Podríamos decir que el Tantra es un estilo de vida, basado en la filosofía hindú que en nuestro tradición proviene del Shivaismo de Cachemira.
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Shivaratri: we celebrate the eleventh on November 11, 2023
November 22, 2022 @ 4:19 AM – November 23, 2022 @ 2:23 AM UTC+1
1.- The eleventh Shivaratri (Margashirsha) of 2023 is November 11, a date marked in Kashmir Shaivism
1.1.- Shivaratri, feel the power of Tantra
The night of Shiva Shivaratri It is the night before the new moon (or Amavasya) of each month (or Masik), and is considered the darkest night because it comes before the beginning of the lunar cycle towards the full moon. We celebrate the eleventh Shivaratri of 2023 this November 11.
During this astrological and special event for Tantra, due to the absence of the influence of the moon, the solar and masculine energies (represented by Shiva) are manifested to the maximum. This exceptional phenomenon gives us the possibility of entering into communion with Shiva (the supreme solar/masculine principle) very easily, and benefiting from his power.
We celebrate the eleventh Shivaratri of 2023 this November 11! During this night, Shiva devotees and Tantra practitioners perform mantra chanting and pujas, deep meditations, entering states of ecstasy, enlightenment and even Moksha spiritual liberation. Worshiping Lord Shiva from your heart helps you attain salvation and grace for your whole life.
2.- The most propitious night to transfigure yourself into Shiva
In the tradition of Shivaism in Kashmir, it is also very successful for tantric aspirants to take the opportunity to do the love ritual during the night of Masik Shivaratri. It is a very auspicious moment for the spiritual and tantric couple. Aspirants can greatly benefit from the awakening and expansion of consciousness, and from a very characteristic and solar state of mental clarity. Also, men, taking advantage of this beneficial moment, can significantly increase their virility and solarity.
So we advise you to meditate with Shiva, and if it is possible to do the love ritual during the night of Masik Shivaratri, to experience what is exposed (in yourselves).
In the tradition of Kashmir Shivaism let’s celebrate the eleventh Shivaratri of 2023!
Shiva’s ice lingam at Amarnath
Whether in a Masik Shivaratri, but especially in Maha Shivaratri, in addition to fasting, Shiva devotees follow this same procedure:
Whether in a Masik Shivaratri, but especially in Maha Shivaratri, in addition to fasting, Shiva devotees follow this same procedure:
2.- After that, they visit a Shiva temple (or an altar dedicated to Shiva in their home), and sing hymns, Bhajans or Mantras (to please Mahadeva, or Shiva).
3.- Honey, sandalwood, yogurt, rose water, and flowers are offered while worshiping a Shiva Lingam.
4.- Flowers, betel leaves, rice and fruits are also offered to worship the deity.
5. Incense is burned to invoke the blessings of Shiva, also known as Rudra.
6.- Shiva devotees also apply holy ash (Vibhuti or Bhasma) to their foreheads.
7.- The Om Namah Shivaya mantra is chanted throughout the day and night. This powerful mantra is said to be able to free you spiritually (and also from your previous sins).
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3.- The history of the Shiva Lingams and their sacred properties according to Tantra
The Shiva Lingam in this photo is located in Somnath, India.
The Shiva Lingams are archaic sculptural forms carved from one piece. The stone of which they are carved, was created millions of years ago, since they come from a meteorite that collided in ancient times against the earth in the Narmanda River in India. Currently, the stone of this deposit is still extracted to create new Lingams for the temples, and for other sacred forms.
Shiva Lingams are considered sacred and are associated with healing, as they activate the Chakras and the rise of Kundalini energy.
This stone symbolizes the divine union of Shiva and Shakti, as it represents the union of the opposite: the masculine and the feminine, the body and the soul.
4.- Once a year the great Maha Shivaratri is celebrated
Maha Shivaratri, the main festival of Kashmir Shaivism, will be celebrated this year on Monday, February 18, from 11:44 PM to 12:31 PM on March 20. Mainland India time.
Once a year, we celebrate Maha Shivaratri, Shiva’s great night. This momentous event in Tantra is traditionally dedicated to Paramashiva (Shiva, or the Supreme Consciousness: God). Shiva’s devotees consider this night to be the most sacred of the entire year, and it is enthusiastically celebrated by all Shivaites, all over the world.
Among the twelve Shivaratri of the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is the one with the greatest spiritual importance. This is a day when nature pushes human beings towards their spiritual self, the true one. The importance of this celebration (which lasts all night) is to allow the energies coming from the Macrocosm to emerge in us, and in a natural way.
5.- One of the mythological stories related to Shiva
5.1.- Stories of Tantra: The story of the Ganges that flows from the head of Shiva
Among the number of legends associated with Ganges and Shiva, the most famous goes like this:
Once, Bhagiratha asked Brahma to bring the Ganges river to earth to purify the souls of his ancestors and help them attain nirvana. Brahma asked Bhagiratha to propitiate Shiva as only he could break Ganga’s landing. Ganga arrogantly flew to earth, but Shiva calmly caught her in his matted locks and let her out in seven streams; Bhagirathi, Janhvi, Bhilangana, Mandakini, Rishiganga, Saraswati, and Alaknanda. She then followed Bhagiratha, who led her to her ancestors and with her purity, freed their souls.
Enmanuel Torras Mata
El Shivaismo de Cachemira predica la experiencia de la realización del Ser, cuando este se identifica con “Eso”, la Conciencia absoluta. Accedemos a la experiencia de “no mente” (que es lo que significa Tantra) en la que nuestra personalidad se disuelve en la contemplación del Ser, que lo abarca todo y del que somos parte integral.