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It is also called Vishnuism since it considers Vishnu as the Supreme Being, ie Mahavishnu. He was a devotee of Vishnu(a Vaishnava) and a Brahmin.So,he can not be hostile to Shiva and for that matter to any other Gods.
What is Shiva bhakt called?
Shaivism versus other Hindu traditions
| Shaiva Traditions | Shakta Traditions | |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme deity | god Shiva | goddess Devi |
| Creator | Shiva | Devi |
| Avatar | Minor | Significant |
| Monastic life | Recommends | Accepts |
Radha Krishna Krishna is often referred as Svayam bhagavan in Gaudiya Vaishnavism theology and Radha is Krishna’s internal potency and supreme beloved. With Krishna, Radha is acknowledged as the supreme goddess, for it is said that she controls Krishna with her love.
What can we learn from Lord Shiva?
There is so much we can learn from Shiva which can help us to make this world better for everyone. Reading about Lord Shiva will give you inner strength, Inner peace, and focus. As I have mentioned above Shiva is limitless. He can also make you limitless but you need to have only one thing that is Bhav (reverence).
What is Ardhanarishvara or Shiva-Shakti?
Shiva-Shakti also have a form called Ardhanarishvara, the meditation image showing the devi as red coloured and voluptuous, as one half of the body, the deva as the other half having a terrifying and fierce aspect.
How can we perform the rudrabhishekham of Shiva Lingam at home?
We can perform the Rudrabhishekham of SHIVA LINGAM in the temple within our home. This worship involves prayers while bathing the shiva linga with milk, yogurt, butter etc, before the Shiva Linga is decorated with flowers, rudraksha etc. and finally presented to the devotees for worship and getting His blessings.
Is it true that Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva never appeared?
Even the existence of Lord Krishna can be proved as the ruins of the sunken city of Dwarka is been found deep below the Arabian Sea. Shiva never appeared in just one point of time or event or in a particular yuga. Earth witnessed his presence more than once since the dawn of time.