SrisailamBhimasankari Mah
Somnath Temple Gujrat
JYOTIRLINGA: THE STORY OF THE LIGHT
What is jyothirlinga ?Worship of shivalinga is considered the prime worship for the devotees of Lord shiva.
Worship of all other forms is considered secondary. The significance of the shivalinga is
that It is the resplendent light (flame) form of the Supreme - solidified to make the
worship of It easier. It represents the real nature of God - formless essentially and taking
various forms as It wills. More details on the shiva linga significance could be found at
Shaivam A Perspective.
This jyoti swarUpa of God exist in all the shivalinga forms, there are prominent abodes
across Indian subcontinent, where It is in a splendid form. These are renowned as dvAdasa
jyotir lingas or 12 jyotirlingas. These are held at much great esteem since the ancient
pre-historic times. purANas talk in many sections as well as in detail about the glory of
these abodes. Devotees have been getting pulled towards these kshetras due to the highly
benevolent divine presence in these abodes, since ancient times.
The 12 jyothirlinga templesThere is an sanskrit shloka that lists the twelve jyotirlinga temples. (This and the complete dvAdasa jyotirlinga stotra could be found at Scripture Page)
“Saurashtre Somanathamcha Srisaile MallikarjunamUjjayinya Mahakalam Omkaramamaleswaram Paralyam Vaidyanathancha Dakinyam Bheema Shankaram Setu Bandhethu Rameswaram, Nagesam DarukavaneVaranasyantu Vishwesam Tryambakam GautameethateHimalayetu Kedaaram, Ghrishnesamcha shivaalayeEtani jyotirlingani, Saayam Praatah PatennarahSapta Janma Kritam pApam, Smaranena Vinashyati”Mahadev, the Lord incorporates in Himself, the aura and the holiness of all the twelve
JyotirLingas. The grandeur of these places is unique. Devotees line up in great numbers to
take a look and get a Darshan of all the JyotirLingas.
Location of the jothirlinga temples Two on the sea shore, three on river banks, four in the heights of the mountains and three
in villages located in meadows; the twelve Jyotirlingas are spread out like this. Every
place has been described in glorious words by many detailing the surroundings etc.
Those of us who go to these temples of Shubhankar Shankar- Jyoti-Sivasthan, receive the holy
blessings of the Lord, and come back happy, peaceful and blessed. This in indeed depends on
one’s devotion and experience too.
Somnath in Saurashtra (Guj) Mallikarjun in Srisailam (A.P.) Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain (M.P.) Omkareshwar in Shivpuri / mAmaleswara (M.P.) Vaidyanath in Parali (Mah) Nageswar in Darukavanam Kedareswar in Kedarnath / Himalayas (Utt) Tryambakeswar in Nasik (Mah) Rameshwar in Setubandanam / Rameshwaram (T.N.) Bhimashankar in Dakini (Mah) Visweswar in Varanasi (U.P.) and Ghrishneswar in Devasrovar (Mah). Those who chant the Dwadasa JyotirLinga Stotram or prayer will attain salvation and
enlightenment and be released from this cycle of human existence with all its travails. By
worshipping the Lingas, people of all castes, creeds and colour would be freed from all
difficulties. By eating the holy offering made to these Lingas (Naivedyam) one would be rid
of all the sins instantly.
As a matter of fact, we do the Darshan of the JyoritLingas as a part of our daily life. Sun,
Fire and Light etc., are indeed a part of that great Light. “Om tatsavituvarenye” these
magical words of the Gayatri mantra or chant invoke this Supreme light only. By chanting
this powerful Mantra, humans can obtain divine power to their life-light or Atmajyothi.
The aura of the Sun rays and the various benefits that can be derived there from is indeed a
difficult task to describe. This gorgeous life-light is the only thing that is responsible
for the activity in the universe. We salute this life force.
“Agni” or fire is a great light. For all the activities on the earth, “Fire” is the pivot.
Deepajyoti or light and its greatness, is known to all of us, and we offer our prayers. Let
us celebrate the glory of light. Light is offered a place of pride at welcome celebrations
and on all auspicious occasions.
“Shubham karoti kalyanam Arogyam DhanasampadaShatru buddhi vinashaya Deepa Jyoti namostute”This light removes the darkness from the lives of one and all. Darkness means ignorance and
it is destroyed by this light. The natured light of God makes all our wishes come true, when
we take a Darshan of it.
Thus, by taking a Darshan of these twelve JyotirLingas, the auspicious air surrounding them
and the holy pilgrimage, will bring happiness, peace and satisfaction to all.
What is jyothirlinga ?Worship of shivalinga is considered the prime worship for the devotees of Lord shiva.
Worship of all other forms is considered secondary. The significance of the shivalinga is
that It is the resplendent light (flame) form of the Supreme - solidified to make the
worship of It easier. It represents the real nature of God - formless essentially and taking
various forms as It wills. More details on the shiva linga significance could be found at
Shaivam A Perspective.
This jyoti swarUpa of God exist in all the shivalinga forms, there are prominent abodes
across Indian subcontinent, where It is in a splendid form. These are renowned as dvAdasa
jyotir lingas or 12 jyotirlingas. These are held at much great esteem since the ancient
pre-historic times. purANas talk in many sections as well as in detail about the glory of
these abodes. Devotees have been getting pulled towards these kshetras due to the highly
benevolent divine presence in these abodes, since ancient times.
The 12 jyothirlinga templesThere is an sanskrit shloka that lists the twelve jyotirlinga temples. (This and the complete dvAdasa jyotirlinga stotra could be found at Scripture Page)
“Saurashtre Somanathamcha Srisaile MallikarjunamUjjayinya Mahakalam Omkaramamaleswaram Paralyam Vaidyanathancha Dakinyam Bheema Shankaram Setu Bandhethu Rameswaram, Nagesam DarukavaneVaranasyantu Vishwesam Tryambakam GautameethateHimalayetu Kedaaram, Ghrishnesamcha shivaalayeEtani jyotirlingani, Saayam Praatah PatennarahSapta Janma Kritam pApam, Smaranena Vinashyati”Mahadev, the Lord incorporates in Himself, the aura and the holiness of all the twelve
JyotirLingas. The grandeur of these places is unique. Devotees line up in great numbers to
take a look and get a Darshan of all the JyotirLingas.
Location of the jothirlinga temples Two on the sea shore, three on river banks, four in the heights of the mountains and three
in villages located in meadows; the twelve Jyotirlingas are spread out like this. Every
place has been described in glorious words by many detailing the surroundings etc.
Those of us who go to these temples of Shubhankar Shankar- Jyoti-Sivasthan, receive the holy
blessings of the Lord, and come back happy, peaceful and blessed. This in indeed depends on
one’s devotion and experience too.
Somnath in Saurashtra (Guj) Mallikarjun in Srisailam (A.P.) Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain (M.P.) Omkareshwar in Shivpuri / mAmaleswara (M.P.) Vaidyanath in Parali (Mah) Nageswar in Darukavanam Kedareswar in Kedarnath / Himalayas (Utt) Tryambakeswar in Nasik (Mah) Rameshwar in Setubandanam / Rameshwaram (T.N.) Bhimashankar in Dakini (Mah) Visweswar in Varanasi (U.P.) and Ghrishneswar in Devasrovar (Mah). Those who chant the Dwadasa JyotirLinga Stotram or prayer will attain salvation and
enlightenment and be released from this cycle of human existence with all its travails. By
worshipping the Lingas, people of all castes, creeds and colour would be freed from all
difficulties. By eating the holy offering made to these Lingas (Naivedyam) one would be rid
of all the sins instantly.
As a matter of fact, we do the Darshan of the JyoritLingas as a part of our daily life. Sun,
Fire and Light etc., are indeed a part of that great Light. “Om tatsavituvarenye” these
magical words of the Gayatri mantra or chant invoke this Supreme light only. By chanting
this powerful Mantra, humans can obtain divine power to their life-light or Atmajyothi.
The aura of the Sun rays and the various benefits that can be derived there from is indeed a
difficult task to describe. This gorgeous life-light is the only thing that is responsible
for the activity in the universe. We salute this life force.
“Agni” or fire is a great light. For all the activities on the earth, “Fire” is the pivot.
Deepajyoti or light and its greatness, is known to all of us, and we offer our prayers. Let
us celebrate the glory of light. Light is offered a place of pride at welcome celebrations
and on all auspicious occasions.
“Shubham karoti kalyanam Arogyam DhanasampadaShatru buddhi vinashaya Deepa Jyoti namostute”This light removes the darkness from the lives of one and all. Darkness means ignorance and
it is destroyed by this light. The natured light of God makes all our wishes come true, when
we take a Darshan of it.
Thus, by taking a Darshan of these twelve JyotirLingas, the auspicious air surrounding them
and the holy pilgrimage, will bring happiness, peace and satisfaction to all.
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