Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Why Lord Shiva Has An Important Role

By Lela Perkins


Lord Shiva is known as the god of yogis and the main agent of change, both as a preserver of life and a destroyer of life, including the ego. Nothing is truly is destroyed by Shiva, because when something like the ego is taken away something new is created. In essence, it means the power he holds is the power to purify.

The main thing he's know for is helping people to see reality is a more lucid way. The destruction he's known for is merely a way of creating paths that can lead to greater awareness. Once all obstacles have been removed the idea is that people can see the world in the way Shiva 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.

Like many deities in Hinduism, Shiva comes in many different forms. One of these forms Nataraj, which is a dance representing destruction and creation. The idea is that when we do the dance, we are not only inspired by the god, but we have a piece of the deity inside all of us.

One of the many forms of the god is rumored to have taken is Hanuman, a karma yogi. This incarnation has apparently been created to serve Ram selflessly forever more. This part of the Hindu doctrines is unclear because karma yogi don't actually take any credit for what they do. Hanuman, being a karma yogi, is supposed to be utterly selfless, so no-one really knows whether this particular manifestation can be credited to the deity.

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.

As with most religions, there is a huge amount of worship in Hinduism. Shiva has a whole month devoted to worship. During that month, known by Hindus as Sawan, though some have also been known to call it Shravan, it is he alone that is worshiped and no-one else. His high standing is partly due to his importance as a destroyer and creator of things. Indeed, it is he that ultimately destroys the world according to the religion. Anyone who wants to know more about Sawan should read the scriptures.

Lord Shiva has a role in the Hindu religion that cannot be underestimates. As the creator and destroyer he has the ability to give and take. One such such that emphasizes this took place when he was telling Parvati, the goddess, a story about immortality. She fell asleep and the only thing present was a parrot, who listened to the entire story. Because of this the parrot was blessed with immortality.




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