
Sri Dattatriya Siva Baba says, “Karma is your pre-disposition and is one of the primary influences which decides whether you will have money, relationship etc.”
Karma is the fabric of your life, and it encompasses almost all of the experiences that we go through life after life. Ever wondered why some people have tons of money, great romantic life and vibrant health while many others suffer for the want of it. This is due to karma which rules all aspects of human life like health, wealth, education etc.
The time duration of 1 1/2 hours during the end of the day and beginning of the night is the Pradosham time. Pradosham means the removal of sins. A special Pradosham occurs monthly during the 13th phase of the Moon (waxing or waning). Special Poojas during the 13th Moon phase Pradosham time are performed to the Lord of Sin Removal, Siva.
The purpose of our human life is God realization. This is an often repeated statement. But Siddhas tell you that you can get to your life purpose only when your karma has been wiped clean, and the time is ripe for grace to flow to you. When that happens an intense flowering happens, and both the material and spiritual worlds open up for you. You have a choice then on the abundance that you are presented with.
Whether you take the spiritual or material route, one thing is certain: you have to completely eliminate your karma to even to get there. Pradosham rituals give a great opportunity to build a road to prosperity and true happiness. On the 13th Moon Pradosham days, special poojas are offered to Lord Shiva who eliminates your karma and helps to bring light into your life.
You probably would have known the conch shells as home to sea-borne marine snails. But in India, whose map itself is in the shape of a conch shell, the conch shell is revered and used for divine purposes.
As per Siddhas, a Conch Shell is actually an essence of divinity. It has the blessings of the celestials to participate in the poojas and rituals. Just like lamps are used for worship on land, the Siddhas say that underwater beings also offer prayers using lamps. The celestial beings associated with the Conch Shells help to light lamps under water for the benefit of the sea beings. Though to our intellect, this might look out of bounds, it is very true according to the Siddhas.
In the long and luminous spiritual tradition of India, the role of conch shells is incredibly significant but one that is hardly known to the outside world. A Conch Shell is a divine gift and treasure to the mankind, as it preserves the 'bhakti bhava' (prayerful attitude) of people. Conch Shells promote and preserve one's truth and integrity. Conch Shell abhishekams have been practised for many centuries to obtain incredible secretive material and spiritual blessings. This is a closely guarded spiritual secret known only to discerning few.
Lord Shiva is said to be very fond of Abhishekams. Abhishekam is the process of bathing the deity. There is a lot of importance attached to abishekam in poojas. It makes the ceremonies many times more effective. Your priest may perform the abishekam by simply using holy water or perform elaborately with milk, curds, honey, ghee, sugar, coconut water, holy ash, sandal paste, fruit juice etc. Listed below is the effect of each item that's used for this holy bathing:
Performing abhishekams will make the Lord happy. This is the perfect time you can ask him for your wishes to be true!