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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Shiva Purana

Kedareshwara

8 September 2013

Flanked by breath taking views of snow-clad peaks of Himalayas at a height of 3585 m from Sea level on the banks of River Mandakini, Kedareswar is the highest point where Maha Deva’s presence is indeed felt in the manifestation… Continue Reading →

Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath, Shiva Purana, Stories, Temples

Siva Purana ‘Phalasruti’

12 August 2012

While concluding Siva Purana, Veda Vyasa affirmed that whoever reads or hears Siva Purana would indeed reap ample fruits. Whether it is an athiest or indolent, a stupid or egoistic, a non devotee or careless, any person reading or hearing… Continue Reading →

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Origin of Vedas, Time, Basic Duties and Pasupati Vrata

12 August 2012

In the Final Volume of Siva Purana, entitled Vayaviya Samhita, the congregation of Sages headed by Suta Muni gave a broad description of the above Titled and related Topics as explained to Veda Vyas by Vayu Deva Himself. Even before… Continue Reading →

Shiva Purana, Stories

‘Maha Vakyas’ (Illustrious Statements) about Siva Gyan

12 August 2012

Prajnam Brahma: Brahma is pure consciousness; 2)Aham Brahmasmi: I am Brahma; 3)Tatvamasi: That Tathvam is Me; 4)Ayamatma Brahma: This Atma is Brahma; 5)Isha-vasyamidam Sarvam: This entire Universe is in Eswara; 6)Praanosmi: I am Prana or Life 7)Prajnatma: Atma is Gyan… Continue Reading →

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Description of Bhagavan Siva

12 August 2012

Bhagavan Anantha Deva is snow-white in physique and is as huge as a lion touching the sky possessing four feet of Dharma (Virtue), Gyan (Knowledge), Viragya (devoid of Worldly desires) and Iswarya (prosperity). He is Pancha mukha (five faced), Dasa… Continue Reading →

Shiva Purana, Stories

‘Puja Vidhhanam’ or the Course of Worship to Bhagavan Siva

12 August 2012

Bhagavan Siva explained in great detail to Devi Parvathi the process of worship aimed to Him. First construct a ‘Chaturasra Mandala’ or a square form of Worship Place and an Eight-petal Lotus inscribed therein with eight designated deities seated with… Continue Reading →

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Omkara ‘Jigjnasha’ (Knowledge) -Its comprehension and Practice

12 August 2012

In the penultimate Kailasa Samhita of Siva Purana, Devi Parvathi enquired of Bhagavan Siva Himself about the implication of ‘Pranava’ or Omkara. Bhagavan emphasised that Pranava Mantra was as good as realisation of Siva Himself. ‘Pranava’ is the seed that… Continue Reading →

Shiva Purana, Stories

Significance of Siva Purana

12 August 2012

The virtue in reading Vedas in Gurukulas or under the tutorship of a Preceptor by way of eating ‘Kanda Moola Phalas’ or uncooked vegetables, roots or raw fruits is not even half of the positive benefit attained by reading or… Continue Reading →

Shiva Purana, Stories

Supremacy of Kriya Yoga coupled with Jnana and Bhakti Yogas – Construction of Bhagavati Temple

12 August 2012

Maharshi Veda Vyas requested Sanat Kumara about the efficacy of the three kinds of Yogas while referring to an approach to Devi Bhagavati. Jnana Yoga (Enlightentment) is the togetherness of human mind and Soul, while external nearness of the Self… Continue Reading →

Shiva Purana, Stories

Attainment of Siva Loka and Superiority of Human Life

12 August 2012

It is an almost impossible venture to succeed in obtaining even a glimpse of Bhagavan Siva. The highest classes of Sages have to strain most considerably even to succeed reaching Devalokas, let alone the Brahma Loka, Vishnu Loka and least… Continue Reading →

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