Na karmana

NA KARMANA

This Veda verses are from Kaivalya Upanishad, Verse 3

This is also called as ‘Sanyasa Sukta’.

Inner meaning of the sloka :

1. The way to liberation or Salvation is basically renunciation of the worldly things (like wealth, progeny etc… external material things, surrendering ego, removing attachments etc.) and doing sacrifice without any expectations.

2. There is a lotus situated within all our body, in the middle of our heart, a place totally free from all suffering. There resides our object of worship. This refers there is no God outside and same God resides within every heart.

Meaning

S.No	Chant	Word meaning	Veda pushpanjali meaning
1	Na Karmana Na Prajaya dhanena tyagenaike amrtatva manasuh	Na Karmana – not by Karma (Actions and duties) Na Prajaya – Not by progeny Na Dhanena – Not by wealth Tyage – Sacrifice Naike – without expectations Amrtatvam – Immortallity Aanashu – Attainment	Immortality is not attained through actions, progeny or wealth. It is attained only by sacrifice.
2	Parena Nakam nihitam guhayaam vibhrajadetadyatayo visanti	Parena – above Nakam – heaven Nihitam – placed Guhayaam – cave of heart Rajam – shines Tad – that Yatayo – hermits (monks) Visanti - attains	The sages who had conquered the senses attain this truth which is more supreme than heaven and which shines in one’s heart.
3	Vedanta vijnana sunisci tarthah sanyasa yogad yatayas suddha satvaah	Vedanta Vijnana – those who rigorously arrived at the conclusion (previous) taught by Vedanta though direct knowledge. Sunischi tarthah – Through renounciation Sanyasa yogad – Through renunciation and by the practice of Yoga. Yatayas – Aspirants striving for self-control. Sudha – Purified Sattvah – minds (whose minds are purified)	Those who attain purity of heart through renunciation and one-pointedness and who are established in the truth proclaimed by Vedanta attain Brahmaloka, being freed from the bondage of maya as they give up the body.
4	Te brahmaloke tu parantakale paramrutat parimucyanti sarve.	Te – they Brahmaloke – region of brahma Tu –one’s Parantha – final departure Kale – time (at the time of final departure) Paramruthat – attained immortality ( with the supreme) Pari – them Mucyanti – dissolve (dissolve themselves or get themselves liberated) Sarve – (te sarve) – they all
5	Dahram vipapam paramesmabhutam yat pundarikam puramadhya sagastham.	Dahram – small Vi papam – sinless, pure Parameshma bhutam – the residence of (parameshwara) Supreme. Yat – that which Pundarikam – lotus of the heart Puramadhya Sagastham – situated in the center of the Citadel (Human body)	The blemishless Supreme principle which shines devoid of all sorrow in the lotus heart, which is the innermost core of one’s personality, is worthy of worship.
6	Tatrapi dahram gaganam visokas tasmin yadantas taduupasitavyam	Thath – in it Aapi – further Dahram – small space (of heart) Gaganam – ether Visokam – sorrow less Tasmin – in that Yad – which Anta – inside Tathu – that Upasitavyam – must be meditated upon
7	Yo Vedadau svarah prokto vedante ca pratisthitah	Yo – that Vedadau – at the commencement of recital of Vedas Svarahh – sound Prokto – uttered Vedante – in the Upanishad Ca Pratisthitah – Firmly established.	He alone is the Supreme Lord who is beyond the primordial world, which for me is the beginning and end of the Veda and in which the manifested universe merges ultimately.
8	Tasya prakruti linasya yah parasa Maheshwaraha	Tasya – His Prakruti Linasya – Dissolved in a casual manner Yah – who Parasa – beyond Sa – He Maheshhwaraha – the Supreme God

SAIRAM

Sivopaasana mantra

Sivopaasana mantra

Upasana means worship.

Since Upasana is done in all forms of the Worshiping God, so it can be used as mantra, abhishek and aarti. This mantra can be used for worshiping Lord Shiva.

