KAAL BHAIRAV (FEARSOME FORM OF LORD SHIVA)

 खड्गं कपालं डमरुं त्रिशूलं हस्तांबुजे सन्दधतं त्रिणेत्रम् ।
दिगम्बरं भस्मविभूषिताङ्ग नमाम्यहं भैरवमिन्दुचूडम् ॥
MEANING OF THIS MANTRA
 The kAlabhairava idol is a small idol with a prabhavali. He is holing a khadga (sword), damaru, trishula and a munda(human head) in his four hands and wears sandals and anklets. The dog his vahana (mount) is behind. The flowery garland etched in stone is very beautiful.

Singnificance of Kala Bhairava Worship

Kala Bhairava represents the march of time. Bhairava, or Kala bhairava, the fierce aspect of Lord Shiva, is the destroyer of all destroying Time (Maha Kala), over sees the march of the mysterious time, ( not only human life but also countries and planets as well), ensuring the evanescence of all phenomena.
Hymns on Kala bhairava highlights a truth; “Time is the most precious. Time lost is lost for ever. Wise people should use every moment of time effectively. Lord Kala Bhairava helps everyone to make one’s time useful.”
Kala bhairava is one of the eight Bharaiva fierce manifestations of Lord Shiva. Eight manifestations of kala Bhairava are said to guard the eight spatial directions and the abode of Lord Shiva. The eight manifestations, are Kala Bhairava, Asitanga Bhairava, Samhara Bhairava, Ruru Bhairava, Krodha Bhairava, Kapala Bhairava, Rudra Bhirava and Unmatta Bhairava.
Kala Bhairava is worshipped as ksetra pala, the guardian deity of a temple complex. The temple keys are ceremoniously placed at his feet after closing the doors and taken back with his permission for opening the doors of the main temple.
He is also the protector of pilgrims and travellers. If we pray to Kala Bhiarava before undertaking a journey, he will help us reach the destination safely.
He is not only the protector of the sacred place but also the deity of liberation.
The worship of Shiva in the aspect of Kala Bhairava helps one realize the transitory nature of worldly existence and make the most of the rare human birth to realize Brahman, the supreme reality.
Kala Bhairava is also the presiding deity of the planet rahu, which has a powerful influence on human beings. Propitiation of Kala Bhairava by the recitation of the Kala Bhairavashtakam and the like, serves as remedial action for people afflicted by Rahu.
Kala Bhairavashtakam has been composed by Adi Shankara, and Jagadguru  Sri Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati Swamigal the 33^rd Acharya of Sringeri Math
Devotees offer vadesara, abhisheka and even silver anklets to Kala bhairava on ashtami tithi. The temple is opened in the mornings at 11.00 am for the daily puja and abhishekam.

Kala Bhairava teaches you the highest truth that your life is going to depend on how you relate to time. If you insult time by idling it away, you will be cursed by Kala Bhairava. On the other hand if you worship time, even a millisecond will matter and bring you prosperity, victory and peace. As a human being you think that nothing is going to happen in one millisecond, but then the divine knows methods to change your life in a millseconnd.
If you are endlessly waiting for things to happen and it never happens, this means you have offended time either in this life or previous life All that you need is a worshipful attitude towards time.  You can fix the problem by worshiping Kala Bhairava.

