Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Hanumaan chalisa with its meaning

              Hanuman chalisa

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukar Sudhari,
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo dayaku Phal Chari

With the dust of Guru's Lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and then
narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ram Chandra, The Supereme among the Raghu
dynasty. The giver of the four attainments of life.


Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow, Pavan Kumar,
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar


Knowing myself to be ignorent, I urge you, O Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O
Lord! kindly Bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, removing all my
miseries and blemishes.


Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar
Jai Kipis Tihun Lok Ujgaar

Victory of Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of
monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds

Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa,
Anjani Putra Pavansut naamaa.

You, the Divine messager of Ram and repository of immeasurable strength, are also
known as Anjaniputra and known as the son of the wind - Pavanputra.


Mahebeer Bikram Bajrangi,
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi.

Oh Hanumanji! You are valiant and brave, with a body like lightening. You are the
dispeller of darkness of evil thoughts and companion of good sense and wisdom.

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa,
Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.

Shri Hanumanji's physique is golden coloured. His dress is pretty, wearing
'Kundals' ear-rings and his hairs are long and curly.

Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birjai,
Kandhe Moonj Janeu saage.

Shri Hanumanji is holding in one hand a lighting bolt and in the other a banner
with sacred thread across his shoulder.


Shankar Suvna Kesari Nandan,
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the emanation of ' SHIVA ' and you delight Shri Keshri.
Being ever effulgent, you and hold vast sway over the universe. The entire
world proptiates. You are adorable of all.


Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur,
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur

Oh! Shri Hanumanji! You are the repository learning, virtuous, very wise and
highly keen to do the work of Shri Ram,
Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita man basyia.

You are intensely greedy for listening to the naration of Lord Ram's lifestory and
revel on its enjoyment. You ever dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram-Sita and Shri
Lakshman.
Sukshma roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhwana,
Bikat roop Dhari Lank Jarawa

You appeared beofre Sita in a diminutive form and spoke to her, while you
assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhim roop Dhari Asur Sanhare,
Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare.

He, with his terrible form, killed demons in Lanka and performed all acts of Shri
Ram.
Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.

When Hanumanji made Lakshman alive after bringing 'Sanjivni herb' Shri Ram
took him in his deep embrace, his heart full of joy.

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai,
Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bahi.

Shri Ram lustily extolled Hanumanji's excellence and remarked, "you are as dear
to me as my own brother Bharat"

Sahastra Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave,
Asa kahi Shripati Kanth Laagave.

Shri Ram embraced Hanumanji saying:
"Let the thousand - tongued sheshnaag sing your glories"

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa

Sanak and the sages, saints. Lord Brahma, the great hermits Narad and
Goddess Saraswati along with Sheshnag the cosmic serpent, fail to sing the
glories of Hanumanji exactly

Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,
Kabi Kabid Kahin Sake Kahan Te

What to talk of denizens of the earth like poets and scholars ones etc even Gods
like Yamraj, Kuber, and Digpal fail to narrate Hanman's greatness in toto.

Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha,
Ram Miali Rajpad Deenha

Hanumanji! You rendered a great service for Sugriva, It were you who united
him with SHRI RAM and installed him on the Royal Throne.

Tumharo Mantro Bibhishan Maana,
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana.

By heeding your advice. Vibhushan became Lord of Lanka, which is known all
over the universe.

Juug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu,
Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu

Hanumanji gulped, the SUN at distance of sixteen thousand miles considering
it to be a sweet fruit.

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maaheen,
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen.

Carrying the Lord's ring in his mouth, he went across the ocean. There is no
wonder in that.

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jeete,
Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Te Te.

Oh Hanumanji! all the difficult tasks in the world are rendered easiest by your
grace.
Ram Duware Tum Rakhavare,
Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Ram's mercy mansion or His
divine abode. No one may enter without your permission.

Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna,
Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa.

By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under
your protection.

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei,
Tanau Lok Hank Te Kanpei

When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might.

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei,
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei.

Great Brave on. Hanumanji's name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits
away from his devotees.

Nasei Rog Hare Sab Peera,
Japat Niranter Hanumant Beera

On reciting Hanumanji's holy name regularly all the maladies perish the entire
pain disappears.

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei,
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei.

Those who rembember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded
against their odds in life.

Sub Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja,
Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja

Oh Hanumanji! You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as
the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances.

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave,
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave.

Oh Hanumanji! You fulfill the desires of those who come to you and bestow
the eternal nectar the highest fruit of life.

Charo Juung Partap Tumhara,
Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara.

Oh Hanumanji! You magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the
four ages and your fame is radianlty noted all over the cosmos.

Sadho Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare,
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the saviour and the guardian angel of saints and sages
and destroy all the Demons, you are the seraphic darling of Shri Ram.

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data,
Asa Bar Din Janki Mata.

Hanumanji has been blessed with mother Janki to grant to any one any YOGIC
power of eight Sidhis and Nava Nidhis as per choice.
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,
Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.

Oh Hanumanji! You hold the essence of devotion to RAM, always remaining His
Servant.

Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavei.
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei.

Oh Hanumanji! through devotion to you, one comes to RAM and becames free
from suffering of several lives.

Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai,
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai.

After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of
him, whenever, taking new birth on earth.

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai,
Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai

You need not hold any other demigod in mind. Hanumanji alone will give all
happiness.

Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera,
Jo Sumirei Hanumant Balbeera

Oh Powerful Hanumanji! You end the sufferings and remove all the pain from
those who remember you.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee

Hail-Hail-Hail-Lord Hanumanji! I beseech you Honour to bless me in the
capacity of my supreme 'GURU' (teacher).

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi,
Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.

One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times daily for one hundred
days becames free from the bondage of life and death and ejoys the highest
bliss at last.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa

As Lord Shankar witnesses, all those who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are
sure to be benedicted

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,
Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera.

Tulsidas always the servant of Lord prays. "Oh my Lord! You enshrine within my
heart.!
Chopai

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran , Mangal Murti Roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop.

O Shri Hanuman, The Son of Pavan, Saviour The Embodiment of
blessings, reside in my heart together with Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita


JAI SHRI HANUMAN




sev poori,dabeli,pani poori recipe.

 What happens when you hear the word chaat? your mouth starts watering.doesnt it? . Chaats have been the main attraction in the city where i lived in, I have this nostalgic feeling of ladies going out for their evening grocery shopping and the panipoori wala is so busy serving these ladies his tasty preparation.The wonderful smell of panipoori while passing through  the chat corner makes your mouth water and drags your feet towards it.To compensate my cravings for the chaats i decided to prepare these mouthwatering delicacies.

Ingredients for dabeli

 5 medium sized boiled and mashed potatoes.

dabeli masala

peanuts

butter 1 tablespoon

pav or dinner rolls

pomegranate

dabeli masala 6 table spoon (readily available in any Indian grocery)

sev(readily available in any Indian grocery store)

salt as per the taste.

sugar as per the taste.

cheese (optional)

Method

Step1: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a pan

Step2:Add peanuts.

Step3:add dabeli masala and cook for a while(till the oil seperates from masala)

Step4:add mashed potatoes ,salt,suar,pomegranate and mix the mixture well.

Step5:cook the mixture for 5 minutes

Meanwhile take another pan and heat it,add butter and cook the pav.
add the prepared mixture,sev,cheese(optional) and close it with another pav on top of it. mouthwatering dabeli is ready.

Ingredients for panipuri

poori(readily available in any indian grocery store)

for paani:

1 teaspoonAam choor powder

6-7 lemon
Salt (as per taste)

sanchsr (1 teaspoon)

pepper(1teaspoon)

chilli powder(1 teaspoon)

cumin powder(1 tablespoon)

Ginger 1 inch

Sunth 1 teaspoon

Chilli 8-9 according to taste

cilantro 2 bunch

mint 1 bunch

water 6-8 cups.

Method:

Step1:make the paste of mint,chilli and cilantro.

Step2:incorporate other remaining ingredients to the paste.

Step3:Add 6-8 cups of water to the mixture.




Ingredients For masala:

5 medium sized potatoes

2 cups of kala desi chana or garbanzo beans

chaat masala

salt (as per taste)

Method:
Step1: mash potatoes and garbanzo beans ,add chat masala and salt to the mixture.


