Lord Shiva is one among the Trinity Gods – Brahma, Vishnu & Mahesha & is associated with death which means liberation from the cycle of birth and death. With liberation, He in turn takes us out from the illusionary world and help us realize what is our real purpose in this universe. Thus, the destructive power of Lord Shiva in fact acts as great purifying power in this entire universe. As this entire universe is cyclic, the destruction leads to a new creation, a new opportunity for this illusion to unfold. Being Satyam, Shivam & Sundram, He is the symbol of Truth, Goodness & Beauty.
There are several forms of Lord Shiva. His first form was Aghora which means simple. Next form is Ishan which often appears as Shivalinga, the third one is Tat Purush in which He is meditating, then there is Varna Dev, the auspicious Shiva, then Sadyojat which is His wrathful form. Another form of the benevolent lord is Natraj, where He is dancing and depicting the construction and destruction of this entire universe. In His MahaMrityunjaya form, He is depicted as the great conqueror of death and provider of immortality. Another form of the lord, where He is worshiped along with Goddess Parvati, Ardhanarishwara.
As a God of anger, He is popularly known as Rudra who is red in rage. As Kailashpati, He is the lord of Kailash. As Pashupatinath, He is the lord of all the beings. As Purush, He is the Lord Himself. On one hand where Lord Shiva taught Vedant, the transcendent knowledge to Goddess Parvati, She taught Sankhya, the cosmological knowledge to Lord Shiva. All these forms of the great Lord were just taken for the benefits of this universe. Thus, worshiping the various forms of the Lord during this Shravan month can bring a remarkable change in our life.
Normally, we just get 4 or at max 5 Mondays during this divine month. However, due to divine celestial alignment, the universe is blessed with two months of Shravan month & which is bringing 8 divine Mondays for us.
Thus, instead of just worshiping 4-5 forms of Lord Shiva, we can appease 8 forms (we can actually get blessed with 8 different aspects boons) of Lord Shiva. All the devotees of Lord Shiva are sure to get all their wishes fulfilled this year. Presented below are two Sadhanas which must be performed during the first two Mondays of Shravan month.
The first Monday should be used to gain good health. It’s wisely said that the first pleasure of life is good health as only a person with good health can enjoy anything else in life.
Vyayamat Labhate Swasthyam Deerghayushyam Balam Sukahm |
Arogyam Paramam Bhagyam Swasthyam Sarvarthasadhanam ||
Health is the biggest wealth in one’s life. It is the only thing with which all the other things can be achieved in life. With exercise, one can achieve perfect health, happiness, longevity and strength.
One form of Lord Shiva is also called Baidnath and hence worshiping the Lord in this form can help a person to get rid of all sorts of diseases. Not only this, a person can also obtain a good personality, attraction and glow on the face by the grace of Lord Shiva.
One needs “Baidnath Yantra” & “Kaamdev rosary” for this Sadhana. Get up early on the day & take a bath. Get into fresh white cloth and sit on a white mat facing north. Place a picture of revered SadGurudev & worship Him with vermillion, rice grains, flowers etc. Light a ghee lamp and an incense stick. Then chant one round of Guru Mantra with the Kaamdev rosary & pray to Gurudev for success in Sadhana.
Next place a copper plate in front of Gurudev’s picture & put Baidnath Yantra on it & worship it with vermillion, rice grains, flowers & offer some sweet.
Now chant 5 rounds of the mantra below.
Mantra
|| Om Vam Rati Priyaayai Mam Rog Naashaaya Phat ||
Offer all the Sadhana articles in a river or pond the next day. This completes the Sadhana procedure.
Once after performing the Sadhana for good health, the person should utilize the second Monday for winning over the enemies. Our enemies are not only in human form, they can also be in the form of poverty, struggles, day to day challenges that come in our path which drains out our energy. Due to this reason only, Chanakya mentioned:
The above verse means that wise people have no enemy because they understand the negative side of having the enemies in life. On one hand where Lord Shiva is a quick appeasing God, He is also a fearsome warrior. His various forms like Bhairav, Veerbhadra etc. are all capable of demolishing even the toughest opponents. Then how can our enemies stand before us if we are graced by the benevolent Lord.
One needs “Mahadev Yantra” & “Rudra rosary” for this Sadhana. This Sadhana can be performed in morning or at the night. Take a bath and get into fresh white cloth and sit on a white mat facing north. Place a picture of revered SadGurudev and worship Him with vermillion, rice grains, flowers etc. Light a ghee lamp and an incense stick. Then chant one round of Guru Mantra with the Rudra rosary & pray to Gurudev for success in Sadhana.
Next make a mound with yellow dyed rice grains & place Mahadev Yantra on it & worship it with vermillion, rice grains, flowers & offer some sweet. Now chant 5 rounds of the mantra below.
Mantra
|| Om MahaaDevaaya Rudraaya Mam Shatrum Vinaashaaya Hum ||
Drop all the Sadhana articles in a river or pond the next day. This completes the Sadhana procedure.
It is mandatory to obtain Guru Diksha from Revered Gurudev before performing any Sadhana or taking any other Diksha. Please contact Kailash Siddhashram, Jodhpur through Email , Whatsapp, Phone or Submit Request to obtain consecrated-energized and mantra-sanctified Sadhana material and further guidance,
