Logo

Synopsis The purest gems lie hidden in the bottom of the ocean or in the depth of rocks. One has to dive to the ocean or delve into the rocks to find them out. Similarly, truth lies concealed in the language which with the passage of time has become obsolete. Man has to learn that language before he discovers that truth. But he has neither the means nor the leisure to embark on that course. This series of ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology is a voluminous translation work by eminent scholars, and will help him to acquire that eternal knowledge of truth. Divided into one hundred and twenty chapters, this present volume deals with the Prabhasa Khanda of Skanda Purana. The reader will come across a number of interesting legends in this sectioin which comprises the stories on the queries made by Devi, greatness of Somesvara, Gandharavesvara, Gandharvasenesvara, Agnitirtha, Praci Sarasvati, Rahvisvara, Ketvisvara, Siddhesvara, Kapilesvara, and greatness of many other character. Other legends are on origin of Rajabhattaraka, Arkasthala, Papanasana, Sunanda, Submarine fire, procedure of worship, birth of Moon-god, advice to propitiate Siva, installation importance and description of Somavara Vrata the origin of sub-marine fire, the story of Sarasvati. Innumerable such other interesting legends are included in this volume.