Lord Shiva is the Lord of mercy and compassion.

 

ख़ुद को महादेव से जोड़ दो, बाक़ी सब महादेव पे छोड़ दो।। हर हर महादेव।।

Shiva is the shelter of kindness. He is the destroyer of evil in the world. He has such an innocent face. Look into his eyes, and imagine everything negative in your life dissolving and evaporating.

The story of Markandeya opens doors to a vast spiritual heritage with the mysterious figure of Shiva at its core. Shiva is dual-natured. He guards the universal order with ferocious resolve, destroying attachments and freeing his devotees from ignorance. He is the inner controller and the dissolver, bringing compulsive pursuits of passion, and even life itself, to its natural end.

This aspect of Shiva is reflected in his ancient name Rudra, “one who howls.” The more familiar name Shiva, on the other hand, means “auspicious, gracious, or kind.” Here compassion is Shiva’s nature. He is a shelter of kindness and the giver of boons. With tenderness and a sure hand, he guides those who aspire to self-realization and he relieves the suffering that exists in the universe.

Shiva personifies pure consciousness. He manifests the universe and exists in it like a net into which every particle and being is woven. Yet he remains unaffected by the world’s charms and temptations as he silently holds all that moves in an unmoving presence.

Lord Shiva is the Lord of mercy and compassion. Shiva protects the souls from pain and suffering that would be caused by a dysfunctional universe. He protects devotees from evil forces such as lust, greed, and anger. He grants boons, bestows grace and awakens wisdom in His devotees.

Since Lord Shiva is about destroying the old to make way for the new, there are many ways that he can help you. Many call upon Lord Shiva for help with things like ridding yourself of old habits, realizing new opportunities, and going through with massive change. Invite Him into your sacred space through meditation or prayer, or by placing a figure or statue on your altar. Pray to him and he will listen.

Know in your heart that everything is going to be ok. Say hello to positivity. Breathe in courage and exhale out fear. We are all in this together. It's our chance to stay strong for one another and that energy will heal our planet.

Love light & Peace ~ Hara Hara Mahadev ~ Om Namah Shivaya ~ Shubh Somvaar!