Prachannddam Prakrssttam Pragalbham Paresham A paagraph in Rudrashtakam describes the Rudra nature of Shiuva Looking from several angles, the term Rudra appears to focus on the fiery aspect of Shiva which is destruction. The other meanings associated with this word are fire and fiery red. The literal meaning of the term Rudra seems to be roaring storm. In fact, an expression addresses him as Rudra Shiva. Rudra is one of the most popular names of Shiva used extensively in the Vedas to refer to him. Different scriptures have different origin stories of these Rudras. Hindu scriptures like Vishnu Purana, Matsya Purana, and Bhagavad Gita use the word Rudra to coin the eleven forms of Shiva (Ekadasha-Rudras), brought to life to end the cruelty and tyranny of rakshasas on earth and heaven. He is one of the three celestial beings believed to have created the universe. Rudra literally means a tempest and is the term used by many as the other name of the entity Shiva, his most violent and furious form to be specific. He is often associated with a mighty hurricane. Rudra Avatar of Lord Shiva is a well-known form of Shiva in Hindu Dharma.
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