The chapter 1.17 of the Linga Purana introduces Linga as Pradhana or Prakriti (cosmic substance), while Shiva is described as Lingin, or one with this "subtle body". The Linga Purana's ideas incorporate, states Stella Kramrisch, those of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. In Chapter 1.78, the text also emphasizes the virtues of non-violence, stating, "violence should be avoided always, and at all places." The Linga Purana is notable for its aggressiveness in retaliating against those who censure Shiva, suggesting in chapter 1.107 that Shiva devotee should be willing to give his life to end the censorship of Shiva, if necessary with violence against those who censure Shiva.
Yoga and ethics: the Linga Purana discusses Pashupata Yoga and ethics in many sections, such as chapters 1.8, 1.88-1.89, 2.13, 2.55 and others. Tirtha (pilgrimage): the holy cities of Varanasi, Kedarnath, Prayag and Kurukshetra are extolled in chapters 1.77 and 1.92, for example. Geography: the earth has seven continents asserts the text, and it then names and describes the mountains and rivers, what grows in various regions, the text woven in with mythology. Astronomy: the Purana presents its theory of sun, moon, planets and stars in the night sky in chapters 1.55 to 1.61, with the mythology associated with each. For example, in early chapters it refers to the Shvetashvatara Upanishad, and in chapter 1.70 it presents a Samkhya-type cosmology. Cosmology: the text presents cosmology in several places. They discuss diverse range of topics, and illustrative sections include: The Linga Purana consists of two parts – the longer Purva-bhaga and the shorter Uttara-bhaga. The Linga Purana text builds on this foundation. The source of the universe is the signless, and all of the universe is the manifested Linga, a union of unchanging Principles and the ever changing nature. The Linga Purana states, "Shiva is signless, without color, taste, smell, that is beyond word or touch, without quality, motionless and changeless". It accompanies the concept of Brahman, which as invisible signless and existent Principle, is formless or linga-less. It is an important concept in Hindu texts, wherein Linga is a manifested sign and nature of someone or something. 
Linga, states Alain Daniélou, means sign. God and goddess, linga and yoni, are co-creators of the universe, both centers of power and divine splendor, states the text. The Linga Purana discusses the idea of Ardhanarishvara (above), asserting that the goddess is the mother of the universe and she is the avtar of the god.
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