Day 3: The Power of Mantras and the Gurudev’s Final Blessing

The third and final day of the Panch Dhuni Tapasya at OM Ashram reached its spiritual pinnacle. The most cherished moment occurred when our beloved Gurudev, His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramahansa Shree Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj, visited the site to bless his successor, Param Pujya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avatar Puri Ji Maharaj.

A moment of profound Guru-shishya grace

 Shree Vishwaguru Ji bestows his grace upon Pujya Maharaj Ji on the final day.

A flower mala and puja for beloved Gurudev.

The final parikrama together with Gurudev

Vedic mantras & sacred symbols

While the heat of the fires tested the physical body, the air vibrated with the power of ancient mantras. Five learned Pandits performed a precise "Sequence of Power" to protect the ritual space.

Five learned Pandits sustain the ritual’s power through ancient Vedic chants.

They began with the Ganesh Mantra to remove obstacles, followed by the Shodasha Matrika to invoke the 16 Universal Mothers. To ensure protection from every direction, the fierce Bhairav and Dash Dikpala mantras were chanted, shielding the practitioner from all negative influences.

This final day also unveiled the deep symbolism of our Parampara. Before meditation, the Swastika was drawn to invoke the sun’s blessing and good fortune.

The symbol Swastika representing good fortune, well-being, and the sun.

Uniquely, a real cow and horse were present at the start. In our tradition, the cow represents Sattva (purity and nourishment), while the horse symbolizes Prana (vitality and disciplined energy). Their presence brings "living energy" and cosmic participation to the ceremony.

Holy cow symbolizing nurturing, abundance, and the sustaining power of nature

Finally, as Pujya Maharaj Ji immersed himself in deep meditation, the Chandra-bindu (crescent moon and dot) was visible on his back. This sacred mark represents the union of Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (energy), guiding the mind into a transcendent state.

The Chandra-bindu symbol represents the union of Shiva and Shakti.

As the fires of the 3-day Tapasya conclude, the resonance of the mantras remains. Through the Guru's grace and the power of Agni, may peace and prosperity be granted to all.

May the blessings of this Tapasya reach every corner of the world.

ओम आश्रम जाडन में आपका हार्दिक स्वागत है।