Ancient faiths embodied in ancient names: or, An attempt to trace the religious belief, sacred rites, and holy emblems of certain nations, by an interpretation of the names given to children by priestly authority, or assumed by prophets, kings, and hierarchs (1872)
The Linga is, moreover, repeatedly associatedwith the image of the Bull, the Lion, the Elephant,and other symbols of great power and strength. Figure 13. … 223 Linga] When worshipped it is presented with various fruitsand flowers, water is poured over it, repetitions aremade of the sacred names of Siva, giving to eachname the attribute assigned thereto, e.g., constantreverence to Mahesa, whose form is radiant as amountain of silver, lovely as the…
Religions · Names, Personal · Rites and ceremonies · Symbolism
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