64 Synonyms of God Shiva

Synonyms of God Shiva
1. Linga Murthy – In this form the God Shiva in formless form
2. LinGodbhava Murthy- This is the Form of God Shiva emerging from formless
3. Mukhalingam- In this form the Shiv Linga form with five faces of God Shiva is worshipped.
4. SadaShiva Murthy- In this form again the Lord Shiva with five faces
5. Maha sadaShiva Murthy- In this form the God Shiva with twenty five faces
6. Umamaheshvara Murthy- This is the sixth form and in this the God Shiva with Goddess uma or Parvati.
7. Sukasana Murthy – In this particular form you will find Lord Shiva with his wife and is in a pleasant mood. If worshipped in this form he grants peace and happiness.
8. Umesha Murthy – in this form the Lord Shiva is seen with his wife and one of his hand is in a vardana pose.
9. Somaskandha Murthi- This is a popular form of Lord Shiva. The God Shiva is seen with Goddess uma and Lord skandha in this form.
10. Vrishabhantika Murthy- In this pose the Lord Shiva is seen along with bull. Many devotees prefer to worship the Lord in this form.
11. Chandrashekara Murthy- God Shiva with crescent is seen in this form. This was when the moon told him to keep him on his head after the moon was saved from the curse of his father in law by Lord Shiva.
12. Bhujanga Lalita Murthy – Lord Shiva liked to keep a snake on his body all the time. In this form he is seen with a snake.
13. Sada nritta Murthy – In this form the Lord Shiva is seen in the form of Natraj. He is seen with his wife and standing on the body of a demon.
14. Gangavisarjana Murthy – God Shiva releasing ganga in this form. This is the form in which the Lord Shiva held the Ganga on his head.
15. Ardanarishvara Murthy- God Shiva Goddess shakti together in one form is worshipped by many. In this form the Lord Shiva and his wife are seen together. The form is of half Lord Shiva and half of Goddess Parvati.
16. Vrishabharudar – in this form the Lord Shiva is seen sitting on a bull.
17. Bhujanga Trasa Murthy – In this particular form the Lord Shiva is seen with a sanke in one hand and fire in the other. As usual there is damroo in one hand and with the fourth hand he is seen blessing the devotees.
18. Chandathandava Murthy – In this form the Lord Shiva is seen standing on a demon. It is considered to be one of the fierce forms of the Lord Shiva.
19. Tripurantaka Murthy – In this form the Lord Shiva is seen riding a chariot that is driven by four horses.  He also has his wife with him in this form.
20. Gajasura Samhara Murthy – In this form the God Shiva is seen peeling an elephant.
21. Sandhya Nritta Murthy – This is an interesting form of the Lord Shiva. In this form he is seen with his wife and with a damroo in his hand. He is again seen killing an asura in this form.
22. Gangadhara Murthy – God Shiva with the river Ganga falling into matted locks is seen in this particular form.
23. Kalyanasundhara Murthy – Lord Shiva in this form is seen getting married to Goddess Partvati the daughter of Himalaya.
24. JvarabhagnaMurthy – This form of the Lord Shiva is also called the jvarahara Murthy. In this form the Lord is seen with three faces and three legs. The Lord is dancing in this pose.
25. Shardhula Hara Murthy – This is a form in which the God Shiva is seen with a tiger skin. This is a popular form of the Lord Shiva.
26. Keshavartha Murthy – This form of the Lord Shiva is also called the Shankaranarayana. You will see that in this form the Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are seen together in one body. You can see damroo in one hand and Chakra in the other. This is a very popular form of the Lord Shiva and is worshipped in many parts of the country even today.
27. Chandisha Anugraha Murthy- In this form the Lord Shiva is seen gifting the Kamdhenu cow to a Sage. Kamdhenu was a mystical cow and it would fulfil all the wishes of its master.
28. Vinadhara DakshinaMurthy – In this form the Lord Shiva is seen holding a musical instrument that is called the Vina. He is seen standing on a demon and is surrounded by Gods.
29. LakulishvaraMurthy – The Lord Shiva is seen sitting in a composed form as LakulishvaraMurthy. He as usual holds his damroo and trishool.
30. Vaduka Murthy – This form of the Lord Shiva is called the Bhairava. In this particular form the Lord is seen holding a snake and a bowl. In this form the Lord is seen as a simple hermit that he was.
