The spiritual meaning of the symbols associated with the embodiment of Lord Shiva

- Vichar-Vithika-Devesh Mehta

It is said in the Veda-Upanishad - 'Dve Vav Brahmano Roop: Murtashch Amurtashch - There are two forms of Brahman. One figurative, and the other intangible. ' Similarly, Lord Shiva also has two forms. One real and the other formless. Shivling is a symbol of the nirguna and formless form of Lord Shiva. It is also a symbol of Brahman, Atma and the universe. The Vayupurana shows that during the period of creation, the entire creation originates from the Shivling and merges into the Shivling during the cataclysm. There are many other things that are always associated with the embodiment of Shivaji, all of which have special significance.

The moon on Shivaji's head is a symbol of the mind. The mind is needed to express the invisible, infinite, subconscious state in the manifest world. This moon is worn by Shivaji on his head. That is why his name is Chandrasekhar. The moon resting on his head is a symbol of mind control. Damru is associated with the form of Shivaji. Damru is the symbol of the universe. Science says that the universe is constantly expanding and then shrinking and becoming a villain.

Our heartbeat does not take place in a straight line, it has a rhythm that goes up and down. Such a rhythm prevails all over the world. The energy rises up and falls down. This ups and downs continue. The shape of the damru indicates the same thing. Initially its shape is spread-wide, wide, then gradually it becomes compressed-thin. From this it gradually widens.

Damru is the place of origin of sound. Sound is both rhythm and energy. Modern quantum physics also says that the universe is made up of waves. It is just a wave spread. It represents the doctrine of Advaita. Advaita of the Damru universe. Is a symbol of nature. Seven Suras of Sankit have been revealed from Shivaji's Damru. It is from this that the letters of the alphabet are produced. From its sound the whole universe is formed. That sound is called Brahman.

A trident is seen in the hand of Lord Shiva. It is the teaching of the three states of consciousness, waking, dreaming and going beyond sleep to the state of turi. It conveys the message of transcending the three qualities of Satya, Rajas and Tamas. His trident relieves the three kinds of physical, supernatural and spiritual pain.

Shivaji burns her body. Bhasma teaches the emptiness of the world. Not to be infatuated with the cremated body gives the message and irritates the mind. Aarti is performed in the Mahakal temple of Ujjain by sprinkling the ashes of Lord Shiva.

Shivaji is greeted as Nagendraharaya. Shivaji's necklace is Vasuki Nag. Shivaji is the god of yogis. In yoga the power of Kundalini is given the metaphor of a serpent. The throat has a chakra of purification that purifies the harmful toxic influences from outside. The serpent worn on Shivaji's neck suggests this. Lord Shiva's vehicle is Nandi. In the Shivalaya, a statue of Balad Nandi is also installed in front of the idol of Shivaji. Nandi is a devotee, ally of Shivaji and also the lord of all folds. Nandi is a symbol of holiness, discretion, knowledge, devotion and karma.

Nandi's eyes are fixed on Lord Shiva. It suggests keeping the presence of Lord Shiva and meditating with concentrated gaze. Shivaji is called Nandishwar. Shivaji remains in Samadhi for a long time. That is why Nandi conveys the voice of his devotees to him. This is the reason why devotees in Shivalaya say the words of their prayers or supplications in Nandi's ears. Nandi delivers it to Shivaji. Since this prayer is said through his dear friend Nandi, Shivaji fulfills it.

The form of a tortoise like Nandi is also installed in front of the Shivling in the Shiva temple. Nandi is a symbol of religion and thought while Kurma (tortoise) is a symbol of resolve and thought. Nandi suggests physical karma while the tortoise is associated with mental contemplation. The tortoise teaches restraint, balance, strong support and unique shelter.

During the difficult task of churning the ocean, Lord Vishnu incarnated in the form of a kurma (tortoise) i.e. a tortoise and supported the Mandrachal mountain on his very strong back. The tortoise of Shivalaya suggests that the great work of Hatha Yoga for the realization of Lord Shiva can be done only with strong morale and determination. That is why it is said - Kriya siddhi satve bhavati mahta nopkarane 'Kriya siddhi of great men is done only by their self-strength, morale, not by any external means.