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1 Vibhooti This word in Sanskrit is both a noun and as well an adjective. First, let us look into the adjective aspect of this word. 'Vibhooti' means 'Might', 'Prosperity', 'Super human power'. This word has two parts: 'Bhooti' ('Boo') = 'Being', 'Existence', 'Springing from', 'Arising from'. 'Ve' = 'Greatness', 'Manifoldness'. Thus 'Vibhooti' denotes ' A Thing or A Power, arising from a Source of 'Manifold Greatness' possesses the quality of imperishable 'Being' and 'Existence'. In the parlance of Science of Yoga, 'Vibhooti' is used to denote the 'Super human power' (Siddhi).

'Vibhooti' as a noun is the 'Holy Ash'. In the 'Shaivite' approach of pursuing non-dual transcendent divinity, 'Lord Shiva' is their deity. Though in the divine trinity, 'Shiva' is dedicated to the honorable task of 'DISSOLUTION' of the Creation, HE is looked upon as the most auspicious of the three. Creation, Sustenance and Dissolution are the rhythm of the inexorable creative cycle. 'Holy Ash' is the sacrament, which is shared with great reference by the 'Shaivite' group of worshipers. The devotee smears this on the forehead, with implicit empathy with the principle for which 'Shiva' is the poignant symbol, that is: DISSOLUTION! The very fundamental cause of birth is seen as, ignorance. Ignorance of, the illusory nature of separate self-identity, EGO (Ahamkar). Hence, dissolution is of paramount importance to dissolve the ongoing power of deception and ignorance. Dissolution of the ego-sense both at its notional level (Mind) and as well the obsessive physical identity is the most complete ending.

The most popular way of disposing the dead in the Hindu tradition is, to cremate the body by lighting a funeral pyre. The only residual yield of this process is ASH. This is the irrefutable destination both for a prince and a pauper, a scholar and an idiot. Everyone has to get ultimately reduced to a heap of ash. Hindu outlook is not to allow oneself to be overcome by soul crushing melancholy and morbidity while encountering imminent dissolution. Instead, the DEATH is seen as the most positive and auspicious happening! The ending of innate ignorance of ego and its resulting bondage is the most auspicious possibility to terminate suffering. Thus a 'Shiva' devotee, right through his/her life reminds oneself the importance of DISSOLUION by smearing the 'Vibhooti' (Holy Ash) on their forehead. 'Vibhooti' is either simply smeared on oneself or applied on one's forehead, in the form three horizontal lines. These three horizontal lines symbolize that; all the qualities (Three 'Gunas) have to be turned subdued and subordinated in us. All qualities and traits are only a discord, in respect to original non-dual BALANCE! While one is alive, in the process of daily living, this salient aspect of the incontestable TRUTH has to be profoundly seen and realized. One's response in their daily life should emerge bearing in, the spirit of this alchemic adventure. Death without realization is not a transcendental solution. Dying while steeped in spiritual ignorance ensures only continuity! 'Vibhooti' constantly present in our life, both in form and spirit can accomplish this ultimate challenge of ENLIGHTENMENT!

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