Shiva Rudra Abhishek Meaning, Vidhi, Mantra and Pooja Benefits

Rudrabhishek is always auspicious whenever it is performed, but on the occasion of Mahashivratri, its importance increases manifold. It is mentioned in the Rudrasamhita of Shivpuran that if Rudrabhishek is performed on Mahashivratri, Sawan Monday, and Shivratri, then it is especially fruitful. During Rudrabhishek, Shivling is given a holy bath and it is considered the most effective and miraculous worship in Sanatan Dharma. By performing Rudrabhishek, Lord Shiva is quickly pleased and removes all the sorrows of his devotees.

Rudra Abhishek Meaning

Rudrabhishek of Mahadev, the God of Gods, is considered very auspicious. Lord Shiva is also known as Bhole Baba, and he has immense blessings on his devotees. It was through the Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva that Lord Rama conquered Ravana.

Rudrabhishek means the consecration of Rudra, that is, Lord Shiva, who is known as Rudra, is worshipped with pure water, milk, curd, raisin juice, pomegranate juice, etc. Lord Shiva is very fond of Rudrabhishek and whichever devotee performs Rudrabhishek with full devotion and rituals, Lord Shiva showers his blessings on him and all his wishes are fulfilled.

Rudra Abhishek Vidhi

Rudra Abhishek is considered to be the most fruitful way of worshiping Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is pleased with Rudra Abhishek Puja and the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled. Let's know how to perform Rudrabhishek Puja.

• To perform Rudrabhishek of the Lord, mix Gangajal, Bhaang, milk, sugarcane juice, etc. in pure water.

• Recite Acharya Rudri during Rudrabhishek.

• Now slowly offer water on the Shivling with Shringi.

• While offering water, recite Rudrashtadhyayi or chant Om Namah Shivaya.

• After Rudrabhishek is completed, all the gathered devotees should sing the Aarti of Lord Shiva.

• Sprinkle the water of Rudrabhishek throughout the house.

• Offer pure homemade dishes to Lord Shiva.

Rudra Abhishek Mantra 

Om Namah Shambhavay Cha Mayobhavay Cha Namah Shankaraya Cha 

Mayskaraya Cha Namah: Shivaya Cha Shivtaraya Cha ॥

Ishan Sarvavidhyanamushva 

rah sarvabhutanam bhramhadhipatibhramhanodhipati

Bhramha shivo me astu sadashivoy॥

Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi

Tanno Rudra: Prachodayat॥

Adhirebhyothdhorebhyo dhordhoratrebhyah sarvebhyah 

sarve sarvebyo namaste astu rudrarupebyah॥

Vamdevaya Namo Jyeshtharay Namah Shrestharaya Namo 

Rudray Namah Kalay Namah ॥

Kalvikaranaya Namo Balvikaranaya Namah 

Balay Namo Balapramathanathaya Namah ॥

Sarvabhutadamanay Namo Manonmanaya Namah 

Sadyojatam prapadyami sadyojatay va namo namah॥

Bhave Bhave Nati Bhave Bhavasva Maa Bhavodbhavay Namah

Namah Samay Namah Pratarnamo Ratriya Namo Diva ॥

Bhavay Cha Sharvay Chabhabhayamkaranam Namah: 

Yasya ni:shravasitam veda yo vedebhyoskhilam jagat ॥

Nirmame tamaham vande vidya tirtha Maheshwari.

Trimbakam Yajamahe Sugandhi Pushtibardhanam Urvarukamiv

Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Ma Mritat ॥

Sarvo va rudrastasmai rudraya namo astu.

Purusho Vai Rudra: Sanmaho Namo Namah॥

Vishva bhutaam bhuvanam chitram bahudha jaatam jayamaanam cha yat.

Sarvo hyesh rudrastasmai rudraya namo astu ॥

ॐ नम: शम्भवाय च मयोभवाय च नम: 

शंकराय च मयास्कराय च नमः शिवाय च शिवतराय च ll.

ईशानः सर्वविद्यानामीश्व रः सर्वभूतानां ब्रह्माधिपतिर्ब्रह्मणोऽधिपति

ब्रह्मा शिवो मे अस्तु सदाशिवोय्‌ ॥

तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि।

तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥

अघोरेभ्योथघोरेभ्यो घोरघोरतरेभ्यः सर्वेभ्यः

सर्व सर्वेभ्यो नमस्ते अस्तु रुद्ररुपेभ्यः ॥

वामदेवाय नमो ज्येष्ठारय नमः श्रेष्ठारय नमो

रुद्राय नमः कालाय नम:

कलविकरणाय नमो बलविकरणाय नमः

बलाय नमो बलप्रमथनाथाय नमः

सर्वभूतदमनाय नमो मनोन्मनाय नमः ॥

सद्योजातं प्रपद्यामि सद्योजाताय वै नमो नमः ।

भवे भवे नाति भवे भवस्व माँ भवोद्भवाय नमः।

नम: सायं नम: प्रातर्नमो रात्र्या नमो दिवा ।

भवाय च शर्वाय चाभाभ्यामकरं नम: ॥

यस्य नि:श्र्वसितं वेदा यो वेदेभ्योsखिलं जगत् ।

निर्ममे तमहं वन्दे विद्यातीर्थ महेश्वरम् ॥

त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिबर्धनम्

उर्वारूकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मा मृतात् ॥

सर्वो वै रुद्रास्तस्मै रुद्राय नमो अस्तु ।

पुरुषो वै रुद्र: सन्महो नमो नम: ॥

विश्वा भूतं भुवनं चित्रं बहुधा जातं जायामानं च यत् ।

सर्वो ह्येष रुद्रस्तस्मै रुद्राय नमो अस्तु ॥

Rudra Abhishek Pooja Benefits

• Rudra Abhishek Puja removes negativity from the house and creates a positive atmosphere in the house.

• By performing Rudrabhishek, the sins of this birth as well as the previous birth are destroyed and blessings of Lord Shiva are received.

• All the gods reside in Lord Rudra, so when we perform Rudrabhishek, all the gods are pleased.

• If a person is affected by Kaal Sarp Yog then he should perform Shiva Rudrabhishek, this removes the effect of Kaal Sarp Yog.

• If Rudrabhishek is performed in the month of Shravan, it is very fruitful.

Conclusion

Rudra Abhishek Yagna or Puja is a ceremony related to Lord Shiva. People perform it to get rid of the effects of the planet Saturn. However, it also gives the blessings of Lord Shiva. The month of Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva according to the ancient Hindu Vedic calendar and Hindu tradition. Lord Shiva is the union of Shani and Rudra. However, this puja holds great significance and has infinite effects. People perform this puja with the hymns of the Lord which help in fulfilling the desires of the person performing this Abhishek. During the incarnation, Lord Vishnu performs this puja. It is one of the greatest pujas that helps in removing all obstacles in life. People perform this puja with a good and pure mind. Also, one must listen to the mantra to get the maximum benefits of this puja. If you want to know more information about Rudra abhishek then you can talk to astrologer.