BENEFITS OF JAU OR OATS IN 6100 YEAR OLD ASTANGA HRIDAYAM SAMHITA, VAGHBATA THE DISCIPLE OF FATHER OF MEDICINE CHARAKA, BREAKFAST OF OATS TO COUNTER OBESITY , SUPER HEALTH FOOD – CAPT AJIT VADAKAYIL
Vaghbata was the disciple of Charaka, “the father of medicine”.
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FATHERS OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 4200 BC VADAKAYIL
The white Christian invader converted him to be a recent phenomenon, by stating that Vaghbata’s disciples were Buddhists, with the active connivance of BR Ambedkar , who became a Buddhist , at the behest of his white masters.
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CNN IBN POLL, THE GREATEST INDIAN SINCE MAHATMA GANDHI , SHAM AWARD VADAKAYIL
Vaghbata was a great Ayurvedic dietician who enumerated the uses of Jau or Oats. Oats , grown at the foot hills of the Himalayas is mentioned even in the 6000 year old Mahabharata during which tile Vaghbata lived.
Oats in one of the reason why Indian women did NOT have thyroid problems, and gave birth to children of high IQ..
Ashta means eight in Sanskrit. Anga means parts.
Ashtanga Hridaya deals with the eight parts of the medicine , namely:
Kaya chikitsa ( internal body : surgical data )
Baala chikitsa (pediatrics)
Griha chikitsa (psychiatry)
Urdhvanga chikitsa or shalakya tantra ( ENT)
Salya tantra (surgery)
Damsthra chikitsa (toxicology )
Jara chikitsa or rasayana chikitsa (rejuvenation)
Vrishya chikitsa or vajeekarana chikitsa (aphrodisiac therapy)
According to Vagbhata, almost all the diseases can be cured without a doctor by proper diet and health precautions. Ashtanga Hridayam contains Ayurvedic knowledge in more than 8000 beautiful verses.
Not content with Buddhism alone, the vulgar white invader threw Jainsim also into the muddling pot. They did propaganda that Vagbhata wrote Neminirvanam which depicts the stories of a great Jain monk, Neminatha, and Vaagbhataalankaram, in the language of Prakrit. And that he wrote Ashtanga Nighandu and Ashtangaavathaaram.
But let me tell these white invaders this—Jainism is the second oldest religion on this planet. They really screwed it up . TEE HEEE !
Jainism was founded by Emperor Rishabha of the lineage-
SVAYAMBHUVA MANU ( 8275 BC ) — PRIYA VARTA ( 8255 BC )- AGNIDHARA – NABHI RAJA -- RISHABHA (8190 BC ) – BHARATA ( 8165 BC ) .
Rishabh was born to Merudevi, Bharat was born to Rishabh, Bharatvarsha was named from Bharat, and Sumati arose from Bharat. ( Vishnu Purana 2.1.31 )
I have heard that Viśvāvasu, the great Gandharva, his mind stupefied with infatuation, fell from his vimana after seeing your daughter ( Devahuti daughter of Svayambhuva Manu ) playing with a ball on the roof of the palace, for she was indeed beautiful with her tinkling ankle bells and her eyes moving to and fro.-- (SB 3.22.17)
This country is known as Bharatavarsha,Since the time the father entrusted the Kingdom to the son, And himself went to the forest for ascetic practices. ( Vishnu Purana 2.1.32 )
The white invader did NOT even know how to identify and Buddha statue from a Mahavira statue. And this included all these naive Buddhist tourist who flock into India.
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUDDHA AND MAHAVIRA STATUE VADAKAYIL
Panchakarma therapies included induced vomiting, use of laxatives and soluble fibre , enemas, medical complications and the required herbal medications etc.
The west has been brainwashed into thinking that their morning cereal with cold milk keeps them healthy. Nothing is further from the truth.
Milk with grains is generally a bad food combination. The A1 toxic milk from humpless cows, milk curdles almost instantly in the stomach forming a greasy, indigestible coating over the cereal grains.
On the contrary oats are an ideal breakfast grain because it is easier to digest than wheat or corn.
This milk used is ideally nutritious A2 milk from humped cows. This make it lighter and less mucus forming.
