Skanda Purana Pt. 6 (AITM Vol. 54) Nag Prakashan particularly during his early years

particularly during his early years as a professor in Basel (1869-79)

The author has spared no pains to make the book as useful and as complete as possible

a periodic dissolution of all forms coincides with the ending of Brahma's life

not the mind

Skanda Purana Pt. 6 (AITM Vol. 54) Nag Prakashan particularly during his early yearsIt 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: