Importance of Salagrama Sila
By Diptimayee parida | bangalore August 29, 2017
Salagrama silas are sacred black stones that come from the Gandaki River valley in the Himalayas. The qualities and characteristics of the Salagrama sila are not found anywhere except in the Gandaki region. It is a holy and powerful stone that never needs more prana pratistha, as Salagrama is Lord Vishnu himself. Salagrama is Lord Vishnu's pattern, just like the linga is Lord Shiva's pattern. Sri Salagrama is a smooth, black-colored shila by nature. Salagrama is worshiped by Hindus, mostly Vaisnavas and Lord Vishnu devotees.
Salagrama sila has huge respect in the Vaisnava sampradaya. On Ram Navami and Krishna Janmashtami, the Salagrama stone is worshiped as Lord Vishnu. Salagrama is worshiped by hawan, yagna, sloka mantra, bath with Ganga holy water, and panchamrita every year. Salagrama is daily worshiped by abhisekham to please Lord Vishnu. If we keep Tulsi and Salagrama together, it will not create poverty, unhappiness, or fear in that house.
Salagrama is found with one, two, or three chakras to unlimited beautiful chakra marks. Every chakra is described as different names of Lord Vishnu. It is also found with marks like sankha, gada, hole, and different sizes and colors like red, yellow, and mostly black.
Benefits of Salagrama:
- There is a residence of Goddess Lakshmi, Ganesha, Saraswati, and all gods in that house where Salagrama is kept and worshiped.
- By offering Tulsi leaves to the Salagrama, one can easily please Lord Vishnu.
- The Tulsi-Salagrama marriage ceremony is celebrated in the month of Kartik every year.
- A devotee of Salagrama will never be caught by Yama Dutta. One will attain Baikunthadham after salvation.
- Bathing Salagrama with Gangajal every day can erase all sins like Brahmahatya.
- It is believed that chanting the Salagrama mantra washes away all sins.
- In Kali Yuga, if a person worships the sila with faith and love, they will eternally enjoy sublime spiritual happiness.
- Where Salagrama and Dwarka silas sit together, Mukti also resides.
Conclusion:
As we've explored the wonders of Salagrama, we've seen its profound impact on our understanding of the universe and ourselves. This holy stone holds the power to transform our lives, and its secrets are waiting to be unlocked. May this knowledge inspire you to embark on your own journey of discovery and spiritual growth.
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