Jaipur : Diwali comes and night falls. People roam around in search of them throughout the night, from the forest to the places where they are suspected to be. A month before Diwali, the demand for owls starts increasing excessively in the illegal bird market. In this black market their price ranges from Rs 10 to Rs 50 thousand. After all, why does the demand for owls increase before Diwali? Diwali night is the new moon night. It is also said that owls are sacrificed on a large scale on this night.
Some Hindu beliefs say that Lakshmi rides an owl, while at some places it is also mentioned that the owls only accompany Lakshmi, she rides an elephant. However, no matter how different beliefs may be, owls have a deep connection with Diwali. It is believed that by sacrificing an owl every day of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi resides in the house forever.
Stories of owls’ relationship with money
There are many stories prevalent in Greek and Asian countries regarding the direct relation of owls to wealth or omens and bad omens. According to the Puranas, this bird, which is able to survive till the end in the most difficult situations, is considered best for Tantra Sadhana due to its specialty.
Why is owl considered Lakshmi’s sister?
This innocent bird with big eyes is directly connected to Hindu beliefs, so the main reason for this is its characteristics. Since it is nocturnal, solitary and emits piercing noises throughout the day, it is also considered to be Alakshmi, i.e. the elder sister of Lakshmi, who is the goddess of misfortune and goes with only those whose accounts of their previous births are yet to be settled. There is a belief that Lakshmi was born from Amrit and her elder sister Alakshmi was born from Halahal i.e. poison.
On the other hand, because of its round eyes which always remain steady, it has been considered a symbol of intelligence. This is a popular belief not only in India but in many parts of the world. In ancient Greece, it was considered a symbol of Athena i.e. the goddess of wisdom. In Puri, Orissa, it is also called Lord with Circular Eyes, who is worshiped like a god in the form of Choka-Dhola.
Owls are not allowed to fly in Bengali homes.
There are various beliefs on the relation of owls with Diwali. It is mentioned in the Puranas that Shri Lakshmi sits on a giant white owl. This is the reason why if you go to any Bengali house, the owl that comes home is never shot away, no matter how shrill the sound it makes. Especially the white owl is seen as a special guest there, which is directly related to Goddess Lakshmi.
What is said in Uluk Tantra
Mention of Uluk Tantra is found in books made for Tantric practice. There are many stories on it, among which the particularly popular story is that once King Daksh had performed a yagya in Haridwar. In this he did not call Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu also became angry at Shiva’s neglect and cursed the Brahmins to be devoid of education. Angered by this, sage Bhrigu placed his foot on Vishnu’s chest. Seeing this, Lakshmi cursed the Brahmins to lose their wealth. It is believed that to protect against this curse, Gautam Rishi invented Uluk Tantra. Pleased with this, Lakshmi and Vishnu freed him from their curse. Since then, people of Gautam Gotra worship owls on Diwali.
Rock Owl or Eagle Owl is in highest demand during Diwali – symbolic photo (pixabay)
According to the data of Wildlife SOS, Rock Owl or Eagle Owl is in highest demand during Diwali. It is believed that they have tantric powers and by sacrificing them inside a home or business establishment, happiness and prosperity will stay there forever. This is the reason why a few days before Diwali, illegal bird sellers sell each owl for four to ten thousand rupees. The price of this bird is decided by looking at its weight, color and other characteristics.
Owl mechanism starts a month in advance
In many books on Tantra Sadhana, there is a detailed description of the method of meditation on owls. To perform Tantra Kriya on the owl on the night of Diwali, it is kept together about a month in advance. He is given meat and liquor. Then they are sacrificed on Diwali. After the sacrifice, different parts of the body are kept at different places so that the prosperity can be completely spread.
mesmerizing power of eyes
It is believed that its eyes have the power to hypnotize, hence owl’s eyes are kept in such a place where there is interaction. The leg is kept in the safe. The beak is used to defeat enemies. Owls are used for many tantric activities like Vashikaran, Maran etc.
Why compare it to Jesus?
In Greek culture, owls are considered intelligent. They are master hunters and usually their prey does not survive in 85% of the cases. According to Wildlife Ecology researcher Drew Meyer, owls are sometimes associated with Jesus because these birds can see at night, whereas we cannot. Its metaphor is understood in such a way that it shows us the path of truth amidst darkness i.e. crime.
