尋道者的新年-Shivraratri 希瓦節

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SHIVRATRI的意義

今年的大型希瓦節落在Phalgun(印度日曆的2月至3月期間) 的13日(或14日)。 Shivaratri 意味"希瓦之夜" , 並通過敬仰希瓦神 (在這個宇宙間的靜心元素) 的方式來觀照本我。 根據Shivapurana（希瓦往世書)中的神話指出，當Parvathi （Shiva的妻子) 詢問Shiva，是什麼讓他最感愉悅，Shiva 回答說，"

第14個夜晚的新月 , 在phalgun之月的晝夜，是我最喜愛的日子。

它就是Shivratri.

相傳這一天的能量會把心智與靈魂帶到最深層的休息狀態。古人向來透過舉行

Rudrabhishekam儀式來歡慶這天。（注: Rudrabhushekam 是一個唱誦古老吠陀mantra, 同時以牛奶、酸奶、蜜糖、玫瑰水為Shiva Linga { 希瓦林迦 - 象徵希瓦的神座} 進行沐浴的古老敬仰儀式) 。

這一天也是sadhak(尋道者)的新年。此外也被視為歡慶靈性成長與物質豐盛的吉日。

Maha Shivaratri falls on the 13th (or 14th) day of the dark half ofPhalgun (February-March).Shivratri means 『The Night of Shiva』 and is observed in honour of Lord Shiva (The meditative aspect of the Universe).According to the legend from Shivapurana, when Shiva was asked by Parvathi what pleases him most, He is supposed to have replied thus:

The 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of phalgun, is my most favorite day. It is known as Shivratri.

This day brings deep rest to the mind and the spirit.It is celebrated with Rudrabhishekam (singing of the ancient Vedic mantras which is accompanied with a ceremony of washing the Shiva Linga with milk, curd, honey, rose water, etc).

It is like a new year for a sadhak (seeker). It is considered as an auspicious day for spiritual growth and material attainment.

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認識 SHIVA TATTVA (希瓦原則)

希瓦原則

希瓦是整個宇宙中的靜心元素。希瓦瀰漫在整個宇宙里。它存在於每個宇宙的原子里。希瓦是一個透過無相的方式來顯化自身的能量。

愛因斯坦曾說過，「能量是無法被創造或被銷毀的。它只能從一種形狀變成另一種形狀。「 因此，那個能從一個轉變另一種形狀的能量，被稱為Shiva (希瓦)。

Shiva Principle

Shiva is the meditative aspect of the entire Universe.Shiva pervades the entire Universe. He is in every atom of the Universe.Shiva is the one energy that manifests itself in endless forms.

Albert Einstein once said,「Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It can only be changed from one form to another.」That energy, which changes from one form to another, is called Shiva.

三種平靜

每個人都需要休息，也需要平靜。而一個人所需要的平靜可分為三種: 第一，物質層面的平靜。如果在你周遭的環境有出現干擾，你是無法安靜地、平靜地坐在原位。所以一個人需要平靜的環境。第二，身心的平靜。第三，靈魂的平靜。

Three Types of Peace

Every individual needs to rest, and needs peace. There are three types of peace that one requires; one is material peace, if there is disturbance around you, one cannot sit and stay peaceful. One needs peace in your environment. The second is the peace in the body and mind. Third thing is peace in the soul.

獲取全然的平靜

一個人也許曾在氛圍里獲取平靜，或許也在身體層面上享受過健康，甚至曾在心智層面上感受平靜，但如果一個靈魂依然騷動，任何東西也無法安撫它。因此在這層面上的平靜是非常必要的。唯有這三個層面的平靜同時存在，一個人才能獲得全然的平靜。缺一不可，否則一個人的平靜是不完整的。Shivaratri 是一個超然的，神性的意識，能為所有存在的層面帶來絕對的寂靜。在Shiva Tattva(希瓦原則)里休息，被稱為Shivrathri.

Attaining Complete Peace

One may have peace in the atmosphere and may enjoy health in the body, to an extent peace in the mind, but if the soul is restless, nothing can comfort. So that peace is also essential.Only in the presence of all the three types of peace can there be complete peace. Without one, the other is incomplete. Shivarathri is transcendental, divine consciousness which brings solace to all layers of existence. Resting in Shiva tatva, is called Shivrathri.

原文出處: https://vaidicpujas.org/shivaratri/

翻譯: 吠陀瑜伽書苑

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