The Universe is an unlimited but closed system. Let's assume that it is possible to imagine something that goes beyond the Universe. This would indicate the existence of another system, which is impossible because the main attributes of the Universe are its integrity and unity. The matter of our imagination is a component of the Universe. Everything that is created and everything that can be imagined is the matter of its cosmos. The Universe is a closed system with boundaries of the infinite. Everything that can be imagined must inevitably be a part of it.
Therefore, we have unlimited possibilities for imagination and unlimited freedom of choice, but also total predetermination – it is impossible to imagine something that is not this Universe, it is impossible to imagine something that does not exist. And everything that we imagine, think, experience, or have the opportunity to do – always is. Everything always is. We constantly produce new thoughts, but in reality we create nothing. Everything already exists.
The matter of the Universe is in constant motion. That which does not move cannot be matter of the Universe. Motion is the form of existence of matter. When motion decreases, the system decreases. That which does not move does not exist.
The fundamental property of motion is its impermanence. However, there must be "something" in relation to which motion takes place. Motion is a relative category, and it is always relative to something. For example, we say that a train is moving at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour. But this speed is relative to stationary objects on Earth. The speed of the train relative to the Sun or another celestial body will be completely different. We know for sure that motion is a form of existence of matter. But relative to what does this movement take place? What is that absolutely motionless thing, relative to which everything that exists moves?
That which is absolutely motionless and unchanging is what is called Shiva.
Shiva is the absolutely immutable and motionless, the center of the circle. It is the point at the center of the circle without which the circle itself cannot exist. This point cannot have a radius. This point is devoid of attributes and definitions. It seems to exist, but at the same time it does not. Because having even a tiny radius, even an incomprehensibly small one, it will be another circle in which there must be a center – and so on to infinity. There is a circle and there is its center. There is nature and its center – God. There is Shakti (the energy of the Universe) and Her Shiva.
The relationship between Shiva and Shakti is the reason for the existence of the Universe. This relationship is reflected in the Shivalingam. The Shivalingam is a model of the Universe. It reflects Shakti, which surrounds the Lingam of Shiva in the form of Yoni, like a circle and its center.
In relation to the manifested Cosmos, Shiva is the opposite pole of a magnet. He is in absolute stillness. His stillness is the guarantee of the existence of the world, because when He starts to move and dance His dance, it leads to Universal destruction. Then Shiva and Shakti become one. As long as they are at opposite poles, as movement and absolute stillness, the manifested Cosmos exists.