Shiva Deeksha

The Shiva deeksha program initiates interested, committed, dedicated & sincere seekers to the most sacred Pancha (Five) akshari (Letter) maha mantra mentioned in holy scriptures, thus uplifting individuals, and the society at large.

open to general public fulfilling pre-requisites irrespective of caste, creed, age or gender. It teaches simple methods to chant the Mantra with faith and devotion. This sacred Mantra deeksha stays lifelong and bestows spiritual & material welfare.

Pre-requisites :

• Pure Vegetarian

• Age group : 6 - 70 years. Kids must be accompanied by their parents or guardians.

(Timings and Venue shall be announced one day before)

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Frequently asked questions :

1. What is Deeksha ?
Gurudev says, Initiation is called "Deeksha". "Deeksha" means transcending the intellect. A Guru takes you beyond intellect to the Realm of Being. It is a journey from the Head to the Heart.

2. What are the benefits?

# This deeksha serves as the entrance towards Shiva Consciousness.

3. Who are all can do?

# This ritual can be performed to every human being who has the interest to know about their own self (Pasu) and the creator of this Universe- Lord Shiva who is known as Pasupathi- the head of all the souls. One need to be a sincere seeker, practicing vegetarianism, maintaining purity at all levels (body, mind, speech and emotional levels).

4. Ladies can do?

# This is purely a Athma Samskara.  Hence, it can be performed for ladies. They should also perform the Nithya Anushtanas (daily spiritual practices, Japa). Initiation can't happen on their monthly cycles, but after 5 days.

5. Age group?

Age between 6 to 70 years. Kids must be accompanied by their parents, guardians.

6. International (Non-Indians) men & women can do?

Open only for Indian Nationals

7. Is Upanayanam must before doing this Shiva deeksha?
# No

8. Daily practice is needed? Approx how much time needed?

#  Yes! Anushtanas (spiritual practices, Japa) should be performed daily. Each Anushtana requires around 8-10 minutes.

9. Any home going instructions to be given?

# Should follow vegetarianism

# Be truthful

# Be self contented

# Do Anushtanas (sadhana, spiritual practices, Japa) everyday.

# Maintaining purity at all levels (body, mind, speech and emotional levels)

10. Initiation procedure will take how much time ? How many days?

# It is 2 days program.

11. What are items to be brought by the participants?

     # Rudraksha Mala

     # Kanta Rudraksha (Single rudraksha, to wear on throat)

    # Pancha Patra (Upanayanam kit)

     # Traditional dress (New Yellow colour Saree for women, new yellow colour dhotis & angavastram for men... Both are available at Madhurya or Sri Sri Tattva stores in Bangalore ashram campus)

     # Vibhuthi (Holy ash, bhasma) & Kumkum

     # Simple cloth aasan (seat)