Theerthakund

Theerthakund

In India it is tradition that prior to entering any temple, one is required to wet the entire body to help make it more receptive to the energies of the temple.
The Theerthakund, a subterranean tank, with a solidified mercury lingam, immersed in water was built as a preparatory tool to enhance spiritual receptivity in a person before entering the Dhyanalinga. It is situated on the northern side of the temple complex as part of the Outer Parikrama.
Since ancient times mercury has been an important substance in all kinds of spiritual alchemy around the world. The Linga, or Rasalinga, weighing 680 kgs, is ellipsoidal in shape and is 99.8% pure mercury solidified at room temperature.
According to the principles of modern chemistry, this kind of solidification is not possible. But here, the Rasalinga has been solidified through the ancient science of Indian alchemy.
In March 2006, Sadhguru consecrated this Linga, energizing it through a powerful process. This Linga will retain these energies almost eternally.
The Theerthakund though basically used as a preparatory tool to enter Dhyanalinga, is very powerful by itself. It straightens out the energy or the pranic imbalances in a person, which leads to physical and mental well-being. Above all, it creates a tremendous receptivity to imbibe the energies of Dhyanalinga.