Shiva is the name attributed to the Supreme Truth in
Hinduism. On a lesser plane of knowledge he is referred as the third God in
Hindu trinity. He is also referred as the god of destruction. The word ‘Shiva’ has
eight qualities attached to it. They are:
Auspiciousness
Bliss
Final beatitude
Good fortune
Welfare
Well Being
Prosperity
Happiness
Vedic Mantras give the meaning of auspiciousness to Shiva.
In Mahabharata too the term is used to mean auspiciousness or good.