Lord Shiva is the restorer for a better universe
Lord Shiva. Image: sonagiri.ord |
If you are in Bali, you need to visit the island's largest temple, the Pura Besakih. In this temple you will see a symbol of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in the main courtyard of Besakih. Besakih Temple is the largest temple in Bali, and is one of the largest Hindu temple in the world.
On this occasion, I present a wonderful article about
Shiva which I quoted the whole of Lord Shiva in the Google+ community. Perhaps,
if you are not familiar with Lord Shiva, the article below will help you.
Before you read it, the depiction of Lord Shiva in India - Hindu origin - and in Bali is different in the sense of art, and I show the photos in this article.
Hinduism is a universal religion, not only embraced by the people of
India. Bali, an Indonesian island that has a very unique Hindus. Bali is also
known as the Island of the Gods, and famous as well as the island of thousand
temples.
Of course you also know, that Hinduism is also found in Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, USA, South Africa, Australia, Fiji, England, Canada, and in various countries.
Before you read it, the depiction of Lord Shiva in India - Hindu origin - and in Bali is different in the sense of art, and I show the photos in this article.
Wonderful Besakih Temple on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali. |
Of course you also know, that Hinduism is also found in Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, USA, South Africa, Australia, Fiji, England, Canada, and in various countries.
By the way, have you ever watched a TV series about Lord
Shiva? You can know better about Shiva from tv series titled
"Mahadev".
Lord Shiva on TV "Mahadev". Image: bolegindia.com |
Shiva is a paradoxical deity: "both the destroyer
and the restorer, the great ascetic and the symbol of sensuality, the
benevolent herdsman of souls and the wrathful avenger." In the most famous
myth concerning Shiva, he saves humanity by holding in his throat the poison
that churned up in the waters and threatened mankind. For this reason he is
often depicted with a blue neck.
History of Shiva
and Shiva-Worship
In the Vedas, shiva is an aspect of the god Rudra, not a
separate god. However, a joint form Rudra-Shiva appears in early household
rites, making Shiva one of the most ancient Hindu gods still worshipped today.
By the 2nd century BCE, Rudra's significance began to wane and Shiva rose in
popularity as a separate identity.
In the Ramayana, Shiva is a mighty and personal god, and
in the Mahabharata he is the equal of Vishnu and worshipped by other gods.
Shiva became associated with generation and destruction; sometimes fulfilling
the role of Destroyer along with Vishnu (the Preserver) and Brahma (the
Creator) and sometimes embodying all three roles within himself.
In the Mahadeva image in the Elephanta caves (on an
island off of Bombay), which dates to between the 5th and 7th centuries CE,
Shiva is shown in his threefold form. This triple aspect of Shiva, which has
become a dominant form, is rich with symbolism:
The two faces on either side represent (apparent)
opposites - male and female (ardhanari); terrifying destroyer (bhairava) and
active giver of repose; mahayogi and grhasta - while the third, serene and
peaceful, reconciles the two, the Supreme as the One who transcends all
contradictions.
The three horizontal lines Saivites mark on their
foreheads represent this threefold aspect of Shiva.
Shiva's Family and
Associations
Shiva's female consort is variously manifested as Uma,
Sati, Parvati, Durga, Kali, and sometimes Shakti. Their sons are Skanda, the
god of war, and the beloved elephant-headed Ganesh, remover of obstacles.
Shiva is especially associated with the Ganges River,
which flows through his hair in images, and Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas.
ॐ HAR
HAR MAHADEV ॐ
MEANING OF HAR HAR MAHADEV:
Har har Mahadev = 'Har koi Mahadev"
Which means that every one is capable of being
a Mahadev with the right actions as God resides
every person.
-He is 'hara' because, 'har' is the root word for
destruction.
-He carries away or destroys the samsAra or the
sins of man. -He carries away the sins of even
evil-minded people.
-He is prepared to crucify himself for atone
ment of
man's sins.
-He is prepared to go through several years of
life of penance in a forest in order to show to
mankind how living up to Truth and Promise is
most important.
-He revels in the great knowledge of the Atman,
ignoring all trifles; hence HE is 'Maha-deva', the
Great Shining Glory
the valour of Sati who fights his own battles
Har is to remove, to destroy, to eliminate your
fear.....
Friends Try Out Saying Har Har Mahadev Loudly
With All Your Energy And You Will Experience
The Power In It..
!!!!....Har Har Mahadev....!!!!
!!!!....Har Har Mahadev....!!!!
!!!!....Har Har Mahadev....!!!!
Supreme Deity of Lord Shiva is worshiped by Hindus all over the world. Understanding the Mahadeva will make you know how to restore our lives for the better, also for the greater world.
Supreme Deity of Lord Shiva is worshiped by Hindus all over the world. Understanding the Mahadeva will make you know how to restore our lives for the better, also for the greater world.
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