🙏🌺 Importance of Bilva Leaves
Bilva leaves, also known as Bael leaves, are very dear to Lord Shiva. 🌺🙏

🌺 A Bilva leaf consists of three leaflets. Among these, the right and left leaflets represent Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma, while the middle leaflet represents Lord Shiva. The Bilva tree is also known by another name, "Shiva Priya" (Beloved of Shiva). It is said that if a Bilva leaf accidentally touches one's feet, a person's lifespan may diminish. This is considered to be Lord Shiva's command. 🌺

🌺 If a Bilva tree is planted in the northeast direction of a house, it brings prosperity. If it is in the east, it brings comfort and happiness. If it is in the west, it promotes the growth of progeny. If it is in the south, it helps ward off dangers and misfortunes. Worshipping Lord Shiva with Bilva leaves during the spring and summer seasons is believed to bestow the merit of donating countless cows (Go Dana). 🕉️❤️🕉️

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Also read: Bilvashtakam: full text with meaning.

Frequently asked questions

What do the three leaflets of a Bilva leaf represent?

The right and left leaflets represent Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma, while the middle leaflet represents Lord Shiva.

Why is the Bilva tree called Shiva Priya?

Shiva Priya means Beloved of Shiva. Bilva, also called Bael, is very dear to Lord Shiva, which is why its leaves are offered in his worship.

Which direction is best for planting a Bilva tree at home?

Northeast is said to bring prosperity, east comfort and happiness, west growth of progeny, and south protection from dangers and misfortunes.

What happens if a Bilva leaf touches the feet?

It is said that a person's lifespan may diminish if a Bilva leaf accidentally touches the feet, and this is considered Lord Shiva's command. Treat the leaves with care and respect.

When is worshipping Shiva with Bilva leaves especially meritorious?

Worshipping Lord Shiva with Bilva leaves in the spring and summer seasons is believed to bestow the merit of donating countless cows (Go Dana).