21-Chandrashekhara Dhyanam - Verse 6

I take refuge in Chandrashekhara, the medicine for those afflicted by the disease of worldly existence, the remover of all troubles and afflictions; the destroyer of Dakṣa's sacrifice, the three-eyed One; the bestower of worldly fulfilment and liberation, and the remover of all accumulated sins. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me?

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5

Bhagavan Shiva humbles Andhakasura. We explore the vedantic symbolism of this leela.

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5

Why does Shiva have a bull as a vehicle? What is the difference between Nandi and Vahana?

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 5

I seek refuge in Lord Chandrasekhara, who wears the lord of serpents, coiled into an earring; whose vehicle is the bull; whose glory is praised by Nārada and other great sages; who is the Lord of all the worlds; who destroyed the Asura Andhaka; who is like a celestial wish-fulfilling tree to those who seek refuge in Him; and who is the destroyer of Yama himself. What indeed can Yama do to me?

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4

Why does Bhagavan Shiva have an axe and hold a deer? We explore the legends and the symbolism

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4

Symbolism of Bhagavan Shiva holding poison in his neck. We explore 2 legends - one is the popular Samudra Manthana episode. But the second one is humbling of Indra's pride.  The importance of these for a sadhak are reflected upon.

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4

The One adorned with serpents; whose beautiful left side is adorned by Pārvatī, daughter of the Mountain King; whose throat is blue from holding the poison; who bears an axe and holds a deer. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me?

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 4

I take refuge in Chandrashekhara, the friend of Kubera, the Lord of the Yakṣas; the One who removed the eyes of Bhaga; the One adorned with serpents; whose beautiful left side is adorned by Pārvatī, daughter of the Mountain King; whose throat is blue from holding the poison; who bears an axe and holds a deer. Having taken refuge in Him, what indeed can Yama do to me?

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3

We explore the ganga-avataran episode and its symbolism.

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Chandrashekhara Ashtakam - Verse 3

Brahmaji and Bhagavan Vishnu are humbled by Bhagavan Shiva through the Lingodbhava-rupa.  We explore the symbolism and significance of this leela.

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