(Post 11)
(http://literature.awgp.org/akhandjyoti/2004/May_Jun/v1.ShivaPhilosophyDevotion)
We also find a half moon beautifully encircling the forehead of the Lord.
Moon is the symbol of soothing serenity.
Its presence on Shiva's head teaches that a worshiper of Shiva should have a cool, calm and awakened mind.
His mind should be stable and strong so that no hardship, adversity or exciting situation could ever perturb his mental peace.
(http://literature.awgp.org/akhandjyoti/2004/May_Jun/v1.ShivaPhilosophyDevotion)
We also find a half moon beautifully encircling the forehead of the Lord.
Moon is the symbol of soothing serenity.
Its presence on Shiva's head teaches that a worshiper of Shiva should have a cool, calm and awakened mind.
His mind should be stable and strong so that no hardship, adversity or exciting situation could ever perturb his mental peace.