Meaning

S.No	Chant	Word meaning	Veda pushpanjali meaning	Meaning
1	Nidhanapataye namah	Nidhana – dissolution Pataye – lord Namah – Na + MaH – not mine (or) Salutations	Salutations to Nidhanapati, the Lord of the dissolution of the Universe.	Salutations (namah) to the Lord (pataye) of the dissolution (nidhana) of the Universe.
2	Nidhanapatantikaya namah	Pataantikaaya – who puts an end to the Lord of Death.	Salutations to Nidhanapatantika, (i.e. Siva) who puts an end to the God of death (i.e.) Yama	Salutations to Shiva, who puts an end to the Lord of death (pataantikaaya) by granting us immortality.
3	Urdhvaya namah	Urdhva – highest principle	Salutations to Urdva, who is the unity of power and the power holder	Salutations to the highest principle (Urdhva)
4	Urdhvalingaya namah	Lingam – li + ngam = Symbol of divinity	Salutations to Urdva linga, the principle of Sadasiva, embodying the power of intelligence.	Salutations to the lingam which is the embodiment of Urdhva
5	Hiranyaya namah	Hiranya – Golden, one who is beneficial and charming to creatures.	Salutations to Hiranya, who is beneficial and charming to creatures.	Salutations to the one who is both beneficial and charming to all creatures.
6	Hiranya lingaya namah		Salutations to Hiranya-linga, who is visualized as a linga made of gold.	Salutations to the One who is visualized as the Linga made of Gold.
7	Suvarnaya namah	Suvarna – one who is endowed with attractive splendor.	Salutations to Suvarna, who is endowed with attractive splendor.	Salutations to the One who is endowed with attractive Splendor!
8	Suvarna lingaya namah		Salutations to Suvarna linga, who is the form of linga made of suvarna (gold)	Salutations to that lingam which is the embodiment of splendor.
9	Divyaya namah	Divya – source of bliss in heaven, divine.	Salutations to Divya, who is the source of bliss in heaven.	Salutations to the One who is the source of bliss in heaven.
10	Divyalingaya namah		Salutations to Divya-linga, who is worshipped as the divine emblem.	Salutations to Divya-linga
11	Bhavaya namah	Bhava – source of universe, of the cycle of birth and death.	Salutations to the Bhava, who is the source of cycle of birth and death.	Salutations to the One, who destroys the cycle of birth and death.
12	Bhavalingaya namah		Salutations to Bhava-linga, who is worshipped as linga by human beings.	Salutations to the lingam which is the embodiment of Bhava.
13	Sharvaya namah	Sharva – one who causes the final dissolution of the Universe.	Salutations to Sarva, who is the suppresser of the Universe at the time of final dissolution.	Salutations to the One, who is the suppresser of the Universe at the final time of dissolution.
14	Sharvalingaya namah		Salutations to Sarva-linga, who is worshipped as linga (emblem of Sarva), who gives bliss.	Salutations to the lingam which is the embodiment of Sharva.
15	Sivaya namah	Siva – One who is most auspicious	Salutations to Siva, who is most auspicious	Salutations to One, who is the most auspicious of all.
16	Sivalingaya namah		Salutations to Siva-linga, who is worshipped in the form of linga.	Salutations to the lingam, which is the embodiment of auspiciousness
17	Jvalaya namah	Jvala – one who is radiant as a flame.	Salutations to Jvala, who is as splendorous as a flame.	Salutations to the One who is as splendorous as a flame.
18	Jvala lingaya namah		Salutations to Jvala-linga who is the form of brilliant linga.	Salutations to that lingam which is the embodiment of splendor.
19	Aatmaya namah	Aatma – one who resides in the inner self of all beings.	Salutations to the Atma, who is the Spirit (aatma) dwelling in all beings.	Salutations to the one who is the spirit dwelling in all beings.
20	Aatma lingaya namah		Salutations to Aatmalinga, who is concealed in the heart of all beings, being their inmost self.	Salutations to the Aatma linga who is concealed in the heart of all beings, being their inner most self.
21	Paramaya namah	Parama – One who is unsurpassed	Salutations to the Parama, who is unsurpassed.	Salutations to the one who is Unsurpassed.
22	Paramalingaya namah		Salutations to Paramalinga, who is the supreme lord of bliss and liberation (indicated by the linga emblem).	Salutations to the lingam who is the Supreme lord of bliss and liberation.
