चलो चलें कैलाश

चलो चलें कैलाश


कैलाश मानसरोवर को शिव-पार्वती का घर माना जाता है। सदियों से देवता, दानव, योगी, मुनि और सिद्ध महात्मा यहां तपस्या करते आए हैं। रामायण की कहानियां कहती हैं कि हिमालय जैसा कोई दूसरा पर्वत नहीं है, क्योंकि यहां कैलाश और मानसरोवर स्थित हैं।
हर वर्ष मई-जून में सैकड़ों तीर्थयात्री कैलाश मानसरोवर की यात्रा करते हैं। इसके लिए उन्हें भारत की सीमा लांघकर चीन में प्रवेश करना पड़ता है, क्योंकि यह क्षेत्र इसी देश में है। कैलाश पर्वत की ऊंचाई समुद्र तल से लगभग 20 हजार फीट है। इसलिए तीर्थयात्रियों को कई पर्वत-ऋंखलाएं पार करनी पड़ती हैं।
कैलाश परिक्रमा
कैलाश पर्वत कुल 48 किलोमीटर क्षेत्र में फैला हुआ है। यदि आप इसकी परिक्रमा करना चाहते हैं, तो यह परिक्रमा कैलाश की सबसे निचली चोटी 'दारचेन' से शुरू होती है और सबसे ऊंची चोटी 'डेशफू गोम्पा' पर पूरी होती है। यहां से कैलाश पर्वत को देखने पर ऐसा लगता है, मानों भगवान शिव स्वयं बर्फ से बने शिवलिंग के रूप में विराजमान हैं। इस चोटी को 'हिमरत्न' भी कहा जाता है। परिक्रमा के दौरान आपको एक किलोमीटर परिधि वाला 'गौरीकुंड' भी मिलेगा। यह कुंड हमेशा बर्फ से ढंका रहता है, मगर तीर्थयात्री बर्फ हटाकर इस कुंड के पवित्र जल में स्नान करना नहीं भूलते।
मानसरोवर
यह पवित्र झील समुद्र तल से लगभग 4 हजार फीट की ऊंचाई पर स्थित है और लगभग 320 स्क्वॉयर किलोमीटर में फैली हुई है। यहीं से एशिया की चार प्रमुख नदिया-ब्रह्मपुत्र, करनाली, सिंधु और सतलज निकलती है। हिंदू धर्म की मान्यताओं के अनुसार, जो व्यक्ति मानसरोवर की धरती को छू लेता है, वह ब्रह्मा के बनाये स्वर्ग में पहुंच जाता है और जो व्यक्ति झील का पानी पी लेता है, उसे भगवान शिव के बनाये स्वर्ग में जाने का अधिकार मिल जाता है।
जनश्रुतियां हैं कि ब्रह्मा ने अपने मन-मस्तिष्क से मानसरोवर बनाया है। दरअसल, मानसरोवर संस्कृत के मानस (मस्तिष्क) और सरोवर (झील) शब्द से बना है। मान्यता है कि ब्रह्ममुहुर्त (प्रात:काल 3-5 बजे) में देवता गण यहां स्नान करते हैं।
शक्त ग्रंथ के अनुसार, सती का हाथ इसी स्थान पर गिरा था, जिससे यह झील तैयार हुई। इसलिए इसे 51 शक्तिपीठों में से एक माना गया है। गर्मी के दिनों में जब मानसरोवर की बर्फ पिघलती है, तो एक प्रकार की आवाज भी सुनाई देती है। श्रद्धालु मानते हैं कि यह मृदंग की आवाज है। मान्यता यह भी है कि कोई व्यक्ति मानसरोवर में एक बार डुबकी लगा ले, तो वह रुद्रलोक पहुंच सकता है।
राक्षस ताल
मानसरोवर के बाद आप राक्षस ताल की यात्रा करेगे। यह लगभग 225 वर्ग किलोमीटर क्षेत्र में फैला है। प्रचलित है कि रावण ने यहां पर शिव की आराधना की थी। इसलिए इसे राक्षस ताल या रावणहृद भी कहते हैं। एक छोटी नदी 'गंगा-चू' दोनों झीलों को जोड़ती है।
हिंदू के अलावा, बौद्ध और जैन धर्म में भी कैलाश मानसरोवर को पवित्र तीर्थस्थान के रूप में देखा जाता है। बौद्ध समुदाय कैलाश पर्वत को 'कांग रिनपोचे' पर्वत भी कहते हैं। उनका मानना है कि यहां उन्हें आध्यात्मिक सुख की प्राप्ति होती है।
कहा जाता है कि मानसरोवर के पास ही भगवान बुद्ध महारानी माया के गर्भ में आये। जैन धर्म में कैलाश को 'अष्टपद पर्वत' कहा जाता है। जैन धर्म के अनुयायी मानते हैं कि जैन धर्म गुरु ऋषभनाथ को यहीं पर आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान मिला था।
कैलाश मानसरोवर की यात्रा करने से पहले तीर्थयात्रियों को कुछ बातों को ध्यान में रखना पड़ता है।
उन्हें किसी भी प्रकार की स्वास्थ्य संबंधी समस्या नहीं होनी चाहिए।
चूंकि यह तीर्थस्थान चीन की सीमा में स्थित है, इसलिए उन्हें विदेश मंत्रालय में अपना प्रार्थनापत्र देना होता है। चीन से वीजा मिलने के बाद ही आप कैलाश मानसरोवर की यात्रा कर सकते हैं।
दिल्ली के सरकारी अस्पताल में दो दिन तक आपके फिजिकल फिटनेस की जांच की जाती है। जांच में फिट होने के बाद ही आपको इस यात्रा की अनुमति मिल पाती है। दरअसल, कैलाश मानसरोवर की यात्रा के दौरान आपको 20 हजार फीट की ऊंचाई तक भी जाना पड़ सकता है।

