Maker's Makings

Shivalingam has three parts; the lowest is Brahma-Pitha, the middle one is Vishnu-Pitha, and then the uppermost is called the Shiva-Pitha. The Shiva Linga is carved from the stone. This Linga can be very large and also can be very small, below to the knee-height.                                                         In Hinduism, it is believed that Shivalinga can help us in going beyond consciousness. The most sacred Lingas are Jyotirlingas.  Jyoti means “Light” and Linga means “Mark” and hence Jyotirlinga defines “Radiant Sign of Lord Shiva”.  All these make Lord Shiva “ Mahadeva ” which means Great God. Devotees also use the term “The Destroyer” for Lord Shiva. He is considered a member of the holy trinity along with Vishnu and Brahma.

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.