17.5.12vrajeshwari Vidya: 18 Narad Purana

Vishva Dharma ki Jay! (Victory to Universal Dharma!
A devotee should then worship the Shivalinga and make offerings in the sacrificial fire.
17.5.12Vrajeshwari Vidya
The sages requested Sutji to elaborate upon the rituals of Vajravahanika Vidya or Vajreshwari Vidya.
Sutji replied--- Anybody who is desirous of Vanquishing his enemy must perform the rituals of
Vajreshwari Vidya. The devotee should worship Vajra (a spear) and make offerings in the sacrificial fire
holding it (Vajra) in his hand. The following mantra should be chanted while making offerings.
OM BHURBHUVAH SWAH TATSAVITURVARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI DHIYO YONAH

PRACHODAYAT; OM PHAT JAHI HOOM PHAT CHHINDHI MINDHIJAHI HAN HAN SWAHA.
In the past Lord Brahma had taught this secret Vidya to Indra with the help of which he had killed the
ferocious demon vritrasur.A man can acquire all the types of supernatural powers with the help of
Vajreshwari Vidya. Describing about the rituals of Mrityunjay Jap,
Sutji said-- A person who chants Mrityunjay mantra with appropriate rituals becomes free from the fear
of death. A devotee is required to make offerings of ghee in the sacrificial fire for one lakh times.
Instead of ghee he can also make offerings of ghee and sesame seeds OR dhoob grass, ghee, milk
and honey.
17.5.13Different Types of Yoga

The sages asked Sutji as to how should a devotee meditate on Lord Triyambak following the path of
Yoga. Sutji then retold the tale which Mandishwar had once narrated to Sanatkumar--
1. The first type of Yoga is called Mantra Yoga. In this type of yoga a devotee tries to attain deep
state of meditation by chanting mantras. The chanting of mantras helps a man to concentrate
his mind.
2. The second type of Yoga is known as Sparsh Yoga. In this type of yoga, a man acquires
perfection in breath-control by constantly practicing various exercises like Rechak (Exhalation),
Kumbhak (retention), etc. These exercises helps to purify the nerves and blood vessels.
3. The third type of yoga is known as Bhava Yoga. This is the state in which a person's mind is
totally engrossed in the thoughts of Lord Mahadev. This state of mind can not be attained unless
the two former types of yoga have been mastered.
4. The fourth type of Yoga is called Abhava-yoga. When a man has mastered this particular yoga
his ego is subdued in totality.
5. The fifth type of yoga is called Maha yoga. It helps a man to understand his real self and get
united with the supreme Almighty.
The secret of Yoga should be revealed to worthy disciples--who are virtuous and religious."
This way, Sutji described the divine tales of Linga Puran and blessed the sages.The Linga Puran
contains eleven thousand shlokas in it. The study of Linga Puran fulfills all the four worldly aspirations
of a man-Dharma, Artha, Kaam and Moksha.It also helps a man to attain salvation.
18 Narad Purana
It is a Vaishnav Purana presented in a style of dialogue between Narad and Sanat kumar in 22 chapters. This
Purana contains detailed description of major places of pilgrimage.
Vedas are regarded as the oldest scriptures in the entire known history of human civilization. Even the
Vedas speak about Puranas. A shloka in Matsya Purana speaks-
Ano Bhadraha Kritavayo Yantu Vishwataha (Let noble thoughts come from every side) – Rg Veda
Vishva Dharma ki Jay! (Victory to Universal Dharma!)
PURAANAM SARVASHASTRAANAAM PRATHAMAM BRAHMANAA SMRITAM
ANANTARAM CHA VAKTREBHYO VEDAASTASYA VINIRGATAH
Brahma recalled about Puranas even before starting the creation of other scriptures. Vedas emerged
thereafter from his mouth.
It clearly shows the antiquity of Puranas.
There are in all eighteen Puranas. Among them, Narad Purana is perhaps the most significant as it has
been created by none other than the sage Narad.
NARDOKTAM PURAANAM TU NAARDIYAM PRACHACHHATE
Meaning- Narad Purana is what emerged from the lips of Maharshi Narad. Initially, it had a collection of
about twenty-five thousand stanzas. But, the currently available version of Narad Purana contains not
more than twenty-two thousand stanzas.
The whole content of Narad Purana has been divided into two parts. The first part contains four chapters
which include dialogue between Suta and Shaunak, origin of the universe, salvation, birth of Shukadev,
training of the mantras, worship rituals, provisions and the results of the various fasts observed on
particular days in particular months. The second part contains beautiful tales related to various
incarnations of Lord Vishnu, depiction and significance of pilgrimage centers and performing
pilgrimage.
18.1 Penance of the Sages in Naimisharn

