On Shivaratri, devotees of the Lord from all over the world descend upon Nepal’s capital. Pashupatinath turns into a colourful rainbow like no other. They say that on this day Shiva himself comes down to earth to meet his devotees. Here are five things his devotees say about him:
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Shiva is the greatest of renouncers as well as the ideal lover. Even today couples are given blessings so that they live like Shiva and Parvati.
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Shiva destroys evil and protects good. He bestows prosperity on worshipers. He is omnipresent and resides in everyone as pure consciousness.
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When we talk of love and compassion, it is the Shiva within us that is talking. When we express love, Shiva expresses himself using us as medium.
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The Good Lord allowed an outlet to the great river to traverse the earth and bring purifying water to human beings. The flowing water is one of the five elements which compose the whole Universe and from which earth arises. Ganga also denotes fertility one of the creative aspect of Shiva
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He also consumed the poison Halahala to save the world from destruction. Lord Shiva is a symbol of love in all its forms. He is the symbol of the pure love and sacrifice.
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Shiva is the destroyer of all evil, and the god of all gods, Mahadev.
