bilvastakam

Bilvashtakam at Stutimandal

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Sample: I offer Śiva one Bilva-leaf, Which has three leaves, Which signifies the three qualities, Which has three leaves like the three eyes (of Śiva), Which resembles the three categories of weapon, and Which absolves the sins of three births. I will pray Śiva with Bilva leaves, Which have three shoots, Which are soft and free of holes, and Which are auspicious. I offer one Bilva-leaf to Śiva.[1—2]