Parameshwara (God)

Parameshwara (Parameśvara) is the Supreme God. The word is a compound of the Sanskrit words parama meaning 'highest' and ईश्वर īśvára meaning 'lord'. It refers to the sole deity in monotheism.

Etymology

"Parameshvara" is a compound word formed by joining three words Param + Ish + Vara. 'Param' means 'Supreme'. 'Ish' (Isha) means 'The Ruler, Master or Owner'. 'Vara' means 'The Best, The Noblest or The Excellent'. Thus Parameshvara literally means 'Excellent Supreme Ruler or Master'. Similarly, the word Maheshvara (Maha + Ishvara) means 'The Great Master or The Excellent Ruler'. Similarly, Lord Shiva is also called 'Mahesha' (Maha + Isha) which also means 'The Great Lord or Master'. In Shaivism all these words are synonymous to "Lord Shiva". Lord Shiva is revered as "Parameshvara Mahadeva" and "Vishveshvara Mahadeva" in Shaivism Scriptures.

Conceptualization

Same as Absolute Reality or Absolute Truth (See Para Brahman). The term Parameshvara (Supreme Lord) is used specifically indicate The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is also the “Supreme Controller”. And yet it is common that in many Vedic Scriptures the term Ishvara is used as a short form for Parameshvara. According to Shaiva Puranas and Siddhantas, Lord Shiva is Parameshvara. Also note that the term Maheshvara is also used as a synonym to denote "Lord Shiva".

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