Procedure of showing lamp to Hanuman

1. Henceforth, I shall mention the procedure of showing lamp to Hanuman along with its esoteric secrets. Merely by knowing it, the aspirant becomes a siddha (one who has realised great things).

2. I shall mention the magnitude of the lamp and the vessel as well as the measure of oil in due order. Also the quantity of the materials. The details of measuring units shall also be mentioned in due order.

I shall mention the mantra for the gift of lamp separately. If it is offered with the oil made fragrant by means of flowers it is considered to be the beslower of all desires.

4. The gingelly oil is conducive to the acquisition of prosperity and glory and is to be used as an offering for the arrival of a traveller. It is decisively pointed out that the linseed oil is useful in the activities of attraction.

5. The mustard seed oil is conducive to the destruction of ailments as mentioned by those who are clever in the holy rites. In the activities of killing, the oil extracted from white mustard or Vibhitika seed (Terminalia Bellerica) is useful.

6. In the activities concerning ostracising, the oil from Karaftja (Galedupa arborea); in the case of hatred, the oil extracted from madhu tree (Bassia Latifolia); if any or all of these oils are not available the gingelly oil is the most excellent.

7. Wheat gingelly seeds, black gram, green gram and rice. These are the paftcadhanya (the set of five grains) for the purpose of Nityadlpa (permanent lamp) unto Hanuman, the son of the wind-god.

8. The five grains ground and pasted into cake are very auspicious. Regarding the gift of the lamp it is said that it bestows all desires.

9. In the Vasya (attracting and controlling) activities the ground and pasted rice is recommended. Inmarana (destructive) activities, the ground and pasted black gram is used. In uccafana (Eradication) activities the ground and pasted black gingelly seeds are glorified.

10. At the advent of a traveller the ground and pasted wheat is recommended along with rice. In the mohana (fascinating) activities the ground and pasted adhakt (a variety of dal) and in hatred the ground and pasted horse gram is recommended.

11. In regard to war, only black gram is recommended in the vessel of the lamp. In regard to alliance, the mixture of three grains, ground and pasted, is recommended. For gaining prosperity a musk is to be used.

12. For the purpose of acquiring bride to control and attract the king and in regard to friendship, that originating from card cm om, cloves, camphor and musk is to be used.

13. Ifanyorali the other materials are not available the set of five grains is said to be excellent. Eight handfuls make a certain unit, eight times that unit makes one puskala.

14. Four pugkalas make one adhaka, four adhakas make one drona and four dronas make one khari.

16. Two palas make one prastha, two prasthas make one kudava, four kudavas make one prastha. Four prasthas make one adhaka.

17. Four adhakas make one drona and four dronas make one khari. In regard to the shafkarman (i.e. sand, vafya, stambhana, vidvesana, uccatana and marana (mentioned before) these measures are to be used in the vessel in the proper order.

18. Their measures are five, seven and nine in the proper order. In regard to sweet scents there is no specification about the measure. That is permitted to be used as one pleases.

19. The restriction as to the measure of the oik in the permanent vessel is as requires the special sacred varttika (sticks). The grain shall be taken on a Monday and kept soaked in water.

20. Afterwards, it should be known that (the grains are taken) according to measure, ground and hand-pounded by virgins. The pounded grain shall be pasted in a pure vessel with river water and formed into a cake.

21. Thereafter, the pure devotee, with fully controlled mind shall make the vessel of the lamp (the cake is fashioned out in the form of a vessel). When the lamp is lighted in the vessel (the devotee) shall read the kavaca (special prayer) of the son of Maruti (wind god).

22-23. After placing it on the pure ground one should lighten it on Tuesday. One should make as many number of threads in the wick as there arc syllables of the mulamantra accompanied by the name of the sadhya (the person for whose purpose the ritual is intended). Or these shall be of the thirtieth part of the number of syllables, for in an important task all numbers are favourable.

24-25. In the permanent general lamp the number of wicks shall be equal to the number of the kufa mantra). The kutas are eleven-typed (Rudras are eleven in number). There is no restriction for the vessel.

26. In regard to uccatana black thread is to be used. In hatred as well as marana (destructive) rite, the pink (is to be used). In grave tasks the oil is as many palas as the kutas (the number of kfita mantra) i.c. the number of Shivas.

27-30. In the daily ritual the oil is stated to be of five palas or it may be as one likes. The lamp shall be offered in six places viz. in the vicinity of the idol of Hanuman, in the temple of Shiva, in the spot where nitya and naimittika rites are performed, in front of any idol, in any place as the devotee wishes in cases of affliction from goblins, evil planets etc. and in places where four roads meet. When offering a lamp unto Hanuman I am stating whatever there is any speciality which is favoured by Maruti.

31. It is said that offering a lamp unto Hanuman in the vicinity of a crystal linga or aalagrama is conducive to different kinds of pleasures and prosperity.

32. In order to dispel the great calamity due to obstacles the lamp is offered in the vicinity of Gancsa. In times of terrible danger (fear) from poison and ailments the lamp is offered in the vicinity of Hanuman.

33. During war the lamp is offered in the presence of Durga, it is offered in the place where four roads meet, for the removal of ailments as well as when eyesight is impaired.

34. The lamp is offered at the threshold of the palace or in the prison when one is liberated from bondage. It is offered at the root of Aivattha and vasha (the holy fig tree and the banyan tree) for the achievement of all affairs.

35-39. Offering of the lamp unto Hanuman is recommended on the following occasions: — in vaiya (fascinating) rites, on the occasion of fear, dispute, distress in the house due to war, game of dice, stunning of the eyes, (or vision) hatred, destructive rites, when dead body is lifted up, when the idol is shaken, poison, sickness, fever, affliction from goblins, when witches are released (against anybody) when swelling around a wound is formed, in the untractable great forest, when tigers, elephants camel and wild animals attack, for permanent release from bondage, at the arrival of a traveller, in a terrible spot, when the king is fascinated, at the time of arrival and departure (of prominent) people, at the threshold of the palace. No hesitation is to be entertained in this matter.

40-41. Twentyone pintfas (balls of cotton) for Rudra are divided into three Laghumana (small measure) consisting of five seven or nine (units). When offering lamp unto Hanuman the idol is prepared by means of a cowdung with milk, butter or curds.

42-44. Hanuman should be painted on a wall, on a cloth or in the auspicious pedestal of Hanuman with face turned to the south. He is painted as a hero of lion’s exploits with a foot resting on a bear. He shines with a crown on his head. While lamp is offered unto Hanuman the malamantra is to be chanted. Nityadipa (permanent daily lighting) shall be offered with the twelve-syllabled mantra.

45-46. Understand the special point in regard to the offering of the lamp. On the sixth day or the second day (of the lunar fortnight etc. he shall utter imam diparh grhana (Accept this lamp) t He shall utter the remaining words as before. In the beginning he should say) kiita (one-syllabled mantra) and in the Nityadipa (permanent daily lightning) he shall utter this twelve-syllabled mantra.

The ground shall be cleaned and smeared with cowdung. He shall draw a six-cornered triangle with a nice eigbt-petalled lotus on the ground with lines. The lamp shall be placed there.

49. He shall worship the son of Aftjana in the pedestal of either Shiva or Vishnu. He shall write the kuta of six (six seeds) in the six-angled figure. He shall write the great one (i.c. the word para) in the intervening position.

50. He shall then write the six angas (ancillaries) along with the bijas, in the six corners. In the middle the gentle form of Maruti (Hanuman) is to be drawn after duly worshipping him.

Ь1. In the six corners the six ancillaries and the names shall be worshipped in the manner as mentioned before. In the eight petals the eight following monkeys are to be worshipped.

52-55. (Obeisance unto) Sugiiva, Angada, Sujepa, Nala, Nila, Jambavan, Prahasta and Suvcsa. He shall then worship the six ancillary deities. At the outset, obeisance unto the son of Vayu, then unto Janakljlvana (one who has enlivened Janaki), then unto RamadOta (the messenger of Rama) and thereafter unto one who wards off the mighty weapon called Brahmastra. After worshipping duly with five kinds of offerings, he shall mention the place and time. Taking water and Kuia grass he shall utter the mantra of the lamp.

