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The contents outline major episodes associated with Shiva, Parvati, Daksha, Sati, Kartikeya, Ganesha, yogic and cosmic themes, and the twelve Jyotirlingas. 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Who removes and overcomes all obstacles, And grants success in every endeavor.  \n“GANASHTAKAM”  \nAum Mrityunjayaya Namaha!  \nThe recompense that a son makes to the mother who bore him is to make people exclaim, “What austerities did this man’s mother perform tobeget such a son!”  \nTHIRUKKURAL BY THIRUVALLUVAR  \nDedicated to my beloved son Janardan, with all my blessings  \nAum Jagatpitre Namaha!  \nIn youth, the venomous snakes of sound and sight, Of taste and touch and smell,  \nFastened on my vitals and slew my discrimination. Alas! My heart, bereft of the thought of Shiva, Swelled in arrogance and pride!  \nTherefore, O Shiva!  \nO Mahadeva! O Shambho!  \nForgive me, Ipray, my transgressions.  \nNow in my old age, my senses have lost the power of proper judgment and action.  \nMy body is weak and senile from afflictions, But even now, my mind, instead of meditating on Shiva Runs after vain desire and hollow discussions. Therefore, O Shiva! O Mahadeva! O Shambho! Forgive me, Ipray, my transgressions.  \nI bow to Him who bestows on the sages direct knowledge of ultimate Truth.  \nI bow to the teacher of the three worlds, Dakshinamurthy, the Lord Himself, Who dispels the misery of birth and death.  \nADI SHANKARCHARYA  \nContents  \nTitle Page  \nDedication  \nForeword by Swami Dayananda  \nIntroduction  \nPart One: The Divine Aspects of Shiva  \nChapter 1 : The Great Universal God  \nChapter 2 : Creation  \nChapter 3 : Sandhya, the Evening Star  \nChapter 4 : Durga’s Promise  \nChapter 5: The Courtship of Sati  \nChapter 6 : Sati and Shiva  \nChapter 7 : Daksha’s Yajna  \nChapter 8 : The Wrath of Shiva  \nChapter 9 : Parvati Seeks Her Lord  \nChapter 10: The Defeat of Kama  \nChapter 11: Parvati’s Penance  \nChapter 12: The Cosmic Wedding  \nChapter 13: The Cosmic Couple  \nChapter 14: Kartikeya Defeats the Demon  \nChapter 15: Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles  \nChapter 16: The Three Demonic Cities  \nChapter 17: Downfall of the Demons  \nChapter 18: Churning the Milky Ocean  \nChapter 19: The Descent of the River Ganga  \nChapter 20: Destroyed by His Own Hand  \nChapter 21: Markandeya and Agniswara  \nChapter 22: The Manifestations of Shiva  \nChapter 23: Shiva, the Beloved  \nChapter 24: The Jyotirlingas  \nTHE TWELVE JYOTIRLINGAS  \nPart Two: Those Who Worship Shiva  \nChapter 25: Devotees of Shiva  \nChapter 26: The Great Four  \nTHE FRIEND OF SHIVA  \nTHE SON OF SHIVA  \nTHE SERVENT OF SHIVA  \nTHE KNOWER OF SHIVA  \nChapter 27: The Violent Votaries  \nChapter 28: Women Devotees  \nEpilogue  \nAppendix One. Method of Worshipping Lord Shiva  \nAppendix Two. Names of Shiva  \nAppendix Three. Names of Other Characters in the Hindu Pantheon Appendix Four. Alphabetical List of Mantras  \nAppendix Five. Vedic Invocations for World Peace  \nGlossary of Sanskrit Terms  \nFootnotes  \nIndex  \nAbout the Author  \nAbout Inner Traditions • Bear & Company Books of Related Interest  \nCopyright & Permissions  \nAum Shivaya Namaha!  \nForeword The Vedas present the cause of the entire jagat—the material world—as Mayin, wielder of maya, who does not come under the spell of maya, or cosmic illusion. The Mayin is Maheswara—Lord of all. Not only is he the intelligent cause of the jagat, but he is also in the form of the jagat. Space, time, and everything in space and time are his manifestations and therefore not separate from him. He is therefore both father and mother of the universe. Every form is his form and he can be invoked in any given form. If you look at this Maheswara from the point of view of any manifest force or law, he becomes a devata (deity). If you give a name in Sanskrit to this devata, the name will be descriptive of the form. Thus the name Vishnu means that the Lord is all-pervasive.  \nThe name Brahma means the one who is infinite and all-embracing. The name Rudra means the one who is the cause of tears, in that he causes actions to bear fruit, and also the one who removes all tears. In any of the names and forms of worship, you ca","cbCaij65ljFASVPC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij65ljFASVPC","pdf",1181515,246,"English","# Part One: The Divine Aspects of Shiva\n## Chapter 1 : The Great Universal God\n## Chapter 2 : Creation\n## Chapter 3 : Sandhya, the Evening Star\n## Chapter 4 : Durga’s Promise\n## Chapter 5: The Courtship of Sati\n## Chapter 6 : Sati and Shiva\n## Chapter 7 : Daksha’s Yajna\n## Chapter 8 : The Wrath of Shiva\n## Chapter 9 : Parvati Seeks Her Lord\n## Chapter 10 : The Defeat of Kama\n## Chapter 11 : Parvati’s Penance\n## Chapter 12 : The Cosmic Wedding\n## Chapter 13 : The Cosmic Couple\n## Chapter 14 : Kartikeya Defeats the Demon\n## Chapter 15 : Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles\n## Chapter 16 : The Three Demonic Cities\n## Chapter 17 : Downfall of the Demons\n## Chapter 18 : Churning the Milky Ocean\n## Chapter 19 : The Descent of the River Ganga\n## Chapter 20 : Destroyed by His Own Hand\n## Chapter 21 : Markandeya and Agniswara\n## Chapter 22 : The Manifestations of Shiva\n## Chapter 23 : Shiva, the Beloved\n## Chapter 24 : The Jyotirlingas\n# THE TWELVE JYOTIRLINGAS\n# Part Two: Those Who Worship Shiva\n## Chapter 25: Devotees of Shiva\n## Chapter 26: The Great Four\n## Chapter 27: The Violent Votaries\n## Chapter 28: Women Devotees\n# Epilogue\n# Appendix One. Method of Worshipping Lord Shiva\n# Appendix Two. Names of Shiva\n# Appendix Three. Names of Other Characters in the Hindu Pantheon\n# Appendix Four. Alphabetical List of Mantras\n# Appendix Five. Vedic Invocations for World Peace\n# Glossary of Sanskrit Terms\n# Index\n# About the Author","[{\"question\":\"What themes does the book cover from the Shiva Mahapurana?\",\"answer\":\"It presents divine aspects of Shiva through major narratives, including cosmic events, key relationships, and the twelve Jyotirlingas, then moves to stories about devotees who worship Shiva.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the book organized?\",\"answer\":\"It is structured into Part One on the divine aspects of Shiva and Part Two on those who worship Shiva, followed by an epilogue and multiple appendices covering worship and Sanskrit references.\"},{\"question\":\"What practical resources are included for readers?\",\"answer\":\"Appendices provide a method of worship, lists of Shiva and other characters’ names, an alphabetical list of mantras, Vedic invocations for world peace, plus a glossary of Sanskrit terms, footnotes, and an index.\"}]","Shiva - Stories and Teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana | PDF",1789946537,620]