3. The Panchabrahma Five Elements Sadhana
The first part of this sadhana is to sit in front of the Iraivan sanctum reflecting on how the five steps of Na-ma-si-va-ya relate to the five aspects of God Śiva and to the five elements. §
The second part of this sadhana is to choose various locations on the monastery property that relate specifically to each element and again reflect on how the syllables of Na-ma-si-va-ya relate to the five aspects of God Śiva and to the five elements. For example, the swayambhu lingam relates to earth. Wailua River and Narmada stream relate to water. Kadavul Hindu Temple is a temple for the element of fire and has an eternal flame burning in the sanctum. The Orchid Mandapam relates to air. Iraivan Temple will be a temple for the element of ether.§
Quote from Gurudeva§
“Śiva is the God of love and nothing else but love. He fills this universe with love. He fills you with love. Śiva is fire. Śiva is earth. Śiva is air. Śiva is water. Śiva is ether. Śiva’s cosmic energy permeates everything and gives light and life to your mind. Śiva is everywhere and all things. Śiva is your small, insignificant worry, the concern that you have been holding in your mind for so many years. See God Śiva everywhere and His life energy in all things. First we dance with Śiva. Then we live with Śiva. The end of the path is to merge with Śiva, the Self God within.”§
Additional Resources§
Panchabrahma article§
