Index of Select Subjects

Purusha-Prakriti, Maha Tawa-Brahmanda-Tri Murtis-Process of Creation: Brahmanda Purana; Maha Pralaya-Yagnya Varaha- Creation: Kurma Purana; Virat Purusha- Illusion, Primary and Secondary Creations and Manvantaras: Maha Bhagavata.

Analysis of Atom and Time – Description of Planets and Lokas: Maha Bhagavata; Concept of Time and Brahma Srishti: Vishnu Purana; Brahma Srishti and Pancha Sargas: Kurma Purana; Brahma’s Secondary Creation, his progeny and their Off-Spring: Brahma Vaivarta Purana; Concept of Time and Brahma Srishti: Padma Purana; Creation and Concept of Time: Agni Purana; Time Measurement and Life Span of Brahma and his Creations; Creation of Eight Vasus, Eleven Rudras, Twelve Adityas, Forty nine Maruganas and Fourteen Manus: Padma Purana.

Outlines of genealogical order of Manus and Solar/Lunar dynasties: Maha Bhagavata; Outlines of Manvantaras-Pravaradhya and Varudhini, Swarochi and other Manus- Future Manus- Manvantara Phala Smriti- Accounts of Manus up to Vaivaswata: Markandeya Purana; Overview of Raja Vamshas in Yugas: Bhavishya Purana.

Origin of Aditya and Outline of Surya Vamsha - Surya Mahatmya, Avatarana, Dwadashadityas, Konarka and Puja [Suryashtottara included]: Brahma Purana; Highlights of Surya Vamsha and Chandra Vamsha: Padma Purana; Surya Mahatmya and Ratha Saptami - Surya Stutis and Naama Stotras: Bhavishya Purana; Raja Vamsha Vivarana - description of Surya dynasty - Ikshwaku, Purukutsa, Sagara, Bhagiratha and Harischandra: Vishnu Purana; Surya Deva - Vedic Origin, Physical birth, wedding and descendents - Surya Mahatmya, Illustration of Rajavardhana and Surya Stuti and Highlights of Surya Vamsha: Markandeya Purana; Solar dynasty - Origin and Highlights: Devi Bhagavata; Harischandra an unparalleled example of Virtue and Truth - Bhagiratha a model of perseverance - Lord Rama the Epic Hero: Maha Bhagavata.

Budha, Pururava, Nahusha, Yayati, Yadu, Kuru and Shantanu: Vishnu Purana; Chandra’s Origin, wedding with Stars and Vamsha: Matsya Purana; Interplay of Primary Gunas - Chandra’s romance with Tara - Budha weds Ila and Pururava’s infatuation with Urvashi: Devi Bhagavata Purana.

Geneological order of Manu’s clan-Sati Devi and Lord Shiva-Details of Shakti Peethas- Reborn Daksha and Descendents- Mammoth churning of Ocean for Amrita: Maha Bhagavata; Genesis of Brahma’s Creations- Daksha Prajapati-Sati Devi, Maha Deva and Shakti Peethas; Daksha’s curse to Chandra- Significance of Triteeya as the day of worship of Devi Gauri-Kartikeya’s worship on Shashthi- Rudra deva’s realisation of Maha Purusha-Kapala Vimochana and Rudra Vrata- Gokarneshwara Tirtha of Rudra Deva: Varaha Purana; Sati Devi’s self-immolation and her Shakti Peethas: Matsya Purana; Sati Devi’s self sacrifice and destruction of Daksha Yagna; Links of Devis Sandhya-Arundhati-Sati and Girija-Sati Devi’s wedding to Rudra Deva-Destruction of Daksha Yagna by Veerabhadra-Devi Parvati’s wedding with Bhagavan Shiva- Birth of Kartikeya and end of Tarakasura; Anecdotes of Kartikeya and Ganesha: Shiva Purana; Sati’s immolation at Daksha Yagna, Shiva Parvati Kalyana and Vighneshotpatti: Linga Purana; Devi Mahatmya- Sati and Parvati Rupas and Himavan’s Stuti (Sahasra Naama) to Parvati: Kurma Purana; Birth of Gajaanana: Varaha Purana; Kartikeya exterminates Tarakasura-His remorse- Skanda’s Vijaya Sthambha: Skanda Purana; Daksha Prajapati, Sati Devi, Maha Deva and Shakti Peethas: Devi Bhagavata; Devastation of Daksha Yajna- Shiva Sahasra Naama: Brahma Purana; Ganeshopakhyana: Brahma Vaivarta Purana; Birth of Rudra and Brahma names Ashta Vibhutis of Shiva-Haalaahala and Neela kantha, Shiva as Fire column and Shiva Linga-Skanda’s birth – Encounter of Bhargava and Ganesha, Face off by Parvati: Brahmanda Purana; Ganesha Chaturthi Vrata, Origin and Procedure- Skanda Shashthi: Bhavishya Purana; Skandopakhyana-Rati’s stuti to Shiva and Devas prayer to Skanda- Kurmavatara, Amrita Mathana, Kalakuta and Devi Mohini: Matsya Purana.

