Maha Shivaratri - January 28, 2023

The 5 Glorious Names of Lord Shiva

There are 108 names for Lord Shiva, and each one fully embodies all His holy character and represent his different dimensions. Here are His five most blessed names. These names are endowed with the fulfilment of all aspirations when chanted and meditated upon.

Aashutosh:

This name refers to someone who consistently satisfies hopes and desires. Lord Shiva is renowned for satisfying all His devoted followers' wishes, whether they are material or spiritual. His own soul, body, and heart are actually overflowing with love for anyone who bows down to His lotus feet in a selfless manner.

Dhanadeepa:

Lord Shiva is also known as Dhanadeepa, the lord of wealth. He bestows blessings on His followers or anyone who sings praises to His celestial glory. He is in control of both material and spiritual wealth. All the financial resources, priceless jewellery, and other material possessions needed to live comfortably are considered material wealth. Self-realization and the heavenly wisdom one gains by studying the sacred books with a genuine guru are examples of spiritual wealth.

Hara:

One who purges sins. It is claimed that one must worship Lord Shiva once they are aware of the severe repercussions of their immoral deeds. Sins are deeds done against the Divine Cosmos' order. People can frequently engage in sinful behaviours, such as aggression, lying, fraud, illicit relationships, etc., whether consciously or unconsciously. Those who are overcome by guilt must submit to Lord Shiva, who is the only one who can atone for all of their transgressions.

Shoolin:

It refers to a person who carries a trident. Lord Shiva carries the divine Trishool, a celestial weapon, to destroy evil. Creation, Maintenance, and Annihilation are personified by the Holy Trident. It stands for the previous, present, and future. In other words, Lord Shiva is the knower of past, present and future of all the jivas on this earth.

Vachaspati:

It means the power of speech. Lord Shiva’s divine words are pleasing not only to His devotees but also melt the heart of demons like Ravana. His speech is flawless, spiritually rich and cosmologically vibrant. One may meditate on this name to attain the power of speech and communication.

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Maha Shivaratri approaches on Saturday, February 18, 2023, and this day is the greatest day to access Lord Shiva's energies and obtain his blessings in order to erase all forms of karma and achieve new consciousness. The night gives you the opportunity to alter your habitual thought patterns that repeatedly cause you to experience the same reality.

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