Kashikshetranivasam cha kalabhairavadarshanam Kanchanam sheela danena ekabilvam shivarpanam Koti kanya maha danam tila parvata kotayah Tavavapujam karishhyami ekabilvam shivarpanam Trishakhaih bilvapatraishcha hyachchidraih komalaih shubhaih Trijanmapapasamharam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Tridalam trigunakaram trinetram cha triyayudham Those whoВ offer one leaf of Bilva to Ељiva is possibly equal to the spiritual bliss attained by the offer of a Е›ДЃligrДЃma stone to a Brahman.В Giving millions of elephants in charity, performing hundreds of VДЃjapeya sacrifice, or giving away millions of daughters in marriage equal the offering of one Bilva-leaf to Ељiva.В Those who recite this sacred BilvДЃб№Јб№kam near Ељiva shall be freed from all the sins and will attain the abode of Ељiva. Therefore as Parvati resides in Her various forms in this tree, Shiva is extremely fond of its leaves.В According to Sri Bilva Shtakam, bel tree grew from the breast of Lakshmi. She resides as Girija in the roots of the tree, as Maheshwari in its trunk, as Dakshayani in its branches, Parvati in its leaves, Katyayani in its fruit and as Gauri in its flowers. Hence, it is believed that the Goddess resides in this tree in all Her forms. According to the Skanda Purana, the Bel tree grew from the sweat droplets of Parvati which fell on the Mandrachal mountain. One Bilva is equal to a thousand lotus, says the Siva Purana. it is difficult to understand its greatness. According to Shiva Purana, The bilva is the symbol of lord shiva. It also signifies the three eyes of Shiva. This leaf is trifoliate which signifies the holy Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Bilva leaves is from th e wood apple tree. Hence, Belpatra is one of the most important ingredients which is used for the worship of Lord Shiva. If a person prays to Shiva with a clear mind and offers a Belpatra to the Shivalinga, the Lord blesses them with whatever they desires. Shiva is very fond of Belpatra or the Bilva leaves. Bilva Patra shares a very special relationship with Lord Shiva. They are to be oп¬Ђered in a group of three leaves and are said to have features that identify them with Lord Shiva himself. Shri Shiva Bilvashtakam is a powerful chant that speaks of the power and glory of offering bilva leaves to Lord Shiva. Shri Shiva Bilvashtakam was composed by Jagad Guru Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

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