Lord Shiva @ Message on Devotion

Lord Shiva said, "When one acquires a human body, and develops devotion in Him, and that is the minimum and final, and only qualification for a spiritual aspirant. He requires no other qualification. He should remember that, everybody should remember that, when the human body is there, and that human body by dint of its devotion, is eligible to attain that Supreme Stance, that Divine Stance.
Nobody is inferior to or superior to others; it is the birth-right of all humans to attain that Non-attributional stance, which is the Supreme Goal, the Supreme Desideratum of all humans. There can not be any restriction of caste or creed, or race, or academic qualification. A man who has acquired immense education wealth may lag behind if there is want of Devotion, and an illiterate man can attain the Supreme Stage or Supreme Position if there is Devotion in him.

Attributes of Shiva

Shiva is a major God in the Hindu panteon. In the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, he is the Supreme God, and in the Smarta tradition he is one of the five main forms of God. Shiva is depicted having a Trident in the right lower arm, with a crescent moon on his head. He shown to be as fair as camphor or like an ice clad mountain. He has fire and Damaru and Mala or a kind of weapon. He wears five serpents as ornaments. He wears a garland of skulls. He is pressing with his feet the demon Muyalaka, a dwarf holding a cobra. He faces south. Panchakshara itself is his body. It is believed that Shiva became a god through meditating everyday.


The shape of the moon gives us an idea of time. The crescent moon on Shiva's head signifies his control over time.

The snake coiled three times around his neck represents the past, present and future-time in cycles. The deadly cobra which is worn as an ornament by him symbolises his control over time and death.

Shiva is often referred to as Tryambaka Deva, meaning "three-eyed Lord". The sun is said to be his right eye, the moon the left eye while fire is his third eye. While his other two eyes indicate his activity in the physical world, his third eye in the center of his forehead looks beyond the obvious. It stands for spiritual knowledge and power, and is thus called the eye of wisdom or knowledge.



He is almost always shown as wearing a necklace having 108 beads made with seeds of the Rudraksha tree. The beads represent the elements used in the creation of the world. The word 'Rudra' means "strict or uncompromising" and aksha means "eye." It illustrates the fact that Lord Shiva is firm about His cosmic laws and strictly maintains law and order in the universe.

Shiva wears the skin of the tiger, elephant and deer. The tiger stands for energy, thus symbolising his power over all the energies present in the universe. 

Elephants stand in for pride while deer represent the flickering mind. Wearing elephant and deer skin shows that Lord Shiva has conquered both these vices.

His unclad body smeared with ashes points out that his presence is much more higher than any physical phenomenon. The ashes on his boyd are cemetry ashes, which indicates that death is the ultimate reality of life. Hence he is also called the God of destruction. But Shiva is beyond the cycle of birth and death.

The flow of his matted hair is a representation of the breath present in all living beings.

The sacred Ganga flows thru Shiv's matted hair, because of this he is also known as the Gangadhara or "bearer of the Ganges". This proves that Shiva is not only the representation of destruction but also the bestower of knowledge, purity and peace.




Shiva's half open eyes symbolise that the cycle of the universe is in process, with no beginning and no end.

Shiva's particular weapon is the trident. His Trisul that is held in His right hand represents the three Gunas—Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. That is the emblem of sovereignty. He rules the world through these three Gunas.

The three lines made of ashes on his forehead are a symbol of his immortality.

The Kundalas refer to the two ear rings, Alakshya (meaning "which cannot be shown by any sign") and Niranjan (meaning "which cannot be seen by mortal eyes"), worn by the Lord. The ornaments in the ears of the Lord signify that He is beyond ordinary understanding. It is noteworthy that the kundala in the left ear of the Lord is of the type used by women and the one in His right ear is of the type used by men. The dual type of Kundalas represent the Shiva and Shakti (male and female) principle of creation.


The water pot (Kamandalu) often shown adjacent to the Lord is another of his accessories. It is said to be made from a dry pumpkin and containing amrit (nectar). The carrying of the Kamandalu shows the yogic nature of the Lord. But it has a deeper significance. As a ripe pumpkin has been plucked from a plant, its fruit removed and shell cleaned for containing the nectar, an individual too must give up his attachment to the physical world and clean his inner self of egoistic desires to experience the bliss of the Self, symbolized by the nectar in the Kamandalu.

