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MANBLUNDER
February 28, 2013 09:40 PM
If we want to name Brahman as Śiva, yes, Śiva is beyond death. Many of these stories have underlying message. Here, the highest form of devotion being transformed into absolute faith is subtly conveyed.
John
February 28, 2013 09:32 PM
Raviji is absolutely rightHere is the inner meaning of the story of Markenya:"The story as narrated above comes to us from the Skanda Purana. There are other versions of the story that differ in details, but our concern here is to understand what we are being told in this beautiful tale. What does it mean for Markandeya to be saved by Shiva and for Shiva to destroy Yama?For Markandeya to be saved by Shiva means that Shiva's Anugraha Shakti had descended upon the boy-sage. Markandeya had at a young age attained enlightenment and become a jivan-mukta. He was no more bound by time (kala) or death. He had broken through the cycle of birth and death. Verily, Markandeya had gained oneness with Lord Mrityunjaya and conquered death itself.For Shiva to destroy Yama and become angry that Yama should have the audacity to encircle the Lingam indicates that Shiva is beyond death and time. He is the Eternal Lord. He is the Ruler of time (Mahakaleshvara); He is the Originator of time (Mahakala) and Destroyer of time (Kalari or Kalasamhara Murti). Time in the story is represented by Yama since time brings death and dissolution to all things, but Shiva brings death to time itself. So, He is called Mahakalakala or Mahakalabhairava. When all things decay, Shiva alone remains. As He alone is beyond death and time, Shiva is called Maha Mrityunjaya, the great Conqueror of Death."
MANBLUNDER
February 28, 2013 09:28 PM
If we accept this, then we have to forget about Advaita philosophy.Brahma Sūtra (II.i.11) says, "There is non-difference of those cause and effect on account of texts about origin, etc."
Anonymous
February 28, 2013 09:17 PM
But what about Markendeya,it was his Karma to die at the age of sixteen,but Lord Shiva saved him?
MANBLUNDER
February 28, 2013 09:13 PM
If we go by the end part of your statement, it clearly overrides karma. Premature death also happens only because of karma. I have explained my level best why these stotrams are needed. The destained hour is nothing by the hour of death decided by karma.
Anonymous
February 28, 2013 09:04 PM
Thank you Sir for these explanation,but what about the The phala sruti of the Lalitha Sahasranama,its says the one who recite Lalitha sahasranama do not die untimely death."Sarva roga prasamanam sarva sampath pravardhanam,Sarvaapath mruthyu shamanam akala mruthyu nivaranam., 2This cures all diseases and gives rise to all types of wealth,It cures all accidental deaths and is an antidote to untimely death.Sarva jwararthi hananam deergayushya pradhayakam,Puthra pradhama puthraanaam purushartha pradhayakam., 3It is a cure for all types of fever, and gives rise to long life,It gives son that too first son and gives three types of wealth."I have read Paramhansa Yogananda book also "Scientific Healing Affirmations" which says "Though death may be the necessary end of the body according to the present human knowledge, still its "destined hour" may be changed by the power of the soul".I totally agree with you that everyone have to bear his own karma or else God would be unjust.But do you think that people dying from untimely death have nothing to do with karma,thats why these stotram save them?Om Namah Shivaya
MANBLUNDER
February 28, 2013 09:23 AM
You can go ahead and translate the book in Kannada. Divine Mother will be with you in your endeavor.
makara
February 28, 2013 09:21 AM
Dear Guruji,I am very much thankful for the insight Yourself has been creating by the way of your unique interpretation of various namas of Lalitha Sahasranama. I want to translate it into Kannada for the benefit of readers who can absorb the contents in their mother tongue. In this regard I seek your blessings and kind permission.With regards
MANBLUNDER
February 25, 2013 08:33 PM
This needs more discussion as inappropriate reply could lead to confusion. Hence I will take this as a question for the next part.
There is difference between Grandeur of God and Grace of God. These hymns help you to understand the Grandeur of God. By reading these Scriptures, you come to a conclusion that God is Supreme, etc. Mere knowledge about God and knowing His or Her Grandeur is not sufficient to get liberation. More on this in the next part.
Anonymous
February 25, 2013 07:25 PM
"If any of these recitations can prevent pre-mature death, there will be no value for "Law of Karma" and God always goes by "Law of Karma", which is also known as "Law of the Lord".
Buy why does these stotrams tell that it can save on from premature death?
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