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.
- Victory over Death – the story of Markandeya and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Accounts of further Manus- Uttama, Tamasa, Daivata, Chakshusa, and Vaivasvatha
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- Kartikeya exterminates Tarakasura
- Dharmaranya Mahatmya-Sadachari Brahmanas, SandhaVandana, Do’s & Dont’s
- Shaivism in North East India
- ‘Yashya Nisvasitam Vedah’ (Who exhaled Vedas?) – Super Energy creates Vishnu
- Kusha sthali
- Solar Dynasty- Origin and Highlights
- Lord Siva’s ten incarnations corresponding to those of Shakti
- King Harischandra, an exceptional example of Dharma (Virtue) and Satya (Truth)
- Basic Manifestations of Shiva
- Chain reaction of Ganga -King Mahabhisha-Ashta Vasus- King Shantanu
- Narada seeks replies to a questionnaire and bestows Brahma’s Charity to Kalaap Village
- Swan couple inspire Swarochi’s renunciation and implications of Padma Vidya
- Pandavas and Kauravas- Quick proceedings of ‘Maha Bharata’
- Jaimini’s doubts on ‘Mahabharata’ clarified by the Holy Birds
- Siva’s victory over Andhakasura
- ‘Maha Vakyas’ (Illustrious Statements) about Siva Gyan
- Kamakshi blesses King Dasharatha with Excellent Progeny
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
- Daksha Curses Lord S’iva
- Ashtottara Namavali of Kartikeya and Phala Sruti
- Links to previous births of personalities during Vishnu ‘Avataras’
- Venkatachala ‘Mahatmya’
- ‘Shiva Samkalpamastu’: Maharshi Parashara’s Rudrarchana and glory to his Vamsha
- The Atma Linga or the Essence of Shiva- The Story of Murudeshwar
- Trinity’s Consorts and their Ages
- Devas and Trinity pray to Maha Bhagavati of ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Nirakara’
- Outlines of Manvantaras, ‘Prithvi’ (Earth) and of ‘Sapta’ (Seven) Dwipas
- Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
- Steps towards Salvation
- Vamadeva
- Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- Haihayas Vs. Bhargava
- Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
- Dashamadhyaaya: Kamakoti Sthala Nirnaya
- ‘Nadis’ and ‘Chakras’
- Siva Gyan – Its Import and the Course
- The five-faced form of Siva
- King Janamejaya perfoms Devi Yagna
- Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti
- Why did Paramatma the Primeaval Force take to various Temporary Forms of existence!
- ESSENCE OF MARKANDEYA PURANA
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Sharabheswar
- ‘Narada sets up the Idols of Vasudeva and Bhattaditya (Surya Deva)
- Charity and its far reaching impact