Lord Shiva

Who is Lord Shiva?

Lord Shiva is known by many names such as Bhole Nath, Mahadevji etc. We all probably know Him as the god who lived in the Himalayas with his wife Parvati and sons, Ganesh and Kartik. He is also known as ‘Neelkanth’, – the blue-throated, because he drank all the poisons that were offered to him.

Dadaji has explained that in reality, Shiva is anyone whose ego has completely vanished such that He has become an embodiment of salvation (kalyan swaroop) for others.

What is the true meaning of ‘Neelkanth’?

‘Neelkanth’ means anyone who swallows the poison (of insults and abuses) that the world offers him with equanimity and not only that, but he blesses everyone including his opponents and oppressors. Such a person becomes Shiva.

Do you want to learn how to become Mahadev?

Dadaji has explained that it is easy to become Shiva for anyone who makes the firm decision that, “From today onwards, if people at home or elsewhere say that ‘you are worthless, you are weak, you are stupid’, I will take the insults and criticisms with equanimity and bless them at the same time.”

So kids, will you take the insults and criticisms of your friends and family to become Shiva? You have to take the insults and criticisms willingly and obligingly. How will do you this? What understanding will you use?

Dadashri explains that if a person is hurting you, s/he is not at fault. The fault is yours if you are suffering. This is the law of nature. Therefore, if you want to be liberated from this world, you have to accept whatever comes your way, whether it is good or bad. This way, your accounts will be settled. Even an eye contact, cannot take place without past accounts, so how can these events take place without past accounts? Whatever you have given to others, you will receive in return. If you accept it gladly, you will be settling your account and be on your way to becoming Shiva.