Shukla means bright which is a period of the bright or waxing moon, whereas Krishna stands for dark which is the time when moon fades. A Shukla Paksha is from the new moon (Amavasya) to the full moon (Poornima). Whereas, Krishna Paksha, opposite of the Shukla Paksha, starts from the full moon to...
The meaning of Maha Mritunjay mantra is, ‘We worship the three-eyed one who is fragrant, and who sustains all living beings. May he liberate us from (Samsara) death. May he (Lord Shiva) lead us to immortality, just as the cucumber is released from its bondage’.
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