31. Agorastra Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen as an agori in this form.
32. GuruMurthy – In this form the Lord Shiva is seen as a sage who is teaching others. This was the form in which the Lord used to share his knowledge with the sages in the Gyan sabha.
33. Jalandharavata Murthy – In this particular form you can see the Lord Shiva killing Jalandhara. Jalandhara was a part of Lord Shiva but as he was creating havoc in heaven and earth the Lord Shiva was forced to kill him.
34. Ekapadha Murthy – This is a form of Lord Shiva where he is seen standing on one leg.
35. Gaurilila Samanvita Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen sitting with his wife in this pose. He was the only God who had a family and in this he is shown as a family man.
36. Brahma Shirachetha Murthy – Once Lord Vishu and Brahma had a fight and they wanted to know who was greater. The Lord Shiva in this form is seen cursing Lord Brahma saying that he will never be worshipped in spite of being the creator of the world.
37. Varaha Samhara Murthy – As the name clearly says the Lord Shiva is seen killing a Varaha in this form.
38. Shishyabhava Murthy- The Lord Shiva is seen in this form with his devotees and his wife Goddess parvati.
39. Pasupatha Murthy – This is a form of Lord Shiva he is seen with some Gods and he is in a larger than life form.
40. Bhikshatana Murthy – This is a form of the God Shiva on alms.
41. Vyakyana DakshinaMurthy – In this form again the Lord is seen killing a demon who would not allow the sages to do their duties.
42. Kalanthakar- In this form the Lord Shiva is also called the KalasamharaMurthy. In this the Lord came out of a fire to kill a demon.
43. Bhairav Murthy – In this form the Lord Shiva is seen with a dog.
44. Kshetrapaala Murthy – In this form the Lord is also called the Bhairavar. He is again seen with a dog in this form.
45. Dakshayagyahara Murthy – We all know about the Daksha yagna where Lord Shiva was insulted and his wife Sati killed herself. In this form the Lord is seen killing the king Daksha.
46. Ashvaruda Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen sitting on a horse in this pose.
47. Ekapada triMurthy – This is a very strong form of Lord Shiva. In this form he is seen taking the forms of vishnu and brahma
48. Gaurivaraprada Murthy – In this form the Lord is seen with gauri.
49. Vishapaharana Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen resting in this pose with his wife sitting beside him.
50. Kurma samhara Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen with Lord Vishnu in this form.
51. Prarthana Murthy – This is a form in which the Lord Shiva is seen with his wife in a very happy mood.
52. Kankala Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen in a standing pose all alone in this form.
53. Simhaghna Murthy – In this form the Lord is seen with three heads of lion and he is seen killing a demon.
54. Yoga dakshinaMurthy – This is a pose in which the Lord Shiva is seen in yogic posture. The Lord in this form is also called dakshinaMurthy.
55. Kama dahana Murthy – We have already explained that Lord Shiva once burnt down Lord Kama. In this form he is seen burning cupid.
56. ApatuttaranaMurthy – The Lord is seen as a simple hermit in this form with a stick and a bowl.
57. Virabhadra Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen as a warrior in this form loaded with weapons.
58. Kiratha Murthy- The Lord Shiva is seen with bow and arrow in this form. He looks like a hunter in this form.
59. Gajantika Murthy – The Lord in this form is seen with an elephant.
60. Tripada trimurthi – In this form again the Lord Shiva is seen standing on one leg with log Vishnu and Brahma on both his sides.
61. Chakradanasvarupa Murthy- In this particular form the God Shiva is seen giving sudarshana chakra to Lord Vishnu.
62. Garudanthika Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen in this form with his wife and he is being worshipped by a number of Gods including Garur.
63. Matsya samhara Murthy – In this form Lord Shiva is seen with a fish. It was a form he took when Lord Vishnu took the form of fish.
64. Rakthabhiksha pradana Murthy – The Lord Shiva is seen with Lord Vishnu in this form. The Lord Shiva is seen using his Trishool to get some blood from the body of Lord Vishnu.

