Holy plants appearing by themselves

In childhood I used to find Lord Shiva very fascinating, though I didn’t know the reason. But my mother told me not to worship Shiva, as according to her, ‘Shiva is “Kshiprakopi” in Malayalam. It means He can get angry very fast. She told that during the puja rituals if we commit any mistake, it can have dire consequences. I listened to her advice.

As I started advancing spiritually and started getting messages from the Universe, I saw things differently and started worshipping Shiva. At a later stage I started doing Havan for Him too. Whenever we visit any ancient Shiva temple, I would buy small Shivlings. I feel I’m bringing some positive vibes of that place by doing this.

Two such Shivlings I kept on a pedestal in our green house and daily morning I put sadabahar flowers on them. 

Recently I saw three plants growing on the walls near to the Shivlings. It is interesting to notice which these plants are.

The Peepal

One is a peepal plant. The peepal or Bohdi tree is sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists. Apart from religious significance, the leaves of the tree have been used for curing and treating a variety of conditions. In every temple you can see peepal trees.

Most plants largely uptake Carbon dioxide and release oxygen during the day (photosynthesis) and uptake oxygen and release Carbon dioxide during the night (respiration). Some plants such as Peepal tree can uptake Carbon dioxide  during the night as well because of their ability to perform a type of photosynthesis called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM).

Many harmful bacteria found in the air can affect mentally and physically, but when the air touches the leaves of the peepal, the harmful bacteria are destroyed.

The Peepal tree also has astrological connotations. The tree is closely linked with the planet Jupiter. Jupiter being the most rewarding planet in astrology, its presence is always regarded as both rewarding as well as graceful.

The Peepal tree is believed to be Lord Shiva’s abode. It is believed that both good and evil souls reside in the Peepal tree. The greatness of the worship of this tree lies in the fact that whosoever worships the Peepal tree gets a reward equal to worshipping Lord Shiva. Peepal tree worship alone has the tendency to overcome all planetary afflictions.

Sadabahar (Periwinkle)

Periwinkle is a symbol of eternity and of being, of life force; it is a harbinger of spring. The evergreen glossy tough leaves of the periwinkle can withstand both freezing temperatures and heat, so that’s why this plant is a symbol of eternity.

It is known as ‘Sadabahar’ meaning ‘always in bloom’ . The purple sadabahar flowers are so full of energy and I love placing them on the Shivling every day. These flowers symbolize benevolence, gifts from the heart and charms that delight the spirit. They are in tune with the crown chakra.

Thumbappoo plant

Lord Shiva’s favorite flower is said to be thumbappoo. Thumbappoo is a very small flower in pure white. Thumba plant is very common in Kerala and it is used in some ayurvedic medicines. Thumbappoo has a main role in the floral decoration (atha poo) of Onam festival. It is also used in 'Karkkidaka vavu bali tharpanam'(a ritual offered to the ancestors).

Interesting to see that the thumba plant grew, leaned towards the Shivlings and gave flowers(Feb 2016)