Hindu Scripture Shiva Purana: The Story in the Form of Questions and Answers

By Hseham Amrahs

The Vedas, the Shiva Purana the Ramayana, the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, the Mahabharata are some of Hindu's ancient religious texts that have been guiding the society for ages towards the development of a better society. A God-fearing person on his own desists himself from doing wrong, as he is aware of the omnipresence of the Lord. Hindu religious texts make one aware of one’s duties and of the principles of Dharma or righteous behaviour. The term ‘God-fearing’ does not mean that one is a coward.  In fact, it signifies a strong aversion to doing wrong. This is what these ancient texts try to teach everybody.

As the original texts are too voluminous, we have presented their essence in the form of quiz book, which not only enriches the mind with the knowledge of Hinduism but also enlightens the reader on the philosophical concepts of Hinduism. This Volume in your hand pertains to the epic Shiva Purana written by the great sage Veda Vyasa. It contains the significance of Vidyeshwara Samhita, Rudra Samhita (Shrishti Episode), Rudra Samhita (Sati Episode), Rudra Samhita (Parvati Episode), Rudra Samhita (Kumar Episode), Rudra Samhita (Yuddha Episode), Shatarudra Samhita, Kotirudra Samhita, Uma Samhita, Kailash Samhita, Vayaviya Samhita and Twelve Jyotirlingas. These Chapters satiate the curiosity of the inquisitive mind quite thoroughly.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publishdrive
• Release date: Feb 14, 2019

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About the Book

The Vedas, the Shiva Purana the Ramayana, the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, the Mahabharata are some of Hindu's ancient religious texts that have been guiding the society for ages towards the development of a better society. A God-fearing person on his own desists himself from doing wrong, as he is aware of the omnipresence of the Lord. Hindu religious texts make one aware of one’s duties and of the principles of Dharma or righteous behaviour. The term ‘God-fearing’ does not mean that one is a coward. In fact, it signifies a strong aversion to doing wrong. This is what these ancient texts try to teach everybody.

As the original texts are too voluminous, we have presented their essence in the form of quiz book, which not only enriches the mind with the knowledge of Hinduism but also enlightens the reader on the philosophical concepts of Hinduism. This Volume in your hand pertains to the epic Shiva Purana written by the great sage Veda Vyasa. It contains the significance of Vidyeshwara Samhita, Rudra Samhita (Shrishti Episode), Rudra Samhita (Sati Episode), Rudra Samhita (Parvati Episode), Rudra Samhita (Kumar Episode), Rudra Samhita (Yuddha Episode), Shatarudra Samhita, Kotirudra Samhita, Uma Samhita, Kailash Samhita, Vayaviya Samhita and Twelve Jyotirlingas. These Chapters satiate the curiosity of the inquisitive mind quite thoroughly.

—Author

Table of Contents

About the Book

1. The Significance of the Shiva Purana

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. The significance of the Shiva Purana

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. The Significance of the Shiva Purana

Put a tick mark on the right answer:

1. In the Shiva Purana, 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 Purana?

(A) Atri

(B) Sanatkumara

(C) Shaunaka

(D) Gautama

4. How many verses (shloks) are there in the Shiva Purana?

(A) 24

(B) 2,400

(C) 24,000

(D) 24, 00,000

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

(A) Dharma or 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 Purana did the Brahmana ask Chanchula to listen to?

(A) Vishnu

(B) Garuda

(C) Ganesha

(D) Shiva

10. According to the Shiva Purana, 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 Purana bestow?

(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-Lok

(C) Brahm-Lok

(D) Shiva-Lok

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 listening to the Shiva Purana who should be worshipped first?

(A) Shiva

(B) Ganesha

(C) Vishnu

(D) Brahm

19. According to the Shiva Purana, how many heads does Lord Shiva have?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 5

(D) 10

20. Which of these is a formless manifestation of Lord Shiva?

(A) Trident

(B) Shiva-Linga

(C) Shiva Purana

(D) Idol of Lord Shiva

21. What is the day, the Shiva-Linga was worshipped for