56. The excellent aspirant facing the north shall repeat the same mantra for as many times as there are syllables in the kuja (seed mantra). Then he should throw water on the ground.

57-59. Thereafter he shall make his hands joined and facing the north repeat the mantra according to his capacity. He shall then say, О Hanuman, with this excellent lamp facing the north, please do such as would facilitate the realisation of my desires.

Thirteen materials are as follows: dung, clay, lamp-black, lac-juice, red lead, red sandal, sandal, honey, musk, curds, milk, butter and ghee.

60-62. Dung is of two types viz — buffalo dung and cow dung. In regard to the acquisition of lost articles the buffalo dung shall be used. At the advent of a traveller from far off places, for the protection of a great fort, in guarding and protecting children etc, in enchanting and controlling women and similar rites, О sage, the cow-dung is recommended. It should not be taken after it has touched the ground. It shall be gathered in a vessel midway (as it falls).

63. The clay is of four varieties, the white, yellow, pink and black. Gopicandana (a type of clay), yellow orpiment and Red chalk are included therein.

64-66. The lamp-black originates from lac-juice. All other things are well known. The intelligent devotee shall make a square with Gopicandana, as the abode of the deity. In the middle of it, he shall make the image of Hanuman by means of buffalo-dung. He shall with concentration draw the tail with krodha (hum). The repeater of the mantra shall bathe image by means of oil. He shall mark tilaka on the forehead with molasses. The incense out of resin taken from the sala tree will smell as lotus.

67. The excellent aspirant shall offer oil lamp with five wicks. He shall offer curd and cooked rice as naivedya (food offering).

68-73. He shall repeat without making sound in the region of throat the syllables sasesa and visam (ha and m) thrice. If this is performed, lost buffaloes and even cows and absconding servants and maid servants shall be regained. If there is again any danger from wicked beings like serpents and thieves, he shall draw the diagram of an auspicious house having four doors. An elephant shall be placed in the eastern door. A buffalo is placed in the southern door, a serpent in the western door and a tiger in the northern door. In the same order a sword, a dagger, a baton and an iron club shall also be drawn. In the middle the image made of buffalo dung shall be kept. It has фшшги (small drum) in its hand and the eyes appear to be agitated and surprised. The idol shall be bathed in milk and sandal paste shall be smeared over. After the worship of the deity with the jati jasmine flowers he shall offer incense.

74-75. The lamp offered shall be with ghee and milkpudding as well as cooked rice shall be offered as naivedya. He shall repeat the mantra gagana (ha), dipaka (u) joined with indu m (hum) and attached with astra (phat) before the deity. By performing thus for seven days one is liberated from great danger. He shall begin these two rites on a Tuesday.

76. When there is fear (danger) from the enemies the following ritesshall be performed. He shall draw the diagram withGairika (Red chalk). Inside it he shall draw (the picture) of a palm tree slightly bent down.

77. He shall make the image of Hanuman hanging therefrom. The image is made of cowdung. The deity is painted as holding something on the top of the palm with his left hand and sharing the gesture of perfect knowledge (Jftana-mudrika) with his right hand.

78. Within a distance of a hasta from the root of the palm in the direction towards oneself he shall make a square abode and draw the picture of the physical form of the deity in its middle.

79. The deity shall be facing the south and be beautifully depicted with the region of the heart. With water the ablution rite shall be performed and scents etc. shall be offered in accordance with all possibilities.

80. Cooked rice and Krshara (edible prepared from gingelly seeds) shall be offered as Naivedya (food offering) along with the ghee. Two kili are the japa. He shall do thus every day.

The devotee shall draw a palace with a piece of black-rock. The outer wall shall have four main gates. In each of these he shall make the murti of Hanuman with cowdung. The tail shall have three circles round each of these figures (?). He shall worship with dhattQra flowers. The incense is taken from Jatamams! (Indian spikenard). The lamp has a mixture of oil and ghee. The naivedya is salted panchake made of black gram dough and smeared with gingelly oil. The monkey chief shall be meditated upon as holding the panchake in his right hand and chewing it. He stands there terrorising the armies of the enemies with stones (hurled) with the left hand. He has kept his eyebrow knit. He is killing, threatening and thrashing(them).

