Shivaratri As Bhairavotsava In Kashmir
Shakti worship is a strong tradition in Kashmir that evolved along with ☑ the worship of Shiva. Over time, invocation of Shakti seems to have become more intense. There is ample evidence of this in miniature paintings. Devi in the Svacchanda Tantrais shown seated on the lap of Svacchanda Bhairava Shiva. Bhairava and Bhairava are also depicted in some paintings separately but in the same form and with the same attributes. We also observe Bhairava emerging as a full-fledged goddess known as Sarika in Kashmir. Sarika Pitha, situated on a hill at the centre of Srinagar city, is also known as Chakresvara or Chakresvari. There is evidence of a long line of sad hakas who have achieved spiritual heights through their regular meditational practice around this spiritual abode. A beautiful image of Sarika Bhagavata was recently developed in Kashmiri calendar art. With great reverence to the goddess, this image adorns each Kashmiri home eve after their exile from Kashmir. A replica of the Sarika shrine has been created near Delhi in Faridabad, which is evidence of this deep-rooted tradition. One is also reminded of the practice of the strong Bhairava tradition in Kashmir where eight Bhairava or Lokapalas guard the city. There may be changes in the nomenclature but one can definitely observe by this that the practice was complemented by physical models. In whatever condition these sites are at present, they stand as reminders of this hallowed tradition. Shivaratri is observed as Bhairavotsava by Kashmiris, in which Bhairava Yajna is performed with elaborate ritual worship of BhairavaBhairavi along with devi putras, Vatuka and Raman symbolically represented by the vessels of different shapes and sizes, during the Shivaratri Puja. Once, while in Ananda mudra, Shiva was in a playful mood. All his ganas appeared in his service. While thinking of Parvati, the Supreme Shakti, Shiva saw her in a garden in the Himalayas along with many other goddesses (her own creations) who were preparing various food items. Some goddesses were making containers of different shapes. Seeing all this in his samadhi, Mahadeva Shiva took the form of Svacchanda Bhairava and appeared before them and frightened them. Maha maya became disturbed by seeing all this and looked into a water container. When she did so Vatuka Bhairava appeared there, along with his attributes. Finding the young boy, Vatuka, incapable of facing Svacchanda Bhairava, she looked Inside another water Container and there the handsome Ramana along with shields. In this way Maha maya created many ganas in order to combat the fearful form of Shiva. At this point the form of Shiva that had frightened all, disappeared. Thereafter all came tParashakti for refuge. Offering deli food, she blessed them. This daywa13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Phagun. Shiva also appeared on this day sunset in the form of Jvala Linga-dispersing heat that cooled down bmidnight. The symbolic represent of this Jvala Linga is the Sunya put he prime deity worshipped duringShivaratri puja as nickels SvacchaBhairava. Shivaratri concludes with the oblations made to each entity trothed conceptualisation of the entire universe asVishwadeva, one single divine entity. This is a great remingour obligation towards preserving and nourishing every creation of blissful and compassionate SvacchaBhairava and Bhairava who are pop called Shiva and Shakti.
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The views expressed in the Article above are Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev 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: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev and Speaking Tree,Times of India
Shivaratri As Bhairavotsava In Kashmir
Shakti worship is a strong tradition in Kashmir that evolved along with ☑ the worship of Shiva. Over time, invocation of Shakti seems to have become more intense. There is ample evidence of this in miniature paintings. Devi in the Svacchanda Tantrais shown seated on the lap of Svacchanda Bhairava Shiva. Bhairava and Bhairava are also depicted in some paintings separately but in the same form and with the same attributes. We also observe Bhairava emerging as a full-fledged goddess known as Sarika in Kashmir. Sarika Pitha, situated on a hill at the centre of Srinagar city, is also known as Chakresvara or Chakresvari. There is evidence of a long line of sad hakas who have achieved spiritual heights through their regular meditational practice around this spiritual abode. A beautiful image of Sarika Bhagavata was recently developed in Kashmiri calendar art. With great reverence to the goddess, this image adorns each Kashmiri home eve after their exile from Kashmir. A replica of the Sarika shrine has been created near Delhi in Faridabad, which is evidence of this deep-rooted tradition. One is also reminded of the practice of the strong Bhairava tradition in Kashmir where eight Bhairava or Lokapalas guard the city. There may be changes in the nomenclature but one can definitely observe by this that the practice was complemented by physical models. In whatever condition these sites are at present, they stand as reminders of this hallowed tradition. Shivaratri is observed as Bhairavotsava by Kashmiris, in which Bhairava Yajna is performed with elaborate ritual worship of BhairavaBhairavi along with devi putras, Vatuka and Raman symbolically represented by the vessels of different shapes and sizes, during the Shivaratri Puja. Once, while in Ananda mudra, Shiva was in a playful mood. All his ganas appeared in his service. While thinking of Parvati, the Supreme Shakti, Shiva saw her in a garden in the Himalayas along with many other goddesses (her own creations) who were preparing various food items. Some goddesses were making containers of different shapes. Seeing all this in his samadhi, Mahadeva Shiva took the form of Svacchanda Bhairava and appeared before them and frightened them. Maha maya became disturbed by seeing all this and looked into a water container. When she did so Vatuka Bhairava appeared there, along with his attributes. Finding the young boy, Vatuka, incapable of facing Svacchanda Bhairava, she looked Inside another water Container and there the handsome Ramana along with shields. In this way Maha maya created many ganas in order to combat the fearful form of Shiva. At this point the form of Shiva that had frightened all, disappeared. Thereafter all came tParashakti for refuge. Offering deli food, she blessed them. This daywa13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Phagun. Shiva also appeared on this day sunset in the form of Jvala Linga-dispersing heat that cooled down bmidnight. The symbolic represent of this Jvala Linga is the Sunya put he prime deity worshipped duringShivaratri puja as nickels SvacchaBhairava. Shivaratri concludes with the oblations made to each entity trothed conceptualisation of the entire universe asVishwadeva, one single divine entity. This is a great remingour obligation towards preserving and nourishing every creation of blissful and compassionate SvacchaBhairava and Bhairava who are pop called Shiva and Shakti.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev 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: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev and Speaking Tree,Times of India