Thursday 16 May 2013
Shiva – The Ultimate God
Shiva – The Ultimate God
He is the one who existed even before the world began.
He is the one who has been prayed to even when He was unseen.
And Ever since the very first time He chose to make His presence known , Lord Shiva is loved by Millions of people all over the world.
In the Pantheon of Hindu Gods, Shiva is named as one of the three main Deities, along with Brahma and Vishnu. He stands out clearly as the most enigmatic . He is full of paradox, and no one attribute can describe his personality. He is the perfection of opposites, he can be ascetic, meditative, powerful, intoxicant, angry, destroyer, but he is also the perfect husband, householder, dancer, spiritual guru, boon giver and the ultimate creator known by the Shivalinga. Known as Mahadeva, The god, of gods, he is intensely human, which make His episodes and adventures easy to relate with , creating an important bridge between God and Man.
Shiva is powerful enough to bestow kingship upon others, and often times is Proptiated by Kings, but does not wear a crown nor Claims any Kingdom for Himself. Mt. Kailash where he is said to live along with his fellow men and creatures is less of a kingdom and more of a community. Indeed He is the fulfillment of Opposites. He is the Master of divinity but exhibits the most human qualities, which makes him endearingly beloved to Millions. . His Ultimate paradox is that he is known as the Destroyer, but worshipped in His symbol of the Shivlinga, which proclaims Him the Ultimate creator.
He is Yogeshwar – the god of the Yogis – those who are controlled and celibate souls – as well as Shaktiman -beholder, lover and husband of Shakti – his spouse. In the Triad, Lord Shiva is considered to be ultimate destroyer of the world, whilst Brahma is considered – the creator – and Vishnu – the preserver. But it is better to understand His role as that of a “RE –ABSORBER” He signals the end of a world cycle .Because of this ending of a world cycle, he becomes responsible for allowing in change;for all beings and things with a beginning are destined for an end.
From VIMANIKOPEDIA,
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