What Role Does Shiva Play in Creation?

Shiva is the father of all. He is the only one who can subdue the wildness of Mother Nature. He is the only one who can handle all the negativity of this creation. He is at the beginning and the end of everything. He takes all the souls when their body dies. His soul is connected to all souls.

Below follows the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra from the Rig Veda, which is one of the most well known mantras around. It is said to bring about wellness on all kinds of fronts such as in living (for a long life and health), prosperity, happiness, and peace. 

The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is said to help the chanter to connect to the Divine, to Consciousness, to deep and utter bliss. 

Here are the words:

"Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat"