After all, how did the moon sit on Mahadev’s forehead? That terrible curse of King Daksh and the infinite grace of Shiva:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The festival of Mahashivratri is a celebration of the glory of Lord Shiva. You must have always seen Ardha Chandra (half moon) placed on his head in the pictures of Mahadev. But do you know how the Moon reached there? There is a very interesting mythology behind it, which is related to a curse of King Daksh and the kindness of Mahadev.

1. That ‘deadly’ curse of King Daksh

According to mythological beliefs, Moon was married to 27 daughters (27 Nakshatras) of King Daksha.

Allegation of bias: Moon among all his wives Rohini loved the most. The remaining 26 sisters complained about this to their father King Daksh.

Curse of Fire: King Daksh explained to the moon many times, but when he did not agree, Daksh got angry and killed the moon. Tuberculosis Cursed to suffer from. Due to this curse, the brightness of the moon started decreasing and they gradually reached the verge of extinction.

2. Shelter of Mahadev and penance of Chandradev

When Moon’s existence was in danger, on the advice of Lord Brahma, he performed severe penance to Lord Shiva. the moon has Prabhas area (present day Somnath) and chanted ‘Mahamrityunjaya Mantra’ after establishing Shivalinga.

Making the impossible possible: Mahadev was pleased with Chandradev’s devotion, but Daksh’s curse could not be completely removed.

Shiva’s solution: To protect the moon, Mahadev gave him his headgear Did it. Due to this, the moon was revived and freed from the influence of the curse, it started shining again.

3. Mystery of full moon and new moon

It was only by the grace of Lord Shiva that the moon started decreasing and increasing.

15-15 day cycle: Due to the effect of curse, the moon decreases for 15 days (Krishna Paksha) and due to the blessing of Shiva, it increases for 15 days (Shukla Paksha).

Somnath Jyotirling: The first Jyotirlinga was found where the moon had performed penance. ‘Somnath’ Established as. ‘Soma’ means Moon and ‘Nath’ means their lord i.e. Shiva.

4. Importance of this story on Mahashivratri

Listening or reading this story on the day of Mahashivratri brings peace to the mind and removes negativity from the life of the person. This story teaches us that when the world leaves us, then refuge in Mahadev is the only support.