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Know the importance of Shiva Purana, benefits of reading, rules and measures – Shiv Puran
Shiv Puran Guru Maa Nidhi Ji Shrimali has told that the glory of Lord Shiva has been praised in Shiv Puran. This Purana is believed to be related to Shaivism. It also includes the methods of worship and wisdom-filled narratives to please Lord Shiva. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is one of the trinity and is also considered the God of destruction. Lord Shiva is also called by names like Mahesh, Mahakal, Neelkanth, Rudra etc. It is also believed that Lord Shiva was a great yogi and that is why he is also given the name of Adiyogi. Lord Shiva is described in Hindu scriptures as a deity who is very kind and innocent and becomes pleased at a sincere call from his devotees. However, when Lord Shiva gets angry, the whole creation starts trembling. Shiv Puran
Importance of Shiv Puran
All the devotees of Lord Shiva all over the world along with the whole of India, they wish for happiness and peace from Lord Shiva. Shiva Purana has great importance for the devotees of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva has been glorified in this Purana. In this Purana, Shiva has been glorified as an idol of affection, kindness and compassion. By reciting this Purana, similar qualities are infused within the devotees. Means the character of the devotees also starts becoming like that of Lord Shiva. Devotees who recite Shiva Purana methodically get freedom from the cycle of life and death. That's why Shiva Purana is considered very important in Hinduism. Shiv Puran
who wrote shivpuran
According to Guru Maa Nidhi Ji Shrimali, Shivpuran has been composed by Maharishi Ved Vyas, who composed 18 Puranas and Upapuranas including Mahabharata and Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, which is written in Devbhasha Vedic Sanskrit and Shivpuran has a total of 28 thousand verses in which Mahadev is described. Has gone. Shivpuran has been given the highest status among all the Puranas in Sanatan Dharma.
How many parts/chapters are there in Shiva Purana?
Presently there is a controversy regarding some parts of Sanjay Shiv Puran, the literature of Sanatan Kaal Shiva Bhakti. Ambiguity is observed with respect to the number of its chapters or sections. The parts of Shiva Purana are called Samhitas. According to one opinion, there are six chapters in Shiva Purana, which are Vidyashvara Samhita, Rudra Samhita, Shatrudra Samhita, Kotirudra Samhita, Uma Samhita and Kailash Samhita.
In another opinion, the Shiva Purana is made up of seven chapters, in this opinion an additional chapter of the Vayu Samhita is mentioned. There is a third opinion, according to which there are eight chapters in Shiva Purana. However, in all the different schools of thought, the order of the first six chapters remains the same. Let us know about the different chapters or sections of Shiva Purana.
Shiva Purana Chapter 1 – Vidyashvara Samhita
Shiva Purana Chapter 1 is known as Vidyashvara Samhita. In Vidyashvara Samhita, the rules of reading Shiva Purana, rules of Shiva worship, rules of Shivratri fast and rules of worshiping Shivling including rules of wearing Rudraksha and donations related to Shiva and their importance are found. It is said in this chapter that Sutji is contemplating religion with sages in Prayag. Apart from this, the main parts of Vidyeshwar Samhita are as follows. Shiv Puran
– Introduction to Shiva Purana
Meditation on topics such as meditation on Sadhana, the month of Sawan, Shiva Bhajan and attainment of Shiva through Yoga.
– Worship method, secret and importance of Shiva Linga and Shiva's corporeal form
– Importance of Panchakshar Mantra Om Namah Shivay
– How to establish Shiva Linga, how to worship Shiva with Vedic mantras. Such topics are mentioned in Shivpuran – Chapter 1 of Vidyashvara Samhita. Shiv Puran
Shiva Purana Chapter 2 – Rudra Samhita
The Rudra Samhita, the second chapter of the Mahashiva Purana, has a total of five sections. These include Srishti Khand, Sati Khand, Parvati Khand, Kumar Khand and Yudh Khand.
Shiva Purana Chapter 3 – Sharudrasamhita
The third chapter of Shiva Purana is known as Sharudrasamhita. Various forms of Lord Shiva and their deep description are found in Shatrudra Samhita. In this code, all the incarnations of Shiva have been described in which he has worked for the salvation of the world.
