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Shiva Casually Pressing His Toe Down to Crush Ravana's Arms Under the Mountain

OriginHindu Mythology

The powerful demon king Ravana, blinded by pride, attempted to uproot Mount Kailash, the celestial abode of Lord Shiva. In response to this hubris, Shiva effortlessly pressed his big toe onto the mountain, trapping Ravana's arms beneath its crushing weight. For one thousand years, Ravana remained pinned, during which time he composed the legendary Shiva Tandava Stotra to seek forgiveness and...