The freedom from and The freedom to

 

Shiva teaches that there are two freedoms.

The freedom from

and

The freedom to

True freedom is when we do not have to go by the path of routine, but can choose our own way.

Society and norm are good so far as they establish a conduct,

but to have a free mind is also necessary for imagination and pathbreaking discovery.

Shiva lives this as an example in His own life, while He respects social norm, He remains always free in His own meditations.

Aum, Namah Shivaye.

~ Shail Gulhati: Shiva and Mysticism.