Linga

The Burdwan translator misunderstands the word Linga as used in both

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

With death, the gross body alone is dissolved The subtile body or form, called the Linga-sarira, and made up of what is called the Tanmatras of the primal elements, remains.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

Chief among these is the worship of a column known as the Linga, the emblem under which he is now most commonly adored.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 Charles Eliot 1896

Some Hindus deny that the Linga is a phallic emblem.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 Charles Eliot 1896

* The "Linga" was to be rubbed once with earth and the "Guda" rubbed three times with earth.

The India Uncut Blog 2009

My preference though, if pushed for an interpretation beyond Lord Shiva, is the idea that the Linga represents the emergence of divinity from formlessness (God) into form (the gods).

Vamsee Juluri: Lord Shiva And The Economist: A New Low For Journalism Vamsee Juluri 2011

For the record, I also do not claim this to be the real, authentic, original or pure meaning of the Linga.

Vamsee Juluri: Lord Shiva And The Economist: A New Low For Journalism Vamsee Juluri 2011

Indeed, barring some enlightened strains of Hinduism consider Tantric practices and Linga worship and Buddhism, the vast majority of faiths treat sex like immature, frightened adolescent boys.

A few thoughts on relationships Steven Barnes 2009

Indeed, barring some enlightened strains of Hinduism consider Tantric practices and Linga worship and Buddhism, the vast majority of faiths treat sex like immature, frightened adolescent boys.

A few thoughts on relationships Steven Barnes 2009

At the end of the race the sprinter was seen dancing to the Nuh Linga, a dance made popular by dancehall artist Elephant Man.

Wild celebrations in Jamaica as Usain Bolt strikes gold (BBC) 2008