Shaivism — the tradition of worshipping Shiva as the Supreme Being — encompasses a vast range of spiritual practices united by the goal of merging with Shiva's consciousness. Unlike Vishnu's tradition (Vaishnavism), which emphasizes love and surrender to a personal God, Shaivism often emphasizes the undifferentiated, formless aspect of the divine — Shiva as the absolute consciousness (Chit) beyond all attributes. The tradition ranges from temple worship of Shiva Linga to advanced meditation on t
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