Yoga in Mysore, India- asanas pranayama meditation teacher training and yoga
therapy by shri Jayakumar at pranava yoga dhama, mysore
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| Pranava Yogadhama,
Mysore |
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| What is Yoga |
| There are lots of references to Yoga in Hindu scriptures, especially
in the Gita, the Upanishads and other Puranas. Here's a selection
of quotations from Sanskrit literature, which try to define or qualify
Yoga-
The Bhagavad Gita -
"Yoga is skill in actions."
"Yoga is balance (samatva)"
"Yoga is known as the disconnection (viyoga) of the connection (samyoga)
with suffering."
Yoga-Stra -
" Yoga is the control of the whirls of the mind."
Yoga-Bhshya -
" Yoga is ecstasy (samdhi)"
Maitr-Upanishad -
"Yoga is said to be the oneness of breath, mind, and senses,
and the abandonment of all states of existence."
Yoga-Yjnavalkya -
"Yoga is the union of the individual psyche (jva-tman) with
the transcendental Self (parama-tman)."
Yoga-Bja -
" Yoga is the unification of the web of dualities (dvandva-jla)."
Brahmnda-Purna
" Yoga is said to be control."
Rja-Mrtanda -
" Yoga is the separation (viyoga) of the Self from the earthly
(prakriti)."
Yoga-Shikh-Upanishad
" Yoga is said to be the unity of exhalation and inhalation
and of blood and semen, as well as the union of sun and moon and
of the individual psyche with the transcendental Self."
Katha-Upanishad -
" This they consider Yoga: the steady holding of the senses."
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| Sri Jayakumar
Swamysree |
Sri Jayakumar Swamysree, the founder, teacher and manager of
Pranava Yoga Dhama |
Sri Jayakumar is a well qualified and professional
Yoga consultant and teacher. His Degrees are-
B.Sc., M.P.Ed.(Mysore),
D.Y.Ed.(Lonavala), Y.T.H.P.(Bangalore).
Sri Jayakumar represented India (ICCR), and worked for the
Embassy of India, Moscow, Russia, for four years. Presently
he also teaches yoga in the University of Mysore, and is the
head of the department of Yoga, Meditation and Spirituality.
Shri Jayakumar is happily married since 12 years and has
two children. |
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| Yogacharya Shri Jayakumar Swamysree, was born
in 1964, in a middle class family in Srirangapatnam, near
Mysore. He started his yogic practices along with his friends
at the age of 16, under the able guidance of Shri Naadananda
Swameeji who was imprisoned many times during the freedom
movements of India. He is very happy to tell that he did not
start yoga for any kind of illness but for the overall personality
development.
After practicing yoga for three years with Swameeji, he moved
to Yogaacharya Professor K. Keshavamurthy to continue his
practices as Swameeji went abroad. By then, he had completed
his basic degree in natural science, joined B.P.Ed., and then
completed M.P.Ed with the optional subject as yoga with exercise
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With the timely advice of the staff of the university college of
physical education he then did his post graduate diploma in yoga
education from the world renowned Scientific Research Institute
at Kaivalyadham, Lonavala near Pune, Maharashtra, India and also
did the Yoga Therapy Housemanship Program course from the Vivekananda
Kendra, Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore. |
| He started his career as a yoga cum physical education teacher
in a public school at Ananthapur, Andra Pradesh, and served as a
yoga coach at Thriveni Academy, Chennai for three years and joined
SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic sciences, Ujire, Karnataka,
as a Lecturer in Yogic Sciences, and he was soon promoted to H.O.D
of Yogic Sciences.
Meanwhile he underwent courses like Vipasanna Meditation, Sudharshana
Kriya, Kundalini Meditation, Transcendental Meditation, Cyclic Meditation,
and other useful, special and advanced yogic techniques like Yoganidra
in Vipasanna way and Shavasana in various methods.
During this period he was called for an all India level interview
from Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi, and was selected
as the best among many and was deputized to Moscow, to work with
the JNCC, Embassy of India, Moscow, Russia.
Though the initial deputation was for one year, seeing his quality
of work and caliber and the standard of teaching, counseling and
yogic method of treatment, and due to the requests of many students,
director of JNCC and also the Indian ambassador at Moscow, his tenure
was extended to four years. |
| During his stay in Moscow, he visited different parts of Russia
officially, to conduct seminars, workshops, and yoga therapy and
practical classes of yoga. In about four years he taught yoga to,
more than 1000 students. He had students not only from Russia but
also students belonging to other countries such as France, Germany,
USA, Guyana, Chile, Peru, Italy and South Asian Countries (from
the various embassies in Moscow).
