The Origin of Shiva Linga

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*The Origin of Shiva Linga* **

 

The sages asked Sutji--- Lord Shiva is formless then how come Shiva Linga is

worshipped? What is the significance of Shiva Linga? What is the proper

method of worshipping a Shiva Linga ?

 

Sutji replied--- Once, Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu developed serious

different on the matter of superiority. A tremendous duel broke out between

them. As they were fighting a mammoth Linga appeared on the scence, the

effulgence of which made efforts both of them amazed.Both of them decided to

find out the origin of that divine Linga. Lord Brahma transformed his

appearance into that of a swan and flew up in the sky to determine the

height of that Linga. Lord Vishnu transformed himself into a roar and

entered the depth of earth to find the source of that Shiva Linga. But both

of them failed in their objectives and returned to the same place exhausted.

 

 

 

 

Suddenly, they heard a loud sound of AUM emanating from the Shiva Linga.

Very soon, the whole form of OM, consisting of all the three letters A, U

and M became visible. (The letters A, U and M symbolize Lord Brahma, Vishnu

and Mahesh respectively).

 

At last, both of them realized their mistake and stopped quarrelling. This

way, Lord Shiva was successful in subduing their arrogance.Lord Rudra is

beyond sensual perception. He is the supreme Almighty and the bestowers of

divine bliss. The mystical form of Shivalinga is a symbolical expression of

sacred mantra-AUM. The letter A symbolizes Beeja (Seed), M the creator

himself and U is the symbolical expression of Yoni (Vagina).

 

Lord Rudra is beyond sensual perception. He is the supreme Almighty and the

bestowers of divine bliss. The mystical form of Shivalinga is a symbolical

expression of sacred mantra-AUM. The letter A symbolizes Beeja (Seed), M the

creator himself and U is the symbolical expression of Yoni (Vagina).

 

 

 

Regards

 

 

 

Prasanna Kumar

 

Om namah shivaya