Sacred Pilgrimage Merit
Merit associated with visiting all sacred pilgrimage places.
The Story of Avimukteswara
How did Shiva's darshan transform a soul's journey through successive births?
Discover the sacred story of Sri Avimukteswara, the 78th of the 84 Mahakalavana Shivalingas of Ujjain, explained in Telugu by Jagadguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi, Siddhaguru.
The daughter of King Chitrasena of Shakala and Queen Chandraprabha remained unusually quiet when her father discussed her marriage. When questioned, she revealed memories of her previous births.
She recalled a life as the wife of Haraswami, a learned Brahmin in Pragjyotishapura. Distressed by his harsh treatment, she had attempted to control him through an occult preparation, an act the sacred account connects with painful karmic consequences in later births.
Her journey eventually brought her to Mahakalavana, where Shiva's darshan transformed her destiny, leading to heavenly joys and her later birth as Chitrasena's daughter.
After hearing her account, the king accompanied her to the sacred Linga. The discourse describes her entering samadhi and merging into the Linga, while Chitrasena was subsequently blessed with a son.
Sacred Darshan Benefits of Avimukteswara
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru describes the following blessings of darshan and worship.
Lord Shiva's Grace
Blessings of Lord Shiva's divine grace.
Purification & Spiritual Merit
Destruction of sins and accumulation of spiritual merit.
Fulfilment of Wishes
Fulfilment of heartfelt wishes.
Heavenly Happiness & Prosperity
Blessings of heavenly happiness and prosperity.
Progress towards Liberation
Spiritual progress towards liberation through divine grace.
Karma, Devotion & Divine Grace
The story of Sri Avimukteswara reflects on the consequences of one's actions across births and the transformative grace of Lord Shiva. The princess's account leads her father to the sacred Linga and culminates in her spiritual absorption.
According to the sacred account explained by Siddhaguru, Avimukteswara darshan transformed the princess's destiny and opened a path towards spiritual fulfilment.
Watch the Sacred Story of Avimukteswara
Listen to Siddhaguru\'s Telugu discourse, followed by the sacred Abhishekam of Sri Avimukteswara.