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I actually looked up Shiva the Destroyer this morning.
KunsanVeteran · M
@MistyCee For those here who aren’t familiar with Hinduism:
“ Shiva (Siva) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism and a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) with Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is a complex character who may represent goodness and benevolence, and he serves as the Protector. Shiva is also associated with Time, and in this capacity, he is both the destroyer and creator of all things.
In Hinduism, the universe is thought to regenerate in cycles (every 2,160,000,000 years). Shiva destroys the universe at the end of each cycle which then allows for a new Creation. Shiva is also the great ascetic, abstaining from all forms of indulgence and pleasure, concentrating rather on meditation as a means to find perfect happiness. He also has a darker side as the leader of evil spirits, ghosts and as the master of thieves, villains and beggars. Shiva is the most important Hindu god for the Shaivism sect, the patron of Yogis and Brahmins, and also the protector of the Vedas, the sacred texts.”
“ Shiva (Siva) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism and a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) with Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is a complex character who may represent goodness and benevolence, and he serves as the Protector. Shiva is also associated with Time, and in this capacity, he is both the destroyer and creator of all things.
In Hinduism, the universe is thought to regenerate in cycles (every 2,160,000,000 years). Shiva destroys the universe at the end of each cycle which then allows for a new Creation. Shiva is also the great ascetic, abstaining from all forms of indulgence and pleasure, concentrating rather on meditation as a means to find perfect happiness. He also has a darker side as the leader of evil spirits, ghosts and as the master of thieves, villains and beggars. Shiva is the most important Hindu god for the Shaivism sect, the patron of Yogis and Brahmins, and also the protector of the Vedas, the sacred texts.”
@KunsanVeteran Thank you. I wasn't sure about the Creator part.
TBH, it's the benevolent/creator thing that doesn't seem to fit Trump.
Have you read Michael Moorcock?
I'm thinking Arioch, Lord of Chaos may be a better model.
TBH, it's the benevolent/creator thing that doesn't seem to fit Trump.
Have you read Michael Moorcock?
I'm thinking Arioch, Lord of Chaos may be a better model.
KunsanVeteran · M
@MistyCee No, I have not, but I will look into it. I suspect that I can check it out of the on line free library.
@KunsanVeteran I'm sure you can. I dont know how it would hold up today, though, with a world reared on Harry Potter.
KunsanVeteran · M
@MistyCee I am from before Harry Potter’s time…
@KunsanVeteran Me too, but Harry Potter's wizards are, imo, like Twilight's sparkly vampires or Schwarzenegger's Conan. They kind of change the genre.