Shiv Purana  (English, Paperback, Chaturvedi B. K.)

Discover the secrets behind the Hindu God of Destruction, the Supreme One, Rudra, Maheshwara in the Shiv Purana by B. K. Chaturvedi.

Summary of the Book

He existed before Time, known as Kaala Bhairava for it. He is so merciful that he grants even the worst of Rakshasas great wishes if they call to him with utmost devotion, named Bhola Shankara for it. He dances the Tandava, bringing the End of Days with his steps. His love for his Consort Sati and his pain at her demise shrouded the world in a darkness that the Gods feared would engulf all creation in shadow. His wrath at being brought out of his destructive meditation to make love to Parvathi and bear the Saviour destroyed the God of Love with the fires of his Third Eye. Shiv, Rudra, Bhairava, Maheshwara. His names are many, but his purpose has been one since Time memorial. He Is, Was and Will Be, bringing about the renewal of time again and again so that Creation can begin anew. His will destroys the seven worlds that are and remakes them at every age. He is Shiv, the Destroyer of Worlds, and this is his story.

About B. K. Chaturvedi

B. K. Chaturvedi is an Indian writer and Sanskrit expert who has translated many of the Sanskrit epics into English, bringing the wisdom of ancient India to modern times. Some of his other books are: Kalki Purana, Vishnu Purana, Garuda Purana, Devi Bhagawat Purana and Agni Purana.