<P> According to the Shaivism sect , the highest form of Shiva is formless , limitless , transcendent and unchanging absolute Brahman , and the primal Atman ( soul , self ) of the universe . There are many both benevolent and fearsome depictions of Shiva . In benevolent aspects , he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash as well as a householder with wife Parvati and his two children , Ganesha and Kartikeya . In his fierce aspects , he is often depicted slaying demons . Shiva is also known as Adiyogi Shiva , regarded as the patron god of yoga , meditation and arts . </P>
<P> According to the Shaivism sect , the highest form of Shiva is formless , limitless , transcendent and unchanging absolute Brahman , and the primal Atman ( soul , self ) of the universe . There are many both benevolent and fearsome depictions of Shiva . In benevolent aspects , he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash as well as a householder with wife Parvati and his two children , Ganesha and Kartikeya . In his fierce aspects , he is often depicted slaying demons . Shiva is also known as Adiyogi Shiva , regarded as the patron god of yoga , meditation and arts . </P>
shiva is also known as this in hindu
shiva is also known as this in hindu
Adiyogi Shiva
Adiyogi Shiva