Lord Shiva Was Usha Bahenji's Guru

Lord Shiva, the Auspicious One

 Lord Shiva, 'The Auspicious One', works for our well being, is the refuge of loving tenderness, is splendidly generous, bestows religious devotion to Krishna and is Maha Yogeshwar. Shiva, the supreme Vaishnava, is often venerated as the adi guru who resides in the spiritual mentors of this mundane world.Easily pleased, Lord Shankar manifested for Bobo and made the spectral revelation that He was her spiritual preceptor for the pivotal concept of Krishna's madhurya or sweet love.

Bhaktimati Usha Bahenji

The incident dates back  to the time when Bobo had come to Vrindavan. After a bath in the Yamuna she was heading homewards accompanied by Sushila Bahenji, Vijay Bhaiya and others. It was Guru Purnima (the day of full moon in the month of Ashadh).

While walking in the fields opposite the Yugal Ghat, she wondered,"Today is Guru Purnima! Everyone says one can not attain salvation without a spiritual mentor -then my guru."

 Instantly the great Vaishnava, Lord Shankar along with His wife Parvati and son Ganesha were clearly visible in the sky, slightly higher than the temple's platform. 

Lord Shiva with Maa Parvati & Child Ganesha

Mother Parvati was clad in a red sari and adorned in the best of finery. Child Ganesha was also present with his spirited antics. Lord Shankar was resplendent with matted yellow hair which shone like heated gold.The holy Ganges and crescent moon rested on His head and a beautiful blue hue was apparent in His throat.

Garlanded with a serpent, He assured Bobo in a deep-throated voice," I am your guru." 

She reverentially bowed before Him,  at that very spot. With His radiant trishul or trident the Lord repeatedly touched Bobo's forehead and blessed her.

We will be coming out shortly with the English Version of 'Shri Shiva Tandav Stotram' which highly revered Usha Bahenji  chanted during the month of Shravan as a mark of respect to Lord Shiva.

Shri Somnath Lingam

Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year. Every Monday is a special day when the dharanatra hangs over the linga bathing it with holy water. The nandadeepa or lamp burns round the clock in Shiva temples.Devotees adorn the Shivlinga with bel patra as well as flowers and fast till sunset.