Mahashivratri is considered as the most important festival for the devotees of Lord Shiva. This festival has a lot of significance in Hinduism as it is believed that a devotee who sincerely worships Lord Shiva on this auspicious day will be able to absolve all his sins and will be able to attain moksha.
Significance of Mahashivratri in Hindu Mythology
The 14th day of every lunar month before the new moon is known as Shivratri. It is assumed that Mahashivratri is the day when Shiva Tattva (spirit) touches the earth. This day is a celebration of the wedding of spirit (the soul) and the element of the earth. While Shiva is considered as the soul. Lord Shiva’s name is a representation of inner peace. The term ‘Shivratri’ is a combination of two terms: Shiva and Ratri. Shiva stands for something which is not visible but which surrounds us (a soul). And, Ratri stands for the night but its deeper meaning suggests that it means taking a shelter. The whole term portrays the meaning of one’s soul taking a shelter in its own spirit. This day is a celebration of our own soul.
Mahashivratri is all about mental peace and the peace of your own soul. We all have a lot of incidents racing in our minds, if not in our minds then in our environment. This is the day when you consciously realize your soul and patiently devote yourself in Lord Shiva’s worship for the peace to soak in.
If a person devotes himself in worshipping Lord Shiva on this day then it is believed that he will be liberated from the cycle of birth and death (also known as moksha).
Now, when you know the significance of Mahashivratri then celebrate this festival for the peace of your own soul.
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