Siva Yoga Centre

The Sacred Stones and the River of Shiva We often seek the divine in grand temples, in works sculpted by human hands, or in complex rituals. We forget that the Earth itself is a living construction site, where the Creator leaves His signature in a raw and silent way. One of the most fascinating examples of this " sacred engineering " are the Bana Lingams , the mystical stones of the Narmada  River . Image: Wikimedia Commons  The Master Sculptor: The Narmada River Located in India, the Narmada River is one of the few that Hindu tradition considers so sacred that its mere sight is capable of purifying the soul. Unlike other rivers, it flows through a deep geological rift , and its waters possess a unique power. It is this force that acts as a patient master builder: over centuries, the current rolls quartz and jasper stones along the riverbed, naturally polishing them until they acquire the oval shape — the Lingam , the symbol of Shiva's infinite consciousness . The Mar...

As Pedras Sagradas e o Rio de Shiva Muitas vezes buscamos o divino em templos grandiosos, em obras esculpidas por mãos humanas ou em rituais complexos. Esquecemos que a própria Terra é um canteiro de obras vivo, onde o Criador deixa sua assinatura de forma bruta e silenciosa. Um dos exemplos mais fascinantes dessa " engenharia sagrada " são as Bana Lingams , as pedras místicas do Rio Narmada . Imagem: Wikimedia Commons O Mestre Escultor: O Rio Narmada Localizado na Índia, o Rio Narmada é um dos poucos que a tradição hindu considera tão sagrado que sua mera visão é capaz de purificar a alma. Diferente de outros rios, ele flui em uma fenda geológica profunda, e suas águas têm uma força única. É essa força que atua como um mestre de obras paciente: ao longo de séculos, a correnteza rola pedras de quartzo e jaspe no leito do rio, polindo-as naturalmente até que adquiram o formato oval — o Lingam , o símbolo da consciência infinita de Shiva. As Marcas da Criação: As Listras e...

Why is Shiva the Lord of Creation and Destruction? Many know Shiva only through the label of "The Destroyer," but in Saiva Siddhanta —the ancient Tamil philosophy —this function is understood as an act of compassion and infinite love. Shiva does not destroy out of chaos; He dissolves to liberate. Imagem Pixabay by GodsFavoriteArts Here are the pillars of this understanding under the lens of Siddhanta philosophy: 1. The Five Cosmic Activities (Pancha-kritya) In Saiva Siddhanta, Shiva does not operate solely on a "create-destroy" binary. He manifests five constant energies that maintain the balance of the universe: Srishti (Creation): The emergence of new opportunities and bodies. Sthiti (Preservation): The sustenance of the experience necessary for evolution. Samhara (Dissolution): The withdrawal of matter into a state of rest. Tirobhava (Concealment): When the Divinity "hides" so that the soul may learn through Karma. Anugraha (Grace): The act of rev...