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.
- Chain reaction of Ganga -King Mahabhisha-Ashta Vasus- King Shantanu
- Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
- Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi (Earth)
- Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
- Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha
- Easana
- Bhouthya last Manu-Prayers by ‘Shanti’ to Agni Deva to rekindle ‘Nitya Agni’
- Some Illustrious Devotees to Siva and Special Austerities in Worship
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- Future Manus-Savarnis, Rouchya and Bhouthya
- Ekaadashaadyaaya: Exaltation of Kamakoti Bila
- History of Yoga – Shiva, the first Yogi
- Glories of Maha Deva, his manifestations , origin of Shiva Lingas, Dwadasha Lingas and significance of Shiva Ratri
- How Satyavrata an illiterate Brahmin became a Learned Sage?
- Ultimate Supremacy of Bhagavati Unquestionable
- Time measurement, Life span of Brahma and his various Creations
- Panchamaadhyaaya-Vegavati Prabhaava
- Origin of Vedas, Time, Basic Duties and Pasupati Vrata
- Pandavas and Kauravas- Quick proceedings of ‘Maha Bharata’
- Arjuna and Kiratha
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- Ayodhya ‘Mahatmya’ and the Import of ‘Tirthas’ around
- Bharata Varsha, its Mountains, Rivers and Territories
- Jaimini’s doubts on ‘Mahabharata’ clarified by the Holy Birds
- ‘Siva Sahasranamas’ (Thousand Names of Siva)
- Shiva’s Cosmic Dance at CERN
- Prakriti and Purusha – Integrated Concepts
- Budha weds Ila (King Sudyumna)
- Rivalry of Vasishtha and Viswamitra and their mutual curses to become birds
- Kashi Mahatmya- Pride of Vindhyachal suppressed by Sage Agastya
- Yaksha asked Yudhisthira
- The birth of Ganesha
- King Harischandra, an exceptional example of Dharma (Virtue) and Satya (Truth)
- Daksha Prajapati – Sati Devi, Maha Deva and ‘Shakti Pteethas’
- Mani Dvipa the Abode of Devi Bhagavati
- ‘Shivaakshara’ Mantras, ‘Pashus’, their Self-control and Realisation of Pashupati
- Worship of Vidya Devi Sarasvati- ‘Puja’, ‘Kavacha’ and Hymns
- ‘Shiva Taandava’ (The Cosmic Dance of Shiva)
- Devas regain Swarga, Indra commits/ dissolves ‘Brahmahatya’ and reinstated
- Arunachala ‘Mahatmya’
- ‘Shri Kamaakshyaapaada Mastaka Varnana’ (Shri Kamakshi’s Physical Description)
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- Brahma’s commedation of Tripura Sundari
- Siva’s victory over Gajasura
- Sura Sena’s Illustration of Maha Devi’s Glories
- Maha Bharata in brief
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- Description of Celestial Worlds
- Lord Siva’s ‘Ekadasa Rudra’ manifestations
- Devi Bhagavata ‘Phala Sruti’ (Benefits of Reading and Hearing)