His blue throat refers to a story in which Shiva drank the poison churned up from the ocean. This shows that he is the withholder of all evil things.


His holding deer on one hand indicates that He has removed the Chanchalata (tossing) of the mind. Deer jumps from one place to another swiftly. The mind also jumps from one object to another.


Shiva rides Nandi(bull), his association with cattle is reflected in his name Pashupati"lord of cattle". The bull represents Dharma Devata(Rishabh). This denotes that Lord Shiva is the protector of Dharma or is an embodiment of Dharma or righteousness.


Shiva holds a Damaru in one of his hands in a specific gesture called 'damaru-hasta'. The two sides of the drum separated from each other by a thin neck-like structure represents the two utterly different states of existence, unmanifest and manifest. When the damaru is shaken, it produces Nada, the cosmic sound of Aum, which can be heard during deep meditation. According to Hindu scriptures, Nada is the source of creation. This is one of the attributes of Shiva in his
famous dancing representation known as Nataraja.


This article above is based on various descriptions written in various Hindu religious scriptures.

Note: Please do correct me if i have written any thing wrong

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SLOKAS ON LORD SHIVA

Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli
Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee
Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree
Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree

Meaning: Oh, Lord Shiva, who is seated on Mount Kailas, whose forhead is decorated with the moon and the king of serpents as a crown, who is the Ocean of Mercy and the remover of delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.

MRITYUNJAYA MANTRA

Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey
Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam
Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath
Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat

Meaning: We worship the three eyed One (Lord Shiva) who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings; may He liberate me from death, for the sake of immortality, even as cucumber is severed from its bondage of the vine.

Mrutyunjayaaya Rudraaya
Neelakantaaya Shambhave
Amriteshaaya Sarvaaya
Mahadevaaya Te Namaha

Meaning: I pray to Lord Mahadeva who has conquered death, who is the destroyer of the universe, who has a blue neck and who gives happiness to all.

Vande Deva Umaa Pathim Suragurum
Vande Jagat Kaaranam
Vande Pannaga Bhooshanam Mruga Dharam
Vande Pashoonam Pathim
Vande Soorya Shashanka Vahni Nayanam
Vande Mukunda Priyam
Vande Bhakta Jana Ashrayam Cha Varadam
Vande Shiva Shankaram

Meaning:I bow down to the Lord of Uma (Parvathi), the divine Guru, the cause of the universe. I bow down to the Lord who is adorned with snake and wears tiger skin, the Lord of all creatures. I bow down to the Lord whose three eyes are the sun, moon and fire and to whom Lord Vishu is near. I bow down to the Lord who is the refuge of all devotees and the giver of boons, Shiva Shanakara.

Gauri Vallabha Kaamaarey
Kaala Koota Vishaasana
Maam Uddhhare Padambhoje
Tripura Agnyata Kaantaka

Meaning: Please save me, oh Lord Kaamaarey (another name for Lord Shiva). You are mother Gauri's consort; You are the One who drank the kaala koota poison (which resulted from the churning of the ocean); You are the destroyer of the three cities. Oh Lord I have taken refuge at Your Feet.

LINGAASHTAKAM

    Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam
    Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam
    Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
    Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

    Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and which destroys the cycle of births and deaths.

    Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
    Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam
    Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
    Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam

    Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of desires, which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate and which subdued the pride of Raavana.

    Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
    Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
    Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam
    Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

    Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared with variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas and Suras and Asuras prostrate.

    Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingam
    Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha Lingam
    Daksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam
    Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

    Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas sacrifice, which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies and which glows with the garland of the serpent Lord coiled around it.

    Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha Lingam
    Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
    Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam
    Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

    Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with saffron and sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which wipes out all accumulated sins.

    Devaganaarchitha Sevitha Lingam
    Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
    Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam
    Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

    Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the multitude of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendor is like that of a million suns.

    Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam
    Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
    Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam
    Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

    Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight petalled Lotus.

    Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam
    Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam
    Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam
    Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

    Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent Being and the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor (Brhaspathi), with innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.

SHIVA PANCHAAKSHARA STOTRA

    Nagendra Haaraaya Thrilochanaaya
    Bhasmaanga Raagaaya Maheshvaraaya
    Nityaaya Suddhaaya Digambaraaya
    Tasmai Nakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya.

