The show humanized a god. It portrayed Shiva not just as the destroyer, but as the Adiyogi —the meditative ascetic, the lovesick husband of Sati, the heartbroken father of Kartikeya, and the fair judge of the universe. Each episode left viewers with a moral lesson. Because of this deep connection, fans often seek to rewatch the 820+ episodes to relive specific leelas (divine plays), such as: