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| Name: | Steven Nesaraj |
| E-mail address: | randaatech@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.facebook.com/nesa287 |
| Comments: | I am of Shaivism descent. And according to my knowledge, Lord Shiva had said,"Those who don't see that Vishnu & I are one, will not receive any merit from his devotion". These are not the exact quote from the Holy scriptures, but the meaning is the same.
This website is beautiful. It was a joy, knowing Hinduism will never lose its power to mesmerize. My most heartfelt appreciation to the people behind this wonderful site. Aum Namah Shivaya |
| Name: | ahcharya |
| E-mail address: | ahcharya@airtelmail.in |
| Name: | Mahasamaha Devi Dasi |
| E-mail address: | melinda_torok2000@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://artmajeur.com/melindatorok |
| Comments: | Hare Krishna!
I became totally addicted to this website! Since my Ishtadevas (first 8, and then 2 more wonderful shalagramas) came to me last June. I learned EVERYTHING I need about puja and so many other useful things here! This website is a true treasure! I've been visiting it almost every day. I absolutely love it! I can't take my eyes off all these beautiful shilas around the world! Because of you, I can worship my Lords in a nice way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! May you be forever blessed by pure love! Yhs. Mahasamaha dd. from Serbia |
| Name: | shrinivas murthy kemtur |
| E-mail address: | murthy_motors@rediffmail.com |
| Comments: | dear sir,
i am very greatfull to you for giveing knowledge of this shaligram. & also given the discreption of fake shaligram of various name that they are selling in the market. |
| Name: | Janardana |
| E-mail address: | Janardana1234@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://Nomenclature of Shaligram Silas |
| Comments: | Hare Krishna ,
My Friends , I returned from my trip to India recently . What a trip it was at the feet of my Lord at Mathura in Vrindavan ! This time had chance to Pick up Sacred Shaligram Silas from Haridwar . Then to identify them I was glancing through information on web . I discovered various shocking facts . There are now couple of websites selling these Silas at sky rocketing prices . But is more surprising is that there is absolutely no limit as to how these suppliers have stretched imagination to the naming the Lord . There are Shaligrams called the names below which is incorrect naming seemingly to give them a big names attributing several properties and thus to charge high amounts Sacred Adwaitya Shweta Netradhari Laxmi Vishvaksena Maha Ganesha Sacred Adwaitya Shweta Laxmi hayagriva Kalki Maha Vishnu Sacred Adwaitya Shweta Shashidhara Chandramauli Kalp Laxmi Vishvaksena Ganesha Sarvottam Golden Laxmi Shesha Golden Kamal Chaturbhuj Chakradhari Maha Vishnu Sarvottam Jenyudhari Shweta Hayagriva Varaha Dev Adwaitya Golden Kamal Chaturbhuj Chakradhari Mahavishnu Kalki Mahadev Sacred double Golden Kamal Santan Gopal Matsya Chaturbhuj Chakradhari Bhur Bhuvas . According to the Prapanchasaara (quoted in Praanatoshanitantra page 373.) Lord Vishnu has his fifty different form each of which may be worsipped in a Shalagram Stone. His forms are given below: Keshav , Narayana, Maahava, Govinda, Madhusudana, Trivikrama, Vamana, Shridhar, Hrishikesha, Padmanabha, Damodara, Vaasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna, Aniruddha ,Chakrin, Gadin, Sharngin, khadgin, Shankin, Halin, Musalin, Soolin, Paashin, Ankushin, Mukunda, Nandaja, Nandin, Nara, Narakajit, Hari, Krishna, Satya, Saatvata, Shauri, Shuri, Janaradana, Bhudhaarin, Vishvamurthi, Vaikuntha, Purushottama, Balin, Balaanuja, Bala, Vrishagnha, Vrisha, Hamsa, Varaha, Vimala, Nrisimha. We learn from different puranas that in former days Shalagrams were divided into 24 varieties, their names according to the Skandapurana being as follows: Keshava, Madhusudana, Shankarshan , Daamodara, Vaasudeva, Pradyumna, Vishnu, Maadhava, Ananta, Purushottama, Adhokshaja, Janaardan , Govinda, Trivikrama, Shridhar, Hrishikesha, Nrisimha, Vishvayoni, Vaamana, Naaraayana, Pundarikaaksh, Upendra, Hari, Krishna. (Skanda Purana, Nagarckhanda, 244. 3-9) In the Brahmavaivarattapurana (Prakrtikhanda, chapter21.) we get the following description of the different varieties of Shaligrams: 1) Lakshminarayana : In colour he resembles a new cloud and has a single opening marked with four circular prints. A linear mark resembling a vanamala (a particular kind of garland held by Lord Vishnu, or series of forests) is also printed on his body. 2) Lakshmijanaardan: The above type without the mark of vanamala. 3) Raghunatha: He has two openings with any mark of vanamala. his body also is marked with the footprint of a cow, but not with any mark of vanamala. 4) Dadhivamana: Very small in size with two circular marks, and having the colour of a new cloud. 5) Shridhar : The above type with an additional mark of vanamala. 6) Daamodara : Big in size with a round shape and two circular marks, but not having the mark of vanamala. 7) Ranarama : round and middle in shape with prints of arrows all over hid body. He must have two circular marks and prints of a quiver with arrows on his body. 8) Rajarajeshwara : Middle in size, having seven circular marks and also the marks of an umbrella and grass (or quiver) on his body. 9) Ananta : Big in size with the colour of a new cloud and having 14 circular marks on his body. 10) Madhusudhan : Round in shape, middle in size and charming to look at. He has two circular marks and a footprint of a cow on his body. 11) Sudarshan : With single circular mark. 12) Gadadhara: With a hidden circular mark. 13) Hayagriva : with two circular marks and having the shape of the face of a horse. 14) Narsimha : having a large opening with two circular marks, and glittering to look at. 15) Laxminarsimha : Having a big opening with two circular marks, and also marked with a vanamala. 16) Vaasudeva : Evenly shaped and charming to look at, having two circular marks at the front of his opening. 17) Pradyumna : with the colour of a new cloud, and having a small circular mark and several small holes on his body. 18) Shankarshan : He has two circular marks joined with each other on the top side o his body. 19) Aniriddha: Round in shape, glaced and charming to look at, and having the yellowish or black colour. There are more forms of Lord including the Dasavatara form in the other texts , which I cannot mention due to space constraint and you may read in salagram.net . However these commercial websites are using their own nomenclature which is quite against the information in these scriptures . Now Bhur Bhuvas Gayatri cannot be a form of the Lord .. Similarly Sacred Adwaitya Shweta Netradhari Laxmi Vishvaksena Maha Ganesha , or Sacred Adwaitya Shweta Laxmi hayagriva Kalki Maha Vishnu, or Sacred Adwaitya Shweta Shashidhara Chandramauli Kalp Laxmi Vishvaksena Ganesha or Sacred double Golden Kamal Santan Gopal Matsya Chaturbhuj Chakradhari Bhur Bhuvas cannot be one single form of a Sila . The buyers need to Wake up and not trust the words of the suppliers blindly . Also there is absolutely no relation with the description of the Shaligram Sila as noted in the Scriptures with what these suppliers are selling . For eg:- please see the description of Silas above and match with the pictures they are selling . Sila Ananta needs to be “Big in size with the colour of a new cloud and having 14 circular marks on his body, “ , Pradyumna : with the colour of a new cloud, and having a small circular mark and several small holes on his body, Daamodara : Big in size with a round shape and two circular marks, but not having the mark of vanamala. The Silas are identified by these suppliers in any random way , befooling the people . So dear Friends , wake up . Do not merely read the website words and follow blindly . Do not pay such sky rocketing prices . You cannot “Buy” the Lord . Worship the Lord with Sheer devotion and pure love . He is everywhere . Take any Shaligram Sila and see Him in that . He is formless , the absolute . |
| Name: | k.gunda char |
| E-mail address: | gc_kudli@rediffmail.com |
| Name: | pandurangarao |
| E-mail address: | prrveda@gmail.com |
| Comments: | at last i was over joyed in finding all 24 names of the lord bearing various combinations of shanka chakra gadha padma. there are 2 repitations. keshava and damodara are same. hrishikesha and narasimha are same. two combinations are left out. viz: shanka gadha chakra padma and chakra gadha shanka padma. i am not sure what i am saying is right. can this be clarified?
many thanks, hare krishna. |
| Name: | Guru Priya d.d. |
| E-mail address: | gloriahunter2001@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Wonderful site. If anyone has a shila that they would like to donate please contact me. |
| Name: | Dharmendra Mishra |
| E-mail address: | d_mishra@sancharnet.in |
| Comments: | Shri Hari,
I am new to POOJA, ARCHNA of Bhagwan Vishnu (SHALIGRAM). This site is a real eye opener for a novice like me. Great Site keep it up! You will have many visitors like me who are tring to find the unfound!!! Jai Mahavishnu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: | Madhav |
| E-mail address: | ernestnoronha@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Dear Vaishnavs,
Dandwats, this site is a really great website, very informative and best darshans. I am looking for a small black marble deity like that of Radha Raman can any one guide me on that. I am based in Mumbai. regards, Madhav |
| Name: | Jagdish M. Dave |
| E-mail address: | davex@rogers.com |
| Comments: | I am Bardai Brahmin. I was told that my ancestors came from some place called Bardai.
I am trying to trace my roots. If some one has any thing that would enlighten me, I will appreciate. |
| Name: | A.S. PRASAD |
| E-mail address: | sarisetty@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | PRANAMS.
I AM A DEVOTEE OF LORD SRI NRISIMHA SWAMY. I AM COLLECTING ALL HIS TEMPLE DETAILS THROUGH OUT THE WORLD. KINDLY HELP ME IN THIS REGARD. PLEASE E-MAIL ME THE TEMPLE LOCATIONS AND DETAILS THAT ARE KNOWN TO YOU AND NEARBY YOUR PLACES AND I SHALL BE GRATEFUL TO ALL OF YOU FOREVER. WITH GREAT RESPECTS AND PRANAMS. A.S. PRASAD. GUNTUR - ANDHRA PRADESH STATE. INDIA. |
| Name: | MV Aravindan |
| E-mail address: | aravindan18@gmail.com |
| Comments: | All photographs are very sharp. Crystal clear pictures.
Fully informative. You should have taken enormous pain in collecting the articles and most importantly arranging. All the links are excellent. |
| Name: | vamsidhari gopinath das |
| E-mail address: | vdgn_jps@yahoo.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://-----------nil------------------- |
| Comments: | hari bol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
PAMHO // AGTSP what can i say about this ................ fullyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy transcendental i am sure this site will take every one back to godhead. and ofcourse those who are worshiping lord in sila form are living with lord. thanx alot to all vaishnavs and sila sevaks for this divine online darshan............. thank you priya (dear) JTCD. yours VDGN |
| Name: | BK Kevin Daby |
| E-mail address: | dasa_anudas@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | very nice site. am looking for small krsna balaram deities.can anybody help please??
hare krsna |
| Name: | Someone From Alachua, (New Ranam Reti), Fl |
| Comments: | Wonderful Website! |
| Name: | Bhakta Robert Swett |
| E-mail address: | treborttews@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Simply Sublime! |
| Name: | Ganesh Neupane |
| E-mail address: | monte@ccsl.com.np |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.monterosa-nepal.com |
| Comments: | your home page is great. please make always same.
thanks Ganesh Neupane Monterosa Treks and Expedition |
| Name: | TRS Iyengar |
| E-mail address: | trsi@trsiyengar.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.trsiyengar.com |
| Comments: | Great to meet another Srivaishnava. Dasaanu Dasan and due Pranamas.
TRS Iyengar Jan. 10, 2004 |
| Name: | JASWANT |
| E-mail address: | SONIJ@SMOLLAN.CO.ZA |
| Comments: | HARE KRISHNA !!
WHAT CAN I SAY ? !! -GREAT !! KEEP IT UP !!!!! |
| Name: | JAYANTI.RAJYAGURU |
| E-mail address: | jayanti@bardaibrahmin.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bardaibrahmin.com |
| Comments: | this is very intresting site.is nice to see all over the world people visiting your site.well i am looking for RAJYAGURU all over world.PLEASE DO VISIT OUR WEB SITE TO SEE WHAT WE OFFER TO ALL BARDAI BRAHMIN GNATI ALL OVER THE WORLD. JAI PUJAY TRIKAMJI BAPU. U.K. |
| Name: | Garuda dasa |
| E-mail address: | garudadas108@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | As I have said to you,please keep up the wonderful good work! This is a very Krishna Conciousness site and it is an insperation for me to see various Vaisnavas around the world do their service and keeps me humble to see their devotion.Also I learn tips on how they paint their Silas,and the versitility of services one can do.
Hari Bolo! Y.S.-Garuda dasa |
| Name: | Rupamanjari dasi |
| E-mail address: | sahelid@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Jayata!
Dandavat Pranams and Haribol, This is an incredibly beautiful, truly inspirational and moving website, perhaps my favorite devotional website ever. Thank you very very much. |
| Name: | Gaurav ghosh |
| E-mail address: | gaurav_85@epatra.com |
| Comments: | The site is very good ,& the detailed descriptions is is excellent .Can you send me a shlagram shila |
| Name: | SumukhiDevi |
| E-mail address: | sumukhidevi@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | this site is so so COOL |
| Name: | Krishna Rao Gururajan |
| E-mail address: | gurujik@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Dear Prabhuji,
A wonderful site full of information and divine pictures of Saligram silas. I have some very rare saligrams for personal worship. But I would like to go to site of Kandaki river in Nepal and collect few more for my future generations. I would be greatful for any information as to where I can get them, how to go there etc since I am planning to visit Nepal next year. My earlier email to your address has been returned undelivered, hence I am using this guest book, to communicate with you and others who can help me in realsing my dreams. Regards guru |
| Name: | Mandar Khadilkar |
| E-mail address: | mandar_talks@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kalnirnay.com |
| Comments: | The information about aryan invasion is simply great. From where you got this data? I would like to have more on this subject.
Wish you all the best in future. Mandar |
| Name: | Adicaitanya dasa |
| E-mail address: | adidasjps@ptt.yu;adicaitanyadasa@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ptt.yu/korisnici/a/d/adidasjps/index.htm |
| Comments: | Hari bol!Pamho!Agtsp!
Personaly,this site make me a realy "Sila fanatic"! This is all your "guilt" ,JTC Prabhu, and I just want to say thank you for this =>:-) This site is the best spiritual site on WWW,no doubts. Because of this site and JTC Prabhuji my wish to worship a Lord in a form of Sila is come true. Just keep going! All glories to Sri Shaligram Tirtha Pradashini! |
| Name: | Dave Raum |
| E-mail address: | ravasoljah@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/ravasoljah2001/BLACKHOLES.html |
| Comments: | This has gotta be the most far-out site I've seen yet! You guys R kool! PEACE & LOVE, dave |
| Name: | Meenakashi |
| E-mail address: | meenadokarry@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | All glories to Srila Prabhaupada
Wonder full site i was very please to see so much about Sri Shaligram. Please keep this up and update as well. |
| Name: | Sudharsan das |
| E-mail address: | krishnan-das@xtra.co.nz |
| Comments: | Its so beautiful to see all Shaligram from home .
prahbuji ke jai |
| Name: | Gary Kearns |
| E-mail address: | globetrottergk@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Haven't had a good enough look at the site yet. There's so much to see / learn that it will probably take an aeon of lifetimes to get to the stage where I can make comments.
C ya in 5000 years!! Hare Krishna. G. |
| Name: | Radha Raman das |
| E-mail address: | radharaman@post.cz |
| Homepage URL: | http://holyindia.net |
| Comments: | Best Web on net. Haribol |
| Name: | wairarapa glenn |
| E-mail address: | ahimsa@ihug.co.nz |
| Comments: | good one JTC, keep on rockin! |
| Name: | Vaisnavi |
| E-mail address: | vaisnavi@indiadivine.com |
| Comments: | What a lovely website. We are not alone. |
| Name: | tk |
| E-mail address: | taptakancanidd@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | we need more and more such nice web sites, keep upating it, it's great... |
| Name: | Vikesh |
| E-mail address: | bhaktavikesh@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hare Krsna Pamho All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Great site a truly devotional offering to the lord in his salagrama form thank you |
| Name: | Reshma |
| E-mail address: | Rischma@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Dear Prabhu!
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada! What a marvellous website you have here!! Going through the articles truly was like a Tirtha Yatra for me. All the information I was looking for about the Shaligrama Shila I found at your website, very informative. It was like a blessing of the Lord himself. Keep it up! Hare Krishna! Reshma |
| Name: | Chaturatma dasa |
| E-mail address: | Chatur95@aol.com |
| Comments: | Dear Prabhu,
this is such a wonderful service. I recently saw it and was headed out on the road to travel. I decided when I returned I would have to get photo's and send them to this site. When I revisited the site I saw my name listed and under that listed, coming soon. I guess I better get busy! The Lord must want others to get his darshana. I am contacting a digital camera owner here in Alachua and working on it. thanks again for making this a place where all of us salagrama pujaris, fanatics, crazies and otherwise diehard devotees of this form of the Lord can meet, share info and photos. YS Chaturatma dasa BTW try to get Shridhara Swami's listed--they are amazing! |
| Name: | Umapati Swami |
| E-mail address: | umapati@in.com.au |
| Comments: | A beautiful web site. Thanks.
Your servant, Umapati Swami |
| Name: | Jaya Tirtha Charan dasa |
| E-mail address: | salagram@xtra.co.nz |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hknet.org.nz/index.htm |
| Comments: | Hare Krishna
Please accept my respectful obeisances, all glories to Sri Guru and Gauranga. Thank you for visiting, we hope that you had an enlivening experience. Please bookmark this site, and tell your associates Who they can find here. Trusting this finds you well. Sri Krishnarpanamastu ys, JTCd =>:-) |