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18 November 2010

Siddha Tradition Astral Travel

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long black rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed and hands folded on a gilded throne with red cushions, a red tilak on his forehead. Before him, four women in white and cream saris sit with their backs to the camera, one in a yellow-bordered sari at right. Behind the throne, two golden deity murtis with crowns are draped in dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers, with a golden bull figure at left and a golden canopy above. Small brass vessels sit on the gilded platform. The scene suggests a pada puja offering to the seated figure.A woman in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala walks down the steps of an open courtyard, waving and smiling. Two women in pale traditional saris stand on the paved walkway behind her, one with hands folded in greeting. A silver SUV is parked in the background beside a row of grey stone sculptures decorated with colourful striped pillars and orange tassels. A black speaker sits on a red-and-white platform, and woven mats are laid out on the ground. Green palm trees and a board with a diagram stand at the far side of the compound.A photo of a man in a flowing saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala walking barefoot down steps from a covered pavilion into an open courtyard. His long dark hair is swept back. Behind him, a woman in a white blouse and cream sari stands near a younger girl in a yellow-and-white sari, and a dark-clad figure stands further back. The pavilion is decorated with hanging orange and multicoloured tassel banners, orange pennants and a green-and-white ropes frame. Stone deity murtis line the courtyard on the right beside a black speaker, and palm trees and a silver SUV sit in the background under bright sunlight.

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Paadapuja

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Procession

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1-Pancha-Tapas

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A woman in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala walks down the steps of an open courtyard, waving and smiling. Two women in pale traditional saris stand on the paved walkway behind her, one with hands folded in greeting. A silver SUV is parked in the background beside a row of grey stone sculptures decorated with colourful striped pillars and orange tassels. A black speaker sits on a red-and-white platform, and woven mats are laid out on the ground. Green palm trees and a board with a diagram stand at the far side of the compound.A man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange shawl over a saffron garment walks down a threshold toward an open courtyard, smiling, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. He is accompanied by a younger person in white dhoti clothing beside him. Behind them, two women in cream and yellow saris stand on a paved area with bamboo mats, and a silver SUV is parked nearby. Along the courtyard edge stand rows of grey stone statues and colourful hanging banners with tassels. A printed map sign and a framed picture hang on the wall at left. The man's appearance, with long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, is a probable match for a person, shown walking in a procession setting.A photo of a man in a flowing saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala walking barefoot down steps from a covered pavilion into an open courtyard. His long dark hair is swept back. Behind him, a woman in a white blouse and cream sari stands near a younger girl in a yellow-and-white sari, and a dark-clad figure stands further back. The pavilion is decorated with hanging orange and multicoloured tassel banners, orange pennants and a green-and-white ropes frame. Stone deity murtis line the courtyard on the right beside a black speaker, and palm trees and a silver SUV sit in the background under bright sunlight.A photograph of an outdoor ashram setting under a covered walkway hung with colourful cylindrical banners, flags and a garland-like ornament. A figure with long dark swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a saffron-orange garment walks barefoot across a green mat at a doorway, one hand raised. Beside and slightly behind, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with red border walks along the steps. Stone sculptures line the courtyard in the background, and a palm-lined ground and white building are visible. Swamiji (probable) appears in the saffron robe with long hair and rudraksha mala, walking as part of a procession or pada puja event.A photograph inside a stone-pillared temple shrine with a grey granite platform in front of a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a pink-and-white cloth. A lone person in orange saffron robes bends forward with hands together at the platform's edge, making obeisance. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, and red-orange curtains hang at the sides beside a red-and-white striped wall and a tiled roof with palm trees outside.A devotee in an orange saffron garment bows low with hands outstretched and forehead near a carved stone platform in a temple shrine. On the platform sit brass kalasha pots, brass lamps, a small bowl and offering vessels. Behind the platform a seated white statue wearing an orange robe, orange head cloth and rudraksha mala is decorated with garlands. Carved stone pillars, a red and white striped wall and a red-painted gate surround the shrine. A patterned mat lies on the floor.
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2-Pada-Puja

