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• January 30, 1996
Namschakraya Vithmahe Sahasra JwAlaya DhEmahe Thanno Sudarshana PrachodayAt. Dear Kanaka, The subject of Sudarshana Homam is of great interest to me. Hence, I could not resist responding to your post. Some reasons for performing the Homam are as follows. Sudarshana Chakram is the mighty weapon of Lord Narayana. The Chakram has many auspicious attributes. The foremost amongst these attributes is "Pida Pradanam", or relief from all kinds of pain and suffering. The Sudarshana Chakram also has the attribute of "Papa Nashanam" destroying one's sins. Papa Nashanam is the first step towards realizing Lord Narayana. The magnificence of the Sudarshana Chakram is very eloquently described by Swami Desikan in both the Shodasayudha Stotram and the Sudarshana Astakam. A related post by Sri. Sadagopan on the subject of Sudarshana Narasimha is most informative and forms a very useful reference. First, the Chakram transcends space and time as can be gleaned from Swami Desikan's Shodasayudha stotram (Kala Chakram Jagat Chakram Cha) and is therefore an Amsham of "Para Vasudeva". The Chakram which originated from the third eye of Shiva at the command of Lord Vishnu is the mighty jwala which forms the center of the Kalanala (fire of time). The Jwala has the radiance of a thousand suns as can be seen from Ambarisha's shlokam in praise of the Chakram: "Sahasraditya Sankasham, Sahasra Vadanam Param Sahasradoh Sahasraram Prapadyeham Sudarshanam" Therefore, the Chakram destroys all forms of ignorance and darkness. The mighty Jwala also connotes the Jwala Narasimhar aspect. It is believed that Lord Narasimha in the form of Jwala Narasimha destroyed Hiranyakashipu and thereby released Prahlada from all his sufferings. Therefore, Lord Narasimha is believed to be resident in the Chakram. Also, the Chakram is the abode of vyuha murhtis like Sankarshana as can be seen from Swami Desikan's Sudarshana Ashtakam (Nija Para Vyuha Vaibhava). Thus offering prayers to the Sudarshana Chakram is equivalent to offering prayers to the entire Dashavataram. The glorification of the Lord in the Chakram form can also be found in the Shodasayudha stotram (Chakra Rupi Chakrinaha). Further references attesting to the greatness and auspicious attributes of the Sudarshana Chakram can be found in the Sudarshana Ashtakam of Swami Desikan (Shatamaka Brahma Vandita Shatapata Brahma Nandita). Also great scholars seek the help of Sudarshana before engaging in debates (Pratita Vidwatsa pakshita). In the Ahirbudhnya Samhita, Ahirbudhnya (Shiva) desires to see the glorious form of the Chakram (Bhajata Ahirbudhnya Lakshita). Great scholars stumle in their attempts to discern the vast glory of the Chakram (Parijana Trana Pandita). The Chakram is the protector of the Devas, the destroyer of the Asuras and is the bestower of true knowledge as can be seen from: Dhanujavistara Kartana Janitamisravikartana Dhanuja Vidya Nikartana Bhajata Vidya Nivartana. Amara Drushtasva Vikrama Samarajushta Bramikrama. This is interpreted as the Chakram being the destroyer of Tamo Guna and enhancing or protecting Satva Gunas. The Chakram is also the eye of the universe, the three Vedas and the three sacrifical fires as can be seen from "Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya............" The Chakram confers Moksham to anyone who surrenders to it as well as anyone killed by it. Examples of people attaining Moksham by being killed by the Chakram are: Shishupala, Narakasura and the crocodile in Gajendra Moksham while Ambarisha is an example of a person who was protected by the Chakram and ultimately graced by the Lord. The Chakram also has the power of healing and curing illness. It is believed that a village was suffering greatly from aplague epidemic. The residents of the village requested Swami Desikan for help. At this time, Swami Desikan composed the Sudarshana Ashtakam bringing instant relief to the residents of the village. Also, the Sudarshana Homam has the power of curing people under the possession of the mighty Brahma Rakshasa. In conclusion, performance of the Sudarshana Homam confers health, wealth and prosperity on the seeker (in this case the person who performs the Homam). If the seeker desires material benefit, the Chakram grants him all the riches he wants. If the seeker desires spiritual benefit, he begets this upon performance of the Homam. Shuddam is of utmost importance in the worship of Sudarshana Chakram. Therefore, the Homam must be performed with great regard to the Deha, Manas and Sthana Shuddam and purity of thought, sound and intonation while chanting the Homa matrams gives sampurna phalam. In a video, I saw the performance of a Sudarshana Homam. At the conclusion of the Homam, a beautiful Chakram formation of the Jwala (fire in the Homa Kundam) could be seen. Surrendering to Lord Sudarshana I end with Om KlEm KrishNAya GovindAya Gopijana Vallabhaya ParAya Parama PurushAya ParamAtmane Para Karma Mantra Yantra Tantra Oushada Astra Shastrani Samhara Samhara MrutyOr Mochaya Mochaya Om Namo Bhagavate Maha SudarshanAya DEpthrae JwAla ParivrutAya Sarva Dikshobana KarAya Hum Phat Brahmane Paranjyotishe SwahAa Muralidhar Rangaswamy
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