We are currently approaching the peak of this astrological event, occurring primarily in the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius, indicating an involvement of mass institutions, governments, militaries, and intensified Karma or actions on an individual and collective level that have mysterious motivations, and strong consequences.
The energy of the Serpent is held by the form and energy of Lord Shiva. It is significant that Maha Shivarati – the great night of Shiva – occurs today, March 1, 2022, amid the backdrop of an intensified time of global events.
As seekers and practitioners on a path of self-discovery, what we have available to us are ancient ways and techniques that are known to create coherence within the Self, and offer some support to an ever-evolving stream of collective consciousness.
I believe that offerings of spirit nature must be made with the greatest humility, never pretending that we are greater somehow than a higher intelligence that has guided planetary consciousness through the ages, and will continue to do so. We are but blips on the radar of time, and yet each one of us holds within the Self a light of understanding and grace that must be shared, for in giving is where it finds its greatest fulfilment. I encourage you to spend at least some time on the night of Maha Shivaratri, in silent meditation, or listening to/reciting the name of Shiva – Mahadeva – one who controls time itself.
The Mantra “OM Namah Shivaaya” is a powerful one to recite 108 times or more if you are inclined to do so. Many of the planetary constellations in the zodiac have Shiva as their
over-ruler. Shiva represents eternal Cosmic Silence, and to know even a moment of Shiva, is to know that which is beyond Time.
Shiva is also the energy of dissolution, and that which arises anew through time as some things fall apart. He leads the seeker through the darkness of ‘nothing-ness” in to a knowing of the cosmic canvas upon which Shakti creates over and over again, in joyous patterns.
I’d like to share two of my musical renditions of powerful mantras.
The first one is “OM Namah Shivaaya” recited 108 times. The second is the Lingashtakam – Eight Sanskrit Verses that offer invocation and worship of a sacred symbol and representation of Lord Shiva – the Shiva Lingam.
Please click the respective boxes below to open the chant’s audio & video in YouTube:
With love and peace,
Sai Ganesh Nagpal
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