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By Thy embrace I have conquered everything

In this excerpt from the Hymns to Shiva, Utpaladeva’s Shivastotravali Swami Lakshmanjoo shares with us how Utpaladeva desired to embrace his Master (Nātha), “just by my will”, because “by Thy embrace I have conquered everything.”   Chapter 6 (15:53) भवदङ्गपरिष्वङ्गसम्भोगः स्वेच्छयैव मे  ।...

When this whole differentiated world becomes one offering in the fire of consciousness

In this excerpt from the Hymns to Shiva, Utpaladeva’s Shivastotravali, Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals when this whole differentiated world becomes one offering in the fire of consciousness. This is an excerpt from our Free Weekly Sangha, where we studied the "Utpaladeva's Hymns to Shiva" in depth...

The Intensity of the Festival of Devotion by Utpaladeva is to get entry in universal God Consciousness.

This is a beautiful excerpt from the devotional text of the Hymns to Shiva, Utpaladeva’s Shivastotravali, explained by Swami Lakshmanjoo. In which Utpaladeva asks Lord Shiva: “When that festival will appear to me?” The Intensity of the Festival of Devotion by Utpaladeva is to get entry in univer...

Who is Lord Shiva meditating on?

In this excerpt from the book Hymns to Shiva, Utpaladeva’s Shivastotravali, Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals who Lord Shiva is meditating on.   Chapter 3 (35:56) मत्परं नास्ति तत्रापि जापकोऽस्मि तदैक्यतः  । तत्त्वेन जप इत्यक्षमालया दिशसि क्वचित्  ॥१७॥ matparaṁ nāsti tatrāpi jāpako’smi tadaiky...

Who is that universal dancer?

Excerpt of verse nine from the third awakening of the Shiva Sutras: The Supreme Awakening, by Swami Lakshmanjoo. This is a transcript of the audio not the text from the book. idṛiśaścāyaṁ sarvadā svasvarūpa vimarśāviṣṭaḥ- Such a yogī is always sitting and residing in his own na...

A unique explanation of Maha Shivaratri in Kashmir Shaivism

The festival of Maha Shivaratri, the ‘Night of Shiva’, is celebrated throughout India and the world by sincere devotees of Shiva. In Oregon/Pacific Coast time we will privately celebrate Maha Shivaratri on Tuesday, February 25th, a day earlier than the Vedic calendar, according to Kashmir Shaiva...

I will be blessed because I am craving for that (blessing)

In this excerpt, from the Hymns to Shiva, Utpaladeva’s Shivastotravali, Swamiji takes us to the heart of Utpaladeva, as the author gives Lord Shiva the choice to bless him now or have it done automatically because “I will be blessed because I am craving for that (blessing)!” ~Swami Lakshmanjoo ...

What does “worshipping Your feet” mean

This is an excerpt from devotional Hymns to Shiva, Utpaladeva’s Shivastotravali, Chapter 13 verse 5, Swami Lakshmanjoo explains what Utpaladeva (the author of the Shivastotravali) means when he says, “worshipping Your feet”.     Chapter 13 (10:07) देवदेव भवदद्वयामृता- ख्यातिसंहरण लब्धजन्मन...

Happy Diwali! - The light of all darkness

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Lakshmanjoo Academy. Visit our bookstore for a 20% discount.Free shipping in the US and Europe.Use code "2024DISCOUNT" This offer is valid through December 31st, 2024. “He is the Light of all Darkness, all Ignorance of Light. All absence of Light and...

Why Lord Shiva destroys this universe

In this week’s excerpt, from the book Hymns to Shiva, Utpaladeva’s Shivastotravali as revealed by Swami Lakshmanjoo, Utpaladeva explains to us why Lord Shiva destroys this universe. He also talks about why Shaivite yogi dances in the graveyard, and why “everything is divine to them”. Chap...


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