Aghoris are devotees of Shiva manifested as Bhairava, and monists who seek moksha from the cycle of reincarnation or saṃsāra. Aghoris base their beliefs on two principles common to broader Shaiva beliefs, that Lord Shiva is perfect (having omniscience, omnipresence and omnipotence) and that Lord Shiva is responsible for everything that occurs – all conditions, causes and effects.