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Are Shiva and Rudra the same?

Rudra is one aspect of Shiva. Rudra takes care of the elimination of the universe. Shiva is Parabrahma. The abode of Rudra is Rudraloka which is above Vishnuloka. Above Rudraloka is Maheshwaraloka. Above Maheshwaraloka is Kalachakra. Above that is Shivaloka which is the abode of Shiva.

Destiny vs Effort

Both human effort and destiny contribute to the outcomes in life. Neither can be solely relied upon to achieve results; they must work together.