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Thapo Bhoomi 

This is Sadghuru Saibaba temple constructed by Dr. Sagar Aghori and this temple located in JP Nagar, Bangalore. This was the vision of our beloved Babaji and later it became spiritual, healing, mediation centre as well. Beauty of this temple are, it has Dakshina Mukhi hanuman, Shirdi Sai Baba big idol (black colour), Mrutyudev, Kamakya devi idol.

Shirdi Sai Baba

Symbol of Nirguna and Aghora

  • Sai Baba of Shirdi himself was an Avadhuta—a liberated being who transcended religious boundaries.
  • The black (or dark stone) idols are meant to emphasize his nirguna (formless) aspect, the dissolution of ego, and detachment from the world—core Aghori values.
  • It’s resonant with Aghora philosophy, which sees all forms as divine and celebrates transcendence of dualities (good/evil, pure/impure).
Smashaan Bhava (Cremation Ground Attitude)
  • Black Idol symbolizes death, dissolution, and fearlessness—key themes in Aghora.
  • This is not an official or scriptural practice of Shirdi Sai Baba but an expression of individual sadhus blending bhakti and tantra.
Spiritual interpretation of this Black Sai Idol:
  • Aghoreshwara Linga – Lord Shiva in Aghora form, blessing devotees with strength, purification, and liberation.
  • Acceptance of all aspects of existence
  • Destroying fear of mortality (Mrityu Bhaya)
  • Detachment and witnessing consciousness

Dakshinamukhi Hanuman:

Dakshinamukhi Hanuman refers to Lord Hanuman depicted facing the south (dakshina means south, mukhi means faced). This form holds special spiritual significance, particularly in protection against negative energies, black magic, and fear of the unknown.

Symbolism and Significance
  • South Direction: In Vedic tradition, the south is associated with Yama (the deity of death) and sometimes considered the direction from where negative forces may approach.
  • Protective Aspect:Dakshinamukhi Hanuman embodies supreme courage and acts as a powerful shield against evil influences.
  • Dispeller of Fear: Worshipping this form is believed to grant freedom from fear (bhayanivarana) and victory over enemies (shatruvinasana).
Iconography
  • Hanuman is typically shown sitting or standing and facing south
  • He holds weapons like the gada (mace) and sometimes carries a mountain or shows a gesture of blessing (abhaya mudra).
  • The south-facing orientation emphasizes his fierce, protective energy (ugraroopa).
Spiritual Importance:
  • Particularly revered by seekers wanting protection and strength.
  • Temples with Dakshinamukhi Hanuman idols are often established to ward off negative forces and safeguard communities
  • Chanting the Hanuman Kavacham, Sundara Kandam, and specific mantras before this form is considered highly auspicious.

Mrutyudev - The God Beyond Fear

In Aghora philosophy, Mrutyudev (also called Yamadeva or Kalabhairava in various forms) is not feared, but deeply revered. He is not just the god of death, but the gateway to liberation (moksha) and the ultimate transformer of ego.

Who is Mrutyudev in Aghora?
  • Mrutyudev is the personification of death, time, and transition.
  • Aghoris do not see death as an end, but as a divine passage to truth and union with the infinite (Shiva).
  • Mrutyudev is Shiva himself in his fierce form, the one who dissolves illusion (Maya) and reminds us of impermanence.

Transcend Fear and Disgust

  • Society labels certain things as “polluted” (death, disease, outcasts) and he rejected this duality.
  • By embracing even what others fear, he conquered attachment and aversion.
Core Aghori View: Death is a Blessing
  • Death is not to be feared, but to be understood, embraced, and transcended
  • The awareness of death (mrityubodha) helps the Aghori detach from worldly distractions and ego.
  • Mrutyudev becomes the Guru — the one who shows the ultimate reality behind the masks of life

Symbolism of Mrutyudev in Aghorism

Symbol Meaning
Skull Garland (Mundamala) Reminder of impermanence
Fire or Smashaan (cremation ground) Transformation, ego-burning
Third Eye Awareness beyond physical death
Dark Form / Naked Form Truth in its rawest, formless essence

Purpose of Worshiping Mrutyudev in Aghora

  • To burn fear of death and the ego
  • To transcend dualities (life/death, good/evil)
  • To gain fearless wisdom and deep spiritual detachment
  • To realize that you are not the body or the mind, but the eternal awareness (Aham Brahmasmi)

Kamakhya Devi: The Primordial Shakti

Kamakya Devi, in Aghorism, is the embodiment of primal power that transcends all limitations. She is worshiped not merely as a benevolent mother but as the cosmic force who dissolves all illusions of duality—purity/impurity, life/death, pleasure/pain.

Through her, Aghoris seek to realize the Aghora state—beyond fear, desire, and judgment.

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