108

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jalakanteshwara mettur

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Indra Vaha

Once, when the demigods had been defeated in a devastating war with the demons, they took help from the son of Shashada so that they could retaliate against their enemies. For this reason, he became known as Puranjaya, or “he who conquered the residence of the demons”.

Although he agreed to kill all of the demons on behalf of the demigods, Puranjaya insisted that Indra become his carrier. Due to pride, the king of heaven refused at first, but then, later on, by the order of Lord Vishnu, he agreed to transform himself into a gigantic bull.

While being praised by all the demigods, Puranjaya got onto the hump of Indra-in-the-form-of-a-bull, and thus he received the name Kakutstha. Being empowered by Lord Vishnu, Puranjaya sat on the great bull, and thus became known as Indravaha.

Thereafter, a fierce battle took place, and all of the demons who were bold enough to come before Puranjaya were immediately sent to the abode of Yamaraja by his arrows, which resembled the flames of devastation at the end of the millenium. Finally, to save themselves, the remaining demons fled from the battlefield and returned home. After conquering the demons, the son of Vikukshi gave all of the enemies’ riches to Indra.

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Rituals of Shiva Linga Worship

Once, Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva about the proper methods of worshipping Shiva-linga. While Shiva was elucidating upon the rituals, Nandi who was present there too got enlightened on this sacred topic. In course of time, this knowledge was passed on to Sanat Kumar, who in turn revealed it to Sage Vyas. Sutji came to know about it from Shailadi.Lord Shiva had described the following three methods, by the help of which a devotee should become pure before commencing his worship.

1. Varun Snan (Taking bath in open)
2. Bhashma Snan (Smearing ashes on the body)
3. Mantra Snan (Chanting of mantra)

Lord Shiva had stressed upon the importance of taking bath in a river or a pond. According to him a man's mind, which is like a lotus, could never blossom unless it received the radiance of the sun.

Describing about the methods of taking Bhasmsnan, he said-After washing his hands and feet, a devotee should smear any of the following things on his body to make it pure-mud, cowdung ashes etc.

While smearing mud on his body, he should chant the mantra -Uddhatashivarahen. After becoming pure according to the methods mentioned above, he should then worship Lord Varun.

Having done, this, he should take a dip in the river after purifying the water by chanting the sacred 'Adhamarshan' mantra. He should then worship all the deities by sprinkling water from the Shankh (Conch) and amidst the chanting of mantras like 'Rudren Pavamanen' etc. He should then concentrate upon the form of a Shivalinga. He should drink some water holding some Kusha grass in his right hand simultaneously.

A devotee should commence his worship only after becoming pure. In the beginning he should perform Pranayam for three times so that his lungs are filled up with fresh air. After this, he should concentrate his mind on the form of Lord Trayambak in all his glory. He should purify all the articles required for the worship by performing ablution and by chanting OM NAMAH SHIVAY. He should also make offerings of flowers, rice grains, barley etc. to the deity. Worship of Lord Shiva is believed to be incomplete without the worship of his family-

1. Nandi, 
2. Kartikeya, 
3. Vinayak and 
4. Goddess Parvati. So, the devotee must not forget to worship them.

Source

Linga Purana

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hydra

 

veg

 

os

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Hook

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sati

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veena

 

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shukracharya

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sunda

 When Andhak realised that Lord Shiva was invincible then he decided to acquire Parvati by deceitful means. He sought the help of one of his most trusted commander, Sunda by saying- "O brave Sunda! You are like my brother. I need your help. The battle has continued for such a long period but has still remained indecisive. I have decided to approach Parvati in the guise of her husband- Shiva and I want you to disguise yourself as Nandi." Sunda agreed to disguise himself in the form of Nandi to help his master.

Andhak went to Mandar Mountain in the guise of Lord Shiva mounted on Sunda's back who had disguised himself as Nandi. When Parvati saw the injury marks on Shiva's (Andhak's) body, she told her companions- "Look, how grievously the demons have injured my husband! Please bring the medicinal herbs quickly so that I can dress his wounds." Her companions rushed to bring the medicinal herbs and in the meantime, Parvati started observing the wounds of Shiva (Andhak) minutely. She was surprised to see the absence of both the shoulders on his body. She immediately realised that somebody else had come in the guise of her husband, Shiva. Sensing danger, she ran away to protect herself. Her companions ran behind her and Andhak chased all of them. Parvati and her companions hid behind bushes. Being unable to locate Parvati, Andhak returned to the battlefield and the battle continued.

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Andhaka

 Andhaka fought Nandi and Shiva's Gaṇas, but were defeated and forced to flee. Andhaka soon returned to battle, which lasted for five hundred years.

Vishnu, Brahmā and the Devas joined the battle against Andhaka and his army. Andhaka's general Vighasa swallowed all the gods, to which Shiva retaliated by charging with his bull and plowing into the demon.

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Eshwar
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Pata

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Vrata

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Founder

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Astra
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Maha
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innocence

Vigraha

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Mind

Once a sage was walking from one town to another town with a few of his followers. While they were traveling, they happened to pass a lake. They stopped there and sage told one of his disciples, "I am thirsty. Do get me some water from that lake there."
    

The disciple walked up to the lake. When he reached it, he noticed that right at that moment, a bullock cart started crossing through the lake. As a result, the water became very muddy, very turbid. The disciple thought, "How can I give this muddy water to my master to drink!"
    
So he came back and told his master, "The water in there is very muddy. I don't think it is fit to drink." After about half an hour, again master asked the same disciple to go back to the lake and get him some water to drink. The disciple obediently went back to the lake.
    
This time too he found that the lake was muddy. He returned and informed the master about the same. After sometime, again master asked the same disciple to go back. The disciple reached the lake to find the lake absolutely clean and clear with pure water in it. The mud had settled down and the water above it looked fit to be had. So he collected some water in a pot and brought it to his master.
    
Master looked at the water, and then he looked up at the disciple and said," See what you did to make the water clean. You let it be.... and the mud settled down on its own - and you got clear water. Your mind is also like that! When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time. 

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Galaxies

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Annapurna

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Vidya

अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते
गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोsधिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ।

Ayee Giri-Nandini Nandit-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandinute ||

Girivar-Vindhya-Shiro~Dhivasini Vishnu–Vilasini Jishnunute ||

Translation of Shloka ,

In this corresponding sholkas while pleasing Revered Goddess Bhagavti who slaughtered demon Mahishasur, it has mentioned that Dear Goddess (अयि) Ayee , you are daughter of mountain, you gives all energy and enthusiasm to this universe, you maintain this world at festive mood, your abode is at highest mountain peak of Vindhyachal Mountian, you are source of happiness to Lord Vishnu. Shree Vidya disciple shree Nandi bow head down to you, goddess you are great and hail you hail.

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