Shiva Consciousness
Shiva Raatri Puujaa Chetaner Liilaa : Consciousness at play. --------------------------------------------- Preface. This is a sermon delivered by the great Seer ' Shri BijoyKrishna Chattopadhaya (1875-1945)' on the knowledge behind the ritual of Shiva-Raatri. (Recorded by His disciple Sarala Devi Choudhurani .) (The sermon was delivered in colloquial Bengali dialect. This is an English translation.) The words written in bold italics are Sanskrit words written in Itrans format. The etymologies or meanings of the Sanskrit terms have been briefly explained in the 'Translator's note' sections. The translator has also provided a few clarifying notes. The original Bengali version is available at the link <https://upanishadinbengali.blogspot.com/2026/11/blog-post.html> (debkumar.lahiri@gmail.com) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few explanatory notes by the translator. The...