In the 21st century, the relevance of Shiva and the principles he taught thousands of years ago is questioned. Many believe that Shiva teaches us to get intoxicated, but the truth is that his lessons are invaluable for people who want to achieve great things in life. Whether you are spiritual or not, these three secret messages are relevant to everyone. So, let's take a look at what Shiva can teach us.

The first lesson is that darkness is not bad.

Light, which is the fastest thing in the world, is born from atoms fusing together inside the sun. However, this light struggles to come out and collides with other atoms inside the sun for 50,000 years before it can be seen by us on Earth. The struggle is the law of the universe, and every great achievement can only be accomplished after a struggle. Shiva teaches us this important lesson. The story of Devas and Asuras churning the ocean for Amrit also exemplifies this principle. When Halahal, the poison, appeared, it was Shiva who consumed it, protecting the world from destruction. Darkness is not the opposite of light, but rather its absence. To get out of darkness, we must understand and accept that fact.

The second lesson is to not be nice.

Our generation tends to get angry a lot, and we are often advised to control our emotions and be nice. However, this advice is useless because anger needs to be expressed and not suppressed. Anger is like a sword, and if we handle it in the wrong direction, it can harm us. David Goggins, the world's toughest man, is an example of someone who used his anger to fuel his motivation. He weighed 140 kg when he started his journey, and his training officers laughed at him when he wanted to join the US Navy. However, he channeled his anger in the right direction and became the world's toughest man. Shiva referred to as Rudra in the Vedas is the God of Anger. He is capable of destroying the world through his tandav, but he also teaches us how to channel our anger constructively. Rudra teaches us that if we want to achieve something in life, we must learn to use our anger instead of suppressing it.

The third lesson is to embrace change.

Change is the only constant in life, and we must learn to embrace it. Shiva, the Lord of Destruction, teaches us the importance of letting go of the old to make way for the new. In the story of Samudra Manthan, Shiva consumed the Halahal poison to protect the world. This act of destruction was necessary to pave the way for a new and better world. Shiva also teaches us that change is not always easy, but it is necessary. We must be willing to let go of the old to make room for the new.

In conclusion, the principles taught by Shiva thousands of years ago are still relevant in the 21st century. His stories and lessons can help us become better people and achieve great things in life. Darkness is not bad, anger is not always negative, and change is necessary. We must learn to channel our anger constructively and embrace change to achieve our goals. Shiva, the Lord of Destruction, is also the Lord of Creation, and his teachings can help us create a new and better world.

Sources:

Abhi and Niyu, Personal Research