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PARAD SHIVLINGAM

PARAD SHIVLINGAM
It is believed that an opportunity to see, touch and worship this Parad Shivalingam is accredited to one's holy and good deeds done in the previous and present life.

Why Mercury?
In Hindu scriptures mercury is regarded as the best of all metals. The following it the purport of a sloka from Rasyog Chintamani:
"Sphatik is better than paashan, padmaraaj than sphatik, Kashmir jewel, pushparaaj, i.e., lahasunia than Kashmir jewel, panna than lahasunia, neelam than panna, godanti or gomed, mauktik than vidrum, silver than diamond, gold than silver, diamond than gold and parad (mercury) is yet better than diamond."
Therefore a 'lingam' (phallus) of Lord Shiva made of the best of all the metals should without doubt defy any parallel.

Why Mercury Shivalingam?
This analogy of mercury with the human mind is found in Tantra literature: All the metals and sub-metals send out waves. Mercury is an unstable metals just as man's mind is the most wavering. When mercury is stabilized, its waves solidify. This process causes effect on the mind. If one meditates beside a parad Shivalinga, the mind naturally gets concentrated. Therefore, a solidified form of mercury is of great significance because it is extremely helpful in concentrating the mind.

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PARAD SHIVLING

Paarad Shivaling is the most unique and wonderful boon gifted to the humans by the God. Everything can be had through one's efforts but a Mantra energised, consecrated Paarad Shivaling can be obtained only when one's fortune smiles on the person. It is a symbol of good luck and just looking at it destroys all the sins of past lives and makes the person fortunate.

The foremost and most revered of all Yogis, Poojya Gurudev Swami Sachidanand said that a Sadhak who places a Paarad Shivaling in his home and worships it or just has its glimpse daily becomes free of all sins and gains divine powers along with wealth, prosperity and all comforts.

The text Ras Maartand says about this Shivaling -

Ling Koti Sahastrasya Yatfalam Samyagarchanaat.
Tatfal Kotigunnit Raslingaarchanaad Bhavet,
Brahma-hatyaa Sahastraanni Gohatyaa Shataani Cha. Tatshannaadwilayam Yaanti Raslingasya Darshanaat, Sparshnaapraapyate Muktiriti Satyam Shivoditam.


A million times more fruitful is worshipping a Paarad Shivaling than worshipping a thousand Shivalings. Just looking at a Paarad Shivaling neutralises the effect of sin of killing a thousand Brahmins and cows. Touching a Paarad Shivaling without doubt makes one free of all problems and quickens one's spiritual progress. These are the words of none other than Lord Shiva.

