If you are a follower of Hindu astrology, you might have realized that worship of Shiva is mentioned as a solution for all problems in life including the bad position of planets in the horoscope. Here are 10 reasons why worship of Shiva helps in overcoming all troubles in life.
- Shiva is considered as the father of all knowledge. He is the beginning and end of Tantra to Mantra, from Yog to Samadhi. All knowledge rise and fall in him.
- He is the god among gods – Mahadev. He is Pashupati - the Lord of All Living Beings.
- Kaal or time is under his control and therefore he is Mahakaal.
- He is the Guru, or Teacher, of Devas (demigods) and Asuras (demons).
- He is the father of Ganapati who is worshipped first in the universe.
- He is the husband of Mother Goddess Jagadamba.
- He burned Kamdev into ashes and therefore he is Kameshwar. He carries Ganga and Chandra (moon) on his head. Poison does not affect him as he is Neelkantha. Snakes play on his body.
- Hanuman is his amsha avatar and thus he has the blessings of Vishnu. Navagrahas do not harm devotees of Hanuman.
- Shiva is Bholenath – one who can be pleased easily.
- Chanting of the Shiva Panchakshari Mantra, the most powerful mantra helps in attaining self-realization – ‘Om Namah Shivaya.’