Today's topic is a mix - Tara Tarini Temple + Yogic Philosophy.
Lets head to Tara Tarini Temple located on the top of Kumari Hills - Odisha
Tara Tarini is one of the famous Shakti Peetha's of India located in Odisha
Since its near the forest area and on top of hills - i could visit this temple during my Odisha Tribal Tour.
I wanted to understand what powers are preserved here?
Legend has it that Tara Tarini came into existence when Lord Shiva was carrying the corpse of his wife Sati and her Breasts fell on the ground where the temple Tara Tarini stands now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taratarini_Temple
The temple has one of the most powerful Shakti shrines of India.
The view of temple from Google Map
Kumari Hills from Google Map.
According to Mythology there are 55 such places (covering India , Sri lanka , Nepal and Pakistan) where the body parts of Sati fell which are now considered as sacred places .https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakti_Peetha
The breast shrine of Shakti is worshiped inside the temple
As seen above in the Wiki it is one of the 4 Adi Shakti Peethas of India and one among the 55 Shakti peethas
Now lets come back to Yogic Philosophy .
The yogic philosophy is closely related to Shiva and Shakti.
A lot many people consider Yoga as a smart way to loose weight . Yoga is not about losing weight.
In other words people associate Asana with Yoga.
Asana is a Body Posture and it is not Yoga.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asana
There is so much promotion about Asanas in the west , but there is no quality in this concept called Asana.
You can perform "Karma Yoga" - by feeding the poor . Any unselfish act is called Karma Yoga.
You can perform "Kriya Yoga" by conducting rituals for your dead ancestors.
You know that you can perform "Bhakti Yoga" - by devotion and 100% faith in God.
All these will keep you both mentally and physically fit.
Yoga as a subject was revealed to Arjuna in the battle field by Lord Krishna
You can perform "Jnana Yoga" by converting intellectual knowledge into practical wisdom
Shiva the supreme Power!
(Pic : Lord Shiva Temple - Bengaluru)
According to Yogic Philosophy there are 2 divine elements inside each one of us - (Shiva and Shakti)
The ultimate objective of Yoga is to achieve "Shiva State of Consciousness" so that we invoke positive energy of Shakti in our lives.
It is my consciousness that direct my CHOICES. MY CHOICES.
Choices are then Lord Shiva himself.
Post April 2018 -I have gained a lot of weight - Joyful , painting , sketching , writing and most importantly iam completing first year of my second Post Graduation.
MBA + MA , And yes i started with Asanas lol..
How can someone blog when iam left with only 4 days for examination.
Lol..i have been studying from 6 months ...
2018 - the best year of my life.
Lets head to Tara Tarini Temple located on the top of Kumari Hills - Odisha
Tara Tarini is one of the famous Shakti Peetha's of India located in Odisha
Since its near the forest area and on top of hills - i could visit this temple during my Odisha Tribal Tour.
I wanted to understand what powers are preserved here?
Legend has it that Tara Tarini came into existence when Lord Shiva was carrying the corpse of his wife Sati and her Breasts fell on the ground where the temple Tara Tarini stands now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taratarini_Temple
The temple has one of the most powerful Shakti shrines of India.
The view of temple from Google Map
Kumari Hills from Google Map.
According to Mythology there are 55 such places (covering India , Sri lanka , Nepal and Pakistan) where the body parts of Sati fell which are now considered as sacred places .https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakti_Peetha
The breast shrine of Shakti is worshiped inside the temple
As seen above in the Wiki it is one of the 4 Adi Shakti Peethas of India and one among the 55 Shakti peethas
Now lets come back to Yogic Philosophy .
The yogic philosophy is closely related to Shiva and Shakti.
A lot many people consider Yoga as a smart way to loose weight . Yoga is not about losing weight.
In other words people associate Asana with Yoga.
Asana is a Body Posture and it is not Yoga.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asana
There is so much promotion about Asanas in the west , but there is no quality in this concept called Asana.
You can perform "Karma Yoga" - by feeding the poor . Any unselfish act is called Karma Yoga.
You can perform "Kriya Yoga" by conducting rituals for your dead ancestors.
You know that you can perform "Bhakti Yoga" - by devotion and 100% faith in God.
All these will keep you both mentally and physically fit.
Yoga as a subject was revealed to Arjuna in the battle field by Lord Krishna
You can perform "Jnana Yoga" by converting intellectual knowledge into practical wisdom
Shiva the supreme Power!
(Pic : Lord Shiva Temple - Bengaluru)
The Ultimate Yogi , the supreme un-manifested , the Absolute Reality is the aspiration of every Yogi.
Yoga is not Asana - as you see below from the pic taken at Lord Shiva Temple -Bengaluru , Lord Shiva is sitting in Padmasana posture -(Lotus Pose). Asana means Postures (Only)
According to Yogic Philosophy there are 2 divine elements inside each one of us - (Shiva and Shakti)
Shiva
according to yogic philosophy is – Absolute Reality / Consciousness
Just like my heavenly father who always taught me to be - REAL
Just like my heavenly father who always taught me to be - REAL
The power of
Shiva is emptiness and spaciousness within our body
Shakti is life
force energy – she is creativity and power
Lord Shiva is
formless who provides only direction and it is shakti – energy who acts.
It is my consciousness that direct my CHOICES. MY CHOICES.
Choices are then Lord Shiva himself.
Post April 2018 -I have gained a lot of weight - Joyful , painting , sketching , writing and most importantly iam completing first year of my second Post Graduation.
MBA + MA , And yes i started with Asanas lol..
How can someone blog when iam left with only 4 days for examination.
Lol..i have been studying from 6 months ...
2018 - the best year of my life.
Today -Religion is
being practiced with materialistic calculations.
and the Man/ Male – how often does he visit Shakti temple?????
and the Man/ Male – how often does he visit Shakti temple?????
The patriarchy
in India continues to exist because of Ego Consciousness.
Only when
the divine masculine and divine feminine that exists within each one of us are
in a balanced state, India can become a stable balanced society.
Now i need to get back to my studies !
Wishing you all a very happy new year 2019 , let lots of positive energy fill in your lives.
So this being the last post of the year 2018 - i end the year with a song dedicated to each one of you.
When you are in a balanced state - from within , you will
willingly accept anything that life brings, you will start making your life
more creative and joyful.
Now i need to get back to my studies !
Wishing you all a very happy new year 2019 , let lots of positive energy fill in your lives.
So this being the last post of the year 2018 - i end the year with a song dedicated to each one of you.
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