Inner Traditions
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Copyright © 2002, 2013 by Vanamali Gita Yogashram
Originally published in India in 2002 by Aryan Books International under the title Sri Shiva Lila
Mythological stories sourced from the Shiva Mahapurana and the Sreemad Bhagavata Purana. Lives of the saints sourced from the Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Vanamali, 1935–
[Sri Shiva lila]
Shiva : stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana / Vanamali.
pages cm
“Originally published in India in 2002 by Aryan Books International under the title Sri Shiva Lila.”
Includes index.
eISBN 978-1-62055-248-3 (pbk.) — ISBN 978-1-62055-249-0 (e-book)
1. Siva (Hindu deity)—Cult. I. Cekki_lar, active 12th century. Periyapuranam. II. Puranas. Sivapurana. III. Puranas. Bhagavatapurana. IV. Title.
BL1218.2.V35 2013
294.5'2113—dc23
2013014779
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