40 Enlightening Facts About Shiva, the Hindu God

40 Enlightening Facts About Shiva, the Hindu God

Trista - March 17, 2019

40 Enlightening Facts About Shiva, the Hindu God
Shiva emerging from the ocean, looking more like a female. Kalyaneshwar.

38. Shiva is the Source of Both Good and Evil

Because he destroys, Hindus see him as a source of much of the evil that we see in the world today. However, his destruction often comes with the purpose of bringing new life, meaning that he is also the source of good. This concept is one of many paradoxes surrounding the beliefs and worship of Shiva.

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