ShivLing
An unknown mystery...
A long thread...
An unknown mystery...
A long thread...
1. Some unknown truths
A look at the curved, oval, iconic representation of Shiva Lingam placed on a globular base, which is found in the Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbhagraha) of all Shiva temples, has given rise to diverse explanations,
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A look at the curved, oval, iconic representation of Shiva Lingam placed on a globular base, which is found in the Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbhagraha) of all Shiva temples, has given rise to diverse explanations,
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without comprehending the scientific truths revealed by the ancient Hindu sages. The practice of worshipping Shiva Lingam as the holy symbol of Lord Shiva exists since time immemorial and crosses all boundaries.
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2. Shiva Lingam was worshipped all across the globe
The worship of Shiva Lingam was not confined to India and Sri Lanka only. Lingam was referred to 'Prayapas' by the Romans who introduced the worship of Shiva Lingam to European countries.
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The worship of Shiva Lingam was not confined to India and Sri Lanka only. Lingam was referred to 'Prayapas' by the Romans who introduced the worship of Shiva Lingam to European countries.
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The statutes of Shiva Lingams were found in the archeological findings in Babylon, a city of ancient Mesopotamia. Further, the archeological findings in Harappa-Mohanjo-daro yielded numerous Shiva Lingam statutes, which disclose the existence of a highly evolved culture.
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3. The configuration of Shiva Linga
Shiva Lingam consists of three parts. The bottom part which is four-sided remains underground, the middle part which is eight-sided remains on a pedestal. The top part, which is actually worshipped, is round.
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Shiva Lingam consists of three parts. The bottom part which is four-sided remains underground, the middle part which is eight-sided remains on a pedestal. The top part, which is actually worshipped, is round.
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The height of the round part is one-third of its circumference. The three parts symbolize Brahma at the bottom, Vishnu in the middle and Shiva on the top. The pedestal is provided with a passage for draining away the water that is poured on the top.
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4. Misinterpretations
The Lingam symbolizes both the creative and destructive power of Lord Shiva and great sanctity is attached to it by the devotees. This does not mean others should give a false meaning to the image of Shiva Lingam.
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The Lingam symbolizes both the creative and destructive power of Lord Shiva and great sanctity is attached to it by the devotees. This does not mean others should give a false meaning to the image of Shiva Lingam.
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It is unfortunate for some critics to have an imaginary invention on the image of Shiva Lingam as a male organ and viewed with obscenity which should be blasphemous considering the current mocking of the religious faith.
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The concept Since Lord Shiva is described as having no form, it is ridiculous to mock the Lingam with different images. This is the reason why Swami Vivekananda described Shiva Lingam as the symbol of the Eternal Brahman, when a German Orientalist,
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Gusta Oppert traced it to phallicism. Swami Vivekananda cited Atharva Veda that the worship of Shiva Lingam was sung in praise of sacrificial post - a description of the beginningless and endless of the Eternal Brahman and refuted it as an imaginary invention.
|| Mahadev ||
|| Mahadev ||
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