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In Hinduism, Rasalingam or Parad Lingam is a Lingam, the symbol of the god Shiva, made of mercury (or possibly Gallium; see Composition below.) Tamil Siddhas carved Shiva Lingam from solidified mercury. The process of solidification of mercury is the secret process enunciated by Tamil Siddhas. In Tamil, mercury is called Pada-rasam and the Shiva Lingam made using pada-rasam is called Rasalingam. In Sanskrit, mercury is called Parad and the Shiva Lingam made using parad is called Parad Lingam. Rasalingams or Parad Lingams are consecrated in Hindu Shiva temples, Ashrams and other places of worships.
Siddhic beliefs[edit]
Shiva Puja must be performed with linga. The Rasalingam has a place in the worship of Shiva.[1][2]Tamil Siddhas identify mercury as Shiva's metal (Shivadhatu). According to Siddha alchemy, mercury is the representation of male (Shiva) form, and the chemical element sulfur associated in the solidification process is considered as the representation of female (Shakti or Gauri, consort of Shiva) form.[3]
Notable rasalinga[edit]
Masilamaniswara Temple, Thirumullaivoyal[edit]
Kodiyidai Amman Sametha Masilamaniswara Temple is situated at Thirumullaivoyal, a small town forming part of west Chennai and the temple is 2 km away from Ambattur. The prime deity Shiva at this temple was incarnated by the hymns of Sundarar, Ramalinga Adigalar and Arunagirinathar. A Rasalingam is installed in the second corridor near sanctum sanctorum of Shiva. The huge Shiva Linga in the sanctum sanctorum is covered with sandal paste. Every year in the month of Chittirai (Mar-Apr), on Sadaya nakshatra (Sadayam star), the Santhana kappu (sandal paste cover) is refurbished with Veru kappu.[4]
Shiva Temple, Visakhapatnam[edit]
Shiva temple is located in Visakhapatnam (also known as Vizag and Waltair), the first largest city in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is situated on Rama Krishna Beach road. The uniqueness of this Siva Temple is its Rasalingam, which is made of a 10 kg single stone.[5]
Siddha Ashram, Ujjain[edit]
Siddha Ashram is located near to Harsiddhi Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. The area contains a temple, meditation chamber and gardens, and attracts hundreds visitors each year.[citation needed] The World's Larrgest Paredeshvar temple at the ashram is unique. It houses a mercury (parad) shivalinga which weighs 2500 kilograms, the largest of its kind in the world. The ashram is run by Acharya Mahamandaleshwara Swami Nardanandji who is known for his Kundalini Shaktipath initiation and research into ayurvedic based medicinal remedies.[6] Siddha Ashram has consecrated the world’s largest Parad Lingam weighing about 1500 kg. during November, 2005. The Parad Lingam temple is located at Ashram complex. People are allowed to see, touch and worship this Lingam.[7]
Dhyanalinga and Theerthakund, Coimbatore[edit]
The Dhyanalinga is a Yogic temple located 30 km (19 mi) from Coimbatore, India. Dhyanalinga temple was consecrated using prana prathista by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, a yogi and mystic.[8] The Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple offers a meditative space.[9] At this temple complex there is Theerthakund, a subterranean tank located 35 ft (10.7 m) below holds a lingam immersed in water. Followers claim that the lingam is made of solidified and 99.8% purified mercury.[10] People can take a dip in this water before they go to the Dhyanalinga temple. A semi-circular brick vault covers this tank, the inner sides of which have murals depicting a Kumbha Mela scene.[citation needed]
Sri Dattashram, Anksapoor Village, Velpoor mandal, Nizamabad dist, Telangana[edit]
At Dattashram Anksapoor village near Nizamabad in Andhra Pradesh a Rasalingam, one of the huge rasalingam weighing about 411 kg. was consecrated on April 25, 2004 by the Jagadguru Pushpagiri Shankaracharya and Hampi Virupaksha Vidyaranya Peethadhipati. The Rs.6 lakh worth Rasalingam was brought from Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. It is a world largest rasalingam. The temple was established by pujya sri vittal goud (bapu) maharaj.[11]
Paradeswar Temple in Dharamgarh[edit]
Paradeswar Siva Temple located in Dharamgarh, Kalahandi has a Rasalingam.[12]
Composition[edit]
Rasalingam is likely an amalgam alloyed with gallium, a liquid metal with properties similar to, but not as toxic as, mercury. The density of rasalingam is approximately 6g/cc[13], far below the density of mercury, at above 14g/cc. This matches the density of gallium, which melts at 29.6 degrees Celsius, just above the typically cooler temperatures in India.[14] It is also notable that India imports, rather than exports, mercury, and is not a major producer of it [15][16]. India is, however, the fifth most prolific exporter of bauxite, from which gallium is extracted.[17]
References[edit]
- ^Parmeshwaranand, Swami (2001). 'Linga'. Encyclopedic dictionary of Puranas. 5 (1st ed.). New Delhi: Sarup & Sons. pp. 1238–1243. Retrieved 2012-05-04.
