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.
- Significance of ‘Daan’ (Charity)-Its Profile and Fruits
- Devas and Trinity pray to Maha Bhagavati of ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Nirakara’
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- The ‘Gunas’ (Attributes) and their Characteristics
- Gayatri Sahasramana (Thousand names of Devi Gayatri)
- Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
- The famed ‘Shata Rudreeyam’
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- Shiva and Sati
- The burning of Bhima the demon
- Triteeyodhyaaya-Hasti Shaila Mahima
- Prathamopaadhyaaya-Devi Kamakshi as Tripura Dhaarini
- Omkareshwar
- Origin of Shiva Linga
- Venkatachala ‘Mahatmya’
- ‘Narada sets up the Idols of Vasudeva and Bhattaditya (Surya Deva)
- Maha Bharata in brief
- Kashi Mahatmya- Pride of Vindhyachal suppressed by Sage Agastya
- The five-faced form of Siva
- Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar
- Charity and its far reaching impact
- Devi Sati’s self-immolation and Daksha Yagna destroyed
- Sage Bhrigu curses Maha Vishnu
- Sadyojata: Siva’s Power of Creation
- Poompavai brought back to life by Sambandar
- Significance of Bhasma
- Devi Parvati’s wedding with Bhagavan Siva
- Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
- Ekaadashaadyaaya: Exaltation of Kamakoti Bila
- Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- ESSENCE OF MARKANDEYA PURANA
- Sveta, Sutra, Daman, Suhotra, Kanka, Lokakshi, Jaijisatya, Dadhivahan, and Rishabhadeva
- Essence of Linga Purana
- ‘Panchaakshara Japa Mahatmya’and ‘Dhyana Yajna’
- ESSENCE OF DEVI BHAGAVATA PURANA
- Siva’s victory over Sankhachooda
- ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
- The Story of Siva Linga’s Origin
- Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis (Manifestations & Powers)
- Ashtottara Namavali of Kartikeya and Phala Sruti
- Significance of the month of Kartika
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
- Muni Durvasa’s curse to Apsara leads to the birth of Holy Birds
- Maha Devi’s Physical features
- Links to previous births of personalities during Vishnu ‘Avataras’
- ‘Ashtanga’ (Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
- Description of Celestial Worlds
- Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers