There is a slight confusion while counting the Aksharas or the number of letters in the Vedic Mantras.
What is being passed on as a Mantra containing a specified number of Letters are at variance when the
Mantra is written.....
They have strict parameters where the Sound rather than Grammar or literary worth is given importance.
The Seven main Chandas(loosely translated as Meters) are,
Our people, out of the human nature to believe the atrocious and things spicy have grabbed at it.
I do not find any reference to indicate that the Linga is a Phallus or Penis or it is a Symbolic representation of Shiva.
Next to Vedas the Authority in Hinduism is the Smritis, then Purans, in case of a conflict between Smriti and Puran Puran 's word will be final.
Against every thing the Sruthi, The Vedas words are final.
The Vedas do not say anything on the origin of Linga.
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