Series of Shiva’s victories over demons-Incarnations of Bhagavan Shiva-Dwadasha Jyotirlingas-Upa Lingas-Shiva Sahasra Nama-Significance of Maha Shiva Ratri: Shiva Purana; Shiva Tatwa and Pancha Mukha- Omkara related to Shiva’s body Parts- Origin of Shiva Linga-Extermination of Tripurasuras-Panchakshara Japa Mahatmya-Shiva Leelas-Vishnu krita Shiva Sahasra naama-Shiva Tandava- Shiva Vibhutis and Shiva Tatwa- Shiva Dhyana- Mandala Puja-Shiva Linga Pratishtha Vidhi-Shiva Sahasra Naama: Linga Purana; Pradosha Vrata-Shata Rudreeyam-Procedure of Shiva Puja-Shiva Mantra, Shiva Raatri, Shiva Pradosha Vrata and Shiva Kavacha- Kashi Mahatmya-Pride of Vindhyachala suppressed by Sage Agastya-Origin and Mahatmya of Kasi- Kedara etc.: Skanda Purana; Glories of Ekamreshwara- Shiva’s defeat, Brahma’s blindness-Brahma’s seniority claim, Shiva beheads Brahma and atones and Kamakshi’s pardon: Kamakshi Vilasa Purana (Part of Markandeya Purana); Supremacy of Maha Deva over Maha Vishnu- Significance of Rudrakshas and Bhasma: Devi Bhagavata; Shiva Darshana-Pashupati, Pashu, Paasha and Prapti: Narada Purana; ISHWARA GITA- Shiva Bhakti, Shiva Shakti, Shiva Tatwa and Shiva Tandava- Ishwara Vibhutis-Shiva Linga Patana at Daru Vana- Brahma extols Shiva Mahima: Kurma Purana; Shiva’s boon to Shukra, Shiva Stuti- Tripuras harass Devas and Maha Deva destroys them- Andhakasura’s killing necessitated Shiva to create Matrikas: Matsya Purana; Nakshatras and Rashis in terms of Shiva’s body-Shiva Lingodbhava-Parvati weds Shiva, Devi Kaali transformed as Gauri and birth of Ganesha-Andhakasura’s obsession with Parvati and Prahlada’s Dharma bodha- Shivaya Vishnu Rupaaya, Shiva Rupaaya Vishnavey-Andhakasura’s extermination by Maha Deva and origin of Ashta Bhairavas-Andhaka’s eulogies to Shiva- Shiva and Vishnu kill Jalodbhava and Origin of Sudarshana and Trishula: Vamana Purana; Avadhuta secured inspiration from Nature: Maha Bhagavata; Halaahala and Nilakantha, Shiva as a Column of Fire and Shiva Linga: Brahmanda Purana.

