"Masculine and feminine are the two halves of your Brahmanda... Only when these binaries integrate can there be propagation."
As the auspicious night of Mahashivratri approaches, the air fills with the chants of "Om Namah Shivaya." We often celebrate this festival as the great marriage of Shiva and Parvati, but do you know the ancient story of why this union is the very foundation of our existence?
At Aona India, we believe that bringing a deity into your home is not just about decoration—it is about inviting the energy of that divine story into your life. Today, let us take you back to the very beginning of the cosmos, to a moment when the Creator himself, Brahma, was lost, and only Mahadeva could show the way.
Crisis in Creation
According to ancient texts, the Lord Brahman had great sorrow because he was having difficulties with creating. He was upset because his sons rejected him, so he told Lord Vishnu the Preserving God about his despair.
While Lord Vishnu was looking at this great pillar of white gold, he said to Lord Brahma,” “Go to Mahadeva.”
Lord Brahma was very leery to go to Lord Shiva as he was the great Destroyer and was the one that had been so angry at Daksha during his festival of sorts. How would this great destroyer have the ability to help him with creating things? However, Lord Vishnu said to Lord Brahman, ”He may not create, but he will help counsel you in the process.”
The Revelation: Ardhanarishwara
Brahma saw Shiva immersed in a profound state of concentration, so he prayed to Shiva from deep in his soul until Shiva opened His eyes. Brahma then asked Shiva what he did wrong to be without blood. Shiva then revealed to Brahma the entire secret of the Universe:
"What is needed is Shakti...the feminine force."
As Brahma stared in awe at the form of Shiva, Shiva transformed into Ardhanarishwara - A beautiful and magnificent composite being -- half male & half female - equally split down the center. A perfect union of two opposite and complementary energies.
Shiva explained to Brahma that the act of creation was a synthesis of the Divine Male & Divine Female; Divine Energy (Devi) and Divine Matter (Dev); static and dynamic. The two opposites must unite in order for anything to come into being.
Once Brahma understood the vision of the Divine Mother (Adishakti) and Divine Father (Adideva), he was able to create the first pair of humans, Manu and Brahmi, from whom we are all descended (Manava).
Bring the Balance Home this Mahashivratri
The real lesson of this story is that the source of power, peace, and affluence to the world is Balance. The relationship of Shiva and Parvati reflects the connection between male and female spouse, stillness versus dynamic energy, privacy versus public realm.
When you bring a Shiv Parvati or Shiv Parivar statue or figurine into your home you are not just putting a statue on display; you are bringing Maithuna Srishti—a creative force of generating life, love and family heritage into your home and life.
Why Shop at Aona India?
Aona India will enable you to make this Mahashivratri, www.aonaindia.com as special as it is by offering a beautiful, handcrafted collection of divine idols for your home that capture the unique qualities exemplified in the shared union of Shiv and Parvati.
The Shiv Parivar – This beautiful figure will enhance family unity—it is said that the combined energies of Hari and Hara created the powerful deity of Harihara and together they saved the universe; this realization of family unity will support and hold your family together through any adversity.
Shiv and Parvati Idols – Symbolizing eternal love, these figures are perfect for couples wishing to have their relationship anchored by balance through Ardhanarishwara.
Detailed Brass and Metal Craftsmanship – Aona India offers idols that are created with the same dedication and creativity that Brahma felt when creating the Ardhanarishwara deity.
A Special Invitation
The story tells us that when Brahma witnessed the union of Shiva and Shakti, his fear vanished, and he was able to fulfill his destiny.
Remove the obstacles in your life this Mahashivratri. Invite the divine balance of Shiva and Shakti into your prayer room.
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May the blessings of Harihara and Adishakti act as the Preserver and Creator of your happiness.
Om Namah Shivaya!
