Brahmanda Purana Vol 2

Brahmanda Purana Vol 2 PDF Author: Bibek Debroy
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 935708522X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 355

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‘Among the eighteen classic Hindu texts called the Puranas, the Brahmanda Purana recounts the stories and lores associated with Brahma, the creator and one of the trinities of the supreme divinity along with Vishnu and Shiva. A relatively early Purana, its composition can be traced back to approximately 400 to 600 BCE, predating many other Hindu texts. While the first volume talks of the cosmology, creation, and geography, the lineages of rishis and shraddha rites, ending with Parashurama's stoory, the highlight of volume 2 is its emphasis on Lalita's greatness, the slaying of Bhandasura, Madana's rebirth and the glory of Kamakshi. Translated and annotated from the original Sanskrit by Bibek Debroy, this edition of the Brahmanda Purana is a precious and rare volume for the lovers of Hindu mythology and religion. This is the sixth volume in the Purana series; the others include the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, the Brahma Purana, Vishnu Purana, and the Shiva Purana.’

Brahmanda Purana Vol 2

Brahmanda Purana Vol 2 PDF Author: Bibek Debroy
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 935708522X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 355

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‘Among the eighteen classic Hindu texts called the Puranas, the Brahmanda Purana recounts the stories and lores associated with Brahma, the creator and one of the trinities of the supreme divinity along with Vishnu and Shiva. A relatively early Purana, its composition can be traced back to approximately 400 to 600 BCE, predating many other Hindu texts. While the first volume talks of the cosmology, creation, and geography, the lineages of rishis and shraddha rites, ending with Parashurama's stoory, the highlight of volume 2 is its emphasis on Lalita's greatness, the slaying of Bhandasura, Madana's rebirth and the glory of Kamakshi. Translated and annotated from the original Sanskrit by Bibek Debroy, this edition of the Brahmanda Purana is a precious and rare volume for the lovers of Hindu mythology and religion. This is the sixth volume in the Purana series; the others include the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, the Brahma Purana, Vishnu Purana, and the Shiva Purana.’

Brahma Purana Volume 2

Brahma Purana Volume 2 PDF Author: Bibek Debroy
Publisher: India Penguin Classics
ISBN: 9780143454908
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 506

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The eighteen Puranas are counted among the foundational texts of Hinduism. The holy trinity of Brahma as the creator, Vishnu as the preserver and Shiva as the destroyer play a central deities of the Puranas and feature in the narratives. The Puranas where creation themes feature prominently are identified with Brahma (Brahma, Brahmanda, Brahmavaivarta, Markandeya). Puranas where Vishnu features prominently are identified as Vaishnava Puranas (Bhagavata, Garuda, Kurma, Matysa, Narada, Padma, Vamana, Varaha, Vishnu). Puranas where Shiva features prominently are identified as Shaiva Puranas (Agni, Lings, Shiva, Skanda, Vayu). The Brahma Purana is so named because it was originally recounted by Brahma. It is described as Adi Purana in several Purana texts, underlining its importance. Odisha and the temples in that region are a key component of the text.

Brahmanda Purana Vol 1

Brahmanda Purana Vol 1 PDF Author: Bibek Debroy
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357084584
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 334

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‘Among the eighteen classic Hindu texts called the Puranas, the Brahmanda Purana recounts the stories and lores associated with Brahma, the creator and one of the trinities of the supreme divinity along with Vishnu and Shiva. A relatively early Purana, its composition can be traced back to approximately 400 to 600 BCE, predating many other Hindu texts. Volume 1 of the two-volume set tells stories on creation, cosmology, and geography, with lineages of rishis and shraddha rites, ending with Parashurama's story. Translated and annotated from the original Sanskrit by Bibek Debroy, this edition of the Brahmanda Purana is a precious and rare volume for the lovers of Hindu mythology and religion. This is the sixth volume in the Purana series; the others include the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, the Brahma Purana, Vishnu Purana, and the Shiva Purana.’

The Vishnu Purana

The Vishnu Purana PDF Author: H. H. Wilson
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752590580
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. A system of Hindu mythology and tradition.

Brahmanda Purana: Great Epics Of India Purana

Brahmanda Purana: Great Epics Of India Purana PDF Author: Dipavali Debroy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788173860454
Category : Epic literature, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Volume 34

Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Volume 34 PDF Author: J.L. Shastri
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN: 8120839013
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 545

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Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Volume 23

Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Volume 23 PDF Author: J. L. Shastri
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN: 8120838904
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 719

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The Holy Puranas

The Holy Puranas PDF Author: Bibek Debroy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Puranas
Languages : en
Pages : 588

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3 Vols. Set -Contents: vol. 1. Brahma, Padma, Vishnu, Shiva, Bhagavata and Narada. xx, 602 p. vol. 2. Markandeya, Agni, Bhavishya, Brahmavaivarta, Linga and Varaha. xviii, 561 p. vol. 3. Skanda, Vamana, Kurma, Matsya, Garuda, Brahmanda and Vayu. xviii, 626 p. (B.R).

Sarama and Her Children

Sarama and Her Children PDF Author: Bibek Debroy
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184759703
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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The Most Recognized Dog In Indian Myth Is The Dog In The Mahabharata That Accompanied The Pandavas Not Actually A Dog But Dharma In Disguise. There Are, However, Several More References To Dogs In The Classical Texts. Mentioned For The First Time In The Rg Veda, The Eponymous Sarama Is The Dog Of The Gods And The Ancestor Of All Dogs. In Sarama And Her Children, The Evolution Of The Indian Attitude Towards Dogs Is Traced Through The Vedas, Epics, Puranas, Dharmashastras And Niti Shastras. The Widespread Assumption Is That Dogs Have Always Been Looked Down Upon In Hinduism And A Legacy Of That Attitude Persists Even Now. Tracing The Indian Attitude Towards Dogs In A Chronological Fashion, Beginning With The Pre-Vedic Indus Valley Civilization, Bibek Debroy Discovers That The Truth Is More Complicated. Dogs Had A Utilitarian Role In Pre-Vedic And Vedic Times. There Were Herd Dogs, Watchdogs And Hunting Dogs, And Dogs Were Used As Beasts Of Burden. But By The Time Of The Mahabharata, Negative Associations Had Begun To Creep In. Debroy Argues Convincingly That The Change In The Status Of The Dog In India Has To Do With The Progressive Decline Of The Traditional Vedic Gods Indra, Yama And Rudra (Who Were Associated With Dogs), And The Accompanying Elevation Of Vishnu, Associated With An Increase In Brahmana Influence. Debroy Demonstrates That Outside The Mainstream Caste Hindu Influence, As Reflected In Doctrines Associated With Shiva And In Buddhist Jataka Tales, Dogs Did Not Become Outcasts Or Outcastes. Drawing References From High And Low Literature, Folk Tales And Temple Art, Sarama And Her Children Dispels Some Myths And Ensures That The Indian Dog Also Has Its Day.

Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Volume 22

Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Volume 22 PDF Author: J.L. Shastri
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN: 8120838890
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 389

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