Shravan Month

All the demi-gods prayed to Lord Shiv who was immediately pleased and said, “Brahmaji, the demi-gods have caused an offence out of ignorance. I therefore, do not consider this as an offence.” Brahmaji then requested Shivji to have mercy on the demi-gods, bring Daksha back to life and complete Daksha’s Yagya. Shivji went where the…

ShivCharitra – 12

ShivCharitra – 11 Maa is a one letter word in our language which is filled with all the sweetness from this world. A philosopher has said that God made mother because he cannot reach everywhere. Mohammad has also said, ” My heaven is in my mother’s feet”. God has been worshipped more when he has…

ShivCharitra – 10 As Shivji did not stand up to respect Daksha, angrily Daksha announced, “Listen everyone! My son-in-law, Shankar, does not even understand that he should stand up and respect his elders when they make their entry. How would he understand if he does not even live in our society? He lives in the…

ShivCharitra – 9A Jai Shambho

Maa Sati leaves with Shivji from Kailash to listen to Shri Ram katha. At the hermitage of Rishi Kumbhaj, Sati does not pay attention to their pooja performed by the Rishi and the katha narrated because she is focusing on trying to work out how to rid her husband of his grief. Sati’s aim was not to…

Mahadevji began to remain upset as his devotion for Lord Vishnu could not be certified. Maa Sati could not bear to see the sadness of her husband. She knew that something was wrong. She asked Lord Shiv several times about what was upsetting him but he would not mention anything. Sati was very worried. She…

It is surprising to see that although Sati is Maa Bhavani, the wife of Lord Shankar and the mother of this world, we do not develop respect for the way her character has been portrayed so far. Sati has been presented as a normal woman who lies to her husband, does not listen to him…

Shivji asks Sati to truthfully relate how she had performed His Lord’s test. Shankarji here had to clarify to Sati to tell the truth as he was doubtful that she may lie. Sati replied…….. ShivCharitra – 9 Shri Shivashtakam  

ShivCharitra – 8 Happy Independence Day to you all! Rudrashtakam