Shiva Yoga: Meaning & Significance
🔱 · Nitya Yoga #20 of 27
Auspicious / Benevolent
Very Auspicious
Benevolent | Sacred | Auspicious
Shiva is the twentieth Nitya Yoga, named directly after Lord Shiva and meaning "auspicious" or "benevolent". It is one of the most highly favourable yogas in the entire cycle.
Yoga Number
20 of 27
Meaning
Auspicious / Benevolent
Ruling Deity
Shiva
Nature
Very Auspicious
Significance of Shiva Yoga
Shiva Yoga carries a deeply beneficial, spiritually potent energy, excellent for religious ceremonies and virtually any beneficial undertaking.
Benevolent
Sacred
Highly auspicious
Activities Suited to Shiva Yoga
Shiva Yoga is excellent for spiritual activities, religious ceremonies, and all beneficial undertakings.
Favourable For
- Spiritual practice
- Religious ceremonies
- Beneficial new ventures
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Ruling Deity
Shiva
Nature
Very Auspicious
The Deity of Shiva Yoga — Shiva
Shiva Yoga is named directly after Lord Shiva, and this direct dedication is reflected in its highly auspicious classification — one of the clearest cases among the 27 Nitya Yogas where the yoga's name is also its deity.
Shiva Yoga in the Panchanga
Shiva Yoga stands among the small handful of Nitya Yogas named directly after a deity (along with Brahma and Indra/Aindra), and like them is read as highly auspicious across nearly all classical sources.
People Also Ask
What does Shiva Yoga mean?
Shiva Yoga is named after Lord Shiva and means "auspicious" or "benevolent".
Is Shiva Yoga auspicious?
Yes, it is one of the most highly favourable Nitya Yogas.
What activities suit Shiva Yoga?
Spiritual practice, religious ceremonies, and virtually any beneficial undertaking are favoured.
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