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Friday, June 30, 2023

Brahman



The Brahman splits into male (Parashiva) and female (Parasakti) and manifests as the universe :

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  1. Sadyojata – west-aspect that propagates manifest Brahman; associated with Brahma; represents water (Bhava).
  2. Tatpurusha – east-aspect that conceals; associated with Maheshwara, Rishi, Muni, Jnani, yogi; represents light (rudra) and moon (Mahadeva).
  3. Vamadeva – north-aspect that sustains manifest Brahman; associated with Vishnu; represents air or vital life force (Ugra).
  4. Isana – upper-aspect that reveals; associated with Sadashiva, Rishi, Muni, Jnani, yogi; represents sky (Bheema) and sun (Ishana).
  5. Aghora – south-aspect that rejuvenates manifest Brahman; associated with Rudra; represents earth (Sharva).
  6. Adhomukha – lower-aspect that enjoy manifest Brahman; associated with shanmukha; represents fire (Pashupati).
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Monday, June 19, 2023

12 JyotirLingas

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1SomnathSomnath-current.jpgGujaratVeravalSaurashtraSomnath is traditionally considered the first pilgrimage site: the Dwadash Jyotirlinga pilgrimage begins with the Somnath Temple. The temple, that was destroyed and re-built sixteen times, is held in reverence throughout India and is rich in legend, tradition, and history. It is located at Prabhas Patan, Veraval in Saurashtra region of Gujarat state in western India.
2MallikārjunaSrisailam.jpgAndhra PradeshSrisailamMallikārjuna, also called Śrīśaila, is located on a mountain in Kurnool District in Rayalaseema.[12] It enshrines Mallikarjuna in an ancient temple that is architecturally and sculpturally rich. It is a place where Shakti Peetha and jyotirlingam are together. Adi Shankara composed his Shivananda Lahari here.[citation needed]
3MahakaleshwarMahakal Temple Ujjain.JPGMadhya PradeshUjjainMahakal, Ujjain (or Avanti) in Madhya Pradesh is home to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple. The Lingam at Mahakal is believed to be Swayambhu, the only one of the 12 jyotirlingams to be so. It is also the only one facing south and also the temple to have a Shree Rudra Yantra perched upside down at the ceiling of the Garbhagriha (where the Shiv Lingam sits). It is a place where Shakti Peetha and jyotirlingam are together.
4OmkareshwarOmkareshwar Temple 01.jpgMadhya PradeshKhandwaOmkareshwar is in Madhya Pradesh on an island in the Narmada River and home to a jyotirlinga shrine and the Mamaleshwar temple.
11KedarnathKedarnath Temple.jpgUttarakhandKedarnathKedarnath in Uttarakhand is revered as the northernmost and the closest jyotirlinga to Lord Shiva's eternal abode of Mount Kailash. Kedarnath forms a part of the smaller Char Dham pilgrimage circuit of Hinduism. Kedarnath, nestled in the snow-clad Himalayas, is an ancient shrine, rich in legend and tradition. It is accessible only for six months a year. It is also one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam of Vada Naadu mentioned in Thevaaram. Shiva assumed the form of wild boar and dived into the earth at Kedarnath to emerge at Doleshwor in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Pure ghee is applied at Kedarnath lingam as the boar was injured.
6BhimashankarBhimashankar.jpgMaharashtraKhed talukaPuneKhed taluka is also referred to as the Daakini country, hence this temple is also called Daakini temple,
9VishwanathBenares- The Golden Temple, India, ca. 1915 (IMP-CSCNWW33-OS14-66).jpgUttar PradeshVaranasiThe Kashi Vishwanath (Vishweshwar) Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is home to the Vishwanath Jyotirlinga shrine, which is perhaps the most sacred of Hindu shrines. It is also one of the Padal petra stalam of Vada Naadu mentioned in Thevaaram. The temple is situated in Varanasi, the holiest city for Hindus, where a Hindu is expected to make a pilgrimage at least once in his life, and if possible, also pour the remains of cremated ancestors on the River Ganges. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganges, and is one of the twelve jyotirlingas. In fact, it is a place where Shakti peeta and jyotirlingam are together. It is the holiest of all Shiva temples. The main deity is known by the name Vishwanath or Vishweshwara meaning Ruler of the universe. The temple town, is considered the oldest living city in the world, with 3500 years of documented history, is also called Kashi.
10TrimbakeshwarTrimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Trimbak, Nashik district.jpgMaharashtraTrimbak, near NashikThe Trimbakeshwar Temple, near Nashik in Maharashtra, is a jyotirlinga shrine associated with the origin of the Godavari River.
8NageshwarAundha nagnath temple, hingoli, maharastra, India.jpgGujaratNear DaarukavanamNageshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana and the Dvādaśa Jyotirliṅga Stotram, says one of the jyotirlinga namely Nagesh is situated in Daruka-Vana. The Nagesh Jyotirlinga status come from - Aundha Naganath
5BaidyanathBaba Dham.jpgJharkhandDeogharAccording to Hindu scriptures, the demon king Ravana began the journey homeward carrying the Shivaling. On the way, he wanted to relieve himself by urination. He bid a cowherd boy to hold the Linga while he relieved himself. The cowherd was not able to bear the weight of the Linga and when he could no longer hold it, he put it down on the earth. And the Shiva Linga put there stayed as Lord Shiva already ordained and came to be known as Vaidyanatheswar. Another belief says that Baba Vaidyanath dham Temple located in Deoghar in the state of JharkhandIndia is a jyotirlinga.
7RameshwaramRamanathar-temple.jpgTamil NaduRameswaramRameswaram in Tamil Nadu is home to the vast Ramalingeswarar Jyotirlinga temple and is revered as the southernmost of the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of India. It enshrines the Rameśvara (God of Rama) pillar.[12] It is also one of the Padal petra stalam of Pandya Naadu mentioned in Tevaram.
12GrishneshwarGrishneshwar temple in Aurangabad district.jpgMaharashtraAurangabadGrishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, referred to as the Grishneshwar temple in Shiva Purana, is one of the 12 jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. According to Shiv Puran, Grishneshwar is one of the Shiva Jyotirlinga which is situated near Ellora village, less than a kilometer from UNESCO site Ellora Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

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