Since each of them is thus an indicative definition of the Unknown in terms of the known, each term here can rocket us up into the realms of the divine experience only when we have lifted our minds towards It though contemplation. Thus, the Shiva Sahasranama is employed, not only by the devotees in the sweet attitude of sporting with the Lord, but they are also employed by contemplative students of philosophy as gliders to roam in the realms of inspired higher Consciousness.