Shiva, the Bholenath

Lord Shiva, the destroyer in the Hindu Trinity is often described as one with rage - one who opens his third eye and burns down the enrager to ashes! But, there is a very soft, kind hearted Shiva, one less often spoken of.

As we all know, Lord Shiva has many names by which his worshippers address him.

Trinetradhari, Trishooladhari, Neelakantan, Someshwara, Jatadhara and so many more that a blog will be too (very, very) long just with his names listed. Dear Readers, in this article we speak of Shive, the Bholenath. As the name implies, He is an innocent one. All you need, to please him, is pure love and He, will shower you with blessings. Hence the name.

Through the several legends, we learn that many so called Rakshas have been able to procure boons from Lord Shiva. Even in Sivapuranam, He is described as the kind hearted God, who heeds to the calling of the devotees.

So, the next time you remember Rudra, make sure to think of Karunakara!

To his devotees, He is a saviour, He is Thayumanavan - meaning one with maternal love!! Call out to him with love in your heart, you will realise that is as loyal to you as you are to him, Spread Love people and experience the divine.