Understanding Shiva | English

About This Book

Understanding Shiva (English) by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is an exploration of the most enigmatic and beloved figure in Indian spiritual tradition — approached not as mythology but as a living philosophical principle. Among Sri Sri Ravi Shankar books available to buy online in India, this is one of the most valued by those drawn to Shaivism and Indian philosophy.

The book examines the meaning of each of Shiva’s names, forms and attributes — showing how what appears symbolic is actually a precise description of dimensions of consciousness that can be directly experienced in meditation. The science behind the symbol is revealed with clarity and wonder, making this one of the most distinctive Indian philosophy books available online today.

Who This Book Is For

For those who love Shiva but want to understand him more deeply. For meditators who want to understand what the Shaivite tradition of Indian philosophy is pointing toward. For those preparing for Mahashivratri who want genuine understanding beyond ritual. A meaningful Gurudev book to gift during Shivratri or for anyone curious about Indian spiritual tradition.

What You Will Find Inside

• The meaning of Sha-EE-VA — the three dimensions of consciousness it encompasses
• Shiva’s forms, symbols and what each reveals about the nature of consciousness
• The relationship between Shiva and Shakti — stillness and movement in Indian philosophy
• Why Shiva is simultaneously destroyer and the most auspicious — and how these are one
• A completely fresh understanding of one of India’s greatest spiritual symbols

Related at Actvebody

Also available: Understanding Shiva in Hindi. Pair with Shiva Sutra for the Kashmir Shaivite philosophical depth that complements this accessible introduction. For those who want to experience the stillness that Shiva represents, Craniosacral Therapy and Marma Therapy at Actvebody Borivali West work directly with the nervous system dimension of this state.

A Note from Actvebody

Sunil Kanwarjani recommends this Sri Sri Ravi Shankar book to clients drawn to the Shaivite dimension of Indian philosophy who want to understand the wisdom behind what they experience in meditation and Art of Living programmes.

Buy Understanding Shiva by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar online at Actvebody — free delivery across India on orders above ₹800. Available in store at Actvebody, Borivali West, Mumbai.