tears of Shiva
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Tears of Shiva refers to the sacred origin myth of Rudraksha beads in Hindu tradition, believed to have formed from the compassionate tears shed by the god Shiva during deep meditation.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Tears of Shiva | 0 |
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu mythological concept
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religious origin myth ⓘ |
| associatedDeity | Shiva NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithBelief |
Rudraksha aids meditation
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Rudraksha carries Shiva’s energy ⓘ Rudraksha grants spiritual protection ⓘ |
| associatedWithConcept |
bhakti
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karuna ⓘ tapas ⓘ |
| associatedWithPractice | wearing Rudraksha beads ⓘ |
| associatedWithRegion | Indian subcontinent NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligiousCommunity | Shaivism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithScripturalTradition |
Rudraksha Jabala Upanishad
NERFINISHED
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Shiva Purana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describesOriginOf | Rudraksha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAssociatedObject | Rudraksha beads NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCulturalRole |
inspires veneration of Rudraksha
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supports sanctity of Rudraksha trade and use ⓘ |
| hasMythologicalTheme |
asceticism
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compassion ⓘ devotion ⓘ divine tears ⓘ meditation ⓘ |
| hasNarrativeEvent | Shiva sheds tears during deep meditation ⓘ |
| hasNarrativeMotive | Shiva’s compassion for suffering beings ⓘ |
| hasNarrativeSetting | Shiva’s deep yogic meditation ⓘ |
| hasOutcomeBelief |
Rudraksha grants moksha
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Rudraksha grants peace of mind ⓘ Rudraksha removes sins ⓘ |
| hasSacredStatusIn | Hinduism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| linkedRitualObject | Rudraksha mala NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| linkedRitualUse |
japa (mantra recitation)
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protective talisman ⓘ |
| resultsInFormationOf |
Rudraksha seeds
NERFINISHED
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Rudraksha trees ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Shiva’s compassion for all beings
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spiritual awakening ⓘ the power of meditation ⓘ |
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