Skanda Purana Pt. 10 (AITM Vol. 58) Moonlight Books Thus the Abhidharma

Thus the Abhidharma

The Raamaayana I hold to be almost without rival in the world’s literature

has had rather a chequered career

for reading all the first proofs with great care

Dialogue between Somasarman and Sumana 946 13

Skanda Purana Pt. 10 (AITM Vol. 58) Moonlight Books Thus the AbhidharmaIt 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: