There is a tradition in the Hindu scriptures to put Tripunda on the forehead, that is, on the forehead. After all, why do saints wear Tripund. What is its importance according to the scriptures. What does science say on the tradition of applying Tripund and what are the benefits of applying this Tripund, let us know. The human body is the most unique, beautiful and best creation of God. Many means are mentioned in religious scriptures to keep your soul connected with God. One of these means is Tripunda. According to religious scriptures, 27 divine powers reside in Tripund.

Trilokinath’s power in 3 lines, Tripund is very powerful 

The three lines made of sandalwood or ashes on the foreheads of sages, saints, ascetics and pundits are not ordinary lines. The power of the deities resides in these three lines on the forehead and these three powerful lines are called Tripunda. Tripund is also a means of getting engrossed in the devotion of God and getting amazing power from him along with religious faith. The glory of these stunning lines shining on the front is very special. 

Significance of Tripunda

Three lines made of sandalwood or ashes on the forehead are called tripunda. Tripunda is made by sandalwood or ash with the help of three fingers. In these three lines of the forehead, 27 deities reside. 9 deities reside in each line. Shiva has special grace on those who wear Tripunda. Tripunda is an indicator of the power of Parabrahma. It is also an indicator of getting drenched in the devotion of God and getting His grace. Today we will tell you some amazing and interesting things related to Tripund, which you probably did not knew till now.

The abode of the deities in the Tripund lines

Let us know about the deities residing in the three lines of Tripund. Akar, Garhpatya Agni, Prithvi, Dharma, Rajogun abode, Rigveda, Kriya Shakti, Pratahswan and Mahadev reside in Tripund. It is believed that by applying Tripund, the beauty of the head increases and luck also shines. There are 9 gods in the second line of the tripund. See which gods are there in the second line of the tripund. In its second line also 9 gods reside. In these, Omkar, Dakshinagni, Akash, Sattvaguna, Yajurveda, Madhyandinasavan, Willpower, Antaratma and Maheshwar reside. At the same time, 9 deities reside in the third line of Tripund.

How to wear Tripunda

In this way 27 deities reside in 3 lines of Tripund. But do not keep this thought in mind that Tripund is applied only on the forehead. Tripunda is applied on total 32 parts of the body. Because the effect and importance of Tripunda applied on different organs is also different. On which part of the body, the grace of which god showers by applying Tripunda, let us tell you.

And this mark of faith is called Tripund. These marks not only adorn the forehead of a person but also adorn the head of Hadeva beyond the beginning and infinity. Each line of the tripund remains beautiful with the blessings of 9 deities. That is, in the three lines of Tripund, the blessings of 27 gods are contained. Tripund is applied not only on the head but on 32 parts of the body.

32 parts of the body where Tripund is applied

Head, frontal, both ears, both eyes, both elbows, both wrists, heart, both lateral parts, navel, both knees, both calves and both feet are also included. In fact, fire, water, earth, air, ten dikpradesh, ten dikpal and eight vasus reside in these organs. The deities reside in every part of the body. According to the scriptures, Shiva in the head, Moon in the hair, Rudra and Brahma in both the ears, Ganesha in the mouth, Vishnu and Lakshmi in both the arms, Shambhu in the heart, Prajapati in the navel, Snakes and Nagkanyas in both the arms, Rishi girls in both knees, In both the legs, the sea and on the huge back, all the pilgrimages reside in the form of deities.

‘Tripund should always be applied with sandalwood or bhasma’

Astrologers say that Tripund should always be applied with sandalwood or Bhasma. It is also very important to keep some things in mind before applying Tripund with Bhasma. Actually ashes are the ashes of burnt things. Not all ash is usable as ashes. Use the ashes of the same ashes which have been obtained from the Havan, Yagya for the holy work.

Benefits of applying Tripunda

The glory of Tripund has also been praised in Shiva Purana. According to Shiva Purana, a person who regularly wears Tripund with ashes on his forehead. All his sins are destroyed and the person becomes an object of Shiva’s grace. Not only this, science has also told the benefits of wearing or wearing Tripunda. There is also a scientific aspect associated with every tradition and every thing written in the scriptures. Yes, from the point of view of faith and religion, science also considers Tripund to be very important for human life.

Tripund extremely fruitful from religious point of view

Equipped with the power of 27 gods, Tripund has its own glory. Tripunda is the blessings of Lord Shiva. Tripund is considered very fruitful from the religious point of view.

– The three lines on the forehead are tripunda.

– It is also called Shiva Tilak.

– They represent the three nadis of the body.

– Ida represents Pingala and Sushumna.

– By applying it, the soul gets ultimate peace.

– It also gives miraculous benefits in terms of health.

– Mahadev is the deity of the first line of Tripunda.

– Maheshwar is the deity of the second line of Tripunda.

– Shiva is the deity of the third line of Tripunda.

– After saluting these 3 deities, apply Tripund.

– All the deities are pleased by wearing Tripunda.

– By wearing Tripunda, the devotee is entitled to salvation.

Scientific importance of Tripunda

– Science says that Tripunda is applied with sandalwood or ash.

– Sandalwood and Bhasma provide coolness to the forehead.

– Wearing it gives peace of mind.

– Due to excessive mental labor, pain starts in the thinker’s center, in such a situation, Tripunda provides coolness to the knowledge-fibers.

So in this way it is clear that wearing Tripund is beneficial from both religious and scientific point of view.

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