The sages, eager to deepen their connection with the divine, asked Sutji, “O wise one, how may we honour the Shiv Lingam to feel his eternal presence, and what truths guide this sacred act?”
Warm with reverence, Sutji replied, “O great sages, listen with an open heart. The Shiv Lingam is more than a symbol-it is a bridge to Shivji’s boundless presence, a truth Guruji often shared when he
said his swaroop is his Presence. Whether placed in a sacred site or held close in your home, the Lingam invites us into Shivji’s embrace. Some Lingams stand eternal in nature, found in trees or stones, reflecting Shivji’s universal presence. Others, small and portable, become personal companions, reminding us that Shivji is always near.”
He continued, “The Lingam is Shivji’s formless essence, a doorway to the infinite beyond what we can see or touch. When we honour it with a loving heart-perhaps with a flower, a quiet prayer, or a moment of stillness-we feel his grace wash over us, cleansing our burdens and lifting our spirits. This devotion dissolves the ego, drawing us closer to oneness with him, a state where all worldly attachments fade.”
Sutji then shared a deeper truth: “Beyond worship, devotion to Shivji blooms in acts of care-like planting a tree or tending to a sacred space. These deeds mirror Shivji’s role in sustaining the cosmos, weaving our love for the divine into the world. Through such acts, we align with his eternal rhythm, finding peace in the interconnectedness of all things.”
He concluded, “To touch Shivji’s presence, surrender sincerely. Whether through the Lingam or a simple act of kindness, devotion opens the door to his grace, guiding us to freedom and the eternal light of his love.”
Worship, at its heart, is a meeting point-not between idol and devotee, but between presence and surrender. In this chapter, the Shiv Lingam is not a symbol to be admired-it is a living threshold into Shivji’s essence. Whether found in nature or crafted by hand, the Lingam relects a deeper truth: when we approach with sincerity, the Divine draws near.
Swami Vivekananda once said, “It is not the object of worship that matters but the intensity of the worshipper’s devotion.” In Kaliyug, where distractions run deep, even a single lower offered with a quiet heart can open the door to grace.
We are reminded that Shivji does not seek grand rituals. He seeks truth in the devotee’s intent. The Lingam becomes real-alive-when it is touched not just by water or sandalwood, but by humility and remembrance. In such moments, even silence becomes a prayer.
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