The lingam literally means a sign or a symbol. It's an abstract or aniconic representation of Lord Shiva, used for worship in temples. In traditional Indian society, the lingam is seen as a symbol of the energy and potential of Shiva himself.
Shiva Purana, describes the origin of Shivalinga, as the beginning-less and endless cosmic pillar (Stambha) of fire, the cause of all causes. Lord Shiva is pictured as emerging from the Lingam, the cosmic pillar of fire, proving his superiority over gods Brahma and Vishnu. This is known as Lingodbhava.
Linga Purana also supports this interpretation of lingam as a cosmic pillar, symbolising the infinite nature of Shiva. As per Linga Purana, the lingam is a complete symbolic representation of the formless Universe Bearer, the oval shaped stone is resembling mark of the Universe and bottom base as the Supreme Power holding the entire Universe in it.
As per Skanda Purana: "The endless sky (that great void which contains the entire universe) is the Linga, the Earth is its base. At the end of time the entire universe and all the Gods finally merge in the Linga itself."
In yogic lore, the linga is considered the first form to arise when creation occurs, and also the last form before the dissolution of creation. It is therefore seen as an access to Shiva or that which lies beyond physical creation.
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Shiva Purana, describes the origin of Shivalinga, as the beginning-less and endless cosmic pillar (Stambha) of fire, the cause of all causes. Lord Shiva is pictured as emerging from the Lingam, the cosmic pillar of fire, proving his superiority over gods Brahma and Vishnu. This is known as Lingodbhava.
Linga Purana also supports this interpretation of lingam as a cosmic pillar, symbolising the infinite nature of Shiva. As per Linga Purana, the lingam is a complete symbolic representation of the formless Universe Bearer, the oval shaped stone is resembling mark of the Universe and bottom base as the Supreme Power holding the entire Universe in it.
As per Skanda Purana: "The endless sky (that great void which contains the entire universe) is the Linga, the Earth is its base. At the end of time the entire universe and all the Gods finally merge in the Linga itself."
In yogic lore, the linga is considered the first form to arise when creation occurs, and also the last form before the dissolution of creation. It is therefore seen as an access to Shiva or that which lies beyond physical creation.
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