What The Shiva Tattva Seeks To Impart
Shiva is boundless yet all-pervading, formless yet in every form, the source, yet also the one who annihilates it all! In the trinity of creation, sustenance and destruction, Shiva is hailed as the force of destruction, although in essence it is the same force which creates, sustains and destroys all manifestation. From Shiva descended the Ganga of knowledge of ultimate reality, the liberating wisdom of 'Shiva Tattva',the real Self-ever-truthful, ever-conscious, ever-blissful, omniscient Existence. Often portrayed as a yogi deep in blissful meditation, with matted locks, sculpted body and radiant countenance, Shiva symbolises Pure Consciousness. Shiva is Maha-Kaal, the Lord of Time, Vanquisher of Death, the ever-blissful Eternal One. Therefore he is revered as Adi Yogi, the first Yogi, Adi Guru, the first Guru, who is the primordial source, the spiritual practices, all paths to Self-realisation-be it dhyana,jnana, bhakti, yoga. The embodiment of non-duality Shiva is adored as the epitome of compassioned quintessence of love. He is the Cosmic Dancer, the Supreme Fountainhead from where flows all knowledge of dance, music, and allart. According to legend, Parvati (Shakti) did intense penance to please Shiva and the great occasion of Maha Shivaratri celebrates their 'wedding'. The symbolic union carries a deeper connotation; it depicts the meeting of Shiva and Shakti. In yogic context, the dwelling place of Shiva is Sahasrar Chakra whereas that of Shakti is Mooladhara Chakra, and all yogic practices are preparation for this supreme communion within Now Shakti is lying dormant at Mooladhara; it is as if Shakti has been only when the aspirant with unswerving resolve,goes through the meticulous adherence of disciplined practice of the eightfold path of yoga that the dormant Kundalini Shakti gets awakenedand starts ascending via the Sushumna Nadi to meet Shiva. And their communion at Sahasrar is what is meant by Samadhi. Once Shakti unites with Shiva, she never descends alone but always with Shiva, for their meeting is eternal. In Sankhya philosophy, Prakriti and Purusha are always together, complementing and completing each other. It also means that now should the aspirantengage in interaction with the world, it is from an enlightened perspective. One then knows that allthis is a play of Purusha and Prakriti; that life is leela, a play This is what is essentially meant by realising the Shiva Tattva. If your mind is focussed on the realising Shiva Tattva within, andare ignorant of Shiva Tattva then that it won't be long before your ephemeral body, mind, intellect, thbecomes a Shav-corpse. The seek choose whether to evolve, realise aestablished in his inherent Shiva or to simply lead a corporeal existeand ultimately end up as Shav. Vedanta proclaims that 'I am Shiwhich in essence means you are thepure consciousness, ever-blissful on know the true nature of Self, Shiva тwho T' am, in essence, is the aspiratithe seeker who under the guidance cmaster, then undertakes austeritiespracticesfor this realisation. Duringthenight of Maha Shivwhen the aspirant performs his disciplines with tenacity, devotiomand dedication, it is bound to have tremendous, long-lasting impact a journey to becoming Shiva.
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What The Shiva Tattva Seeks To Impart
Shiva is boundless yet all-pervading, formless yet in every form, the source, yet also the one who annihilates it all! In the trinity of creation, sustenance and destruction, Shiva is hailed as the force of destruction, although in essence it is the same force which creates, sustains and destroys all manifestation. From Shiva descended the Ganga of knowledge of ultimate reality, the liberating wisdom of 'Shiva Tattva',the real Self-ever-truthful, ever-conscious, ever-blissful, omniscient Existence. Often portrayed as a yogi deep in blissful meditation, with matted locks, sculpted body and radiant countenance, Shiva symbolises Pure Consciousness. Shiva is Maha-Kaal, the Lord of Time, Vanquisher of Death, the ever-blissful Eternal One. Therefore he is revered as Adi Yogi, the first Yogi, Adi Guru, the first Guru, who is the primordial source, the spiritual practices, all paths to Self-realisation-be it dhyana,jnana, bhakti, yoga. The embodiment of non-duality Shiva is adored as the epitome of compassioned quintessence of love. He is the Cosmic Dancer, the Supreme Fountainhead from where flows all knowledge of dance, music, and allart. According to legend, Parvati (Shakti) did intense penance to please Shiva and the great occasion of Maha Shivaratri celebrates their 'wedding'. The symbolic union carries a deeper connotation; it depicts the meeting of Shiva and Shakti. In yogic context, the dwelling place of Shiva is Sahasrar Chakra whereas that of Shakti is Mooladhara Chakra, and all yogic practices are preparation for this supreme communion within Now Shakti is lying dormant at Mooladhara; it is as if Shakti has been only when the aspirant with unswerving resolve,goes through the meticulous adherence of disciplined practice of the eightfold path of yoga that the dormant Kundalini Shakti gets awakenedand starts ascending via the Sushumna Nadi to meet Shiva. And their communion at Sahasrar is what is meant by Samadhi. Once Shakti unites with Shiva, she never descends alone but always with Shiva, for their meeting is eternal. In Sankhya philosophy, Prakriti and Purusha are always together, complementing and completing each other. It also means that now should the aspirantengage in interaction with the world, it is from an enlightened perspective. One then knows that allthis is a play of Purusha and Prakriti; that life is leela, a play This is what is essentially meant by realising the Shiva Tattva. If your mind is focussed on the realising Shiva Tattva within, andare ignorant of Shiva Tattva then that it won't be long before your ephemeral body, mind, intellect, thbecomes a Shav-corpse. The seek choose whether to evolve, realise aestablished in his inherent Shiva or to simply lead a corporeal existeand ultimately end up as Shav. Vedanta proclaims that 'I am Shiwhich in essence means you are thepure consciousness, ever-blissful on know the true nature of Self, Shiva тwho T' am, in essence, is the aspiratithe seeker who under the guidance cmaster, then undertakes austeritiespracticesfor this realisation. Duringthenight of Maha Shivwhen the aspirant performs his disciplines with tenacity, devotiomand dedication, it is bound to have tremendous, long-lasting impact a journey to becoming Shiva.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Anandmurti Gurumaa views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Anandmurti Gurumaa and Speaking Tree and Times of India