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Jyotirling
see also
Ling,
Shiv's Names,
Origin of the Ling
Once Brahmaa and Vishnu
argued that among them who was the most powerful Devtaa (god). Brahma Jee,
the great architect, thought he was the best as he created the whole
Universe, while Vishnu argued that he wouldn't be able to keep it running
if He, the sustainer, could not sustain the created world. Everyone
recognized this by worshiping Vishnu in his many forms. Brahmaa Jee argued
back, that love of materialism was love for him and therefore…..
As the arguments continued, a huge pillar of light appeared between them,
infinite and bright. It stretched from one side of forever to the other.
They were surprised to see such a tall pillar which had no end. They
wanted to know of what was it and where it came from. So Brahmaa Jee
started going upward to search for its end or beginning, Vishnu also
wanted to know this so he also decided to investigate it. He went down to
search the cause. Eons passed, but no end of that pillar was in sight. In
surrender they both prostrated before the blazing pillar of Light, and
Shiv gave his blessing, acknowledging that it was he in that form and thus
he was the infinite Jyoti (light). Since then that pillar became the
symbol of Shiv. Since this pillar had no end, its end was shaped as a dome
of the sky.
Shamans as Carlos Castenada have spoken of the soul as an infinite column
of light stretching through the universe. Moses also saw the burning
pillar in his vision of God on Mt Sinai . The Jyotirling itself represents
the Aatmaa, the soul, which is seen as light, infinite and eternal light.
It is the light of knowledge, the light of illumination, the light of
Truth, Aum Tat Sat.
This Ling is the energy of creation, it is represented by a column of
stone (symbolic of the dome of the sky) and sitting in the Yoni
(representing the earth). Sometimes it has a more phallic presentation
symbolic of the interwoven Divine male and female energies. There are
twelve Jyotirling temples found throughout India , where there are
naturally occurring Ling. These are the places where the Ling was found
and a temple was built around it. The found Ling already had the power of
Shiv within it, it did not need Praan Pratishthaa (to invoke life) to
awaken it or instill Shiva's energy into it.
Authenticity of Jyotirling
The names and locations of
12 Jyotirling are mentioned in Shiv Puraan, Shat-Rudra Sanhitaa, 42/2-4. They are
as follows
(1) Somnaath - The most revered among all the Jyotirling, is located in
Prabhaas Patan, in Sauraashtra in Gujaraat.
(2) Mallikaarjun, also called Shree Shail - Is the name of the pillar
located on Shree Shail Mountain near Krishnaa River, in Kurnool, in AP.
Aadi Shankar composed his Shivaanand Laahiree here.
(3) Mahaakaal - in Ujjain or Avantee, in MP. This Ling is believed
to be Swayambhoo - the only one to be so. It is also the only one facing South.
(4) Omkaareshwar - in MP, on an island in Narmadaa River
(5) Kedaarnaath - in Uttaraakhand, the Northernmost Jyotirling, it
is accessible only by foot and only for six months.
(6) Bheemshankar - in Sahyaadri range of Mahaaraashtra, associated to the destruction of Tripuraasur.
(7) Vishwanaath - in Banaaras, UP, the most visited Jyotirling.
(8) Tryambakeshwar - near Naasik, in Mahaaraashtra, associted with
the origin of Godaavaree River.
(9) Baidyanaath Dhaam, also called Vaidyanaath or Baijnaath Temple
- in Devghar, in Jhaarkhand, in Bihaar.
(10) Naageshwar Temple - in Dwaarakaa, in Gujaraat. The "daaruk
Vane" term in Shlok for Naageshwar is interpreted as Jogeshwar, also
situated in Himaalaya. "Daaruk Vane" means Daaruk Van eg Devdaar Forest.
(11) Raameshwaram - in Tamilnaadu, is revered as the Southernmost Jyotirling among all Jyotirling in India.
(12) Grishneshwar - in Aurangaabaad, Mahaaraashtra, near the rock
temples of Elloraa.
Tithi
A Tithi is a lunar day.
There are 15 Tithi in the waxing cycle of the moon (Shukla Paksh), and
there are 15 Tithi in the waning cycle of the Moon ( Krishna Paksh). The
Tithi is based on a relationship between the Sun and the Moon. The first
Tithi is 12 degrees of the Moon away from the Sun, after the new Moon (Amaavasyaa)
or full Moon (Poornimaa). The second Tithi is the next 12 degrees of the
Moon away from the Sun, 12 to 24 degrees and so on. A particular day is
ruled by the Tithi prevailed on that day at sunrise time, but the Tithi
can change anytime of the day or night as it is not based on the solar day
but on the situation of the Moon in relation to the Sun. Each Tithi has a
name, a ruling planet, and can be used in Muhoort (picking a proper time).
