"A to Z" & "ಅ to ಕ್ಷ"

*A* ನಿದು ಪ್ರಪಂಚದಲ್ಲಿ
*B* ಹೇವಿಯರ್ ಸರಿಯಿಲ್ಲ
*C* ರಿವಂತರಿಗೆ ಸೆನ್ಸ್ ಯಿಲ್ಲ
*D* ಗ್ರೀ ಮಾಡಿದರೂ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನವಿಲ್ಲ
*E* ngineering ಮಾಡೋನಾಂದ್ರೆ
*F* uture ಇಲ್ಲ
*G* ವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಜಿಗುಪ್ಸೆಯಾಗಿದೆ
*H* ಆಗಿರುವ ಜನಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ
*I* ಯೋ ಅನ್ನೋರಿಲ್ಲ
*J* ail ಗೆ ಹೋಗೋಣಾಂದ್ರೆ
*K* D ಗಳ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ
*L* ಹೋದ್ರು ಬೇಜಾರು
*M* oney ಇಲ್ಲ ಅಂದ್ರೆ
*N* ನ್ನಂತವರಿಗೆ ಜಾಗವಿಲ್ಲ
*O* ಬ್ಬನೆ ಇರೋಣಂದ್ರೆ ಬೇಜಾರ್
*P* icture ಗೆ ಹೋಗಾಣಾಂದ್ರೆ
*Q* ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಕಕ್ಕಾಗಲ್ಲ
*R* ಮಿಗೆ ಸೇರೋಣಾಂದ್ರೆ
*S* ಕೇಪ್ ಅಗೋಕಾಗಲ್ಲ
*T* V ನೋಡೋಣಾಂದ್ರೆ
*U* useless ಅಂತಾರೆ
*V* ಚಿತ್ರವಾದ
*W* world ನಲ್ಲಿ
*X* ಪಿರಿಯೆನ್ಸಯಿಲ್ಲ
*Y* man?ಅನ್ನೊರಿಲ್ಲ
*Z* oo ನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಪ್ರಾಣಿಯಂತಿರುವ ಮನುಷ್ಯ ...........?
*ಅ* ಮ್ಮನ ಮಡಿಲಿಂದ
*ಆ* ಎನ್ದು ಅಳುತ್ತಾ
*ಇ* ಲ್ಲಿಗೆ
*ಈ* ಸಬೇಕು
*ಉ* ಪಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿ
*ಊ* ರಿಗೆ
*ಋ* ಣಿಯಾಗಲು
*ಎ* ಷ್ಟೇ ಏಗಿದರೂ
*ಐ* ದಂಕಿ ಸಂಬಳಕ್ಕೆ
*ಒ* ಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಿನಿಂದ
*ಓ* ಟದ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ
*ಔ* ಡು ಗಚ್ಚಿ
*ಅಂ* ದದ ಬದುಕಿಕಾಗಿ
*ಅಃ* ಹರ್ನಿಶಿ
*ಕ* ಷ್ಟ ಪಟ್ಟು
*ಖ* ಗದಂತೆ ಹಾರಿ , ಮೃಗದಂತೆ
*ಗ* ಟ್ಟಿಯಾಗಿ
*ಘ* ರ್ಜಿಸಲು ಆಗದೆ
*ಙ* ಸ್ವರದಂತೆ ಏಕಾಂಗಿಯಾಗಿ
*ಚ* ಲಿಸಲು ಕಷ್ಟ ಪಡುತ್ತಾ
*ಛ* ತ್ರಿಯಂತೆ ಬಿಸಿಲಿಗೆ ಒಡ್ಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾ
*ಜ* ಗತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ
*ಝ* ರಿಯಂತೆ
*ಞ* (ನ್ಯಾ)ಸಾಗುತ್ತಾ (ಚೌಕಟ್ಟು)
*ಟ* ಗರಿನ ಚರ್ಮದಂತೆ
*ಠ* ಕ್ಕತನಕ್ಕೆ ಒಳಗಾಗುತ್ತಾ
*ಡ* ಮರುಗದ ಶಬ್ಧಕ್ಕೆ
*ಢ* ವಡವ ಗುಡುತ್ತಾ ಹ
*ಣ* ಕ್ಕೆ ಣ ಕಾರ ಇಲ್ಲದೇ ಬರಿದೇ
*ತ* ತ್ತರಿಸುತ್ತಾ..
*ಥ* ರಥರನೆ ನಡುಗುತ್ತಾ..
*ದ* ನಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಕೀಳಾಗಿ
*ಧ* ನಕ್ಕೆ ಆಳಾಗಿ ಕಿರು
*ನ* ಗುವಿನಾ ನೆಮ್ಮದಿಗೆ ಹಂಬಲಿಸುತ್ತಾ
*ಪ* ರಿಸರಕ್ಕೆ
*ಫ* ಲವಾಗದೇ (ಪೂರಕವಾಗದೇ)
*ಬ* ರಿದೇ
*ಭಂಡ*
*ಮ* ನುಷ್ಯನಾಗಿ
*ಯ* ಮನಿಗೆ ತನ್ನನ್ನು
*ರ* ಕ್ಷಿಸು ಎಂದು ಸಾವಿನ
*ವ* ರ ಬಯಸುತ್ತಾ ಕೊನೆಗೆ
*ಶ* ವವಾಗಲು
*ಸ* ಮಯ ಕಾಯುತ್ತಾ
*ಹ* ಗಲಿರು
*ಳ* ಲ್ಲೂ
*ಕ್ಷ ಣ ಬದುಕಿ ಸಾಯುವ ನಮ್ಮ ಜೀವನ...ಅ ಯಿಂದ ಕ್ಷ ಅಷ್ಟೇ..

