How was Shiv-ling formed ?

Question

We worship Shiv-ling. I think lord Vishnu is its creator.

Answer 1

Some idiots translate "Linga" as penis which is Wrong and this myth is spread by missionaries and muslims

The Linga has different meanings - shapeless, without organs, long drum like, etc

penis is called linga by some people due to its shape...the actual world for penis is "Shishna" in sanskrit

Shiva Linga here means, Shiva without form... it is like when we die our soul is called "Linga Sharira"

Shiva being worshipped as Linga means the Consciousness in its primodal form...where Consciousness is entering into the Eternal Energy (Shakti).

Thus shivalinga is the state of god, just before the manifestation of Universe, a little before bag bang.

Shiva is worshipped as Linga...because that is the highest of all manifested gods, formless, attributeless.... simple Consciousness and Energy (shiva and shakti)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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How was Shiv-ling formed ?
We worship Shiv-ling. I think lord Vishnu is its creator.

Answer 4

Lets get to the basics. 'Lingam' also means 'Symbol' in Sanskrit and there are someother Sanskrit words denoting 'penis'. Not in any instances of the Puranas, no other word except 'Lingam' was used. Thus, Lingam is nothing but the Symbol of Shiva. Does the base of the Linga seem anything like a vagina?

Why all these extra symbols to make people confuse? They might ask. Let us consider this scenario, I get stranded on an island. I have no tools or any materials. All I have is my mind and the body. I want to worship God. Unlike other religions, Hinduism supports worshiping idols because only yogis have the ability to succeed in idolless worshiping like deep meditations(Well, Muslims pray in the direction of Kaaba and Christians to the cross. Arent they Idols as well????) . So, I need to make an idol as Im no brilliant yogi. I dont have marble or tools like that of iskcon to create a wonderful glamorous statue of God. What is the simplest thing I could do? What is the simplest relic or statue any one could create? You ever seen kids making sand castles in beach? They dont need artistic talents or skills in architecture. Anyone could form a Lingam buy grabbing the soil from plain earth. Thus I could successfully worship God without being rich in gadgets or a sculptor. This is what the early men did as well. They never had the ability to create huge complex idols. The simplest way to worship God is making an idol of Lingam...which anyone could successfully make.



I dont know how to explain the structure of Shiva Linga using words. Judging the fact that everyone could understand by viewing the picture Im gonna leave that matter.
So. Shiva Linga is just a simple form. What is so great about it?

Shiva Linga is a Center of Energy. In my previous articles, I've said that Hindu Gods are representations of Energies and Shiva is the Energy of Destruction. Scientifically, energies are more settled in such formations like that of the uppermost end of the Shiva Linga. Take a look at the shape of the Nuclear Reactors, Atom Bombs, Energy/electricity saving cells etc. Isnt it close match with Shiva Linga? The base or platform of such nuclear reactors act as a stabilizer controlling the chain reaction to prevent massive explosions. So the idea behind Shiva Linga and the significance of its base is such. Shiva Linga symbolizes and also holds massive energy and it is not ****** sculpture of sex.Nuclear energy has the capacity to create the whole universe(big bang, electricity generation) and to destroy it as well(no examples needed).

Every tradition of Hinduism(except for the recent ones made up by the followers) has a scientific background.No substandard, blind minds of idiots would ever understand the value of these. It is such a shame that even people of iskcon, being called themselves as Hindus cant even understand the value and scientific greatness of Shiva Linga.

Answer 5

All the comments or views that described are just your assumptions. I don't find the meaning shivling has any strong component to be referred as God, and it's supremacy from your comments. There should be clear evidence, how it comes to existence, and the origin should make a sense for the benefit of human being and the universe. But I see all the confused comment that does not produce a fact. So don't make any vain comments that does not make any sense if it is God, unless you know the fact. And if you do not ascertain any truth in it, don't waste your times and energies.

Answer 6

I would like to present my view on this question apart from faiths and myths.
Shiv linga is an identical object of creation of life.
Shivling is found with "yoni" always.
Yoni menace female part.
This symbol is very old when Aryans invaded south.
I found a Kushana coin with the image of Shiva in sexually excited linga.
I like to say that we must think about this question as an ancient way of teaching of the sex.

