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The city of Kubera, the abode of Lord Shiva, the center of faith for those who believe in Buddhist, Jain and Sikh religion, the secret to scientists, the Vedas, Puranas and folklore include countless stories in Kailash Mansarovar. India and China have decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which has been stopped from 2020. In such a situation, it is important to know what is Kailash Mansarovar and what is its religious aspect.
Kailash Mansarovar is a sacred site located on the border of India and Tibet. It is considered very important in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Kailash Mountains and Mansarovar Lake have special religious, historical, and geographical significance.
First talk of Mount Kailash
Kailash mountain is 22,028 feet above sea level. Whose peak looks like Shivling. It is covered with a white sheet of snow throughout the year. Its summit and Mansarovar adjoining it are called Kailash Mansarovar. It is believed that this mountain and Kailash-Mansarovar are as ancient as this earth. It is said that the sound of 4 comes from this mountain.
Now know its religious importance
In Hinduism, Kailash mountain is considered home of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Shiva, Parvati resides on Mount Kailash along with her two sons, Ganesh and Karthikeya. According to Hindu belief, all sins are eliminated and salvation is attained by the philosophy of Mount Kailash and bathing in the Mansarovar lake.
According to mythological beliefs, it is said that this place is the city of Kubera. It is from here that Lord Vishnu’s feet come out of the lotus and fall with a gigantic velocity on the top of the Ganges river Kailash, where Lord Shiva holds them in his jatas and flows into the earth as a serene stream.
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Kailash’s place in Buddhist, Jain and Sikhism
In Buddhism, Kailash mountain is worshiped as a sacred place. It is called “Congress” and followers of Buddhism come here for meditation and practice. In Buddhist tradition, it is considered as the place of Bodhisattva. Mount Kailash has a special place in Buddhism. It is also considered to be the center of the mantra “Om Mani Padme Hoon” by Buddhists, which symbolizes compassion and knowledge.
Mount Kailash also has a special place in Jainism. There is a recognition of Lord Rishabhdev’s penance here. Mount Kailash is also mentioned in Sikhism. It is said that Guru Nanak Dev traveled here.
Now talk about Mansarovar Lake
Mansarovar Lake is considered sacred in Hinduism. It is also called the ‘lake of heaven’. According to beliefs, it is also said that whoever touches the land of Mansarovar Lake, he reaches heaven made by Brahma. The mention of Pandavas going to Mansarovar is also found in the Puranas. It is also believed that after renouncing the body, Mother Sita went to heaven from the path of Mansarovar.
It is also believed that due to the grace of Lord Shiva, the water level of the lake is always the same. It is believed that 33 category gods and goddesses come through Mount Kailas and bathe in the lake.
Heaven and below death
It is believed that Sakshat Shankar Viraje is on Mount Kailash. Above which is heaven and below is the death. According to mythological beliefs, it is near the city of Kubera. Kailash is mentioned in many texts including Shivpuran, Skanda Purana, Matsya Purana. The south part of the Kailash mountain is considered to be sapphire, the east as crystal, west as ruby and north as gold.
Kailash is a mystery for scientists
According to scientists, this place is the center of the earth. On one side of the earth is the North Pole, on the other side there is southern pole. The Mount Kailash is between the two. It is said that till date no one has been able to climb Mount Kailash. The climbers have won the world’s highest peaks. But no one could climb Kailash. Many people have claimed that whenever an attempt was made to climb it, then there are changes in the body of the people rapidly.