By worshiping Shiva, the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness, we cultivate freedom from attachment and bondage to the world of objects and relationships. We identify with that which does not change, and become the witness. This is the highest state of meditation and yoga and the pinnacle of spiritual growth.
Shiva Puja and Advanced Yajna iPad App by Swami Satyananda Saraswati is a masterpiece of Sanskrit translation and ritual practice.