Our 6100 year old ancient Ayurvedic text Ashtanga Hrdayam' clearly recommends hot oats with A2 milk . A bowl of piping hot oatmeal is THE healthy way of starting your day the way the Kalari warior did. Oatmeal is grounded oats .
6000 years leater, rolled oats is the staple of world beater athletes' diets, especially weight trainers, because of its high content of complex carbohydrates and water-soluble fibre that encourages slow digestion and stabilizes blood-glucose levels. Oatmeal porridge also contains more B vitamins and calories than other kinds of porridges.
Cultivation of oats spread from India to every country on this planet— temperate ( not hot ) weather is required.
Let me tell you a personal secret. When I am at home my breakfast is a cup of hot oats.
Ideally the flavor should be very little cinnamon ( good for diabetic blood sugar control ) and cardamom ( combats fart gas ) to make it less mucous forming.
Ideally the flavor should be very little cinnamon ( good for diabetic blood sugar control ) and cardamom ( combats fart gas ) to make it less mucous forming.
I am sure by now you would have figured out that Capt Ajit Vadakayil aint no dimwit. ( Let us leave out the wannabe gora gaands from this poll --TEE HEEEE !)
Oat porridge is a non-oily nutritious breakfast for it contain more soluble fibre than any other grain, resulting in slower digestion and an extended sensation of fullness.
The soluble fibre present in oats tends to slow down the digestion of carbohydrates, thereby reducing the spikes in the blood sugar levels, which in turn do not lead to unwanted urges to eat. Oats are a rich source of fibre – both soluble and insoluble ones.
These help in regulating bowel movements and prevent constipation. They are also a good option for people who want to lose weight as the fibres make you feel full for longer and you end up eating less.
Children who eat a bowl of oatmeal regularly are less likely to be obese and overweight. While the insoluble fibre reduces transit time and increases faecal wet weight by means of its physical presence, soluble fibre operates through an increase in microbial cells mass.
Oats have a high content of soluble fibre in the form of Beta glucan which are not digested in the small intestine. In the large intestine β-glucans are readily fermented by bacteria colonizing the caecum and upper colon.
This soluble dietary fibre beta-glucan, lowers LDL bad cholesterol. Basically it remove cholesterol from the digestive system that would otherwise end up in the bloodstream
Beta-glucan not only helps neutrophils (the most abundant type of non-specific immune cell) navigate to the site of an infection more quickly, it also enhances their ability to eliminate the bad bacteria they find there.
Starting out your day with a blood sugar stabilizing food such as oats makes it easier to keep blood sugar levels under control the rest of the day.
The US Diabetes Association now recommends that people with diabetes eat oats.
Since oats could NOT be gown in tropical Kerala, and when we fell short of this grain, we used ragi or millet ( muthari ) , when oats was NOT available. Ragi is rich in proteins, essential amino acids, vitamin A, B, fibre and phosphorous. Ragi contains high amounts of calcium and iron having no parallel among cereals for these minerals.
The fibre lowers cholesterol, maintains blood sugar levels and aids in weight loss. It also regulates the digestive system and prevents constipation. It also has a high glycemic index and is good for people with diabetes. According to Ayyurveda, ragi is an excellent antacid and helps in improving blood production.
In case mothers have difficulty in making her child drink oats milk porridge, try slicing some ripe bananas, adding some raisins, dates , almonds or fresh grated coconut. Put a drop of vanilla essence to turn the oatmeal into a fiesta bowl.
Oats, known scientifically as Avena sativa.
Nutritional value per 100 g -
Energy -389 kcal
Carbohydrates 66.3 g
Dietary fibre 10.6 g
Protein 16.9 g
Calcium 54 mg (5%)
Iron 5 mg (38%)
Magnesium 177 mg (50%)
Manganese 4.9 mg (233%)
Phosphorus 523 mg (75%)
Potassium 429 mg (9%)
Zinc 4 mg (42%)
Selenium 18%
The common symptoms of brain fog, senility, and overall decreased cognitive functions in those who are selenium deficient. Even the brain and neurotransmitters “take a back seat” to the functioning of the thyroid in regards to selenium status within the body.
