Importance of Rudra Abhishek

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Importance of Rudra Abhishek
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Introduction

• Om Namo Bhagavata Rudraya the chant that
  energizes the ambiance of the Rudra Abhishek
  Puja. The literal meaning of the chant is, I bow
  down to Lord Rudra. A simple mantra to fulfill
  all your desires and attain your ultimate goal of
  liberation or Moksha. Thats right. Adi
  Shankaracharya has mentioned that Shri Rudram is
  the one who can help you attain the acmes of both
  the material world and the spiritual realm.
• But what is Rudra Abhishek, why is Rudrabhishek
  done, and what is its importance? We will tell
  you about it in this blog.

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What is Rudrabhishek?

• Rudrabhishek or Rudra Abhishek is a ritual for
  worshipping Lord Rudra. This tradition is to pay
  obeisance to Lord Rudra, the fierce form of Lord
  Shiva, and invoke His blessings in life. Rudra is
  one of the 108 names of Lord Shiva, meaning
  tempest. In Rudra form, Lord Shiva is fierce
  and is the destructor. He destroys evil and paves
  the path for new creation.
• Abhishek literally means wetting or spraying.
  It signifies the auspicious bath of a deity.
  Rudra Abhishek implies the holy bath of the
  Shivling with the Panchamrit.

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Importance of Rudra Abhishek

• Rudra Abhishek symbolizes the acceptance of Shiva
  Tattva as the all-pervading energy of the
  Universe. Every living and non-living being in
  the Universe harbors this energy that science has
  now identified as a God Particle. The Rudra
  mantra states that the Shiva Tattva lies within
  us all. This energy manifests in all living
  beings including the esteemed sages and even the
  thieves and dacoits and even within inanimate
  objects. Hence, the Rudra Abhishek ritual
  signifies the realization of this eternal Truth.
  By paying respect to this incessant omnipresent
  energy, this ceremony signifies the harnessing of
  this magnanimous energy for the goodness of self
  and all other forms of creation.
• Rudra Abhishek seeks to pay obeisance to the
  Destroyer of the immoral and pay tribute for
  maintaining the balance and protecting the
  virtuous.

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Benefits of Rudra Abhishek

• Rudra Puja is considered to be one of the most
  auspicious rituals in Vedic texts.
• The Rudrabhishek Puja aids believers in achieving
  all of their goals and rewards, such as overall
  material success. It offers a defense against
  negativity, foes, and evil. One can achieve
  happiness, prosperity, and excellent health. The
  Rudra Abhishek Puja generates positive vibes
  within oneself and in the surrounding ambiance.
  It invokes a sensation of bliss and joy that is
  everlasting and not dependent on external
  factors.

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The numerous benefits of the Rudra Abhishek
ritual include

• Protects one from negative energies, curses, and
  evil eye
• Helps one to break free from past Karma
• Removes doshas from ones horoscope
• Frees oneself from their past sins
• Promotes spiritual growth
• Fulfills the wishes of the one who sincerely
  prays for something
• Prevents physical illness and suffering
• Promotes inner strength so one finds the
  confidence to tackle difficult situations in life
• Increases concentration and sharpens mental
  abilities
• Enhances leadership qualities
• Helps one remain calm, hence, find solutions
  efficiently
• Promotes good mental, physical, emotional, and
  spiritual well-being
• Strengthens intuition by increasing spiritual
  receptivity
• Brings inner peace and a feeling of contentment
• Removes the malefic effects of Ashlesh
  Nakshatras, Pushya, and the Punarvasu

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Variations in Rudra Abhishek

• There are six types of Rudra Abhishek rituals
  that Shiva devotees perform to attain their
  desired goals
• Jal Abhishek
• Jal Abhishek means sacred ritualistic bath of the
  Shiva Linga with water, usually, water from the
  River Ganga. Jal Abhishek ensures prosperity in
  Life.
• Dudh Abhishek
• Devotees offering milk during sacred Shivalinga
  bath enjoy long lives.
• Shahad Abhishek
• Shahad Abhishek or Abhishek with honey frees
  individuals from trials and trifles of life.

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• Ghee Abhishek
• Offering sacred purification of the Shivalinga
  with clarified butter prevents illness.
• Dahi Abhishek
• Childless couples perform Dahi Abhishek or
  Abhishek with yogurt to fulfil their dreams of
  begetting a child.
• Panchamrit Abhishek
• Lord Shiva rewards devotees who do Panchamrit
  Abhishek with wealth and success. The Panchamrit
  mixture comprises five elements namely, milk,
  yogurt, ghee, honey, and jaggery.

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When should Rudra Abhishek be done?

• Rudra Abhishek can be done every day as part of a
  regular homage offering to the Shivalinga.
  However, the most auspicious days for performing
  Rudrabhishek include Mondays of the Shravan
  month, Shivaratris, and Mahashivaratris.
• The Shiva Tattva is a subtle energy. It is not
  possible to harness this energy for common people
  who are not involved in any kind of spiritual
  practice. However, during the auspicious days
  mentioned above, this energy manifests itself in
  a grosser form. It is then possible for devotees
  to tap into this energy and channel it for their
  greater purpose in life.

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Significance of Rudra Abhishek

• Rudra Abhishek ritual magnifies the message of
  Unity among all. Thus, when you do Rudra
  Abhishek, you are not praying for yourself.
  Instead, you pay tribute to the Universe and pray
  for its well-being.

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You can perform Rudrabhishek either at home or at
a temple.

• Join devotees at Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir for
  Shiv Rudrabhishek every Monday between 730 pm
  and 830 pm to attain spiritual liberation and
  make progress in your spiritual journey. Our
  experienced Pandits will guide you through the
  correct ritualistic approach and teach you the
  meaning and correct pronunciation of chants and
  mantras.

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