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Name |
Shiva, the Benefactor.
Also known as Allah, God, Jehovah, Yahweh, Supreme Soul, Supreme Light... |
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Form |
Incorporeal. Infinitesimal point of spiritual light. |
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Abode |
The Soul World.
Also known as the Supreme Abode, World of Silence, Nirvana, Brahmand, Paramdham... |
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Attributes |
Ocean of virtues: Ocean of knowledge, Ocean of purity, Ocean of peace, Ocean of love...
Constant and unchanging. Beyond birth and death. |
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Activities |
Enlightens souls to create a new world order of purity, peace and prosperity
Shows the way to inculcate divine virtues and powers in order to sustain a divine way of living
Teaches Rajayoga to destroy weaknesses, shortcomings and negative tendencies in the self |
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Some
Relationships
with us |
Father: gives a new life by telling us about our true identity and making us soul conscious
Mother: gives us unconditional love and support as we traverse the path of self transformation
Teacher: educates us about himself and about the entire drama of life
Guru: guides us how to connect with him, burn away our negativities and takes us back home
Friend: provides support and encouragement as we face our own old behaviour patterns
Beloved: shares intimate love and offers companionship throughout the journey of life
Child: demands unconditional attention and surrender and teaches us to live as a trustee
Purifier: teaches us how to purify ourselves fully and change from humans to deities |
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Time of Coming |
Now. At the confluence of the iron age... to transform it into a golden age |
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Memorial |
Shivaratri (Arrival of Shiva to dispel the darkness of ignorance) |