Sri Swamiji's Special Shivaratri Message

Ganga Utsava , the procession of the water pots carrying the Kaveri water took place in the evening. Soon after the same, the Abhisheka (pouring of water) on Sachchidanandeshwara Shiva Linga went on for about 5 hours. Just at the auspicious time of Linga Udbhava (appearance of Shiva Linga as per mythology) i.e. at 12 O'clock midnight, Sri Swamiji gave a special message.

Pujya Sri Swamiji's Message

Once there was an argument between Brahma and Vishnu about who among the two was greater. Then a huge pillar like brilliance emanated in their presence. Wondered at the sudden sight, Brahma soared higher to try to reach the upper end of the glowing pillar, while Vishnu went downward to try to reach its bottom. Brahma gave a false statement that he saw the head of the huge form and a specific flower Kethaki and a cow testified his word. Shiva, the Supreme Lord seen as Linga - the endless pillar-like brilliance, out of anger on hearing the untruth, cursed Brahma that he does not deserve worship by any one, that the plant Kethaki will shelter venomous snakes and its flowers should not be used for any worship and lastly that the cow's head shall not be fit to be worshipped.

However, the curses of Shiva have deeper inner significance. To say that Brahma does not deserve customary worship emphasises that the Brahma Jnana, the Supreme Knowledge be acquired by people by way of real intimate experience. By debarring the Kethaki flower for any worship is to protect one and all since its fragrance is dear to poisonous snakes and will be dangerous to grow the Kethaki plants in domestic premises. Since the hind part of the cow is to be worshipped, the urine of the cow is being used as medicine for sure cure of many diseases.

There will be natural calamities and breach of trust in the ensuing year. More so, unworthy fraudulent people will be honoured and saved while the capable and good ones will be harassed. For example, the person who eats a stolen fruit escapes punishment, where as the innocent person near whom the skin of the fruit appears will be victimised. Also business partners appear to be very friendly in conferences, but harm each other stealthily. Let us see whether there is any way out to get over such crises.

One need not be pessimistic at all under any circumstances. It is the same good Lord who created both the deadly snake as also the mongoose who can kill it. Hence it is only the kind God who can solve all our problems with certainty. Swamiji does not intend to frighten you about your future problems. The only purpose is just to caution you and to give proper saving guidance.

Worship of and meditation of Shiva is the antidote for all your difficulties in the ensuing year. Go to Shiva temples on every Monday and chant ADITYA HRUDAYA, an ancient hymn on SUN on every Sunday without fail. This is beneficial for all people of all birth stars.

Shiva emerged Himself. He has no parents. He has no beginning. He is endless. He is beyond all the narrow differentiation of caste, creed, religion, language, nationality or country. Shiva is the saviour of one and all. He is adorable for every one.

Jaya Guru Datta