Ling
Purana, one of the major eighteen Puranas, a Hindu religious
text, is divided into two parts. These parts contain the
description regarding the origin of universe, origin of the
linga, and emergence of Brahma and Vishnu, and all the Vedas
from the Linga. In this Purana, Shiva directly tells sometimes
the importance of worship of Linga and the correct rituals to be
followed during the puja of the linga.
This is the Fifth Purana. Preaching about the greatness of Lord
Shiva and propagation of Ling-puja (worship of Shiva-Ling) are
the main objectives of this Purana. This Purana has two parts.
First Part:
Description of the creation. Origin of Ling and its
worship. Yagya by Daksha. Immolation of Madan (Kamadev). Wedding
of Lord Shiva. Tale of Varaha. Tale of Narasimha. Description of
Surya and Soma vansh.
Second Part:
Greatness of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma becomes the
creator,Incarnations Of Shiva During Various Dwapar Yugas ,Dadhichi
Subjugates The Sages and Shilad's Impossible Demand
Third Part:
Manifestation Of Lord Nandishwar ,Kaliyuga ,The Seven Island
,The Meru Mountain,The Prominent Mountains ,Lord Brahma Assigns
Lordships To The Deities and The Radiance Of Surya.
Fourth Part:
Dhruva - The Supreme Devotee ,The Origin Of Deities,The Lineage
Of Aaditya,Yadu Dynasty, Appointment Of Andhak As The Lord Of
Ganas,The Liberation Of Earth ,Killing Of Jalandhar and The
Origin Of Lord Ganesh.
Fifth Part:
Story Of Upamanyu, Greatness Of Dwadakshar Mantra ,Greatness Of
Shadakshar Mantra, The Majestic Lord Maheshwar,The Sun
Manifestation Of Shiva's Power, Importance Of Guru ,Installation
Of Shiva Linga ,Vajreshwari Vidya And Different Types Of Yoga is
covered in Fifth Part.
As per the Purana, a fiery Shivaling appeared after the Pralaya.
From this Shivaling, emerged all the Vedas and other scriptures,
even Brahma, Vishnu and all other deities. Current prevalence of
worship of Shivaling and idols seems to be an outcome of this
Purana.
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