ओम नमः शिवाय, इस लेख में हम शिव को महादेव क्यों कहते हैं, के विषय में जानकारी प्राप्त करेंगे.

शिव को महादेव क्यों कहते हैं Shiv Ko Mahadev Kyo Kahate Hian

शिव सभी देवों में प्रमुख हैं, सर्वोच्च हैं, शक्तिशाली हैं इसलिए शिव को देवों के देव कहते हैं। शिव को कई नामों से जाना जाता है जिनमे एक नाम महादेव है है जिसका अर्थ भी देवताओं में सबसे बड़ा और महान होता है। शिव को सर्वोच्च मानने का एक कारण यह भी है की शिव ने विष का पान करके अपनी श्रेष्ठता सिद्ध की थी लेकिन यह एकमात्र कारण नहीं है शिव को "महादेव" बनाने के लिए। शिव इस जगत के निर्माता और विध्वंशक दोनों है, शिव ही समस्त जीव जगत का मूल हैं। शिव ही आदि हैं, शिव ही योगी हैं और शिव ही समय से परे हैं। शिव महादेव हैं क्योंकि वे स्वयंभू हैं। उन्हें किसी ने पैदा नहीं किया और ना ही वे समाप्त होते हैं। देवतागण जब निराश हो गए थे तब शिव ने तीन नगर ( तीन राक्षसों ) का नाश किया और त्रिपुरांतक कहलाये। इसके अतरिक्त शिव स्वयं ब्रह्म हैं: शिव यक्ष के रूप को धारण करते हैं जिनके हाथ में ‘पिनाक’ धनुष शोभित है जो सत् स्वरूप हैं अर्थात् सनातन हैं, ओमवार स्वरूप दिव्यगुणसम्पन्न उज्जवलस्वरूप होते हुए भी जो दिगम्बर हैं।

शिव सभी देवों में प्रमुख हैं, सर्वोच्च हैं, शक्तिशाली हैं इसलिए शिव को देवों के देव कहते हैं।

भगवान शिव शिव के अनेकों नाम हैं जो उनके गुणों को दर्शाते हैं। जिनकी पूजा दुनिया भर में लाखों लोग करते हैं। शिव के प्रत्येक नाम का अपना एक महत्त्व और अर्थ है, इन्ही में कुछ नाम निम्न प्रकार से है :-

महादेव: , जो महा (सर्वोच्च) देव हैं, महान भगवान
रुद्र: विनाशक
शंकर: खुशी के दाता, शुभ।
नटराज: नृत्य के देवता।
नीलकंठ: जिनका कंठ नीला है, विष पान करने के कारण शिव जी का कंठ नीला पड़ गया है।
महाकाल: समय के भगवान, काल से भी ऊपर, जो काल के अधीन नहीं है।
भोलेनाथ: सरल-हृदय वाले।
भूतनाथ: भूतों और आत्माओं के भगवान।
पशुपति: सभी प्राणियों के भगवान।
शंभु: जो स्वंय में परिपूर्ण हैं, जन्म मरण से मुक्त हैं।
महेश्वरा: महान भगवान।
गंगाधर: गंगा के वाहक।
अर्धनारीश्वर: भगवान जो आधी महिला हैं।
त्रिनेत्र: तीन आंखों वाला।
कैलाशपति: कैलाश पर्वत के देवता।
कृतिवासन: बाघ की खाल पहनने वाला।
मृत्युंजय: मृत्यु को जीतने वाला।
दक्षिणामूर्ति: सभी ज्ञान के शिक्षक।

Lord Shiva is known by many names, including Mahadev. The term "Mahadev" is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Maha" and "Deva", which together mean "great god".

Lord Shiva is revered as one of the most powerful and important deities in Hinduism, and he is associated with many divine qualities and attributes, such as creation, destruction, wisdom, and asceticism. As the god of destruction, Lord Shiva is believed to be responsible for the dissolution of the universe at the end of a cosmic cycle, after which he presides over the creation of a new universe.

The title of Mahadev is thus a reflection of Lord Shiva's immense power and importance as a deity in the Hindu pantheon. It also reflects his role as a compassionate and benevolent god who is capable of both creating and destroying, and who represents the cyclical nature of existence in the universe, the title of Mahadev is a fitting tribute to Lord Shiva's immense power and significance in Hinduism, and it is widely used by his devotees to honor and worship him as the great god who represents the ultimate reality of the universe.