The text Rasaarnnav Tantra states-

Dharmaarthkaam-mokshaakhyaa Purushaarthashchaturvidhaa.
Sidhyanti Naatra Sandeh Rasraaj Prasaadatah..
A person who worships a Paarad Shivaling just once in his life surely gains Dharma (righteousness), Arth (wealth), Kaam (pleasures) and Moksh (spiritual progress).

The text Brahmaveivart Puraann clearly states -
Pachyate Kaalsootrann Yaavachandradivaakari.
Kritvaaling Sakrit Poojya Vasetkalpashatam Divi.
Prajaavaan Bhoomivaan Vidwaan Putra-baandhavvaanastathaa.
Gyaanvaan Muktivaan Saadhuras Lingaarchanaad Bhavet.

One enjoys all comforts in life and attains wealth, fame, position, respect, sons, grandsons, high education and prosperity if one worships a Paarad Shivaling just once in one's life time. And such a person surely reaches a high position in life.

The text Vaayveeya Samhita states -

Aayuraarogyameishvarya Yachchaanyadapi Vaanchhitam.
Raslingaarchanaadishtam Sarvatam Labhate Narah.

Longevity, good health, prosperity and all desired achievements can be had through the worship of Paarad Shivaling.

Symbol of Lakshmi too

Paarad shivaling is an icon of Lord Shiva but texts like Lakshmi Upanishad and others have accepted Paarad Shivaling as a symbol of Lakshmi as well. Lord Vishnu has himself said that the house in which a Paarad Shivaling is placed is surely graced by Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. There can never by any paucity in that house.
Paarad Shivaling is the most unique and wonderful boon gifted to the humans by the gods. Everything can be had through one's efforts but a Mantra energised, consecrated Paarad Shivaling can be obtained only when one's fortune smiles on the person. It is a symbol of good luck and just looking at it destroys all the sins of past lives and makes the person fortunate.

The foremost and most revered of all Yogis, Poojya Gurudev Swami Sachidanand said that a Sadhak who places a Paarad Shivaling in his home and worships it or just has its glimpse daily becomes free of all sins and gains divine powers along with wealth, prosperity and all comforts.

The text Ras Maartand says about this Shivaling -

Ling Koti Sahastrasya Yatfalam Samyagarchanaat.
Tatfal Kotigunnit Raslingaarchanaad Bhavet,
Brahma-hatyaa Sahastraanni Gohatyaa Shataani Cha. Tatshannaadwilayam Yaanti Raslingasya Darshanaat, Sparshnaapraapyate Muktiriti Satyam Shivoditam.

A million times more fruitful is worshipping a Paarad Shivaling than worshipping a thousand Shivalings. Just looking at a Paarad Shivaling neutralises the effect of sin of killing a thousand Brahmins and cows. Touching a Paarad Shivaling without doubt makes one free of all problems and quickens one's spiritual progress. These are the words of none other than Lord Shiva.

The text Rasaarnnav Tantra states-

Dharmaarthkaam-mokshaakhyaa Purushaarthashchaturvidhaa.
Sidhyanti Naatra Sandeh Rasraaj Prasaadatah..

A person who worships a Paarad Shivaling just once in his life surely gains Dharma (righteousness), Arth (wealth), Kaam (pleasures) and Moksh (spiritual progress).

The text Brahmaveivart Puraann clearly states -

Pachyate Kaalsootrann Yaavachandradivaakari.
Kritvaaling Sakrit Poojya Vasetkalpashatam Divi.
Prajaavaan Bhoomivaan Vidwaan Putra-baandhavvaanastathaa.
Gyaanvaan Muktivaan Saadhuras Lingaarchanaad Bhavet.

One enjoys all comforts in life and attains wealth, fame, position, respect, sons, grandsons, high education and prosperity if one worships a Paarad Shivaling just once in one's life time. And such a person surely reaches a high position in life.

The text Vaayveeya Samhita states -

Aayuraarogyameishvarya Yachchaanyadapi Vaanchhitam.
Raslingaarchanaadishtam Sarvatam Labhate Narah.

Longevity, good health, prosperity and all desired achievements can be had through the worship of Paarad Shivaling.

A New Report as I got.... Spiritual guru and founder of the Hamsa Yoga Sangh, Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath says that the unique Shivalinga is a symbol for earth peace. The Shivlinga weighs over a tonne and is around 30 inches in height. Yogiraj Siddhanath indicates that the Earth Peace Temple Shivling is possibly the largest known unbroken Shivling – akhand Shivalinga. Mercury when purified and brought to a solid state is called the ‘Philosophers Stone’ or Paras Mani (Mercury Gem).

