Shiva: Stories and Teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana

Explained and filled in many blanks in my knowledge about Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu, Brahma, and the ancient Hindu pantheon. We have been watching Hindu videos on You Tube without knowing the Hindi language and wanted to understand what was going on better. Reading this book clarified a lot! I especially appreciated the transliterated mantras, the extra lists and the glossary. My meditations have really been enhanced and I feel more intimate with the massive active consciousness of the Lord of the Cosmos. A little old lady wrote this book, you can find racier versions of this material. Being a little old lady myself, I was much relived at the dignity with which the stories were presented. I only wish the book could have been much thicker with more in depth intricacies, but that would not be one book. Good job condensing the essentials! I will re-read this one. Aum, Namah Shivaya!

The author is clearly a bright soul! It’s not surface level, or overly complicated and theological. It’s a beautifully written, thoughtful book, and the physical quality of the book and paper is good too. No tiny print or cheap scans. You’ll agree within your first 5 or 10 minutes reading it. Great purchase, I’m very satisfied.

I love this book. It tells of Shiva which is my favorite of Trimurtis. It explains many different aspects of Shiva instead of him just being the destroyer, which is more realistic. If he was just the destroyer he be more akin to a messenger or angel than a personification of the one God. Iy even tells you how you can worshio him/her and even speaks of Shakti/Shivaa. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in eastern religion.

This is a very easy read for first timers with no exposure to the Shiva Mahapuranam... very well narrated! However, I am still looking for a more elaborate translation of Shiva Mahapuram and then compare it with this book

My two favorite books on Shiva are Shiva: Stories and Teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana by Vanamali and Shiva: The Lord of Yoga by Frawley.

Another inspiring book by this devout writer. I truly felt a personal connection with Mahadev after reading this beautiful text.

An awesome account of the stories of Shiva. Vanamali is superb in her rendering of such an ancient knowlege to the ordinary person..would recommend it whole heartly to anyone searching for truth.

Very interesting! Everyone who believes in Lord Shiva must definitely read this.. Life will transform in a good way.