Siva

/ˈʃivə/ noun

Definition

One of the principal deities in Hinduism, often portrayed as both a destructive and regenerative force, also spelled Shiva.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'śiva,' meaning 'auspicious' or 'benign.' Despite the meaning, Shiva is paradoxically associated with destruction and cosmic dance, representing the cycle of death and rebirth in Hindu philosophy.

Kelly Says

Shiva is wild in Hindu mythology because he's both the destroyer and the regenerator—he dances to destroy the universe so it can be created anew, and his symbol is the lingam, representing both masculine energy and the cosmic cycle!

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