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Importance of Worshipping A Bilwa Tree On A Monday
Shiva Purana mentions the importance of a Bilwa tree, where it has been described as a form of Lord Shiva. Each day of the week has been dedicated to a god in Hinduism. Monday is seen as a day for offering prayers to Lord Shiva. Hence, the Bilwa tree is famously worshipped on Mondays.
A story is often associated with the origin if this tree. It is said that when Goddess Lakshmi wiped the sweat off her forehead once, the drops fell on the Mandar mountain. From these drops had sprouted the Bilwa tree. Some other beliefs also go behind the Bilwa tree, which are:
Benefits Of Worshipping A Bilwa Tree
1. It is believed that offering prayers to a Bilwa tree pleases Lord Shiva.
2. It is also known as Shri Vriksh. Shri is just another name of Goddess Lakshmi. The fruit of the tree is known as Shri Fal. Worshipping the Bilwa tree pleases Goddess Lakshmi as well.
3. The positioning of planets in the birth chart of individuals is a determining factor for the quality of life they live. An unfavourable position of a favourable planet too can leave a negative effect. These planets are ruled by some deities who are known as the lord of the planets.
For example, Shani Dev is the lord of the planet Saturn. Worshipping the trees which are dear to the lords of the planets helps reduce the negative effects. Worshipping a Bilwa tree helps remove the negative effects as well as Doshas such as the Pitru Dosha, existing in the birth chart of a person.
4. Planting this tree in the house is considered very auspicious.
5. A Bilwa tree which has four, five, six or seven leaves is very auspicious.
6. Planting the Bilwa tree with a white Aak tree helps get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
7. Even the sight of a Bilwa tree two times a day helps fight bad karma and brings good luck.
8. Offering water to the tree will please your ancestors.
9. Offering Bilwa leaves to a Shivalinga helps fight the past sins.
10. A dead body which passes by a Bilwa tree achieves salvation.
11. It is also believed that snakes do not come near a Bilwa tree.
How To Worship The Bilwa Tree
Brahma Muhurta has been described as the best time to take bath, as per the scriptures in Hinduism. This helps one develop Satvika energy, which leads one to spirituality. For offering puja to any deity, the ideal time to get up and take bath is before sunrise, known as the Brahma Muhurta.
One should wear white clothes while worshipping a Bilwa tree. Offer sacred items such as sandalwood paste, incense, flowers, fruits, sesame seeds, grains to the tree. Chant the mantra mentioned below using Rudraksha beads, 108 times.
''Shrinivas
Namatestu
Shrivriksh
Shivavallabh
Mamaabhilakshitam
Kritva
Sarvavighraharo
Bhav''
The
earliest
evidence
of
this
plant
being
seen
as
a
sacred
tree
in
Hinduism
was
found
in
the
Shri
Suktam
of
Rig
Veda,
where
it
has
been
described
as
one
of
the
abodes
of
Goddess
Lakshmi.
According
to
a
belief,
in
some
communities,
girls
are
married
to
Bilwa
trees,
and
it
is
believed
that
the
girl
can
not
become
a
widow
as
long
as
the
fruit
of
the
tree
is
kept
safe.
One
must
never
offer
a
torn
leaf
to
Lord
Shiva
or
a
Shivalinga.
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