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
- ‘Panchaakshara Japa Mahatmya’and ‘Dhyana Yajna’
- Significance of ‘Satya’ (Truth) and ‘Tapasya’ (Meditation)
- Brahma’s commedation of Tripura Sundari
- Skanda’s ‘Vijaya Sthambh’ (Tower of Victory) and ‘Siddha Saptaka’
- Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana and Parashurama Avataras
- Siva’s victory over Tarkasha, Vidyunmali and Kamalaksha
- Bala Muni Upamanyu attains Ganapatya due to denial of Milk leading to Shiva Bhakti
- The burning of Bhima the demon
- Charity and its far reaching impact
- Description of Bhagavan Siva
- Emergence of the Five Sadakhyas
- Devi Parvati’s wedding with Bhagavan Siva
- Dhruva the immortal
- King Indradyumna and his ‘Satsang’ Group
- Bhairav
- Carnage of Mahishasura’s Army
- Shiv Shankar’s secret of immortality and the Amarnath Cave
- Shiva Shakti – Sati, Shiva and Daksha’s Yagya
- King Harischandra, an exceptional example of Dharma (Virtue) and Satya (Truth)
- Kamakshi blesses King Dasharatha with Excellent Progeny
- Origin of Vedas, Time, Basic Duties and Pasupati Vrata
- Victory over Death – the story of Markandeya and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Easana
- Legend of Shiva Linga
- Ashta Murtis
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- ‘Airshtas’ (premonitions) of death
- The ‘Gunas’ (Attributes) and their Characteristics
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis (Manifestations & Powers)
- Maha Devi’s Physical features
- Linga Purana
- Sadyojata
- Shiva’s Cosmic Dance at CERN
- The Story of Siva Linga’s Origin
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan
- Varnashrama Dharma with emphasis on Brahmanas
- Margasirsha Mahatmya
- Kashi Mahatmya- Pride of Vindhyachal suppressed by Sage Agastya
- Current Manu Vaiwasvata and Surya Vamsha
- Dashamadhyaaya: Kamakoti Sthala Nirnaya
- Duties of a Model King as prescribed by Queen Madalasa
- Episodes related to Shiva and Parvati
- Devas regain Swarga, Indra commits/ dissolves ‘Brahmahatya’ and reinstated
- Current Manu Vaiwasvata and Surya Vamsha
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- The birth of Vighanavinashak Gajanan Ganesha
- Yaksha asked Yudhisthira
- Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar