Shiva Avatar In Bhairaumar's Life
SHIVA AVATAR
Shiva Avatar refers to the various manifestations of Shiva assumed by him to maintain order in the cosmos. The changing manifestations of Shiva do not stain his purity and unchanging nature since he transcends his own manifestations. Shiva is the transcendental background of this universe.
1. Bhairava – The Frightful
Bhaya stands for fear and the greatest fear of all living creatures is death. Shiva is named Kaal Bhairava because he eliminates the bhaya of kaal which is time that is a devourer of all that is living. Bhairava can be compared to Rudra, the first form mentioned of Shiva in the Rig Veda. Rudra was also associated with the terrifying qualities similar to Bhairava. Lord Bhairav protects, removes all obstacles, cleans the soul with his sheer intensity and makes things favourable. He is one of the most feared deities, but actually, he is one of the most rewarding.
According to myth, Bhairava, the remover of fear is visualised as a child riding a dog and holding a human head in his hand. This childlike form of Bhairava is to draw attention to his innocence and purity. The head that he holds in his hand is the fifth head …show more content…
The date is decided according to the Hindu Calendar and the cycles of the moon and falls on some day in November or December. An all night vigil is observed with prayers, worship and retelling of Bhairava legends. At midnight, an aarti is performed with conches, bells and drums. At dawn, the Shaivites worship Shiva as Bhairava and Bhairava’s vahana (vehicle) – the dog. Street dogs are offered milk and sweets to appease the god. Bhairava is specifically worshipped for success, wealth, health and obstacle removal. A devotee is said to be free of sin and the fear of death by observing Bhairava Ashtami. He gets all the wealth and richness in his life and also is constantly protected from all the perils in his
Shiva Avatar refers to the various manifestations of Shiva assumed by him to maintain order in the cosmos. The changing manifestations of Shiva do not stain his purity and unchanging nature since he transcends his own manifestations. Shiva is the transcendental background of this universe.
1. Bhairava – The Frightful
Bhaya stands for fear and the greatest fear of all living creatures is death. Shiva is named Kaal Bhairava because he eliminates the bhaya of kaal which is time that is a devourer of all that is living. Bhairava can be compared to Rudra, the first form mentioned of Shiva in the Rig Veda. Rudra was also associated with the terrifying qualities similar to Bhairava. Lord Bhairav protects, removes all obstacles, cleans the soul with his sheer intensity and makes things favourable. He is one of the most feared deities, but actually, he is one of the most rewarding.
According to myth, Bhairava, the remover of fear is visualised as a child riding a dog and holding a human head in his hand. This childlike form of Bhairava is to draw attention to his innocence and purity. The head that he holds in his hand is the fifth head …show more content…
The date is decided according to the Hindu Calendar and the cycles of the moon and falls on some day in November or December. An all night vigil is observed with prayers, worship and retelling of Bhairava legends. At midnight, an aarti is performed with conches, bells and drums. At dawn, the Shaivites worship Shiva as Bhairava and Bhairava’s vahana (vehicle) – the dog. Street dogs are offered milk and sweets to appease the god. Bhairava is specifically worshipped for success, wealth, health and obstacle removal. A devotee is said to be free of sin and the fear of death by observing Bhairava Ashtami. He gets all the wealth and richness in his life and also is constantly protected from all the perils in his