Lord Shiva is often depicted as a compassionate and merciful deity who grants blessings and boons to his devotees.

In our Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is often depicted as a compassionate and merciful deity who grants blessings and boons to his devotees. Some examples of Shiva's mercy include the following:

1. Granting the boon of immortality to the demon Ravana, despite his evil deeds.
2. Saving the world from destruction by swallowing the poison produced during the churning of the ocean.
3. Bestowing the gift of music on the sage Narada, who was initially cursed by his father.
4. Forgiving and granting redemption to the demon Bhasmasura, who attempted to use a boon to kill Lord Shiva himself.
5. Rescuing and blessing the devotee Markandeya from the clutches of death.
6. Lord Shiva is limitless ocean of mercy.