Question:
Please explain about the Chidambara rahasya.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Chidambaram is the place of Shiva symbolizing the akash tattva (the principle of space). Space is formless. In the sanctum sanctorium of this temple, there is a veil. Beyond the veil there is nothing, empty space. We can only know the secret of Shiv tattva by going within.
There are three types of space that is described. Bhutakash the physical body,Chittakash thoughts and emotions and Chidakash the vast, Supreme Consciousness. The life-force energy is awakened in the Chidakash. The secret of theChidambara can only be experienced through self-effort on the spiritual path.
