Rudra-Shiva concept (Study)
by Maumita Bhattacharjee | 2018 | 54,352 words
This page relates ‘Mahesha incarnation of Shiva’ of the study on the Rudra-Shiva concept in the Vedic and Puranic literature, starting with the concept of God as contemplated by the Rishis (Vedic sages). These pages further deal with the aspects, legends, iconography and eulology of Rudra-Shiva as found in the Samhitas, Brahamanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads Sutras and Puranas. The final chapters deal with descriptions of his greatness, various incarnations and epithets.
24. Maheśa incarnation of Śiva
Once lord Śiva and goddess Pārvatī desired to enjoy the pleasure of sports. Keeping Bhairava as a door keeper, they went inside. Goddess Pārvatī assumed the form of a mad woman and came to the door where Bhairava was present as a door keeper. Attracted by her charming form, Bhairava glanced at her and stopped her from going out. At this, Pārvatī became angry and cursed him that he will be born as a human being on earth. On account of her curse, Bhairava went to earth, born as a human being. Urged by his friendship, Śiva also incarnated on earth by the name Maheśa along with Pārvatī. Pārvatī was born by the name of Śāradā. This is the story of Maheśa.[1]
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[1]:
Ibid., 3.21