Shiva
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Shiva
Shiva (/ˈʃiːvə/; Sanskrit: शिव, IAST: Śiva) is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being within Shaivism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism.
Etymology
The Sanskrit word 'Shiva' means auspicious one. It is derived from the root 'Shi', which means 'in whom all things lie'.
Related Terms
- Hinduism: A major religion and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion.
- Shaivism: The sect of Hinduism that worships Shiva as the Supreme Being.
- Deity: A god or goddess in a polytheistic religion.
- Sanskrit: An ancient Indic language of India, in which the Hindu scriptures and classical Indian epic poems are written and from which many northern Indian languages are derived.
Pronunciation
Shiva is pronounced as /ˈʃiːvə/ in English.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shiva
- Wikipedia's article - Shiva
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