Affinity of Vishnu and Lakshmi-Samudra Mathana, Emergence of Lakshmi and Amrita-Jagat Vyavastha and Vishnu Vibhutis: Vishnu Purana; Over-view of Lord Vishnu’s Avataras-Procedure of Maha Vishnu Vrata-Varaha Deva’s rescue of Bhudeva-Samantraka Vishnu Puja-Illustrations of Vishnu Maya- Pundarikaaksha Mantra: Varaha Purana; Vishnu’s Avatara and Kurma and Lakshmi as Maya-Varaha Deva’s Avatara-Narasimha’s incarnation and Prahlada Bhakti-Shri Rama’s incarnation-Vamana Deva’s incarnation-Krishnavatara, Shiva Vishnu Identity: Kurma Purana; Bhagavan Vishnu’s incarnation as Nrisimha-Kalanemi’s termination by Vishnu-Incarnation of Vamana Deva and King Bali’s humiliation-Varaha Deva uplifts Prithvi from Rasatala – Kurmavatara, Amrita Mathana, Kalakuta and Devi Mohini: Matsya Purana; Nara Narayana and Prahlada- Vishnu Puja on Shukla Ekadashi and Vishnu Panjara Stotra- Bali’s victory of Trilokas, Vamana’s Avatara and Bali’s charity of Three feet-Virat Purusha Vamana-Bhakta Prahlada’s Tirtha Yatras and legends related viz. Dundhu Daitya, King Pururava, Jalodbhava and Origin of Sudarshana / Trishula, Gajendra Moksha-Vishnu Panjara- Bali Danava’s worship to Maha Vamana: Vamana Purana; Virat Purusha-Devotion of Dhruva and Realisation-New Brihaspati Narayana kavacha to Indra-Narada Pancha Raatra-Was Vishnu partial against Daityas-Hiranyakashipu and Prahlada-Salvation of Gajendra the elephant king-Mammoth churning of Ocean for Amrit-Incarnation of Vamana- Role of Satyavrata and Matsyaavatara- Harischandra an example of Virtue and Truth-Bhagiratha a model of perseverance-Lord Rama the Epic Hero- Mahavishnu avatara as Krishna- Krishna’s vigorous drive of Spiritual Love- Narada’s futuristic vision-Krishna’s demolition of Kamsa and other demons-Rukmin’s abduction by Krishna- Syamantaka Mani- Satyabhama and Jambavati-Destruction of Narakasura- Aniruddha’s wedding with Usha- Krishna kills Shishupala-Sudama the boy friend of Krishna honoured-Maha Vishnu Darshana to Krishna and Arjuna-Bhasmasura outsmarted by Lord Vishnu-Great Rishis cursed Yadu Vamsha-Incarnations of Naranarayana, Dattatreya and Hayagreeva-Prabhasa Kshetra-Uddhava Gita-Destruction of Yadu Dynasty: Maha Bhagavata; Ekaamra, Purushottama Kshetras and Jagannatha Temple- Markandeyopakhyana, Pralaya Mukunda, Shiva and Krishna-Nrisimha, Sweta Madhava and Matsya Madhava- Shri Krishna Charitra in brief: Brahma Purana; Krishna creates Tri Murtis and Devis and grants equal status to Shiva-Shri Krishna Stuti and Kavacha & Shiva Stuti and Kavacha-Maha Lakshmi: her exit from Swarga and restoration and Puja Vidhana (Shodashopacharas and Indra Stuti included)- SHRI KRISHNA LEELAS and Mahatmya-Narayana Maharshi explains Shri Krishna Purusha and Prakriti Devi: Brahma Vaivarta Purana; PARASHU RAMA CHARITRA: Brahma Purana; Brief on Primary Creation by Maha Vishnu-Sacred Ganga from Vishnu’s feet to Earth by Bhagirath’s tenacity; Special Implication of Ekadashi Vrata, the Legend of King Rukmangada- Ugala Sahasra Naama of Radha-Krishna: Narada Purana; Markandeya attains ‘deerghaayu’ and enables Rama’s vision of ‘Aviyoga’-Lord Shri Rama’s Prayer to Maha Deva- Maha Pralaya, Vishnu kills Madhu Kaitabhas- King Yayati discards Indra’s offer to Swarga and prefers Vishnu Dhaama- Sage Chyavan’s encounter with Parrot Kunjal (Vishnu Shata Namas)-Shri Rama’s departure from Lanka, his coronation and Rama Rajya- Sita’s paramdhaana and termination of Ramaavatara-Quick retrospective of Ram’s episodes till Ravana’s extermination- Krishna Leelas at Vraja, Mathura, Dwarka, and Kurukshetra-Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Mahatmya- Matsya Kurma Varaha Nrisimha Vamana and Parashurama Avataras- Vishnu Sahasra Naamaavali - Shri Rama Shata Naamaavali: Padma Purana; Dashavataras-Lakshmi Stotra and benefits-Vishnu Panjara Stotra for Raksha-The Spirit of Bhagavad Gita: Agni Purana; Satya Narayana Vrata and six Kathas/episodes- Origin of Ravana and Hanuman- Narada’s experience of Vishnu Maya: Bhavishya Purana; Vishnu killed Jalodbhava-Vishnu Swarupas in Kashmira- Parashu Rama, his killings of Kshatriyas and connection with Kashmira-Worship of Gautama Buddha and Brahmanas on Vaishakha Purnima- Vishnu Sahasra Naama: Skanda Purana.