A low selenium status is also indicated in those who struggle with depression and mood disorders. And, finally, selenium has been proven a powerful anti-carcinogenic supplement inhibiting cancer cells and reducing the risk of several cancers including prostate, breast, and uterine cancers.
Selenium works in tandem with another nutrient better known for its role in thyroid health: iodine. Selenium is responsible for the properly recycling of iodine in the body, so a person with too little selenium as well as too little iodine is much more likely to develop a significant thyroid imbalance.
Adequate selenium nutrition supports efficient thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism and protects the thyroid gland from damage from excessive iodine exposure In cases of severe selenium deficiency, conversion of T4 to T3 may be impaired, leading to hypothyroid symptoms.
It is thought that selenium deficiency does not specifically cause illness by itself, but that it makes the body more susceptible to illnesses caused by other nutritional, biochemical or infectious stresses, due to its role in immune function. Selenium is involved in DNA repair and is associated with a reduced risk for cancer, especially colon cancer.
Manganese helps to nourish brain cells and the nerves. It helps transmission of electrical signal in body and thus proper coordination of brain, nerves and muscles. Epilepsy or seizure disorder are associated with low manganese levels in blood and thus can be treated with manganese supplements.
Manganese participate in production of sex hormones and maintaining reproductive health. It is involved in normal reproductive and function of mammary glands. Reproductive function in manganese deficient patients is characterized by defective ovulation, ovarian and testicular degeneration, and increased infant mortality. Significant health benefits of manganese have been found for women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome.
It reduces cramps, mood swings and other PMS symptoms in women. Manganese is crucial for treating blood sugar and insulin issues. Manganese improves thyroid function and any deficiency may result in hypothyroidism. Manganese deficiency causes nausea, vomiting, dizziness, skin rash, high blood sugar or bone loss.
Prolonged deficiency of manganese may cause retarded growth, digestive disorders, abnormal bone development and deformities, sterility and sexual impotence in men. It helps to form glucosamine, required for bone cartilage and lubricating fluid in joints and thus joint mobility. Manganese is an anti-oxidant and helps remove free radicals from body
Prolonged deficiency of manganese may cause retarded growth, digestive disorders, abnormal bone development and deformities, sterility and sexual impotence in men.
The zinc promotes bone health and prevents osteoporosis later in life. Zinc is good for sexual health and it can help testosterone and sperm production in men.
Oats are a unique cereal due to its relatively high protein content for vegetarians , and its distinct protein composition compared to other cereals. Eating oatmeal can lower your cholesterol levels as it is made up of dietary fibres that helps lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) without lowering the good one (HDL).
Eating a cup of oats every day with a high-fibre, low-fat diet can do wonders in preventing heart disease. The antioxidants present in oats reduce the ability of the blood cells to stick to the insides of the artery walls and thus reduce cholesterol.
Soluble fiber breaks down as it passes through the digestive tract, forming a gel that traps some substances related to cholesterol, such as cholesterol-rich bile acids. This entrapment reduces the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream. The bad cholesterol, LDL, is trapped without lowering good cholesterol (HDL).
The accumulation of cholesterol is implicated in many types of cardiovascular disease. Oats, like all cholesterol-lowering agents, are most effective when consumed as part of a low-fat, high-fiber diet taken together with plenty of exercise.
Diabetics should consume oats regularly as oat beta-glucan delays the fall in blood sugar levels before meals and slows the rise after a meal. This means, there aren’t major changes in its level and your diabetes is better controlled.
The high levels of magnesium nourish the body’s proper use of glucose and insulin secretion. Magnesium acts as a co-factor for more than 300 enzymes, including enzymes involved in the body's use of glucose and insulin secretion.
As the beta-glucan in the soluble fiber of oats is digested, it forms a gel, which causes the viscosity of the contents of the stomach and small intestine to be increased. This in turn slows down digestion and prolongs the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. This means dramatic changes in blood sugar levels are avoided.
Oats contain a compound called lignin which helps reduce chances of hormone-related cancers like breast, prostate and ovarian cancer. Women who have a higher intake of fibre have lower levels of circulating oestrogen and are at a lesser risk of breast cancer.
