Linga Purana in Chinese
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
《林伽往世书》之前分（Purva Bhaga）为全书开端，主要阐述宇宙创生的次第、林伽（Linga）的起源，以及奉事湿婆（Śiva）的仪轨法门。通过对世界显现与诸原理安立的叙述，本分强调湿婆为万有之本：能生、能持、能摄，令一切归于本初寂静。 关于林伽的缘起，本分将林伽揭示为湿婆超越形相与言诠的圣相标志。礼敬林伽并非执著于器物，而是以此为所缘，令心归向至上真实；此真实遍在众生之中，又超越一切对待。 本分亦详述修持与供养：如阿毗湿迦（abhiṣeka，灌沐）、供水、供花、焚香、燃灯与火供，并配合持诵真言（mantra）。
Uttara Bhaga
The Second Part
《后分》（Uttara Bhaga）是《林伽往世书》的第二部分，专注于解脱（moksha）、瑜伽修持，以及湿婆（Shiva）无量无边的“大威德、大荣耀”。本分指出：若能体悟湿婆为至上真实、超越生灭之本体，便能破除无明，出离轮回。 书中以瑜伽为净化身心之道：摄心、调伏诸根、安住禅观，乃至三摩地，皆以湿婆为所缘。虔敬（bhakti）与智慧（jñāna）相辅相成，使修行不止于形式，而成为内在觉悟的成熟。 《后分》亦极力赞颂湿婆的“摩诃摩希玛”（mahā-mahimā），说明其神圣临在遍满宇宙，也在众生自性（ātman）之中。
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