Manifestations of Lord Shiva - Sadjyot Mukha Murti

5. Sadjyot Mukha Murti

During the 19th Kalpa, that is Shwetakalpa, Lord Shiva manifested in meditation form. This manifestation is known as Sadjyot. The direction of this face is west. This face represents Lord Shiva's Power of Creation. It is considered to be the first manifestation of Lord Shiva. 

Following murtis are considered to be originated from Sadjyot murti.

(a) Lingothbhava Mukha Murti

This manifestation has been discussed in our earlier blog.
(http://shrisainathmaharajtrust-sharing.blogspot.com/2016/09/lingothbhavar.html)

(b) Ardhanarishwar Murti

This manifestation has been discussed in our earlier blog.
(http://shrisainathmaharajtrust-sharing.blogspot.com/2016/10/ardhanarishwara.html)

(c) Harihara Murti

In this form, Lord Shiva manifested before Parvati at her request. 

Here Lord Shiva manifested with right half of his body as Lord Shiva and the left half as Lord Vishnu. Hence this manifestation is known as Harihara Mukha Murti or Shankarnarayana Murti. 

The place where this manifestation took place is at Shankarnarayankovil in Tamil Nadu. 

Details of this manifestation may appear in our succeeding blogs. 

Photo Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harihara
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harihara#/media/File:British_Museum_Harihara.JPG
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harihara#/media/File:Harihara_Badami.jpg

(d) Sukhasana Murti

In this manifestation, Lord Shiva is seen sitting with his consort Parvati. 

In this murti, Lord Shiva's right hand is giving upadesh (upadesh mudra) and his left hand is around the waist of his consort Parvati.

According to Vedas and Purans, this idol represents the time when Lord Shiva gives upadesh to Parvati and he appears to be in a pleasant mood.

It is believed that worshiping this form of Lord Shiva brings peace and happiness. 

Photo Source: 1. http://collections.artsmia.org/art/5369/uma-maheshvara-india
2. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1987.218.1/

(e) Umamaheshwar MurtiI

This is the 6th manifestation of Lord Shiva. Here He is seen sitting with his consort Uma, in an embracing position.

It is believed that by worshiping this form, we attain success, peace and happiness.

This form is found in Shiva temples in southern India. 

Photo Source: http://www.simbolarium.ru/iconography/hinduism/icon/siva/chandrashekhara-murti.htm