Guest guest Posted August 11, 2002 Report Share Posted August 11, 2002 Namaskar to all, I am very exited to be going to Pune, Maharashtra for three months this coming November. I wanted to know if anyone here may have an idea regarding the levels of Shiva and Shakti worship in Maharashta. I know that there are Ganesha temples all over the place and I definitely plan on visiting some of those and have the highest hopes of even doing the 8 temple pilgrimage. I sort of eb between worshiping Kali and Shiva. Sometimes it feels a little akward as to who my "true" highest form is if one has such a thing. My adoration falls to Kali, Shiva, Ganesh and Skana always even though I love all the forms of deity. Would it be too dangerous to seek a Guru while in India? Has anyone been to that area before? Do you think it might be good to pursue some sort of initiation into a Shaivite order or a Kali sect of some sort? Although my approach so far has been one of devotion in working and lots of prayer, I do wish to pursue a more formalized form of worship and even though I am going to India to study music it was Kali and Shiva that led me to Indian music in the first place! I consider the practice and study a form of devotion and always offer prayers to Devi in her Saraswati from before beginning. I just want to feel more connected with the Gods that I love and thought that some guidance could be usefull. Any thoughts or opinions on such a thing? Thanks a lot Jai Kali Ma William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 Hi William, Your enthusiasm about your upcoming pilgrimage is spilling over into my computer screen. I am slightly envious! With regards to finding a guru or initiation, I recommend erring on the side of caution. It is my experience that for every true, saintly, dharma-abiding teacher, there are 666 mercenaries masquerading as real gurus. Take inspiration from buddhist sage Milarepa's example: he observed his guru's behaviour closely for over seven years before finally accepting him as his teacher. Take your time. Just my two cents. I get your 'dilemna' about ebbing between Shiva and Kali. For me, sometimes I find myself getting torn between Shiva and Krishna. The wise ones say that an adherent of Sanatana Dharma would have equal respect for all the members of the Hindu pantheon. Love all, but reserve that special adulation and reverence for your Ishta. "All gods are equal but one's Ishta is, of course, more equal than others." (Bhakti logic. ;-) As for getting "more connected" with your favorite gods, why not try restricting your diet, for a day or two, to the foods that are usually offered to, or associated with that particular God? For Lord Shiva, the Lord of Yoga and Ascetic Supreme, you could try taking in only clear water, raw leaves and vegetables, no condiments, no milk; the kind of stuff only available in mountain ranges. Best wishes for your Pune adventure! Hari Om Tat Sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 13.8 Namaskar William, In Maharashtra, there are many beautiful temples. If possible please try and visit Trymbakeshwar which is close to Nasik and one of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Also, close to Nasik is the Saptashringi temple which has to be one of the most beautiful Devi temples in the world. Wishing you a pleasant journey, Jai Ma Kali, Sameer --- lionserpent358 wrote: > Namaskar to all, > > > I am very exited to be going to Pune, Maharashtra > for three months this > coming November. I wanted to know if anyone here may > have an idea regarding > the levels of Shiva and Shakti worship in > Maharashta. > > I know that there are Ganesha temples all over the > place and I definitely > plan on visiting some of those and have the highest > hopes of even doing the 8 > temple pilgrimage. > > I sort of eb between worshiping Kali and Shiva. > Sometimes it feels a little > akward as to who my "true" highest form is if one > has such a thing. My > adoration falls to Kali, Shiva, Ganesh and Skana > always even though I love > all the forms of deity. > > Would it be too dangerous to seek a Guru while in > India? Has anyone been to > that area before? Do you think it might be good to > pursue some sort of > initiation into a Shaivite order or a Kali sect of > some sort? > > Although my approach so far has been one of devotion > in working and lots of > prayer, I do wish to pursue a more formalized form > of worship and even though > I am going to India to study music it was Kali and > Shiva that led me to > Indian music in the first place! > > I consider the practice and study a form of devotion > and always offer prayers > to Devi in her Saraswati from before beginning. > > I just want to feel more connected with the Gods > that I love and thought that > some guidance could be usefull. Any thoughts or > opinions on such a thing? > > > Thanks a lot > > Jai Kali Ma > > William > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 maharastra has a monastary of matysendranath. Thats a good place to get inintiation in the tantric arts or go near the ganges and look for an aghori those guys are proficiant in many kaula tantras. Digital How To- Get the best out of your PC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 In a message dated 8/13/2002 7:42:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dakinic_monk writes: > maharastra has a monastary of matysendranath. Thats a good place to get > inintiation in the tantric arts or go near the ganges and look for an > aghori those guys are proficiant in many kaula tantras. > I will have to look up info on Matysendranath. As for the Aghoris......I always heard that they were not so easy to talk to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 They're plenty easy to talk to if you have some good herb. - lionserpent358 Tuesday, August 13, 2002 2:15 PM Re: Maharashtra In a message dated 8/13/2002 7:42:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dakinic_monk writes: > maharastra has a monastary of matysendranath. Thats a good place to get > inintiation in the tantric arts or go near the ganges and look for an > aghori those guys are proficiant in many kaula tantras. > I will have to look up info on Matysendranath. As for the Aghoris......I always heard that they were not so easy to talk to! Sponsor shakti_sadhnaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 In a message dated 8/13/2002 3:41:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dashiki_djibouti writes: > They're plenty easy to talk to if you have some good herb. > > Now that's funny and I am sure it is probably quite true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 In a message dated 8/12/2002 10:43:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ysalgaocar writes: > If > possible please try and visit Trymbakeshwar which is > close to Nasik and one of the Jyotirlingas of Lord > Shiva. > > Also, close to Nasik is the Saptashringi temple which > has to be one of the most beautiful Devi temples in > The jyotir linga would be great to see. I know in Pune City there is supposed to be a somewhat famous Parvati temple which I plan on visiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 Any address or town as Maharashtra is big? - Kalika Putra Tuesday, August 13, 2002 5:57 AM Re: Maharashtra maharastra has a monastary of matysendranath. Thats a good place to get inintiation in the tantric arts or go near the ganges and look for an aghori those guys are proficiant in many kaula tantras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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