07-01-2004, 08:40 PM
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Meaning Of Shiva
"Shiva means auspicious, not Eeshwara. God has innumerable names. There is no difference at all between Hari and Hara." Sai Baba, SS, 4/92, p. 63
"Sivam (or Shivam) means auspiciousness. It calls for eschewing of egoism. Those who know Telugu can see how the letter 'Sa' becomes 'Si' by the shortening of the mark at the end of the letter 'Sa'. The elimination of the ego makes all the difference between 'Sivam' (auspiciousness) and 'Savam (or Shavam), (which means a corpse)." Sai Baba, SS, 4/97. p. 90
"The Upanishads refer to the attributes of the Divine as 'Satyam (truth), Shivam (goodness), Sundram (beauty)'. Plato regarded truth, goodness and beauty as the attributes of the Divine. 'Shivam' represents the principle of auspiciousness. It is associated with truth on the one side and beauty on the other." Sai Baba, SS, 4/97, p. 87
"The cosmic process of creation (Srishti), sustenance (Sthiti) and dissolution (Layam) goes on in every human being. Creation is the outcome of thought (Sankalpa). 'Sthiti' (sustenance) is protection of creation. 'Layam' is the merger of creation in its source. Srishti, Sthiti and Layam are also identified with the three qualities- Satva, Rajas and Tamas. Man is embodiment of the three Gunas. The three Gunas represent the Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara). The Trinity represents the three worlds (Trilokas). The three worlds and Trinity are present in every human being. The three are to be regarded as one and worshipped as 'Shivam'. What is 'Shivam'? It is the embodiment of auspiciousness. When man recognises the unified form of the Trinity, his humanness acquires auspiciousness." Sai Baba, SS, 3/96, pp. 64 & 65
Shiva's Idealism
"Today is Shivaratri. Take the ideal of Shiva. When the devastating Halahala poison emerged from the ocean, the life on earth was threatened with immediate and total destruction. Shiva offered to drink the poison and save the world. His throat is blue ever since, for the poison has pervaded (he area. Be eager to serve, to come to the rescue of others." Sai Baba SSS. Vol. VI. p. 22
Symbolism Of Shiva's Form
'The secret of creation is evident from the description of the form of Shiva. The crescent moon on Shiva's head symbolizes the consciousness in human beings, the Ganga symbolizes the Life Force and the snakes on Shiva's body represent the myriads of living beings He resides on a silver mountain. His dearest friend is Kubera, the Lord of Wealth. Despite being endowed with all these, why was he obliged to carry the begging bowl? To demonstrate to the world that every kind of wealth is a hindrance to spiritual advancement, Shiva renounced everything. It is through renunciation, Shiva became the eternal embodiment of supreme bliss." Sai Baba. SS, 4/90. p. 85
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Meaning Of Shiva
"Shiva means auspicious, not Eeshwara. God has innumerable names. There is no difference at all between Hari and Hara." Sai Baba, SS, 4/92, p. 63
"Sivam (or Shivam) means auspiciousness. It calls for eschewing of egoism. Those who know Telugu can see how the letter 'Sa' becomes 'Si' by the shortening of the mark at the end of the letter 'Sa'. The elimination of the ego makes all the difference between 'Sivam' (auspiciousness) and 'Savam (or Shavam), (which means a corpse)." Sai Baba, SS, 4/97. p. 90
"The Upanishads refer to the attributes of the Divine as 'Satyam (truth), Shivam (goodness), Sundram (beauty)'. Plato regarded truth, goodness and beauty as the attributes of the Divine. 'Shivam' represents the principle of auspiciousness. It is associated with truth on the one side and beauty on the other." Sai Baba, SS, 4/97, p. 87
"The cosmic process of creation (Srishti), sustenance (Sthiti) and dissolution (Layam) goes on in every human being. Creation is the outcome of thought (Sankalpa). 'Sthiti' (sustenance) is protection of creation. 'Layam' is the merger of creation in its source. Srishti, Sthiti and Layam are also identified with the three qualities- Satva, Rajas and Tamas. Man is embodiment of the three Gunas. The three Gunas represent the Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara). The Trinity represents the three worlds (Trilokas). The three worlds and Trinity are present in every human being. The three are to be regarded as one and worshipped as 'Shivam'. What is 'Shivam'? It is the embodiment of auspiciousness. When man recognises the unified form of the Trinity, his humanness acquires auspiciousness." Sai Baba, SS, 3/96, pp. 64 & 65
Shiva's Idealism
"Today is Shivaratri. Take the ideal of Shiva. When the devastating Halahala poison emerged from the ocean, the life on earth was threatened with immediate and total destruction. Shiva offered to drink the poison and save the world. His throat is blue ever since, for the poison has pervaded (he area. Be eager to serve, to come to the rescue of others." Sai Baba SSS. Vol. VI. p. 22
Symbolism Of Shiva's Form
'The secret of creation is evident from the description of the form of Shiva. The crescent moon on Shiva's head symbolizes the consciousness in human beings, the Ganga symbolizes the Life Force and the snakes on Shiva's body represent the myriads of living beings He resides on a silver mountain. His dearest friend is Kubera, the Lord of Wealth. Despite being endowed with all these, why was he obliged to carry the begging bowl? To demonstrate to the world that every kind of wealth is a hindrance to spiritual advancement, Shiva renounced everything. It is through renunciation, Shiva became the eternal embodiment of supreme bliss." Sai Baba. SS, 4/90. p. 85