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kirtimukha: Kirtimukh, a name that may be shocked to hear. This is a face that does not have a body, and who found himself and found his glory. This figure, often seen at the entrance in Hindu and Buddhist temples, is not just a decoration, but a deep secret and powerful symbol. It is considered a ‘demon’ originating from the third eye of Lord Shiva which is much more powerful than Ravana. So let’s know, the story of this unique ‘demon’ of Shiva and deep meaning behind it.
Kirtimukh, who is and why is it so special?
Kirtimukh literally means ‘the face of glory’. This is a gigantic face shape which has big teeth, embossed eyes and a huge lion -like nose, but its body disappears. This figure is often decorated on the toran doors and idols of temples. Do not forget to consider it just a scary face, as it is a powerful symbol of destroying ego and negativity.
Bholenath’s third eye origin
The most famous story of the origin of Kirtimukh is found in the Shiva Purana. This story is as follows. OnceLord Shiva He was absorbed in his intense penance. At the same time, Rahu tried to eclipse the moon on his head. This made Lord Shiva very angry and a very fierce and powerful demon originated from his third eye. This demon was so terrible that Rahu immediately ran away and started apologizing to Shiva to save his life. Bholenath again forgives Rahu, but after that the demon told Shiva that he is very hungry and he wants food.
Then Shiva said smiling
“Food for you is nothing else, but you are yourself. If you want to eradicate hunger, then eat yourself.”
Following the command of God, that demon started eating his own body without thinking. He ate everything from his feet, hands and stomach, and finally only his head and face remained.
Ego destroyed and found ‘Kirtimukh’ name
With this dedication and sacrifice of the demon Lord Shiva He was very happy. He praised the demon’s obedience and named him ‘Kirtimukh’. Shiva blessed him and said, “From today you will stay on the entrances of my temples. Whoever comes to worship me, will have to worship you first. Whatever negative energy, anger and malice of you will be eaten.”
This is the reason that since then Kirtimukh is applied to the doors of temples and houses. It is believed that wherever its statue is, all kinds of negative energy and evil powers are away from there.
Deep symbolic meaning
Kirtimukh is not just a mythological story, but a symbol of many important aspects of life:
Ego destruction: It teaches us that if ego and greed (hunger) are not controlled, it destroys itself. Kirtimukh eaten himself and presented the biggest example of this.
Self-sacrifice and dedication: This indicates that when a person fully surrendered and abandoned, he gets a new and high identity. The demon renounced his body and attained immortality as Kirtimukh.
The protector of auspicious: Its having at the entrance of the temples shows that it is a powerful guardian to protect negative forces and evil, who protects the holy place.
Kalachakra and rebirth: Some scholars also consider it a symbol of the cycle of time or time, which eats everything. It also shows the possibility of reconstruction only after destruction.
The next time you go to a temple and look at Kirtimukh at the entrance, remember that it is not just a scary figure, but a powerful symbol of the victory of good over renunciation, dedication and evil.
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