Does
fear of Lord Shiva residing in Mount Kailash, makes it an unclimbed peak?
1. Mystery behind Mount Kailash
The famous Mt Kailash is said to be the pillar of the world, where Lord Shiva resides with his wife GoddesParvati. Here’s why the mountain peak is so revered around the world.
2. Shiva's abode
This epitome of
sacredness is located at the heart of six mountain ranges symbolizing a lotus
and lies near the source of some of the longest rivers in Asia – Sutlej, Indus,
Brahmaputra and Karnali River (a tributary of the River Ganga).
3.
Lord Shiva
According to
religious scriptures, it is the heavenly abode of the Lord of Destruction,
Shiva. It is said that he sits in a state of perpetual meditation and his seat
is the source of all the spiritual power.
4.
Mt Kailash summit
Many attempts
were made by mountaineers from around the world to climb Mount Kailash, but
none of them was successful.
5.
Facts about Kailash mountain
After a thorough
research done by some Russian scholars, it was concluded that Mount Kailash, is
indeed an axis and nodal point of this world. They put forth another idea,
according to which it is a human-built pyramid, which is the centre of an
entire complex of smaller pyramids, a hundred in total.
6.
Sita's abduction
They also
believed that the complex may also be the centre of a world–wide system that
connects many other monuments or sites, where mysteries and unexplained
phenomena. have been observed. According to the Ramayan, Sugreev sent in his
Vanar Sena to locate Lord Rama’s wife Sita in all four directions; till this
day it is believed to the most massive expedition ever.
7.
Sugreeva's hint at Mt Kailash's existence
It is said that these monkeys had taken a rebirth just so they could be a part of this ‘leela’ during the avatar of Lord Vishnu to annihilate adharmis/anti-Vedic beings in Treta Yuga.
8. Vanar sena in Ramayan
It is said,
these monkeys had taken a rebirth just so they could be a part of this ‘leela’
during the avatar of Lord Vishnu to annihilate adharmis/anti-Vedic beings in
Treta Yuga.
9.
Three peaks of Himalayas
Not only did it
help them expand their horizons of knowledge, but also find realism surrounding
various places. At the end of their search, they returned with new found
information about three mountain peaks of the Himalayas; the Kala, Sudarshana
and the Devasakha.
10.
Sugreeva
It is said that
Sugreev had already informed the team chosen for the North side expedition
about the vast expanse of barren plain land, crossing which they will see Mount
Kailash.
11.
Mount Kailash on Google Maps
Indeed the
Vanars found it to be true, the mentioned land lie in the plains of Tibet, and
the location of Mount Kailash was geographically correct. If you try to find
Mt. Kailash in Google Maps, you will be directed towards ‘Kailash, Burang,
Ngari, China’.
12.
Kailash parvat
Those of you who
are familiar with the tales about this peak, will be able to identify the
grooves which are cut horizontally across (popularly referred to as the ‘jata’
of Lord Shiv).
13.
Mt Kailash mentioned in Ramayan
Sugreev mentions
his team of Vanars about the three landmark peaks- Mount Krauncha (highly
impassable tunnel), Mt. Kaama (treeless) and Mt. Maanasa (abode of birds).
14.
Ravana on Kailash
Knowing that
Ravana was a devout follower of Lord Shiva, Sugreev feared that the former
would have taken Sita to those high peaks and seek shelter with his beloved
Lord at his residence.
15.
Supernatural presence
Going by what
Russian scholars claim, these mountains shaped in pyramid forms have been
actually built by super natural humans who were technologically advanced.
16.
Beauty of earth
As per Vedas,
each of the creation on this planet: tree, mountain, and river was bought or
created by Vedic Gods for some purpose.
17.
Religious rituals around Kailash
Mount Kailash is
not a dangerous peak to summit, in fact mountaineers from round the world tried
to complete their summit, but somehow could not. Every year, thousands of
pilgrimages from around the world, come here to circumambulate the foot of
Kailash, as a part of holy ritual, which they believe purifies their soul.
18.
Devotees at foot of Kailash mountain
Many Hindu
devotees believe that one must not hinder Lord Shiva and his ascetic life, by
summiting Mt Kailash. Hence, climbing Mount Kailash has been forbidden. In
Tibet, it is believed that only one monk went atop the sacred mountain,
Milarepa; upon his return, he forbade that none shall disturb the Lord residing
there.
19.
Unclimbed peak: Mt Kailash
A popular belief
in various religions, including Hindu, is that Mount Kailash is the stairway to
heaven. It is said, Mt. Kailash, a great mass of rock soaring to over 22,000
feet has the unique distinction of being the world's most venerated holy place
at the same time that it is the least visited.
20.
Unexplained facts about Mount Kailash
This
mythological heritage, which is a massive black rock soaring to over 22,000 ft,
has actually no man-made mode to reach, i.e. no planes, trains or buses could
help you get there.
21.
Journey to Mt Kailash
The journey up
there require weeks of difficult walking, along dangerous path. Yet, each year
thousands of pilgrims from round the world throng the foothills to witness the
magnificent abode of Lord Shiva.
22.
Religious beliefs
Not just Hindus,
but three other major religions believe in the sacredness of Mt Kailash-
Jainism, Buddhism, and Bon.
23.
Lakes at Mt Kailash
At Mt Kailash’s
foothills are two holy lakes, Mansarovar and Rakshatal. On an altitude of
14,950 feet, Lake Mansarovar is the highest body of fresh water in the world,
whereas Lake Rakshastal has its own legendary significance.
24.
Ravana's penance at Rakshastal
Rakshastal, the
lake of demon, is also known as Ravana Tal. According to legends, King of
Demons, Ravana, performed strict penance on the foothills of Mt Kailash, in
order to please Lord Shiva; thus creating Rakshatal.
25.
Rakshastal- Lake of the Demons
Lakes Mansarovar
and Rakshatal are regarded as ‘brightness and darkness’ respectively. And,
unlike the former one, Rakshatal has salty water and no presence of aquatic
life-plants or fish.
26.
Axis Mundi on Google Maps
It is believed
that Mount Kailash is the Axis Mundi, a celestial center of the world, where
heaven meets earth. Even Google Maps shows Mount Kailash, as the Axis Mundi.
27.
Mansarovar vs. Rakshastal
Any given day,
Lake Mansarovar remains calm, irrespective of weather conditions, while
Rakshatal remains stormy
28.
Rapid increase in ageing
It is believed
that Mount Kailash has an air of mysterious ageing. Nails or hair growth in two
weeks under normal conditions are doubled in just 12 hours spent around Mt
Kailash.
Rakshastal, the
lake of demon, is also known as Ravana Tal. According to legends, King of
Demons, Ravana, performed strict penance on the foothills of Mt Kailash, in
order to please Lord Shiva; thus creating Rakshatal.
