create proteins responsible for blood clotting – otherwise we would bleed to death!
Breaks down old and damaged red blood cell;
Balances energy metabolism by converting glycogen to glucose and storing extra glucose by converting it to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of glucose that your body stores mainly in your liver and muscles. Your body needs carbohydrates from the food you eat to form glucose and glycogen.
Makes toxins less harmful to the body and removes them/detoxifies the bloodstream
So you can see how and when, for any reason, the “intelligence” of the liver gets compromised, different kinds of dis-ease may emerge. A compromised liver can mean compromised health on many levels…
In Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda, we pay special attention to making sure the liver does not get “cranky” – as Vaidya Mishra would jokingly explain. Having taken the pulse of thousands of people who had “cranky hot livers,” he put together a gentle yet effective protocol to help cool things off and optimize its functions.
Learn How to Care for the Liver – from the SV Ayurveda Perspective
In this online course you will find 12 ½ hours of in-depth SV Ayurveda knowledge on how to care for the liver. Taught live at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg, PA), Vaidya Mishra takes us on a journey inside the yakrit (liver) – the body’s dynamic powerhouse. Teaching from the ancient sutras & the perspective of medical science, he elaborates the functions of the liver and all the etiological factors impacting it. These factors include diet and digestion; AS WELL AS emotions; PLUS environmental toxins; EMFs; and synthetic ingredients in most personal-care products. Vaidya Mishra also teaches us how to keep the liver healthy and manage its disorders through food, herbs, marma therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation procedures, and vibrational medicine, including the use of mantras (primordial sounds with specific known effects).
Some of the Points of SVA Liver Management Covered in this Course
Ayurvedic physiology of the liver
Definition of ‘Yakrit’
Sub-doshas of Yakrit
Dhatus and Yakrit
Physical channels (shrotas) & their connection with Yakrit
Vibrational channels (nadis) & their connection Yakrit
Gaps (sandhis) & the liver
Tri-sutra Ayurveda and the liver
Etiological factors (hetu-s) responsible for creating liver imbalances
Mind-Prana-Ranjaka connection
Spine (Sushumna nadi) and liver connection
Role of liver Detox
Foods and spices to avoid
Pro-biotics effects on liver with scientific references
Scientific research on herbs, liver supporting foods, and liver detoxifying foods
How coral calcium & loha (iron) support the liver from perspective of modern science
How sunlight affects the liver
Apana – colon and liver connection
Marma-s connected with the liver
Herbs for the liver - Guduchi, Maha Sudarshan, Bhumi Amla, Bhringraj, Kutki, Neem, DGL, and more!
Liver supporting fruits – ppineapple, pear, papaya, pomegranate, blue berries, black berries
Lentils good for the liver– Mung dhal
Grains supporting the liver – quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc.
AND MUCH MORE KNOWLEDGE!
This course has a total run time of approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It also includes a printable PDF Booklet.
CAUTION
If feeling unwell or experiencing any disease, always consult with your primary medical physician before using or adding any complementary approach or herbs.
Disclaimer
This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.
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The sole purpose of this blog is to provide information about the alternative healing modalities of Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda (SVA) as practiced in Vaidya Mishra's ancestral family tradition. The information contained herein is not intended for use in the diagnosis, prevention or cure of any disease. If you have any serious, acute or chronic health concern, please consult a licensed health professional who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively. Otherwise, for more information, you may call Vaidya Mishra's Prana Center toll free in the USA at 1.888.3CHANDI (888.324.2634). or 1.818.709.1005 globally, or email us at: info@prana-center.com. You may also visit: www.vaidyamishra.com, or www.chandika.com
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