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Why does Shiva live in Shamshan?
Shamshan is full of energies of astral beings and other life forms and it presents a great environment to observe and interact with these beings. The while tantra is knowledge given by shiva which deals with properties and interaction with these beings. Shiva is the ultimate seeker and giver of knowledge .
Why did Shiva become Aghori?
Aghoris are devotees of Shiva manifested as Bhairava, and monists who seek moksha from the cycle of reincarnation or saṃsāra. This freedom is a realization of the self’s identity with the absolute. Because of this monistic doctrine, the Aghoris maintain that all opposites are ultimately illusory.
How did Shiva meditate?
When shiva meditates upon his supreme self , fixing his gaze between the eyebrows and as a result he exclaims ‘Shivoham Shivoham’ in ananda of realizing, the supreme self as himself. This is called shiva yoga or the meditation of formless god.
Who is Shamshan Kali?
Shamshan Kali is the goddess as protector of the cremation grounds. Cremation is very important in Hindu society, particularly among Tantric sects, and Shamshan Kali protects the sacred cremation sites.
Why is Shiva in cremation ground?
Shiva is beyond the worldly things , and he stays in Rudra_kshetra, the burial ground. Shiva is free from this cycle of life and death, so He is untouched. Shiva is Bhasmanga_raya, means Shiva smears ash of the Cremation grounds on his body.
Why is Shiva called Adideva?
Many believe that God Shiva is a Sayambhu – which means He is not born from a human body. He was created automatically! He was there when there was nothing and He will remain even after everything is destructed. That is why; he is also loving called as the ‘Adi-Dev’ which means the ‘Oldest God of the Hindu mythology.
Who is Lord of meditation?
Shiva is also known as Adiyogi Shiva, regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts….
| Shiva | |
|---|---|
| A statue of Lord Shiva meditating in the Padmasana | |
| Other names | Shankara, Bholenath, Mahesha, Mahadeva, Rudra, Parāsiva |
| Sanskrit transliteration | Śiva |
Where do Lord Shiva devotees go after death?
Shiva’s devotees on death are directly taken to Mount Kailash, Shiva’s abode, on death and not to Yama’s hell.
Why is Lord Shiva covered in ashes?
Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Kali are considered to be the Lords of Shmashana. While Lord Shiva covered in ashes meditates, Goddess Kali in contrast to him in all her blackness chases away the evil spirits. It is believed that once a body after its funeral is left to burn alone in night, Lord Shiva takes in the dead within him.
What is the significance of Shmashana Ghat in Hinduism?
Hence, it is said this progression shall not be troubled with any human intrusion or else face the wrath of Goddess Kali. According to Hindu shastras, one is also advised to not wander around a Shmashana ghat during the day, a time when evil spirits are at their peak; a human body is too weak at that time to fight off an evil spirit.
What is the meaning of “Shma Shan Shan”?
Shma refers to shava or corpse, shan refers to shanya or bed. Where the dead bodies lie, that is where he resides, because he realized working with living people is a waste of time. You cannot get them to the pitch of intensity that is needed.