The Glory of Shiva Purana - Prologue - Chapter - 6 - Rules for listening to Shiva Purana
As Suta enlightened Saunaka, any one contemplating to recite Shiva Purana should start the reading on an auspicious date so that there are no obstacles in the middle. Along with revered devotees of Lord Shiva every body is allowed and welcome irrespective of their cast and community. The recitation of Shiva Purana is a holy and festive happening where people gather to celebrate the benevolence of Adideva in a hospitable temple, park, holy centre or a private house. The place should be cleaned, a high platform constructed, and decorated with banana leaves, fruits, flowers, flags, banners, etc. The people in the pleasant mood should face east and the discourser either east or north. Lord Shiva is assigned a high seat and the discourser, the scholar of high respect should be pious and well versed in the sacred scripture. It is the tale of the greatest Guru who bestows salvation. As per the regulations the narration is started at sunrise and would be continued for 7 1/2 hours. The narration starts with Ganesha, Navagraha and Veerabhadra Puja, as well as worshipping the text of Shiva Purana. The story must be listened with utmost devotion and complete attention with out distraction. It is not an act for rogues and wicked but an immense blessing for those who are disciplined, serene and humble. The Shiva Panchakshara Mantra wards off all evil and misery. What else does any one require if Bholenath is with us in each and every breath we take.
Om Namah Shivaya!
D. Ashalatha Reddy
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