Once upon a time, about twenty-six thousand sages assembled in the holy ambience of Naimisharanya.
All of them had renounced their desires and homely comforts and were worshipping Lord Vishnu for the
benefit of the entire humanity.
During their stay in Naimisharanya, those sages called a huge assembly to discuss about the means of
attaining all the four goals of life like Dharma, Arth, Kama and Moksha. The great sage Shaunak was
presiding over the assembly. He said: "O sages! We have assembled here to discuss the most cryptic
disciplines of life. But it is beyond my powers to answer the questions you have put before me. Only a
great sage like Suta, who is the most learned disciple of Vedavyasa, is able to answer these questions.
Presently, he lives in a hermitage in Siddhipeeth. Let us all go there and request him to preach us about
the cryptic disciplines of life."
Hearing these words, all the sages thanked Shaunak with joy. Then, led by Shaunak himself, all of them
reached the hermitage of the sage Suta. At the hermitage, sage Suta welcomed them all and satisfied
their queries. He said:
" O great sages! I narrate to you, the great Purana, which was once narrated by the great saint
Sanatkumar to Devarshi Narad and now known as Narad Purana."
18.2 Narad Prays to Lord Vishnu

Shaunak says: "Sutaji, how did Sanatkumar unfold the mystic character of the religion to Narad? When
and where they had the meeting to hold this pious discussion? Kindly tell us in detail."
Sutaji says: "The great sage Sanatkumar, who was free from illusions, was the creation of Brahma’s
imagination. He always remained engrossed in the worship of Brahma. Once, he was going towards the
peaks of the mighty Meru Mountains (Himalayas) when on the way, he happened to sight the sacred
Ganges. He was about to take a dip in the waters when Devarshi Narad also arrived there. Devarshi
Vishva Dharma ki Jay! (Victory to Universal Dharma!)
births decay only when one gets pious company and those who once get pious company experiences
eternal joy.
Narad says: "O great devotee of Lord Vishnu! Kindly relate the actions and appearance of the Lord’s
devotees to me."
Sanatkumar says: "During the period of Pralay, when all the world was inundated, Lord Vishnu was
sleeping on a Banyan leaf. That scene had amazed Markandeya, the supreme devotee of the Lord."
The sages asked: "When all the world was inundated, how did Markandeya escape? Sutaji kindly
remove our doubt."
Sutaji says: "O great sages! Now, I am going to narrate the tale of Markandeya. Listen to it carefully."
Once upon a time, there lived a fortunate sage in the pious land of India. The sage was famous as
Mrikandu. He had observed a very severe penance at the holy pilgrimage center of Shaligram. His
penance began to cause worry for Indra. So, accompanied by other gods, Indra reached to Lord Vishnu
who was resting on Sheshnaag in Ksheersagar, the ocean of milk. The gods prayed the Lord to protect
them from the radiance of Mrikandu. Listening to the prayers offered by the gods, Lord Vishnu appeared
in His four-armed form holding conch, wheel, mace and lotus in each of those arms. His radiance was
enough to beat the shine of crore Suns. His radiance caused tremendous joy for the gods who fell flat at
the feet of the Lord.
Lord says: "O gods! Get up. I am fully aware about your miseries. But your worries are meaningless
because Maharshi Mrikandu is really a gentleman. He is not going to harm you in any way. Even if the
situation arises, I am always ready to protect you." Saying these words, the Lord disappeared. Thus,
assured by the Lord’s words, the gods also returned to their abode. On the other hand, pleased by
Mrikandu’s penance, Lord appeared before him. As soon as Mrikandu opened his eyes, he saw Lord
Vishnu standing before him. Lord’s four-armed, blue and radiant appearance caused great exhilaration
for Mrikandu. He fell flat at His feet and prayed Him with tearful eyes. Pleased with his prayers, Lord
asked Mrikandu to seek a boon. But Mrikandu refused saying that he had attained salvation just by
having His sight. Still, Lord said that His appearance never goes in vain," So, I will be your son who
will live a long life." Granting this boon, the Lord disappeared."
18.4 Tale of the Sage Markandeya

Narad says: "O great sage! Why did Lord Vishnu appear as the son of Mrikandu? What did He do as his
son? The Puranas say that during the Pralay, Markandeya had witnessed the direct appearance of Lord
Vishnu’s illusion. Kindly narrate these things in detail."
Sanatkumar says: "Listen O Devarshi! After observing severe penance, the sage Mrikandu got married
and received an equally virtuous and chaste wife. In the tenth month after their marriage, his wife gave
birth to an extremely beautiful baby. The baby in fact had incorporated the radiance of the Lord.
Mrikandu carried out all the necessary rituals and consecrations of the baby happily. In his fifth year, he
carried out the thread ceremony of his son and started to educate him in Vedas. His education developed
all the pious virtues in his son whom he had named Markandeya. After finishing his education, sage
Markandeya also started a severe penance to please Lord Vishnu.
Pleased by his penance, Lord Vishnu blessed him with a boon of creating Purana Samhita. This is the
reason why the sage Markandeya is also known as Narayan. O Brahmins! Lord Vishnu did not annihilate
Markandeya during the Pralay only to show him His illusions. It was due to this grace that Markandeya
survived the Pralay and passed that time floating on a Banyan leaf. As long as the Lord slept,
Markandeya kept floating on that leaf. As long as the night of the Lord lasted, Markandeya stayed on

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Vishva Dharma ki Jay! (Victory to Universal Dharma!

OM BHURBHUVAH SWAH TATSAVITURVARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI DHIYO YONAH

17.5.13Different Types of Yoga

18.1 Penance of the Sages in Naimisharn

18.2 Narad Prays to Lord Vishnu

18.4 Tale of the Sage Markandeya

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