I am very much aware that the following picture is not going to be popular with our fellow bhaktis here. But if you cannot accept seeing the totality of Shaivism, then how can you call yourself a Shaivite?
Lord Shiva, in this picture is in his wedding procession to Goddess Parvati. He has demons and ghosts join his procession. The sight was terrifying to everyone else, but to those who know Lord Shiva, this is a wonderful point of view.
We often regard demons and ghosts as horrible creatures, when in fact deep inside, as part of the universe, they serve a purpose and are beautiful. They worship Lord Shiva because Lord Shiva treats Gods and Demons exactly the same. Love not decided by who you are or what you do, but because you are part of the creation of the universe, and that you have a potential to serve the universe if given the chance.
Lord Shiva has given ghosts and demons knowledge which gave them realization. Everyone has a pure heart yearning to do good, given the knowledge and realization.
Om Namah Shiva
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