Maker's Makings

Sadashiva is one of the forms of Lord Shiva which is considered the highest form. Sada is related to terms “always” and “forever” and Shiva means “auspicious”. In yoga, you can find Sadashiva in yourself. It remains inside the one’s core and even if someone is suffering, he can find eternal happiness deep inside. The Sadashiva has five faces that represent five senses and also have 10 arms. He is considered the processor of all three Gunas. People worship Sadashiva as the supreme lord, source, and destination of the entire creation. There is no beginning or source of lord Sadashiva and also considered as unborn.

“ Myself within myself ” or “Atman” means where a person looks inner-self instead of the outside world for seeking the truth. Yogis adopt this concept and do spiritual practice for knowing the meaning of life. In Hinduism, people find various ways to enlighten themselves. It is like to go beyond time or find eternal energy. Shakta or Shaktism focuses on Shakti or Devi. Here, people believe in the feminine aspect of supreme power. Shaiva   or Shaivism is the oldest Hindu sect and is related to the worship of Lord Shiva. All these sects like Shaivism, Shaktism, and Vaishnavism are different ways of devotions but have the same common reason which is the attainment of God. 

Sampradaya or a spiritual lineage is a tradition in Hinduism.   It is like a tree where a guru is its root and depending on the Deity, this system is divided into Vaishnava Sampradaya, Shaivite Sampradaya and Advaitha Vedantha Sampradaya.       Parampara involves passes on the teaching from a guru to his disciples. It is also called a Guru-Shishya tradition. The main thing is that each Parampara belongs to a specific Sampradaya. These traditions are a part of the Gurukul system of Ancient India. This Gurukul or Gurukula word comes from the Sanskrit words “Guru” (teacher) and “Kula” which means family or home. It follows the sacred relationship of Guru-Shishya.