Om Namah Shivaya
0 Comments Published by Madhukar Organisation on Samstag, 20. September 2008 at 06:19.
The Meaning of 'Om Namah Shivaya' :
It means "I bow to Shiva." Shiva is the supreme reality, the inner Self. It is the name given to consciousness that dwells in all. Shiva is the name of your true identity- your self.
According to Hindu mythology there are three Gods who run this creation. The Brahma - who creates the universe, the Vishnu - who preserves the Universe and the Shiva- who in the end destroys the universe. Among the three deities, Shiva, though considered as destroyer, also symbolize the - the inner self which remains intact even after everything ends.
In this mantra the chanter (one who repeats the mantra) bow to Shiva- his true self.
Om Namah Shivay is a very powerful mantra. It has been said about this mantra that if this mantra vibrates continually in your heart, then you have no need to perform austerities, to meditate, or to practise yoga. To repeat this mantra you need no rituals or ceremonies, nor must you repeat it at an auspicious time or in a particular place." This mantra is free of all restrictions. It can be repeated by anyone, young or old, rich or poor and no matter what state a person is in, it will purify him.
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Ramana Maharshi says in one of his stotras about Arunachala (Shiva): "I gave "me", and I got YOU in return, so who of us is the intelligent one?"
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Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi:
“Arunachala is the heart of the world, is Shiva himself.
As we identify ourselves with the body,
so Shiva, the supreme truth, identifies himself with the mountain.
It happens out of love for those who are seeking to realize Him.“
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Madhukar:
“Yes, this mountain is Shiva himself.
When a human being can be enlightened, why not also a mountain?
Each one who has been there realizes
that even though he finds a red geological formation in a plain with paddy fields, it is much more a mystical place.
Bhagavan is still there!
This phenomenon of silent presence is described as soundless sound.
I would say: vibrationless vibration.“
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„When Arunachala pulled me towards him, filled my mind in silence and I came close to him, I saw: he means absolute stillness”.
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“Arunachala is within and not outside. The Self Is Arunachala.“
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„For the human eye he is only a shape out of earth and rock, but his true form is divine light.“
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“The secret of the mountain is the secret of the Self.“
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“Arunachala thou dost root out the ego of those who meditate on thee in
the heart, oh Arunachala."
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Arunachala Siva!
Arunachala Siva!
Arunachala Siva!
Arunachala!
Labels: Arunachala-Siva, Mantras, Om-Namah-Shivaya
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