The Shiva Lingam is a symbolic representation or swaroopa of Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva is manifest all over the Universe. How does one identify or connect to Him? He has no form! There needs to be a sign to identify him. For this, the ancient seers placed a round or oval stone and identified it with Lord Shiva.
In the ancient age, there was no form of Lord Shiva holding a Trident or anything like that. There was only a Pind (a stone) that was kept and then by chanting mantras, the Divine Consciousness was awakened and manifested in the Pind. This is how the Shiva Tattva was worshiped. It was only much later that idols were created.
In the ancient age, there was no form of Lord Shiva holding a Trident or anything like that. There was only a Pind (a stone) that was kept and then by chanting mantras, the Divine Consciousness was awakened and manifested in the Pind. This is how the Shiva Tattva was worshiped. It was only much later that idols were created.
Lingam means identification, a symbol through which you can identify what the truth is – what the reality is. The Lord who has no form or identity and who is all-pervading in this Creation—is Shiva Lingam. The Shiva Lingam is very ancient, in fact, it is the most ancient. From the form, you go to the formless through the Shiva Lingam. It is a symbol that is the representation of the Cosmos and the Creator of the Cosmos, as one. It is the Shiva and the Shakti, the two principles at operation in this Creation. The silent un-manifest and the dynamic manifestation together are represented as Shiva Lingam. It is not just Shiva, but the completion of the total Supreme Consciousness.
Small things upset you from time to time, and your mind gets caught up in cravings and aversions. So recognize that everything is Lord Shiva and repose in Lord Shiva. We are all a part of Lord Shiva’s divine procession. You must have heard that there are all types of beings and creatures in Lord Shiva’s tentourage – the Siddhas (perfected beings), wise sages, intelligent beings, and even fools! Everyone is a part of Lord Shiva’s family. Each one of us is a part of Lord Shiva’s grand entourage. When you have this deep realization, then all of life becomes a celebration. ~ Sri Sri!
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