Thursday, December 22, 2016

BEL(BILVAm -KOOVALAMകൂവളം(MALAYALAM)

KOOVALAM or കൂവളം(Malayalam) Bilva or வில்வம் (Tamil). is a species of tree native to India. Some people call the tree Sribiksha, the tree of prosperity, as it is believed that the tree arose from the dung of a sacred cow representing Lakshmi.

The tri-foliate leaves of Bilva Patra signify many things like the three human qualities- Satva, Rajas and Tamas; the three eyes, Sun, Moon and Fire; and the Trishul of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Bilva Archana relieves a devotee from the effects of sins committed in three birth(Janmas.)

The fruit of Bilva tree and its leaves have several medicinal properties. The Tamil Siddhars call the plant koovilam (കൂവളം) and use the fragrant leaves for medicinal purposes, including dyspepsia and sinusitis.

Importance of Chanting The Bilwa Asthakam stotram:

http://lordshivaandme.blogspot.in/2016/12/ashtakam-bilva-ashtakam-lyrcs.html

Bilwa Ashtakam, also spelled Bilwashtakam, Vilvashtakam, or Bilvashtakam, is the asthakam (ashtak) addressed to Lord Shiva. Bilwa Ashtakam is a highly powerful Sanskrit Shiva stotra which are the eight hymns chanted while offering Bilwa (Vilva) leaves to Lord Shiva. The Bilwa (Aegle Marmelos) leaves are one of the main offering to Lord Shiv and by offering Bilva leaves (a devotee can easily please Lord Shiva.




I am Praising Your Holy Name..
Om Namah Shivaya
Thank you Sweet  "Bhole(Innocent ) Nadh"

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