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Garuda Puranam-Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam

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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...
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Garuda Puranam – Kashi Kshetra Mahatmyam:

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Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer Garuda Puranam: Kashi Kshetra Mahatmyam – Gateway to Moksha in Sanatana Dharma Kashi (Varanasi) , the eternal city resting on the banks of the Ganga, is not merely a sacred pilgrimage site — it is the cosmic portal to Moksha , liberation from the cycle of rebirth. In the Garuda Puranam , Kashi is glorified as the ultimate kshetra (spiritual field) where the divine presence of Lord Vishwanatha (Shiva) assures liberation for all who die there. 🔱 What Makes Kashi Spiritually Supreme? Kashi is described as an “Ananda Vana” — the forest of bliss, watched over by Vishwanatha. The Garuda Puranam states that Lord Shiva whispers the Taraka Mantra into the ears of those dying in Kashi, liberating them from Yama’s hold. It is said that even the gods perform penance here to gain salvation. 📖 Scriptural Origin of Kashi in Garuda Puranam The Garuda Purana explains that Kashi is not an ordinary earthly region. It ...
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