- ^Parad Shiva lingamArchived 2012-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^இரசவாதம் - ரசமணியும், ரசலிங்கமும்.
- ^மாசிலாமணி ஈஸ்வரர் கோவில், திருமுல்லைவாயில்Archived 2008-02-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Places of Worship in vizag
- ^Siddha Ashram (Website)
- ^Mercury Shivalingam of Ujjain
- ^Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: 'Dhyanalinga: The Silent Revolution', Isha Foundation, 2000, ISBN978-81-87910-00-8
- ^Rangaswamy and Sudhakshina. Transformation of the inner The Hindu 25 July 2003
- ^Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: 'Encounter the Enlightened: Conversations with the Master', Wisdom Tree, 2004, ISBN978-81-86685-60-0
- ^Huge Sivalingam draws crowds
- ^http://www.touristlink.com/india/paradeswar-temple/overview.html
- ^http://www.dhyanalinga.org/theerthakund_qa.htm
- ^Climate of India
- ^http://www.worstpolluted.org/files/FileUpload/pics/2011/mercury-mining-pollution-world-map.jpg
- ^Mining in India
- ^Mining in India
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Lingashtakam – A Prayer To Sivalingam
The Sivalingam is a sacred symbol of the Hindus whom they revere as the manifestation of the Universal Self in His awakened aspect in union with His dynamic energy Shakthi. This prayer is a declaration of faith, obedience, love and devotion to Lord Siva in His aspect as Shivalingam.
Brahma Murari Sura architha Lingam,
Nirmala bashitha Shobitha Lingam,
Janmaja dukha vinasaka lingam.
That pranamami sada shiva lingam.
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas,
Which is pure and resplendent,
And which destroys sorrows of birth.
Deva Murari pravarchitha Lingam,
Kama dahana Karunakara lingam,
Ravana darpa vinashana lingam,
That pranamami sad shiva lingam.
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,
Which destroyed the god of love,
Which showers mercy,
And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.
Sarva sukandhi sulepitha lingam,
Budhi vivarthana karana lingam,
Siddha surasura vandhitha lingam,
That pranamami sada shiva lingam.
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is anointed by perfumes,
Which leads to growth of wisdom,
And which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras.
Kanaka mahamani bhooshitha lingam,.
Panipathi veshtitha shobitha lingam,
Daksha suyagna vinasana lingam,
That pranamami sada shiva lingam.
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is ornamented by gold and great jewels,
Which shines with the snake being with it,
And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.
Kunkuma chandana lepitha lingam,
Pankaja hara sushobitha lingam,
Sanchitha papa vinasana lingam,
That pranamami sada shiva lingam.
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron,
Which wears the garland of lotus flowers,
And which can destroy accumulated sins.
Deva Ganarchitha sevitha lingam,
Bhavair bakthi pravesa lingam,
Dinakara koti prabhakara lingam,
That pranamami sada shiva lingam.
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is served by gods and other beings,
Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,
And which shines like billions of Suns.
Shiva Lingam Story
Ashta dalopari veshtitha lingam,
Sarva samudbhava karana lingam,
Ashta daridra vinasana lingam,
That pranamami sada shiva lingam.
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is surrounded by eight petals,
Which is the prime reason of all riches,
And which destroys eight types of poverty.
Suraguru sura vara poojitha Lingam,
Sura vana pushpa sadarchitha lingam,
Parathparam paramathmaka lingam,
That pranamai sada shiva lingam.
I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by the teacher of gods,
Which is worshipped by the best of gods,
Which is always worshipped by the flowers,
From the garden of Gods,
Which is the eternal abode,
And which is the ultimate truth.
Lingashtakam, Idam Punyam padeth Shiva Sannidhow,
Shivalokam avapnothi shive na sahamodathe.
Any one who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,
In the holy presence of Lord Shiva,
Would in the end reach the world of Shiva,
And keep him company.