Shiva Linga: Why Do We Worship It

Spiritual beauty of Lord Shiva is that He makes Himself available to His devotees in various forms; out which the prominent is Lingam (Shiva Lingam). Irrespective of what the worshipers’ emotional, mental and psychological state may be, Lord Shiva never fails in staying in touch with His created beings. Shiva lingam signifies All-powerful Lord Shiva. Vedic scriptures such as Puranas assert that Shivling is the emblem of creation, knowledge, truth and Paramananda. It represents the absolute Shiva Tattva (element). It is believed that during the Vedic Age (about five thousand years ago), Lord Shiva used to visit Earth’s holy places sanctified by His devotees performing sacrifices, meditation, and yoga or singing Vedic hymns in praise of gods and goddesses.

Shiva Lingam in Different Elements:

Parad Shiv Lingam : Parad (Mercury) is one of the purest metals available to mankind. It goes through the eight phases of purification as mentioned in the Parad Samhita (Vedic treatise on Mercury).  Purity of Parad and auspiciousness of Shiva make it the best spiritual object to be had for its blessings.

Benefits of Parad Lingam:

·        Blesses the worshiper with opportunities, wealth, position, name and fame.

·      Symbolizes good luck and destroys all the sins of past lives and makes the person fortunate.

·       Frees the worshiper of all sins and wrongdoing.  Also it offers divine powers along with wealth, prosperity and all comforts.

They naturally roll up in the shape of a lingam moved by the motion and course of the river over several years, giving the lingams amazing patterns as well as texture.

With exclusive shape, size and color, Narmada shivling when worshiped eliminates Offers the following benefits. removes negativity and invites joy, prosperity and positive vibes. 

Benefits of Parad Lingam :

• Eliminates negative vibrations completely.
• Fills the atmosphere with Sattvik tattva (elements) resulting in natural joy.
• Atmosphere charged by this lingam invites prosperity at personal as well as professional level.

In gemology, the ruling deity of Ruby gemstone is Surya Deva (Sun) who symbolizes creativity, sparkle, wisdom and cheerfulness in life.  Linga Purana states that Shiv Lingam made of natural gemstone blesses fame, prosperity, harmony and abundance. It unites you with the Supreme Lord Shiva. Each Lingam puja takes you to realization of the eternal truth.

Benefits of Ruby Lingam :

·       Blesses the worshiper with opportunities, wealth, position, name and fame.

·       Removes poverty, imparts prosperity, name and fame.

·       Heals disorders related to blood circulation.

·     Those wishing to hold high office or political post must install this Lingam and worship it.