23	Etath somasya suryasya Sarvalingagg sthapayati Pani mantram pavitram	Somasya – Moon Suryasya – Sun Sarvalingagg – These 22 names of lingams (Above) Sthapayati – Install Pavithram – consecrate (Make holy)	By the 22 names ending with salutations, they consecrate the Sivalinga for all – this linga which is representative of soma and surya, and by holding this in the hands, holy formulas are repeated, which is a source that purifies all. ( The lord described here is the embodiment of all knowledge and it refers to Mahadeva, visualized as having five faces, facing the four quarters and upwards.)	Holding the lingam in hand, these holy mantras (The 22 above) are recited to consecrate and install the lingam. This lingam embodies the Sun and the Moon. After the lingam is installed, the five faces of the linga is worshipped in the following verses.
24	Sadyojattam prapadyami Sadyojataya vai namo namaH Bhave bhave nati bhave bhavasva mam Bhavodbhavaya namah.	Sadyojatta – who is the source of all existence. Prapadyami – take refuge Vai – verily Bhava – repeated birth Athibhave – beyond birth Maam -  Consign me. Bhavodbhavaya – cycle of birth and death	I take refuge in Sadyojaata. Verily, I salute Sadyojaata again and again. O Sadyojaata, do not consign me to repeated birth lead me beyond birth, into the state of bliss and liberation. I bow down to Him who is the source of trans migratory existence.	Prayer to Western Face – Sadyojaatam I take refuge (Prapadyami) in Sadyojatta – who is the source of all existence. Verily (vai), I salute Sadyojaatam again and again. Do not consign me (maam) to repeated birth (Bhava). Lead me beyond birth (athibhave), into the state of bliss and liberation. I offer my salutations (namaH) to One who can lead me through the cycle of birth and death (Bhavodbhavaya)
25	Vamadevaya namo Jyesthaya nama Sreshtaya namo Rudraya namah Kalaya namah Kalavikaranaya namo Balavikaranaya namo Balaya namo Balapramathanaya nama Sarva bhoota damanaya namo Manonmanaya namaH	Vamadeva – who is beautiful, effulgent Jyesthaya – (old) who is ever in existence. (Even before Creation) ShreshThaaya – (Best) who is noble, most worthy and excellent. Rudraaya – who is the cause of beings to weep at the time of dissolution. (or one who makes problems melt away) Kaalaaya – who is the Lord of Time of One who transcends time. Kala-vikaraNaaya – who causes many changes (vikarNa – many or variety) in the evolution of the Universe.	Salutations to Vaaamadeva, who is beautiful and effulgent Salutations to Jyeshta, who is ever in existence (He existed even before the creation and He continues to exist). Salutations to Srestha, who is noble and admirable. Salutations to Rudra, who is the cause of beings to weep at the time of dissolution. Salutations to Kala, who is the lord of time (past, present and future) Salutations to Kalavikarana, who causes changes in the evolution of the Universe beginning with Prakrti. Salutations to Balavikarana, who is the producer of varieties and degrees of strength. Salutations to Bala, who is the source of all strength. Salutations to Balapramatana, who suppress all power at the time of retractions. Salutations to Sarva Bhutadamana, who is the ruler of all created beings. Salutaitons to Manonmana, who kindles the light of the soul.	Prayer to the Northern Face – Vaamadeva Salutations to Vaamadevaa – who is beautiful, effulgent Jyeshthaaya – (old) who is ever in existence (even before creation) Shreshthaaya – (Best) who is noble, most worthy and excellent Rudraaya – who is the cause of beings to weep at the time of dissolution. (or one who makes problems melt away) Kaalaya – Who is the Lord of Time or One who transcends time Kala-vikaraNaaya – who causes many changes (vikarNa – many or variety) in the evolutions of the Universe Bala-VikaraNaya – Who is the source of the many varieties or degrees of strength. Balaaya – who is the source of all strength Bala-pramathanaaya – who suppresses all power at the time of dissolution. Sarva-bhuuta-damanaaya – who is the ruler of all created beings. Manonmanaaya – who kindles the light of the soul.
26	Aghorebhyo’tha ghorebhyo Ghora ghoratarebhyah Sarvebhyas sarvasarvebhyo Namaste astu rudrarupebhyah	Ghora – terrifying Aghora – not terrifying Ghora tara –very terrifying	Now, O Sarva, my salutations be at all time and at all places to Thy Rudra forms, benign, splendid and destructive.	Prayer to the Southern face My salutations to all forms of Rudra – Ghora – terrifying Aghora – not terrifying Ghora tara – very terrifying To all these forms -  benign, splendid and destructive – at all times and at all places I surrender. (Note :  Ghora and Aghora represent two aspects of Shiva – Aspect for creation and dissolution of the Universe.)
