Shiva or Maheshwara, the Divine Lord and in him are concentrated the three energies of understanding (Gyana), the will (Ichha) and action (Kriya) - thus forming the fountainhead of all knowledge. The nature of Shiva as representing the entire cosmos has led to his having 1008 names in Hindu scriptures extending the Vedic concept of multiple forms of a single divine power. The Vedas do not mention Shiva as the name of the god, instead he is named Rudra ; the lord of songs, sacrifices, nourishment, the healer of diseases and the provider of property.
Yajurveda mentions "Mahadeva", who is identified as Shiva. As the supreme yogi, Shiva is called MahaYogi. As the greatest God, he is known as Mahesha. To his three eyes are attributed his names Trinetra, Tryambaka, Triaksha and Trinayana. Shiva, often depicted as a naked ascetic, is also called Digambara (He who has the sky as his garment). His name Shankara means the Giver of Joy while his name Shambhu means self manifested, Abode of Joy. Shiva is the eternal time or Mahakal. The moon that he carries on his head has given him the symbolic name Vyomkesha or he who has the sky as his hair.
Chandrashekhar or master of the moon, is also a name attributed to this feature. Theshivatribe. His name Siddheshwar is derived from his nature of a perfect being. His trident or Trishul has earned him the name Trishuldhari while his being the cosmic tutor has given him the name Dakhshinamurthi. His abode is mount Kailash and thus his name Kailashpati. Since he is the lord of all creatures, he is called Pashupatinath while as the husband of Uma, he is called Umapati. To ensure that the universe is spared from the fatal effects of Halahal, the poison, Shiva drank it but did not allow it to go past his throat, which turned his neck blue, thus giving Shiva the name NeelKantha, Blue Throated. ๐ฟ
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