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Supreme State experienced by the mystics, pointed out in all
the great scriptures of the world, is the state that has been
indicated by a most popular term in Hinduism, 'Shivaratri'.
Shiva
means auspiciousness, that state of supreme auspiciousness,
the state of perfection and beautitude, is a state an individual
experiences when all other usual fields of perception are
transcended.
Just
as in the night, when the darkness closes, every object becomes
imperceptible to the human eye, a time when the usual world
of plurality is blanketed away from our awareness, such moments
of pure infinite subjective experience are that which is indicated
as Shivaratri.
In
order that it may come to the masses and the average man may
spend time in lifting his mind, turning his mind's attention
to the Lord, it has been brought into a very significant ritual,
dedicating this day to Lord Shiva. On this auspicious day,
seekers rededicate themselves to the subjective science and
the pursuit of excellence in their daily lives."
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