In this post, we present Maha Shivaratri’s (2022) wishes, images, messages, mantras, e-cards, & music. We also briefly discuss the significance of this holy Shivaratri.
Read in Hindi: महा शिवरात्रि [2022] शुभकामनाएं, चित्र, बधाई, मंत्र, वीडियो – हिंदी में
Lord Shiva and Shivratri: Lord Shiva represents the aspect of the Supreme Being (Brahman of the Upanishads). He is the God who owns the continuous process of creation, preservation, dissolution, and recreation of the universe.
He continuously dissolves and then recreates the universe in this cyclic process. Lord Shiva is the third member of the “Tridev” or Trimurty or Hindu Trinity. The other two Gods are Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu.
On the auspicious night of Shivratri Lord Shiva is worshipped by his devotees every year.
A continuous battle between good and evil is happening in this universe. The creation manages to sustain itself by a delicate balance between the opposing forces of good and evil.
When this balance is disturbed because of this disturbance and sustenance of life becomes impossible, Lord Shiva has to dissolve the universe for the creation of the next cycle.
This helps the unliberated souls to have another opportunity to liberate themselves from bondage with the physical world. Thus, Lord Shiva presents himself as a savior to protect the souls from pain and suffering caused by a dysfunctional universe.
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On this auspicious night of Shivratri, the devotees of Lord Shiva worship their God by chanting powerful mantras. On this day devotees also share wishes in the form of text and image messages along with mantras. Let’s find some image-based wishes now on this page.
ॐ नमः शिवाय । Om Namah Shivaya
– This is a very powerful mantra of Lord Shiva.
Meaning of this mantra: ‘I bow to Lord Shiva.
Shiva is the supreme reality, the inner Self. It is the name given to consciousness that dwells in all.’
The benefit of chanting this mantra: Proper recitation of this Mantra rejuvenates and bestows one with health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity, and contentment.
Shiva has many benevolent and fearsome depictions. In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash, as well as a householder with his wife Parvati and his two children, Ganesha and Kartikeya.
In his fierce aspects, he is often depicted as a demon slayer.
Lord Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation, and arts.
Shiva is known by several names – Mahadeva, Pashupati, Bhairava, Vishwanath, Bhole Nath, Shambhu, and Shankar.
Shiva is the cosmic dancer and also known as Nataraja, the Lord of Dancers.
Hindus recognize Lord Shiva by putting His shrine in the temple separate from those of other deities in the form of Shivling.
Chanting of the Shiva mantra on Chaturdashi is considered very effective and auspicious.
Regular chanting of the Shiva mantra attracts success and prosperity in all walks of life.
Shiva Mantra for Maha ShivaRatri 2022
Aum Viroopakshaya Namaha!
Aum Shashishekaraya Namaha!
Aum Namashivaya! Aum Shambave Namaha!
Aum Giripriyaya Namaha!
Aum Pinakine Namaha!
Aum Kapardine Namaha!
Aum Kamaraye Namaha!
Aum Shankaraya Namaha!
Aum Nama shivaya!
Aum Srikandaya Namaha!
Aum Laladakshaya Namaha!
Aum Sharvaya Namaha!
Aum Tripurantakaya Namaha!
Aum Shoolapanaye Namaha!
Aum Neelakandaya Namaha!
Aum Gangadaraya Namaha!
Aum Somaya Namaha!
Aum Sadashivaya Namaha!
Aum Kripanidaye Namaha!
Aum Bhaktavalsalaya Namaha!
Aum Haraya Namaha!
Significance of Maha Shivaratri
In every month of the lunisolar Hindu calendar, there is a Shivaratri – “night of Shiva” – on the day before the new moon.
But once a year, in late winter and before the arrival of Summer (February/March), this night is called “Maha Shivaratri” – “the Great Night of Shiva”.
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the god Shiva. The name also refers to the night when Lord Shiva performs the heavenly dance.
This day falls in the month of Phalguna as per the North Indian Hindu calendar and in Magha as per the South Indian Hindu calendar.
It is a major festival in Hinduism, and this festival is solemn and marks a remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world.
It is observed by remembering Lord Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as honesty, non-injury to others, charity, forgiveness, and the discovery of Lord Shiva.
Maha Shivaratri Quotes
In youth, the venomous snakes of sound and sight,
Of taste and touch and smell,
Fastened on my vitals and slew my discrimination.
Alas! My heart, bereft of the thought of Shiva,
Swelled in arrogance and pride!
Therefore, O Shiva!
O Mahadeva! O Shambho!
Forgive me, I pray, my transgressions.
Now in my old age, my senses have lost the power of proper judgment and
action.
My body is weak and senile from afflictions,
But even now, my mind, instead of meditating on Shiva
Runs after vain desire and hollow discussions.
Therefore, O Shiva! O Mahadeva! O Shambho!
Forgive me, I pray, my transgressions.
I bow to Him who bestows on the sages direct knowledge of ultimate Truth.
I bow to the teacher of the three worlds,
Dakshinamurthy, the Lord Himself,
Who dispels the misery of birth and death.
ADI SHANKARCHARYA
Read in Hindi: महा शिवरात्रि [2022] शुभकामनाएं, चित्र, बधाई, मंत्र, वीडियो – हिंदी में
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Aum Namah Shivaya!
