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.
- Sanat Kumar Glorifies Mahakaal
- Legend of Shiva Linga
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
- Srisailam
- Devi Bhagavata ‘Phala Sruti’ (Benefits of Reading and Hearing)
- ‘Shri Kamaakshyaapaada Mastaka Varnana’ (Shri Kamakshi’s Physical Description)
- The Atma Linga or the Essence of Shiva- The Story of Murudeshwar
- Purushottama Kshetra (Utkala Khanda) Mahatmya
- Chaturmasya Mahatmya and ‘Shodasopacharas’ (Sixteen Services)
- Muni Suka’s wedding and Salvation thereafter
- Shashthyadhyaaya -Rudrashaalaa Mahatmya
- Ardhanariswar
- King Harischandra, an exceptional example of Dharma (Virtue) and Satya (Truth)
- Worship method of Siva Lingas
- Surya Deva – Vedic Origin, Physical Birth, Wedding and Progeny
- ‘Airshtas’ (premonitions) of death
- Omkara ‘Jigjnasha’ (Knowledge) -Its comprehension and Practice
- Trinity blesses Sage Atri and Anasuya with triplets
- Method of ‘Sandhya Vandana’ and worship of Devi Gayatri
- Genesis of Lord Brahma and His various creations
- Future Manus-Savarnis, Rouchya and Bhouthya
- Emergence of the Five Sadakhyas
- Part 2. Bhimashankar Dham Guwahati Assam
- Phala Shruti of Markandeya Purana
- Series of Siva’s victories over Demons
- Kartikeya exterminates Tarakasura
- Viswamitra sends mortal Trishanku to Swarga
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Trayodashaadhyaaya: Eminence of ‘Bhutabandha Janardana’
- Worship of Devi Radha and Devi Durga
- Attainment of Siva Loka and Superiority of Human Life
- Shiva as Yali
- Devi Parvati’s wedding with Bhagavan Siva
- Shri Krishna Charitra: his birth,miracles, account of his progeny and Niryana
- Introduction – The Five Powers of Siva
- ‘Linga’ and ‘Alinga Rupaas’ and Primary Creation
- Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati
- Kedareshwara
- ‘Ashtanga’ (Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
- Skanda’s remorse and ‘Prayaschittha’ (Atonement)
- Epilogue: Vedic Faith is Everlasting despite pulls and pressures!
- Queen Madalasa confers Kingship to Alarka
- Dhruva the immortal
- Play of ‘Maya’: The Story of Narada Maharshi
- Significance of ‘Daan’ (Charity)-Its Profile and Fruits
- Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
- Vaidyanath (At Deogarh / Parli?)