The forgotten Omega

part 22 (Varanasi pt II)

Jiemin stepped barefoot into a room that was considered the most sacred room, where Ashmir told him that it was the room where the Shiva Lingam was located.

Jiemin looked at the black stone embedded in the floor surrounded by a gold nugget as a base in a place made to resemble a tub.

"What is a Shiva lingam, Ashmir...?" Jiemin asked, not understanding

"In Sanskrit, Linga means "sign" or symbol, which points to a conclusion. .so the Shiva Linga is a symbol of Lord Shiva, a sign that reminds of the Almighty God, who has no form..so the Shiva Linga speaks to Hindus in the clear language of silence..It is simply an outward symbol of the formless being, Lord Shiva, who is the eternal soul residing in the chamber of your heart..He is your indweller, your innermost self or Atman, and he is also identical with the supreme Brahman.."

"So...can I touch it, Ashmir...?"

"Actually, you can touch it... but because this is a holy temple, we can't touch it carelessly without any permission..."

Jiemin nodded understanding while looking at the Shiva lingam.

"Jiemin arh...didn't I tell you that Lord Shiva, who is the eternal soul who resides in the chamber of your heart...He is your resident, your innermost self or Atman...if you have a request, say it and beg him with all your heart with sincerely... "

For a while, Jiemin stared at the pandita who were going through the process of bathing the lingam with flowers and several supporting materials... and Jiemin was seeing there is a milk and honey being poured over the lingam while the pandita chanting prayers unstopped

"Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya..."