The Indian Express reports
'Shivling can be termed the elusive philosopher’s stone and has a distinctive spherical shape,' Yogiraj Siddhanath said.
He said the science of mercury solidification, a technique that Europe and Arabia so dearly wanted but could not comprehend, has been known to India for 7,000 years, since the time of the Indo-Saraswati civilisation.
Mercury, when solidified, sheds its toxic qualities and begins to exude a ‘nectarine’ effect, he elaborated, adding that it assists in slowing down the ageing process. “The ingestion of such pure mercury enables a true yogi to obtain a sanjeevan deh – an immaculate body – free from the ravages of time. It also helps in stabilizing the mind and attaining a state of peaceful calm,’ he said. The purification of mercury from its fluid to a solid state has 16 phases, he added.

The Earth Peace temple is located in a forested area at Donje-Golewad in Sinhagad and is around 35 km from Pune city. It is a non-denominational temple and people of all races and religions are welcome. The temple was opened during the Shivratri in 2008.

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Mudrika Mod Janakam : Mudrika or a ring means that which gives pleasure or is a symbol of pleasure.
Paarad or consecrated mercury is called Rasraaj i.e. the best of all elements. It has the power of attraction. It absorbs divine energy and this can be used to enchant others.
Paarad Mudrika or a ring made from consecrated solidified mercury has great virtues. This enchanting Sadhana article is prepared through a very complex process.
There are some objects in the world which are rare and divine. May be some divine objects are readily available, but till one is nor aware of their proper use one cannot benefit the maximum from them.
Our ancient Rishis had said that there are 36 elements that are rare and unique and are very useful and beneficial for the human beings. Paarad is one of them and a ring made from Paarad is a very wonderful Sadhana article.
Man has always been interested in the science of enchanting others and learning the existence of hypnotism. Thousands of texts have been written on this subject and today the art of hypnotism is considered to be a science in itself. There is perhaps no country in the world where this science is not in use. Hundreds of institutions exist worldwide which keep making studies related to this science. In a developed country like America Hypnotism has been given a special place in the area of medical science. And today this science is considered indispensable.
Today hypnotism is widely used in the medical field. It is also used by experts to gleam information from enemy spies, to know about the feelings of some person, to know about the secrets of some individual, to make someone friendly, to win the heart of the opposite sex, to win favours from seniors, to bring a wayward child back on the right track and to get some work done through somebody.

What actually is hypnotism?
It is a very powerful science through which life could become easier. Through it one could know what is going on in the mind of some person, through it one could encourage a drunkard to give up drinking or a smoker to stop smoking. Through it one could help youths to get rid of their addiction to drugs or bad company. Through it one could make others do favours for us. Through it even enemies could be won and one could win an argument or even a law suit.
Hypnotism is a technique, a process of influencing others favourably. It is a practical science that can be learned in the company of an expert in the science. Revered Sadgurudev had written a book Practical Hypnotism several years ago and it is easily available in the market. It is a unique work which contains authentic and tested knowledge on this subject. Thousands of readers have become perfect in this science by carefully following the instructions given in this book.

Paarad
Mercury is called Paaraa in Hindi and when this liquid mercury is consecrated and solidified it is called Paarad. Ancient texts call it the essence of Lord Shiva. Mercury is liquid and it cannot be held in the hand. If poured on the floor it spreads out into hundreds of balls. It is a white, rare metal which is very valuable and useful.
This mercury cannot be solidified under ordinary conditions but with the help of special herbs and special chemical processes it can be solidified and given a desired shape.
The ancient texts call it Vashikarann Yukta or capable of enchantment. A ring made from Paarad is very rare to find and wearing such a ring is a great accomplishment indeed.
It is very difficult to give Paarad a shape of a ring. So this ring cannot be easily obtained. But our ancient texts are evidence that kings in the ancient times used to wear such rings because this ring can cure many ailments including impotency. Wearing this ring is a sure sign of becoming virile and gaining sexual prowess.

