Tamil Original: Sri Ramakrishna Vijayam Tamil Magazine Published by Sri Ramakrishna Math Chennai. The following pictorial stories are included in this book: 1. Kunkiliya Kalaya Nayanar 2. Murthi Nayanar 3. Chandesvara Nayanar 4. Appar and Sambandhar 5. Sambandhar and Mangayarkkarasi 6. Kalikama Nayanar 7. Somasi Mara Nayanar 8. Kochengat Chola Nayanar 9. Cheraman Perumal Nayanar 10. Cheraman Perumal Nayanar and Sundarar 11. Sundaramurti Nayanar 12. Sundarar and Paravai Nachiyar 13. Kundaiyur Kizhar and Sundarar 14. Manickavachakar 15. Varaguna Pandyan 16. Chenthanar 17. Sivabhakta Dasimaiyya 18. Saga Pushpadanta 19. Gurunamasivaya 20. Nambiandar Nambi and Saiva Sciptures
Tamil Original: Sri Ramakrishna Vijayam Tamil Magazine Published by Sri Ramakrishna Math Chennai. The following pictorial stories are included in this book: 1. Who is That Thousandth Devotee? 2. Somanatha Worshipped by the Moon 3. Durvasas Curse 4. Siva and Agasthya 5. Greatness of the River Ganga 6. Meenakshis Marriage 7. Nagasam an Abode of Lord Siva 8. Vaitheesvara Healer of Diseases 9. The Stone Bull That Ate Grass 10. Ravanas Stroke 11. The Radiant Linga at Tryambakeswar 12. Atmalinga 13. Annapurna 14. Devasenapati 15. Story of Giving Divine Bull 16. Glory of the Dhruva Grass 17. Siva the Restorer of Glory 18. The Lord Becomes Servant to His Devotee 19. Velliyambalavanan 20. Velleesvaram
The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana • Explains Shiva’s contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee • Reveals how Shiva’s teachings allow one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life • Explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya Shiva, the most ancient and complex deity of the Hindu pantheon, has been portrayed in many contrasting lights: destroyer and benefactor, ascetic and householder, wild demon slayer and calm yogi atop Mount Kailash. Drawing from the Hindu sacred text the Shiva Mahapurana--said to be written by Shiva himself--Vanamali selects the essential stories of Shiva, both those from his dark wild side and those from his benevolent peaceful side. Vanamali discusses Shiva’s many avatars such as Shambunatha and Bhola, as well as Dakshinamurti who taught the shastras and tantras to the rishis. She explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. Examining Shiva’s acceptance of outsiders, Vanamali explains why ghosts and ghouls are his attendants and why his greatest devotees are demon kings, like Ravana. She includes famous Shiva stories such as the Descent of the River Ganga and Churning the Milky Ocean as well as those that reveal the origin of the festival of lights, Diwali; his creation of the cosmic couple, or hierogamos; and how Shiva and Parvati taught the world the secrets of Kundalini Shakti. The author also draws upon Shaivite teachings to illustrate the differences between Western science and Vedic science and their explanations for the origins of consciousness. Integrating Shiva’s two sides, the fierce and the peaceful, Vanamali reveals that Shiva’s form depends on the needs of the devotee. Understanding his teachings allows one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life, for Shiva is the wielder of maya who does not fall under its spell. While Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles, Shiva is the remover of tears.
This is a concise English version of the Tamil Saivite scripture Tiruvilaiyadal Puranam which was composed by Paranjyothi Munivar and it is one of the triad of Saivite Puranas in Tamil.This Puranam narrates 64 divine plays of Lord Shiva. The translator, Dr. T. N. Ramachandran, has translated this great legendary work into a powerful prose narrative, besides translating a few selected poems from each episode into English, preserving the original devotional and spiritual tenor.Sri S. Rajam, a renowned musician and an eminent artist, has brought out the divine players alive in his colourful paintings and sketches tracing the progress of events in each episode.
This book is a guide for one who is ready to diligently walk the spiritual path. Great new vistas open up throughout its 365 daily lessons as Gurudeva shares, in the clearest terms, deep metaphysical insights into the nature of God, soul and world, mind, emotions, ultimate realizations, chakras, purpose of life on earth and much, much more. Simple but effective practices are taught: how to remould our nature and karmas, calm the mind, develop self-esteem, begin to meditate, clear up the past and create a bright future. At the same time, the seeker is guided in establishing a regular devotional and yogic practice whereby the gains of his inner life and realizations are stabilized and used in practical ways.
This 1,008-page sourcebook answers many questions to quench the soul's thirst for God and Self-knowledge. Every spiritually-inclined human being will be enriched by the path revealed in this extraordinary book. India's tolerant and diverse vision of the Divine is all here: meditative, devotional, philosophical, scriptural and yogic. In question-and-answer style, Dancing with Siva guides the aspirant deep into the Hindu heart. Lavishly illustrated with 165 black and white reproductions of paintings from India. Resources include a Hindu timeline, comparisons of 12 world religions, a children's primer and more.
