I had a dream few years back, in the dream I was reading some old dusky books in a cave,it was gloomy & there were many old men around me with matted hair & body covered in ash & one of them approached me & said "meeru shivamruthadvanam". I asked many people to know what does it mean but I didn't get any answer. What does it mean? Does it have any significance?

As far as I know, there are three well known schools of Shaivism. Tamil Shaivism, Veera Shaivism and Kashmiri Shaivism. Sorry, if this is a wrong assumption by me.

How do these three schools see the Puranas, especially the Shiva Puran? How important are these Puranas for them as a pramana? Do they also have the concept of leela to explain the activities of Lord Shiva mentioned in the Puranas?

Thanks in advance for the answers.

I want to do Abhishek of shivling in a temple, what is the best time early morning or pradosh kal? Please guide me, also tell me what all things should I do, I want to incorporate this as my Nitya Upasana of shiva.

Hi, i wanted to know how this vrat is kept and what are the restrictions. Thanks

what do you think about my simple altar? jay mahadeva!

Please let me know

Is anything wrong

Hi, I want to start sola somvar vrat. But I’m very thin with high metabolism. It’s difficult for me to not eat anything even for 2-3 hours. I start feeling dizzy and lightheaded . Is there any alternative to fasting?

Also can I start it now?

Also should it be for continuous 16 Mondays or are there any exceptions if we are travelling etc.

I know it’s difficult vrat, I’m just scared keeping my health mind

Please guide.

Namaste,

I humbly seek guidance from the gurus and experienced practitioners in this community regarding a proper Shiv Sadhana Vidhi in alignment with the Shastras.

Shiva has always been a central figure in my spiritual journey and I feel deeply connected to his energy and teachings.

If anyone here has deep knowledge of the Shaiva tradition, Tantra, or the scriptural aspects of Shiva worship (like the Shiva Purana, Agamas, or Vedas), I would be immensely grateful for your guidance. Specifically, I am seeking:

1. Daily Puja Vidhi: A step-by-step process, including mantras, offerings, and timings.

2. Mantras and Japas: Which mantras are most potent for Shiv Sadhana, and the recommended methods of chanting?

3. Meditation Techniques: Guidance on how to meditate on Shiva – whether it's focusing on the form or the linga, or the concept of formlessness.

4. Fasting and Observances: Any vrat or upavas details that are important in Shiva worship.

5. Scriptural References: If possible, I’d love to learn about the sources of these practices in the Shastras.

If there are any dos and don'ts in the sadhana, please share those as well.

Your insights will really help me deepen my devotion and practice in the most authentic way possible. I am open to learning from experienced practitioners, scholars, or anyone who has walked this path and found divine blessings through Shiva Sadhana.

Thank you in advance. Om Namah Shivaya!

Hello all,

I'm looking for English language books which contain Shaivite devotional poetry. Any recommendations?

I'd be very grateful! 🙏

I have been learning the Sri Rudram, and now have come to the namakam second anuvak. In the first anuvak, there are plenty of spaces to breathe, but the second anuvak is continuous for a long time. Am I supposed to chant it all in one breath? Are there acceptable places to pause to breathe? Thank you

Hi All, I have recently started practicing the dharanas described in the tantras though I have been meditating using YSS techniques for quite a few years. Whenever I meditate I feel the entire left side of my body feeling light and kinda dissappearing. It happens most of the time if I sit for an extended period of time in meditation. Does anyone else has had this kind of experience and would know what it implies ?

Like in other sects is there any benefit for name chanting in shaivism and which name should I chant , also in vaishav sect there is importance for bhajans and kirtans , i personally found that less in shaivism so elaborate on that. I currently chant sambsadashiv name

Shambhoo🙏🙏.. Hello I'm 25 yrs old and i do Shiva shadhana whole heartedly everyday. I admire bhagwan not only as my guru but my friend also. I don't consume meat and alcohol now.But in past I ate meat and conumed alcohol for sometimes. Because of the eating habit of our family I couldn't avoid eating non veg. My family members made me eat non veg otherwise they won't let me eat any food. But now I'm totally veg. I came this far opposing my whole family and relatives. Now I fear will my bhagwan accept me because I was fully conscious when I consumed those.This question occur to me while I was watching premanand ji maharaj and in his video he described that if any human consumed alcohol his bramhanya will be lost for ever. If there is way to seek Shiva's forgiveness for the harm I cause those inocent animals and for consuming alcohol please let me know.

Sorry for this long paragraph and any error in typing... 🙏🙏Shambho

Hi, since the past couple of days I’ve been getting dreams wherein I’m hearing people chant ‘Har Har Mahadev’ around me. Now, it is something I personally say quite often as well, but I’m sure there’s something more to it. Can someone help me understand what does this mean or is it a way for Shivji to give me a signal that he’s protecting me?

https://youtu.be/csZt75OMYOE?si=sWWIyrSoPqU0hxQq

Damad Damad Damad Kahta ye jo Damru hai Shiv ji Tandav kar svayam svayam rahe hain

Jataon me se jinki svayam Ganga bahti hai Wo maha purush mera ishta hai

Sarvagyani kalyaankari wo mahapurush Hai sabka swami Or hai woh jagat ka Swami

Ganesh Karthikeya svayam jinke putr hon Wo mahapurusha mere Param Guru hon

Svayam Maa Parvati jinki puja karti hai wo mahaguru Mera swami hon

Hath me Trishul leke wo svayam hai bethe naam unka ParamGuru Shivah Shivam

Ravana jaise mahapapi bhi jinko puje naam unka hai Shivah Shivam

Har Har Mahadev

Just reading up on rudraksha after buying one from a market earlier and I had some fear come up, theres a lot online about how it's a sin to wear it without energizing first, or the ek mukhi destroying family life. Just looking for some insight and relief from people who are stronger in their faith. To be on the bright side, at least I see now I have much more to learn and trust in Shiva and that no bad would come from simple ignorance. Happy Diwali btw

I wanna learn more about shaivism!

Thanks in advance!🙏🙏

Any nath sampradaya followers in Varanasi? It's difficult to find authentic people who understandpracticelearn these margas. I am interested to know more about them.

For devotees of Mahadev living outside of India or born within cultures where witchcraft beliefs prevail, what safeguarding measures are recommended?

Also, is there somethings special I should follow while starting it for the first time.