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 DEVI BHAGAVATA PURANA
- Significance of the month of Kartika
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
- Lord Siva’s ten incarnations corresponding to those of Shakti
- King Alarka transformed as a Yogi by Mahatma Dattatreya
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- Why did Draupadi marry all the five Pandava brothers?
- Danavas defeat Devas, churning of Ocean and Emergence of ‘Amrit’
- Ekadashi Vrata-the Legend of King Rukmanga
- Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
- Some Tirthas and Kshetras of repute
- Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
- Significance of ‘Rudrakshas’
- Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
- Origin and ‘Mahatmya’ of Kasi
- Queen Madalasa confers Kingship to Alarka
- Indra kills Trisira and Vritra and his penance
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
- ‘Arishta-Mrityu Suchanaas’ and precautions like Japa and Maha Kshetra Darshana
- Ashta Murtis
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- ‘Ashtanga’ (Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
- Lord Vishnu performs Amba Yajna
- Lord Siva’s ‘Ekadasa Rudra’ manifestations
- Dussaha the intolerant and his notorious sons, daughters and grandchildren
- Chaturmasya Mahatmya and ‘Shodasopacharas’ (Sixteen Services)
- Origin of Shiva Linga
- Siva’s victory over Gajasura
- Yaksha asked Yudhisthira
- Devas regain Swarga, Indra commits/ dissolves ‘Brahmahatya’ and reinstated
- Essence of Siva Purana – Preface
- Maha Maya enables Vishnu to kill the Demon Brothers Madhu and Kaitabha
- The stories of Chyavana Muni and Sukanya, King Nabhaga, Pradyumna and Ila Devi
- The Legends of Venkatachala, Jagannatha and Badari Kshetras
- Description of Bhagavan Siva
- Trayodashaadhyaaya: Eminence of ‘Bhutabandha Janardana’
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
- Recyling of Further Human Life
- Connotation of Omkaara and analysis of Alphabets related to Shiv’s Body Parts
- Brahma Gyan (The Knowledge of Almighty)
- रूद्र -शिव एक वैदिक देवता एवं उनके स्वरुप
- Sadyojata
- ESSENCE OF MARKANDEYA PURANA
- Devi Sati’s self-immolation and Daksha Yagna destroyed
- Legend of Shiva Linga
- Quick retrospective of Ramayana
- Siva’s victory over Tarkasha, Vidyunmali and Kamalaksha
- Sati Devi’s wedding to Rudra Deva
- Why did Paramatma the Primeaval Force take to various Temporary Forms of existence!