This 23.04 grms Padarasa Shivalingam is also called Hinduism (or) Rasalingam Lingam , the symbol of the god Shiva, made of mercury (or possibly Gallium; see Composition below.) ,The process of solidification of mercury is the secret process enunciated by Tamil Siddhas.
Tamil Siddhas carved Shiva Lingam from solidified mercury. In Tamil, mercury is called Pada-rasam and the Shiva Lingam made using pada-rasam is called Rasalingam. In Sanskrit, mercury is called Parad and the Shiva Lingam made using parad is called Parad Lingam.
Rasalingams or Parad Lingams are consecrated in Hindu Shiva temples, Ashrams and other places of worships.
USES:
- Puranas say that an individual who worships single Parad (mercury) Shivlingam gets blessings equal to worshipping 108 other types of Shivalings.
- Parad (mercury) Shivaling bestows the believer with instant good position, name and fame
- The presence of Mercury Shivaling at home is in itself considered to be cause of a meaningful life.
- Shiva lingam (mercury) is the sacred symbol of union of Lord Mahadev and Maa Shakti and is considered to be auspicious for a happy married life
- At home, Mercury Lingam it blesses with peace, unity and harmony in the family and guides its worshipper towards the spiritual path.
- Worship of Padrasam Shivling every day ensures that Goddess Laxmi always resides at home.
- Worshipping Parad Shivling also neutralises a person from dreadful sins like Cow Slaughter, thousands of Brahmahatya, etc.