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Ishana (Sanskrit: ईशान, IAST: Īśāna), is a Hindu god and the dikapala of the northeast direction. He is often considered to be one of the forms of the god Shiva, and is also often counted among the eleven Rudras. He is venerated in Hinduism, some schools of Buddhism and Jainism.
Ishana is the guardian of the North- east direction, a duty he inherited from Soma. He is the incarnation of Lord Shiva and hence regarded as the embodiment of learning and master of knowledge. According to the principles of Vaastu Shastra, it is auspicious for places of work and homes to be situated in the north-east direction.
The Guardians of the Directions ( Sanskrit: दिक्पाल, IAST: Dikpāla) are the deities who rule the specific directions of space according to Hinduism, Jainism and Vajrayāna Buddhism —especially Kālacakra. As a group of eight deities, they are called Aṣṭa-Dikpāla (अष्ट-दिक्पाल), literally meaning guardians of eight directions.
Aug 14, 2023 · [«previous next»] — Ishana in Hinduism glossary Source : Wisdom Library: Hinduism Īśāna (ईशान, “the ruler”):—In Vedic hinduism, he is the regent of the north-eastern direction and represents the embodiment of all learning and the master of all knowledge.
- Earth (Prithvi): Shiva is associated with the element of Earth, representing stability and endurance. His connection with Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain, is often emphasized.
- Water (Jal): The Ganga (Ganges) river flowing from the locks of Shiva's hair symbolizes the element of water. This signifies the purifying and life-giving nature of water.
- Fire (Agni): Shiva is often depicted with a third eye, which, when opened, emits flames. This fiery aspect represents destruction, transformation, and the cosmic power of destruction and regeneration.
- Air (Vayu): The serpents around Shiva's neck, particularly Vasuki, and his association with wind, symbolize the element of air. This aspect signifies the omnipresence and all-encompassing nature of Shiva.
Ishana Shiva Gurudeva Paddhati is an encyclopedic treatise in 18,000 verses on temple worship, also called tantra paddhati. It describes Hindus god and goddesses and modes of invoking them. It also deal with ways of averting the malicious effects of planets, the use of medicines and medicinal herbs, temple architecture, the consecration of ...
Ishana (Sanskrit: ईशान, IAST: Īśāna, Indonesian: Isyana) refers to a Hindu god who is often considered to be one of the forms of the Hindu destroyer god Shiva. It followed the Sanjaya dynasty and was established by Mpu Sindok , who moved the capital of the Mataram Kingdom from Central Java to East Java around the year 929.
