Skanda Purana Pt. 15 (AITM Vol. 63) New Age Books Preface When the Executive Board

Preface When the Executive Board Members of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre expressed an interest to re-issue the renowned Hatha Yoga treatise

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The Path The Way Out 191 The Theravada Conception of the Path 195 The Vaibhasika Conception of the Path 215 The Vijnanavada Conception of the Path 233 Conclusion 246 VI

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The mode of performing the ceremonial bathing to wash off obstacles 718 267

Skanda Purana Pt. 15 (AITM Vol. 63) New Age Books Preface When the Executive BoardIt 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: