इष्टलिङ्गम्
Literal Meaning
The personal Linga worn upon the chest and worshipped in the palm
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From Sanskrit 'Ishta' (beloved, personal) + 'Linga' (divine form of Shiva).
Spiritual Insight & Context
Given by the Guru during Deeksha, making the human body a living temple with no need for temple intermediaries.