Download or read book Shiva A Traditional Tale written by Appu Series and published by Media Fusion India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the triumvirate of the Hindu pantheon, Lord Shiva is the destroyer. He wears a snake around his neck and has long matted hair. The story of Shiva depicts his life and his many miracles.
Download or read book Shiva written by Vanamali and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Parvathi A Traditional Tale written by Appu Series and published by Media Fusion India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The companion of Lord Shiva, Parvathi is the incarnation of the Devi. The story depicts how she won Shiva's hand and blesses her devotees.
Download or read book Shiva s Own Story written by K. Chandra Sekhar and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2011 with total page 803 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'Brihakatha', or Lord Shiva's narrative to his wife Parvati, is featured in Gunadhya's epic composition 'Katha Sarita Sagara' in Sanskrit. Somadeva's adaptation retains the storyline, with Lord Shiva substituting for Lord Kubera, the God of Wealth. C H Tawney, blending pure Hindu mythology with Buddhist and tantric beliefs, translated the story into English as The Ocean of a Story, which runs 12 volumes and includes footnotes. Shiva's Own Story is a condensed version of Tawney's work. The setting of the stories is India in the 10th and 11th centuries, when the country was composed of many small kingdoms and fiefdoms. There was no dearth of monarchs with dynastic ambitions. The king was usually advised by an intelligent and devoted Brahman minister. The heir apparent, the crown prince, had a circle of friends, mostly sons of the king's ministers, who became part of the cabinet when the prince became king. Intrigue was rife and matrimonial alliances were often a strategy to expand the kingdom. In a country where illiteracy is still formidable, storytelling is a means of promoting and propagating religious and moral culture.
Download or read book Shiva written by Sonalini Chaudhry Dawar and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great Lord Shiva is the destroyer of all that is evil in the three worlds of Heaven, Earth and Hell. He forms the Hindu Trinity of gods with Brahma, the creator and Vishnu, the preserver of mankind. This beautifully illustrated book tells the glorious tales of this mighty god - traditional tales from Hindu mythology that are passed on from generation to generation. Read of the fascinating legend of Sati, how Parvati became Lord Shiva's wife, how Shiva came to have a blue throat, why we celebrate the festival of Shivratri and why Ganga was tied up in Shiva's hair.
Download or read book Shiva and the Primordial Tradition written by Alain Daniélou and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-11-10 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive examination of the underpinnings of the Shaivite Tradition • Reveals the influence of Shaivism on the Western world • Discusses Shaivism’s understanding of sacred sexuality • Presents the connections between Vedic poetry and metaphysics In Shiva and the Primordial Tradition, Alain Daniélou explores the relationship between Shaivism and the Western world. Shaivite philosophy does not oppose theology, cosmology, and science because it recognizes that their common aim is to seek to understand and explain the nature of the world. In the Western world, the idea of bridging the divide between science and religion is just beginning to touch the edges of mainstream thought. This rare collection of the late author’s writings contains several never-before-published articles and offers an in-depth look at the many facets of the Samkhya, the cosmologic doctrines of the Shaivite tradition. Daniélou provides important revelations on subjects such as the science of dreams, the role of poetry and sexuality in the sacred, the personality of the great Shankara, and the Shaivite influence on the Scythians and the Parthians (and by extension, the Hellenic world in general). Providing a convincing argument in favor of the polytheistic approach, he explains that monotheism is merely the deification of individualism--the separation of humanity from nature--and that by acknowledging the sacred in everything, we can recognize the imprint of the primordial tradition.
Download or read book The Tales of Lord Shiva Shiva and Parvati written by Himalayan Narratives and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the enchanting world of "The Tales of Lord Shiva, Shiva and Parvati," a mesmerizing children's book that brings the rich mythology and cultural traditions of Nepal to life through a captivating narrative. Set in the heart of Kathmandu Valley, the story centers around Maya, a curious young girl. Her journey of discovery begins as she listens to her sister Malati recite the sacred Swasthani Brata Katha. This recitation unveils the mystical tales of Hindu deities, drawing Maya into a world of divine stories and cultural lore. As the story unfolds, it depicts the unwavering devotion of Goddess Parvati to Lord Shiva, overcoming trials and reincarnation to reunite with him. Their divine union, celebrated amidst the grandeur of gods and earthly beings, symbolizes eternal love and brings forth their sons, Kartikeyan and Ganesh. As the festival of Shivaratri approaches, Maya immerses herself in these ancient narratives. Through this experience, she gains a profound understanding of her cultural heritage, connecting the past, present, and future in a beautiful tapestry of faith and enlightenment.
Download or read book Stories of Shiva written by Anant Pai and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the following titles: Sati and Shiva, Shiva and Parvati, Tales of Shiva, Ganesha, Karttikeya
Download or read book Ganesha A Traditional Tale written by Appu Series and published by Media Fusion India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hindu God with an elephant head and a mouse for a vehicle, Lord Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvathi and is considered the God of auspicious beginnings. This is a story that tells us how He came into being!
