Lord Shiva is one of the most important gods in the Hindu religion. He is known as the destroyer of evil and the transformer of the universe. Many believe that Lord Shiva is a Sayambhu – which means He is not born from a human body. He was created automatically! He was there when there was nothing and He will remain even after everything is destructed. That is why; he is also loving called as the ‘Adi-Dev’ which means the ‘Oldest God of the Hindu mythology.
Lord Shiva is known to have many forms. He is often depicted as a yogi or an ascetic, sitting in meditation on Mount Kailash. He is also depicted as a family man, married to Parvati and a father to Ganesha and Kartikeya. He is also often depicted with four arms, holding a trident, a drum, a conch shell and a flame.
Lord Shiva is said to be the god of destruction, but he is also the god of transformation. He is the one who destroys the old to make way for the new. He is the one who brings balance to the universe and helps to keep the cycle of life and death in balance.
Lord Shiva is also known as the god of time. He is said to be the one who controls time and death. He is also said to be the one who can grant moksha or liberation from the cycle of life and death.
Lord Shiva is said to be the one who created the universe and all its creatures. He is also said to be the one who created the four Vedas, the ancient scriptures of Hinduism. He is also said to be the one who created the three worlds, the heavens, the earth and the underworld.
Lord Shiva is also said to be the one who gave the knowledge of yoga to the world. He is also said to be the one who gave the knowledge of meditation to the world.
So, is Lord Shiva real? The answer is yes. He is the oldest god of the Hindu mythology and is believed to be the creator of the universe and all its creatures. He is also believed to be the one who can grant moksha or liberation from the cycle of life and death. He is also believed to be the one who gave the knowledge of yoga and meditation to the world.
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