For sev poori:
Ingredients:

sev( readily available in any Indian grocery store)

poori(readily available in any Indian grocery store)

1curd

1onion

3potatoes

kala chana

1 tomato


For sweet chutney:
aamchur powder 1 tablespoon

chilli powder

jaggery

coriander powder.

1 cup water

Method for making chutney:

Heat water in a vessel ,add jaggery,aamchur,chillipowder,coriander powder and cook for 5 minutes.let it cool down in fridge for 15 minutes.

Ingredients for making green chutney

half bunch mint

1 bunch cilantro

half cup peanuts

1 teaspoon chilli powder

half inch ginger

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 lemon

Method for making greenchutney:

Take all the ingredients in a blender and blend it to a fine paste.



Method for making sev poori:

Take several poories in a dish spread onions,curd,green chutney,sweet
chutney,potatoes,chana,sev,chaatmasala on top of it and enjoy the dish.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Blackforest eggless cake recipe.



Hubby just got me a Kitchen aid stand mixer .My dearest friend Paula and Kunjal's anniversary was on the way so i decided to give a try to my stand mixer and surprise Paula and Kunjal. My try was a huge success and everybody appreciated my effort.I would like to share this recipe with my friends which is as follows:



Ingredients: For the base of the cake.
1 and Half cup All purpose Flour (Maida)
1 cup Sugar.
3 table spoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
5 table spoon oil.
1 teaspoon baking soda
half teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup cold water.

For whipping cream.
4 cups heavy whipping cream.
1 cup sugar or according to taste.

For topping:
shredded dark chocolate.
chocolate toppings (i used ghirardelli)

Method.
Take a bowl ,shift the flour in the bowl with the help of a shifter.Shift the cocoa powder and sugar in the bowl.Then add vinegar,vanilla extract,salt,oil,baking soda and water into the mixture.Blend the mixture well with the help of a blender or in the kitchen aid stand mixer using the paddle attachment.

Meanwhile Preheat the oven on 350 degree Take a baking pan, apply oil or butter and sprinkle some flour on it.Pour the mixture in the baking pan.once the oven is ready bake the mixture for 30 minute's or depending upon your oven. Check in between with a toothpick.If the toothpick comes out clear ,it suggests that it is cooked and ready to come out.Take out the base from the oven and place it on the cooling rack. Allow the base to cool down completely , meanwhile start making your whipping cream for Frosting the cake.

For Whipping cream :
Take 4 cups of heavy cream in a bowl,add 1 cup sugar or according to your taste and whip it with the help of a blender.

For the frosting:
Cut the cake into half (transversely)so that you get two base of the cake.Apply the whipping cream with the help of a butter knife all over the base.top it with the shredded chocolate and round chocolate pieces.



CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY:

They were so eager to murder the cake.



Everybody clap,clap...

Paul almost gave kunjal cake attack....





Bebu the pet rabbit

Bebu is a she rabbit that we got from our friends farm house .Its been 2 years since she is with us and have became a part of our family.

She loves to chew wires and furniture,and love to hide away in her hideout.She is potty trained so i can let her roam all around the house,She looks so innocent but dont mess with her otherwise her bite can be pretty heavy .


Homemade peach ice-cream

Its time to say goodbye to chilly winter and welcome warm and beautiful spring with the beautiful fruits and flowers all around the place. Thinking of a fruit , the first thing that strikes my mind is peach and ice-cream made out of peach stimulates my taste buds to the extent that i had to have it.So guys enjoy this mouthwatering recipe.The following recipe can also be enjoyed by people with diabetes by replacing sugar with any artificial sweetener .

Ingredients: 4 medium sized peach
2 cup half/half
1 cup cream
1/2 cup sugar/or 25 pouch of splenda
4 tablespoon peach preserves
2 drops vanilla extract.
Method:
Step 1:Take some peach halves.



Step 2:Broil them for 10 minutes.



Step 3:Let the Broiled peach cool down completely and mix it with
2cups half/half, 1cup cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tbl spoon peach
preserves, 2 drops vanilla extract and again let this mixture cool
down in the refrigerator for approximately 1 hour.

Step 4: After 1 hour take out the mixture from the fridg e and churn
the mix in an icecream maker.



Step 5: Churn the mixture till it gets thick,ice-cream like
consistency .(It might take 30 minutes depending on your ice-cream
maker)



ENJOY.