Download or read book How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva written by Harish Johari and published by Bear Cub Books. This book was released on 2004-11-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The magical story of how the princess Parvati opens the heart of her eternal husband Shiva • The courtship story of one of the central couples in Indian lore, Parvati and Shiva, made accessible for Western children • Illustrated throughout with paintings from the classic Indian tradition In the Hindu pantheon the great mother goddess Adishakti is the heavenly wife of Shiva, Lord of All Gods. Whenever Shiva or Adishakti come to Earth in human form, they are fated to marry each other again--but that’s no guarantee that all will go smoothly with their courtship. In this story Adishakti comes to Earth as the mountain princess Parvati, who has her work cut out for her when she tries to win the affections of Shiva. Shiva spends all his time meditating on a remote mountainside in the Himalayas and has no interest in marriage. Parvati washes his feet, wipes his brow, and lays sixteen offerings before him, but he won’t even look at her. Sage Narada advises her to invoke Shiva’s name--Om Namah Shivaya--over and over again as a mantra. So in the heat of the sun, in the driving rain, in snow up to her neck Parvati sits and repeats her beloved’s name until the focused power of her intent opens his heart and persuades him to ask for her hand in marriage. Parvati’s timeless story teaches children that with enough love and perseverance even the seemingly impossible can be achieved. Accompanied by rich, color illustrations prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon, How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva will transport children to a magical world filled with ancient wisdom.
Download or read book Shiva Parvati written by KAMALA CHANDRAKANT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful demon threatens the gods in their heaven. They need a saviour, who, Lord Brahma decrees, will be the son born to Shiva and Parvati. But Shiva – a badly-dressed, untidy, solitary ascetic – seems to enjoy bachelorhood. Even Parvati’s unmatched beauty aided by Kama, the god of love, seems unequal to the task of enchanting the stern lord. This illustrated classic is based on Kumara Sambhava of Kalidasa.
Download or read book Dance of Shiva Other Divine Tales written by Preetha Vetrivel Kannan and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories that await you are an exhilarating mix of devotion, history and myths! Dance of Shiva & Other Divine Tales explores the mysteries that lie behind some of our most ancient and revered temples—from Kanyakumari to Kanchipuram. Revealing the legends behind the origins of these temples and the wonders associated with them, these stories will delight anyone fascinated by Indian folklore. These timeless and enchanting stories narrate the triumph of good over evil; they portray god’s compassion towards man; they reveal the miracles worked by devotion. Immensely engaging and magical, the action in these narratives ranges over heaven and earth: Indra is punished for lusting after a sage’s wife; Narada uses his tricks to stop Shiva’s marriage to Parvati; Kannagi’s curse reduces Madurai to ashes; Vishnu saves Gajendran, the elephant, from the crocodile’s clutches … and much more. A collection that is in equal parts enlightening and enthralling.
Download or read book Shiva Tales Incredible Indian Tales written by Om Books Editorial Team and published by Om Books International. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Shiva is the strongest and the most enigmatic god in Hinduism. He is also known as “the destroyer” and is one of the Holy Trinity, which includes Lord Bramha “the creator” and Lord Vishnu “the preserver”. It is believed that destruction of evil leads to new cycles of creations and maintains the balance in the world.Shiva Tales is a collection of inspiring stories of Lord Shiva’s wisdom and power. Anecdotes of the battles he fought to restore peace on earth to teaching Ravana a lesson are retold in simple language.The lucid text accompanied with colourful illustrations make this book a delightful read.
Download or read book The Seduction of Shiva written by and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The god Shiva is utterly seduced by Mohini, the enchanting female form assumed by the god Vishnu during the churning of the ocean for nectar. A barber employs wit and wile and rumours of witchcraft to win his wife back from the lustful attentions of their king. The celestial nymph Urvashi curses the Pandava prince Arjuna when he rejects her sexual advances. A woman caught in adultery befools her elders with a religious ritual. A man with a disagreeable missing wife insists nevertheless that she be recovered by his ruler who has a similar problem. Refined, colloquial, romantic, cynical, satirical by turns, these stories of erotic love, elegantly translated from the Sanskrit classics, make a sustained argument for the secular ends of life of desire tempered with discrimination and pleasure with restraint.
Download or read book The Love Story of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti written by Santosh Gairola and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Shiva is immortal, supreme consciousness who doesn't have the physical realities, but all the physical entities are within him. He is the one who is responsible for taking care of the process of creation and destruction. It is astonishing to know that Shiva is entirely different from other deities and never takes birth on earth as a human. He is the ultimate transformer and omniscient Lord of the World.In contemporary to that, there is another aspect of Shiva which is more human than us. He is the powerful, peaceful, promising, attractive, and beloved husband of Goddess Shakti. This book will take you to the journey of Shiva and Goddess Shakti; you will come to know how they got separated from each other and again united with more love and devotion. Through this book, you will come to know that goddess Shakti keeps manifesting herself to get married to Shiva. Their love story gives a meaningful message of respect, trust, and love.
Download or read book Tales from Shiva Purana written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of Vishnu written by SUBBA RAO and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vishnu, they say, is just one of a powerful threesome, the highest lords of the universe. However, though Brahma has created the universe and Shiva can destroy it, it is up to the great god Vishnu to keep all creatures within it well and happy. Always compassionate, he is also the wisest of the trinity. It is he who good-naturedly sorts out the mess the others create and above all, Vishnu always favors the good and the pure.
