Sayings Of Lord Siva

Contents

Preface v
introduction vi
Linga worship ix
Thousand names of Lord Siva from Siva Purana 1
Thousand names of Lord Siva 2
Prayer 18
Meaning and glory of the Holy word Siva 19
On Ganesa (Son of Siva) 21
On Himself 24
On Rudra 28
Goddess Parvati 30
On Visnu/To Visnu 32
On the greatness of Rudraksa 34
On Linga worship 37
On “Sivaratri” (Holy day of Siva) 41
Sin 43
Maya —illusion 45
Karma 49
Caste 52
Yoga 53
Guru (Preceptor) 55
Dharma — (Virtue) 59
On Holy Places of Siva 62
On His Worship 65
Liberation (Salvation) 68
Devotion / Devotees 71
Japa (or repetition of mantra) 76
On the Omkara Mantra (OM) 80
Siva Mantras 82
The glory of the Five-Syallabled Mantra 84
Miscellaneous Sayings 88
Restrictions for Devotees of Siva 92
Conclusion