Q. According to the beliefs of the Pasupata sect, Siva is the lord of Pasu. Pasu here refers to __? Answer:
Jiva
Notes: The Pasupata was a Saivite sect associated with Siva in his aspect of the “Herdsman” (pasu, “animal” and pati, “lord”). The devotees of Pashupati Siva are called Pashupatas.