Shivratri is the time when Shiva takes a rest. Shiva rests for one ‘prahar’ (three hours) of the night. This ‘prahar’ is referred to as the Shivratri. The ‘Shivpindi’ emits subtle vibrations of chaitanya, bliss and peace. During the Mahashivratri, the emission increases by 25 percent. This helps purify the subtle-body of one who worships the Shivpindi on this day. Due to the presence of the unmanifest Shiva principle in the Shivpindi and the vibrations of peace emitted, the Shivpindi remains cool and the mind too experiences peace. Worship of Shivpindi with devotion, activates the dormant Shiva principle. An offering of puffed rice and milk reaches Lord Shiva in the subtle form. Read More
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Sanatan’s Unique Holy Text – ‘Shiva’
When we understand the spiritual science about a Deity, it strengthens our faith in the Deity. Faith increases bhav, and worship with bhav is more fruitful. With this perspective, emphasis has been laid upon providing information on Shiva in this Holy text, which is not normally available elsewhere and is useful from the spiritual perspective. The experimental interpretation of Shiva’s worship and the underlying spiritual science is also provided in this Holy text, such as some Names of Shiva and the spiritual meaning of His characteristics such as Ganga, the third eye, serpents, bhasma, rudraksha etc.;
