Free Downloads Shiva: Stories And Teachings From The Shiva Mahapurana
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.
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Inner Traditions; Reprint edition (October 4, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1620552485
ISBN-13: 978-1620552483
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #586,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #39 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism > Theology #44 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism > History #93 in Books > History > World > Religious > Hinduism
This is the U.S. Edition of Vanamali's classic book, Sri Shiva Lila."Merely by listening to the story of Shiva, a person secures that merit which resultsfrom the performance of a Rajasuya sacrifice and a hundred Agnistomas.""In the age of Kali, there is no greater virtue conducive to the achievement of liberation,than listening to the Shivapurana." Shiva MahapuranaThe Shiva Mahapurana is said to come from the mouth of Lord Shiva Himself.It is an encyclopedia of various branches of knowledge and ancient esoteric wisdom,handed down through the ages by the grace of the sages and rishis of this holy land.It is arranged in seven samhitas and written in the Sanskrit language.The rarest pearls are hidden in the depths of the oceanand the most precious gems are embedded in the rocks.One has to depend on someone to delve deep into the heart of the oceanor chip off the encasing rocks to expose these treasures to our eyes.Modern man has neither the time nor the knowledge of this ancient languageto go through the voluminous book, however, wonderful it may be.Vanamali has condensed and picked out the most perfect pearls of this ancient wisdomand given it to us in a form which is easy to read and simple to understand.Sri Shiva Lila"VANAMALI""He looked at me,The conqueror of Love!He turned His glance on this frail body,He imbued these hands with strength and courageTo write about His divine glories!O Thou Ocean of compassion!Lover of the lowly and despised!Shiva! Saviour of the world!
Shiva: Stories and Teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana Seven Secrets of Shiva Shiva's Fire The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha) A Faith for the Future: Church's Teachings for a Changing World: Volume 3 (Church Teachings for Changing the World) Scary Stories Box Set: Scary Stories, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3 The Night That Unites Passover Haggadah: Teachings, Stories, and Questions from Rabbi Kook, Rabbi Soloveitchik, and Rabbi Carlebach Minecraft Kid's Stories, Book 2: A Collection of Great Minecraft Short Stories for Children, Minecraft Kid's Stories Minecraft: Silly Stories about Minecraft: Fun Short Stories for Kids (Children's Book: Cute, Bedtime Stories for Beginning Readers Book 6) Books for Kids: Chompy the Shark (Bedtime Stories For Kids Ages 4-8): Short Stories for Kids, Kids Books, Bedtime Stories For Kids, Children Books, Early ... (Fun Time Series for Early Readers Book 2) True Ghost Stories & Tales of Hauntings. Stories of Ghosts & Demons.: True Ghost Stories Happiness, Love, and Liberation: Insights and Teachings from Buddhist Psychology Happiness and the Art of Being: An introduction to the philosophy and practice of the spiritual teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana (Second Edition) Life Stages and Native Women: Memory, Teachings, and Story Medicine (Critical Studies in Native History) Stephanie Miller: Understanding the Life and Teachings of Stephanie Miller - Actress, Radio Personally, Political Activist, and American Patriot The Trinity vs. the Watchtower: Biblical Trinitarianism vs. the Teachings and Practice of Jehovah's Witnesses through the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants The Lost Teachings of Yoga: How to Find Happiness, Peace, and Freedom Through Time-Tested Wisdom The Bible: 16 Symbolic Teachings Every Christian Needs to Study on Life with the Holy Book and Jesus Christ Practicing the Power of Now: Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now
