Why Mahashivratri?
Lord Shiva is the lord of all arts and artist. Every month of the year Mahashivratri ( Shiva’s Night ) comes, but the one which comes in the Magha month of the February is special and life changing night. It is the night of awakening our consciousness within. On this day on Mahashivratri Lord Shiva saved the Moon God from the dangerous curse which he got from his father-in-Law , Daksha. After this day, the crescent moon is carried by Lord Shiva on his head. It is also believed that Lord Shiva has married mother Parvati on this auspicious day.
Mahashivratri Celebration
Mahashivratri is celebrated by devotees by observing fast, night vigil and chanting mantras. On the night of Mahashivratri the planets are in such positions which can disturb the human system, especially the air (vatta) element in the human body. It is night to stay awake and to balance the air element in our body. From night till 6.am in the morning one should remain awake to reap the health benefits.
Who is Lord Shiva (Adi Purush ) ?
Lord Shiva is king of all gods. The universe is Created by him. He is beyond time and ageless. Also called as Mahadeva, Shiva is the supreme soul. The word knowledge and existence are nothing but Lord Shiva. In the art form, Lord Shiva is the master of music, dance, drama, yoga, and magic. Among all the Hindu deities, he is the only one who has mastered every kind of dance form.
In the Sanatan religion, he is recognized as the first yogi, who, through tremendous hard yoga practices, achieved siddhis (magical powers) and is also called the master of time. He is designated as the lord of destroyer. Actually, the word destroyer can be elaborate further as someone, who stand in defence of the dharma ( religion ) and destroy to protect.
Lord Shiva is the creator, protector and destroyer of his own creation. He Carries trishul which has three head and symbolise sativa, the creation, Rajas, the continuity and maintenance and finally tamas, leading to the cruel activities and malfunctions of a sound system which leads to destruction.
Lord Shiva – The God Of Gods
Adinath, Adi yogi, Mahakala, Shiva is the first person to teach yoga to humans. A 12000 years old coin was found in the state of Punjab, which depicts a man in a yogic position and a bull sitting behind him. The beginning of all and the end of the endless is Lord Shiva.
Parvati is lord Shiva’s better half. The half Shiva and half Parvati form symbolize the Shiva and Shakti in one form. It symbolizes the example of a perfect marriage and gives wife equal status. The wife is one half of the man and without her life has no meaning.
Lord Shiva drank poison in order to save the universe which turned his throat blue. According to the legend, after drinking poison, there was immense fire and heat generated in the universe. To save the universe Parvati, The ad shakti ( Source of power and energy), wife of Lord Shiva put her hand on Shiva’s neck and thereby contained the poison in the neck region of Lord Shiva.
The moon which is crescent shaped is on his head reflect the symbol of time cycle. Shivas body is always covered with ash. This denotes that there is end to the beginning and the material world and physical beauty is not permanent.
Shiva has another name, the lord of dance, Nataraja. His most important dance form is Taandav, the cosmic dance of death which he performs at the end of every age to destroy the universe. After that he performs the dance of Lasya which depicts the creation of the universe.
Om Namah Shivay
All our life, we are in confusion whether God exist or not. Let us understand and bow to the power and energy which reside in us. Where the energy ( prana ) goes when our body is dead ? Name it in any form, pray it or chant, The creation and destruction is a continuous process which will never stop.
Powerful prayer song
The times are tough
there is imbalance
We bow down and pray for your mercy
O Lord of the lords make everything meaningful and worthy
The minds have become corrupt
and everything is abrupt
The discipline and pious are in danger
the goodness and truth are on pier
We bow down and pray for your mercy
O Lord of the lords make everything meaningful and worthy
The innocent and minor are exploited
The law and order are manipulated
The deserving is tortured and blew
and the colour kicked out from its hue
We bow down and pray for your mercy
O Lord of the lords make everything meaningful and worthy
Shiv-Parvati Marriage Song
Bum bum Bhola
Bum bum Bhola
Lord Shiva is ready for the union with Goddess Parvati
The palanquin is ready and Shiva has worn meaningless Ash
Lord Shiva is ready……
With all the Arrangements done by his Shivgans
The trident look beautiful in his right arm
and the dance of his Shivgan increases the charm
Lord, Brahma and Vishnu are carrying the sacred books
With his infectious walk
and the letting the cannabis talk
Lord Shiva is ready for the union with Goddess Parvati
The palanquin is ready and Shiva has worn meaningless Ash
Parvati’s mother is ready with the tilak
the snake on the Shivas neck turned hostile
Mom is unsatisfied with the weird Shiva’s profile
She ran for her life and looked displease
decides, let my daughter remain unmarried with ease
Parvati is convincing her mother, that, She is determined
The union with Lord Shiva is destined
Parvati Mother is frightened with the Ghostly looks of groom
Parvati requests the almighty to appear in the softer countenance Lord Shiva looks handsome and Parvati ready to bloom
Hail to Lord Shiva
Hail to Goddess Durga
The entire universe is celebrating with joy
The lord of the lords and beholder of river Ganga
Lord Shiva is ready for the union with Goddess Parvati
The palanquin is ready and Shiva has worn meaningless Ash
Prayer Of Lord Shiva
Karpur-Gauram Karunaavtaaram
Sansaar-Saaram Bhujagendrahaaram
Sadaa Vasantam Hridyaravinde
Sadaa Vasantam Hridyaravinde
Bhavam Bhavaani Sahitam Namaami
Karpur Gauram : The one who is as pure as camphor(karpur)
Karuna avatar : The symbol of compassion
Sansara Saram : The one who is the meaning of the world
Bhujagendra haram: The one wearing the serpent king as his jewel
Sada vasantam : Always staying
Hridaya arvinde: In the flower of the heart
Bhavam Bhavani: Oh Lord and Goddess Parvati
Sahitam Namami: I bow down to you respectfully
