2. , , , , , , , 3. , , , , 4. ? , , | , , , - , 5. | ! 6. Meaning of "TILAK ()" in Hindi ,, 7. , ? - , , , 8. DIFFERENT TYPE OF TILAK , - 9. DIFFERENT TYPE OF TILAK 10. Tilak The tilak is worn every day by sadhus and pious householders, and on special occasions like weddings and religious rituals. A tilak is also applied by a priest during a visit to the temple as a sign of the deity's blessing, for both men and women.Tilak marks are applied by hand or with a metal stamp. They might be made of ash from a sacrificial fire, sandalwood paste, turmeric, cow dung, clay, charcoal, or red lead.In addition to its religious symbolism, the tilak has a cooling effect on the forehead and this can assist in concentration and meditation. 11. Vaishnava sampradayaBrahma SampradayaKumara SampradayaRudra SampradayaSri Sampradaya 12. Brahma Sampradaya Brahma sampradayaMadhva sampradayaMadhavendra puri(founder)Gaudiya sampradayaChaitanya Mahaprabhu 13. Madhva sampradaya In between a vertical black line is made from the daily coal of the yajna-kunda (fire sacrifice).The Madhva sampradaya mark two vertical lines representing Krishna's 'lotus feet'. In the Madhva sampradaya the tilak is made out of Gopichandana mud from Dwaraka. 14. Gaudiya sampradaya the Gaudiya In In the Gaudiya line devotees do not approach Radha and Krishna directly, but always indirectly through their servant. To indicate this, the black line representing Radha is replaced with a tulsi leaf offered at the base of Krishna's feet.Vaishnava sampradaya the tilak is usually made out of mud from Vrindavan. The main tilak is basically identical to the Madhva tilak ( Two vertical lines representing Krishna's 'lotus feet). 15. Kumara SampradayaWithin these lines, between the eyebrows is a black dot, made from the slate found in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, the sacred birthplace of Radha. This is said to represent God as Radha and Krishna together.The tilak is made of Gopi-Chandana (the clay from Gopi Kunda lake in Dwarka, Gujarat). It starts at the bridge of the nose and continues as two vertical lines to the top of the forehead. 16. Rudra SampradayaThe tilak worn is generally a single vertical red line. This line represents Yamuna devi. The form of Krishna worshiped in this sampradaya is Sri Nathji or Govardhana.. 17. Sri SampradayaA red line in the middle which representing Lakshmidevi. The red line was originally made from a red stone found within the ant hill. The ants would usually make their ant hill on top of these red stones.Tilak with two lines representing the feet of Narayana. the tilak is made out of the white mud found in anthills. The scriptures tell us that the mud from the base of a Tulasi plant and the white mud from within the ant hill are both pure and best for making tilak. 18. Shaiva Marks In general Shaiva tilaka is made of ash coming from burned wood, cow dung or incense. The tradition of ash goes back to stories that tell how Shiva would smear his body with ash taken from cremation sites, and so today, Shaivas mark their bodies with holy ash. In general, amongst Shaivas, the wearing of tilaka is not as extensive or as rigid as it is in the Vaishnava schools. Here are the most common Shaiva patterns. . 19. Importance of Tilak Atharvana Upanisad Anyone who marks his body with the tilak which resembles the lotus feet of Lord hari becomes dear to the Paramatma. He becomes fortunate and attains liberation.Brahmaratra One should meditate on Me by chanting Om and should mark his body with vertical tilak daily. Anyone who marks thus attains sayujya liberation. 20. PRUSRIMARGIY VAISHNAV U symbol of PrUstimargiya VaisHNaV 21. PRUSRIMARGIY VAISHNAV U symbol of PrUstimargiya VaisHNaV 22. SWAMINARAYAN TILAK CHANDLO 23. Male devotees of the Swaminarayan Sampraday apply a tilak and chandlo on their foreheads during their puja. The tilak is made of chandan, or yellow sandalwood paste, and the chandlo is made of kumkum, or red saffron powder. Female devotees only apply a chandlo, commonly known as bindi, on their foreheads. The tilak is representative of Bhagwan Swaminarayans feet, and the chandlo is representative of the devotee. In this way, the meaning of the tilakchandlo is two-fold. First, it represents a devotee remaining at the service of Gods feet. Secondly, it represents the dual devotion to God and the gunatit guru. In the Swaminarayan Sampraday, Bhagwan Swaminarayan introduced the tilak-chandlo to His paramhansas by applying a sample on Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swamis forehead. Today, millions of devotees wear the tilakchandlo on their forehead, proudly symbolizing their affinity to Hindu dharma and their faith in Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Pramukh Swami Maharaj. 24. Without Tilak all karm Acts like Jap, Hom, Yagna, Daan (donation), Shradh etc cannot become successful. Procedure of having Tilak:Keshvay Namah Narayanay Namah Madhvay Namah Govinday Namah Vishnave Namah Vamanay Namah Madhusudanay Namah Shridharay Namah Trivikramay Namah Padmnabhay Namah Damodaray Namah Vasudevay NamahForehead. Nabhi. Heart Neck. Left Hand. Left kukshi. Right Arm. Left Arm. Below Ears. Back On shoulders On head 25. Thus one should do tilak at 12 places on body parts. Tilak is similar to foot print of prabhu Shri Krishna. It increases auspiciousness. Red Tilak of kanku made of Haridra turmeric & Lime stone( chuna) is best as it is appreciated for Vaishnav. It is also helpful in having impression. It is also symbolizes love and affection.Ladies can make one Pundra on forehead. Every auspicious acts in hindu culture is done by Anamika finger so Tilak should be done by it. 26. What is a Sampraday (sect)?The essence of Vedas derived by Shree Hari's devotees like Brahma, Rudra etc. demigods, which is received through the heritage (parampara). This includes, giving the mantra etc, which results into the liberation of soul, is called as Sampraday. The meaning of "Sampradaya" is derived as below: Word "Sampradaya" is made of 2 upsargas i.e. "Sam" and "Pra" , a verb (Dhatu) "Da" and "Dhaj" pratyay. Verb "Da" means "Daan" Upsarga "Sam" means Samyak i.e. the Daan is given by the bhagwad aagya. Upsaarga "Pra" means Prakarsh. This is because the daan of mantra is originated from Vedas 27. ? Everyone seeks happiness, but how many seek the Supreme Truth ? 28. Importance of Urdhvapundra Tilak: All Vaishnavas whether they are Brahman, kshatriya, vaishya etc they can make Urdhavpundra Tilak on forehead . Tilak make Vaishnav pious and help to achieve almighty brahm. Tilak should start from between the eyes touching both eyebrow to end of forehead till hairs. Between two lines of Tilak always Shri Krishan and Swaminiji stays keeping blessing on Vaishnavas . Body of person who keep Tilak on forehead become sinless and become Temple of Shri Krishna. One shouldnt do tripund over urdhavapundra Tilak . One should keep Tilak always on forehead. We shouldnt shy in following our own dharm. It shouldnt be done for short time period 29. 09824214757 [email protected] Lecture at : ISCKON TEMPLE HALL -NEW DELHI Date 19-10-2013 ( sharad purnima )
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