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Title: SHIVA - SYNERGY HARMONY INITIATION VASTNESS AWAKENING
Description: Who I am? And what is SHIVA? SHIVA is beyond religion, Shiva is SYNERGY HARMONY INITIATION VASTNESS AWAKENING. The inner meaning of Shiva, Shakti, the Shiva Linga, Ganesha, Mantras and Shiva Dhyan Yoga are revealed in a concise way by the Himalayan Master Shiva Guruji Aruneshvar and Shivani Himalaya. It is about knowing yourself and who you are and realizating yourself.
Description: Who I am? And what is SHIVA? SHIVA is beyond religion, Shiva is SYNERGY HARMONY INITIATION VASTNESS AWAKENING. The inner meaning of Shiva, Shakti, the Shiva Linga, Ganesha, Mantras and Shiva Dhyan Yoga are revealed in a concise way by the Himalayan Master Shiva Guruji Aruneshvar and Shivani Himalaya. It is about knowing yourself and who you are and realizating yourself.
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OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
ABOUT SHIVA
‐ SYNERGY HARMONY INITIATION VASTNESS AWAKENING
BY SHIVA GURUJI ARUNESHVAR & SHIVANI HIMALAYA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PREFACE
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SHIVA & SHAKTI
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SHIVA’S ATTRIBUTES
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SHIVA DHYAN YOGA
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OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO SHIVA GURUJI ARUNESHVAR
With Shiva’s grace and the knowledge and blessings given by the Himalayan Shiva Master Shiva
Guruji Aruneshvar this book was been written as a humble attempt to give elucidations about SHIVA
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Shiva Guruji says „To See Shiva, Be Shiva“
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Shiva Guruji Aruneshvar has reached the highest state of consciousness and enlightenment
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Moreover, He can give the
experience of SHIVA, which is beyond words
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Shiva is ineffable and with the guidance of Shiva Guruji Aruneshvar, a truly realized Shiva Master, he
can be actually experienced and seen and through him the true inner self can be realized
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Having an Enlightened living Shiva Master and soul guide who can take you there is the
greatest gift of God
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With Infinite Gratitude & Reverence
Om Namah Shivaya
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PREFACE
SHIVA is Synergy – Harmony – Vastness – Initiation – Awakening Awareness
Shiva is beyond a statue and religion, it is the pure consciousness and essence of the Universe in and
around us
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The most significant attributes of Shiva are presented with its symbolic inner meanings
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Crucial mantras
are translated and explained
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It is important to chant the mantras in Sanskrit to invoke the
energy, which underlies each syllable
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Om Namah Shivaya
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Shiva is beyond a statue, religion and form
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Shiva is the entire existence
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Shiva is the Creator and
ultimative Transformer of the Universe
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SHIVA means S=Sky/Space, H=Horizon/Earth, I=Ignition/Fire, V= Vastness/Vibration/Water, A=Air
(prana)
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Shiva is the breath which makes living beings alive
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Shiva is a form of the formless, of the divine of which
everything emerges
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SHIVA has a multidimensional meaning:
S=Synergy/Symphony/Synchronicity
H=Harmony/Heaven/Humanity
I=Initiation/Inspiration/Ignition/Innovation
V=Vastness/Vibration/Variety
A=Awakening/Air/Ascendance
Shiva is a mirror for you to know yourself and to see who you really are
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Shiva is beyond perception & imagination, Shiva is pure consciousness
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By knowing Shiva, you can know the divine essence in you
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When you know Shiva and who you are, you can overcome the hurdles and obstacles on the path of
self‐realization and self‐knowledge and break through the cycle of birth and death
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You experience Shiva in your
breath when you are living in the moment
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He transforms darkness and evil
into light and goodness
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NAMES OF SHIVA
Shiva is Sanskrit and means “the Auspicious One”
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Shiva’s names Sadashiva and Shambu mean « bringer of blessings »
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He is the one who fights against the enemies of the Gods, the negative
energies in the world and on the mind, karma and emotions of human beings
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Shiva is the existence itself and is referred to as the God of the gods, as Mahadeva
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Shiva’s name Pashupatinath means the Lord of the Animals
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He shows the ideal for the human being, who
controls his animal instincts and passions
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Shiva embodies the supreme consciousness,
which is realized through the practice of Shiva
Dhyan Yoga
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga is a science
of self‐knowledge and the highest form of yoga,
giving enlightening experiences and the
knowledge of the self
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SHIVA’S ROLES
In the Epics, Puranas and ancient scriptures, Lord Shiva played different roles as a human to uplift,
teach and to test seekers as part of maya, the illusionary world
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The stories about Shiva have a deep symbolic meaning and use a colourful language of metaphors
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Shiva represents God and the pure essence in us
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Lord Shiva is married to Parvati, a householder and family father of two children, Ganesha and
Kartikeya
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The two roles are not contradictory as it might appear at first
sight
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The ascetic living in a family shows the importance of inner renunciation and not outer renunciation
in life
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Shiva shows the possibility for a
seeker to be enlightened and liberated while living in the world, contributing and doing sadhana and
spiritual practices
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There are nine dancing forms of Shiva among which
Nataraja is the most famous one and teaches about Shiva’s role as creator and transformer in and
around us
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His dance symbolizes the
constant and dynamic transformation process in the Universe to the tune of the damaru (the drum),
with which he plays AUM with the left hand
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The fire symbolizes the processes of purification, creation, recreation and completion
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The lower right hand is kept in the hand posture called Abhay mudra, giving protection and
fearlessness to humans, and the left is directed towards the left foot
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The statue of Shiva is surrounded by a circle of fire, which
transforms darkness, karma and negativity in the world
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At the same time he
is married to Parvati, the daughter of Himaavan
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Shiva and Shakti create together in the Universe as male
(Purusha) and female (Prakriti=nature) energies
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They are portrayed as two figures as
well as Ardhanarishwara, which consists of Shiva as the right
half and Shakti as the left one
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Shiva is the super
soul and Shakti his energy, the divine mother Goddess who
has manifold names and forms
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Shakti represents the body of Shiva’s super soul and consists
in water, earth, wind, fire, space, mind, intellect and ego
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His Shakti or energy force is connected to the productive
female powers which operate in the cosmos
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Shiva is like the sun and Shakti its rays
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Shakti is the power by which Shiva directs the continuous process of creation, recreation,
continuation and completion in the Universe
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In every human being
there is Shiva and Shakti: Shakti symbolizes the Kundalini energy which is dormant at the base of the
spine
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This union of Shiva and Shakti in the sahasrar chakra,
in the thousand petalled lotus, brings about realization of the self, which is the highest achievement
of the human existence and gives liberation to the soul
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SHIVA LINGA
Linga means “mark” or “sign” and is a symbol of Shiva
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Shiva manifests through the Shiva Linga prayers and removes ignorance, illusion, negativity
and nullifies negative karma
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The union of the Linga and yoni signifies the oneness of the male and female
principles of the Universe as an indivisible unity
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The fiery
aspect of the Linga, which goes through the yoni, relates to the light of the Sun, which impregnates
the Goddess Earth
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The Shiva Linga signifies the beginningless and endless
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It represents the divine truth, absolute knowledge and
infinity of nature
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Brahma, Vishu and Maheshwara (Shiva) representing creation, continuation and
completion in the cosmos: the bottom part is called Brahma‐Pitha, the middle one Vishnu‐Pitha and
the uppermost, the one which is normally worshipped, Shiva‐Pitha
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They are a symbol for Shiva’s
mastery over time
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He covered his body with ash, closed his
eyes, engaged in sadhana and prayed
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Not even the gods knew how to control
Shiva’s fire
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Thus the entire Universe was saved from destruction
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Henceforth they taught the worship of God in the form of Lord Shiva through
the Shiva Linga
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The mind is purified, the consciousness expands and the
meditator can realize the divine in him through the Shiva Linga prayers and meditation
