
What is the meaning of the word "Shiva"? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Feb 23, 2017 · Is "Shiva" just a name of a God or does the word actually denote something? In other words, what is the real meaning of the word "Shiva" (also spelled as Śiva or शिव)?
shiva - How were the Trimurti born? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Shiva was not born out of Vishnu but the truth is that Vishnu was created by Shiva. Go to himalayas, find some true yogis, ask the truth - they will all say one thing - Shiva is the beginning less or …
shiva - What are the symbols and weapons in the hand of Sadashiva ...
Jun 5, 2016 · Sadashiva is described as being eternal form of Lord Shiva. He is represented with Five-faces and ten hands. The five heads of Sadashiva are known as Sadyojata [West facing], Vamadeva …
shiva - What is the story of Sharaba? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Now the Shiva Purana's account ends with Sharabha simply disappearing after defeating Narasimha, but some versions of the story add a further incident, which is where Gandhaberunda comes into the …
shiva - what is the actual story of Maa Kali ending Raktabheej ...
Mar 9, 2024 · I have heard many versions of it, but this one stuck with me. Did maa kali behead Lord Shiva when he stepped down to calm her? And his head went spinning out of the universe and when …
Which are the Five faces of Lord Shiva? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Aug 5, 2017 · According to Shiva Purana- Videyeshawar Samhita, Shiva has 5 heads. I meditate on Śiva, the lord of Ambikā (Pārvatī), auspicious from the beginning to the end, having no parallel, the …
shiva - What is Param Brahma? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
May 4, 2015 · Who is Param Brahma or Parampita Parmeshwar? What is the relation of lord Vishnu, lord Shankara with Param Bhrahma ?
shiva - Hanuman God's birth history - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Nov 8, 2023 · In Shiva Puran according to some sources it is narrated that Parvati and Shiva has had carnal relation through which Hanuman God was born in the form of Vanara and after that, not …
shiva - Do Hindu gods copulate? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Aug 9, 2023 · Do Hindu gods have sex? If no, then how would you explain birth of Shani as he acquired traits from Chhaya and children of Sangya were totally opposite to him in terms of looks?
shiva - what is the difference between Adi Shakti and Adi Parashakti ...
Mar 4, 2023 · Are Adi Shakti and Adi Para-Shakti synonyms or there's some difference between them as per Shaiva sects and Shakta sects? if so, what is the difference?