Lord Shiva is one of the most important Gods in Hinduism. He
is believed to be one of the three entities of the holy Trimurti. Lord Shiva
has many forms and is called by many names. Moreover, Lord Shiva is considered
to be very complex because on one hand, he is known as the Protector because he
protects holy texts or the Vedas, while on the other hand, he is also known as
the Destroyer. One side of him shows his representation of the good things and
his compassionate and generous character. And, another side of him is believed
to be a leader of ghosts, vampires and evil spirits.
Why is Lord Shiva
known as the Destroyer?
In spite of being the God of Hinduism, why Lord Shiva is
known as the Destroyer, you may wonder. In Hinduism, it is believed that the
universe regenerates in a cycle of every 2,160,000,000 years. And, at the end
of each cycle, Lord Shiva destroys the entire universe, which makes way for a
new creation to come into being. As a destroyer, Lord Shiva is represented in
the form of Nataraja, where he performs the ‘pralaya tandava’ or the cosmic
dance of destruction.
If he is the
Destroyer, why is he worshipped?
Lord Shiva’s mannerism of destroying the universe can seem
like a negative characteristic to many. But thinking deeply, one can realize
that destruction may not always mean negativity. Think of it like light destroying
darkness, and education destroying ignorance. Much in the same way, moksha
destroys the cycle of death and rebirth. When all of this is understood, the
trait of destruction will no longer seem to be negative.
How to worship Lord
Shiva?
Lord Shiva can be worshipped throughout the year by offering
water and milk to the Shivlinga. However, the purest month of worshipping him
is during the Shravan month. And, the most important day of them all is the
Shravan Purnima, falling on 18th August this year, which is known by
different names in different states of India. It is known as Narali Purnima in
the West, Pavitropana in Gujarat, Avani Avittam in the South, and Kajari
Purnima in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. So, if you are looking
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Other than this, you may offer water and milk along with
‘bilva leaves’ to the Shivlinga every day during the entire month. You may also
observe fast throughout the month or only on Mondays. You may observe a strict
fast wherein you consume nothing at all, or a partial fast where you are
permitted to consume only fruits and juices. Some devotees also practice Maun
Vrat, which means that they do not utter a single word for the entire day, with
an exception of chanting the ‘Maha Mritunjaya Jaap’.
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