Spiritual Meaning Of Shiva Symbols: The month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. As soon as Sawan starts, the echo of Har-Har Mahadev is heard all around. Lord Shiva, whom we call Mahadev, the God of Gods, his form is absolutely amazing and unique from other gods.
Other deities are adorned with jewelery and silk clothes, but Shiva has ashes on his body, a snake around his neck and the moon on his head. Do you know what message Lord Shiva’s makeup gives us? Every symbol of Shiva gives us a deep lesson on how to live life.
The crescent moon decorated on Shiva’s forehead symbolizes that he has controlled time. Moon is the factor of mind, which shows that a yogi must have complete control over his mind and Shiva is a yogi. At the same time, Ganga flowing from Shiva’s locks gives the message of an uninterrupted stream of knowledge. The symbol of Mother Ganga makes us understand the importance of knowledge in life. Knowledge should always flow.
Making poisonous snakes a necklace gives the message that we should overcome our inner ego and fear. The snake is a symbol of Tamasic tendencies, which Shiva has controlled. Shiva’s yogi nature teaches us not to be dependent on any situation in life.
Lord Shiva (Photo.Social Media)
Lord Shiva applies cremation ashes on his entire body. This makeup reminds us of the impermanence of life. The ashes symbolize that this body made of soil will eventually merge into the soil. Therefore, instead of falling into worldly illusions, attention should be paid to the purification of the soul.
The third eye of Shiva symbolizes wisdom-consciousness and insight, which can see the truth which is not visible to the ordinary eyes. Bhole’s throat turned blue when he drank the poison that came out of the churning of the ocean. Therefore, Neelkanth teaches us that we should give peace to the society by suppressing the evil i.e. poison within ourselves.
Lord Shiva (Photo.Social Media)
Shiva’s trident symbolizes control over the three gunas – Satva, Raja and Tama. At the same time, the sound of Damru reflects the creation and rhythm of the universe. It teaches that balance and music are very important in life.
The bark of a tiger symbolizes power and control. The tiger represents power and arrogance in Hinduism. In such a situation, Lord Shiva wearing the bark of a tiger shows that he controls all these powers. Shows his renunciation and restraint. Where they seem different from any worldly clothes. That’s why Lord Shiva wears it.
