Page 217 - WLMIG_6132004.indd
P. 217
fire, representing His transcendence over desire. He burned desire to ash and then adorned His body with it, showing His complete transcendence over worldly desire. In this drama with the Russians, I could feel that I was receiving a direct teaching from Lord Shiva Himself, now in the form of Swami, teaching me to give up desire.
Revered statue of Lord Shiva at Prasanthi Nilayam
217