108 Maheshvara Murtis(idols) of Shiva

1. Bhikshatana Murti
2. Nataraja Murti
3. Aja-Ekapada Murti
4. Yoga-Dakshinamurti
5. Lingodhava Murti
6. Kamadahana Murti (Kamari)
7. Tripurantaka Murti(Tripurari)
8. Mahakaleshvara Murti (Kalari/Kalantaka/Kalasamhara)
9. Jalandharavata Murti (Jalandhari)
10. Gajasurasamhara Murti (Gajantika)
11. Virabhadra Murti (Karala)
12. Kankala-Bhairava Murti
13. Kalyanasundara Murti
14. Vrishabharudha Murti
15. Chandrashekhara Murti
16. Uma-Maheshvara Murti
17. Shankaranarayana Murti (Keshavardha/Harihara)
18. Ardanarishvara Murti
19. Kirata Murti
20. Chandeshvaranugraha Murti
21. Chakradaneshvararupa Murti (Chakrapradasvarupa)
22. Somaskanda Murti
23. Gajamukhanugraha Murti
24. Nilakantha-Maheshvara Murti
25. Sukhasana Murti
26. Mukhalinga Murti (Panchamukhalingam)
27. Sadashiva Murti
28. Mahasadashiva Murti
29. Umesha Murti
30. Vrishabhantika Murti
31. Bhujangarlalita Murti
32. Bhujangatrasa Murti
33. Sandhyanritta Murti
34. Sadanritta Murti
35. Chanda-Tandava Murti
36. Gangadhara Murti
37. Gangavisarjana Murti
38. Jvarabhagna Murti
39. Shardhulahara Murti
40. Pashupata Murti
41. Vyakhyana-Dakshinamurti
42. Vina-Dakshinamurti
43. Vaguleshvara Murti
44. Apat-Uddharana Murti
45. Vatuka Bhairava Murti
46. Kshetrapala Murti
47. Aghorastra Murti
48. Dakshayajnahara Murti
49. Ashvarudha Murti
50. Ekapada-Trimurti Murti
51. Tripada-Trimurti Murti
52. Gaurivaraprada Murti
53. Gaurililasamanvita Murti
54. Vrishabhaharana Murti
55. Garudantika Murti
56. Brahmasirachedataka Murti
57. Kurmasamhara Murti (Kurmari)
58. Mastyasamhara Murti (Mastyari)
59. Varahasamhara Murti (Varahari)
60. Simhagna Murti (Sharabha/Sharabheshvara)
61. Raktabhikshapradana Murti
62. Guru-Murti (Gurushiva)
63. Prarthana-Murti
64. Shishyabhava Murti
65. Anandatandava Murti
66. Shantyatandava Murti
67. Samharatandava Murti
68. Kapalishvara Murti (Brahmakapaladhara)
69. Mahamritunjaya Murti
70. Tryaksharmritunjaya Murti
71. Shadaksharamrityunjaya Murti
72. Andhasurasamhara Murti
73. Juvarapaghna Murti
74. Simhasana Murti
75. Ilakeshvara Murti
76. Satyanatha Murti
77. Ishana Murti
78. Tatpurusha Murti
79. Aghora Murti
80. Vamadeva Murti
81. Ananteshvara Murti
82. Kumaranugraha Murti
83. Hayagrivanugraha Murti
84. Maha Rudra Murti
85. Nartana Rudra Murti
86. Shanta Rudra Murti
87. Yoga Rudra Murti
88. Krodha Rudra Murti
89. Vrinji Rudra Murti
90. Muhunta Rudra Murti
91. Dvibhuja Rudra Murti
92. Ashtabhuja Rudra Murti
93. Dashabhuja Rudra Murti
94. Trimukha Rudra
95. Panchamukhabhishana Rudra Murti
96. Jvalakeshashadbhuja Rudra Murti
97. Aghora Rudra Murti
98. Vishnudharmottara Rudra Murti
99. Bhima Rudra Murti
100. Svarnakarshana Rudra Murti
101. Bhishana Bhairava Murti
102. Kapala Bhairava Murti
103. Unmatta Bhairava Murti
104. Krodha Bhairava Murti
105. Asitanga Bhairava Murti
106. Ruru Bhairava Murti
107. Chanda Bhairava Murti
108. Samhara Bhairava Murti           
        

IMPORTANT MANTRAS , HOW TO RECITE

Mantras

Mantras must be chanted or recited with unwavering devotion and motivation. Chanting them as a matter-of-course deprives them of power and is practically useless from the point of view of conscious growth, evolution and effect.



How to sit:  Sitting in position which maximizes the total effect of mantras is desirable. According to the ancient systems, the lotus posture is the best asana for meditation and for mantras. Other asanas (postures) which are recommended in order of effect for meditation or the practice of mantras are:

1. Padma Asana
2. Vaira Asana
3. Siddha Asana or Vajra Asana.

Once you have decided upon the asana for a particular mantra, you must use the same mantra for the duration of the chanting. You can sit on the earth ( as distinct from floor), on a deer skin, a tiger skin, a wooden platform, a cotton or plant fibre mat. Synthetic materials should not be used.

Where to chant:  Mantras should be chanted in a quiet place. Once a place has been chosen, it should become permanent for all practical purposes.

Best time:  The best time for chanting mantras is the Brahmamahurta ( 4 a.m.). Other good times are the transition periods i.e. when night is turning into day ( dawn and sunrise), when day is turning into night (twilight and sunset). You can also choose the time before going to bed. Having chosen your time, you should be regular about the hours and duration of your chanting.

