Shiva is the deity of transformation and the embodiment of stillness and dynamic power. He is part of the Trimurti, alongside Vishnu and Brahma. His consort is Parvati, and his vehicle is the bull, Nandi. He is associated with dissolution and renewal within the continual cycle of creation, preservation, and transformation. Honored as the great yogi, Shiva is often depicted in deep meditation. He is a source of spiritual wisdom who guides seekers beyond ignorance toward the realization of their true nature. To learn more, read the Shiva Purana.