The Moon is the mother and the Sun is the father. On the material plane,
we can see from the Tithi that what was in the mind (Manas) of the mother
and father at the time of conception. What is in the mind of the parents
at conception is very important in the life of the child. On a spiritual
plane we can see what was in the mind (Mahat) of the Divine Mother and
Father, or what is the purpose of our creation.
So the Tithi is made of twelve degrees. It shows that each degree is
assigned to one of the signs of the Zodiac. In consequences of this, the
first degree of the Tithi is Aries, the second degree is Taurus, the third
degree is Gemini, and so on. Then the Moon is examined to see which sign
within the tithi it is placed. Some computer programs give percentages of
the Tithi passed at the time of birth. This chart helps one find the sign
easily, by seeing the percent of the Tithi passed through at the time of
birth.
Aries 0-8.333 %
Libra
49.999-58.333
Taurus 8.333-16.666
Scorpio 58.333-66.666
Gemini 16.666-24.999
Sagittarius 66.666-74.999
Cancer 24.999-33.333
Capricorn 74.999-83.333
Leo 33.333-41.666
Aquarius 83.333-91.666
Virgo 41.666-49.999
Pisces
91.666-100 %
Now Back to
Jyotirlingam
There are 12 Jyotirling in
India. Thus there is one Jyotirlingam associated with one sign of the
Zodiac. The cause of one's creation, the purpose of one's being can be
seen from the Ling that is associated with the sign. By meditation on this
individual Ling, using its special mantra, and by pilgrimage to this holy
site, one comes closer to an understanding of the purpose of the Aatmaa's
creation. It will help reveal one's purpose of creation. Let us see which
Jyotirling is related to which Zodiac Sign.
Aries with Rameshwaram in
Madraas Libra with Mahaakaal in Ujjain, MP
Taurus with Somanaath in Gujaraat Scorpio with Vaidyanaath, near Bodhgayaa, Bihaar
Gemini with Naageshwar Sagittarius with Vishwanaath in Banaaras, UP
Cancer with Omkaareshwar Capricorn with Bheemshankar
Leo with
Dhusaneshwar Aquarius with Kedaarnaath in Himaalaya
Virgo with Mallikaarjun Pisces with Tryambakeshwar
As the Jyotirling is the form of Lord Shiv as light, it is important for
Jyotishee (astrologers) to worship the Jyotirlingam to get in touch with
the Jyotir Vidya and awaken the light of the Aatmaa, to help make their
inner light shine.
(1) Raameshwaram - associated with Aries - is named after Lord Raam,
who is the incarnation of Vishnu who represents perfect Dharm. Aries is
the Sun's exaltation position, this is where the Sun has the most
vitality, vigor and ability to express its energy. This is a place of
power and control, a place of leadership, kings and generals. The Sun
signifies our Dharm, it is concerned with righteousness, justice and
truth. The Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaya Namo Rameshwaraaya.
Located on the island of
Raameshwaram in Tamilnaadu at a point closest to Shree Lankaa.
(2) Somanath - associated with Taurus. Taurus is the Moon's
exaltation position. It is the place of abundance and fulfillment. It is
the place of Ras (joy), the nectar, good taste. Also health, the strength
of Ojas, the immune system. The Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaaya Namo
Somanaathaaya.
This Temple is located in
Veeraaval, just on the seashore, in the western part of Gujaraat.
(3) Naageshwar - associated with Gemini - is named after the Snake
lord Shesh Naag or Anant. According to Jaimini it is the exaltation place
of Raahu. It has the power to reach the masses, the power to manipulate
communication. The Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaaya Namo Nagesheshwaraya.
Located near Dwaarakaa, in
Gujaraat.
(4) Omkaareshwar - associated with Cancer - is named after Omkaar
(the sound of Aum). Patanjali says, “ Om is the word denoting God (Eeshwar)
2:27. Constant repetition of Om and meditation on its meaning is to
surrender to God] 2:28. From that practice, the consciousness turns
inwards and obstacles are overcome 2:29.” Omkaareshwar is the Jyotirling
which represents the Lord in the form of Omkar. Sometimes Aum is connected
with Shiv also, as it is the primal sound from which all others arise.