Position:  If chanting mantras during the day time, you should sit facing the north or the east. If chanting mantras during the night, you should sit facing the north. Rosary:  Generally, a mala or rosary of 108 Rudraksha or tulsi (basil) or sandalwood beads is used when chanting mantras. According to ancient texts, the following beads can be used for chanting specific mantras:

1. For obtaining wealth : Rosary of coral beads
2. For begetting children : Rosary of Putrajiva beads
3. For fulfillment of desires : Rosary of crystals

Preferably, your rosary should not be visible to others when you are using it. Covering your hand with a cloth or a specially made covering is a common practice. With the rosary hanging over the middle, ring and index finger of the right hand, the thumb and middle finger are generally used to roll the beads. You must not cross the ' head' of the rosary when rolling the beads and must revert to the head after completing a rosary. How often:  The number of times a mantra has to be chanted is usually specified. Normally, it is considered auspicious to chant a mantra 11 times, or 108 times or in multiples of 108. Once you have fixed upon the number, you can increase it but cannot decrease it.

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Shiva Kalpa

Shiva Mantras for quick spiritual development typically invoked during the pious Shiva Ratri period (few days before and after)

This is typically conducted during Magh Purnima prior to ShivRatri till Phalgun Shukla Or Any months Pradosh

Gaurishwar Shiva Sadhana Hreem Om Namah Shivaay Hreeng This is for Complete prosperity, beauty and peace at home Face Uttar Disha

Indrayshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hroum Hreem Namah Shivay Paaapmukti - to free yourself from sins

Shiddheswar Shiva Sadhaana Om Shreem Monvaaanchhitam Dehi Om Om Namah Shivay Manokaaaamna Poorti Haytu - to fulfill desires (uttar Disha)

Brihaspatishwar Shiva Sadhana Om Shreem Namah Shivaaay Om Shreem Addhyatmik Unnatii, Moksha Praptee, Shastra Gyan, Shiva Darshan (only morning, uttar ya Purva)

Pingaleshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hreem Gloum Namah Shivaaay Illness

MahaKaleshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Joom Sah Paalay Paalay Sah Joom Om For Self protection and victory

Pushpadantayshwar Shiva Sadhana Om Hreem Hroum Kaarya Siddhim Namah Shivay Sarva Karya Siddhu Haytu (for success in your ventures)

(Translation of Directions/DISHA: UTTAR is NORTH, DAKSHIN SOUTH, PURAV EAST, PASCHIM WEST) Thanks, SHIVA BHAKTA

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PANCHAVAKTRA MANTRA

Mantra: AUM PANCAHVAKTRAYE VIDMAHE MAHADEVAYE DHI-MAHI TAN NO RUDRA PRACHODAYAT Translation: We contemplate on Mahadeva, may Rudra deirect our minds.

The presiding deighty of Visshudi Chakra is Panchavaktra Shiva. He has a camphor-blue skin and five heads, representing the spectrum of smell, taste, sight, touch and sound, as well as the union of all five elements in their purest forms. He holds a mala (rosary), a drum which drones continually, manifesting the sound AUM, and a trident. The fourth hand is in Abhaya mudra, the gesture of dispelling fear.

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Shiva Mahimna Stotra

The 'Siva-Mahimna Stotra' composed by Pushpadanta is the most popular hymn on Siva in North India. Sri Ramakirshna certainly knew it by heart. One day he was reciting this hymn in one of the twelve Siva temples at Dakshineswar when he came to the following verse:
"Asitagirisamam(were the mountain) syat(ink) kaijalam(ocean) sindhupatre (inkpot) Surataruvarasakha(longest branch) lekhani(write) patramurvi(pen); Likhati yadi grihitva Sarada sarvakalam Tadapi tava gunanamisa param na yati."
which means: "Oh Lord, if the blue mountian be the ink, the ocean the ink-pot, the biggest branch of the heavenly tree be the pen, the earth the writing leaf and taking these if Sarada, the goddess of learning, writes for eternity, even then the limit of Your virtues will not be reached." Reciting the aforesaid verse, Sri Ramakrishna entered into an ecstatic mood and cried out again and again, "O Great God, how can I express your great glory?" All came running towards that spot hearing the cries of Thakur. Mathur Babu was in the temple at that time. Hearing the uproar, he also came and prevented others from removing Sri Ramakrishna forcibly from the Siva temple. Mathur had already formed a high opinion about Sri Ramakrishna by that time. When Thakur came down to normal consciousness and saw the crowd, he asked Mathur whether he had done anything wrong. Mathur saluted him and said, "No, Ba Ba (father), you were reciting a hymn: I stood here lest some one should disturb you unthinkingly." Thus Mathur Babu protected and served Thakur in all possible ways for fourteen years like Nandi who eternally serves Lord Siva. Truly Mathur Babu and Hriday were to Sri Ramakrishna, what Nandi and Bhringi are to Siva. At another time, Mathur Babu actually saw Sri Ramakrishna as Siva and Kali alternately, as Thakur was pacing up and down.