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Photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and tall striped decorative pillars, where a pada puja is in progress. Dozens of people in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, many with orange cloths beneath them, facing a raised stage. On the stage a figure in saffron-orange robes sits centrally before a golden deity murti and ornate golden peetha decorations, flanked by golden vahana figures and floral garlands. Oil lamps and brass puja vessels sit on the floor in front of the seated devotees. Two large white screens hang on either side of the stage.A large hall during a seated ceremony, with a crowd of devotees in white clothes sitting on mats on the polished floor, many with oil lamps and small offerings in front of them. On a raised stage at the back, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne; several people in white sit before the stage. The stage is decorated with golden deity figures, floral garlands, a golden canopy and a painted temple backdrop, with striped decorative pillars and white draped fabric framing the hall. Two projection screens flank the stage. Some people in the front rows wear orange and white clothing, and a few seated devotees wear shawls.A large indoor hall with white draped ceiling fabric and colourful painted pillars hosts a Pada Puja. On a raised stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne before a backdrop of garlanded deity murtis and carved gold vehicles. Around him, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor performing worship, some holding lamps or offerings. A large audience of about sixty people in white, saffron and mixed clothing sits on the floor facing the stage, with video cameras on tripods at the front. Two projection screens flank the stage.A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and has long swept-back hair; he sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap, appearing to be the central figure of a pada puja. Devotees kneel and sit around him: a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a man in white with a gold necklace press their palms together, and a woman in an orange top sits at the front. Brass and silver trays holding pink lotus flowers, fruits and offerings sit at the base of the throne. Behind him stand a golden deity murti and garlands of orange, red and white flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in orange with rudraksha and long hair, with devotees offering worship at the feet.A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned golden throne on a raised dais, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible, while a group of about a dozen women and girls in white and cream saris and dhotis sit on orange mats before him holding brass plates and offerings. Behind the throne, a large floral garland of marigolds and green leaves drapes over deity murtis in an ornate shrine. A gold-framed ratha-style seat stands at right beside a decorated deity figure with garlands. The setting is a stage-like hall with a dark curtained backdrop, orange floor covering and a patterned carpet. The scene appears to be a padapuja gathering in progress.A photo of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with orange floor mats and a dark backdrop. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-and-red throne at centre-right, with a gold-framed peetha beside him. Around him, about a dozen seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis face him, several with hands folded in prayer; some hold brass plates with flowers and offerings. Behind the throne are ornate garlanded deity murti decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, and a kalasha-like decoration stands on a stand to the left. A small yellow-and-orange flag hangs in the background. Visible text in the corner reads a pedia source line
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3-Satsang

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A seated man in an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders wears a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved, rounded back and presses his palms together in anjali in front of a microphone on a stand. Behind him are large garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and a golden horse-head figure to the left. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and seated throne match the qualifying cues. He is shown as the speaker at a live satsang on a throne.A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulders, a dark rudraksha mala draped across his chest, and a red bindi on his forehead. A microphone stands before him. Behind the throne are a gilded horse-head sculpture and garlands of purple, red and yellow flowers over teal and orange drapery. a person (appearance-based: rudraksha mala, saffron clothing, ornate throne, seated in devotional posture) seated as the speaker.A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits in an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and studded rims, palms pressed together in greeting, smiling toward the audience. He wears an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, with a microphone stand beside him. Behind him are a golden animal figure at left, garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, and teal and red drapery. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired figure in saffron with rudraksha beads seated on a throne at a satsang, identified by the page caption as the speaker.A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, dressed in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, holding a small pink paper or card in both hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind the throne stands a golden bull statue, and above are large garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green flowers framing deity murti images. Flower petals lie on the golden platform in front.A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and red velvet cushions speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala of dark beads hanging to his waist, with a red bindi on his forehead and long, swept-back dark hair. He holds a small white paper in both hands. Behind him are a gold lion-shaped sculpture, a garland of purple and green flowers, and a teal and orange fabric canopy.A smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and a red tilak on his forehead; his long hair falls past his shoulders and he holds a small white card in both hands. Behind him are a gold figure of a deity mount, a garland of flowers in purple, yellow and green, and draped teal and orange fabric. The setting is a satsang stage. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated as the speaker with distinctive saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha mala.
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4-Sarva-Darshan

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall. A man with short dark hair in an orange robe with a black rudraksha mala raises his right hand toward devotees, his face turned toward a shaven-headed monk in orange robes who holds a silver tray with gold and silver items. Devotees in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. One devotee on the left has folded hands and a beard; another wears a red-and-white cloth over his shoulder. A monk in orange with gold necklaces stands at the right edge, and a white screen and wall fixtures are visible behind the group.Photograph of a pada-puja moment inside a hall with a screen and banners at the top. A long-haired man in an orange robe and black rudraksha mala stands centre, smiling and reaching toward a man in a white shirt who holds a folded paper. On the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with brass items. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis and a boy in a green striped shirt watch, some with hands joined. a person: the long-haired figure in orange with rudraksha mala is a candidate, based on hair, orange clothing and mala cues, shown as the one receiving the devotee's offering.A photograph of a padapuja-style encounter in an ashram hall with pink walls and a hanging orange lamp. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, orange saffron garments and a dark rudraksha mala stands at centre, leaning forward and handing a folded white paper to a man in a white shirt and spectacles who bows with hands clasped near his chest. Behind them a bearded man in white shirt and dark trousers and other onlookers stand, and a silver tray holds gold ornaments at lower right. A younger person in a green striped shirt and a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala are in the foreground. a person is the central figure in orange garments with a rudraksha mala and flowing hair.A photograph of a padapuja-style blessing in an indoor hall with pale pink walls and a ceiling fan. A man with long dark curly hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the head of a young man in a light blue shirt and glasses who kneels with palms joined. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with red borders and a white shawl stands with hands folded, and another man in an orange robe with a mala stands at the right edge. Decorated pillars with geometric patterns and orange tassels frame the scene, and a small paper slip is held in the blessing hand. The figure in orange with the long hair has distinctive long swept hair and a rudraksha mala, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate in the blessing role.
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Pada-Puja

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Outdoor ashram path on a sunny morning with a wet puddle on the dark pavement. A long-haired man in an orange saffron wrap and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot toward the camera, followed by a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shirt. Red iron railing with gold-tipped spikes lines the left, a silver water tank on a stand and a bell hang behind, a red boundary wall, green shrubs and trees stand to the right.A photograph of a man in a flowing saffron-orange robe standing barefoot beside the large trunk of a banyan tree with dangling aerial roots. He stands on the raised stone platform around the tree base, facing left in a quiet, still pose, with long dark hair falling past his shoulders. Sunlight and shadow play across the bare earth and stone steps, and the sprawling canopy fills the background.A photograph of a single man standing barefoot in profile beside a large banyan tree with many aerial roots, on a circular raised stone platform with steps. He wears a loose orange saffron garment draped over one shoulder and wrapped around the lower body, and has long dark hair swept back and a tilak on his forehead. He stands with his hands clasped at his waist, facing the trunk in quiet devotion. Loose sticks lie on the earth in the platform, dappled sunlight falls across the ground, and a white wall and rocks are visible behind.A decorated procession cart, a ratha, stands under a corrugated roof. Its canopy is painted with bold red, blue, yellow, green and orange panels, with white bird motifs and lotus designs, and orange fringe and pennants hang from the top. Inside the shrine, a deity murti decorated with marigold and red flower garlands sits on a blue cloth, with a golden crown and ornaments visible. Above the shrine, a painted panel shows a shivalinga flanked by two bulls. No people are visible in the scene.Outdoor photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on a cushion with eyes closed in meditation, hands resting in his lap, a red tilak mark on his forehead and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him are palm trees, a decorated wooden chariot with colourful striped and orange-fringed hangings, and a red stone shrine structure to the left. A brass pot stands in the lower left foreground on a woven mat with white floral kolam patterns on the ground.A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged with eyes closed on a low wooden seat with an orange cushion, on a sandy ground outdoors under palm trees in bright sunlight. He wears a saffron-orange shawl draped over his body and a long black rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands rest in his lap. Beside him on a woven mat stands a polished brass kalasha-style vessel with a spout. Behind him a wooden cart with orange-and-blue decorated tassels and a painted fringe is visible, with a faint wisp of smoke. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, and the page places him at the Pada Puja event.
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November 18 2010

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A composite graphic over a dark tree canopy with sunlight through the leaves. A circular inset in the upper right shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban with a red bindi, a figure whose appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of a saffron turban and saffron robes. A circular inset in the lower left shows a deity murti of a seated divine couple in ornate gold and green garments, with an orange crown, garlands of yellow and magenta flowers, and a red curtain behind them. A small blue bird logo appears in the upper left corner.

November 18 2010

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Siddha Tradition Astral Travel

Narration

The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam, His Divine Holiness, Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam, during the live public talk - Nithyananda Satsang, continued a Series on the Siddha Tradition. In this talk entitled Astral Level in Siddha Tradition, The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism explained the different levels of Parakaya Pravesha, astral travel in the Siddha tradition. He began by sharing the following four levels:. a person who is having the body entering into the dead body; a person who is having the body entering into a living body; a person who does not have a body entering into living body; and a person who does not have a body entering into a dead body. He shared that if you understand all these four different levels, it will help you to understand the possibility of how a Siddha can reflect and radiate himself in your body.

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Siddha Tradition Astral Travel

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Photos Of The Day:

Paadapuja

Procession

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Photos Of The Day:

Pancha-Tapas

Pada-Puja

Satsang

Sarva-Darshan

1-Pancha-Tapas

2-Pada-Puja

3-Satsang

4-Sarva-Darshan

Pada-Puja