What do the horizontal stripes of ash on forehead of Lord Shiva represent?
The three horizontal stripes of ash on the forehead of Lord Shankar represent three memories. Ash projects the desires of a person.
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What is the origin of tandav dance?
Shiva is believed to assume two states - the superconscious state (samadhi) and the tandav or lasya dance. The former refers to the unmanifest (nirgun) and the latter to the manifest (sagun).
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Why are svayambhu pindis situated below the ground level?
The svayambhu pindis possess tremendous amount of energy. Hence it is situated below the ground level.
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What is the significance of adorning rudraksha when performing ritualistic worship?
Adorning a rudraksha mala when performing ritualistic worship is ideal. Especially followers of the Nath and Vam sects and Kapaliks use rudrakshas.
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Why are trifoliate bel leaves offered to Lord Shiva with their stalks facing oneself?
A pindi contains two types of pure particles (pavitrakas) from both - the ahat sound (that produced by the falling of water onto its surface) and the anahat (subtle) sound.
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Why are Shiva and Divine Energy (Shakti) considered as inseparable?
Divine Energy is not distinct from Shiva but is present in Him. Her external active form is sometimes gross or subtle and at other times manifest or unmanifest. The cycle of the universe is maintained by Her subtle or magnified form.
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What is the concept of Final Liberation as per the Pashupat sect?
In the Shaiva doctrine pashu, pash and pati are considered the three basic classes (trivarga). These also form the basis of the Pashupat doctrine.
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