Practicing Success
How does the depiction of Rudra in the 'Rigveda' differ from later 'depictions of Shiva'? |
Shiva is depicted as Pashupati, lord of animals Rudra is depicted similarly to the "priest-king" statues Both options 1 and 2 None of the above |
Shiva is depicted as Pashupati, lord of animals |
Figures shown seated cross-legged in a "yogic" posture, sometimes surrounded by animals, have been interpreted as early depictions of "proto-Shiva," an early form of one of Hinduism's major deities. Additionally, conical stone objects have been classified as lingas. Shamans are individuals, both men and women, who assert their possession of magical and healing abilities, alongside their capacity to establish communication with the spiritual realm. |