Bilva – Bael, Bel

Bael

Leaves of the Bel tree are used extensively in the worship of Lord Shiva. Tridalam Trigunakaaram Trinethram Cha Triyayusham, Trijanma Papa Samharam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam Three leaves, three benefits, similar to the three eyes of Lord Shiva, and having three… Continue Reading

Third eye

The third eye is a symbol of enlightenment. It is referred to as the gyananakashu, “the eye of knowledge”, which is the seat of the “teacher inside” or antar-guru. The third eye is the ajna chakra (sixth chakra) also known… Continue Reading