If you suffer from high blood pressure, a daily dose of oats will help you reduce it along with other complications that it can lead to. Regularly having oats lowers the cholesterol levels in the body. Oats contains low levels of sodium. This reduces the risk of contracting high blood pressure.
Nothing says "good morning" like a warm bowl of oatmeal .
Grace and peace!
'Sri Subrahmanya Bhujangam'
(Subramanya Bhujangam is a stotra sung under inspiration by Sri Aadi Sankara at Tiruchendur.
When he meditated upon Sri Subramanya, he became aware of a self luminous light shining in his heart
and words came out his mouth in extempore in bhujanga metre).
1. sadA bAlaroopApi vighnAdhi hanthri, mahAdanthi vaktrApi panchAsyamAnyA
vidheendhrAdhi mrigyA gaNeshAbhidhAme, vidhatthAm shriyam kApi kalyANamurthi :
{Though He always sports the appearance of a child, He can crumble the mountains of obstacles. Though He is elephant-faced, He is honoured even by his five-faced father Shiva (sadyojaatam, vaamadevam, aghoram, tatpurusham and iishaanam). Lord Brahma, Indra and the other Devas seek him to fulfil their aspirations. He is known as Ganesha and He is endowed with boundless glory. May He bless me with prosperity!}.
2. na jAnAmi padhyam, na jAnAmi gadhyam, na jAnAmi shabdam, na jAnAmi chArttham
chidekA shadAsyA hridhi dhyothathe me, mukhAnis saranthe giraschApi chitram
{I know not the science of musical sounds, I know not the meanings of complex texts either, I know not the nature of shlokas made of four types of padaas, nor do I know the intricacies of the gadhyam style! But in my heart, shines an effulgent light with six luminous faces, and because of that, from my mouth, amazing phrases with musical tone and meanings pour out in extempore}.
3. mayUrAdhiroodam mahAvAkyagUdam manohArideham mahachittageham
mahIdevadevam mahavedabhAvam mahadevabAlam bhaje lokapAlam
{O Son of Mahadeva! Seated on the peacock chariot, being the essence of the great maha vaakyaas, having wonderfully attractive body, dwelling in the heart of great sages, O the quintessence of four Vedas! Thou are indeed the Lord of the Universe}.
4. yadhA sannidhAnam gathA mAnavA me, bhavAm bodhipAram gathAsthe thadhaiva
ithi vyanjayan sindhutheere ya aaste, thameede pavitram parAshaktiputram
{O Lord Subramanya! Son of spotless Parashakti [the Mother of the Cosmos], Thou have taken your abode near the sea shore Tiruchendur as if it is an indication that whenever the devotees take refuge in Thee, they can easily cross the ocean of samsara (the eternal cycle of life and death) and reach the other side of the shore safely!}.
5. yathAbdhes tharangA layam yAnthi thungA, thatthaivA padha sannidhou sevyamAne
itheevormi panktheer nrinAm darshayantham, sadA bhAvaye hrithsaroje guham tham
{The waves of worries that haunt the minds of the devotees get destroyed like the waves of the ocean when they hit the shore; Thou stands on the sea-side town of Tiruchendur exemplifying this truth that the mental worry-waves get destroyed when the devotees surrender themselves at Thy feet. O Lord Guha (one who resides in the cave of the heart)! I meditate on you always!}.
6. girou mannivAse narA yedhi rUdA :, thadhA parvathe rAjathe thedhirUdA :
itheeva bruvan gandha shailAdhirUdah :, sadevo mudhe me sadA shanmukhostu
{O Lord Shanmukha! Thou stands on the top of the Sugandha hill, proclaiming that whenever the devotees climb this hill it will give the same benefit as climbing the king of mountains (Kailas)! May the six-faced Lord on the Sugandha hills remain there to bless me!}.
7. mahAmbodhitheere mahApApachore, muneendrAnukoole sugandhAkhya shaile
guhAyAm vasantham svabhAsA lasantham, janArthim harantham shrayAmo guham tham
{On the shores of the great ocean which steals away the sins of the devotees, stands the Sugandha hills, the most favourable site for the sages to perform their penance! Thou resides there to destroy the worries of the devotees! O self-luminous Lord who is present in the cave of the heart! I adore Thee!}.
8. lasat swarna gehai nrinAm kAmadohe, sumasthoma sanchanna mANikya manche
samudyath sahasrArka thulyaprakAsham, sadA bhAvaye kArtikeyam suresham
{In a radiant golden bedroom, on a cot set with rubies and covered on all sides with sweet smelling flowers, Thou art seated with the effulgence of a thousand suns! Thou art the answer to every desire of the heart and Thou fulfils the righteous desires of Thy devotees! Thou art the Lord of Devas and son of the Lord of the universe! O Kartikeya I meditate on Thee!}.
9. raNat hamsake manjuleth yanthashoNe, manohAri lAvaNya peeyusha poorNe
manash : - shatpadho me bhava klesha taptha :, sadA modathAm skanda te pAda padme
{Let the mind (like a bee) which is burdened with domestic troubles become happy by hovering around Thy lotus feet which is adorned with the jingling ringlets made of rings and beads, red in color indicating grace, filled with the nectar of beauty which attracts the minds of the devotees}.
10. suvarnAbha divyAm barodh bhAsa mAnam, kvaNath kinkiNi mekhalA shobha mAnam
lasad dhemapattena vidhyotha mAnam, katim bhAvaye Skanda te deepya mAnam
{Oh! Skanda, I meditate on Thy waist which is covered by a gold coloured cloth, shining with a string of ringing bells and beads, wearing a shining gold belt over the golden silk cloth, and which is by itself self-resplendent}.
11. pulindesha kanyA ghanA bhoga thunga, sthanA linganA saktha kAshmeera rAgam
namasyAmyaham tArakAre tavorah :, svabhaktA vane sarvadA sAnurAgam
{Oh! conqueror of Tarakasura! By embracing Valli's (hunter's daughter) well-developed breast ornated with saffron, Thy chest became red coloured, thereby manifesting your eternal grace towards devotees. And such a chest I adore}.
12. vidhou kluptha dhandAn svaleelA dhri thAndAn, nirasthebha shundAn dvishath kAladhandAn
hathendhrAri shandAn jagatrAna shoundAn, sadA te prachandAn shraye bAhu dhandAn
{Oh! Shanmukha! Thy arms punished Brahma, Thy arms govern the world as Thy play; Thy arms killed Soorapadma and other demons who are enemies of Indra; Thy arms are matchless in protecting the Universe, and Thy arms are a terror to Thine enemies. I worship Thy twelve arms which do all these things effortlessly}.
13. sadA shAradA : shan mrugAngkA yadhisyu :, samudyantha eva stthithAsh cheth samanthAth
sadApoorna bimbA : kalankaishcha heenA :, tadA tvan mukhAnAm bruve Skanda sAmyam
{What can I compare to Thy six faces! If there be six full moons free from blemishes and if those moons be ever shining on all sides, even then they would be no match to your effulgent faces}.
14. sphuran mandahAsai : sahamsAni chanchath, katAkshA valeebhringa sanghojvalAni
sudhAsyandhi bimbA dharANi shasoono, tavA lokaye shanmukhAm bhoruhANi
{Oh! Son of Parameshwara, I see Thy six smiling faces shining like a group of swans, having gleaming side glances ever moving like a row of bees and with red lips overflowing with nectar}.
15. vishAleshu karNAntha dheergesh vajasram, dayAs yandhishu dvAdha shas veekshaNeshu
mayeeshath katAkshas : sakruth pAthi tashcheth, bhavethe dayAsheela kA nAma hAni :
{Oh! Son of Parameshwara! Oh Merciful Lord! When Thou hast twelve broad long eyes extending upto ears, what will Thou lose by casting that side glance for a moment (on me) ? }.
16. suthAngodhbhavo mesi jeevethi shad dhA, japanmantra meesho mudhA jigrathe yAn
jagad bhAra bhridbhyo jagannAtha thebhya :, kireeto jvalebhyo namo mastakebhya
{Oh! Lord of the Universe! I offer my prostration to Thy six heads wearing crowns with brilliant rubies which protect the welfare of creatures, which were smelt by Parameshwara with joy uttering six times the mantra "Child Thou were born of me, May Thou live long"}.
