Shiva (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative; "the family is sitting shiva".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The auspicious one; a major divinity in the later Hindu pantheon.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Shiva's dance is said to be a cosmic celebration that resonates throughout the universe.
- In the intricate carvings on the temple walls, the figure of Shiva is depicted in many forms, each representing a different aspect of his divine personality.
- As the destroyer of evil, Shiva is often invoked by those seeking to overcome adversity and find spiritual renewal.
- The devotee's prayer was addressed to Shiva, the supreme deity who embodied both fury and compassion.
- In the sacred text, Shiva is described as the Eternal One, beyond human comprehension, and the source of ultimate liberation.