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The Linga Purana (लङ्गपुरण, IAST: Liṅga-purāṇa) is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, and a Shaivism text of Hinduism.[1][2] The text's title Linga refers to the iconographical symbol for Shiva.[1][3]
The author(s) and date of the Linga Purana are unknown, and estimates place the original text to have been composed between the 5th-10th century CE. The text exists in many versions and was likely revised over time and expanded.[2][4] The extant text is structured into two parts, with a cumulative total of 163 chapters.[5]
The text presents cosmology, mythology, seasons, festivals, geography, a tour guide for pilgrimage (Tirtha), a manual for the design and consecration of the Linga and Nandi, stotras, the importance of these icons, a description of Yoga with claims of its various benefits.[1][2][6]
Like all the Puranas, the Linga Purana has a complicated chronology. Cornelia Dimmitt and J. A. B. van Buitenen state that each of the Puranas is encyclopedic in style, and it is difficult to ascertain when, where, why, and by whom these were written:[4]
"As they exist today, the Puranas are a stratified literature. Each titled work consists of material that has grown by numerous accretions in successive historical eras. Thus no Purana has a single date of composition. (...) It is as if they were libraries to which new volumes have been continuously added, not necessarily at the end of the shelf, but randomly.
The text is titled after its theme, which is the worship of Linga, and the text is primarily focused on Shiva as Supreme.[1][8] However, along with Shiva-related themes, the Linga Purana includes chapters dedicated to Vedic themes, as well as includes reverence for Vishnu and Brahma.[5][9]
Linga, states Alain Danilou, means sign.[11] It is an important concept in Hindu texts, wherein Linga is a manifested sign and nature of someone or something. It accompanies the concept of Brahman, which as invisible signless and existent Principle, is formless or linga-less.[11] The Linga Purana states, "Shiva is signless, without color, taste, smell, that is beyond word or touch, without quality, motionless and changeless".[11] The source of the universe is signless, and all of the universe is the manifested Linga, a union of unchanging Principles and the ever-changing nature.[11] The Linga Purana text builds on this foundation.[12]
The Linga Purana is notable for its aggressiveness in retaliating against those who censure Shiva, suggesting in chapter 1.107 that Shiva devotee should be willing to give his life to end the censorship of Shiva, if necessary with violence against those who censure Shiva.[5] In Chapter 1.78, the text also emphasizes the virtues of non-violence, stating, "violence should be avoided always, and at all places."[21]
The Linga Purana's ideas incorporate, states Stella Kramrisch, those of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.[12] The chapter 1.17 of the Linga Purana introduces Linga as Pradhana or Prakriti (cosmic substance), while Shiva is described as Lingin, or one with this "subtle body".[12] Lingam is presented by the text as an abstract concept, the formless reality, contrasted with Alinga (Vyakta), along with its phallic significance with the sexual truth in nature's process of life creation in the universe. The verses of the text, states Kramrisch, present Linga as an aniconic symbol of both the matter and the spirit, the Prakriti and the Purusha, whereby the "powers of creation, liberation, and annihilation" are symbolized by the icon.[12]
The Linga Purana by Vedavyasa is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas. The place of this Purana is eleventh among the holy eighteen Puranas. The story of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva is described in the Linga Purana. In this Purana, the description of Ishan Kalp, Sarvvisarga, etc. is also found. The Linga Purana first describes Yoga and then Kalpa. This Purana is the best Purana among the eighteen Puranas.
The meaning of the word linga is a sign or symbol, it is found in the Vaisheshik Granth by Maharishi Kanad. According to Linga Purana, Shivling is a symbol of Jyotirupa Shakti of Lord Shiva. In this Purana, there is a description of the event manifested by Lord Shiva Jyoti Linga for the welfare of the universe. In the Linga Purana, the description of fasting-yoga Shivarchan Yagya Havanadi is found. Linga Purana is a supplementary text of Shiva Purana.
