Shiva, the third member of the Hindu trinity, is one of the most complex gods and one who seems to embody contradictory qualities.
Shiva, whose name means “auspicious one” in Sanskrit, is both protector and destroyer. Like Shakti, Shiva takes many—and often paradoxical—forms. As the divine god of the yogis, Shiva is ascetic, celibate, and self-controlled and is portrayed deep in meditation on top of Mount Kailash in the Himalayas. In his role as a householder, Shiva has a wife, Parvati (Shakti), with whom he has two children, both sons: Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles; and Skanda, god of war.
He is linked with time itself, as a destroyer of all things, as well as associated with creation. Destruction and creation are inextricably linked—one cannot exist without the other—making Shiva particularly important.
Shiva, like other divine archetypes found in the Vedic tradition or even in movies and books, can be a source of inspiration or act as a role model as you try to achieve a goal. You might identify with Shiva’s self-control as you attempt to channel that virtue for yourself.
Hindu saints are spiritual beings who have been tasked with maintaining this Earth, watching over the affairs of humanity and each has dominion over a portion of nature. Each Saint is identified with natural forces as well as with human interests or endeavors. These Saints are mediators between humanity and the Supreme Being.
Pray to Hindu saints because they are already in heaven, and they can intercede for you. In moments of anxiety, you need to hope and believe in something that helps you recover faith and maintain peace in your life.
A prayer is said before the candle as it burns. When the candle is first lit this prayer is to ask for what you desire or what help is needed in your life. Lighting a prayer candle as a way to leave the old behind and begin a new life just as if you were born again, the sense being akin to the resurrection and it leaves your sins behind you, giving a new aspect and a new look into your life, without being burdened by your old sins and you old mistakes.
Prayer is the master key. Prayer is the key to all earthy problems. Praying is more than just mere words, it myst come from deep within you, from you very soul. The exercise of prayer requires tranquility and peace of mind. The essence of prayer is faith, it is your motive power that comes from within you and its movement must be directed upwards to where all earthy favors come from.
Anyone can make their prayers come true. This is as sure as the rise of tomorrow’s sun. If you knew how you would feel if your prayer were answered, and if you could realize, consciously, just how you could awaken such a feeling in yourself, you will travel a long way toward learning how to make your dreams come true. Imagination is the beginning of creation. You must imagine what you desire and believe it to be true. True prayer can come only from within yourself.
Instructions: Light the candle with a match or lighter and say a prayer of your choice. You can put the candle out at anytime or let it burn to the end. Each time you relight the candle say a prayer to reenergize your goals. You can write your name on the glass of the candle to personalize the prayer. Use a black marker and write your name or another persons name on the candle. After the candle has fully burned down you can throw away the glass.
This candle is approximately 8” tall and weights 1 LB 11 OZ