There is a description of five incarnations of Shiva, whose names are Saghejat, Vamdev, Tatpurush, Aghor and Ishaan.
It also contains very detailed information about the Ardhanarishwar form of Shiva.
It tells the story of the birth of Nandi and her marriage to Abhishek.
The description of the eleven Rudra incarnations of Shiva, including the Mahakal incarnation of Shiva, is also found in the Shatrudrasamhita of the Shiva Purana. Shiv Puran
Shiva Purana Chapter 4 – Kotirudra Samhita
The fourth chapter of Shivpuran is known as Kotirudrasamhita. In Kotirudrasanhita, complete information related to the importance of 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva and their worship method is found.
– How the 12 Jyotirlingas were originated, along with the meaning of 12 Jyotirlinga stotras, the information about the verses of 12 Jyotirlingas etc. is obtained from the Kotirudrasanhita only.
The story of Kashi Vishwanath, the origin of Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga, the origin of Kashi, the mantras of Kashi Vishwanath, the secrets of Kashi Vishwanath are found in the Kotirudrasanhita.
Information like the story of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, meaning of Mallikarjuna and how to worship Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is also found in the Kotirudrasanhita part of Shiva Purana.
The story of Mahakal Jyotirlinga, the meaning of Mahakal Jyotirlinga, the story of the birth of Mahakal is also mentioned in the Shiva Purana of Dev Vyas.
The story related to the origin of all the twelve Jyotirlingas including Kedarnath Jyotirlinga, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Okareshwar Jyotirlinga, Rameshwar Jyotirlinga, Ghushmeshwar Jyotirlinga, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga is also available to us from Kotirudra Samhita.
There is also mention of the story of Vishnu receiving the Sudarshan Chakra by worshiping Lord Shankar. In the Kotirudrasanhita, information about the formula, method and benefits of the Shiva Sahasranama recited by Lord Vishnu for Shiva worship is also found. In this, information about fasting and mantras has also been given to please Lord Shiva. Along with this, the method of Shivratri fast and the glory of Shivratri is also mentioned in Kotirudrasanhita. Shiv Puran
Shiva Purana Chapter 5 – Uma Samhita
Uma Samhita gives information about devotion and fruits of worship of Lord Shiva. Questions related to sin and virtue are answered in Chapter 5 of the Shiva Purana Umasanhita. The detailed story of appearance of Mata Uma and killing of Shumbha Nishumbha is also available in Shiva Purana.
Along with this, how a person should do karma to get heaven and all the measures related to charity, virtue, these various details are from Umasanhita.
Uma Samhita also mentions measures to remove sins and repent for mistakes. Pranayama, meditation on the fire in the middle of the eyebrows, breathing through the mouth and touching the bell of the tongue by bending the tongue, the knowledge of the four measurable practices to achieve immortality by conquering death is also obtained from this. Shiva Purana.
Not limited to this, the story related to Goddess Uma, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati and Kali Avatar is also found in the fifth chapter of Shivpuran of Hindi literature.
Shiva Purana Chapter 6 – Kailash Samhita
Information about various rules of Shiva devotion is found in Kailash Samhita. Before adopting Vairagya and getting engrossed in the devotion of Shiva, the rules of worshiping Shiva are known from the Kailas Samhita. It also gives information about the classical method of taking sannyas. In Kailash Samhita also there is mention of worship of Ganapati, purification of elements, Shiv Puran worship of Savitri etc.
Shiva Purana Chapter 7 – Vayu Samhita
The Vayu Samhita is the last part of the Shiva Purana, but the Vayu Samhita has two sections:
Shiva Purana Chapter – 7 Vayu Samhita East Section
In the complete section of the Vayu Samhita, we find questions and answers between Sutji, the sages and Brahma or the Supreme Being. In response to the sages, Brahma referred to Rudra (Lord Shiva) as the Supreme Being. Besides this, in this section of the Vayu Samhita we also find hymns and sources of Ardhanarishvara and the story of the slaying of Shumbha Nishumbha by Maa Durga.
