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21-Chandrashekhara Dhyanam - Verse 6I take refuge in Chandrashekhara, the medicine for those afflicted by the disease of worldly existence, the remover of all troubles and afflictions; the destroyer of Dakṣa's sacrifice, the three-eyed One; the bestower of worldly fulfilment and liberation, and the remover of all accumulated sins. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me?Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5Bhagavan Shiva humbles Andhakasura. We explore the vedantic symbolism of this leela.Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5Why does Shiva have a bull as a vehicle? What is the difference between Nandi and Vahana?Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5I seek refuge in Lord Chandrasekhara, who wears the lord of serpents, coiled into an earring; whose vehicle is the bull; whose glory is praised by Nārada and other great sages; who is the Lord of all the worlds; who destroyed the Asura Andhaka; who is like a celestial wish-fulfilling tree to those who seek refuge in Him; and who is the destroyer of Yama himself. What indeed can Yama do to me?Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4Why does Bhagavan Shiva have an axe and hold a deer? We explore the legends and the symbolismPlease support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4Symbolism of Bhagavan Shiva holding poison in his neck. We explore 2 legends - one is the popular Samudra Manthana episode. But the second one is humbling of Indra's pride.  The importance of these for a sadhak are reflected upon.Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4The One adorned with serpents; whose beautiful left side is adorned by Pārvatī, daughter of the Mountain King; whose throat is blue from holding the poison; who bears an axe and holds a deer. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me?Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4I take refuge in Chandrashekhara, the friend of Kubera, the Lord of the Yakṣas; the One who removed the eyes of Bhaga; the One adorned with serpents; whose beautiful left side is adorned by Pārvatī, daughter of the Mountain King; whose throat is blue from holding the poison; who bears an axe and holds a deer. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me?Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3We explore the ganga-avataran episode and its symbolism.Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3Brahmaji and Bhagavan Vishnu are humbled by Bhagavan Shiva through the Lingodbhava-rupa.  We explore the symbolism and significance of this leela.Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3 We explore the legend of humbling of pride of Daruka-vana rishis by Bhagavan ShivaPlease support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3I seek refuge in Lord Chandrasekhara, whose majestic form is adorned with an upper garment made from the hide of a mighty elephant, whose lotus feet are worshipped by Lord Brahmā and the lotus-eyed Lord Viṣṇu, and whose radiant white matted locks are sanctified by the cooling spray of the celestial river Gaṅgā. Having sought refuge in such a Lord, what indeed can Yama do to me?Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 2Bhasma symbolism we explore further and also the glory of Shiva as Bhava - Pure Existence, one of the 11 rudras & the source of creation.Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 2We explore the glory of Bhasma and why Bhagavan Shiva applies BhasmaPlease support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda

Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 2I take refuge in Chandrashekhara, whose lotus feet are adorned with the fragrance of flowers from the five celestial trees; whose forehead eye produced the fire that burnt Manmatha; whose body is smeared with sacred ash; who destroys worldly sorrow and is the eternal Being. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me?Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatman Donors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] to get further details. These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google Podcast FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampage Insta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomt Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivam Blog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.com LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda