Lord Shiva is a god in the Hindu religion who has a great many incarnations. He is known as both a destroyer and a preserver of life. One of the main things he's know for is destroying the ego. The type of destruction he's known for is not necessarily negative. When, for instance, the ego is obliterated something new and our is meant to be created.
He is said to help make us perceive reality more clearly. His destructive powers are therefore a way of opening up new paths for people, which lead to new ways of seeing things. When this happens people are able to see reality in the way he intended.
The role of meditation in Hinduism cannot be underestimated. Shiva advocates the type of deep meditation that is meant to eventually shift you to a higher form of consciousness. Once you've reached this level you're then formless, able to shed attachments to worldly things like possessions and feelings.
As is fairly usual in Hinduism, the deity has many different guises. Nataraj is a dance that represents destruction and creation. It's main purpose is to reveal the cycles of rebirth and death. There are many other dances that are connected to the deity, such as the Dance of Bliss and the King of Dance, which are supposed to promote the welfare of the world and His love for his devotees. There are many other dances and each one represents something connected with either or all of the following: love, destruction and rebirth.
One of the many forms he takes is that of the karma yogi, Hanuman. Hanuman is said to endlessly and selflessly serve Ram. No-one is entirely sure if the god is Hanuman. The reason for this is because karma yogi are not supposed to take the credit for their acts of selflessness. So although we know that Hanuman is a karma yogi, we have not certain way of knowing if he is the god in disguise.
Anyone connected with Hinduism knows that mantras play a huge part. Mahamrityunjaya is an incarnation of the god and his mantras are said to provide health and well being to those who chant them. Mantras are, in some ways, similar to meditation as they promote a peaceful and relaxed mind.
Worship of the god is usually for a whole month. This month is often called Sawan, though some give it the name Shravan. During the month it is only Shiva that is worshiped. The reason for this is because of his importance within the religion. As creator and destroyer he is the one who controls the world, and he's also the one who will ultimately destroy it, according to the scriptures. The Hindu scriptures give far more information about Sawan and why i is only Shiva that is worshiped during this time.
There is no doubt that Lord Shiva is a pivotal figure in Hinduism. The ability to give and take away probably has something to do with this, as does his omnipotence. One story that illustrates this surrounds the time he is telling the goddess Parvati a story on immortality and she falls asleep. A parrot happens to be present and listens to the full story. Afterwards, the animal is made immortal by the god.
He is said to help make us perceive reality more clearly. His destructive powers are therefore a way of opening up new paths for people, which lead to new ways of seeing things. When this happens people are able to see reality in the way he intended.
The role of meditation in Hinduism cannot be underestimated. Shiva advocates the type of deep meditation that is meant to eventually shift you to a higher form of consciousness. Once you've reached this level you're then formless, able to shed attachments to worldly things like possessions and feelings.
As is fairly usual in Hinduism, the deity has many different guises. Nataraj is a dance that represents destruction and creation. It's main purpose is to reveal the cycles of rebirth and death. There are many other dances that are connected to the deity, such as the Dance of Bliss and the King of Dance, which are supposed to promote the welfare of the world and His love for his devotees. There are many other dances and each one represents something connected with either or all of the following: love, destruction and rebirth.
One of the many forms he takes is that of the karma yogi, Hanuman. Hanuman is said to endlessly and selflessly serve Ram. No-one is entirely sure if the god is Hanuman. The reason for this is because karma yogi are not supposed to take the credit for their acts of selflessness. So although we know that Hanuman is a karma yogi, we have not certain way of knowing if he is the god in disguise.
Anyone connected with Hinduism knows that mantras play a huge part. Mahamrityunjaya is an incarnation of the god and his mantras are said to provide health and well being to those who chant them. Mantras are, in some ways, similar to meditation as they promote a peaceful and relaxed mind.
Worship of the god is usually for a whole month. This month is often called Sawan, though some give it the name Shravan. During the month it is only Shiva that is worshiped. The reason for this is because of his importance within the religion. As creator and destroyer he is the one who controls the world, and he's also the one who will ultimately destroy it, according to the scriptures. The Hindu scriptures give far more information about Sawan and why i is only Shiva that is worshiped during this time.
There is no doubt that Lord Shiva is a pivotal figure in Hinduism. The ability to give and take away probably has something to do with this, as does his omnipotence. One story that illustrates this surrounds the time he is telling the goddess Parvati a story on immortality and she falls asleep. A parrot happens to be present and listens to the full story. Afterwards, the animal is made immortal by the god.
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