Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Namaste As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please post so we can all bask in His love. Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. Jai Maa Jai Swami vishweshwar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Vishweshwar, My question is about Shivaratri. Just got our computer back from shop and set up dial up till modem comes thn nxt wk we'll hv fast speed. So can you explain Shivaratri to me so can celebrate here since won't be able to see it on line? Thank you, Debi inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 > wrote: Namaste As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please post so we can all bask in His love. Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. Jai Maa Jai Swami vishweshwar Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Namaste: I have a story about Shiva that I would like to share. I went out for my daily walk one day, and during my walk I intended to look for a Shivaling, or rather an oblong rock that resembles a Shivaling. I mentally uttered a prayer to Shiva to help me find the right one. Literally, as I turned the corner there right in front of me right under the button that I usually push for the crosswalk in a very obvious place was a perfect rock. It seemed way too coincidental. I picked the rock up and carried it to my house. Om Namah Shivaya! Shankari Kali inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 > wrote: Namaste As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please post so we can all bask in His love. Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. Jai Maa Jai Swami vishweshwar 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Namaste Thanks for sharing that story. When Shiva wants to be worshiped, He will supply everything. I hope you have arranged it on your altar. Let us know how your worship progresses. Jai Maa Jai Swami vishweshwar , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste: > > I have a story about Shiva that I would like to share. I went out for my daily walk one day, and during my walk I intended to look for a Shivaling, or rather an oblong rock that resembles a Shivaling. I mentally uttered a prayer to Shiva to help me find the right one. > > Literally, as I turned the corner there right in front of me right under the button that I usually push for the crosswalk in a very obvious place was a perfect rock. It seemed way too coincidental. I picked the rock up and carried it to my house. > > Om Namah Shivaya! > > Shankari Kali > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote: Namaste > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please > post so we can all bask in His love. > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > with the Search movie showtime shortcut. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Namaste Debra This explanation of Maha Shivaratri - The Night of Shiva, was on a web site. It explained so well, I copies and pasted it. Sri Maha Shivaratri means "The Night of Shiva". The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is a festival observed in honor of Lord Shiva. Shiva was married to Parvati on this day. This is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. People repeat the Panchakshara Mantra as it is said he who utters the Names of Shiva during Shivaratri, with perfect devotion and concentration, is freed from all sins. He reaches the abode of Shiva and lives there happily. He is liberated from the wheel of births and deaths. Many pilgrims flock to the places where there are Shiva temples. Legends behind Shivaratri Once Lord Vishnu and Lord Bramha argued over each other's prowess. However, Lord Shiva challenged both of them. He appeared as a flaming Linga and challenged the duo to measure the gigantic Linga (phallic symbol of Lord Shiva). Lord Bramha, who took the form of a swan, and Lord Vishnu who became a boar and went to Netherland, were both unable to measure the Shivlinga. Then Lord Shiva came out of the Linga and declared himself the most powerful. Maha Shivratri therefore means the grand night of Shiva. The devotees of Shiva fast during this day and pray to the lord throughout the night. This legend goes to prove the supremacy of Mahadev over other Hindu Gods. King Daksha, opposed Sati's marriage with Shiva. At a yagnya (holy sacrifice) the king ignored Shiva's presence and thereby insulted the latter publicly. Sati was so angered by this that she jumped into the sacrificial fire and ended her life. Lord Shiva unleashed his fury at the death of his wife by performing the violent dance, Taandav. He wiped out Daksha's kingdom, undertook rigorous penance and retired to the Himalayas. The Gods, who feared that the severity of Shiva's penance might bring an end to the world, revived Sati in the new avatar of Parvati. Shiva-Parvati married and this reunion is celebrated on Maha Shivratri. At the Devi Mandir, we worship the Shiva lingums throughout the night. We perform puja and everyone makes the offerings. We also sing Shiva songs and dance. We fast on Thursday and break the fast 3-5 AM Friday morning. We stay up all night. Jai Maa Jai Swami vishweshwar I -- In , Debra McDaniel <student61754 wrote: > > Vishweshwar, > My question is about Shivaratri. Just got our computer back from shop and set up dial up till modem comes thn nxt wk we'll hv fast speed. > So can you explain Shivaratri to me so can celebrate here since won't be able to see it on line? > Thank you, > Debi > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > Namaste > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please > post so we can all bask in His love. > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Namaste Vishweshwar: I did place the lingam on the altar. I began the Shiva puja a couple of days ago, and all is going well. I'm a bit confused by the hand movements. I am not quite sure exactly what they are. Peace, Shankari Kali inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 > wrote: Namaste Thanks for sharing that story. When Shiva wants to be worshiped, He will supply everything. I hope you have arranged it on your altar. Let us know how your worship progresses. Jai Maa Jai Swami vishweshwar , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste: > > I have a story about Shiva that I would like to share. I went out for my daily walk one day, and during my walk I intended to look for a Shivaling, or rather an oblong rock that resembles a Shivaling. I mentally uttered a prayer to Shiva to help me find the right one. > > Literally, as I turned the corner there right in front of me right under the button that I usually push for the crosswalk in a very obvious place was a perfect rock. It seemed way too coincidental. I picked the rock up and carried it to my house. > > Om Namah Shivaya! > > Shankari Kali > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote: Namaste > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please > post so we can all bask in His love. > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > with the Search movie showtime shortcut. > Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 During my first visit to India I was staying in an ashram where everyone seemed to have an Ishta Dev. Although I had been meditating for years, I was never encouraged to develop this kind of relationship with the divine. I was feeling sad about this and mentioned it to a saint I met. He told me I do have an Ishta, but just didn't remember it. He asked me to hold my hand out. He held his empty hand over mine, and a Shiva lingam dropped into the palm of my hand! Shivaji has been dear to me ever since. Jai Shiva! Jai Maa! > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > Namaste > > > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please > > post so we can all bask in His love. > > > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > > with the Search movie showtime shortcut. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi Shankari Kali, There are some additional pictures of various mudras on the Devi Mandir website here: http://www.shreemaa.org/drupal/node/297 Jai Maa! Chris , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Vishweshwar: > > I did place the lingam on the altar. I began the Shiva puja a couple of days ago, and all is going well. I'm a bit confused by the hand movements. I am not quite sure exactly what they are. > > Peace, > Shankari Kali > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote: Namaste > > Thanks for sharing that story. When Shiva wants to be worshiped, He > will supply everything. > I hope you have arranged it on your altar. > Let us know how your worship progresses. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste: > > > > I have a story about Shiva that I would like to share. I went out > for my daily walk one day, and during my walk I intended to look for a > Shivaling, or rather an oblong rock that resembles a Shivaling. I > mentally uttered a prayer to Shiva to help me find the right one. > > > > Literally, as I turned the corner there right in front of me right > under the button that I usually push for the crosswalk in a very > obvious place was a perfect rock. It seemed way too coincidental. I > picked the rock up and carried it to my house. > > > > Om Namah Shivaya! > > > > Shankari Kali > > > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > Namaste > > > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please > > post so we can all bask in His love. > > > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > > with the Search movie showtime shortcut. > > > > > > > > > > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Chris, Thanks. I just could not tell exactly what was going on. Peace, Shankari Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 > wrote: Hi Shankari Kali, There are some additional pictures of various mudras on the Devi Mandir website here: http://www.shreemaa.org/drupal/node/297 Jai Maa! Chris , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Vishweshwar: > > I did place the lingam on the altar. I began the Shiva puja a couple of days ago, and all is going well. I'm a bit confused by the hand movements. I am not quite sure exactly what they are. > > Peace, > Shankari Kali > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote: Namaste > > Thanks for sharing that story. When Shiva wants to be worshiped, He > will supply everything. > I hope you have arranged it on your altar. > Let us know how your worship progresses. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste: > > > > I have a story about Shiva that I would like to share. I went out > for my daily walk one day, and during my walk I intended to look for a > Shivaling, or rather an oblong rock that resembles a Shivaling. I > mentally uttered a prayer to Shiva to help me find the right one. > > > > Literally, as I turned the corner there right in front of me right > under the button that I usually push for the crosswalk in a very > obvious place was a perfect rock. It seemed way too coincidental. I > picked the rock up and carried it to my house. > > > > Om Namah Shivaya! > > > > Shankari Kali > > > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > Namaste > > > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please > > post so we can all bask in His love. > > > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > > with the Search movie showtime shortcut. > > > > > > > > > > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. > Never miss an email again! