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Stories:
- Lord Siva’s ten incarnations corresponding to those of Shakti
- Dhruva the immortal
- Muni Dadhichi proves superiority of Shiva Shakti to King Kshupa
- Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi (Earth)
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- Sharabheswar
- The Legends of Venkatachala, Jagannatha and Badari Kshetras
- Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
- Chaturdhyaaya- The Splendour of Varadaraja Swami
- ‘Panchaakshara Japa Mahatmya’and ‘Dhyana Yajna’
- The birth of Vighanavinashak Gajanan Ganesha
- Fruits of ‘Punya’ (Rewards of Virtue / Goodness)
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- Dashamadhyaaya: Kamakoti Sthala Nirnaya
- The origin of the name Shri Mangueshi
- Outlines of Manvantaras, ‘Prithvi’ (Earth) and of ‘Sapta’ (Seven) Dwipas
- Brahma’s commedation of Tripura Sundari
- Shiva’s Samishthi Swarupa (An Integrated Portrait of Maha Deva)
- Prabhasa Kshetra Mahatmya
- Vaidyanath (At Deogarh / Parli?)
Temples:
- Baijnath, Kangra
- Shiva temples at Dakshineswar Kali Temple Kolkata
- Kadu Malleshwara Temple
- Jagdeswar (Almora)
Scriptures:
- Outlines of Manvantaras, ‘Prithvi’ (Earth) and of ‘Sapta’ (Seven) Dwipas
- Outlines of Manvantaras, ‘Prithvi’ (Earth) and of ‘Sapta’ (Seven) Dwipas
- Dussaha the intolerant and his notorious sons, daughters and grandchildren
- Time measurement, Life span of Brahma and his various Creations
- Creation of the Universe and its Destruction
- King Alarka transformed as a Yogi by Mahatma Dattatreya
- ‘Airshtas’ (premonitions) of death
- Yogadhyaya (Study of Yoga), Yoga Siddhi (Achievement) and Yogicharya (Practice)
- King Alarka approaches Dattatreya for solace
- Queen Madalasa confers Kingship to Alarka
- Some significant Do’s and Don’ts as human responsibilty
- Varnashrama Dharma with emphasis on Brahmanas
- Duties of a Model King as prescribed by Queen Madalasa
- Dhruva-Kuvalaashva and Ashvatara –Examples of Devotion, Duty and Determination
- Avadhuta Dattatreya as an Avatar of distinction
- Eligibility to achieve Salvation-Examples of Kaushiki and Anasuya as ‘Pativratas’
- Fruits of ‘Punya’ (Rewards of Virtue / Goodness)
- Recyling of Further Human Life
- Evolution and Values of Human Life from birth to death and mystery thereafter?
- Rivalry of Vasishtha and Viswamitra and their mutual curses to become birds
Health:
Festivals
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