Teertham or holy water

Teertham or holy water is associated with a temple or deity and is used during the pooja of the idol.  It is not plain water but Thiruvaradhana (Pooja) water. It is a potion of cardamom, karpura, saffron, tulsi, clove, etc. Initially offering it to the idol charges the water with the magnetic radiations thus enhancing its medicinal values. This water is collected in a vessel made of silver or copper and becomes sacred ‘Theertham’. Again, this water is mainly a source of magneto-therapy with the clove essence acting to protect tooth decay, the saffron and tulsi leaves protecting from common cold and cough, cardamom and Pachha Karpuram (benzoin) acting  as mouth fresheners.This water is offered to Deity for Padyam (Water for washing the Feet), Aarghyam (offering of water to wash the hands of the Lord) and Achamanam (sipping drops of water thrice with mantras which purifies). It is this water that is offered for cleaning Lord’s legs, hands and mouth. Water is also offered for drinking after neivedyam (food).

Tulsi leaves added to the holy water is Lord Vishnu's prasad (a gracious gift of god).

Theertham is an offering distributed to the devotee as prasadam. Three spoons of this holy water are distributed by the priest to devotees.

There are set procedures to receive theertham in a temple or  any other holy place or from a saint or even while doing achamanam (a purification ritual).

1. Always recieve the theertham with palm folded in such a way that the index finger is bent and the thumb folds over index finger. With this action the middle finger also slightly bends forward. This is the perfect way to recieve Theertham.
2. Place the right palm over the our left palm, both separated by an angavastram or cloth which is folded twice.
3. While receiving holy theertham don't spill it on the ground as it is sacred and considered inauspicious.
4. Theertham is taken silently without making any sound and the lips should not touch the palm. If done so it is counted as a dosha.
5. The right palm is to said to be like cow’s ear. The amount of water is limited to the quantity of water just to immerse a black gram.
6. Holy Water is generally offered by the priest  three times from utharini (spoon) placed in a panchapatre (normally made of brass, copper & silver or only silver as in Srivaishnava temples it was originally meant to keep five holy leaves of tulsi, arugu (the cynodon grass), vembu (neem),  bilva (Bael, also called ‘stone apple’) & vanni (Rusty Acacia)), which has following significance:

“Prathamam deha sudyartham Dwithiyam athma sudthikam
Thritheeyam moksha sidhyartham theerth thapra sanalakshanam”

Meaning: First time is for body cleaning, second time for Atma cleaning and third time for salvation.

The benefit of theertham according to Varahasamhita:

“Theertham pipathi yomarthyah sarvapapaih pramuchyathe
Chathurvitham phalam prabya mamaloke mahiyathe”

Meaning: This water Prasad is a remedy for all types of sins. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (The Purusharthas) are assured. One can live along with God-head.

7. After consuming theertham, rub your hands with the cloth kept in the left hand. Don't put it on the head, stomach or to eyes saying that the theertham is auspicious. Doing so is not right. Our hands should be wiped with a cloth and the cloth should be washed immediately after going home.

8. After receiving theertham wait to recieve the Shatari ( divine crown) blessing of the Lord.

9. This water is a remedy for all types of sins. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (The Purusharthas) are assured. One can live along with God-head.