Monday, July 7, 2025

Linga - Removing Misconceptions

Iconography of 'Linga' - A Linga on a Peetha Lord Shiva is an 'Akhanda Brahmachari', a celibate whose semen never slips. The iconography of Linga is characterized by the uncut structure, having no openings. The 'Linga' is also'Avichchinna', unbroken, has no cut or opening. It also refers to 'Atma Linga' the life from of Shiva. The powerful Linga, millions of which Hanumantha wore as body hair. That which Ravana failed to acquire. One with which Markandeya transcended the death. Shiva is 'Adiyogi', 'Mahabala' and 'Mahayogi' greatest and primordial achiever of Yoga. He is also called as Rudra, annihilator of enemies or obstacles. He is also referred to as 'Urdhva Linga' the upward flow of vital energy. The divine procreations are beyond human comprehension. It doesn't involve intercourse, even if a female consort is present. They independently procreate, as in case of Ganapati or Subrahmanya. Then, how much is it correct to refer the 'Peetha' the base structure on which the Linga stands to Yoni, the vagina? It is a total absurdity and devoid of any vedic validity. The grand structure is meant only for collecting the Abhisheka, for, Rudra is 'Abhisheka Priya' greatly fond of anointments, especially Panchamrita. Only the Linga is divine and Peetha is an accessory for the worship. Misinterpretation of sacred texts without having total knowledge of Hindu scriptures is certainly very dangerous. I urge all the practitioners to not recognise this stupid description largely available on the internet.