Sri Jayakumar with his students in Russia |
| On his return to India in 2000, he has settled in Mysore close to
his home town of Srirangapattanam. He has established and manages
and teaches in Pranava Yoga Dhama. This is an institution through
which Sri Jayakumar hopes to transmit his knowledge and skill in yoga
for the benefit of all from beginners to advanced practitioners and
both international and local students. Since 2001 he also teaches
yoga in University of Mysore in the department of Yoga, Meditation
and Spirituality. |
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Sri Jayakumar with his students at the newly constructed yoga hall in Mysore
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| Courses and Programs |
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Intensive
Classical Ashtanga Yoga Course
Total hours of practice -120
It includes a proper grounding in asana, pranayama and meditation
and special yogic techniques.
This course includes three sessions a day, including 2 sessions
of assanas practice and one session of pranayama, meditation
and theory.
Each session lasts for one and a half hours
Schedule - This course starts on Monday of every month |
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Pranayama,
Meditation and Special & Advanced Yogic Techniques
This course covers Pranayama (sophisticated regulated breathing
techniques) and meditation from introductory to advanced levels.
Meditations like omkara meditations, so-hum meditations, transcendental
meditation, ishtadaiva meditation, vipasana meditation are
covered.
We also practice advanced yogic techniques like cyclic meditation,
pranic energization technique, yoga nidra, sudarshana kriya,
vipassadhana and pranic healing. To some extent these advanced
techniques are included in the regular courses but for students
who want to go deeper into these techniques to unravel the
inner aspects of mind this course will be very usefull. This
course is recommended for students who have already progressed
in asanas. |
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Introductory Course
For 1 week a basic and short introduction to yoga
Schedule- Starts on Monday of every week |
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Basic Yoga Asana Course
Duration of a month. A full introduction to basic set of yoga
asanas.
Schedule- Starts on Monday of every month
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Yoga Therapy Treatment
This course is for people with some ailment which can be treated
with yoga therapy. The duration would be 1 month to 3 months
depending upon the aliment. Yoga therapy with an integrated
approach can prove effective for certain ailments used parallel
to various medical systems or by itself. |
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Yoga During Pregnancy and after
Childbirth
For a pregnant lady, the course duration will be of 3 -6 months.
For Yoga therapists, a course on yoga during pregnancy would
be for 15 days |
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Yoga for Students
and for Personality Development
O ne month to 3 months, Our integrated approach to yoga can
be a great help in improving concentration. |
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Self Management of Excessive
Stress
A 2 day program, which we conduct from time to time |
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| Course Details |
| Per day one and a half hours practice will be there depending
upon the course. In Package and Intensive Course two to three
sessions will be held. |
| One can start a course preferably on monday. Sri Jayakumar
conducts around 6 classes starting from morning. Sundays are
rest days but in special cases classes can be held with prior
appointment. Please contact us so that we can fix up timings
and the day to start your course. |
| For the convenience of overseas students we can help in locating
rental accommodation. |
Shri Jayakumar is fluent in English and Kannada and his classes
are conducted in these two languages. He can also manage Russian.
Our center's activities include all aspects of ashtanga yoga like
asanas, pranayama and meditation and advanced yogic techniques.
Theory classes and library facility is available. Those who complete
a minimum of one month course will be issued certificates.
In the case of international students, in special cases schedule
of the courses can be adjusted according to your program in Mysore.
We get students who are are at different levels- beginners, intermediatary
and advanced; and the courses and duration can be tailored to the
individual.
Some of our local students are regular over long periods of time
as they find our yoga center an excellent environment to practice
yoga regularly. |
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| Meditation Pranayama
and Kriyas |
| Pranayama
Relaxing the breath consciously or slowing down the breathing
consciously. Various advanced techniques are used which have
a great effect on the body and mind
Procedure- All the classical pranayamas |
| Meditation
Various kinds of meditation techniques are introduced, the
individual is encouraged to progress to one kind of meditation
which is most suitable to him or her.
