{"product_id":"the-pulse-of-creation-shaktis-guidance-from-muzhakunnu-to-the-world-by-basheer-ahmed-khan-alexander-jacob-9789377701482-9377701481-9789377701475-9377701473","title":"The Pulse of Creation: Shakti's Guidance from Muzhakunnu to the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMridanga Shaileshwari Devi: Temple, Tradition, and Timeless Grace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestled in the sacred precincts of Muzhakunnu in North Kerala, where the hills echo with devotion and the mridanga drum resounds in eternal rhythm, stands the revered temple Mridanga Shaileshwari Devi. This book is a comprehensive devotional and cultural exploration of the Goddess, her shrine, and the living traditions that surround her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeography and Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuzhakunnu is a land of serene hills, fertile fields, and ancient pathways of pilgrimage. The temple rises at the heart of this landscape, embodying the union of nature and divinity. The surrounding geography-mountains, rivers, and forests-forms not just a backdrop but a sacred ecology, believed to be infused with Devi's presence. Pilgrims describe the area as vibrating with rhythm, as though the land itself beats in harmony with the mridanga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple History and Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe temple's origins trace back centuries, rooted in oral traditions and local legends. It is said that the Goddess manifested here as the presiding deity of rhythm, harmony, and cosmic order. Over generations, kings, poets, and devotees have enriched the temple's legacy, building its sanctum, expanding its rituals, and preserving its sacred texts. The temple architecture reflects Kerala's classical style, with sanctified courtyards, carved shrines, and spaces resonant with music and prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiracles and Devotee Experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountless testimonies speak of miracles attributed to Mridanga Shaileshwari Devi-healing of ailments, protection during journeys, blessings of harvests, and guidance in times of distress. Devotees believe her presence is palpable in the temple precincts, where the rhythm of the drum is said to dissolve fear and awaken courage. Stories of divine intervention are passed down through families, reinforcing faith across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantras and Stotras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book presents the Moola Mantra, Dhyana Sloka, Stotra Verse, and Kavacham in both Sanskrit and transliteration, accompanied by detailed explanations. Each section guides devotees through invocation, meditation, praise, protection, and surrender, ensuring that worship is performed with knowledge and reverence. Ritual sequences-morning, midday, and night-are described so that readers can integrate these practices into daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Basheer Ahmed Khan, Alexander Jacob","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":60141340229918,"sku":"9789377701482","price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":60141340262686,"sku":"9789377701475","price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1251\/0363\/files\/9377701473.MAIN.jpg?v=1791200342","url":"https:\/\/www.mlbd.in\/products\/the-pulse-of-creation-shaktis-guidance-from-muzhakunnu-to-the-world-by-basheer-ahmed-khan-alexander-jacob-9789377701482-9377701481-9789377701475-9377701473","provider":"Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}