Description
Vibhuti (Bhasma) “Bha” implies Bhartsana “to destroy” and “sma” implies smaranam “to remember”. The application of Bhasma therefore signifies destruction of the evil and remembrance of the divine. Bhasma is called Vibhuti (“glory”) as it gives glory to one who applies it and raksha (protection) as it protects the wearer from ill health and evil, by purifying him or her.
Bhasma is specially associated with Lord Shiva, and it is applied all over his idol / lingam. The devotees apply bhasma as a tripundra (the form of three lines) on the forehead. Mrityunjaya mantra should be chanted whilst applying ash.
This special Bhasma is prepared from Navgraha (9 planets) sticks and is highly powerful in pacifying the malefics of nine planets.
