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Podcast: Śivadyuti (शिवद्युति)
Episode: Śiva Purāṇa Vidyeśvara-saṁhitā 25a—Glories of Rudrākṣa
Description: Sūta said, “O sage Saunaka, highly intelligent, of the form of Śiva, noble-minded, please listen to the greatness of rudrākṣa. I shall explain it briefly. Rudrākṣa is the favourite bead of Śiva. It is highly sanctifying. It removes all sins by sight, contact and japas. O sage, formerly the greatness of rudrākṣa was declared to the Goddess by Śiva, the supreme soul, for rendering help to the worlds.” Śiva said: “O Śivā, Maheśānī, be pleased to hear the greatness of rudrākṣa. I speak out love for You from a desire for the benefit of th...