Brahman

The Brahman splits into male (Parashiva) and female (Parasakti) and manifests as the universe. 

1. Sadyojata – west-aspect that propagates manifest Brahman; associated with Brahma; represents water (Bhava).
2. Tatpurusha – east-aspect that conceals; associated with Maheshwara, Rishi, Muni, Jnani, yogi; represents light (rudra) and moon (Mahadeva).
3. Vamadeva – north-aspect that sustains manifest Brahman; associated with Vishnu; represents air or vital life force (Ugra).
4. Isana – upper-aspect that reveals; associated with Sadashiva, Rishi, Muni, Jnani, yogi; represents sky (Bheema) and sun (Ishana).
5. Aghora – south-aspect that rejuvenates manifest Brahman; associated with Rudra; represents earth (Sharva).
6. Adhomukha – lower-aspect that enjoy manifest Brahman; associated with shanmukha; represents fire (Pashupati).