Parad is solidified mercury and it is made with eight Samaras. The eight Samskars are the 8 stages of purification. While making the Siddha Parad, the Mercury's mouth is closed with "Aghor Vidhya" and Badhha/Agnibadha (heat sustaining properties of Prard).
Parad has impurities as follows, Naag (lead), Vang (Tin), Guru (overly heaviness), Bhushail (water impurities), Bhumij (stone, mud, gravel), Girij(minerals), Chapal (instability), Mala (endogenous, exogenous waste), Agni (intolerance to heat), Vish (poison).
This Parad is used to make Siddh Parad Gutika(Bead), Siddh Parad Shivalingam, and Siddh Parad Murtis(Idols). The Gutika(Bead) gives 24 Ras and 5 Tatva which removes all diseases from the body.
As per Shiva Puran, the Parad is a sperm of Lord Shiva. Parad (solidified mercury) works on the Sahasrara Chakra mainly but at the same time balances all other Chakras as well. Parad enhances the association with Lord Shiva, benefits in focus, concentration, meditation, and spiritual augmentation. The Parad bestows the wearer of this immensely pure Parad Gutika with immense peace, happiness, concentration, dhyana and gives tremendous support in achieving the state of "Samadhi" and finally, the wearer is granted "Moksha" by the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. Siddh Parad, when prepared as per ancient texts and knowledge of Parad Bandhan, contains tremendous miraculous properties of healing and protection.
It is believed that one's sins are removed only by touching the energized Parad Shivling, as per ancient Vedic texts. It is recommended by our sages to adore and worship Parad Shivling, this leads them to be infused with extraordinary valour, invincibility, adding to their fame and popularity far and wide-spreading almost over the whole world. Parad Shivling Puja is equivalent to performing Puja of twelve Jyotirlingas. It is best recommended for peace, success and happiness.
Mantras:
“विधाय रस लिंगं यो भक्ति युक्ता समरचन्यते जगत्त्रय लिंगनां पूजां फलमनपाप्नुयात् ||”
Benefits of Parad
Chakra Association :
Parad works on the Sahasrara Chakra with is in the form of a thousand petal lotus on the top of the head. It improves the connection with Lord Shiva and benefits in meditation and spiritual routines. It purifies the Citta ( A part of the mind-system storing all memories and thoughts). It cures illnesses of the brain and nervous system. It brings peace, contentment, concentration, dhyana, and support in Samadhi. Siddh Parad, when prepared as per ancient knowledge of Parad Bandhan, contains extraordinary properties of healing and protection.
How to Use Parad: