The Shiva Linga is one of humanity’s deepest spiritual symbols. It teaches: • the Absolute is beyond form • yet compassion takes form • worship is a doorway • the goal is inner realization Lingashtakam reminds us: This is not idol worship. This is infinity worshipped through symbol. To bow to the Linga is to bow to: • the ground of existence • the Self within • the eternal Shiva --- Frequently Asked Questions What does Shiva Linga symbolize? The Shiva Linga symbolizes the formless Absolute (Nirguna Brahman) expressed as a spiritual sign of pure consciousness. Is the Shiva Linga a deity or a symbol? It is primarily a symbol pointing to Shiva as infinite reality beyond attributes. Why does the formless God take form? Because the human mind needs support; form becomes a doorway into formless meditation. What is Lingashtakam about? Lingashtakam is an eight-verse hymn praising the Shiva Linga as the destroyer of sorrow, ego, and ignorance. Is Linga worship compatible with Advaita Vedanta? Yes. The Linga is one of the clearest symbols of Nirguna Brahman, leading the seeker beyond form.