Religious role of Lord Shiva

 Sanskrit word Shiva is the meaning of pure and destroyer. Shiva is creator, preserver and destroyer. The positive side of this destruction leads to new forms of existence. Shiva is the God of ambiguity and paradox. Shaivism is very widespread belief. Not only Indians but the people of Nepal, Sri lanka, Southeast Asia especially Singapore and Indonesia also believe on the power of Lord Shiva. Shiva is the God, who gave equality to woman. The half part of his body is woman. It represents that this universe is made of both man and woman. The moon on the head of Shiva indicates that he has controlled the mind. Shiva smears ashes on his body. This ash is the symbol of the end of all material existence. Tiger represents lust and Shiva sits on the tiger’s skin to conquer lust. Serpents of his neck denotes wisdom and eternity. Deer in his one hand is the symbol of maturity and firmness in thought process. His trident denotes Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. Trident is an emblem of sovereignty. Nandi represents that Lord Shiva is the protector of Dharma. Shiva is an embodiment of Dharma and righteousness. Shiva is not only idle he is an example in front of all human being to overcome our bad habits and fear of our heart. The religion, which belongs to Shiva teaches us to give people as much as you can do not expect anything for yourself. If you really want to have something for yourself then take pain and sorrow of the world.