(Post 17)
(http://literature.awgp.org/akhandjyoti/2004/Jul_Aug/v1.LordShivaPhilosophy)
A Bull (named Nandi) is said to be the mount of Lord Shankar (Shiva).
Why?
What does it imply?
Well, a Bull is known to be an assiduous animal.
Any laborious, industrious human can become Lord Shiva's favorite, irrespective of whether he is an Indian, British, French, or anyone else. We all know that God helps those who help themselves.
The Bull symbolizes strength, courage and hard work in our (Indian) culture.
If you want to become a devotee of Lord Shiva, you will have to be courageous, and depend upon your own wisdom and endeavors. No one will open the doors of progress for you. You alone will have to come forward and initiate your ascent in the desired direction.
Do you know who rides on a buffalo?
Shanichar!
(Saturn, as described in the Puranas).
A buffalo represents lethargy, dullness and escapism from labor or hard work. It can never be the mount of Lord Shiva.
Shiva likes the ever energetic, assiduous Bull, Nandi.
The latter is described in the Puranas as the vehicle of Shiva (in human form). Shiva takes care of it and loves this pet.
You and I should also try to cultivate the qualities of this Bull; this is what God wants His devotees to be like.
(http://literature.awgp.org/akhandjyoti/2004/Jul_Aug/v1.LordShivaPhilosophy)
A Bull (named Nandi) is said to be the mount of Lord Shankar (Shiva).
Why?
What does it imply?
Well, a Bull is known to be an assiduous animal.
Any laborious, industrious human can become Lord Shiva's favorite, irrespective of whether he is an Indian, British, French, or anyone else. We all know that God helps those who help themselves.
The Bull symbolizes strength, courage and hard work in our (Indian) culture.
If you want to become a devotee of Lord Shiva, you will have to be courageous, and depend upon your own wisdom and endeavors. No one will open the doors of progress for you. You alone will have to come forward and initiate your ascent in the desired direction.
Do you know who rides on a buffalo?
Shanichar!
(Saturn, as described in the Puranas).
A buffalo represents lethargy, dullness and escapism from labor or hard work. It can never be the mount of Lord Shiva.
Shiva likes the ever energetic, assiduous Bull, Nandi.
The latter is described in the Puranas as the vehicle of Shiva (in human form). Shiva takes care of it and loves this pet.
You and I should also try to cultivate the qualities of this Bull; this is what God wants His devotees to be like.