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Shri adi shankaracharya's famous Nirvana Shatakam!

Na punyam na papam na saukhyam na dukham
Na mantro na tirtham na veda na yagnaha
Aham bhojanam naiva bhojyam na bhokta
Chidananda rupah shivoham shivoham .

I am not attached to any righteousness) or sin; I have neither  pleasure nor sorrow; I have no need for any Mantra; I have no need for pilgrimages ; I have no need for any sacred scriptures; Nor will  I perform any sacred rituals; I am neither the subject nor the object nor the doer; I am a fortunate, joyful, supreme being as the emblem of truth, knowledge and eternal bliss. I am the self spiritual joy of pure consciousness Shiva, Shivoham, Shivoham.

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Shiv Aghor Sadhna - शिव अघोर साधना

MRITHUNJAYA MANTRA:
MRITHUNJAYA MANTRA contains three key words of essence: Thryambaka, Sugandhim and Pushtivardhanam. It is hailed by rishis and sages as the heart of the Vedas. It is a “great death-conquering mantra" and is also known as “Tryambakam Mantra”. It is sometimes known as the Mrita or Sanjivini mantra because it is a component of the ‘life-restoring’ practice given to the primodial sage Shukra after he had completed an exhausting period of austerity.

Aum Trayambakam Yajamahe,
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam;
Urva Rukamiva Bandhanaan,
Mrityor Mokshiye Maamritat.

वैदिक मंत्र

ॐ त्र्यम्बकँ य्यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्द्धनम् ।

उर्व्वारूकमिव बन्धनान्न्मृत्योर्म्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ।

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं य्यजामहे सुगन्धिम्पतिवेदनम् ।

उर्व्वारूकमिव बन्धनादितोमुक्षीय मामुत: ।।

पौराणिक मंत्र

ॐ मृत्युंजयमहादेवं त्राहि मां शरणागतम् ।

जन्ममृत्युजराव्याधिपीडितं कर्मबन्धनै:॥

समय मंत्र

ॐ हौं जुं स: मृत्युंजयाय नम:॥

It is a verse of the Rigveda 7:59:12 and reoccurs in Yajurveda TS 1.8.6.i; VS 3.60. Next to the Gayathri mantra the Mrithunjaya mantra is a widely recited mantra by Hindus. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is dedicated to Tryambaka, the ‘three eyed one’ – a reference to Rudra. In that sense it is Rudra mantra as it refers to the furious aspects of Shiva’s attributes. It is a ‘life-restoring’ mantra and used in contemplation and meditation. The mantra conceives all the four ‘purushaartas’ or objectives of life - dharma or righteousness; artha or wealth; kama or desire and moksha or liberation. Among its meaning there are three key words: Pushtivardhanam, Sugandhi and Thryambaka needing elaboration. The remaining words means:

‘Aum’ – This is the sacred pranava mantra;
‘yajamahe’ - means ‘we worship, adore and revere you’; ‘
vardhanam’ – is one who nourishes, strengthens or restores, for example health or wealth;
‘urvarukam’ – here ‘urva’ means ‘vishal’ or big, powerful or deadly. ‘Arukam’ means disease. Thus ‘urvarukam means deadly and overpowering diseases. The pumpkin or cucumber interpretation is given to show detachment. The diseases are those caused by the negative effects of the three gunas and therefore (a) ‘avidya’ – ignorance or falsehood and (b) ‘sadripu’ – a constraint of the physical body.
‘bandhanan’ – ‘bandha’ means bondage. ‘bandhanan’ would therefore mean ‘from capitivity’ that is from the stem of the cucumber.
‘mrtyor’ – from death;
‘ma’ – not
‘amrtat’ – for immortality; emancipation

Pushtivardhanam: Pushti means well nourished condition, fullness of life, broadly meaning material benefits. In the beginning stages of life, we all seek material benefits - artha and kama. After artha the basic need one looks forward to kama. Artha and kama together is called pushti. The Vedas say pushti alone is not enough as it relates to this janma only. So Rudram says if you are interested in basic needs and material benefits, come to me as there are other subtler matters such as punya karma.

