Indian Spiritual Science

The mayic (illusory) force of energy is controlled by Lord Shiva. He is the husband of Maya Devi. He is perfect example of how man can live in the true world (spiritual) even when living on this illusory plane. We see many of Lord Shiva's paintings, in most of which He is shown either meditating or  Tandava pose . These are the two extreme forms of the Lord. They are highly significant and have many other interpretations as well. One of the interpretations when comparing these two forms hold relevance to the inner space of man. God has gifted man with immense potency. However, this potency is concealed by the veil of Lord Shiva's consort, Maya Devi. She is dutifully serving her husband. The job of Maya Devi is to serve her husband. Thus, she devotedly safeguards the meditative pose of Lord Shiva. In this state, Lord Shiva is in a state of Union . God is incomplete without his devotees. To be full thus, He maintains the well being of His loved devotees. In other words, he ...

Lord Shiva is the universal father. In this picture, the beauty of baby Krishna and the affectionate glance of Lord Shiva (like a father) is captured effectively. This depicts a scene from the Krishna-Lila, where Lord Shiva disguises as a 'baba' to bless the divine Baby Krishna. In fact, this was just a 'reason'  to relish the ambrosia that flows from the divine form of God. Both Shiva and Krishna cannot live without each other. They are devoted to each other in a loving bond. Shiva disguising as a Brahman signifies the depth in their love for each other. Even in a helpless condition, where baby Krishna is bound by the love of his mother, Yashoda, He makes it a point to meet Shiva. Unlike material love, the relation of the two are not bound by the form. Their expression of love is independent of their form they assume.  Lord Shiva made it easier by disguising Himself as a Brahman as this drew mother Yashoda to bring her infant to seek His (Brahman's) divine b...

It is interesting to note the difference in the nature of Lord Shankar and Lord Ganesha. Following the marriage of mother Parvati with Lord Shankar, mother Parvati created a child from the dust of Her transcendental body. The transcendental form of Ganesha bowed down before His mother and proceeded to take his first orders from Her. He was given the task of keeping the gates of Her chamber and restrict the entry of anyone into the chamber. After the Mother left, it so happened that Lord Shiva entered the scene. Lord Ganesha did not know His father at that time and hence did not permit Lord Shiva to enter the gates of the chamber of Devi Parvati. It did not necessitate Lord Shiva to seek anyone's permission to see His wife. He too did not recognize Ganesha. Although Lord Shiva initially tried to humbly approach little Ganesha and requested entry into the chamber, Lord Ganesha vehemently denied entry to the Master of the Universe, Lord Shiva. After a while of cajoling, ...

An interesting anecdote in the Manas is related to the marriage of Bhagawan Shankar. The sages requested Lord Shankar to take the blessings of Lord Ganesha at the time of His marriage to mother Parvati! This appears astonishing. How could the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati exist before the meeting of His own parents and be present in the form of an idol to bless His own parents? It is said in the Manas that Lord Shiva and mother Parvati very happily performed Ganesha Puja (worship) before tying the nuptial knots! Goswami Tulsidas says: "Muni anusäsaì ganapatihi püjeu saàbhu bhaväni | kou suni sansay karainjani anädi jiyeì jäni (Manas: Bälkäìòa: Verse 1: Stanza: 100) One can ask how this is possible. Lord Ganesha can only be born after the marriage of Lord Shiva and mother Parvati; to which Goswamiji replies that no one should doubt this statement since all the Devatas of the Vedic pantheon are "Anädi" or eternal in nature. There can be no chronology what...

There is a description in the Puranas that Maharaja Manu (The first son of Lord Brahma created for the proliferation of the world) was the ruler of the universe during the period of infancy of the world. In spite of ruling the world with the utmost feeling of surrender and dedication, he still bred a feeling in his heart that he has not yet achieved the goal of life for which he was sent to this world of mortals. This thought continued to gnaw him. He started thus nurturing a deep yearning for a "darshan" (Divine Vision) of the Supreme Lord. In all his endeavors his better half Devi Shatarupa was a constant factor of his association. With the desire of having a darshan of the Lord, Maharaja Manu along with his loyal wife departed to the forest of Naimisharanya at the sunset of his life having handed over the affairs of his kingdom to his son Uttanapada. The couple regularly bathed in the holy river Gomati and took the association of the saints in the forest and heard...