Lord Shiva: The Compassionate Protector Who Swallowed Halahala Lord Shiva is supremely compassionate. He continually strives for the well-being of all creation. No matter the challenges, he moves forward to protect all beings. When the dangerous poison Halahala emerged from the ocean, Shiva held it in his throat to save the cosmos, earning the name … Continue reading The story behind Lord Shiva having moon on his head