Lord Shiva is an amalgam of something too much to be defined by mere finite characters.

Lord Shiva is an amalgam of something too much to be defined by mere finite characters. He is the endless form, within the form himself. The form within himself is what is worshiped by the people all around the globe and he is surrounded by insurmountable number of rituals around him. On the other hand, Shiva described as formless is worshiped as the Shiva Linga and is considered as the ultimate reality. Though formless is something which cannot be given a form, the oval shaped Shiva Linga is said to be the first form taken during creation.

Shiva is the master of all four yogas, his Bhakti towards Shakti, his Jnan of the self and cosmos, his Raja meditations of rhythm and steps, and his Vishvishvkarma of drinking venom. He remains devoted to his own principle of divine creation, to his consort, and consequently, to us all.

Shiva is the supreme knowledge of self, all our selves, and the whole extra-terrestrial self. He contains the whole universe, although he is the Supreme God, yet, he is a yogi remaining always absorbed in Godhood. The yogic culture largely holds its manifestation from Shiva. Shiva in this culture is not merely known as GOD but as the first guru- The Adi-Guru. Apparently, he is the first yogi. Yoga as a sadhana or spiritual practice rests upon cultivating the Shiva consciousness of the highest awareness and bliss. He is an ideal forgoing force, both a breath taker and breath giver, all in one. He is depicted as sitting in lotus pose, in deep samadhi, unmoved by the events of the universe. His body is smeared with sacred ash. In his hair is the crescent moon symbolizing mystical vision and knowledge. The serpent around his neck symbolizes the mysterious kundalini energy. The river Ganges symbolizing perpetual purification, which he bestows upon his devotees. He is Trilochana and his third eye is the eye of wisdom. He is often referred to as NeelKanth.

He is Yogeshwara, the lord of Yoga and Maheshwar – the God of GODS – lord of the five elements from which the universe is created – The GOD WE ALL LOVE – SHIVA.!! ✨👁🌅☀️🐍🌀🐚🔱

Jai Adiyogi ~ Jai Bholenath 💀👁💀
Namaste