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Also known as Namakam, the holy chant of the Rudram involves the utterance of the word
Namaha for over 300 times. Now, this particular word possesses an inherent meaning that
states ‘not me’. The repetitive utterance of this word prevents your ego from overshadowing
your entire existence. Moreover, the performance of this Homam invokes your unconscious
self and helps you step in the path of self realization. Considering the significance of this
Homam, you must perfectly make arrangements for all the significant ingredients. They are
as follows:
The performance of this Homam must be strictly under the supervision of Vedic pundits.
They will perform all the procedures with dedication and precision. And you will be able to
stabilize your inner positivity. Any auspicious tithi or Mondays can be the best time for
performing this Homam. It will help you achieve the numerous benefits of this sacred
Homam and enjoy trouble-free life.
According to the Vedic texts, the 12 distinguished energies of Lord Shiva unify in Lord
Rudra. Therefore, this particular divine entity happens to be the eradicator of all malpractices.
However, those seeking the grace of the Lord must appease him with their prayers. Diligent
observance of the Homam procedure will fetch you blessings of Lord Rudra. Prior to
commencing the main course of the Homam, there is a need for Sthala Shuddhi. The
worshipper performs this sacred rite by taking water in his right palm and sprinkling it
towards eight directions.
1. The age old Vedic rituals begin by offering prayers to Lord Ganapati. Therefore, prior
to beginning this homam, Ganesh Poojan is performed.
2. As the next significant process, the chanting of the Maha Rudra takes place. Eleven
pundits will be chanting this mantra for eleven long days. And this entire chanting
process will occur for eleven times.
3. Therefore, the entire recitation will boil down to 1333 times over a period of eleven
days. After this, the chanting of the eleven recitations of the Chamaka will follow.
4. Finally, the utterance of the Dashamash will bring down the number to 1452 times.
Apart from these pious chants, the sankalpa mantra forms the crux of the entire
Homam. As this particular mantra role-plays as the mediator between you and the
positivity of the Homam, you need to utter it with utmost integrity.
Mantra
Devnagari Script:
ॐ ॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐ ॐॐॐॐॐॐ
ॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐ ॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐ
ॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐ ॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐ
ॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐ ॐॐॐॐॐॐॐॐ ॐ
Rudra Mantra
Om Try-Ambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pusstti-Vardhanam
Urvaarukam-Iva Bandhanaan
Mrtyor-Mukssiiya Maa-[A]mrtaat
Benefits
The human body possesses a unique spiritual structure. There are energy channels in human
body termed as Nadis. With approximately 72,000 Nadis in the entire body, human beings
already possess that spirituality within them. The performance of the Rudram Homam
directly invokes these channels and arouses the nervous system of humans. And that results
in the blockage of negativity and emergence of Prana or positive life-force. Apart from that,
there are several other benefits too.
As the ferocious incarnation of Lord Shiva, Lord Rudra instills chivalry and courage
in your mind. As the most desired result, you get the better of all fears of your life.
Negative karma happens to be the primary cause for all kinds of problems in your
spiritual and materialistic life. Sincere performance of this Homam annuls the
negative forces and cleanses you of sins.
Those suffering from anxiety, severe depression, and other mental instabilities can
perform this Homam. With its positive effect, individuals regain their lost confidence
and head towards feat in life.
Quite intriguingly, this particular homam can prove to be the bailout for those
suffering from towering debts. By observing the rituals of this Homam, you can find
effective solutions to your financial problems. As the cumulative effective, you
achieve materialistic prosperity.
In case, you are experiencing major bondages in your spiritual upliftment, the Rudra Homam
will prove to be the best way of mitigating them. Apart from removing all severe drawbacks
of your life, this homam elevates your spiritual self.
Performing this Homam with utmost probity will arouse the three major energies of
Lord Rudra. These are Pushtivardhanam, Thryambaka, and Sugandhi.
The first energy endows material gains, the second one instills righteousness and the
third one ensures spiritual liberation. Therefore, the performance of this Homam
brings about holistic prosperity in an individual’s life. Worldly establishments, fame,
success, financial stability, bliss and peaceful life can be achieved by performing this
Homam.
You can also strike balance and order in your life as well as mitigate the trials and
tribulations of personal relationships.
The performance of the homam involves chanting of the sacred Maha Mrityunjay Mantra
followed by the Rudra mantra.