शिवाष्टकम् (1)

Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, is revered as the embodiment of consciousness, transformation, meditation, and inner peace. He is traditionally regarded as Mahadeva, the Great God, and as the deity associated with the transformative aspect of the divine Trinity. Shiva is often depicted seated in deep meditation on Mount Kailash, with matted locks, the crescent moon, the sacred river Ganga flowing from his hair, and the third eye on his forehead. The trident (Triśūla) repre