The most common impression of the symbol of Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is of being a distance symbol. Whatever that is far, HSZSN connects us with it. We can gain clarity over what our eyes can’t see with this powerful symbol. Did you know it works marvelously to bridge the gap between our third eye and the divine calling, too?
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen as a Symbol of Connection
My journey with HSZSN started in 2015 when I started practicing Reiki. Working with this symbol was and will always be a great delight. I could, actually, see the blurred scenes through my instinct clearly when I used the symbol. I created some of the most powerful exercises using this symbol and they have worked brilliantly. The most fascinating aspect of HSZSN is that the connection is built instantly. Once you connect with an event, a memory, a person, a situation, or anything else, you will observe the recurrence of happenings that would enlighten your further.
The Background Story
In my previous article, I did discuss how I quit practicing Reiki and tapped back into it after a long time. One of the energy antidotes, for me, was Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen. I did not use it again to the time I had a strong nudge from my subconscious mind to connect with Lord Mahadeva (Shiva).
Since my childhood, I had an immense fear of the silhouette of Lord Shiva. Whenever I used to see his idol or a Shiva Lingam, I used to get scared. I always needed someone by my side whenever I had to visit his shrine. It used to be extremely dreadful for me to view his giant sculptures. On many occasions, I even felt that those sculptures would fall over me and I would die. Once as a child, when I was severely sick, I observed his silhouette alive in front of me, which filled me with extreme horror. It was indeed a nerve-wracking experience.
All these years, I have avoided visiting places with his large figures. I used to pray to him by looking at his pictures on my phone to skip anything terrifying. The funny part was that even my heart was filled with such dread from looking at his figures, I could not break my connection with him.
Using the Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen
For almost the last two years, I started to shut myself off from his prayers or listening to his stories. The agony of my life made me quit the divine path and start to accept the mediocre fact of life being harsh and people being selfish.
It was a few months back that I had this sudden urge of knowing more about Lord Shiva. I started to learn about him from the stories of Shiva Purana. Lately, I started to receive hints of Lord Mahadeva from every area of my life. I started to meet people who talked about him, all the time. Wherever I went, somebody had a story of Lord Mahadeva to tell me. If I was traveling by car, I saw his symbols and his name inscribed on the cars moving next to me. I observed people having his name tattooed on their hands, and they appeared out of nowhere.
It started to shake my mind and I knew that I had to find something about it. I knew it had some association with my life. Then, the powerful HSZSN came to my rescue. I recalled using it whenever I had to create a connection with something or someone. I wanted to try it again, this time for this specific event. I wanted it to establish my connection with the calling from Lord Shiva.
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen – Unifying me with the Divine Calling
I started by putting myself in a white energy ball along with inviting the energy of Lord Mahadeva, inside the ball. Between him and me, I drew a symbol of HSZSN. I instilled my intention in the symbol to connect with Lord Shiva and the messages he was sending me.
What happened next is that I started to observe every next thing that came as an answer to my quest. Every time I observed something that was interrelated with my divine calling, I started to draw the symbol of HSZSN right there. I, instantly, sought clarification over the evidence or an incident that was a sign from the divine.
The next urge of my soul was to observe his fasts and I followed it. Every effort of mine was coming up with results, and I felt drawn toward him more and more. My inclination grew with time and one day I realized that I had to visit a shrine of Lord Shiva. The shrine was not just anyone. It was the one that I visited in my childhood that filled me with fear. I remembered that I was enquiring about the same from people for a very long time. But this time, I was inclined to visit it myself. So, I followed my instinct.
The Fear Dissipated
I started to plan my trip to the place. It was not a long commute, but I asked a few people, from siblings to friends, to come with me. More or less, everyone had to say ‘no’, and I had this feeling that I have to visit the place myself. I was called to come alone and I knew it was for a reason.
When I embarked on the journey to the shrine, I kept on drawing the symbol of HSZSN whenever I thought of the place. I was fearful and bundles of thoughts took over my mind like-
- What if I faint after seeing him and no one is around?
