Sri Brahmmapureeswarar Temple (Tirupattur)

History of Sri Brahmmapureeswarar Temple (Tirupattur)

        Brahmma got the creation rights from Lord Shiva. With a view to give Brahmma equal status, Lord Shiva gave him five heads as He had. Brahmma became proud of this position. Shiva took off one head. Brahmma also lost his creation job. Brhamma sought relief and apologized for his folly.

        Lord Shiva advised Brahmma to go to Tirupattur on Earth and worship Him with 12 Lingas (Dwadasalingas) and offered relief. As Lord Shiva changed Brahmma’s own bad destiny, he was advised to so in the case of devotees. As Brahmma worshipped Shiva here, the Lord is named Brahmmapureeswarar. Mother Goddess is named Brahmmanayaki or Brahmma Sampath Gouri.

Speciality of Temple

        Those facing problem in concluding marriage alliance, separated couple, businessmen aspiring developments pray to Lord Brahmma. The main prayer is for child boon. The temple is noted for worship seeking child boon.

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Bilwashtakam

Bilwashtakam

Tridalam trigunakaaram trinethram cha triyayusham,
Trijanma papa samharam Eka bilwam shivarpanam. 1

Trishakhai bilwapathraischa hyachidrai komalai shubai,
Shiva poojam karishyami, Eka bilwam shivarpanam. 2

Aganda bilwa pathrena poojithe nandikeshware,
Shudhyanthi sarva papebhyo, Eka bilwam shivarpanam. 3

Salagrama shilamekaam vipranam jatha cha arpayeth,
Soma yagna maha punyam, Eka bilwam shivarpanam. 4

Dandi koti sahasrani vajapeya sathani cha,
Koti kanya maha danam, Eka bilwam shivarpanam. 5

Lakshmyasthanutha uthpannam mahadevasya cha priyam,
Bilwa vruksham prayachami, Eka bilwam shivarpanam. 6

Darshanam bilwa vrukshasya, sparsanam papa nasanam,
Aghora papa samharam, Eka bilwam shivarpanam. 7

Kasi kshethra nivasam cha kala bhairava darshanam,
Prayaga madhavam drushtwa, Eka bilwam shivarpanam. 8

Moolatho brahma roopaya, madhyatho Vishnu roopini
Agratha shiva roopaya, Eka bilwam shivarpanam 9

Bilwashtakam idham punyaam, padeth shiva sannidhou,
Sarva papa nirmuktha Shiva loka maapnuyath. 10

om namah shivayeee...

om namah shivayeee...

Om namo bhagvate bhairavay namah

-----------Om namo bhagvate bhairavay namah-----------------

Annamalaiyar Temple----Thiruvannamalai ------Tamil Nadu

-----Annamalaiyar Temple----Thiruvannamalai ------Tamil Nadu

Annamalaiyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at the base of Annamalai hills in the town of Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the temples associated with the five elements, the Pancha Bhoota Stalas, and specifically the element of fire, or Agni. Shiva is worshiped as Annamalaiyar or Arunachaleswarar, and is represented by the lingam, with his idol referred to as Agni lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Unnamulai Amman.The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The 9th century Saiva saint poet Manikkavasagar composed the Tiruvempaavai here.
The present masonry structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to Vijayanagar rulers of the Sangama Dynasty (1336–1485 CE), the Saluva Dynasty and the Tuluva Dynasty (1491–1570 CE).
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In Hindu mythology, Parvati, wife of Shiva, once closed the eyes of her husband playfully in a flower garden at their abode atop Mount Kailash. Although only a moment for the gods, all light was taken from the universe, and the earth, in turn, was submerged in darkness for years. Parvati performed penance with other devotees of Shiva, and her husband appeared as a column of fire at the top of Annamalai hills, returning light to the world. He then merged with Parvati to form Ardhanarishvara, the half-female, half-male form of Shiva.The Annamalai, or red mountain, lies behind the Annamalaiyar temple, and is associated with the temple of its namesake. The hill is sacred and considered a lingam, or iconic representation of Shiva, in itself

"Happy Ekadashi"

.....Wish you a very happy week ahead......OM NAMAH SHIVAY...
"Happy Ekadashi"

SHIVJI GANGA

SHIVJI GANGA

A beautiful portrayal of the Ganga locked in Siva's matted hair. Its a nice coincidence that a trail of vibhuti (holy ash) seems to have marked itself on this pic on a path, where the downpour of blessing of Ganga's waters should be.

