How is Shiva related to death?

Shiva (Hebrew: שִׁבְעָה šīvʿā, literally "seven") is the week-long mourning period in Judaism for first-degree relatives. The ritual is referred to as "sitting shiva" in English. The shiva period lasts for seven days following the burial.
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Does Shiva represent death?

He is depicted as defeating or killing Yama when the latter comes to take the life of Shiva's devotee Markandeya. Shiva is often depicted as dancing on Death, personified by Yama.
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How did Lord Shiva death?

Lord Shiva never died. His form is made of energy. He was there before time and will be there forever.
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What does Shiva symbolize?

Destroyer of Darkness - Shiva is also known as the Destroyer or Transformer. The deeper symbolism is that we can overcome our inner demons and embrace the shadow within through self awareness, self awakening and self control. By working on ourselves, we can transform the darkness into light both within and around us.
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Why does Shiva destroy the universe?

Shiva's role is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it. Hindus believe his powers of destruction and recreation are used even now to destroy the illusions and imperfections of this world, paving the way for beneficial change. According to Hindu belief, this destruction is not arbitrary, but constructive.
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Where is Lord Shiva now?

Mount Kailash, a high peak in Kailash Range, is considered as sacred in Hinduism as it is the abode of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva resided at Mount Kailash along with his consort Goddess Parvati and their children, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya. Mount Kailash is located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
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What happens when Shiva opens third eye?

It is said that Shiva's third eye allows him to see beyond the apparent, something that the other two eyes cannot perceive. It is also recognised as a powerful emblem in Shiva, protecting the good from evil. According to legend, when the third eye opens, all darkness and ignorance are annihilated.
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Why does Shiva have a third eye?

To prevent impending catastrophe, Shiva formed a third eye from which fire emerged to recreate light and order, hence saving the world from inevitable disaster. Throughout imagery of Shiva this eye is depicted as closed or by three horizontal lines in the middle of his forehead.
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Why Shiva statue is not Worshipped?

According to the story, his father-in-law, Daksha, cursed him because he did not get up and show respect to him during a Yajna. He was also angry because Shiva saved Chandra from his curse. The curse was that Shiva would be worshiped as a linga. But these are just silly stories.
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Why is Lord Shiva blue?

Why did Shiva's neck turn blue? As we all noise, a poison turns the body blue. Therefore, since Lord Shiva consumed the Halahala and held it there without letting it go into his body, his neck turned blue. Hence, he is known as Neelkantha (the one with a blue neck).
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Is Mahadev alive?

He is in all living and non living things, nothing is without him!
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Was Lord Shiva ever a child?

Many believe that God Shiva is a Sayambhu – which means He is not born from a human body. He was created automatically! He was there when there was nothing and He will remain even after everything is destructed. That is why; he is also loving called as the 'Adi-Dev' which means the 'Oldest God of the Hindu mythology.
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Who is father of Lord Shiva?

This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Dadhichi and his wife, Swarcha. However, he lost his parent's son after his birth. He was raised by his aunt Dadhimati. As he grew up and learnt about the cause of his father's death, Piplaad cursed Shani Dev (Saturn).
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What Vedas say about death?

According to the Vedas, a collection of revered Hindu texts, all beings are souls and thus spiritual in nature. Though the body is temporary and eventually dies, the soul is eternal. After death, the soul is reincarnated, taking birth in another physical body or form.
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What happens to soul after death in Hinduism?

Most Hindus believe that humans are in a cycle of death and rebirth called samsara. When a person dies, their atman is reborn in a different body. Some believe rebirth happens directly at death, others believe that an atman may exist in other realms.
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Is there a god of death?

Thanatos, in ancient Greek religion and mythology, the personification of death. Thanatos was the son of Nyx, the goddess of night, and the brother of Hypnos, the god of sleep.
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What Lord Shiva dislikes?

Haldi (Turmeric) and Kumkum

Though Haldi and Kumkum are offered to every god, it should never be offered to Lord Shiva. Haldi is used as an ingredient to enhance beauty and Shiva is said to be a saint who stays away from worldly pleasures.
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Who cursed Shiva as linga?

Angered, Bhikshatana slew Vishvaksena and impaled the corpse on his trident, which added to his sin. This form of Shiva with a corpse on his trident is called Kankala-murti ("One with the skeleton"). Bhikshatana, now as Kankala-murti, entered Vishnu's abode and begged for food.
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Why milk is offered to Shivling?

Milk holds prominence in the puja of Mahashivratri. As per Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva performed the 'tandav' on an auspicious night. It's believed that the dance depicts the cycle of creation and destruction of the universe. To calm him, he is offered soothing items like milk and honey.
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What happens when Shiva gets angry?

If lord Shiva is angry, the guru saves you, but if the guru is angry, even lord Shiva cannot save you. Therefore, with every effort take refuge in the guru. Lord Shiva in this shloka describes what sort of actions and attitude of a disciple leads to guru nindana or anti-guru principle.
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Why does Shiva have 4 arms?

Hindu gods are generally depicted with multiple arms to visually represent their supreme powers and superiority over humankind.
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Is Shiva male or female?

Shiva and Vishnu

In Vaishnavism and Shaivism, God, Vishnu or Shiva respectively, is personified as male. God, however, transcends gender in these sub-schools, and the male form is used as an icon to help focus the Puja (worship). The use of icons is not restricted to male forms.
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How do you know that Lord Shiva is with you?

Signs you can expect

You'll see that nothing is filthy or lovely; everything has its own essence. You will no longer seek acceptance from others; the only approval you will require is from your own soul and Lord Shiva. You'll want to cry if you encounter someone in suffering or who is hungry.
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Why does Shiva have a snake?

One school of thought believes that the snake represents the endless cycle of birth and death. And if one wishes to rid themselves from the vicious circle, then they must surrender to him with devotion and devoid of Ahamkara. The coiled snake around Shiva's neck also reminds devotees to keep their ego under control.
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Is Shiva the most powerful god?

Therefore, each deity has a specific Dharma (duty) and purpose for taking a form. Among them, Lord Shiva is referred to as the most powerful. He, along with Brahma and Vishnu, makes the Trinity, which takes care of the process of birth, sustenance, and death.
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