Shiva Purana, Linga Purana, Shivarahasya Purana, Skanda Purana and other Puranas narrate stories associated with Lord Shiva. Most ancient temples have legends behind them. Different Puranas have different versions of the same story, but they have a common thread. Read these mythological stories with your mind and heart.
Often, these stories from the sacred books of Hinduism have an underlying story – they focus an aspect of life, and can be used effectively for teaching Dharma, or proper moral conduct, laws of Karma, etc. both for children and for adults. Reading the same story again and again will make the underlying truth establish itself firmly in your sub-conscious mind, and you will be able to come up with time-tested solutions to your predicaments and lead a more fulfilling life.
- Shiva Shakti – Sati, Shiva and Daksha’s Yagya
- Future Manus-Daksha, Brahma, Dharma and Rudra Saavarnis
- Creation of the Universe and its Destruction
- Trinity’s Prayers to Maha Bhagavati and Sixteen ‘Tatvas’
- The stories of Chyavana Muni and Sukanya, King Nabhaga, Pradyumna and Ila Devi
- Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’
- ‘Linga’ and ‘Alinga Rupaas’ and Primary Creation
- Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ (Miracle Acts)
- Arunachala ‘Mahatmya’
- Birth of Nandeswara and his puja
- The origin of the name Shri Mangueshi
- Ayodhya ‘Mahatmya’ and the Import of ‘Tirthas’ around
- Origin of Kedar Kshetra and its importance
- Significance of observing Shiva Ratri
- The legend of Shri Gopeshwar Mahadev – Lord Shiva meets Lord Krishna
- Prabhasa Kshetra Mahatmya
- Pashupaasha Vimochana, Uma Maheswara and other Shiva Vratas (Pashupaasha Vimochana Mantra included)
- The discovery of Amarnath / Amareshwara
- Bhairav
- Siva Gyan – Its Import and the Course
- Supremacy of Kriya Yoga coupled with Jnana and Bhakti Yogas – Construction of Bhagavati Temple
- Kannappa Nayanar
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- Brahma Gyan (The Knowledge of Almighty)
- Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
- Haihayas Vs. Bhargava
- Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
- Lord Krishna prays to Maha Deva
- Kedareshwara
- King Alarka transformed as a Yogi by Mahatma Dattatreya
- Indra kills Trisira and Vritra and his penance
- Surya Deva – Vedic Origin, Physical Birth, Wedding and Progeny
- Arjuna and Kiratha
- Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
- Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
- Shiva as Yali
- Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti
- Kamakshi blesses King Dasharatha with Excellent Progeny
- रूद्र -शिव एक वैदिक देवता एवं उनके स्वरुप
- Sati’s immolation at Daksha Yagna, Shiva Parvati Kalyana and ‘Vighneshotpatti’
- Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis (Manifestations & Powers)
- Skanda’s ‘Vijaya Sthambh’ (Tower of Victory) and ‘Siddha Saptaka’
- Phala Shruti
- Why were the defenceless sons of Draupadi killed in sleep?
- Sadyojata
- ‘Shivaakshara’ Mantras, ‘Pashus’, their Self-control and Realisation of Pashupati
- Introduction – The Five Powers of Siva
- Observance of Maha Sivarathri and its significance
- The Devas in Avanti puri