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Re: ARTICLE : More on definition and origin of Shiv linga
In article <ghenDxMoML.MwF@netcom.com>, V Desai <vsraj@IBM.COM> wrote:
>From:Encyclopedic Dictionary of Yoga, G.Feuerstein, Paragon Publ,NY, 1990
[...]
>Thus ALL above scriptures talk about linga as NOT having sexual meanings.
>Above dictionary, in contrast, refers to phallic interpretation merely in
>passing and does not give ANY scriptural support indicating its possible
>non-Hindu origin.
You've quoted one source which clearly isn't comprehensive. It doesn't
even mention the story that's already been discussed on SRH about
Shiva not receiving a guest properly and the resulting curse.
Given that this story isn't too obscure (I believe it even appears in
an Amar Chitra Katha book), I would venture that its omission in the
"Encyclopedic Dictionary" is intentional.
Here's an interesting question - does anyone know what word the Kama
Sutra uses for penis?
-Vivek
