VIBHUTI

 

VIBHUTI

Hey Shiv Shanker Bhasm lapete, Vibhuti dete!

Lord Shiva often smears Himself with ashes.

This has a very deep significance:

when all material things are gone, only ash remains, It is the last element of the mundane world. Shivji can create a whole new Universe, and the ash reminds Him of the previous Universe. Vibhuti is another type of holy powder that resembles Ash.

It is said Vibhuti often emanates from Shivji. The interesting thing is that sometimes Vibhuti has been seen even on His pictures. Bhakts take this as a sign of great auspiciousness.

Aum Namah Shivaye.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.