Shiva Purana

FAQs

Q1. Which are the best books to read about Lord Shiva?

Lord Shiva is one of the most revered demigods in Hinduism and is known as “Mahadeva”. His constitutional position is very different from other demigods; he is neither Jiva Tattva nor Vishnu Tattva. Therefore, knowing his personality and qualities is a difficult task. Exotic India has many authentic books that glorify Lord Shiva and explain him in Truth such as “भगवान शिव की कथाएँ (सचित्र): Stories of Lord Shiva (illustrated)” published by Advaita Ashram Kolkata, “शिव पूजा प्रदीप: The Great and Best Book of Lord Shiva Worship” by Pt. Ramesh Chandra Sharma.

Q2. Where can I get an authentic Shiv Puran?

Shiva Purana is one of the scriptural literatures in Hinduism and is an important part of the Shaivism tradition. It mainly concerns Lord Shiva and his eternal consort Parvati. It contains 100,000 Sanskrit verses that are structured into 12 Samhitas or books. Exotic India offers its customers authentic books based on Vedic literature. These books are available in different languages, along with original Sanskrit texts. If you wish to buy Shiva Purana, you must check out our website where you will get this glorious book printed by different publications.

Q3. Which is the best book to learn about Lord Shiva?

Lord Shiva is regarded as the topmost Vaishnava and the best among all the demigods. When it comes to taking knowledge of the subject matter of the Vedic literature, it is very important that you take it from an authentic source. If you wish to learn about Lord Shiva in-depth, the best book is “शिव की महिमा: The Glory of Lord Shiva” by Nisha Sharma. The glories of Lord Shiva are uncountable and this book describes all his pastimes.

Q4. What are the best books written on Shiv?

There are innumerable books on the glories of Lord Shiva that describe his qualities and pastimes which are also innumerable. Exotic India has a wide collection of books on Lord Shiva that explain everything about him. You may prefer to buy and read “शिव पार्वती विवाह और शिव कथाएँ: Shiva Parvati Vivah and The Story of Lord Shiva” published by Randhir Prakashan, Haridwar, “भगवान शिव की उपासना का अध्यात्मशास्त्र: Spiritual Science of Worship of Lord Shiva” by Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale and Gajanan Alshi.

Q5. Which Shiv Puran book is the best?

Shiva Purana is an important Vedic literature, reading which is a major part of the Sadhana of the Shaivites (devotees of Lord Shiva). It is centered on Lord Shiva and discusses his glories and discussions with other great personalities such as Parvati Devi, Lord Brahma, Indra, Narada Muni, etc. personalities. Amongst all the versions of Shiva Purana in the world, the book “The Shiva Purana in Simple Hindi Language” by Hanuman Prasad is the best for beginners. It contains the summary of Shiva Purana in the Hindi language which is very easy to understand for everyone.

Q6. What Hindi book changed your life?

The Hindi book “श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता: यथारूप- Srimad Bhagavad Gita: As It Is (With Original Sanskrit Text, Meaning, Translation and Detailed Meaning)” by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada changed the perspective and view of my life. The Bhagavad Gita is known as the manual of life and certainly has all the answers and solutions to all our problems, both external and internal. This book is entitled “As it is” because it offers an authentic explanation of all verses. The author of this book is coming in the disciplic succession starting from Lord Shri Krishna Himself. Thus, it is undoubtedly the most trustworthy book of all time.