Questions tagged [shiva]
Shiva (The auspicious one) is the "Destroyer" among the Trimurti. He is considered as supreme Brahman according to Shaivism. Use this tag to ask questions that concern about Shiva in any of his forms
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How is Shiva's incarnation Lord Bhava connected to Lord Hanuman?
How is Shiva's incarnation Lord Bhava connected to Lord Hanuman ji?
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What are the instances in Hindu mythology where Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva are said to have met?
What are the instances in Hindu mythology where Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva are said to have met? I came across these bhajans which mention meetings between Bhole Bhandaari (Lord Shiva) and Braj Ki ...
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Can anyone share the source of famous sloka gange cha yamune chaiva?
Famous sloka for water purification or during bathing:
गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरि सरस्वति ।
नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन् संनिधिं कुरु ॥
Can anyone share the source of this sloka?
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What is the story of Panavattam under Shiva Lingam?
Is there a story of Panavatta that we keep under Shiva Linga in temples?
Panavatta also gets the equal importance as Shiva lingam by attaching itself continuously to the Shiva Linga.
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Which is the Shiva beej mantra?
Which is the beej mantra of Shiva Haum or Hraum and what is the difference between the two?
Can someone who is not initiated still chant these beejas?
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Important tithis for Mahadeva?
What are the important tithis for Mahadeva?
Examples:
Mondays are called auspicious for Mahadeva.
sukla paksha asthami is auspicious for Devi Durga.
what are the tithis for Mahadeva?
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Is Śiva a Vaiṣṇava? Does Shastras speak of Viṣṇu being the greatest devotee of Lord Śiva? [duplicate]
I wanted to know whether shastras say otherwise ie viṣṇu being the greatest Śaiva. I always see Vaiṣṇava Katha vachakas constantly quoting from Śrīmad Bhagavatam about Śiva being limited to only ...
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Is there any fight between Vṛshava Avatara of Śiva and Viṣṇu?
I saw this in Devon ke Dev Mahadev and Vighnaharta Ganesha serial.But does this have any scriptural reference? Did Śiva killed viṣṇu here and his sons ? Did Śiva really gave another Sudarshana chakra ...
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From which scripture is this Mahiṣāsura Mardini Stotram come from? [duplicate]
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते । भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि ...
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List of Shaiva sages mentioned in scriptures
Which Sages are described in the scriptures(Vedas,Upanishads,Puranas) to be Shaivas (Devotees of Shiva)? Please provide a list of Shaiva sages as long as possible.
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How to purify water for shiv abhishek or Japa?
If we keep water in copper vessel, and plan to use that water for abhishek of shiva linga or want to keep it during japa.
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What mantra to chant on the water?
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What do the arms mean on Shiva with six arms?
In St. Louis years ago I ran across a large statue (at least 26" across) of Shiva Nata-raja dancing within the circle of fire and the regular four arms. But this one had six distinct arms. It was ...
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About combined Elephant and Bull
In Batu Caves, i saw first picture that head of elephant and bull are combined together.
Also, it's likely to be connection of Shiva and Vishnu. So my question is, do any scriptures mentions about it ...
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What are the rules which will make "namah shivay" mantra more effective?
I read chapter 12, 13 and 14 from Shiv Mahapuran(Vaivhav samhita). Shiv gave few rules in discussion with Parvati. Any "matrin" answers below questions i will be grateful.
What lamp or oil ...
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Brahmasutra Lingam and its types
I found some lingams with lines carved on them but for some lingams there are no lines carved. I've heard that the lingam which has these lines is more auspicious than the regular ones. So I'd like to ...
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Hanuman God's birth history
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 wishing to carrying ...
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Do Any of the Puranas mention stories of Asuras overcoming Shiva or Vishnu in a Battle?
Vishnu and Shiva are regarded as two of the ultimate Godheads in Sanatana dharma and they both revered as the Ultimate Vanquishers of Demons. However, Are there any instances in Puranas where certain ...
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Is there any pdf of Siva Dharma and Śiva Dharmottara puran available?
