Namakam:
In
the first Anuvaka Rudra is prayed to turn away his Ghora rupa
(Roudram) and also his followers are also requested to keep their
weapons away and they are pacified as he requests for the
destruction of sins.
In
the Second Anuvaka Rudra is prayed as one who pervades the earth and
as the green foliage and heritage of medicinal importance and he is
prayed to get rid of the bondage of samsara.
In
the third Anuvaka it is described Rudra as the Lord of thieves and
he exists in every thing. He is Sarvatma self of all Thief is the
sinful jiva who has its form. Isvara’s Contemplations is to get the
Jiva relieved of his sinful deeds and get the ultimate goal of
blissful self.
In
the fourth Anuvaka Rudra is described as the creator and worker of
all kinds. He is the cause for the significant and trifling.
In
the fifth Anuvaka his existence in running waters is very much
ascribed and his five activities are ventilated i.e. creation of the
universe, preservation, destruction, bondage and release.
In
the sixth Anuvaka Rudras affinity with time (Kalarupa). Several
manifestations, the different worlds, and earths and the Shrutis
i.e. Vedas and its essence the Vedanta is ventilated.
In
the Seventh Anuvaka his all pervading presence in waters, rains,
clouds, storms and its forms are described.
In
the eighth Anuvaka described Rudra who illumines other Gods and
confers powers on them and he is ever present in holy rivers and
absolves all sins. Thus Rudra is Shiva, Shivatara and
Sivatama.
In
the ninth Anuvaka his glory of his attendants in illumining the gods
and the world and controlling the forces of the universe is
elaborated.
In
the tenth Anuvaka this is auspicious prayer invoking Rudra to shed
his fury and shower benevolence by his displaying his pinaka bow
without shafts and gracefully appear with his tiger skin well clad
on his body with pleasing looks ready to shower boons.
In
the eleventh Anuvaka the Rudra Gana’s and his accomplishments are
profusely prayed and his benevolence is invoked with unconditional
salutations.
THE BENEFITS OF RECITING DIFFERENT
(ANUVAKA’S) CHAPTERS FROM ONE TO ELEVENTH OF NAMAKA
MANTRAS
1st
Anuvaka:
All the Sins will be destroyed, gets leadership
and divine benevolence, protection from famine, freedom from fear,
getting food, protection of cows. Absence from untimely fear of
death, works as shield (kavaca) for virulent fever, curing diseases.
Absence from fear of tigers, thieves, from Monsters, Devils, demons,
cured of foetal disorders, absolved from the evils stars, getting
fulfilled ones desires. Sumptuous rainfall, thinking of one’s own
clan, blesses with a good son, all wants fulfilled and enemies get
destroyed.
2nd
Anuvaka:
Destruction of
enemies, all the four castes will be under control, possession of
wealth, getting kingdom, (getting Job) possessing intelligence.
3rd
Anuvaka:
Diseases will be
cured.
4th
Anuvaka:
Cures tuberculosis,
diabetics and leprosy.
5th and
6th Anuvakas:
Expansion of one’s
own assets, Victory against enemies, blesses with a son of the
stature of Rudra, Avoids abortion of ladies, Easy delivery, the Evil
stars and the effects to one’s own son is averted.
7th
Anuvaka:
All the four castes
will be under their influence, intelligence will be increased,
improvement of health, wealth, progeny, clothes, cows, sons,
education, lands, longevity and obtaining liberation.
8th
Anuvaka:
Destructions of
enemies and possession of ones own kingdom (lands).
9th
Anuvaka:
Gets gold, gets girl
of his choice, gets Job, Yak-raksha, Bhuta, preta, pisacha will
appear and they will be under his influence and control. Blesses
with a son, occupies kingly position a son devoted to Lord Shiva.
Becomes a poet, the higher ups will be under his away.
10th
Anuvaka:
Possession of wealth,
diseases being cured, getting rid of the fear due to application of
evil mantras. Get rid off the enemity of powerful people, Absence of
fear from all living beings, having the darsan of Bhairava, Absence
from dangers and untoward fears. No abortion during the third month
for ladies, son will be blessed, blesses with clothes, getting
married, All sins absolved, All bad dreams, all undesirable things
will be averted. Absence of fear from enemies; Health of elephants,
horses camels, cows and other cattle assured. All in the family will
get peace. No defeat in gambling, untimely death is averted, harmony
in distant travel, blesses with son and victory against enemy and no
fear from thieves, from king, from forest, from evil minded people
and devata bhaya (fear).
11th
Anuvaka:
The evil prayoga will
be effectively returned back, ensures visits to sacred places.
Blesses with progeny, enhances longevity gets the knowledge of past,
present and future.
Chamakam:
The commentator
sayanacharya has divided the entire chamakam into eleven Anuvakas
and a catalogue of 347 (three hundred and forty seven) benedictions
are furnished to be granted by the chanter. Chamakam is the fourth
Kanda and Seventh prapataka of the Yajurveda.
These excellent
prayer is intended for the bulk of the people and every thing to be
cherished in the world is included in this ascend to the state of
Jnani to attain Moksha i.e. eternal happiness. Chamakam assures
granting of what all you ask in a full-throated manner unabashed.
The creator makes no distinction between the things of the world and
the other world. Both belong to him and desire born out of Virtue is
really manifestation of divinity and Dharma.
Chamakam furnishes completely the ideal of
human happiness and defines in the highest degree the desires and do
not delimit to be asked or to be granted.
In the first Anuvaka
prayer is made to keep fit in the human being his vitalities
internal and sensory organs and mind hale and healthy, a long and
peaceful and happy old age.
The Second Anuvaka
prominence and leadership, common sense, intellectual acumen,
capability to face trying circumstances, Spiritual elevation,
worldly splendor and enjoyments.
The third develops
innate urge of God and meditative flights and spiritual ecstasy,
service to Divinity and humanity and a condition where the world
wants him and he wants the world for upliftment.
The fourth assures of
courtesy, fitness of the body and the best food for the body, cosy
and comfort.
The fifth asks for
the Nava ratnas, the precious stones and all the animals to subserve
his interest and the qualified materials best in their form for his
rituals.
The sixth emphasizes
the importance of Indra as a co-sharer in the offerings to the other
Gods. Thus makes him big to get the major obtainer of Havis among
all Gods and his special honour and supremacy.
The Seventh lists the
various instruments necessary for some and sacrifices in the “Homa
Kunda”, the site of offerings to the fire God with Svahakara.
The ninth is the
prime prayer consists of all the contents of four Vedas.
The tenth invokes all
the biological species to co-operate in his daily wealth and also
for the sacrificial fire. It also involves higher spiritual
elevations, and makes it as Jnana Yajna.
The Eleventh Anuvaka
brings out the long list of benedictions asked for in the odd divine
number and even human numbering. Chamakam roots are firmly implanted
in the worldly desires ultimately leading to the divine fulfillment.
It is prayed that the Divine is immortal, infinite and is the cause
of earth and heaven, space and time, reborn after the end of every
thing and is the presiding deity.
Chamakam Namakam
caiva purusa suktam tathaiva ca |
Nityam trayam prayunjano
Brahmaloke mahiyate ||
He who ever recites
Namakam and Chamakam along with Purusa suktam daily will be honoured
in Brahmaloka.
Prayer
Srusti Sthilaya Yasya
lila Eva mahesituh
Tam Vande Saccidanandam Sarva shubhanivruttaye
||
Oh| Lord, the
creator, protector and destroyer of the universe, the very form of
truth, consciousness, bliss I bow to you. Let all the inauspicious
things be driven away from me and your devotee be
protected.