The kinds of meditation are:
'OM' meditation
with breathing
'OM' meditation
with heart beats
SO - HUM meditation
with breathing
Ishta Daiva
meditation (meditation on personal deity)
Vipassana
meditation and
Kundilini
meditation |
Sudarshana Kriya - a
powerful breathing technique
A combination of Kapalbhati and Bhastrika with 'So-hun'. It
prepares us for Meditation (so-hum) with its soothing effects. |
Eye Exercises, Trataka and other
Yogic Shatkarmas
These exercises relax the eyes, improve concentration and will
power, and in some cases can reverse or control eyesight defeciencies.
Procedure- Eye movements, Dristhis and Tratakas( flame gazing) |
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| Special and Advanced
Yogic Techniques |
| Yoga Nidra - for
total relaxation
Yoga Nidra is a unique Psychic development technique. Yoganidra
is at the root of a great number of relaxation techniques.
Yoganidra is a sleep without sleep.
It is also a powerful tool of personal transformation allowing
us to free ourselves from the grip of negative thinking to
make up for the lack of sleep, to boost our energies in case
of nervous fatigue and to release our capacities for concentration
and memorization. Doctors, Psychologists and educators will
derive numerous benefits from the fantastic resources of yoganidra.
Procedure- Shavasana Position, Relaxation of the muscles
by rotation of consciousness, Breath awareness and resolution,
opposite feelings Image visualization, Returning to Shavasana |
| Vipassadhana - for
perfect equilibrium
Vipassadhana is based on Vipassana Meditation, where one moves
his awareness from top to bottom and from bottom to top witnessing
all the sensations but without reacting to any kind of sensation.
Sensation may be painful or pleasurable one should be indifferent
as nothing is permanent in nature.
Procedure- Shavasana / Meditative posture, Breath awareness,
Resolution, Rotation of consciousness being indifferent to
the sensation, Breath awareness, Returning to normalcy. |
| Cyclic Meditation
- to experience bliss
Based on the principle of stimulation - relaxation combined,
enunciated in Mandukyopanished. The cyclic meditation brings
very deep relaxation and a feeling of well being to one and
all.
Much easier to perform, combine the asanas, breathing rhythms
with expanding awareness, sensitization, deep relaxation and
body apartness(witness)
Procedure- Shavasana-Prayer, Getting up from left, centering,
Parshva chakrasana, Pada Hasthasana- 'Mmm' chanting, Ardhachakrasana-
'Aaa" chanting, sitting & lying on back without hand
support, Deep relaxation- body apartness. |
| Pranic Energization Technique
- to strengthen the immune system
Prana (vital force) is the bridge between our body and mind.
In this technique using our will power to channelize our Prana
in a particular direction & to particular parts within
the body for stimulation and energization there by to strengthen
the immune system with positive attitude.
Procedure- Meditative posture/ Shavasana, Relaxation, Breath
awareness, witnessing the imbalanced flow of Prana(breath),
Correctional breathing, Positive resolution, Channelization
of Prana, Returning to breath awareness. |
| Naada Anusandhaana
(exploring the internal sound) -Chanting the Sanskrit letters
A - U - M and Om feeling the internal vibrations in the corresponding
parts of the body and ultimately throughout the body, taking
us to a state of blissful awareness.
Procedure- Meditative posture/ Shavasana
Chanting 'Aaa' three times with normal low and high pitch
and experiencing the vibrations in the lower parts of the
body.
Chanting 'U' three times with normal low and high pitch and
experiencing the vibrations in the middle parts of the body.
Chanting 'Mmm' three times with normal low and high pitch
and experiencing the vibrations in the head region.
Chanting A-U-M with 1:1:1 proportion three times and experiencing
the vibrations in the respective areas.
Chanting OM with 1:2 proportion three into three times and
experiencing the vibrations of OM throughout the body |
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| Ailments treated
through Yoga therapy |
| An integrated and systematic approach to yoga, which we teach
has a positive effect on health. This includes both physiological
health and psychological well being. Yoga is most effective in dealing
with psychosomatic problems. If practiced diligently on a long term
basis it can have a significant effect on a persons health both
on a preventive basis and to control and cure existing problems.
| Bronchial Asthma, Nasal allergy, Chronic Bronchitis |
| Diabetes, Thyrotoxicosis, Obesity |
| High and Low Blood Pressure and Ischaemic Heart diseases(HID)
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| Breathing movements for heart patients & elderly people. |
| Migraine, Tension headache |
| Anxiety neurosis, Depressive Neurosis |
| Rheumatism, back pain, Arthritis |
| Gastritis and peptic ulcer, Chronic Diarrhea and dysentery,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
| Ophthalmic disorders: short sight, long site, astigmatism,
squint, initial stages of cataract and glaucoma |
| Mental retardation. |
| Yoga-aerobics for obesity |
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| Contact Info
and Links |
| Our Yoga center is located in a relatively uncongested suburb
of 'Vijaynagar' in the west of Mysore. The distance from the city
center is around five and a half kilometers. Vijaynagar (Stage 1)
is located close to 'Vontikopal Temple' and to the suburb of 'Gokulam'.
