SIVAPARATATTVA AND ITS IMPORT

This is explained the sloka-
   

' Aakasam lingam, ithyuktam prithvi, tasya peethiliaa,
 
Aalayah, sarvadevanam layanam lingam Vuchyate".

Everything is abiding in it. So it is appropriately called Linga. Offering worship to LINGA, representing, SIVA, SAKTI and all GODS dates from the pre-historic times and has formed the basic layer of religious life in India. Moreover, Siva is rated higher than all the gods. His popularity too is admirably greater. Scriptures with one voice proclaim this truth - the Linga, His symbol merits prostrations at mere sight. Staunch Vaishnavates claim and advance arguments similarly in favour of Vishnu, their Saviour, but they too accept that Siva dwells in the heart of Vishnu and Vishnu likewise stays in the heart of Siva "Sivasya hridayam Vishnu, Vishnur hridayam Siva".    

Though it establishes equality between them, Shiva as the Vedas affirm is superior to to Vishnu.

Consideration of the kinds of linga demands attention.

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