17. sphuradh ratna keyoora hArAbhi rAma, chalath kuNdala shri-lasadh kandabhAga
katou peethavAsA kare chArushakti, purasthAn ma mAsthAm purAres thanooja
{Oh Kumara! Son of Lord Parameshwara (who destroyed Tripura)! With garlands of brilliant rubies on Thy shoulders and chest, with bright cheeks shining with pendants dangling from Thy ears, wearing silk garment around Thy waist, and with Vel in Thy hand, Oh! Lord appear before me (It is said that Lord appeared before Acharya when he sung this stotra)!}.
18. ihAyAhi vatsethi hasthAn prasArya, aah-vayath-yAdha-rAch-shankare mAthu rankAth
samuthpathya thAtham shrayantham kumAram, harAshlishta gAthram bhaje bAlamoorthim
{When Lord Shankara called Thee affectionately with arms extended, Thou hurriedly rose from Mother's lap and rushed into Shankara's arms who embraced Thee affectionately. I meditate on such a Lord Kumara}.
19. kumAresha soono Guhaskanda senA, pathe shaktipAne mayUrAdhirUda
pulindhAthmajA kAntha bhakthArthi hArin, prabho tArakAre sadA raksha mAm tvam
{Oh Kumara! Oh Son of Lord of the Universe! One who shines in the cave of the heart as Guha! Oh Skanda! Oh Lord of the Devas' Army! Oh Wielder of the weapon Vel which is the svarupa of Parashakti! One who rides on the peacock chariot! Oh Beloved of the Hunter's daughter (Valli)! Destroyer of the sins of your devotees! Enemy of Tarakasura! Oh Lord protect me!}.
20. prashAn thendriye nashta samngnye vicheshte, kaphod kArivaktre bhayoth kampi gAthre
prayANon mukhe mayyanAthe thadhAneem, drutham me dhayALo bhavAgre guham tham
{Hail Guha, Dayalo. During the last moments of my life, when I will have lost control of my senses, when I will have lost consciousness, when I will be unable move my limbs, when I will be emitting foam of phlegm, when my body will be trembling with fear of death, when I will have none to protect me, Thou must hasten to give me darshan}.
21. krithAn thasya dhooteshu chandeshu kopAth, daha chindhi bhindheethi mAm tharja yatsu
mayUram samAruhya mAbhairi thitvam, purash shakti pAnir mamAyAhi sheegram
{Oh! Lord, when ferocious messengers of the God of Death come to torture me angrily shouting, "Burn him, Kill him", Oh! Lord Thou must hasten to appear before me, riding on your peacock,carrying Shaktivel, to encourage me not to be afraid}.
22. praNam yAsa kruth pAda yosthe pathitvA, prasAdya prabho prArthaye (a)nekavAram
na vaktum kshamoham thadhAneem krupApdhe, na kAryAnthakAle manA gapyu pekshA
{Oh Merciful Lord! I am prostating to Thy feet often to secure Thy blessings. Oh treasure house of mercy! I offer prayers to please Thee. Thou should not be indifferent towards me during my last moments. At that time I may not have the control and energy to pray to Thee!}.
23. sahasrAnda bhokthA tvayA ShooranAmA, hathas tArakas simhavaktrascha dhaitya
mamAnthar hridhistham manaklesha mekam, na hamsi prabho kim karomi kva yAmi
{O Lord! Thou hast slain the demon Soora who ruled the thousand universes! So were the demons Taarakasura and Simhavaktra. But Lord,why have you not killed the demon called mental worry which haunts my mind? When it is afflicting me, what will I do? And where will I go [other than you for help] ? }.
24. aham sarvadA dukkha bhArA vasanno, bhavAn deenabandhus tva dhanyam na yAche
bhavadh bhaktirodham sadA kluptha bAdham, mamAdhim drutham nAsha yo mAsuta tvam
{Oh Son of Uma! I am always troubled by the mental worries. Thou art the friend of helpless! I approach none but you for saving me. Quickly destroy my mental worries as they interfere with my devotion towards Thee!}.
