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The 5 Powers of Goddess Shakti

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There are many aspects, forms and names of shakti who are the mother of all. In creation she distinguishes herself, or through the will of Siva, in three basic aspects: paracentental energy apara-shakti (immanent energy) and para-apara-shakti (an intermediary energy). In the texts of Shaivism we also find a reference to five supernatural powers of shakti, awakened in itself by Shiva. Their permutation, combination, concealment and manifestation is believed to be responsible for the multiplicity, plurality, diversity and duality of the beings and objects and their forms and shapes in the manifested worlds. The five aspects of shakti manifested by Siva are: chit-shakti or the power of consciousness, anada-shakti or the power of bliss consciousness, iccha-shakti, the power of desire or will, kriya-shakti jnana-shakti or the power of knowledge Siva unleashes these five powers in the beginning of creation and withdraws them. In between he employs these energies fo
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D you know the power of Ohm Namah Sivaya

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Om Namah Shiva is one of the very powerful mantras. It builds the energy in your system and clears the environment. Mantras are those energizing sounds which help to uplift the consciousness. These five letters denote the five elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether - the words 'Na', 'Ma', 'Shi', 'Va', 'Ya', these words are very important. The universe of the universe Om means peace and love So when there is peace, love and harmony in all the five elements then there is bliss and there is joy! Mantras are greater than the power of the horoscope. Whatever be the effects of the planets, you can remove them by chanting Om Namah Shivaya. "Yasya Nishvasitam Vedah yo vedebhyo akhilam jagat Nirmame taham vandeyatirtha Maheshvaram Shivatvam Gurutvamcha-Shakti tvameivasi Mata Pita-cha tvameva taviimevasi bandhur taviimevasi tanviyyvashya gayatirmeya matirdevi sarvam tvamaiva " - Hymn from the Rig Ved
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What is the importance of praying Sivalinga

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In Shiva Maha Purana it's mention that once Brahmaji went to 'Kshirsagar' (the abode of Shri Vishnu) along with the Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu told them that this purpose was fulfilled by Shiva Linga . All the Gods, then prayed to Lord Shiva, who after being pleased, instructed 'Vishwakarma' to construct a Shivalinga for them. Vishwakarma then made a Shivalinga for Kuber, a Shivalinga of yellow diamond of Dharmaraj, a Shivalinga of dark colored diamond for Varun, a Shivalinga of Indraned diamond for Shri Vishnu and a goldden Shivalinga for Brahmaji. Similarly, Vishwadeva gave a Shivalinga made up silver, the Ashwini Kumars were given Shivalinga made up bronze, Maa Laxmi gave a Shivalinga made up of Crystal (Spatik), Sun-god gave a Shivalinga made of copper and the moon given a Shivalinga made of pearl It has been further mentioned that making offerings in the form of lotus, Shatapatra, Shankhapushpi, the leaves of wood apple tree, helps in wealth and p
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How Did Lord Shiva Get Third Eye

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The secret behind Lord Shiva’s third eye Shiva’s third eye has always fascinated people. It stands there dramatically on his forehead ready to release a missile of fire and destroy the world. Many people assume that is why Shiva is called the `destroyer’. He is often referred to as Tryambaka Deva, meaning "three-eyed Lord". The sun is said to be his right eye, the moon the left eye while fire is his third eye. While his other two eyes indicate his activity in the physical world, his third eye looks beyond the obvious. How Did Lord Shiva Get Third Eye  1. Sati, the daughter of Daksh Prajapati, admired Lord Shiva and wanted to marry him. But Daksh was disappointed that his daughter should marry a Deva only. He held a great yagna and invited all the Gods; instead of Lord Shiva 2. Sati was quite unhappy with the exclusion of Lord Shiva from the yagya and jumped in the fire of the yagna. This was because Dakshha had insulted Shiva in front of all
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