27	Tat-purushaya vidhmahe Mahaa devaaya dhiimahi Tanno rudraH Prachodayaat	Tat Purushha – Realize the Supreme Person Vidmahe – may we know Dhimahi – meditate Prachodayaat – fertilize (our intellect)	Let us realize that Tat-Purusha the Supreme person, may we meditate on the Great Lord Mahadeva, may Lord Rudra illumine us.	Prayer to the Eastern face May we know or realize the Supreme person (tat Purusha). For that, may we meditate upon Lord Mahaadeva. May Lord Rudra fertilize our intellect such that our intelligence blossoms into wisdom and we get illumined.
28	Isanas sarvavidyanam Ishwara sarva bhuutaanaam Brahma’dhi patir Brahmano’dhi patir Brahma sivo me astu sadasivom	Ishaana – Ruler Sarva-vidya – all knowledge Sarva-bhuutaanaaM – all creatures Brahmaa – Vedas (here) Adhipati – Lord of Vedas BrahmaNo – those who impart the knowledge of Vedas Adhipati – Lord of BrahmaNo Shiva – benign, kind Me – to me	May the Supreme who is the ruler of all knowledge, controller of all created beings, the preserver of the Vedas and the one overlord of Hiranyagarbha (Brahma), be benign to me. I am the Sadasiva described this, and denoted by Pranava.	Prayer to the Above Facing Ishaana The Supreme is the ruler (Ishaana) of all knowledge and controller of all created beings. The Supreme is the Lord of the Vedas and those who impart the knowledge of the Vedas. May the Supreme be benign to me. I am the Sadashiva described this and denoted by ‘AUM’.
29	Namo Hiranya baahave Hiranya varNaaya Hiranya Rupaaya Hiranya Pataye Ambikaapataya Uma pataye Pasu pataye Namo NamaH	Hiranya Baahave – Golden hands Hiranya VarNaaya – Golden Hue or Golden Words (VarNaaya can be meant as Hue or Shade and also as Words) Hiranaya Rupaaya – Golden Form Hiranya Pataye – Lord of Gold (all wealth) Ambika Pataye – Lord of Mother Ambika Uma Pataye – Lord of Mother Uma Pashu pataye – Lord of all beings (Animals)		Salutations to the Linga Salutations to the One who has golden hands, who is of golden hue or whose speech is charming, who is of golden form or whose form is charming, who is Lord of all wealth or gold, who is the Lord of Mother Ambika, who is the Lord of Mother Uma and who is the Lord of all beings.
30	R’ita(gm) Satyam paraM Brahma purushhaM kR’ishNa pingalam	R’ita(gm) – Embodiment of Right Satyam – truth Krishna – dark complexion Pi-Ngalam – Red colored complexion		I offer my salutations to that Supreme Person – ·         Who is the embodiment of Right and truth. ·         Whose complexion is both dark and red.
31	Uurdhva-retam virupaaksham Vishva ruupaaya vai namo namaH	Uurdhva-retam – highest power ViruupaakshaM – odd number of eyes Vishva-ruupaya – cosmic form		·         Who is a great yogi or One who has the highest power ·         Who has odd number of eyes ·         One whose cosmic form envelops the entire Universe.
32	Sarvo vai rudras tasmai rudraaya namo astu Purushho Vai rudras sanmaho namo namaH	Vai – verily Namo – salute Astu – be it so Maho – light		Verily, all this is Rudra I salute that Rudra. The great Purusha is Himself Rudra – who is the Light within all beings. I salute that Rudra
33	Vishvam bhuutaM bhuvanaM chitraM Bahudhaa jaatam jaayamaanaM cha yat Sarvo hyesha rudras tasmai Rudraaya namo astu	Vishvam – Material universe Bhuutam – beings (in this world) BhuvanaM – world ChitraM – varied Bahudaa – numerous Jaatam – all that are born Jaayamaanam – yet to be born Sarvo – all Tasmai – Rudra and to Him		This material universe and the beings in this world are varied and numerous. All that are born and those yet to be born are Rudra indeed. All this is Rudro and to Him, I offer my salutations again and again.
34	Kadrudaaya prachetase Miidhushh tamaaya tavyase Vo chema shantama(gm) hrudaye Sarvo hyessha rudras-tasmai Rudraya namo astu	Kadrudaaya – praiseworthy Prachetase – endowed with knowledge and awareness MiDhushta – fulfills all desires Maa – my Tavyasse – all powerful Shantama(gm) – auspiciousness Hride – heart Sarvo –all Hyeshha – This (This last line symbolizes the journey of the worshipper from duality to non-duality.)		We pray to Rudra ·         Who is praiseworthy ·         Who is endowed with knowledge and awareness ·         Who fulfills all desires ·         Who is all powerful ·         Who bestows all auspiciousness ·         Who resides in the heart All this is Rudra We offer our salutations to Rudra.

SAIRAM