Sometimes it is connected with Ganesh as it comes before all other words
in prayer. Sometimes it is used as a transcendental word for denoting the
Divine, or the primal and vibration of the Universe. Cancer is Jupiter's
exaltation and thereby is the strength and blessings of the Guru. It is
the place of the highest use of the "Dhi" Shakti, the power of
intelligence. The Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaaya Namo Omkaareshwaraya.
Omkaareshwar is located in
Madhya Pradesh. Take a train to Bobal and then a bus to Omkaareshwar. It
is an island situated in the Narmada river, where the popular naturally
formed Ling are found and sold throughout the world. The island contains
many modern and ancient temples and shrines with Shiv Ling. Also worth
visiting on the top of the island is a six foot high large onyx ling.
This Temple is located on
the banks of Narmadaa River in between Indore and Khandavaa, on an island
which is surrounded by Narmadaa River, in MP.
(5) Dhusaneshwar OR Amarnaath OR Grishneshwar (near Elloraa Caves) - associated with Leo - is the Lord of Tapaswee. A
Tapaswee is who lives in forests or in remote areas. It has the
power to forgive you of earlier sins. Dhusaneshwar vowed to forgive
everyone. The Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaaya Namo Dhusaneshwaraya.
(6) Mallikaarjun - associated with Virgo. Mallikaarjun is the
greatest Bhakt of Shiv Jee. It is the exaltation place of Mercury. The
Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaaya Namo Mallikaarjunaya.
This temple is located on
Shreeshail Mountain, near Krishnaa River, Kurnool, AP.
(7) Mahaakaaleshwar - associated with Libra. Mahaakaal is Shiva as great
Time. It is the exaltation place of Saturn as the governor of time. Saturn
is the son of Chaayaa, the shadowy one, who has all the curses. Jyotishee
go to this Ling to get the knowledge of Time, Varahamahira used to worship
at this Lingam. A watch is the Yantra of Mahaakaal, and therefore should
not be worn on the right hand. The right hand belongs to Jupiter and the
left hand belongs to Venus. The Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaaya Namo
Kaaleshwaraaya.
Mahakala is located in Ujjayinee city in MP.
(8) Vaidyanaath or Baijnaath - associated with Scorpio - is Shiva as the divine
physician. Vaidya is the Sanskrit word for doctor which literally means
one who has the knowledge, and Naath means Lord. From the Ved, Rudra was
called the first physician. Shiv is the modern day form of Rudra.
Vaidyanaath has an eight house connection being associated with Scorpio -
the natural ruler of the eighth house. It is healing that has to do with
holistic modalities working on the spiritual, psychological as well as
physical level of healing. The Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaya Namo
Vaidyanaathaaya.
Vaidyanath is located near Bodhgayaa in Bihaar, in Devgarh.
(9) Vishwanaath - associated with Sagittarius - is the Lord of all
gods. It is also called Vishweshwar Temple and is the most revered Temple
among all. According to Jaimini, Sagittarius is the exaltation place of Ketu.
It is a place of spiritual liberation. Ashes are taken to Kaashee
Vishwanaath to get liberation. The Mantra is Aum Namah Shivaaya Namo
Vishwanaathaaya.
Vishwanath is located in Vaaraanasee, also known as Benares or its earlier
name as Kaashee.
(10) Bheemshankar - associated with Capricorn - is Shiv as the
great warrior. Capricorn is the exaltation place of Mars. Shiv has always
incarnated with Lord Vishnu whenever he can be of His service. In the
Ramaayan Shiv incarnated as Hanuman to help Raam, the hero of the epic. In
the Mahaabhaarat, Shiv incarnated as the great warrior Bheem. The Mantra
is Aum Namah Shivaaya Namo Bheemshankaraaya.
Located at the source of
Bheem River, in a Forest Reserve, 3 hours from Poonaa, Mahaaraashtra.
(11) Kedaarnath - associated with Aquarius - is located in the high
Himaalaya. Aquarius is the sign of Saturn and Rahu. It is a sign of
ingenuity.
This temple is located on
the banks of Mandaakinee River flowing on the west side of Kedaar Hills,
in Himaalaya, in UP.
(12) Tryaambakeshwar - associated with Pisces - is the three eyed
Lord. Pisces is the exaltation place of Venus. Venus did Tapasyaa (hung
from one leg on a tree for twenty years) to obtain the power to bring back
somebody to life. On a material level Venus brings us back with the sperm
and ovum (Shukra Dhaatu), love, and the sexual act. This is why the 7th
house is the house of rebirth. Spiritually, Venus brings us back again and
again to get Moksa (liberation). One will come with Venus Uchha
(exaltation) when ready for liberation. It is She who is exalted in the
last sign of the Zodiac. Bija Aum Jum Sa. The Mantra associated with
Tryaambakeshwar is the Mrityunjaya Mantra which cures disease and asks
that one be made ready for liberation like a ripe fruit ready to fall off
the vine.
