Why is Dhatura(Calotropis) offered to Bhagwan Shiva?
Many people ask this question; however, plants hold great significance in Hindu philosophy & it is said that there is no plant or leaf in the world that doesn’t have a medicinal or religious benefit. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
No sacred practice cannot be completed without involving nature in it. That is one of the reasons why we offer flowers and other parts of plants to our Gods and Goddesses. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
So, why is Shiva offered Dhatura?
As he is the destroyer, leaves /flowers/fruits offered to him are different from those offered to other deities. Its also known as Devil’s trumpets, thorn-apple, hell’s bells, moonflower, jimson weed, devils weed etc. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
Halaahal poison came out during Samudra Manthan (the churning of the ocean). Everyone got scared as it was so poisonous that even if a drop of it fell anywhere, the thing or place could get completely destroyed, even destroy the whole world. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
On everyone’s request, Shiva drank Haalahal but held it in his throat. Due to its impact, Dhatura flower is said to have come out of Shiva’s chest. Dhatura is thus considered to abate the effect of poison, possessing some poisonous qualities itself. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
By offering the Dhatura plant to Shiva, we pray to him to remove the toxins like jealousy and envy from our body and soul so that we can become pure once again. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
Medicinal benefits of Dhatura
It has great medicinal value, can be used to cure various physical and psychological issues, like: pain or inflammation, quick healing of wounds, curing fever, but it must only be used externally. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
Its seeds & leaves can be consumed to cure throat-related or respiratory diseases. It is also used to treat various psychological issues and is helpful in fighting fears. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
However, be careful and remember that the flowers, leaves, fruit and seeds of the Dhatura plant when consumed even in small quantity can cause hallucination or even madness, overdose can even lead to death. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
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Shukracharya: A great knowledgeable person who was respected even by Devas and Saints. He was an expert in Political Science. He founded the Shukra Niti. In his niti he has laid down the following points:
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One should never reveal certain things in front of others.
It’s great if you are loved and respected by all, but don’t show it off in front of others- doing so will lower your respect in the eyes of others
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If you have to face insult at any point in your life, it’s best to keep it to yourself; telling that to everyone you know will make you feel insulted in front of others as well.
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Tantra is an abstract religion, it doesn't have a clear definition. Different seekers define it differently, many not even consistent with each other. Tantra, though, is clearly recognized as being very different from the ancient Hindu Vedic tradition. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduismtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Before trying to delve into tantrism, it is important to understand that this is not a single coherent system. It is rather a tradition that gradually evolved from an accumulation of practices and rituals, in order to attain the grace of the divine. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduismtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The practitioner of tantra uses his own prana or divine energy in order to harness it to the universal prana, thereby attaining his goal. The goal in question could be either spiritual, material or both. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduismtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Tantra in Hinduism could be considered to be parallel to the Hindu Vedic tradition. Tantra contains written records of the Agama, which comes in four main parts, as follows: #SanatanaDharma#Hinduismtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Jnana or metaphysical knowledge
Yoga or meditative practices
Kriya or ritual practices
Charya or ethical and religious principles of conduct #SanatanaDharma#Hinduism
Most of the staunch Hindu Vedic practitioners, however, consider the Tantras to be anti-Vedic in character and hence, altogether shun both the cult and the practitioners of the same. #SanatanaDharma#Hinduismtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The universe consists of a Mahabrahmanda, or grand Cosmos, and of numerous Brihatbrahmanda, or macrocosms evolved from it. As is said by the Nirvana Tantra, all which is in the first is in the second. #spirituality#Cosmostwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
In the latter are heavenly bodies and beings, which are microcosms reflecting on a minor scale the greater worlds which evolve them. "As above, so below." This mystical maxim of the West is stated in the Vishvasara Tantra as follows: #spirituality#Cosmostwitter.com/i/web/status/1…