All the Shiva temples have ‘nandi’ (bull). Nandi, vehicle of Shiva is seen in sitting
posture in front of the sanctum sanctorum of Shiva temple. Nandi is generally postured as if it is
looking at Shiva all the time. Recently
when I visited a Shiva temple along with my husband we were just talking about
this. There was another couple who had
come there. The man took part in our
conversation and explained the essence of this posture. Nandi, devotee of Lord Shiva always worships
Shiva, leaving the world behind. That
means a devotee of God should always leave the material things behind and
meditate upon God for salvation.
Why people put thumb and index finger on the horns of the
bull and try to see Lord Shiva through the space? Is it because the bull represents beastly strength
and ignorance, is held down by horns, and look upon Lord for grant of true
knowledge and peace?
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