Discuss the essential features of Veerashaivism.
the essential features of Veerashaivism:
(1) Worship of the Linga:
Veerashaivisim did not advocate the worship of idols, of various Gods and Goddess. It emphasized the worship of only one God namely Lord Shiva. Shiva was the only Supreme Being to be worshipped in the form of Linga. Every Veerashaivite should wear the lingam or Ishtalinga, the emblem of the God Shiva.
The utterance of “Namah Shivaya” was the most important simple form of salutation to Lord Shiva. The Linga was the source and goal of all things. The Linga helped to grant all objects desired and to ward off the undesirable. Anyone who wore the Ishtalinga, irrespective of his occupational subgrouping was regarded an equal.
(2) Anti-Ritualism:
Veerashaivism protested against many of the Rituals perpetuated by Brahmanical Hinduism. It was against temple worship sacrifices and pilgrimages. Veerashaivites
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