Śiva Purāṇa Vidyeśvara saṁhitā 18b—Types of Śivaliṅga
Channel: Consciousness Research Centre
Date: 2022-10-04

“O sages of good rites, in the case of widows, whether they be in childhood, youth or old age, a rasa-liṅga is specially recommended if they continue to perform rites. A liṅga of pure crystal bestows all sorts of worldly enjoyment on women. The worship of the pedestal grants all cherished desires of the worshipper in this world. A ritualist shall perform all the worship in a vessel. At the conclusion of abhiśeka (ceremonial bath) the naivedya consisting of cooked rice of the śāli variety shall be offered. When the worship is over, the liṅga shall be kept in a casket and placed separately in the house. Persons who worship their own liṅga shall, after the worship is over, offer as food those articles of diet to which they are accustomed. All non-ritualists shall worship the subtle liṅga. In place of floral offerings they shall use sacred ashes for adoration and food. After worship they shall keep the liṅga on their head forever. The ash is of three types: derived from ordinary fire, Vaidik fire and Śiva fire.”

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