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Mantra
for Offering: |
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Facing
South in the early morning light, repeat the following Vedic
mantra at each offering, staying mindful of the safe travel
for the 200,000 or more souls to the celestial sphere, and
for their entry into the abode of the Pitris. Also, keep in
mind the welfare of your ancestors – known and unknown: |
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Vedic Mantra For the Ancestors:
OM NAMO VAH PITRAH SAUMYAH SVADHA
Pronunciation :
(OHM NAH-MO VAFH PE-TRAS
SAUM-YA HA SWA-DHA)
[SAUM pronounced
as in “sour”]
(Obeisance to you, O gentle ancestors.)
Note: The rishis developed Vedic mantras –
which origin is in Samskritam – the ancient cosmic language
the sages gleaned from their vast knowledge of cosmic sound.
Vedic mantra has been proven to possess infinite power.
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Food
Offering for Nourishing the Traveling Souls: |
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Find
a serene place in nature outdoors, preferably by a river or
sit at your altar facing south. |
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Place
one anjali ( two hands cupped together) of black sesame seeds
in a brass or stainless urn or pitcher dedicated for this
use. (You may also use black rice, which may be purchased
at gourmet or health food stores.) |
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Fill
the urn or pitcher with four cups of water or organic milk |
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If making
the offering indoors, place the urn in a large bowl into which
you will be pouring the food offering. |
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Mix the
rice or seeds with the water or milk in the urn. |
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Use your
right hand to pour the mixture slowly into the large bowl,
or onto the earth, keeping in mind that you are giving nourishment
to the souls of the Tsunami victims. |
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Recite
the afore-mentioned mantra while you are pouring the offering.
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After
the ritual, take the offering to a place where birds and animals
can partake of it. Do not discard it in the garbage. |
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The food
offering takes about 10-15 minutes. |
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Continue
to repeat the mantra after the offering. |
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Sit in
meditation and connect to the powerful energy of Mother as
She guides you into internalizing both the offering and mantra
in Japa meditation. |
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Pray
for the 200,000 or more souls’ safe travel to the celestial
sphere, and for their entry into the abode of the Pitris.
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