The Sanskrit word "Śiva" transliterated as Shiva or Siva) Lord Shiva is known to have an extra eye, on his forehead. But he didn’t always have the third eye, it was created. One day, while Lord Shiva was lost in deep meditation, Goddess Parvati decided to play a little game with him. She sneaked up behind him and quickly covered his eyes with her hands. As Lord Shiva could not see anything, the Universe was plunged into complete darkness
The darkness affected the whole world and it began to crumble and disintegrate. There was great panic all around as no one could do anything to restore the light.
Sensing the chaos in the Universe a third eye suddenly appeared on Lord Shiva’s forehead. As he opened it, there was light in the world once again and it was saved from being destroyed.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is one of the three supreme gods. There is an interesting story behind the birth of Lord Shiva. One day Brahma and Vishnu were arguing which among them is more powerful. The same time, a massive, fiery pillar appeared. The roots and branches of the tree extended beyond the view of the earth and sky.
Both Vishnu and Brahma ran to find the start and end of the pillar. Brahma turned himself into a goose and flew to the top of the pillar and Vishnu turned into a boar and dug the earth to look for the roots. Just then, Lord Shiva emerged from an opening in the pillar. Recognizing Lord Shiva’s great power, Both Brahma and Vishnu accepted that Shiva is the third Supreme God, who will rule over the universe.
LORD SHIVA FAMILY
Goddess Shakti marries Lord Shiva as a Sati in first Avatar and in second Avatar, as a Goddess Parvati. In the first incarnation, Goddess Shakti born as Sati from Daksha. But because Daksha insult Mahadev, she goes away from the body. In the second Avatar, she born as Parvati in the home of Himalaya. By penance, she gets Lord Shiva as husband
The first son of Lord Shiva is Kartikeya also known as Murugan who kills Tarakasura and protects everyone from danger. The second son is Ganesha, get the blessing of first worship before any gods. In one incident, he wins the competition by Parikrama of his mother and Father while Kartikeya does Parikrama of all world.
Ganesha has two wives. Name of wives is Riddhi and Siddhi, who is the reason for siddhis power and wealth. Sons are Subha and Labha.
So, the family tree of Lord Shiva will be according to Shiva Purana is as follows:
Lord Shiva also has a daughter who is mentioned in Padma Purana. Name of her is Ashoka Sundari.
God Shiva has other sons and daughters who are Ayyappan, Andhakasura, Jalandhar, Mansa, and Vishnumaya.
The connection between LORD SHIVA and MARIJUANA
Bhang also knew as Marijuana, is an intoxicating item which is a favorite of Lord Shiva, it is believed that Lord Shiva keeps himself intoxicated so that the world is safe from his tremendous anger.
Lord Shiva is so powerful that he can drink the whole ocean of poison without getting harmed. Similarly, he can smoke Marijuana without losing his stature of Vaishnava.
MOUNT KAILAS
Yes, surely he does. But not the way you might expect. He is not an entity sitting on top of a mountain with a serpent around his neck and Goddess Parvati as his consort. Lord Shiva is the name of that mountain itself and the nature that surrounds it, he is everywhere.
secret mountain Kailash is two lakes — Manasarovar and Rakshas Tal. They are located next to and divided among themselves with a thin isthmus of the mountains.
Water Manasarovar (translation — a lively and clean lake water) fresh. From it, you can take water for drinking and bathing. Interesting, but in any weather Manasarovar remained calm, keeping calm.
Although people have so far not been successful in climbing the revered Mount Kailash, yet the mountain strangely changes the target location to those who want to climb it. Subsequently, numerous expeditions have failed to climb its summit, as Mount Kailash changes the tracks position in the opposite direction.
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA: The Great Powerful Mantra
The mantra Om Namah Shivaya is the way to tap into your infinite space and boundless potential locked inside of you. This mantra is not only peace but your personal sanctuary. Shiva is the Universe and Multiverse – a waking reality and as you chant this mantra, you also send love vibrations to the Cosmos itself and it is bound to come back to you ten folds.
It is believed that Om Namah Shivaya is the ultimate mantra, the most powerful and most magical. If it continually reverberates in your heart, there is absolutely no need to perform austerities or to even perform Yoga. Also, the most beautiful aspect of this mantra is that you do not need to perform any rituals or need a particular time. This mantra is akin to meditating and when combined with meditation – that is to say, meditation followed by the sound of Om Namah Shivaya is the eternal bliss we keep searching for our entire life. As this mantra becomes the part and parcel of your life you will notice many positive changes in your life.
SNAKE IN HIS NECK
Snakes (Nagas) have been a part of worship in Hinduism from the very beginning. The most famous myth of Lord Shiva’s association with snakes is when he drinks the poison (kalakuda) from Snake Vasuki’s mouth during the churning of the ocean to get Amrit. From that day, Lord Shiva becomes blue-throated and is called Nilakantha.
Lord Shiva show us that he controls fear and death by wearing a snake as an ornament. It is also said that the snake three rounds around Lord Shiva's neck depict future, present, and past. Thus, He as a protector used to wear these snakes as an ornament to provide warmth.
LORD SHIVA Wear RUDRAKSHA
Lord Shiva opened His eyes after a long period of yogic meditation, and because of strong feelings, He shed a tear. This single tear from Shiva's eye grew into the rudraksha tree. It is believed that by wearing the Rudraksha bead one will have the protection of Lord Shiva
Rudraksha is a very helpful support because it creates a cocoon of your own energy. It harmonizes any environment around you so that you feel comfortable, relaxed and easily able to express yourself.
TRISHULA
The trishula has many symbolic meanings. Lord Shiva’s trishula is supposed to destroy — the physical world — attachment to gross, the illusionary world which seems so real; the world of the mind — the ahamkara or ego which is a barrier between Me and HIM.
Thus transforming the devotee to be in the third world that is the world of spirituality, leading to oneness with Lord Shiva, a single non-dual plane of existence, that is bliss alone.
