Śivadyuti (शिवद्युति)

"Do not be afraid. Seek refuge in Śiva. All sins perish instantly by Śiva’s grace. I shall explain to you that great object attached to the glorification of Śiva, whereby your course hereafter will be pleasant always. It is by listening to the excellent story that your mind has now turned to the pure path of repentance and detachment from worldly pleasures. Repentance is the only way of acquittanc...

“Nowhere in the world are those who drink intoxicating beverages honoured with liberation. But in regard to the nectar of the story of Śiva it is different. When drunk, it straightaway accords salvation. Thou art blessed, blessed indeed. Blessed, blessed is the story of Śiva, on hearing which a man attains Śivaloka.”

Śaunaka’s questions to Sūta Gosvāmī form the basis of Śiva Purāṇa: • What is the essence of the Purāṇas?   • How do good conduct, good devotion and power of discrimination flourish?   • How are base feelings dispelled by good men?   • What is the effective method of remedying the demoniac nature of Kaliyuga? • What is the greatest means to achieve the most perfect welfare? • What pr...

"Blessed indeed is the story of Śiva Purāṇa, the holiest of holy stories, the mere hearing of which qualifies even the greatest sinner for salvation. O Sūta, thou art the most blessed and fortunate knower of the greatest Truth. Out of great compassion, thou art narrating to us this divine wonderful tale, Śiva Purāṇa. This wonderful narrative that destroys hosts of sins, purifies the mind, and prop...

“The holy Śiva Purāṇa that accords the four aims of life—dharma, artha, kāma and mokṣa—must be heard and read with great devotion always. Śiva Purāṇa, the greatest harbinger of perfect welfare among the Vedas, Itihāsas and other sacred texts, must be thoroughly understood by those who seek salvation. This Śiva Purāṇa is forever the greatest resort of the knowers of Ātman; it is the noblest object...

Introduction to the Shiva Purana series. These are soundtracks from our video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8s1kPtHmCZISnbn7Bg72oKmKA6lAcrXG

The sages said, “What is that great sadya (the Achievable)? What is that great sādhana (means of achievement)? Of what sort is the sādhaka (performer of the rite)? Please explain these precisely.” Brahmā answered: “The attainment of Śiva’s region is the sadya. The sādhana is devotional service rendered unto Him. The sādhaka is the person who is free from desire even for permanent existence, which...