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    Carrying an idol of Shiva in pocket?

    Namaste,

    I have been reading about a Buddhist priest in the 13th century who used to carry an idol of shakyamuni buddha the great sadhu. I was thinking about carrying a small statue in my pocket of Shiva or ganesha. Do you think this is good idea or is it insulting to Shiva and Ganesha?

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    Re: Carrying an idol of Shiva in pocket?

    I carry a Rama and a Shiva printed paintings in my wallet.

    Not sure an idol would be the best choice.

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    I used to occaisonly carry a Buddha in my pocket, I found that one focuses more on the form of it rather than actually on the message. I think it needs a better home, that's why I put it in my fish tank.

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    Hehe for some reason i find the fish tank thing a little funny, but not in a bad way..

    I was thinking of just having it as a reminder. Sort of like the mala. I have decided to devote myself to the mystic law of Shiva and Ganesha. I want to try to silently chant Om Namah Sivaya over 50,000 times. It will be difficult for me. But I want reminders so i can stay in a constant act of devotion and chant the sacred mantra that can liberate one from samsara. Om Namah Sivaya

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    Re: Carrying an idol of Shiva in pocket?

    Many Hindu carry photos of God in their wallet/pocket. I have God Shiva's, Hanuman Chalisa and Aum pic in my Wallet. Got this thing from my father and feel good about it. My father is keeping Shiva's photo in shirt's pocket from a long time. Many other wear locket around neck with God's photo in it. You can always carry it with your self.

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    Re: Carrying an idol of Shiva in pocket?

    Why not get rudraksha instead? Or a maalaa?

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    Re: Carrying an idol of Shiva in pocket?

    hariḥ oṁ
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    namasté

    ॐ रुद्राय नमः
    oṁ rudrāya namaḥ

    Quote Originally Posted by Water View Post
    Why not get rudraksha instead? Or a maalaa?
    More on this idea of rudrākṣa if there is interest at this HDF post:

    http://www.hindudharmaforums.com/showthread.php?t=6228

    praṇām
    यतसà¥à¤¤à¥à¤µà¤‚ शिवसमोऽसि
    yatastvaṠśivasamo'si
    because you are identical with śiva

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    Re: Carrying an idol of Shiva in pocket?

    hariḥ oṁ
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    ॐ रुद्राय नमः
    oṁ rudrāya namaḥ

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    Why not get rudraksha instead? Or a maalaa?

    More on this idea of rudrākṣa if there is interest at this HDF post:

    http://www.hindudharmaforums.com/showthread.php?t=6228

    praṇām
    Namaste,

    That was some good reading. I think I might get some of these. I had also order a very small 1" Ganesha to carry in my pocket. It still doesn't seem like everyone agrees on that idea. Rudraksa would be great. I think I will look into that. Thank you all for the suggestions.

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    Re: Carrying an idol of Shiva in pocket?

    It seems to me that you are going down a line very similar to the Lingayats (otherwise known as Veerashaivas) who carry a personal ishtalinga on them at all times to remind them on Shiva. If the murti helps you, then keep it with you. I wear rudraksha day and night (they never come off >.>) but find that I tend to forget about them...

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    Re: Carrying an idol of Shiva in pocket?

    Quote Originally Posted by Spiritualseeker View Post
    Namaste,

    That was some good reading. I think I might get some of these. I had also order a very small 1" Ganesha to carry in my pocket. It still doesn't seem like everyone agrees on that idea. Rudraksa would be great. I think I will look into that. Thank you all for the suggestions.
    I like the rudraksha idea, I subscribe to the practice. Instead of walking around with a little miniature of Shiva, or an image of Him in my wallet, I just wear Rudraksha beads around my neck. They arent that expensive. You can buy some from Minimela, Krishnaculture, and other websites!
    Om Namah Shivaya

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