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IMPORTANCE OF NANDI IN SANATAN DHARMA
A symbol of:
*Eternal waiting
*Devotion
*Humility
*Perseverance
*Faith
*Stability
1. God Shiva, pleased with yagna performed by sage Shilada granted boon of immortality to his...
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IMPORTANCE OF NANDI IN SANATAN DHARMAA symbol of:
*Eternal waiting
*Devotion
*Humility
*Perseverance
*Faith
*Stability
1. God Shiva, pleased with yagna performed by sage Shilada granted boon of immortality to his...
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son Nandi who later grew as great devotee of god Shiva. It is said that Nandi ji had the honor of learning divine knowledge of Agamic & Tantric wisdom from none other than god Shiva & devi Parvati. Nandi ji taught that divine knowledge to his 8 disciples who were sent to 8...
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directions to spread that knowledge of wisdom. So, in strict sense, Nandi ji is regarded as Guru who will guide through spiritually.
2. The 4 legs of Nandi ji, a symbol of stability, represent Satya (Truth), Dharma (Righteousness) Shanti (Peace) & Prema (love) reminds the..
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2. The 4 legs of Nandi ji, a symbol of stability, represent Satya (Truth), Dharma (Righteousness) Shanti (Peace) & Prema (love) reminds the..
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devotees to strictly follow these 4 virtues to succeed in life as prayer to the Almighty alone will not help.
3. Nandi facing god Shiva has spiritual connotation that individual soul (jiva- Nandi) must stay focused on Parameswara.
4. God Shiva consumed poison that came...
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3. Nandi facing god Shiva has spiritual connotation that individual soul (jiva- Nandi) must stay focused on Parameswara.
4. God Shiva consumed poison that came...
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from churning of ocean resulting in burning throat. Nandi ji then relieved god Shiva of burning throat by blowing air on to his throat thereby helping him concentrate on his meditation. Thus, Nandi ji is integral part of Shiva temple & is always placed facing god Shiva murti.
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6. As Nandi focuses all attention on his god giving least importance to prakriti, one is required to follow the same upon entering the temple.
7. Nandi's sitting posture is also symbolic of humility.
8. Nandi is considered as great percussionist & said to have played...
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7. Nandi's sitting posture is also symbolic of humility.
8. Nandi is considered as great percussionist & said to have played...
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mridangam during god Shiva's primordial Tandava dance, causing a divine rhythm to reverberate across the universe.
9. Nandi flag or Vrshabha flag with emblem of seated bull is recognised as flag of Shaivism particularly among Tamil community across the world & the flag is...
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9. Nandi flag or Vrshabha flag with emblem of seated bull is recognised as flag of Shaivism particularly among Tamil community across the world & the flag is...
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held throughout during Shivratri by them.
10. Nandi is believed to be messanger of god Shiva who conveys wishes of his devotees to god for fulfilment.
11. Nandi was the emblem of historical Tamil Shaivite monarchs such as Pallava dynasty & Jaffna kingdom.
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10. Nandi is believed to be messanger of god Shiva who conveys wishes of his devotees to god for fulfilment.
11. Nandi was the emblem of historical Tamil Shaivite monarchs such as Pallava dynasty & Jaffna kingdom.
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