MOKSHABALI Dearfriends,
Yesterdaya new serial by name AMMAKILIKKODUstarted in Malayalam channel Soorya TV, which I started to watch at 6.30 PM. The story beginswith performing Mokshabalito the departed soul of the martyr by his wife. Fatherof the martyr explains the importance of 12th bali performed by allfamily members and salvation to pithru and not performing further balies. Whilethe bali starts the priest explains the importance of the bali and feeding souls of all departed by itand salvation. It was performed on a sea shore. It appeared to me something like Gayasrardha performed byBrahmins. I searched for details in Google, and the same is compiled below. Mokshabali by other communities inKerala is a new information to me.Kartha is assisted by Elayath priest Thoseinterested to agree with pithrusalvation by performing bali can read thecompilation. GopalakrishnanDated 26-9-23 1 Introduction MokshaNarayana Bali is performed for the calming of the souls of the departed and tofulfil their desires and thereby address Pitru Dosha. The puja is performed by family members only.Moksha Narayanabali Puja or Vishnu Bali Puja is described in the Garuda Purana. 2 Moksha Narayana Bali (Vishnu Bali) inGaya PerformMoksha Narayana Bali at Gaya Kshetra with best Vedic and highly experienced Panditsand Purohits from Pure prayer. Moksha Narayanabali is performed for three days.The ritual is performed byfamilies to liberate souls of their departed family members who met anuntimely death. Moksha Narayana Bali is performed for the calming of thesouls of the departed and to fulfil their desires and thereby address PitruDosha. The puja is performed by family members only. MokshaNarayanabali Puja or Vishnu Bali Puja is described in the Garuda Purana. Out of the two main contents of the GarudaPurana, Purvakanda and Pretakanda, the Narayana Bali Puja ritesare mentioned in the Pretakanda content. TheNarayan Bali Puja is believed to help a person get rid of ancestral curses,also known as Pitru Dosha. Narayanabali Puja has to be performed when there are abnormal deaths, like death bydisease, death by suicide, death by fasting, death by animals, death by acurse, death by murder, death by drowning, by snake bite etc. This is alsosuggested to get rid of obstacles in business, health problems, education,marriage, accidental death,and also performed to get rid of problems created by curses from mother, fatheror other family members. Narayanabali Puja is similar to that ofthe procedures followed in a funeral,wherein an artificial human body made out of wheat flour is used. Mantraschanted during the puja invokes the remaining desires of the departed souls. Itis believed the ritual allows them to possess the artificial bodyand the funeral liberates them to theother world. The Nag Bali Puja helps the souls get rid of their sins.For Nag Bali Puja, a snake made out of wheat dough is used. 3 Where is Gaya? GayaKshetra is one of the popular Mukti Sthalas in India. Gaya PunyaKshetra on the banks of Phalgu River is the sought after place forperforming Pujas and rituals related to ancestors. Devotees fromall over visit Gaya Kshetra to perform rites like Atma Pinda Dan, Gaya Shraddhaand Preta Shraddha, Moksha Narayanabali or Vishnubali, Tripindi Shraddha seeking salvation. AlsoKalasarpa Shanti, Navagraha Shanti, AKala Maran Shanti (Untimely death) areperformed here. Presiding deity of Lord Vishnu is called Gadadharand is known to give Mukti (salvation). Itis mentioned in Vayu Purana, Lord Vishnu is said to have given salvation toGayasura here and gave a boon that his name will be mentioned as a proof ofhaving performed rituals to the departed. Gaya Kshetra is located in the state of Bihar about 100kmfrom its capital Patna which was known as Pataliputra in historic days. Gayais one of the three places mentioned in the shastras as being best for Pitrukaryas. The other two arekashi and prayag (Also called Teertharaja). My note-Brahmins perform pithru salavationkriyas at Prayag, kasi and finally at Gaya for uplifting pithru as Deva andtheir salvation. 4 Vishnu Pada Temple VishnuPada Temple in Gaya Kshetra is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and also a must visitVishnu temple of India. TheFoot print of Lord Vishnu (Vishnupaad) is stamped on a solid rock calledDharmashila. Many devout followers of Sri Hari (Vaishnavites) offer manykinds of Pujas here.. 5 Akshayavat in Vishnupaad Temple Generallyonce in a year every banyan tree releases all its leaves, but it is said that, Akshayavat tree does not releaseits leaves at all. This Batavriksha remains evergreen, even during draught-likeconditions. It is said that the tree has existed since Treta Yugwhen Sita gave a boon that the tree would remain immortal. It is locatedin the courtyard of Vishnupada temple. 6 Prethashila Prethashila,the hill of the Pretas(dissatisfied spirits) is lying at a distance of about8km to from Vishnupada temple. This is another place, where the sacred ritesare required to be performed first before even visiting the temple. It is mentioned in Vyasa Mahabharat, thatperforming rituals at Pretashila neutralises the sins of even Brahmahatya dosh. Vayu Purana mentions that we have to offer Pindas to ancestors on its summit, takea holy bath in the Brahma Kundaat the foot of the hill and offer its water to the Gods and Pitru Devatas. LordBrahma had performed Ashwamedha Yag at this place. Mynote- Information about Prethasila is new to me 7 Whathappens in Accidental Death? What are its effects? Whena person’s death occurs due to unnatural causes, the Atma (soul) is stuckbetween the two worlds. In suchevent, the soul puts the surviving family members through a lot of sufferingsto seek their attention. This can result in problems like Preta-Badha, loss inbusiness, increasing debt, Family health Problems, marriage problems,accidental deaths, loss of peace and harmony. When noefforts are made to provide salvation to such dissatisfied Atma (Soul), theycurse the surviving generation or their kin. This is known as Pitra Shaap orPreta Shaap. Itis said that however we appease gods, before showering us with benevolence, they are said to inquire with Pitrus, if theyhave been satisfied. Hence, it is important to seek the virtue of Pitrus. 8 Why is Narayan Bali Puja performed? NarayanBali Puja is performed for the following reasons: Fulfilling the desires of the soul. Eliminate the curse of Pitru Dosha. To have children. To get rid of ghosts. Due to accidental deaths and problemsthereby caused 9 How to overcome Pitru Dosha? Atma of such person who has sufferedaccidental death can be liberated by performing Narayanbali Vidhi or Narayanabali Pooja, therebyreducing the impacts of Pitru Dosha. Which day of the week is good forperforming Narayana Bali Pooja? Sunday,Monday and Thursday are considered auspicious dates to begin the puja. When should Narayanbali Puja be performed? NarayanbaliPuja can be performed on these days; Amavasya, Dwadashi, Mahalaya Pitru pakshaor Poornima. It can also be performed on important Nakshatram days likeKritika, Vishakha, Punarvasu, Poorvabhadra, Dhanishta, Uttarabhadra, Satabhishaand Revati. NarayanbaliPuja can be performed on any suitable Thithi. The puja shouldnot be performed during Grahan days, Ekadashi, Ashtami and Dashami. 10 Whereto Perform Narayan Bali Puja? Narayanabali puja is offered at various Teertha kshetras in India like Gaya, Gokarna,Srirangapatna, Rameshwaram, Setukarai, Kashi, Prayag, Gaya and many more. GayaKshetra on the banks of River Phalgu, has been a well-known Mukti-Sthaldestination for Pitru Karyas and other remedial Pujas from time immemorial. As Gokarna kshetra and Gaya are said to have Rudrapad and Vishnupadrespectively, the puja can be performed anytime of the year. KashiKshetra on the banks of River Ganges is highly suitable to perform theseTeertha Vidhis. Srirangapatna on thebanks of River Kaveri is another Teertha Kshetra preferred by the devotees inKarnataka state. Timbakeshwar being Jyotirlinga Kshetras, is anotherdestination due to the greater availability of Pandits and Purohits to performmany kinds of Parihara Karyas. 11 What should I wear for performingNarayana Bali Pooja? Thisis a traditional worship delineated in Puranas and practiced for many centuriesin India with traditional attire of Dhothi for men and sari for women. 12 What are the benefits of Narayana Bali? 1.The at most benefit of Narayana Bali, Nagbali Puja is to get peace, happinessand positive vibes in entire family. 2. Rituals of Narayana Balihelps the ancestors to attain peace, salvation and give their blessing to all family members. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/856573336.920564.1695710604527%40mail.yahoo.com.
