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Why Lord Shiva wears tiger bark clothes?

Sawan 2025: Lord Shiva, known by many names like Mahadev, Bholenath and Shankar, is one of the main gods of Hinduism. His costumes and characteristics have always been a matter of curiosity for devotees. The moon on their forehead, snake around the neck, trident and damru, and especially, their tiger bark clothes all show their personality and power. But have you ever wondered why Shivji wears the tiger bark? Come, let's know a legend related to it.

according to legend

According to the legend, once Lord Shiva was passing through Digambar form, ie, having a clothless, he was passing through Darukavan (according to some beliefs). In that forest, many sages and sages lived with their wives. When the wives of the sages saw the attractive and stunning form of Shiva, they became fascinated by them. She started following Shivji, causing panic in the forest. When the sages saw this, they became extremely angry. He felt that this person is an elusive who is confusing his wives.

The sages together decided to teach Shivji a lesson. He produced a giant tiger with the power of his penance and mantras and ordered him to attack Shiva. The tiger was extremely fierce and he attacked Shiva with full power. But Lord Shiva is Mahadev, he is the lord of the three worlds. He grabbed the tiger with his hands in a single moment and killed him. Not only this, he took off the skin of that tiger and took it on his body. Thus, Shiva destroyed the pride and ignorance of the sages and brought them out his real identity.

Importance of wearing tiger bark

Victory over ego and lust: The tiger is a symbol of power, cruelty and lust. Shiva is a symbol of killing the tiger and wearing his skin is that he has won a complete victory over ego, fascination, lust and all kinds of material desires. They are completely free from these worldly bonds.

Power and Control: The tiger is a powerful and violent animal. Wearing his skin, Shiva shows that he is the master of supreme power and control. They can control all beings and powers of the universe.

Fearlessness and disinterest: Wearing Shivji's tiger bark reflects his fearlessness and disinterest. They are not affected by any physical object or fear. They separate from the world and focus on their spiritual journey.

Meaning of Digambar Roop: The Digambara form of Shiva shows that he is beyond the Panchabhutas (earth, water, fire, air and sky). They are not bound in any bond and are above all the qualities and defects of the universe.

Victory of knowledge over ignorance: Creating a tiger of sages was a symbol of their ignorance and misconception. The defeat of the tiger by Shiva reflects the victory of knowledge over ignorance. He is the giver of supreme knowledge.

Thus, wearing the tiger bark of Lord Shiva is not just a cloth, but is a powerful symbol of his intense philosophy, power, disinterest and victory over the world. It teaches us that real power is not in material pleasures, but in gaining control over the mind and senses.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.