Release from Dehatma Bhava
Freedom from identifying the Self with the body.
The Sacred Story of Sri Kayavarohaneswara
How did the devas regain their bodies after Daksha’s yajna?
Daksha Prajapati performed an Ashwamedha yajna without inviting Lord Shiva or offering him a share of the sacrifice. Sati relinquished her body, and Veerabhadra and Bhadrakali struck the sacrificial assembly. Many devas lost their bodies in the aftermath.
Brahma appealed to Maharudra on their behalf. Shiva forgave the devas and sent them to a Shivalinga in southern Mahakalavana, where the great yogi Lakulisha had attained a body through worship.
The devas followed Shiva’s guidance and regained their bodies through the grace of the Linga. In remembrance of this event, they named it Sri Kayavarohaneswara.
Traditional Benefits of Sri Kayavarohaneswara Darshan
Siddhaguru’s discourse describes six blessings traditionally associated with darshan and worship.
Purification of Sins Across a Crore Births
Purification of sins accumulated over a crore births.
Yama’s Fatherly Compassion
The fatherly compassion of Yama Dharmaraja toward devotees.
Relief for Ancestors in Naraka
Release of ancestors from suffering in Naraka.
Eight Forms of Prosperity
Attainment of the eight forms of prosperity, royal fortune and worldly blessings.
Swargaloka and Freedom from Rebirth
Attainment of Swargaloka and freedom from rebirth for vast cycles of time.
The Southern Boundary and Dehatma Bhava
Sri Kayavarohaneswara is the second boundary Shivalinga of Mahakalavana, in the southern part of the sacred kshetra. Siddhaguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi explains its spiritual significance through dehatma bhava, the identification of the Self with the body.
Auspicious Day for Kayavarohaneswara Darshan
Dwadashi, the twelfth lunar day, is especially praised in the discourse. Taking a sacred bath in Ujjain’s Shipra River before having Kayavarohaneswara darshan on Dwadashi is traditionally associated with attaining Brahmaloka and the highest spiritual destination.