“न पुण्यं न पापं न सौख्यं न दु:खं न मन्त्रो न तीर्थं न वेदो न यज्ञः |
अहं भोजनं नैव भोज्यं न भोक्ता चिदानन्द रूप: शिवोऽहं शिवोऽहम् ||” - “I am not virtuous, neither sin, nor happiness nor sorrow, nor mantra, nor pilgrimage, nor Vedas nor yajna, I am neither food, nor will I eat, nor am I to eat, I am conscious form, am bliss, I am Shiva, I am Shiva…”
When we open doors in our mind, God opens doors in our world.
A dream, an expression of gratitude for a blessed life, a prayer, a homage, community service and dedication. This is the story of Maanas Shiva.
A long held dream to realize a dedication to the lord Shiva found expression through an opportunity presented in time, the beauty of that happenstance being the dream became one with the sublime. Along came precious learnings and deep appreciation for the wholesomeness of the divine, the dreamer became the means for the divine to grace us.
The satisfaction lies in the experience of bringing this dream to life. Acknowledging the deep and sublime representation of the Trimurtis, appreciating the moments when new realities emerge and enjoying the learnings that come about when we work with nature, paved the way towards heart felt consecration. To bring Maanas Shiva to its glorious physical form, culminating in a grand welcome for all devotees, is a celebration of community and submission to the lord.
Oblations and Dedications to God, who’s blessing is a reflection of our own mindset.
Om Manase Shivay! 🙏🏽
Nitin Srinath
A devotee and a family man!
