The Heaven of Shiva, Kailash Parvat has many mysteries to share, which continue to captivate travellers and devotees all over the world. It unites different religions because it is a symbol of unity and strength, and it is a pilgrimage for all. With its interesting stories and legends, Kailash Parvat is a true legend in itself. For trekkers, it is a virgin peak that has never been climbed or explored due to its unique weather and shape. It is also known as the staircase to Heaven. Let us explore more to know these interesting facts and stories.
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The Legend Behind Kailash Parvat
The legend says that Kailash is the abode of Shiva, Parvati, the devtas, the yogis, the yakshas. It is also known as the spiritual center of the world. Also termed as the Pillar of The world and is situated in the heart of six mountain ranges that represent a lotus. The mountain, as Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s residence, expounds the philosophy of Purusha and Prakriti, which is Shiva and Shakti. The throne of Truth, Wisdom, and Bliss is the radiant Silvery summit. There are numerous legends hailing with the mountain all of which boils down to faith. Every year, a large number of devotees from Hinduism, Sikhism, Bon, Jainism, and Buddhism come here to seek blessings and soak in the spiritual aura of this serene location. It is a haven for nature lovers, pilgrims, adventurers, and peace seekers.
Explore The Facts
Stories are told when faith around a place becomes strong, same goes for Kailash Parvat. So let us know the facts which makes Kailash more intriguing.
The Symbol Of Life
The symbol of life, purusha and prakriti is defined through the steep peak of the Parvat. Also the sign of purity the swastika emerges on the peak. It is believed that the early settlers, those of the Bon faith, in the Kailash region call Kailash ‘Nine-Story Swastika Mountain’. The swastika is a religious symbol from the Bon religion. As the sun sets, the shadows cast by the massive vertical ice fissures and horizontal rock layers on its southern slope form a (partial) left-facing swastika symbol. The bottom half is crystal clear; the top half, above the snow line, is not. The left-facing swastika represents eternal existence, auspiciousness, and protection in Mahayana Tibetan Buddhism and Bon beliefs. So the symbol of life unifies all humanity in this world.
Stairway to Heaven – Spiritual Divinity and Pillar of the World
It’s believed to be a stairway to heaven. According to Hindu mythology, it is the home of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Because it was sacred to other religions as well, climbing this holy peak is forbidden. It is also the physical manifestation of Mount Meru, which is thought to have superhuman divine beings’ with divine power. This holy mountain is said to be the centre of the universe. It is regarded as the axis of the universe, the centre of the world, and the pillar of the world. It is the meeting point of the earth and the heavens an unusual yet divine experience.
Satellite View and Acceleration of Ageing
It is believed that ageing is faster in this divine peak, yes you heard right. Many facts have shown that mountaineers who have crossed the line beyond access have aged ten years more at a time and have died of old age. Also it is reported that people staying back more than twelve hours have seen hairfall and finger nail growth at a much higher pace than general. Also the satellite view shows that the reclining shadow of the peak falls in such a way that it depicts the smiling face of Lord Shiva himself.
A Pyramid and Source Of Divine Rivers
Kailash Mansarovar is the source of four major divine rivers in Asia. The Indus River, Sutlej River, Brahmaputra River, and Karnali River, which forms the major left-bank tributary of the Ganges River, all have their origins in the Kailash Himalayas and Mansarovar Lake. Also the odd shape has given rise to many speculations even by scientists that Kailash Parvat is a manmade pyramid which is hollow from within and surrounded by smaller ones to give the effect it has. But yet it is not proved as no one has ever been able to trek the peak. Also the unexpected deaths of the climbers who tried to climb has given life to the stories around, as if Shiva stops entry of human being in his own abode.
Presence of Good and Evil – The Balance of Life
Without evil good cannot survive and here at Kailash Parvat that balance is maintained well. Manasarovar Lake and Rakshastal Lake are two lakes in the Kailash Himalayas region. There are many myths associated with these two lakes. They depict the two sides of human nature, good and evil. Both the water bodies compliment each other although being different and distinct, yet this balance of life brings forth the human nature too where we as humans have both positivity and negativity, and choose according to the nature. So precisely Kailash Parvat is the epitome of life depicting all the facts of life in its huge grandeur.
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