Dharma Samhita
The Dharma Samhita, a significant section of the Shiva Purana, delves deeply into the principles of Dharma (righteousness) and the moral and ethical duties of individuals.
कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं
संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्।
सदा वसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे
भवम् भवानीसहितं नमामि॥
Meaning :
I salute the one who is white like camphor and the embodiment of compassion,
The essence of the world, adorned with serpent garlands,
Who always resides in the lotus of the heart,
I bow to Shiva along with Goddess Bhavani (Parvati).
The Dharma Samhita, a significant section of the Shiva Purana, delves deeply into the principles of Dharma (righteousness) and the moral and ethical duties of individuals.
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This part describes the different sacred places associated with Shiva worship.
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Invocation for Divine Protection
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