Devi Mahatmya-Maha Devi enables Vishnu to kill demons of Madhu and Kaitabha-Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan (Gratitude hymns to Devi included)-Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi (Stotras of Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu, Sarva Mangala Mangalye and Sarva Swaruppe Sarveshey)-Devi Mahatmya Phala Shruti-Shri Durga ‘Sapta Shloki’-Examples of Kaushiki and Anasuya: Markandeya Purana; Maha Vishnu remote controlled by Devi Bhagavati-Devi Bhagavati blesses Vishnu as Hayagriva-Devi Bhagavati’s Nirguna and Virupa Shakti-Physical manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu-Chain reaction of Ganga-Mahabhish-Ashta Vasus-King Shantanu-Pandavas and Kauravas and quick proceedings of Maha bharata- Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra battle- Vision of Maha Bhagavati to Trimurtis- Devi Bhagavati explains about her Vibhutis (Manifestations and Powers) and Gunas or Attributes / Characteristics-Amba Yagnya and Vishnu’s performance of the Yagnya-Surasena’s illustration of Maha Devi’s glories-Navaratri Celebrations, Methodology and Rewards-Maha Devi’s physical features- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura-Shumbha Nishumbha slayed by Maha devi-Navavarana Puja and Names of / worship to Devis- Play of Maya and Narada’s wedding and womanhood-Magnificence of Shataakshi Maha devi- Ultimate Supremacy of Maha Devi- Maha Bhagavati’s Virat Swarupa-Portrayal of Prakriti-Prakriti and Purusha, integrated concepts-Worship of Vidya Devi Saraswati, Puja, Kavacha and hymns-Maha Vishnu’s directives to Saraswati Ganga and Tulasi-Worship to Ganga-Worship to Devi Tulasi and Saalagramas- Devi Savitri on Karma, Bhakti, Sins and Vratas-Worship to Maha Lakshmi and her partial extensions-Worship to Radha Devi and Devi Durga-Shakti Rupas during Manvantaras-Sandhya Vandana and worship of Gayatri- Mani Dwipa the Abode of Devi Bhagavati- Gayatri Sahasra naama: Devi Bhagavata Purana; Gautami Ganga (Godavari) Mahatmya: Brahma Purana; Krishna creates Tri Murtis and Devis-Maharshi Narayana defines Pancha Prakritis, their Kalas and manifestations-Devi Saraswati’s puja Vidhana and Kavacha-Yagnyavalkya Stuti to Saraswati and restoration of lost memory of Yajur Veda- Mutual curses of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Ganga land them in Bharata Varsha- Origin of Prithvi, worship to her and results of disrespect to her-Ganga: Bhagirath’s efforts, her puja and final restoration as Vishnu’s wife- Vedavati-Maya Sita-Draupadi and as Devi Tulasi-Devi Savitri’s Puja vidhana; Maha Lakshmi: her exit from Swarga and restoration and Puja Vidhana (Shodashopacharas and Indra Stuti included)- Worship to Swaha, Swadha, Dakshina, Shashthi, Mangala Chandi and Maanasa-Devi Durga’s Shodasha namas, Vyakhya, Stuti and Kavacha- Concept of Radha/Krishna Taatmya-Devi Rukmini’s wedding with Krishna and Sacred Union of Radha and Krishna: Brahma Vaivarta Purana; LALITOPAAKHYANA-KANCHI KAMAKSHI CHARITRA-LALITHA SAHASRA NAAMA-LALITHA ‘TRISHATI’ STOTRA: Brahmanda Purana; Explanation of Mantras, Maatrikaa Nyaasas- Ugala Sahasra Naama of Radha-Krishna: Narada Purana; Ideal features of Brahmanas and impact of Gayatri Mantra-Significance of Rudraksha and Tulasi-Sita’s Paramdhama and termination of Rama Avataara: Padma Purana; Shri Lakshmi Stotra and benefits-Gayatri Mantra and Sandhya Vidhi: Agni Purana; Close association of Kashmira and Sati Devi-Origin of Vitasta and other rivers in Kashmira: Nilamata Purana; Supremacy of Kriya Yoga coupled with Jnana and Bhakti Yoga: Shiva Purana; Varied Swarupas of Gayatri created by Maha Deva: Linga Purana; Manifestation of Ashta Matrikas and worship on Ashtami-Durga’s carnage of Vritrasura and her puja on Navami, Durga Stuti included-Genesis of Gautami River and generosity of Vishnu to Sage Gautama- Manifestation of Brahmi-Vaishnavi and Rudrani-Significance of Vaishno Devi, Devi Stuti included- Tri Shakti Devi Rudrani, Chamundi Stuti included: Varaha Purana; Devi Mahatmya, Sati and Parvati Rupas and Devi Sahasra Naama: Matsya Purana; Parvati weds Shiva, Devi Kaali transformed as Gauri and birth of Ganesha- Katyayani destroys Chanda Munda, Raktabeeja and Shumbha Nikumbha: Vamana Purana; Lakshmi & Saraswati Sahasra Naamaas: Skanda Purana.

Mystery of Jyotisha Mandala, Sishumara, Dhruva, Clouds and Grahas-Rudimentary Concepts for the Study of Jyotisha: Brahmanda Purana; Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sishumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain: Devi Bhagavata; Description of Planets-Sisumara Planetary System- Description of Celestial Worlds: Maha Bhagavata; Features of Nava Grahas and Procedure of Nava Graha Shanti: Matsya Purana; Surya Aaraadhana and Agni Homa and Prayers to Dikpalakas, Nava Grahas etc-Nakshatras and Rashis in terms of Shiva’s body: Vamana Purana; Bhurbhuvassuvahaadi Lokas, Surya, Shishumaara Chakra and Nava Grahas: Vishnu Purana; Features of Nava Grahas, Procedure of Nava Graha Shanti: Matsya Purana.

Shraaddha Vidhi Varnana- Sadaachaara Varnana/ Abdikaas: Brahma Purana; Pitras and Shraaddha Vidhana in brief- Pitru Bhakti leads to Vishnu Dham: Padma Purana; Pitru Vamsha and Shraaddhaas, Nakshatra Shraddha Phala, Agni Vamsha: Brahmanda Purana; Shraaddha Prashamsha, Vivarana and Vidhi: Vishnu Purana; Rituals of Shraaddha (Amaavaasya Tarpana Mantras included)- Regular Annual Shraddha-Regulations concerning Last Rites /Pitru Yagna: Varaha Purana; Shraaddha Makarana: Profile, Significance, Procedure and Do's and Don'ts: Kurma Purana; Amavasya’s importance for Pitru Devatas- Highlights of Pitru Vamsha and Concept of Shraaddhas: Matsya Purana.

