SHIVLING : (QUARTZ) SPHATIK SHIVLING 100gms

Sphatik Shivling or Spatika Lingam is a Shivling made of the transparent gemstone Sphatik, which in English is called Crystal, Quartz, Crystal Quartz, and Clear Quartz. Sphatik or Clear Quartz is a popular gemstone, available abundantly in Mother Earth, created over thousands of years in the Earth crust. The Spatika Lingam is one the most powerful among gemstone Shivlings and is favored for keeping at homes or workspace to be worshipped.

SIGNIFICANCE 

The Sphatik Shiva Lingam is reputed to have numerous healing and spiritual properties which makes it a Shivling worshipped since ancient times by the Rishis/Sages and wise ones. Sphatik Shiva Lingam represents the Nirguna Brahman, an attribute of Lord Shiva which translates to Him being attribute-less. Devotees of Lord Shiva who are aware of Sphatik Shivling benefits worship a real Sphatik Lingam at home.

Lord Shiva has been worshipped in the Lingam or Shivling form since the beginning of time which denotes the formless form of Lord Shiva, as He has no beginning nor no end, He is limitless. The Shivling represents the seat of creation, the union of Shakti and Shiva. The auspicious Sphatik ka Shivling possesses high frequency and is a supercharger for the space it is installed in and for the worshipper. Worshiping a Shivalinga Sphatik is considered to have the same effect as worshiping the “Jyotirlingas”. Sphatik carries prosperity, happiness, and satisfaction to that house where it is worshipped.It is believed that the Spatika Lingam also is endowed with the energies of Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu, who form the Triad along with Lord Shiva. As per the explanation of the Divine Trinity, Lord Shiva is the destroyer of the Universe. On a spiritual level, His role as a destroyer works on individuals to destroy the ego and face the truth about oneself, which leads to transformation and spiritual growth.

SPHATIK SHIVLING PUJA VIDHI

The radiant, transparent Shivling, the Sphatik Shivling, is one of the best and most recommended Shivling to be installed at home for worship. The ritual of Pran Prathishta is not required for the Spatika Lingam, because it is all pure. Pran Prathishta is the Vedic ritual for purification and consecration of Shivlings, Deity Idols, etc. Therefore, the Spatika Lingam at home can be worshipped after buying it. It can be programmed, which is done to get the fulfillment of desires quickly and the ritual for it should ideally be carried out by a qualified Pandit.

The Sphatik Shivling is worshipped by Spatika Lingam Abhishekam, which is performing the sacred bath of the Shivling. Sphatik Shivling Puja Vidhi is to be done in the morning after having a bath.

1. First invoke Lord Ganesha, as no Puja can start without praying to Lord Ganesha first.
2. Abhishekam can be done with a mixture of Cow’s Milk (which is not boiled) and Water/Gangajal mixed or a mixture of Cow’s Milk (which is not boiled) and Water mixed with Gangajal, Curd, Ghee (Clarified Butter), Honey. The mixture should be in a small pot of Silver or Copper metal.
3. Chant “Om Namah Shivaya ”, the Panchakshari Mantra of Lord Shiva for 108 times while performing the Abhishekam.
4. Clean the Sphatik Shivling with a clean, dry soft cloth.
5. Offer flowers, Bilva/Bilwa Patra, and Sandalwood paste to the Divine Shivling
6. Light incense, Diya or Oil/Ghee lamp
7. You may offer Fruit and Sweets
8. Perform Aarti with burning Camphor
9. Post Aarti, bow down and pray with dedication and pure intentions
10. Distribute the Prasadam among family members and others.