Definitions for "Linga"
Keywords:  phallic, shiva, yoni, phallus, hindu
The phallic symbol under which Siva is principally worshiped in his character of the creative and reproductive power.
Symbolic representation of Shiva, in the shape of a phallus, often stylised; it is generally composed of three sections: the square base corresponds to Brahma, the creator, the octagonal middle section corresponds to Vishnu, the preserver, and the circular upper section, corresponds to Shiva; coupled with the Yoni, the whole symbolises male and female forces of Shiva.
Lit. the first form; the primordial form. An energy form consecrated for worship, generally associated with Lord Shiva.
Keywords:  fruitive, misery, illusory, ego, indeed
'One is as long covered by the subtle body [the 'linga' of mind, intelligence and false ego in one] indeed as one is of fruitive activity; from that bondage is there the reversal [of control from soul to body] and the misery following the being identified with the illusory of matter' ( SB 7:2-47 and B.G. 8.6.)
Keywords:  mahat, term
A term of mahat
Keywords:  sesame, seeds