Brahmaloka Prapti
Attainment of the realm of Lord Brahma.
The Story of Brahmeswara
How did the grace of Sri Brahmeswara overcome a powerful demon without a battle?
Discover the sacred story of Sri Brahmeswara, the 65th of the 84 Mahakalavana Shivalingas of Ujjain, explained in Telugu by Jagadguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi, Siddhaguru, from the Skanda Purana.
The powerful demon Puloma, protected by boons gained through penance, approached to attack Lord Brahma. Lord Vishnu explained that his weapons could not overcome the demon and directed Brahma to an ancient Shivalinga in Mahakalavana, associated with seven kalpas and imbued with Shiva and Shakti.
Brahma worshipped the Shivalinga with five sacred verses. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiva appeared and instructed him to carry its sacred water back to Vishnu. Through the prescribed sacred procedure performed by Vishnu with this water, Puloma and his army were destroyed by Shiva's grace, without battle.
Brahma, Vishnu and the other deities returned to offer their gratitude. Lord Shiva declared that the Shivalinga would be known as Brahmeswara, honouring Brahma's worship and the victory obtained through it.
Sacred Darshan Benefits of Brahmeswara
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru describes the following blessings of Sri Brahmeswara darshan.
Kailasa Prapti
Subsequent attainment of Kailasa, Lord Shiva's abode.
Merit Beyond Pushkara Penance
Spiritual merit exceeding a hundred years of penance at Pushkara.
Ten Chandrayana Vratas
The merit of performing ten Chandrayana vratas.
Freedom from Grave Sins
Deliverance from grave sins and progress towards Shiva's divine abode.
Devotion & the Power of Sacred Water
Brahma's worship of Sri Brahmeswara reveals the power of devotion and Shiva's grace. Siddhaguru clarifies that Vishnu performed the required sacred procedure with the water, rather than merely sprinkling it.
According to the sacred account, devotees who behold Sri Brahmeswara attain Brahmaloka and subsequently reach Kailasa.