[Reader-list] Shivratri - The Great Night of Shiva

[Aditya Raj Kaul]

*Shivratri is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu world,
celebrated with devotion and fervour by millions of Hindus each year. This
year it falls on March 6th (today!).*

*In the Hindu view, the Divine Being transcends all human conceptualisation,
yet can be approached in many ways. The deities of Hinduism reflect
realizations of God on various levels, as experienced by ancient Rishis in
deep meditation. Shiva is one of the most important deities, and His worship
forms part of the daily lives of many Hindus. He is the Lord of Yogis, the
Lord of Time and the Destroyer. The destructive aspect of Shiva is not
something to be feared; it is destruction for the purpose of regeneration.
He destroys that which is old and impure in order to make room for a new
creation, which is pure and divine. On an inward level, He oversees the
annihilation of old habits, attachments and ego - all essential for us to
progress on the spiritual path.*
*read more @
http://thehinduvoice.com/blog/2008/03/06/shivratri-the-great-night-of-shiva/
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*Thanks*
*Aditya Raj Kaul <http://www.hinduvoice.co.uk/issues/23/Shivratri.htm>*