Supreme Self, Eternal Witness - Lord Shiva is our deepest meditation. He is our own least excited state of mind: pure consciousness. Unmanifest source of creation, Home of all the laws of nature, Shiva is silent, eternal, non changing source of all change and diversity. When mind dissolves in that state of least excitation, the experience is Supreme Peace, Wholeness, Fearlessness, Translucence, Oneness. World peace is a spontaneous by-product when Shiva/Rudra is lively in world consciousness.

 
Shiva Devotees returning from pilgrimage to Haridwar during the Month of Sravanna

Rudra - Redemptive aspect of Shiva

When that most auspicious silence becomes lively and dynamic - it is known as Rudra: the redeemer. Rudra is vibrating silence. Rudra purifies by dissolving flaws and imperfections back into their unmanifest state: bringing everything 'home' to rest, back to its state of least excitation or quiescence or peace.



Rudra and Saturn

Shani (planet Saturn) is a devotee of Shiva/Rudra. Of the 9 Planets (navagraha) Saturn is the karmic accountant; he brings us the fruits of our past mistakes. He teaches us the lessons we need to learn this life time. Typically Saturn rules grief, separation, obstacles, delays and disappointments, sorrow, hard work, chronic disease and old age, longevity and death. His nature is conservative, introverted, dutiful. Ultimately, Saturn cultivates in us the desire for final liberation, emancipation from the wheel of birth and death - moksha
 
 
Protection from harmful effects of Saturn & Rahu- Grand Rudra Yagya (Maha Rudraabhishek)
Shifting long term problems

Due to the relationship between Saturn and Shiva, Grand Rudra Yagya (Maha Rudraabhishek) is one of the most potent and effective remedial measures for alleviating the negative effects of Saturn in our life. Grief, long term problems and health conditions - situations that won't resolve or move forward can be radically impacted for the better with Grand Rudra yagya. It is also an excellent remedies for problems due to Rahu and problems concerning Moon (mind, emotions).

Performing Rudra Abhishek yagya in grounds of Trayambakeshwar Temple on Maha Shiva Ratri 2019

Triple Grand Rudra Yagya - 33 Pandits performing 1331 repetitions of Shri Rudram

Grand Rudra Yagya consists of 33 Pandits reciting 11 x 11 x 11 (1331) repetitions of Shri Rudram (invocation of Rudra). The program culminates with Homa or traditional fire ceremony on the last day. Due to the magnitude and potency of the yagya it services 10 participants or yajamana.