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About Lord Shiva
In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is regardedas the representation of theSupreme Being
He is known as the third element inthe Hindu Trinity (Trimurti)
Lord Brahma - the creator
Vishnu - the protector
Shiva - the critical form of theAlmighty
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Shivas primary responsibility ismaintaining the life cycle. Scholarssay, as the Mahakaal
he also reproduces that which hasbeen destroyed and dissolved
His symbol of Lingam or the phallus
represents this reproductive power Shiva is the only godhead who is
forever in deep meditation
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About Lord Shiva
Shiva is often shown with manyfaces, as creator, destroyer andpreserver in total command of the
universe.
Lord Shiva is said to be half man and
half woman. In the full figure of Sivathe male and female principles areunited.
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Shiva
Lord Shiva is shown either inmeditating or in the form of a DancingGod Nataraj where his dance is to the
beat and rhythm of creation. Represents the balance between life
and death
The important symbols that depict
Lord Shiva. Each of his depictionsignifies a different aspect of hisSupreme Being.
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Unclad body covered with ashes:
This form of Lord Shiva depicts that
Lord Shivas presence is much higher
than this physical phenomenon.
And shows that the philosophy of the
life and death and the fact that death is
the ultimate reality of the life.
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Jata (Matted Hair):
The flow of his matted hair represents
Shiva as the Lord of Wind or Vayu, who
is the subtle form of breath present inall living beings.
Pashupatinath.
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Sacred Ganga:
According to a legend, Shiva allowed an
outlet to the great river to traverse the
earth and bring purifying water tohuman being.
Ganga also denotes fertility - one of thecreative aspects of the Rudra.
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The Third Eye:
The third eye of Shiva on his forehead
is the eye of wisdom. It is the eye that
looks beyond the obvious.
The third eye can search evil from
anywhere and destroys it completely.
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Half-Open Eyes:
The half-open eyes show that the
universes cycle in process.
When the eyes are completely closed it
signifies the dissolvent of the universe
and when it is completely open a new
cycle of creation begins.
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Crescent:
Shiva bears on his head the semi-circular
of the panchami (fifth day) moon.
It means that Shiva possesses the powerof procreation along with the power of
destruction.
The moon is also a measure of time, thus
Crescent also represent his control overtime.
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The Cobra Necklace: This suggests that Shiva is beyond the
powers of death and is often the sole
support in case of distress The cobras around his neck also
represent the dormant energy, called
Kundalini, the serpent power.
The snake looking in the right direction
of Lord Shiva signifies that the Lord's
perpetual laws of reason and justice
preserve natural order in the universe.
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The Vibhuti: Vibhuti is a three line of ashes drawn
on the forehead that signifies the
Immortality of the soul and manifestedglory of the Lord.
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The Elephant & Deer Skin:
Shiva also wears elephant skins.Elephants represent pride.
Similarly deer represent the flickeringmind.
Shiva wears deer skin which indicatesthat he has controlled the mindperfectly.
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Rudraksha Necklace:
Rudra is the other name of Shiva. It
also means strict or uncompromising
and aksha means eye.
The necklace has 108 beads, which
symbolize the elements used in thecreation of the world.
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Damaru (Drum):
When a damaru is shaken, the sound
formed denotes Nada, the vast sound
of AUM, which can be heard during
deep meditation.
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Trishul (Trident):
A three-branched trident shown
adjoining to Lord Shiva symbolizes His
three fundamental
Powers
Action Knowledge.
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Nandi, the Bull:
The bull represents both power and
ignorance.
Lord Shiva's use of the bull as his
vehicle expresses the idea that He
removes ignorance power of wisdomon His followers.
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