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Shivratri Shivling Abhishek – Benefits and Various Offerings

Numerous things are offered as abhishek (poured) on Shivling on Shivratri day. The best offering would be a drop of water and bilva leaf and the firm decision that – I would follow dharma. But again this is Kali Yuga and people want to offer various items for desire fulfillments. Here are the list of puja items and benefits of performing Shivling abhishek on Shivratri with each of the item: Itr or Ithar (Perfume or other scented water) – For fulfillment of materialistic desires like new house, television, mobile, car, bike etc. This is also offered for getting strength to keep the mind in control with good thoughts. Sugarcane Juice – It is poured on Shivling for solving wealth related problems and for good luck in lottery. Honey – Abhishek with honey is performed for the good health and long life of spouse. This is also performed for curing speech related issues. Cow Ghee – This offered for begetting healthy and intelligent children. Mustard Oil – To achieve v

Shiva Lingodbhavamurti - Shivratri Teachings

Shankaracharya of Kanchi explains the teachings of Shiva Lingodbhavamurti and important concept in Shivratri. If we go to any important Shiva temple we will find a niche on the outer wall of the sanctum sanctorum, exactly behind the spot where the deity is installed. In that niche we can find a representation of the Lingodbhavamurti, a form emerging out of a Linga. We can see neither the top half of the head nor the bottom half of the legs of that form. All the other attributes of Shiva will be found sculptured. We will also find depicted a swan in flight at the top of the Linga and a boar burrowing the earth at the bottom. According to tradition, Brahma took the form of a swan to find out the crown of Shiva’s head and failed. Similarly, Vishnu took the form of a boar and burrowed deep into the bowels of earth to locate the feet of Shiva and failed. Thus in Lingodbhavamurti we have a unique combination of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, impressing in our minds the A

Dreaming Of Nurses And Hospital

Dreaming of nurses and hospital is a negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means sudden health issues in the family or accidents. It also means unexpected problems due to negligence. Dreams of nurses and hospital and you have never seen the place in real life means health issues or accidents in a new place during travel. Dream of hospital and nurses and you are in the dream means you will face health issues or you will have to take someone to doctor. It also means witnessing an accident or something gruesome. Dreaming of hospital and nurses and you are not in the dream means you will hear sad news. It also means problems in your home when you are away. Dreams of hospital and nurses and you are happy and laughing it is a sign of positive news. It also means job or birth in family. It also means relief from a health issue. Dream of hospital and nurses and you see no one else in the dream means helplessness and lack of medical help at the right time.

Dreaming Of Holding Hands With A Guy – Meaning

Dreaming of holding hands with a guy is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will take a special relationship to next level. It also means you will show courage to reveal something you love and want to do in life. Dreams of holding hands with a guy also means you will decide to get approval of family regarding a relationship. Dream of holding hands with a guy and you wake up terrified or sad means a secret relationship of yours will be exposed. It also means your family or friends or colleagues showing unwanted interest in your private life. Dreaming of holding hands with a guy and you are happy means approval of family for a relationship. It also means marriage. Please note that usually such dreams happen as a result of intense activity on the same subject during day time. Then the dream has no meaning. The dream to have a meaning it should happen naturally without any daytime influence.

Fortitude and Weakness – A Story

Fortitude does not mean being doormats. It is certainly not necessary to meekly bear with the idiosyncrasies of those who don’t understand us. It is to be remembered that Sri Ramakrishna did not encourage weakness masquerading as forbearance. He advised people to ‘hiss’, but not ‘bite’, telling them the parable of the snake that stopped biting people after a brahmacharin initiated it with a mantra and taught it to mend its ways. The snake did not even protest in self-defence when a group of boys caught it by the tail, swung it hard against the ground and bruised it badly. When the brahmacharin returned after some time to see how his disciple fared, he was surprised to see the snake reduced to a mere skeleton. Oncoming to know of the reason, he told the snake with love and compassion, ‘My foolish child, I forbade you to bite, but why didn’t you hiss to protect yourself?’ Likewise, Sri Ramakrishna advised his householder disciples to hiss at those who troubled them, but forbade them

Dreaming Of Horse Riding – Meaning

Dreaming of horse riding is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will have good control over the life and you will keep out unwanted people. Dreams of horse riding also mean positive development in studies and career matter. It also means desire fulfillment and doing something new and exciting. Dreaming of horse riding and you see yourself in it means you will take some harsh decisions for the good of the family. It also means you will try to take control of business or workplace activities. The dream is associated taking responsibility or risk. Dream of horse riding and you see other people in it means you will have fights with people who are of dominant nature. It also means competition. You might also stand up against people who are of authoritarian nature.  Dreams of horse riding and if you see horse tumbling or falling means you will face unexpected problems in career. Dreaming of horse riding and if you see people falling means trouble

Dreaming Of Buying Honey – Meaning

Dreaming of buying honey is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means desire fulfilment especially related to opposite sex. It also means new physical relationship. It also means you will achieve success and there will be peace and joy in life. Dreams of buying honey and you are seen tasting it or dripping it is a sign of return of someone back to your life. Dream of buying honey from a strange place is associated with kinkiness and doing something which your family might object. Dreaming of buying honey from a known place is associated with happiness. It also means making lifestyle changes. Dreams of buying honey and you are unable to keep it with you and it is spreading all over means you will get something more than expected. It also means your inability to keep your passion in control. Dream of buying honey and you see dead bees or honeycomb means destruction of nature near you. It also means you will see dead animals or fallen trees. It is also a

Dreaming Of Buying Hair Clips – Meaning

Dreaming of buying hair clips is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is considered good as there will be financial and property gains in future. There will be decision regarding ancestral wealth and luck in lottery or games. Dreams of buying hair clips are associated with desire fulfillment. Dreaming of buying colorful hair clips is a sign of good days ahead especially in matters of relationship. Dreaming of buying hair clips and you playing with them means you will make some bold changes in your life and this will make you more empowered. It also means doing something different with your hair. The dream also means you might meet someone whom you wished to meet in life. It is also a sign of relationship with opposite sex. Dream of buying hair clips and you see family members or relatives is a sign of peace and period of happiness. Dreaming of buying hair clips and seeing the face of another person means you will have your sexual desires fulfilled. T

25 February 2023 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 25 February 2023 – It is Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 4:56 AM on February 25. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 4:31 AM on February 26. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on February 25, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra till 7:41 AM on February 25. Then onward it is Bharani nakshatra till 7:56 AM on February 26. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Ashwini or Aswathy