The secret of the circumambulation: How much should God be ordered?
In religious texts and ancient traditions, the special significance of the circumambulation of God has been told. It not only is a symbol of devotion and respect, but also provides mental and spiritual peace but do you know that the number and method of every God is different?
Go to the temple and do not revolve, it hardly happens. Devotees revolve around God and consider their devotion and dedication to be complete. But often a question arises, which God should be orbiting? Its different legislations are found in theology and temple traditions. Let’s know this religious secret.
Importance and direction of circumambulation
Parikrama has been called Pradakshina in Sanskrit. This means to move around keeping God on the right. It is considered a symbol of the motion of the sun. It is said in the scriptures that the circumambulation communicates positive energy within the devotee and there is balance in life.
Shivalinga’s circumambulation: Why is it incomplete?
Shivji’s circumambulation is considered different from the rest of the gods. According to tradition, the entire circumambulation of Shivling is not done. Devotees make only half a round, which is called semi-south. It is believed that Mata Parvati is located behind Shivalinga, which is not orbiting. This is the reason that the rule is to do half the circumambulation of the Shivling. The shivling of the Shivling is not worn.
Vishnu and his avatar
Lord Vishnu and his incarnations like Shri Ram and Shri Krishna are fully ordered. According to general tradition, devotees revolve around three or four times. On special occasions, this number is kept asymmetrical, such as 5 or 7, so that the effect of worship is more fruitful.
Mata’s circumambulation: secret of odd numbers
In the circumambulation of ladies like Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, odd numbers are important. Three revolutions are considered sufficient in everyday worship. At the same time, devotees revolve around seven times on special occasions like Navratri. This number is considered a symbol of both power and devotion.
Ganesh and Hanuman ji
Ganesh ji, who is called Vighnaharta, is generally ordered by one to three times. This rule applies on the beginning of Ganpati Pujan. Hanuman ji’s circumambulation is considered to be the form of Sankatmochan. Devotees do a parikrama in normal times, but there is a tradition of three to eleven circumambulation at the time of crisis prevention or special resolutions.
Actually, the number of circumambulation of every deity depends on the scriptures, agams and local temple traditions. No one fixed rule is applicable all over India. But one thing is the same in everyone, the circumambulation is always done on the right. Regardless of the number, the real importance is of the sentiment and reverence of the devotee. Because it is faith that makes the parikrama perfection and God.
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