Lord Sthasiva: The Supreme Image of Lord Shiva in the Apocalypse Siddhanta

Sthasiva is a Shiva image that appears "five heads," unlike the common memory of people who are often familiar with only one head of Shiva.

Idolatry of this nature developed in South India, from the philosophy of the bureau, Kaisidhanta, which extolled Shiva as the supreme God of the universe.

The pictures of the Trimurti we call in our house. If you consider it carefully, you will find

Indeed, there is clearly the appearance of "Sthashiva."

There are five heads, and the top head is the moon.

And every head has a "third eye" on the crown.

It meets the pattern of Lord Shiva in all respects.

Only in this form will cut off all the weapons and items of the monk.

For this reason, the explanation that

The top head is Lord Shiva.

The bottom four heads are Lord Brahma.

And the body is Vishnu.

So it's definitely an "inaccurate" understanding.

Because in the Bible

The five heads are all Shiva's heads.

And no god "sends only his body."

Mixed with other gods

The five heads have specific names:

• Easy

• Tatapuru

• Vamtawa

• Aghora

• Satyoshata

Which are all the names and benefactors of Lord Shiva.

These five heads reflect the "fifth state of the universe."

It represents the five elements: earth, water, fire, wind and space.

Reflecting the five activities of God:

Creation - Subsistence - Destruction - Liberation - Maya Creation

Also linked to the five colors.

And the five sects of Shiva worshippers.

For this reason, the people of Shausiddhanta considered

"Sthashiva" is the highest image of Lord Shiva.

When this belief spread into the land of Ushknay,

Therefore, the image of Sthashiva appears in this region.

Including in Thailand.

Which found traces its popularity back to Ayutthaya.

Does Sthashiva have anything to do with love?

The answer is "no" in the traditional sense of Hinduism.

In Hindu ideology, love is more bound to "Cupid."

And it's mostly poetic metaphors.

Moreover, Shiva is also considered an "enemy of Cupid."

Because in the legend, Cupid once tried to make Shiva fall in love with the Virgin Parvati

Shiva then opened the third eye.

Let the acid fire burn Cupid until it burns.

For this reason, Shiva has another name.

"Cupid Burner"

The legend now reflects the implication that

Indeed, Shiva, as a hermit, is "burning the sensuality" to extinguish it.

Because he is ascetic

But he has a partner.

It's a "semi-monastic, semi-monastic" state, according to the legend.

If you ask who an Indian wishes for a partner,

The answer was that he asked "generally" according to his revered gods.

Not limited to any one.

But in secular matters,

It is often more popular to approach a "goddess" or a feminist deity.

Because it feels close

And more in line with the "state" of that story.

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