Located at the source of
Godaavaree River, about 20 kms from Naasik, Mahaaraashtra.
The Jyotirling
are not simple a way to see the life's purpose but the whole chart is the
reason for incarnating. The Jyotirling are showing a higher purpose in
life beyond what we are incarnating for. We still need to see a person's
Dharm, Arth, Kaam , Moksh, and everything associated with that in the
chart. The Isht guides our Aatmaa to Moksh (as it is seen from the 12th to
Kaarakaansh - Jeevan Muktaansh). The Isht is to be worshiped everyday
(especially in the morning), no matter what Roop (form), it is connected
to Vishnu. The Jyotirling is the light inside us, and we can be aware of
it always, it is connected to the AK, the light that illuminates the
individual Aatmaa. It is connected to Shiv. External worship of the
Jyotirling for the average person can be done on Mondays.
Note the peculiarities of the sign of the Zodiac representing the Tithi in
an individual Raashi chart. See the combinations of planets with that
sign, the house that it occupies with reference to the Lagna (Ascendant),
and the Yog involving it. Notice the nature of benefics and malefics,
their Char Kaarakaatwa, as well as other factors influencing that sign.
The sign indicated by the Tithi is very specific to the divine's reason
for the individual's incarnation.
The purpose of creation is seen from the Tithi. The Jyotirlingam that
physically created you, is seen from the Lingam of the Sun Sign. If the
two Signs are the same, then this will be a very powerful focus in the
life of an individual. One can also see the relation between the Ishta Dev
Sign and the Jyotirling Sign, there will be some link to be spiritual.
“Sun is Shiv in all signs,” the Sun as the Shivalingam. The Sun is the
Kaarak for the first house, so for health purposes use the Jyotirlingam of
the Sun.
[Adapted from
www.shrifreedom.com/jyotishjyotirlingam.shtml]
Saurashtrey Somanaatham Cha
Shree Shailey Mallikaarjunam
Ujjayinyaam Mahaakaalam Omkaare Mamaleshwaram
Himaalaye to Kedaaram Daakinyaaam Bheemashankaram
Vaaranaasyaam cha Vishwesham Tryambakam Gowtameethate
Parlyaam Vaidyanaatham cha Naagesham Daarukaavane
Setubandhe Ramesham Grushnesham cha Shivaalaye ||
Another one
is like that
Saurashtrey Somanaatham Cha
Shree Shailey Mallikaarjunam |
Ujjayinyaam Mahaakaalam Omkaare Mamaleshwaram ||
Parlyaam Vaidyanaatham cha Daakinyaaam Bheemashankaram |
Setubandhey Tu Raamesham Naagesham Daarukaavane ||
Vaaraan shyaam Tu Vishwesham Tryambakam Gowtamee tatey |
Himaalaye to Kedaaram Ghushnesham cha Shivaalaye ||
Etaani Jyotirlingaani Saanya Praatah Pathennarah |
Sapt Janm Kritam Paapam Smaranem Vinashyati ||
These temples are closely
linked with legends from Puraan and are rich in traditions and history.
There are 12 Jyotirling in India -
(1) Som Naath
in Gujaraat, the westernmost Jyotirling - associated with the worship of
Shiv by Chandramaa.
(2) Mallikaarjun - Shree Shailam near Kurnool houses Mallikaarjun - Aadi
Shankaraachaarya wrote his Shivaanand Laharee here.
(3) Mahaakaaleshwar in Ujjain.
(4) Omkaareshwar
(5) Vaidyanaath -
(6) Bheemshankar in Sahyaadri Hills of Mahaaraashtra (through Poonaa) -
associated with the legend of Tripuraasur Vadh.
(7) Raameshwaram or Raamlingeshwar on Raameshwaram island in Tamilnaadu
- the southernmost Jyotirling.
(8) Naageshwar, near Dwaarakaa in Gujaraat.
(9) Vishweshwar in Banaaras - Vishwanaath Temple, the most visited
Jyotirling.
(10) Tryambakeshwar at the source of River Godaavaree, near Naasik, in
Mahaaraashtra.
(11) Kedaarnaath in Himaalaya - the northernmost Jyotirling, accessible
only by foot, open only for 6 months in a year.
(12) Grishneshwar in the vicinity of Ellora - which has several rock-cut
monuments during 1st millennium. |