AND THEN SHIVA REVEALS HIMSELF

 

AND THEN SHIVA REVEALS HIMSELF

Shiva said 'No one needs to master the Universe, it belongs to us all'

But such is the greed of some that they want to be the ' boss of all' , not realizing that it was Shiva Himself who created everything , and yet has the humility of sharing.

Why then, do people lose balance, why do they disturb the peace of others, why do bad things happen to good people?

These are questions that come up in every age, in every Yuga, and they are addressed too, for Shiva gives us a free will for a very very long time, to act out and add to the Universe He created. And some of us have definitely made Shiva smile, going by the beautiful art and crafts, dance and music, science and inventions, aircraft and ships and travels we have.

But then, there are some cases where enjoying the beauty of Nature ( God's gift) and fellow travelers contributions ( inventions) is just not enough. Some will always want to be the 'Boss' , without having any knowledge of what it takes to be a Universe creator.

And then Shiva reveals Himself.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

THROUGHT THE MISTS OF TIME

 

THROUGHT THE MISTS OF TIME

Through the mists of Time

He is.

if you can see

or not, He is.

fear not, love more

He is.

Where is he?

Ah but this,

is precisely the invite

to the beginning of your bliss!

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

THE PORTAL TO ALL OF LIFE

 

THE PORTAL TO ALL OF LIFE

Shiva sits in his cave in the Himalayas in deep meditation for the welfare of all. Shiva is the portal to all life. He is the doorway to supreme consciousness.From the cave of his own heart he can reach out to anyone of us, in our cave of heart. This is important to note: Shiva answers our calls from His lofty peaks, whether mountain peaks or spiritual attainments, softly, in the cave of our own prayer.When we close our eyes in deep repose, yes, it is possible to 'see' his own watchful eye looking at us. That is the total internal reflection of Shiva, on his own creation. That, is meditation, Dhyana.

In these difficult times being faced by the whole world, Shivji will always try to help, but we also must win his confidence by helping each other.

Aum Namah Shivaye

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

GOD

 

GOD

God, said the Rishis of old

is not thought of as

a distant and unseen ruler in the sky.

He has been here with us!

We have had stories told.

Like us, He played out His roles

Son, friend , husband, lover!

And then, the Father, bold.

God, said the Rishis of yore,

is not thought of as just

a formless and ever unattainable essence,

for that, would have been a limitation,

albeit subtle;

And God, ever fixed upon the seeker's brow,

is unlimited, as we know :

When there is yearning in both Creator and creation

to meet,

He surely comes,

and who on earth then, can Him forbid?!!

God, said the rishis of yore

is not a distant ruler in the sky

Namah Shivaye,

Aum Namah Shivaye.

~ Shiva poetry by Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

DESTINY

 

DESTINY

An ancient science says that the lines on our hand contain a sort of code for our story. And so, many of us do get our palms read to see what's in store for us in the future; this is human nature:

To try and know our events before they happen, and there is a kind of 'game' element in this, sitting with a wise gypsy and having your future told.

But here's the thing:

How many of us want to know if it is in our destiny to meet God,

to meet the one who etched those lines on our baby hands with love?

Parvati comes to this world with Shiva written on her heart and soul, and she will not rest until she is joined with Him in holy partnership for eternity. And this has been happening for an eternity already. This is the result of a bhakti, which compels God to write His own name in your hand.

Next time we go to a palmist, other than the usual health money fame issues, let's start with the God query. The rest will fall in place. It has to.

Aum Namah Shivaye.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

THE PRESENCE OF SHIVA

 

THE PRESENCE OF SHIVA

The presence of Shiva

is your life's peak!

Take any way and reach;

From the Mountains, He does speak

every creature :

mighty or then, meek

is loved

and welcomed with all the blessing

and cheer

you seek.

Namah Shivaye, Aum Namah Shivaye!

~ From the book 'Shiva poetry' by Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

ELEVENTH EVENING NAVARATHRI VIDAYATHI-PONNUNJAL PRAYERS AT THE SRI RAJA RAJESWARY TEMPLE, AMPANG, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA ON 13TH OCTOBER, 2024.

 The photos and videos from the prayers:-

- photos and videos courtesy of Mr. Subhas Kannan