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 Siva Purana
- The burning of Bhima the demon
- Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers
- ‘Shivaakshara’ Mantras, ‘Pashus’, their Self-control and Realisation of Pashupati
- King Nimi Vs. Vasishtha
- Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
- ‘Shiva Samkalpamastu’: Maharshi Parashara’s Rudrarchana and glory to his Vamsha
- Tryambakeswara
- Yamadharmaraja briefs Savitri – on Karma, Bhakti, Charity, Sins, Hells and ‘Vratas’
- Hanuman, the eleventh avatar of Shiva
- Kedareshwara
- ‘Phala Sruti’ of Sivasahasranama Stotra
- Why had ‘Mahi Sagara Sangama Tirtha’ become a ‘Gupta Kshetra”?
- Yogadhyaya (Study of Yoga), Yoga Siddhi (Achievement) and Yogicharya (Practice)
- ‘Arishta-Mrityu Suchanaas’ and precautions like Japa and Maha Kshetra Darshana
- Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
- Origin of Chandra,wedding, Shaapa, re-emergence and Stories of his Vamsha
- Vaisakha Month’s Significance
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
- Dussaha the intolerant and his notorious sons, daughters and grandchildren
- Navavarana Puja- Names of Devis in Nine Enclosures
- Vritrasura vs. Indra and Sage Dadhichi’s illustrious sacrifice
- Bhairav
- Easana
- Bhima Shankar
- Triteeyodhyaaya-Hasti Shaila Mahima
- Dwiteeyadhyaaya-Kanchipura as Bhuloka Vaikuntha
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- रूद्र -शिव एक वैदिक देवता एवं उनके स्वरुप
- Mani Dvipa the Abode of Devi Bhagavati
- Episodes related to Shiva and Parvati
- Accounts of further Manus- Uttama, Tamasa, Daivata, Chakshusa, and Vaivasvatha
- Ayodhya ‘Mahatmya’ and the Import of ‘Tirthas’ around
- Varnashrama Dharma with emphasis on Brahmanas
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan (Gratitude Hymns to Devi included)
- Some Illustrious Devotees to Siva and Special Austerities in Worship
- Markandeya refers Sage Jaimini’s doubts to Holy Birds
- Duties of a Model King as prescribed by Queen Madalasa
- ‘Maha Vakyas’ (Illustrious Statements) about Siva Gyan
- Shiva as Yali
- Arjuna and Kiratha
- Haihayas Vs. Bhargava
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Devi Mahatmya Phala Shruti
- Pashupaasha Vimochana, Uma Maheswara and other Shiva Vratas (Pashupaasha Vimochana Mantra included)
- The stories of Chyavana Muni and Sukanya, King Nabhaga, Pradyumna and Ila Devi
- Siva’s victory over Vidal and Utpal
- Why did Draupadi marry all the five Pandava brothers?
- Devi Bhagavati blesses Vishnu as Hayagreeva
- ‘Linga’ and ‘Alinga Rupaas’ and Primary Creation