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| Pranava Yoga
Dhama, Mysore |
| Pranava Yoga Dhama was established in 2000 in the city of Mysore
which already has a tradition of yoga teachers, with the aim of
Promotion of Positive Health for all Through Yoga. Pranava means
OM the mystical or sacred syllable. OM represents all the three
aspects of God- creator, sustainer, and destroyer. OM represents
the ultimate truth. Dhama means home or place.
Our center caters to all levels of yoga students beginners intermediatery
and advanced students and also both international students and local
ones. We have a professional and integrated approach to yoga. Our
center enables our students to learn yoga through practice and theory
and by providing various facilities.
Our center integrates the philosophy and practice of so many traditional,
scientific and renowned schools of Yoga like Kaivalyadham; Bihar
school of yoga; Vivekanada Kendra yoga research foundation; Dhiredra
Bramachari's school of yoga; Malladihalli school of yoga; Aurobindo's
integrated yoga.
Our center has spirituality as a base and is scientific in its
approach. |
Theory
The essence of yoga lies in practicing it, however theory helps
in getting a deeper understanding. We cover theory of all aspects
of yoga to a basic level for all students and for students who
have a greater inclination for theory we have seperate theory
classes apart from Library facilities. |
| Concept of Yoga, Basis of Yoga and methods of Yoga.
Classical texts of Yoga: Astanga Yoga (Patanjala yoga sutras),
Yoga Vaasistha Hatha Pradeepika, Yogopanishads and Gherandha
Samhita.
Anatomy and Physiology of specific ailments, Etiology and
management.
Integrated approach of Yoga therapy.
Theory of Yogic Practices:-
Asanas
Kriyas
Pranayamas
Dhyana
Slokas and bhajans. |
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| Practice
We provide a suitable environment for practice of yoga. A
spacious hall is where we hold most of our sessions. Our sessions
are never overcrowded and the batch strength varies from just
three to four (the international student batches) and a maximum
of fifteen to twenty students (the local student batches).
Shri Jayakumar also conducts classes in Mysore University.
In the process Sri Jayakumar ends up holding around six batches
a day. However he teaches and practices enthusiastically and
with diligence, encouraging the students to overcome their
laziness! He practices asanas while teaching and his energy
rubs of on the students and this contributes to the positive
environment for practice at Pranava Yoga Dhama.
A feature of our yoga classes is that adjustments are made
to accommodate people with different physical ability ranging
from experts to people with ailments. |
| Basic set of yoga practices for all. All the classes are
comprised of pranayama, set of asanas covering all the possible
movements, and a special technique or meditation. Classes
begin with prayers and end with shavasana and prayers.
Advanced set of yogic techniques for advanced students.
Special attention and teaching practice is given to those
aiming to teach yoga.
Basic set of yoga practices for special ailments.
Special techniques and counseling on an individual basis. |
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| Facilities and amenities provided |
| Well qualified & professional yoga consultant-teacher.
(Shri Jayakumar Swamshree)
Visit of Ayurveda and Naturopathy doctors can be arranged
if required
Serene, tranquil, hygienic and homely atmosphere to practice
yoga with yoga teachers to provide the glimpses of tension-free
life of no excesses.
Library facility.
Outings such as walks and picnics are arranged from time
to time to bring together our yoga students as a community.
Note: For the convenience of overseas students we can help
in locating rental accommodation. |
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| Shlokas and Mantras
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| All the courses listed sbove include chanting of
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
| DHYANA MANTRA
Om omkara bindu samyuktam
Nityam dyayanti yoginaha
Kaamadam mokshadam chaiva
Onkaraya namo namaha
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
DHYANA MANTRA
Omkara is comprised of three letters Aaa -Uoo - Mmm
Yogis meditate upon it daily
By meditating on it they fulfill their desires
To that very OM we salute
Om peace peace peace |
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| YOGAABHYASA
MANTRA
Om yogena chittasya padena vaachaam
Malam shareerasya cha vydeyakena
Yopaakarotam pravaram muneenaam
Patanljalim Pranjaliraanatosmi
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
YOGAABHYASA MANTRA
Let us bow before the noblest of sages Patanjali, who gave yoga
for serenity and sanctity of mind, grammar for clarity and purity
of speech and medicine for perfection of health.