Ekaamra, Purushotthama Kshetras and Jagannatha Temple-Pancha Tirthas, Mahatmya, Puja Vidhana-Quick Review of Bharata Varsha's Sacred Tirthas-Gautami Ganga- Konaraka and Puja: Brahma Purana; Pushkara Tirtha-Overview of prominent Tirthas of Bharat: Padma Purana; Tirtha Mahatmya: Agni Purana; Tirtha Yatras in Kashmira: Nilamata Purana; Tirtha Yatras: Kokamukha Tirtha, Badari Tirtha-Mandaara, Salagraama, Go Nishkramaka, Stuta Swaami Krishna Tirtha, Dwaraka Tirtha, Mathura Kshetra, Gokarna Tirthas- Mayapuri/Haridwar Tirtha-Kubjamaaraka (Hrishikesha) Tirtha-Gokarneshwara Tirtha of Rudra Deva: Varaha Purana; Vaaranaasi Mahima-Triveni (Prayaga Sangama)-Tirtha Mahima of Gaya, Pushkara, Saaraswata, Kalanjaara and many other Tirthas: Kurma Purana; Origin of Kurukshetra and its Mahatmya- Kedara Kshetra and Murasura Vadha-Bhakta Prahlada’s Tirtha Yatras and legends related thereto viz. Dhundhu Daitya and Trivikrama, King Pururava, Jalobhava and origin of Sudarshana and Trishula: Vamana Purana; DWADASHA JYOTIR LINGAS- Upa Lingas: Shiva Purana; Maha Saagara Gupta Kshetra- Some Tirthas of Repute- Arunaachala-Venkataachala-Purushotthama-Badari Kshetra-Origin and Mahatmya of Kashi-Kashi Mahatmya and Pride of Vindhyaachala suppressed by Agastya- Ayodhya Mahatmya and import of Tirthas around-Setu / Rameshwara Kshetra- Dharmaranya Mahatmya, Sadachari Brahmanas and Do's and Don'ts- Manasa Tirtha- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya-River Narmada's Origin and Mahatmya- Origin of Nagara, Shankha Tirtha, Achaleshwara/ Siddheshwara Lingas-Most Significant Shiva Kshetras as identified by Shiva- Origin of Kedara Kshetra and its importance-Prabhasa Kshetra Mahatmya-Dwaraka Mahatmya: Skanda Purana; Bharata Varsha: its Mountains, Rivers and Territories: Markandeya Purana; Brief Description of Oceans, Dwipas, Mountains and Rivers.

Shukla Paksha Dwadashi Vratas from Margasirsha to Kartika Months- Vratas on specific days for special purposes- Special implication of Ekadashi Vrata / the Legend of King Rukmangada: Narada Purana; Vratas on Pratipada, Dwiteeya and Triteeya Tithis- Ganesha Chaturthi Vrata, Origin and procedure of worship- Naga Panchami Vrata, Origin and procedure of worship- Suggestions of anti-snake bite Aushadhis- Skanda Shashthi Vrata- Ratha Saptami Vrata-Satya Narayana Vrata and six Kathas / episodes- Significance of Ananta Chaturdashi, Shri Krishna Janmaashtami, Madan Dwadashi, Muktaabharana, Go Vatsa Dwadashi, Maha Navami / Vijaya Dashami Vratas: Bhavishya Purana; Pancha Vrata vidhi-Worship of Deities on select occasions in Kashmira- Phalguna Shukla Paksha Festival-Maha Shanti on Chaitra Shukla Paksha- Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pishacha Puja-Gautama Buddha Puja on Vaishakha Pournami-Deity worship coinciding with month Star unions-Koti homa by the King of Kashmira: Nilamata Purana; Implication of Agni worship on Pratipada Tithis; Ashvini Kumaras and their devotion on Dwiteeya-Significance of Triteeya as the day of worship to Devi Gauri- Ganesha Vrata on Chaturthi-Adulation of Naga Devatas on every Panchami- Kartikeya’s worship on Shashthis-Devotion to Surya on Saptamis (Aditya Hridayam included)- Ashta Matrika worship on Ashtamis- Durga Puja on Navamis- Dasha Disha Puja on Dashamis- Kubera Puja on Ekadashis- Adoration of Vishnu on Dwadashis-Dharma Purusha Puja on Trayodashis-Rudra Puja on Chaturdashis-Reverence to Pitras on Amavasya- Worship of Chandra Deva on Pournami- Dwadashi Vratas related to Vishnu’s ‘Dashavataras’ (including ‘Shodashopacharas’)- Padmanabha Vrata and Dharani Vrata-Vratas for fulfillment of human desires-Procedure of Maha Vishnu Vrata- ‘Sa Mantrak’ Vishnu Puja: Vishnu Purana; Significance of Vratas, Procedure and fruits: Ananta Triteeya, Saraswata, Bhishma Ekaadashi and Shiva Chaturdashi-Overview of Sixty Vratas: Matsya Purana; Maha Shiva Ratri- Pashupata Vrata: Shiva Purana; Shiva Mandala Puja- Shiva Linga Pratishtha: Linga Purana; Pradosha Vrata and Udyapana: Skanda Purana; Amba Yagnya- Vishnu performs Amba Yagna-NAVA RATRI CELEBRATIONS- Procedure of worshipping Maha Devi-Naivedyas (offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati: Devi Bhagavata.

