Rudra Gayatri Mantra is practiced to align with Lord Shiva in Rudra form. Rudra is the mightiest form of Lord Shiva in the whole universe. Rudra is capable of destroying every form, force, and element into ashes.
There are 11 Rudras according to the Rigveda each assigned with different tasks in the creation.
The 11 Rudras are Kapaali, Pingala, Bhima, Virupaksha, Vilohitaa, Ajesha, Shavasana, Shasta, Shambu, Chanda and Dhruva.
Rudra is like a violent storm that focuses on its destructive nature. Every known powerful force in the universe is nothing in front of Rudra.
The word Rudra also signifies ‘roaring storm’, ‘fierce’, and ‘destruction’. The word Rudra illustrates the forceful curve of Shiva which is destruction. He is also hailed, Rudra Shiva. In the Trinity, Shiva has been designated the destroyer and the name Rudra Shiva fits well.
Rudra creates fear in the heart of enemies and all evil forces. It is believed that even semi-gods fear the fury of Rudra and shiver just by the name of Rudra.
Rudra turned Kamdev into ashes when he tried to disrupt the Mediation of Lord Shiva. No entity can be spared from the wrath of Rudra.
Rudra is also gentle to the devotees. Rudra protects the devotees from negative influences.
Rudra mantra is chanted to transcend the false self and attune with the enlightened self. Regular practice of the Rudra mantra helps in attaining the constructive energies of the universe.
Many Sadhaks have felt divine enlightenment and courage to perform higher levels of Sadhana after chanting the Gayatri mantra. The mantra can be started on any Monday after the Amavasya.
Benefits of Rudra Gayatri mantra
- The Gayatri mantra removes the malefic effects of Rahu and Shani.
- The Gayatri mantra removes the Kaal Sarp Dosha.
- The Gayatri mantra brings vigour, joy and enthusiasm in one’s life.
- The Gayatri mantra removes incurable and venereal diseases.
- The Gayatri mantra removes the fear of death from one’s life.
Rudr Gayatri Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि तन्नो रुद्र: प्रचोदयात।
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat॥
Mantra Meaning
हे त्रिकाल ज्ञाता महापुरुष देवो के देव महादेव, मुझे अपने अस्तित्व और आस्था में विलीन होने दे ।
महादेव मुझे अद्वितीय ज्ञान और बुद्धि प्रदान करें, और मेरी बुद्धि में दिव्य प्राणों का संचार करें |
Om. Let me meditate on the great Purusha, Oh, greatest God, give me higher intellect, and let God Rudra illuminate my mind.
Other versions of The Mantra
ॐ सर्वेश्वराय विद्महे, शूलहस्ताय धीमहि | तन्नो रूद्र प्रचोदयात् ||
“हे सर्वेश्वर भगवान ! आपके हाथ में त्रिशूल है | मेरे जीवन में जो शूल है, कष्ट है | वो आपके कृपा से ही नष्ट होंगे | मैं आपकी शरण में हूँ “
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The seeker should also recite Rudra Dwadash Naam Stotra to maximize the effects of the Gayatri Mantra.
Rudra Dwadash Naam Stotra
श्रीरुद्रद्वादशनामस्तोत्रं
प्रथमं तु महादेवं द्वितीयं तु महेश्वरं ।
तृतीयं शङ्करं प्रोक्तं चतुर्थं वृषभध्वजम् ॥ १॥
prathamam tu mahaadevam dviteeyam tu maheshvaram .
tri'teeyam shankaram proktam chaturtham vri'shabhadhvajam .. 1..
पञ्चमं कृत्तिवासं च षष्ठं कामाङ्गनाशनं ।
सप्तमं देवदेवेशं श्रीकण्ठं चाष्टमं तथा ॥ २॥
panchamam kri'ttivaasam cha shasht'ham kaamaanganaashanam .
saptamam devadevesham shreekant'ham chaasht'amam tathaa .. 2..
नवमं तु हरं देवं दशमं पार्वतीपतिं ।
रुद्रमेकादशं प्रोक्तं द्वादशं शिवमुच्यते ॥ ३॥
navamam tu haram devam dashamam paarvateepatim .
rudramekaadasham proktam dvaadasham shivamuchyate .. 3..
एतद्वादशनामानि त्रिसन्ध्यं यः पठेन्नरः ।
गोघ्नश्चैव कृतघ्नश्च भ्रूणहा गुरुतल्पगः ॥ ४॥
etadvaadashanaamaani trisandhyam yah' pat'hennarah' .
goghnashchaiva kri'taghnashcha bhroonahaa gurutalpagah' .. 4..
स्त्रीबालघातकश्चैव सुरापो वृषलीपतिः ।
सर्वं नाशयते पापं शिवलोकं स गच्छति ॥ ५॥
streebaalaghaatakashchaiva suraapo vri'shaleepatih' .
sarvam naashayate paapam shivalokam sa gachchhati .. 5..
शुद्धस्फटिकसङ्काशं त्रिनेत्रं चन्द्रशेखरं ।
इन्दुमण्डलमध्यस्थं वन्दे देवं सदाशिवम् ॥ ६॥
shuddhasphat'ikasankaasham trinetram chandrashekharam .
indumand'alamadhyastham vande devam sadaashivam .. 6..
॥ इति श्रीरुद्रद्वादशनामस्तोत्रं समाप्तम् ॥
19 avatars of Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva has 19 avatars and all of them have importance. The avatars guide the welfare of the people.
1. Piplaad Avatar: Lord Shiva in this avatar pushed Shani to fall. He consented to set it right only if Shani would not bother anybody before 16 years of age. You can beseech to this avatar of Lord Shiva to get alleviated of Shani dosha.
2. Nandi Avatar: Lord Shiva is cherished in the form of Nandi in many parts of India. He is shown to have a bull face and four hands. He is portrayed as the guardian of the flocks.
3. Veerbhadra Avatar: Daksha was conducting a yajna and Goddess Sati immolated herself at the yajna. This made Lord Shiva aggressive. He tugged a hair strand from His head and threw it to the ground. Veerbhadra and Rudrakali were born from this strand. This is the most intense avatar of Lord Shiva. Veerbhadra avatar of Lord Shiva decapitated Daksha.
4. Bhairava Avatar: When Brahma and Lord Vishnu clashed for excellence Lord Shiva took this avatar. This avatar cut off Brahma’s fifth head when Brahma lied about His superiority. This made Him feel guilty and he held his skull of Brahma for 12 years. In this avatar, Lord Shiva guards all Shakti Peethas.
5. Ashwatthama: During the churning of the ocean for ‘Amrut’ Lord Shiva swallowed what came out first. It was poison. A ‘vish purush’ emerged and Lord Shiva endowed him. Lord Shiva blessed him and said he would be born as the son of Drona on earth. He would kill the Kshatriyas. Thus a ‘vish purush’ called Ashwatthama was born.
6. Sharabha Avatar: In this avatar, Lord Shiva is half bird and half lion. It is said He took this form to tame Narsimha who was a lion avatar of Lord Vishnu.
7. Girhapati Avatar: Lord Shiva was born to a Brahmin called Vishwanar and was named Girhapati. At the age of 9, Girhapati's parents were told that He is going to die. So Girhapati went to Kashi to defeat death.
8. Durvasa: Lord Shiva assumed the form of Sage Durvasa and was known to be short-tempered. He took this form to strengthen discipline in the world.
9. Hanuman Avatar: Lord Shiva took this form to aid Lord Ram who was the manifestation of Lord Vishnu.
10. Rishabh Avatar: In this avatar, Lord Shiva took the form of an ox and slaughtered all the evil sons of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu saw Lord Shiva in the form of an ox and returned home.
11. Yatinath Avatar: Aahuk and his wife were believers of Lord Shiva. One day Lord Shiva determined to visit them and took the Yatinath avatar. They greeted the guest in the small hut where they lived. As there was no place Aahuk slept outside and was killed by a wild animal. On seeing this his wife also decided to kill herself. Lord Shiva came in His right form and blessed them. He gave them a boon and they would be born as Nala and Damayanti and Lord Shiva would unite them.
12. Krishna Darshan Avatar: Lord Shiva took this avatar to lead the importance of yajna and rituals.
13. Bhikshuvarya Avatar: Lord Shiva took this avatar to defend human beings from all kinds of danger.
14. Sureshwar Avatar: To test a devotee Lord Shiva took the form of Indra. And He was called Sureshwar. The devotee proved his devotion to Lord Shiva to be true. Lord Shiva gifted him and this avatar of Lord Shiva is called Sureshwar.
15. Keerat Avatar: Lord Shiva took the form of a hunter or Keerat. He and Arjuna struck the boar with their arrow. The boar was actually a demon. On seeing Arjuna’s bravery Lord Shiva blessed him and gifted him His Pashupata.
16. Santander Avatar: Lord Shiva took this avatar to ask for the hand of Parvati from her father Himalaya.
17. Brahmachari Avatar: Lord Shiva took this avatar to test Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva tested her determination to marry Him as Brahmachari.
18. Yakeshwar Avatar: Lord Shiva took this avatar to destroy false ego from the minds of the Gods.
19. Avadhut Avatar: Lord Shiva took this avatar to overcome Lord Indra’s arrogance.
