Linga Purana in Japanese
लिङ्गपुराण
The Sacred Scripture of Linga Worship & Shiva
A revered Shaiva Purana narrating the origin and glory of the Linga, Shiva's cosmic manifestations, sacred rituals, yoga, and the path to liberation through devotion to Mahadeva.
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The Linga Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a foundational Shaiva text that glorifies Lord Shiva through the symbolism of the Linga. It narrates the origin of the cosmic Linga (Lingodbhava), the creation and dissolution of the universe, the significance of Linga worship, sacred rituals, yoga practices, and the path to moksha. The text encompasses Shiva's various manifestations, the greatness of holy places, and detailed instructions on devotion, meditation, and righteous living.
How This Book Is Organised
The Linga Purana is structured across two Bhagas, each addressing a distinct domain of Shaiva knowledge.
Bhagas
Two major sections
Adhyayas
Chapters within each Bhaga
Shlokas
Verses read one by one
Available Reading Features
This edition of the Linga Purana on Vedapath includes:
Original Sanskrit verses (Devanagari)
Transliteration for guided reading
Word-by-word meanings
Clear, faithful translations
Linga worship, Shaiva cosmology, and ritual context
Bhagas of the Linga Purana
The Linga Purana is traditionally divided into two Bhagas.
Each Bhaga covers a distinct domain of Shaiva theology, ritual, and liberation.
Purva Bhaga
The First Part
プールヴァ・バーガ（Purva Bhaga）は『リンガ・プラーナ』の第一部であり、宇宙創成の次第、リンガの起源、そしてシヴァ（Śiva）への聖なる祭式と作法を基礎から説き明かす。世界がいかに顕現し、存在の原理がいかに整えられるかを語りつつ、シヴァこそが生成・維持・融解の根源であることを示す。 リンガの由来に関しては、リンガを形や言葉を超えたシヴァの至高の実在を指し示す聖標として顕す。ゆえにリンガ礼拝は物体への執着ではなく、万有に遍在しつつ万有を超越する真理へと心を向ける行であると教える。
Uttara Bhaga
The Second Part
ウッタラ・バーガ（Uttara Bhaga）は『リンガ・プラーナ』の第二部であり、解脱（モークシャ）、ヨーガの修行、そしてシヴァ神の「大いなる大いなる威光」を中心に説く。シヴァを生死を超えた至上の真実として悟ることが、輪廻（サンサーラ）を支える無明を断つ鍵であると示される。 ここでのヨーガは内面浄化の道として語られ、心と感官の制御、静慮、瞑想、そしてシヴァに向けた三昧（サマーディ）へと導く。バクティ（信愛）とジュニャーナ（智慧）は相補い、儀礼が形だけに終わらず、心の変容と覚醒へ成熟するよう勧められる。
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