![]() ![]() One Bilva is equal to a thousand lotus, says the Siva Purana. Blessed are the ones who offer the Bilva. it is difficult to understand its greatness. According to Shiva Purana, The Bilwa is the symbol of Lord Shiva. It also signifies the three eyes of Shiva. The Bilva leaf is trifoliate which signifies the holy Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. They are to be offered in a group of three leaves and are said to have features that identify them with Lord Shiva himself. ![]() Shri Shiva Bilvashtakam is a very powerful chant that describes the power and glory of offering bilva leaves to Lord Shiva. Note: For the alternate version of Bilvashtakam with 14 verses please click here.Ĭomposed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the famous Bilvashtakam extols the virtues of the Bilva leaf (also spelt Vilva, Bilwa) and Lord Shiva’s love for it.
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