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'''Shiva''': (pronunciation: [ʃɪ.ʋə]; [[Sanskrit]]: शिव, Śiva, lit. "Auspicious one" ) is a major Hindu god, and one aspect of [[Trimurti]]. In the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, Shiva is seen as the supreme God. In the [[Smarta]] tradition, he is one of the five primary forms of God.
In Sikh Religion, '''Siva''' is power of Almighty. It is synonym to like Hukam(command), Shakti(power), Vivek Budhi(Intuitive/discerning mind), Gyan Khadag(The sword of wisdom/Gurmat) and most important expression in dictionary of Sikhs. In Dasam Granth, the expression ''Sada Siv'' is used for ''Nirankar''(Formless Lord) but not for diety of hinduism called Mahadeva. Sly, in Guru Granth Sahib Siv is used primarily for ''Karta''. This term is popularly used in following Shabad:
<center>ਦੇਹ ਸਿਵਾ ਬਰੁ ਮੋਹਿ ਇਹੈ ਸੁਭ ਕਰਮਨ ਤੇ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨ ਟਰੋਂ ॥<br>
ਨ ਡਰੋਂ ਅਰਿ ਸੋ ਜਬ ਜਾਇ ਲਰੋਂ ਨਿਸਚੈ ਕਰਿ ਅਪੁਨੀ ਜੀਤ ਕਰੋਂ ॥<br>
ਅਰੁ ਸਿਖ ਹੋਂ ਆਪਨੇ ਹੀ ਮਨ ਕੌ ਇਹ ਲਾਲਚ ਹਉ ਗੁਨ ਤਉ ਉਚਰੋਂ ॥<br>
ਜਬ ਆਵ ਕੀ ਅਉਧ ਨਿਦਾਨ ਬਨੈ ਅਤਿ ਹੀ ਰਨ ਮੈ ਤਬ ਜੂਝ ਮਰੋਂ ॥੨੩੧॥ </center>


Followers of Hinduism who focus their worship upon Shiva are called Shaivites or Shaivas (Sanskrit Śaiva). Shaivism, along with Vaiṣṇava traditions that focus on Vishnu, and Śĝkta traditions that focus on the goddess Devī are three of the most influential denominations in Hinduism.]
In Parallel, Hinduism use this term for Parvati, who was wife of Mahadeva. Including this other expression like Shakti, Durga, Chandika, Kalika etc. is used for physical body i.e Parvati which is not in case of Sikh Religion.


Shiva is often propitiated  in the form of a [[Shiva linga]]. In images, he is generally represented as immersed in deep meditation or in a well known sculpture, which is usually cast in bronze, where he is seen dancing the Tandava (the dance of destruction/of the world) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraja] with Shiva dancing in an aureole of flames, lifting his left leg (and in rare cases, the right leg) and balancing over a demon or dwarf (Apasmara) who symbolizes ignorance (Maya). It is a well known sculptural symbol in India and is popularly used as a symbol of Indian culture. The Tandava dance, in which Shiva  dances to destroy a weary universe and make preparations for Lord Brahma to start the process of creation is similar to the fundamental beliefs of many of the world's major religions.
Guru Granth Sahib contains many religious terminologies from past religions, whose real spiritual meanings were explained by Gurus and Bhagats. For example: From Vaishnavites, the expressions Damodar, Beethula, Jagannath, Hari, Gobind, Murari, Rama, Sia, etc.; from Nath tradition Mundra, Jholi, Biphuti etc; from Islam Mecca(Mann), Kibla(Dehi) etc.; from Buddhism buddha, nirvana etc.;From Guru Tradition, Gur, Guru, Satgur, Sikha etc. In Dasam Granth, expressions from Shaivism and Shaktism are sanctified enormously.
*Christians believe that Jesus will return to destroy an evil world and that those who believe  Jesus to be the Messiah will be resurrected and dwell in Heaven.
*Sunni Muslims also believe that Jesus will return during the resurrection (but not as God or his son) and will eventually die and be buried next to Mohamet. They too will be resurrected (Yaum al-Qiyamah) and join those who have already made it to Heaven (Martyrs, et al) and its wondrous bounties.
* Shia Muslims believe that their last or 12th Imam, who is currently in seclusion (who has not died) will again reveal himself as the  Mahdi [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahdi], who will rid the world of error, injustice and tyranny alongside Jesus. (during the Yaum al-Qiyamah). The Sufis (a sect of Shia Islam)  whose works are included in the Shri Guru Granth Sahib
In some other Hindu denominations, [[Brahma]], Vishnu, and Shiva represent the three primary aspects of the divine  and are collectively known as the Trimurti. In this school of religious thought, Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the maintainer or preserver, and Shiva is the destroyer or transformer.
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Wikipedia / Shiva [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva]


