The 7 Most Misunderstood Facts About Lord Shiva

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्।

सदा बसन्तं हृदयारबिन्दे भबं भवानीसहितं नमामि।।

In the praise of Lord Shiva, “Karupur Gauram” is believed to have been sung by Lord Vishnu during Shiva-Parvati Vivah (wedding). It means ‘we bow the Supreme Being who is pure like Camphor. Filled with compassion for the universe, he is responsible for creation and destruction. The one who wears the garland of the serpent always dwells in our hearts. We salute to this Inseparable Shiva and Shakti together’s

The Supreme in; “Tri Dev” Lord Shiva is popularly known as Mahadev. Shiva is the ultimate reality. He is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the world. He is the utmost Being who upholds this universe together. With no rules and regulations, Lord Shiva is the easiest one to please, you don’t need to do fancy rituals and pooja to get the attention of this Divine God. His exceptional appearance makes him one of a kind.

This uniqueness is at times misinterpreted by people.

Have a look at these 7 most misunderstood facts about Lord Shiva.

1. Truth about Shiv-Linga

Shiva Linga doesn’t represent Shiva’s genitals or any nuclear plant. It is a complete myth that spread like fire. Shiva - Linga actually symbolizes infinity. An Infinite being of Lord Shiva means he who has no beginning nor end. Our souls signify as the light and this whole universe that begins and end in it with ease. Shiva lingam is a symbol of energy that is responsible for the formation and destruction of this universe.

2. Shiva’s third eye is a source of annihilation

One of the iconographical features that set lord Shiva distant is his third eye. It is believed that Shiva’s third eye is merely a destruction tool. But it’s not true Mahadev's “Tri-Netr” signifies the future. He is visioned as the lord of the past present and the future. It represents spiritual wisdom and power. Many

people assume that this Third eye of Shiva opens up when Lord Shiva is in a state of rage. When you dig deep you will find that it represents the power that protects the good from the bad.

3. Shiva stays intoxicated all the time

Being the most chilled out and coolest God ever, Shiva is famous for consuming intoxicating substances. Many posters and paintings picture him smoking ganja and consuming Bhang. In reality, Shiva did not use substances – he is the substance itself. Mahadev is an Adiyogi his Yog Nidra reflects his high state of mind. Anybody can get high by meditation because the substance is not external – the substance is within. Bholenath is known for accepting all the pure and impurities of the world. He accepts every which their devotees offer him. That’s what makes him the most approachable God in the world.

4. Shiva’s Tandavam is a Dance of Destruction

Do you Know Lord Shiva’s Tandava is the core foundation of the origin of all the dance forms on the earth? Shiva’s Tandava is considered as the source of a cycle of Creation, preservation, and destruction of the Universe. Often portrayed in the form of a Nataraja, the dancing form of Lord Shiva, he is the God of dance. Shiv Tandava is not just a dance of Destruction. His Anand

Tandava represents his happy state which is known for spreading joy in the world. Mahadev only performs “Rudra Tandav” when he feels the evil is taking over the world and in order to re-establish peace and harmony he performs Rudra Tandav to destroy the evil. So, the next time any natural hazard occurs, you will know the man behind it.

5. A Vairagi Who has a Family

It is hard to believe that a God of hot temper and strange lifestyle could be a Maha Yogi. Lord Shiva lives his life as Vairagi. Being beyond all worldly desires yet he is a full-fledged Family Man. His marital life by no means came in between him and his responsibility as the utmost caretaker of us all. Shiva married Devi Parwati “Adi Shakti”, their Wedding day is widely celebrated in India as Maha Shivratri.

6. Lord Shiva is the angriest God in all Deities

We are very much well aware of the fact that when Mahadev gets angry, his “Rudra Roop” can burn down the entire Universe into ashes. But, very few people know that he is the most innocent God. He is the easiest to please. His childlike figure is beyond all the world malice. Hence that’s he is called Bholenath as well.

7. Shiva is the God beyond Good and Evil

Lord Shiva is the God of Good and Evil. With his compassion and boon, he does not discriminate between his devotees. He treats all his devotees equally. Lord Shiva is worshipped by “Devas” and “Asuras” and by Ghost and Goblins as well.

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