86. The devotee engrossed in meditation shall repeat Bhok Bhuk for a thousand times. If this is performed duly in accordance with the injunctions he will be able to destroy the armies of the enemies.

87. There shall be protection unto those who are in difficulties. True, it is true. There is no doubt about this. There are many practical applications (of the mantras and the Yantras of Hanuman). They have been briefly mentioned by me.

88. In the whole of the three worlds there is nothing which cannot be achieved by the person who offers' lamp unto Hanuman in accordance with the injunctions.

89. This should not be imparted to one of wicked heart, nor to one whose intellect is engaged in wicked thoughts. It shall never be imparted to a disciple who is a backbiter or who is rude and impolite.

90. It shall not be given over to an ungrateful person. It shall be imparted only to a tested person. Of what avail is much talk? The lord of the monkeys shall bestow everything.

91-96. Henceforth, I shall mention another mantra that bestows perfect knowledge of the principles.

Tara (om) namo Hanumate (obeisance unto Hanuman.) Jajhara (ma) shall be repeated thrice (ma ma ma), then madana- ksobham samhara samhara (dispel dispel the agitation due to cupid), atmatattvam prakasaya prakasaya (reveal the truth of the atman). The mantra ends with (hum)and (phaf) svaha.1 It has twentysix and a half syllables. Its sage is Vasistha, the metre is Anustup and the deity is Hanuman. He shall divide the syllables of the mantra into groups of seven, seven, six, four, eight and four syllables (thus the total comes to thirtysix and not to twentysix and a half) and conceive the six angas (ancil- laries). He shall then meditate upon the lord of the monkeys who has kept his left arm on the knee, who shows the gesture of perfect knowledge in his heart, whose mind always dwells on spiritual matters who is seated in the middle of the plantain grove, who resembles a crore of rising suns and who is the bestower of perfect knowledge. After meditating thus he shall repeat the mantra for a hundred thousand times. To the extent of one tenth of it he shall perform homa by means of gingelly seeds.

97. He shall perform homa with the gingelly seeds along with ghee. (The devotee shall worship the lord as before in the pedestal mentioned before. If the Japa is properly conducted, the lord will certainly dispel the agitation of Madana (cupid).

1. The mantra runs thus: Om namo Han Ornate mama madanak- fobhara samhara saihhara Atmatattvam prakaiaya ргаШауа hum pbaf.

98. Thanks to the grace of the lord of monkeys (the devotee) attains the perfect knowledge of reality. Henceforth, I shall mention another mantra. It is extremely powerful for routing the goblins.

99-101. Tara (om) Kasi, Kuksa, Vara Vara, Aftjana- varaputra (The excellent son of Aftjana) or Aftjana Pavana varaputra (the excellent son of wind god and Aftjana) then tara (om) hrim (Hanuman) astra (phat).1 The mantra consists of twentyfive syllables. The sage is Brahma and Gayatri is the metre. The deity is Hanuman. Kamala (hrim) is the bija, phat is glorified as the sakti. He shall perform the six shadahga rite by means of the bija that consists of six long syllables.

102. The excellent aspirant shall meditate on the son of Aftjana whose face is red, whose physical body resembles the golden mountain and who is stationed at the root of the Parijata tree (celestial wish-yielding tree).

103. After meditating thus, he shall repeat the mantra a hundred thousand times. So the extent of one tenth of it, he shall perform homa with gingelly seeds soaked in trimadhu (the three sweet things, i.e. sugar, honey and ghee). The pedestal is in the same way as mentioned before.

104. With this mantra the repeater of the mantra can wipe off the grasp of the evil planet. The evil planet leaves him quickly as he shouts in grief and runs off.

105. These mantras are always to be guarded well. They should not be revealed to anyone and everyone. They may be bestowed upon a tested disciple or on one’s own son.

106. The intelligent devotee engrossed in the worship of Hanuman shall attain the benefit mentioned after propitiating Karttaviryaijuna particularly.

1. Om Kuk?a vara vara Aftjani-varaputra Pavanavaraputra om hrim Hanuman phat. Thia is the combination of the mantra.

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