Why lord shiva is worshiped in linga form?
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This is a very tired old question which the Christians and Muslims use to bash and humiliate Hindus. Many Hindus being ashamed offer fanciful interpretations. Lets just deal with facts and reality.
Linga in Sanskrit means “sign” or “indication” and is used as an indication of gender (pu-ling, stri-ling). In actual fact it is the phallus of Lord Shiva and it is situated in the yoni (vulva/womb) of mother Parvati. (Shiva Mahapurana, Koti Rudra Samhira Chapter 12) It is quite obviously the most appropriate symbol of creation. How else would you picture the origin of beings? An old and bearded God in the sky touching the finger of Adam? Seriously!
Linga in Sanskrit means “sign” or “indication” and is used as an indication of gender (pu-ling, stri-ling). In actual fact it is the phallus of Lord Shiva and it is situated in the yoni (vulva/womb) of mother Parvati. (Shiva Mahapurana, Koti Rudra Samhira Chapter 12) It is quite obviously the most appropriate symbol of creation. How else would you picture the origin of beings? An old and bearded God in the sky touching the finger of Adam? Seriously!
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