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Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu
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Somayagam
is a Yajna evolved by the great Indian saints in the Threthayuga for
the prosperity of all living beings in the entire universe. It
has gained much greater relevance in this conflict-ridden modern world
marked by frequent wars, natural calamities, cut-throat competition
and ecological disasters. The Yajna is globally recognised as a
means of fostering universal harmony and brotherhood among mankind.
It is said that, in the Puranic period, Somarasa was offered to the
Devas to enable them to lead a nectar-like life.
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Both
Sree Narasimhamoorthy and Sree Sudarsanamoorthy - the main
deities - are worshipped with equal reverence at the Thuravoor
temple.It is the staunch belief that those who worship
Narasimhamoorthy here will earn the blessings of the entire galaxy of
gods.Goddess Mahalakshmi will also bless them with every happiness and
wealth.
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'Ohm Vajranakhaya Vidmahe
Theekshna damshtraya dheemahi
Thanno Nrisimha prachodayath.'
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Worship
of Lord Mahavishnu, in his manifestation as Sudarsanamoorthy, will
ensure that they are protected against all obstructions, sorrows and
sins and are blessed with a long, successful and prosperous life.
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'Ohm Sudarsanaya Vidmahe
Mahajwalaya dheemahi
Thanno Chakra prochodayath'.
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With
the forthcoming Somayagam, Thuravoor Mahakshethram will again
reverberate with Vedic chants. Scholars and spiritual leaders
from all over India are getting ready to conduct the Yajna.
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Lord
Brahma, creator of life on earth, also created the institution of
Yajnas. According to Him, human beings can rise to the level of God by
observing such Yajnas. While the temple premises and the
neighbourhood resonate with the chanting of Advaitha Mantras in front
of the sacred Yajna fire, there will be prayers and offerings for all
Devas, with the priest saying, ‘Idam Na Mama’ (‘This is not for
me, but for the entire universe’). The Devas receiving these
sacrificial offerings will also say, ‘Idam Na Mama’. (‘For
the wellbeing of all mankind and other living creatures, I give it all
back to the earth’).
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Universal
wellbeing is the most important and oft-repeated concept underlying
this Yajna. Such a lofty form of worship has not existed anywhere else
in the world, prior to or since recorded history. That is why even the
modern world recognises Somayagam as the mankind’s noblest tradition
of selflessness and self-sacrifice. After several years of meticulous
and unbiased research, many modern universities and other scholastic
institutions in the world agree that the ‘phenomenon of Somayagam
has a strong scientific base and the Yajna is found to bring the
desired results’.
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Preparations
are going on at a brisk pace for the historic Yajna. Acharyas,
Vedic schoalrs, spiritual leaders and devotees all over the country
have started observing Vratas to make the epochal event a grand
success. Along with the Yajna, there will be other rites like
Mahaganapathi Homam, Sudarsana Homam, Purushasooktha Homam,
Lakshmi-Narasimha Homam and Kanakabhishekam for the deities.
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During
the seven days of this spiritual event and also throughout the entire
month of Vaisakha, thousands of devotees are expected to visit the
temple and offer worship. These revered guests are to be fed everyday.
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Chairman
Chennas Dinesan Namboodiripad
(Tantri, Guruvayur Temple)
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General Convenor
T.G. Padmanabhan Nair
(President, Kshethra Bhakthajanasamithi)
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