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.
- Observance of Maha Sivarathri and its significance
- Yogadhyaya (Study of Yoga), Yoga Siddhi (Achievement) and Yogicharya (Practice)
- Skanda’s ‘Vijaya Sthambh’ (Tower of Victory) and ‘Siddha Saptaka’
- Sati’s immolation at Daksha Yagna, Shiva Parvati Kalyana and ‘Vighneshotpatti’
- Episodes related to Shiva and Parvati
- Fruits of ‘Punya’ (Rewards of Virtue / Goodness)
- Origin of Nagara, Shankha Tirtha, Achaleswara / Siddheswara Lingas
- Worship of Vidya Devi Sarasvati- ‘Puja’, ‘Kavacha’ and Hymns
- Jaimini’s doubts on ‘Mahabharata’ clarified by the Holy Birds
- ‘Ashtanga’ (Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- Skanda’s remorse and ‘Prayaschittha’ (Atonement)
- Trinity blesses Sage Atri and Anasuya with triplets
- Basic Manifestations of Shiva
- ‘Linga’ and ‘Alinga Rupaas’ and Primary Creation
- Ekadashi Vrata-the Legend of King Rukmanga
- Many other incarnations of Lord Siva
- Epilogue: Vedic Faith is Everlasting despite pulls and pressures!
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
- ESSENCE OF DEVI BHAGAVATA PURANA
- Andhakasura and Mahakaleshwar
- Sadyojata: Siva’s Power of Creation
- Essence of Linga Purana
- Vision of Maha Bhagavati by Trimurtis
- External and Internal Ways of Worship
- Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
- Ego clashes of illustrious personalities
- Lord Shiva’s Favourite Rituals
- Talks Between Lord S’iva and Satî
- Lord Siva’s ten incarnations corresponding to those of Shakti
- Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
- ‘Siva Sahasranamas’ (Thousand Names of Siva)
- Dhruva-Kuvalaashva and Ashvatara –Examples of Devotion, Duty and Determination
- Ultimate Supremacy of Bhagavati Unquestionable
- Navaratri Celebrations-Methodology and Rewards
- Shiva’s Samishthi Swarupa (An Integrated Portrait of Maha Deva)
- ‘Nadis’ and ‘Chakras’
- Ashta Murtis
- Future Manus-Daksha, Brahma, Dharma and Rudra Saavarnis
- Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos)
- Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
- Muni Dadhichi proves superiority of Shiva Shakti to King Kshupa
- ‘Panchaakshara Japa Mahatmya’and ‘Dhyana Yajna’
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- Gayatri Sahasramana (Thousand names of Devi Gayatri)
- Bhouthya last Manu-Prayers by ‘Shanti’ to Agni Deva to rekindle ‘Nitya Agni’
- Pravarakhya and Varudhini – Swarochi and Manorama- Swarochisha Manu
- Ujjain
- Stories describing the implied messages of Bhatavad Gita Chapters
- Glories of Maha Deva, his manifestations , origin of Shiva Lingas, Dwadasha Lingas and significance of Shiva Ratri