From his snowy abode on Mount Kailasa Lord Shiva travelled far and
wide, answering the prayers of his devotees. But he was often in
disguise to ensure that his favors went only to the deserving and so it
was that he battled with the dauntless Pandava Arjuna, cast his net into
the seas as he mingled with humble fisher folk and emerged from the
sand to kick aside even the mighty Yama, god of death.