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The Tripundra or Rudra-tilaka is the other major tilaka variant, often worn by the followers of Shiva. [13] [14] It consists of three horizontal bands across the forehead with a single vertical band or circle in the middle. This is traditionally done with sacred ash from sacrificial fires, also known as vibhuti.
tilaka. In the Vallabha tradition, or the Rudra sampradaya, the tilaka worn is a double vertical red line which is rounded at the base. This "U" shape represents Krishna's lotus feet. The materials used to make their tilakas are derived from saffron plants. [10]
Kalagni, or Kala-Agni, means "fire that is time". [6] Rudra is the prime mover and destroyer of material world as well as time. [6] Together, states Kramrisch, Kalagni-Rudra connote the principles and time as relentless divine manifestation of that where "at the end all the universe is gathered". [6]
Supreme Kaji Kalu Pande, Chief Minister and Army head of Gorkha Kingdom, a Hindu warrior sporting a Tripundra Tilaka. The practice is discussed in Hindu texts such as Bhasmajabala Upanishad, Brihajjabala Upanishad and Kalagni Rudra Upanishad. [4]
Bhusunda insists to be told the knowledge of the Brihajjabala (the Great Jabala) scripture. Kalagni Rudra tells about five types of sacred ash: Vibhuti, Bhasita, Bhasma, Kshara, and Raksha. Each ash is associated with a form of Shiva, a mahabhuta (classical element), a Power (Kala), a cow and her dung. The form of Shiva is described to create ...
Rudra is man, Uma is woman. Rudra is Brahma, Uma is Sarasvati. Rudra is Vishnu, Uma is Lakshmi. Rudra is the Sun, Uma is shadow. Rudra is the Moon, Uma is star. Rudra is day, Uma is night. Rudra is Yajna, Uma is Vedi. Rudra is Agni, Uma is Svaha. Rudra is Veda, Uma is Shastra. Rudra is scent, Uma is flower. Rudra is meaning, Uma is word.
The tilaka (or tilak) is a mark worn on the forehead or other parts of the body as a sign of spiritual devotion. Hindus may wear a tilaka regularly or especially on religious occasions. The shape of the tilaka is often an indicator of devotion to a certain deity.
Bhusunda probes further about information regarding the rudraksha, such as the method of wearing it, associated mantras, and so on. Kalagni Rudra says that wearing rudraksha absolves all sins. Its sight equals the merit of a crore, its wearing yields a 100 crore, and wearing and doing japa has a lakh crore benefits. [3] [4] [6] [7]