Why Shiva is Called

भगवान शिव के तीसरे नेत्र की उत्पत्ति कैसे हुई

भगवान शिव के तीसरे नेत्र की उत्पत्ति की कथा बड़ी ही मनोरम है। किसी पापी या अत्याचारी का संहार करने हेतु इसका प्रकाट्य नहीं हुआ था। अपितु संसार को घोर अन्धकार से बचाने के लिये भगवान शिव ने स्वयं ही इसका प्रादुर्भाव किया था। ये कथा महाभारत ग्रन्थ के छठे खण्ड के अनुशासनपर्व के अन्तर्गत […]

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Why Shiva is Called Destroyer

Lord Shiva is one of the trinity of gods in Hinduism. Considered the manifestation of the Apara Brahman (Formless Supreme Source of the Universe) in a form to be enjoyed and worshipped by the devotees, Shiva is considered the destroyer or annihilator or the final destination of the entire gamut of creation. The other two

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Why Shiva is Called Chandrashekhar

Chandrashekhar is a mesmerizing name of Lord Shiva formed by the union of two words – Chandra (moon) and Shekhar (crown) meaning the Lord with the moon as his crown. Shiva is resplendent. He is the embodiment of supreme Godhead. His divine plays are mysterious and beyond human comprehension. Here is an interesting story about

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Why Shiva is Called Ashutosh

The term Ashutosh means one who is easily pleased. Lord Shiva is called by this name since He is highly compassionate and merciful and does not discriminate between devas (gods), asuras (demons) and naras (humans) for granting the boons they ask for. There are several stories from mythology that highlight Shiva’s easily pleased nature. Once

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Why Shiva is Called Bholenath

Bholenath is one of the most interesting names of Lord Shiva that means the innocent Lord (Bhole – innocent; Nath – Lord). Shiva is merciful and highly compassionate to his devotees. The easily pleased Lord blesses his devotees with bounteous boons often without even reflecting on the repercussions of the boons he gives. This is

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Why Shiva is Called Bhoothnath

The title Bhoothnath ascribed to Lord Shiva is highly interesting and is endowed with a deep meaning. The literal translation of the word means the Lord (Nath) of Bhooth (here booth could mean five elements, spirits, or ganas). Here we discuss the different dimensions of this name. The term Bhooth means the five elements that

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Why Shiva is Called Adiguru

The title Adiguru is explained as the first teacher (eternal teacher) or the Supreme Master. In this way, we can visualize Lord Shiva as the fountainhead of all wisdom. In the Indian tradition, knowledge is transferred through the lineage of teacher-disciple called as ‘Guru Shishya Parampara’.  The eternal wisdom flowed from the Supreme Godhead represented

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Why Shiva is Called Adiyogi

The term Yoga in Sanskrit is a highly comprehensive one. Very commonly associated with the eight-step path (Ashtanga Yoga) championed by the Sage Patanjali, Yoga refers to the process of training, taming and sublimating the body, mind, and spirit. Here we discuss the logic behind the name of Lord Shiva as Adiyogi or the first Yogi.

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Why Shiva is Called Gangadhara

Why Shiva is Called Gangadhara

Lord Shiva is called as ‘Gangadhar’ as he carries the holy Ganges River on his matted hair. Why should Ganges flow from Shiva’s head is revealed through an interesting story narrated here. The story Once a king called Sagara, one of the forefathers of Lord Rama ruled the kingdom Kosala. He wished to conduct Ashwamedha

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Why Shiva is Called Tripurari

The term Tripurari translates as the destroyer of the three cities. Let us go through the interesting mythological story narrating how Lord Shiva got this title. The store behind the name Once there were three powerful demons called Kamalaksha, Tarakaksha, and Vidyunmalin who were blessed with three flying fortified cities made of gold, silver and

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