THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

 

THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

Any time in history can be known for what it gives importance to. This is how we decipher ancient civilizations. And in our times, going by social trend and corporate norm, it would appear that the important things in life are , to have:

Extravagant food

Designer clothes

Posh car

Palatial house

Big bank balance

Connection with important people

Being president of the club

But in the ultimate analysis, these cannot be of much use ,especially at the end of your life when you are making a mental balance sheet of how you actually lived. If you had all these but do not know who you really are, because you are not your clothes, or car, the position you have or the people you know!

Too late, we turn to the mystics, who say you are actually the eternal soul, who has come to gather more experience for itself.

To realise that you are a part of Shiva, and Shiva is not about all the things mentioned above.

Shiva is actually all the lofty words you use for an ideal God:

Love, compassion, kindness, harmony, wisdom, and caring.

How much of this have you been, or will try to be?

Dive within, find out the truth, and live once again.

A word for those who want to examine this from the scope of marriage: It is not about a trendy life partner, but an eternal soulmate.

Aum Namah Shivaye.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

THERE HE DANCES

 

THERE HE DANCES

There He dances

on His mountain top

His tap of feet

coming down to the Vale of our heart

like He was here, always

from the start.

We call Him by different names

The One who began this dance, with His hourglass.

And then

a lift into the sky,

makes it whisper

Namah Shivaye.

Aum Namah Shivaye.

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

WHAT IS OM?

 

CHOICES

 

CHOICES

You can always make today different.

Choose what you do, do what you choose.

If you actually value love, kindness , compassion, peace of mind and harmony more than money, fame, power, position ,contacts;

Then plant the seeds of what you want, not what is being planted in the garden next door!

And also, it is important to understand that peace and harmony can include money and power, but not necessarily the other way round.

Know this, and choose.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

SOLUTIONS

 

SOLUTIONS

Sometimes it seems that life is full of obstacles and miseries.

But it is only because we do not have the goal clear in our heart.

Sometimes we deal with too much stress and worry,

but it’s because we do not know the peace within ourselves.

Sometimes we feel it’s all the other people who get lucky,

But it’s because we have not tapped our own luck fulfilling faith.

Whether it is stress due to money problems or tension due to relationships, whether it is due to bad health, or lack of self confidence:

Whatever be the problem, the solution is always to be in touch with our Divinity. The ancient Rishis meditated deeply on all the problems and solutions, and realized whatever be the temporary phase, the changeless is always Shiva.

Take the power to set you free, start your journey back to your origin. Enable yourself to be a fearless traveler on the Shiva journey.

Aum Namah Shivaye.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

THE HIGHEST JOY

 

THE HIGHEST JOY

To be able to create a Universe, is not the greatest thing, but to have the one you love the most always by your side, that my dearest, is the highest of all joys.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

A WHOLE NEW BIRTH

 

A WHOLE NEW BIRTH

Connect all the dots

every little drop

back to where it did begin

and you will have entry to

a deep Ocean within.

Connect all the things

that have happened so far

in your own life and the world at large

and you will see the presence God at long last.

This is the play of Heaven and earth

to move away in the beginning

and then find each other in the end

but this finding is a whole new birth.

Aum Namah Shivaye

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

ONE

 

ONE

The greatest power in the Universe is One, not two.

Mahadev and Mahadevi join forces when it is required to handle extraordinary circumstances; And it is impossible to budge them even by an inch then.

Aum Namah Shivaye. Jai Jagad ambe Ma.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

SHIVA'S DREAM

 

SHIVA'S DREAM

So

it seems

the gist of the world

is simply this:

We are but a beam from your mind,

a thought.

But there is a game.

and as we play ,

we need somehow, to slip

into your heart

just so you may find,

and fix a dream

into your eternal day.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

KAAL BHAIRAVA

 

KAAL BHAIRAVA

Shiva as Kaal bhairava is Shiva in a formidable and resolute mood.

It seems He has made up His mind to take a definite action.

And from His expression it appears that the action is about using His power as the destroyer.

Usually, Shiva is Ashutosh- the one who is easily pleased and gives blessings, but then why is He also called the Destroyer?

Simply because 'He who can do; can undo also'

The ancient sages knew that the almighty Mahadev can do both things: Blessings or destruction, Aashirvad or Prahaar.

Keeping this in mind they invoked Him as the gentle Bholenath always, knowing He can well be Bhootnath.

It's pointless to test God just because He is very patient!

Much better to not waste our own time in this small life, and set about our path to worship Him, Know Him, and be a part of His team with awareness.

Aum Namah Shivaye

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

Kaal Bhairav is a Hindu deity who is the fierce guardian form of Lord Shiva.

Kaal Bhairav is a Hindu deity who is the fierce guardian form of Lord Shiva. He is the master of time and is believed to remove fear and ignorance. Kaal Bhairav is also known as the protector of devotees, cities, and treasures.

Here are some things to know about Kaal Bhairav:

Beliefs

Kaal Bhairav is the Chief Police Officer of Creation and is believed to grant permission to exist in Creation. He is also believed to protect devotees from problems and is considered the protector of cities.

Name

The name Kaal Bhairav is a combination of the words "Kaal" and "Bhairav".

Temple

The Kaal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is an ancient shrine dedicated to the deity. The temple is known for its unique ritual of offering liquor to Kaal Bhairav.

Mantras

Some mantras to Kaal Bhairav include:

Om Kaal Bhairavaya Namah

Om Hreem Vatukaya Apad Uddharanaya Kuru Kuru Bhairavaya Namah

Om Kaalakaaya Vidmahe, Kaalateetaya Dheemahi, Tanno Kaal Bhairavah Prachodayat

The One who knows He, is all.

 

In the deepest oneness

sits alone

The One who knows

He, is all.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

FATHER HAS COME OUT OF HIS TRANCE

 

FATHER HAS COME OUT OF HIS TRANCE

Who can know your joy rides in your heart,

those awesome gales ,the phantasmic thoughts

that make hair raising tales?

Sometimes, may you smile, Divine One,

and, coming out of the Dhyan, teach us not just your study

but Ananda, the blissful wild dance.

"Bhom Bhom Bhom" Sounds Nandi the drum,

thumping joyfully his own chest, the loyal, loving one,

bellows thunderously, the barrel chested Gan,

Come dance, come dance, Father has come out of His trance!!

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.

MAHA KUMBABHISHEGAM CEREMONY OF THE SRI MAHA MARIAMMAN TEMPLE, ULU SAWAH, RANTAU, NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA TODAY (15 DECEMBER 2024).

 Photos and videos of today's Maha Kumbabhishegam Ceremony:

- photos and videos given by Mr. Ravi Kunchiraman