Auspicious Shaligrams: The Shaligrams are specifically described as fossil-stones which have taken shape in the Gandaki-river, and are characterized by the presence of discus marks. The legend, related at length tells us that Gandaki, the lady-devotee, performed penances for long years, and that she got a boon from Vishnu, which made Vishnu reside in her womb (in her depths)as her own offspring, the Shaligram-stones are thus the forms of Vishnu. Like the worship of Siva in the form of a lingam, the worship of Vishnu in the shape of a Shaligram is an iconic in character.
Shaligrams are always naturally found in the river Gandaki. These also include the famous Kali-Gandaki River, Muktinath, Damodar Himal, Damodar Kunda, Devghat, etc.
As per Gautamiya Tantra, near the Kali - Gandaki River, there is a big place called Shalagram.The stones which appear in that place are called shalagram shila. According to the Hindu tradition this stone is the shelter for a small insect known as "Vajra-Keeta" that has a diamond tooth which cuts through the Shaligram stone and stays inside it. The Saligram stones are hundreds of million years old when the Himalaya was an ocean floor.
The marks on the Shaligram give it a special significance, with the pattern often representing that of Sudarshan Chakra, the Discus of Lord Vishnu. The Shaligrams come in different colours, such as blue, yellow, black, greeen. All the varities are considered very sacred. The yellow and golden colour Shaligrams are considered most auspicious and bestow immense wealth and prosperity to the devotee.The Shaligrams of different shapes are often associated with different incarnations of Lord Vishnu such as Narasimha Avatar, Kurma Avatar, Varaha Avatar, Laxmi Narayan, and Vaman Avatar and so on. The Lord Krishna himself mentions the qualities of Shaligram to 'Yudhishtra' in the Mahabharta. Most of the Shaligrams are considered auspicious; some are very sacred, while others are considered to bring good luck, money, peace, virtuous children and so on.
In the Auspicious category, the Shaligram .com has displayed Shaligrams which are very unique, rare, have distinct markings, clear Chakras, immensely powerful and almost all categories of Lord Shaligram Shilas which are available on this Earth.
These Shilas are rare, smooth, cold to touch, lustrous, jet black or golden colour and emit high and powerful radiance and possess high energy levels. In this section those Shaligram Shilas are included which are genuinely from Kali Gandaki river at Nepal, the Shilas are unchipped, have very clear chakras, markings and impressions.
The Shaligram Shilas bestows the devotee with immense wealth, wordly comforts, dignity and respect in the society, removes hurdles, provides extreme protection from any type of occult, Nazar Dosha, black magic, removes all types of Doshas from the lives of the devotee, shows the devotee correct path for progress, spiritually uplifts him, helps in undertaking Sadhnas and attainment of Salvation.
The Shaligram Shilas ensures a peaceful environment prevails at the devotee's house and the work place. Lord Narayan and Laxmi accept the prayers, obineances and stays at that place where Shaligram Shilas are worshipped. The part of the donation received from the devotees is given for philanthropic activities. The Shilas shown in the picture is always sent to the devotee. |
