Who is the father of Shiva? The answer is Surprising

Once Bhagwan Shiva was asked by a saint, “Who is your father, Lord?”

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Bhagwan Shankar said that Brahma is his father.

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Then the saint asked him, “Who is your grandfather?”

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Bhagwan Shiva replied, “Vishnu is my grandfather.”

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The saint further questioned him, “Who is your great-grandfather?”

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Lord Shiva stunned him by replying that, “I am my great-grandfather.”

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This story stresses the fact that Shiva is “Anaadi” – one who is beyond any beginning.”

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It also tells the cycle of creation (Brahma), preservation (Vishnu) and destruction (Shiva)

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But who is the mother of Bhagwan Shiva? Swipe up the link below to know

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