Aum Namah shivaye! Har har Gange!

Lord Shiva arising from dhyana (meditation) lifts his right hand upward, palm open towards the Bhakt, giving blessings.

Lord Shiva arising from dhyana( meditation) lifts his right hand upward, palm open towards the Bhakt, giving blessings.

Lalita Tripursunadari. Jai Ho Ma!!

The Kashmir Shaiv Darsana : Kashmir Shaivism Knows Ma Durga Bhavani in many forms. 
This is Lalita Tripursunadari. Jai Ho Ma!!

A beautiful Lord Shiva Natraja darshan at Satchitanada Yogaville Ashram in Virginia, USA !!

A beautiful Lord Shiva Natraja darshan at Satchitanada Yogaville Ashram in Virginia, USA !!

Subah-Subah le Shiv ka naam

Subah subah le shiv ka nam
Karle bande ye subh kam
Subah subah le shiv ka nam
Shiv aayenge tere kam
Subah subah le shiv ka nam
Karle dande ye subh kam
Om namah shivaya
Om namah shivaya
Om namah shivaya
Om namah shivaya

Khud ko rakh lapete firte
Oro ko dete dhan dhan
Khud ko rakh lapete firte
Oro ko dete dhan dhan
Dewo ke hi bish pee dala
Neel kanth ko koti parnam
Neel kanth ko koti parnam
Subah subah le shiv ka nam
Shiv aayenge tere kam
Subah subah le shiv ka nam
Karle dande ye subh kam
Om namah shivaya
Om namah shivaya
Om namah shivaya
Om namah shivaya

Shiv ke charno me milthe hai sari tirth charo dham
Shiv ke charno m milthe hai sari tirth charo dham
Karni ka sukh tere hatho
Shiv ke hatho me parinam
Shiv ke hatho me parinam
Subah subah le shiv ka nam
Shiv aayenge tere kam
Subah subah le shiv ka nam
Karle dande ye subh kam
Om namah shivaya
Om namah shivaya
Om namah shivaya
Om namam shivaya

21 Feet Navapaasahana Ananda Lingam, Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, Bangalore

21 Feet Navapaasahana Ananda Lingam, Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, Bangalore

Om Namah Shivay

108 names of Lord Shiva

108 names of Lord Shiva

"Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Have fun. Fall in love. Regret nothing, and don’t let people bring you down."

"Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Have fun. Fall in love. Regret nothing, and don’t let people bring you down."

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Strong people always have their life in order. Even with tears in their eyes, they still manage to say “I am okay”, with a smile.

Om Namah Shivay

Why We Indians Eat Food With Our Hands ?

Why We Indians Eat Food With Our Hands ? 

Our hands and feet are said to be the conduits of the five elements. The Ayurvedic texts teach that each finger is an extension of one of the five elements. Through the thumb comes space; through the forefinger, air; through the mid-finger, fire; through the ring finger, water and through the little finger it is earth.

Each finger aids in the transformation of food, before it passes on to internal digestion. Gathering the fingertips as they touch the food stimulates the five elements and invites Agni to bring forth the digestive juices. As well as improving digestion the person becomes more conscious of the tastes, textures and smells of the foods they are eating, which all adds to the pleasure of eating.

You may have noticed that elders in the family hardly ever use utensils to measure all the different type of masala, and would instead prefer to use their hands to measure the quantity instead. As each handful is tailored to provide a suitable amount for the own body. Overall there are 6 main documented forms that the hands take when obtaining a measurement a certain type of food ranging from solid food to seeds, and flour.

This is a prime example of how many things within Hindu culture may seem weird and unusual at first glance, but once a closer look is taken it is surprising, but a vast amount of knowledge is revealed.

Om Namah Shivay

Bring out the Divine qualities in the people around you; take this as your mission.

It is up to us to bring out the best in others, often we criticize others saying, "You are hopeless”, but you know there are some good things also, you have to give them some hope. Bring out the Divine qualities in the people around you; take this as your mission. I am not telling you to be naïve. Be careful, at the same time bring out good qualities

Om Namah Shivay

Guruji, in the last few years many people have spoken about the planet’s entry into the fourth dimension. What can you say about this?

