Lord Shiva and Parvathi Circumambulate Arunadri!
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in Giri Pradakshinam Tags: arunadri, circumambulate, Devas, giri, giripradkshina, girivalam, gori, karthika, krithika, penance, rishis, welfare
Om SathGuru Sri Seshadri Swamigal Thiruvadikkae
Giri-Pradakshina or Girivalam
Even I (Shiva as Arunachala), circumambulate Arunadri, the divinely Effulgent Linga, and MY own form, in the company of Devas and Rishis at the time of sacred Uttarayana (the winter solstice). I do so for the welfare of the world.
Moreover, Goddess Gowri has come here to do penance.
SHE will become pure by circumambulating ME. Afterwards SHE will gain One-Half of MY Body. SHE will perform severe penance and circumambulate Me at the time of Pradosa (thirteenth day of the waxing moon) and on the day of the Kritika Star in the month of Karthika (Nov-Dec).
The Goddess in the form of Apithakuchambal shall then merge in ME.
The day on which the Holy season of Uttarayana commences is an auspicious day for ME. Hence let them adore ME on that day and attain the goal of their lives.
How Lord Arunachala is to be worshipped….
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in The story of Arunachala Tags: Devas, Linga, Lord, Sakthi, Self, Shakthi, worship
Om SathGuru Sri Seshadri Swamigal Thiruvadikkae
How Lord Arunachala is to be worshipped….
Gautama said: I worshipped the Lingas installed by sages and bathed in all Tirthas. Finally I had darshan of Arunagiri, the Linga in the form of the famous Hill Arunachala. I prayed: Lord Arunachala the Supreme Self! By merely looking at Thee one obtains the merit that accrues by following all the dharma. One need not practice austerities thereafter. Even Devas wish to dwell in this abode of Thine. This is the only place in the world where one can see a Linga in the form of a Hill. This form constitutes three kinds of powers (Sakthi).
Sonachala (Shiva) said:
“Make it clear to all that Arunachala (Annamalai) in this physical form, composed of earth, is truly Shiva. I shall describe to you the Lingas on the earth, which are in the subtle form. You may worship ME in accordance with the Agamas and with the power of your austerities.”
Saying this, Sambhu revealed HIMSELF to me as Shiva. On seeing this Linga adorned with all kinds of ornaments, I felt that the goal of my life has been attained.
Lord Shiva said:
“I listen to the prayers of devotees at that spot and grant the boons desired by them. I pardon all the faults of those who adore ME. Gautama! You must examine the Agamas and prescribe the methods of worshipping ME. Let special poojas be conducted on full-moon days. Let thousands of Chathrams (Choultry) supply free food on that day. Let everyone make gifts according to his ability.”
