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.
- ESSENCE OF MARKANDEYA PURANA
- Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos)
- ‘Panchaakshara Japa Mahatmya’and ‘Dhyana Yajna’
- Viswamitra sends mortal Trishanku to Swarga
- Maharshi Veda Vyas and Son Suka Maha Muni
- ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
- Mani Dvipa the Abode of Devi Bhagavati
- Five Powers of Siva
- Some highlights of ‘Surya Vamsa’ Kings and their unrelenting virtues
- Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain
- Gangeya, the exemplary ‘Bhishma’, of Mahabharata
- Current Manu Vaiwasvata and Surya Vamsha
- Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana and Parashurama Avataras
- ‘Puja Vidhhanam’ or the Course of Worship to Bhagavan Siva
- Yaksha asked Yudhisthira
- Future Manus-Savarnis, Rouchya and Bhouthya
- Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra Battle
- Kashi Mahatmya- Pride of Vindhyachal suppressed by Sage Agastya
- Connotation of Omkaara and analysis of Alphabets related to Shiv’s Body Parts
- Preface to ‘Lingaarchana’, ‘Pancha Yagna’ and ‘Lingaarchana Vidhana’ (Trayambika Mantra explained)
- Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
- Bharata Varsha, its Mountains, Rivers and Territories
- Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
- ‘Linga’ and ‘Alinga Rupaas’ and Primary Creation
- Varnashrama Dharma with emphasis on Brahmanas
- Rasa Lingam or Parad Lingam
- ‘Narada sets up the Idols of Vasudeva and Bhattaditya (Surya Deva)
- Dhruva the immortal
- Shaivism in North East India
- Ekaadashaadyaaya: Exaltation of Kamakoti Bila
- Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ (Miracle Acts)
- Ayodhya ‘Mahatmya’ and the Import of ‘Tirthas’ around
- Ego clashes of illustrious personalities
- Significance of Siva Purana
- Sharabheswar
- Bhairav
- Pandavas and Kauravas- Quick proceedings of ‘Maha Bharata’
- Bala Muni Upamanyu attains Ganapatya due to denial of Milk leading to Shiva Bhakti
- Solar Dynasty- Origin and Highlights
- Lord Vishnu performs Amba Yajna
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- ‘Shri Kamaakshyaapaada Mastaka Varnana’ (Shri Kamakshi’s Physical Description)
- Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
- Brahma’s commedation of Tripura Sundari
- Omkara ‘Jigjnasha’ (Knowledge) -Its comprehension and Practice
- Bhagavan Siva decided to reside at Kailash nearby Kubera’s abode
- Anecdotes of Kartikeya and Ganesha
- King Janamejaya perfoms Devi Yagna
- Navaratri Celebrations-Methodology and Rewards
- The Story of Siva Linga’s Origin