Shiva Mahima Strotam

#ShivaMahimaStrotamThis is one of the very best hymns in Sanskrit addressed to Siva.  It is widely recited by many during worship and otherwise.  Many recite this with devotion without fully understanding the meaning. They too are benefited materially and spiritually by the sheer force of their faith and the positive vibrations set in motion by the recitation.  It goes without saying that chanting this hymn knowing its meaning with a pure heart and devotion to the Lord will definitely yield still better results.

The eight forms of # Shiva #Ashtamurti

|| ॐ नमः शिवाय ||

#LordShiva is called #Ashtamurti because He is of eight (ashta) forms (murtis). The eight forms of Shiva are:

"अथाग्नि: रविरिन्दुश्च भूमिराप: प्रभन्जन:,यजमान: षमखनौ च महादेवस्य मूर्तेय:"

1. #Sharva
2. #Bhava
3. #Rudra
4. #Ugra
5. #Bhima
6. #Pashupati
7. #Ishana
8. #Mahadeva

Sharva rules over the earth
Bhava rules over the water
Rudra rules over the fire
Ugra rules over the wind
Bhima rules over space
Pashupati rules over the soul
Ishana rules over the sun
Mahadeva rules over the moon

The earth, water, fire, wind, space, sun, moon and the Kshetrajna (knower of the field, i.e. soul) are the eight manifest forms of Shiva. This interpretation, per the Shiva Purana, implies that Shiva is the Knower and the known. Recall from a previous entry entitled Shivam, a verse from the Tirumantiram also spoke of Shiva manifesting as the eight (Note: sometimes the eighth entity is listed as the asterisms, but more often the eighth is the soul.)

The eight forms may also be viewed as the guardians of the eight terrestrial directions:

Sharva rules over the east
Bhava rules over the northeast
Rudra rules over the north
Ugra rules over the northwest
Bhima rules over the west
Pashupati rules over the southwest
Ishana rules over the south
Mahadeva over the southeast

#Shiva is the center, and His eight forms are the eight directions. He is both the Pervader and the pervaded.

The eight forms of Shiva show, using ancient schemes of the eight existent entities, that Shiva is the manifest Divine. Thus, the Ashtamurtis together represent Shiva’s universal form (Vishvarupa).

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Importance of #Shravan Monday #ShivaPuja

Lord Shiva

Importance of #Shravan Monday #ShivaPuja. Shravan Month is extremely dear to Lord Shiva. On each Monday of this month, venerating master Shiva satisfies all wishes of an individual. Lovers perform Puja and Abhishek of master Shiva. 
#RudraAbhishek is the most crucial and beneficial ritual performed during this time. Rudra Abhishek is a custom where Panchamrut Pooja is offers to Lord Trimbakeshwara with influential hymns/mantras to satisfy all the wishes of the individual who gets it performed. This Abhishekha gives flourishing, satisfaction of all longings; it uproots pessimism, cut off the negative karma and give surrounding bliss in life.the Panchamrut pooja holds Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey, and Sugar.
Ahishekha is performed by droning the verses of Sanskrit sholakas ('suktas') (Rudra) and concurrently offering bel leaves, holy water, nectar, Milk, curd (yogurt), sugarcane juice to Lord #Shiva #aapkikundli 

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Shravan Month and it's Significance for Hindus

The month of Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu calender beginning from Chaitra, and is the most auspicious month of the Chaturmas. On Purnima or fullmoon day, or during the course of the month the star ‘Shravan’ rules the sky, hence the month is called Shravan. This month is spread out with innumerably religious festivals and ceremonies and almost all the days of this month are auspicious.

Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year. Each Monday of this month, known as Shravana Somvar, is a special day in temples where the Dharanatra hangs over the ling or the idol to bathe it with holy water, day and night. Devotees pile the ling high with Bael leaves and flowers and fast till sunset. The Nandadeep (24 hour lamp) burns steadily in the temples.

#LordShiva and #ShravanMas

churning of oceans - Samudra Manthan. The churning of oceans  “Samudra Manthan”  between Dev (Demi-Gods) and Danav (Demons) took place in the month of Shravan, fourteen different types of rubies came out. Thirteen of these were distributed amongst the Dev and Danav’s, except Halahal (poison). Lord Shiva drank the Halahal and stored it in his throat. Hence the name Neelkantha (meaning blue throat) is attributed to Shiva.

To reduce the strong effect of poison, Lord Shiva wore the crescent moon on his head. All the Devs (Demi-Gods), thereafter started offering the Ganges water to Lord Shiva to reduce the effect of poison.

Ever since, this event too place in the month of Shravan,  all devotees offer the Ganges water to Lord Shiv especially during this month.

It is highly auspicious to wear a Rudrakash in Shravan month. As, Mondays or Somvars of Shravan month are specially observed with austerity. All Mondays are devoted to the worship of Shiv as this day is sacred to Lord Shiv. No other Mondays of other months are so greatly honoured.

