{"product_id":"margabandhu-stotra","title":"Margabandhu Stotra","description":"\u003cp\u003eMargabandhu stotra is a hymn on lord Shiva sung by the great shaivate scholar Ð Appayya deekshita who was an expert in Vedas, smrutis, Agamas, puranas, kavya shastra, vyakharan shastra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMargabandhu Shiva also known as margasahayeshwara was the family deity (kula devata) of Appayya Deekshita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Margabandhu is so special and got a very deep meaning.Marga means journey, way, path,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBandhu means he who is our relative, friend, connection, association, kin, etc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMargabandhu is the one who is our true relative and support in our journey. This form of shiva is generally prayed bore starting a journey and while travelling and after reaching the destination to seek his blessings for a safe and happy journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a form of Shiva named pathishad-rudra described in the mantra shastras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe is worshiped for protection during travel, his consort is Annapurna (she who bestows us with food)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFood and safety are the two many needs when you travel to an unknown place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksWholesale","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44598060449953,"sku":"9780359974702","price":43.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/1dgjd4n6-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1725408344","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/margabandhu-stotra","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}