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.
- Budha weds Ila (King Sudyumna)
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
- Maha Deva exterminates ‘Tri-Purasuras’
- Prabhasa Kshetra Mahatmya
- Siva’s victory over Nirhad Daitya
- Significance of ‘Daan’ (Charity)-Its Profile and Fruits
- The Unfolding of Shiva Tatwa and ‘Pancha Mukha’- the Five Faced
- Daksha Curses Lord S’iva
- Kiratha and Arjuna
- Skanda’s remorse and ‘Prayaschittha’ (Atonement)
- Other famed Kings of the Surya Vamsha
- How King Janaka convinced Suka Muni to marry?
- Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain
- The Origin of Kumbh Mela
- Sura Sena’s Illustration of Maha Devi’s Glories
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- Narada seeks replies to a questionnaire and bestows Brahma’s Charity to Kalaap Village
- Tatpurusha
- Origin of Shiva Linga
- Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
- Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati