The term "Aghor" is unique and extraordinary. We've reduced it to a sect or cult, but this is a childish understanding. An Aghori is not someone who wears a garland of skulls and performs rituals in a cremation ground. True fearlessness is not about harming others or displaying bravery; it's about cutting off one's own ego.
Shiva, the ultimate Aghori, didn't run away from the world; he embraced it along with the cremation ground. His wedding procession included ghosts and goblins, symbolizing the integration of opposites. He taught us to live with contradictions, to see the world and the cremation ground as one.
Becoming an Aghori is not about adopting a particular sect or practice; it's a state of consciousness. It's about cutting off our preconceived notions, our ego, and our limited understanding. It's about recognizing that everything is interconnected and that the distinctions we make are mere illusions.
An Aghori sees the world as a reflection of the self. They understand that the fear of death, the fear of the unknown, is what binds us. By embracing death, by embracing the unknown, we can transcend our limitations.
The Aghori mantra is "Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma" – everything is Brahman. This understanding is not just intellectual; it's experiential. When we see the world as a manifestation of the divine, we can embrace everything, including death and decay.
Krishna, the ultimate Aghori, said, "Dhārayate iti dharmaḥ" – to hold or bear is dharma. This means embracing life in all its forms, without judgment or distinction.
A true Aghori is not someone who displays external symbols or practices; it's someone who has transcended their ego and limited understanding. They see the world as a unified whole, and they live in harmony with this understanding.
So, don't be fooled by external appearances. A true Aghori may not wear a garland of skulls or perform elaborate rituals. They may be a simple person, living a simple life, but with a profound understanding of the ultimate reality.
– The Spiritual Catalyst