You must have often seen that people consider the number 3 inauspicious. You must have heard the saying ‘Teen Tikkada Kaam Badaara’. People believe that nothing should be in number 3. It should be either 2 or 4. Otherwise there is a possibility of inauspiciousness. But you will be surprised to know that Mahadev himself is very fond of number 3. In such a situation, today we are going to give you interesting information about number 3 related to Lord Shiva.
Story described in Shivpuran
Shivji also has a name Tripurari, the story behind this name is described in Shivpuran. Which is called Tripuradah. According to the story, once the demons created three flying cities in the air and named them Tripura. These three cities were flying in different directions, hence it was impossible to capture or destroy them.
Due to this intoxication, the demons spread terror and run away to their cities. Even the gods were not able to reach these cities. There was only one way to destroy these cities, that is to pierce all three cities with a single arrow when they were in the same line.
After their failed attempts, all the gods went to Mahadev to ask for help.
Then Mahadev made the earth a chariot and the sun and moon as wheels. Mount Madar was made a bow and the string of Kalsarpa Adisesha. And Shri Hari himself became the arrow. After this, Lord Shiva kept chasing those cities for many ages. And when all three of them came in the same direction, Lord Shiva shot an arrow in the blink of an eye and all three cities were burnt to ashes. After this, Lord Shiva applied the ashes of the cities on his body and was called Tripurari.
Mahadev’s trident
Mahadev’s weapon Trishul is made of three prongs, that is why it is called Trishul. The three prongs are considered symbols of Satva, Tama and Raja. It has been said that it is impossible for the universe to function without harmony among them. Apart from this, Trishul is also considered a symbol of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Who is the lord of creation, nurture and destruction respectively. Trishul is considered a symbol of past, present and future, and is also considered a symbol of heaven, earth and hell. Along with this, it is also known as the three temperatures of physical, divine and physical.
Bholenath’s eyes
Lord Shiva has three eyes, the third eye is considered a symbol of destruction. It opens only when Mahadev is angry. This eye is also a symbol of knowledge and insight. Apart from this, three leaves are also offered in the Bel Patra offered to Bholenath. These are considered symbols of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Besides, they also represent the three worlds.