Bhuta Shuddhi in Shaiva Agama

In Śaiva rituals, immense emphasis is given to self-purification prior to the commencement of any pūjā or homa. As dictated by the Vedas and Upaniṣats, you are the absolute reality, which is denoted as Lord Śiva in Śaivism. The utmost important criterion in Śaiva tantra is to perform procedures to transform your being into Śiva.

Method To Give Life To A Deity in Shaiva Agama Tantra

In my previous article, I wrote about the method to invoke a deity as per Shaiva Agamas. Read it here

What Happens When You Offer Archana In A Temple?

So you visit a temple, purchase an Arcanā ticket and have the priest perform saṅkalpa and pūjā on your behalf. What is the significance to this?

The Danger of Walking into any Random Temple You Encounter Part 2

This article is a continuation to 'The Danger of Walking Into Any Random Temple You Encounter Part 1' 

Panchasana - The 5 Dimensional Throne of God

In my previous article, I wrote about how the entire śaiva āgama is encapsulated into three components: āsanam, mūrti and mūlam. In this article, we are looking at the āsanam ( seat of the lord ).  In śaivism, there are two types of āsana puja:

The Method of Invoking Any Deity as Per Shaiva Agamas

 The process of consecrating, invoking, and establishing a deity can be split into three basic components as per Shaiva Agamas. In fact, these 3 components are said to make up the entire Shaiva Agamas. They are:

(1) Asanam

(2) Murti

(3) Mulam

How Did The Ancients Take Bath As Per Shaiva Agamas

 Our contemporary norms differ from the past millennia. Have you ever wondered how our ancients carried out their daily living? 

Unknown Part of Shaivism: Where Devi Reigns Ultimate

There is a misconception about the sect of Śaivism in regards to Devī worship. In Śaivism, Devī is seen as the ultimate, just like Sadāśiva.

The Concept Of Devil and Angel Comes from Hinduism | Papa and Punya Purusha

 
Have you seen the concept of angel and devil in cartoons, typically as illustrated above?

The Secret Letter From Sathya Sai Baba in 1974

 Image: The original letter, handwritten by Bhagavan Shri Sathya Sai Baba to Prof.Nanjundaiah in 1970s...