Lord Shiva: 27 constellations, a curse and Lord Shiva, know why Chandradev weakens every month

Moon and 27 Nakshatras: In Indian culture and Hindu scriptures, the Moon is not just a celestial body or satellite, but ‘Chandradev’ Has got the status of a major deity. The moon’s coolness, its phases and its beauty have been the focus of mythology for centuries. The most popular story related to Moon is of her marriage, the curse of King Daksha and her salvation by Lord Shiva.

The mystery of the 27 stars

Manas son of Brahma ji, the creator of the universe Daksh Prajapati Had many daughters. Out of them, 27 girls were very beautiful, virtuous and intelligent. When the time came for the marriage of these girls, Daksh solemnized their marriage with Chandradev. In astrology we 27 constellations We know (from Ashwini to Revati), they are actually the daughters of King Daksh.

The names of these girls are as follows: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyestha, Moola, Purvashadha, Uttarashadha, Shravan, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purvabhadrapada, Uttarabhadrapada and Revati.

Bias and the curse of Daksh

At the time of marriage, Daksh Prajapati had placed an essential condition before Chandrama – Chandrama would treat all his 27 wives equally and would give equal love and respect to all of them. However, after marriage, Moon has one wife. ‘Rohini’ He became mesmerized by her beauty and started spending most of his time only with her.

The remaining 26 wives started feeling neglected and became extremely unhappy. When this news reached King Daksh, he tried to convince Moon several times. But there was no change in the behavior of the moon. Ultimately, out of anger, King Daksha killed the moon. ‘Tuberculosis disease’ Cursed by (slowly destroying disease).

Rise of Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha

Due to the effect of the curse, the brightness and brilliance of the moon started decreasing every day. His body started decaying, due to which darkness and despair started spreading in the entire world. from here ‘Krishna Paksha’ In which the Moon becomes smaller every day.

When the Moon reached the brink of complete extinction, he got scared and took refuge in Lord Brahma. Brahma ji suggested him that only lord shiva Only we can free them from this crisis. Chandrama performed severe penance by establishing Shivalinga in Prabhas area (present day Somnath).

Shiva’s refuge and rebirth

Pleased with the devotion of Moon, Mahadev appeared. Daksh’s curse could not be completely broken, so Lord Shiva found a middle path. He held the moon in his locks. As soon as the moon was seated on Shiva’s head, the glory of the moon gradually started returning.

• Darker fortnight: The time when the Moon’s brightness increases and they move towards fullness.
• Krishna Paksha: The time when they gradually weaken due to the curse of Daksh.

For this reason Lord Shiva ‘Chandrashekhar’ Is also called. This story teaches us that ego and prejudice lead to bad ends, but with true devotion even the biggest crisis can be averted. Even today, we worship the Moon in its full form on the day of Purnima, which is a symbol of Mahadev’s grace.

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