The book identifies Śiva, Devī (Śakti), and Viṣṇu as the three primary aspects of God in the post-Vedic Hindu pantheon.The book is designed to introduce the various facets of Śaivism in the simplest way possible.It aims to provide Śaivites with essential knowledge of their own tradition, while offering non-Śaivites and students of Hinduism a basic introduction or "nodding acquaintance" with the subject.