“Shivratri” the word itself mentions the lord shiva’s night. Every year on the Chaturdashi of Shivratri Amavasya, we celebrate Shivratri to honour lord shiva. Today devotees who perform sincere worship of Lord Shiva are absolved of sins and attain moksha.
History :
Mahashivratri marks the occasion when lord shiva performed Tandava Nritya, the dance of primordial creation, preservation, and destruction that manifested eternal energy to save the world from destruction. It is also the day Lord Shiva married mata Parvati. Maha Shivratri marks the night stillness and quietude, inspired by and devoted to the stoic grace and discipline of Lord Shiva.
Ritual and Significance of Maha Shivratri
There are some significance and rituals associated with the festival which are as follows by Pandit MB Joshi, Famous astrologer in Mysore:
- Offer your Prayer to Lord shiva with “Bel patra” leaves of bel tree and chant “Om Namah shiva ya” Worship Shiva Linga which represents Shiva as the generative power, all of existence, all creativity and fertility at every cosmic level, and offer “Bel Patra” to shiva. Offering “bel Patra” represents offering 3 aspects of you, i.e rajas(the aspect of you that handles activity), tamas(the aspect of you that handles inertia) , and sattva( aspect of you that brings positivity, peace and creativity). These 3 aspects affect your mind and actions, surrendering yourself to shiva brings peace and harmony in life. And Chanting “om” “na” “ma” “shi” “va” “ya” are the indicative of the Panchabhutas. Chanting will harmonise the five elements that nature is made of i.e air, fire, water, earth, space and you will be blessed with bliss and joy.
- Fasting Fasting detoxifies the body and purifies the mind. Your body feels lighter and your mind feels more relaxed as the restlessness reduces. The mind becomes more alert. When that happens, it is more prepared for prayer and meditation, which is the central aspect of the Mahashivratri celebration.
- Celebrate the night with shiva stotras, chanting and meditation Shivratri is the night where energy will be high in the human body and in nature. With fasting, you have become light-hearted and your body is well prepared with freshness and calmness. Staying alert with these activities increases the possibility of your desires getting manifested. It is said that Lord Shiva’s grace is given upon you when you observe the “Shivratri vrat” with sincerity and devotion; your wishes are fulfilled.
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