MAHA SHIVARATRI - ONE NIGHT VIGIL EQUAL TO MILLION YEARS OF MEDITATION.
Mahashivratri is very significant for people who are on the spiritual path, and also for people with careers and in family situations. For people living in family situations, Mahashivratri is worshipped as Shiva’s wedding anniversary. The ambitious see it as the day Shiva conquered all his enemies.
But in the yogic tradition, we do not consider Shiva as a god, but as the first guru or Adi Guru – the one who originated the science of Yoga. The word “Shiva” means “that which is not.” If you can keep yourself in such a state that you are not yourself, and allow Shiva to be, then the possibility of opening up a new vision into life and looking at life with total clarity is possible.
Benefits of Observing Shivaratri-
All the rituals on the night of Shivaratri are meant to cleanse the ignorance and realize that all animate and inanimate is nothing but the Supreme Truth Shiva.
The fasting, rituals and chanting are meant to kill desire, greed, illusion, arrogance, jealousy, and anger.
This will make you a better person and prepare you to face the challenges. 
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
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