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Varadamba Temple
- Varadamoola,Karnataka
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The main attraction at Varadamoola is you can see the temple dedicated to Goddess Varadamba or Varadadevi. The name of River Varada indicates that it is a boon - giving river. According to the legend, it is believed that the Varada originated in the Bhagirathi water poured from his conch by Lord Vishnu on the head of Lord Shiva at Varada - moola in order to calm down the fire of austerities performed by Shiva.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Peace of mind
Shlokas
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).