Brahmarakshas: Who is this terrible existence… Why is the worship of Brahmarakshas in temples?
In Hinduism, along with the gods, some invisible and fierce beings are also worshiped, which are mentioned in terrible form in the scriptures. One of these is Brahmarakshas. According to the scriptures, Brahmarakshas are those Brahmins who misused knowledge and cursed and became demons. Surprisingly, they are worshiped even today in many temples, it is believed that they protect the temple and can also bring heavy destruction when they are angry.
Who is Brahmarakshas?
According to religious texts, Brahmarakshas means the Brahmin + demon, the Brahmin who goes into the demon vagina after death due to his deeds or curses. There is a description in Skanda Purana and Garuda Purana that if a learned Brahmin misuses his knowledge, hurts others or acts opposite religion, his soul does not find peace and he becomes Brahmarakshas.
Characteristics of Brahmarakshas
Brahmarakshas, like normal demons, is not only powerful, but also knowledge of immense knowledge and mantras. His nature is cruel and frightening, but due to knowledge, people are afraid of him and respect him. It is said that it is difficult to please Brahmarakshas, but if he is happy, it also gives a boon to the devotees.
Mention in scriptures and stories
The description of Brahmarakshas is found in Skanda Purana and Garuda Purana. Apart from this, it has been said in folklore that many Brahmins became Brahmarakshas due to ego and sin. For example, according to folklore in places like Kashi and Gwalior, in ancient times such scholar Brahmins became cursed and became Brahmarakshas and later his worship started.
Brahmarakshas Temple
- Even today, Brahmarakshas temples are found in many places in India. Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) Brahmarakshas temple is famous here, where people come to worship so that the crisis is overcome.
- In Kerala and Karnataka, the tradition of Brahmarakshas worship is found, where it is believed that Brahmarakshas is justice and removes the sorrows of the devotees.
Why is worship?
People believe that Brahmarakshas gets angry quickly, but if he is satisfied, he can become a very powerful protector. Therefore, people pray to please Brahmarakshas before starting marriage or new tasks in many areas. The Brahmarakshas is not only a terrible existence, but a character that is a symbol that the misuse of knowledge eventually gives disastrous results. This is the reason that even today, the worship and recognition of Brahmarakshas continues in many parts of India.
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