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In Hinduism, Shiva is part of a trilogy of important gods-- Brahma, the creator; Vishnu the maintainer; Shiva the destroyer (but this role is widely misunderstand-- Shiva is not necessarily an evil deity, but rather, one who destroys in order to make it possible for something new to be created). Three is a mystical number in many religions, and Hinduism is no exception, so Shiva, who is also the Hindu god of change and transformation, is considered very powerful and carries a trident (not a triton), which has three prongs
Shiva's trident has been interpreted in many ways. Some sources say it represents the three Shaktis: the Power of will (Iccha), the Power of knowledge (Jnana) and the Power of action (Kriya). Others say it stands for the three Aspects of the Divine - Paramashiva, Parashakti (Paranada or Shiva Tattva) and Parabindu (Parameshvara or Shakti Tattva). And another interpretation is it reminds believers of the three great universal acts-- creation, sustenance and dissolution.
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What are shiva's symbols?
Shiva carries a trident that he uses to destroy with.
Is Pinaka Shiva's bow or trident?
Pinaka is Shiva' bow.ajagavam, ajIgavam, etc. are synonyms. However according to amarakoShaH it is also the name of trident. Furthermore bharataH explains it as trident of shivaH-शूलमपि शाङ्करमिहेति केचित् । So , according to context of the running passage we have to deduce which one of these meanings will be applied.
Is a trident used in India's culture?
Yes, in Hinduism, the god Shiva has one.
What are Shiva the Hindu gods apperences?
Shiva has matted hair, a crescent moon on his head, a third eye, a blue throat and a trident in his hand.
What Hindu god with a trident?
Shiva, carries a trident on one hand and is seen in many forms with not tattoos but actual snakes coiling around his arms.
What powers does shiva have?
he holds his thrishul and damaru which when played will as Hindus believe create the natural dissolution of the earth called Pralaya, and the thrishul is what Hindus call the trident. He holds a trident which has symbolic meaning that an obstacle was overcome. The three prongs of the trident are same length which has symbolic meaning that past, present, and future are same now.
What does shiva hold in his upper left arm?
I think that he has a deer, a trident, and a katwonga, and then he has one hand free. sorry if I spelt something wrong :) hope this helps :)
What is thrishool and damru?
trishool is the trident or a weapon with three points... damru is a wood made hand held drum with two beaded strings.. both these can be seen in lord shiva
Why bael leaf for lord shiva?
It also symbolizes like trident (trisual) the three functions of creation, preservation and destruction, the three gunas of Rajas, Tamas and Sattva as well as Lord
What was the name of Poseidons trident?
It does not have a known name apart from 'trident'.
What objects are associated with Shiva?
I wish I could provide link here. See Shiva - Atributes in Wikipedia. The objects are Third Eye, Crescent Moon, Ashes, Matted Hair, Blue Throat, River Ganges, Tiger Skin for wear, Elephant Skin for seat, Serpents, Deer, Bull, Trident, Rattle, Ganas, Mount Kailash, Varanasi.
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