Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshvarah
Guruh Saakshaat Para Brahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah
(Guru is Brahma, Guru is Vishnu, Guru is Maheswara. Consider Guru as your everything. All are embodiments of Divinity. In fact, all that you see is nothing but the Divine Cosmic Form)
Since ages, Hindus have visualised God in various manifestations of the divine principle. Among these manifestations, the Hindu pantheon of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma has always been held in highest regard as the holiest gods of all - ones who truly rule the world.
For Shaivites like us Lord Shiva is the Supreme being who is the embodiment of Hindu trinity and everything before and after! Considered to be one of the oldest sects of Hinduism, Shaivism can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization (5000 BC), with evidence of the worship of Lord Shiva having been found in ancient archaeological sites of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro. In fact, some evidence dates Shaivism to an even older tradition!
Shiva Scriptures And Their Relevance In Everyday Life
This section of the Shiva Purana has details regarding the various ways in which one can worship Him, and the benefits of trying each method.
Shiva Scriptures And Their Relevance In Everyday Life
The stories of Shiva’s genesis adorn this section, including the origins of Vishnu and Brahma, the famous stories of Sati and Daksha, and battles with demons such as Tarakasur and Tripurasur.
Shiva Scriptures And Their Relevance In Everyday Life
This section of the Shiva Purana goes into details about the ten incarnations of Shiva.
Shiva Scriptures And Their Relevance In Everyday Life
This Samhita has the story of origin of the 12 Jyotirlingas – the devotional representation of Shiva.
Shiva Scriptures And Their Relevance In Everyday Life
Salvation forms the crux of this section as it talks about how a soul can free itself from its past sins, and the way to attain Moksha.
Shiva Scriptures And Their Relevance In Everyday Life
Associated with the ascetic lifestyle of Shiva, this section highlights everything about Yoga, and prescribes the lifestyle of a Sanyasi.
Shiva Scriptures And Their Relevance In Everyday Life
This section delves deeper into rituals for worshiping Shiva, and enlists the ways to overcome hurdles while practicing Yoga.
We desire to learn more about the omnipresence and omnipotence of our supreme Lord Shiva.