The Vedas are the source of all knowledge, says Vivekananda. God can assume multiple forms and this is where Hinduism comes to its fore - he writes. The later forms that you assume for the sake of devotees, those attract our mind and speech: Krishnakumar.
Shiva Mahimna Stotra is a Sanskrit composition in the devotion to Shiva that is believed to have been composed by a Gandharva named Pushpadanta. It lists Shiva's various achievements and qualities. Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on these verses on the auspicious occasion of Shivaratri.