Dance of Shiva

As per Hinduism, the Trinity of Bhrahma - the creator, Vishnu - the preserver and Shiva - the destroyer or the transformer, governs this universe. This is the theory of eternal cycle of beginning and end. Bhrahma creates a universe, Vishnu preserves it and then Shiva destroys it so that Bhrahma can create another one.

As per quantum physics, existence of two forces matter and anti-matter is responsible for the creation of universe. This is the basis of the Big Bang theory. 

We have an interesting overlap of spiritual concepts and quantum physics. Everything is made up of atoms which are made of proton, electron and neutron. Proton is the basis of creation, represented by Lord Brahma. Electron protects the atom with it's reactions, respresented by Lord Vishnu. Finally, neutron, which can destroy everything with the nuclear energy, is represented by Lord Shiva. Each of them have consorts in the form of Goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati, respectively. These are representations of anti-matter; anti-proton, positron and anti-neutron. 

It has been proved scientifically that three balanced forces can rotate forever. Similarly, Sattva, Rajas and Tamas are the three forces described in Bhagwad Geeta which are responsible for anything that happens in this universe. The three Goddesses again represent each one of these forces. Saraswati is Goddess of knowledge, full of Sattva. Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and fame, basis of rajas. Husband of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva is often described as one who remains intoxicated and dwells on tamas diet. The three forces can be experienced in the nature during Navratri. During these nine days, season changes. The energy moves from tamas to rajas to sattva.

Now, at some point a universe comes to an end or a more appropriate way is to say transforms into a new universe. The Big Bang theory also implies universe starts at some point and may culminate at some point. With time, universe keeps changing. There is a constant change. It is said in our Vedas that there are multiple Bhrahmas, Vishnus and Shivas, which resonates with the concept of parallel universes. 

Who rules over all the universes? What is the beginning of all the universes? It is said that it's only one energy manifested in different forms. Even matter is a form of energy. So, what is the sum total of all energies in all the universes? We call it MahaShiv or MahaKaal, that which is always present and is beyond time. Think of one energy - sum total of everything. This is enormous potential energy, beyond any measurements. This is total stillness - Infinite potential energy. Now, what if a part of this potential energy transforms into kinetic energy. That is Goddess Shakti, consort of Mahadev. 

It is the existence of this kinetic energy due to which any universe appears. This Shiva and Shakti, the potential and the kinetic energy, together is the Dance of Shiva. The Nataraja is when one leg is firm on the ground, representing the potential energy and one leg in the air, representing the kinetic energy.