Shiva

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे

सु-ंधिम पुष्टिवर्धनम्

उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्

मृत्योमुर्क्षीय मामृतात्।

Shiva

He always fascinates me.

He is an Adarsh (role model) for all Yogis,

bereft of worldly desires,

despite his existence in the web of the Sansara(universe).

I wish to describe his endless form.

Hair tied in the form of jata (matted hair),

and body smeared in bhasma (ashes),

he sits atop the mountain of Kailasa.

engrossed in the depths of dhyana (meditation).

Shiva doesn't care for personal appearances.

His pleasing aura supersedes his terrifying looks.

Ganga flows from his jata,

denoting his serenity

being compared to the calmness of the Holiest river.

The crescent moon rests on the top,

proclaiming his anant (eternal) existence and control over time.

Vibhuti (three marks of ashes) crosses his Third eye,

which destroys evil karma,

to leave an calming effect.

He sits on a tiger skin,

signifying his victory over Kama (Lust).

Mahadev wears a deer skin,

indicating his perfect control of Indriyas(senses).

A serpent surrounds his Neela Kanth(blue throat),

a hallmark of his triumph over death.

His Neela Kanth is suggestive

of his power to consume

all the Evils of  Sansara

without being harmed.

The Damru(drum) beats form

the music of the Universe.

He wanders with a Trishul,

bearing his supremacy

over Creation, Care and Destruction.

Despite all his might,

He is powerless without his Consort,

Shakti.

She completes him.

Worshipped by millions,

He is the best Guru for every one of us.

He lives beyond perfection.

To the Lord of the Lords,

the mightiest of all,

the compassionate for his devotees,

and terror for Evil,

I pay my obeisance to You.

Om Namaha Shivaya.

C Kumar

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

loving the ganesh and i have many ornaments of him in brass, i say i like this poem of the gods. well done. a lovely poem depicting the hindu gods.

[Michelle Wiseman]

Very descriptive.. Leaves me loving Shiva even more..

[Chirag Kumar]

Thanks dear. He is lovable. :)

[Willard Wells]

Lots of imagery in this piece. I like the mixture of words with definitions. Nice piece.

[Chirag Kumar]

Thanks Willard :)

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Om Namaha Shivaya!

Creator and Destroyer!
Lord Shiva is the enchanting god of life and death..
So beautifully described that even without the picture at the end, he was vividly present in the vibrant imagery.
An amazing tribute to Him!

[Chirag Kumar]

Thanks for your kind words Jyoti

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

You are welcome.

[Mitali Shah]

Creator of every living being. Loved it. As usual perfect description.

[Chirag Kumar]

Om Namaha Shivaya

[wordman]

a poem about a hindu god,great tribute,loved it ~

[Chirag Kumar]

Thanks for your appreciation Wordman :)

[Emily]

I really like this one!
Keep it up!!

[Chirag Kumar]

Thanks Emily :)

[Perkele.7885]

Impressive, I must say!
I am not one to question one's Faith as I am glad that you have one!
Your poem is interesting but, with little knowledge, had to follow.
I am respectful of what you have expressed here spiritually!

[Chirag Kumar]

Shiva is the most powerful and fascinating God in the trinity in Hinduism. The starting verse is in Sanskrit, which is known as the Mahamrutyunjaya / Death Conquering Mantra addressed to Shiva, for He is the God of death and destruction. Thanks for reviewing my work Raj.

[Archana]

As a devotee of lord Shiva myself....I wouldn't have done any better....

[Chirag Kumar]

Thanks for appreciating Archana :)

[Gurleen Saluja]

Awesome write. So well worded lord Shiva's existence and being. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Chirag Kumar]

Thanks dear :)