Shiva Puraana Quiz Book

By Mahesh Dutt Sharma

Religious texts play an important role in the progress of the society and development of its values in it. The Vedas, the Ramayana, the Gita, the Puraanas and the Mahabharata are some of Hindu's precious religious texts that have been guiding mankind for ages together for an enduring and better society.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
• Release date: Apr 22, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301521340

Mahesh Dutt Sharma

Mahesh Sharma, a prestigious author and journalist, has written more than 1550 Hindi and English books. His book, "Mahatma Gandhi," won the M.P. Govt. Gandhi Darshan National Award in 2010. He also won Purvottar Hindi Academy, Meghalaya, Shilong Award twice, Natraj Author Award etc.. He is a freelance writer and writing is his passion.

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Shiva Puraana Quiz Book

By Mahesh Sharma

Published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma

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Preface

Religious texts play an important role in the progress of the society and development of its values in it. The Vedas, the Ramayana, the Gita, the Puraanas and the Mahabharata are some of Hindu's precious religious texts that have been guiding mankind for ages together for an enduring and better society.

A god-fearing person on his own stops himself from doing wrong, as he is aware of the omni-presence of the Lord. Religious texts make us aware of our duties and the principles of Dharma or righteous behaviour. The term 'god-fearing' does not mean that one is a coward. It rather signifies an aversion, a fear to do wrong. This is what these ancient texts try to teach us.

The original texts are too voluminous and hence, we have presented their essence in the form of unique quiz book, which not only inform the reader but also enlighten him or her. The volume in your hand pertains to the ancient text Shiva Puraana and it satiates the curiosity of the inquisitive reader quite thoroughly.

—Author

Table of Contents

1. Significance of the Shiva Puraana

2. Vidyeshwara Samhita

3. Rudra Samhita (Shrishti Episode)

4. Rudra Samhita (Sati Episode)

5. Rudra Samhita (Parvati Episode)

6. Rudra Samhita (Kumar Episode)

7. Rudra Samhita (Yuddha Episode)

8. Shatarudra Samhita

9. Kotirudra Samhita

10. Uma Samhita

11. Kailash Samhita

12. Vayaviya Samhita

13. Twelve Jyotirlingas

Answer: 1. Significance of the Shiva Puraana

Answer: 2. Vidyeshwara Samhita

Answer: 3 Rudra Samhita (Shrishti Episode)

Answer: 4. Rudra Samhita (Sati Episode)

Answer: 5. Rudra Samhita (Parvati Episode)

Answer: 6. Rudra Samhita (Kumar Episode)

Answer: 7. Rudra Samhita (Yuddha Episode)

Answer: 8. Shatarudra Samhita

Answer: 9. Kotirudra Samhita

Answer: 10. Uma Samhita

Answer: 11. Kailash Samhita

Answer: 12. Vayaviya Samhita

Answer: 13. Twelve Jyotirlinga

1. Significance of the Shiva Puraana

Put a tick mark on the right answer:

1. In the Shiva Puraana, who relates the greatness of Lord Shiva?

(A) Brahma

(B) Suta

(C) Shounaka

(D) Narada

2. According to sage Shaunaka, in which Era shall creatures have demoniac traits?

(A) Satya Era

(B) Treta Era

(C) Dwapara Era

(D) Kali Era

3. Who advised sage Vyasa to abridge the Shiva Puraana?

(A) Atri

(B) Sanatkumara

(C) Shaunaka

(D) Gautama

4. How many verses (shlokas) are there in the Shiva Puraana?

(A) 24

(B) 2,400

(C) 24,000

(D) 24, 00,000

5. With which is the text Shiva Puraana said to be synonymous?

(A) Dharmaor righteousness

(B) Moksha or salvation

(C) Artha or wealth

(D) Ultimate Being

6. What was the name of the evil Brahmana who lived in the village of Vashkala?

(A) Binduga

(B) Satyaratha

(C) Devaraja

(D) Radheshwara

7. In which form was the evil Brahmana reborn in his next birth?

(A) Human

(B) Devil

(C) Demi-god

(D) Animal

8. Which place of pilgrimage did Chanchula visit with her relatives?

(A) Pratishthana Pur

(B) Haridwar

(C) Gokarna

(D) Pushkar

9. Which Puraana did the Brahmana ask Chanchula to listen to?

(A) Vishnu

(B) Garuda

(C) Ganesha

(D) Shiva

10. According to the Shiva Puraana, which is the best means of absolving oneself of one’s sins?

(A) Repentance

(B) Charity

(C) Service to others

(D) Penance

11. What does the listening to the Shiva Puraana bestows?

(A) Salvation

(B) Devotion

(C) Charitable disposition

(D) Wealth

12. To which abode did Chanchula’s soul go by divine plane after her death?

(A) Heaven

(B) Vishnu-loka

(C) Brahm-loka

(D) Shiva-loka

13. What did goddess Parvati make Chanchula?

(A) Mother

(B) Friend

(C) Maid

(D) Demi-goddess

14. In which place was Binduga suffering for his past evil actions?

(A) Mount Vindhya

(B) Mount Kailasha

(C) Gokarna

(D) Hell

15. Whom did King Tumburu rule over?

(A) Humans

(B) Gandharvas

(C) Demons

(D) Deities

16. Who was a fast friend of Tumburu?

(A) Narada

(B) Sanatkumara

(C) Suta

(D) Nandi

17. What did Lord Shiva make Tumburu?

(A) Counsellor

(B) Soldier

(C) Servant

(D) Devotee

18. Before