Lord Sharabeshwara is a part-bird part-beast form that’s more powerful than a lion or an elephant. In the two wings of Sharabeshwara comprise, Devi Pratyangira and Shoolini Durga. In totality, Lord Sharabeshwara has multiple powers within Him to remove tough enemies, black magic and saves life from dangerous situations. According to Sharaba Upanishad of Atharva Veda and other religious texts, God Shiva assumed the Sharaba form to pacify Lord Narasimha whose ire was uncontrollable after killing Hiranyakashipu.
A devotee can seek refuge in this lord when he is in a calamitous, sorrowful mess and also when unrighteousness claims his life. Lord Sharabeshwara comes to help when your memory wanes, your strength declines and you do not get what you rightfully deserve. His blessings are enormous in the form of courage, bravery, peace and love. He cures you of long-standing diseases, severe afflictions, jealousy and all bad elements that cause trouble in your life. Sharabeshwara is a vanquisher of evil, a great protector, motivator and well-wisher. Just as Lord Shiva is the root cause of siddhi or spiritual attainment and buddhi i.e., spiritual knowledge Lord Sharabeshwara is a formidable force—the lord of bhakti or devotion, and spiritual fortitude. It is said that Sharabeshwara is actually not an avatar, but existed in all yugas. He modifies his role according to the need of a particular yuga to correct and absolve sins and mistakes.
Kalashtami is a perfect time to invoke lord Sharabeshwara which is not only the day of Kala Bhairava, another fierce aspect of Lord Shiva. The Sharabeshwara Maha Homam on the day grants double blessings of both lords that are Shiva forms for keeping your foes away and giving you immense bliss and contentment.
Lord Sharabeshwara annihilates evil forces influencing your life. He is a fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva and has immense powers to protect all those who seek succor from worldly problems. The homam can be useful for those seeking relief from black magic issues, psychological disorders and also finding solution to harassing legal tangles. Sharabeshwara homam can be performed by those who suffer evil eye casting and tortures from negative forces. It also benefits those facing obstacles and negativity in their lives and all other problems that needs immediate solution.
“Aum Saaluvesaya Vidhmahe, Pakshi Roopaya Dheemahi
Thanno Sarabha Prachodhayath”
Invoking Lord Sharabeshwar on Kalashtami with Sharabeshwara Maha Homam curbs ultimate evil forces that cause you anxiety. He strikes with force and is extremely ferocious. He can be ruthless to the enemy and a great protector of his devotees, and the lord never fails to motivate. The Sharabeshwara Homam is recommended for those who want to experience utmost joy and tranquility and gain protection from problems that’s beyond your control. It helps overcome enemy problems, tussles and quarrels. It provides dynamism to you, helps to win over enemies and gives a positive attitude.
The temple of Lord Sarabeshwara in Thirubhuvanam near Kumbakonam is an ancient temple built by Kulothunga Chola III. This is the only place where Lord Sarabeshwara has a temple and in all others, he’s seen sculpted on pillars. He is the ‘utsavamurthy’ of the temple who destroys all evil and enemies. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Kampahareswarar, a form of Lord Shiva who saved a trembling king from Brahmarakshasa. God Kampahareswarar, means the one who stops the tremble. Worshiping the Shiva forms in this temple, grants blessings of removing obstacles in marriage, gives child blessings, recovery from debts, winning legal battles, nullify black magic, etc. Devotees pray for 11 weeks, or light 11 lamps, or circumambulate the temple 11 times.
The energies of Sarabeshwara are very intense as he’s a fierce form of Lord Shiva. The Sarabeshwara amulet protects from evil and negative energies or spirits, prevents nightmare and keeps dark energies away such as evil eye and black magic. The powerful amulet helps to attain success for the deserving. It also protects devotees from being affected by natural calamities, eliminates obstacles in marriage, bestows progeny, and relieves you from debts.
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