Sarva Papa Nashanam
Removal of sins through Lord Shiva's grace.
The Story of Durdharsheswara
How did Lord Shiva's grace reunite King Durdharsha with his abducted wife?
Discover the sacred story of Sri Durdharsheswara, the 70th of the 84 Mahakalavana Shiva Lingas of Ujjain, explained by Jagadguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi, Siddhaguru.
King Durdharsha of Nepal, known for truthfulness and righteousness, married a maiden raised by Sage Kalpa with the sage's consent. Overcome by attachment, he remained in the forest and neglected his kingdom. When a Rakshasa abducted his wife, he wandered in grief.
Sage Kalpa taught him about impermanence, karma and the suffering caused by attachment. He directed the king to a sacred Shivalinga in Mahakalavana, on the banks of the Shipra River, west of Brahmeswara, where Surya Deva had performed intense tapas.
The king bathed in the Shipra and worshipped with devotion and fragrant offerings. Hearing his wife's familiar singing voice, he followed it and was joyfully reunited with her.
A divine voice revealed that she was Vishvavasu's daughter. By Shiva's command and Sage Kalpa's spiritual power, the Rakshasa had been destroyed and she had been brought safely to the shrine. Shiva blessed the couple to return and rule righteously, free from obstacles. The Linga became renowned as Sri Durdharsheswara.
Sacred Darshan Benefits of Durdharsheswara
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru describes the following blessings of darshan and worship.
Abhishta Siddhi
Fulfilment of heartfelt wishes.
Reunion with Loved Ones
Blessings illustrated through the king's reunion with his wife.
Shatru Jaya
Victory over enemies.
Removal of Obstacles
Blessings for the success of righteous endeavours.
Pitru Prasannata
Satisfaction and blessings of ancestors.
Kailasa Prapti
Attainment of Shiva's abode, associated with worship on the sacred occasions like: Sankranti, Sundays, Solar and lunar eclipses