What is nandi mudra: Worshiping Lord Shiva has special significance in the month of Shravan, and this is the time when millions of devotees are engaged in pleasing Bholenath with water offering, fasting and mantras. Especially on Monday, queues of people bowing with reverence are seen in front of Shivling in temples. But one thing that is often seen is to worship women in ‘Nandi Mudra’ in front of Shivling.
Now the question arises that what is this Nandi Mudra? Is there any rule to do it? Do these women only do these? And most importantly, do it really fulfill wishes? Let us know the answers to all these questions one by one, but with modern thinking and emotional engagement.
What is Nandi Mudra?
Nandi is considered the vehicle of Lord Shiva, known as Nandi bull. In the Shiva temples, a calm and stunned Nandi is often seen sitting right in front of Shivalinga, which is a symbol of devotion, dedication and silence meditation. When a devotee prays carefully in a calm posture in the temple, ie, like a Nandi, and prays carefully in a calm posture, he is called “Nandi Mudra”. It is not a posture, but a symbolic state that reveals the sense of dedication.
Why do women worship in Nandi posture?
It is believed that if women say their wishes in Nandi’s ears and then sit in Nandi posture and meditate on Shiva, then Lord Shiva definitely fulfills those wishes. Nandi is considered an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, and is also his favorite servant. Therefore, it is believed that the matter said through Nandi reaches Lord Shiva directly.
Especially unmarried girls, women wishing to have children or any woman who want special blessings from Shiva, sit in this posture and pray for Shivling. Sitting in this posture is considered to be self -surrender in front of Shiva Shakti.
How to worship Shivling in Nandi Mudra? (Process)
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After entering the temple, go directly to the idol of Nandi sitting in front of the Shivling.
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Speak your true and holy desire in Nandi’s ear. You can only say these things in your mind.
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Then sit in the same direction i.e. towards Shivling, in a quiet posture like Nandi.
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Close your eyes, meditate on Lord Shiva for some time or chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya”.
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In this, the first and last finger is placed straight and two fingers in the middle are connected to the thumb.
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It is believed that Shiva is also pleased with the worship done in this posture and fulfills every wish.
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Now offer flowers, belpatra, water or milk etc.
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During this whole process, truth in the emotion, reverence in the mind and restraint in the body are most important.
What are the benefits of Nandi Mudra?
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Mental peace: Nandi posture takes into a state of meditation, which reduces stress and anxiety.
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Focus and Clarity: When you sit down calmly towards Shiva, your thinking is clear.
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True resolve: This posture connects you to the true desire of your mind, and makes it clear.
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Connect with Divine: Sitting in a dedication like Nandi leads to devotion and depth connect with Shiva.
Is this only for women?
No, Nandi Mudra is not limited to women only. Men can also sit in this posture and do many devotees. But this posture is done especially by women because their emotional energy is very strong and their spiritual connection with Shiva is also considered special. Women pray in Nandi posture to fulfill marriage, children, career, mental peace, health or any will and gives a spiritual satisfaction.
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