Lord Shiva is considered one of the most powerful and significant deities in Hinduism for several reasons. Here are a few of them:

Creator and Destroyer: Lord Shiva is believed to be both the creator and destroyer of the universe. He is responsible for the cycle of creation, sustenance, and dissolution of the universe. As the god of destruction, he is also responsible for removing the old and making way for the new.
Asceticism and Spiritual Growth: Lord Shiva is often depicted as an ascetic, someone who has renounced all material possessions and worldly desires in pursuit of spiritual growth and enlightenment. This aspect of his character makes him a role model for those seeking to cultivate inner peace, wisdom, and spiritual awareness.
Consort of Shakti: Lord Shiva is often depicted with his consort, Parvati, who represents the divine feminine or Shakti. Together, they represent the balance of masculine and feminine energies in the universe and the importance of the union between these energies for the creation and sustenance of life.
Compassion and Benevolence: Although Lord Shiva is often associated with destruction and death, he is also regarded as a compassionate and benevolent god who grants his devotees spiritual enlightenment, wisdom, and protection. He is often invoked for blessings and guidance in times of difficulty or uncertainty.
Significance in Hindu mythology: Lord Shiva is a significant character in many Hindu mythological stories and legends. His exploits and interactions with other deities and mortals have made him a beloved figure in Hindu culture and have contributed to his status as one of the most powerful and revered deities in the religion.

Lord Shiva's multifaceted character and role in Hindu mythology have made him a powerful and important deity in the Hindu pantheon. His qualities of asceticism, compassion, and power have made him a role model and inspiration for countless devotees over the centuries.

Yogi Shiva Mahadev | Ft. Mohit Chauhan And Aishwarya Nigam | Theme song - MahaShivRatri 2019

नागेन्द्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय भस्माङ्गरागाय महेश्वराय। नित्याय शुद्धाय दिगम्बराय तस्मै नकाराय नम: शिवाय ॥
अवन्तिकायां विहितावतारं मुक्तिप्रदानाय च सज्जनानाम्। अकालमृत्यो: परिरक्षणार्थं वन्दे महाकालमहासुरेशम् ॥
महाद्रिपार्श्वे च तटे रमन्तं सम्पूज्यमानं सततं मुनीन्द्रैः। सुरासुरैर्यक्षमहोरगाद्यै: केदारमीशं शिवमेकमीडे ॥
उग्रायोग्रास्वरूपाय यजमानात्मने नमः । महाशिवाय सोमाय नमस्त्वमृत मूर्तये ॥
ॐ नमः शिवाय
ॐ नमो भगवते रुद्राय नमः
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् |
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ||ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि
तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्!

Aadi kaal se jo hai aaya
shoonya sthaan mein vo hai samayaa
anant nabh pe jo hai chhaya
anahad naad jisne sunaya

Jal vayu dharti agni
aakash anant har raag rang
Damaru naad se srishti banayi
racha divya aur bhavya prasang

Ghunghro kaa shor, Damaru kaa zor
nas nas mein ab raha goonj goonj
is divya naad par, brahma taal par
tandav nritya kare vo ghor

Yahan vahan jahan tahan, nahi kahan, Mahadev
jhoom jhoom magan bhaye, Mahadev
sthir vo achal Yogi, Dhyani, Gyani, Mahadev
Yogi Shiv Mahadev

Poorna anant naa adi na ant
jo paap punya se pare rahe
jo soch ki hadon tak phaila
aur soch se pare bhi rahe

Sanyasi tapasvi bairagi
bhogi vo grihasth sansari
jhoom jhoom ke nritya rachaya
agale hi pal nishchal saya

Adiyogi ne rah batayi
yog gyan ki bhent chadhayi
yog panth ki neenv rakhi aur
yog kraanti ki aas jagayi

Yahan vahan jahan tahan, nahi kahan, Mahadev
Jhoom jhoom magan bhaye, Mahadev
sthir vo achal Yogi, Dhyani, Gyani, Mahadev
Yogi Shiv Mahadev

Meaning:

One who exists since time immemorial
Has become one with nothingness
Has spread over the boundless space
The one who hit the unstruck sound

One has created water, air, earth, fire
Infinite space, and every sound and color
Has created the universe with the sound of the Damaru
Has crafted this grand context

Noise of ankle bells, power of the Damaru
Now reverberates in every nerve
On this divine sound, and Brahma's rhythm
He dances wild and performs the tandava

Everywhere and nowhere – Mahadev
Lost in dance – Mahadev
The still one, the yogi, meditative
And enlightened – Mahadev

Absolute, infinite, without beginning or end
The one who is beyond sin and virtue
The one who is in every thought
And the one beyond the thought process

The one who is an ascetic
The one who is also a grihastha – the worldly one
The one who can dance with full exuberance
And in the next moment is capable of being still

This first yogi has paved the way
Has gifted the science of yoga
Has laid the foundation for the path of yoga
Kindled the longing for the ultimate

Everywhere and nowhere – Mahadev
Lost in dance – Mahadev
The still one, the yogi, meditative
And enlightened – Mahadev