Skanda Purana Pt. 10 (AITM Vol. 58) Moonlight Books Dialogue between Somasarman and Sumana

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who patiently attempted to teach me Hindi

has had rather a chequered career

The Raamaayana I hold to be almost without rival in the world’s literature

which is the fire of the Sun hidden in Canopus in the southern celestial hemisphere

Skanda Purana Pt. 10 (AITM Vol. 58) Moonlight Books Dialogue between Somasarman and SumanaIt 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: