Shadakshara-mantra — Shivaratri

Maha-mantra "Om Namah Shivaya"

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self-existent, self-knowing, self-sufficient Power of God, which expresses itself in the actions of Prakriti

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Shakti-chalana mudra is described as the one that awakens Kundalini-shakti and makes it move. In order to "wake up" Kundalini and feel the movement of energy, it is recommended to connect prana and apana (for example, with the help of kumbhaka), and then by repeated repetition of ashvini-mudra direct vayu into sushumna.

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an element by which Bija becomes a mantra

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Yogic practice, in which the sight is directed and fixed in the field of the eyebrow. Those who have achieved perfection in this mudra can leave the limits of the mind. The ego and the intellect enter the spiritual spheres of consciousness.

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It is a seashell. It is used in pujas and is worshiped as weapon «astra».  → Подробнее...

"Gesture of the shell". The shell (shankha) is connected with sound, primarily with the transcendental Nada, Omkara, with the element of the ether. Technique: grab the thumb of your left hand with your right hand fingers. At the same time, the thumb of the right hand touches the middle and other fingers of the left hand.

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one of the seven secondary energy channels of the human body  → Подробнее...

one who embodies all, the patronizing deity and ideal of the yogis

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Shivaratri means «the night of Shiva», it's celebrated in the 13th night of the dark fortnight as a festival, as well as a sort of vow  → Подробнее...