Skanda Purana Pt. 12 (AITM Vol. 60) Nag Prakashan 19 (from direct perception through

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Reflections on Reality conveys the intellectual vibrancy of the different cultural interpretations of this text and expands the key philosophical issues it addresses

Gopinatha Mauni

The book is a collection of specimens of an unusually interesting type of literary composition

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Skanda Purana Pt. 12 (AITM Vol. 60) Nag Prakashan 19 (from direct perception throughIt 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: