Shiva Purana
शिवपुराण
The Glory of Lord Shiva
The cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and dissolution — from the sacred Linga to the divine romance of Shiva and Parvati.
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The Shiva Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It reveals the significance of Linga worship, narrates the stories of the twelve Jyotirlingas, describes the divine romance of Shiva and Parvati, the birth of Kartikeya, and expounds the philosophy of liberation through devotion to Mahadeva.
How This Book Is Organised
The Shiva Purana is structured across seven Samhitas, some with nested Khandas.
Samhitas
Seven books of the text
Khandas
Sections within some Samhitas
Adhyayas
Chapters within each section
Shlokas
Verses read one by one
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Shaiva theology, Jyotirlinga context, and mantra metadata
Samhitas of the Shiva Purana
The Shiva Purana is traditionally divided into seven Samhitas.
Each Samhita illuminates a distinct facet of Shaiva wisdom.
Vidyeśvara Saṃhitā
The Foundation of Saiva Dharma
Establishes Siva's supremacy, the significance of Linga worship, and the Pancaksara mantra as the path to liberation.
Rudra Saṃhitā
The Divine Drama of Siva
The heart of the Siva Purana -- from cosmic creation through Sati's sacrifice, Parvati's penance, Karttikeya's birth, to the great battles against Tripura.
Śatarudra Saṃhitā
The Hundred Forms of Rudra
Reveals the infinite manifestations of Siva as Rudra, his cosmic dance, and the deeper meaning behind his many forms.
Koṭirudra Saṃhitā
The Twelve Jyotirlingas
Narrates the sacred stories behind each of the twelve Jyotirlingas and their pilgrimage significance across Bharata.
Umā Saṃhitā
The Goddess and Sakti Theology
Explores the theology of Devi as Sakti, the feminine divine principle, and her inseparable union with Siva.
Kailāsa Saṃhitā
Mount Kailasa and Siva's Abode
Describes the sacred mountain Kailasa, Siva's divine court, and the celestial geography of Siva-loka.
Vāyu Saṃhitā
Yoga, Philosophy, and Liberation
The philosophical culmination -- covering Pasupati philosophy, yoga practices, and the path to ultimate liberation through Siva.
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