How to Worship Shiva: Nandi, Lingam & Panchakshara Mantra for Inner Awakening Do You Really Know How to Worship Shiva? We live in an era when information is easily available. You can Google a thousand mantras, watch hours of YouTube content on Shiva, read ancient scriptures online, and even order Rudraksha beads with overnight delivery. Yet, something remains missing. Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I still feel incomplete even after doing so much?” Why is it that despite reciting verses, attending aarti , or pouring sacred water over the lingam , there remains a silent distance between you and Shiva? This article is not about teaching a new mantra. It is about un-teaching what is unnecessary. It is about guiding you to something simple, silent, and powerful, something that was always there but went unnoticed. This isn’t a lecture, it’s a walk, a walk with you , into a Shiva temple, not just of stone, but of awareness. Let’s begin, tog...
If you are reading this, it signifies a deep yearning for spiritual awakening. However, before setting out on this profound journey, it is essential to grasp the true meaning of enlightenment. While the terms "enlightenment" or "awakening" are often used in English, their essence transcends linguistic limitations. Enlightenment is not merely an intellectual realization; it is a transformative experience—a state of being where one gains access to higher wisdom. It is a shift in awareness that surpasses ordinary perception, leading to a profound comprehension of existence, the self, and the ultimate truth of the cosmos. This brings us to an essential question: what exactly is divine wisdom? Simply put, it is a direct connection to the universal consciousness, an infinite reservoir where all knowledge—past, present, and future—coexists. We often turn to books, teachers, and external sources in pursuit of wisdom, assuming it must be acquired from outside. However, in ...