The Night Of Evolution

Dear One,

Today is Shivarathri, the holy night of Shiva - The Night Of Evolution. It is a symbolic night, when Shiva, the greatest of yogis, becomes freely accessible to his ardent devotees. It is the night when he open his eye of wisdom to bless his devotees and grant them a glimpse of the Divine. Divinity, verily stands on the verge of human understanding this night. It is a night for humans to evolve from darkness unto light.

Shiva, has always fascinated me since childhood. His appearance as a mystic vagabond, with matted dread locks, holding a trident and the damaru, gives him a distinct personality that no other god in the hindu pantheon has. His half closed eyes, ever swimming in a thoughtless pool, holds the mysteries of creation itself. His serene posture conveys a sense of complete mastery over body and spirit. His legendary third eye, denotes he of is all-knowing nature; where past, present and future collide and disperse into nothingness.

He is the one, who has renounced everything, but grants anything, his devotees ask of him. He is thus called,  Bholenath, because he is innocent as a child. He roams everywhere, almost naked, clad in the very Universe he created, as his attire. Shiva is the personification of all the human qualities, tempered and transformed into Divine. Such is his greatness, that his mere thought is enough to grant you salvation.

Today, is his special night. It is when, all positive forces of nature synergizes together to create a night, filled with powerful cosmic vibrations. Universe, moulds itself into a receptacle of Shiva's flowing grace. It sings an ode to the Creator Himself, thanking him for His wondrous creations. Creation puts on it's best show for the Creator tonight. Tonight, you have a chance to transform yourself from the ordinary to extraordinary. Meditate in silence, on the wonders of creation and open yourself to receive Shiva's benign grace.

Shivaratri, is a night of fasting, so that you may be filled. You meditate on  him who is eternally free, so that you are never bound by your transient miseries. You chant his name, so that every cell in your body vibrates to a rhythm divine. You worship Him, so that you he can become a part of you.

Tonight, is the night to remember the limitless, in order to transcend your limitations and earn his grace. Worship Him with your devotion, for, you can realize your true nature, which is Shiva Himself. Never fail to remember, that you are His own reflection. To worship Him, is to celebrate your very existence, which is,  Satyam - Shivam - Sundaram (Eternal - Auspicious - Beautiful)

Be Blessed. Be Free.

Har Har Mahadev! Jai Shiva Shambo!

Peace in oneself. Peace in the world.