15/02/2026
The sacred day of Maha Shivaratri is dedicated to the Shiva present in each one of us. It is a powerful opportunity for spiritual awakening — transforming what is shavam (the inert) into Shivam (the Divine) through constant awareness of the indwelling God.
Bhagawan lovingly explains:
The Maha Shivaratri day is dedicated to the Shiva present in each one of us. It is a special spurt of spiritual activity which is recommended, so that what is shavam (co**se) can become Shivam (God), by the perpetual awareness of its Divine Indweller. Bhagawan explains lovingly, " From the Himalayan ranges down to Cape Kanyakumari, the entire land is resounding today to the authentic Declaration "Shivoham""Shivoham" and to the adoration, "Om Namasshivaya."Lingam means, that in which this jagath (world of change) attains laya (mergence or dissolution), Leeyathe. All Forms merge in the Formless at last. Shiva is the Principle of the Destruction of all Names and Forms, of all entities and individuals. So, the Linga is the simplest sign of emergence and mergence."
— Sri Sathya Sai (SSS, Vol. 9, 1969)
On this holy night, may we transcend names and forms, dissolve the ego, and awaken to the truth — Shivoham.
With prayers and loving wishes,
Sri Sathya Sai Young Messengers, Delhi-NCR