Origin of Yagnas, Rishis and Vedas: Brahmanda Purana; Six Vedangas viz. Siksha/ Sangita, Kalpa, Vyakarana, Nirukta, Chhanda, Jyotisha- Shuka Deva’s mastery of Vedangas: Narada Purana; A brief on Vedas and Puranas: Agni Purana; Vedas - Sourcing Material of Supreme Energy - Vedic Routes of Achieving the Union - Original Propagation of Vedas: Maha Bhagavata Purana; Veda Vriksha, Vedavyasaas, Veda Vibhajana, Veda Vedangas and Puranas: Vishnu Purana; Origin of Vedas: Shiva Purana.

The Proven way of Moksha Praapti: Narada Purana; Rudiments of Yoga Practice: Agni Purana; Rudiments of Yoga Practice, Yoga Mahima and re-emphasis of the Oneness of Shiva Narayana: Kurma Purana; Ashtanga Yoga-Pashupati Yoga: Linga Purana-Yogadhyaaya, Yoga Siddhi-Yogaacharya: Markandeya Purana; Ashtanga Yoga-Rules and Regulations: Devi Bhagavata Purana; Yoga-Eight Stages of Yoga: Maha Bhagavata.

Agni Vamsha: Brahmanda Purana; Agni Kunda Nirmana Vidhi and Shodashopacharas to Agni Deva: Bhavishya Purana; Creation of Agni Deva, his several names and implication of worship: Varaha Purana; Description of Agni Vamsha and Origin of Mainline Agnis: Matsya Purana.

Outlines of Yagnas, Rishis and Vedas-Highlights of Kashyapa Vamsha: Conflict of Virtue and Evil: Brahmanda Purana; Mutual curses of Brahma and Narada and Brahma’s ineligibility of worship-Narada as Gandharva, his yogic death and further births-Narada’s darshan of Narayana Maharshi- Maharshi Narayana defines Pancha Prakritis, their Kalaas and manifestations: Yagnyavalkya Stuti to Saraswati and restoration of his lost memory of Vedas: Brahma Vaivarta Purana; Play of Maya: Narada’s wedding, womanhood- Maharshi Veda Vyasa and son Shuka Maha Muni – How King Janaka convinces Shuka Muni to marry-Muni Shuka's wedding and Salvation thereafter-Genesis of Matsyagandhi (Parashara Maharshi and Chain action of Ganga-Mahabhish-King Shantanu-Bhishma-Veda Vyasa-Pandavas-Maha Bharata-Janamejaya’s Sarpa Yagnya stopped by Sage Asita)- Sage Bhrigu’s curse to Maha Vishnu-Sages Vashishtha and Vishwamitra- Personality clashes of Sages and Kshatriyas viz. Nimi vs. Vasishtha, Yayati and Shukracharya, Haiyahal and Bhargavas: Devi Bhagavata; Shuka Deva’s mastery of Vedas- and Upadeshas by Janaka and Sanat Kumara: Narada Purana; Significance of Pushkara Tirtha and Muni Ashramas in the vicinity-Agastya Muni dries up Oceans and enables to destroy demon Kalanemi-Saptarshis censure self indulgence and accept daanas for essentials-Markandeya attains Deerghayu and enables Rama’s vision of Aviyoga-Sage Chyavana’s encounter with Parrot Kunjal-Sacred Parrot narrates its previous birth’s account to Sage Chyavan: Padma Purana; Brahmopadesha to Yagnyavalkya Muni about Surya Deva: Agni Purana; Acharyas to revive Hindu Dharma: Shankaraacharya/Ramanujacharya: Bhavishya Purana; Shri Krishna approaches Sage Upamanyu for Shiva Darshana: Shiva Purana; Maharshi Dadhichi proves superiority of Shiva Shakti- Brahmana Upamanyu attains Ganapatya as milk led to Shiva Bhakti- Origin of Shiva Linga-Role of Munis at Daru Vana, significance of Atithya, Pativratya, Bhasma and Bhakti, Apara Stuti by Maharshis and Shiva’s reproach to Maharshis: Linga Purana; Vritrasura versus Indra and Dadhichi’s illustrious sacrifice- Vishwamitra sends mortal Trishanku to Swarga-Birth of Vishwamitra, Cause of rivalry with Vasishtha and curse to Saraswati: Skanda Purana; Markandeya refers Sage Jaimini’s doubts to Holy Birds-Muni Durvaasa’s curse to Apsara leads to birth of Holy Birds- Rivalry of Vasistha and Vishwamitra and their mutual curses to become birds-Avadhuta Dattatreya: Markandeya Purana; Vidura’s deliberations with Sage Maitreya-Sage Kapila and Sankhya Yoga-Narada cursed by reborn Daksha-Shuka Muni’s prophesies of future Manus-Narada’s futuristic vision-Great Rishis cursed Yadu Vamsha- Nine Yogeshwaras reply to King Nimi: Maha Bhagavata; King Jayadhwaja’s Vishnu Bhakti and Sapta Rishis assertion for Nishkama Bhakti- Shiva Linga Patana at Deva Daaru Vana, Brahma’s reproof and Muni’s remorse (Stuti by Munis): Kurma Purana; Agastya and Vasishtha as brothers born of Mitra-Varuna and Urvashi: Matsya Purana; Nara Narayana and Prahlada.