25. apasmAra kushta kshayArsha prameha, jvaronmAdha gulmAdhi rogA mahAntha
pishAchAshcha sarve bhavatpatra bhoothim, vilokya kshanAth tArakAre dravanthe
{Oh Conqueror of Taraka! Severe epilepsy, leprosy, consumption, lung diseases, venereal diseases, fevers, mental diseases of all types, they run away the moment they see Thy vibhuti contained in a leaf}.
26. drishi skandamoorthih shrutou skandakeerthih, mukhe me pavitram sadA tach-charitram
kare tasya krityam vapus tasya bhrutyam, guhe santu leenA mamA shesha bhAvA
{Always may I have before my eyes the murthi of Lord Skanda! Always let my ears hear only the praises of Lord Skanda! Always let my mouth sing the praise of Lord Skanda! Always let my hands be of service to the Lord! Always let my body be a servant to the Lord! Let my limbs, thoughts and actions be devoted to Skanda!}.
27. muneenA muthAho nriNAm bhakti bhAjAm, abheeshta pradhA santhi sarvatra devA
nriNA manthya jAnAm api svArtha dhAne, guhA devam anyam najAne najAne
{In all the worlds there are Devas to grant the boons of sages and great bhaktas. But for the lowly and ordinary devotees, I know not of any other Deity to protect them except Guha!}.
28. kaLathram suthA bandhuvarga pashurvA, naro vAtha nAree gruhe ye madheeyA
yajantho namanthah stuvantho bhavantham, smaran thascha te santu sarve kumAra
{Oh Lord Kumara! Let my wife, children, relatives, friends, other men and women in our household, venerate Thee! Praise Thee! And always be absorbed in Thy thoughts!}.
29. mrigA pakshiNo dhamshakA ye cha dushtAs, tathA vyAdhayo bhAdha kA ye madhange
bhavacchakti teekshnAgra bhinnAs sudhoore, vinashyantu te choorNitha krouncha shaile
{Oh! Destroyer of Krauncha Shaila! Let every thing that troubles my body, birds, beasts, insects, severe diseases, be pierced by Thy powerful weapon Vel and taken far away and destroyed}.
30. janithri pithA cha svaputrA parAdham, sahethe na kim devasenAdhi nAtha
aham chAthibAlo bhavAn loka thAtha, kshamasvAparAdham samastham Mahesha
{Do not the parents overlook the faults of their children? Oh! Chief of the army of Devas! I am a small child. Thou art the Father of the Universe. Oh Mahesha! Forgive all my faults}.
31. namah kekine shaktaye chApi tubhyam, namah chhaga tubhyam namah kukkutAya
namah sindhave sindhu deshAya tubhyam, punah skanda moorthe namaste namostu
{I bow to Thee, O Peacock (the symbol of Vedas)! I bow to Thee, O Shakti Weapon (Vel is Parashakti herself), I bow to Thee, O Sheep (the symbol of maya tattvam), I bow to Thee, O Rooster (the symbol of Ego), I bow to Thee, O Ocean (the symbol of ananda), I bow to Thee, O Tiruchendur Shrine, I bow to Thee, O Lord Skanda! I bow to Thee again and again! Let all my prostrations reach Thee!}.
32. jayA nanda bhooman jayA pAra dhAman, jayA mogha keerthe jayA nanthamoorthe
jayA nanda sindho jayA shesha bandho, jaya tvam sadA mukti dhAnesha soono
{O Source of ananda, reveal Thyself! O Embodiment of boundless effulgent light, reveal Thyself! O Lord! who has all pervading glory, reveal Thyself! O Embodiment of bliss, reveal Thyself! O Lord, Thou art the ocean of bliss, reveal Thyself! O Lord who is the friend of all creatures, reveal Thyself! O Lord, Son of Parameshwara, Bestower of liberation, reveal Thy Glory to me and protect me!}.
33. bhujangAkhya vritthena kluptham sthavam yah, pateth bhakti yuktho guham sam pranamya
suputrAn kaLathram dhanam dheergamAyuh, labheth Skanda sAyujya manthe narrassah.
{That holy devotee, who prostrates to Lord Guha, reciting the Bhujanga stotra daily, with devotion, will be blessed with good sons, good wife, wealth and long life, and at end of his life, will attain eternal bliss with Lord Skanda}.
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