Forms of God Shiva (Part 1)
This article highlights valuable information on Rudra, Kalabhairav, Veerabhadra, Bhairavanatha, Nataraj etc forms of Shiva and their mission. Thus explaining vastness of Shiva’s functions.
Gokulashtami (Shrikrushna Jayanti)
On Gokulashtami, also known as Janmashtami, Shri Krushna’s Principle is thousand times more active as compared to other days.
Shri Durgadevi
Shri Durgadevi or Durga Mata or simply Durga Ma (as She is often called by Her devotees), Shri Durgadevi is one of the most beloved and worshipped feminine forms of Shakti.
Spiritual science underlying offering of trifoliate bel leaves to Shiva
Shiva is fond of trifoliate bel. They are like three components, three eyes, three weapons and which destroy the sins of three births.
The types of Disciple
The superior disciple is a seeker who inspite of being trapped in unhappiness in the state of the embodied soul is convinced that “I am not the embodied soul but am really The Supreme God (Shiv)” through the study of the scriptures.
Gurukrupayoga
The word krupa has been derived from the root ‘krup’, which means to have mercy. Union of a jiva (Embodied soul) with Shiv (God Principle) by Guru’s grace is known as ‘Gurukrupayoga’.
Sadguru and Paratpar Guru
Today ‘Guru, Sadguru and Paratpar Guru’ are used as synonyms; however, there is a marked difference between them in the spiritual context. Let us see how.
Who receives a Guru mantra ?
Gurumantra does not contain mere letters, but has spiritual knowledge, Chaitanya and Guru’s blessings. Hence, spiritual progress is faster.
Types of Guru
An ideal Guru is the one, who if the need arises, even forces the disciple to act in a particular manner, if he is inattentive or misbehaving.
Rudraksha
Adorning a rudraksha-mala while worshipping Shiva is ideal. Followers of the Natha and Vama sects and Kapaliks especially use the rudraksha.