[Dhyanalinga]
“Dhyana” in Sanskrit means meditation and “linga” means the form. Dhyanalinga is a profound meditative space that does not ascribe to any particular belief or faith, and requires no ritual, prayer or worship. A powerful and unique energy form, Dhyanalinga is a doorway to enlightenment and spiritual liberation. In the metaphysical sense, Dhyanalinga is a guru, offering spiritual seekers the opportunity to do spiritual practices in the utmost intimacy of a live guru, something traditionally available only to a few.
Anyone who comes into the sphere of the Dhyanalinga cannot escape the sowing of the spiritual seed of liberation.
– Sadhguru
Introduction
“Dhyana” in Sanskrit means meditation and “linga” means the form. Dhyanalinga is a profound meditative space that does not ascribe to any particular belief or faith, and requires no ritual, prayer or worship. A powerful and unique energy form, Dhyanalinga is a doorway to enlightenment and spiritual liberation. In the metaphysical sense, Dhyanalinga is a guru, offering spiritual seekers the opportunity to do spiritual practices in the utmost intimacy of a live guru, something traditionally available only to a few.
Though it has always existed in the yogic lore, there is no reference to a Dhyanalinga in the scriptures. It has always been the dream of many enlightened beings, but the complexities involved in its creation are such that it rarely materialized. The closest attempt to consecrate a Linga like this took place almost one thousand years ago in Bhopal, India. The process, though grand, failed in the final stages.
Today, we are fortunate to be alive as its phenomenal presence graces the world. Dhyanalinga was consecrated by Sadhguru on 24 June 1999, after three years of an intense process of prana pratishtha – a pure energy process wherein the energies of all seven chakras are raised to the peak and locked to prevent dissipation over time. On 23 November 1999, Dhyanalinga was offered to the world.
How to Get There
The Isha Yoga Center is situated 30 kilometers (20 miles) west of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore, a major industrial city in southern India, is well connected by air, rail and road. Major airlines operate regular flights to Coimbatore from Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Train services are available from all major cities in India.
There are direct buses between Coimbatore and the Isha Yoga Center (view the timetable). Taxis can be booked from the airport as well as therailway station. Alternatively, contact the Yoga Center’s travel desk to book a taxi to the center. The desk is open 24 hours a dayPhone: 091-83000 83111
Email info@dhyanalinga.org
Visitor Information
How to Experience the Dhyanalinga
Dhyanalinga has been created as a very powerful presence so that the vignanamaya kosha or etheric body of a person is touched just by being in its sphere. To experience the Dhyanalinga, sit and gaze at the linga for a few minutes. Then close your eyes, palms facing upwards, resting upon your lap.
The Dhyanalinga requires no pooja, prayer or worship. There is no need to concentrate or try to meditate. Just sitting silently for a few minutes is enough to make even those unaware of meditation experience a state of deep meditativeness. To be most receptive to the Dhyanalinga, the best way is to be there as an offering – to make an offering of oneself. Taking a dip in the Chandrakund or Suryakund before entering the Dhyanalinga can also help enhance one’s receptivity to the Dhyanalinga’s energies.
To maintain the silence and sanctity of the space, a bell rings every 15 minutes to indicate when you can enter and leave. Please stay for at least 15 minutes to allow yourself to experience the energies of Dhyanalinga.
Processes and Offerings
▵ Dhoop (Incense)
The fragrance of dhoop lends a supportive ambiance for the spiritual possibility. Offerings of dhoop can be placed on the table adjacent to Patanjali.
▵ Lotus Offering
In Indian spirituality, a lotus is a symbol for spiritual growth. Fresh lotus flowers can be offered at the jalaseema, the water body surrounding Dhyanalinga.
▵ Linga Jyoti (Lamp Offering)
Linga Jyotis, unique lamps made of copper and brass, have been designed by Sadhguru as a symbol of purification and light. A Linga Jyoti can be offered during a visit to Dhyanalinga, or purchased to preserve and radiate the energies of Dhyanalinga at home.
▵ Mala Offering
An abundance of fresh flowers, exquisitely arranged as malas (garlands) are offered every day, spreading a sense of natural beauty, color and fragrance. Malas can be offered individually or together to Dhyanalinga, the Naga, the panels in the Dhyanalinga inner parikrama, Patanjali, Vanashree or the avudiyar. The offering can be made on special occasions of celebration, in remembrance of loved ones or simply as an expression of gratitude.
▵ Amavasya and Purnima Offerings
There is a natural upsurge of energies in the human body on the days of Amavasya (new moon) and Purnima (full moon). As a result, they are held as days of significance for the spiritual seeker. On these two days, one can have the rare privilege and honor of personally making an offering of ksheera (milk) or jala (water) upon the Dhyanalinga. Ksheera is offered from 6am to 12:30pm and jala from 12:30pm to 8pm.
▵ Dhyanalinga Vastram
Devotees have the opportunity of offering a linga vastram (cotton or silk), the sacred cloth draped on the Dhyanalinga, or to take an energized linga vastram home. Keeping the linga vastram in a shrine, meditation room or pooja room at home will transform the atmosphere of that space.
Those who wish to contribute can contact +91-83000-83111.
Science & Mysticism
A Linga or perfect ellipsoid can be energized in various ways, to serve different purposes. It is one form that when energized, becomes a perennial storehouse of energy. The yogic science of making a Linga is based on this knowledge. Dhyanalinga is the distilled essence of yogic sciences.
In the Dhyanalinga, energy has been pushed to its highest point and locked through an intense process of prana prathistha¹. As Sadhguru describes it, the Linga form allows energy to be brought to the highest intensity at which it can still retain a form. Beyond that, it moves into formlessness.
The physical form of Dhyanalinga – the black granite stone – is just scaffolding for this energy form. Even if this were to be removed now, the energy form that exists there cannot be destroyed. It is eternally present and available to all.
Read more about articles explore various aspects of the science and mysticism behind the making of Dhyanalinga.
Architecture
In ancient temples, the structure that houses the Deity is as important as the Deity itself. The parikrama or the walkway of the temple, the garbhagriha or the innermost shrine of the temple, the shape and the size of the idol, the mudra held by the idol and the mantra (sound) used for the consecration of the temple are the fundamental parameters of a temple. These elements are matched and built according to a certain science based upon an understanding of energies, thereby creating a powerful energy situation and facilitating inner transformation. The energies of the Dhyanalinga have been consecrated to last for more than 5000 years without any dissipation.
The elliptical dome that houses the Dhyanalinga is 72’ and 4” feet in diameter and 33 feet high. It was built without the use of any steel, cement, or concrete but with brick and mud mortar stabilized with lime, sand, alum and herbal additives. It’s the only structure of its kind.
The simple technology used is this — all the bricks are trying to fall down at the same time! But, the way the bricks are aligned and balanced, they can never fall. The nature of this design ensures a lifespan of at least 5000 years for the dome.
Read more about what went into the construction of this unique space and also the ancillary features in the premises.
Contact Us
Postal Address
Mahashivaratri Grounds,
Ishana Vihar, Velliangiri Foothills,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641114
Telephone 091-83000 83111
Email info@dhyanalinga.org
Testimonials
Sitting there for 15-20 minutes put me on a wonderful and beautiful mystical spiritual path to the ultimate. This a very very special place.– Andy M
Very very energetic and meditative. Wonderful place.– Velayudham Parabaran