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Maha Shivaratri - The great night of Lord Shiva

Shivaratri, also known as Maha Shivaratri, is one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme deity of destruction and transformation. The word "Shivaratri" translates to "the great night of Shiva."  This festival is observed on the 14th night of the lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha (usually in February or March) according to the Hindu calendar. Here is a comprehensive explanation of Shivaratri: Mythological Significance : According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri marks the day when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava, the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. It is also believed to be the day when Lord Shiva saved the world from darkness and ignorance. Observance : Devotees observe Shivaratri by fasting throughout the day and staying awake during the night, engaging in prayer, meditation, chanting of hymns, and performing rituals in honor of Lord Shiva. Many devotees visit Shiva temples, where special ceremonie...

Did Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa or Swami Vivekananda ever see God while meditating?

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Whether its while meditating or not meditating, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa or Swami Vivekananda never saw anything other than God. Once Sri Ramakrishna closed his eyes to meditate. But the very next he moment, he opened his eyes and muttered to himself, “Does God exist only when I close my eyes? Does He not exist when my eyes are open?” Young Narendranath (future Swami Vivekananda) once asked Sri Ramakrishna to grant him his request, “Sir, I want to remain in Samadhi all the time, 3–4 days at a stretch, only coming back to the body consciousness for the sake of food.” Sri Ramakrishna on hearing this request of Narendranath scolded him, “I see that you are a very mean minded person. I thought you would be like a huge banyan tree where millions could find shelter (from the heat of samsara). But now I see that you are interested in your own liberation.” Chided thus, Narendranath was ashamed. But Sri Ramakrishna assured him thus, ”You will attain a state much higher than the Nirvikalpa Sa...

Swami Rambhau Fire Yogi of Tanjore Miracle which Astonished the World

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Rambhauswami also known as Fire Yogi performs rituals in Tanjore tabernacle in south India- Tamil Nadu. Tanjore was the capital of chola lords. This tabernacle was make 1000 times agone .It's honored by UN as a world heritage monument Rambhauswami is 63 time old,5.3 feet and weigh 43 kg. He performs cautions which can’t be explained by scientists. He's not performing these rituals for any marketable gain or for performance. It’s only for global wellbeing. Rambhauswami lived a simple life. His favorite god is Lord Ganesha. His practitioner Sri Rama Nandendra Saraswati was also famous and passed his heritage to Rambhauswami. Rambhauswami consumes only 2 bananas and a glass of milk. He stopped drinking water since 1975. He sleeps 3 hr a day and yet veritably fresh and active. He has performed fire ritual is Malaysia. He feels happy when others are served. When he performs ritual he doesn’t speak but only communicate through sign language. He spends his life to god and practit...