Understanding Shiva (Part-1)
UNDERSTANDING LORD SHIVA Shiva also known as Mahadeva is one of the main deities of Hinduism. With pre-Vedic roots, Shiva is an amalgam of various non-Vedic deities, such as the Rigvedic storm god Rudra. In the Trimurti, which includes Vishnu and Brahma, Shiva is referred to as the Destroyer (a creator of all). He is the Supreme Lord who creates and protects the universe. The fascinating fact about Shiva is his Third Eye. Lord Shiva's third eye is perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects of his persona it represents a power that is beyond the sensory world and the ability to see things that cannot be seen with a naked eye. The story goes that Lord Shiva was deep in meditation when goddess Parvati his wife playfully covered his eyes to surprise him but this act cause chaos in the cosmos plunging the world into darkness the gods were helpless and cannot restore balance. It was then Lord Shiva's third eye appeared on his forehead and with it he restored lig...