What Does Connection with Shiva Give Our Souls?

Depicted here: Lord Siva merging into the the devotee. Image found on the cover of
the book Merging with Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Metaphysics by Satguru Sivaya
Subramuniyaswami. Artist for the image: S. Rajam of Chennai.

Being in relationship with Shiva, knowing his energy and having his darshan gives us the following:

-Equanimity in all circumstances, sthitapregnatata. 

- Peaceful surrender to whatever is happening which is vairagya. 

-Freedom from confusion and illusion. 

-Connection to angelic presence and power. 

-Ability to connect to and communicate with any soul in creation. 

-Complete protection.