Why do we perform rudrabhishek

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JAI MAA,

WHY DO WE PERFROM RUDRAM OR ABHISHEK?

Repeatedly I have been asked this question ---- Sri Rudram is a combination

of NAD BRAHAM, all five elements and Divinity at its creative best.

All of Creation can be experienced metaphysically as music, SOUND or NAD

BRAHAM in Sanskrit. The atoms of the chemical elements of the Periodic Table

move at different vibratory rates to each other and therefore make different

sounds. When these elements unite to make different chemical substances,

harmonies and melodies are created. When these combine further to create even

more complex and differentiated material, the music becomes ever richer, many

rishis have called this music as primordial music or Hiranyagarbha

where SRI DEVI is performing a SHIV TANDAV. Eventually all of these sounds

combine to create a single great metaphysical sound or OM

that rumbles and vibrates in a way that creates a stabilizing foundation for

every process of the Earth and beyond.

 

It can be heard with the inner senses when one has a quiet mind or is in a

meditative state. It is the most wonderful collection of sounds. Every inhale

and exhale has a sound the SHE resides. Every planet and celestial body sounds

its own notes and these combine in an extraordinary symphony of heavenly music.

Hearing and experiencing it automatically expands one's consciousness. And this

sound is absolutely wonderful. Nothing like it.

The astral realm exists immediately beyond the physical. It is a finer

vibration than the physical and forces pour from it into the physical world,

bringing life to matter. Energy is forever converting itself in to matter. An esthetic

field exists between the astral and the physical. It contains areas of varying

density and acts as a filter, allowing some types of astral energy to come

through to the physical and restricting the flow of others as the Creation

process requires. This is where the Law of Karma comes into picture. Other

planes of existence extend beyond the astral plane, with each being of a finer

vibration than the one before.

Nature and divine Spirits are metaphysical beings who inhabit and work with

the energies of these non-physical worlds, bringing them to the physical in the

ongoing work of Creation and Evolution. They are involved in every aspect of

life and in every natural process. Every part of the world is alive and nature spirits

are to be found everywhere: in the depths of the oceans, within the Earth and

in the highest reaches of the atmosphere. The surface of the earth

abounds with an almost incomprehensible variety of different beings, each type

having its own special functions to perform. And as they walk they produce

sound, when you become atune to this sound, it is like an orchestra with

millions of artist performing at the same time to reach to a climax or SUM in Indian

music.

Sri Rudram is

divided into 11 sections called Anuvakas. In the first Anuvaka, Rudra is asked

to turn away Ghora rupa (fierce appearance) and to please keep and follower’s

weapons (dosha) at bay. Having been pacified, Rudra is requested to destroy the

sins of those for whom it is being chanted. Various procedures to both calm and

empower the force of Rudra in our lives. Bhagwat Geeta Shr Bhagwan clearly says

in the Bhagavad-Gita in chapter three;

“Through yagya you nourish and sustain the

gods and those gods will, in turn, sustain you. By sustaining one another, you

will attain the highest good.”

Throughout the

Rudram, the seer takes refuge in Rudra while acknowledging his power and

fierceness. In the very first line he says;

“Oh Rudra, My

salutations to your anger and to your arrows. My salutations to your bow and to

your two hands.”

These are literal

meaning each and every word in Sanskrit has ten fold meaning.

He is 'Ashutosh',

who is pleased with just a little water. He is Pranat-Dukha-Dravak: one who

melts in the sorrow of his devotees. Each anuvakya states his different levels.

When we perform Sri Rudram is YAGYA where we use all five elements.

Earth -The element earth is the densest of the five elements. It has the

ability to take on and maintain form. It is stable in nature, bringing order

and structure to the creative impulses that are emanated from Soul.

Air - is the opposite of earth. The two elements are necessary to each other

for balance. The static nature of earth is moderated by the ability of air to

move in any direction, whilst the flightiness of air is stabilized by earth's

stability.

Fire - The activities of all the elements are instigated and regulated

through the action of fire. Fire is the first step in every process. It

provides the initial spark for all life, from the spark of conception of a baby

to the spark of inspiration for an idea. Every process begins with fire.

Water - All elements; earth, air, fire and water, work together in a variety

of ways that depend on similarities and differences between the individual

elements. Water is the opposite of fire and the two are necessary to each other

for balance. One could not exist without the other. Fire provides the warmth

and movement that water lacks, whilst water dampens and controls the flaring,

extreme activity of fire.

Fifth elements - is Space or Consciousness

element. The elements can work to enhance each other and promote growth. The

cycle is inherent in nature. But they can also have a destructive and

controlling cycle.

“Alankarapriyo Vishnuh, Abhishekapriyah Sivah—Lord Vishnu is very

fond of Alankara (fine dress, beautiful ornaments, etc.); Mahadev Siva is fond

of Abhisheka.” The reason is because Sri

Vishnu has Sri Mhamalaxmi and Sri Shiv drank

the poison that emanated from the ocean and wore the Ganga

and moon on His head to cool His head. He has the fiery third eye. When two

energy collide the form is exactly like Mahadev in his form as Jyotiswaroop.

Every atomic plant looks like this form and is being cooled by constant pouring

of water.

The greatest and the highest Abhisheka is to pour the waters of pure love on

the Atmalinga of the lotus of the heart. The external Abhisheka with various

objects will help the growth of devotion and adoration for Mahdev Siva and

eventually lead to internal Abhisheka with pure abundant flow of love.

Abhisheka is a part of Devadhidev Mahadev SadaShiv aradhana. Without

Abhisheka, worship of Devadhidev Mahadev SadaShiv is incomplete. During

Abhisheka Rudra, Purushasukta, Chamaka, Maha-mrityunjaya Japa, etc., are

chanted in a particular rhythm and order. By reciting in particular rhythm

creative and healing energies are produced. Again you need to be aware and

sensitive to these energies and sound. Just like cow ghee does not change its

form and cleanses the universe same way these sound energies spread to cleanse

the universe of its malignancies.

Each anuvakya or word in Sri Rudram has hidden meaning and has healing

power. Now you will ask how can I find this Rudram Rahasya, first of all the receiving

person has to be worthy of it. The Abhisheka water or other articles used for

Abhisheka are considered very sacred and bestow immense benefits on the

devotees who take it as the Lord’s Prasad. It purifies the heart and destroys

countless sins. You must take it with intense Bhava and faith.

In Ekadasa-Rudra Abhisheka, every Rudra is chanted with distinctive articles

for Abhisheka. Ganga water, milk, ghee, honey,

rose-water, cocoanut water, sandal paste, Panchamrita, scented oil, sugarcane

juice and lime juice are made use of for Abhisheka. After every Abhisheka, pure

water is poured over the head of Mahadev Shiv.

When Sri Rudra is repeated once, the different articles of Abhisheka are

made use of after every stanza of the Rudra. If you do Abhisheka with

Rudrapatha in the name of a person suffering from any disease he will be soon

freed from that disease. Incurable diseases are cured by Abhisheka.

By offering Panchamrita, honey, milk, etc., to the Devadhidev Mahadev Shiv,

thoughts of your body diminish. Selfishness slowly vanishes. You derive immense

joy. You begin to increase your offerings unto the Lord. Therefore,

self-sacrifice and self-surrender come in. Naturally, there is an outpouring

from your heart, “mero piyu ram mai ram ki bahuria”.

He who desires Moksha, should do Abhisheka with sacred waters.

“Namaste astu bhavagan vishvesvaraya mahadevaya triyambakaya

triupurantakaya

trikal Agni kalaya kalagni Rudraya nilakanthaya mrutyunjayaya sarveshvaraya

sadashivaya sriman mahadevaya Namah”

 

Om,

 

Rajyalaxmi

Gururbrahmaa gururvishnuh gururdevo Maheswarah |Guruh-saakshaat parabrahma tasmai shrigurave namah || Om,Rajyalaxmi

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