Answer 7

Linga means "sign, mark, or symbol". It also refers to a digging implement or plough. Since the plough readies the earth for insemination, the word linga is also applied to the phallus, particularly as the phallic emblem of Shiva. Though Shiva is considered the destroyer (Trimurti) according to Hindu belief, creation (Srishti) follows destruction. The linga is therefore associated with the sexual union of Shiva and Parvati, which results in creation. It is a symbol of the procreative power of the universe.
Linga is derived from the Sanskrit word lingam, which comes from li meaning, "to dissolve" and gam "to move on". This refers to the belief that one appears as a being in the world and then dissolves back into the universe.

A Shivalinga is phallus-shaped and fixed on a base, which is shaped like a yoni. The structure symbolises the supreme creative energy. It is usually made of stone but can also be of wood, metal, crystal, and soapstone.

There are various explanations as to why the linga represents Shiva. According to the Vamana Purana, after Sati's death, Shiva went to mourn in the forest. Seeing the virile god, the wives of the sages living in the forest were enamoured and followed Shiva around. Enraged, the sages cursed Shiva, causing his phallus to fall off. The moment it touched the ground, his phallus started growing. Soon the earth, unable to support its weight, began quivering. When Brahma and Vishnu realised why the earth was shaking, they requested Shiva to take back his phallus. Shiva consented to do so on the condition that the sages worshipped his phallus. He pronounced that nothing would be impossible for one who worshipped the Shivalinga.


The Linga Purana says that Brahma and Vishnu were once arguing over who was the supreme being. Suddenly, there appeared Sivalinga before them a huge column of fire. Both of them decided to find one end each. Whoever returned first would be acknowledged as supreme. Vishnu assumed the form of a boar and dug into the earth. Brahma, in the form of a swan, flew upwards. They searched for days but in vain. Then Shiva appeared in the fiery column. Brahma and Vishnu realised their mistake and acknowledged Shiva as the Supreme Being. The Shivalinga represents that column of fire Jyotirlinga

The phallic cult appears to have been prevalent in India since the Indus Valley Civilisation (c. 3000 BC - 700 BC). Emblems resembling the linga and yoni have been discovered in excavations of ancient cities. Although the Vedas are contemptuous of the linga because of its association with the phallus, later literature like the Puranas and tantric texts laud phallic worship. According to these texts, Brahma, Vishnu and other gods live at the site where Shiva exists in the form of a linga. The Vamana Purana says that during Chaturmasya, Shiva sleeps in all lingas. Therefore, praying at any linga during this time is considered especially auspicious. It is believed that the land within 100 cubits (about 160 ft) of a linga is very sacred and called Shivasthala.

There are approximately 30 million lingas in temples and shrines all over India. Most of them are named after the place where they are located or after the person who established them there. Lingas fall into three categories. The first are the Anadi or Svayambhu, or self-generated lingas. They are believed to be the most sacred and are said to have fallen from heaven. Next are the Sithavara, or fixed lingas. These are crafted and then, after an initiation ceremony done according to Puranic rites, installed at a sacred location. It is believed that once a linga is installed, it should never be moved as that would result in a calamity. The third category of lingas are the Jangam, or movable lingas. These are the miniature lingas, which are made of stone, clay, metal, or other material. They are worn as amulets and necklaces, or worshipped in the homes of Shiva's devotees.

The actual worship of the Shivalinga begins with bathing it, first with water mixed with earth, and then with water mixed with the Panchagavya. The linga is then smeared with sandalwood paste. Next, flowers and leaves are offered especially bel leaves. Next comes the arati, followed by the devotee's prayer. Shiva is believed to be very hot-tempered: bathing the linga and applying sandalwood paste are believed to soothe him.

Answer 8

Shiv-ling, shiv-----ling

Answer 9

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Answer 10

please dont do minus from shiv to ling. if you combine both
then you can find the answer by yourselves.