Sugandhi: Sugandhi means fragrance. The word in the mantra does not refer to physical fragrance, ie perfume but fragrance of character. Perfume emanates from a source and spreads to a reasonable distance. As such noble character spreads with warmth. It is said in the Vedas that one standing under a tree benefits from the fragrance of the flowers. Thus one standing under the shadow of the Lord has the benefit of His dharma. This motivates us to serve selflessly.

Thryambaka: Thryambaka means “one who has three eyes” referring to Rudra or Siva who share the same attributes. (1) Firstly, in His ‘vishwaroopa’ or universal form, the three eyes symbolically signify the sun, moon and fire. Sunlight during the day, moon at night and fire in their absence signify illumination. (2) Secondly, the pair of eyes give sight to the material world and its experiences. The third eye is symbolic of ‘atma-jnana’ or knowledge of the Self through which one sees the higher reality. Kamadeva or Manmatha is the God of Desire perennially churning the mind and causing restlessness.

Lord Siva is said to have burned Manmatha with His third eye. This signifies that one burns down all desires through jnana and progress the spiritual path. (3) The third signification is depicted by a Puranic story. Asuras had amassed strength, wealth with which they built three cities. The three cities symbolise Maya. Lord Siva burns down the cities with His third eye.

The three cities indeed represent (1) sharirathryam - the three bodies – gross body, subtle body and casual body; (2) prapanchathryam - the three worlds - gross world, subtle world and casual world; (3) ‘gunathryam’ - the three gunas - satva, rajas and tamas; One becomes a ‘trigunaatita; ie to go beyond the three gunas by devotion and worship of the Lord. (4)avasthathryam -the three states of experience - waking, dream and deep sleep.

Siva gives moksha purushaartha. There is no necessity to despise moksha. A diamond mine does not desire the diamonds in it; it was not even aware of its presence. The creeper was not aware of the cucumber. Both the diamond and the cucumber will “drop-off” some day when they are ripe or by plunder. Awareness does not bar detachment. ‘Moksha’ means liberation and ‘purushaartha’ means ‘human end’. ‘Moksha purushaartha’ is liberation as an objective worthy of human pursuit. When one’s life is ripe enough and having the benefit of choice, one may get detached from worldly life. Thus one sees that the Mrithyunjaya mantra gives all the four purushaartas of the dharma, artha, kama and moksha. 


After Reciting Mrityunjay mantra One Lakh  times you can start Aghor Shiv Sadhna 

Various characteristics of Lord Shiva

Without doubt, Lord Shiva is the most fascinating God-head in Indian philosophy. He is enchanting and can draw variety of people towards him. For a matter of fact, he is called Raudra and Bholenath at the same time.
 He represents the creation itself

Personally, I feel Lord Shiva is what we should be--easy to leave away the negativity but being very concentrated and determined when it comes to doing a task. He represents the finest qualities a human can adopt.

3. He is ever-close

I don't know why but I feel Lord Shiva is the easiest at the same time most-difficult Godhead to please. He is like the mischievous mother who likes to test the determination and devotion of her children.

4. He is Mahakaal

Among many of his names, he is called Mahakaal. This name has many interpretations and legends associated with it. In common parlance, whoever is beyond time and death is called Mahakaal. Lord Shiva, according to various stories, have transcended both and therefore is the worthy bearer of this name.

5. Beyond Time

Kaal is simply translated to time. Because Lord Shiva is believed to be existing before the beginning of time, he is called Mahakaal. Another name for this characteristic is Kalateet, which literally means beyond the frets of time.

6. Beyond Death

Kaal in simple terms also means death. Lord Shiva is beyond the birth and death cycle and therefore known with this name. However, there is story associated with this name which signifies more appropriately.

7. Sage Markandeya

The story of sage Markandeya is beautiful. The parents of the sage did not have any progeny and prayed earnestly to Lord Shiva. They were given two choices--a son who will live for hundred of years but will have no spiritual inclination, or a son who will live for 16 years but will be an exalted devotee of Lord Shiva.

8. They chose the devoted son

Without doubt, the parents chose a spiritually oriented son. Markandeya was born and he was engaged in worshiping Lord Shiva right from his childhood. When the time of his death came, his parents told him about the condition.

