![]() Shilada returned home a happy man, knowing that the Lord would bless him with a very good child. ‘You shall have it soon’ He said and vanished. I wish to have a child, Lord Shiva.’ Shilada said bowing before Lord Shiva. ![]() Lord Shiva finally appeared before Shilada, ‘What boon do you seek, Shilada?’ So he worshipped Lord Shiva for many years. He wanted a special child blessed by Lord Shiva. He wanted to adopt a child, but he did not want to adopt just any child. Given that bulls were the main form of transportation in rural India, it made perfect sense for Shiva – who is the most down to earth & connected with rural India – to take a form that was close to the people. Given that Shiva didn’t have to fight fierce battles or travel quickly between the worlds (he spent most time meditating) he didn’t have to choose for a more agile vahana similar to Vishnu’s Garuda. Nandi signifies strength, load bearing capacity and virility. Each of these vehicles stand for specific qualities that are consistent with the deity’s image & functions. ![]() Each Hindu god has their own vahana(the Sanskrit root word for the English term of Wagon) that they use in war or in peacetime. In Hindu mythology, Nandi is the bearer of truth and righteousness. Nandi (Bull) is the vehicle of the Supreme lord of Hindus, Shiva. ![]()
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