Skanda Purana Pt. 18 (AITM Vol. 66) Motilal Banarsidass Chandrashekhar

Chandrashekhar

David Haberman (who took me to task for my original characterization of Hindu bhakti and may be slightly happier with the version that appears here)

But as the study reveals the Brahma is more sattvika than rajasa

And as no Indian can afford to ignore this Vedha

and the Research and Special Projects Comittee of the university of Montevallo

Skanda Purana Pt. 18 (AITM Vol. 66) Motilal Banarsidass ChandrashekharIt is the biggest among Puranas. Named after Skanda, son of Siva, this Purana expounds doctrines and worship of Siva. It also contains legends of Siva, especially his battles with Daityas and Danavs. There are sections of Yoga, Dhyana (Meditation), and Jnana (Knowledge). It describes Siva temples in and around Varanasi. It is encyclopedic in character and throws light on different topics of general interest. This Purana is divided into Seven Khandas: