Beyond Rituals: Discovering The Essence Of Maha Shivaratri

• Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasizes Maha Shivaratri is about awakening to a deeper truth, not just rituals.
• Shiva is defined as the infinite principle, the consciousness pervading everything, not a person or body.
• The formless Shiva is symbolized by blue, representing infinity, and Kailash signifies a state of pure joy.
• Shiva manifests through five aspects (Sadyojata, Vam Dev, Aghora, Virupaksh, Tat Purusha) representing renewal, beauty, fearlessness, inner vision, and the spirit within the body.
• True Shivratri is awakening the inner self and immersing in Shiva Tattva, not just physical wakefulness, and can happen any day.