Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 On the request of the sages, Suta describes about the methods of worshipping Shivalinga. He says-- "One should construct a Shivalinga either of mud, rock or metal and establish it in such a place where it can be worshipped daily without any hindrance." "The 'Char' mobile Linga should be small in size and the Sthira (fixed) linga should be large. The Linga should be constructed along with the pedestal. The rule for constructing a Shivalinga has been specifically described. The breadth of thickness of the Linga should be twelve times the thickness of the devotees (one who is constructing the linga) finger, while the length should be twenty-five times. After establishing the linga in the above mentioned way, it should be worshipped after performing the Shodasopachar. The thumb also symbolise a Shivalinga and its worship can be done. While worshipping the Shivalinga, the mantra OM NAMAH SHIVAY should be continuously chanted. Chanting this mantra for five crore times, helps a man in attaining to the abode of Shiva. Worship of Shiva done during the mid night is considered to be especially fructifying. There are numerous places of pilgrimages connected with Shiva at the banks of river Ganges and river Indus. River Saraswati is considered to be a sacrosanct river and having an opportunity of living at its banks, helps in attaining to the abode of Brahma. Similarly, there are famous temples of Lord Shiva at Kashi, Naimisharanya, Badrikasharama and Kedar etc. There are many temples of Shiva at the banks of holy river like Ganges, Yamuna, Saraswati, Godavari, Narmada, Kaveri, Sarayu, Tungabhadra etc. Worshipping Shiva at these places bestows undiminishing virtues and liberates a man from all of his sins. Regards Prasanna Kumar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 #3366ff"> WORSHIP OF SHIVA LINGA On the request of the sages, Suta describes about the methods of worshipping Shivalinga. He says-- "One should construct a Shivalinga either of mud, rock or metal and establish it in such a place where it can be worshipped daily without any hindrance." "The 'Char' mobile Linga should be small in size and the Sthira (fixed) linga should be large. The Linga should be constructed along with the pedestal. The rule for constructing a Shivalinga has been specifically described. The breadth of thickness of the Linga should be twelve times the thickness of the devotees (one who is constructing the linga) finger, while the length should be twenty-five times. After establishing the linga in the above mentioned way, it should be worshipped after performing the Shodasopachar. The thumb also symbolise a Shivalinga and its worship can be done. While worshipping the Shivalinga, the mantra OM NAMAH SHIVAY should be continuously chanted. Chanting this mantra for five crore times, helps a man in attaining to the abode of Shiva. Worship of Shiva done during the mid night is considered to be especially fructifying. There are numerous places of pilgrimages connected with Shiva at the banks of river Ganges and river Indus. River Saraswati is considered to be a sacrosanct river and having an opportunity of living at its banks, helps in attaining to the abode of Brahma. Similarly, there are famous temples of Lord Shiva at Kashi, Naimisharanya, Badrikasharama and Kedar etc. There are many temples of Shiva at the banks of holy river like Ganges, Yamuna, Saraswati, Godavari, Narmada, Kaveri, Sarayu, Tungabhadra etc. Worshipping Shiva at these places bestows undiminishing virtues and liberates a man from all of his sins. Regards Prasanna KumarOm Namah Shivay Richa Gupta Jiyo cricket on India cricket Messenger Mobile Stay in touch with your buddies all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Hari Om! Hari Om Tat Sat! 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Dear Shri Prasanna ji and Sri Richa ji accept my respectful pranams! 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Yes ladies can do pooja to the Shri Shiva Lingam when their cycle of nature is not at work. A lady worshipping the Lord’s Shiva Linga with milk will yield untold merits. 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Is it OK to worship shiva lingam at home? 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">It is not just OK, but it is recommended that everyone does the worship after getting the knowledge of the shiva linga worship through the teacher. In fact in the vIra shaiva sampradAya not just every home but each individual has the iShTa linga that is worn on the neck which is worshipped throughout the lifetime. When the shiva linga worship is the lifeline for the devotee as the means of liberation, there need not be any reluctance on that. 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">The worship of shivalinga requires adherence to certain procedures. So somebody says it is not for common people, is that right? 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">As said earlier it is for the common people without any restriction on caste, creed, race, gender ... as followed by vIra shaivites. Definitely there are certain rituals to follow, those are mainly in order to regulate and maximize the properness of the worship through the ancient wisdom passed across to us through ages. Since they would provide great rewards it would be a good idea to learn them and follow. 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">But saying an excuse due to that would be indication of lethargy that tries to avoid a great opportunity. One can say, "Car is expensive to maintain. Motorbike also needs petrol often filled in. Bicycle at least once in a while filling puncture etc. Could walk, but worried whether the bones and joints would be worn out!" To reach the destination one needs to make effort. To the one who realized it, it is not just the destination but even the effort is blissful! 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Subham Dinam Astu! Or Have a nice day! 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Sarvam Sri Krishna Arpanamastu! 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold"> [] On Behalf Of Richa Gupta Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:56 AM Re: WORSHIP OF SHIVA LINGA 12.0pt"> 12.0pt">Dear sir, I have heard that we should not keep shivlinga in our prayer room. As i have a copper shivlinga in my prayer room.. Can a lady do pooja of shivlinga?Kindly suggest in this regard 12.0pt">Thanxs and best regards 12.0pt">Richa 12.0pt"> prasanna kumar <groupowner.prasanna > wrote: margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"> 12.0pt"> WORSHIP OF SHIVA LINGA 12.0pt">On the request of the sages, Suta describes about the methods of worshipping Shivalinga. He says-- "One should construct a Shivalinga either of mud, rock or metal and establish it in such a place where it can be worshipped daily without any hindrance." 12.0pt">"The 'Char' mobile Linga should be small in size and the Sthira (fixed) linga should be large. The Linga should be constructed along with the pedestal. The rule for constructing a Shivalinga has been specifically described. The breadth of thickness of the Linga should be twelve times the thickness of the devotees (one who is constructing the linga) finger, while the length should be twenty-five times. After establishing the linga in the above mentioned way, it should be worshipped after performing the Shodasopachar. The thumb also symbolise a Shivalinga and its worship can be done. While worshipping the Shivalinga, the mantra OM NAMAH SHIVAY should be continuously chanted. Chanting this mantra for five crore times, helps a man in attaining to the abode of Shiva. Worship of Shiva done during the mid night is considered to be especially fructifying. 12.0pt">There are numerous places of pilgrimages connected with Shiva at the banks of river Ganges and river Indus. River Saraswati is considered to be a sacrosanct river and having an opportunity of living at its banks, helps in attaining to the abode of Brahma. 12.0pt">Similarly, there are famous temples of Lord Shiva at Kashi, Naimisharanya, Badrikasharama and Kedar etc. There are many temples of Shiva at the banks of holy river like Ganges, Yamuna, Saraswati, Godavari, Narmada, Kaveri, Sarayu, Tungabhadra etc. Worshipping Shiva at these places bestows undiminishing virtues and liberates a man from all of his sins. 12.0pt"> 12.0pt">Regards Prasanna Kumar color:#441415;font-weight:bold">Om font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#441415;font-weight:bold"> Namah Shivay 12.0pt"> bold">Richa Gupta 12.0pt"> 12.0pt">Jiyo cricket on India cricket Messenger Mobile Stay in touch with your buddies all the time. 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