9. Markandeya had total faith

He did not get perturbed. He had total faith in Lord Shiva. He prayed to Lord Shiva and feel in exhausted state putting his arms around the Shivalinga.

10. Kaal approached him

When the Death God approached him and threw his noose around Markandeya, it coiled around the Shivalinga too. This was unacceptable. Lord Shiva appeared there looking determined to kill the Death God itself.

11. Markandeya was given eternity

Frightened by the very prospect of getting killed, the Death God pleaded for mercy and granted eternal life to the devotee of Lord Shiva.

12. Dual significance of this story

This story vindicates the devotion of Markandeya and at the same time emphasizes the belief that devotion to Lord Shiva can save us from death, and therefore birth too--which means it can give us liberation.

13. Thus the name Mahakaal

Because even Kaal fears Lord Shiva, he is called Mahakaal. There are other stories too that are associated with him being beyond time and therefore earning the moniker Mahakaal.

14. Names are for arousing devotion

In spirituality, all names have one common goal--to around the devotion in the person who is chanting or reciting those names. Different names appeal to different people and they have same common power, because they have the common source. We should not infer that one name is more potent than the other.

15. What's your input?

I am sure you had heard about this name and knew its significance also. If not, share how you felt to come to know the story behind this beautiful name.

Maa Narayani Suchindram Shakti Peeth near Kanyakumari – 7th Among 51 Shakti Peethas

Suchindram (Suchindrum) is the famous Shakti Peetha where it is said that the Upper Teeth of Maa Sati fell and the idols are Devi Maa as Narayani and Lord Shiva as Sanghar or Samhara Bhairava. Some times the goddess is popularly known as Kanya Kumari or Bhagavathy Amman, and looks extremely beautiful after early morning Puja. Samhara Bhairava is present in a nearby village, Suchindram, he is locally called Sthanu Shiva.
 

Narayani - Vaishnavi Shakti of Lord Vishnu

Suchindrum is a temple town situated in the southern most district of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu State, India. It is 11 km from Kanyakumari city and about 7 km from Nagarkoil lying between these two towns. The temple is dedicated to Sri Sthanumalayan. The word denotes Siva, Vishnu and Brahma as. Sthanu represents Siva, Mal represents Vishnu while Ayan represents Brahma, means Siva, Vishnu and Brahma in “One Form”.

Mahalaxmi Shakti Peeth Shri Shail Joinpur Bangladesh | 51 Shakti Peethas

Goddess Mahalaxmi temple located at Joinpur Village, Dakshin Surma, near Gtatikar which is about 3 kms. north east of sylhet town, Bangladesh is one of the 51 Shakti Peeth. Here goddess Mahalakshmi is associated with the Bhairav form as Sambaranand.

According to the belief of Shakti Peethas, Hindu goddess Sati "neck" fell at this place.

Legend:

Once, Daksha Prajapati who is the son of lord Brahma organised grand yagna (ritual of sacrifice) for which he invited everybody except lord Shiva and her daughter Sati. Although no yagna can be fulfilled without Trinath (Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar) he wanted to continue the yagna, it was presided by four prominent Sages. Sati wanted to attend the ritual performed by her father despite lord Shiva’s request of not attending the yagna.

           Reason behind Dakshas reluctant to invite lord Shiva is because of his appearance and costumes ( lord Shiva wears tiger skin, apply ashes and puts poisonous snakes and skulls as his garments and always wanders in cremation grounds). Apart from this he is the person behind beheading one of the heads of his father lord Brahma. (Once there was a verbal war between lord Brahma and Vishnu, which lead both of them using deadly weapons of Maheshwar and Pashupat. In order to save this universe Lord Shiva took the form of pillar of fire and destroyed both weapons. In a greed to see beginning and ending of the pillar which was deep into patal and top is into sky, lord Vishnu agreed to get into pataal world and lord Brahma into sky. Lord Vishnu was unsuccessful, lord brahma transformed into swan and flew into sky where he saw one of the flower coming from the top of the pillar, he asked the flower where is the top and its creation, the flower replied that I was from the creation but don’t know its peak. In order to show lord Brahmas superiority, he made an agreement with the flower to speak false statement of lord Brahma reaching the peak. Lord Vishnu genuinely accepted superiority of lord Brahma. Angered with the act of lord Brahma, lord Shiva be headed the head which spoke false and also cursed Brahma that he will not have any temple in any worlds)