He is both the abstainer and the symbol of fertility, and the master of both the poison and the medicine, considering his ambivalent power over snakes. There are various forms in which lord shiva is represented, in a pacific mood, with happiness apparent on his face, along with his consort Parvati and children Ganesha and Kartikeya, in the cosmic dancer Nataraj form, as a beggar or Yogi, as an untouchable, accompanied by the dog Bhairava, as an ascetic meditator, and in many occasions in the half male half female form, representing him and his other half (Ardhanarishvara). There are many names that the Shaivites like to use while worshiping and praising lord shivas, such as Shambhu( Benign), Shankara ( beneficent), Mahesha ( great lord), and Mahadeva(Great God). Along with being the most important and powerful god of all, lord shiva is also the leader of darker elements of the universe, such as evil spirits, ghosts, ghouls, and thieves and robbers.
Lord Shiva is an abstainer and does not indulge in any kind of pleasures of the world, and only meditates to find complete happiness. Lord Shiva is the one to destroy the universe every cycle and creates a new one with a fresh beginning.
He is also associated with time and is the creator and destroyer.Īccording to Hinduism, it is believed that the universe works in a cycle, and regenerates every 2,16,00,00,000 years. Shiv is considered to be the most magnanimous and altruistic god of the Hindu religion, and also called Bholenath, who has a heart of gold and gives away blessings with the smallest of devotion and love. He is considered a complex character, who represents protection, benevolence, and goodness. Lord Shiva or Mahadev is one of the most popular and worshiped gods of the Hindu religion and is one of the three gods of the Trimurti, alongside Brahma and Vishnu.
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