Mystery behind Mount Kailash

Mystery behind Mount Kailash

The famous Mt Kailash is said to be the pillar of the world,

where Lord Shiva resides with his wife Goddess Parvati.

Here’s why the mountain peak is so revered around the world.

Shiva's abode

This epitome of sacredness is located at the heart of six mountain ranges

symbolizing a lotus and lies near the source of some of the

longest rivers in Asia – Sutlej, Indus, Brahmaputra and Karnali River

 (a tributary of the River Ganga).

Lord Shiva

According to religious scriptures, it is the heavenly abode of

 the Lord of Destruction, Shiva. It is said that he sits

in a state of perpetual meditation

and his seat is the source of all the spiritual power.

Mt Kailash summit

Many attempts were made by mountaineers

 from around the world to climb Mount Kailash,

but none of them was successful.

Facts about Kailash Mountain

After a thorough research done by some Russian scholars,

 it was concluded that Mount Kailash, is indeed an axis

and nodal point of this world. They put forth another idea,

according to which it is a human-built pyramid,

which is the Centre of an entire complex of

smaller pyramids, a hundred in total.

Sita's abduction

They also believed that the complex may also be the Centre

of a world–wide system that connects many other monuments

 or sites, where mysteries and unexplained phenomena,

have been observed. According to the Ramayan,

Sugreev sent in his Vanar Sena to locate Lord Rama’s wife Sita

 in all four directions; till this day it is believed

 to the most massive expedition ever.

Sugreeva's hint at Mt Kailash's existence

It is said that these monkeys had taken a rebirth

 just so they could be a part of this ‘leela’

during the avatar of Lord Vishnu

 to annihilate adharmis/anti-Vedic beings in Treta Yuga.

Vanar Sena in Ramayan

It is said, these monkeys had taken a rebirth

 just so they could be a part of this ‘leela’ during

the avatar of Lord Vishnu to annihilate

 adharmis/anti-Vedic beings in Treta Yuga.

Three peaks of Himalayas

Not only did it help them expand their horizons of knowledge,

but also find realism surrounding various places.

 At the end of their search, they returned with new found information

about three mountain peaks of the Himalayas;

the Kala, Sudarshana and the Devasakha.

It is said that Sugreev had already informed the team

 chosen for the North side expedition about the vast expanse

 of barren plain land, crossing which they will see Mount Kailash.

Indeed the Vanars found it to be true,

the mentioned land lie in the plains of Tibet, and the location

 of Mount Kailash was geographically correct.

If you try to find Mt. Kailash in Google Maps,

you will be directed towards ‘Kailash, Burang, Ngari and China’.

Those of you who are familiar with the tales about this peak,

will be able to identify the grooves which are cut horizontally across

(popularly referred to as the ‘jata’ of Lord Shiv).

Sugreev mentions his team of Vanars about the three landmark peaks-

Mount Krauncha (highly impassable tunnel), Mt. Kama (treeless)

and Mt. Maanasa (abode of birds).

Knowing that Ravana was a devout follower of Lord Shiva,

Sugreev feared that the former would have taken Sita

to those high peaks and seek shelter with his beloved Lord at his residence.

Going by what Russian scholars claim, these mountains shaped in

pyramid forms have been actually built by super natural humans

 who were technologically advanced.

As per Vedas, each of the creation on this planet: tree,

mountain, and river was bought or created

by Vedic Gods for some purpose.

Mount Kailash is not a dangerous peak to summit,

in fact mountaineers from round the world tried

to complete their summit, but somehow could not.

Every year, thousands of pilgrimages from around the world,

come here to circumambulate the foot of Kailash,

as a part of holy ritual, which they believe purifies their soul.

Many Hindu devotees believe that one must not hinder Lord Shiva

and his ascetic life, by summiting Mt Kailash. Hence,

climbing Mount Kailash has been forbidden. In Tibet,

it is believed that only one monk went atop the sacred mountain,

Milarepa; upon his return, he forbade that none shall disturb

 the Lord residing there.

A popular belief in various religions, including Hindu,

 is that Mount Kailash is the stairway to heaven. It is said, Mt. Kailash,

a great mass of rock soaring to over 22,000 feet has the unique distinction

 of being the world's most venerated holy place at the same time

 that it is the least visited.

This mythological heritage, which is a massive black rock

 soaring to over 22,000 ft., has actually no man-made mode to reach,

 i.e. no planes, trains or buses could help you get there.

The journey up there require weeks of difficult walking,

 along dangerous path. Yet, each year thousands of pilgrims

from round the world throng the foothills to witness

the magnificent abode of Lord Shiva.

Not just Hindus, but three other major religions

believe in the sacredness of Mt Kailash- Jainism,

 Buddhism, and Bon.

At Mt Kailash’s foothills are two holy lakes,

Mansarovar and Rakshastal. On an altitude of 14,950 feet,

 Lake Mansarovar is the highest body of fresh water

 in the world, whereas Lake Rakshastal has

its own legendary significance

Rakshastal, the lake of demon, is also known as Ravana Tal.

 According to legends, King of Demons, Ravana,

performed strict penance on the foothills of Mt Kailash,

 in order to please Lord Shiva; thus creating Rakshatal.

Lakes Mansarovar and Rakshatal are regarded as

 ‘brightness and darkness’ respectively. And, unlike the former one,

Rakshatal has salty water and no presence of aquatic life-plants or fish.

It is believed that Mount Kailash is the Axis Mundi,

a celestial center of the world, where heaven meets earth.

Even Google Maps shows Mount Kailash, as the Axis Mundi.

Any given day, Lake Mansarovar remains calm,

irrespective of weather conditions, while Rakshatal remains stormy

It is believed that Mount Kailash has an air of mysterious ageing.

 Nails or hair growth in two weeks under normal conditions

are doubled in just 12 hours spent around Mt Kailash.