As the legend has it, Lord Shiva appeared to sage vasugupta in a dream and instructed him to go to a particular stone near a stream. When sage vasugupta went there the next day, the Stone turned over at his touch, and on its face were inscribed the Shiva sutras. These sutras were to be revealed to those fit for grace as per Lord Shiva instructions. Explaining our true nature and the illusion were living in, the Shiva sutras guides us as to how we can set aside the illusion and experience ultimate reality. The sutras with their transformative message have the power to end our suffering and open up a whole new world for us.