Now comes the deeper symbolism of Shivlinga. It says—look, if you have taken birth, then you are there in the body. But even while living in the body, you have to live as if you are without a body. So, the shape of the Yoni that you see in the Shivalinga is actually the world or the body, and this Lingam that you see in the middle of it is the Consciousness—the Consciousness which is located in the body.
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Questioner: Greetings, Acharya Ji. My name is Paritosh Tripathi, and I am from Banaras.
Acharya Prashant: I am also from Banaras. Yes?
Questioner: Maharishi Vyas Ji has written the Skanda Purana, which has seven sections. The fourth section in it is the Kashi section and I have seen that all the Shivlings in Kashi have been described in great detail.
So, one question is about the importance of these Shivlings—what is the purpose of worshiping them? Secondly, does this pilgrimage have any special significance, or is it just considered a place of visit? I want to ask, what is your view on this, Acharya Ji?
Acharya Prashant: That's a good question. I want this question to be asked by all those people who have deep interest, curiosity, etc., in the Shivlinga controversy, especially those people who have very strong ideas and opinions—extreme opinions.
