This
article has two parts. Siva: Lord of Contrasts and Symbolism of Nandi.
Siva’s roles highlight traditionally opposed and mutually exclusive customs. This piece includes Yogi and Householder, Rudra and Ashutosha, Detached and Attached, Pleasing and Horrific, Palace & Cremation ground and defining features of Shiva. Very nice.
Nandi
is the vehicle of Siva. This part tells you about the qualities of Nandi.
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This article was first published in the September 2016 issue of Tattvaloka, the Splendour of Truth. Tattvaloka is published under the
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Also read
1 Siva – His Cosmic form and dance
2 Ravana, Atma-Linga and Murdeshwara