The secret of the stairs of Lord Jagannath
These 22 stairs of Jagannath Puri are also called ‘Baisi Pahacha’. It is a Oriya word meaning 22 stages, ie 22 stairs. 22 stairs of Jagannath temple have been described by different historians and scholars in different ways.
Jagannath folk culture, Purana, Shastra and many scholars have different views about Baisi Pacha, but everyone has a very positive idea about it, so today we are going to explain the secret of these Baisi Pacha.
Number of stairs
According to mythological beliefs, the number of these stairs is 22, but currently only 18 stairs seem to be there. On this, according to the opinion of some scholars, if you see two stairs of the Anad market and two stairs of the kitchen, then these stairs come in the number of 22. The height and width of these CDOs is 6 feet and the length is close to 70 feet.
The third step is Yama Shila
Most of you have heard about the third step of these stairs, which is known as Yamshila. It is believed that while going to the temple, one should keep a step, but while returning, you should not keep your steps, on doing so, all the virtues of that person are weakened. A mythological story is also prevalent behind this. It is said that when all the devotees visited the Jagannath temple and started attaining salvation, then Yama Lok became completely empty, then Yama begs Lord Jagannath in this way that the whole Yamlok will be empty, on this, God said that whoever returns from the temple will put the foot on this third ladder, where you will reside, all the devotees will be destroyed, so all the devotees will be destroyed, so all the devotees will be destroyed, so all the devotees will be destroyed.
The secret of 22 stairs of the temple
- It is said about the other stairs of the temple that these stairs are a symbol of 22 evils of humans, which only after crossing Lord Jagannath.
- Many people also believe that these stairs represent 18 Puranas and four Vedas.
- At the same time, some people consider it a symbol of 14 Bhuvan and eight Baikunth. After crossing them, Lord Jagannath has a vision of devotees. There is also a view of these stairs that the idol of Daru took 21 days to make Param Brahma i.e. Jagannath and these stairs represent the same. On the 22nd ladder, you get the darshan of God.
- People of Jainism believe that these 22 stairs represent their 22 Tirthankaras. This is the reason that people who believe in Jainism also come to see Jagannath ji and rest their foreheads on every ladder.
- Some people have also added to its secret that 22 stages of the temple represent five mantras, five ghosts, five seeds, five gods, and creatures and divine.
- At the same time, the stairs have also been given 22 different names and their relationship with the life of the person is as the first five steps represent our senses, the sixth to the tenth staircase represents our five lives. The 11th to 15th ladder represents our form, juice, smell, taste and word. The 16th to 20th ladder represents the sky, water, fire, earth and air. The 21st ladder has been named Ugra, which means knowledge and the 22nd ladder is named Khayobini, which is a symbol of our ego, that is, after going to this ladder, the ego of a human being is destroyed.
Importance of these 22 stairs
- Located at the lion gate of the Jagannath temple, these 22 stairs are not known how many secrets are incorporated inside them. They are considered highly sacred and are said to have attained salvation when they enter from this gate of the temple and they conquer all their evils.
- From the point of view of Vastu, it is the eastern gate and it is placed in the category of the best gate, not only that, people say that donating the body of ancestors on the Basi Pares gives satisfaction to the soul of the ancestors and gives them salvation.
- People believe that when Lord Jagannath leaves for the journey, they come out of these steps and these stairs touch them, so they are very sacred and full of energy.
- When Lord Jagannath goes out on the Yatra, all the deities stand on them and leave them.
- People visiting here are of the opinion that while climbing these stairs, there is a feeling of peace and ultimate bliss. This is a different experience that only those who go there feel that it is very difficult to describe in words.
The mystery of these 22 CDOs is very deep and deep, which cannot be ended here only, even thinkers will keep their views on it in the coming time.
Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.