Maheśvara, or Lord Śiva, is not an ordinary living being, nor is he equal to Lord Viṣṇu. Effectively comparing Lord Viṣṇu and Lord Śiva, the Brahma-saṁhitā says that Viṣṇu is like milk, whereas Śiva is like yogurt. Yogurt is nothing like milk, but nevertheless it is milk also.
Assuming the form of Rudra, He destroys the creation. Thus creation, maintenance and dissolution are created by His will
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"Assuming the form of Rudra, He destroys the creation. Thus creation, maintenance and dissolution are created by His will"
Sri Caitanya-caritamrta
CC Adi-lila
Assuming the form of Rudra, He destroys the creation. Thus creation, maintenance and dissolution are created by His will.
Assuming the form of Rudra, He destroys the creation. Thus creation, maintenance and dissolution are created by His will.