Nandi

The white bull who sits eternally at the entrance of the temple, his eyes fixed on the lingam with a patience that spans across kalpas. He is not merely a mount, but the primary disciple of the Destroyer, representing the controlled power of the senses channeled into pure meditation. Why do we rush toward the divine when the greatest wisdom is found in simply waiting at the door? He is the symbol of dharma in its most stable form, the strength of the earth supporting the dance of the spirit.