‘Kashi’: an abode of ‘ghor’ and ‘aghor’
Journal Title: International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences (IJPSS) - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Shri Bhagwaan uwachyaa: “Asocyan anvasoocas tavam, Parina- vadaamas ca bhasase Gataasun agyatasumss ca, Naanusocaanti panditah” -Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta (2:1) In the words of the divine lord: “When you speak the mourning words, you are crying and lamenting for what is not worthy of grief. Those who are endowed with knowledge and wisdom, lament neither living nor the dead” These lines indicate the “optimistic approach in pessimism” of the “Santana Dharma”. The Hinduism which is said to be the oldest prevalent religion in the world stands witness of times and has eventually evolved from Sanatanism. The innumerable Gods and Goddesses, have immensely rich legends and folklores in their association, and give out an abstract meaning of both life, and death. “Rudra” and “Kali” the two prominent “deities” we associate with death have an iconography of immense interest, and the way they are worshipped is completely different from the traditional “Vaishnava sect”. The “ghats” or “Place of burning the dead” and “Aghoris” saints who worship the dead (Shav) and its lord (Shiva), are considered sacred and have a religious belief attached to them, focusing on the single fact, that “happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if only we keep the hope alive.”
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Satendra Kumar Mishra, Prof. (Dr. )Satyarth Prakash Tripathi
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