The Linga Purana of Lord Shiva, composed by Vedavyasa, has 163 chapters and 11,000 verses. The glory of Lord Shiva has been described in detail in this Purana. In the Linga Purana, there is a description of the story of 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and the story of Ishan Kalpa, Sarvvisarga, etc.
The story of Linga Purana is similar to that of Shiva Purana. Linga Purana is very simple, easy, comprehensive and complete description is found, it is not in any other Purana. In the Linga Purana, there is a story about the appearance of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. For the welfare of the people, the account of the Ishaan Kalpa is included with the symptoms of the entire canto, Visarga, etc.
In the Linga Purana composed by Maharishi Vedavyas, the first description of Yoga and Kalpakhyayan is found. Then there is a description of the worship and emergence of the Linga, the description of the dialogue of Sanatkumar and Shailadi, the character of Dadhichi, and the description of Yuga Dharma.
In Linga Purana, description of Linga Pratishtha, description of Kashi and Shree Shail, description of the story of Andhakasur, description of Jalandhar slaughter, description of Shiva Tandava, Kamadeva Dahan, and thousand names of Lord Shiva are found.
The abode of Lord Shiva is in the Linga Purana. By simply listening to the Linga Purana, all the sins of a human being are destroyed. The sacred Linga Purana, which performs welfare, brings welfare to the soul and makes the soul Shiva. By listening to this Purana, a person does not suffer at the time of death and after renouncing the body, one attains the world of Shiva.
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The creation (world) was destroyed by one of the three forms of Shiva and it pervades through that Shiva. Alinga, Linga, and Lingalinga are the three idols of that Shiva.
The Linga Purana (लंग पुरण, Liṅga Purāṇa) is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, and a Shaivism text of Hinduism. The text's title Linga refers to the iconography for Shiva.
The author(s) and date of the Linga Purana is unknown, and the estimates place the original text to have been composed between the 5th- to 10th-century CE. The text exists in many inconsistent versions, and was likely revised over time and expanded. The extant text is structured into two parts, with a cumulative total of 163 chapters.
The text presents cosmology, mythology, seasons, festivals, geography, a tour guide for pilgrimage (Tirtha), a manual for the design and consecration of the Linga and Nandi, stotras, the importance of these icons, a description of Yoga with claims of its various benefits.
Like all the Puranas, the Linga Purana, has a complicated chronology. Dimmitt and van Buitenen state that each of the Puranas is encyclopedic in style, and it is difficult to ascertain when, where, why and by whom these were written:
The text is titled after its theme, that is the worship of Linga, and the text is primarily focussed on Shiva as Supreme. However, along with Shiva-related themes, the Linga Purana includes chapters dedicated to Vedic themes, as well as includes reverence for Vishnu and Brahma.
The Linga Purana discusses the idea of Ardhanarishvara, asserting that the goddess is the mother of the universe and she is the altar of the god. God and goddess, linga and yoni, are co-creators of the universe, both centers of power and divine splendor, states the text.
Linga, states Alain Danilou, means sign. It is an important concept in Hindu texts, wherein Linga is a manifested sign and nature of someone or something. It accompanies the concept of Brahman, which as invisible signless and existent Principle, is formless or linga-less. The Linga Purana states, "Shiva is signless, without color, taste, smell, that is beyond word or touch, without quality, motionless and changeless". The source of the universe is the signless, and all of the universe is the manifested Linga, a union of unchanging Principles and the ever changing nature. The Linga Purana text builds on this foundation.
The Linga Purana's ideas incorporate, states Stella Kramrisch, those of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. The chapter 1.17 of the Linga Purana introduces Linga as Pradhana or Prakriti (cosmic substance), while Shiva is described as Lingin, or one with this "subtle body". Linga is presented by the text as an abstract concept, contrasted with Alinga (Vyakta), along with its phallic significance and sexual truth in nature's process of life creation. The verses of the text, states Kramrisch, presents Linga as an aniconic symbol of both the matter and the spirit, the Prakriti and the Purusha, whereby the "powers of creation, liberation and annihilation" are symbolized by the icon.
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