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Chaturvedi Ji shares the legend of the twelve Jyotirlingas
PRAYAGRAJ [Maha Media]: Today, on Tuesday, the seventh and final day of the ongoing Shri Shiv Mahapuran Kathamrit Pravah at Maharshi Ashram, located on the banks of Sangam, Acharya Ramvilas Chaturvedi Ji Maharaj spoke about the events leading up to today. Until now, we have heard the story of 12 Avatars of Lord Shiva, Vaman Avatar, and the story of Hanuman Ji Maharaj.
Continuing the narration, Maharaj Chaturvedi commenced his discourse by highlighting the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, which will take place tomorrow. He emphasized that during this sacred day, all devotees, along with saints and sages, will partake in the holy bath and gain the blessings of virtue at Prayagraj. The event is expected to attract global attention, as people will be able to witness the bath through television and social media platforms, thereby also receiving the blessings associated with it.
Chaturvedi Ji Maharaj captivated the audience with the divine tales of the twelve Jyotirlingas. On the seventh and rest day of his narrative, Chaturvedi ji delved into the origin story of these sacred lingams. According to Hindu mythology, particularly the Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva manifested himself in the form of these twelve lingams for the welfare of humanity. These divine representations of Lord Shiva are believed to be the most powerful and sacred of all Shiva lingams.
Chaturvedi Ji Maharaj further elaborated on the omnipresence of Lord Shiva, stating that He exists in the form of 'Lingam' everywhere in the world. It is impossible to count these divine forms. Citing a conversation between Brahma Ji and Narada, Chaturvedi Ji explained that Brahma stated that from the banks of the Narmada River to the Himalayas, there are countless Shiva Lingams, too numerous to count. Furthermore, he asserted that every stone is a representation of Lord Shiva. He assured that he would share insights about the most significant among these forms.
Chaturvedi Ji explained that the establishment of these Jyotirlingas is linked to a legend involving two sages, Narada and Narayana, who were considered incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Impressed by their devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before them and granted their wish by residing there as a Jyotirlinga.
The twelve Jyotirlingas are scattered across India and are considered highly revered pilgrimage sites. Devotees from all over the country visit these holy shrines, especially during the auspicious month of Shravan, to seek blessings and spiritual enlightenment. It is believed that a mere darshan (glimpse) of a Jyotirlinga can alleviate all sufferings and bestow salvation.
The twelve Jyotirlingas are: 1. Somnath - Gujarat, 2. Mallikarjun - Andhra Pradesh, 3. Mahakaleshwar - Madhya Pradesh, 4. Omkareshwar - Madhya Pradesh, 5. Kedarnath - Uttarakhand, 6. Bhimashankar - Maharashtra, 7. Vishwanath - Uttar Pradesh, 8. Tryambakeshwar - Maharashtra, 9. Vaidyanath - Jharkhand, 10. Rameshwar - Tamil Nadu, 11. Ghushmeshwar - Maharashtra (near Daulatabad in Sambhaji Nagar). Ghushmeshwar is known as the last Jyotirlinga. Seeing this Jyotirlinga is believed to grant moksha to individuals.
Chaturvedi Ji further elaborated on the significance of each Jyotirlinga, highlighting the unique legends and spiritual significance associated with each site. He concluded his discourse by emphasizing the importance of visiting these sacred places to experience divine grace and inner peace.
From January 29th to February 4th, 2025, between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM daily, renowned storyteller Acharya Shri Krishnadas Ji Maharaj will be narrating the divine tale of Lord Rama. All the events and programmes are being broadcast live on Ramraj TV. The live telecast is also available on Ramraj TV's YouTube and Facebook channels.
