Lord Shiva’s Temple at CNAS: A Divine Light in Academia

Prabhu Ray  Yadav

doi:10.55640/ijsll-04-12-02

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Prabhu Ray Yadav Department of English, Patan Multiple Campus,Patandhoka, Lalitpur,Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Author

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This paper, written on the auspicious day of the inauguration of the Lord Shiva’s temple within the premises of the Center for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS), Tribhuvan University (T.U.), Kirtipur, Kathmandu, focuses on the role of the CNAS in the promotion of literature and cultures, and highlights the academic importance of CNAS for T.U. It is centered on the festival of Shiva Raatri. Culturally, Lord Shiva is revered as the Lord God of Gods and Goddesses (Devo Ka Dev Adidev and Kalo Ke Kal Mahakal). Shiva’s philosophy guides human intellect, wisdom, and knowledge in the search of the essential meaning of life. It has applied a qualitative research approach and engages readers in understanding the true essence of such exploration. What does the research analyze? It reflects one’s own self-image, shining through the presence of Lord Shiva’s temple (Tattva Gyanaeshwar Bhagawan) in the CNAS courtyard. In short, it culturally encourages envisioning and understanding the self-identity through the divine grace of Lord Shiva’s teaching. It symbolizes an inner lighthouse, guiding from darkness to light, from illusion to reality, and from mortality to immortality. Recognizing His divine presence fosters power and courage and elevates one's mind, character, and moral stature.

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Lord Shiva , divine culture , research , exploration , knowledge and wisdom

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