Om peace peace peace |
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PRANAYAMA MANTRA
Om pranasyedam vashe sarvam
Tridive yath pratiptitam
Matheva putran rakshasva
Shreescha pranjnaascha videhi na ithi
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
PRANAYAMA MANTRA
Prana the vital force pervades all the three worlds (below the
earth, the earth and above the earth)
All the activities are directed by prana
To that very prana we request to protect us as a mother protects
her children.
We also request the prana to simulate our intellect. |
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SHANTHI MANTRA
Om astoma sadgamaya
tamasoma jyotirgamaya
mrutyorma amrutamgamaya
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
SHANTHI MANTRA
Om, Lead me from the unreal to the real
From darkness to light
From mortality to immortality
Om Peace Peace Peace. |
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| SHANTHI MANTRA
Om poornamadha poornamidam
Poornaatpoornamudachyate
Poornasya poornamaadaaya
Poornamevaavashishyate
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
SHANTHI MANTRA
Om That is whole. This is whole
From the whole the whole becomes manifest
From the whole when the whole is negated
What remains is again the whole
Om Peace Peace Peace. |
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GURU MANTRA
Om Guruh Brahma Gururvishnuhu Gururdevo Maheshwarah
Guruh saakshat parabrahma
Tasmai shree Guravennamah
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
GURU MANTRA
The teacher is the creator, the sustainer, and the destroyer.
To that very teacher we salute.
Om Peace Peace Peace. |
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SAVITRU MANTRA
(GAYATRI MANTRA)
Om Bhurbhuvassuvaha
Tatsavitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dheemahi
Dheeyo yo nah prachodayath
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
SAVITRU MANTRA
(GAYATRI MANTRA)
We meditate upon the bright lustre of God Savitru (represented
by the sun) who shall enlighten our understanding
He is the essence of earth and light. He is the complete understanding.
e is the Brahman in the sphere of bhu bhuva and swah
The sun himself is the Brahman
Bhuh- the level of perception
Bhuvah- the level of conception
Suvah- the level beyond all these |
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AAVARTA DHYANA
MANTRA
Om laye sombhodayeth chittam
vikshiptham shamayeth punaha
sakaashaayam vijaneeyat
samapraptam na chalayet
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
AAVARTA DHYANA
MANTRA
Stimulate the dull mind
Calm down the excited mind
Keep repeating the process of stimulation and relaxation till
you experience the Bliss
After experiencing the Bliss don't disturb the mind, keep enjoying
the Bliss.
Om Peace Peace Peace. |
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| SHANTHI MANTRA
Om sahana vavatu
Sahanou bhunaktu
sahaviryam karavaahi
tejaswinaavadheetamastu
maavidvishaavahai
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
SHANTHI MANTRA
Om, May that protect us both, teacher and pupil. May that cause
both to enjoy the Bliss of Liberation
May we both exert to find out the true meaning of the scriptures
May our learning be brilliant
May we never quarrel with each other.
Om Peace Peace Peace. |
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| SHANTHI MANTRA
Om sarve bhavantu sukinaha
sarve santu niraamayaha
sarve bhadrani pashyantu
maa kaschid dhukha bhaagavet
Om shantih shantih shantihi |
SHANTHI MANTRA
Om may all be happy
May all be free from disabilities
May all look to the good of others
May none suffer from sorrow
Om Peace Peace Peace. |
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| SURYA
NAMASKARA MANTRA
(these chants are used along with a series of suryanamaskaras)
Om Mitraya Namaha, Om Ravaye Namaha, Om Suryaya Namaha, Om
Bhanave Namaha, Om Khagaaya Namaha, Om Pooshne Namaha, Om
Hiranya Garbhaya namaha, Om marichaye nama, Om Adityaaya Namaha,
Om Savitre Namaha, Om Arkaaya Namaha, Om Bhaskaraya Namaha,
Om Shri Savita, Sooryanaaraayanaaya Namaha. |
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