Skanda Purana Pt. 12 (AITM Vol. 60) Nag Prakashan Gopinatha Mauni

Gopinatha Mauni

At Sunset 832 (a) Spring 837 (b) Summer 840 (c) Rainy Season 844 (d) Autumn 849 (e) Winter 853 (f) Frosty Season 856 Last Mantra 862

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

and indeed my whole life

Skanda Purana Pt. 12 (AITM Vol. 60) Nag Prakashan Gopinatha MauniIt 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: