Posted March 10, 2013 by Ashok Nayak in Odisha

Maha Shivaratri wisdom “Shiva is that blissful and innocent consciousness which exists in every atom of the universe and also in us. “

The whole world functions according to laws of Nature. What is that? That is Shiva. The whole world is moving in an auspicious rhythm of innocence and intelligence. That auspiciousness is divinity. Shiva is harmonious innocence which knows no control.

Shiva reversed is Vashi. Vashi means control. Control is of the mind. Control means two, weakness. One is not doing something naturally but exerting pressure. Often people think they are in control of their lives, their situation. Control is an illusion. Control is a temporary exertion of energy in the mind. That is Vashi.

Shiva is opposite. Shiva is the permanent and eternal source of Energy, the eternal state of Being, the One without a second.Duality is the cause of fear. That harmonious innocence dissolves duality.When the moment is whole, complete, then that moment is Divine. In the moment means no regret of the past, no want for the future. Time stops, the mind stops.

Shiva is that blissful and innocent consciousness which exists in every atom of the universe and also in us. ‘Ratri’ is refuge and Shivaratri is taking refuge in Shiva. It is is an occasion to awaken oneself from all sorts of slumber. It signifies being aware of everything you have and being grateful for it. Be grateful for the happiness which has led to growth and also for sadness which gives depth to life. Become God to each other. Do not look for God somewhere in the sky, but see God in every pair of eyes, in the mountains, water, trees and animals. How? Only when you see God in yourself. Only Gods can worship Gods… Wisdom of spiritual master Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji.