Mahashivratri 2023 : Important Mantras To Chant On This Day

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Maha Shivaratri literally means 'The Greatest Night of Shiva' on which Lord Shiva danced the cosmic dance form of Shiva Tandav. This was the day of the divine communion between Lord Shiva and Parvati. Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the Hindu month of Phalguna and this time it arrives on 18 February 2023 on Saturday. Planetary configurations are powerful enough to invoke a new upsurge of energy in the devotees whose senses are revitalized after the Jagran is over.

Maha Shivratri arrives a night before Amavasya. Moon's impact is at the barest minimum on the 14th lunar night and hence it is a good time to look within and spend the time on introspection. When the mental energy is directed inwards, mind calm down and settles us in a divine connection with Lord Shiva.

Of all the tridoshas, namely pitta, Kapha and Vata, it is the person with Vata impeccably balanced., who is able to remain healthy. An imbalance in Vata leads to diseases, as per Ayurveda. Mahashivaratri has this power to balance the Vata element in the body. Seated in padmasana, with an upright spine, one must perform Anulom Vilom Pranayam as it helps control the Vata dosha. This pranayama is a gateway to connect with the supreme in devoted surrender.

Things To Do During Maha Shivaratri

1. Just like the eclipse timing, the night at Maha Shivratri augurs well for mantra sadhana for wish fulfilment. This is the time for performing prayaschitta or atoning for your previously committed sins.
2. Those with troublesome planetary influences like Kaal Sarpa Dosh should get a Rudrabhishek. Performed and observe fast and light an akhand diya. Shiva worship should not be missed on this day.
3. The effects of Rahu and Ketu can be subdued by the Shiva Aradhana conducted on this day. Panchakshari mantra works miraculously on the malefic effects of Ketu.
4. Panchakshara Stotra: The 'Panchakshara' when translated means "five letters" and recitation of this mantra improves your intellect to a remarkable degree. It rids you of any unwanted fear out of your mind.

5. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a wonder talisman against accidental mishaps, chronic diseases, untimely death and short lifespan.
6. Om Shiv Shiv Saamb Sadashiv Om instils peace and cheer.
7. Shiv Gayatri Mantra recited on this day extends your life.
8. Vashista kritam stotram is chanted to eradicate poverty from our lives.

9. Karpoora Gauram mantra is chanted to receive health, wealth and prosperity.
10. Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Vidmahe Mahadevaya Deemahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat is chanted to improve focus and concentration.
11. Nirvana Shatkam composed by Adi Shankaracharya grants health and prosperity and peace.
12. Along with OM Namah Shivay you can chant - Shiv Tandav Stotram and Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam to add to the benefits.
13. We should not sleep, eat heavily as meditation cannot be performed on heavy stomach.
14. Cereals are heavy on the stomach and hence keep them off.
15. Do not waste your time arguing, fighting, or indulging in entertainment activities.
16. Intake of Fresh fruit juices, milk, herbal tea or buttermilk is recommended.
17. Avoid the regular coffee or Tea as it is not conducive for meditation. Potatoes, pumpkin, bananas, papaya, and melons are best consumed on this day. Rock salt could be used instead of table salt to enhance the taste.
18. Listen to Lord Shiva's stories, sing his songs, chant the mantras and carry on with mantra meditation.

19. Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is good to chant on this day. If you happen to wear a Rudraksha, it gets all the more energized.
20. Wearing Garbha Gauri Rudraksha on this day, helps protect the pregnancy and the unborn child. It is the wife who should wear it.
21. Wearing the 'Gauri Shankar Rudraksha' on Mahashivaratri is going to bless the unmarried with early marriage

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