Let's Celebrate Mahasivarathri

Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri :

"Gyanm ichyaet sadashiv, moksham ichyaet janardan"

Meaning is one should worship Shiva for spiritual knowledge and Janardan (Vishnu) for the Final Liberation (Moksha).

 
Ru means to cry and dra means to run: Rudra is one who makes us cry or who runs while crying, now we need to contemplate on this word. Why Rudra is realy means one vanquishes (run) the sorrow and metirial world (World of sorrow and the cause of crying). 

Rut means truth or one who knows truth and the one who bestows truth on worshipers is Rudra.

There are three stories which are associated with this special day:

   1. Once Adi Shakti Parvatiji asked Lord Shiva which Vrata and
       day was the best in terms of giving maximum punyas & his blessings.
       So Lord Shiva himself revealed about this auspicious day.

   2. On this day manifested the great & also the first ever
       Jyotirmaya form (Anala-skanda) of Lord Shiva in front of Lord Vishnu
       & Brahmaji. Lord Shiv is the Saguna Roopa of that Jyotirmaya Form.

   3. On this day there was also supposed to have been the
        marriage of Lord Shiva with Adi Shakti.

The story of the hunter on Mhashivratri day is the spiritual journey
of you and me.

The hymn glorifies Lord Shiva, as the universal supreme force in the
earth. In the Yajurveda "RUDRA" prasna (rahasya) is the most important
component whereas in the Panchakshara manthra OM NAMA SHIVAYA is more
important. OM NAMA SHIVAYA appears in Yajur Veda in the middle. Chanting of the Rudram in rhythm, purifies the entire atmosphere and wipes out distress in our lives.

Chant the mantra `Om Namah Shivaya' entire day and practise Dhyana
for longer periods than the usual routine. Remain more introvert on
this day contemplating about the truths of life. And have darshan of
Lord Shiva where He is properly and regularly worshipped.

Mahashivaratri will fall on 11th Feburary on Thursdsay in 2010
4.00 A.M
Sri Ganapati Avahan poojan

5.00 A.M
Kalasa Sthapana, Devi Avahan and Poojan Archana, Arati

6.30 P.M

Mahanyasa Parayana, Prathama Kala Abhisheka
Trisati Archana, 300 names of Lord Shiv Arati
Bilva Archna, Lingaashtakam, Mantrapushpam, 

10.30 P.M
Dwiteeya Kala Abhishekam
Manyu Sookta, Bilva Ashtottara Sata Nama Archana
Shri Uma Maheshwar Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam, 

February 19th

1.0 A.M
Triteeya Kala Abhisheka
Shiv Sahasra 1008 names of Lord Shiva, Sri Rudra Krama Archana
Daridyadahan Shiv Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam, 

3.00 A.M
Chaturtha Kala Abhisheka Sri Siva Ashtottara Satanama Archana
Arati, Mantrapushpam, 

5.00 A.M
Sri Lalita Sahasranama Pooja, Sri Siva Kavacha Parayana
Arati, Mantrapushpam, 

6.00 A.M
Sri Nandikeswara Abhisheka, mangal aarti

The one who recites his name will not fear death.

shiveshaanaaM mahaadevaM vaamadevaM sadaashivam.h |
namaami shirasaa devaM kiM no mR^ityuH karishhyati

Jai Shiv onkara, Prabhu jai Shiv onkara,
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv ardhangi dhara

sham karoti iti Shankar 

sham means welfare and karoti is the doer. Thus the one who is responsible for one's welfare is Shankar.

Everywhere I go; people ask me why we perform rituals. First try to know the science behind these rituals, the truth behind the ritual will appear on its own. Every one needs the discipline first to pass the exam. Rituals make abstract philosophy palatable to earnest aspirants. They are the ridge poles, as it were, of the spiritual roof. If they are pulled down due to ignorance ,religion will lose its vitality .Rituals have poetic, aesthetic and sublime elements which make religious functions convivial that men, women and children, pure in body, mind and attire, joyously partake in them.

Lord Mrityunjay Mahadev is the winner of death. Meditate and worship
on Mrityunjay Mahadev you can escape from miseries and troubles of
this materialistic world as well as the problems related to inner
soul. He devours/displels our troubles, tensions, stress as well as
our ego.

Mahamrityunjaya THE BEING who allows us to conquered death, death of
emotions, fears, wrong doing, karma dhosha, evil effects or words and
evil eye. Through his worship, Sadhana and meditation one can banish
the fear of death forever from one's life. This is why Maarkandey
Rishi sang - Chandrashekharaashraye Mam Kim Karishyati Vei Yamah i.e.
"When I am in the protection of Lord Chandrashekhar then how can Yama,
the Lord of death harm me."

Meditate on the Name, worship the Name, and through the Name, you
shall be absorbed in intuitive peace and poise.

Let us reflect upon spiritual rest, spiritual renewal, spiritual
healing and celebration created to enlighten, encourage, educate and
empower ourselves and then the mankind.

Thanks to Rajyalaxmi (Om_Nama_Shivaya Group)

Spirtual Messages group wishes every one for Lord Shiva's Blessings on Maha sivarathiri prayers...