Learning about Lord Shiva
Namiste I appreciate the topic that is now closed regarding Shiva scriptures. Unfortunately, I live in an area where there are no temples dedicated to Shiva. Much of what I learn is from this forum, and www.himalayanacademy.com/
so I deeply appreciate the contributions of those who share knowledge and reading links. Is there a Shiva organization comparable to JK YOG /www.jkyog.org where they have retreats and lessons regarding growing with Shiva. I have the books from the Himalayan Academy and enrolled in a class from there. They really have been helpful. Just wondering if there is anything closer than Hawaii where the academy is and if so how might I get in touch with them.
Thank you
Aum
MS
Re: Learning about Lord Shiva
Vannakkam MS: There is nothing that I know of. Within Saivism the 'ashram' concept that you are looking for is practically non-existent. There is a fairly distinct line between the sannyasi path and the householder path. Perhaps in Rishikesh or Haridwar something might exist. Best wishes in your studies.
There are a few Himalayan Academy (Saiva Siddhanta Church) members who live in California, but I don't know if anyone holds regular classes. The monks would know, if you asked them.
Aum Namasivaya
Re: Learning about Lord Shiva
Re: Learning about Lord Shiva
hariḥ oṁ
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namasté
'Learning' is both outward and inward facing...
We come to learn from books and from others - this is outward. Then we come to know ( beyond learn) śivaḥ within our own selves - He
is none other than our core Being. We are informed yatastvaṁ śivasamo'si - 'because you are identical with śivaḥ' from others that
have come to find this to be perfectly true. This builds conviction. We then are well-set to find this for ourselves.
Both knowledge and experience are essential.
इतिशिवं
iti śivaṁ
Re: Learning about Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva is the creator and the Supreme energy that has helped me understand myself and look at things from a clear perspective. I have been an ardent devotee since 10 years now. I also have a worn many Rudraksha that are known to originate from the tear drop of Lord Shiva. After wearing the Rudraksh I have experienced considerable change in my life.