my friend said that god shiva is a god and he is a hindu god.
is it true?
2007-02-16 01:08:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
JUST one of the thousand or so gods that the Hindu's have.
2007-02-16 01:11:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shiva is the third deity of the Hindu triad of great gods, the others being Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is often referred to as the Destroyer, but it might be better to think of him as the God of Transformation, since he is often associated with creation that comes out of destruction.
2007-02-16 01:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by ranwyld 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is a Hindu god.
He is the third deity of the Hindu triad of great gods, the Trimurti. Shiva is called the Destroyer (of evil), but has also the aspect of regeneration. As destroyer he is dark and terrible, appearing as a naked ascetic accompanied by a train of hideous demons, encircled with serpents and necklaces of skulls. As auspicious and reproductive power, he is worshipped in the form of the shivling or shiva linga (lingam).
Shiva is depicted as white, with a dark-blue throat, with several arms and three eyes. He carries a trident and rides a white bull. His consort is Parvati (Devi).
Today is Maha Shivratri - the Night of Shiva, People observe a strict fast on this day. Some devotees do not even take a drop of water and they keep vigil all night. The Shiva Lingam is worshipped throughout the night by washing it every three hours with milk, curd, honey, rose water, etc., whilst the chanting of the Mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" continues. Offerings of Bael leaves are made to the Lingam as Bael leaves are considered very sacred and it is said that Goddess Lakshmi resides in them.
Hymns in praise of Lord Shiva, such as the "Shiva Mahimna Stotra" of Pushpadanta or Ravana's "Shiva Tandava Stotra" are sung with great fervour and devotion. People repeat the 'Panchakshara' Mantra, "Om Namah Shivaya". He, who utters the names of Shiva during Shivratri, with perfect devotion and concentration, is freed from all sins. He reaches the abode of Shiva and lives there happily. He is liberated from the wheel of births and deaths. Many pilgrims dock to the places where there are Shiva temples.
2007-02-16 01:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its the name of one of the thousands gods in hindu myth
2007-02-16 01:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by Its my Duty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes u r friend is true.
2007-02-16 01:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mwiz_x-mas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah she's a god
2007-02-16 01:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