Q. In comparison with different gods and goddesses, is Shiva a better deity to theorise?

In some methods, he was harder to theorise. Different gods fitted neatly into the Vedic pantheon, however Shiva was all the time the outsider. The way in which he dressed, smoked, ate—was completely exterior, completely past the conventional. Ultimately, I believe what led to him being accepted is the truth that he was all-encompassing.

Q. Given our sturdy custom of Shaivism, isn’t it odd that we accomplish that little for these on the margins?

Sure, that’s a nationwide weak point. We've by no means had sufficient empathy for the backward. It doesn’t matter if for the previous 75 years we have now tried to abolish poverty, Covid has pushed many crores again into the decrease revenue standing. Despite the fact that this might need little to do with Shiva, he represents them too.

Q. So, in a world that's being ravaged by Covid and conflict, how related is Shiva, the God of Dying?

Shiva has two Tandavas. First is Ananda Tandava, which sees him dancing in bliss and bringing the world into being. His Vinasha Tandava, however, destroys the whole lot. A nuclear conflict, as an illustration, may try this. So, all we will do is to hope to him and say, “Please by no means shoot us with that arrow you maintain”.

Q. Lastly, how a lot of a job ought to faith play in politics, do you suppose?

Moderately, we should ask how a lot of a component is it already enjoying. I like to seek out my solutions in all-encompassing Vedantic philosophy. There’s no exclusion there.