Shiva's Own Story

Shiva's Own Story
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Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Total Pages : 803
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ISBN-10 : 9781609764258
ISBN-13 : 1609764250
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Shiva's Own Story by : K. Chandra Sekhar

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.

Shiva

Shiva
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 171
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ISBN-10 : 9781620552490
ISBN-13 : 1620552493
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Shiva by : Vanamali

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.

Shiva Parvati

Shiva Parvati
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Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9788189999285
ISBN-13 : 8189999281
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Shiva Parvati by : KAMALA CHANDRAKANT

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.

Merging with Śiva

Merging with Śiva
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Publisher : Himalayan Academy Publications
Total Pages : 1065
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ISBN-10 : 9780945497998
ISBN-13 : 0945497997
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Merging with Śiva by : Subramuniya (Master.)

This book is a guide for one who is ready to diligently walk the spiritual path. Great new vistas open up throughout its 365 daily lessons as Gurudeva shares, in the clearest terms, deep metaphysical insights into the nature of God, soul and world, mind, emotions, ultimate realizations, chakras, purpose of life on earth and much, much more. Simple but effective practices are taught: how to remould our nature and karmas, calm the mind, develop self-esteem, begin to meditate, clear up the past and create a bright future. At the same time, the seeker is guided in establishing a regular devotional and yogic practice whereby the gains of his inner life and realizations are stabilized and used in practical ways.

Book of Shiva

Book of Shiva
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 97
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ISBN-10 : 9788184758634
ISBN-13 : 8184758634
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Book of Shiva by : Namita Gokhale

Shiva: Destroyer and Protector, Supreme Ascetic and Lord of the Universe. He is Ardhanarishwara, half-man and half-woman; he is Neelakantha, who drank poison to save the three worlds-and yet, when crazed with grief at the death of Sati, set about destroying them. Shiva holds within him the answers to some of the greatest dilemmas that have perplexed mankind. Who is Shiva? Why does he roam the world as a naked ascetic covered with ash? What was the tandava? What is the story behind the worship of the linga and what vision of the world does it signify? Namita Gokhale examines these questions and many others that lie within the myriad of stories about Shiva. Even as she unravels his complexities, she finds a philosophy and worldview that is terrifying and yet life affirming-an outlook that is to many the essence of Indian thought.

The Book of Shiva

The Book of Shiva
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Publisher : Virgin Books Limited
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1934413089
ISBN-13 : 9781934413081
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Book of Shiva by : Saurav Mohapatra

Originally published in comic book form.

Dancing With Siva

Dancing With Siva
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Publisher : Himalayan Academy Publications
Total Pages : 1270
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ISBN-10 : 9780945497967
ISBN-13 : 0945497962
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Dancing With Siva by : Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami

This 1,008-page sourcebook answers many questions to quench the soul's thirst for God and Self-knowledge. Every spiritually-inclined human being will be enriched by the path revealed in this extraordinary book. India's tolerant and diverse vision of the Divine is all here: meditative, devotional, philosophical, scriptural and yogic. In question-and-answer style, Dancing with Siva guides the aspirant deep into the Hindu heart. Lavishly illustrated with 165 black and white reproductions of paintings from India. Resources include a Hindu timeline, comparisons of 12 world religions, a children's primer and more.

Shiva in the City of Nectar

Shiva in the City of Nectar
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Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9788184957877
ISBN-13 : 8184957874
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Shiva in the City of Nectar by : Preetha Rajah Kannan

Throbbing with non-stop excitement, Shiva in the City of Nectar sweeps across Heaven, Earth and the Underworld, narrating the exploits of the mysterious and powerful blue-throated god. One after another, the tales unfold the follies of ancient devas, asuras, sages, men and mythical beasts. And through them all, Shiva blithely takes on the guise of beggar, saint, monarch, merchant, fisherman, hunter, warrior and woodcutter; walking through the three worlds to slay rampaging demons, perform his Dance of Bliss and embrace good and bad alike. Shiva is portrayed in all his multi-faceted mystique – the tender lover who woos and weds Goddess Meenakshi; the eternal Guru who dispenses wisdom; the fierce avenger whose third eye flashes fire; the generous benefactor who showers blessings on his devotees; and, above all, the gentle prankster who embodies the essence of Vedic faith.

Autobiography of a Shiva Devotee

Autobiography of a Shiva Devotee
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 198056857X
ISBN-13 : 9781980568575
Rating : 4/5 (7X Downloads)

Synopsis Autobiography of a Shiva Devotee by : Shikha Narula

Revealing a Shiva devotee's spiritual visions and experiences in this lovely, inspiring and true story that describes her journey to Self-Realization.

Shiva

Shiva
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Publisher : Har Anand Publications
Total Pages : 104
Release :
ISBN-10 : 8124114234
ISBN-13 : 9788124114230
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

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