Sankshipt Shiv Puran ( Gitapress Gorakhpur ) with 1 Disc  (Hindi, Hardcover, Hanuman Prasad Poddar)

The Shiv Maha Puran is one of the major Puranas in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in the Hindu trinity (Trimurti) alongside Brahma and Vishnu. It is a sacred text revered by Shaivites (devotees of Shiva) and contains a wealth of spiritual, philosophical, and mythological content. Overview of Shiv Maha Puran: Language & Origin: Originally composed in Sanskrit, it's believed to have been compiled around the early centuries CE, though the stories themselves are much older and were passed down orally. Structure: It consists of 12 Samhitas (sections) and over 100,000 verses (in some versions, though shorter versions exist). Primary Theme: The greatness (Mahima) of Lord Shiva as the supreme cosmic power. --- Key Contents and Teachings: 1. Creation of the Universe Describes how Shiva is both the creator and destroyer, and how he is beyond time and space. 2. Legends of Shiva Includes stories like: Marriage of Shiva and Parvati The birth of Ganesha and Kartikeya Destruction of Tripura (Tripurantaka) The churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) and how Shiva drank the poison (Halahala) 3. Philosophical Teachings Explains concepts such as: The nature of reality (advaita) Bhakti (devotion) to Shiva The importance of renunciation, meditation, and moral living 4. Rituals and Worship Offers detailed instructions on: Shiva puja (worship rituals) Fasting (like Shivratri) Construction of Shiva temples The significance of the Shiva Linga 5. Pilgrimage Sites (Shiva Tirthas) Mentions sacred places associated with Lord Shiva, including the Jyotirlingas. --- Spiritual Significance: The Shiv Maha Puran is not just mythology; it serves as a guide to spiritual practice, inner purification, and attaining moksha (liberation). It emphasizes that Shiva is both immanent and transcendent, present in all beings, and that devotion to him leads to freedom from the cycle of birth and death. --- Would you like a specific story or section summarized from the Shiv Puran?