Sadaachaara Varnana/ Principles of Righteous Living (Aabdikas, Varnaashrama, Dharmaadharma, Maha Tatwa Nirupana): Brahma Purana; Sandhyopaasana, Procedure, Meaning and Interpretation-Ideal features of Brahmanas and impact of Gayatri Mantra-Daanas and Tirtha Yatras-Grahastis to perform Punya Karyas together-Dialogue of Yayati and Matali about human life and Paapa Punyas-Mahima of Bhagavan’s Naama Kirtana, Bhajanas and Stutis-Shri Bhagavat Gita Mahatmya: Padma Purana; Ashrama / Varna Traditions-Gayatri Mantra and Sandhya Vidhi-Atma Gyaana, the example of Jada Bharata-Yama Dharma Raja and Yama Gita: Agni Purana; Samskaaraas (Sacred Rites)-Brahmachari Dharma- Garhastya Dharma-Formal Procedure of ‘Arghya Pradaana’-Agnikunda Nirmana Vidhi: Bhavishya Purana; Steps towards Salvation- Description of Maha Paatakaas, Yama Loka and retribution to sinners-Charity and far reaching impact-Significance of Satya and Tapasya- Supremacy of Kriya Yoga coupled with Jnaana and Bhakti Yoga-Omkaara Jignaasa: Shiva Purana; Significance of ‘Daana’ (Charity), its profile and fruits-Narada’s questionnaire about Brahma’s charity-Dharmaranya Mahatmya-Sadaachari Brahmanas and Do’s and Don’ts: Skanda Purana; Evaluation of human lives from birth to death and mystery thereafter-Status of human beings at death-post life and rebirth- Recycling of further human life-Brief classification of Hells and experiences-Fruits of Paapa-Punyas- Varnashrama Dharma with emphasis on Brahmanas-Some significant do's and don'ts of human responsibility-Arishtas (negative premonitions) of death: Markandeya Purana; ‘Gunaas’ or Attributes and their characteristics-Burden of Evil on Earth and Role of Maha Maya-External and Internal ways of Worship-Method of Sandhya Vandana and Worship of Gayatri- Yamadharma Raja briefs Savitri on Karma, Bhakti, Sins and Vratas: Devi Bhagavata Purana; Nine Yogindras provide replies to Maha Raja Nimi-Avadhuta secured inspiration from Nature-Detachment, Varnashrama Dharma, Vidhis and Niyamas: Maha Bhagavata Purana; Yama Gita, a perfect endorsement of Vishnu Bhakti-Tapatrayas and ParamaarthaSwarupa: Vishnu Purana; Concepts of Bhakti and Araadhana explained-Nachiketa’s visit to Hell and Return- Lord Yama advises Narada as to how to avoid Hell and secure Salvation-Go Daana in various forms: Varaha Purana; Yama Raja esteems Savitri’s conviction and reverses Satyavan’s death: Matsya Purana; Dharmopadesha to Daitya Sukeshi, his reformation and Surya’s action and reaction: Vamana Purana.