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Namaste Aniruddhan: I am glad that you shared this story. Shivaji is very dear to my heart as well. Jai Shiva! Shankari Kali aniruddhan <aniruddhan > wrote: During my first visit to India I was staying in an ashram where everyone seemed to have an Ishta Dev. Although I had been meditating for years, I was never encouraged to develop this kind of relationship with the divine. I was feeling sad about this and mentioned it to a saint I met. He told me I do have an Ishta, but just didn't remember it. He asked me to hold my hand out. He held his empty hand over mine, and a Shiva lingam dropped into the palm of my hand! Shivaji has been dear to me ever since. Jai Shiva! Jai Maa! > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > Namaste > > > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please > > post so we can all bask in His love. > > > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > > with the Search movie showtime shortcut. > > > Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I would love to share my Shiva story. A few years back, I was looking at different mantras, then one day, came across the Mahamritunjaya mantra and immediately knew "that's my mantra!" I got a CD and tried to learn it along with the written text. I thought it would take FOREVER. I had an acquaitance have his guru initiate me formally. I obtain several different CDs so I could listen to several different people reciting it. While listening to the CDs, I would feel a pressure in my base chakra. After about a year plus, I finally was able to recite it on my own. Yay! I later got a Vedic horoscope done and it said in two different places IN BRIGHT RED CAPITAL LETTERS that I was/am under the influence of Saturn and I would benefit from a MMJ yantra and reciting the mantra. Of course, I had already figured that out, but it was still nice to see it documented elsewhere. Then, about a year after reciting it on a daily basis, sometimes for several hours at a time, I noticed a nice energy about me that began to wrap itself around me. I asked my friend who practices in the Siddha tradition in south India, about my experience, and he said, of course!, you are a child of Shiva! He knew that the first time he spoke with me. Sooooo, to make a long story short, the energies continue to build and evolve and are now making their way up my spine. Om Namah Shivaya! Melissa , "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, please > post so we can all bask in His love. > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 I know there are some video clips of swamiji doing some of the mudras, but I don't know where they are. Perhaps someone else can link you. Jai Maa! Chris , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Chris, > > Thanks. I just could not tell exactly what was going on. > > Peace, > Shankari > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Shankari Kali, > > There are some additional pictures of various mudras on the Devi > Mandir website here: > http://www.shreemaa.org/drupal/node/297 > > Jai Maa! > Chris > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste Vishweshwar: > > > > I did place the lingam on the altar. I began the Shiva puja a couple > of days ago, and all is going well. I'm a bit confused by the hand > movements. I am not quite sure exactly what they are. > > > > Peace, > > Shankari Kali > > > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > Namaste > > > > Thanks for sharing that story. When Shiva wants to be worshiped, He > > will supply everything. > > I hope you have arranged it on your altar. > > Let us know how your worship progresses. > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > vishweshwar > > > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Namaste: > > > > > > I have a story about Shiva that I would like to share. I went out > > for my daily walk one day, and during my walk I intended to look for a > > Shivaling, or rather an oblong rock that resembles a Shivaling. I > > mentally uttered a prayer to Shiva to help me find the right one. > > > > > > Literally, as I turned the corner there right in front of me right > > under the button that I usually push for the crosswalk in a very > > obvious place was a perfect rock. It seemed way too coincidental. I > > picked the rock up and carried it to my house. > > > > > > Om Namah Shivaya! > > > > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > > Namaste > > > > > > As Shivaratri comes, let's share stories of Shiva in our lives. How > > > He has manifested His love and blessings for each of us. > > > Any stories and experiences, or any questions about Shiva puja, > please > > > post so we can all bask in His love. > > > > > > Also, let's discuss why we worship Shiva. > > > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > > > with the Search movie showtime shortcut. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > > Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find > flight and hotel bargains. > > > > > > > > > > Never miss an email again! > Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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