Sarva Papa Nashanam
Removal of sins through Lord Shiva's grace.
The Story of Pisacheswara
How could Soma escape the Pishacha state? How does Sri Pisacheswara's grace extend to one's ancestors?
Discover the sacred story of Sri Pisacheswara, the 68th of the 84 Mahakalavana Shivalingas of Ujjain, explained by Jagadguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi, Siddhaguru.
Soma, a wealthy man who committed violence, dishonesty and betrayal, entered a suffering Pishacha state after death. When he approached Sage Shakatamuni intending to attack him, the sage's spiritual radiance overwhelmed him.
Through divine vision, Shakatamuni revealed Soma's harmful actions across seven births. Filled with remorse, Soma surrendered at the sage's feet and pleaded for a path to liberation.
The sage directed him to Sri Pisacheswara in Mahakalavana, south of Dhundheshwara, explaining that darshan could free him from the Pishacha state and destroy his accumulated sins.
The sacred account also describes grace extending to the devotee's ancestors, granting liberation to those suffering in a Pishacha state.
Spiritual Blessings of Pisacheswara Worship
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru describes the following blessings of darshan and worship.
Pishachatva Vimukti
Liberation from the suffering Pishacha state.
Pitru Sadgati
Spiritual upliftment and liberation of ancestors.
Ashwamedha Yajna Phalam
Merit associated with performing an Ashwamedha Yajna.
Gaya Pinda Pradana Punyam
Sacred merit associated with ancestral offerings at Gaya.
Sarva Aishwarya Prapti
Blessings of prosperity.
Chaturdashi Darshan
Special spiritual merit from worship on Chaturdashi.
Repentance, Righteous Living & Ancestral Grace
Through the story of Sri Pisacheswara, Siddhaguru explains the importance of righteous living, sincere repentance, mantra japa, meditation and honouring one's ancestors. Soma's encounter with Shakatamuni highlights the value of spiritual guidance in seeking freedom from suffering.
According to the sacred account, Sri Pisacheswara's grace benefits the devotee and extends to ancestors suffering in a Pishacha state.