Aapkikundli. Com- Vedic Puja Excellence Center always performs special Shiv Abhishek on each Monday of Shravan  mas (month).

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Things to do during Shravan month

During the Shravan month, offering milk to Lord Shiva earns a lot of punya.

• Wear Rudraksh, and also use a Rudraksh mala for Japa.
• Offer Lord Shiva Bhibhuti and place some on your forehead.
• Make offerings of Bel leaves, Panchamrut (Milk, Yoghurt, Ghee – clarified butter, Honey and Jaggery) on Shiva Ling.
• Recite Shiv Chalisa and Aarti
• Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
• Fasting on Mondays. Girls who fast on all Mondays of Shravan get a good husband.

Significance of Shravan Weekdays:

Each day in the month of Shravan has a special significance and has its own ritual.

Monday: is the day of Lord Shiva worship.

Tuesday: Gauri is worshipped in every home, by women for the good health of their family.

Wednesday: are dedicated to Vithala, a form of Vishnu or Krishna.

Thursday: are also days for worshipping Buddh and Guru.

Friday: every home worships Lakshmi and Tulsi.

Saturday: are for Saturn (Shani). It is also known as Shravan Saturdays, with the object of object of obtaining wealth. These days are known as Sampat Sanivara (wealth Saturdays).

Sundays: are meant worshipping the Sun god. Sun worship was general in the Vedic period and even now it is so. Especially in Shravan, every Sunday the Sun is worshipped without fail.

#FestivalsinShravanMonth

During this month people practice many rules and regulations while praying and also fast.

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Shravan has a special importance as it ushers in a host of auspicious days and festivals including:

#NagaPanchami
#Kalkyavatara
#Putradaikadashi
#Hindola or #Swinging
#NaraliPurnima
#ShravaniPurnima
#Pavitraropana
#Raksha Bandhan
#VaraLakshmiVrata
#Rishi Panchami
#Govatsa and Bahula
#Sitala Saptami
#Janmashtami
#Ajaikadasi
#Pithori
#Pola

We do Puja on all occasions.  Please write to us for details at aapkikundli@gmail.com.

~ Aum Namah Shivay ~

Shiv Puja in Shravan Maas 2014

#ShravanMonthShivaPuja
#Shivpujainshravanmaas
#mahamrityunjayapujainshravan

Shravan is acknowledged the most blessed month of the year. It is the fifth month of the Hindu logbook reputed to be sawan and otherwise called the first month of Chatur Mas -the four holiest months in Hindu Hindi Calendar. On Purnima or full moon day the nakshatra "Shravan" tenets the sky, consequently the month is called Shravan.

Every day of Sawan is viewed as having worship for the god. Exceptional requests to God and ceremonies are performed in Lord Shiva temples. Mondays or Somvars of Shravan month are exceptionally watched with somberness for Lord Shiva. This month is spread out with endlessly religious celebrations which are Naga-Panchami Kalkyavatara, Putradaikadashi, Shravani Purnima,raksha Bandhan Vara Lakshmi Vrata, Rishi Panchami, Govatsa and just about all the times of this month are propitious.

Importance of Shravan Monday Shiva Puja

Shravan Month is extremely dear to Lord Shiva. On each Monday of this month, venerating master Shiva satisfies all wishes of an individual. Lovers perform Puja and Abhishek of master Shiva. It is accepted, out of the whole God, master Shiva could be effortlessly satisfied. Simply by offering Bel leaf, sins of three births are uprooted.

It is accepted, the individual who observe the Monday fast of Shravan month, one Pradosh fast and Shivaratri fast, does not have any wish inadequate. This ideals appropriated by going to 12 Jyotirlingas, are achieved by observing this fast.

This fast is observed for numerous purposes. Women observe the fast of 16 Monday's (Solah Somwar), for the life span of their wedded life and delight of tyke. Unmarried young women observe this fast to get their decision of spouse. The old ones of a family observe this fast for getting fortune, joy, and distinction.

How to perform Shravan Monday Shiva Puja

Rudra Abhishek is the most crucial and beneficial ritual performed during this time. Rudra Abhishek is a custom where Panchamrut Pooja is offers to Lord Trimbakeshwara with influential hymns/mantras to satisfy all the wishes of the individual who gets it performed. This Abhishekha gives flourishing, satisfaction of all longings; it uproots pessimism, cut off the negative karma and give surrounding bliss in life.the Panchamrut pooja holds Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey, and Sugar.

Ahishekha is performed by droning the verses of Sanskrit sholakas ('suktas') (Rudra) and concurrently offering bel leaves, holy water, nectar, Milk, curd (yogurt), sugarcane juice to Lord Trimbakeshwar.

Benefits of Shravan Monday Shiva Puja

The following are the benefits one can get by performing the Shravan Monday Shiva Puja –

It minimizes the malefic effect of the moon in the horoscope chart of the person

It is helpful in reducing the malefic effect of Shravan Nakshatra and makes it beneficial for the individual

It bless the family and individual with good health and pure spirit

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