Sugram said that you have to be alert with the flood of Ravana. We are mentioning this episode because today is the hero of the special report- Uluk. Uluk means owl. Just think, in the Balmiki Ramayana, which was described as a symbol of cleverness, it is used today for stupidity, intelligence. Call someone an owl, then there is no need to say anything else about his knowledge and knowledge. Our special report breaks the same belief about this bird, through a video from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. What is in this video and why this bird was called Uluk Raj, let’s understand about it.
Kashi is the city of Lord Shiva
Where the deities of the gods, Mahadev, Nath of the whole world- Baba Vishwanath. The most beloved place of Goddess Parvati, the capital of Lord Shiva, is called Kashi. If you have ever gone to Varanasi, have seen Baba Vishwanath Temple, then there is no need to tell about this divine view.
You will be able to feel the divine aura of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati by seeing this scene anyway. The part of the most discussion in this scene these days is the golden peak of the temple. This peak of Baba Vishwanath made of gold shines in the light of the sun in such a way that the eyes should also be dazzled. One such scene of this glowing peak is captured in the camera, which is surprised to the whole of Kashi.
White owl shown on the peak of the temple
According to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Management Committee, the arrival of white owl on the peak of the temple was seen in a fixed time. Especially during the sleeping Aarti. In Baba Vishwanath Temple, Sleep Aarti is performed before the night rest of Lord Shiva. During this time, the movement of white owls was seen in the camera installed in the temple.
White owl is considered to be a very rare bird, after continuous appearance on the peak of the temple, a special mantra is being pronounced here.
Uluk Mantra:
“Vehicle Mahalakshmi Namah
Om Hrm Shrim Shrima Ai Owok “!
Maa Lakshmi’s vehicle is believed to be
Actually, white owl is considered to be the vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi. Therefore, the faithful of Sanatan is considering it as the messenger of the gods in the Baba Vishwanath temple. Our Vedas mention a bird named Uloq as a ride of Goddess Lakshmi. There is also a special worship mantra for this in Srisukta.
Om Hiranyavarnam Harinim Suvarnarajatsrahmam |
Chandram Hiranmayi Lakshmi Jatvedo in Avah || 1 ||
What are the characteristics of the owl?
Owls are considered a strange bird all over the world. There are many characteristics of this, which initially surprised scientists. Like to see even in dense darkness. Which is not possible for humans without any equipment. Its never closed eyes and a neck that can rotate up to 270 degrees. Because of this, an owl can see a third of the back of your head. Because of these qualities, it is considered a very conscious and intelligent bird.
Not only in India, but in many civilizations of the world, it was considered a symbol of auspicious. In the Roman Empire, the coins with the image of the owl used to run. This is the same as in our Vedic belief, it has been described as the vehicle of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. That is, where the owl’s feet, the abode of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. What is the secret behind this belief.
Molds under any circumstances
Science calls it bizarre because the owl adapts itself in that situation. In which human beings are not able to do many other creatures. It remains so alert that it is not possible to hunt it with any weapon like arrow. The only continent of the world is Antarctica, where there is no number of owls, otherwise hundreds of species are found all over the world.
There are a total of 225 species of owls in the world. 30 of these species are found in India. White owls are also the most special in this. Their number is very less. In our Vedic texts, this white species has been described as the vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi.
Lord Vishnu presented the city
According to mythological beliefs, when Goddess Lakshmi goes to Hades, Dsanan, Dark or any other inaccessible place, she rides on the owl. In this way Goddess Lakshmi is called Uloq Vahini. Goddess Lakshmi has a special relationship with Varanasi, because Lord Shiva was sent to Lord Vishnu. Before that Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi were permanent residents of this city.
The white owl shown on the golden peak of the Kashi Vishwanath temple is being seen with this mythological belief of Goddess Lakshmi. Mahadev, the gods of the Gods here, live here, so all the gods come here to see him as messengers.
Who made the divine symbol ‘retarded’
The image of such a divine symbol of Sanatan became prevalent. Rather, the owl has been described as the communicator of the sound in the creation. It is believed that Narada Muni took music education from Uluk Raj on the banks of the Mansarovar lake. In the voice of the owls, the voice of Hu Hu Hu, consider it to be special. It holds a very special place in seven notes.
