Lord Shiva is considered a destroyer and for this reason he has many destructive and mysterious powers. One of them is Kalagni, which is also known as Rudragini. This flame is manifested from the mouth of Lord Shiva. During the worship of Lord Shiva during Rudrabhishek Puja, Kalagni is meditated and praised. This provides the grace and protection of Lord Shiva to the devotees. Very few people know about the power of Lord Shiva how it originated and what is its spiritual significance. So let’s know …
According to the Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva produced a period from his mouth to kill a demon named Tripurasura. This flame was so fierce and powerful that it killed Tripurasura. According to the Shiva Purana, the three Asuras made three imperfect Nagar (Tripura) with their power and deceit. These demons were engaged in the destruction of religion and humanity. The gods and sages prayed to Lord Shiva to end Tripurasura. Shiva produced a fierce flame with his third eye, which destroyed Tripura. According to another legend, when Cupid tried to dissolve the penance of Shiva, Shiva’s anger revealed a terrible flame from his mouth which consumed Kamdev. The description of Kalagni is also found in Mahabharata. Lord Shiva made Arjuna see Kalagni and told about his power and importance.
Importance of Kalagni or Rudragini
This flame of Lord Shiva is a symbol of destruction and creation. Lord Shiva is seen in both the destructive and producer forms of the universe and Kalagni represents both these powers. This flame appeared from the face of Shiva when unrighteousness, sin and ignorance had spread excessively in the universe. This incident is associated with the destructive power of Shiva, which destroys the creation to maintain balance. The flame emanating from the mouth of Lord Shiva is considered a symbol of the end (holocaust) of the universe. They are also called Kalagni Rudra, who end the creation during the Holocaust.
This flame is considered very fierce, destructive and full of divine energy. It is also seen as a fire coming out of Shiva’s third eye, which consumes evil. Rudragini is the power that destroys unrighteousness, ignorance and negativity. This flame eliminates all the negative elements that become an obstacle in the path of religion and truth. Kalagni is a symbol of spiritual awakening and knowledge. By meditating and practicing this, the seeker gets the purification of the soul and the high spiritual level.
