Shiva is an aspect of God that has, among other attributes, the ability to destroy and create. Shiva has the power to destroy our negative tendencies and to create good and auspiciousness in our lives.
Shiva has many manifestations, among them are:
Rudra: destroyer of evil and sorrow
Pashupati: master of the animal world
Lingaraj: eternal reproducing power of nature
Natraj: divine cosmic dancer
Yogiraj: great ascetic
Augadh: carefree reveler
Mahakala: lord of time
Shankar or Shambhu: doer of good and source of blessings
Mahesh or Mahadeva: supreme Lord |