    Meaning: I offer my humble salutations to Lord Mahesvara - who has a garland of serpents around the neck; who has three eyes; whose body is covered with ash (vibhuti); who is eternal; who is pure; who has the entire sky as His dress and who is embodies as the first letter Na.

    Mandaakini Salila Chandana Chaarthitaaya
    Nandeesvara Pramatha Naatha Mahesvaraaya
    Mandaara Pushpa Vahu Pushpa Supoojitaaya
    Tasmai Makaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

    Meaning: I bow to Lord Mahesvara, who is embodied as Makaara (letter Ma), whose body is anointed with holy waters from the river Ganges and sandal paste, who is the sovereign king of the Pramatha Ganas and who is adorned with innumerable divine flowers such as Mandaara.

    Shivaaya Gauri Vadana Aravinda
    Sooryaaya Dakshaadhvara Naashakaaya
    Sree Neelakantaaya Vrisha Dhvajaaya
    Tasmai Shikaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

    Meaning: I offer my salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the resplendent sun for mother Gauri's lotus face (sun causes the lotus flower to open up and bloom; Lord Shiva makes mother Gauri's face bloom), who is the destroyer of Daksha's sacrificial ritual, who is the blue necked Lord (due to the Haalahala poison which He agreed to consume), whose banner bears the emblem of a bull and who is embodied as the letter Shi.

    Vasishta Kumbhodbhava Gautamaaya
    Muneendra Devaarchita Sekharaaya
    Chandraarka Vaishvaanara Lochanaaya
    Tasmai Vakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

    Meaning: I prostrate before the God of Gods, who is worshipped and prayed to by great sages such as Vashishta, Agastya and Gautama, whose eyes are sun, moon and the fire and who is embodied as Vakaara (letter Va).

    Yajna Swaroopaaya Jataadharaaya
    Pinaaka Hasthaaya Sanaatanaaya
    Divyaaya Devaaya Digambaraaya
    Tasmai Yakaraaya Namah Shivaaya.

    Meaning: Prostrartions to the sacred Lord who is the Yaksa incarnate, whose hairs are long and matted, who holds Pinaaka (trident) in His hand, who has the entire sky as His attire and who is embodied as the letter Ya.

    Panchaaksharam Idam Punyam
    Yah Pateh Shiva Sannidhau
    Shivaloka Mavaapnothee
    Shivena Saha Modate

    Meaning: Whoever repeats this prayer composed with the five holy letters before Lord Shiva, attains that supreme abode of His and enjoys the eternal Bliss.

