Why did Goddess Lakshmi take the form of a plum tree in Badrinath? You will be surprised to know the reason

Story of Badrinath: Money is never an issue when one worships and prays to Goddess Lakshmi, one of the Tridevi. In every way, she deserves to be worshiped. On Shail Mountain, Mahalakshmi herself took the shape of Bilva Patra. However, do you know where and why she was born as a plum?

Story of Skanda Purana

The Skanda Purana claims that there was a lot of snowfall in a particular region of the Himalayas while Lord Vishnu was doing penance. Lord Vishnu became totally covered in the snow as a result. Mother Lakshmi saw this and took action to shield Lord Vishnu from the elements. Mother Lakshmi took on the appearance of a plum tree, or Badri, to begin guarding Lord Vishnu when she was unable to recognize this state of the Lord.

After many years of penance, Mother Lakshmi, who took the shape of the Badri tree, was entirely covered in snow when Lord Vishnu awoke. When Shri Hari Vishnu saw this tableau, he said, “O Goddess!” Like me, you have performed penance. As a result, I shall now be venerated here alongside you. I shall be referred to as Badri Ke Nath, or “Badrinath,” as you have safeguarded me in the shape of Badri. As a result, Lord Vishnu was given the name Badrinath.

Importance of visiting Badrinath Dham

Divya Bhoomi Rasatale Bahuni Santi Tirthani. “Bhavishyatih Badri Sadrish Tirtham Na Bhooto Na.”

In other words, even if there are many pilgrimage sites in heaven, earth, and hell, no pilgrimage like Badrinath has ever been or will ever exist.

One of the four Dhams, Badrinath, is known by the proverb “Jo Jaye Badri, Wo Na Aaye Odari.” In other words, the visitor to Badrinath is not required to return to the womb. That is to say, he does not need to give birth again. The scriptures state that a person must make at least two trips to Badrinath throughout their lifetime.

Lord Vishnu’s leela in the form of a child

According to a tradition, Lord Shankar and his better half, Parvati, dwelt in a forest of Badri, or plum trees, when Lord Narayana arrived in Badrinath during the Satyuga. One day, Lord Vishnu began to weep loudly while assuming the appearance of a child. When Mother Parvati heard his sobbing, she was deeply hurt. She began to wonder, “Who is this kid crying in this thick forest?” From whence did he originate? Where is his mother, too?

The mother felt sorry for the youngster after considering all of this. After that, she brought the infant to her house. Lord Shiva recognized this as a leela of Lord Vishnu right away. He added that the youngster would be sobbing for a while and asked Parvati to put him outside the home. Mother Parvati ignored him, however, and after keeping the kid calm, she carried him inside and began putting him to sleep. The youngster eventually fell asleep, and Mother Parvati emerged to take Lord Shiva for a little stroll. This was the moment Lord Vishnu had been waiting for. He stood up and shut the home door.

The door was locked from the inside when Lord Shiva and Parvati got home. “Now you forget it, Lord,” responded Lord Vishnu from inside when they requested the kid to unlock the door. I’ve really enjoyed this location. Let me take a nap here. From here, you go to Kedarnath. Since then, Lord Shiva at Kedarnath and Badrinath’s followers here have had darshan.