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SHIVA’S ATTRIBUTES
Shiva is the Creator and Transformer in the Universe and his attributes have an inherent and
multidimensional meaning
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The power of Shiva, the pure consciousness which is in us, can be understood better by
means of the symbolism of his attributes
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He is the Lord of the five elements of which the Trishul represents the fire, Ganga the water,
the serpent the earth, the third eye the space or cosmos and the matted hair the air
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It portrays
Shiva as the ruler over the trinity of the three worlds (heaven, earth, hell), the trinity of time (past,
present, future) and the three Gunas (Sattva=godly/positivity/goodness; Rajas=desires/action;
Tamas=ignorance/laziness)
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Shiva is the Lord of creation and the Trishul represents his three primal powers (Shaktis) of creation:
will/desire (iccha), knowledge (jnana) and action (kriya)
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First the desire (iccha) to create arises
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Furthermore, the Trishul can be regarded as the trinity of the nadis Ida, Pingala and Sushumna,
which are out of 72,000 nadis in the energy body (pranamaya kosha) of the human being the three
fundamental ones, through which the prana circulates in the human system
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They represent the dance between Shiva and Shakti, the male and female
principles, the right and left brain hemispheres and the ratio and intuition in us
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Independently from
the sex, Ida, the feminine nadi, might be more dominant in a person or Pingala, the masculine nadi
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When energies enter into the Sushumna
nadi, the Kundalini energy which lies dormant at the base of the spine is awakened, the awareness is
awakened and a higher spiritual consciousness can unfold
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SHIVA’S THREE EYES
Shiva’s third eye, the eye of wisdom and power, is wide open and a symbol for his infinite vision and
omniscience
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With the awakened third eye Shiva can see beyond
the visible, beyond the physical and material existence and perceive all the dimensions
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Shiva’s third eye, the eye of wisdom and power, is wide open and a symbol for his infinite vision and
omniscience
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With an awakened third eye the meditator can see
beyond the visible, beyond the physical and material existence and finally see his inner Self
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This
incident shows symbolically Shiva’s mastery over the sexual desire, the ability of his awakened third
eye and his enlightened state of consciousness
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It symbolizes the cycles of time, creation and creativity
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It signifies the constant creation and recreation, newness and innovation
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The moon is also described as a vessel for soma, the elixir of immortality, bliss, which can be
experienced in Shiva Dhyan Yoga meditations
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It stands for the element Earth and the life’s
journey of knowing yourself, who you are and your life purpose
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And yet, Shiva is immortal, he remains equanimous, unaffected and
pure
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Additionally the cobra signifies the Kundalini power (Shakti), which is the energy coiled at the end of
the spine of every human being
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Thus he comes to know his true self
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It symbolizes Shiva’s
supremacy over the time
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When Shiva played the Damaru, the primal sound of the Universe (nada) OM emerged, out of which
the entire Universe and all the languages were created
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It is mostly referred to as “Mother Ganga” and
considered sacred
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It also
represents the fountainhead of divine wisdom through which Shiva bestows knowledge and peace
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WHITE AND BLUE SKIN
Shiva is in mantras praised for having a white skin like a camphor or like a snow clad mountain
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Simultaneoulsy Lord Shiva is mostly depicted in blue color
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It is the color of the sky which is a representation of the infinity of the divine, of
Shiva
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ASH
Shiva is often depicted as the ascetic Mahayogi who smears his body with ashes (bhasma)
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Shiva is the Lord of completion which is represented by the ashes, what remains after burning
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VIBHUTI
The three lines of ashes drawn on the forehead of the Lord is known as the Vibhuti
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It also symbolizes that Shiva is beyond the
three gunas
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TIGER SKIN
Generally Shiva is depicted sitting on or wearing a tiger skin
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The tiger also symbolizes the ego, desires and lust and thus sitting on the tiger skin
and wearing it shows that Shiva has conquered these barriers to self‐realization
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Shiva is the origin of the creative energy which operates in the Universe and
which is activated by Shiva’s will to create in the endless cycles of creation in the Universe
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The
Rudraksha beads symbolize the elements used in the creation of the Universe
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Rudraksha means that Shiva is strict
about the implementation of the cosmic laws of the Universe and maintains law and order
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According to mythology Shiva opened his eyes after a long time of meditation and prayers
for humanity and shed a tear of compassion when he saw the state of ignorance of human beings
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Rudraksha malas initiated by a Shiva Master remove hurdles in the life of a person, negative karma,
ignorance, illusion, confusion and gives peace of mind
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It contains the nectar of
immortality (amrit)
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Apart from
the outer symbol for the ascetic yogis there is a deeper meaning to the Kamandalu: like the pumpkin
has had to be emptied to contain the divine nectar, we have to clean ourselves from selfish desires,
clean our mind and give up our attachment to the material world to be able to know our divine inner
Self and to experience bliss which is symbolized by the nectar in the Kamandalu
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They are called “Alakshya” that can be translated as "which cannot be shown by any sign" and
Niranjan meaning "which cannot be seen by mortal eyes", in other words: Shiva is beyond common
perception and can be perceived by the destined ones with an awakened third eye and open heart
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It is a symbol of strength and virility
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Shiva enables the seeker to overcome his ego,
removes ignorance and gives the power of divine knowledge
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MANTRAS
Chanting mantras is an invocation of the divine power in and around us
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When we praise God we liberate ourselves from negativity, from negative
karma and enhance our energy, purify ourselves and receive godly qualities
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The effect of praying
the mantra, its sound, vibration and spiritual essence are of a greater relevance than the literal
translation
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In Indian Mythology Ganesha is the
son of Shiva and his wife Parvati
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Ganesha is the God of intelligence, prosperity
and success
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Even more important is the vibration and energy of the mantra which is invoked
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OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
“Om Namah Shivaya” means literally “I bow down to Shiva”
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“Namah Shivaya” is called the Panchakshara, the five‐syllable mantra (panch means five
and aksara syllable) which is preceded by AUM, the cosmic sound
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Panch means five and among others, the five syllables represent the five elements
of earth, water, air, fire and space or ether
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The mantra awakens the awareness and purifies the entire being of the one who chants it
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It is a prayer to
God, to Lord Shiva, to control one’s mind so that it may always be filled with divine, positive and
creative thoughts
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Every part of the mantra has an inner and multidimensional meaning
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SHIVA means
Symphony Harmony Initiation Vibration Awakening
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With OMKAR Shiva created out of the 5 elements the entire existence, energy,
nature, cosmos and the imagination of the world
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To know Shiva, know
your breath through Shiva Dhyan Yoga Meditation
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The three parts of A‐U‐M are Jagruti (Awakening) – Swapna (Dream) – Sushupti (Deep sleep), the
gross, subtle and causal dimensions and the three states of consciousness ‐ conscious, unconscious,
subconscious, the three dimensions of time ‐ past, present and future and the three universal
processes ‐ coming, being, and going
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Namah/Namaha: Bowing down as a sign of respect and reverence to the divine and expressing, that
nothing is mine as an individual person, but that everything is Thine, everything belongs to the
divine, the absolute reality, which is beyond the three levels of consciousness
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It is the form of the formless
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The continuous chanting of Om Namah Shivaya on the mind heals the mind and soul and brings
peace of mind, happiness, success in our activities and the blessings of Lord Shiva
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Another tool is to chant the mantra or recite it internally with a mala which has been initiated by a
Shiva Master and becomes thus more powerful
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No matter where you are and what you do, chant Om Namah Shivaya continuously and you will
personally experience its multidimensional impact on you