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108 Names Of Lord Shiva

1   Aashutosh  —– One Who Fulfills Wishes Instantly
2   Aja  —– Unborn
3   Akshayaguna —–  God With Limitless Attributes
4   Anagha —–  Without Any Fault
5   Anantadrishti  —– Of Infinite Vision
6   Augadh  —– One Who Revels All The Time
7   Avyayaprabhu —–  Imperishable Lord
8   Bhairav —–  Lord Of Terror
9   Bhalanetra —–  One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
10  Bholenath  —– Kind Hearted Lord
11  Bhooteshwara —–  Lord Of Ghosts And Evil Beings
12  Bhudeva —–  Lord Of The Earth
13  Bhutapala —–  Protector Of The Ghosts
14  Chandrapal  —– Master Of The Moon
15  Chandraprakash —–  One Who Has Moon As A Crest
16  Dayalu  —– Compassionate
17  Devadeva  —– Lord Of The Lords
18  Dhanadeepa  —– Lord Of Wealth
19  Dhyanadeep  —– Icon Of Meditation And Concentration
20  Dhyutidhara  —– Lord Of Brilliance
21  Digambara  —– Ascetic Without Any Clothes
22  Durjaneeya  —– Difficult To Be Known
23  Durjaya —–  Unvanquished
24  Gangadhara —–  Lord Of River Ganga
25  Girijapati  —– Consort Of Girija
26  Gunagrahin  —– Acceptor Of Gunas
27  Gurudeva —–  Master Of All
28  Hara —–  Remover Of Sins
29  Jagadisha —–  Master Of The Universe
30  Jaradhishamana  —– Redeemer From Afflictions
31  Jatin  —– One Who Has Matted Hair
32  Kailas  —– One Who Bestows Peace
33  Kailashadhipati  —– Lord Of Mount Kailash
34  Kailashnath  —– Master Of Mount Kailash
35  Kamalakshana —–  Lotus-Eyed Lord
36  Kantha —–  Ever-Radiant
37  Kapalin  —– One Wears A Necklace Of Skulls
38  Khatvangin  —– One Who Has The Missile Khatvangin In His Hand
39  Kundalin  —– One Who Wears Earrings
40  Lalataksha —–  One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
41  Lingadhyaksha —–  Lord Of The Lingas
42  Lingaraja  —– Lord Of The Lingas
43  Lokankara —–  Creator Of The Three Worlds
44  Lokapal  —– One Who Takes Care Of The World
45  Mahabuddhi  —– Extremely Intelligent
46  Mahadeva  —– Greatest God
47  Mahakala  —– Lord Of All Times
48  Mahamaya  —– Of Great Illusions
49  Mahamrityunjaya —–  Great Victor Of Death
50  Mahanidhi  —– Great Storehouse
51  Mahashaktimaya  —– One Who Has Boundless Energies
52  Mahayogi  —– Greatest Of All Gods
53  Mahesha —–  Supreme Lord
54  Maheshwara —–  Lord Of Gods
55  Nagabhushana —–  One Who Has Serpents As Ornaments
56  Nataraja  —– King Of The Art Of Dancing
57  Nilakantha  —– Blue Necked Lord
58  Nityasundara  —– Ever Beautiful
59  Nrityapriya —–  Lover Of Dance
60  Omkara  —– Creator Of OM
61  Palanhaar  —– One Who Protects Everyone
62  Parameshwara  First Among All Gods
63  Paramjyoti  —– Greatest Splendour
64  Pashupati  —– Lord Of All Living Beings
65  Pinakin —–  One Who Has A Bow In His Hand
66  Pranava  —– Originator Of The Syllable Of OM
67  Priyabhakta —–  Favourite Of The Devotees
68  Priyadarshana  —– Of Loving Vision
69  Pushkara  —– One Who Gives Nourishment
70  Pushpalochana  —– One Who Has Eyes Like Flowers
71  Ravilochana —–  Having Sun As The Eye
72  Rudra —–  The Terrible
73  Rudraksha  —– One Who Has Eyes Like Rudra
74  Sadashiva —–  Eternal God
75  Sanatana —–  Eternal Lord
76  Sarvacharya —–  Preceptor Of All
77  Sarvashiva  —– Always Pure
78  Sarvatapana  —– Scorcher Of All
79  Sarvayoni —–  Source Of Everything
80  Sarveshwara  —– Lord Of All Gods
81  Shambhu  —– One Who Bestows Prosperity
82  Shankara  —– One Who Gives Happiness
83  Shiva —–  Always Pure
84  Shoolin  —– One Who Has A Trident
85  Shrikantha  —– Of Glorious Neck
86  Shrutiprakasha —–  Illuminator Of The Vedas
87  Shuddhavigraha  —– One Who Has A Pure Body
88  Skandaguru  —– Preceptor Of Skanda
89  Someshwara  —– Lord Of All Gods
90  Sukhada  —– Bestower Of Happiness
91  Suprita  —– Well Pleased
92  Suragana  —– Having Gods As Attendants
93  Sureshwara  —– Lord Of All Gods
94  Swayambhu —–  Self-Manifested
95  Tejaswani  —– One Who Spreads Illumination
96  Trilochana  —– Three-Eyed Lord
97  Trilokpati —–  Master Of All The Three Worlds
98  Tripurari  —– Enemy Of Tripura
99  Trishoolin  —– One Who Has A Trident In His Hands
100  Umapati  —– Consort Of Uma
101  Vachaspati  —– Lord Of Speech
102  Vajrahasta  —– One Who Has A Thunderbolt In His Hands
103  Varada —–  Granter Of Boons
104  Vedakarta  —– Originator Of The Vedas
105  Veerabhadra  —– Supreme Lord Of The Nether World
106  Vishalaksha —–  Wide-Eyed Lord
107  Vishveshwara  —– Lord Of The Universe
108  Vrishavahana  —– One Who Has Bull As His Vehicle