2006-10-17 20:14:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ashokasundari
Daughter of Goddess Parvathi, wife of Nahusha
Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati, used to live on Mount Kailash. They meditated there and also they used to bless their devotees. They led a very happy and fruitful life.
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One day Parvati made a special request to her consort, Shiva, to take her to a grove named Nandankanan.
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�Definitely I will take you there,� promised Shiva. So they went together to that particular grove. All the trees in that grove were so beautiful. Parvati was extremely moved by their beauty. She asked her Lord, �Please tell me if there is any tree that is more special than the rest. When I look at them, they all seem equally beautiful. But please tell me if there is one particular tree that is most special, or in some way different from the others.�
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While she was saying these words, Parvati happened to be standing at the foot of one of the trees. Shiva said to her, �The tree that you are now leaning against has something very special to offer.�
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�What is that special thing?� asked Parvati.
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�This particular tree is called Kalpataru,� said Shiva. �Kalpa� means �whatever you desire� and �taru� means �tree.� �Whatever you wish for, you will immediately get from this tree.�
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�My Lord, are you telling me the truth, or is this a fib?� asked Parvati.
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�If you do not believe me, just ask the tree for something,� answered Shiva.
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Parvati meditated for a few moments and then said, �O tree, I want to have a most beautiful girl from you.� Immediately, a most beautiful young girl emerged from the tree. Parvati was so pleased and happy. She named the girl Ashokasundari.
2006-10-17 20:21:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Tree That Favours Women
Legend: when Parvati asked shiva about the importance of the Ashoka tree, he replied that it is a wish-fulfilling tree. Parvati asked for a daughter and immediately, a beautiful girl stood in front of her. Parvati named her Ashoksundari.
Ritual: women observe a three-night Ashoka ritual, beginning on Bhadrapad Trayodashi. for three days, they hold 108 coconuts, dates and grapes in hand and circumambulate the tree. a silver image of the Ashoka tree is installed and idols of Shiva, Nandi, Ram, Lakshman and Sita are placed under it and worshipped.
In some parts of the country, women worship the tree on Ashwin Shuddha Pratipada, to seek a long life for their husbands.
Rare flowers: ashoka flowers are difficult to find and are considered a symbol of love. one of the arrows of madan (cupid) is made of ashoka flowers.
In Bengal, women eat eight buds of the Ashoka tree on Chaitra Shuddha Ashtami to redeem their difficulties.
Ideal present: what better way to please a loved one than to present the rare flower of ashoka, the symbol of love? and the best time to do so is vasant utsav, the spring festival.
2006-10-17 23:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ashoka Sundari
2016-12-18 09:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
legend: when parvati asked shiva about the importance of the ashoka tree, he replied that it is a wish-fulfilling tree. parvati asked for a daughter and immediately, a beautiful girl stood in front of her. parvati named her ashoksundari.
ritual: women observe a three-night ashoka ritual, beginning on bhadrapad trayodashi. for three days, they hold 108 coconuts, dates and grapes in hand and circumambulate the tree. a silver image of the ashoka tree is installed and idols of shiva, nandi, ram, lakshman and sita are placed under it and worshipped.
in some parts of the country, women worship the tree on ashwin shuddha pratipada, to seek a long life for their husbands.
rare flowers: ashoka flowers are difficult to find and are considered a symbol of love. one of the arrows of madan (cupid) is made of ashoka flowers.
in bengal, women eat eight buds of the ashoka tree on chaitra shuddha ashtami to redeem their difficulties.
ideal present: what better way to please a loved one than to present the rare flower of ashoka, the symbol of love? and the best time to do so is vasant utsav, the spring festival.
this evergreen tree is planted on the south-east corner of a temple.
2006-10-17 21:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow That is such a great story!!Im so glad for them!!I do agree that some of the comments left were just horrible.Some people are so mean.
2016-03-17 05:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is the daughter of Parvati.
2006-10-17 20:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