Lalleshwari and Kashmir Shaivism

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LALLESHWARI

 

 

 

While expounding the relevance of Kashmir Shaivism our deepest gratitude goes to

Lalleshwari, whose teachings give a unique opportunity to have insight into this

mystic philosophy. She conveyed its essence in a simple way for benefit of the

humanity.

 

 

 

Emanating from the basic Creed of Kashmir Shaivism she stresses positive

acceptance of the material world rather than the philosophy of escapism. We can

rather say that God has made man in His own image. It is His Own Maya Shakti

which makes man to see differently. Therefore, real joy can be gained as we live

in this world and go about our work. Avoiding suppression and denial like great

puritans, we should exercise moderation in living and turning away from the

ambition of wealth, power and pleasures of senses. This will prepare us for the

inward journey to realize God.

 

 

 

We can, indeed, get the spiritual thrill by reproducing a few mystical

outpourings of her heart :-

 

 

 

GRACE OF GOD IS INDEPENDENT OF HUMAN EFFORT.

 

Some Thou pushed towards Bliss Thyself !

Some struggled very hard !

Some got drunk and obsessed :

Some one's Sadhna ended in Vain !

 

 

 

TO REALISE HIM OVERCOME THE BARRIERS

 

Shiva abides in all that exists anywhere ;

Do not discriminate between a Hindu and a Musalman ;

If you are wise, recognize your true Self ;

That is the true awareness of God.

 

 

 

DO NOT ESCAPE THE WORLD

 

Some renounced their homes, some the hermitages ;

stay as you are and be firm in your mind.

Thereby you will get established in the Self ;

What is the good of smearing ashes.

 

 

 

MODERATION IN LIVING

 

Overeating will not permit you reach the goal ;

Willful abstention from food makes you conceited.

Eat moderately to be a normal person ;

Moderate eating would surely lead to unbolting of the

Gates !

 

 

 

LOOK FOR GOD WITHIN

 

Looking for the mystic Moon within me ;

It was--like searching for the like.

I found Narayana (Shiva) permeating everywhere/

everything ;

Why this sport of diversity, Oh Lord !

 

 

 

ON KUNDALINI

 

Crossing the Six Forests, came the SHESHIKALA

oozing,

The Prakrti was sacrificed (burnt out) with the air

(Prana).

With the fire of love, I roasted my heart,

Thus SHIVA was realized by me.

 

 

 

BLISS

 

I, Lalla, entered through the garden - gate of my soul ;

There, O Joy ! I found SHIVA united with SHAKTI.

Overwhelmed, I got immersed in Lake of Nector.

Even though alive or dead, what can existence do unto me !

 

 

 

CONCLUSION

 

Let us work for upliftment as our goal. With our own self - effort we should

change and strive for enlightenment. Let this change permeate from man to

family, to state and nation as a whole. Leading to universal good this will

usher in peaceful and conflict free world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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