Not only this, owls are also called the protector of the universe. Its vision is like this. When the sight of the whole world stops, then the vision of the owl is awakened. At night, the owl wakes up due to its unique vision and senses the danger even in the dark.
If you look at it in a symbol form, our mythological texts are called, the carrier of money is the one who recognizes the time to come ahead of time. Such human is rich. Whatever is prosperous, Lakshmi resides near it. That is, having an owl in the form of a vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi is a logic based faith in itself.
Ulukaraj’s relationship with Kashi Nagar
When the same white owl showed on the golden peak of Baba Vishwanath continuously for several days, a curiosity was awakened within the people. After all, what is the connection of Ulukraj with Kashi, the city of Shiva.
Among mythological beliefs, 7 cities of the earth are considered to be salvation. Kashi is the first place in this. The rest of the cities are Ayodhya, Mathura, Ujjain, Haridwar, Dwarka and Kanchipuram of South India. The place of Kashi is also first because according to the archaeological evidence found so far, this city is more than 5 thousand years. Just understand the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. It is also mentioned in the world’s oldest written book Rigveda.
Now let us tell you what Kashi and its deity Vishwanath say the Rigveda.
I wish Kashyam
Kashi Kashi Sarvaprakashika.
This Vedic verse tells, what is the importance of Kashi, the world’s oldest city in our tradition. Kashi means light column. That is, the city which is bright with the light of Shiva.
That Jyoti of Kashi is ignited by the Jyotirlinga of Baba Vishveshwar. The divine vision of Panchmukhi Vishveshwar in the temple of the temple and a wonderful awakening of Shiva element in the whole city. Regarding Kashi, Skanda Purana says that this city was settled by Lord Shiva on the banks of the Ganges.
Kashi settled at a height of 33 feet
Regarding Kashi, 33 feet high from the surface, Purana says, this city rests on the trident of Lord Shiva. Therefore, in every particle, Shiva is considered from house to house. Mythology tells that after marriage to Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva visited Kailash mountain in this Kashi. Therefore, the celebration of Mahashivaratri in Kashi is celebrated as the incarnation day on the earth of Lord Shiva.
It is said that whatever is involved in this celebration of Shiva element, he gets salvation free from the cycle of birth and death. There is salvation in the ‘night’ of Shiva and the soul is liberated from the body!
Why Lord Shiva is called Panchmukhi?
In Vedic beliefs, Lord Shiva is called Panchamukhi in the world, because they are the author of five elements like water, air, fire, sky and earth required for anatomy.
Kshiti, water, pavak, gagan, samira.
Panch composed and adham shakrara ..
-Tulsidas
In the Kishkindha incident of Ramayana, Tulsidas talks about the mortality of the body made of these five elements while explaining the widow of Bali.
The liberation of the soul from these five elements is called salvation. According to Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva is the god of attaining salvation. And attaining salvation in Kashi is considered to be the best, because it is the city of Shiva.
Symbols of 12 Jyotirlingas in Kashi
With the recognition of the 9th Jyotirlinga at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, all 12 Jyotirlingas have been settled as symbols in different places throughout Kashi.
1. Somnath Temple- This Jyotirlinga is at Manmandir Ghat.
2. Mallikarjuna Temple- This is in Shivpura Mohalla Sigra.
3. Mahakaleshwar Temple- This is inside the Mahamrityunjaya temple.
4. Omkareshwar Temple, these Pathani Tola are in Machhodari.
5. Baijnath Temple- This is in Baijantha area.
6. Bhimashankar Temple, this Nepali is in Khapra area.
7. Rameshwar Temple is located at Manmandir Ghat.
8. Nageshwar Temple, this is on the ghat of Patni Tola.
9. Kashi Vishwanath Temple- This is the main Jyotirlinga.
10. Trimbakeshwar Temple, this is in the Bas Gate area.
11. Kedar Ji Temple, it is located at Kedarghat.
12. Dhwneshwar Temple, this Kamcha is located in the temple.
That is, the sum of the philosophy of 12 Jyotirlingas in the same city. It is amazing on earth. This mythological hypothesis of settling Kashi makes it a unique city of Shiva.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general beliefs and information. NH does not confirm it.)