Author: Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher: Westland
ISBN: 939507308X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 322
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About the Book A WONDERFULLY CREATIVE INSIGHT INTO THE LEGEND AND SYMBOLISM OF SHIVA AS A GOD AND HIS ROLE IN THE HINDU TRINITY ALONGSIDE VISHNU AND BRAHMA Shiva, ʻthe destroyerʼ among the Hindu Trinity (of gods), is depicted in many contradictory manners. He is an ascetic who wears animal skin, his body smeared with ashes. Contradictory to his wild nature, he is also depicted as having a family, with a beautiful wife and two children. There are many more such varied representations of Shiva, the most prominent of these being the Linga and theNataraja. The author, Devdutt Pattanaik, introduces the readers to these varied aspects and representations and then sets about interpreting them. He explains the different anomalies and conflicts in beliefs, as well as the symbolism, rituals and reasons behind Hindu worship.
Author: Jagdish Lal Shastri
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789356760967
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Author: Munindra Misra
Publisher: Munindra Misra
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 310
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The Shiv Maha Puran, a tale divine, Of Lord Shiv, in verses fine. It speaks of creation, the cosmic design, Of Shiv's power, that does shine. A tale of Sati and Parvati sublime, The Shiv Shakti ever so divine. Sati the emotional in Shiv love be, Parvati, loving and worshipping clearly. It grows on Shiv’s consort, Parvati kind, Their love and devotion, we surely find. The birth of their sons, to mankind, Ganesh and Kartikeya, in the storyline. It narrates tales of Shiv's might, His dance of destruction, in the night. The sacred mantras, a spiritual light, In the Shiv Maha Puran, take flight.
Author: Ramesh Menon
Publisher: books catalog
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 348
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There are eighteen Mahapuranas, great Puranas, and the Siva Purana is one of them. Siva is a vivid retelling of the Siva Purana for today's reader. The book contains all the major legends of Siva, bringing them alive again for a new generation.
Author: David Frawley
Publisher: Lotus Press
ISBN: 094067629X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 234
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Lord Shiva is the personification of all the main practices of Yoga, as the origin and ruling power over asana, prana, mantra, inner seeing and meditation. The current book unfolds the presence, light, energy and consciousness of the Supreme Shiva to take us beyond all death and duality.
Author: Vanamali
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620552493
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 171
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The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana • Explains Shiva’s contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee • Reveals how Shiva’s teachings allow one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life • Explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya Shiva, the most ancient and complex deity of the Hindu pantheon, has been portrayed in many contrasting lights: destroyer and benefactor, ascetic and householder, wild demon slayer and calm yogi atop Mount Kailash. Drawing from the Hindu sacred text the Shiva Mahapurana--said to be written by Shiva himself--Vanamali selects the essential stories of Shiva, both those from his dark wild side and those from his benevolent peaceful side. Vanamali discusses Shiva’s many avatars such as Shambunatha and Bhola, as well as Dakshinamurti who taught the shastras and tantras to the rishis. She explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. Examining Shiva’s acceptance of outsiders, Vanamali explains why ghosts and ghouls are his attendants and why his greatest devotees are demon kings, like Ravana. She includes famous Shiva stories such as the Descent of the River Ganga and Churning the Milky Ocean as well as those that reveal the origin of the festival of lights, Diwali; his creation of the cosmic couple, or hierogamos; and how Shiva and Parvati taught the world the secrets of Kundalini Shakti. The author also draws upon Shaivite teachings to illustrate the differences between Western science and Vedic science and their explanations for the origins of consciousness. Integrating Shiva’s two sides, the fierce and the peaceful, Vanamali reveals that Shiva’s form depends on the needs of the devotee. Understanding his teachings allows one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life, for Shiva is the wielder of maya who does not fall under its spell. While Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles, Shiva is the remover of tears.
Author: B. K. Chaturvedi
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
ISBN: 9788171826735
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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Vishnu Puran is believed to be one of the most important Puranas, if not the most valuable ancient record of the faith called Sanatan Dharma. Its stories reveal about the various exploits of Vishnu incarnations. In rendering this holy text into English, the attention has been paid to put only those details that have certain fundamental truths of life. Hence, in this work those details have been deliberately omitted which may appear rather confusing or uninteresting to the reader not having the initiation in the sacred love. The main thrust of this attempt has been to show a clear glimpse of our ancient hermitage.
Author: Kumkum Gupta
Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
ISBN: 9350944820
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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Everyday Vocabulary by Arihant book has been designed with an aim of helping the students improve their vocabulary, as good vocabulary strengthens the writing & speaking skills.The present book contains more than 6100 such words that are used in day-to-day life for conversation. The book provides an easy approach to pronunciation & meanings of frequently used English words. The book covers English Alphabet and Ordinals, Numerals, Words Used in Daily Routine, Name of Parts of the Body, Name of Relations, Name of Ornaments & Jewels, Name of Animals, Name of Birds, Name of Some Reptiles, Water Living Creatures, Worms & Insects, Domestic Articles, Homes & Abodes, Name of Musical Instruments, Name of Minerals, Young Ones of Animals & Birds, Cries of Creatures, Clothes, Dresses, Wearing Apparels, Terms Used in Sports & Games, Names of Directions, Names of Planets in our Solar System, Name of Colors, Name of Medical Sciences & Medicines, Terms Used in Post & Telegraph Department, etc.This book will help in improving your writing & speaking skills.
Author: B. K. Chaturvedi
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
ISBN: 9788128806797
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 110
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Puranas are almost like an encyclopedia listing the hitman achievements in this part of the world till the time they were edited or compiled. In every cycle of time the master editor called Veda vyas emerges to edit, vet and compile these records. Their significance is enormous even in the present, as they give a peep into the distant past of Hindus when the world was evolving and the psyche of the race was being formed. These Puranas record the arguments that make us to decide as to what is holy and what is vile; what is good and what is had. By going through them we can compare our present day jurisprudence vis-a-vis the ancient norms. Apart from that, they are a huge store-house of information conceiving every subject under the sun. It is with the view of unearthing these gems that the present series of the puranas has been planned.
Author: Lahiri Mahasaya
Publisher: Ancient Kriya Yoga Mission
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 95
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This is a scriptural commentary of Lahiri Mahasaya on Linga Puran, In The Light Of Kriya. When the body trembles, it is medium Pranayam. When the body levitates, it is Super Pranayam. Seeing the inner Visions is called Darsan. The Kriyanwit, holding onto the After-effect-poise of Kriya in Samadhi, stays like a corpse. The Yogi becomes extremely powerful and inward when he holds onto the After-effect-poise of Kriya for a whole year. His sperm become golden. He becomes Omniscient and generates good Seed. His arms reach out in ten directions, and he may accept whatever he wants to. The eyes of one who holds onto the After-effect-poise of Kriya do not blink (nimes). That is why he is called Animes. Those who walk on the earth and who fly in the sky, like renunciates and energetic beings, all are holding eight kinds of powers through earth, water, fire, air and ether. At the After-effect-poise (Turiya) of Kriya, one does not like to speak. He is Kapali, that is, He holds the air in the forehead (Kapal). He stays at Kailash Mountain, that is, at the head, at the After-effect-poise (Turiya) of Kriya like the ultimate Self. He is Guhavashi. That is, in the Star in between the eyebrows there is a cave where He lives. He is Kulahari. That is, He snatches away the energy of Kulakundalini. This body is the sound of OM or Pranava. Prana makes all beings tranquil by the practice of Kriya in this body. That is why it is called Pranava. This very breath is spread over in all bodies. That is why Mahadeva is all pervading and everywhere in all beings.