Q: Guruji, in the last few years many people have spoken about the planet’s entry into the fourth dimension. What can you say about this?

Guruji : Until you know any dimension right here, don’t be swayed away by all this talk. It is just a way to create a thrill.
It is like when people asked me several hundred thousand times about the Earth coming to an end in Dec 2012. Oh god! Wherever I went, I heard the Earth is going to come to an end.
I said, 'Not really, everything will be as usual'.
People started storing milk powder and groceries for 6-months in their basement, thinking that everything will shut down.
These are little thrills that people like to have, and so they bring out such fantasies time and again. Know that all dimensions are right here, don’t worry and be happy.

Om Namah Shivay

Trust

Trust : 

One needs to have trust in oneself, trust in the goodness of society, and trust in the unseen power, the Divinity which is all permeating. These three types of trust is essential and that is what spirituality is all about. Start trusting yourself, start trusting in the goodness of people around you, and in the Divinity. That is the whole essence.

Eklingji Lord Shiva Temple --Udaipur-- Rajasthan

---------Eklingji Lord Shiva Temple --Udaipur-- Rajasthan ----------

Eklingji is a Hindu temple complex in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in western India. Eklingji is believed to be the ruling deity of Mewar Princely State and the Ruler Maharana rules as his Dewan.
Begun in 971, the temple complex was built by the Guhila (later called Sesodia) dynasty of Mewar, in honor of their presiding deity Eklingji, a form of Lord Shiva. The beautifully sculpted temple complex includes 108 temples within its high walls. The main temple, which dates to the 15th century, was rebuilt from the ruins of an earlier destroyed temple. The walled complex is made of marble and granite and has an enormous double-storied, elaborately pillared hall or "mandap" under a vast pyramidal roof, with a four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. Another temple in the complex is the Lakulish Temple; built in 971, it is the only temple of the Lakulish sect in the whole of India. The Eklingji temple is surrounded by long walls of hard rock. This fascinating temple was built in 734 A.D. Dating back to AD 734 or thereabouts, the temple complex draws a steady stream of tantrik worshipers almost throughout the year..
There are other ancient temples near Eklingji, such another Shiva Temple that was built in the time of Maharana Raimal between 1473 and 1509.

Sometimes the fruit of faith comes out absolutely in the open for all to see

Sometimes the fruit of faith comes out absolutely in the open for all to see.Sometimes God makes Himself very obvious! AUM parbat enroute the Kailash mansarover Yatra, is a pristine example. It is a sakshaat darshan of Aum , which itself is denoting formlessness. such is the divine leela of Lord Shiva! Jai ho shivshanker HAR HAR Mahadev"हर-हर महादेव !

Shivji is Bholenath.

Shivji is Bholenath. He is the King of Kings , yet he does not keep a Darbar. His time with His ganas and his family is the holiest assembly. Shiv Parivar IS the shiv Darbar!
In this beautiful painting made by Jammu based Temple artist Devdas, whos beautiful work adorns the Famous Ranbireshwar Mandir ,Shivji enjoys a private moment with His family. Parvati ji and Kartikeya ji watch Ganeshji having fun and dancing for His parents.He is playing with the Mala and kamandalu. This shows that even the act of divinity is a mere play for Him because he is Janm siddha( Born Divine). Kartikeyaji sitting alongside His parents and watching the show indicates that He is the elder child .The mood is one brimming with Bliss and therefore full of blessings. Shivji happy with His family is the greatest benefaction the at the entire Universe can have, the most positive vibes get generated to all.
Aum Namah Shivaya!!
The painting above is from a private collection, number 4 of a series of five.

A Tribute to Shivji

A Tribute to Shivji:

It is the way of life
he smiled
a long time ago, before even your birth
God and you sat together and packed gifts,
for you.
It is the way of life 
to slowly 
unfold the joy and excitement
love and happiness,
The gifts.
And most of all
the remembrance of being with God,
he said.

Pure Energy Is God

Pure Energy Is God : 

Remember to love unconditionally and forgive unconditionally, and you will not accumulate any karma; you will not accumulate any past. You will not accumulate any bondage around you, and you will not have any barriers to your vision.