Paarad Ring
On the request of thousands of Sadhaks Paarad Rings have been prepared by us. It is for the first time that facts are being revealed about this wonderful object through the magazine. This ring can be worn on any finger of any hand. It is available in all sizes. A child or an old person, man or woman anyone can wear it without any harm.
However it is a powerful medium of enchantment. After the Paarad ring has been prepared it is energised and made divine with special Cheitanya Mantras.
Thus the ring becomes a rare and invaluable object which only the very fortunate are able to obtain and wear. In my view in the present age of competition every person, be it a man or woman should surely wear this ring. What more it remains effective lifelong. It also looks very attractive.
When this ring is put on everyone around is automatically attracted towards the person. If a person wears it and repeats in his mind that such and such person should be won over, then as soon as the concerned person's eyes fall on the ring he or she becomes enchanted and ready to do as told.
Truly this is a really wonderful divine article from the world of Tantra which can prove to be very useful in the present age. Through it life could become easy and successful.

PARAD LAXMI

Through the idol of Lakshmi made from Paarad, life could be made prosperous. Sometimes a person tries very hard and makes supreme effort yet he fails to succeed in life. In such a situation a Mantra energised and consecrated Paarad Lakshmi should surely be placed at home and worshipped.

It is clearly stated in Yajurved that if Goddess Lakshmi is propitiated and an idol of Lakshmi made from Paarad is placed in the South East direction and it is worshipped daily then wealth virtually rains in that house.

In Yajurved, Goddess Lakshmi is propitiated in three forms - Shree, Swarnaawati and Paaradeshwari. It has been clearly mentioned in this text that among all the 108 forms of the Goddess the Sadhana of Paardeshwari Lakshmi is the most divine, fruitful and wealth bestowing.

In a verse that appears in Saamved it is said - Just as Kalp Vriksh (wish tree) can fulfil all wishes, similarly Goddess Paaradeshwari can fulfil all one's desires.

The text Dhananjya Sanchay states that the person who wishes to gain wealth, prosperity and comforts in life should through his Guru establish a Paarad shivaling in the North East and a Paaradeshwari Lakshmi in the South East direction in his place of worship.

Paarad Vigyan or the science of consecrating mercury is the most beautiful science for through it one can banish even poverty from one's life and fill it with prosperity and riches.

Through the Sadhana of Paaradeshwari all financial problems are removed and one has monetary gains. Also all problems at job are removed and one gains name and fame in the society.

Importance of wealth is no less today rather it has become the most emphasized commodity what with the material desires becoming virtually unlimited. In ancient times prosperity might well have meant having to eat, a large house to live in and a good source of income, but in modern times the meaning of comfort and prosperity is much more diverse and it depends on how much one can spend. If you have enough then there is no end to what all luxuries you can buy.

Being rich is not a taboo but it does matter how you earn money. Illegal or immoral means, however discreet, may well fill your coffers but such stained money shall prey on your conscience, mental peace, social respect and standing. No doubt a human is easily lured towards such avenues for they seem to promise a lot without much efforts; however only a person who has such wealth can tell you what sort of hell he has to go through, for every moment there seems to be a fear of exposure lurking around.

So such means are out! Yet there are also hardworking, sincere and honest people who are never able to make it big in spite of there best of efforts. After years of labor in a job or perseverance in trade, financial success looks like a distant dream. The frustration and sense of hopelessness that then sets in tends to make one an easy prey to the lure of corruption.

If you find yourself in such a situation, if mounting debts are giving you sleepless nights, if your business is in doldrums, if money is the cause of your anxiety then this is the respite you have been waiting for. The following Paarad Laxmi Sadhana is the most explosive, quick acting ritual for windfall gains. A sage writes in an ancient text If an idol of Laxmi made of consecrated, solidified mercury alloyed with gold is established in the SE direction, i.e. facing N. west and worshipped daily wealth starts to make inroads into one’s life from various sources.

This form if the deity is called Paaradeshwari and she is the most benevolent among all 108 forms of the Goddess when it comes to showering wealth upon a Sadhak. In fact like Kalpavriksha (wish tree) she fulfils all the material wishes of a sadhak. Following boons sure accrue –

1. Financial crisis is overcome and sudden gains are made.
2. All problems in business or job are cleared. Promotion/pay raise in job and unexpected profits in trade can be expected.
3. New sources of earning spring up.
4. Power, respect and fame in life.
5. A happy married life with all comforts.
6. Spiritual success.

