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Garuda Puranam-Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer 📿 Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam in Gaya – Glory of the Primordial Staff in Garuda Puranam 🕉️ Introduction The Garuda Puranam , one of the eighteen Mahapuranas , is a sacred scripture that elaborates on the mysteries of death, afterlife, karma, and spiritual liberation. Among its numerous spiritually rich descriptions, the Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam stands out as a deeply revered account, especially in relation to Gaya Kshetra , the eternal realm of Pitru Moksha . This blog dives into the spiritual significance of Adhi Gadhadhara (the Primordial Mace-bearer) , its connection with Gaya, and the rituals recommended for liberation of ancestors. 🔱 Who is Adhi Gadhadhara? " Adhi Gadhadhara " translates to The Original Bearer of the Mace . This epithet glorifies Bhagavan Vishnu , who is eternally armed with the divine mace ( Gadha ), symbolizing strength, cosmic order, and destruction of evil. In the Garuda Purana...

Garuda Puranam – Shakuna Shastra: The Ancient Hindu Science of Omens and Signs

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer 🔮 Garuda Puranam – Shakuna Shastra: The Mystical Language of Omens Among the many fascinating subjects explored in the Garuda Puranam , one that stands out for its day-to-day relevance and spiritual intrigue is Shakuna Shastra —the ancient Hindu science of omens . It is the study of signs, symbols, animal movements, and intuitive events believed to reveal messages from the cosmos, deities, or fate itself. Rooted in Vedic astrology , divination , and natural observation , Shakuna Shastra teaches us how to decode the hidden language of the universe —often guiding important decisions, travel, rituals, and everyday actions. 📜 What is Shakuna Shastra? Shakuna (शकुन) means “omen” or “sign.” Shastra refers to “science” or “systematized knowledge.” Thus, Shakuna Shastra is the system of interpreting omens—especially those involving: Animal and bird behavior Human bodily sensations Dreams and subconscious visions ...