Aspects of Shiva.
The article focuses on various images of the Hindu god Shiva. The basic illustration of Shiva includes the trident he holds in his hand, his blue throat and his matted hair. Shiva, for Shaivites is the Supreme God and the Lord of the Universe. He may appear as a Lord of the Cosmic Dance, the Lord of...
| Publicado en: | Introducing Hinduism pp. 69 - 70 |
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Icon Books
4/ 1/2005
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on various images of the Hindu god Shiva. The basic illustration of Shiva includes the trident he holds in his hand, his blue throat and his matted hair. Shiva, for Shaivites is the Supreme God and the Lord of the Universe. He may appear as a Lord of the Cosmic Dance, the Lord of Yoga, or the naked ascetic. |
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