Today
the whole world joins to celebrate the Mahashivaratri. But do many of us know
why Mahashivaratri is being celebrated?
The
scriptures cite that Lord Shiva is happiest the most on the 14th day of the
fortnight in the month of Phalgun. On this day all devotees observe a fast day
and night and give Lord Shiva a sacred bath. Lord Shiva is pampered with honey,
milk, water , sandal etc.
Why
Shivaratri is auspicious?Hindus believe that on this day, one is liberated from
the cycle of birth and death and attains salvation. On his life journey, Shiva
excuses him of all his sins committed and that while the devotee passes away,
he is directly taken by Shiva to his abode , which is heaven and takes care of
him there.
On
this day, we find many women praying hard to Shiva while some of them even
undergo a fast for the day. Ever wondered why? Married and unmarried women
observe fast and perform Shiva Puja with sincerity to
appease Goddess Parvati who is also regarded as ‘Gaura’ -
one who bestows marital bliss and long and prosperous married life. Unmarried
women also pray for a husband like Lord Shiva who is regarded as the ideal
husband. The essential belief
underlying the ceremonial of the Mahashivaratri appears to be to emphasize the
fact that death is sure to follow birth, night is sure to follow day and
consequently people should always bear in mind while enjoying the one its
opposite and regulate their life accordingly, they should not be elated at
success nor should they allow themselves to be carried away by despair at
failures but always have trust in God and worship him.
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