ceases and the state of ‘Shivatva,’ Godhood, is attained. ‘Jivabhav,’ the tendencies of worldliness are transformed and merge into the Existential Being of Brahman. In that state the Potential Divine Energy, Brahmashakti, takes possession of the living dead. And through the body of the living dead, She performs Her actions of Creation, Preservation and Annihilation. Thus endowed with Divine qualities, the Jiva or individual soul comes to be known as Shiva, God in human form.
