Shiv Names
Many names of Shiv depict
his nature but many of them are related to some important event of his life. Let
us see which such names are related to which even of his life ---
Chandradhar
When he bore Moon on his head
Chandramauli
As Chandradhar
Gangaadhar
When Bhageerath brought Gangaa on Earth, she posed the problem to
descend on Earth that when she would fall on Earth, she would entere
the Earth because of its force and his purpose would be defeated, so
he must seek somebody who could bear her on him or her. Then she asked
him to request Shiv. Bhageerath then pleased Shiv and requested to bear
Gangaa on his head. he did that and since then he has been known as
Gangaadhar.
Kaashee Naath
Lord of Kaashee (Banaaras)
Kailaash Naath, Kailaash
Pati
Lord of Kailaash Parvat, as it is his residence.
Khand Parashu
Once, Shiv challenged Parashuraam to a battle to test his skills in warfare.
So the spiritual master (Gurudev) Shiv and his disciple Parashuraam were
locked in a fierce battle. This dreadful duel lasted for 21 days. While
ducking to avoid being hit by the Trident (Trishool) of Shiv, Parashuraam
vigorously attacked him with his Parashu. It struck Shiv on his forehead
creating a wound. Shiva was very pleased to see the amazing warfare skills
of his disciple. He passionately embraced Parashuraam. Shiv preserved this
wound as an ornament so that the reputation of his disciple remained
imperishable and insurmountable. "Khand-parashu" (wounded by Parashu)
is one of the 1,000 names (for the salutation) of Shiv.
Lolaark
Once he fell in Kaashee that is why he was known as Lolaark
Neel Kanth
When he drank poison coming out of Saagar Manthan, his throat became blue and
he got known as Neel Kanth
Tripuraari
Tri means 3, Pur means cities, and Ari means enemy, so Tripuraari means who
is the enemy of three cities. Since he killed the three Asur living in three
cities, he has been known as Tripuraari.
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