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In the Hindu calendar, Shravan Maas holds great significance as it is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme God of destruction. He enhances inner transformation through non attachment with materialistic things. This month is considered highly auspicious for devotees of Lord Shiva who engage themselves in different spiritual rituals, acts, practices and sadhanas for their spiritual progress, overall happiness and to seek His blessings.
Every three years, an extra lunar month called Adhik Maas, also known as Purushottam Maas, falls between the regular months to fill the gap between the solar and lunar calendar time. Adhik Maas is considered even more auspicious than the regular months, and when it coincides with Shravan Maas, it becomes a special time for spiritual aspirants. This year it is from 18th July to 16th August 2023. It is believed that performing spiritual practices and seeking Lord Shiva's blessings during this period can yield manifold (Adhik) benefits and accelerate one's spiritual growth.
Devotees engage in various forms of worship and rituals during Shravan Maas to please Lord Shiva. Chanting powerful mantras like ‘Om Namah Shivaya’, ‘Dasha Akshari mantra’ and ‘Mahamrityunajaya mantra’ in Kailasha of Sadhana App are considered highly beneficial for spiritual growth, and overall well-being. Continuous repetition (japa) of these mantras helps spiritual seekers to build a strong bond with the Lord Shiva and to seek His Blessings.
Rudram, the ancient Vedic hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, holds immense significance during Shravan Adhik Maas. Devotees can perform daily recitation of Rudram in Kailash of Sadhana App to invoke the divine energies and seek protection and blessings from Lord Shiva.
Apart from mantras and hymns, devotees also find spiritual solace in scriptural reading during this month. The Shiv Puran, available in both English and Hindi, is a revered text that recounts the stories, teachings, and glory of Lord Shiva. Engaging in scriptural reading helps deepen one's understanding of Lord Shiva's divine qualities and speeds up their spiritual growth.
Charitable acts hold immense significance during Shravan Adhik Maas. Devotees can donate items such as milk, curd, ghee, sugar, bananas, and white cloth to poor and needy people. These offerings are considered auspicious and symbolize devotion, purity, and surrender to the divine by seeing that same divine in everybody. It is an auspicious time to donate in Kailasha of Sadhana App.
Shravan Adhik Maas acts as a spiritual catalyst for seekers, providing an opportunity to develop intense devotion, self-discipline, and self-transformation. It is believed that sincere and dedicated observance of spiritual practices during this auspicious month can bring grace, protection, and spiritual upliftment. May this sacred month of Shravan bring abundance, blessings, and spiritual growth to all those who embark on this divine path with utmost devotion and love. Om Namah Shivaya!
Jai Sri Hari! Your post about Lord Shiva is truly captivating. I am inspired to delve into the depths of the Shiv Puran after reading your words. Your profound emphasis on cultivating charitable habits that can transform lives is commendable. I sincerely appreciate your suggestion to explore the Shiv Puran, as its enchanting stories enable us to establish a profound connection with the divine and express our adoration for the Lord. Thank you again.
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