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Shiva or Vishnu, Who is greater?
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Shiva or Vishnu, Who is greater?

Shaivism (Shiva-centered tradition) considers Shiva as the Supreme Being, the ultimate reality (Brahman), and the source of all creation, preservation, and destruction. Shiva Purana glorifies Shiva as the Supreme. Vaishnavism (Vishnu-centered tradition) holds Vishnu as the Supreme Being, who manifests as different avatars (like Rama and Krishna) to protect dharma. Srimad Bhagavatam says Vishnu is the Supreme. Hari-Hara Concept: Some texts, like the Skanda Purana and Vamana Puran, describe Shiva and Vishnu as one, where the right half is Shiva and the left half is Vishnu. This form is also called Haryardha murti or Shankaranarayana. There is a place also called Harihara in Chitradurga district in Karnataka which has a temple of Harihara. Shiva and Vishnu worship each other as their Ishta Devata. They don’t have any conflicts about superiority. Devotees sometimes become fanatic and fight amongst themselves to prove the superiority of the form that they love. Advaita Vedanta (non-dualistic philosophy) states that both are appearances of the same ultimate formless reality (Brahman), and any distinction is due to human perception and to satisfy different human temperaments. Truth is one, appearing in different forms. Choose any form that is dearest to you, worship with single-pointedness and discover your oneness with the formless Brahman. Hara Hara Mahadev. Om Namo Narayanaya. #shiva #vishnu #supreme #sanatana #hindu #brahman #form #formless #god #one #oneness #sadhana #worship
Shiva & Rudraksha
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Shiva & Rudraksha

RUDRAKSHA JABALA UPANISHAD says Bhusunda questioned Lord Kalagnirudra: What is the beginning of Rudraksha beads? What is the benefit of wearing them on the body? Lord Kalagnirudra answered him thus: “I closed my eyes for the sake of destroying the Tripura Asuras. From my eyes thus closed, drops of water fell on the earth. These drops of tears turned into Rudrakshas. By the mere utterance of the name of ‘Rudraksha’, one acquires the benefit of giving ten cows in charity. By seeing and touching it, one attains double that benefit. I closed my eyes one thousand celestial years. Then from my eyelids, drops of water dropped down and attained the state of immobility for blessing the devoted persons This Rudraksha destroys the devotees’ sins that are committed both night and day, by wearing it. By mere vision of the Rudraksha, the benefit will be say, a lac. But by wearing them, it will be a crore. Why, it will be equal to hundred crores. But it will be a thousand lacs of crores and hundred lacs of crores times powerful when one does Japa with Rudraksha and wears it at all times. Among Rudrakshas, one as big as Amalaka (myrobalan), is considered to be the best. One as big as the Badari fruit (Indian berry) is considered to be of the middle sort. But that as big as Chana (Bengal gram) is considered to be the worst of all. This is my idea about the size of Rudraksha beads. A worshipper of Siva should wear Rudraksha all over the body. The base of the Rudraksha bead is Brahma, its navel is Vishnu, its face is Rudra and its hole consists of all gods. One who wears Rudrakshas, should not use intoxicants, meat, garlic, onions and all such prohibited things.” #shiva #rudraksha #rudrakshapower #rudra #mahadev #mala #tears #haraharamahadev #harharmahadev
Shiva & Bhasma
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Shiva & Bhasma

Bhagawan Shiva wears Bhasma (sacred ash) as a powerful symbol of detachment, destruction of ego, and transcendence over Maya (illusion). Here’s why: 1. Symbol of Impermanence – Bhasma represents the fact that everything material will turn to ash. It reminds us that worldly attachments are temporary, urging seekers to focus on the eternal truth—Brahman. 2. Victory Over Death – Shiva is Mahakaal, the Lord of Time and Death. By smearing ashes, He signifies that He has conquered Kala (time) actions(karma) and Yama (death), remaining ever free. 3. Destruction of Ego and Desire – Bhasma is a reminder to burn the false sense of “I” (Ahamkara) and worldly desires in the fire of knowledge and devotion. 4. Purification and Tapas (Austerity) – Ash represents purity and renunciation. Shiva, as the supreme Yogi, lives in the cremation ground, showing that He is beyond worldly distinctions. He applies bhasma all over the body and also as tripundra(3 lines) on the forehead. 3 lines symbolise destruction of 3 karmas- sanchita(accumulated karma of the past), Prarabdha(present karma) and agami(future karma). It symbolises destruction of 3 bodies- gross, subtle and causal, of 3 states - waking, dream and deep sleep, of 3 desires - desire for progeny, popularity, power or wealth. Attachments bring sorrow. Detachment is the way to happiness. May we live in this spirit of detachment and realise Shiva-Tattva. Hara Hara Mahadeva. #shiva #mahadev #mahakal #bhasma #bhasmaarti #ash #sacredash #detach #detachment #attach #attachments #renunciation #yogi
Moon on Shiva's Jata
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Moon on Shiva's Jata

Bhagawan Shiva is Shashi-shekhara. Shashi is a name given for the moon . The meaning of the word is one who has a rabbit like mark . Moon shows a rabbit like mark when seen from earth so it is given that name . Shekara means crest or crest ornament. One who wears moon as an ornament in his crest is called shashishekara . Moon is the presiding deity of the mind. The crescent moon is symbolic of our mind being steady. The moon goes through waxing and waning but the moon on Lord Shiva’s jata does not go through any modification. It remains steady. Vedanta says Manaso Devataa Chandramaaha. In the Vedas, Shiva Sankalpa sukta’s each mantra ends with the line – Tan me manah Shiva-sankalpam astu. May my mind have an auspicious resolve. By the grace of Lord Shiva, may our mind have positive and auspicious resolve. May we not fall for negative thinking. May we continue to lift ourselves higher and higher. Moon also is a symbol of coolness. As seekers, we have to keep our mind cool and calm. Though Lord Shiva is known for anger or Rudra Tandava, yet he is calm, composed and equanimous. He is a yogi whose mind is very calm. Bhagawad Geeta says - Prashanta manasam hyenam, yoginam sukham uttamam. The calm mind of a yogi experiences Supreme Bliss. Shivagamas say that chandra is the symbol of Jnana or ultimate wisdom. Moon is also symbol of yogic bliss. Lord Shiva is the greatest yogi so he bears moon ( divine bliss ) on his crest. The scriptures describing yoga shaastra also compares moon with unmani sthithi (thoughtless state beyond the mind). Advaita speaks of it as Amani bhaava(state of Consciousness, beyond thoughts). Comment “Chandra” to get the story of how moon came to adorn Bhagawan’s crest and why He is called Chandrashekhara #shiva #chandra #moon #mahadev #yogalife #yogic #bliss #advaita #mindset #mind #mindfulness #spirituality
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CHINMAYA UVACHA

The train moves, but not the steam.The fan moves, but not the electricity.The fuel burns, but not the fire.The body, mind and intellect function,but not the Life, the Self in them.
 

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