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Religion: Hinduism – About Lord Shiva – Nataraja (Master Of Dance Forms)
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Lord Shiva is the master of dance forms. He is the author of all dance forms. The science of dance, Natyasasthra dealing with the 108 types of classical Indian dance forms said to have originated from him just as all the yogic postures. Lord Shivas dances is a form of expression, which he uses either to relieve the tensions in the world or alleviate the sufferings of his devotees.
Shivas dance is for the welfare of the world. The object of His dance is to free the souls from the fetters of Maya, from the three bonds of Anava, Karma and Maya. He is not the destroyer but He is the regenerator. He is the Mangala Data and Ananda Data, bestower of auspiciousness and bliss. He is very easily pleased, He grants boons quickly, for a little Tapas or a little recitation of Om Namah Shivaya.
When Shiva starts His dance Brahma, Sri Vishnu, the Shiva Ganas and Maa Kali with Her bowl of skull, join Him. Maa Kali was very proud of Her ability in dancing. Shiva started dancing to quell Her pride. He danced very beautifully and very artistically. Maa Kali had to put Her face down in shame.
The Tandava or celestial dance of Shiva is extremely thrilling and charming, exquisitely graceful in pose and rhythm and intensely piercing in effect. The most popular is Nataraja, the king of dance. Ananda tandava, dancing in a pleasant and cheerful mood, Uma Tandava dancing in the company of Maa Parvati, Tripura Tandava dancing while slaying Tripurasura. Urdhva Tandava dancing in the air. While the Rudra Tandava depicts his violent nature, first as the creator and later as the destroyer of the universe, even of death itself. When Sati, the first incarnation of Maa Parvati, sacrificed herself at a yagna being performed by Daksha, a very distraught Shiva started dancing with her body.
The world was terrorised from this Rudra Tandava and to stop the devastating penance, Sri Vishnu used his Sudarshana chakra and completely cut up Sati’s body in several pieces. Wherever her body parts fell, a temple was erected. They are called Shakti Peethas!!
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