Shiva – The man & divine!

Lord Shiva, the deity known by various other names like Rudra, Eswar and so on throughout India is one the Hindu Trinity Gods, sharing space alongside Brahma, the creator, and Vishnu, the protector. Shiva is often referred to be the destroyer and transformer. In the tradition of Shaivism, which consist of people being ardent devotees of Lord Shiva, he is the one who creates, protects and transforms the universe. Not just one form, but Shiva is worshipped in many forms, and is often depicted as the benevolent and fearsome.

In the different Vedas of the Hindu tradition, Shiva is regarded and worshipped and depicted in different forms. In many of the forms, Shiva is regarded as a destroyer and benefactor. The most important and popular forms of Lord Shiva worship would be in the form of Nataraja and Lingam. Lord Shiva’s form Nataraja, is known to be the Lord of Dance. Like Nataraja, he is also celebrated and worshipped in many other iconic forms like Dakhshinamurthy, Ardhanarisvara, and so on. Each of this form depicts a story as to how this name derived. In the aniconic form, he is mostly worshipped as Lingam. In the Shiva temples, alongside Shiva statue, there is a placement of this Lingam. It is a vertical column shaped idol, and is given the offerings like flowers, milk, curd, honey, and so on.

Most of the places or even at home, people keep the Lingam, and worship the same as it deciphers to Lord Shiva. However, in some houses, Shiva statue is kept in the form of Lord Nataraja and worshipped. The symbolism of Lord Shiva, by many devotees in India is that he is the creator and the destroyer. That forms the reality of life, and this might be one of the reasons for the ardent worship of Lord Shiva.

Since he is regarded as a transformer, while placing a Shiva statue at home, it is better that one takes the necessary care and concern. If you are someone who believes that statues do bring in energy to home, place a meditating Shiva statue instead of a dancing Nataraja one. The former is much calm, while the latter would bring in forceful energy. Regarded of the type of person you be, like if you are a calm person, keeping Nataraja would help you gain some powerful energy, and vice-versa.

It is said that, having just one Shiva statue at home is sufficient. When you have two or more, the energies seem to counter interact with each other, which may result elsewhere. Lord Shiva is supposed to carry immense energy, and keeping him at work place might be a bit off choice. Symbolically, Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja have a lot of coincidence to life.  Performing the cosmic dance, Lord Shiva is supposed to be in full energy. His innumerous names, like Trishuldhari, one who holds the trident, Gangadhari, the one who houses Ganga on his head, Jatadhari, the one with the matted hair, and so on; have popularity amongst Indians.

Lord Shiva is an epitome of knowledge, strength, determination, support and so on. Shiva signifies so many life aspects, and following those will allow one to embark on a smooth daily life as well as increase in spiritual knowledge. If you are looking forward to buying Shiva statue, read through the above pointers to know more before your purchase. While keeping a good statue can bring in lot of goodness, the placement must be correct for best results. What are you waiting for? Shop online for your favourite brass Shiva statue now!