Is there any pdf file of both Shiva Dharma Puran and Shiva Dharmottara Puran available ?
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Panchakshari Mantra is "Om" and not "Om Namah Shivaya"?
I came across this article, and it seems to introduce many controversial ideas about the Mahamantra. He provides references and quotes, too.
https://www.jagatgururampalji.org/en/shiv-puran/om-namah-...
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Authentic English translation of Shiv Puran
I have looked this up on internet and found JL Shashtri translation of Shiv Purana but many people have told me that it is not accurate and author have put his own views instead in many places.So i am ...
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About this form of Lord Shiva
In the below picture, Shiva appears Ardhanarishvara-like form with five faces.
I want to know about this form of Lord Shiva. Is this form of Shiva and any stories/hymns of this form mentioned in ...
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Please help me identify the hymn being sung in this segment
https://youtu.be/ymoKnBGSFGM?feature=shared
From 18:27 to 22:46, there is a hymn being sung in what I'm told is the malkauns raga. I hear the phrases 'Niranjana Nirākāra', and 'Dukhha bandhana ...
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Some question about mahadev and devi parvati [duplicate]
why don't we circle full shivling and if we circle the shivling {parikrama}5-6times,what will happen (any way to repent to mahadev Or atoning) for it
if someone intentionally or unintentionally ...
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Suprabhedāgama Text
I found one text of Suprabhedāgama, a Shaiva Agama text at https://vedicreserve.miu.edu/sthapatya_veda/suprabhedagama.pdf .
Is there any English/Hindi/Tamil/Telugu translation of it? Or any old ...
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Shiv Puran Section 4 Chapter 12 ( Kotirudra Samhita Adhyay 12) states Shiv ling is Penis and Yoni is Vagina
In the mentioned Chapter, Rishi Suta explains the story behind Shivling. In the translations it states that Shivji appeared in front of wives of Sages holding his penis in his hand and sages curse him ...
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how long will the fight between kalki and kali purush will last?
like how would a fight between kalki and kali purush look like? what kinds of attacks and technique they would use? and how long it will last? for days? for years? like for example the fight between ...
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Do scriptures support the offering of Turmeric to Shivling?
Many people oppose the offering of Turmeric (Haldi) on Shivling by claiming that Haldi is of feminin nature while Shivling is of masculine. By that logic, Kumkum should also be prohibited for ...
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Pañchākśara Mantra in other Vedic texts
Is the Panchākśara Mantra (Namah Śivāya) mentioned in any Vedic text other than the Śrī Rudram or Śatarudrīrya of Yajurveda? , like , is it mentioned in any Brāhmaṇa texts or any other Vedic texts?
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What is told about the Mahāmrityuñjaya mantra in the Purānas?
Which Purānas mention the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra? And what is told about it?
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Where are these Lord Shiva stotras and mantras from?
There are many popular songs with these lyrics, the first one seems to be called Namaskaratha Mantra. What is the meaning if Namaskaratha? And where all these stotras and mantras from? Also these ...
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Which scriptures show Siva's connection with Kashi/Varanasi? [duplicate]
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev says
"The legend of Kashi goes by the fundamental that Shiva himself lived here. This is his winter place. He lived as an ascetic in the upper regions of the Himalayas, ...
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is Krishna making an Advaitic statement in Vishnu Purana?
At the end of the Banasura fight, Krishna says to Siva:
https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/vishnu-purana-wilson/d/doc116055.html
When he had concluded, Govinda, dismissing his resentment against ...
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Daily basis I am chanting the maha mrityunjaya mantra with samput
Only a daily basis I am chanting the maha mrityunjaya mantra with samput does it also worship the bhairva along with shiva or it is totally a different process I have just visited Kal Bhairva temple ...
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Does Siva reside In the Sun?
Are there verses praising Siva as residing within the Sun like there are statments for Vishnu regarding the same?
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Do Hindu gods copulate?
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?
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Why Shiva getting angry when Devi Sati get cremated?
Shiva is considered as supreme god and he is beyond time. In other words time is controlled by Shiva and he is Aadi Yogi (Most controlled and calm).
So, he already know what will happen next.
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Meaning of Kṛttivāsā?
What is the proof that "Kṛtti" means skin or hide? Is the word used in the Vedas for denoting skin anywhere?
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What is the exact and accurate translation of Vājasaneyi Samhita 3.61
What is the accurate translation of this mantra from the Vājasaneyi Samhita -
ए॒तत्ते॑ रुद्राव॒सं तेन॑ प॒रो मूज॑व॒तोऽती॑हि। अव॑ततधन्वा॒ पिना॑कावसः॒ कृत्ति॑वासा॒ऽअहि॑ꣳसन्नः शि॒वोऽती॑हि॥
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Who is Kalaka, and is there any other information about Mahesha, Sarada, and Vaitala?
In the answer to my question, I learned about the name 'Kalaka'. But, who is Kalaka?
I found some background behind Shiva, Parvati, and Bhairava's incarnations, Mahesha, Sarada and Vaitala in this ...
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What is the story of Harihara?
I know Harihara is a combined form of Vishnu and Shiva, but Is any stories about this form described in any scriptures?
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Why was Rudrani born as Devi Sati and Parvati?
I’m assuming Rudrani=Sati/Parvati for the purposes of the question.
Lord Rudra emerges from the forehead of Brahmaji and takes on 11 names and places (Ekadasha Rudra). Here Brahmaji also gives these ...
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is the story of Siva being his own great grandfather in scripture?
The story goes that a saint asked Shiva who his grandfather was. Shiva replied that his grandfather was Vishnu, and his great-grandfather was himself
Is it scriptural or folklore?
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From which scripture is this Dhyāna mantra of Lord Shiva from?
ध्याये नित्यं महेशं रजतगिरिनिभं चारुचन्द्रावतंसं
रत्नकल्पो ज्वलान्गम् परसु मृग वर भितिहस्तं प्रसन्नं
पद्मासिनं समन्तात स्तुतं अमरगणै : व्याघ्रकृत्तिं वसानं
विश्वाद्यं विश्ववन्द्यं निखिलभयहरं ...
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What is the scriptural source of the Banalinga Kavacham?
The Banalinga Kavacham is as follows:
बाणलिङ्गकवचम्
अस्य बाणलिङ्ग कवचस्य संहारभैरवऋषिर्गायत्रीच्छन्दः,
हौं बीजं, हूं शक्तिः, नमः कीलकं, श्रीबाणलिङ्ग सदाशिवो देवता,
ममाभीष्ट सिद्ध्यर्थं जपे विनियोगः ॥
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Śrī Rudram Laghunyāsa is found in which scripture?
These mantras are part of the Śrī Rudram Laghunyāsa -
ॐ अथात्मानग्ं शिवात्मानग् श्री रुद्ररूपं ध्यायेत् ॥
शुद्धस्फटिक सङ्काशं त्रिनेत्रं पञ्च वक्त्रकम् ।
गङ्गाधरं दशभुजं सर्वाभरण भूषितम् ॥
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What is the physical appearance of Lord Rudra in the Vedas?
I wanted to know more about the physical appearance of Rudra in the Vedas , Like what does Krittivāsa and Nīlagrīva actually mean?
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What is the exact meaning of the word "kritti" in Kṛttivāsa?
We know that Lord Śiva is known as Kṛttivāsa, but what is the exact meaning of "Kritti"? Does it really mean hide or skin?
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Difference between Rudraprashna, Satarudriya, Rudrashtadhyayi, and Rudra Suktam
Can anyone tell me whether the following four mantras are the same or different? What are the benefits of chanting each and when are they to be chanted?
Satarudriya
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Who is Shree Muneshwara Swamy? What is his story?
There are many temples in South India dedicated to Shri Muneshwara Swamy.
On Googling only this much information was found.
Lord Muneshwaraan, who is a Hindu God, worshipped as a family deity in
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Is it inappropriate to visit a medieval era tomb on vrat day?
Planning to visit a historical monument which is basically grand tomb of a Mughal emperor.There are graves of many unknown medieval era people too on that site. In Hinduism, there are restrictions on ...
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