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Spiritual Essence
This mantra is an invocation of the divine power which purifies the energies in and around us, it
heals the mind and soul and removes untruth, ignorance and illusion and negative karma
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MAHA‐MRITYUNJAYA MANTRA
Sanskrit:
OM tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam |
Urvarukamiva bandhanan mrityormukshiya ma amritat ||
Mrityunjaya means the conqueror of death as a name of Lord Shiva who is beyond birth and death
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“I bow down to that three‐eyed Lord Siva, who is filled with sweet fragrance, who nourishes all
beings
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May I be anchored in Immortality”
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It is the primal sound of the
Universe
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In other words, it encompasses the three levels of gross, subtle and causal as well as conscious,
unconscious and subconscious
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Beyond the three dimensions of OM, there is absolute silence in which the pure consciousness
unfolds
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The three eyes also denote the ability to experience the three stages of the cosmos of
creation, continuation and completion
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Lord Shiva is described as the fragrance which pervades
the entire Universe
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Pushtivardhanam: It means that which sustains and nourishes all
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Urvarukamiva: Urva means great and powerful
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Bandhanan: The meaning of this word is “bound down”
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Mrityor Mukshiya: Mrityor signifies death and Mukshiya means liberation from death
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This act of
liberation from bondage is metaphorically expressed with the act of separating the cucumber from
its creeping vine
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It is very powerful, especially when initiated by a Shiva Master and paves the
way to self‐realization and liberation of the soul
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SHIVA DHYAN YOGA
Shiva has revealed Shiva Dhyan Yoga to Shakti and to seven Rishis (saints) in Himalaya who
henceforth have transmitted this precious knowledge to gain self‐knowledge and enlightenment
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga is a soul‐searching experiential meditation method, which raises the human
consciousness, awakens the awareness and leads to self‐knowledge and self‐realization
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga situates itself after Hatha, Kriya, Gyana, Raja & Bhakti Yoga
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga makes you experience your self in SHIVA, which is
S = Synergy/Symphony/Synchronicity/Sky
H = Harmony/Horizon/Heaven
I = Initiation/Innovation/Inspiration/Ignition
V = Vastness/Variety/Vibration
A = Awakening Awareness/Air/Ascension
Through the practice of Shiva Dhyan Yoga meditations the divine light of Shiva, the divine love of
Shakti, the peace in yourself & the divine happiness find an expression
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As a witness we are able to acknowledge & accept everything and everyone
as it is and what it is
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga gives you enlightening experiences, makes you feel and experience the self in the
form of light, visions and sensations & a miraculous expansion of consciousness happens
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The impact of Shiva Dhyan Yoga practice is multi‐dimensional and transforms you on spiritual,
physical, mental & emotional level
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga is a nature mirroring with the true eternity of the environment, the nature of the
self & the nature of the divine and natural environment
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga increases your brain capacity and intelligence and helps you to establish a balance
between body, mind, emotions and soul
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga gives you the experience of awakening awareness
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Shiva Dhyan Yoga takes you beyond the ego and awakens the unconditional love, compassion & the
divine light in you
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Om Namah Shivaya
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CONNECT
For any question please contact Shivani Himalaya (Katrin Suter):
E: shivanihimalaya@gmail
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shivaguruji
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gurujiaruneshvar
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shivaniswiss
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For contact
details: shivanihimalaya@gmail
Title: SHIVA - SYNERGY HARMONY INITIATION VASTNESS AWAKENING
Description: Who I am? And what is SHIVA? SHIVA is beyond religion, Shiva is SYNERGY HARMONY INITIATION VASTNESS AWAKENING. The inner meaning of Shiva, Shakti, the Shiva Linga, Ganesha, Mantras and Shiva Dhyan Yoga are revealed in a concise way by the Himalayan Master Shiva Guruji Aruneshvar and Shivani Himalaya. It is about knowing yourself and who you are and realizating yourself.
Description: Who I am? And what is SHIVA? SHIVA is beyond religion, Shiva is SYNERGY HARMONY INITIATION VASTNESS AWAKENING. The inner meaning of Shiva, Shakti, the Shiva Linga, Ganesha, Mantras and Shiva Dhyan Yoga are revealed in a concise way by the Himalayan Master Shiva Guruji Aruneshvar and Shivani Himalaya. It is about knowing yourself and who you are and realizating yourself.