[[Category:Mythological References]]
Where Sada Siv is qualitative aspect of almighty, Sly, Siva is aspect of Shakti(or Hukam in Masculine form) of Almighty.
==Sikh point of view==
In Gurmat Interpretations, <br>
* ਸਿਵ, ਸਕਤਿ ਆਪਿ ਉਪਾਇ ਕੈ, ਕਰਤਾ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਵਰਤਾਏ ॥ : Siv(Karta) has manifested Shakti(Hukam) i.e from Sunn Samadhi to Sehaj Samadhi.
 
Guru Gobind Singh gave that Sakti of Siv = Shiva. He said ਦੇਹ ਸਿਵਾ ਬਰ੝ ਮੋਹਿ ਇਹੈ ਸ੝ਭ ਕਰਮਨ ਤੇ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨ ਟਰੋਂ ॥. Gobind Singh as a devotee is asking Siva = Hukam = Shakti of God to help him so that he may not hesitate from performing good actions.
 
==Also see==
* [[Siv]]
* [[Mahadev]]
 
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]
[[Category:Dasam Granth Terminology]]
[[Category:Brahmgyan Terminology]]

Latest revision as of 21:52, 4 May 2014

In Sikh Religion, Siva is power of Almighty. It is synonym to like Hukam(command), Shakti(power), Vivek Budhi(Intuitive/discerning mind), Gyan Khadag(The sword of wisdom/Gurmat) and most important expression in dictionary of Sikhs. In Dasam Granth, the expression Sada Siv is used for Nirankar(Formless Lord) but not for diety of hinduism called Mahadeva. Sly, in Guru Granth Sahib Siv is used primarily for Karta. This term is popularly used in following Shabad:

ਦੇਹ ਸਿਵਾ ਬਰੁ ਮੋਹਿ ਇਹੈ ਸੁਭ ਕਰਮਨ ਤੇ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨ ਟਰੋਂ ॥

ਨ ਡਰੋਂ ਅਰਿ ਸੋ ਜਬ ਜਾਇ ਲਰੋਂ ਨਿਸਚੈ ਕਰਿ ਅਪੁਨੀ ਜੀਤ ਕਰੋਂ ॥
ਅਰੁ ਸਿਖ ਹੋਂ ਆਪਨੇ ਹੀ ਮਨ ਕੌ ਇਹ ਲਾਲਚ ਹਉ ਗੁਨ ਤਉ ਉਚਰੋਂ ॥

ਜਬ ਆਵ ਕੀ ਅਉਧ ਨਿਦਾਨ ਬਨੈ ਅਤਿ ਹੀ ਰਨ ਮੈ ਤਬ ਜੂਝ ਮਰੋਂ ॥੨੩੧॥

In Parallel, Hinduism use this term for Parvati, who was wife of Mahadeva. Including this other expression like Shakti, Durga, Chandika, Kalika etc. is used for physical body i.e Parvati which is not in case of Sikh Religion.

Guru Granth Sahib contains many religious terminologies from past religions, whose real spiritual meanings were explained by Gurus and Bhagats. For example: From Vaishnavites, the expressions Damodar, Beethula, Jagannath, Hari, Gobind, Murari, Rama, Sia, etc.; from Nath tradition Mundra, Jholi, Biphuti etc; from Islam Mecca(Mann), Kibla(Dehi) etc.; from Buddhism buddha, nirvana etc.;From Guru Tradition, Gur, Guru, Satgur, Sikha etc. In Dasam Granth, expressions from Shaivism and Shaktism are sanctified enormously.

Where Sada Siv is qualitative aspect of almighty, Sly, Siva is aspect of Shakti(or Hukam in Masculine form) of Almighty.

Sikh point of view

In Gurmat Interpretations,

  • ਸਿਵ, ਸਕਤਿ ਆਪਿ ਉਪਾਇ ਕੈ, ਕਰਤਾ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਵਰਤਾਏ ॥ : Siv(Karta) has manifested Shakti(Hukam) i.e from Sunn Samadhi to Sehaj Samadhi.

Guru Gobind Singh gave that Sakti of Siv = Shiva. He said ਦੇਹ ਸਿਵਾ ਬਰ੝ ਮੋਹਿ ਇਹੈ ਸ੝ਭ ਕਰਮਨ ਤੇ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨ ਟਰੋਂ ॥. Gobind Singh as a devotee is asking Siva = Hukam = Shakti of God to help him so that he may not hesitate from performing good actions.

Also see

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