Once barriers disappear from vision, godliness is everywhere. If you can forgive and love then you will find it everywhere. You can’t see God in the sinner because you can’t forgive him. Once you start forgiving, the distinction between sinner and saint is lost; the distinction between good and bad disappears. There are no more distinctions; you start seeing the one, the distinctionless. There is no man, no woman, no black, no white, no Indian, no foreigner. There is pure energy, and that pure energy is God.

Om Namah Shivay

God is Best Healer

God is Best Healer

"Time is still the best answer, forgiveness is still the best Pain-killer and God is still the best healer."
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Don’t shy away from humiliation. If humiliation happens take it as Tapas (means Heat. In Hinduism, it is used figuratively, denoting spiritual suffering, mortification or austerity). ‘Okay, this is Tapas. I will bear this. I take it.’ Tapas makes you stronger and more beautiful.
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Prayer within breath Is silence;
Love within Infinity Is silence;
Wisdom without word Is silence;
Compassion without aim Is silence;
Action without doer Is silence;
Smiling with all the Existence Is silence!

Om Namah Shivay

Now is the time to live, now is the moment to enjoy

Now is the time to live, now is the moment to enjoy :

There is a difference between being childlike and being treated like a child. In a way, if you do not start living for yourself, this world will never let you graduate from your school. It will treat you as a child — forever telling you what is good or bad for you, feeding you with what it thinks is right for you. I hope you have had the time to reflect on how precious your life is. The difference between life and death is just that one breath, just one moment. You inhale but do not exhale, that is death. You exhale and do not inhale again, that is death. All those infinite possibilities you could be exploring, flying several thousand feet up from the ground or being six feet under, it mostly depends on that one moment, between breathing versus not-breathing. If you are waiting for the work to finish, if you simply have to tick off a few items before you start being yourself, I am afraid such a moment will never come. I am not suggesting you run away from your responsibilities but if saying Yes to life is your priority, there are opportunities waiting for you. Now is the time to live, now is the moment to enjoy.

Om Namah Shivay

Desireless Action

Desireless Action : 

Scriptures and spiritual writers use the metaphor of sowing live and roasted seeds. Desireless action is like a roasted seed – it can never germinate. On the other hand, action with some conscious or unconscious desire is like a “live” seed that will sprout into a tree bearing fruits of karma that will, in turn, have further live seeds. Thus, the karmic cycle perpetuates due to desires.
That is why Krishna advises us in the Bhagwad Gita, verse 2:47 -- ‘Karmanyewadhikaraste, ma phaleshu kadachan’ -- You have a right only to perform an action and not a right to its fruit.

Om Namah Shivay

We give importance to things which are not worthy of importance. We give too much importance to things which are temporary and fleeting which are not going to stay. They all come and they go. That is why it is called Mahamaya.

We give importance to things which are not worthy of importance. We give too much importance to things which are temporary and fleeting which are not going to stay. They all come and they go. That is why it is called Mahamaya.
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Someone's Last Love

"Being someone's first love is great, but being someone's last love is beyond perfect."
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Marry a Good man and not Rich man
"Don’t marry a rich man. Marry a good man. He will spend his life trying to keep you happy. No rich man can buy that."

Om Namah Shivay

"Bhor Bhai Din Chad Gaya Mere Ambe" by Narendra Chanchal - Ambe Maa Aarti (VIDEO)

"Bhor Bhai Din Chad Gaya Mere Ambe" by Narendra Chanchal - Ambe Maa Aarti

Om Namah Bhagvate Vasudevai

Om Namah Bhagvate Vasudevai

from Kerala

A very vibrant colourful Lord Shiva Shivlinga darshan

A very vibrant colourful Lord Shiva Shivlinga darshan

Om Namah Shivay

Ways of chanting the Panchakshari

Ways of chanting the Panchakshari 

While many mantras have restrictions as to when and how it can be chanted etc., there is no such restriction to the panchAkshara mantra. The great prodigy sambandhar says in thEvAram, "When you sleep as well as when you do not sleep, think of the Holy Five Syllables with heartful of devotion ! This is the mantra that terribly kicked out the death when chanted (by mArkaNDeya) with sincerity."

Whoever you are, whenever be the time, whatever be the situation chant the Holy Five Syllables. There are no restrictions of color, creed, caste, gender or any other restrictions. All it requires is sincerity.

The Holy Five Syllables (Letters) are the Shivagamas as well as the precious vedas provided by the Supreme.

PRAYER: anjchezuththE Agamamum aNNal arumaRaiyum
anjchezuththE Adhi purANam anaiththum - anjchezuththE
Anan-thath thANdavamum ARARukku appAlAm
mOnan-tha mAmuththi yum.

MEANING:The Holy Five Syllables (Letters) are the Shivagamas
as well as the precious vedas provided by the Supreme.
The Holy Five Letters are the complete primary puranas.
The Holy Five Letters are the Blissful Dance and
the ultimate-silent-great-liberation transcending the 36 (tattvas).

Lord Shiva Grace irrespective of the caste, creed, race, power, status and qualities

Lord shiva is the Supreme, Which does not have any parents Which never takes birth Which is all alone without association with any of the creatures or creations enjoying in the Self. God is the only one Who is dependable for anybody / anything to surrender to as It is the only perennial Being. Hence God is the Lord of all creatures (lives/souls). For this reason the Lord is hailed as pashupati (Lord of living beings). Whether it is devas or asuras or humans or other creatures all are pashus. That being the case how could the Lord be partial to one section of pashus and withdrawing the Grace for the other ? So anybody who worships the Lord sincerely could get blessed with Its Grace irrespective of the caste, creed, race, power, status and qualities

Om namah Shivay 

A common mantra for drawing the support of Shani Bhagavan is: Om Sham Shanaischaryaye Namah

Shani Devaya Namah

A common mantra for drawing the support of Shani Bhagavan is:
Om Sham Shanaischaryaye Namah

Shani Devaya Namah

Jambukeswarar Temple--- Tiruchirapalli ----Tamil Nadu

-------Jambukeswarar Temple--- Tiruchirapalli ----Tamil Nadu-----

This well visited Shivastalam located in the vicinity of Tiruchirappalli and Srirangam This is one of the most revered temples to Shiva; it is one of the Panchabhoota Stalams signifying the 5 elements of wind (Kalahasti), water (Tiruvanaikka), fire (Tiruvannamalai), earth (Kanchipuram) and space (Chidambaram). The primordial element water, is represented by an undying natural spring in the sanctum. The saptastanams of this temple are Tiruchendurai, Tirupparaitturai, Tiruppainneeli, Tiruppaachilasramam, Tiruvedikkudi and Tiruvalaindurai.
Legends: There is said to have been a forest of Jambu trees near the Chandrateertha tank (filled with the water of the Kaveri) here and Shiva is said to have appeared under one of the trees as a Shiva Lingam. Legend has it that two devotees of Shiva were born under the influence of a curse as a white elephant and a spider. The elephant worshipped Shiva with flowers and water brought in its trunk (hence the name Tiru Aanaikka).

The spider worshipped the Lingam by spinning a web on top, to protect it from falling leaves. The elephants worship would destroy the spiders web, and the spiders web amounted to desecration in the eyes of the elephant leading to animosity between the two, of such proportion that a fight between them resulted in the death of both.

The spider was born again in the royal Chola family (in Uraiyur - during the Sangam period). An interesting tale is associated with his birth. His parents Subhadeva and Kamalavati prayed to Nataraja of Chidambaram for a male successor. The royal astrologer is said to have predicted an auspicious time for the birth of a successor who would be a ruler of great fame. The hour of birth approached sooner though and the royal queen bade her attendants to tie her legs and hang her upside down, with the aim of delaying the birth of the child. She achieved her objective although the royal offspring was born with reddened eyes, earning for himself the name 'Chenkannan' - the red eyed one. In his life time Ko Chenkannan is said to have been built several elevated temples - out of reach of elephants, keeping with the legend of his animosity with an elephant in his previous birth.

The stala vriksham is said to have grown out of a munivar, who offered his worship to Shiva.Akhilandeswari (Parvati) is said to have meditated upon Shiva here, and her shrine here, is considered to be of great significance.

It is believed that Akhilandeswari was originally an Ugra Devata of great fury, and Adi Sankaracharyar is said to have converted the fiery energy of the deity into a manifestation of peace. Shrines to Vinayaka and Subramanya face Akhilandeswari.

