The Maha Shivrathri : auspicious occasion for Indians

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We all know Lord ‘Shiva’. He is the supreme God and known to be the transformer in the Hindu Trinity. His biggest day of the Darkest Night is coming, The Maha Shivrathri.

Every month we all observe Shivrathri. However, Maha Shivrathri is one of the biggest, darkest and lengthiest nights and is an auspicious occasion for Indians. It is known to be the most significant and sacred nights of India. Maha Shivrathri this year falls on February 24, 2017 (Tomorrow). This is so special that it is going to be celebrated on Friday, known to be the day for Maha Sakthi.

The reason to celebrate Shivrathri:

Why do we exist in this universe. Do we have a definite answer to this miraculous question. Of course NO. It can be due to a pre-written plan or a chance by. Anything or whatever it may be.

But all of us one day want liberation.

Liberation : We need to be discharged from all the sorrow, pain, suffering, torture, desolation, unhappiness, etc (Even if all are the same, they can act unique at some stages and situations). The power for liberation can only be acquired from Lord Shiva –the legend. The night of Maha Shivarathri should be the prayer night for deliverance.

As said by Manickavachagar in Thiruvasagam, Shiva always holds his devotees close and deep to his heart. By the lyrics “Imai pozhudum en nenjil neengadhan taal vazhga” (I do not leave you even for a fraction of a second). So, it is a special day for devotees of Lord Shiva.

In order to gain Lord Shiva’s attention, we need to utilize this Day. Also, it is said that He is the master of  yoga. It is said that during this darkest night there is a gush of energy flow in human body given by nature.  But this energy is activated only on vertical position. So, you are asked not to lay down positioning horizontal and should be awake in a sitting position throughout this night.

Devotees can chant the Maha Manthiram of Lord Shiva: OM NAMA SHIVAAYA. Also, they can read Shivapuranam, Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam etc. On doing this, we devotees are rewarded with success, prosperity and a long life.

The pooja is split into four sessions. So it goes on like this,

First Session:  From 6pm TO 9pm

Second Session:  From 9pm TO 12 am

Third Session: From 12am TO 3am

Fourth Session: From 3am to 6am

All the four pojas are said to signify man’s life. –childhood, youth, middle age and old age. For each puja, the aradhanai, nivedhanam, bhajan and parayanam will  be different. You can offer Panchamrut made at home to the linga. You can visit  the Shivan temple or observe Shivrathri at your home.

Worshipping gods and their idols with Panchamrut is considered to be highly auspicious.

The Five ingredients used are:

Milk is for the blessing of purity.

Yogurt is for prosperity.

Honey is for sweetness.

Ghee is for victory.

Sugar is for happiness.

Water is for purity.

Preparation:

Whisk 2 cups of curd, add cold milk of ½ cup, now add sugar – ¼ cup, add honey – 1 tabblespoon, and some water to it. You can finally add some basil leaves to this mixture to make this a holy thing.

Wishing all Happy Maha Shivarathri. May Lord Shiva bless us all success and happiness and rescue us from all our sins, sorrows and pains.

OM NAMA SHIVAAYA

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