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“Arose at last, born of”
Gaurav Pattnaik, Finding Shiva: A Scientific Exploration of the Formless God

“yogi, who introduced the science of yoga and meditation to humanity.”
Gaurav Pattnaik, Finding Shiva: A Scientific Exploration of the Formless God

“Shiva has pre-Vedic tribal roots, having "his origins in primitive tribes, signs and symbols." The figure of Shiva as He is known today is an amalgamation of various older deities into a single figure, due to the process of Sanskritization”
Gaurav Pattnaik, Finding Shiva: A Scientific Exploration of the Formless God

“Shiva is considered the Adi Yogi, the first”
Gaurav Pattnaik, Finding Shiva: A Scientific Exploration of the Formless God

“It is believed that Adiyogi taught yoga to seven sages. These sages are popularly known as the Sapta (seven) Rishis (sages).”
Gaurav Pattnaik, Finding Shiva: A Scientific Exploration of the Formless God

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