For the ritual get up in the morning on a Wednesday or Friday, take a bath and wear fresh clothes. Sit facing East on a white woolen mat. Light incense and a lamp. The idol of the Goddess (Paarad Laxmi) must be established as prescribed manner. Next pick up Sfatik Rosary and chant five rounds of the following mantra.

Om Ayeim Varad Paaradeshwari Mahaalakshmyei Namah

ॐ ऍ वरद पारदेश्वरी महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Do this regularly for 11 days. The ritual is free of any complex steps, for the mantra and the deity are powerful enough to bring about the desired results. A text in fact states that just having a Paaradeshwari Laxmi and a Paarad Shivaling in one’s home means lifelong prosperity and affluence. If possible continue chanting the Mantra just five times daily. After Sadhana permanently establish idol in a sacred place or at your business center. Guru Diksha is necessary for doing this Sadhana.

PARAD GANPATI

Paarad is a divine metal and its importance is very obvious from the following line taken from the text Ras Ratna Samuchchya.

Siddharase Karishye Nirdraaridryam Idam Jagat.
i.e. if mercury is consecrated then it becomes capable of banishing poverty and diseases.
It is further stated in the text -
No medicine or herb or metal is capable of keeping a human body totally free of diseases for all metals get wet by water, can be burnt in fire and dried with heat, but Paarad is a unique element that remains unaffected by these influences. Mercury is subjected to special chemical reactions and it is made solid. Thus it becomes elixir like and through such Paarad even the most impossible can be achieved.

When an idol of Lord Ganpati is made from such Paarad and it is worshipped the Sadhak is bestowed with knowledge, intelligence and all divine powers. This is because Lord Ganpati is the Lord of all powers and he is the first to be worshipped among all deities on any auspicious occasion or ceremony.

No ceremony among Hindus starts without first offering prayers to Lord Ganpati. Not just this before starting any Sadhana or worship of any deity, Lord Ganpati is worshipped with an aim to seek His blessings for success in the ritual. No other deity is given so much respect and love as Lord Ganpati. And truly He is a unique deity in the Indian pantheon of Gods and Goddesses.

Ganesh or Ganpati means Lord of Ganns or the divine attendants of Lord Shiva. Every human has five physical senses, five mental senses and four spiritual senses. The energy that runs through all these senses is the energy of the fourteen deities whose Lord is Ganesh.

The divine form of the Lord is very handsome and benign. He has one tusk and four hands in which He wields a lasso, Veena (astringed instrument) and a corn cob. The fourth hand is raised in blessing. He has a red complexion and a huge belly. He has large fan like ears and wears red robes. His body is smeared with red sandalwood paste. He is worshipped with red flowers.

If propitiated with full faith He manifests in a physical form to help his devotee. He has a divine form that has manifested not by the natural process of procreation and He is dedicated to the fulfilment of the wishes of his Sadhaks.

Paarad is capable of banishing ailments, poverty and old age. It can transform old age into eternal youth. It can also bestow upon a person all the eight Siddhis or powers. Paarad has originated from the body of Lord Shiva and hence it is the best among all elements.

Lord Ganpati is a deity who becomes pleased with a Sadhak even if he just chants His name and He removes all problems from one's life and propels one onto the path that leads to success. If one performs Sadhana or worship of such a kind deity on a Paarad Ganpati then the result would be stupendous. Through his Sadhana, worship and chanting of his name there is a rise on intelligence of the Sadhak, all wishes are fulfilled and all problems and obstacles are removed thus making life easy and smooth.

MAHAKAAL SHIV

Going over Shiva Purana, this highly important text from the Kashmir Shaivism, we find the amazing story of the civilization that preceded us, a story about the past life of our generation.

Here, two catastrophes are stated with crystal clarity: one that caused the end of the Assures civilization (over 60000 years ago) and one that led to the destruction of the cities of Indus by the Arien invaders.

This event, which occurred more than 2000 years before the birth of christ, marked the beginning of Kali Yuga, the age of decline for humanity, of which we are also a part.

Shiva Purana gives us indications about the conditions that lead to the decline of an entire generation of humanity, at the end of each cycle. Therefore, one should look upon the story of the Assures not only as a reflection of the past but also as a prophecy for a possible future.

There is an obvious parallelism between the events, religious conceptions, ideologies, social and moral theories that caused the destruction of the Assures and those that characterize our societies.

The history of the Assures also tells us how we can prevent this disaster from happening, through our moral and social convictions and ideas. This history, if properly understood and applied, may allow many of us to safely cross the cataclysm and to become part of the golden age for humanity.

THE LEGEND OF THE ASSURES END
The Assures, people with a great level of civilization, presented in the scripture as fervent worshippers of Shiva and His symbol, the lingam, created and built three undefeatable citadels, with the help of the architect Maya.

These citadels were as follows: one, on Earth, made of copper, the second between earth and heaven, made of silver, and the third in the heaven, made of gold. Here, as in other traditions, we encounter the symbolism of the macro cosmic body, present in all three essential universes: material, subtle and divine.

Shiva Purana tells that the Assures were powerful people, with dark, long, curly hair, heroic, proficient in the art of war, religious, open at heart and possessing knowledge that included the use of solar energy and solar light for various purposes. They lived in their wonderful citadels, without caring much about the rest of the world. (cf. Rudra Samhita (1), 5.1., 10-78).

Shiva, the principle of Time, the only measure of Space, is the only God that has the power of destruction and transformation. Therefore, He is one of the Gods the Arien race turned to when they wanted to annihilate the Assures and their wonderful citadels.

The Arien gods sought Shiva's favors in order to be able to destroy the Assure citadels. Yet, Shiva, the God of the just and righteous, could not let Himself be dragged into this dispute.

"The Assures, He said, are without sin and are my respectful worshippers. I could destroy them only if they turned their back to me. Thus, the Arien gods went to Vishnu and He said: "you cannot destroy these citadels unless you obtain the help of the Master Shiva", so the Arien gods organized then a great sacrifice in Shiva's honor.

From the fire emerged numerous malefic and armed spirits (Bhuta). Although these spirits were all directed towards the citadels, they did not manage to harm any of them.

Vishnu explained this new defeat thus: "as long as they worship Shiva, and His mysterious symbol, the phallus , all their desires are fulfilled and they are protected. You would have to make them denigrate Shiva, the only God who protects them, and the only God who can destroy them." (cf. Rudra Samhita, 5.3., 30-50.)
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Thus, Visnu invented a strategy to end the Assures virtuous existence and actions and He created a strange character, a perverted being named Arihat (the destroyer of all pious beings).

Arihat was supposed to preach a puritan, lifeless religion, mainly based on materialism, in which there was no creator, manifestation had no purpose, and the only thing that was responsible for any evolution in life was hazard.

Through cunning, Arihat and his new disciples managed to infiltrate their way up to the king of the Assures and to persuade him that this new religion was vastly superior.

Inspired by Vishnu, and betrayed by the perfidy sage Narada, the king approved his initiation into the new religion and its preaching into all the three citadels. Thus, all Shiva 's spiritual rituals and all the Assures power drawn from this stagnated and decayed. (cf. Rudra Samhita , 5.5., 1-60.).

This was the reason for which Shiva approved the destruction of the Assures, but not before asking the new Arien gods to recognize His authority as shepherd (Pashupati) of the "flock" formed from all the beings of the world (celestial, human, animal and vegetal).

This is how part of the Assures wisdom related to the Shaivit cult could be transmitted across generations, in a secret tradition and despite the new Arien religions that developed in Kali Yuga, Shiva had to remain the supreme and mysterious God.

After the destruction of the three citadels, by Shiva himself, Arihat and his disciples were advised by Vishnu to retreat into the desert and wait for Kali Yuga there.

Then, they will be able to spread their message again among ignorant people, whose vanity made them easy to control and corrupt, thus leading to their decline and the final explosion that will end the human race. (cf. Rudra Samhita, 5.4., 19-21.)

The history of the three citadels represents the end of a great civilization, who reached a high technical level. Is it a story about a distant past, or a premonition of the future? Maybe a bit of both.

What is really important is the message: a change for the worse in the Assures religious, social, and moral conceptions was able to cause the end of a civilization.

The cult of the shivaic phallus, a symbol of the principle of life, the practice of Tantric yoga and seeking the understanding of the cosmological realities and natural laws was replaced by sentimental, puritan, egalitarian and negative notions.

The times we live in should really worry us: due to a strange sense of vanity, people seek to change the divine order, the natural order of things, replacing it with an imperfect human order, which opposes so-called moral virtues of the magical the divine rites, and neglects spiritual powers.

This attitude of denying the universe's divine order, can only lead humanity to disaster, as history has already taught us.