Shaivism 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesHinduismASWJEC Created by: SINNYMINAJCreated on: 06-05-15 10:13 Shaivism Worship - Shiva Followers - Shaivas and Shaivites Originated from pre-historic India and worshippers of the pre-aryan god, Pashuputi Particularly popular in Southern India and Sri Lanka Accepts the idea of many gods but purely as incarnations of the supreme - Monistic Theism Devotional, deep, mystical Diverse ideas and traditions 1 of 2 Shaivism - Shiva Shiva is worshipped as a linga and in human form Shaivas place great emphasis on the Vedas due to the praise it place son Shiva Shiva - Lord of Yoga The transcendent who creates the world, maintains it and destroys it Concealed through his magical power - Cloud of illusion - Maya Yoga is encourages by a Guru in order to achive Moksha Shiva is a paradoxical character as he is both; Terrible and mild Creator and destroyer Eternal rest and ceaseless activity The god of fertility and demands seduction Represents unpredictability and divinity Bathed in ash so Shaivas often cover themselves in ashes Shaivas believe in the cycle of Samsara Worshippers of Shiva prefer to be buried rather than cremated 2 of 2
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