Myth of Shivratri based on Vishnu and Brahma searching for the origin of Linga
Lord
Vishnu and Brahma wanted to know who was superior and this led to a
fight. Lord Shiva intervened and said whoever can find out the origin or
end of Shivling is superior. Lord Shiva appeared before them in the
form of a huge pillar of fire. Lord Vishnu went down searching and
Brahma went up searching. Both traveled and traveled but never met the
beginning or end.After the futile search, Lord Vishnu and Brahma prayed to Shiva and
appeared before them in the form of Jyotirlinga and this day of the
appearance of Lord Shiva is celebrated as Shivratri.There are numerous myths regarding the origin of shivratri This was one of them.
Worshipping shivling: Shivling or Shiva lingam connects a devotee with the Supreme Being –
Lord Shiva. The lingam is the symbol of Lord Shiva and the lingam puja
helps the devotee in understanding Lord Shiva. The Lord cannot be
described but still we say he is without a beginning and an end and is
without a form. It is difficult for a devotee to understand this
formless nature. Therefore Lord Shiva appeared in the form of
Jyotirlinga before Brahma and Vishnu. The Lingam thus is a symbol of
Lord Shiva. Each Lingam puja, step by step, takes the devotee to the
eternal truth – that he/she is part of the Supreme Being. (om namah shivaya)
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