|| Om Nama: Shivaya ||

Chapter – 1 – The significance of Sri Shiva Mahapuran

The sacred scripture Sri Shiva Mahapuran was written by Maharishi Vedavyasa, it is considered as the jewel of all the scriptures, it is the essence of Veda and Vedanta.  Whoever reads or listens to it with intense devotion and faith would attain nearness of Lord Shambhu, eventually attain Paramamgathi.  It was initiated from the face of Lord Mahadeva, considered as the essence of Veda. It provides Bhakti, Gnana and Vairagya.  It has seven cantos such as Vindhyeshwara Samhitha, Rudrasamhitha, Shatha Koti Rudrasamhitha, Koti Rudrasamhitha, Uma Samhitha, Kailasha Samhitha, and  Vayavya Samhitha. 

Hey Hey  Sutha !  Mahaprajja !  Sarvasidhdhanthavith Prabho | Akhyahi Mey Kathayasaram Purananam Visheshatha: ||

Rishi Shaunaka speaks “ Oh! Sutha, Oh! Mahaprajja, who is profound in all scriptures and Shasthras, philosophies, kindly narrate the splendor of greatest among the scriptures.  Kindly describe 1) How did people who are in the Grihasthashrama, immersed in worldly matters, performs various righteous deeds, meticulously follow the rules and regulations prescribed in scriptures would enhance their devotion? How do they overcome the miseries and sorrows of worldly existence? 2) How did people can get rid of the influence of the evil effects of the Kali era?  People have turned out with demonic nature in the Kaliyuga, how could they get rid of the evilness? 3) Which is the highly righteous deed/Paramam Shreyasam that could purify the people? 4) How did people get rid of their sins and attain the grace of supreme Lord Shiva?”