The city of Kubera, the abode of Lord Shiva, the center of faith for the followers of Buddhist, Jain and Sikhism, a mystery for scientists, the Vedas, Puranas and folklore of Kailas Mansarovar. India and China have decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which has been stopped from 2020. It is important to know what is Kailash Mansarovar and what is its religious aspect.
It is considered very important in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
Kailash Mansarovar is a sacred place on the border of India and Tibet. It is considered very important in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Kailash Mountains and Mansarovar Lake have special religious, historical and geographical significance.
First of all the matter of Mount Kailas
Kailash mountain is 22,028 feet above sea level. Whose peak resembles Shivling. It is covered with a white sheet of snow throughout the year. Its summit and Mansarovar next to it are called Kailash Mansarovar. It is believed that these mountains and Kailas-Mansarovar are as old as the earth. It is said that the sound of ॐ comes from this mountain.
Now know its religious significance
In Hinduism, Kailash mountain is considered home to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva and Parvati live on Mount Kailash with their two sons Ganesh and Karthikeya. According to Hindu belief, the philosophy of Mount Kailash and bathing in the Mansarovar lake removes all sins and attain salvation.
According to mythology, this place is called the city of Kubera.
According to mythology, this place is called the city of Kubera. From here, the Ganges River coming out of the lotus of Lord Vishnu falls on the top of the Mount Kailas with a fierce velocity, where Lord Shiva holds it in his jatas and flows on the earth as a pure stream.
Place of Kailas in Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
Kailash mountain is revered as a sacred place in Buddhism. It is called “Congress” and Buddhists come here for meditation and spiritual practice. In Buddhist tradition it is considered the place of Bodhisattva. Mount Kailash has a special place in Buddhism. Buddhists consider it the center of the mantra “ૐ Mani Padme Hoon”, which symbolizes compassion and knowledge. Mount Kailas also has a special place in Jainism. It is believed that Lord Rishabhdev did penance here. Mount Kailash is also mentioned in Sikhism. It is said that Guru Nanak Dev came here.
Now let’s talk about Mansarovar Lake
Mansarovar Lake is considered sacred in Hinduism. It is also called the ‘lake of heaven’. According to beliefs, it is also said that anyone who touches the land of Mansarovar lake reaches heaven made by Brahma. There is a mention of the Pandavas going to Mansarovar in the Puranas. It is also believed that Mother Sita went to heaven through Mansarovar after renounced her body. By the grace of Lord Shiva, the water level of the lake is always the same. It is believed that 33 crore deities come through Mount Kailash and bathe in the lake.