Shiva Purana Chapter – 7 Vayu Samhita Answer Section
In this section of the Vayu Samhita, Vayudev answers the questions of Sutji and other sages. In Shiva Purana Part 7 Vayu Samhita Uttar Khand Upamanyudwar Shri Krishna gets the description of Pashupat Astra.
It also describes the omnipresence of the Uma Brahma form of Mother Shiva. In this part of Shiva Purana, information related to Shiva's fast, Havan and Havan Yagya is also found.
Rules for reading Shiv Puran
We have given below some rules of reading Shiv Puran.
Before reading Shiv Puran, you should purify your body and mind.
Wear clean clothes before reading Shiv Puran. And use clean posture. After this, before reading Shiv Puran, sprinkle Ganges water around you. After this keeping reverence towards Lord Shiva. Recite Shiva Purana.
The person who recites Shiv Puran must keep a fast. If you want, you can eat fruits on that day.
The person who reads Shiv Puran should not backbite etc. of any other person. By doing this, you do not get the full result of reading Shiv Puran.
The person who reads Shiv Puran should avoid taking intoxicants etc. Stay away from wrong eating habits. Avoid consuming meat-alcohol etc.
The person who reads Shiv Puran should follow celibacy. And should sleep on the ground. Shiv Puran
benefits of reading shiv puran
We have given below some benefits of reading Shiv Puran.
All the wishes of the person are fulfilled by reading Shiv Puran.
Sufferings go away from the life of the person.
Lord Shiva quickly fulfills everyone's wish. That's why they don't even know Bholenath. If you recite Shiva Purana. So Lord Shiva gets pleased quickly. And provide happiness in your life.
It is believed that those who are childless. Such people should read Shiv Puran. By this the childless couple gets children.
Obstacles coming in married life are removed by reciting Shiv Puran. And the married life of the couple improves.
It is also believed that by reading Shiv Puran one's sins can be removed. And man gets virtue.
One who always recites Shiva Purana. He gets salvation. And the blessings of Lord Shiva are attained.
Happiness and peace remains in the house by reading Shiv Puran. Family disputes go away. Family members get success in life.
Remedies of Shiva Purana according to Guru Maa Nidhi Ji Shrimali
Do this remedy for child's happiness
Worship of Shiva done by barley is going to increase heavenly happiness, it is said in Shivpuran. The worship of Shankarji done with a dish made of wheat is definitely considered very good. Worshiping with wheat grains increases progeny.
Do these measures to get rid of Shani Dosh
According to Shivpuran, by offering unbroken rice to Lord Shiva, the worshiper attains Lakshmi. It is considered even better to offer a cloth on Lord Shiva with devotion and dedicate it by placing rice on it. By offering mole on Lord Shiva, all the sins of a man are destroyed, and to get rid of Saturn's defects, black mole should be offered to Lord Shiva. Shiv Puran
Do these measures for happiness and prosperity
If worshiped with Moong, then Lord Shiva bestows happiness and prosperity to man. By worshiping the Supreme Lord Shiva through the eaves, there is an increase in religion, wealth and sex-enjoyment of the worshipper, and that worship gives all happiness.
Do this remedy for health benefits
If a person is physically weak, then a special remedy has been given for this in Shivpuran. Do Abhishek of Lord Shiva daily with cow's ghee. This removes the weakness of that person. At the same time, by anointing Lord Shiva with honey, TB patients can also be treated. Shiv Puran
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Conclusion — My Final Advice
Dear readers, Vedic astrology is an important part of our lives. With the right guidance and consistent remedies, any planetary affliction can be pacified.
My request to you:
- Start small — Practice remedies consistently
- Have faith — Trust the power of Vedic remedies
- Be patient — Results come gradually, not overnight
Remember, planets are not your enemies — they are divine forces that respond to sincere prayers.
🙏 Blessing: May all your problems be resolved. May your life be filled with happiness, health, and prosperity.
With best wishes,
Nidhi Shrimali Chief Astrologer, Pandit NM Shrimali
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