Shatarudra Samhita
The Shatarudra Samhita is a significant section of the Shiva Purana, focusing on the hundred incarnations (Rudras) of Lord Shiva
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Crying when you think of Lord Shiva is often considered a sign of deep spiritual connection and devotion (bhakti). In Shaivism and many traditions within Hinduism, such tears are referred to as "tears of devotion" or "premashru"—tears that flow from the heart out of love, surrender, or longing for the divine.According to Shiva's teachings and the experiences of great devotees:
1. Inner Purification: Tears can be a form of inner cleansing. When you remember Shiva with pure love, your heart releases accumulated emotions and impurities, allowing you to draw closer to the divine.
2. Divine Grace: In many stories, Shiva bestows his grace upon those who call him with a sincere heart. Your tears may be a response to feeling that divine presence or the overwhelming love and compassion of Shiva, who is known as Ashutosh (easily pleased).
3. Longing for Union: Spiritual longing (viraha) for the divine often manifests as tears. This is beautifully depicted in the experiences of saints and devotees like Kannappa Nayanar, whose intense love for Shiva moved even the Lord.
4. Transcendence of Ego: When one remembers Shiva deeply, the boundaries of the ego dissolve, and this can bring about tears of humility, gratitude, and joy.
Scriptural Reference: The Shiva Purana and other Shaiva texts frequently mention how sincere devotion, even if expressed through tears, is pleasing to Lord Shiva.
In Practice: If you cry when thinking of Shiva, consider it a sacred experience. Offer those tears as your heartfelt offering (bhava-samarpana) at the feet of Lord Shiva, and continue your spiritual journey with faith and love.
Har Har Mahadev!
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