why shiva is called

Why Shiva is Called Shambhu or Shankar 3 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Shambhu or Shankar

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

While trying to understand the purport of this word Shambhu, we must also pair it with another word known as Shankar. Note that both these... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Destroyer 2 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Destroyer

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

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... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Chandrashekhar 2 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Chandrashekhar

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago 2

Chandrashekhar is a mesmerizing name of Lord Shiva formed by the union of two words – Chandra (moon) and Shekhar (crown) meaning the Lord with... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Ashutosh 3 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Ashutosh

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

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... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Bholenath 3 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Bholenath

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Bholenath is one of the most interesting names of Lord Shiva that means the innocent Lord (Bhole – innocent; Nath – Lord). Shiva is merciful... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Bhoothnath 3 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Bhoothnath

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

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... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Ardhnarishwar 3 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Ardhnarishwar

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Before discussing why Shiva is called Ardhanarishwar, let us first split up this word and understand its meaning. (Ardha – half, Nari – woman, Ishwar... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Adiguru 3 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Adiguru

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

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... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Adiyogi 2 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Adiyogi

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

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... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Gangadhara 3 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Gangadhara

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

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... Read More

Why Shiva is Called Tripurari 2 min read

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Why Shiva is Called Tripurari

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

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... Read More