Sham S.
Misri
One
story in connection with the Shiva linga is found in the Linga Purana. Once Lord Brahma, the god of creation, and Lord Vishnu, the
God of protection, get engaged in an argument on who was greater. When those two
great gods were fighting between themselves, Lord Shiva appeared as a huge
pillar of fire that spread across the universe. He told Brahma and Vishnu that
whoever finds the head or foot of his form of flame would be considered
greater. Then Brahma took the form of a swan and set out to reach the top of
the flame. Vishnu took the form of a boar to seek out the foot of the fire. But
in spite of their efforts, they could not succeed in finding the limits. They
realized their mistake and the peerless greatness of Lord Shiva. This shows how
Shiva cannot be approached through ego, but responds with love to those who
surrender to him.Thus, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of the fiery
lingam for their benefit. So they were considered blessed with
additional insight for worshiping that oldest form of him. This form of Shiva
who appeared from the flame is called
Lingodbhava.
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