Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Pl read a very very good artical on Shaligram from www.shaligram.com SHALIGRAM THE DIVINEGIFT SHALIGRAM Worship Shree Shaligram for six values of life Righteous living, Wealth, Protection, good health, pleasures and Spiritual AKYAS CA IVA DESE CA SALAGRAMA STHALAM MAHAT SANAM TAD BHAVAM YAT TAT SALAGRAMAM ITI SMRTAM Shaligrams are found in Mukti chhetra and Damodar Kunda (north-west of Nepal). The shaligram is the most sacred stone worshipped by vaishnavas to worship Vishnu in an abstract form (i.e., God without form) as a Shaligram. The marks made by an insect called "Vajrakitta" gives the Shaligrama a special significance, with the pattern often representing that of Sudarshan Chakra (the Discus of Lord Vishnu). Shaligrams come in different colours but the black, yellow and blue varities are considered most sacred. Shaligrams of different shapes are often associated with the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu (such as Narasimha, Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana Avataras and so on). This webpage is for the devotees aspiring to obtain the rare Shaligram Shilas. We have been inspired by the devotees of Hare Krishna and others all over the world to pass on these auspicious Shaligrams to the devotees so that these Shilas can find the place at their puja altar. We have a large collection of rare Shaligrams which we have collected over many years. After a deep study we have gained immense knowledge and experience to name the Shaligram and recommend them to the devotees according to the ancient scriptures so that devotees can benefit out of it. We have around 1000 Shilas of different types. As per Skanda Purana there can never be a price put on any Shaligram as there is not enough gold, jewels or any precious thing exist in the world to equal even a single Shaligram. We accept a small donation to cover the cost of the wages, lodging, boarding and potter / transportation charges paid to the poor villagers who collect and bring them to us. These villagers risk their life in search of rare Shaligrams under very difficult and trying climatic conditions that exist in and around Kali Gandaki river at Muktinath (Himalayas Nepal) to bring these auspicious Shaligrams to all of us. As per Skanda Purana, Padma Purana and other epics, the worshipper of Shree Shaligram knows no fear and is blessed to attain all desirable things, worldly comforts, good wife, good sons, good health, immense wealth, peaceful environment prevails in his surroundings and he gets immense protection against all evil forces. His all anxieties, mental tension goes off and all ambitions are fulfilled Even the water that has just touched the Shaligram Shila becomes “Amrit” and by drinking it "man" is relived of all diseases. Worshipping of Shaligram helps in meditation and attainment of spiritual liberation. The devotees are hereby cautioned that spurious, fake, artificially carved black stones are very much available in the market and people are selling them at a very cheap price. Devotees are advised that they should approach a genuine organization to obtain authentic shaligrams which can give best results. SHALIGRAMA MANTRAS SALAGRAMA SILARUPI YATRA TISTHATI KESAVAH NAVADHANTE’SURAS TATRA BHUTA VETALAK AYAH SALAGRAM SILA YATRA TAT TIRTHAM TAT TAPOVANAM YATAH SANNIHITAS TATRA BHAGAVAN MADHUSUDANAH As per Brhan Naradiya Purana, in any place, if Lord Keshava is situated there in the form of Shalagram Shila, there neither demons, not ghosts, nor devils, can create any obstacles to thatperson or place. Any place where Shalagram Shila situated can be turned into a place of pilgrimage and a place for performing austerities because the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Madhusudana (killer of the Madhu demon), personally resides there. KAMAIH KRODHAIH PRALOBHAIS CA VYAPTO YO’TRA NARADHAMAH SOPI YATI HARER LOKAM SALAGRAMA SILARCANAT As per Padma Purana, those people who are the lowest of mankind and who are controlled by just, anger and greed can be elevated to the abode of Lord Hari by worshiping Shalagram Shila. STRIYO VA YADI VA SUDRA BRAHMANAH KSATRIYADAYAH PUJAYITVA SILA CAKRA LABHANTE SASVATAM PADAM As per Skanda Purana worship of Salagram Sila can be done by women, sudras , brahmanas , kshatriyas (administrators), and by one and all and they can all achieve the eternal abode of Lord Krishna perfectly. TYPES OF SHALIGRAM Matsya - Worshipping this auspicious Shaligram brings immense wealth and worldly comforts . It bestows the worshipper with peaceful environment, austerity and philanthropy. Kurma - The worshipper of this shaligram gets immense PERSEVERANCE, strong will power, patience, wealth and happiness in his life. The kurma shaligram also works as a shield against all evil forces. Varaha - The worshipper of this Shaligram gets immense protection and occult/black magic does not work on him. Narsimha - The opponents and the enemies of the worshipper vanishes and are sent to hell . No black magic or any type of occult works on him. He becomes fearless and gets success in all his endeavors. Vamana - The worshipper of Vamana gets immense strength to fight against all odds, evils and enemies . His enemies do not get any place in the complete "Triloka" . He becomes invincible. Krishna- The worshipper of this shaligrama will earn a great respect and dignity in the society. He will be successful in all his endeavors by his wit and intelligen SURYA SHALIGRAM - By worshipping Surya Shaligram the worshipper gets the quality of the sun-to rule and to move continuously with brilliant radiance and strength.Gives happiness, popularity and material gains. Also protects from accidents and misfortune. SHIVLINGA SHALIGRAM -Shivling shaligram is the symbol of auspiciousness. The worshipper of this shaligram gains health and peace. The worshipping of this shaligram increases the family harmony. MAHALAKSHMI SHALIGRAM -The worship of Mahalaxmi shaligram bestows the devotee with good health and wealth . Man can progress in business and service and spends his life happily. It protect like a shield from any loss. GANESHA SHALIGRAM -The pooja of Ganesha shaligram removes all obstacles and brings success in all undertakings. It gives the worshipper Riddhies and Siddhies . His opponents are finished The devotion of Ganesha shaligram ensures the earliest accomplishment of all works pertaining to property, business etc. MAHAVISHNU SHALIGRAM -One who sees the Mahavishnu shaligram gets eternal peace. The worshipper gets rid of obstacles arising due to negative planetary effects. The Mahavishnu shaligram contains the influence of ten incarnations. It is considered most powerful shaligram and works like a shield and drives evils away . Extremely good for fortune and worldly comforts. LAKSHMI NARAYAN SHALIGRAM -One who worships this shaligram gets immense wealth and very good health. The environment in his house becomes like Vaikunth. Peace prevails in his house and at his workplace. Wherever he puts his hands he reaps gold and wealth. It is one of the very very rare shaligram. It gives protection to the worshipper and gives all wordly comforts. LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SHALIGRAM-This is one of the very rare Shaligram. The worshiper of this shaligram gets immense protection from his opponents. Besides great protection, the worshipper also enjoys good fortune and all the wordly comforts. He enjoys the peaceful environment in his surroundings throughout his life. His all wishes are fulfilled and reaps gold and wealth in all his endeavours. For rarest of the rare Shaligrams please contact Rajiv - 09322646421 – Mumbai Diwakar – 022 24927233 E-mail-salagram8, salagram8 * Courier Charges is to be born by the devotees. "Our website - www.shaligram.com is being launched shortly. Home page is already launched" Get one four or five or six mukhi Rudraksha (Nepal Origin) free * Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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