- I may not come back alive.
- The sculpture could fall over me and I would be crushed into pieces.
However, I put my best foot forward and diverted my mind by reading a novel on my way.
The first thing that I observed upon stepping down from my cab was the large figure of Lord Mahadeva. This time, however, I was not scared. I was not scared at all. I walked while observing his silhouette, solely. There were other figures around him, but I could not look at anyone else. There was a small Shiva Lingam at the left side of the shrine. I recalled how I could not go near the Shiva-lingam if no one was around me. I offered my prayers and offerings to the Linga and there was no hint of fear when I was doing so.
I, then, went close to the large statue of Lord Shiva. The best part was that I was away from him by a distance of five or six feet due to the fastener in between. I bowed in front of him. I drew a symbol of HSZSN between him and me as I used to do during my healing sessions.
Miraculously, I could close my eyes and relax without any hint of thrill. This time, I was not scared that the statue would fall over me. All those wild thoughts that were running through my mind just a few moments back were released. They were nowhere. I was sitting there, peacefully, without any complaints or demands. The serenity of that moment was inexplicable. It could only be felt or mentioned. But, one thing at that moment that I realized was I had to face my fears.
I was way ahead of my childhood fear, but I was too fearful to look back and find out if everything was okay. It happens to all of us at some point in our lives. Even we have moved past the events that took place way back in time. Yet, we are afraid of going back and reflecting. I did invest a lot of time doing healing sessions to release many fears of my life, which turned out to be the blockages of my path. How I would realize that the healing has worked if I am not looking back and observing my response?
When I sat there in front of the statue of Lord Shiva, I realized that the fear no longer existed. But the fear of looking back was so big that I could not appreciate the progress that I have made in my life. This is a lesson that would be the foundation for every endeavor in my life. In my case, the lesson came through my dearest Lord Shiva. In your case, it could be someone else. It does not have to be a deity, but it could be your instinct or the Universe, or the power that you believe in. Therefore, do not allow the fear of looking back to hold you so tight that you are not able to move further in your life.
The Crux of the Story
I have been getting many revelations instinctively, every day since then. My life purpose is becoming clearer to me and I am getting closer to it every day. Every one of you or maybe some of you may have had such an encounter in your life, that was unusual. Your instinct may have tapped you to draw meanings from that moment. However, you decline to follow that nudge as you are not sure or maybe you are extremely fearful.
My quest has not stopped yet. I know there are many wonderful things that I am going to witness on the path of the divine. The first thing I have already witnessed by putting complete faith in one power.
If ever an unusual call comes from your instinct, you can ask the symbol of HSZSN to help you connect with it. You can connect with every sign that follows, afterward. It would let the Universe (or divine) know that you are ready for the revelation. Do not run away from such events because you have no idea what big plans the Universe has laid out for you.
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is a potent symbol to establish your connection with your divine calling. If you, also, feel that the divine power is sending you a message. Fearlessly connect with it by using the strength of HSZSN! You would, then, observe great revelations coming your way, every day. The learning might be in a moment, but it is going to have a lifelong impact.
I dedicate this article to my dearest Lord Mahadeva who has inspired me to write it, and to all the Reiki practitioners who have chosen the path of Universal life force to revive the spirit of life on this plane.
Article by Aarti Seraphim
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Aarti Seraphim is a Certified Usui Reiki Master, Angels Therapist, and Tarot Card Reader. She has completed her Masters in English Literature from IGNOU Noida, India. Aarti is trained in Indian Classical Vocal Music and French Language. She works as a freelance writer. She idealizes love and peace as the sole purpose of the creator. She is inspired to enlighten the world about healing modalities and self-love. Her aspiration to restore love and peace in the world motivates her to use the blessings of lightwork for helping out those in need. You can reach her at [email protected] or www.facebook.com/AartiSeraphim777.
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