Lord Shiva is Daani

this beautiful statue of Lord Shiva with four arms holding earthen pots. This is a symbol of abundance, he has much to pour out to his world. He is Daani.

The Shaivites remind: each husband is shiva, each wife a shakti.such is the beauty of Lord Shiva's boon to marriage.

The Shaivites remind: each husband is shiva, each wife a shakti.such is the beauty of Lord Shiva's boon to marriage.

This extraordinarily beautiful pose of Lord Shiva and parvati makes us think!!!!!!!!!

This extraordinarily beautiful pose of Lord Shiva and parvati makes us think:
Before all of creation, Siva and sakti are joined in perfect repose, called Parasamvit, and portrayed as the Ardhanarishwara.
Then, after the subtle stir of vibration, 'spanda" when Siva 'distances' sakti from Himself , so as to emanate the manifest world,they are still attached!
and the whole Lila (play) is for Her to close up to Him , all over again...
Parasamvit and spanda are technical terms from the shaiva esoteric darsana

Serpent is the Jiva or the individual soul which rests upon Siva, the Paramatman or the Supreme Soul.

Serpent is the Jiva or the individual soul which rests upon Siva, the Paramatman or the Supreme Soul. The five hoods mean the five senses or the five Tattvas, viz., earth, water, fire, air and ether. They also represent the five Pranas, which hiss in the body like the serpent. The inhalation and exhalation are like the hissing of the serpent. Lord Siva Himself became the five Tanmatras, the five Jnanendriyas, the five Karmendriyas and other groups of five. The individual soul enjoys the worldly objects through these Tattvas. When the individual attains knowledge through control of the senses and the mind, he finds his eternal resting abode in Lord Siva, the Supreme Soul. This is the esoteric significance of Lord Siva wearing the snake on His body

Saturday --- Remember Shanidev this day!!

Saturday --- Remember Shanidev this day!!
He will eliminate all your problems of life!!
Jaya Shanidev!!

very old place mahadev temple........Har Har Mahadev

very old place mahadev temple 

Har Har Mahadev

What is the role of religion in day to day life?

Q : What is the role of religion in day to day life?

Guruji : Religion is supposed to provide much-needed inner strength, hope, courage and an insight to the life hereafter. Also, religion is a binding force which cuts across geographicaland racial boundaries.

Usually religion is by birth and continues to influence till the end. Your name and all the ceremonies until your burial or cremation are determined by your religion. The communist effort of keeping religion away has not worked well either. Religion by itself is not bad - contrary to communist thinking. It is the fanaticism and extremism that religion has given birth to that is dangerous to human society. You cannot avoid religion, but in spirituality you rise above and become a good human being.

Om Namah Shivay

The Secret Of Creation

The Secret Of Creation : 

The secret of Creation is evident from the description of the form of Siva. The crescent moon on Sivas head symbolizes the consciousness in human beings, the Ganga symbolizes the Life Force and the snakes on Sivas body represent the myriad of living beings. He resides on a silver mountain. His dearest friend is Kubera, the Lord of Wealth. Despite being endowed with all these, why was He obliged to carry the begging bowl? To demonstrate to the world that every kind of wealth is a hindrance to spiritual advancement, Siva renounced everything. It is through renunciation Siva became the eternal embodiment of supreme bliss.

Om Namah Shivay

Vacuum In Wisdom

Vacuum In Wisdom : 

The biggest collateral damage of this vacuum in wisdom is to the religions and their propagators. It makes them look small and mean. For example, the myopic interpretation of the biblical statement that the gate to heaven can only be reached through ‘me’ that equates Jesus with the physical body that was symbolically crucified on the cross makes the messiah look like a partial mortal who discriminated among people. The vision to see the all-encompassing presence of Jesus beyond the physical body is missing. The church doesn’t tell the Christian world that the body that was crucified was sent just to give a glimpse of the Universal Spirit.

During my travels in tribal-dominated areas where a large number of people from indigenous faiths are converting to Christianity, I often come across priests who talk about Jesus being angry with people who don’t accept Christianity. They talk about how Jesus will withhold his blessings from those who mingle with or eat together with people of other faiths. It’s blasphemy to cast Jesus, who is an epitome of love, in such a demeaning manner. It appears nobody is listening to Jesus’ declaration: “Me and my father are One.”

Om Namah Shivay